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ABOVE: John Capill (middle) Vice President of Marlborough's RSA leads the veterans in the Blenheim commemorations. By Chris Valli and Glenise Dreaver

Wing Commander Paul Drysdale from the RNZAF Base Woodbourne and Major Dan Waterston, REME British High commission at the laying of the wreaths.

Blenheim’s Anzac Day commemorations saw several hundred people gathered in the sunshine at Seymour Square on Sunday. After the bells tolled at the eleventh hour, those in attendance were treated to a flyover by a pair of historic military planes, before Mayor John Leggett began proceedings. Leggett spoke of the sacrifices Marlburians had made over the years, and how the challenges the young Kiwi soldiers experienced on the battlefields a world away from home had invigorated the country’s sense of nationhood. Continued on Page 2.

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It’s about freedom ful beyond measure for the price paid for our freedom by those who have, are and will serve in our Armed Forces.” Meanwhile, in Picton a crowd of several hundred gathered at 6am on Monday morning to celebrate the annual Anzac Dawn Parade. Despite national-level warnings for caution, and ignoring an early drizzle that came to nothing, the parade went ahead, led by the Marlborough and District Highland Pipe Band. The number of marchers was down, in support of veteran safety, meaning fewer young people attended. Emergency service personnel, iwi representatives and other supporters marched behind approximately 50 veterans to stand before the memorial gates for the ceremony, which was followed by a second service on the foreshore at the pou. That was the first time the huge sacrifices of the Maori Battalion had been

Continued from Page 1. “Young men who went away to war as British subjects came back as fully-fledged New Zealanders. “We are here to honour those who served, and remember those who died,” Leggett said. Blenheim local Steve Smith was in attendance with wife Kerie and says the day was timely, with reflection on what we as a community and country owe those who have gone before us. “We owe those who served a great deal. We cannot imagine what those guys went through and the sacrifices they made. “I haven’t missed an ANZAC service in years. Blenheim Elim Church pastor Tom Hatch says the ‘Lest we Forget’ phrase is about the freedom we have now and the freedom we have is a privilege and a blessing”. “We remember, honour and are grate-

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specifically recognised here and most participants from the first service went down to the foreshore to honour that. The Anzac service was chaired by Marlborough Deputy Mayor Nadine Taylor, with the main address being delivered by Major Dan Waterson from the British High Command. The music was a special feature of this year’s ceremony. The Australian and New Zealand anthems echoed across the foreshore strongly sung by Queen Charlotte student Jarrah Timms, unaccompanied and pitch perfect. She later concluded the service with God save The Queen. The heartfelt performances of the Rerenga o Te Rā Kapa Haka group also brought Maori and Pakeha together in shared emotion as the loss and damage of war was reflected on by all speakers, with thoughts of Ukraine also coming to the fore.

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partnership ventures nationwide. The National Emergency Centre (NEMA) has helped fund the venture and NEMA Chief Executive Dave Gawn, who spoke at the ceremony, said. “What you have achieved here is quite remarkable,” adding that there is a long way to go to achieve results like this nationwide, and they wanted to learn from what had been achieved here. The funding included 50 percent from the philanthropic Rata Foundation. Work being done also includes training for Māori wardens and the Māori and iwi communities in Marlborough, creating what one participant described as “a bastion of safety” for all local people.

On Friday morning, with the blessing of an emergency container, Waikawa Marae led the way towards a new way of working in a National Emergency Management response project. Later in the day, at 2pm, a second container was blessed at Hauhunga Marae on Wairau Pa Road in Blenheim. These are the first Ipu Ohotata, or emergency containers, of eight to be spread across Te Tauihu (top of the South), in a project led by Te Kotahi o te Tauihu Trust, a collaboration of the eight Te Tauihu iwi. Friday saw the two containers and associated support services being signalled as the first of a series of similar

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Present at the launch of the new Ipu Ohotata at Waikawa Marae on Friday, were, from left, back: Te Kotahi o TeTauihu Trust project manager Kahutane Whaanga, Te Ātiawa o Te Waka-a-Maui Pouwhakahaere and Te Kotahi o Te Tauihu Trust co-chair Justin Carter, National Emergency Management Agency chief executive David Gawn, Brian Paton, group manager, Marlborough Emergency Management, Rātā Foundation trustee Josiah Tualamali'i, and Leighton Evans, Chief Executive at Rātā Foundation. In front, from left are: Rātā Foundation trustee Sharon Gemmell, Dr Lorraine Eade, Powhakahaere Rauemi at Te Kotahi o Te Tauihu Trust and Allanah Burgess, kaiwhakahaere at Waikawa Marae.

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Vera Wang once said, “I want people to see the dress but focus on the woman.” It seems the former fashion editor for Vogue magazine had members of the Marlborough Stroke Club in mind. The club met last Friday morning at St Mary’s Church for a fashion show. While the wardrobe provided some colour it was the personality and resilience of those who modeled which captured the attention of those in attendance. Club secretary Vyvienne Dunlop says the wardrobe for the parade was donated by Take Two Blenheim (second-hand clothing store). And fair to say, there were some striking trends leaving many members with a collective smile on their respective faces. The Marlborough Stroke Club is a local voluntary group offering support, education and friendship to stroke affected people in Marlborough. The club is affiliated to Stroke Foundation New Zealand and they work closely with their Community Stroke Advisor. Vyvienne says their current membership is approximately 100, plus 15 volunteers with ages ranging from mid-40s to 90 plus. However, she says the Community Stroke Advisor employed by the Stroke Foundation is working with stroke survivors as young as early 20s. “Our aim is to improve the quality of life for the stroke affected person in our community. Different types of meetings are held every second week, or monthly, with groups meeting in Blenheim

Blenheim Police have arrested and charged a 41-year-old man following a three month-long investigation into the supply of methamphetamine, known as Operation DES. The operation focused on suspected methamphetamine dealing near a school in Blenheim. Early on the morning of Wednesday 20 April police executed a search warrant at a Whitney Street property. The 41-year-old man has been charged with offering to supply methamphetamine and selling cannabis. Further charges are likely.

Wellbeing survey FASHION - TURN TO THE LEFT: Barbara Newman, Joan Van Asch and Janette Simmons take part in the Marlborough Stroke Club's fashion parade last Friday morning. Club secretary Vyvienne Dunlop says they are always looking for volunteers to help at Friday Group sessions and on the committee.

and Picton. We also offer club members subsidised funding, if required, for physical rehabilitation and speech therapy.” The Marlborough Stroke Club was formed in April 1985 and is one of the oldest stroke clubs in New Zealand. One of the wonderful initiatives of the club is the Pete Carpenter Wellness Fund dedicated to the memory of Pete Carpenter who suffered a hugely debilitating stroke at the age of 43. Vyvienne says the stroke affected his left side to the extent he was unable to use his hand at all and he walked with a considerable limp. “This did not stop him from working as a heavy roller operator for T C Nicholls (roading contractor) for many years. At the time

Pete had the stroke there was very little in the way of rehabilitation following discharge from hospital and it was his dream to have rehabilitation therapy available for stroke survivors readily available in the community. Pete was the face of Marlborough Stroke Club, was passionate about all things stroke and was the first stroke survivor director of the Stroke Foundation. Vyvienne says like all voluntary groups these days they are always looking for volunteers to help at Friday Group and on the committee. She says they are totally self-funded and are reliant on the generosity of the local community. STRIKE A POSE: Del Robertson “In the case of Blenheim this and Entertainment Coordinator generosity is amazing.” for the Friday group Kay Williams.

Feedback on the draft Marlborough Economic Wellbeing Strategy 20222032 is aiming to provide council with insights into current challenges and opportunities, and to highlight Council’s economic development plans to support local economic sectors. The strategy also provides a vision and guidance towards the future, with a focus on improving economic wellbeing and productivity in Marlborough over the next 10 years. It can be obtained from the council’s website, and you are asked to send any feedback by 5pm Monday May 9.

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Three generations take to the Sky drop for youth

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The Graeme Dingle Foundation ‘Drop for Youth Marlborough 2022’ fundraiser will see Marlburians plummet from 9,000 feet in a breathtaking skydive. The ‘droppers’ are asked to set a target of at least $1,000. All funds raised will support the work of the Graeme Dingle Foundation in transforming young lives within the Marlborough region. In the fourth of eight profiles, we talk to three generations of the Snowden-Key family What’s that saying, like mother like daughter? Mother and daughter duo, Rosalie and Mckenzie Snowden will be joined by Rosalie’s mother, Chris Kay in taking part in the May fundraiser. The idea came about when Chris’s husband, James, gave her a voucher last Christmas promising a year full of adventures. When they discovered that Drop for Youth was scheduled for May 28 which clinched the deal to be one of their adventures. “The 28th of May was my brother

Gemma Miller, Graeme Dingle Foundation Stars Coordinator and THREE GENERATIONS of the Snowden-Key family. McKenzie, Rosalie and Chris. Rosalie says the May 28 date was her brother Nigel’s birthday. “He died 16 years ago, so as a family it is extra special to be raising money for such a good cause, in memory of him.”

Nigel’s birthday. He died 16 years ago, so as a family it is extra special to be raising money for such a good cause, in memory of him,” says Rosalie. “None of us have skydived before. And given Mum is incredibly scared of skydiving it’s definitely going to push us all out of our comfort zone,” says Rosalie. “My job on the day might be to push her out of the plane.” Having been the instigator of the

idea, James has been right behind them to help make it happen. Over the recent grape harvest, James worked night shifts to earn a sizable contribution to the family fundraising efforts - donating wages of over $1,500 to the cause. It’s a cause that has a nice connection. Mckenzie is a Year 12 student at Marlborough Girls’ College and is currently volunteering as a Stars Peer Mentor with the Graeme

Dingle Foundation. The Stars programme provides a platform to help Year 9 students’ transition to college and develop self-confidence and resilience). The money that Mckenzie helps raise will ensure other Marlborough students benefit from the Foundation’s programmes too. Stars Coordinator for the foundation, Gemma Miller says Mckenzie is super caring towards her Year 9 class.

She is definitely an awesome peer mentor, and it is so lovely to see her stepping up to help with Drop for Youth so future students can benefit from Stars too.” The trio originally set a combined target of $3,000 and are well underway, with $2,750 already. They are keen to smash their goal if they can, and ask that if anyone is able to support them, they head to their shared Givealittle page to make a donation.

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He tangata, he tangata, he tangata By Chris Valli

Chris Valli is part of the barricade and ensemble for Blenheim Musical Theatre’s production of Les Misérables next month. Bonjour. He aha te mea nui o te ao (What is the most important thing in the world?) He tangata, he tangata, he tangata (It is the people, it is the people, it is the people). I popped into the ASB Theatre at Monday lunchtime after covering the ANZAC Day service at Seymour Square and was amped to see the production starting ‘to breathe’ and take shape with the official pack in . Many hands make light work was never better illustrated in what was a fairly significant day for the production, the society and the unloading of three consortium containers. The real stars of this production are undoubtedly the ones Marlborough audiences will never see. They are tireless, hard-working pillars of this community who just seem to have a work ethic that is never-ending. And far out, there are some champions among them in the show. None more so than Production Manager Michael Wentworth. No doubt he will be somewhat reserved to have his name mentioned and or even acknowledged in this column. Yet, the boss and face of Yealands Wine Group, has been the glue from day one. He has an uncanny ability to process, plan and is methodical in all areas of production and marketing. He has been a key lynchpin in the 2022 Les Misérables team and by God, he deserves all the plaudits come Wednesday, May

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Mike Seyob Blenheim April 25 is the opportunity to appreciate what was and be thankful for those who gave our country the freedom and independence that it has now.

Rhys Hingston Blenheim Now more than ever, we must remember them and honour those individuals that sacrificed so much for the betterment of their families and whanau.

Daniel Sinclair Blenheim It’s a time for remembrance of all our wonderful men and women who sacrificed their lives to fight for us.

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He korero no te Kaunihera o Wairau NEWS FROM THE MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Commission confirms Marlborough’s representation for local body elections The Council will continue to have three Marlborough Sounds Ward councillors following the outcome of its recent review of representation arrangements. The Local Government Commission recently announced its decision on Marlborough District Council’s membership and ward arrangements for the coming local elections, to be held on 8 October 2022. After considering an appeal from Blenheim’s David Dew, the Commission decided to confirm the Council’s proposal. The Council will comprise a mayor and fourteen councillors elected from the following wards: Area/Ward

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“The Omaka Landing and Rose Manor subdivisions also transfer from the

Wairau-Awatere Ward to the Blenheim Ward, reflecting their urban character and proximity to Blenheim. This change was requested as part of the review,” Council’s Returning Officer Dean Heiford said. “A representation review is required every six years under the Local Electoral Act 2001. The Council considers submissions and then adopts a final proposal,” Mr Heiford said. “This year Council took a fresh look at how many elected representatives there are and what communities they represent. Council also considered the recent decision to introduce a Maori ward,” Mr Heiford said. Almost all elements of the Council’s final proposal were subject to a right of appeal and/or objection to the Local Government Commission. The exception was the decision to establish a Maori ward, which could not be appealed. “The Local Government Commission decision is the final stage of the process and confirms the representation arrangements for the upcoming local election in October this year,” Mr Heiford said. The Commission’s determination is available at: www.lgc.govt.nz

Queen’s Service Medal awarded to Nigel Perry Last Friday Mayor John Leggett hosted a special ceremony in Council Chambers where he, on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen, presented Mr Nigel Perry with a Queen’s Service Medal. Mr Perry received his honour in the New Year’s Honours List 2022 in recognition of his services to tennis and table tennis. Unfortunately he was unable to travel to Wellington to receive his award from Her Excellency the Governor General. In reading Mr Perry’s citation, Mayor Leggett noted his 70 year involvement with Marlborough tennis and over 50 years with table tennis. Mayor Leggett said that over several decades Mr Perry had held president, secretary and chairperson positions for many clubs in Marlborough and has held almost all

positions on the executive committee of the Marlborough Table Tennis Association since 1946. Mr Perry is a life member and patron of the Marlborough Tennis Association, the Marlborough Veterans Tennis Club and Marlborough Table Tennis Association. He has been an accredited table tennis and tennis umpire for 60 years and acted as tournament referee. He was presented with the Marlborough Medal in 2017 for his services to the region. In presenting Mr Perry with his Queen’s Service Medal, Mayor Leggett recalled his own connection with Mr Perry through tennis dating back to 1968, and acknowledged Mr Perry’s exceptional service to the Marlborough sporting community.

Mayor John Leggett presents Mr Nigel Perry with his Queen’s Service Medal for services to tennis and table tennis at a special ceremony in front of family and friends in Council Chambers last week.

Want to learn more about the Ferry Precinct Redevelopment? Access point changing for Blenheim’s Greenwaste site From next month the public access point will change to the Greenwaste Site at Blenheim’s Waste Sorting Centre as part of changes designed to bring efficiencies. From Sunday 1 May access to the Greenwaste Site will be via George Conroy Drive. A new camera system is now used to record greenwaste as it arrives. Solid Waste Manager Alec McNeil says the new camera system records vehicle registration plate details and allows site attendants to note what type of waste people have brought to the site. “In the longer term the new layout will provide a more efficient method of recording data and charging at both the Waste Sorting Centre and the Greenwaste Site,” he said. “The camera system will now control the traffic management barriers. Once you enter the site as a customer you should follow the signage that directs you to the

Greenwaste Site. Once inside please follow site attendants’ instructions,” Mr McNeil said. People wanting to access the Greenwaste Site should use the IN weighbridge to gain entry then follow the signs to the Greenwaste Site. “At the Greenwaste Site the attendant will check your load and record this information on an electronic tablet. When you exit the Greenwaste Site follow the site signage to the OUT weighbridge,” Mr McNeil said. During May, the public will continue to be charged for their greenwaste and grass loads as per the current cubic metre rates. From 1 June 2022 people will be charged for greenwaste and grass loads based on weight. These rates will be advised before 1 June. “Should you have any issues please speak to the site attendants who will be able to help,” Mr McNeil said.

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Searching for the man in the photo Edward or “Boy” was just a photo on the wall when Wendy St George was growing up, but now he is so much more, she tells The Blenheim Sun. Wendy St George grew up knowing only a little about her uncle Flight Sergeant Edward Saywell, a pilot who went missing in Europe during a bombing run over Germany nearly 80 years ago. It was something the family couldn’t speak about, Wendy says. “He was never talked about,” she says. “My grandparents couldn’t, or didn’t want to, revisit the grief they endured when Edward never returned home. I believe they were told only that their son was missing. “Edward was going to inherit the family farm [at Uruti, Taranaki]; he was their future. They had little choice but to sell their farm and move into town. Their health suffered. There was no funeral, no eulogy, no personal ceremony to mark his passing. There was only the photo on the wall.”

“He made Edward real for me, not just a dusty photo.” But after hearing about a Wellington man who tracked down his missing uncle’s grave in Europe, Wendy decided she could do that too for her own uncle. In The Photo on the Wall, a book just published by River Press based

in Picton and launched at the RSA Clubrooms in Blenheim last week, Wendy tells of overcoming seemingly impossible odds to try to find what happened to her uncle. Wendy describes the frustrating delays and official intransigence but also her excitement at key discoveries during her search. After many false leads, she eventually found the exact time and place of the crash and even the name of the Luftwaffe pilot who shot down her uncle’s Royal Air Force Halifax bomber. The most amazing and unexpected discovery came in 2003, with an email from one of Edward’s crew, wireless operator Sergeant Ron Wisson, who said he had bailed out of the plane just before it crashed in 1943; the sole survivor. Ron, despite living in Cornwell, became a close friend of Wendy’s and greatly helped her research. “He made Edward real for me, not just a dusty photo,” Wendy said. “All the hours of research that Ron and I did not only answered many of our questions, but also went some way to help heal the emotional wounds.” Wendy and her partner Stephen Woollett own and run Jessenka Boarding Kennels & Cattery on Old Renwick Road, Springlands. She says she never thought she would ever write a book herself, but the process has been empowering as

Wendy St George with the photo of her uncle and the book she wrote ” The photo on the wall.”

well as exhausting. While there have been frustrations, the highlight has been the retrieval of a metal cap badge from a German field. The bent and buckled Royal New Zealand Air Force badge, found by a team of Dutch enthusiasts, using metal detectors to track down crashed Second World War planes, belonged to

Edward Saywell. The significance of the cap badge, sent to New Zealand in 2020 by the Dutch team, was “huge”, Wendy says, both for herself and her mother, Margaret St George, Edward’s sister. “This was a personal item we could touch – at last a conclusive result.” However, it does not mean

the end of the search, because Edward’s final resting place was still unclear, as bodies were often moved by German authorities. “I may never know my uncle’s gravesite... but I’m hoping that a person, government organisation or group will contact me after reading, or hearing about, this book.”

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One stop farming shop By Chris Valli

Power Farming Marlborough Limited is the one stop shop for agricultural needs, from tractors, machinery and parts to vital servicing. The new dealership opened for business Monday, April 11. Power Farming New Zealand has been established in the market for well over 70 years. Staying true to their humble beginnings in Morrinsville (Waikato) they are still 100% New Zealand owned and operated. With 18 dealerships throughout the country and with expansion into Australia and the USA, they now supply some of the world’s best agricultural brands. South Island Retail Manager Jason Prendergast says Power Farming Marlborough is the most recent development in their continued expansion. Jason says rather than simply having a footprint in each main centre we have wanted to ensure that when we commit to a new dealership that we have the skills and experience locally to support and grow the area. Currently underway is an exciting new build that will be their Marlborough home. Located adjacent to the Riverlands Sale yards (Truck Stop development) Jason says it is the perfect position to serve their future client base. “For us it’s all about the customer, we wanted a modern

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Honouring a memory By Chris Valli

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Ever seen a yellow duck swimming in the Taylor River? No it’s not a joke but the Five Buck a Duck Derby which is on this Sunday, May 1 at the Taylor River. The Life Education Trust fundraiser will see 700 rubber ducks racing down the Taylor River trying to win $500. Life Education Event Coordinator Tash Knox says kids of all ages love the event and is a colourful highlight on the local events calendar. In conjunction with the Five Buck A Duck Derby is ‘The Corporate 100 Buck a Duck’ Super Race. All proceeds go to Life Education Trust Marlborough, and the winner

GOT YOUR DUCKS LINED UP IN A ROW? Harold the Giraffe from Life Education Trust Marlborough is excited about the FIVE BUCK A DUCK DERBY this Sunday at the Taylor River.

them with her.” For Gracie, who works part time at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, she strongly feels one’s understanding or perception of cancer could be viewed as very separate to our lives, and something that might not affect us. “We might think ‘Aw, that’s lovely what they’re raising money for’, without really understanding the importance - or the impact - of the cause.” Gracie’s own Grandad (her Mum’s Dad) struggled with cancer for six months. She has fond, special memories of a man who left an indelible impression on her. “I could come into the house he shared with Nana, and see every letter and drawing I had made for them stuck to the wall. I could walk a little further, and he’d be sitting in his chair by the fire, because that

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to make everyone else smile, too. I’d leave a room and he’d call me back. “Gracie?” “Yeah?” “How far would you have got if I hadn’t called you back?” “Not far at all.”

Giving Peruvian Tree another life By Chris Valli

A Peruvian Pepper Tree has found another life at a Blenheim residential address. Chris Wolfe lives in Cubitt Street, in central Blenheim and asked his neighbour Guy Boddington to help ‘tidy up’ and help cut down the pepper tree in the front of his property. “It was growing a life of its own and starting to impact the power lines at the front of the house,” Chris says. It was handy that Guy volunteers his time with the Marlborough Woodworkers Guild and knows a thing or two about the historical origins of wood. Guy says the wood is highly prized, potentially more than walnut. He was totally surprised at what he saw after the cut. “I expected to see small nuts like a walnut. I didn’t expect to see a river when they released this from the heart of the cut.” Peruvian Pepper, also known as ‘Schinus Molle’ is a quick growing evergreen tree which can grow up to 15 metres tall and wide. Schinus Molle is native to northern South America and Peru’s Andean desserts. “There is a high altitude desert in Peru, that’s their centre of endemism (where a species is found geographically) and where they have located their DNA, “Guy says. “They are all over the world now and adapt to very dry climates. I grew up in central Africa. Every farm house

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Gracie McKay-Simpson and best friend Hayley Gill are fundraising for the Marlborough Cancer Society by jumping out of a plane next month. Hayley says the death of her Nana has had a huge impact on her life and this is a good way to honour her memory and spread awareness.

PERUVIAN PEPPER: Marlborough Woodworkers Guild members Guy Boddington, John Griffths and Alex Hogarde with the unique cut of wood they discovered from felling a Peruvian Pepper tree in Cubitt Street last week.

has got one in addition to a couple of Eucalyptus trees. Once they get their roots down they are away.” The pepper tree is known for its strong wood and was one of the Spanish colonies supply sources for saddles. It has also been used for spice production. Guy says he estimates the Cubit Street tree had been standing for at least 80 years. He says the plan is to give the cut two years’ breathing space for it to be dried thoroughly. He believes options for potential woodworking are limitless. “We will paint all the ends with two coats of PVA so that it won’t crack. Then we will cut it half as thick. You can imagine the kind of

table tops you can make out of it. Or some guys might turn it into some big bowls if you used a lathe.” Guy would recommend any locals who have recently felled trees to get in contact with the woodworkers’ guild to get them assessed before they potentially cut them for firewood. “Timber like this is extremely hard to find. We are giving this tree and potentially other’s another life. The attention to detail in this cut is wonderful.” The Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers was formed in 1985 and has a workshop at Brayshaw Heritage Park. The workshop is open to members for work on their own woodcraft projects.

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You can’t beat hands on experience combined with civil trade qualifications. Kevin Eaton is the Owner/Operator of Eaton Excavations Ltd which was established in January this year. Eaton Excavations is new to the Marlborough digger landscape with a wealth of know-how experience. Born in Kaikoura, Kevin was educated at Marlborough Boys’ College. He has been in the Civil Earthworks business for over 25 years and has had various roles from truck driving to operating machinery and worked his way up the chain into management roles. Starting a new business he admits was not an easy decision after receiving healthy job offers from local civil construction companies right here in Marlborough. However, being his own boss won over at the end of the day. “I changed my mind several times over Christmas. I then decided to buy myself a digger and truck. The day I had picked up my truck, one of the companies that had offered me a job called me and said ``are you going to come work for us?” As it turned out, the company asked Kevin to subcontract if and when he had a gap in his new business. Kevin says no one day is the same and he can be found doing jobs such as vineyard development and drainage to subdivision work or screening topsoil, irrigation work or general farm digger work. “I work in with other companies and that’s always been my motto.” Administrator Lisa McManaway has also worked in the industry and has 15 years’ experience. She says the new business is a reflection

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gardening this week Bryophytes and Embryophytes: By Wally Richards Bryophytes and Embryophytes are the botanical names given to mosses, lichen, liverworts, hornworts, molds, algae and slime. These are primate plant-like forms which were the first land type plants on the planet, millions of years ago. It was as a result of these primitive plant forms that began the process of building soils from rocks splitting and powdered by the action of water and ice. Many bryophytes are very attractive with feather or fern like structures where others look more like something from a alien landscape. When bryophytes grow in places we do not want them to grow they become a nuisance just like weeds. Lichen and liverworts appear to be able to grow on most surfaces including glass, public footpaths, fences and roof tiles which are favourite spots for them. Vertical glass is difficult for them but glass roofs of glasshouses are not. Algae and mosses growing on paths make for a slippery condition when wet and dangerous to us with serious injury if we slip and fall. Lichens that colonise on the trunks and branches of plants and trees look unsightly and can lead to rots and losses. Mosses growing in lawns are another problem, not only making the lawn unsightly but also suffocating our preferred grasses. More often than not, wherever bryophytes appear, it means a war to eradicate and control. When action is not taken they prolificate, spreading out to cause more harm. Bryophytes cannot be controlled easily by scraping off, as residues will be left that allow them to re-establish. In lawns many gardeners use sul-

phate of iron to burn off mosses, which is only a very temporary fix as the acidity of the iron only burns off the top of the moss, allowing it to re-establish again fairly quickly. There are various products advertised to clean up bryophytes such as ones that are sprayed on, then left for weathering to remove. Many of these are fairly expensive and bryophytes are like ants, you can never eradicate them as they will always come back . Some years back a chemical called benzalkonium chloride, which was used in the medical industry for sterilizing instruments, was discovered to be a boon in the control of bryophytes without harming other plants. Benzalkonium chloride is an interesting chemical being an aqueous solution and used as a detergent, fungicide, bactericide, and spermicide. The first product to use benzalkonium for the control of mosses etc was branded, Surrender and the writer picked up on this many years ago and introduced its use to gardeners in Palmerston North through the garden centre I was operating at that time. It became very popular but was then only available in the commercial pack of one litre. The product is formulated at 500g / litre benzalkonium chloride in the form of a soluble concentrate and used at the rates of 25 to 50 mls per litres of water. Many mosses and liverworts need the 50 mls per litre dosage to have effective control where some other bryophytes such as lichen and algae can be controlled successfully at 25 mls per litre. A product is available from some garden centres or by mail order using the same formulation and called Wallys Moss and Liverwort Control. Available in both 500 ml and one litre containers making it more af-

fordable in comparison to the previous brands. When using on moss and liverwort it is very important that you adjust the sprayer’s nozzle so it is a bit of a jet not a spray mist as the product has to be driven into the target plant. In recent times I have had the thought that as the chemical is used as a fungicide in some commercial preparations then there is an off label use for in for gardeners in helping to control some fungal diseases. One that comes to mind is the devastating rust that decimated many gardeners garlic crops over the last two seasons. A spray over the foliage at the very first sign of rust at say 25mls per litre to start with and then upping to 50 mils if the lessor rate does not appear to be doing the job adequately. As we know the product does not affect plants when sprayed over them while treating lichen and liverworts so I dont see that it would damage the leaves of garlic either. Besides the leaves are being severely damaged by the rust colonies. In regards to Garlic Rust last season I used Wallys Cell Strengthening products with great success. The soil drench was applied after the bulbs sprouted and again two weeks later. When the foliage was showing I did a weekly spray of the Cell silicon Strengthening spray that had the Super Spreader added. I also added some MBL (Magic Botanical Liquid) and molasses to the spray for good measure. My advise is keep the vegetable gardens going and stock up on non perishable food items while you can as they are disappearing from the shelves and replacements are much more expensive.

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The harvest is only a month and it’s the regions lifeline for the year . Do you want them parked on Blenheim streets. It’s best they are in a park that’s not being used. They have to run their engines to get air into the brakes. Can’t see a house anywhere at the park . Please enjoy a glass of wine .

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World’s oldest person has just died aged 119. She survived two World Wars, two pandemics and cancer. How amazing is that?

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To the black power.... In the old black v8 falcon who drives around Olwyn place at night with no lights on. YOU ARE BEING WATCHED. Also lots of preschoolers play on road even after dark. NOT COOL. YOU ARE NOT INVINCIBLE

Great to see the Right Honourable PM, finally getting overseas to collect the honorary degree/doctorate and reward funds from Harvard; the home of Pfizer alumni; and we look forward to see the many study grants being again given out as with the previous award! Being a varsity recipient of substantial organisational grants during training, will know the meaning of home sponsorship.

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I’m seriously concerned about the half a job done on installing the new Renwick crossing ...where are the safely rails that other crossings have ? The crossing is virtually invisible as signage is not the best. The exit between the supermarket and pub is like crossing a race track ..twice I’ve nearly become a statistic ! The worse situation was a truck and trailer parked in the middle of the road in front of the crossing so the driver could get his lunch ! Health and safety needs to visit this location in busy times ...

Waistline forever grateful A huge shoutout to the lady who was letting their young barefooted child stand on top of the KFC order counter while waiting for their food. Right where food is placed. And a special thanks to the staff members who did nothing about this and had the store looking extra dirty. You’ve managed to cure me of any desire to eat KFC for a long time.

Poor Harry Not often I’d agree with Trump but yeah Harry seriously whipped by Meghan. Poor fool can’t see it, yet.

Interesting to see that there have been 2 articles in local papers lately about the old service station building in Picton. Mayor Leggett and councilor Taylor seem to think they can waste ratepayers money putting this into discussion at our council meetings. This is a privately owned building with owners that pay rates. So its really up to them to decide. At the same time, they make no mention of what is happening with the old Marlborough Club building. This was purchased with OUR rates money 5 years ago. It was a functioning building with carpets, wallpaper, windows, a certified kitchen, a licensed premises, which WE paid 1.33 million for. Leggett at the time stated the money would be ‘recovered’ by leasing it. It stands empty still. After 5 years. Windows smashed, the interior gutted, vandalised and used by homeless people to sleep and party in.

Thank you A very big thank you to the Warehouse staff and St John and for your kindness to my daughter Kim after her accident at the Warehouse last Thursday. Fortunately all is well with her, another lady who was there at the time...time didn’t stay around, we do hope she was ok also, no name though, sorry for any inconvenience.

Grand Prix Blenheim Should Host Formula 1 Grand Prix Does anyone in the Witherlea area lie in bed at night having to listen to the racers? I’m a total F1 fan, and enjoy the high revving and quick gear changes, but only on my tele. I’ve had a guts full of trying to get to sleep with this blardy noise. Does anyone know what roads they are on? And why don’t Blenheim Police crack down on these idiots? Enough is enough!!.....its time for action!!!!.... let’s take a leaf out of Christchurch, and stop these thugs now!

Firewood Thought firewood was not allowed to be taken from the river. Saw a 2 wheel drive truck with a trailer on tucked well into the wattle trees down Selmes road and the owner cutting firewood. He had no safety helmet on or hi viz. One rule for some and another for others, don’t think so.

Re: Name change Reply to RE Name change April 20th. In the late 1800’s two european men came up with Aotearoa for the NI only, Maori are native to NZ you should know what happened to the real indigenous people of this country. If you are not happy about being colonised then go and live how they did 180 years ago. As for being gifted because of colour of my skin, please tell me what advantages I was given. I grew up in state like house, did not do well at school, for which I don’t blame the system! Only ever got paid the minimum wage in mundane jobs. Furthermore the divisions in New Zealand are being created by the cries of”racism” anytime there is anything said which could be taken as offensive by some of the snowflakes in the minority race.

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Bike Riders To older woman riding the mountain bike on Old Renwick Road at 12.35 pm on Thursday the 14th. You are required to give way at the Mowat Street roundabout, the same as anybody else. Thanks for abusing me because I dared get in your way as you didn’t want to stop.

Anzac biscuits Just bought a tin. Open them to find 20 small biscuits. Not half full. $11. Our serving men and women were good value. Pity biscuits couldn’t match them.

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URGENT services Urgent Care Centre: Wairau Hospital Grounds. Entry off Hospital Rd, Blenheim, 8am-8pm daily. Phone (03) 520 6377. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 578 0797. After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy: Monday - Friday 8.30am 6pm, Saturday 9am - 5pm, Sunday and Public Holidays 10am - 5pm. Closed Christmas Day. Ph 578 2271. Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline. Women’s Refuge and Sexual Violence Support Centre Marlborough: Crisis line number phone 0800 refuge or 03 5779939. Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Alcoholics Anonymous: 0800 AA WORKS - 0800 229 6757. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am 4pm. Phone 578 4272. Wairau Hospital: Hospital Visiting Hours: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-noon, 4pm-7pm. Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward. Picton: Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870. Chemist: Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 8.30-5.30pm, Sat 9-2pm. Medical Centre Pharmacy, Ph 928 4265, Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm

HEMMING. Ronald, Royal Navy. WW2 Veteran, Service Number CLJX714778. On Thursday 21 April 2022, peacefully at Waikanae. Loving husband of the late Sheila. Dearly loved father to Gay (deceased) and Susie. Beloved Grandad to Sam, Pete, Sarah, Laura and James. Beloved Great Grandad. A celebration of Ronald’s life will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, Blenheim at 11.00am on Wednesday April 27, followed by private interment at the Fairhall cemetery. Friends are welcome to join us for afternoon tea in the RSA rooms at the Clubs of Marlborough at approximately 12.30pm.

GIFFORD: Shirley June (née Marfell) On 19 April 2022, passed away peacefully after a short illness, at home with her family. In her 82nd year. Dearly loved wife of Graham for 62 years. Loved mother and mother-inlaw of Cheryl and Tangi, Debra and Chris, Steven and Joh. Loved Nana of Matthew, Ryan and Emma, Kurt and Jordan. Loved Great Nana of Maeve and Ruby. Messages to the Gifford family, 127 O’Dwyers Road RD3 Blenheim 7273 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz Special thanks to Jennifer O’Donnell and Nurse Maude for their care and support given to Shirley. In accordance with Shirley’s wishes a private service has been held.

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The Marlborough Heritage Trust is the umbrella group representing heritage interests in Marlborough. It owns the Marlborough Museum at Brayshaw Park, and the Edwin Fox in Picton, and works with other museums and heritage groups around the district.

LODGE. Hilda Irene, On Sunday 24 April 2022 peacefully at Bethsaida Retirement Village, Blenheim. Aged 97 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Johnny. Loved mother and mother in-law of Barry & Jean (England), Jennifer, Graham & Jennifer. Loved Grandma & Grandma Hilda to all her grand and great grandchildren. Messages to 32 Cashmere Grove, Witherlea, Blenheim. Cut flowers or donations to Life Flight would be appreciated and may be made to a/c 030578-0048481-000, Ref LODGE A funeral service for Hilda will be held at the Wesley Centre, Henry St, Blenheim, at 10.00am on Friday, April 29, followed by interment at Omaka Cemetery.

The successful candidates will preferably have prior experience in a governance role, as a director or trustee. They will value heritage activity. Those interested in applying for the Trustee position should email cathie@korimako.nz for more information, or to apply by close of business on 15 May 2022, with a short letter summarising the skills and experience that they bring to Marlborough Heritage Trust board and a short resume detailing work history, relevant experience and qualifications.

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STRAFFORD, Peter Edmund Died at 85 after a short illness, on 20th April 2022. “Now at peace with the Lord for eternity”. Dearly loved husband of Betty; greatly loved father of Ed, Elizabeth, Caroline and Anne; father-in-law to Kath, Mark, Peter, and Wade; much loved grandfather and great grandfather. A service for Peter was held in Beauchamp Crematorium Chapel, Palmerston North, on Tuesday, 26 April 2022. All messages to the Strafford family, C/O 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North 4414. In lieu of flowers, donations to NZ Forest & Bird would be appreciated. BIRD BORRIE, Sandra Elizabeth. Passed away peacefully at Wairau Hospital on 19 April 2022 after a brief illness. Loved wife of the late Adrien and loved sister of David. A farewell gathering will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, Blenheim at 1:30pm on Friday 29 April 2022. Messages may be sent to the Bird Family c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240.

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David Tua deserves every accolade he gets ‘The Tua Man’ was named as a Boxing Hall of Fame inductee for 2022. On Sunday (NZ time), the proud Samoan and pride of South Auckland was inducted as part of the 2022 class, alongside the likes of Sugar Ray Leonard and Laila Ali - daughter of the legendary Muhammad Ali - at a Los Angeles ceremony. Tua was the pride of combat sports in New Zealand, long before MMA

was mainstream, Tua was a box office, must-see attraction with his stunning power that could end a fight with one left hook. But what made him most appealing was his relatable, everyday man persona. The fact he thought awesome started with an o on a game of Wheel of Fortune only enhanced his like-ability as he turned professional. His powerful punches and softly spoken demeanour made him

interesting and watchable even to someone who knew nothing about boxing. He was a knockout artist, he worked by the minute, not by the round. Sure, he was outboxed by the more polished, taller Lennox Lewis in his lone world title fight, which is one of Tua’s few regrets. Tua waited to land his left hook and simply got out-jabbed on that night in 2000.

Tua’s career highlights happened outside of the ring. He is on record as saying his professional debut - when he was able to place a down payment on his parent’s house with his fight purse - and a bout two years later, which allowed him to pay off the home in full remains a highlight. As a child, I found him captivating and as a young adult watching ‘The Fight of the Century’ against Shane Cameron, I was glad he got a win

which allowed him to end his career on his terms. New Zealand was ready for that fight in 2009 and Tua delivered. I watched it in a sports bar in Christchurch and it was truly amazing. Cameron, who is a bloody nice guy in my dealings with him, didn’t stand a chance once he felt the power of Tua that night. That’s the quality of the man himself.

Marlborough confirms NZ mixed fours qualifier inbriefThe Sun The Marlborough Indoor Bowls qualifying event for the New Zealand Mixed Fours was held in Blenheim on Saturday at the Simcox Stadium. With only four teams entered, it was played in a round robin format. The teams wereBrian Booker, Tony Jones, Shirley Umbers and Debbie Wearing Diana North, Tony Hitchcock, Bruce Hitchcock and Mandy Draper.

Lois Randall, Steven Grant, Julian Adams and Natasha Neal. Glen Hurcomb, Jill Hurcomb, Rex Howard and Alison Rouse. In the first round of games, Brian was two down going into the final end against Lois. Playing a great final bowl scoring a 2 and making it a 6 all draw. In the other game Glen and Diana were level going into the final end, with Glen scoring on the final end winning the

game 8-7. In the second game Glen defeated Brian 12-4 and Lois beat Diana 6-4. In the final round of games Diana played Brian, with Brian winning 11-3. The other game in the final round saw Glen playing Lois to decide the winner. Lois took out the game comfortably winning 14-1. Congratulations to Lois, Steven, Julian and Natasha and good luck in the zone finals in

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Westport in July. On Saturday April 30, the Mckendry Mens’ and the Ladies Marlborough Indoor Bowls Pairs will be played at the Simcox Stadium starting at 10am. Entries to be emailed to Steven Grant by Thursday April 28. On Sunday May 1, an open tournament will be played at the Simcox Stadium starting at 1pm. Enter on the day. This will also be combined with a practise for the Marlborough Rep squad.

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