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Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk A group of Marlborough College students, including MBC student Thornton Church (16) have created a mural masterpiece on the concrete pillars of the Alfred Street carpark. The past two weekends have seen a flurry of paintbrushes as art students from the colleges created a colourful scene for those using the parking building. Continued page 2.

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Scooter Safari raises more than $150,000 By Robbie Parkes Fundraising efforts for this year’s Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari have exceeded expectations. As of Tuesday, $150,000 has been raised for the Cancer Society. On Saturday, 250 scooter enthusiasts will brave harsh conditions to travel 252 km from Christchurch to Hokitika. The Safari was started in 2009 by Jayne and Mike Rattray of Christchurch to support friend and colleague Blair Newton who was diagnosed with Bowel Cancer. In 2009, $14,000 was raised and another $126,000 in 2010. Two teams from Harcourts, Blenheim are making the journey. Blair is also the son-in-law of Chris Greenhill of the Blenheim branch. Tracey Monaghan, one of the riders from Harcourts said the amount of exposure and money raised for the cause has been amazing. “It’s got a long following and it’s snowballing,” she said. Blair appeared on television the

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Jess Greenhill, Chris Greenhill, Kathryn O'Brien, Vicki Baker and Tracey Monaghan are taking part in the Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari this weekend, and raising funds for the NZ Cancer Society.

other day, raising about $10,000, she said. Tracey’s team of three have made over $500 while Chris’s team have made $765 to date. She said a lot of people have been keen to donate and the support around town has been

great. “We’re all looking forward to it,” she said. “It’s a fantastic day and the whole atmosphere of 200 scooters heading down the road, it’s a sight to behold,” she said. She said thermal tops and bot-

toms are a must, but the locals along the way keep them going with pies, soup and the like. “A lot of the local businesses along the road support us,” she said. The Harcourt teams leave for Christchurch today.

artists add mural flair Continued from Page 1. “It all started with a classmate coming up with the idea of a mural in town, and because he was part of the Youth Forum they got behind the idea,” Thornton says. Local mural artist Ben Moore came on board as a mentor, helping with the ideas and painting.

The mural has been painted to depict an archway over the public walkway which runs through the parking building. On one side there is a traditional New Zealand landscape, above is a sky and on the other side is a scene showing a person pushing open a door to a weird and wacky realm.

“This mural really embraces the random ideas that we as teenagers come up with. It was loads of fun and we look forward to doing it again,” Thornton says. Youth Forum member Max Bicknell (16) says the Forum was happy with how the mural project went and commended the students for their team effort.

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BULL WALK Today (Friday), three Marlborough stud breeders will be displaying Angus bulls to be auctioned in June. PGG Wrightson Ltd will auction 21 Angus bulls at the 49th annual bull sale on June 18 at the Marlborough Saleyards at Riverlands. The walk today will be from 10am til 3.30pm. On display will be Blacknight Angus, Brackenfield Angus Stud and Waterfall Angus.

Drivers must be aware of the consequences “I did 12 to 15 houses a week and now, physically I can only just about do my own,” she said. Toni used to ride horses but can’t do it now because of the jarring of the riding. “I’ve got nothing behind me and due to this fellow I’ve had to change my lifestyle,” she said. She still suffers panic attacks and it has impacted on her children. Her daughter saw the end result of the crash, not knowing her mother was actually involved. “Due to somebody else’s ignorance she had to see that,” she said. “She shouldn’t have that worry.” Toni said she just wants to point out the effects of using your phone while driving. “My whole thing is just making people aware of the consequences,” she said. “If you can’t stay off you’re phone, turn it off.”

By Robbie Parkes Since suffering injuries from a crash last year, Toni McKenzie wants more people to be aware of the consequences of using your phone while driving. The accident happened near the Grove Rd roundabout in February last year. A driver crashed into the back of Toni’s car while she was waiting at the roundabout. Toni said the man who hit her was texting on his phone, but was never charged for it. “I’d seen him on his phone all the way down Grove Rd,” she said. Even though he was never caught for it, it was the effects of the crash that really changed her life, she said. “I had to change my job,” she said She used to be a cleaner and most of her work involved physical labour but since receiving double whiplash from the collision has had to quit.

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Toni said there are a lot of drivers around town using their phones while driving. She said on any given day she sees about 10 or 12 people texting or talking on their mobiles.

“I think it is a lack of education,” she said. “It seems to me the police are more concerned about people’s WOF but this is life and death.”

Never too nippy for country kids By Annabelle Latz A good few hardy youngsters turned up at the Awatere Rugby Club on Tuesday evening for a dose of activity. The Young Country ute was on its way to the Young Farmer Grand Final in Dunedin, and stopped in Seddon for a run around after getting off the ferry

in Picton. Despite the cold, about 20 children from Seddon School turned up for some sack race relays, rugby ball kicking and a BBQ. “It was a bit nippy, but they kept busy,” said Glenn Blackmore, manager of the Senior Awatere Rugby Team. The Awatere Rugby Senior

Team enjoyed some touch rugby with the youngsters before their training session, then performed a haka afterwards. “A couple of people from the Young Country ute dressed up as cows, and the kids had a go at the haka too,” said Glenn. T he National Ban k You ng Farmers Competition started

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There is a call for the speed limit to be reduced near rural Blenheim schools. The NZ Transport Agency will trial variable speed limits outside five North Island primary schools for up to two years from next month. Electronic signs at each school will display the speed limit for each school during their peak pick up and drop off times. The main risk that has been identified for many rural schools was the risk of vehicle crashes from turning into or out of school grounds to drop-off of pick up children.

ACTIVIST FAREWELLED The funeral of local longstanding activist Rosa Oliver was attended by 150 people on Tuesday at St Mary’s Catholic Church. Rosa was a well known human rights campaigner and pacifist who died last week aged 91.

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Business Lynfords new premises underway TH Barnes wins conTracT for pavilion T.H Barnes & Co. has won the tender to build Stage One of Picton’s new $3.1 million project to be known as Port Marlborough Pavilion. Construction is expected to take more than 40 weeks with the pavilion ready to be used before next year’s winter sports season begins.

BudgeT 2012 goes Hi TecH The Government has launched a smartphone and tablet app for Budget 2012 that went live at 2pm yesterday. NZ Budget will work on Android phones and tablets, iPhones, and iPads. It gives easy access to the Budget Speech, key documents, video coverage and ministers’ public statements. It is available on the Treasury website.

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Kay Thomason from lynfords shows their new large premises in scott st.

Building industry grants open Applications for the 2 012 Bu i ld i ng a n d Construction Industry Training Organisation ( BC I T O ) E m ploye r Development Grants are now open. Fifteen grants, worth up to $3,000 each are awarded to businesses that employ current BCITO apprentices. This is the second year BCITO has offered the grants.

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Any employer of a current BCITO trainee can apply, including supervisors and managers. Brett Molloy (right) of Calibur Homes, Blenheim received one of the grants last year. Marketing and communications m a n a ge r a t BC I T O Andrew Robertson said they have not received any applications from Blenheim so far this year.

For the second year running, Moa Beer scoped the most medals for a kiwi craft brewery at the Australian International Beer Awards. They came home with 11 medals - six silver and five bronze. Last year they returned with seven. The awards were judged by a panel of international professionals, and an affection for the kiwi brew was obviously present. “Looking at the company our medals are in gives us confidence that our beers are truly world class” said Moa master brewer David Nicholls. The Blenheim brewers went over with a new batch called the Moa McMoa (special reserve) which scooped a silver. Fellow kiwi brewers Croucher Brewing Companyand Garage Project won trophies for best pilsner and best specialty respectively. The brewery found international prestige last year at the Asia Beer Awards, winning 12 medals.

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The fitting out of the new Lynfords store in the former Smiths City building on Scott St is well underway and a grand opening isn’t far off. Owners Lindsay and Kay Thomason have been making the move for the past three weeks from their old shop further down the street. “We’ve only actually had a month to do it but we’ve made amazing progress,” said Kay. She said there has been a few hiccups due to the state of the place. “Just because of the way the building has been left, there are things we’ve had to deal with,” she said. “Because we’re doing it ourselves, we are hitting a few snags.” Kay said the tradesmen had been great. She said they are hoping to open a week or a fortnight after Queen’s Birthday weekend.

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PGG Wrightson building has new owner The PGG Wrightson building on the corner of Kinross St and Sutherland Tce has found a new owner and a new purpose. Owner of Dog Point Vineyard, Ivan Sutherland bought the property recently and will repurpose the building as a wine wareouse. “We just need to do some slight interior alterations,” he said. It will be a temperature controlled warehouse. The work is expected to be completed in six weeks time. The building had been on the market for about 18 months to lease but the previous owners sold the property unconditionally in February.

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Mighty book festival Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk Want to know how to ‘speak dog’ or looking for some food inspiration? Well you just might find the answers in a book. The Beavertown Blenheim Lions Club in conjunction with the Cancer Society are hosting a Mighty Mega Mid Winter Book Fair on June 23 and 24 at McKendry Motors Showroom in Blenheim. The club has already been donated a number of books, but in order to make the sale a mighty success they are appealing for more donations from the community. “We will be grateful for any book donations, but please bear in mind that we are not taking Reader’s Digest,” says club member Lesley Ayson. The club has hosted a similar event in the past and donated the proceeds to local charities. This year the decision was made to donate to the Cancer Society. “We are encouraging people to help us to support the Cancer Society by donating their preloved books and coming along to the fair.” For book collection please phone the Cancer Society on 579 4379 or Barbara on 579 1238. Books Beavertown Blenheim Lions Club members Lesley Ayson, Rosemary Clark and Barbara Harragan with a selection of books for sale in next month’s Mighty Mega Mid Winter Book fair. can be collected.

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Hv to agree wth lowering the speed limit near rural schools, especially Fairhall. Surprised not more accidents along this stretch. Plsed this topic has been raised.

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How sad to hear of yet another boating tragedy. But ask yrself, an inexperienced boatie with 4 young kiddies on board in a dinghy! And no lifejackets! Crazy is the only word for that.

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Ms Hurring - what a saga. U shld b ashamed of yrself. But u probably aren’t cos people like u think the world owes them. An embarrassment to Blm and hr own family.

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Nicole James as a meter maid who parades round in a bikini all day taking great pleasure in people looking at her, she always wanted to be one? NO SURPRISES THERE! Wat a disgrace to the real kiwi women!! Its nt offensive its a joke! THIS SUBJECT IS NOW CLOSED - ED.

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Dear Ed, I was dead heading a few flowers, when I found an ant’s nest. I sprayed them, and then moved a pot plant. Underneath the pot a cockroach scuttled towards me. I dropped the pot, stepped backwards, tripped on the path and went down on my bum. Put my left hand out to break my fall. On landing I heard a loud crack, not sure if it was my arm or the pebbles I landed on. By the feel of my wrist that was where the

Dear Ed, Every disaster is a wakeup call! If this is so who needs to wakeup to the fact NZ has the worst Government Standards in OECD? NZ’s social, economic statistics are the school report of the Nation. If your child came home with a school report card reading like NZ’s National statistics would you go back to sleep? Voters in Marlborough supported the idea bullshit is acceptable. Governing policy? When truth and justice govern the people rejoice! If people do not jump for joy but are

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The three Top of the South mayors are planning to explore opportunities that may be possible from joint purchasing and sharing services. The Mayors and the CEOs of Nelson City and Tasman and Marlborough District Councils met on Wednesday to discuss the financial advantages of working together. They have identified roading, the single biggest budget item for each council, as one area to explore. Roading in Marlborough is currently undertaken by the New Zealand Transport Agency through its local office,

Marlborough Roads, which saves money by managing the state highways and local roads together. These kinds of concepts would be explored further in an effort of cutting costs in other areas. It was agreed that a draft Heads of Agreement be drawn up for each Council to consider. It would require all three councils to commit resources to examining the issues. It’s hoped that each Council can make a decision on its commitment to this project within the next two months.

Dew for Mayor - dont think so Dear Ed Great front page of the Wednesday Sun, good to see Mr Dew exposed, everyone's talking about him but too gutless to speak out. Gee if he can't look after his own finances, should he be thinking about standing for Mayor? I don't think so. Rate payer

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By Robbie Parkes Te Hauora O Ngati Rarua’s newest smoke-free advocate aims to make a big impact on the Marlborough community. Cynthia de Joux joined the Hauora as the new Aukati Kaipaipa kaimahi on Monday. Her role requires her to be a smokefree officer, communicating those messages to the public. Cynthia is of Te Atiawa and Ngai Tahu descent and came to the Hauora in July last year, working as the Kaimahi for chronic disease management nurses. She said her new role involves more self-management work. “This one is a bit more of a community based role,” she said. Her job is about prevention and she is commited to working with everyone to reduce or give up smoking. She does a lot of one-on-one work and aims to get involved with a lot of youth in the area. “That’s all age groups, there’s no barriers, just to support them, it’s great,” she said. She said there is an element of status and peer pressure that still comes with smoking. “We all know it’s bad so why is it still happening?” she said. “There’s a lot of negative exposure.” Cynthia has a background in Aquaculture and Fisheries Management and but left the industry to go down a different career path. “I want a job that focuses on my family as well, so health promotion works well,” she said. Her two children go to Mayfield

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Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk There is no better time to get the kitchen and bathroom you’ll love. This is what the public discovered last weekend when they visited Placemakers Blenheim for their two day Kitchen and Bathroom Expo. Placemaker’s kitchen design and sales consultant team spent much of the Expo showing people through their many services and products available, from the design process right through to the installation. Local business Home James Property Maintenance carries out these installations. Although the Expo has ended, Placemakers is encouraging those who missed out to visit the store any time for a personal consultation on their kitchen and bathroom projects. Kitchen and bathroom consultant Olwyn Evans is on hand to share her experience in design, backed up by sales consultant Christie Scaife. Olwyn graduated from Otago University as a senior student, majoring in design.

the Placemakers kitchen and bathroom consulting team olwyn evans and christie scaife are available to help with projects, from design through to installation.

Her creative flair and endless flow of ideas will be an asset to anyone needing advice on where to start. “I often have people come in with their ideas written on a piece of paper, and others bring in their design plans.

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Get your entries in now Maia Keen (3) making chocolate biscuits and enjoying the ‘quality testing’ part of baking. The Sun’s competition to win a year long magazine subscription to the Food Magazine closes today at 5pm. Thank you to those who have

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Short story competiton Bl e n h e i m B o o kworld’s Short Story competition is still open to writers to submit an original piece of no more than 2000 words. It is open to all ages and genres providing it is fictional. Entries close on August 31 and winners will be announced the first weekend in November 2012. The cost is $20.00 per entry which guarantees written feedback from a panel of judges, made up of experienced writers. The winner will receive book vouchers and an extract of the story will be featured in the Sun Newspaper. For more information contact Blenheim Bookworld on Market Street or email blenheimbookworld@clear. net.nz

The saying ‘crime never pays’ certainly came true for two unemployed females on Tuesday after they were caught and arrested for shoplifting at The Warehouse Blenheim store. At 10:20am the 32-year-old and 18-year-old women allegedly entered The Warehouse on May 21 and purchased $205.95 worth of household items. The pair then returned to the store and allegedly stole the identical items. They left the store but returned a short time later with the stolen items and they presented the receipt for the household items they had purchased earlier and requested and obtained a cash refund for these items valued at $205.90. The two women were held in custody to appear in court. Wednesday, May 23rd At 11.55am a 46 year old manager was arrested for assault with intent to injure after a historic domestic related incident, he appeared in Court on Wednesday and has been released on bail to reappear on the 18th of June 2012. At 2.35pm a 36 year old woman was arrested for shoplifting after she allegedly stole toiletries from The Warehouse. At 5.15pm a 20 year old woman was arrested for possession of an offensive weapon (namely a machete and a hockey stick) and assault after she has allegedly chased another woman from a Whitney address. She has been bailed to appear in the Blenheim District Court on the 28th of May 2012.

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Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk Many people are still shy of this little fruit and often steer away from tasting it, but according to local feijoa grower Rachel Rodger, you couldn’t get a better fruit to grow and eat. Rachel and husband Michael have 516 trees growing over a third of a hectare on their Waihopai Valley property. The couple began planting in 2006/2007 and to date have 10 varieties including those of early, mid and late seasons. “It all began with some bare land on our property which is owned by family. I kept looking at the land wondering what we could do with it. “I knew feijoa trees were pretty hardy plants so we decided to give it a go,” Rachel smiles. Rachel and Michael joined the Feijoa Growers Association and put their fruit through a local cherry orchard to be graded. “When the cherry orchard owners sold up and left for overseas we couldn’t get our fruit graded, so a group of us decided to form a co-op company – Future Fruit Ltd. Future Fruit was established in order for growers from various regions throughout the upper South Island of New Zealand to market their fruit. “We purchased the grader and equipment from the cherry orchard and found a packhouse in Richmond which is responsible for the grading of quality fruit for markets throughout New Zealand,” she says. The feijoas are graded into four size categories; Jumbo, large, medium and small. Rachel joined the company as the communications director and in her role she liaises with the packhouse manager, collates figures and information and takes care of administration duties. This time of year has been particularly busy for growers here and in Nelson as many began their picking last month. But for Rachel and Michael in particular their feijoa harvest has been delayed by nearly three weeks due to the unusual summer weather. “The whole season is later than normal as picking normally begins around ANZAC Day. “I think we are looking at mid June this year for harvest to be finished, assuming we don’t have any massive frosts in between. We are hoping in a month or so our fruit will all be picked,” she says. With their Feijoas the company produces two lines of fruit. Market fruit which is picked off the tree, and process fruits which is sold to process companies which turns the fruit into pulp for use in the likes of sauces and drinks. “One thing people may not realise is that ripe feijoas are meant to be picked off the tree. “When they have fallen to the ground they are over ripe and sometimes bruised if left there a day or more,” she says.

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ABOVE: Waihopai Valley feijoa grower Rachel Rodger begins preparations for picking.

Raw feijoa cheesecake The fresh clean taste of feijoas combined with creamy cashews is a match made in heaven so make sure to try this uncooked and dairy free recipe out while they’re still in season. Ingredients: Base 1 cup raw almonds 2 cups dried dates Filling 3 cups raw cashews juice of 1/2 lemon 1/4 tsp sea salt 1 cup cold pressed coconut oil 3-4 tbsp of raw organic honey 2 cups of chopped feijoas for the filling + 2 cups for the topping Instructions Base Blend the almonds in a food processor until they are like fine breadcrumbs (save a couple of tablespoons aside to dust the cake tin)

Chop the dates and add to the almond meal. Blend until fully combined like cookie dough. Brush the base and sides of a spring-form cake tin with coconut oil and dust with ground almonds. You could also cut a circle of baking paper to line the tin. Press the date/almond dough into the base of the tin. Filling Soak the cashews in water for 2-3hrs Place the sealed jar of coconut oil in a bowl of hot water to melt for about 10 minutes Drain and rinse the cashews Add all filling ingredients to a high speed blender and blend until smooth Pour the mixture into the tin on top of the base Place in the refrigerator to set for a couple of hours Serve with fresh chopped feijoas on top.

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what’s on

Friday May 25, 2012

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- weekend event guide -

FrIdAy 25th MAy

Breast Cancer Fundraiser Breakfast Chateau Marlborough, 7.30am till 10am, $25, $10 per breakfast is donated to breast cancer. Shirley 573 7227. Sit and Be Fit with Jeanette. Free exercise for all ages at Crossroads, 2 Redwood Street. At 10am Phone 578 5395 Johns Kitchen Koha Café Open from 8.30am. Donation gets you breakfast, lunch and other yummy foods. At Crossroads, 2 Redwood Street. All welcome. Phone 578 5395. tempo Guest Anneke Thwaites plus performances from Marl borough’s musical youth, $2 per person or $5 family. Friday, Wesley Centre. Quest Intermediate age youth group, 3.30pm-5pm, Picton Baptist Church, 293 Waikawa Rd, Picton. Text Bronwyn 021 046 2434. tango Lessons Improvers, 7pm, Basics 8.30pm. Nurses Hall, Blenheim. Monica: 572 2667 Pastel Painting Marlborough Art Society, 10am till 3pm, Prue: 578 8888 tai Chi Today and Mondays. 10am, 11.30am and 1pm. Liz 027 748 6666. tunes for tots Preschool music sessions. Morning tea. 9.30am and 10.30am. Nativity Church Hall. $2 Family. 578 3909 Kidzone Riverside Community House, 3pm till 5pm

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Comedy hypnotic dinner Show Chequers Café/Wine Bar. Tickets $25 show only or $60 with 3-course meal. $5 from ticket sales to Kyle Jones fundraiser. Ph 579 3242 Gourmet Supper Fundraiser Waikawa Boating Club. 7.30pm tickets $40 with all funds raised to assist the Marlborough junior rowers attend the World Junior Rowing Championships in Bulgaria in August. Jan 579 7819.

Marlborough’s top talent Grand Final Celebrity judge Shane Cortese. Tickets from Floor Pride Civic Theatre. $30 adults $25 concession.

Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park. Daily 10am till 4pm

Marlborough harriers Is the Brooklyn Shield at Taylor Dam. The race brief will be at 1:45 pm and the first race will commence at 2:00 pm. Marlborough will compete against Nelson and Waimea. Volunteers are needed for course-set up and take-down. Senior races (including M16, W16 and all walkers) will start at 2:00 pm. Children’s races will start at 3:00 pm. This will be followed by afternoon tea and prize-giving at the dam. Everyone is welcome to participate. Don’t forget to bring a plate to share for afternoon tea. For further enquiries or a copy of the Harrier programme contact Allister, 577-8870, check out our website www.harriers.net.nz or find us on Facebook under Marlborough Harrier Club.

Pink ribbon Breakfast The annual Pink Ribbon breakfast for breast cancer will be held at Spinnakers Resturant, Waikawa Marina. Tickets cost $25 each and are available from Shirley 573 7227 all funds to support breast cancer.

I paint/draw as I can Art event as part of the UNESCO International Arts Education Week. 1pm till 4pm, Marlborough Boys’ College Art Department. The public are invited to participate by making an artistic contribution to a large canvas. This is In support of arts education and encouraging the social practices of cultural diversity, intercultural dialogue, and sustainable development.

People’s Sunday Market Queen Street Carpark 10am – 2pm. Space available $5 Site. Chutneys, jams, books, plants, crafts, produce, jewellery, olive oil, crepes and more.

Midge McCleary Dharma Burns club at 8pm Celtic Craft Market Lenny’s on Main Irish Pub and Café, Havelock, 10am till 3pm. Boot Sale 8am – 2pm Blenheim Railway Station car park on Grove Rd. redwood Market 8am-noon, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants produce and crafts. Vintage Farm Machinery 10am till 3pm, Open every day. Brayshaw Vintage Farm, Guided tours available, Doris 579 4357 Picton Museum 10am till 4pm daily, 9 London Quay. 573 8283 Pelorus Gallery 70 Main Rd, Havelock, open daily 10.30am till 4.30pm, 574 2128

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Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on!

St Andrew’s Concert Group 2pm Marsha Stringer, Lissa Cowie, Suminski Trio, Bella Voce, Hugh Mack, Olivia Sheat, Nick Sumanski, Ivan Sumanski, Heather Jameson. Tickets $5 on the door, children free. Barry 578 7448 Kaikoura Cycling Club Weekly from the Kaikoura West End car park. 9.00am

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Marlborough Farmers Market 9am till noon, A&P Park. rail Sail Picton Foreshore 10am-4pm – Miniature trains and yachts. ulysses Club Ride to Okiwi Bay or Marfells Beach for a picnic lunch. Depending on the weather we will decide what direction to go on the day. Meet at the Railway Station (south end) at 11.00am ride departs at 11.15am. Prospective members welcome. Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am – Phone 578 7918. Petanque 10am 65A Weld Street – Phone John 577 9789. tramping Club Mary 5728762. Blenheim Bonsai 2pm-4pm, 7 Hale Street. Dave 577 8679.

If you have an event contact Aynsley at The Sun on 5777 868

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New Rarangi bike track A new bike track out Rarangi way is expected to give riders a bit of a challenge as well as a scenic view. The course, next door to the playground on Rarangi Beach Road, weaves in and out of the the pine trees with the sea in sight. The track can be used for pedaling or ‘pumping’ and can be used by all ages and abilities from 3 years and up. The track is a joint project between Marlborough District Council, Rarangi District Residents’ Association

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and DOC. Councillor Terry Sloan joined Tua Marina school children in trying it out. “It’s amazing watching the kids and seeing how they improve after just a few times around the circuit,” he said. “I’m looking forward to bringing my boys out to have a go.” Rarangi Residents’ project manager Sarah Gray acknowledged the support of the Council and DOC. “The bike track has taken a few years to plan so it’s great to see it

finished and already popular with kids and families,” she said. “People from all over Marlborough are welcome to come and use it, we just ask that you wear a helmet and please don’t ride the track when it’s wet.” Sarah says the track cost was kept down thanks to generous support from local companies: Hirequip, Simcox Construction, HEB, Findlater Construction, Nelson Forests Kaituna Sawmill and Ground Effect cycle clothing.

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farming

Friday May 25, 2012

Viticulture industry has a long way to go impacted on wine prices. “It’s positive but it’s going to have a very slow gaining effect for everyone in Marlborough,” he said. Winter does change what work is done and how it’s done, but David said the weather doesn’t affect them too badly. “Growing grapes and being in any industry that is producing a product from the land has a lot of natural environmental issues to contend with,” he said. “Winter’s winter.” David said that everyone will tell you the economy has had a huge impact on crop prices and the viticulture industry in general since 2008. “The pre-2008 period was a time of exceptional growth and very good economic times for everyone.”

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Friday May 25, 2012

farming

Milestone for Villa Maria Wines

By Annabelle Latz Villa Maria Winery celebrated 50 years of existence this month. The Sun caught up with senior wine maker Jeremy McKenzie, to get the inside word on the world of quality wine making for him and his quality team. He joined Villa Maria in 2006, and took senior post as Marlborough wine maker in 2008. Jeremy has seen some changes in his career. His biggest change has been shifting from a small family New Zealand owned winery to a larger scale family New Zealand-owned winery. Jeremy has been involved in creating better efficiencies in operation amongst the vines and in the winery. “And in addition to this, dealing with an array of fruit from every nook and cranny in Marlborough, some of which is now organic.” Jeremy’s passion lies with creating an excellent Pinot Noir. His favourite part of the job is Jeremy McKenzie vintage. He feels strongly there is a need to continue in“It’s the excitement of working novation, in particular to admire organic production, closely with cool like minded people and tasting the but also fruit in the vineyard.” Being senior wine maker, there is a less fun part of looking at other varietals such as the planting of Sauvignon Gris, on a the job too. “It’s the laborious paperwork which needs comple- consumer perspective.” On a global scale, Jeremy hopes the US market tion!” He said Villa Maria has some amazing pinot noir will come back, and there is definitely talk of Asia sites in the Awatere Valley and the Southern Valleys. growing,, which is primarily a red wine market at “A highlight has been trying to help the Marlborough the moment, but he sees potential room for sauvignon region bring our high-end Pinot Noirs to the fore blanc too. Jeremy said Sir George has been great to work for, front.” Jeremy has seen some surprises during his winemak- who has always showed great passion, vision, and has ing career, in relation to trends of what people are an amazing work ethic for the vineyard sites they pull the fruit from. drinking. “It’s a great team culture both viticulturally and “New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs are ever increasing in popularity, there has been a return of good chardon- in the winery. It is a privilege to be part of George’s celebration and achievements not only for Villa Maria nay, and there is a greater love for pinot noir.” but the industry as a whole.” In 1961, George leased five acres of land from his father in Mangere, Auckland and started off with just an acre of vines. He harvested his first grapes in 1962 and made his first wine. Throughout the 1960’s Villa Maria was virtually a one-man band, with George’s wife, Gail, supporting him in his venture. He made dry red and white wines, sourcing grapes from the greater Auckland region. In the early 1970’s he started to employ staff and the company began to expand rapidly, and today employs always available more than 250 permanent staff.

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Rare condition leads to snowy trip Dr Tan who has treated Ashleigh over the years. “He felt she deserved it after everything she has been through,” says mum Kerry Neal. Ashleigh was born with the rare congenital condition Lymphangioma which has seen her endure a total of nine surgeries. In spite of her condition, Ashleigh has grown into a vibrant and energetic girl with a very generous nature. So generous that she has decided to do some last minute fundraising before her trip for Cure Kids. “I am really grateful that they have given this trip to me so I want to present them with a cheque when

Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk Walking into the home of Blenheim’s Neal family, it is evident from the squeals of happiness that something very exciting is about to happen. Ashleigh Neal (9), a student at Witherlea School is one of 16 New Zealand children chosen by Cure Kids to receive a weekend trip to Queenstown from June 8 to 10. Each year Cure kids hosts the ‘Ticket to Hope’ weekend for children who suffer from life-threatening illnesses. Ashleigh was nominated for the trip by Wellington plastic surgeon

I arrive.” With the help of her friend Rebekah Bugler, Ashleigh has been busy selling raffle tickets to neighbours, friends, family and students at her school. Her aim is to sell 1000 tickets at $1 each, and has pledged $500 of the raised funds will be put up as the prize and the remaining amount will be donated to Cure Kids. To date the family has sold 150 tickets but in order to reach her goal, she is appealing for more people to buy them. To purchase a ticket or make a donation contact Kerry Neal on 0211 069 586.

Ashleigh Neal (left) gets rugged up in snow gear ahead of her trip to Queenstown next month with Cure Kids. She is pictured with friend Rebekah Bugler who is helping her to raise money for Cure Kids.

Marl Girls’ youth week a success Youth week has been and gone but Marlborough Girls’ College has made it one to remember. The week was full of events, ranging from bakesales, to banner making, to Zumba. “The main point of youth week is to appreciate youth and really celebrate what it means to be young nowadays,” said promotions and events prefect Harriet Lintern. Harriet, along with fellow prefects Meriana Johnsen and Laura Morrison and their committee organised the weeks’ activities. Media teacher Diane Austin, also in charge of communications, events and promotion for the school said

the week really highlighted some positives. “It’s been a very, very succesful youth week for the school,” she said. On Tuesday, the girls held a bakesale that coincided with the cross country. The girls could bring their favourite childhood food to sell, fairybread being a winner on the day. “Which made it successful,” said Meriana. “We didn’t think there would be such a big turnout,” said Laura. The girls raised $325.60 from the bakesale, which they still need to decide what to do with. “I think they made more money

than any bakesale at the school,” said Diane. On Wednesday they did some Zumba and today they are making a banner to celebrate the week. “People come up and write what being a youth means to them,” said Harriet. Diane said the aim wasn’t to fundraise but to celebrate youth, the money was just a bonus. Right: Marlborough Girls’ College promotions and events prefects Laura Morrison, Harriet Lintern and Meriana Johnsen at their bakesale on Tuesday.

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Havelock heights. Recent Land Information NZ updates now mean Havelock heights will remain as they have been for the last several years. The official authority is the NZ Nautical Almanac. Displayed heights are based on 2010/2011 Nautical Almanac height computation figures. Wairau Bar tide times are based on Wellington plus 2hrs 2mins. Wairau Bar tide heights are Wellington heights as no height data is available. Not for navigational purposes.

Graphic supplied by OceanFun Publishing Ltd. www.tidewiz.com www.tidespy.com

SPEND MORE TIME ON THE WATER. Open Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm (9am - 1pm Saturday and Sunday) Phone 578 0569 72 Grove Road, Blenheim AH 021 723 478

Jumbo Crossword 912 SOLUTION;

ACross: 1 Pay through the nose, 10 Holidays, 15 Assume, 16 Irritating, 17 Etcetera, 19 Western, 21 Beret, 22 Chihuahua, 25 Alleviate, 27 Evident, 29 Bleach, 33 Dogma, 34 Supplier, 36 Accentuate, 39 Toe, 41 Usually, 42 Muesli, 43 Rarity, 44 Long, 45 Bivouac, 48 Monotonous, 53 Embrace, 57 Spry, 58 Reflex, 59 Arbour, 60 Foolish, 62 Tip, 64 Cradle song, 65 Endanger, 66 Fated, 69 Climax, 70 Cheated, 71 Barometer, 76 Capillary, 77 Rhyme, 78 Portray, 83 Crockery, 84 Occurrence, 85 Parade, 86 Traitors, 87 Swear black and blue. Down: 2 Answer, 3 Trust, 4 Rue, 5 Unit, 6 Harvest, 7 Hatter, 8 Note, 9 Sunshade, 11 Outlaw, 12 Inequality, 13 Area, 14 Spanish, 18 Rhinoceros, 20 Reef, 23 Minus, 24 Paranoia, 26 Lumbago, 28 Vertigo, 30 Bonsai, 31 Fiasco, 32 Pestle, 35 Pluto, 37 Eagle, 38 Ulna, 40 Ergo, 45 Basic, 46 Verbatim, 47 Crease, 48 Melancholy, 49 Next, 50 Trapeze, 51 Nobody, 52 U-turn, 54 Moot, 55 Release, 56 Cashew, 61 Flea market, 63 Venom, 67 Dairy cow, 68 Veto, 69 Crew cut, 72 Ammonia, 73 Mirror, 74 Cherub, 75 Landau, 79 Throb, 80 Nova, 81 Puma, 82 Peak, 85 Pen.

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LoST DoGS. 2 Bitches. 1 Brindle, 1 Black in Havelock area. Ph 574 1443

Happy 60th Birthday

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• Pine 3m3 dry $160 • Pine 3.4m3 dry $180 • Blue gum 3m3, $210 • Blue gum 3.4m3, $230 • Mixed load pine/gum 3m3, $200 • Mixed load pine/gum 3.4m3, $220 Free Delivery Picton/ Havelock/Blenheim Ph 021 1293070 (leave message) or 570 5599 after 5pm

puppies for sale H u N TA W AY a n d Heading dog cross puppies. 7 weeks old. Parents are excellent working dogs. Phone 573 6621

PICToN Equipment Centre. Lawnmowers, chainsaws, brush cutters. Sales, service and hire. 7 Devon Street Picton. 573 8150

Happy 60th today Trulie Scrumptious. Beautiful as always, inside and out.

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PICToN Equipment Centre. Lawnmowers, chainsaws, brush cutters. Sales, service and hire. 7 Devon Street Picton. 573 8150

An Invitation BIBLE DISCUSSION & FELLOWSHIP Join us, members of a home based Christian Church/Fellowship. Each evening we will read a chapter from the New Testament discussing the teachings of Jesus Christ. We have proved satisfaction and deeper meaning to life according to his simple and timeless teaching.

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Murray and Carolyn’s home 9 Weld Street, Blenheim

7.30pm

Wednesday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th May 2012 Enquiries: Allan or Esther 579 6106 or John 022 680 7705

Dara Ching has made application to the District Licensing Agency at Blenheim for renewal of an on Licence in respect of the premises situated at 31 Scott Street, Blenheim, Marlborough District and known as Poppy Thai Restaurant. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is restaurant. The days on which and the hours during which liquor is sold under the licence are Monday to Saturday 7.00am to 2.00am the following day: Sunday 7am to 12.00 midnight. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Marlborough District Licensing Agency at the Council Offices, Seymour Street, Blenheim. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 10 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Agency at PO Box 443, Blenheim. This is the second publication of this notice. The first publication of this notice was made on 16 May 2012

SeaSonal ContraCtor Wanted seasonal contractor with an understanding of the rural area in the Renwick, Wairau Valley, Havelock area. The applicant should have good people skills and be capable of recording numbers. Access to a two to three tonne vehicle would be an advantage. Further enquiries please phone 0274 328 592

Linehaul Driver

We require general labourers to work in our Sawmill and Production areas. The duties will be varied and will include stacking and strapping of timber and the operating of machinery. Forklift experience would be an advantage. The successful applicant will need to be physically fit, reliable, versatile and able to work as part of a team. As Flight Timbers Ltd strives for a drugfree, work-safe environment a preemployment drug test will be required.

We are seeking a Linehaul Driver for a Picton to Christchurch return run. This is a full-time position. Applications should be experienced in the use of truck and trailer and B-train combinations.

etco*

is seeking applicants NOW for an electrical apprenticeship position in Havelock This opportunity is best suited to recent school leavers. To apply or for further information, visit our website

www.etco.co.nz

The successful applicants will need to hold a forklift Licence/Certificate and be certified to handle dangerous goods. If you are keen for variety and want to join a busy and well established company, then call Barry on 0274 323 610 or email your CV for consideration to:

Applications may be completed at: Reception, Main Office, Flight Timbers Ltd 40 Waters Avenue, Blenheim Or email timbers@flighttimbers.co.nz

jobs@mcdowall.net.nz

Applications close 1st June 2012

Executive Team Leader/Manager Devonshire Teas

$5.50 2pm - 4pm (conditions apply) Mon 28th May to Fri 1st June @ Mitre 10 Mega Blenheim We want to hear what YOU have to say... Text your thoughts to:

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead our passionate and enthusiastic team of 50 staff and volunteers. Bread of Life Trust is proud of its 20 years’ service to the Blenheim community. Our mission is “To make Jesus visible in our community through actions of love, concern and support” To be successful in this role you will have: • A heart for our mission • Enthusiasm, focus and drive to deliver the best possible outcomes for our clients • Ability to seek and secure funding from a variety of sources, including government contracts You will also have a proven track record of • Exceptional interpersonal skills, including team building and conflict handling skills • Excellent communication ability (written and verbal) • Being a leader with effective management skills Experience in managing the finances of similar sized organisations will be ideal but is not a prerequisite. Apply for this senior management role, by sending your CV and a cover letter to: Phillip de Bruyn at debruyn.pl@gmail.com by Friday 8 June 2012.

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holiday SuRFERS PARADISE Stay 7 / pay 6 at Le C h e l s e a A p ar m e nt s with Lynne and Peter (ex Blen). Close to beach. Cavill Mall & Pacific Fair (conditions apply). www. lechelsea.com.au stay@ lechelsea.com.au PH; (07)553 833 66

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We require deliverers in the Picton area for delivery of The Sun weekly on Wednesday and Friday

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house wanted HouSE WANTED. Cash buyer seeks 3 Bedroom house with view/outlook. Ph 570 5808 Eves.

PICToN Equipment Centre. Lawnmowers, chainsaws, brush cutters. Sales, service and hire. 7 Devon Street Picton. 573 8150

MARLBoRouGH RECREATIoNAL FISHERS ASSoCIATIoN Wed 13 June 7.30pm Wesley Centre, Henry street Blenheim. Guest speakers from Sustain Our Sounds on the salmon issue.

PEA Straw. $10 delivered. Please leave a message. 572 2701 PICToN Equipment Centre. Lawnmowers, chainsaws, brush cutters. Sales, service and hire. 7 Devon Street Picton. 573 8150

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Parking wardens’ revenue is down.

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Meet Geoff from Wairau

is In many rural towns there always a well known local.

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SKILLED in their field

The Sun looks at our skilled local business people.

By Annabelle Latz sensation of Ben Breeze now knows theused to think grass between his toes, andhilarious. that sausage rolls were just in Blenheim a The four year-old arrived and sister, after year ago with his mum, dad Tokyo was left their home city 60km from e on March 12, in ruins after the earthquak 2011. Kent were born His parents Katrina and Kent’s work had in the South Island, but Ben was born taken them to Japan, although Japan shortly to in Singapore and moved afterwards. was born His 14 month-old sister Isabella in Japan. her Lorraine They joined their grandmot, and Kent’s Milmine here in Blenheim rch is Japamother who lives in Christchu nese. apartment on The Breeze family had an building at Tothe top floor of a 16-storey Narita, where in kyo’s International Airport business, the Kent was involved in the hotel changed. lives their day nap, Katrina Ben was having an afternoonKent had just and was playing with Isabella, coffee. afternoon an for come upstairs there to be an “It was never unusual for to them, most Ben Breeze 4 years and earthquake, we just got usedblink they are mum even his family. Dad Kent, Japanese people don’t Katrina and sister Isabella so common,” said Kent. 14 months old. CONTINUED PAGE 3.

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It has been eight years since Blenheim man Jaden Knight was wrongly jailed for the 2003 arson of Foxton Hotel, but for a parents Neroli and his Peter Edwards, their fight against injustice will be ongo ing. More page 2.

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REMEMBER: Get your GARAGE SALE advts in by Thursday 3pm for the weekend! Outlook for Today Fine. Northwesterlies picking up.

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