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By Jacob Page Springlands School pupils are doing their bit as Marlborough does its part to help the bee population thrive. September is Bee Awareness Month and Springlands School, one of the top Enviroschools in Marlborough, is ensuring its pupils help educate the importance of bees. Six-year-old Scarlet Livingstone says without bees things like fresh fruit and vegetables would not be available. “We need the bees so we don’t die,” she says. The school visited supermarkets to put signs next to food items that rely on bees to help educate people.

Continued page 2 Springlands School pupils (from left) Alexis Coster, 7, Noah Anderson, 6, and Scarlet Livingstone, 6, help Pak ‘N Save duty manager Robyn Harvey spread the good word about the importance of bees.

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The humble bee gets month in spotlight Continued from page 1 Farm ‘bee feed’ plantations could be the driving force behind a thriving rural bee population, according to researchers and advisers from the Trees for Bees initiative. The team from the Trees for Bees programme, which was launched by Federated Farmers in 2009, are promoting superior nutrition for bees by installing bee feed plantations on farms with carefully selected plants to serve multiple purposes. Plantations have been installed on 15 demonstration farms throughout New Zealand, on a wide range of farms from sheep and beef to arable and vineyards. Trees for Bees Farm Planting advisor, Dr Angus McPherson says results are looking encouraging. “Where we’ve planted larger grade specimens we are getting flowering in their first season, and we’re supplementing smaller grade plants with perennial and herb species to get early flowering,” says

Dr McPherson. “We are seeing bees visiting the plants, which is great, and we will be collecting data on how hives in the area are performing,” he says. Springlands School teacher Cathee Wilks says the children had been learning about bees for much of the school term. She says it is important for children to be actively involved in highlighting an issue.

“It’s one thing for pupils to learn by listening but it’s also important for them to get out there in the community and make an impact.” Marlborough is one of 20 regions to have planted a bee friendly garden in an effort to encourage bee activity. The garden in Pollard Park was replanted after proving a success last year. “Bees pollinate around one third of the food we eat, so it’s important we plant enough food for them to ensure they can continue doing so,” says National Beekeepers Association chief executive, Daniel Paul. “Wildflowers brighten up a landscape and provide a vital food source, which is what this year’s Bee Aware Month is all about.” Cathee says Springlands School was looking into the possibility of adding a beehive to increase their Enviroschools project.

Group 90 years young For the first time a local club had the opportunity to honour a group of 10 members who are all in their 90’s. The Combined Probus Club of Beavertown held its monthly meeting on Tuesday and celebrated their ‘90 years young’ members with a cake cutting and group photo. Following a formal speech the combined club enjoyed a presentation on the new ASB Theatre by Kevin Moseley and Andrew Scott. Probus is a welcoming social club for people living in New Zealand who are retired, semi-retired or soon-to-retire. RIGHT: Beavertown Probus Club members. Back: Pam Gununersen, Peggy McPhee, Muriel Smith, Alison Hodson, Nancy Hammond and Yvonne Thomson. Front: Alison Skinner, Ruth Cederman, Val Chamberlain and Joan Blackmore. ABSENT: Bruce Edwords, Tove Jorgensen, Bert Smith.

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Rain brings mixed reaction to region

By Jacob Page The large downpour of rain around Marlborough on Wednesday was felt more heavily in rural areas. Marlborough Plant and Food Research liaison scientist Rob Agnew says while Blenheim may have looked and felt like it got a lot of rain. It just received 22mm which had got it to the long-term average rainfall for September of 53mm. “While we welcome rain, it wasn’t as much as many thought,” Rob says. The Marlborough District Council rain report showed most parts of the region received more rainfall than Blenheim over that 24 hour period. Wakamarina (49.5mm), Kaituna (50.5mm), Flaxbourne (54mm), and Awatere (26mm) all topped it. The easterly wind also triggered major rainfall into the Taylor

A field at Koromiko shows the level of rain in Marlborough.

River catchment areas. A Marlborough District Council spokesperson says the Tinpot catchment received 126mm of

rain in a 48 hour period. There were also a number of road closures yesterday with Para Road, Taylor Pass Road and the

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Beaver Road Footpath was also closed and barricaded. Omaka Ford Old Renwick Road and Fairhall Diversion Old Renwick Road was also closed. The rough weather also hit Picton hard and caused sewerage overflows and the public is being warned to avoid any contact with contaminated water. More than 100mm of rain has fallen on the town since Tuesday. In Dublin Street, the overflow was going into Waitohi Stream and Fisherman’s Reserve, the sewerage overflow was reaching the marina. Council’s Operations and Maintenance Engineer Stephen Rooney says people should not gather shellfish from the Picton harbour area out to Bob’s Bay including Shelley Beach and advised them to stay out of the water until it clears.

Costs hit Waikawa Bay boat ramp By Daniel Stephens The Waikawa Bay boat ramp will be closed for repairs from September 28 at 11pm to October 2 at 8pm says Brian Henstock, Waikawa Residents and Rate Payers Association. He says that due to excessive scouring, the concrete from the bottom end of the ramp has become rough and needs to be replaced. However, as custodians of the boat launching ramp and jetties in Waikawa Bay, The Waikawa Residents and Rate Payers Association are responsible for this

replacement as it is not council owned and they have therefore been hit hard by this cost. The Waikawa Residents and Rate Payers Association require all users of the boat ramp to donate $5 each time they use the ramp or parking facilities. Or alternatively a $60 yearly pass is available, which allows users to use the ramp and parking facilities as many times as they want across a 12 month period. Brian Henstock says this cost is a much cheaper service than any similar organisation and stresses that it is vital that all users pay

this small donation. If the launching ramp was bought by a private industry then Brian is sure that the cost to users of the ramp would increase. Brian says that there is no need for these prices to be increased if all users pay this small donation, which he stresses is less than the price of a beer. Recently, courtesy of a donation from the local council, the Waikawa Bay foreshore has undergone some renovation, consisting of the tiling of the sea wall, the planting of palm trees and instalment of a barbecue,

plus a new children’s play area has been added with a soft rubber underfoot. Brian says the Waikawa foreshore is now looking really good and is an asset to the Picton area and is therefore adamant that after putting in all of this work, the Waikawa Residents and Rate Payers Association remain in charge of the Waikawa launching ramp. Brian says that for anyone unclear on the closing times of the ramp, the port Marlborough illuminated sign will specify what ramps are open.

The Marlborough District Council has canned plans to trial online voting at next year’s local government elections because of the cost. The council registered to take part in the trial but last week councillors decided to pull out.

Liquor sting nets three Blenheim Police are disappointed with the results of a controlled purchase operation run yesterday evening by Police in conjunction with Marlborough District Council Liquor Licensing staff. Seven premises were visited by two volunteers aged 16 and 17 years. Each asked for ID from the volunteers but three failed to notice their date of birth showed they were under 18. Senior Sergeant Peter Payne says those selling alcohol, whether at bars or off licences had an obligation to ensure they and their staff made adequate checks to ensure those purchasing alcohol were of legal age. He said Police would be visiting the businesses in question to outline their concerns and provide advice. The Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority will then make a decision on any enforcement action that may result from the breaches. Senior Sergeant Payne says Police would continue to conduct checks on licensed premises regularly to ensure they were meeting their licence obligations

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Hunter’s nab awards Hunter’s MiruMiru Reserve 2010, has been crowned New Zealand’s Best Sparkling Wine at the 2015 Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Championships in London organised by Tom Stevenson, leading international wine writer specialising in sparkling wines. Success started with both Hunter’s MiruMiru NV and MiruMiru Reserve 2010 wines winning gold medals at the May judging. Revealed at the first ever Official Awards Dinner, Hunter’s then received two Best in Class Awards: Hunter’s MiruMiru™ NV – Best Value New Zealand Sparkling Wine, and Hunter’s MiruMiru™ Reserve 2010 – Best New Zealand Vintage Blend. Jane Hunter’s nephew, Edward Macdonald, was on hand to receive the awards.

Aria adds nails Aria Beauty run by Sarah East is operating out of 16a Timandra Place. Sarah has added nails to her range of services. She also offers waxing, tinting as well as airbrush makeup.

Couple put family ahead of fabric

By Jacob Page After more than three years as owners of The Sewing Store Lars and Anna Hamann are selling-up and putting family first. Sewing and fabrics have always been a passion for Anna, while Lars saw an opportunity to add value to the High Street business. “When we bought the business it was in the Centre Point Mall and when the opportunity came to move, we saw it as a chance to start from scratch with an existing business and make it better,” Anna says. “This is definitely my passion,” she says. “I dragged Lars into it.” “She’s not lying,” Lars says. Anna says the variety of sewing classes and the range of fabrics has evolved over time. “This has been a big achievement for us. “There’s a lot of personal pride that

goes in to it when you own the business,” Anna says. “The great response you get from people, both locals that keep coming on in, but it’s the tourists that don’t expect to see a store like this in a small town like Blenheim. “It’s nice to know people appreciate it.” The couple have two small boys and they have family in Germany and the United Kingdom as well as New Zealand and the desire to be closer to them is what prompted the move to sell. “Family is the big motivator,” Anna says. “The store isn’t going to close; we are just looking for that right person.” Lars says the superb help they got from sewing company Bernina would make the transition easier for the new owner. “I don’t know of any sewing company The Sewing Store owners Anna and Lars Hamann that has the reach of Bernina in New and son Xaver, 16 months, are wanting to be closer Zealand, their training is excellent.” to family.

Marg makes her move By Jacob Page Marg Richards has come over the hill over love and business. She has opened Elegance Beauty on Scott Street, a business she once worked in and then owned in Nelson. “I moved to Nelson from Invercargill and got a job at Elegance Beauty on Trafalgar Street and the owner was having a baby so I stepped-in and purchased the business and that was 15 years ago. “The reason I came to Blenheim was to be with my partner and I was Lancome manager at Farmers for two years but I missed the hands on nature of owning a business and beauty therapy in general.

Manager motivation course Helen Smale will be running a manager coaching seminar on October 8. The four hour course will focus on how to motivate and get the best from your staff in the modern working environment. More information can be found at the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce.

“I love seeing people feel better and with smiles on their faces when they leave. “It’s something I’ve had a passion for all my life. “Fortunately, I have a very supportive partner who told me to go for it and said I had nothing to lose.” Marg specialises in both new and old techniques such as electrolysis, eyelash extensions and hot stone facials. With an internationally recognised CIDESCO qualification, Marg says she is happy to be bringing her skills to Blenheim. “I Think Marlborough is a lovely place with so many things going for it,” she says.

LEFT: Marg Richards has opened Elegance Beauty on Scott Street.

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Bradley up for salmon awards Blenheim chef Bradley Hornby has been named as a finalist for the Ora King Best Dish in New Zealand and Best Ambassador in New Zealand awards. Bradley is head chef at Arbour, formerly Gibb’s on Godfrey. He has spent much of his career in Australia in luxury accommodation and restaurants and moved to Gibb’s on Godfrey as executive chef in 2014 purchasing it with his partner this year and renaming it Arbour. The awards recognise outstanding contributions from chefs working with premium Ora King salmon. New Zealand King Salmon marketing general manager Jemma McCowan says the third year of the awards have delivered four distinctively different submissions from the NZ Best Dish Award finalists. “Bradley has raised the bar in our home region of Marlborough through fabulous cuisine and customer engagement with Ora King amongst his regional heroes. “Makoto continues to align Ora King with Japanese excellence through his expressive cuisine,” she says. The winners of all Ora King categories are announced at an awards ceremony at Raetihi Lodge Bradley Hornby, of Arbour restaurant. in Marlborough on October 20.

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Tender to graze vacant land On behalf of the Trustees of the Fabians Valley Cemetery, Council is calling for tenders to graze the vacant cemetery land and maintain the grounds occupied by the cemetery which adjoins Bartletts Road. The gazing area is 1.3890 hectares, more or less, of flat grassed land while the cemetery grounds required to be maintained is 72 square metres, more or less. Current annual property rates are $41.82 to be paid by the successful tenderer. Tenders are to be delivered to the Council Property Managers office detailed below by 4:00 pm on Friday 16 October 2015. For tender documentation or more information please contact: APL Level 1 27 Scott Street (entry door on Kinross Street) PO Box 185 Blenheim 7240 Attention: Stephen Folster Phone: 03 577 7780 Email: steve.folster@aplproperty.co.nz

Christmas is coming The order has gone in for a new Christmas tree for Blenheim’s town centre. Councillors have chosen an eight-metre tree imported from China to bring festive spirit to downtown Blenheim. It’s smaller than the original proposal but councillors also had to consider the cost of decorations,

electricity, erection, dismantling and storage. As well as the new tree, Seymour Square’s Christmas decorations will be brighter and better this year with new lights on the Square’s Christmas tree-sequoia and extra lights for five other mature trees nearby.

Tourism a major contributor to regional economy Blenheim and Picton i-SITEs together contribute $6M to the Marlborough economy, according to national analysis of the i-SITE network. Every $1 provided in funding gives a return to the local economy of $8.50. The Economic Impact Analysis of the i-SITE Network report on the 2013/14 year was conducted by independent analysts Market Economics and Colmar Brunton. Destination Marlborough’s annual report for 2013/14 notes that the two i-SITE Visitor Centres welcomed more than 219,000 visitors to this region – and they made more than 28,400 bookings resulting in travel

Waikawa Bay boat ramp temporary closure

The Waikawa Bay boat ramp, administered by the Waikawa Bay Residents and Ratepayers Association, will be closed from 11.00 pm on Monday 28 September 2015 until 8.00 am on Friday 2 October 2015 for urgent remedial action and repairs. Any queries please contact Brian Henstock Ph: 03 573 5119.

Creative Communities NZ Local Arts Funding

Applications for financial assistance by way of grants under the Creative Communities Local Arts Scheme are now being invited by Marlborough District Council. The scheme supports and encourages local communities to create and present diverse opportunities for accessing and participating in arts activities within the Marlborough community. Applications can be completed online by going to Council’s website www.marlborough.govt.nz/Our-Community/ Grants-and-Awards. Applications close 5.00 pm, Wednesday 30 September 2015 For further information please contact: Lyne Reeves Community Development Advisor Ph: 03 520 7400

Arts & Heritage Grants

Marlborough District Council is seeking applications for funding from organisations providing arts or heritage services to the Marlborough community. Applications must be for projects/services that meet the criteria for the funding and be of direct benefit to the people of the Marlborough district. Applications are completed online by going to Council’s website www.marlborough.govt. nz/Our-Community/Grants-and-Awards Applications close 5.00 pm 30 October 2015 For further information please contact: Lyne Reeves Community Development Advisor Ph. 03 520 7400

sales of $2.9M. Overall, Tourism now accounts for 4.7% of Marlborough’s GDP and this sector is growing faster than the national average. Destination Marlborough’s activities to market the region are funded through a combination of commercial partnership funding, i-SITE revenue and Marlborough District Council general and targeted tourism Rates. More details of Destination Marlborough’s annual performance, including a report from chairman Nigel Gould, can be found at: www.marlborough.govt.nz/ About-Marlborough/DestinationMarlborough

Sister City Exchange: July 2016 Applications are invited from students (who will be in years 10 to 12 in 2016) to take part in the annual Student Exchange to Tendo and Otari in Japan. Any practising and registered pre-school, primary or secondary teacher is also invited to apply to accompany the students. It is intended that the exchange will take place over the July school holiday period, but leaving a few days before Term 2 ends and arriving home a few days into Term 3 – a total of 3 weeks. It is estimated

that the exchange will cost no less than $4,000, however some funding assistance from the Sister City budget will be made. Fundraising as a group is also encouraged. Written applications must be received by Friday 16 October 2015 and state: • why you want to go on the exchange • what you would hope to gain from it • how you can best represent Marlborough Students do not have to be studying Japanese, but if selected, must be willing to learn some basic words and phrases.

Positive ageing Local statistics show that 19 pedestrians have been involved in accidents on our streets over the past five years. Half a dozen of the cases were serious and one was fatal. The majority of the accidents were on weekdays in town – and in 13 of the cases the drivers of the cars involved were at least partly to blame. Generally however it is the pedestrians who sustain the injuries in such accidents. With age, reaction times can slow so it’s more important than ever to be aware of the extent of any limitations to sight, hearing and general alertness when out walking.

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car nearest the traffic, then check for moving vehicles and wait for a gap before stepping into the road. • Cross the road where there is a pedestrian refuge in the road centre if there is no pedestrian crossing. • Take extra care when walking past driveways especially where buildings or fences block the view, a driver backing out of a driveway may not see you. • Drivers are not obliged to stop at courtesy crossings in the CBD, so use them with care.

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The Sun Rego price Do you realize that the vehicle you drive has only dropped in rego price, not for the safety of the vehicle, but the safety of the drivers of that vehicle, I have a commodore, abs, air bags. But because idiots have crashed that type more than other types, its not safe. Its the drivers, not the vehicles. I’m being punished because of them, what about the foreign drivers in late model vehicles. It’s all a lie, and you are being punished for non nz drivers.

New roundabout Desperately need a round about at the intersection of Kinross Street and Redwood Street. At peak hours it is a mission turning right on to Redwood Street. We need to keep up with the increasing traffic in our town.

Windy recycling Driving around our beautiful town on recycling collection day on a windy Marlborough day shows how behind the times we are! Rubbish flying everywhere! Come on MDC clean up your act.

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Bike safety As a cyclist, I would love to stay in the white line, but it isn’t always possible. Bike lanes end with no warning in places and cars are parked so that we have to go onto the road in order to get around them. On street parking makes it hazardous and more bike lanes are required. If the side of the roads were swept of stones and glass, maybe cyclists would stay further to the left and INSIDE the white line. Until then learn to overtake when safe to do so. Dear bike safety I suggest you study the road code long and hard...otherwise you will certainly fail your driving test.

Stop dumping bags! Could the person who walks down Devon and Scotland Street in Picton and dumps bags of dog poo outside other peoples houses please don’t. You pick it up after your dog but then drop it in the bag on the ground (this is littering and disgusting). There is at least six on one block. You are going to be caught and reported one day as people are getting really pissed off and are watching out for you.

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Flag So Key has backed down on the flag issue including “red peak” . He will go down in history to be known as the king of back down. Should back down again and cancel the whole flag deal. Dave I don’t get the government changing the flag for millions of dollars. We have health and education to worry about and now poverty. Start looking after our people instead of helping everyone else from other countries. We don’t even have enough houses for New Zealanders. If the flag is going to be changed, which it will because the government says make it plain and simple BLACK WITH THE SILVER FERN. It’s known the world over. Everyone will say what country does that flag belong to. Look after our people first government. Very concerned New Zealander

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In the Black Dear Ed, In Britain the word Black has been banned. Sadly there is no more Baa Baa Black Sheep. If this rule filters through to New Zealand as it sometimes does - there would be no Black Sticks, no Black Caps, and no All Blacks! Now that would be black magic! We could revert back to the original mispronounced version of ‘All Backs”, then Mr Key might feel safer to retain the present flag instead of ditching the Union Jack. John Adams

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Christmas tree Dear Ed, How about cutting down a big Pine tree and decorating it? It may only last 2 weeks but that’s ok so long as it lasts to Christmas. The smell would be awesome, it should be cheaper and afterwards it can be cut up for firewood and sold or given to the old and infirm for next winter. Julia

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A seniors’ dance titled ‘A Step in Time’ will be held on Sunday, October 11 from 2pm to 4:30pm at the Clubs of Marlborough. There will be live entertainment including Janet’s Old Time Band, spot prizes, raffles and auctions on the night. Other prizes will be awarded for the best themed outfit, and Leading Lady and Leading Man of the dance floor. For refreshments afternoon tea and juice will be provided and a cash bar will be available. Entry is by ticket only, with tickets costing $5 each and available from the Clubs of Marlborough, Grey Power, Age Concern Marlborough and Ken Ham’s Age Concern is hosting a seniors dance on October 11 Music Works. titled ‘A Step In Time’.

Age Concern local services Support Services, Information, Advice and Personal Advocacy: Responding in person/phone to a range of queries from older people and their carers eg. Providing confidential support and empowerment to older people. Information Resources: Providing written materials eg. pamphlets and resources. Visiting Services: Providing visitors who make regular visits to socially isolated older people in their homes via Age Concern Accredited Visiting Service and nonaccredited programmes. Education: Holding education seminars for the public.

Social Activities: Holding events that provide social connection between older people eg. drop in centres Total Mobility Scheme: Providing assessment and provision of Total Mobility taxi vouchers. In-home Support: Referring on to recommended services (eg. trade services) and referring on volunteer workers to undertake small jobs for older people eg. gardening. Representation: Providing representation and advice on older peoples’ issues to local influential groups eg. District Councils.

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Friday September 25, 2015

Age Concern Awareness Week 27 September - 5 October 2015

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Leave a bequest Age Concern Marlborough is a community organisation dependent on regular grants and donations to deliver its services. The community can support the work Age Concern Marlborough does by: • Becoming a member

• Making a donation • Leaving a bequest in your will • Becoming a volunteer Age Concern Marlborough is located at Room 5, Community Centre 25 Alfred Street in Blenheim.

Anything that we can do to improve the lives of elderly people is welcome.

Age Concern, help us to help others Help us help older people live well and age well. At the heart of everything Age Concern does is a passion to see older people experience wellbeing, respect, dignity, and to be included and valued. We support, inform and advise older people on issues such as access to health care, transport, housing, financial entitlements and social opportunities. We also work to combat real problems in our society, like elder abuse and neglect, chronic loneliness and social isolation. We provide specialist services with trained and qualified professionals able to give expert advice and assistance. Age Concern is a charity and relies on the support of volunteers.

Volunteering for Age Concern We always need help – behind the scenes or in the forefront, volunteering for Age Concern makes a difference in the lives of others. You too can make a difference – you can help Age Concern to serve the needs of older people by volunteering with one of the many local Age Concerns around the country. Volunteers ensure that vital Age Concern services are available to older people in their communities. Local Age Concerns offer many opportunities for you to put your time, skills and experience to good use. These vary from area to area, but can include helping with day-to-day tasks such as sending out newsletters or answering the phone,

or becoming a trained visitor with Age Concern’s Accredited Visiting Service. If you enjoy driving, why not consider becoming a volunteer driver for your local Age Concern? Or maybe you’re handy with a hammer, are comfortable changing light bulbs or happy putting new batteries in smoke alarms. Alternatively, if your skills are more around planning and strategy, you may consider becoming a Council Member of your local Age Concern. People who apply for and are voted into key volunteer leadership positions help to guide, shape and advance their local Age Concern’s services to older people in the community. Why not contact your local Age Concern for more information?

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Friday September 25, 2015

The Sun

what’s on in marlborough

- weekend event guide Friday 25 The Last Heart By Rick Edmonds ‘cow-flying comedy’ 7.30pm at Havelock Town Hall, phone 574 1256 for tickets. Cafe style seating. Jason Bae St Andrew’s Church, 5 Henry Street. 6.00pm – 7.30pm. Brilliant young pianist Jason Bae is returning to the Encompass Regional Series with two programmes sparkling with virtuosity and flair. Door sales only. Rotary Blenheim South & St Marks Charity Dinner Marlborough Convention Centre, 46a Alfred Street. 6.00pm – 11.50pm. Tickets: $60 each - Tables of 10 available. 6pm-11.50pm. Contact: Noel Templeton 122 High St Blenheim 578 2939. St Marks 578 0459. Peter Edwards 578 4746. Public Meeting - Scouts NZ Jamboree Giesen Sports and Events Centre, 8 Uxbridge St, Renwick. 7:00pm. Scouts New Zealand invite anyone interested in hearing about the 21st New Zealand Scout Jamboree to be held in Marlborough 2016/17. Hot art in Havelock The Gallery Havelock, open from 10am to 4pm, seven days a week. Enjoy browsing some of the excellent art on show from talented local artists. Come and have a look in the friendly little gallery at 60 Main Road Havelock. The Edwin Fox Ship Visitor Centre open every day from 9am, a great all weather and family friendly activity. Come and explore the decks and the depths of the ship. Dunbar wharf, on Picton foreshore. For more information call Karen on 573 6868 or check out our Facebook. Picton Museum 10am - 4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Ph 573 8283. EcoWorld Picton Aquarium Meet the locals up close with amazing New Zealand animals. Touch a living fossil (Tuatara), Little Blue Penguin, have fun discovering animals that live in our beautiful Marlborough Sounds. Up Close Encounters at 11am and 2pm daily. Open daily from 9.30am. Picton Foreshore. www.ecoworldnz.co.nz phone 573 6030. Marlborough Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park, Daily 10am - 4pm. The Diversion Gallery Open 12pm - 5pm Wed – Saturdays 10 London Quay, Picton, Ph 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz.

If you have an event email Tash at The Sun frontdesk@blenheimsun.co.nz

Blenheim Golf Club

Rainbow Ski Area See www.skirainbow.co.nz for more details. Blenheim Library Book Sale Good quality used books including adult books - hardback, paperbacks and children’s books - Great Value. From 50 cents to $4.00. from 9.30am-3.30pm at the library. “Water, Ink & Oil” Ben Woollcombe, Peter Davidson, Graham Taylor. Opening Preview, Friday 25th September, 6pm. Exhibition Season: 26th September to 11th October. Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery, 204 High St, Blenheim. Open daily 10.30am-4.30pm during exhibitions.

Saturday 26 Beavertown Blenheim Lions Club Spring Fair 10am-2pm St Mary’s Hall Francis Street - St Mary’s Catholic Church car park. The Last Heart By Rick Edmonds ‘cow-flying comedy’ 7.30pm at Havelock Town Hall, phone 574 1256 for tickets. Cafe style seating. Ulysses Club Meet for a coffee and a catch up Saturday mornings from 10am at the Old Orchard Cafe, The Vines Village, Rapaura Road. Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am – 12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd, Ph Andy 578 2272 or 021 842 928. Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillon’s Point Rd opens 9am - 12pm Saturday. Mon & Thurs 1 - 4pm. Building relationships and sharing skills. Ph Gerry 578 1835. Mini Putt & Merry-Go-Round Picton Foreshore, 10am every day during school holidays. Today and Sunday, 10am. Redwood Market 8am - 12pm, Redwood Tavern car park, Plants Produce and Crafts. Vintage Farm Machinery 10am - 3pm, Open Every Day. Brayshaw Park Guided tours available, Sunday Thomas Tank Engine rides. Ph Doris 579 4357. Picton Men’s Shed “Where men can do what men do best” 9am - 12pm and Wednesday 9am 4pm. Phone Rex Carson 021 469 191 or Bill Rogers 573 5507 for more information. Blenheim Library Book Sale Good quality used books including adult books - hardback, paperbacks and children’s books - Great Value. From 50 cents to $4.00. 10am-1pm at the library.

Sunday 27 Ballroom Dancing - FREE Workshop Invitation to learn to Foxtrot, waltz and ChaChaCha 2.00pm at Wairau Hospital Nurses’ Hall (entrance off Maxwell Road) Blenheim Social Dance Club. Riverside Railway Trains depart from Brayshaw Park Station as follows; 1.45pm for Beaver Station, Riverside Park, central Blenheim and return. 3.00pm for Omaka and return. Fares: Adults $10 Child $5 ( Omaka $6 and $3) CASH ONLY. Combo fares are available. Ulysses Ride Celebrate the start of daylight saving with a longer ride to Anatoki Salmon Farm, Takaka. BYO lunch or buy it at their cafe. Meet at the railway station (south end) at 7.45am ride departing at 8am. Blenheim Library Book Sale Good quality used books including adult books - hardback, paperbacks and children’s books - Great Value. From 50 cents to $4.00. from 1.30pm – 4.30pm at the library. Marlborough Mountain Bike Club Meeting Springlands Countdown carpark 8.30am. Grade 2-3 ride on forestry tracks with some good views. Ride starts and finishes at Onamalutu Domain and a weather call will be made on the day. Contact 0272001013. ‘It’s all about the coffee’ Recreational bike ride - all year round departs at 9.00am from AvantiPlus Blenheim, 61 Queen St. Everyone welcome. Register your interest www.bikemarlborough.co.nz

Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on! Tramping Club We go on tramp’s Wednesday & Sunday, please confirm for travel. Ph Mary Ph 572 8762 or mjsrusty@kinect.co.nz. Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Brayshaw Park, open workshop 1 - 4pm, Every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. For more info contact Jim 578 8974 or Rod 579 4601. Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club Brayshaw Park, Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and books. Free admission. Associated Modellers Society Miniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm 4pm $2.

Up & Coming 1st, 2nd, 3rd Havelock Theatre: The Last Heart by Rick Edmonds. Phone 574 1256 for tickets. 3 October Marina 2 marina, www.marina2marina.co.nz to register your team.

Farmers Market Showcasing the best of Marlborough some of the stalls are Picton Bakery, Koromiko Eggs, Banjo Brews, Traditional Country Preserves, Nuggety Creek, Riverina, Garden Bee Honey, Spudz n Greens, Kaikoura Cheese. Marlborough A&P Showground’s, Cnr Maxwell and Alabama Roads, 9am – 12pm. Buy Local - Cook Local. Pollard Park Blenheim’s premier Pollard Park is Marlborough’s showcase with 24.6 ha of wooded parkland, meandering stream and golf course. Also included are: Floral gardens, Playground, Rose gardens, Native rockery, Rhododendron Dell, Scented garden. Main Gates, Parker Street.

Petanque 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street – John Ph 577 9789.

Kapahaka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall 12pm - 3pm All welcome. Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am, Murray Ph 578 9199 or Tony Ph 577 9776. Petanque 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street – John Ph 577 9789.

Tramping Club We go on tramp’s Wednesday & Sunday, please confirm for travel. Ph Mary Ph 572 8762 or mjsrusty@kinect.co.nz.

Summer Golf is near We are pleased to offer summer membership at a cost of $185 for the period 1 November 2015 to 28 February 2016. If you join for summer golf between now and 1 November you can enjoy a bonus of free golf for up to 4 weeks. The course is in superb condition and the park is beautiful. Come and enjoy it!

Get your membership now by visiting our website www.sportsground.co.nz/blenheimgolfclub Just download the membership application form, complete and mail it to: P.O. Box 372, Blenheim. Or phone Robin on 578 9157.

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Friday September 25, 2015

Svenja Morgan Consultant at Motor Trade Finance (MTF)

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What meal do you never get sick of eating? Pizza and pasta dishes! My two absolute favourites! One of my best holidays was... Our trip to Brisbane, Australia last October. Our daughter was two and it was so nice to see her get excited about going on a plane. My guilty TV pleasure is... I don’t want to say… ..”Keeping up with the Kardashians”….it just fascinates me the life they live.

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What would you change about the world? That’s a hard question…. but the short answer would be that people were kinder to each other. What’s one thing that you’ll never throw away? Anything with sentimental value….I have my daughter’s beanie she wore when she was first born. I will never throw that away. Who would you love to have a meal with? Freddie Mercury, Richie McCaw, Beyonce …..and I better invite my husband.

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The best thing in your life right now? An amazing husband, daughter, a great family and group of friends and a job I love. What’s next on your wish list? To finish the landscaping at our house….hint hint to my husband. What is the one thing Sun readers would be surprised to know about you? A lot of people don’t know I was born in Germany and moved to NZ when I was 10 years old.

Honor has new wheels Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk A Renwick family is thrilled to finally have a vehicle fitted with a wheel chair hoist after months of fundraising. Parents Kelly and Geoff Hocquard have been inundated with support from the wider community for their ‘Wheels for Honor’ fundraising drive, spearheaded by their friend Alysha Hutchison. Their daughter Honor who recently turned seven, was diagnosed with a rare gene disorder called Cyclin Dependent Kinase-Like 5 (CDKL5) as a newborn and will unfortunately never walk. This meant Kelly had to lift Honor in and out of their family vehicle herself. Honor now weighs around 25kg and it’s become too much for Kelly, especially when taking her to school. “I had to lift her into her carseat then put her wheelchair into the boot, then get it out and put Honor back into it. It made simple jobs like visiting the supermarket really difficult,” she says. Seeing her struggle, Alysha went ahead and organised numerous fundraisers to raise money for a suitable vehicle.

These included marathons, fun walks, comedy nights, dinners and auctions. Renwick School where Honor attends also supported the family by hosting market days. All this fundraising has paid off and the Hocquard family now has their new van equipped with a wheel chair hoist. At a cost of $28,000 the van would have been out of reach for the family, but the fundraising subsidised it by $15,000. “It’s so much quicker and easier for me now to get Honor in and go for a drive. It’s also more comfortable for Honor as it’s easy to manouever her wheelchair on and off. “We are so grateful to everyone who helped to make this possible. The community’s support has made a huge difference for our family, so thank you,” Kelly says.

Sophia Bendell who won the National Junior Solo Hip-hop competition for girls 14 and under.

Sophia dances her way to top

RIGHT: Renwick woman Kelly Hocquard with children Jorja, Miller and Honor. The family is grateful to the donations made that went toward a new vehicle with wheelchair access for Honor.

Spring for a bargain at Beavertown Fair Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk For people who love a bargain, the Beavertown Blenheim Lions Club is holding its Spring Fair tomorrow at the St Marys Hall from 10am - 2pm. Club members have been busy collection a huge array of pre-loved items that will be for sale, from clothing and handbags to Christmas decorations and small furniture. In addition there will also be a variety of plants for sale for those keen to liven up their spring gardens. A live cooking demonstration will be held by Roger’s Kitchen while the young Leos Club members will have a cake stall and provide face painting for the children. Fresh baking, tea and coffee will be available for purchase and for the children there will be homemade lemonade and special treats. Proceeds from the Spring Fair will benefit local charities. LEFT: Carol Taylor, Maureen Wright and Sandra Kirk with some of the items that will be on sale at tomorrow’s Beavertown Blenheim Lions Club Spring Fair.

By Daniel Stephens After finishing second place at last years competition, Sophia Bendell returned to the National Junior Hip-Hop Competition with unfinished business. The 14-year-old, Queen Charlotte College student was determined to take out the title and did just that, being named the Junior Solo Champion for hip-hop dancing. Sophia, who is a member of the Blenheim Star Dance Academy, was required to provide a 90 second routine, competing against five other dancers in the 14-andunder category. Of these competitors, Sophia was the only one to provide her own choreography. The nationals competition has now been running for approximately six years and this is the first time it has been won by a Marlborough dancer. Sophia started dancing when she was six and hopes that in the future she can take up dancing as a full time career. When asked what advice she would give anyone wanting to join the Blenheim Star Dance Academy, she says that it’s fun, it’s exercise and to just give it a go. Although having a primary focus on salsa dancing, the Blenheim Star Dance Academy has recently added hip-hop dancing to its agenda. The academy has received both nationwide and international recognition, having been asked to perform across New Zealand and in Los Angeles. Sophia also partakes in salsa dancing and will be attending a salsa competition in Brisbane later this year.

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out & about

Friday September 25, 2015

Pet day

At Awatere Playcentre last Friday

The Queen Charlotte Relay saw 51 teams compete in a demanding two hour race.

 Harrison Renner, 4, riding a minature pony.

 Max Meffan and Nick Matthews at Moenui end

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 Hamish Hargest and Kevin Bishell at changeover Linkwater end of lap three.

Girls Only Football

Barn Dance

 Eddie Taylor, 2 and Amiri Doonan, 4, with ‘Skin and Bones’ the lamb

With Renwick Preschool last Friday

Nicole McGruddy with daughter Charlotte. 

Anita Ireland with daughter Shanae. 

 Sherri Best and daughter Tyler.

At A&P Park.

The happy group at the Girls Only Football Day at A & P Park. 

 Grace Straker, Tessa Highland, Ruby Wybourne, Katie Pugh and Jemima O’Donn

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Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868 for sale

health & beauty

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BOAT windscreens repaired and replaced. Call Carl Gratton, Boat Windscreens Ltd 021 471 292. MOBILITY Scooter excellent order. $1000ono Phone 5784193.

The Fastest Way to Positive Change. www.scopehypnosis. c o m. Prove n Te c h niques, call NOW 021 758 648.

TE N P I N Bowling. Open 7 days. Phone 5784851 to book a lane now.

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Horticulture Level 3 Online plus evening workshops Fees free Starts October 12 0800 422 733 nmit.ac.nz

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Awatere Early Learning Centre Inc

P rivate bu y er looking for a townhouse or similar in the CBD. Must be walking distance to town. Up to $350k approx. If you are considering selling please give me a call. Ph 0274250422.

Alterations and Repairs

Quality tailoring at competitive prices Ph/txt Christine 021 703 020 / 579 5267 Same day service Blenheim

church notices St Lukes’s Anglican Church, Ferry Road, Spring Creek. Join us for Christian worship every Sunday 9.30am, Contact 0273432814.

Nativity Anglican Church 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim. All welcome to our services Thursday - 10am Eucharist Service, Sunday - 8am Traditional Eucharist Service 10am - Family Service 7pm - Night church.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING October 12th 2015, 7pm Corner of Clifford and Foster Street SEDDON Also accepting nominations for our Executive Committee and Board of Trustees RSVP to Stacey Gerritsen 03 575 7420 or office@awaterepreschool.co.nz

Rob Harley Putting a Rocket into Your Communications Strategy

Nativity Church invites you to hear Rob Harley, New Zealand communicator, author and documentary maker. Rob will be speaking at the Nativity Centre, 76 Alfred St, on Saturday 3rd October, 9am -11am. $10 per person. Please RSVP by Thursday 1st October, phoning 5783909 or by purchasing a ticket from Nativity Church Office.

CHURCH SERVICES 10:00am Every Sunday

Friday September 25, 2015

situations vacant

property for sale PRIVATE SALE 2 bdrm unit in Redwoodtown, concrete block, spacious,heat pump, own garage, handy to all amenities. Good investment property. Owner now living overseas. For sale at $175,000. Enquiries or to view phone 0274304460.

situations vacant

ADMINISTRATOR RECEPTION 20 hours per week – Attractive hours We have a role available Monday – Friday from 9am to 1pm. In this role you will be the first point of contact based at our reception area and as such need to enjoy interaction with others. You will have strong computer skills being competent in Microsoft word, excel and experience in MYOB would be an advantage. You will have a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and most importantly enjoy working in a team environment.

Wanted part time Cleaner/Kitchen Assistant Six hour shift. Four on four off rotating roster. Experience preferred but training will be given to the right applicant. Please call at reception or email facilitymanager@ashwoodpark.co.nz for an application form. Applications close 1st October

Please forward your CV and a covering letter to ross@ashwoodpark.co.nz Applications close 03 October 2015

4 Alana Place Witherlea Shopping Centre All Welcome Enquiries: 027 721 8727

Sunday evening

‘Work, Wealth & Well-Being’ Sunday evenings @ 6.30pm St Ninians Presbyterian Church Hall 1 Riley Crescent, Redwoodtown All welcome, refreshments provided. Topic: To Stress or Not To Stress: A Check Up for Healthy Living Sunday 27th September Guest Speaker: Dr. Scott Cameron, Blenheim For more information phone Brendan O’Hagan 578 5567 www.wairaupresbyterian.org.nz

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OLD PHOTOS - Postcards -Stamp Collections-Old Maps- Globes-Cricket & Rugby Programmes-Early NZ Hunting & Fishing Books -Historical stories Early Rugby & Cricket Books JEWELLERY (even broken) Pocket & Wrist Watches- Old Chains- Perfume Bottles (old) -Pocket Knives -Fountain Pens -Old Pipes- Sterling Silver- Vesta Cases -Greenstone or Paua Jewellery-Rings- BraceletsNecklaces -Compacts-Souvenir ware -Clocks- Radios-Cameras-Telephones- Butter churns RIFLES especially early air rifles .22s & .303s early shotgun & rifle ammunition - reloading gear telescopesbinoculars- barometers FLY RODS-Reels- Gaffs -Nets -Flies -Lures -Ice Axes -Wooden Skis -Golf Clubs -Tennis Racquets -Cricket Bats - rugby Balls -Small Wooden Cabinets -Medical Instruments BONE Handled Knives -Canteens Cutlery OLD CAR PARTS -Lights -Speedos -Horns -Gig Lamps- Vintage Vehicle Number Plates. OLD TOOLS -Planes -Saws -Chisels -Spanners -Old Padlocks -& keys MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS -Violins -Trumpets Accordians -Music Boxes- Etc - Hat boxes -& Trunks OLD COINS pre decimal especially early Crowns - & Sovereigns- Pound-Banknotes ESPECIALLY with MAORI HEAD -WAR BADGES & MEDALS - uniforms LODGE Medals - Trading or Communion Tokens -Bayonets -Hunting Knives -& Early AxesOLD TINS Tea -Honey -Cigarette -Tobacco -Spice- Biscuit -etc GOLD -Alluvial - Nuggets - Dental - or - Coins OLD BOTTLES - CROCKS - Whisky Jugs – GINGER BEERS - Oil Bottles - Advertising Signs TOYS - FUN HO- Matchbox - Dinky- Meccano - Hornby Trains - Dolls - Teddy bears - Cast Pots - Kettles -Irons MAORI - Statues - Carvings - Artifacts - Books - China CHINA- & Glassware- Belleek - Moorcroft - Doulton- Shelley - Sylvac - Maling - Royal Winton La Lique - Clarice Cliff - Beswick Animals Fish or Birds NZ POTTERY- Crown Lynn - Temuka - Milton etc etc Any Stuffed Animal Heads

OFFERING HIGHEST PRICES - WILL CALL TO VIEW - ONE ITEM , WHOLE ESTATES OR COLLECTIONS, WILL TRAVEL ANYWHERE. PLEASE PHONE (03) 6155290 OR (021) 101 8469- TXT- OR E-MAIL thom.taylor@xtra.co.nz WILL BE IN THE AREA 9TH – 15TH OF OCTOBER.

Free Range Hyline Brown Pullets 20 weeks old $26 each. Point of lay. All pullets are vaccinated Ready middle October.

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PRIVATE SALE Large 3 bedroom character villa plus sleepout. Call or text 021396991 TradeMe Listing 953617811.

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VINEYARD WORKER

In New Zealand, Foley Family Wines comprises of four award-winning wineries – Vavasour, Grove Mill, Te Kairanga and Martinborough Vineyard, as well as world recognised brands such as, Te Tera, Dashwood, Clifford Bay and Goldwater. At FFW people are passionate about making great wine that people love to drink around the world and every employee contributes to achieving this. We have an opportunity for a Vineyard Worker to join our small team based at the Grove Mill Vineyards in the Wairau Valley. The successful applicant will have • Practical experience from a viticulture or agricultural background preferred. • To have the ability to operate and maintain tractors and implements (training will be provided) • Have good attention to detail and take pride in your work. • To be able to work unsupervised. • Have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. In this role you will report to the Assistant Vineyard Manager. Work will include machinery operations, vine management activities and general vineyard duties.You may be required to work extended hours depending on the season. If this sounds like you, please email your CV to Mathew Duncan, Vineyard Manager at mat.duncan@ffw.co.nz or PO Box 67, Renwick, 7243 attention Mat Duncan. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit. The Company has a Drug and Alcohol Policy and employment will be subject to the successful completion of a PreEmployment Drug Test. Applications close on Friday 9th October

Marlborough Machinery Repairs LTD is currently seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Service Technician for workshop and field service work. We are the service agents for Komatsu and Komatsu Forest throughout the top of the South Island. Reporting to the Workshop Foreman, areas of responsibility include: • Repair and maintenance work on heavy duty fixed and mobile plant equipment • Repair and fault finding on hydraulics and electric and pneumatic systems. • An obvious commitment to OH&S, Quality and Environment policies and procedures Required Skills: • Heavy Plant mechanic trade qualifications or similar. • A full valid driver’s license. In addition, candidates will be team players and must have a strong desire to deliver best practice solutions for our customers’ business. Remuneration rates are excellent and will include, company cell phone and work vehicle. Position is 40+ hours per week, with overtime and Saturdays when required Please email or post CV with cover letter to Melissa White admin@machineryrepairs.co.nz MMR LTD 13 Opawa St, Blenheim7201

Operations Supervisor (FULL TIME) This role provides supervision for efficient and safe delivery of skilled labour within the Works & Operations Team (WorksOps)

You will be responsible for a dynamic team providing day to day (24/7) reactive and proactive maintenance response capabilities and associated services to maintain plant and equipment for water, sewerage, stormwater drainage networks and general Council duties. Applications for this unique opportunity close at 5.00 pm on 12 October 2015. Applications should be made online via our website, www.marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/ Careers/Current-Vacancies, where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply. For further information you are welcome to contact annie.percy@marlborough.govt.nz

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Friday September 25, 2015

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Births This Week HENDRI: Natania Jessica (8lb) September 15, 2015 PATTERSON-GREEN: Angus James (8lb 15oz) September 16, 2015. MORRIS: Angus Henry (2.73kg) September 12, 2015 PETER: John (7lb 1oz) September 19, 2015 BARTLEY: Harrison Luke Bartley (10lb 2oz) September 10, 2015

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Death Notices CHATWIN, Mary Betty Josephine (Betty): September 21, 2015 DICKSON, David Hugh: September 19, 2015 FEARNLEY, Glenice Margaret (nee Woodcock): September 21, 2015 FINDLATER, Vera Joyce (Joyce): September 18, 2015 KEREAMA, Waimarie (Bruce): September 17, 2015 MURPHY, Raema Annette (nee Parfitt): September 22, 2015 PARSONS, Roland Reading (Roly): September 17, 2015 PENNO, William Hartely (Bill) September 16, 2015 ROBB, Noela Ellen: September 22, 2015 THEODORE, Constantine: September 20, 2015 WARD, Jean (nee Munro): September 21, 2015 WALLIS, Eric Brian (Brian): September 17, 2015 WOODHOUSE, Leslie Roderick: September 22, 2015

special occasion Happy 3rd birthday to our wee dude

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Friday FACT Time passes faster for your face than for your feet (assuming you’re standing up). Einstein’s theory of relativity dictates that the closer you are to the centre of the Earth, the slower time goes – and this has been measured. At the top of Mount Everest, a year would be about 15 microseconds shorter than at sea level.

Fill a shoebox, children urge Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk Young members of the Blenheim Elim Church are really excited about their Operation Christmas Child project, and have been busy putting together shoeboxes of donated gifts. Elim Church is co-ordinating this year’s collection for non-profit organisation Samaritan’s Purse and members have made it their mission to increase donations by 20 percent this year. Regan Phillips enthusiastically showed off the items he had been making with his family and the church, including bracelets, wooden planes and stick figure puppets. Libby Ponder, along with her brothers Riley and Joshua have put a lot of thought into their donations, saying they are “happy it helps the needy”. “It’s a fun way to help others who aren’t as fortunate as us. It’s nice to know other

Regan Phillips, Riley Ponder, Libby Ponder, Keira Marwick and Joshua Ponder with some of the Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes that have been filled and donated.

children will be getting a Christmas gift,” say Libby and Joshua. All support is greatly appreciated and shoe boxes can be collected and dropped back to the Sun Newspaper on High Street, St Mary’s Church, Church of Nativity, Wesley Centre and the Elim Christian Centre. Decide whether you will

pack a box for a girl or a boy, and which age category (2-4), (5-9), or (10-14), then fill it with items including a quality ‘wow’ toy such as a doll, soccer ball with pump, or stuffed animal as well as other fun toys, hygiene items, and school supplies. Shoeboxes will be collected from the drop off centres at the end of October.

From ‘I can’... to ‘I do’

Week 16

Sun reporter Celeste Lodewyk’s health journey as she approaches her wedding day.

Average results, new challenge The results are in from my weigh-in and measure. I have lost a further 4.8cm off my body, mainly around my waist which is positive. The total I have lost now sits at 18.8cm. It’s definitely noticeable as many of my clothes are loose and some are too big. My personal trainer Emma Burrell assures me that the exercises I have been doing have been strengthening and toning, adding weight from muscle mass so she has told me to not get hung up on what the scales say. But in order for me to start shifting the weight faster I need to kick it up a notch, so Emma and I will introduce a weekly 45 minute workout to focus more on the cardio. So the two challenges I have set myself for the next month is to introduce five weekly cardio sessions in addition to my routine and weekly workout, and I have also decided to

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tackle a 30 day sugar free challenge. The challenge is all about not consuming any foods or drinks that have added sugar of any kind. I will still have naturally occurring sugars that are found in plain yoghurt, fresh fruit and vegetables and I will have to be extremely mindful of everything I eat. I have been really surprised to learn that sugar has many names and is almost always disguised in the ingredient list on food packets. To help me I went to the health food shop on Queen Street and purchased a book titled ‘New Zealand’s Famous Wholefoods Handbook’. I plan to use this to help me explore more health and organic food options to help me along my healthy journey.

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McCaw is ours Only the greats get booed, unless you’re Quade Cooper. All Blacks captain Richie McCaw copped plenty from the Wembley crowd during his team’s opening Rugby World Cup match against Argentina. To be fair, McCaw deserved to be booed for his “dumb” foot trip that got him yellow carded in the first half but the rest of the ire from the crowd must have been out of respect. Statistics show McCaw is the most penalised openside flanker in rugby over the past four years at 1.5 penalties per game but he has been yellow carded just three times in 143 tests. While it is open to interpretation, it suggests McCaw knows

the difference between a smart penalty and a lousy one. His foot trip was a rare lousy one. The Northern Hemisphere critics have always labelled McCaw a cheat. That statement is always a tad baffling but it could be made because they have never had McCaw in their team. Drug cheats, Suzie the waitress and salary cap breaches are all instances of when cheating goes too far. However, in a game of rugby, laws are interpreted by both players and referees. Each referee polices a game differently and it’s up to those players to adapt during the game.

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McCaw could be praised for how he adapts his game depending on situation and whistle blower. It is hard to recall many game defining penalties McCaw has given away. He gave away the crucial penalty in the Super Rugby final when the New South Wales Waratahs won their first title, however just days later the referee apologised because he got it wrong. On the flip side, how many times has McCaw created a crucial turnover through his skill? The boos are out of envy because McCaw, potentially the best rugby player ever does not play for their country. Thank goodness he plays for us.

Duathlon late entries

With ... Jacob Page

Main registrations for the New World Blenheim Kids Duathlon have closed but late entries at Avantiplus are taken right up to October 17, the day before the event Late entries mean that the entrant will not be able to purchase a T-Shirt or be entitled to spot prizes.

Craig set to begin preparations Marlborough squash player Megan Craig will have a couple of lead-up tournaments in the Gold Coast and Hong Kong before she heads to the World Squash Championships in November. The 22-year-old will head to the world championships in Kuala Lumpur with a world ranking of 42nd having reached her highest ranking of 39 in July.

Tom the toast of Marlborough skiers By Jacob Page Marlborough skiers were regularly on the podium at the Rainbow Solander InterPrimary School event. More than 240 children competed in the event which had both individual and team events in a junior grade for Year 1 to Year 6 competitors and intermediate grade for competitors in Year 7 and 8. The event is usually dominated by Nelson schools, but Marlborough had one of their most successful days. The standout was Springlands School athlete Tom McKendry who won the junior boys title thanks to a sub-31 second effort in his second and last giant slalom run. He is already eager to defend his title in 2016.

Ruapara’s Luke Martella was fourth. Bohally’s Ruairi Meighan was second in the boys intermediate grade, just six seconds off the eventual winner when his two giant slalom times were combined Schoolmate, Holly McKendry was third in the intermediate girls event, narrowly beating Amy Gibbs from Fairhall, who had to settle for fourth. The Springlands Moguls team of George Matthews and Jacob and Mason Herd were third in the primary boys team event. The Ruapara Racers were second in the intermediate girls event. Fairhall were third in the boys intermediate grade while Bohally was fifth. RIGHT: Tom McKendry put Marlborough on top of the podium.

Tasman under-19s to face Auckland B The Tasman Under-19 rugby team will face Auckland B first up in the bottom eight section of the Jock Hobbs Memorial tournament in Taupo. The team finished third in the southern section for qualifying and will play for the Michael Jones Trophy. If they win that clash, the Tasman team will likely face the winner of the Bay of Plenty v Hawke’s Bay clash in Wednesday’s bottom eight semifinals. The two losing teams will meet for the minor placings.

Makos must crack Counties code By Jacob Page The Tasman Makos will have to be wary of what could be a rejuvenated Counties Manuakau side when they meet on Saturday. Tana Umaga’s side found some form last week by thrashing Northland 42-17 on in a rainy Whangarei encounter.

The victorious PGG Wrightson Omaka Jets rowing team will have to try to create history by winning the ERG night and the on-water challenge of the corprate regatta after their win on Monday night.

Battle won, rowing war continues By Jacob Page The PGG Wrightson Omaka Jets won a closely contested Wairau Rowing Club ERG night on Monday evening in the first part of the annual Corporate Rowing Challenge. Ten teams of 8 to 10 non-rowers each year vie for supremacy on the indoor ERG machines which is then followed by three weeks of on-water rowing training in a rowing eight, testing fitness, teamwork and coordination plus a lot of friendly banter and rivalry. The teams are coached by high

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performance squad members at the club which adds to the rivalry among these super fit athletes as to which team will win. This year looks to be an evenly contested event with close racing likely at the Corporate Regatta at the Wairau Rowing Club, Grovetown on October 17th. Winning team spokesman Joe Blakiston says it is a tough event they have done for the last few years. No team has ever won the ERG night and the on water race day.

Meanwhile Tasman will be looking to bounce back from their first defeat of the season 28-19 at the hands of Auckland They will try to keep pace with unbeaten Canterbury before the two sides clash in what is likely to be a topof-the-table decider heading into the playoffs.

Makos at the World Cup The Tasman Makos have five former players representing countries at the Rugby World Cup. Kahn Fotuali’i, Sakaria Taulafo, and Jack Lam are all playing for Samoa. Tevita Cavubati is representing Fiji and Sila Paufisi will pack down for Tonga.

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Friday September 25, 2015

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