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By Robbie Parkes ANZAC day is not only a time of remembrance but it is a time for family, and appreciation of what that means. Leo Appo came to the Blenheim ANZAC service on Wednesday with his family, which included his grandchildren Cassandra, Troy and Georgia. For the 73 year-old this is a regular event, and his grandchildren have started to show an interest and desire to learn more about ANZAC day. “They want to treasure what they’ve got,” he said. “It teaches them how good their life is.” He said ANZAC day for him is about the sacrifice that had been made, which ensured the freedom and safety of all those families. “That’s it in a nutshell,” he said. Leo never served but his father did. “My father belonged to the Buffalo Lodge, and we come with a wreath every year.
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By Robbie Parkes There was a slight chill in the air for the Picton Dawn Parade for ANZAC Day on Wednesday, but numbers were far from small. Devoted servicemen and families made the 6am start, coming in their hundreds to pay their respects. George Jones and son Brett have both served in the New Zealand armed forces, and come every year to the Picton service. Likewise, Gordon Barlaw and Ian Mathieson (left), veterans of the likes of Monte Cassino in Italy and Egypt, usually make the trip and were quite well-spirited considering the early start. “I’m 97,” said Ian. “I’m the oldest joker here.”
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Ian came decorated with a number of medals, including one of his brother’s, Ray, around his neck. Ray was in the airforce but was killed during World War Two. He is buried in England, but the medal came back home in his posessions, with Ian now wearing it for his brother. Lisa Duncan also brought her two sons Garret and Hunter, for the first time, to pay respects to their great-grandad who fought in World War I. “Just waited until they were old enough to cope with sleep deprivation.” Royal Australian Air Force Squadron Leader Deborah Phillips was the guest speaker, speaking of the ANZAC spirit and thanking all those who have served their country. More photos page 11.
By Robbie Parkes The sun came out in all it’s glory for the Blenheim ANZAC Day service on Wednesday morning. Kicking off at 11am, Blenheim School quickly filled with families, servicemen, and anyone else who wanted to pay their respects. A number of speeches were made, odes read, hymns sung and the general turnout showed it was a highly regarded day for the people of Marlborough. Ernie Thompson, President of the Marlborough RSA said ANZAC services seem to be growing every year in terms of people turning out. “We’re gtting a big family turnout,” he said. “I’m pleased with the way things have gone.” He said it was great to see all the
families as well as the young groups like the scouts and girl guides come out and show their support. Ernie went to the Picton Dawn Parade and later to the Renwick Service for the first time and was impressed with how it went. “From what I hear from people, there are bigger turnouts every year,” he said. He said they received great support from past RSA Presidents and the RSA committee for today’s service. Ernie hopes the Memorial on Seymour Square will be available for next years ANZAC Day, but said the change of venue was no problem at all. “It was unlucky it was out of action, but it turned out well today.” ANZAC photos pages 10 and 11.
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Big Splash for opening By Robbie Parkes Marlborough’s Big Splash will be kicking off the grand opening of the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 this weekend, a long awaited celebration. The Big Splash is a live, televised countdown by Mayor Alistair Sowman at 8:30am on the Saturday for the opening of the complex, where kids can come make a splash to celebrate the opening. It is the first of many events and activities held over the weekend, which include Noodle Javelin, coin dives and rowing competitions. Paul Tredinnick, Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 chief executive said that the weekend marks the end of a long process. “We’ve never really shut the pool throughout the construction period and we wanted to do an official open weekend where we were able to thank the people of Marlborough and officially celebrate an opening,” he said.
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guardians of the sounds meeting The Guardians of the Sounds will be holding a meeting on Monday to discuss the application it will be submitting, opposing the King Salmon application. Everybody is welcome to come to the Waikawa Marae on Monday April 30, in the training rooms beside the carpark, at 7pm. James Johnson, hannah Price and Jack nicholls are making the most of stadium 2000's pools and are looking forward to the grand opening this weekend.
“That’s what this weekend’s about.” The official opening is Saturday and events run throughout the weekend with free access to all the facilities for those two
days. He said there is a function for sponsors and other key people on the Friday where there will be a blessing by Rangitane. Paul said it is a great weekend
of fun and recreation for the whole family. “Most importantly it’s a last thankyou to everyone in Marlborough.”
New committee has positive approach Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk Last year there was much debate surrounding the Renwick Memorial Community Hall in regards to its ownership and funding sources, but according to the new hall committee, there will be a positive new approach to its future. On Monday night a public meeting was held where the community representatives were elected, forming the new legally constituted hall committee. Stepping in as the new chairman and spokesperson is Murray Newman who is representing the community alongside secretary/treasurer Helen Miller and Sue Neal. Representing the Renwick School Board of Trustees are Simon Heath, Brian Roughan and Peter Reed, the RSA are Ian Blue, Arthur Bishop and John White and the Marlborough District Council are Anthony van de Water, Margaret Gage and Jeff Hammond. The committee’s first step will be to begin exploring options to raise the money needed to upgrade and maintain the hall, says Murray. “The Marlborough community worked hard to raise money to build this hall nearly 30 years ago and
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By Robbie Parkes The former Smiths City on Scott street was one of many sites left vacant after Arthur Harrison’s death, but a new lease has been taken up. After his death in 2009, Arthur had left his personal wealth of $10 million to the Canterbury museum, but he also had a number of properties in his estate, including the former Smiths City. A distant relative disputed the Will and the matter was taken before the courts, but to the understanding of the new tenants, Lindsay and Kay Thomason, that property was never in dispute. “That part of it doesn’t really have anything to do with what we do,” said Kay. She said they had dealt with real
estate agents Harcourts as well as the Public Trust, who were in charge of the estate. “The Trust is looking after the building,” she said. “I don’t imagine the dispute effects the fact the building is there and can be leased.” Lindsay and Kay own Lynfords Furniture on Scott Street and will be taking up the new lease on June 1st. She said they had been looking at the site for around the last three or four months and had actually looked at the site previously. “We had looked at it several years ago when it first became available, but hadn’t done anything serious,” she said. “It has potential.” She said they had done very well
The old Smith City building on Scott St at their current site, but moving Public Trust spokesperson Brent to the new premesis will make Woodhead said the Trust cannot it easier for the store and their comment on the situation until the customers. dispute is resolved in court.
Seismic work almost done By Robbie Parkes Seismic strengthening work being done on the the building on the corner of Market and Main St will hopefully be done by the end of next week. “Certainly it’s good to get the work done,” said the building’s owner, Greg Hall. Stirling Sports was the main store in the building’s bottom floor, but with work being done, it was moved to a smaller location on the site. He said work has been in the pipeline for years, ever since the Government looked at the building codes in 2006, but the strengthening work has only been going for the past month. Greg said the building will be safe
and sound by the end of next week, but work fitting out the bottom floor will go through May and June. SBS bank has taken out the lease for the bottom level. Greg Stretch, Manager of the Blenheim SBS branch said they are hoping to move into their new location in the middle of the year. He said the move will accomodate their growing customer base and will be a positive change for them. “It’s good profile and a good spot,” he said. T H Barnes & Co Ltd is undertaking the work, strengthening both top and bottom levels of the building.
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Our salmon farming operations Dear Ed, Re: Salmon – Cause and effect? – Blenheim Sun, 18 April and Unease over King Salmon – Blenheim Sun, 18 April In 25 years of farming salmon in the Sounds there has never been an environmental effect remote from our farms. Currently we provide tax-paying employment for more than 440 people in the ‘Top of the South’ and we bring millions of dollars into the local and New Zealand economy. So much does trickle down. The claim about profits and jobs going elsewhere is unfounded. Our business is half owned by New Zealanders including Direct Capital and senior staff and directors (49 per cent). Our board is made up entirely of Kiwis. There are no foreign directors and no shareholder has direct control over our salmon farming operations. Salmon farming leaves no mess. Our operations are independently monitored by Cawthron to ensure they remain within our resource consent.
New Zealand’s salmon farming practices were recently acknowledged (by the Global Aquaculture Performance Index) as the world’s greenest. People have to keep this in perspective – we have asked for an extra 12 hectares of space representing 0.01 per cent of the Sounds’ 150,000 surface hectares. This is nowhere near industrialisation of the Sounds. The Board of Inquiry, as appointed by the Environmental Protection Authority, will make an informed decision based on scientific and expert evidence, not uninformed opinion. Its independence is not at risk. We urge Marlburians to vote for growth and jobs for the region by supporting our application and making a submission to the BOI. Details are on our website at www. kingsalmon.co.nz. Mark Gillard Operations & Contracts Manager NZ King Salmon
Salmon - misinformation? Re: The other side of salmon farming – Blenheim Sun, 11 April and Taking sides – Marlborough have your say now – Blenheim Sun, 13 April. There is a lot of misinformation circulating regarding “precedent” and our application to the EPA. Any applications granted via the EPA process will not set a precedent for others to follow. The courts have consistently held there is no such thing as precedent in resource management law because no two cases are exactly alike. Any future applications can be expected to go through the same rigorous process and scientific assessment as we are now. At the time that Coastal Marine Zone 1 was established, the Council overlooked the important contribution made by salmon farming and no space was set aside for it. Council’s coastal plan was developed in the ‘90s and was last updated in 1999[1]. By law it is required to be updated every 10 years to keep it relevant, yet this has
not happened. It is important to remember that the Council recommended that our application go to a Board of Inquiry. This is reported on the EPA website: http://tinyurl.com/7k6a2dg Also circulating are misleading comments comparing human sewage with salmon faeces. You cannot compare the two. All fish – farmed and wild - live in the sea and their faeces are managed by the natural environment, including being broken down by native worms and microorganisms in the seabed under our farms. In 25 years of farming salmon in the Sounds there has never been an environmental effect remote from our farms. We ask you to keep this in perspective – we have asked for an extra 12 hectares of space representing 0.01 per cent of the Sounds’ 150,000 surface hectares. Mark Gillard Operations & Contracts Manager NZ King Salmon
Genealogy Dear Ed, We NEED your readers help for names of children....PLEASE. Ada Elizabeth nee Hewitt Swain died 4 July 1923, Weld St, Blenheim, buried Omaka. Husband Albert Edward Swain died 26 March 1934, Weld St, Blenheim. I am trying to find their third missing son. All three boys attended Blenheim Primary School. One - Reginald Hewitt Swain born Blenheim 1911, FOUND. Two - Lionel Valentine born Hamilton worked Blenheim, FOUND. Three - lost son born c 1909-13 For family history medical purposes we would like to find our missing son... Cousins Sandra Greig and Lindsay Swain greig.family@xtra.co.nz 145 Normandale Rd Lower Hutt 5010 New Zealand Woman’s Weekly c 1968 ran an article about these brothers being reunited. Lower Hutt
Returned mail Dear Ed, Can you believe it? I filled in a form the other day posted it and they sent it back to me! In response to question, “Do you have any dependents?” I replied - “Yes illegal immigrants, dope heads, unemployable people who are too lazy to work, jailbirds in prisons enjoying great meals, Sky TV and a luxury life, 120 idiots in Parliament and numerous other tosser’s. Apparently, this was NOT an acceptable answer. Perhaps I missed a group of dependents out? Just kidding. But many a true word is said in jest, the saying goes. Don Coyote
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Bill Pawson, Peter Jones and Ron Tester having a quick cuppa after the Picton Dawn Parade at Ron's home in Shakespeare Bay.
Taking a tradition to the next level By Robbie Parkes There are many traditions on ANZAC Day that are often quite straight-laced and formal, but Ron Tester’s annual celebration is more than unconventional. Ron fires a home made cannon from his Shakespeare Bay property every ANZAC day, as well as when he has mates sailing into the bay. “I’m the patriarch of the bay,” he said. Ron has been there since 1975 and has been lighting the cannon for a long time. The cannon itself is made from odd bits and parts, but it is a safe and fullyfunctioning device that, given the small size, makes more of a bang if anything. He has had some trouble before by the Port company who now own the bay as big cruise ships often make Shakespeare Bay their drop-off point. “I’m not allowed to fire when the ships are in.” Veteran, Bill Pawson often makes the visit to Ron’s on ANZAC Day after the Picton dawn service to fire the cannon and have a cuppa. Often that drink might go a bit further with a dash of rum and the stories told may only be for the hearty, but it is all in the spirit of the day.
This year he brought along fellow vets Peter Jones, Chris Rhodes and Howard Sadd to join the celebrations. “This is the real ANZAC Day,” said Peter. With his fathers and grandfathers medals pinned to his top, the New Zealand flag flying at half mast above his house and a cannon at the ready, it is clear Ron is a true Kiwi patriot.
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RSA President Ernie Thompson delivers his ANZAC speach at Blenheim school.
MGC student Olivia Sheat sang the NZ & Australian antherms.
RSA Past President Bill Sterritt salutes fallen comrades.
RSA member Trevor Slipper salutes during the antherm.
Soldiers arrive at the Blenheim ceremony.
From Left; Jonathan Rozee, Adam Cairns, Brook Garett and Ryan Stagg from the Churchwood Park Keas.
RSA members Mary Yemm and Joan Westwood lay a wreath.
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Friday April 27, 2012
Downtown on the river
A romantic dinner for two, family occasion, a wedding anniversary or for business entertaining, The Tides Restaurant and Bar is an award winning dining experience.
A la carte Menu
The enjoyment begins the moment you relax in the stylish Tides Bar and select a local wine or beer, while taking in the Maitai river views from the balcony.
Entrees
A L GET A FREE DESSERT I C E SP ER OFF
“Order any main meal, take this offer in and receive any dessert from our menu for free when you dine in the evening. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers or set menus.
Breakfast Menu Early Bird
(Tea & Toast) Fruit Juice; Jam, Marmalade & Toast; Tea or Coffee ............ $12.50
Naturalist
(Continental) Fruit Juice; Cereals; Fruit; Yoghurt; Danish Pastries; Jam, Marmalade & Toast; Tea or Coffee ....................................... $17.50
(Cooked) The Early Bird Breakfast plus a selection of Eggs – boiled, scrambled, poached or fried with your choice of grilled bacon, sausages, seasoned fried potatoes, tomatoes on toasted bread ...................................................................$20.80
Farmhouse
(Cooked & Continental) The Naturalist Breakfast plus your choice of Eggs – boiled, scrambled, poached or fried with your choice of grilled bacon, sausages, seasoned fried potatoes, tomatoes on toasted bread ...................................................$25.80
Traditionalists and Farmhouse Extras
Lambs Fry ........................................................................$5.50 Mushrooms ......................................................................$4.50
Express Breakfast
Eggs of your choice – either fried, poached, or scrambled plus tomatoes, beans and sausages on toasted bread ....... $17.50
Blueberry Pancake Stack
Pancakes layered with blueberries and hot maple syrup, with a sprinkling of icing sugar ............................................. $17.20
Croissant with Avocado, Eggs & Bacon
Fancy croissant, ripe avocado and tasty bacon. Hot and scrumptious............................................................. $16.50
Smoked Marlborough Salmon, poached egg on toasted English muffin, drizzled in Hollandaise .................................$20.50
(Tohu Sauvignon Blanc) Fresh from Tasman Bay • Deep fried in beer batter • Grilled ...........................(priced daily)
Camembert with Spiced Plum Sauce
(Montana Gisborne Chardonnay) Camembert cheese, deep fried on apricot and plum sauce............................................................................ $17.50
Greenlip Mussels
(Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc) Steamed in local white wine, spiced with Harissa served with crusty bread ......................................................$18.90 (Te Mania Riesling) Salt 'n' Sichuan Pepper marinated calamari quick fried beside wasabi aioli............................................................................$18.90
Black Tiger Prawns
(Triplebank Pinot Gris) Panfried in garlic butter, flamed with brandy, on a warmed Asian Noodle salad .................................................$18.90
Lambs Fry and Bacon Delight
(Speights Gold Medal Ale) Served with Chef’s onion rings over peppercorn jus............$18.90
Avocado Shrimp and Prawn
(Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc) Accompanied by avocado and salad greens ...................... $19.50
Nelson Scallops
Eggs Benedict
Bagel filled with fried egg and crispy bacon flashed under the grill ........................................................................ $16.50
Pancakes & Maple Syrup
Thick & luscious with warm maple syrup and a dusting of icing sugar ........................................................................ $15.80
(Squawking Magpie 'The Chatterer' Syrah) Trio of Pork Belly, mini beef eye fillet and lamb rack with wild currant reduction ....................................................$42.90 (ideal for two to share)
FROM THE SEA Due to situations beyond our control fresh fish is not always available
*Fish of the Day (Montana Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc) Today’s catch 'deep fried' or 'grilled' you choose with fries or potato of the day ......................................(priced daily)
Nelson Scallops
(Waimea Estate Sauvignon Blanc) • crumbed or • pan fried on potato puffs (In season)............................................................................. $37.50
Whitebait Omelette (G)
* G = Gluten Free
Poached Fish and Scallops
Omelette
Your choice of either plain, cheese, ham, mushroom or shrimp ............................................................................... $17.20
Omelette with Early Bird ..................................$24.80 Grilled Fish & Eggs with EarlyBird ...............$26.80 Omelette with Naturalist.................................. $27.80 Grilled Fish & Eggs with Naturalist.............. $28.80 Children's Breakfast Available to 12 years and
Light Meals
(Recommended Wine)
Crackled Pork Belly
(Monteiths Original Beer) Braised belly, roasted, crackled and garnished ...................$26.90
Panfried Scallops on Potato Puffs
(Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc) With mild chilli, olive oil and lemon dressing ........................$26.90
Moroccan Beef Salad
(Seifrieds Gewurztraminer) A fusion of flavours to tempt the tastebuds ..........................$26.90
Speciality Omelette and Fries
Bacon & Egg Bagel
Trio of Meats
(Spy Valley Pinot Gris) Oven baked salmon fillet on scallop potatoes and pea mash splashed with Thai coriander and lime .......................$39.50
Childs' Farmhouse
Crispy bacon, panfried grated potato and corn drizzled with sour cream & pesto ....................................................... $16.50
(Jim Barry Cover Drive Cabernet Sauvignon) Fine fillet steak, smoky bacon, creamy mushroom sauce; with onion rings and kumara rounds.....................................$39.50
*Oven baked Salmon
We have a range of teas available: Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Camomile, Peppermint, Lemon Twist, Lemon and Ginger, Rosehip and Hibiscus
Corn fritter & Bacon
Filet Mignon
(Allan Scott Riesling) The iconic West Coast dish ..................................................$20.50
*Vegetarian Filo Parcels
French toast layered with bacon & banana, sprinkled with cinnamon, icing sugar and warm maple syrup .................... $16.80
(St Hallets Gamekeepers Reserve Shiraz/Grenache) Crispy skin duck infused with a marmalade jus on scallop potato (20 minute cooking time)...............................$39.50
Whitebait Pattie
The old favourite on toasted English Muffin served hot beside our own special sausages and fried potatoes.......... $14.80
Fruit juice, cereals, fruit, yoghurt, Danish pastries, toast & preserves ....................................................................$8.00
Bacon & Banana French Toast
Crispy Skin Duck
Baked Beans
Childs' Continental
Generous slices of French bread, dipped in egg batter, fried and dusted with powdered sugar ................................. $14.80
(Church Road Chardonnay) Pan fried pork fillet seasoned with cumin and tumeric with a ginger jus .................................................................... $37.90
(Greenhough Sauvignon Blanc) Crumbed and served in a wonton basket beside tartare sauce and lemon aioli (in season) ............................. $19.50
Breakfast Toast and spreads ..................................................$4.50 Juice .................................................................................$3.80 Filtered Coffee ..................................................................$3.50
French Toast
Pork Fillet - Curry Crusted
Poached farm eggs with grilled bacon, drizzled with hollandaise sauce and served on an English muffin ............ $18.20
under Early Bird Fruit Juice, toast and spreads .....................$5.50
Extras with the Express
Fish of the Day
Calamari - "Salt n' Sichuan Pepper"
Hollandaise Salmon & Poached Eggs
Traditionalist
(Recommended Wine)
The continental plus an egg: scrambled, boiled, poached or fried, with a sausage, bacon, hash brown and toast ............................................................................... $10.50
Tea, Coffee ..........................................................................$3.50 Hot Chocolate .....................................................................$4.20 Milo ........................................................................................$3.50 Fruit Juice ............................................................................$3.80 COFFEE MENU Espresso short black ....................................................... $3.70 Long black ........................................................................... $3.70 Flat white..............................................................................$3.70 Cappuccino .........................................................................$4.20 Mochaccino .........................................................................$4.20 Chai Latte............................................................................. $4.70 Latte (bowl) .........................................................................$5.20 Hot Chocolate .....................................................................$4.20 Soya Milk Coffees are available ...........................extra 60cents Berocca Cocktail ...............................................................$3.00
Roasted Vegetables and Indian Spices, layered in filo then baked, and drizzled with mild sweet chilli oil................$25.90 All...........................................................................................$26.90 • Tomato and brie • Smoked salmon and mozzarella • Avocado and sour cream
Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta
Smoked salmon and baby spinach tossed in pasta ............$26.90
Button Mushroom and Cherry Tomato Pasta
(Te Mania Estate Riesling) Mushrooms and tomatoes with linguini, capsicum, pesto and watercress, pinenuts and shaved parmesan ................$26.90 Salad with light meals ...................................... $4.50 per person Vegetables with light meals ............................. $4.50 per person
Mains
(Recommended Wine)
FROM THE LAND *Roast of the Day
(Montana Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot or Montana Gisborne Chardonnay) A traditional New Zealand roast with all the trimmings...............................................................(priced daily)
Lemon Infused Chicken Breast
(Crossroads Chardonnay) Breast of chicken infused and glazed with preserved lemons .................................................................$34.90
*Prime Ribeye
(Oyster Bay Merlot) Served as you wish - plain, pepper sauce or garlic buttered, with onion rings as garnish....................................$35.90 Mushroom sauce ...............................................$5.00 extra Black Tiger Prawn Skewer.................................$6.50 extra Quince and Blue Cheese ..................................$5.00 extra 400gm - Scotch Fillet (Jim Barry Cover Drive Cabernet Sauvignon) Served as you wish - plain, pepper sauce or garlic buttered, with onion rings as garnish....................................$39.90 Mushroom sauce ...............................................$5.00 extra Black Tiger Prawn Skewer.................................$6.50 extra Quince and Blue Cheese ..................................$5.00 extra
Lamb Rack
(Waiwera Pinot Noir) Lamb rack with a roasted rosemary and herb crust on pea mash with a wild currant jus ..................................... $37.90
Lamb Shank
(Tohu Pinot Noir) Lamb shank oven roasted then braised with the chef's own special gravy 1 shank .....................................................................$30.90 2 shanks ...................................................................$36.90 (allow 20 minute cooking time)
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(Allan Scott Reserve Riesling) The West Coast whitebait delight with fries ..........................$39.50
(Tasman Bay Pinot Gris) Fish of the day poached in white wine, layered with scallops then drizzled with local olive oil and mild chilli lemon dressing......................................................................$38.50
Trio of Seafood
(Brightwater Chardonnay) Panfried scallops, grilled local fish and garlic chilli prawns...........................................................................$42.90
LAND AND SEA COMBINATION Carpet Bag
(Church Road Cabernet Sauvignon) Prime beef fillet, filled with Nelson scallops on a port wine sauce.....................................................................$38.50
Crayfish Thermidor
(Deutz Marlborough Cuvee) A crayfish extravagance well worth the 20 minute cooking time ......................................................... $97.50 Salad with mains ................................... $4.50 per person Vegetables with mains .......................... $4.50 per person Children's menu Available
Desserts
(Recommended Wine)
Seifried Estate Ice Wine [375ml)
Hot Filo Banoffee
Bananas, coconut and caramel toffee sauce with ice cream - pure decadence .............................. $14.90
Crème Brûlée
A classic dish – enough said ................................................ $14.90
*Lemon Cheesecake
Served with double cream .................................................... $14.90
*Classic Crumble
The old fashioned apple favourite ........................................ $14.90
Brandy Biscuit and Chocolate Mousse Stack
Layered brandy biscuits, chocolate mousse and berry compote lashed with cream ........................................ $14.90
*Ice Cream Sundae
Back to the 50’s..................................................................... $14.50
*Seasonal Fruits & Ice Cream
Fruits, berry coulis, drizzled with passionfruit sauce............ $14.50
Kapiti Liquorice Fudge Ice Cream
For the Liquorice fan ............................................................. $14.90
Hokey Pokey Chocolate Fudge Cake
A chocoholics fantasy ........................................................... $14.90
*Chocolate Mousse Mud Cake
The chocolate connoisseur’s choice .................................... $14.90
Chocoholics Delight (ideal for two to share)
Chocolate mudcake, filled profiteroles and brandy biscuit chocolate mousse stack............................................$23.90
Cheese Board
Selected cheeses with fruit, crackers and quince jam (for 1) ........................................................................ $19.50 With port .....................................................................25.50
Set Menus Dishes with a * form our Two Course Set menu at $39.90 per person. We also have a three course set menu for $43.90 per person. Full set menu can be viewed on our website.
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Friday April 27, 2012
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gardening
this week
Winter planting time As many home gardeners will be removing the remnants of their summer vegetable crops, now is a great time to prepare the soil for the cold weather to come. Beans, tomato vines etc are still being harvested but once they are out of the ground, replenish the soil. Vegetables such as cabbage, snap peas, spring onions, broccoli, cauliflower, broad beans, beetroot, corn, onions, turnips, spinach, leeks can be sown now. Spreading pea straw across empty garden areas and around existing plants will provide plant nutrition and protection from the cold. For those who are taking advantage of the ground’s warmth by planting spring annuals and veges, fertilising now will help establish root systems. The stunning autumn colours spread across our lawn in the form of dying leaves provides a great opportunity to boost your stocks of compost. Collect the leaves and any trimmings from plants/ trees and mix them through your compost. Continue planting your spring-flowering bulbs as now is the perfect time. Trim back bushes, cut back shrubs (except those flowering in winter or early spring) and feed your camellias, rhododendrons and azaleas. Get those hands dirty and sow your foxgloves, polyanthus, primulas, poppies and lilies. Strawberries can still be planted now so get into your local garden nursery and stock up.
Spreading pea straw around existing plants will provide nutrition and protection from the cold.
Gardening
Tips
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Book your space now in our Friday Sun (by 3pm Thursday) Garage Sale Column! Phone 5777 868
CUTE!! Emma Holdaway 14 months, helping herself to a carrot from mum's (Cynthia Neal) vege garden.
Children in the garden send us your photos
Big Beautiful Rhodo’s “Where gardening doesn’t cost a fortune”
242 Old Renwick Road
Phone 578 6522 devonnursery@xtra.co.nz
Send in your photo of your child (or grandchild) enjoying time in the garden. Include their name and age. Email your photo to: katrina@blenheimsun.co.nz We’ll publish these on our Gardening page as space permits.
• A pot filled with garden goodies makes a great gift for Mother’s Day. • After their leaves fall, give deciduous fruit trees a clean-up spray with lime sulphur. • Move cold-sensitive container plants into a more sheltered position. • Collect fallen autumn leaves. Idealfor composting. • Sow or plant lilium bulbs, baby’s breath and carnations. • A cyclamen in flower will brighten up a cool spot indoors. • Last opportunity to plant spring bulbs. • Plant autumn trees while they are in colour. • Sow or plant radishes and spring onions.
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in marlborough
- weekend event guide -
FrIdAy 27th AprIl
Sit and Be Fit with Jeanette. Free exercise for all ages at Crossroads, 2 Redwood Street. At 10am Vintage Farm Machinery 10am till 3pm, Brayshaw Vintage Farm, Guided tours available, Doris 579 4616 pelorus Gallery 70 Main Rd, Havelock, open daily 10.30am till 4.30pm, 574 2128 Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park. Daily 10am till 4pm
SAturdAy 28th AprIl
Can Can Can, A Charity Ball A ball will be held at the Arapawa Maori Rowing Club shed at Waikawa Bay Starting at 6pm to raise funds for Picton Foodbank. BYO a plate, bottle and glass along with a couple of cans to donate to the Foodbank. Dress up as formal as you like and dance the night away to “Rockova”. Tickets $25 each, available from Helen: 573 8352 or Mary: 573 8191. SGCNZ Marlborough regional uOSW Shakespeare Festival 5pm, at Marlborough Girls’ College, 21 McLauchlan Street, Blenheim. $5 Door sales. Boot Sale 8am – 2pm Blenheim Railway Station car park on Grove Rd.
pelorus Gallery 70 Main Rd, Havelock, open daily 10.30am till 4.30pm, 574 2128 Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park. Daily 10am till 4pm
SuNdAy 29th AprIl
Blenheim riverside railway Will be running from Brayshaw Park Station at 1.45pm, 3pm. The trip lasts approximately 1hr return, adults $8, children $4. Cash Only. Phone: Chris: 578 3211 or John: 578 1621. Association of Modelers Miniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1pm till 4pm. $2 ulysses ride East Cost Inn, a shorter ride out to Ward. Meet at the Railway Station (south end) at 12.45pm ride departs at 1pm. Prospective members welcome. Endurance trail rides Heidi 021 544 576 or marlboroughendctr.wwebly.com people’s Sunday Market Queen Street Carpark 10am – 2pm. Space available $5 Site. Chutneys, Jams, Books, Plants, Crafts, Produce, Jewellery. Marlborough Farmers Market 9am till noon, A&P Park.
redwood Market 8am-noon, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants produce and crafts.
Celtic Craft Market Lenny on Main Irish Pub and Café, 72 Main Road, Havelock, Marlborough Sounds. 10am till 3pm
taste Marlborough Saturday Market 9am-1pm in The Forum – Ethnic food, local produce, arts, crafts and jewellery.
SGCNZ Marlborough regional uOSW Shakespeare Festival 5pm, at Marlborough Girls’ College, 21 McLauchlan Street, Blenheim. $5 Door sales.
Vintage Farm Machinery 10am till 3pm, Brayshaw Vintage Farm, Guided tours available, Doris 579 4616
rail Sail Picton Foreshore 10am-4pm – Miniature trains and yachts.
Escape to date By Celeste Lodewyk Picton business owner Juliearna Kavanagh says she had never imagined herself being single in her 40’s, and with most people living a busy lifestyle getting out to meet new people can sometimes be difficult. So with much ‘persuasion’ from her persistent staff at Escape to Picton Boutique hotel, restaurant and bar, Juliearna has introduced a monthly ‘Meet and Greet’ for singles that she herself will also be taking part in. “I know first hand how nerve wracking it is to put yourself out there so I have created a casual and fun evening for anyone aged 25 to 55-ish. “This is a no frills, enjoyable event for men and women to come along and make some new contacts, and if you manage to meet someone special then great,” she says. Each Meet and Greet is limited to 15 men and 15 ladies and will run on the first Tuesday of every month. The first is May 1 and bookings are essential so book your place by phoning 03 573 5573.
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ulysses Club Lure Café & Bar approx’ 20 minutes south of Kaikoura, this is an idyllic place for lunch on a nice day. Meet at the Railway Station (south end) at 9.15am ride departs at 9.30am. Prospective members welcome. Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am – Phone 578 7918.
Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on!
petanque 10am 65A Weld Street – Phone John 577 9789. Marlborough racing Club Gallops - enjoy the gallops at Waterlea racecourse, McLauchlan Street, ph Barry 03 5788599 Witherlea School Family duathlon A great fun day for all the family with different course options, entertainment, stalls and more! Email witherlea.duathlon@gmail.com Special Film premiere of ‘CANdyMAN’ The story of the rise and fall of David Klein, the man who invented Jelly Belly jelly beans! Suitable for all ages. At Queen Charlotte College, Picton. Doors Open 2.30pm for 3pm showing, followed by refreshments and ‘Interview with the Director’, Wellington-based Costa Botes. This event is a Fundraiser for the Year 10 trip to Japan in September - come and be entertained! Tickets $12 ($8 students) available from QCC and on the door. Contact Caroline Harvey 03 573 5379 raybon Kan in Clear & present Manger 8.30pm-10pm at Escape to Picton, 33 Wellington St, Picton, Marlborough Sounds. Tickets $25 Raybon returns to Picton a week before his Comedy Fest shows - One night only! The show will be a raucous hour plus of material based on Raybon’s three R’s: race, religion and relationships. “Something to offend everyone,” promises Raybon.
raybon Kan in picton for one night only!
PeAvey HP SignAture eXP electric guitAr The Peavey HP™ Signature Series EXP double-cutaway guitar is the culmination of 40 years of design, engineering and manufacturing excellence. Three-piece mahogany back and quilted maple top with tiger eye finish set the stage for a great sounding and looking instrument. A solid mahogany neck with 24 fret rosewood fingerboard makes this guitar a player’s dream come true. Two humbucking pickups for great sustain and harmonic overtones
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If you have an event contact Aynsley at The Sun on 5777 868
Are You Single? An Opportunity for 15 LADIES and 15 MEN once a month! Meet & Greet, come along and make a friend or maybe more at Escape to Picton on the First Tuesday of the month [1st May first opportunity].
25 Scott Street Phone: 578 5576 email: kenham@xtra.co.nz
Step 2 Growth Independent Educational Home-Based Childcare Quality Ratios to ensure your child’s needs and expectations are best met.
$30 a person – finger food and free drink on arrival. Phone 573 5573 to book your place, numbers limited. Don’t be shy even Juliearna Kavanagh our owner is going to participate against her will. So come along for the laugh! We look forward to hearing from you!
Step 2 Growth’S helpful SubSidieS* Under 2’s - $3.00/hour (max 6 hours per day/30 hours per week) 2’s and Over - $1.50/hour (max 6 hours per day/30 hours per week) 20 Hours ECE - $5.00/hour (max 6 hours per day/20 hours per week) *not income tested
Phone 03 573 5573 • email admin@escapetopicton.com
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About The NZ Merino Company (NZM) The New Zealand Merino Company (NZM) is an integrated sales, marketing, and innovation company focused on transforming New Zealand’s Merino sheep industry. NZM was established sixteen years ago, when wool was wool and Merino growers were frustrated by the commoditisation of their fibre and the lack of connectivity within the market. Since then the company has set about challenging the traditional approach to selling wool and changing the Merino industry to create strong connections and valuable relationships between grower suppliers and the premium global brands that purchase the fibre. Today NZM handles around
80% of the Merino clip and the finer-edge mid micron clip in New Zealand, which equates to around $130 million of fibre sales per annum. Last year NZM launched the Alpine Origin Merino Ltd joint venture with Silver Fern Farms that, with a branded niche approach, has the capacity to add further value to growers through extension into meat and co-products. The New Zealand Merino Company’s ZQ Merino brand guarantees the best merino fibre available through an accreditation programme that ensures environmental, social and economic sustainability, animal welfare and traceability.
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Future looks bright for merino By Annabelle Latz The potential for merino farming is looking good. Steve Satterthwaite is positive the New Zealand Merino Annual Conference in Christchurch later this month will bring people up to date with the inaugural success or otherwise of the path that the meat industry is currently pursuing. He has been farming merinos on the Muller Station up the Awatere Valley for 40 years, and is passionate about their history and their future. The NZM Conference is a chance for the industry to discuss the future direction for merino sheep in New Zealand, and the impact the product can have globally. Steve has always rated merino wool as a top class product, and said the meat is just as good. “The potential is very exciting, as there is a bit point of differentiation with the meat compared to other sheep meat, just as there is with merino fibre compared to generic wool.” Steve said the Awatere has always been home to dual purpose merinos, and the meat opportunities of merino in Marlborough have been recognised for a long time. Locally, there have been attempts before to market merino meat as its own niche market, but the lack of critical mass has made it difficult to supply it on a year-round basis. He said having Silver Fern Farms involved in partnership with the NZM now potentially creates that critical mass, and therefore creates a chance for success for merino meat as a year-round niche
Steve and Mary Satterthwaite from Muller Station, Awatere Valley will be part of Monday's New Zealand Merino Company conference in Christchurch
product. He said it needs consumer acceptance, which he is positive will happen, after seeing how excited international chefs get when they use it. The meat will be called Merino Silere. The potential is the marketing ability of the Alpine origin animal; a quality taste from the fine, lean and tender healthy meat. Steve said the basically natural
product, the overall concept, and the visual opportunity of sheep living in the mountains, is potentially the attractive factor for the consumer. “The work associated with farming the high country and merinos is addictive. It’s also about the story of where these animals come from. There is a romantic attachment for New Zealanders to the high country.”
Confidence falls According to results of the latest quarterly Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey, New Zealand’s farmers anticipate an end to the recent ‘golden run’ of strong commodity prices and excellent seasonal conditions. It showed a net farmer confidence dropping into negative territory for the first time since August 2009, with more New Zealand farmers expecting conditions to worsen than to improve. The survey – completed earlier this month – found almost a third of farmers (27%) expected the agricultural economy to worsen in the next 12 months, up from just 12% with that view in the previous survey. Those expecting conditions to improve declined to 17%, from 33% previously. However, farmers’ investment intentions – an indicator of long-term confidence in the sector – remain robust, with horticulture producers improving considerably since the previous survey.
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Battling the broom By Annabelle Latz If you have an abundance of the pest plant broom that needs to go, get some goats. Dominic Moore said his angora goats on Cob Cottage Rd have done a great job over the last couple of years, keeping the broom at bay. “The broom used to be a big problem, but not anymore,” he said. He runs about 300 goats on his 105ha property, and suggested that running a few on any farming property, including high country blocks, is not a bad idea. “They can be good on any country where the broom is getting away.” He said they’re easy stock to keep; the only factor that needs to be closely watched is the worm burden during a wet summer. “I just have to drench them. Other than that there’s no problem.” Murray Chapman farms between 1200 and 1400 goats up the Waihopai Valley, and has been doing so since 1986. He agreed with Dominic that goats are a great alternative to spraying the pest plant. “They absolutely annihilate broom, they ring bark it and it dies. I used to have broom, but not now.” He said goats are not so efficient with getting rid of gorse. Because of their grazing systems, goats can be run with sheep and cattle. “They don’t eat out the clover like sheep do.”
Workshops help dairy farmers The Dairy Women’s Network Autumn Dairy Days begin on May 4. They will introduce participants to ideas and tools to help them get orientation of new staff or contractors and refocusing of existing staff. The series of workshops is being held at 10 locations nationwide and is timed to help farm owners and managers prepare for the start of the new dairy season. For more information or to register call 07 838 5238 or visit www.dwn.co.nz.
Autumn Leaves Sweeping footpaths is not part of the regular maintenance work of Marlborough Roads unless a definite safety risk is being caused by debris, so it is appreciated whenever residents are able to assist in keeping the footpaths clear outside their properties. Residents are being reminded to check street drains outside their properties when heavy rain is forecast. In a low-lying or flood-prone area, clearing away rubbish or leaves may avert flooding. If you spot any blockages or if you need a hand to clear a drain or footpath, call the Council, Ph: 03 520 7400.
Dominic said they are a weed eater that people can get a return on with the fibre and meat. “The meat is good value at the moment, the schedule is about $4.00 to 4.50 per kilogram.” He said many farmers still had reservations about having goats, because they used to be seen as such a pest in the 1980’s when people farmed feral goats. “The angora goat is a very docile animal now, but it’s hard to change people’s perceptions.”
King salmon seen as giving little Sustain our Sounds IS taking a complaint to the commerce commission. It is about irrelevant and misleading statements by King Salmon. Of concern is also the purported economic benefits to the community, region and New Zealand its self. King Salmon is 51% overseas owned. One of the major costs for the operation is concentrated fish farming feed, which is purchased from overseas. Norway and Chile swamp the market, salmon prices are at a six
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These farms will release the equivalent waste of over half a million people, creating nutrient enrichment, leading to nitrogen overload. This leads to harmful algae blooms which all destroy marine habitats and wildlife. Overseas experience shows the greatest economic loss from algae blooms is to commercial fishing and tourism. We urge people to put in a submission against this application. Visit www.sustainoursounds. org.nz to understand the devastating effects of this proposal. Gross over-statements of economic benefits may have influenced the decision by the Hon Kate Wilkinson as Minister for Conservation to proceed with the matter through the EPA process as nationally significant. n In reality, we believe u el r the NZKS proposals Mod ut! o (taking the economic report at face value) 95 will add less than 1% ,2 $1 SAVE to the total value of the now just northern south Island economy. $10,500 ed Danny Boulton lud inc GST Secretary, Sustain Our Sounds. Applications for submissions relating to 66 Grove Road Blenheim the KS District Plan Ph: 03 578 1213 change proposal close Mob: 021 709 500 next Tuesday, May 2. email: grint.suzuki@xtra.co.nz
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FOUND GINGER Tabby with strong facial features, slender build, distinct ringed tail with light rings toward the end. Tattoo in left ear, light ginger underbelly, dark ginger stripe down backbone, holds paws in unusual manner, Found in Alabama road, near Mega store. 021 838 180 or 578 7412.
MHS Presentation. Heritage Groups and Members of the public are invited to a Heritage Trust Presentation being made at the AV theatre, Marlborough Museum at 2.00pm Sunday 29 April 2012.
Renwick Museum and Library Do you enjoy history, computer work or bookkeeping? We need reliable team members on Mondays from 10am. Phone Gwenda 578 4927 after 7pm or email Renwickmuseum.library@gmail.com
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Linkin Warman Warman who won art packs kindly donated by Step 2 Growth. There were a number of consolation prizes awarded as well and we thank all the children for participating.
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OUTBOARD & OR INBOARD SKILLED MARINE TECHNICIAN The role involves repairs and servicing of outboards & inboards along with general marine repairs to trailered and moored marine craft. Your area of expertise would ideally cover a wide range of marine servicing, mechanics diagnostics, although we will look at all applicants with skills in some but not all areas. Other skills of value to us are welding electrical work. It is essential to us that you :*Are experienced in the marine servicing industry *Are reliable, hard working motivated & meticulous *Can produce high quality work with minimum supervision *Work well as part of our team *Are well presented have good customer skills *Have a current driving licence NZ residency or work permit We are prepared to pay above the going rate for the right candidate negotiate a package based on your skills experience. The Bow to Stern team is a friendly and sociable crew and the environment of the Marlborough Sounds and Havelock will ensure this is a magic opportunity for an appropriately skilled technician willing to relocate.
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Community Dietitian Full Time Position Marlborough PHO is seeking a New Zealand Registered Dietitian to work with people in Marlborough to provide advice, support and interventions to help people make healthier lifestyle choices. The Community Dietitian works with individuals, groups, communities and primary health care providers to provide effective interventions for people in Marlborough. The role has a specific focus on working with people who are at risk of, or who already live with long term chronic conditions. The successful applicant will be a NZ Registered Dietitian. The role would suit an experienced Dietitian. Alternatively mentoring and supervision are available to support a new graduate or a Dietitian in the early years of their career.
Store Person – Marlborough Casual If you’re keen to work in a great environment with some flexibility around hours there’s no better place than here. We’re committed to providing our people with all they need to positively thrive. So, isn’t it time you put your trust in the company that’s been trusted throughout New Zealand for more than 30 years? If you like the idea of having the flexibility of hours, are physically fit and looking for a job where you can interact with local people and provide customer service excellence while contributing to the growth of your local community, we know the perfect place to make it happen. That’s in your local Ravensdown store - a place that pretty soon, you can call your own. You see, we reckon you’ve got what it takes to keep our store operations running smoothly, safely and successfully. From blending bulk fertiliser and operating heavy machinery to processing computerised orders and selling to customers, your mix of practical skills, personality and professionalism means that nothing will be a problem. It’s a job that’s got variety, literally by the truckload. One moment you’ll be helping a customer with their order; the next driving the loader to meet a despatch deadline. So not surprisingly you’ll need to be physically fit, mechanically minded and above all, totally customer focussed. Computer literacy is also a must, as is a good knowledge of the local area. So what can you expect in return? Well, you’ll have plenty of autonomy, lots of interaction with local people, and you will be working for a highly respected local New Zealand co-operative. As this is a casual position, working as and when required, flexibility with hours of work is essential. To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to: Sarah McLeod, HR Administrator, Ravensdown, PO Box 16081, Hornby, Christchurch, or email jobs@ravensdown.co.nz Applications close Friday, 4 May 2012.
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Courier & Parcel Officer • On Call Flexibility • From 3.30am to 6.30am - week days
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CourierPost are New Zealand’s premier courier service provider with a strong learning culture anchored in its values of customer focused, service minded and performance leadership. Working in sunny Blenheim this role is responsible for unloading cages and vehicles and receiving, sorting and dispatching our courier items and parcels. We pride ourselves on making sure our product is delivered to the right address at the right time using our own fleet of trucks and courier vans that support our 24/7 transport network. Being part of a deadline driven operation processing team - we are looking for a natural team player! The role’s physical and involves consistent heavy lifting. Other attributes we are looking for are good geographical knowledge and an accurate eye for reading detail. In return we offer a competitive hourly rate of $14.39. Most importantly we offer the opportunity to work within an awesome and dedicated team who contribute to making CourierPost a great place to work.
Community Clinical Pharmacy Facilitator Part Time Position - 20 hours per week Marlborough PHO is seeking an experienced pharmacist to work as the PHO’s Pharmacy Facilitator. The Facilitator will focus on working with practitioners directly and indirectly to: • ensure prescribing in Marlborough is cost effective and meets Best Practice requirements • assist with implementation of the New Zealand National Pharmacy services contract in Marlborough Work will be with individuals, groups and with primary health care systems. Cultural competencies and understanding of health inequalities are essential. The successful applicant will be a Registered Pharmacist with 5 years post graduate experience including experience in primary care. Experience and qualifications in Clinical Pharmacy are desirable.
To apply please visit our website below quoting reference MQ700100.
The role reports to the Chief Executive and is based at the PHO offices in Blenheim. Flexible hours will be agreed with the appointee.
Applications close Monday, 30 April 2012.
For more information about the position please contact: Christine Smith Chief Executive Officer christines@marlboroughpho.org.nz Ph:(03) 520 6200
All applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand. Any appointment will be subject to a satisfactory drug test and security check.
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McCLYMONT, Sylvia Grace: (formerly Turner, nee Little). On April 22, 2012, peacefully, at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. In her 100th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Percy Turner, loved mother and mother-in-law of Garry and Dinah Turner and Wendy and John Robertson and loved nana of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to Villa 12, 5 Battys Rd Blenheim 7201. Special thanks to the staff of Ashwood Park Retirement Village for their love and care of Sylvia. At Sylvia’s request a private service and cremation have been held. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Ph 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz McGILL, David (Dave): Unexpectedly, on Saturday April 21 2012, at Hanmer Springs, on an adventure. Aged 64 years. Loved brother of Robenanne Lucas and treasured friend of Helen. Now free to catch all the thermals. Messages C/- 4 Murphys Rd Blenheim 7201. At Dave’s request a private cremation has been held. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Ph 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz
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Story by Celeste Lodewyk Megan Craig was all smiles yesterday as she announced that the money raised from Tuesday’s fundraising auction/ dinner is enough to fund the next 12 months of squash tournaments here and in Australia. Ticket sales, community donations and proceeds from Tuesday’s auction have managed to bring in just under $20,000. “This was so much more than I ever expected, I am so thrilled and grateful to everyone who helped to make this possible,” Megan says. Guest starring at the auction/dinner was longtime friend and mentor Dame Susan Devoy who travelled to Blenheim
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Wakeboarding talents show how By Annabelle Latz T he wa keboa rd ing t a lent in Marlborough is looking excellent right now. The 2012 Nautiques NZ Wakeboard Nationals were on April 13 and 14, at Lake Karapiro, Waikato. Blenheim’s Guy Robinson took out Rookie of the Year title, awarded for his first season’s top form in the open grade. He was also third in the Open Men competition. “It has been a big step up from Junior grade; the level, the tricks.” Guy, a 20 year-old finance student at Victoria University in Wellington, has been competing since 2005. His latest trick is called the ‘Seven Seventy.’ “I approach the wake on toe side, then spin 720 degrees.” But he conceded he didn’t quite land it in his bid to win the Rookie title.
“It was the quantity, not how hard they were.” Yet, he did manage a back flip, followed by a 360 degree spin. “You just go up and down and spin around.” He said the future of New Zealand wakeboarding looks good. In Wellington there is a proposal for a cable system in the harbour, where riders are towed behind a moving cable, instead of a boat. “It’s a bit different because you don’t use the wake of the boat.” It is proposed as an Olympic sport in the near future. “So I think that side of the sport will take off.” Guy’s little brother Theo also stamped his mark at Lake Karapiro. He was second in the Junior Men, under nineteen grade. The 15 year-old Marlborough Boys’ College student has been competing
for six years. He said the early morning training sessions with coach Kurt Robertson, who is from Blenheim, and based in Orlando much of the year, have been great. Theo said it is a fun sport, and not all about the competition. “But I would love to go pro and go over to the States and ride with all those guys. That is my ultimate goal.” Like his older brother, Theo is always striving to perfect tricks too. His latest is the ‘Tootsie Roll.’ “It’s a front flip with a backwards 180 degree turn, all in the air. Tuamarina Veteran wakeboarder Rodney Parkes was second in his grade at Lake Karapiro. He thoroughly enjoyed supporting the younger talent like Guy and Theo. The Robinson brothers wanted to thank their parents Phil and Jeni, their coach Kurt, and Liquid Force.
Celebrating riding for the disabled By Annabelle Latz Horse riding lessons have been wonderful for Grace Weston’s (left) strength and balance. The seven year-old twin joined Riding for the Disabled two years ago. This week is Riding for the Disabled Awareness Week, and today is the organisation’s National Day. RDA is celebrating 50 years, has been in Blenheim for 40 years; one of 56 RDA groups around New Zealand. Grace has Cerebral Palsy, and two years ago she had very poor balance, minimal strength, and lacked confidence. “Now she can sit on a horse and we don’t even have to hold onto her sometimes,” said her mother Vanessa Pali. The goal is for Grace to take steps, and maybe even walk.
“She has already started crawling, which is helped by the motions felt by the horse.” Vanessa and Grace’s father Luke Weston are thrilled with the results. “She’s made huge progress,” said Vanessa. Roslein Wilks has been head coach at Marlborough RDA for 18 years. Working with children is a favourite aspect of her job. “It’s great for the brain patterns. And riding is a big thing for the whole family.” Roslein and her team of 75 volunteers provide other life skills, activities like a vegetable garden, and learning about healthy living. Roslein said the rewards are huge. Anyone interested in helping out at RDA can phone Roslein on 021 257 4616, or visit www.rda.org.nz
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Wairau Taniwha Sione Leleiti charging through the Tahuna Tiger backline in Saturday's match at Athletic Park. Leleiti scored 2 tries for the Taniwha, helping them acheive a 36-22 win over the Tigers.
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