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Levi at MEGA By Robbie Parkes Levi Vaoga, the big man known across the country will be appearing at Marlborough Mitre 10 MEGA this weekend. He’s coming down for the Big Weekend at Mitre 10 MEGA and will be in store showcasing his strongman feats on Saturday and Sunday. Brad Packham, store general manager said Levi and his guys will be set up as you come into the store and will be doing shows between 10:30am and 2:30pm this weekend. “You won’t be able to miss him.” Continued on PAGE 2.

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Ready for Poppy Day Marlborough R SA Women s P re sident , Mary Yemm and Poppy Day volunteer Sharyn Montgomery are getting ready for the big day. Mary said the volunteers will be heading out to collect from 8:00am. Collectors will be around town at the likes of Countdown and Grove St and Mary said a few airforce guys will be out to lend a hand in the afternoon.

Levi to visit local schools CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1. “It’s a good day for the family to pop out.” At 1pm, Levi will perform his popular feat of pulling the Mitre 10 bus. He said the public will get a chance to get photos with the big guy, but it might pay to get a park early. On Monday Levi will visit Witherlea School, Redwoodtown School and Springlands School to give a talk to the kids. “Kids love him,” said Brad. “If we had him for longer, we’d get him to more schools.” Levi was last in Marlborough for the store’s grand opening

and Brad said it is good to have him back again. “It’s definately a special occasion, we are very lucky to have him here.”

Letter to the editor Our rights Dear Ed,

The whole government sponsored process to assist King Salmon’s drive for expansion in my opinion has been appalling. You can paint it anyway you like, but the fact is OUR RIGHTS along with our Councils RIGHTS to control our sounds through the process we as a community agreed to, have been totally over ridden by government process. If this expansion is allowed to go ahead in the Sounds, it means they will be opened up for industrialization on a scale that would be totally unacceptable to any New Zealander. The gazetting of new farms in advance of the EPA decision gives the impression that we are just being managed. If government are hoping to

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hang their hat on this project as a way forward on the road to prosperity, they should look closer to where this road leads to. It always leads to foreign ownership, large scale pollution, leaving a big mess to clean up. This is a matter of national importance I agree, and we must decide now if we are prepared to allow this gross intrusion on our rights, or take a stand. Forget the fancy PR campaign by both KS, and even the prime minister, both of which promise a goldmine. Trust me we will only get the shaft. This has to be one of the most critical issues we have faced in our community for years, and we must object, as it goes to the heart of who we are, and our rights. Make your views known by way of a submission, as your opinion counts. David Lloyd

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Memories almost forgotten By Robbie Parkes Blenheim has a rich history with World War Two and Bruce McKendry hopes the story of his relative will help to spark a few more memories. Cecil Hight was a Kiwi pilot who was killed during the Battle of Britain. His plane was shot down over Bournemouth, England and about four different accounts of his death have been recorded. A memorial in Bournemouth was held 3 years after his death and attended by the New Zealand High Commissioner as well as the New Zealand Minister of Defence. Wings carved from Kauri were made for the memorial by Cecil’s former school, Stratford Technical School. Bruce said no one actually knows how he died, but it was a big deal, especially with the High Commissioner present. “It’s just one of those little interesting things.” Bruce is Cecil’s second cousin by relation. “Mum was a Hight.”

Bruce’s mother Mary was Cecil’s cousin and along with her own brothers, he went to fight in the war. “I was probably 10 years old when he was killed, and I do remember mum getting very upset.” Cecil was also one of many pilots who signed a book at the pub near the RAF base they worked on, which later went to auction. “It was sold at $63,000,” he said. “A lot of them of course Cecil hight . perished.” He said these sorts of stories need to be remembered, and he hopes more like this can resurface. “It’s something that actually physically happened too, it’s not a sort of myth,” he said. “We should recapture it to a bigger degree than we do.” H is memor y, however has mostly been immortalised in Britain with little remembrance here other than a few memories.

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mmp review Public hearings into the Electoral Commission’s MMP Review start in Wellington next week, the first in a series of hearings to be held in main centres around the country. Chief Electoral Officer Robert Peden said 150 submitters will be heard, in addition to the nearly 3000 written and online submissions received so far. The public are welcome to attend the hearings. A full schedule of presenters and times will be available on www. mmpreview.org.nz later this week. Written submissions to the MMP Review close on 31 May. Call 0800 36 76 56 or visit www. mmpreview.org.nz for full information, submissions can be made online, by email, or by post.

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Robinson’s to build Pak’n Save Robinson Construction Limited have been appointed the tender of Pak’n Save Blenheim. Foodstuffs South Island general manager of property and retail development, Roger Davidson said the company were informed yesterday, but it is too early to say when work will begin. Phil Robinson, Managing Director of Robinson Construction said they are delighted to be undertaking the project. “It’s a really nice project and also timely for us.” He said they were looking for their next big project and this was it. Robinson Construction Limited are a local company, and are the same firm used for the Bunnings warehouse in Springlands.

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Three investment opportunities have come up for a central Blenheim location. Situated on the corner of Market and Main Street, S.B.S Bank has a lease commencing in July, while Adventure Sports and Custom Copy Ltd both have had leases since July 2011. The rental return is $137,760 per annum. Strengthening work is being done on the building so as to comply with earthquake codes and will be completed soon. Separate ground floor title will be issued on settlement and possession date. The tender closes May 4 at the Harcourts office.

AdministRAtive dAy RegistRAtions Administrative Professionals day in Marlborough The Association of Administrative Professionals Marlborough Group will be celebrating Administrative Professionals day at Drylands Winery on Wednesday May 2. The theme this year is ‘working together for success.’ There will be a number of guest speakers and prizes handed out including the “Marlborough Administrator of the Year” award. Registrations close at 5pm on Thursday 26 April.

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operating the salon,” he said. “From what I can see he’s doing it under the name of Home Occupation,” Because he is the only staff member, and is working under Home Occupation, he can work out of his home without needing to apply for resource consent she said. “It’s secondary to the residential activity there.” He is also required to provide three carparking spaces. She said, however Arthur is well informed about the process and legalities and is on top of it. “He’s done his homework.”

Arthur put his previous beauty salon in Picton up for sale on the website Trademe. A beauty salon listed on the website and going for $35,000, was put up on April 2, with photos identical to those on the website for Arthur Devine Inspired Salons & Spas. The move is not his first. Arthur previously made the news through an ongoing feud with the landlord of his salon on High Street in Blenheim. He was wrongly evicted, but re-entered the premises, only to move out to his other location in Picton.

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Mike Pero changes Richard Roche is the new owner of the Mike Pero Mortgages franchise for Marlborough. Richard, who previously owned the Unichem Redwoodtown Pharmacy purchased the business from previous owner William Yates and took over operations this week. The change from pharmaceuticals to mortgage broking stems from Richard’s background in finance. “Before relocating from Christchurch 10 years ago, I had been working in the finance sector. “My wife and I came to Blenheim to purchase the pharmacy which we sold at the end of November last year,” he says. Richard will be operating from his home office to begin with, acting as a mobile mortgage advisor to the Marlborough region.

T he fundraising dinner for Marlborough squash player Megan Craig will be held on Tuesday, April 24 and tickets are still available. Tickets for the dinner cost $50 each and are on sale at the Sun office, Mitchell Sports, Harcourts or by phoning Megan on 027 4466 808. The dinner/auction kicks off at 6pm.

New clinic for Stadium The Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 can add a physiotherapy clinic and pilates studio to its list of services. Anna Thomas has taken a lease at the new complex and will have her physiotherapy clinic up and running on May 1st. The business comes with the benefit of pilates group classes and individual rehabilitation and will be situated right

next to the stadiums brand new gym. Anna has been a physiotherapist for 12 years and has been teaching pilates for 6 years, running her business from a smaller location up until now. “I had worked there [Stadium 2000] previously for someone else and I saw there was an opening.” “This is just an opportunity to start doing a little bit more.”

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Trents Wholesale Ltd in Blenheim is closing it’s doors on Friday and interest is already being shown in the soon-to-be vacated buildings. “It hasn’t actually officially been put up for sale,” said Foodstuffs South Island Wholesale operations general manager, John Mullins. But, he said it will likely go to market in the next few

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that 12 staff were losing their jobs, with none getting transfers to another site. “But, we’ve been able to work with other employers in Blenheim to place most of them,” said John. “We’ve been quite impressed with the outcome.” He said they have a couple of managers down helping with the transition.

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Helping older people By Annabelle Latz Myra Giese says older people need to learn to complain. She read the article in the Sun on Wednesday about Don Zimmerman, and said she comes across this scenario too often. The 90 year-old Rarangi resident is vice president of Marlborough Grey Power, and is willing to offer advice to people like Don who are unhappy with their medical situation. Myra has a real concern about the people in the community who cannot be reached; the ones who live alone, and may not read information in the mainstream media. Don needs to see a urologist urgently, but has received a letter from Nelson Marlborough District Health Board, stating his case urgent but giving him a three to six month waiting period. He says this is too long, and wants clarification for what is urgent and how he can be seen sooner. Myra said the first step is to apMyra Giese, Vice President of Grey Power, says people need to learn to proach Grey Power. complain and make their voice heard, if they want change to happen. “I am the trouble shooter there for

medical problems,” she said. The phone number for Grey Power is 578 4950 - leave a message there for Myra. “By and large, older people do not complain. They have worked hard their whole life, and don’t want to be a burden on the tax system.” Myra has spoken to elderly people who fear they will be victimised if they complain. She said this is not true. “Health organisations do appreciate feedback, and actions are often taken to improve services because of this.” She used the example of Older Person’s Forum, run by the Marlborough District Council, as a way to reach the maximum amount of people. “It is one of the best organisations I have ever been around all my life.” The group meets monthly, with representatives from a range of organisations involved in the older age group sector, to discuss issues from pot holes and lighting to bus stops and hospital visits. “It covers issues to do with anything that impinges on the life of older

David Molineux is farm manager at Wither Hills Farm Park, and says it should remain a dog-free zone as a recreational area.

Whether to have dogs on the Withers By Annabelle Latz The public response was an active one for the Dog Control Policy and Bylaw Review. There were more than 300 written submissions and 22 verbal submissions. David Molineux is Wither Hills Farm Park manager, and does not want dogs there. The risk of disease to his working dogs and stock is too great, and he could not guarantee every visiting dog was dosed to prevent disease spread. A couple of years ago he had to put one of his working dogs down because it contracted kennel cough,from a domestic dog who had wandered onto the farm. His dog ended up with pneumonia. “We do get dogs from the town wandering onto the farm sometimes.” David said sheep have been attacked by roaming dogs in the past. Sheep measles is another problem of significant increased risk if the Park was opened up to dogs. “If stock are infected when they go to slaughter, they are condemned, and that’s a financial problem.” Early spring is lambing season. “Owners don’t always know how their dogs will react to stock.” David remembers when some sheep were attacked while grazing in a paddock bordering the Taylor River reserve. It was where dogs are allowed to be exercised ‘under supervision’. “The incident was not reported by the dog owner, and we found the sheep had been mauled with lacerated throats, and still alive at least 24 hours after the attack. It was not a very nice sight, and just another example in the fact that you do not know how dogs will react to the presence of stock.” David has been manager of the Park for more than four years, and on the 1100 hectare block, he runs about 1800 ewes, and each winter he grazes 600 dairy cows. Public submissions on Wither Hills included dogs on and off leads, and debates that Wither Hills is an ideal location close to town for dog exercising. Some submitters suggested that a small section of the Wither Hills could be fenced off for dog walking. On the contrary, some said the Wither Hills was

people.” She said people work together on a problem and are task oriented. “It has quite a lot of clout, it can bring things to people’s attention.” Myra said the second option, after Grey Power, is to contact the service director of Wairau Hospital, Carey Virtue. “This is an option available to anyone with a medical condition. Carey Virtue will listen carefully and often enables people to work towards a solution Her contact phone number is 03 520 9999. Myra said the third option is to contact the service manager for Health of Older people at Nelson Marlborough District Health Board, Pete Carter. (03 520 9999 who will transfer the call to the Nelson DHB) Myra said that through the Older People’s Forum, Grey Power and the good will of many in the DHB both here and in Nelson there is an excellent group of like minded people working to improve the services for older people in the community.

a great area to hike, without the worry of dogs. “There are a lot of people who don’t want dogs here,” said David. The next step for Council will be to visit sites of concern, and scheduling future dates for submission development.

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abridge letters or withhold unsuitable letters from publication. Send or fax them to the address on page two, or e mail them to news@ blenheimsun.co.nz. Please note that your name and street address must also be provided in emails.

Looking to save on electricity a good idea Dear Ed, I sympathise with the efforts of Renee Rihia (‘Power saving efforts get drastic’, Blenheim Sun, 11 April) trying to save on electricity costs, while running after kids. Doing cold water washes and looking for other ways to save on hot water is a good idea, because hot water makes up about a third of the average household’s energy bill. However I would not recommend turning off the hot water cylinder as a way of saving electricity (unless you are leaving the house for longer than a week). It takes a long time for the water in the cylinder to cool down and most of the electricity you think you are saving will simply be used to reheat

the cylinder when it is turned on again. There are better ways to save on hot water: e.g. use an efficient shower head, showers not baths, take shorter showers, rinse dishes in cold water before washing, wrap your cylinder and pipes and check the cylinder thermostat is set to 60oC. Look on www.energywise.govt.nz for more ideas for saving energy. Also please note that if you do turn off the hot water cylinder, make sure you allow it to heat up for at least 6 hours when you turn it back on again so the water is hot enough to kill any legionella bacteria. Christian Hoerning, Senior Technical Advisor Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority.

Be warned - some airlines can be mass frustration Dear Ed, I feel it is my solemn duty as a concerned New Zealand citizen to warn your readers of a weapon of mass frustration being unleashed upon our nation. Late last year I booked a flight on an Australian Budget Airline operation out of Chirstchurch. The first hint of the problems which lay ahead was a message late one night on my cell phone asking me to call urgently. I was informed of a change of schedule and offered a full refund or re-booking on an alternative flight. I re-booked never suspecting the chaos ahead. A few days later another change by email advised of a one minute change to arrival time. I accepted of course, as you would. Four days later another email changed my destination from Brisbane to Coolangatta. I booked a Greyhound bus on-line and advised relatives of my late arrival due to three hour delay before the two

hour bus trip. The fourth change got really complicated. Instead of my direct flight home I would now change planes at Sydney with a seven hour delay. Changed motel bookings, re-scheduled shuttle-bus pick-up, and extended travel insurance an extra day. Getting extremely worried now that these changes would continue while I was in OZ with no email access. The final change was unbelievable and unforgivable. At 7.30pm in Blenheim I was informed, instead of departing Christchurch on Tuesday afternoon, I was now to check in at 5.30am Monday for a 7.00am departure. Not possible unless I drove half the night. It took 30 minutes for my son-in-law to cancel and my daughter to re-book on Air NZ. It was a great flight and a timely reminder that you get what you pay for.

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Good luck to North St residents Dear Ed, Would just like to wish the residents of North St good luck with their roadworks. A year ago the council ‘talked’ of traffic lights for Edith St. The roads were marked; the sign was up, then nothing. All these earthquakes, little Edith turning in her grave after thinking her wish was being fulfilled. Good luck residents of North St. (We’re still waiting on the corner of Edith St, trying to get onto Maxwell Rd). Lollipop Man.

Marlborough public need to look closer Dear Ed Further to David Lloyd’s letter published in The Sun on 13 April 2012 - we reiterate that the NZ public (particularly the Marlborough Community) need to take a closer look at the application currently with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made by NZ King Salmon to grow their business in the Marlborough Sounds. Readers are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the issues and underlying impacts surrounding this application (information available at www.guardiansofthesounds.co.nz, and www.sustainoursounds.org.nz) to make a submission (the form can be downloaded from www.epa.govt.nz). Some key concerns: The precedent this will set – are we giving our marine land away for free? NZKS is majority owned and controlled by Malaysian interests (something like 53% with the balance held by a NZ venture capital company which probably issues debentures, so those debenture holders would have no say in the running of the company). Are we happy that profits will go overseas? The long-term environmental effects – is it time for the Marlborough Sounds to be protected as a Reserve? Have your say! Submissions close 5 pm Wednesday 2 May 2012. R Lichfield

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Dear Ed, I want to support David Lloyd and Tony Orman with their letters about salmon farm expansion in the Sounds. Good on you, chaps. King Salmon is doing all the spin stuff saying they’re green and clean? Yeah right! Hey isn’t it plain why they want sites with strong currents? To carry the gunk away of course. And hey, what’s this about King Salmon having thousands of fish die? Fish farming is likely to get disease because fish are packed in as the company tries to make more cash. This is a test case. If the government set-up board okays King Salmon, there’ll be farms everywhere. Neil Wilson

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Police warn against giving out bank details Police in Tasman District have become aware of forms being circulated via Fax asking people to provide personal details, including bank account numbers, signature and copies of passports to the “Internal Revenue Service”. Police advise anyone receiving a request for such information not to provide the information and not to respond in any way. Police believe the request is part of a scam aimed at defrauding respondents. Anyone who believes they may have been a victim of this type of offending should contact their local police station immediately.

More arrested For buglary Monday, April 16 At 2:45pm a 15-year-old male student was arrested for burglary, theft and intentional damage after he allegedly entered a Picton address and stole alcohol. At 5:50pm a 28-year-old male machine operator was arrested for breaching his bail conditions, namely contacting a witness. At 8:20pm a 48-year-old male factory worker was arrested for breaching his bail conditions. At 12:10am this morning a 23-year-old male vineyard worker was arrested for breaching his bail conditions namely his curfew. Wednesday, April 18 At 10:40am a 15-year-old male and a 45-year-old unemployed male were arrested for disorderly behaviour after an incident on Maxwell Road, Blenheim. At 5pm a 26-year-old male engineer was arrested for breaching his bail conditions. At 2am this morning a 17-year-old male deck hand was arrested for unlawfully taking a motor vehicle and driving with excess breath alcohol (635 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath), after he allegedly stole his father’s motor vehicle. His 17-year-old male associate was also arrested for unlawfully getting into a stolen motor vehicle.

Moods reflected in three dimensions By Annabelle Latz Val Griffith Jones right, has always had busy hands. The Picton-based artist is inviting people to join her at Gillan Gallery, Grove Rd, (opposite the Information Centre.) ‘Do Make/Make Do’ is a collection of her work, a name that reflects her busy lifestyle. She describes herself as a fibre sculpture artist, and has 40 years of experience. “I am still telling my stories through the fabric. It’s all highly autobiographical.” Her newest pieces relate to the Christchurch earthquake; every day for five months she made food sculptures, from felt and stitching. “It was my response to feeling earthquake guilt really.” Most of the pieces are three dimensional. “The themes are more important than the actual techniques.” On display will also be a group of small scale sofas.

“This is talking about the tensions in relationships.” Another display will be a row of tiny knitted jerseys.

Cutting hair for a good cause By Robbie Parkes People shaving their heads for a good cause have inspired a Blenheim women to take the plunge too. Fiona Ward will be shaving her head on Sunday the 29th of April at Fairweathers to raise money for the Child Cancer Foundation. Ironically, she is also a hairdresser. Fiona said her decision to cut her hair was quite random. She saw the ads on TV for people shaving their heads, and told her husband someone would have to pay a lot for her to do that. However, in the next few days she heard of her friend’s 18 month old

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poppy Collectors Picton RSA and club is looking for people to assist for an hour or two with the selling of poppies for ANCAC day, if you are able to assist please contact Michelle at the Picton RSA and Club Ph: 573 6114 Sit and Be Fit with Jeanette. Free exercise for all ages at Crossroads, 2 Redwood Street. Phone 578 5395 Johns Kitchen Koha Café Open from 8.30am. Donation gets you breakfast, lunch and other yummy foods. At Crossroads, 2 Redwood Street. All welcome. Phone 578 5395. Wairau Valley photography Exhibition Friday through till Sunday. View a year in the life of the valley with more than 120 photos taken in 2011 by 22 photographers. Wairau Valley Hall, 10am till 4pm, free entry, refreshments available. Star Salsa Showcase 2012 Latin Salsa Weekend – (From Friday through to Sunday) Includes Top of the South Salsa Champs 2012, Star Salsa Showcase Theatre Show, Dance Workshops – Guest Instructors, Lunchtime Outdoor Salsa Jam, 2 Awesome Salsa Parties (Live Band tbc), Annie’s Famous Salsa Brunch, Website www.starsalsashowcase2012.blogspot.co.nz Creative Fiber National Exhibition Millennium Gallery, Blenheim. Featuring New Zealand’s leading Fiber Artists. Four directions in tapestry Clear Water and Clear Skies Galleries, 204 High Street Blenheim. (20 April-6 May) From 10.30am4.30pm. Featuring Elizabeth Arbold, Stephenie Collin, Patricia Armour, Marilyn Rea-Menzies. pastel painting Marlborough Art Society, 10am till 3pm, Prue: 578 8888 tango lessons Improvers 7pm, Basics 8.30pm, Nurses Hall, Blenheim. Monica: 572 2667 or tangoaires. webs.com. Kidzone Riverside Community House, 3pm till 5pm

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Sirens of Smash. 7pm, Stadium 2000. Adults $10, under-15 $5, under-5s free. Do Make/Make Do An exhibition of fiber sculpture by Val Griffith Jones at the Gillan Gallery, Grove Road Blenheim (opposite the I Site) 10am to 4pm each day (Saturday 21st – Sunday 29th) Cake decorating Competition Marlborough Cake Decorators Guild is holding a cake decorating competition, 5-18 year olds, 3 categories. May 5, Marlborough Technology Centre, McLauchlan Street (Next to Bohally) Saturday viewing, 10am-3pm. Sunday viewing, 10am-3pm. Prize giving 1pm Heather Webster. Marlborough Technology Centre Phone: 577 2434. South pacific – the Movie Picton Little Theatre welcomes you to the South Pacific, dress up and sing along, movie screening. Starts at 8pm. Tickets available from Take Note, or at the Door. $5 Members, $10 Non-members. Prizes, finger food, bar available. Kaikoura Schoolyard Market 9am till 1pm, Kaikoura Primary School (in the hall if wet). Produce, crafts and second-hand goods. Boot Sale 8am – 2pm Blenheim Railway Station car park on Grove Rd. redwood Market 8am-noon, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants produce and crafts. taste Marlborough Saturday Market 9am-1pm in The Forum – Ethnic food, local produce, arts, crafts and jewellery. 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

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Kelvin Cruickshank Presents Soul Food, 7pm. Tickets can be purchased from the Floor Pride Civic Theatre. Silver Jubilee in Blenheim New Zealand Lace Society has its 25th anniversary and Annual General Meeting. This year it will be in Blenheim at The Marlborough Club, in Russell Terrace. The public are invited to join the Lacemakers on this very special occasion between 10.45am and 11.15 am. New members will always be made welcome at the local group which meets at 10.30am each Monday at St Ninians. Blenheim riverside railway Will be running from Brayshaw Park Station at 1.45pm, 3pm & 4.15pm, the trip lasts approximately 1hr return, adults $8, children $4. Cash only. association of Modelers Miniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1pm till 4pm. $2 riverside railway Train departs Brayshaw Park Station at 1.45pm, 3pm and 4.15pm for Beaver Station central Blenheim. Return trips takes approximately one hour. Adults $8 Child $4. No Eftpos. Chris: 578 3211 or John: 578 1621. 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. rail Sail Picton Foreshore 10am-4pm – Miniature trains and yachts. 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 petanque 10am 65A Weld Street – Phone John 577 9789

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Better broadband for remote schools By Robbie Parkes Waitaria Bay School along with another 56 of the most remote schools in New Zealand can look forward to faster broadband. The government has entered the final phase of their $300 million Rural Broadband Initiative (RBI), which aims to enhance broadband connection in rural areas. It was announced on Tuesday by the Ministry of Education that the Initiative would be extended to include more remote schools, hospitals and libraries after providers were selected for the $14.4 million contracts. The school, situated in Kenepuru Sound with a roll of 11, already has a broadband connection, but

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interactive. Brenda said she had been in contact with the Ministry and she still needs to confirm with them that the no capped data and the price remain fixed. “There seems to be a supplier, Araneo, contracted by the ministry that will offer good speeds and no capped data for a fixed price per school per month.” She said, at this stage if that is the case it looks quite promising. “As it stands, it looks good.” “Obviously it’s going to work in our favour.” “It’s not compulsory that we join up as well,” she said. She said the Ministry anticipates Waitaria Bay School. a mid 2013 start on the work.

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Cascade of autumn colours Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk. Walking through the entrance to Blenheim’s Devon Nursery, a cascade of rich autumn colours rush to greet you from all corners of the property. After receiving pleasant greetings from staff, I am introduced to Bruce Rodgerson who with his mother Jill operates Devon Nursery as a family business. Asking how the business began, Bruce explains its history. “It began in an old chook house with my mother Jill, on a property on Swamp Road nearly 23 years ago where she and daughter Marie established a cottage industry propagating and growing perennials from Jill’s country garden.” The business moved to 242 Old Renwick Road 18 years ago when Bruce joined the team. “Mother wished to retire and offered me the opportunity to take it over,” he says. This quickly expanded in size and operation with help from Dianne, Robyn & Jacki. Plants are propagated and grown on site in large numbers enabling a good supply to landscapers and gardeners alike. Because of this Bruce points out; “Plants are very cost effective”. All plants are grown in the open which makes them very hardy. “If we can grow them you can grow them,” he says. Devon Nursery not only has possibly one

Top: Bruce Rodgerson of Devon Nursery with some of their Rhododendron varieties.

of the biggest selections of hydrangeas in New Zealand with at least 40 plus varieties, but it also boasts one of the widest ranges of perennials available. With trends changing regularly, Devon Nursery has seen an increased interest in Rhododendrons this year. “We have around 200 now and expect hundreds more to arrive at different times of the year,” Bruce says. Native plants are still very popular and with grasses, fruit trees, ornamental trees and shrubs plus citrus and

edibles, there is bound to be something to catch the customers’ attention. Devon Nursery is Marlborough’s stockist of the Winter Gardenz Tunnel House and has a growing range of statues. There is also a playhouse to keep the children occupied. Added to this is a FREE half hour on site planting conciliation within Blenheim. “If you need advice on what to plant and where to plant it give us a call,” Bruce says.

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Children in the garden send us your photos 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.

After reading last week's gardening tips in the Friday Sun, Gloria Warburton sent this photograph in of a Katydid she found in her own garden. Six year old Caitlyn Gelstad in her grand parents garden. Caitlyn is visiting for the holidays.

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When you sow carrot seed, mix it with radish seed. As you harvest the radishes, your rows of carrots will be naturally thinned and there will be less waste of young plants. Remove the saucers from underneath outdoor containers during the winter months. This will allow free drainage and prevent waterlogging. Replace them again in spring. When you are planting into a very large pot or container, place stones or bricks to about a third of the way up before filling with potting mix. The stones will retain moisture and also stop the pot from falling over. Saves on potting mix too! To brighten your garden during winter, place pots at intervals in between “dormant” plants and fill with colourful bulbs or winter annuals such as pansies. If you are short of space - silverbeet and parsley look great growing amongst the roses! Companion plant with marigolds to lessen aphid attacks.

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Family want to thank woman Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk. When two-year-old Theo McAnulty fell into the Taylor River on Monday, a very kind woman came to help as his father Chris pulled Theo out. It is this woman that the family now wishes to get in contact with to properly thank her and return a blanket she wrapped around the soaking wet youngster. Theo was walking with his father along the Taylor River on Monday afternoon when they came to the River Queen docked at the bank. In his excitement Theo rushed to step aboard but because there was no platform he fell into the water. Chris immediately jumped in after him but says it was a very scary 10 seconds before Theo popped back up to the surface.

“He had sunk below the weeds so what was actually a short time finding him felt like an hour,” Chris says. As Chris lifted Theo up onto the wharf a woman was walking past with three children and stopped to help them. “In my panic I got myself stuck in the mud so she helped me out and calmed Theo down, wrapping him in a blanket. “She was really nice and looking back I realise how bad the situation could have been so I was grateful for her being there,” he says. Chris would like to get into contact with the woman to thank her and return the blanket she gave to Theo. If this woman could contact the Sun Newspaper on 5777 868 , staff will put her in contact with Chris.

Above; Dad Chris with Theo McAnulty who fell into the Taylor River on Monday. Chris would like to thank the lady that helped and return her blanket.

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Ploughing forward for a solid result By Annabelle Latz Ian Woolley described the New Zealand Ploughing final in Cambridge last weekend as fantastic. “We had the best two days of summer, it was brilliant.” The social side of ploughing in New Zealand is a favourite aspect for Ian, and he held the competition in high regard for its organisation and friendly nature. “They had a tremendous public turnout up there, the organising committee did a marvelous job with the trades people too.” Ian was competing in the Conventional

Plough competition, and fellow Malrbarian Ash Murdoch competed in the Vintage Plough competition. Ian was pleased with his second overall placing, although he said it was also a bit frustrating.

“I was so close yet so far!” He finished on 359 points, 11.5 points behind Methven winner Murray Redmond. The plot chosen for ploughing is a luck of the draw, as competitors draw from a hat. “I got a bad plot for the Sunday, it had quite

A library of grapes By Annabelle Latz It’s called the Library Block. And Sam Scarratt right, technical viticulturalist at Wither Hills, said it is described as the hands on way to learn about wines from around the world. About eight years ago, on New Renwick Rd, 25 rows of vines were planted, using varieties from Austria, Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Portugal and South Africa. “It’s a bit of an interest block.” Sam said it was helpful to follow

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how different varieties were coping in the Marlborough climate. The grapes are harvested each year, producing a few bottles of wine. “I guess there are a few varieties that are coming to New Zealand that we have here in the library, like the Gruner Veltliner, an Austrian white wine.” Sam said people eating at Wither Hills restaurant enjoy visiting the library block too. ‘They come and have a taste, it’s just a cool little block.”

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Inspiration from the high country - Hayley Pitts By Robbie Parkes Life in the high country can be full of adventure and danger, and for childrens author Haley Pitts that is the inspiration for her books. Her books Mac: A High Country Working Dog and Storm: A High Country Mustering Horse, both draw inspiration from country life on her Awatere Valley farm. Haley has lived in the isolated valley for the last 10 years and grew up living on a farm. She decided to write children’s books because she has two young boys and wanted to write for their age group. She wrote her first book, Mac in 2009 and with every sale

came an added incentive. “A dollar from every Mac book sold goes to the Life Flight Trust,” she said. The Life Flight Trust is the charity that operates the Westpac Rescue Helicopter service, something Haley has had personal experience with. In 2005, she had an serious accident where a horse kicked and her leg got caught between the hoof and the saddle. The only option for evacuation was the helicopter, which came to her rescue. “I was pretty grateful.” “Quite a bit of the publicity has been because of the Life Flight Trust.” The books use photos rather

than illustrations, but Haley said that seems to have added to their popularity. “I’m not very good at drawing, seemed the logical thing to do.” “There’s not very many kids books with photos and the kids seem to have really liked it.” She said they have sold quite well and she has had some incredible feedback. “Heaps of people say they know it off by heart.” “Certainly never expected anything like that.” Her second book Storm, was released in October last year. Haley will be appearing at the Paper Plus Books & Bubbles on Friday 27th April.

Author Haley Pitts with her two books inspired by life in the high country.

The dead truth about salmon By Annabelle Latz Where does all the dead salmon go when it leaves marine farms? More than 110 people gathered to absorb scientific and law-based points of view from local environment group Save Our Sounds, about King Salmon’s proposal for more marine farms in the Marlborough Sounds. Since last July, 411 tonne of salmon has been taken to the Blenheim Refuse Station from New Zealand King Salmon marine farms in the Marlborough Sounds. Annually, New Zealand King Salmon currently produces approximately 8,500 metric tones of salmon. New Zealand King Salmon General Manager Mark Preece said most of the mortalities sink to the bottom of the pens, and are recovered to the surface at least twice a week by divers or an airlift pump. “The fish are placed in a sealed

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container which is removed from the farm.” He said it goes to the landfill, or a rendering plant. “The contractor exports his products to Asian markets. The rendered product is used mainly in petfoods.” NZ King Salmon promotes itself as an effective bait supplier to fit sustainable fishing practices, providing salmon Burley and baits to the fishing industry.

“Rendering is an excellent use of a valuable by-product.” Scientific Advisor for SOS, Rob Schuckard, raised the concern of the link between what farmed salmon eat, the nitrogen waste in the water, and how many salmon were dying. He said it takes 40,000 tonne of food pallets; made up of faba beans, soy beans, wheat, sunflour meal, vegetable oil, fish meal, fish oil, poultry meal, poultry feather meal, poultry blood meal, and mammalian blood meal, to feed 30,000 tonne of salmon. “One tonne salmon produces nitrogen waste equivalent to 17 or 18 people.” Pure fish meal would be better. “But there is a clear financial incentive to push the vegetable option through the fish.” Also speaking at the meeting on behalf of SOS was Environmental and Public Rights lawyer Sue Grey, and SOS secretary Danny Boulton.

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King Salmon’s proposal to shift the Marlborough Sounds Resource Management Plan in order to allow its expansion has met with firm public opposition in Blenheim, the Green Party said. The proposed changes will allow King Salmon to open new salmon farms in areas where farming is currently prohibited. Green Party fisheries spokesman Steffan Browning attended a public meeting hosted by Marlborough sounds NGO Sustain Our Sounds, which drew well over 100 people. Opposition was unanimous among attendees, with particular concerns raised over nitrogen nutrient pollution resulting from the proposed farms,

which would be equivalent to that of half a million people moving to the region. “The approval of King Salmon’s proposed plan change would mean marine farming could occur anywhere on our coastline,” said Mr. Browning. “There was a long and full community engagement which resulted in zones where marine farming is excluded. The current plan balances the needs of different uses and sets aside pristine environments. Submissions on King Salmon’s proposal are due by May 2nd. Full details of the proposal can be found at:http://www.epa.govt.nz

Ken Prouting Phone/Fax: (03) 578 4150 Mobile: 027 270 4274 17 Corry Crescent Witherlea, Blenheim Email: provine@xtra.co.nz

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NZ King Salmon has aligned with two of Japan’s largest retail centralized buying organisations, reaching 80 supermarket chains. Japan already accepts 800 metric tonnes of King Salmon King Salmon wants to triple market share to around 9% within 36 months.

Thank you to the Marlborough Community for your wonderful ongoing support during Marlborough Child Cancer Foundation’s Collection Week. Also a huge thank you to the generous people who collected for us. Your time and effort is appreciated by all of us.

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19 9 5 P E u G E o T Petrol Auto, Very economical. Tidy vehicle. $1950.00 ph 573 8058 or 027 2416915

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GENuINE cash buyer up to $400k requires 3-4 bdrm home, 2 bthrms, dual living. Prefer dble glazed. Blenheim area. No agents pls. Phone Graeme 577 5356.

LoWER Scott Street. 8.30am - 1.00pm. Furniture, fridge freezer, kayaks, wooden doors, garden screens, BBQ, clothes books and other goods.

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SuNNY, tidy, Riverside Villa. 3 Bedrooms. Phone: 0210750573

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

community notice MHS Presentation. MHS members are invited to the Heritage Trust Presentation being made at the AV theatre, Marlborough Museum, 2.00pm Sunday 22 April 2012

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Book/Garage Sale will be held at

RA Maru IHC Building, Weld St 8.30am - 4pm 21 and 22 April, 2012 A bargain for everybody. All proceeds returned to the community. A Rotary Club of Blenheim South project

Brown Shaver/Cobb Day Old Chicks Brown Shaver Day olds - $4.75ea Cobb Meat Bird Day Olds - $3.80ea Min. order 30x chicks Min. airfreight charge $23.50 (30x chicks) $39 (up to 100 chicks) Collection from Blenheim Airport

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for sale SPA. 5 seater. Good condition. 8 years old. $3000. Phone 5725344 PICToN Equipment Centre. Lawnmowers, chainsaws, brush cutters. Sales, service and hire. 7 Devon Street Picton. 573 8150

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Open day this Sunday 2 - 3pm $369,000.00 Phone Brent 021 343 789

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Meeting 7.30pm 26th April. Combined Clubs of Marlborough (downstairs) For more information contact: Jim - 5788896 Malcolm - 5785142 or m.h.williams@xtra.co.nz Sponsored by Lions Club of Blenheim

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required for our busy Indian restaurant Phone Tina or Rajesh 5775000

We require deliverers in Blenheim for permanent runs for our Wednesday and Friday papers. Must be reliable and honest.

Please phone 577 7868

Kelvin Cruickshank Presents

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Floorpride Civic Theatre Sunday 22nd April, 7.00pm - 9.30pm Doors open 6.30pm, Tickets $65 plus ticketing fee With the outstanding success and popularity of the award winning series Sensing Murder, Kelvin has been literally swamped with people wanting to see him. For this reason, he has decided to introduce a series of exclusive evenings that will help to reach out and touch more people at once. These evenings will simply be Kelvin working with spirit, and sharing his knowledge of life after death. Kelvin will read as many people permitted by spirit per session, although we do not guarantee that he can read everyone.

Tickets on sale at www.ticketdirect.co.nz R18 Visit Kelvin’s website www.kelvincruickshank.co.nz

Queen Charlotte Pharmacy in Picton requires the services of a qualified Dispensary Technician for a permanent fulltime position. Consideration would be given to a person working towards that qualification through the Open Polytechnic of New Zealand.

QUALIFIED CARPENTERS REQUIRED Apply in person, with CV, to: 14 Auckland Street, Blenheim Email: info@td-construction.co.nz

Modern Standalone 170sqm Townhouse 3 Double Bedrooms (Master dual access ensuite) Double Garage, Fully equipped disability bathroom/2 toilets

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Please send your application including a C.V by 30 April 2012 to: qcpharmacy@xtra.co.nz or post to 37a Murphys Road, Springlands, Blenheim 7201

CHEF/COOK Lobster Inn Kaikoura

A full time permanent position is available for an experienced Chef/cook. Full job description avail from stay@lobsterinn.co.nz or ph Julie 03 319 5743. Email or forward full CV & references to 115 Beach Road, Kaikoura

T&D Construction Co. (2010) Limited

Centre Manager Role Part time job share position. Flexible hours with some evening/weekend work. Opportunity to increase remuneration through event promotion and management. Responsible for: • Maximizing Centre use • Activities & Events • Memberships • Marketing & Promotion • Administration • Reporting Would suit a highly motivated, enthusiastic person with: • Good management and reporting skills • Computer literate • Financial and administrative experience • Excellent people skills • Able to share role yet work independently Please email CV and request for job description to: Shelton.family@xtra.co.nz by April 30.

Sales Consultant Full Time

Enthusiastic, motivated salesperson wanted who can sell advertising space to local businesses. Experience preferred although full training will be provided. If you are a real people person, not afraid to cold call, then this position could be for you. Must be • reliable • team player • have a proven work record • be prepared to go the extra mile You will join our friendly team who are passionate about working on the region’s only locally owned and operated newspaper. Phone Les or Tanya to discuss 5777 868 or email your CV and covering letter to: les@blenheimsun.co.nz or tanya@blenheimsun.co.nz

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There is no entry fee to participate in this event, BUT we ask that each team member pledges to raise $100 to support the work of @Heart For more information: Contact Bronwyn 5788801 broncooke@clear.net.nz See the websites: www.heartchilden.org.nz www.heartstopper.org.nz

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