08 November Blenheim Sun

Sun The

November 8, 2019

Sun Weather

Today 16-23

Blenheim Marlborough

Saturday 15-22

Sunday 11-21

for Today Monday 7-17 Outlook Cloudy periods.

arlborough

M l Pest contro 027 226 2932 03 578 2430 www.thespiderman.co.nz 100% Marlborough owned & operated

Phone us : 03 5777 868

Dancing queen

By Aimee O’Hagan Li ke ma ny ot her women around the globe, Renwick local, Mo Gatford, first began taking ballet lessons at five years of age.

Almost 75 years later, she is still doing pliĂŠs, pirouetting

enthusiastically, and wearing satin pointe shoes.

But ballet is not the only type of dance Mo has practised: throughout her lifetime so far, she has learned tap, jazz, ballroom, and even belly dancing!

Continued on page 2.

Renwick local, Mo Gatford, is almost 80 years-old and still doing ballet, among other styles of dance.

Bamboo Garden Restaurant Classic Chinese, Thai and Japanese dishes prepared by our professional international team who love to exceed your expectations!

Fully licensed, BYO wine.

Order your takeaways online - simply visit our website!

Lunch 11:30am-2pm Weds to Sun. www.bamboogarden.co.nz Dinner from 5pm 7 days Email: admin@bamboogarden.co.nz Takeaway 4.30pm-9pm 31 Maxwell Rd, Blenheim Takeaway and delivery available 4:30pm-9pm Ph: 0-3-579 1118

2

The Sun

Friday November 8, 2019

How to reach us PUBLISHERS

Still gracing the stage at 79 years

Les Whiteside les@blenheimsun.co.nz

Katrina Whiteside katrina@blenheimsun.co.nz

Telephone

(03) 5777-868 E-mail

news@blenheimsun.co.nz Advertising: simon@blenheimsun.co.nz

Address

Over the last 75 years, Mo has performed on stage in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand many times, and has a very large collection of photographs to show for it!

Continued from page 1.

“My first dancing debut was when I was in a pantomime, Babes in the Wood,” Mo reminisces, laughing at the memory.

“I was on stage, laying down under a tree with another little girl, supposed to be asleep.

“I kept lifting my head to see if I could see Nanna in the front row.

“I was told by my dance teacher, who was in the wings, to put my head back down!”

According to Mo, this first ever performance back home in Coventry, UK, was the reason why she fell in love with dance – particularly ballet.

Throughout the years, Mo has attended many different ballet schools and has experimented with many diverse styles of dance.

The 1950s saw the birth of rock and roll, which prompted Mo to pick up “hopping and bopping”.

“We danced at school in the playground every day with no music, just our own renditions

of the rhythm,” she says.

At 14, Mo loved “jiving” so much that she was awarded multiple prizes.

Getting married at 19 and giving birth to her two sons by 1966 saw Mo dedicate less time to dancing, but she took it up again when she and her former husband emigrated to Australia in 1972.

“I started jazz and tap dance classes, so I was on stage again for shows,” Mo says.

“I remember my favourite dance was a Michael Jackson routine!”

Mo was widowed in 1988 and moved back to UK – after getting remarried, she and her new husband went for a trip to NZ in 2006. They loved it, and decided Aotearoa was where the two wanted to retire.

Starting line dancing classes in Blenheim brought Mo to meet her current ballet teacher, Sharon Rennie, who teaches at the premises where Mo took up linedancing.

“I decided to give ballet a go after a long time of hanging

up my ballet shoes,” Mo says.

“It came naturally to me when I started again.”

Despite her love of the sport, there are plenty of challenges that come with it.

“When you get older you lose confidence,” Mo says.

“I can’t bend like I used to when I was young.

“Unfortunately, I had problems occur with my back, which meant I had to give up tap dancing and belly dancing.”

Although she can’t move like she did all those years ago as a young dancer, Mo continues to view dance as her “first love”.

“Beginning ballet again has made me a new person spiritually, with all the positive feelings imaginable,” she smiles.

“You can do anything, even if you’re old.”

The 79 year-old will make her next appearance on stage as part of local dance company, Sharon Rennie School of Dance, in the company’s endof-year production, ‘Aotearoa, Our Land’, at Blenheim’s ASB Theatre in December.

72 High St, Blenheim P.O.Box 634 Blenheim www.blenheimsun.co.nz

100% LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED

The Sun 18,535 copies. The largest circulating newspaper in Marlborough.

TWICE WEEKLY

A day for remembrance A memorial service will be held at the Blenheim War Memorial Clock Tower at 11 am on Monday, November 11 to mark Armistice Day. This 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month is the symbolic moment chosen to remember the end of hostilities on the Western Front in 1918.

The traditional wreath of red poppies will be laid at the war memorial, a reminder of the wild poppies that grew across the fields of Flanders where so many Allied troops lost their lives in the First World War.

Marlborough Mayor John Leggett will welcome guests to the service and a short address will be delivered by Wing Commander Kerry McKee, RNZAF Base Woodbourne.

Command Warrant Officer Annette Walding will also be representing RNZAF Base Woodbourne.

There will be a fly past by Marlborough War Birds at 11.00 am.

In the event of wet weather the memorial service will be held in the RSA Lounge, Clubs of Marlborough, Alfred Street.

A memorial service will be held in Blenheim on Monday, November 11 to mark Armistice Day to remember the end of hostilities on the Western Front in 1918.

Are you having problems streaming?

Proud to be a major sponsor of Rapaura Springs Garden Marlborough.

Helping the Marlborough community to thrive and grow with quality healthcare.

See the team at BPC to make sure your infrastructure is running efficiently

www.churchillhospital.co.nz

17 Kinross Street Ph: (03) 577 9498

sales@bpcomputers.co.nz

Call us now!

The Sun

Friday November 8, 2019

Cat’s near-drowning prompts call for help

By Celeste Alexander Looking through the cat huts at SPCA Marlborough, each furry resident looks every bit satisfied with their soft warm beds, bowls of food and plenty of pats from visitors and staff.

But behind some of the cute faces are sad stories of neglect and abuse.

One of these sad stories is that of local inspectors being called out to reports of a member of the public trying to drown a cat.

SPCA Marlborough centre manager, Donna Sologar, says they took the cat in and found that he was very old and blind. Staff were concerned for his health and after a few days they were able to track the owner down from a missing post on Facebook.

“They have since been reunited with Max, a 15-year-old cat that had been missing for more than a month.

“He’s now back in his loving home, receiving the care and attention he needs. But we just want to know why would someone try and drown Max? “We want to get to the bottom of this and hope that the awareness of this puts someone off from doing it again. There’s just no need for it, especially as Max wasn’t their cat,” Donna says.

It’s cases like these which keep SPCA inspectors busy with callouts, and the centre in need of support from the community.

Tomorrow the Renwick centre is holding its SPCA Great NZ Paws Walk which kicks off at 10am.

It’s a walk which begins at the centre, winds through to the nearby speedway track, then back again.

Max, an elderly blind cat, was rescued by SPCA Marlborough inspectors after reports of someone trying to drown him.

3

inbrief

The Sun

Attempted cash grab foiled There was some police action in Blenheim yesterday after a man attempted to grab cash off a victim taking money from the Westpac ATM on Queen Street, Blenheim.

Police were called who caught up with the alleged offender nearby, and thanks to the help of a Police dog, he was arrested after being found behind a hedge on Henry Street.

Blenheim properties searched in homicide investigation As Police continue their homicide investigation following the disappearance of Jessica Boyce, properties throughout the region have been searched, including two in Blenheim this week.

Area investigations manager Detective Senior Sergeant Ciaran Sloan says a number of items of interest have been seized and have potential forensic value.

The two properties searched this week were on Henderson Street and Warwick Street.

Speedshearing tonight

SPCA Marlborough centre manager Donna Sologar is calling for the public to support a fundraising walk tomorrow to help rescue cats like Zogg and Clooney find loving homes.

Afterwards there will be a sausage sizzle, coffee cart and an opportunity to look through the centre and meet the residents waiting for their forever homes.

“We would love people to come and meet our two male adult cats Zogg and Clooney who were also rescues. Zogg came from a not very nice situation where he was living with lots of other cats.

“He gets very anxious and intense when he’s not with other

E L A S R O F

cats, so he’s made a lovely friend in Clooney. We would love to see them be adopted together.

“Zogg needs a patient and caring home, without any children, where it’s quiet and he can take the time to let his personality come through. But we all love him and he’s well known by the staff,” Donna says.

Animals like Max, Zogg and Clooney are just some examples of how funds raised at events such

as tomorrow’s SPCA Great NZ Paws Walk can benefit.

People can register for this event online via the SPCA website, or there will be some registrations taken on the day with a donation.

“Without the help of the public through calls about neglect and abuse, as well as fundraising support, a story like Max’s might not have ended so well. We would love to see you for the walk,” Donna says.

Tonight will see plenty of shearing action take place at Renwick, when The Woody Speedshear and Bark-Up kicks off at 6.30pm.

Registrations for the speedshearing, teams event and Bark-Up can be taken on the night in this popular annual event which coincides with the Marlborough A&P Show.

The public is encouraged to go along and enjoy the action.

NEWS TIPS Send your tips to news@blenheimsun.co.nz 72 High Street, Ph 03 577 7868

Wednesday

OPEN TO VIEW

COULD THIS BE YOUR NEW HOME? 194 Taylor Pass Rd • Ph 579-2368 www.peterrayhomes.co.nz Award winning Registered Master Builders

OPEN HOME Friday 8th and Saturday 9th November, 1 - 2pm.

32b Harvard Road, Omaka Landing.

4

The Sun

Friday November 8, 2019

Yealands Wine Group appoints new CEO Leading New Zealand wine producer, Yealands Wine Group, yesterday announced the appointment of Tiffani Graydon as Chief Executive Officer.

Tiffani brings with her a wealth of 25 years’ industry knowledge and senior executive experience in both New Zealand and offshore markets as well as a proven record in business and brand transformation.

She has previously worked at Yealands in a General Manager Sales and Marketing capacity.

“After rapid expansion over the last decade, Yealands Wine Group is now ready to enter the next phase of business growth. The future is very bright, and one I’m excited to lead the team through as we focus on building brand equity globally and here in New Zealand; alongside cementing our position in sustainable wine making.

“What sets the Yealands’ story apart from many others in the New Zealand wine industry, and part of what drew me back to the company, is the opportunity we have to take a genuine leadership role in sustainable winemaking. It’s a value held strongly by our people but is also something which is driving consumers’ decision-making in their brand choices,” Tiffani says.

In the coming weeks, Tiffani and the senior leadership team, will refine the organisation’s business strategy focusing resources on key growth areas for the business.

“Yealands is the first winery in the

Newly appointed Yealands CEO Tiffani Graydon. Photo: Brett Phibbs/PhibbsVisuals

world to achieve carboNZeroCertTM certification from inception and we are currently the only winery in New Zealand that holds this accreditation. We’re very

QUOTE

of the Week!

Freedom is nothing but a chance to be better.

ALBERT CAMUS Brought to you by:

Anne Goodyer Picton & Marlborough Sounds 027 432 5718 | anne@firstnational.co www.firstnational.co Licensed REAA 2008

YCLE

C TOR H MO TS G U EN RO RES LBO MAR CLUB P

2019

MPS

CHA

proud of this achievement but we certainly don’t rest on our laurels and are committed to continually finding new sustainable practices,” she says.

Peter Radich, Chairman of Yealands Wine Group says “We’re looking forward to Yealands’ business growth with Tiffani leading the way. She has invaluable

international and senior executive experience in the wine industry, a passion for sustainability, and has a strong determination to succeed.”

Greg Johnson brings Christmas concert to town California-based Kiwi singersongwriter Greg Johnson is in on the road this month touring and will be bringing his award-winning songs and festive cheer to music fans in Blenheim next Friday.

His concert will be held in the Anderson Room at ASB Theatre, Blenheim and features Ben King (Goldenhorse) who promise “wonderful guests, mayhem and frivolity, themed Christmas cocktails and a festive surprise or three”.

“I can’t wait to tour the Christmas Cocktail Club around New Zealand for this first time in a decade. We’ve selected venues where we can have some fun with the crowd, and collectively enjoy a great night out,” Greg says.

Tickets are on sale at Ticketek and

the ASB Theatre.

Greg’s fanbase continues to grow across the country with close to three decades of hits, including Isabelle, Don’t Wait Another Day, Liberty, Save Yourself, It’s Been So Long, Now The Sun is Out, Looking Out On Monday, I Got Opinions and more.

Accolades include two Tui NZ Music Awards, eight top 20 albums and a coveted Silver Scroll, for Liberty.

The Sun Newspaper has two double passes for readers to win. To enter into the draw for the chance to see Greg Johnson, simply email your name, contact number and answer to the following question to – celeste@blenheimsun.co.nz “Who will be performing alongside Greg Johnson and which one of his hit songs do you like?

Kiwi singer-songwriter, Greg Johnson, will be performing in Blenheim next Friday.

Medical cannabis company kicks off crowdfunding campaign ENTRY FORMS OUT NOW. BRAND NEW FULLY REVAMPED CLUB TRACK, NOT TO BE MISSED!

A Marlborough-based medical cannabis company is kicking off a PledgeMe equity crowdfunding campaign today with the goal of raising $4 million.

Puro New Zealand already

has a Ministry of Health licence to grow medical cannabis on a site near the Waihopai Spy Base and is awaiting a licence to grow high-CBD hemp in Kekerengu, north of Kaikoura.

Managing director Tim

Aldridge says they are poised to become one of the biggest growers of medical cannabis in New Zealand.

“We’ve had enormous interest from major private investors but wanted to give the New Zealand

public – including Mum and Dad investors - the opportunity to reap the rewards of this fast growing industry. That’s why we chose PledgeMe for our first capital raising venture and we are confident of success.”

The Sun

Friday November 8, 2019

5

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

Graduates’ success celebrated Over seventy Marlborough graduates received recognition at an industry training graduation last week. Hosted by the Mayor, the awards celebrate those who have successfully completed their training - apprentices and those who are retraining or training on the job.

The ceremony is part of the national Mayors Taskforce for Jobs programme,

Marlborough Smart+Connected a winner

which aims to promote and recognise trade and service careers, which are vital to the country’s economy and are needed to reduce skills shortages.

“Trades and service industry qualifications require a lot of hard work and support from the employer and industry training providers. Well done to everyone who graduated,” said Mayor John Leggett.

Annual report published The Council’s Annual Report 2018/19 has just been published. Mayor John Leggett said over the past financial year, the Council continued its focus on core infrastructure including the reinstatement of stopbanks, sewers and roading, with a number of significant projects delivered on time and on budget.

“A highlight in March this year was the opening of the long-awaited Seddon water treatment plant. Work on the ultra-modern plant began in January 2018 after years of discussion with the local community on the best way to deliver safe drinking water to the town,” he said.

“Other major projects included the reopening of the Awatere Memorial Community Hall, the completion of the upgrade to Stadium 2000 and the purchase of land for the new District Library and Art Gallery in Blenheim.

The establishment of a Climate Change Integrated Work Programme, and the formation of a Smart+Connected Labour and Skills Group, to ensure a collaborative approach to addressing Marlborough’s labour market pressures, have also been important.

“In the last 12 months two community facilities received national and international

recognition, which is fantastic for our region,” Mayor Leggett said.

“Picton’s Library and Service Centre Waitohi Whare Matauranga - took out top honours in the Public Architecture section at this year’s Top of the South New Zealand Institute of Architects Incorporated Local Awards.

“Blenheim’s Seymour Square received a prestigious Green Flag Award, endorsing it as one of the best green spaces in the world.

A new, modern entranceway to Pollard Park was opened in November, which will also facilitate tourist visitors by providing bus parking. Marlborough’s parks are second to none.”

“Our sensible financial management was confirmed by rating agency Standard and Poor’s AA - Positive Credit Watch long term credit rating.

“Our resident satisfaction survey again shows that the public appreciates the services they receive from the Council. It’s pleasing to see such high satisfaction levels across our activities,” Mayor Leggett said.

For further information on the Annual Report visit: www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/ long-term-and-annual-plans-policies-andreports/annual-report/2018-19-annual-report

Grants Sub-Committee Community Representatives Council is calling for nominations for community representatives on the Grants Sub Committee. The Grants Sub Committee is appointed in line with Local Body Elections and therefore community representatives would be appointed for a three year term. The Grants Sub Committee is currently responsible for considering allocations for the Marlborough District Council Community Grants, Creative Communities New Zealand Local Arts

Scheme and Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund.

Nominations should be in writing with a brief resume of the nominee’s involvement in the community. Nominations close on Friday 6 December 2019 and should be addressed to Lyne Reeves, Community Development Advisor, Marlborough District Council, PO Box 443, Blenheim 7240. All enquiries should be directed to Lyne Reeves, phone 520 7448 or email lyne.reeves@ marlborough.govt.nz.

Community News – Movember This month is ‘Movember’, a month-long focus on changing the face of men’s health through events and activities.

To find out more about Movember and men’s health issues visit: https:// nz.movember.com/

www.marlborough.govt.nz

The Economic Development New Zealand (EDNZ) 2019 Best Practice Awards were announced in Blenheim on Friday.

Marlborough Smart+Connected won both the Best Practice Premier Award and the Inclusive Growth Award for its innovative economic and community development programme, which uses a volunteer-based approach to solve complex industry and community challenges.

Pam Ford, EDNZ Chair, said the programme places Marlborough District Council right at the forefront of inclusive growth practice in New Zealand.

“Smart+Connected was an early adopter of two critical elements of contemporary economic development theory - firstly a focus on environmental, social and governance outcomes as well as economic objectives, and secondly, a focus on inclusivity and participation on the part of industries and communities in structured co-design processes.”

Neil Henry, Council’s Economic Development Manager, said it was an honour to accept the award.

“A lot of hard work has gone into

this programme by hundreds of Marlburians since its inception in 2013.

Smart+Connected has proven to be highly effective, allowing for sustained investment into initiatives that empower our local industries and communities.”

The programme’s successes so far include: • Picton Smart+Connected was instrumental in creating the annual Cruise Ship Think Tank, the Picton to Waikawa Marina to Marina walk/cycle track and the inaugural Picton Matariki Festival in 2018.

• The Smart+Connected Aquaculture Group initiated the development of the CFarmX blue mussel processing facility. Historically, blue mussels were a zero-value byproduct of greenshell mussel farming.

• Following a submission by the Labour and Skills Smart+Connected Group to Immigration New Zealand, Marlborough was recognised as a labour region in its own right, with unique challenges.

For further information visit: www. marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/ marlborough-smart-and-connected

A safety lesson for kids, like no other From Monday 11 to Friday 15 November over 600 Marlborough students will take part in a safety lesson like no other.

For the Clued-up Kids programme, years’ 5 and 6 children take part in eight daily sessions over the week long course at Brayshaw Park. They will dive under desks, escape a dark house and learn how to perform first aid. They will also learn a variety of safety skills about rail, quad bike, cyber, fire, and water safety.

Civil Defence and Emergency Services Officer Gary Spence said the programme, now in its 14th year, is multi-agency and teaches a range of safety lessons using real examples.

“The great thing about this programme is it continues to evolve. This year, for the first time, Police will run an interactive session on cyber safety. This will help to inform children of the risks associated with cyber harm, and provide them with the tools to avoid this.”

Springlands School students on the Civil Defence set at last year’s Clued-up Kids event

“Interactive learning is a hit with kids. It builds their confidence and life skills to help them stay safe in a range of reallife scenarios, and the safety messages filter down. The kids get home and say to their parents ‘we need to do this’ or ‘we need to do that’ – and that’s a positive result for the whole community,” Gary said.

Harbourmaster’s Notice of a Reserved Area The Ministry of Culture and Heritage has reserved an area of water space within Meretoto/Ship Cove from midnight on Wednesday 20 November to 5.00 pm on Thursday 21 November 2019.

The reservation has been made in the interest of navigation safety, as per Sections 3.9 and 3.10 of the Marlborough District Council Navigation Safety Bylaws 2009 for the purpose of

Street Address: Phone: 03 520 7400 15 Seymour Street Fax: 03 520 7496 Email: mdc@marlborough.govt.nz Blenheim 7201 New Zealand

ensuring a safe event.

The event is to commemorate 250 years since the first sustained encounters between Maori and Pakeha.

Vessel access into the reserved area of water space is at the discretion of the event organisers. More information including a map of the reserved areas is available at: www.totaranui250.co.nz/ information-for-boaties

6

The Sun

Friday November 8, 2019

txt

talk

The Sun Enough Barking dogs Mahikipawa Rd Havelock, please shut your dog up as constant barking pissing neighbours off... enough is enough.

Are you a regular?

Re COMMON COURTESY. Take care... there are many ‘small-town’ residents living here in Blenheim who are JUST as happy to take their dogs out to a dog-friendly cafe.

If you don’t like the look, don’t go. However let me ask, how often do you go out for coffee/a meal to a dog friendly cafe? Are you a regular?

Road inspection Think people in utes doing road inspection need to take a trip to spec savers.

Kiwi saver The new drip feed has three reasons.

1. The young ones are using all theirs for first homes.

2. The retiring generation will be withdrawing and investing, enjoying life and family leisurely.

3. The hundreds of scheme providers do not have enough cash reserves for both and will collapse; calling Cindy(consultants) to halt full payouts.. A 1973 ACC/GSF repeat eh!

Thumbs up I would like to say a big thank you to Marlborough Lines for fixing the park lights in Nottinghill. They have been out for almost a year. One phone call to them they were on the job the next day and had them going. Thumbs up to Malborough Lines.

Biased rants Lucinda Rees says lowering speed limits saves lives and Ooh it will also save the planet as well!

The leftist media just loves giving these people a platform for their unbalanced, biased rants.

110kmph We need to increase the speed limits to 110km.

Not reduce them. People will then get to their destination quicker so less traffic on the roads! Well its a similar logic being used by the educated fools calling to reduce it!

Re speed limit As the powers at be have already made there mind to reduce the speed limit to 80kph from Blenheim to Nelson an the public constitution is just box ticking bullshit, will the drivers out there now only driving at 80 kph stay driving at that speed or will they now drive at 60 kph?

Pick it up To the lady with the red vehicle that walked her dog on Friday at 17:30 (Oct 25), please pick up your dog’s poo! You thought nobody saw you...

Abandoned car White car abandoned at Burleigh playground for 2 months, please tell me my rates don’t go towards its removal!

Children?

How dare you! We are now children until 18.

Fantastic! We can commit numerous thefts, burglaries, drive without licences, steal cars, run from the police and kill innocent drivers, get only kiddies court and a wet bus ticket.

We demand the right to vote at 16 and smoke weed. You cannot refuse us, we know our child rights. Touch not the kids! Hmm.

Recycling Can someone please tell me why meat trays from New World are recyclable and show the triangle but meat trays from Countdown no triangle and unable to recycle.

Re: Parent parks So you have to walk an extra 30 meters to do the shopping. There was a time when we all shared the car park regardless of our family situation. No one complained.

Now we have more spaces for parents than we do for disabled people yet the need for assisting the disabled and elderly in this area is greater than for capable parents.

Before complaining think of others in greater need.

NEW

Private property Vineyards are private property please you must get permission from the owners or managers if you wish to walk your dogs or yourselves in them. It is a workplace and workers are standing in dog shit and there is dangerous machinery operating at all times.

They are not parks, you are trespassing.

It’s not dumped Re Cruise Rubbish: I was privileged of being allowed an extensive tour on Ovation Of The Seas when she was recently docked in Picton, which included visiting their own onboard recycling center.

Food scraps are made into fish food or incinerated, all processed rubbish and recycling off loaded in Sydney, far exceeding Maritime minimum requirements. It DOES NOT get dumped into the sea. Would you like to see my photos?

txt talk

of the week

Greatest asset As a recent colour-blind immigrant to Blenheim I would love to thank the town for it’s greatest asset.

Roundabouts! No more confusion and close calls for myself and pedestrians at lights. I give way to my right and I am happy. Thank you.

We welcome your texts on 027 242 5266.

Limit to 70 words please.

Name supplied please. We reserve the right to publish at our discretion. Please note the opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Sun management.

Got an important issue to share with Marlborough?

Text your thoughts to: 027 242 5266

Thank you After my accident last Friday when my bike was hit by a dog on the river pathway by Athletic Park, I would like to say thank you to the three ladies who stopped to help (two being owners of the dogs), but especially the lady who was biking behind me and saw it all happen so quickly and who followed me back towards home. Thank you.

As bikers we often receive a lot of criticism from dog owners, but this accident also highlights the need for dog owners to have their dogs under control or on a leash if that is not possible.

Dogs

Volunteer

Great job

For all the humans who cant see past their nose, Volunteer for a day at Johns kitchen.

Your nose wont be so stuck so high in the air.

In need Front page of Last weeks Friday Sun (Oct 25) reported on the high demand for the community food banks food parcels due to all sorts of circumstances including camping accommodation.

In the very same paper on Page 3 there was article reporting that Blenheim was to become one of the new settlement locations for refugees arriving from February 2020.

I am sorry but I cannot understand how we can offer housing food education etc to new people when we currently have a genuine need already.

I was brought up with dogs, show dogs and working dogs. Dogs have no place in Blenheim CBD. The arrogance of some dog owners amazes me that they think the rest of our community loves their dogs as they do.

I know people who are scared of dogs, or dont like dogs. Why should half the community have to put up with the animals. The CDB is for every one, not just the few. Personally I would not go to a coffee shop or were food is served that allowed dogs.

Great job on the mural on museum in Renwick.

Cars parked on footpaths These people have absolutely no care or respect for mums with kids, the elders etc.

Specially Elzy St and surrounding areas. Too lazy to park properly.

Struggle street Re The community drop in centre... great article from the manager. There but for the grace of life go anyone of us. It is said we are all 3 life events away from struggle street - all starting with D... death/divorce/da bank....!

None of us know what lies ahead nor the road we’ll all go down... be kind, have empathy, compassion. We’re all walking the same planet....

4WD VRX

48 MonTh TeRM, $20,000 DePosIT, 1% P.A FIXeD InTeResT

Triton 4WD VRX gives you all the best features and now, an incredible finance offer – just 1% P.A. Fixed Interest, plus fees. That’s $151.29 per week for: Super Select 4WD, Off

NothiNg frighteNs a tritoN!

Road Mode, 6-Speed Auto, 3.5 Tonne Towing*, 18” Alloy Wheels, Leather-Appointed Interior, Smartphone Connectivity, Forward Collision Mitigation, Multi Around View Monitor, Blind Spot Warning, Lane Departure Warning, 10 Year Powertrain Warranty.

*Mitsubishi Motors Financial Services lending criteria applies. Drive away price is $49,990, excluding On Road Costs of $700, or financed, over 48 months with weekly payments of $151.29, with a $20,000 deposit required, plus On Road Costs of $700. Total amount payable over the term $51,468.32 at a fixed rate of 1%, plus On Road Costs. This total amount payable includes Documentation Fee of $375, PPSR Fee of $8.05 and Weekly Account Keeping Fee of $2.31. Terms and conditions apply. Excludes all lease and some fleet purchasers. Offer valid from 1 October 2019 to 31 December 2019 or while stocks last. Mitsubishi Motors reserves the right to vary, extend or withdraw this offer. On Road Costs include registration, WoF, 1,000km road user charges and a full tank of fuel and are paid when vehicle is driven away. 3.5 tonne towing is only possible with a 3-axle braked trailer, towball vertical load of no greater than 4% and an approved MMNZ towbar. Model shown with optional accessories available at additional cost. Visit mmnz.co.nz for full Diamond Advantage warranty conditions.

Houston Mitsubishi, 42 Scott Street, Blenheim Call 03 5772240, or visit www.houstons.co.nz

The Sun

Friday November 8, 2019

7

High country memories

David and Christa Brown of Nelson recently toured Gladstone Station which had once been David's greatgrandfather's sheep run. Photo provided

A high-country tour has helped shine light on Marlborough history, when a Nelson man visited what had once been his greatgrandfather’s sheep run.

Driftwood Eco-tours Will Parsons says he went with David Otterson Brown to Mt Gladstone Station in the Awatere Valley, to help him track down where his great-grandfather farmed.

Francis Otterson was the first person to farm stock on Mt Gladstone run. The land was initially awarded to Edward Stafford, but as he did not run sheep on it, it was taken from him.

Francis arrived in Nelson in February 1842, and set up as a general merchant before starting to farm at Waimea East. He was awarded Mt Gladstone run in September 1852 and stocked it with 500 merinos, thought to be from Flaxbourne.

He tragically died in 1854, falling from his horse while crossing the Wairau River on his return to Nelson.

Little remains of his connection with the run, except for the name of a secondary peak on the station, Mt Otterson, with a height of 959 metres, just north

of Mt Gladstone, which reaches 2570 metres.

“The key reason for the tour was for David to see the river and mountain named after his ancestor”, Will says.

As a reminder of the visit, David Brown collected a lichen encrusted boulder from the property.

Will Parsons took David and Christa Brown to meet with Alan and Beverley Pitts who recently farmed Mt Gladstone. Many stories were shared between the Browns and Pitts over morning tea. Alan and Bev’s son Jeremy and his wife Hayley now run the station.

“Francis Otterson ended up running 8000 sheep on the station and that is how many the station runs today”, Will Parsons says.

“It’s quite a coincidence”.

After the farm tour with Hayley and her son Harry, they visited to the old original cob cottage which is close to the family home.

The couple intend to visit Marlborough’s high country again, with Will Parsons’ Muzzle Station tour. Driftwood Eco Tours is the only tour company in Marlborough specialising in customised tours.

Ross launches co-working space

By Celeste Alexander From his own experience as an entrepreneur who started out in business from his garage, Ross Anderson understands the importance of social interaction, networking and being in an environment “away from home”.

With this in mind Ross, who operates Quick Cash and Credit Recoveries Ltd from his Scott Street premise, has embarked on another venture to provide a business friendly work space environment with flexible and affordable lease terms.

‘Cohorts Work Space’ is located on the upstairs level above Quick Cash and is now ready for people looking for a relaxing way of working.

It provides eight desks, two offices, a conference room, an additional room for private calls, kitchen space with tea and coffee facilities, around the clock monitored security, unlimited high speed fibre and even lockable storage.

“There’s pretty much everything from data through to document destruction,” Ross says.

“I’m really excited about this. I’ve always had a passion for business creation and I felt that Marlborough doesn’t have anywhere available for entrepreneurs and digital nomads to conduct their business on a flexible lease term.

“Business has changed so much over the years since I started and now a lot of businesses are mobile. There’s

also a lot more people working from home,” he says.

The way Cohorts Work Space works is by having flexible lease agreements which can be on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.

“For our permanent members they can have the use of our postal service and we can clear their mail for them. Plus they can use our physical address for business purposes.

“Social interaction is an important part of any business and good for networking so we intend to compliment this by holding regular social functions for members,” Ross says.

To find out more about lease rates and to book your space, contact Ross on the information below in his advertisement. PBA

Ross Anderson, who operates two businesses from his 56 Scott Street premise, has established Cohorts Work Space for entreprenuers looking for a more relaxed way of working.

NOW OPEN IN BLENHEIM A professional environment to foster collaboration, creativity and productivity - shared workspace.

• flexibility and fixed administration costs • boost productivity and creativity • a comfortable, business friendly environment Located close to coffee outlets, restaurants and bars.

Rent by the day, week, month, or year - you choose!

CONTACT US TODAY

info@cohorts.co.nz • www.cohorts.co.nz • Mobile: +64 21 709579 Quick Cash Building, Level One, 56 Scott St, Blenheim

8

The Sun

Friday November 8, 2019

Furry fun at Agricultural Club Group Day

By Aimee O’Hagan Last Friday morning saw over 79 children from around Marlborough head out to Linkwater School for the annual Marlborough Boys’ and Girls’ Agricultural Club Group Day. According to MBAGAC secretary, Amber Templeman, the event – which has been held every year since 1943 – was a great success.

The beautiful, sunny weather provided incredible conditions for the competition, and all the kids had “fantastic animals”.

“There were also some creative indoor exhibits and Linkwater School did a great job at hosting it,” Amber says.

The event is an interschool competition between participating primary schools from around the region – which this year included

Fairhall, Canvastown, Linkwater, Renwick, Havelock, Rai Valley, Tua Marina, and Wairau Valley Schools, as well as some homeschoolers – whose students raise lambs, goats, rabbits, and project chickens from birth/when they hatch, and bring the farm animals along to be judged.

Winners are chosen for a variety of different categories, such as best fur/fibre, best care and attention for pet, and even fattest rabbit!

“To qualify for this event, kids need to receive a placing of first, second, or third at their own school’s pets day,” Amber says.

“The top three students/pets then come [to Group Day] to compete against the top three students/pets from other schools.”

The event is seen as a stepping

stone between the individual schools’ pets days and the upcoming Marlborough A&P Show.

“I believe the event teaches the kids respect, kindness, empathy, and a good work ethic, as most of the kids get their animals on August 1 and have to take care of them and groom them until Group Day, which is quite a long time,” Amber says.

“My four children love Group Day and it is a highlight of their year!”

Overall, Renwick School was the clear winner, earning 125 points over the course of the day and taking out the award for ‘Top School Points Over Indoor Exhibits and Animal Sections’. Linkwater School and Fairhall School placed second equal, both with 45 points, and Tua Marina School came third, having earned 35 points.

ABOVE: Iris Vavasour (left), Sophia Saggers, Liv Howard, and Freya Grage with lambs, Luna (left), Misty, Toffee, and Olive.

LEFT: Paige Fairbairn with her pet chickens.

Kids say thanks for book sponsorship Tessa Zillwood with Lucy the lamb.

Frankie Price with pet goat, Ninja.

For the best features in town that will enhance your business... call us!

Simon, Katrina or Gemma

577 7868

9

Friday April 19, 2019

The Sun

The Sun 8

Friday April 19, 2019

Proud to have provided roofing solutions for the Kmart Blenheim Build

12

Wednesday January 30, 2019

Nelson and Marlborough’s

World class

d Marlborough Family firm helps buil

magazine

P

some and cellar spent 56 years erecting iconic tane Cultural Centre.

Marlborough Airport brothers region, the control tower, and of Marlborough’s most The company is run by and Phil as managing terminal buildings. ’s lat- Phil and Nick, have just recently completed Bethsaida Robinson Construction new director and Nick as construction two new wings at the the est project has been which manager.

Village. the team Retirement are involved in the Blenheim Kmart store Brother Lyndon joined Robinsons Marlborough was developopened two weeks ago. built when Scaffold ongoing commercial n and The Robinson team haveWest- added to the Robinson group of ments at Redwoodtow the all the buildings on Robinson companies. than 30 years expe- one of their most eye-catching situated wood site, and in 2014 won the more With buildings is the centrally WINNER Limited Construction behind them, the brothers ASB Theatre.

OFBuilders 3 retail project cat- rience Master FT can include building, scaffolding, and Nick have a parPhil Blenheim AWARDS Save FINE TIMBERCRA precastPak’n and egory for L IAL in the youth of park. land developments RAL | RESIDENTIA I A L | C O M M E RC umbrella. ticular interest ARCHITECTU AL | RESIDENT in the Westwood business A RC H I T E C T U R ing under their broad its mark Marlborough, and have encouryear the company COMMERCIAL left same has Award The Supreme | company The to 30,000 in the | Best Kitchen 15,000 also won a silver award Best Kitchen Design PART OF THE PROUD TO BE A BUILD KMART BLENHEIM

ad as it appears here. approval to print your .co.nz as soon as possible. and sign to confirm your attached with this sheet and email it back to production@wildtomato Please check the proof this sheet mark any changes on proof as soon as we can.

If not approved, please appears here.

We will reply with another printing your ad as it we will proceed with 11am, 12 April 2018 reply from you before this proof thoroughly.

If we do not receive any approved. responsibility to check errors which have been it is the advertiser’s Please be aware that for printing ads containing is not suitable for print. accepts no responsibility at low resolution and WildTomato Media Ltd on screen. It is output Please check this proof with WildTomato.

Thank you for advertising

sltd.co.nz www.constructioncoating sltd.co.nz mark@constructioncoating

Kmart: OMAKA

SIMPLYJOINERY

Omaka a world-wide attraction his team.

“It hasn’t just got one runway, so classic aircraft can take off into the wind,” Tony says.

Omaka has become a bit of a hub for aircraft restoration, Tony says.

Paul and Pip Hally from PMH Aviation Limited collect aircraft that have a rich history with the region.

They’ve brought back to Marlborough a De Havilland Foxmoth from 1947, one of only seven in the world.

With two other parties, they are rebuilding a Waco aircraft, which is the only one of its type in the world, and was previously owned by Marlborough Aero Club in 1936.

“Whether you like aviation or not these aircraft are very significant to the region,” Pip says.

Graham Orphan has been publishing the Classic Wings Magazine for 25 years out of Omaka.

Having lived in three different countries and travelled many more, Graham chooses to live in Marlborough specifically for the airfield.

“I can’t think of a place I’ve lived in or visited, or another community with the richness and ability to work together for the greater good than Omaka,” Graham says.

From the world-class Omaka Airshow to the Aviation Heritage Museum and everything else in between, the buzz around Omaka still grows.

“People from all over the world are drawn to the positive energy and great activities here.

“The community is absolutely remarkable,” Graham says.

$

Chief pilot of Fighter “It was great, we were reFlights, Graeme Frew, and ally promoting Marlborough Jay McIntyre of JEM Avi- and our destination.

It ation, have taken a restored raised the profile,” really Graeme Yak 3 Russian World War II says. bomber across the world for The Yak 3 was imported to the last two years. ail.com Marlborough in 2004, was The Yak 3, which is typi- restored, and began its first cally used for scenic joy rides flights in 2012 and has been was taken apart, shipped to flying ever since. the Reno Championship Air “Every time I fly I always Race in America, and pieced see around 30 people having back together in an open-air a look,” Graeme says. you don’t agree with) Drive, Havelock out the oneCharlotte (cross Queen Client statement: to.co.nz immediately.

924 pit there for the public to see. and approve it for print.

The Yak 3 scenic flights send corrections to production@wildtoma 3147 I have checked this proof 579I will • 03to make.

Photo: Kmart and have corrections “It was known this ad1262514 as a Yak in _______offer a view of I do not approve021 new Westwood store.

Marlborough ____________________ nz ____________________ the opening of their ______________ Signed a Box,” pilot Graeme laughs. info@simplyjoinery.co. team you management usually getcelebrate to Date of approval ____________________ Blenheim wouldn’t Kmart Jay, Graeme and Thetheir www.simplyjoinery.co.nz team experience, especially at top info@wildtomato.co.nz Ltd | 03 546 3384 | were the first New Zealand WildTomato Media speeds of 500 kilometres www.wildtomato.co.nz team to enter the compe- per hour. tition.

Omaka holds a soft spot for “Americans were blown Graeme because it was the away with what we were place he did his first flying doing. lessons.

“We might have even taught HVAC For Jay, Omaka has been For all Commercial them a few things,” Jay says. the home of JEM Aviation and Refrigeration Last year, they went back since 2006. for another go and had great “Omaka is a real communi- Pilot Graeme have supplied and We are proud Frew to and chief engineer success. They even got on the ty of people doing for Kmart.Jay McIntyre from JEM Aviation what they Limited air conditioning the before installed they take the restored Russian WWII bomber Yak3 out local news. love,” Jay says. for a spin. Photoforward to working with Robinson look provided IORS HENS & INTER B E S P O K E K I TC OORS W I N D OW S & D SOLID TIMBER STRADES S TA I R S & B A LU 924 Queen Charlotte

soundsair.com

Live the Dream Pilot a Plane!

(4211 compliant)

3147 • simplyjoinery@rocketm 126 2514 03 579 Drive, Havelock • 021

We

Fly a plane yourself with a 20 minute hands-on flying lesson!

No experience required.

Gift Vouchers available.

in the future.

E

2

0

1

9

• Suspended Ceilingsstopping • Gib installation and • Painting • Exterior plastering • Roofing and gutter Fibrous Plaster cornices THE PREMIER STOL AND• PRECISION Marlborough Helicopters Ltd provides, Owen LANDING COMPETITION IN NEW ZEALANDStreet, Blenheim and (03) team 5 Pitchell 578 7247 has been working out of Omaka are able to help Ph:the local farmers 1030AM SATURDA Phone: 577 5160 Y, FEB 2ND for almost 40 years and helping with weed control, Street, Blenheim 3 Stuart help develop OMAKA AERODROME Email: admin@zorite.co.nz people in Marlborough and scrub into pastures, keep an eye cal@xtra.co.nz 578 0030 cresselectri Email: Blenheim St,the from skies. | Ph Freswick 1Nelson on invaisive shrubs and help with .co.nz PUBLIC WELCOME! www.martella “We have a long history with spraying.

GOLD COIN DONATION the airfield,” Owen Dodson from They also contribute hugely Marlborough Helicopters says. to the vineyards and forestry “We utilise all the other skills companies locally which keeps out there.” all the work local.

Over the years they have pro“We are also one of the first vided support in farming, forest- people to call in the ry, firefighting and civil defences. fire or civil emergency.event of a By being eyes in the sky and “We all work together,” Owen Visit us online at the accessibility a Helicopter says. blenheimsun.co.nz

Marlborough Helicopters, asset to locals

Omaka Aerodrome is a hidden gem of Marlborough, buzzing with world class engineers, pilots and classic aeroplane restoration. Photo provided. reasons. a quick and easy pick In fact the Marlborough Aero to study at for many as a place unique flying experience, they also pilots from get to enjoy exploring what the Club is held in such high esteem around the world.

Marlborough region has to offer. globally that many pilots and People from Hong Kong, GerMarlborough is lucky enough aviation enthusiasts travel to Marl- many, Australia and the United to be home to some of New borough just for the opportunity Kingdom book in to come to Zealand’s top aviation to fly at the Omaka Aerodrome.

Omaka for the course, and often to it being widely pilots due known that Due to their speciality training stay for several weeks at a time.

Marlborough has the best climate in ‘Bush flying’, the Aero Club is Not only do they get to enjoy the and terrain for flying.

Proud Proud Supporters Partner of of the Hop On Omaka Hop Off Aerodrome Marlborough

OPEN COCKPIT VINTAGE FLIGHTS!

PH: 0800 147 433 Fax: 03 579 6337 www.cmtgroup.co.nz Road, Blenheim: 6a Wither 458, Witherlea. P.O. Box Blenheim 7240

Hyper Floor System

• Cutting of floor slabs using a SOFF CUT Saw • Core Drilling • Floor Sawing • Wall Sawing Up to 264mm • Decorative Cutting • Floor Grinding & Polishing

Contact Alastair Ph:

027 432 9455

PO Box 5136, Springlands,

Blenheim

MARLBOROUGH CUTRITE CONCRETE SERVICES Based in Marlborough Operated 100% Owned and

the kids when he arrived on yesterday for a surprise presentation by the staff.

Head teacher Stacey Gerritsen says Richard is the first to receive their ‘Mahi Tahi Working Together for Sustainable Communities’ award,

acknowledging his support.

“We are very appreciative of his support. He initially signed up for six months and has recently offered to sponsor another 12months, and for no other reason other than he’s just a nice bloke,” she says.

years in businesss

TC Nicholls have been Parks in Blenheim and Car Driveways DRIVEWAYS gh for Asphalt Marlborou Specialist providing S and Asphalt

CARPARK

SITEWORKS with Chip Seal METAL SUPPLIESROADING Car DRIVEWAYS DEVELOPMENT Roads, Driveways• and Basecourse • Excavations CARPARKS for farm roading Parks for over 55 years.

• Top course • Excavation for gravel drives We are proud to have • Construction • Drainage chip • Sealing been working alongside • Top soil • Asphalt Robinsons in the Kmart • River metal • Formation nt • Kerbing Blenheim developme

Metalling METAL• SUPPLIES

• Compaction

SITEWORKS DEVELOPMENT

company the Car Park. constructiAng locally owned and operated

ltd.co.nz nichollsd.co.nz www.tcichollslt www.tcn

quote quote for a free no obligation Call today today for a free no obligation

TERRACE PARKTERRACE, BLENHEIM 11PARK 7190• •11 PHONE 7190 578578 PHONE Call

Proudly supporting Omaka

Marlborough Aero Club

Open 77 days, days, 10am-5pm 9am - 5pm Open

Providing Scenic Helicopter flights into our beautiful Marlborough Sounds

www.marlboroughaeroclub.co.nz Find us on facebook M.A.C. (Marlborough Aero Club)

79 Aerodrome Aerodrome Rd, Rd, Blenheim Blenheim 79 www.omaka.org.nz www.omaka.org.nz

0800 435 448

Omaka Aerodrome, Blenheim | Ph: (03) 578 5073 email: fly@marlboroughaeroclub.co.nz

Construction again

H

Bringing Concrete Floors to LIFE using HUSQVARNA

Celebrating over 50

Aerodrome Rd 03 578 3063 | info@jemaviation.co.nz

Proud to have www.jemaviation.co.nz/ supplied provided We are proud to have suspended ceilings Electrical H E A Lspecialist T and H gib Ystopping to R D inSthe build of Kmart Robinsons Services forB A S TA B U S H P I LOT C H A M P S Kmart Blenheim Suppliers of: T

Polished Concrete Floors

Young Dillon Pohatu of Redwoodtown Kindergarten was excited to present Richard de Reeper with a certificate of thanks for his sponsorship of the Duffy Books in Homes programme, which sees the kindergarten kids receive four free books a year.

TC NICHOLLS LTD

needs For all your electrical Omaka Aerodrome, 79

building excavation, Pleased to have provided Kmart Blenheim Build for The ducting & drainage

Lodge Transfers | Heli Fishing Scenic flights | Chartered Flights

Dual Controls and a qualified instructor on board.

ry A local success sto

Yak 3 races in America $

A popular place for aviation enthusiasts

The Marlborough Aero Club at Omaka Aerodrome has a long and intertwined history with the Marlborough region and its community.

Established in 1928, it is one of the first aero clubs established in New Zealand and the first to own its own plane.

Last year the Marlborough Aero Club celebrated its 90 year anniversary in April with an open day, where the public were invited to have a look around the Omaka Aerodrome.

The club has over 350 members from all over the country and around the world.

The Aero Club teaches students of all ages and stages flying and other vital aircraft skills, whether for recreational or professional

Robinson, From left: Nick and Kim project Watson has volunteeredCareer Wednesday January 30, 2019 13 new Blenheim store. at the opening of the Zealand), Janet Ashcroft (Westwood/Robinson mentor for the six-month run by NZ), Ben Smith and New team and Kmart management - National Property Manager - Director of Retail Australia Navigator programme, The Robinson Construction Jeff Broomfield (Kmart John Gaultieri (Kmart Phil and Jeni Robinson, (Robinson foreman on the Kmart project), the Graeme Dingle Foundation. group of admin), Scott McNicholl Property.) Photo: Kmart Mark will be among a helping (Kmart - General Manager, local business mentors students young Marlborough over the explore career options coming months. by the Robinson emregional was delivered of schedule and The construction business develop and build a new ahead members we made the opening format store in Blenheim, Kmart Group expectations. ploys close to 40 staff on time – to ensure them have working through manager, exceeded Construction’s focus Built to order, opened today, and a number of team date, including NZ national property for 20 “Robinson the Robinson Construction big the Christmas holiday period, late Jeff Broomfield, says. stayed with the company and staffing the latest allows on sourcing locally is a real are pleased with their Kmart nights and weekends. years or more.

“The unique store format development here in project, Blenheim’s new “We are very lucky com- Kmart to enter regional markets as a business; of on- credit to them to have this store. specific Marlborough our subcontractors with a full assortment items, embracing the talent and skill of “Kmart were quite a mitment from trend, everyday low priced community to deliver Robinsons local date.” the details,” the completion about to meet the in a smaller format building. to truly first-class result. says. director Phil Robinson across Phil says. to sourc“From inception throughand be“Local input extended “They want their stores Outer Limits, the company to like our pallet lift completion Phil Robinson Australia and New Zealandlook hind the Westwood development, the team at Westwood and Rob- ing equipment Brightthey for table manufactured by feel the same, even if applied for resource consentafter inson Constructions have worked water Engineering in Nelson premium 2017, not long different externally. have a the store in tirelessly to deliver a Kmart,” and concrete walls by Precast “They also wanted to they finishing the Pak n Save building. for There was so com- retail development Systems in Blenheim. metre square specific opening date, that 5000 The and innovation Jeff says. able to a lot of pride construction team includes a cafe and could order stock accordingly, “It is a privilege to be we deliv- plex, which is the came from the and I’m pleased to say a second 800sq m tenancy, and work with a second generation throughout the development and Zealand, esered on time.” can proudly Mc- 23rd Kmart in New across full- local family business who 80 staff develops everyone involved “Our site foreman Scott a great employs up to sentially owns, builds, have made the site such Nicholl and his team did local time, part-time and casual roles. and manages premium retail say they local success story already.” worked job for us, as did the mainly Kmart Blenheim a Kmart is proud to have the site. family to development. contractors working on mile with the Robinson “Everyone went the extra

World class

Ph 03 579 4774

OMAKA

Omaka Aerodrome is a hidden gem in Marlborough, but is well known on the world stage.

With its grassy runways, wide open spaces, world class restoration projects on classic aircraft, and one-of-a-kind aeroplanes, it’s a buzzing community.

For aviation enthusiasts, you can’t beat the ideal flying weather that the region offers.

With facilities like this, it’s no surprise that a small town like Blenheim has individuals from all over the globe coming to check out its heritage.

For Classic Aero Machinery Service’s Tony Wytenburg, the Omaka Aerodrome location is essential to his aircraft restoration work.

The several grass runways provide ideal conditions for the many classic aircraft which are built and tested by Tony and

Craftsman Plumbers Registered Drainlayers Domestic & Commercial Solar Edwards Installation Biolytix Waste Installation Roofing/Butynol

The CC Paint first building erected n Save store was the is another The Pak at the Westwood site. won a tourism team are proud Robinson Constructionfor the Rangitane The ASB Theatre in Blenheim

by Robinsons Construction Construction build. and leisure silver award outstanding Robinson to have been Cultural Centre at Grovetown. associated with the Kmart education and sporting , having con- aged Marlborough on pment The and leisure project cat- structed numerous wineries activities.

Mark Sun develo The S unRobinson family have tourism Operations manager as a RangiThe doors around the egory for the Grovetown RO O F S H E ET

By Celeste Alexander It was after he left school and went into study that Richard de Reeper realised how important reading is from a young age.

This inspired him to sponsor the Redwoodtown Kindergarten’s wish to provide their children with four free books per year as part of the Duffy Books in Homes programme.

“During my studies there was of course a lot of reading and it was at that point I began to wish I had read more in my youth,” he laughs.

“So when I saw the kindergarten looking for someone to sponsor the books I thought, well, if it encourages more reading from a young age it’s a good thing,” he says.

Richard is a self-employed personal trainer, operating as ‘Dr Strength’. When the kids at Redwoodtown heard this, they came up with their own nickname for him – Dr Richard Rabbit.

This name was chanted by

sales@precisionhelicopters.nz www.precisionhelicopters.nz

-- One or two passengers at a time - Bookings at the Omaka AHC ph: 579 1305 or online at www.omaka.org.nz/stearman.html

Proudly crafting classic aircraft parts and engines and exporting worldwide from Omaka Airfield for 15yrs www.cams.net.nz

For affordable options talk to our team now!

Wednesday Richard de Reeper pictured with two of the kids at Redwoodtown Kindergarten, Blake Hutchinson and Max Bauer, who were the first to choose their free books thanks to Richard's sponsorship.

The Sun

Proudly Presents the Caythorpe Family Estate Season of...

Friday November 8, 2019

MISSION: P QUES T FO OSSIBLE R TH EK EY

NOVEMBER 16TH & 17TH

Some of the dancers in costume as they prepare for their roles in Mission: Possible - Quest for the Key Photos by Celeste Alexander - backdrop courtesy of the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre.

Must-see show depicts adventure and intrigue Marlborough Academy of Dance is proud to present its 2019 end-of-year production – Mission: Possible – Quest for the Key, which is set to light up the stage on November 16-17 at the Marlborough ASB Theatre.

This is a must-see show for all ages to enjoy, based on an original concept which has never been seen before.

A story of a fun-filled adventure and intrigue will be told in a colourful mix of dance, music, song and drama.

Sisters, Sophie and Lauren, who are infact sisters in real life, are delighted to be finishing school for the summer break.

They can’t wait to escape the classroom and their tyrant teacher, Miss Crankster.

Excited to get to their Grandma’s house, they arrive and soon discover an old flying jacket and pair of goggles in the attic.

Who could these belong to?

Much to their surprise they learn that their Grandma was once a famous aviator in her youth.

But alas, Grandma becomes trapped in the trunk in the attic and tells the girls the key to the trunk has been split into pieces, and left in different countries around the world.

Sophie and Lauren must fly Grandma’s old plane to the four

corners of the world to locate the pieces of the key and put them back together to free Grandma from the trunk.

See local dancers performing a wide range of dance styles – Jazz, Highland, Irish, Hiphop and Acrodance alongside Stagelab’s musical theatre kids Get your friends and family together to support the students at the Marlborough Academy of Dance as they celebrate the work they’ve done throughout the year.

Prepare to be entertained!

Tickets are available from the ASB Theatre either online at www.asbtheatre.com or at the theatre’s ticketing office.

PROUD TO SUPPORT MARLBOROUGH ACADEMY OF DANCE

BLENHEIM 1 Westwood Avenue, Springlands Open Daily: 7am–10pm blenheim@paknsave-si.co.nz www.paknsave.co.nz

9

10

The Sun

Friday November 8, 2019

Proudly Presents the Caythorpe Family Estate Season of...

MISSION: P QUES T FO OSSIBLE R TH EK EY

NOVEMBER 16TH & 17TH

Sisters’ adventure takes flight ‘Great ideas need landing gear as well as wings’, as the saying goes, which is exactly what has been done with an idea for the Marlborough Academy of Dance’s 2019 end-ofyear production.

It’s an idea which literally took flight thanks to a storyline about a Grandma who was a famous aviator, but becomes trapped in a trunk in the attic.

In order for her to be rescued from the trunk, her grand-daughters, Sophie and Lauren, must travel the world to locate pieces of a key which they put back together and free their Grandma.

Marlborough Academy of Dance director, Robyn Simmons says the show, Mission:Possible – Quest for the Key was inspired by the idea of talented WOW designer, Jann Hook.

“Jann is the grandmother of one of our dancers and she came up with this amazing idea.

“Jann already had the Terracotta Warriors as part of her WOW collection and has made a Chinese dragon, so that was a good starting point for the production,” Robyn says.

Robyn’s daughter and dance teacher, Sara Bishell, wrote the script based on the idea for the plot and from there, an engaging and exciting story came to life.

There will be 220 dancers involved with the production, the Academy’s big end-of-year event, which is a culmination of all their work from throughout the year. Dancers are aged from as young as three-years.

“It’s one big studio production,” Robyn says.

“All of the groups have completed their exams and competitions and now this is the fun part. Everyone works as a team and the studio

comes together which is so wonderful.”

Under t he u mbrel la of Marlborough Academy of Dance, there are eight teachers involved.

There’s the Highland and Irish taught by Robyn, Sara and Jenna Hook, who themselves have been champions over the years, and are now producing more and more national champions every year.

Then there’s the Acrodance which is taught by Amy Potts and was added within the last few years.

“This is quite trendy for kids as there’s tricks and tumbling and numbers are continuing to grow,” Robyn says.

Qualified actress and singer, Rose Platenkamp, launched her company StageLab in Blenheim where she teaches acting, singing and dance, and also teaches junior jazz classes at the Academy.

Jody Hughes and Mel Foster complete the jazz teaching team.

“I also have Fleur Hebberd who originally trained in Blenheim before moving to Australia for seven

years. She returned with her family and now runs the hip hop studio here and in Picton,” Robyn says.

With a busy programme throughout the year, competitions and even dancers performing internationally, a show like Mission:Possible – Quest for the Key is the perfect way to celebrate everyone’s successes.

“It’s also a great opportunity for our high school leavers to take on lead roles before they head off to study,” Robyn says.

“Sisters Lauren and Sophie Popham will be our two sisters in the

show.

“Other lead dancers in the show are Jayna Potts who will be the Dragon in China, Carla Hauswirth is Rafiki in Kenya, Anna Holdaway will be Sabine in France and Maddie Horton will be the Statue of Liberty in the USA.” Tickets are now on sale for Mission:Possible – Quest for the Key which will take place at the ASB Theatre in Blenheim on November 16 at 6.30pm and November 17 at 4pm.

Get in quick, don’t miss out!

Tailor Made Phone Solutions Phone Answering Services

Helping make your Business Mission Possible

Proudly supporting the Marlborough Academy of Dance with their production Mission: Possible

Call Centre Services Pleased to be associated with

Marlborough Academy of Dance

We can assist your business!!

65 Seymour Street Blenheim | www.LeslieODonnell.co.nz P. (03) 579 3093 | E. admin@leslieodonnell.co.nz

0800 22 55 22 | www.callcare.co.nz Email: callcare@callcare.co.nz

Call Care Complete

The Sun

Friday November 8, 2019

MISSION: P QUES T FO OSSIBLE R TH EK

Proudly Presents the Caythorpe Family Estate Season of...

EY

11

NOVEMBER 16TH & 17TH

See local dancers performing a wide range of dance styles – Jazz, Highland, Irish, Hiphop and Acrodance alongside Stagelab’s musical theatre kids. Tickets are available from the ASB Theatre either online at www.asbtheatre.com or at the theatre’s ticketing office.

Inspiring you to move better Book now with an experienced therapist on 03 577 8999

Wishing everyone all the best for the show

Proud to be associated with this production!

Physiotherapy | Massage Therapy Dietetics/Nutrition | Psychology Personal Training | Yoga | Pilates

A lifetime of dance It’s been a very busy few weeks for Marlborough Academy of Dance director, Robyn Simmons, as she oversees all of the preparation for the up and coming end-of-year production Mission: Possible – Quest for the Key. With a year’s worth of lessons, exams and competitions now finished for the Academy’s students, Robyn is looking forward to seeing students have fun and embracing the mix of dance, music, song and drama together on stage.

Dance has played a huge role in Robyn’s life since the young age of three.

Her journey began with her mother Daphne, a dancer who had learned from iconic dance figure Betty Vercoe. Betty was a long-standing Blenheim teacher and one of the Blenheim Operatic Society’s best-known stalwarts.

“As a three-year-old mum took me along to learn. I start-

ed with ballet then at the age of seven I switched to Highland which became my main focus.

“I grew up in dance and Betty put me into operatic shows where I gained more experience. Unfortunately Betty died young so I started teaching at the age of 18 and have been ever since,” Robyn says.

Robyn has gone on to be involved with Highland dancing nationally and internationally for more than 40 years and has seen many of her students achieve New Zealand championship titles.

This was seen again this year during the NZ Highland Dancing Championships hosted in Blenheim where a number of Robyn’s Highland dance students won titles.

“A lot of local kids did very well and our senior Highland class has several national champions in it.

“We have Imogen Grayson who lives in Auckland and

travels to Blenheim for lessons, and is the NZ U18 Highland dancing Champion and the PACANZ Young Performer of the Year winner, as well as Zoe Blackmore who is number two under Imogen, and also a national champion,” Robyn says.

Over the years Robyn’s students have performed in NZ teams in Scotland, USA, France, Korea, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium.

She has been a member of the NZ Academy of Highland and National Dancing since 1975 and on a local front, has also been involved in charity events such as this year’s Stars in Your Eyes show.

For her services to Highland dancing, Robyn was awarded the Queen’s Service Medal in 2012.

For more information about the Marlborough Academy of Dance, contact Robyn at Marlb.Dance@xtra.co.nz

Wine & Cherry Gift Packs Available for delivery throughout NZ BUY ONLINE CAYTHORPE.NZ/CHERRIES

Proud supporters of Marlborough Academy of Dance

Phone 03 577 8999 1 Grove Rd, Blenheim

www.pruandco.co.nz

www.wellandgoodhealth.co.nz

Proud to support

Marlborough Academy of Dance Stockists of Estee

Lauder, Shiseido, Natio and Fine Fragrance

Ph (03) 578 5228

101a Market St, Blenheim blenheim@lifepharmacy.co.nz www.lifepharmacy.co.nz

OPEN:

Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm Saturday 9:30am - 1pm CLOSED Sunday & Public Holidays

12

The Sun

Friday November 8, 2019

High speed limits: not the problem?

By Aimee O’Hagan In light of recent media attention given to the debate about whether or not the maximum speed limit should be decreased from 100km/hr to 80 km/hr on the SH6 between Blenheim and Nelson (see the ‘Lower speed limits save lives’ article on page 16 of Friday October 25’s Sun issue), Picton local, Chris Davies, has an objection.

The former traffic signal engineer from the UK and Australia says that he believes that the current speed limit is not the primary cause of most accidents: the real issue is conflict of traffic.

“World figures show that up to 80% of all accidents happen within 10km of one’s home, be it country or city,” Chris says, “and 50% within 5km, where attentiveness is low due to familiarity.

“The vast majority [of accidents happen] at intersections, with traffic lights holding the worst

record, and roundabouts the least.

“I have never come across any formulae that infers a one km/ hr decrease in speed equals a two-three per cent reduction in road crashes.

“In fact, quite the opposite is the case. There are more accidents at lower speeds than at higher.”

In Chris’ opinion, this is because the lower the speed limit, the longer it takes for a driver to arrive at their destination.

When driving long distances, this can be fatal: the more time a driver spends on the road, the more tired he or she gets. This leads to inattentiveness, which – according to Chris – dramatically increases the risk of being in a serious car accident.

“It is estimated that around 40 serious accidents are directly caused by the use of a mobile phone, not to mention another unknown percentage by in-car

distractions such as eating a pie, drinking, using media, putting on make-up etc... all of which are fineable,” Chris says.

“But has the fine for the use of a phone – which can lead directly to an accident greater than that of the non-use of a seat belt – been increased? No.” He believes that increasing the fine for the illegal use of a mobile phone in a vehicle would be enough to bring down the risk of accidents, as drivers would become more afraid of the penalties.

From Chris’ perspective, distractions and inattentiveness are the real issue, not the high speed limit.

“Little will be achieved by slowing traffic down,” Chris says.

“The reality is lowering the speed limit will increase the accident rate.”

Share your thoughts by send- Former traffic signal engineer from the UK and Australia, Chris Davies, thinks ing a letter to the editor to lowering the speed limit from 100km/hr to 80 km/hr on the SH6 stretch from news@blenheimsun.co.nz Blenheim to Nelson will not reduce the risk of car accidents.

Club members, Lynda Lerwil (back left), Jenny Sweet, Warren Johnston, Geoff Robinson, Richard McCallum, and Janice Thompsett, with guest artist Zac Griffith (front left). Photo supplied.

Club celebrates 50 years Food for good Subway - Stadium 2000 manager Jeanette Anderson (centre) handed over a trolley filled with food donations from the restaurant's Foodbank collection held last week, to Marlborough Community Foodbank volunteers Emmerson Cosgrove and Neal Blackford.

As part of Subway’s World Sandwich Day last Friday, Jeanette says her team wanted to give back locally by inviting customers to bring in food donations. In return, they went into the draw to win one of two $50 subcards.

“It’s been a big success and we’ve received way more than

we expected,” Jeannette says.

“Thank you to everyone who supported this collection.

The Marlborough Community Food Bank is holding its annual appeal on the evening of Monday, November 25 and it’s hoped that enough food can be collected to restock the empty shelves at the food bank.

Non-perishable items such as canned food, cereal, rice, sugar, flour, pasta, jams and spreads are much appreciated.

And anybody wanting to make other donations, such as meat or money, can contact treasurer Lynette Stanley on 027 500 1517.

By Aimee O’Hagan November 2 and 3 made for a special weekend for members of the Blenheim Country Music Club, who celebrated the club’s 50th birthday with a dinner at the Clubs of Marlborough and an “exciting” concert at Redwoodtown School hall.

According to club secretary, Kathy Johnston, the dinner celebration at the Clubs on Saturday evening gave past and present members a “great chance” to catch up with one another.

“There was lots of chatter, laughter, and viewing of old photos and newspaper clippings from the inception of the club in 1969 to the present day,” Kathy says.

“We were very thrilled to have several visitors from Nelson, who were once members of the club.”

She says the concert on Sunday afternoon – where special guest performer, 15 year-old Zac Griffith, graced the stage – attracted a

particularly large crowd.

“Guest artist Zac moved the crowd in a very strong way with a song he wrote himself in tribute to his Grandad,” Kathy explains.

“He was a huge hit and was given a standing ovation.

“Zac was ably supported at the concert by Blenheim Club members, who also enjoyed performing for the crowd.”

According to Kathy, there was plenty of food and drink on offer at half time. Those who attended were in no hurry to get away at the end of the celebrations, and were eager to talk with Zac. For her, the club’s 50th anniversary celebrations were incredibly successful.

“Many thanks to the folks of Blenheim for supporting the club for 50 years,” Kathy says.

See the Out and About page in next Wednesday’s Sun issue for more photos from the celebrations.

Blenheim Country Music Club life members, Ross and Pam Akerblom, with the 50th Anniversary cake that Pam made. Photo supplied.

The Sun

Friday November 8, 2019

Diabetes Action Month

13

Diabetes Marlborough Awareness Day, November 14

Thousands undiagnosed with life threatening condition 100,000 New Zealanders have diabetes but don’t know it. That’s 100,000 Kiwis who don’t know their lives and limbs are at risk.

This November, Diabetes NZ is teaming up with key organisations to help find the 100,000 Kiwis with undiagnosed type 2 diabetes. With the theme It’s About Time, Diabetes Action Month runs for all of November.

“We’re urging everyone to take the time to find out if you could be one of the 100,000 undiagnosed Kiwis this Diabetes Action Month,” says Heather Verry, CEO of Diabetes NZ. “A simple blood test could change your life – and life expectancy. The sooner you are diagnosed, the better opportunity you have to live well with diabetes.

“It’s about time we found

the 100,000 New Zealanders who don’t know they have type 2 diabetes, before they suffer from life-threatening complications,” she says.

Unchecked, type 2 diabetes can cause strokes, blindness, loss of limbs or even death – but it doesn’t have to. Early diagnosis and the right management and support can reduce risk of complications and hospitalisations.

Are you at risk of diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes can affect people from all walks of life, but those at higher risk include those who have a family member with the condition, people of Asian, Middle Eastern, Pacific or Maori descent aged 30 years or older and those of European descent over 40 years of age.

Other risk factors include having high blood pressure, being overweight, or having had gestational diabetes during pregnancy.

Kiwis can take a free Know Your Risk self-test online at www.diabetes.org.nz that indicates whether you should see a healthcare professional.

“A simple blood test is all it takes to know if you have type 2 diabetes and everyone who is at risk should be tested this Diabetes Action Month,” says Ms Verry.

“It’s about the health of New Zealand, and it’s about time to take action.”

Type 2 diabetes is a condition whereby the pancreas either fails to produce insulin, or for the body fails to respond to insulin – a hormone that is needed to keep blood glucose at a healthy level. The condition develops over time, causing an increase in blood glucose levels in the blood. This damages parts of the body including nerves of your eyes & feet, kidneys and heart.

Symptoms of type 2 diabetes aren’t always obvious, and some people have no symptoms at all which can make the condition seem less serious than it is. However, even if you don’t experience symptoms, diabetes is causing serious damage in the background.

Symptoms can include feeling unusually thirsty, needing to urinate more often, having infections that take a long time to heal, blurry vision, feeling tired with low energy, or unexpected weight loss. You might have one symptom, more, or none at all – the only way to truly know if you have type 2 diabetes is to have a blood test.

Proud to support Diabetes Action Month

Visit your GP if you have concerns, or are at risk, of having diabetes. Make November the month to take action.

MARLBOROUGH LIONS 29 Stuart Street, Blenheim

From minor to major panel beating we are the experts. Our technicians have experience in all types of panel beating work. Our expert team, with Marc at the helm, will get you back on the road in no time.

We have our own paint shop on site with one of the best painting teams in Blenheim.

Call in anytime and have a chat to Marc about your panel beating requirements.

What is type 2 diabetes?

PROUD TO SUPPORT DIABETES MARLBOROUGH AND DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH RAISING AWARENESS EXPANDING ACCESS TO CARE IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE

DON’T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOUR FAMILY THIS SUMMER...

We do:

• Mufflers • Brakes • Shocks • Towbars • Clutches • Tyres • Vehicle servicing Agents for

Specialists in all aspects of

Aluminium Cooling Components Phone/Fax:

579 2000

• Radiators • Oil coolers • Heat exchangers • Inter coolers

Cnr Redwood and Main Street, Blenheim All major credit cards & EFTPOS We welcome CRT

44 Main St, Blenheim Phone 578 8176 anytime

14

Friday November 8, 2019

The Sun

WHAT’S ON IN MARLBOROUGH

Saturday 9 Marlborough A&P Show: A time when town meets country.

With livestock, entertainment, trade sites, animal nursey and so much more. 9am-5pm with the Grand Parade at 1.30pm. Entry $5-$30 with public parking for $5. Marlborough A&P Showgrounds, Corner of Maxwell and Alabama Roads.

Eastern State Speedway: Featuring the Stop Family Violence Stockcar Battle of the Vines round 1 and the Streetstock Holden vs Ford Bragging Rights. 6pm. $5-$25. Vintage Lane, Renwick.

Rockova: Come and dance the night away to Rockova. With all your favourite hits including Country and Rock N Roll.

7pm-11pm. A great night for all. Clubs Of Marlborough 42 Alfred Street.

Tour Of The Meretoto 1770 Museum Exhibition: Take a personal tour of the Meretoto 1770 Exhibition at the Marlborough Museum with Steve Austin, Historian, and Logan Coote, Archaeologist. 11am.

Gold coin donation. Marlborough Museum, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

Marlborough Community Potters Annual Exhibition 2019: A range of quality work on display created by club members. 10am-4pm with free entry. On until November 16.

Marlborough Convention Centre, 42A Alfred Street.

The Best And The Worst: A small exhibition of photographic works from members of the Marlborough Camera Club. Featuring The Green Wall a montage of images showing the beauty of our world hangs next to Oceans of Plastic telling a different story of what is happening beneath the ocean’s surface. On until November 23. Upstairs foyer, Clubs of Marlborough, 42 Alfred Street.

Marlborough Art Society Gallery: Exhibition on show 26 Artists of Marlborough “Le Groupe II”. On until November 24. Open every day 10.30am4.30pm. Marlborough Art Society’s Gallery, 204 High Street Blenheim.

Marlborough Artisan Craft Market: Come on down and check out the local craft stalls, coffee, food, music and children’s zone. Every Saturday 9am-2pm, October to February. The Quays, Riverside Park, High Street.

Millennium Public Art Gallery: Exhibition on show “Spring” an annual, themed fundraising exhibition. On until November 10. Millennium Public Art Gallery, corner of Alfred and Seymour Streets. Koha appreciated.

Chess: Every Saturday at Delicia Ice Cream Café, 4 Scott Street, 10am-1pm. Also Wednesdays at Clubs of Marlborough, Bridge room, 6.30pm-8pm. Please bring your own board and pieces.

Redwood Market: 8.30am-12pm, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers and hand crafts.

The Gallery Havelock: If you’re in the area drop by and

10am-2.30pm. Clubs Of Marlborough 42 Alfred Street. Spaces are limited, to book please contact Age Concern Marlborough 035793457.

Wednesday 13 Behind The Scenes Tour Of Archives: Join Archives Manager Megan Ross as she guides you through the rich and fascinating documents held in the Archives at Marlborough Museum.

A treasure trove of old newspapers, maps, publications and personal papers. 1.30pm, entry by gold coin donation. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

Nell Gwynn: A witty, bawdy and exhilarating play.

Imagine London in the 1660s, King Charles II has come to the throne with a love of all things loud, extravagant and sexy. At the theatre in Drury Lane a young Nell Gwynn, one of the first actresses on the English stage, is causing stirrings amongst theatre goers and catches Charles’ wandering eye. 7.30pm. $27.50-$37.50. On until Saturday November 23. Boathouse Theatre, 12 Horten Street.

Friday 15

Richard Marlow and Rowan Ingpen of the Woodbourne Tavern & Motels are looking forward to The Woody Sundown Sport Series: Speedshear event which takes place tonight, starting with the Bark-Up at 6.30pm. Registrations can be taken With social sports and activities, spot prior to the event so get in quick. The public is encouraged to go along and cheer on the shearers. prizes and special guests. Dinner incheck out all the artwork from Marlborough’s amazing artists. Open 10am-4pm, seven days a week. The Gallery Havelock, 60 Main Road, Havelock.

Gravel Grind Ride: Open to all, on every Saturday. 3pm, Bikefit Marlborough, 24 Market Street.

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale: Every Saturday 8am–12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Road.

Vintage Farm Machinery: 10am-3pm, open every day. Brayshaw Park guided tours available, on Sunday Thomas the tractor rides are available.

Blenheim Menz Shed: 4 Dillons Point Road. Open 9am-12pm Saturday and 1-4pm on Monday and Thursday.

Picton Men’s Shed: “Where men can do what men do best” 9am-12pm and Wednesday 9am-4pm. 2 Market St. Picton.

5km Taylor River Fun Run: Free timed 5km run along the Taylor River, meet at the Amphitheatre, corner of High and Symons Streets, 8am every Saturday.

Sunday 10 Stihl Shop Garden Fete: With an outstanding selection of high quality plants, crafts and goods for the garden and gardener, entertainment and refreshments. 9am-3pm.

Entrance to the Fete is free. Churchill Glade, Pollard Park, Parker Street.

Spring Creek Messy Church: “Preparing for Christmas” with gift making, crafts, games and fun for the whole family. Shared dinner, join the community. 5pm-7pm. St Luke’s Anglican Church, Spring Creek.

Walk 2 D’Feet MND 2019: A walk to honour those living with Motor Neurone Disease and commemorate loved ones lost to this disease. Registration from 9am with walk starting at 10am. Dogs on a lead are welcome. Various prices. Henry Street footbridge, Taylor river reserve.

Afternoon Tea Celebration With The Pioneers At Renwick Museum: To celebrate the founding families of Renwick and the inspiring early pioneers. $8. Renwick Museum, High Street, Renwick.

Edwin Fox Maritime Museum Special Guided Tour: Discover the fascinating history of the Edwin Fox with Karen McLeod, Museum Manager. 10am with free entry. Edwin Fox Ship and Visitor Centre, Dunbar Wharf, Picton.

It’s Showtime - Family Friendly Magic And Illusion Show: Come along and witness an unforgettable show with illusions, magic, comedy and antics. 2pm-3.30pm.

Adults $23, Child (15years and under) $14.35. Bohally Intermediate School, 49 McLauchlan Street.

Blenheim Country Music Club: All welcome. 2pm, $3 including afternoon tea. Redwoodtown School Hall, Cleghorn Street.

Ulysses Club Ride: A ride over the hill to the Smugglers Bar and Café in Nelson for lunch.

10.30am departure from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station.

Thursday Group rides, meet at Brayshaw Park carpark, 11am. Members and visitors welcome.

Marlborough Farmers’ Market: Grab yourself a delicious brunch and fresh produce, with lots on offer. Every Sunday, 9am-noon. Marlborough

A&P Showgrounds corner of Maxwell and Alabama Road.

Marlborough Associated Modellers Society: Miniature train rides at Brayshaw Park, first and third Sunday each month, 1pm-4pm, $2. Model yacht and boat sailing at Brayshaw Park every Sunday, 1pm-4pm. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

Marlborough Vintage Car Club Museum: A variety of unique and rare vehicles, motor bikes and paraphernalia on display. Every Sunday, 1pm. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

Picton Rail & Sail: Open (subject to weather) Sundays, public holidays & everyday during school holidays. Picton Foreshore.

Model Aero Club: ARA Wairau Valley 9am. Phone Murray 578 9199.

Blenheim Petanque Club: 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday.

All welcome. 65A Weld Street.

Upcoming events:

cluded. Every Friday in November 7pm10pm. Suitable for ages 12 years plus.

Marlborough Youth Trust, MySpace, 18 Kinross Street.

Greg Johnson’s Christmas Cocktail Club: Join California-based Kiwi singersongwriter Greg Johnson and his superb band. With “wonderful guests, mayhem and frivolity, themed Christmas cocktails and a few festive surprises. 8pm. Tickets available from Ticketek. ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson Street.

Neighbours Day Aotearoa Workshop: This interactive workshop is a chance to develop and refresh the skills we all need when working in communities. This is ideal for neighbours, community leaders, organisations or anyone who wants to build more connection. 10.30am-12pm. My Space, Marlborough Youth Trust. Corner of Redwood and Kinross Streets. See www.neighboursday.org.nz for more information.

Monday 11 Armistice Day Commemorations: Commemorating the signing of the Armistice, declaring an end to the First World War hostilities and the start of the peace process.

11am, everyone welcome. Blenheim Cenotaph, Seymour Square, Seymour Street.

Staying Safe Workshop For Senior Drivers: An informative, informal and enjoyable safe driver refresher course, suitable for mature drivers. Morning tea, lunch and refreshments supplied.

If you have an event email Susan at The Sun office@blenheimsun.co.nz

Want to learn about investing?

A seasoned professional?

Join Dean, Founder & CEO of Kernel, as he discusses investment strategies, index funds, and how it can work for you.

Register below or at kernelwealth.co.nz

The Sun

Friday November 8, 2019

GARDENING THIS WEEK Gardening without soil: By Wally Richards When one thinks about gardening without soil one immediately thinks, ‘hydroponics’ but there is another way of doing this and that is ‘sprouts.’

Sprouting seeds to eat them as sprouts is a form of hydroponics as no soil is used, only water. Sprouts have become very popular; you can buy a good range of sprouts from supermarkets.

Research has found that alfalfa fibre pushes cholesterol out of the arteries while its saponins also shrub and dissolve it.

Green broccoli sprouts contain a natural chemical called sulforaphane that is an effective anticancer agent and kills the bacteria that are responsible for most stomach cancer and ulcers.

Lentils are high in iron, B vitamins, fibre and said to regulate cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

Radish sprouts are hot and spicy and it can be described as a colon cleanser coating the intestine with beneficial bacteria and encouraging regularity.

Red cabbage sprouts are good for a hangover and recognised as a preventive for cardiovascular disease and some forms of cancer. Red Clover sprouts as a blood pu-

The front of the Renwick Museum now features its recently completed mural, painted by local artist Tui Johnson. The mural features the Wairau in the background and a

rifier, respiratory problems and prostate cancer.

Years ago I was given a revolutionary, imported product, called Kitchen seed sprouter: multi tier which is used for doing sprouts and also for germinating seeds for planting out.

It comprises of 4 germinating trays, a lid and a base.

The lid and 4 trays have a white siphon hood each, which sucks up water from the tray/lid and pours the water into the tray below.

You place water in the lid and it is siphoned down to the tray below, where at a certain level it then siphons it to the next tray and so on

large portrait of Dr Thomas Renwick, the founder of the town which today bears his name.

The timing of the mural falls perfectly with the Open Day being held this

to the base where the water is collected and then thrown out.

It is so simple to use, select what seeds or mixes you wish to germinate or sprout and place them in one of the three trays.

You can start the four trays off at the same time with four different types of seeds or start off one tray and a couple of days later start a second tray, repeat a few days later for the third tray giving you a continual source of fresh sprouts of one variety.

The time from starting to eating depends on temperature, amount of times you do

Sunday at 2pm where the entire museum will be open to celebrate the pioneer founders of Renwick, as well as showcasing the mural and the newly seeded rear area of

a cycle per day and the type of seeds. Light plays a part but no direct sunlight should not be used. About two to five days average.

Once the seeds have sprouted, but still not ready, I add a little Magic Botanic Liquid to the water to give the sprouts lots of extra minerals such as selenium and zinc. The last two flushes before harvest will be just plain water.

The instructions with the kit also recommend that you wash the sprouts before eating and to do this just place the sprouts in a kitchen sieve and pour clean water over them.

the museum.

Refreshments will be available and managers Ray and Sandra Welburn encourage the public to go along and support the museum.

5

15

MINUTES WITH

Adele Leask Managing director, On Fire Installations  What food do you crave most often?

Chocolate!  When you have had a bad day, what do you do to feel better?

I take my dogs for a walk, they just look so happy. You can’t help but smile.  What was cool when you were young but isn’t now?

Elastics haha.  Who has been the biggest inspiration in your life?

My daughter Jodie who has overcome so much in the past five years.

She amazes me every day with her strength.

 What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever been?

Queenstown, the views are amazing.  What thing do you really wish you could buy right now?

An old-school V8.  What is the best purchase you’ve ever made?

A $10 milkshake maker from online garage sale one summer. It still goes now.  Favourite programme currently watching?

Blacklist.  What fashion trend makes you laugh or cringe?

Croc’s ... Cringe.

 What was the last photo you took?

The view at Lake Tekapo.

STUDIOS AND APARTMENTS

Available now from $185,000 Independent living in a beautiful environment • Superb outlook - Tastefully refurbished • Ground floor indoor/outdoor flow • Care packages to suit individual needs

Ashwood Park offers all the choices and amenities you could ever ask for in one convenient location.

118 - 130 Middle Renwick Road, Springlands | ph 03 577 9990 | ashwoodpark.co.nz

16

The Sun

Friday November 8, 2019

Graeme’s his name, and golf’s his game

By Bill McElhinney Blenheim golfer Graeme Daines started his golfing career at an early age – by picking up other people’s golf balls.

The Daines home in Girling Avenue backed on to the Blenheim Golf Course, and a young Graeme fished the stray golf balls out of the adjacent creek and took them back to the clubhouse to turn into cash.

He began playing at age 14 and turned up at a Marlborough Districts Golf Under-20 tournament at age 15, asking if he could play.

He didn’t belong to any club, he didn’t have a handicap and had only one wood, two irons and a putter.

He was given a provisional handicap of 20 and returned a net 64 in the morning round and 131 for the 36 holes to take two of the top prizes.

He didn’t even have a golf bag, but the club officials were so impressed that they managed to round up a bag and trundle for him.

Occupational Therapist - Blenheim Our mission is to create positive change and enable better lives.

Based in Blenheim you will be delivering a wide range of rehabilitation services in the wider Marlborough and Upper South Island region. You will have opportunity to have a mixed case load, providing rehabilitation to clients of all ages to assist them to return to work or independence, whilst building your clinical expertise.

Experience in community rehabilitation is preferred with skills in one or more of the following areas: Mental Health, Housing, Wheelchair and Seating, Needs Assessments, Vocational Rehabilitation, Brain and Spinal Cord Injury. Flexible working options available including full or part time employment or contracting.

Requirements: • Degree in Occupational Therapy and a minimum 2 years’ experience post degree.

• OTBNZ registration and current APC • Travel throughout the region. Company car provided (with some personal use) and full driver’s licence is required.

We are looking for someone with enthusiasm and passion for delivering amazing service to their clients. For more information and to apply online, please visit our website www.apm-nz.co.nz For a confidential chat about the role, please phone Sarah Vaughan-Jones on 021470449.

Marlborough Boy's College Careers Department

Message of Thanks Marlborough Boy’s College wishes to convey our sincere thanks for your company’s support of the Gateway and NZ School of Wine Production Programmes in 2019 Without the support of your business and the many others, these programmes would not exist. The opportunity to provide young men with a real working experience is something special. Once again, a big THANK YOU and we at MBC look forward to a continued association going forward.

Blenheim golfer Graeme Daines.

home to marry his wife, Anne, and return to the amateur ranks.

“Graeme’s very competitive but also very calm,” club pastpresident Ron Adams says.

“He was a scratch handicapper as a young up-and-comer and now, as an ageless 68-year-old, still plays off a five handicap. He’s also had two holes in one along the way.

“He never shows his opponents anything that might give them an edge!”

Graeme is highly regarded in the sport and is still a selector and leader in the Blenheim Senior team.

“He puts time back into the game now as a member of the Eagles and is on the organising committee for the Halberg Trust Charity Tournament,” Ron says.

“He’s always ready to help anyone who wants advice about their game.”

Graeme’s son Michael has followed in his Dad’s footsteps and in 2017 beat Graeme for the Senior championship title.

“There have been some great tussles between the two of them in recent years, playing side by side in the MacDonald Cup senior mens interclub golf,” Ron says.

Woodchopping meeting at A&P Show The Blenheim Axemen’s Club are holding their annual woodchopping meeting this Saturday at the Marlborough A & P Show from 9.30am until 3.00pm.

A round 25 Axemen from Marlborough, Nelson, West Coast, Canterbury and the North Island

LOOKING for a 20tonne Excavator Operator. Call 0212239320

Thank You

“He’s always ready to help anyone who wants advice about their game.”

By the time he was 18, Graeme was on a three handicap and went on to win the tournament four times before he turned 20.

Graeme recently competed in his 50th Blenheim Club Senior tournament, played over 36 holes, but finished runner-up to Trent Davies, 5/4.

Graeme won his first Senior championship in 1969 and has gone on to win 14 titles, while finishing runnerup on just as many occasions.

He has also won four Senior titles at Rarangi and three Senior titles at the Marlborough Golf Club.

However, he has been a loyal member of the Blenheim Club, passing up opportunities to play in sometimes stronger 18 hole club teams.

He has played in Marlborough representative teams over 40 years, reaching the final eight of the NZ Matchplay. He has also played in the Freyberg Rosebowl and the Freyberg Masters over-40s He even had two years as a professional and assistant to Jim Morgan at the Nelson Club before returning

Situations Vacant

will be competing.

Premier event, the Geoff Hocquard Memorial Underhand Championship, will be held around 1pm. The eight top mark axemen will compete in two heats with 1st and 2nd placings making it to the Final four of the Championship

Underhand chop.

All the other events are open events run on a handicap system consisting of Underhand chop, Standing chop, Double Sawing, Single Sawing and Restricted Underhand chop. The Open Chops are three heats and a Final.

Robinson Construstion LTD Marlborough Aero Club Hamish Ryan Building Truck Stop Riverlands Aotea Electrical Michael Jones Plumbing Nazareth Joinery LTD Discovery Homes Good Home Homebrook Farm Bainbridge Building and Roofing Callahan and Martella Electrical Chris Hill Motors Eckford Engineering LTD Hamiltons Machinery Hillco Building LTD Constellation Wines Yealands Winery Ben Norton Building Simon Pratt Building Chateau Marlborough Forbes Panel and Paint Leefield Station De Broods Bakery Longfield Farm Gramados Restaurant Westwood Mechanical MT Plumbing and Heating Wither Hills

Fromm Clos Henri Indevin Giesen Villa Maria Delegats Babich Hortus Ormond Nurseries Marlborough Plumbing and Heating Downers LTD Byrnebuilt Engineering Crown Sheet Metal Stadium 2000 Marlborough Glass Mike Thomas Building Redwood Bakery Crafar Crouch Wadsco Motorworld Nick Beattie Builders Heagney Bros Vent Mechanical Repairs Marlborough Panel and Paint Marlborough District Council Fairweathers David and Goliath Building Wither Hills Farm Marlborough Rugby Union Porter Mechanical LTD

Special Thanks to “Employment Support Marlborough Trust” for their generous support of the “Driver Education Programme”

In Memoriam Remember your lost loved one on their anniversary.

The deadline is Monday 5.00pm. Please contact the Sun for further details. 72 High Street, Blenheim, email office@blenheimsun.co.nz or phone 577 7868.

The Sun

Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868

Situations Vacant

Public Notices

MOTEL CLEANER WANTED

TEN Pin Bowling open 7 days at Simcox Stadium 50 Battys Road Phone 5784851

We have a position for someone to work with our small friendly team.

You would need to be available to work weekdays and weekends.

Previous experience would be preferred.

Please contact Linda on 03 578 1259.

COOKES Tree Services for tree removal, trimming, thinning, line clearance, stump grinding, hedge trimming, mulch supplies. Fully insured.

Free quotes. Call Lance 021-361-912 or 578-0083

Ryan Lawnmowing

LOG TRUCK DRIVERS We are seeking professional class 5 drivers to join our logging team.

Experience is preferred but not necessary as full training will be provided to the right applicant.

We run active drug and alcohol testing.

Please phone 578 1878 Email: mickayla@heagneys.co.nz

Blenheim Renwick Picton Phone/Txt 022 322 6515

Public Notices

WE NEED YOU!

Community Marlborough and MVIP are hosting a FREE workshop Community LawLaw Marlborough and MVIP are hosting a FREEto assist workplaces to respond and create relevant policies and safety plans workshop to assist workplaces to respond and create relevant for Domestic Violence Leave Legislation policies and safety plans for Domestic Violence Leave Legislation Date: 19th November 2019

Date: 19th November 2019 Time: 9:30am - 4:00pm (lunch will be provided) Time: 9:30am - 4:00pm (lunch will be provided) Venue:Venue: Community Law Centre, 14 Market Street, Blenheim Community Law Centre, 14 Market Street, Blenheim Please register 13th November by contacting Please register beforebefore 13th November 20192019 by contacting reception@commlawmarlb.org.nz, or 9919 reception@commlawmarlb.org.nz, or Phone: 03 577 Phone: 03 577 9919

AIRCRAFT NOISE FIREWOOD Pine $180 GRAPE HARVEST Gum $240TRUCK DRIVERS Heagney Bros Ltd requires drivers for the Wattle $230 2019 grape harvest. You must be prepared to work extended 578 hours and shift work.

Phone 4664 Class 4 or 5 license required. Experience is preferred but not necessary as full training will be provided to the right applicant.

Please phone 578 1878 Email heagney.bros@xtra.co.nz

NOTICE OF MYT AGM 26th NOV 2019. 5:30pm @

Property For Sale

FOR SALE

New baby clothes, new chinaware, big bird cage, knitting, cottons, bike, books and plants.

MGG COOPERATIVE REQUIRES MORE MEMBERS Due to growth in demand for our wines we need more Grower/ Owners to expand our business.

While most of our requirement is for Sauvignon Blanc we need all other varieties.

If you are interested in joining the Cooperative, please contact:

Book your space now in our Friday Sun (by 3pm Thursday)

Garage Sale Column!

Phone 5777 868

FRIDAY FACT

Drew Ellis 021 419 234 drew@mggcoop.co.nz

Star of the Sea ANNUAL MASS

Deadline Sale 18 November.

Contact: Colin 027-221-9275

Death Notices

CLUNIES-ROSS, Dymoke George: Passed away on Thursday November 7, 2019 at Wairau Hospital. Aged 85 years. Sparring partner and husband to Marianne Clunies-Ross. Adored stepfather to Emma, Katie and Joanne, much-loved grandad to Jemma, Luke, Violet, Milly, Harry and Wendy.

A treasured brother-in-law to Nanette and uncle to Kristen and Craig. Best mate to so many. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Life Flight Trust would be appreciated, and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 14448, Kilbirnie, Wellington 6241. Messages may be sent to 535 Brookby Road, RD2, Blenheim 7272. A celebration of Dym’s life will take place at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 11am on Monday November 11, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719

Death Notices ALCUTT, Sheila: November 4, 2019 GIBBS, Hazel May: October 26, 2019 HUNTLEY, Robyn Anne: November 1, 2019 KENNY (NORTON), Joy: November 3, 2019 LEOV, Nola Matilda: November 2, 2019 MCKELLAR, Malcolm: November 2, 2019 SMITH, Peter Vernon: November 1, 2019

The Sun

RUTTER, Justus Te Waipounamu: October 30, 2019 TUDOR, Anneliese Georgia: October 5, 2019

All who have ever suffered a bereavement are welcome to attend.

txt

You are invited to bring a flower and a photo that will be placed in front of the altar while Mass is being said.

There will be a shared light supper at the conclusion of the Mass.

This advertisement is kindly sponsored by

76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

All welcome to our services Thursday - 10am Holy Communion in Barnies Sunday - 8am Traditional Eucharist Service - 10am Family Service - 5.30pm Canvas All Age Service See www.nativity.org.nz for details

IEREMIA, Amira Elizabeth: October 15, 2019

Our annual Mass for the bereaved and their loved ones will be held at Star of the Sea Catholic Church Maxwell Road.

Open Home Sunday 10 November, 1.30 - 2.00 pm 188B Scott Street, Blenheim.

Nativity Anglican Church

Births This Week

On Thursday 14 November at 7pm

Built 1990 and still in its original condition.

3 bedroom unit on cross-lease.

Central and quiet location with all day sun.

Private low-maintenance and easy-care section.

Double wardrobes in each bedroom.

Single internal garage.

Church Notices

The Sun

AVERY Place, Saturday 9th, 8am-12pm.

So call in or phone Susan NOW!

WANTED 2nd hand firearms. Trade-ins welcome.

FREE firearms disposal service at The Gun Shack inside Vortex Marine, 6 Dodson Street ph 578-5720

Raylene Wadsworth Secretary Marlborough Aero Club 5785073

SALES

(Prompt payments fortnightly)

Wanted

The purpose of the meeting is to engage with persons concerned about aircraft noise and to comment on the Noise Management Plan (NMP) that has been developed by the Club. Registration is essential. Phone the undersigned and advise email address or phone number.

A copy of the NMP will be sent to you prior to the meeting.

GARAGE

You may want the exercise or the extra money...

Wednesday

Members of the public are invited to a meeting to be held at the Marlborough Aero Club Clubhouse, Omaka Aerodrome, 7.15pm Tuesday 12th November.

John Sinclair 027 3142151

Summers coming and we are looking for adults and children to deliver our twice weekly newspapers.

5777 868 | 72 High Street

17

LIGHTHOUSE Christian Fellowship Senior Citizens Hall, 166 High Street. Sundays 10 a.m. All welcome.

5785030.

Deliverers Wanted SPRINGLANDS

Public Notices

Friday November 8, 2019

talk

The Sun Dinosaurs lived on Earth for 150 million years. We’ve only been around for just 0.1% of that time.

Text your thoughts to: 027 242 5266

18

Friday November 8, 2019

The Sun

SPORT

SPORTS TALK With Jacob Page

Cane shows his worth after tough fortnight If there has been a winner in the All Blacks’ World Cup demise, in my eyes, it’s Sam Cane.

Dumped from the starting lineup for the semifinal, his presence was sorely missed in a disastrous first 40 against England.

His efforts on the field, I often took for granted.

He’s not really my kind of flanker.

He’s not the ball-fetching, ruck hunting openside I grew up with.

However, his physical presence, defensive intensity and total doggedness is something we clearly need.

It’s the age-old saying - you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone.

I’d bet coach Steve Hansen and co would pick Cane in their starting side if they could pick the semifinal team again.

That’s no disrespect to the man

who replaced him in Scott Barrett.

He was put in a position to fail.

An unfamiliar role where he naturally floundered on the biggest stage.

Usually the All Blacks take a punt on a guy and it usually comes up trumps.

Cane, who was once the presumptive captain-in-waiting, has likely lost that to Sam Whitelock now, but what he has proved is

a starting position is his going forward.

Congratulations must also go to the Springboks for their 20-point demolition of England in the final.

The game showed that English coach Eddie Jones, may have let his team down with his tunnel vision approach to beating the All Blacks, that there was no real plan for the final that followed.

As many sides have looked after

inbrief

Brayden Green earns third at weightlifting nationals

Success: Blenheim’s Brayden Green (left) with his national bronze medal he won in Auckland last weekend. Photo: Katherine Neilson

Blenheim weightlifter Brayden Green earned a bronze medal at the national weightlifting championships at Auckland last weekend.

Green was the only member from Olympic Weightlifting Blenheim to take part in the event, competing in the senior 96kg men’s competition.

The category had 13 men from around the country vying for the gold medal with Brayden third overall for his combined final weight of 276kg.

The Sun

Cuddon Cycling On Friday, November 8 at 5.45pm thier will be track cycling and coaching at Athletic Park.

Come along and give it a go. For ages 11 and upwards. There will be plenty of track bikes available, just bring helmet and runners.

On Monday November 11 at 6pm there will be track cycling at Athletic park. Warm up starts approx 5.30pm.

Bikes available for newcomers. All welcome.

On Wednesday, November 13 at 6.30pm there will be a graded road race at Wither Hills Winery. Open 32km Junior 13km. Please assemble at 6pm. All welcome. Open $5 Junior $3.

Refer to website www.cyclingmarlborough.org.nz for more information.

He successfully completed five out of six lifts with a 119kg snatch and a 157kg clean and jerk.

Brayden has a background in bodybuilding and qualified for WFF Nationals, crossfit where he has travelled to Austin, Texas to compete at the Naturally Fit Games Expo for the Plantbuilt Team and he has also twice competed in the Team NZ CrossFit Nationals.

He maintains a plant-based lifestyle and believes this is a key to his success.

Junior golf open On Sunday 27 October, Rarangi Junior Golf ran and hosted a very successful junior tournament - the Mayfield Motorworld Junior Open.

The day saw players compete over an 18, 9 or 6 hole course, and had players entered who travelled from as far as Nelson.

There was a total of 34 entries for the tournament, with some awesome golf being played during the weekend by the juniors.

This will be an annual event and organisers can’t wait until next year. Congrats to the winners 18 hole nett: Jarrah Bensemann (Takaka), 18 hole gross: Connor winter (Nelson), 18 hole stableford: Kaharoa Bradley (Rarangi), 9 hole nett: Harry Whyte (Marlborough), and 6 hole gross: Max Edwards (Marlborough).

“We want to say a huge thanks to all our sponsors, as without them this event wouldn’t have been possible.”

beating the All Blacks the prior week, the English looked timid and tired - emotionally spent after their new flawless performance seven days earlier.

With the Boks as worldchamps the new era of All Blacks have a measuring stick each year that is easy to compare.

A fascinating four years of rebuilding, learning and growth lies ahead.

Marlborough Veterans Golf Association Results of Tournament played at Wairau Valley Golf Club on Tuesday October 29.

I n d i v i du al: N ev il Pate r s o n (Marlborough) 42 points; 2. Mike McKenzie (Wairau Valley) 42 points: 3. Brian Chippindale (Marlborough) 39 points; 4. Phil Starkey (Blenheim), Gordon Lang (Rarangi); 6. Mike Ashworth (Picton) 36 points.

Team - 1st Marlborough #1: Brian Chippindale, Nevil Paterson, Robin Taylor and Hans Blohm, 116 points.

2nd Picton #1: 104 points.

3rd Wairau Valley: 101 points Next Tournament will be on Monday November 11 at Picton Valley Golf Club, Dave Little Memorial.

Harry Whyte - nett winner of the 9 hole competition and a new bike. Photo supplied.

Visit us online at

www.blenheimsun.co.nz

Blenheim Golf results October 30, Womens Stableford: 9 Holes - Chris Currie 18. 18 holes Shirley Godsiff 37, Trees Rewi 35.

October 31, Mens Stableford: John Anderson 42, Murray Belk 41, Cryil Scammell 40, Don Lamond 40, Ross Jordan 39, Mike Guillemot 39, Bill

Varrall 38, Morgan Bowe 38, Duncan Cassidy 38, Ian Clark 37, Graham Kerrigan 37, Graeme Daines 37, Ian Findlay 37, Gordon Lang 37.

November 2, Monthly Medal: Graeme Daines (Gross) 70, John Anderson (nett) 63, Ray Herd 64,

Tere Poa 66, Mike Gullimot 66, Ross Agnew 67, Graham Kerrigan 67, Don Lamond 68, Trent Davies 68, Bernice Arnold 68, Steve Anderson 68, Luke Yarrall 69, Steve Harvey 69, Ian Clark 69, Alby Atkinson 70, Doug Shaw 71, Bob Pennington 71, Arnold Newman

71. Fairweathers Prize 6/15 NTP Mike McConnell. Geoffrey T Sowman Prize 9/18 NTP for 2 - Mike Guillemot.

Coming Events: November 14, Mens Stableford November 15, 9 Hole Twilight Stableford - all welcome, 6pm start.

November 16, Medal.

November 17, Eclectic Stableford, 8am start.

November 18, 9 Hole Stableford - all welcome, 10am start.

November 20, Womens 1st stableford.

The Sun

Friday November 8, 2019

19

NZ Trotting Cup

Marlborough Harness Racing Club Presents

HARNESS RACING

Tuesday 12 November 2019

TWO DAY JANUARY MEETING

Trot on down and see the team at...

Friday 17th January and Sunday 19th Marlborough Harness Racing Club at the Waterlea Racecourse

Don’t miss the action

Local suppliers to the horse industry

FIBER EARTH MIX PLUS All in one soil conditioner Invigorates natural growth

25kg 25kg 25kg 20kg 20kg

Layers Pellets Layers Meal Meatbird Pellets Chooken Treat Chooken Brew

ALL LOCALLY PRODUCED ON SITE BY KIWI SEED 527 Old Renwick Rd Phone 578 0468 www.kiwiseed.co.nz

Thefixer (1) wins from Tiger Tara (13) in last years Christchurch Casino New Zealand Trotting Cup Day at Addington Raceway. Copyright photo: John Davidson / www.photosport.nz

Mark Purdon and Natalie Rasmussen look to have one hand on this years Christchurch Casino New Zealand Trotting Cup. Two of their four runners have drawn well, Spankem (5) and Thefixer (6) plus Cruz Bromac at (8) and Chase Auckland the outside of the second row.

But it is Spankem and Thefixer that may fight out the finish of this years cup.

Thefixer, last years winner

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

over Tiger Tara, with Cruz Bromac finishing a closeup fourth.

Spankem has been the in-form horse this season, winning three of his last four starts.

The Australian contingent of San Carlo (1) and Our Uncle Sam (4) add to the puzzle.

Our Uncle Sam started at Kaikoura but bad manners at the start had him playing no part in the race. He will need to improve, but at least they haven’t received the visitors

draw this year.

Robert Dunn and son John have two starters Henry Hubert drawing (3) and the much improved Classie Brigade, who led all the way to win Mondays Kaikoura Cup. The Purdon runners will be hard to beat, but San Carlo could be a fly in the ointment and run a place.

My picks: Spankem Thefixer Cruz Bromac

Form

Name

Driver

Trainer

11X142 7X3576 762X26 P92189 43X855 X21131 232X52 162371 3X1392 641X37 X24566 33X221 X14714

San Carlo Hail Christian Henry Hubert Our Uncle Sam Nandolo Spankem Thefixer Classie Brigade Cruz Bromac Smokin By A G’s White Socks Mach Shard Chase Auckland

Rebecca Bartley Blake Fitzpatrick Gavin Smith Anthony Frisby Jonny Cox Mark Purdon Natalie Rasmussen John Dunn

S J O’Donoghue & Ms R K Bartley P T Court R J Dunn C B Frisby J M Howe M Purdon & Ms N C Rasmussen M Purdon & Ms N C Rasmussen

for all you home and business IT needs Call now (03) 577 9498 17 Kinross Street Email: sales@bpcomputers.co.nz

JOIN US ON RACE DAY! Watch the live action on our big screens.

Full TAB facilities available.

• TAB and Pokie Machines • Bottle-O Bottle Store • Cold beer on tap • Heaps of easy parking • 9 comfortable and affordable motels • Courtesy Van to get you home

R J Dunn M Purdon & Ms N C Rasmussen

Matt Anderson Ricky May Zachary Butcher Tim Williams

M P Kerr G P & Mrs N M Hope B Purdon M Purdon & Ms N C Rasmussen

Office Sweep

4

9

Horse Number

5

10

1

6

11

2

7

12

80 High Street, Renwick, Marlborough Phone 03 572 8007

3

8

13

www.woodbournetavern.co.nz info@woodbournetavern.co.nz

YOUR PARTY STARTS AT SUPER LIQUOR We can help with everything you need!

See us for all your party supplies, whether it be a small function, 21st or a wedding.

Nothing is too big or too small, we’ve done them all!

Chilly Bins - Keg Pourers - Delivery Service - Sale or Return - Glasses - Bar Staff - Bulk Discounts - AND DRINKS OF COURSE!

NOW IN TWO LOCATIONS!

19 Grove Road, Mayfield. 577 8615 5 Boyce Street, Springlands. 579 5964

Blenheim’s bottle store with something more

20

The Sun

Friday November 8, 2019

NM PE 5P O N 1.1

SU

www.mikepero.com/RX2081470

142B Scott Street, Redwoodtown ‘I’M PRETTY MUCH ORIGINAL AND I NEED LOVE – I HAVE GREAT BONES AND IF YOU HAVE VISION THIS IS YOUR PERFECT PROJECT’!

Enquiry from $369,000

N PE PM OSUN 2 www.mikepero.com/RX2090381

211 Scott Street, Witherlea WITHERLEA SCHOOL ZONE – 3 BEDROOMS, ENSUITE – INFINITE OPPORTUNITY TO ENHANCE – BE QUICK!

Enquiry from $399,000

NM PE 30P O T 12.

SA www.mikepero.com/RX2072287

2 Beaumont Street, Seddon BREATHELESS OUTLOOK -SUNSATIONAL 2008 BUILD – BEST BUY 2019

Enquiry from $449,000

T G N IN ME EW NT VI POI AP BY www.mikepero.com/RX2053785

6 Cooper Street, Wairau Valley LIVE THE DREAM ON 2.4 ACRES – UNIQUE RESIDENCE – ABSOLUTE MUST SEE!

Enquiry from $759,000

N PE PM OSAT 2

T G N IN ME EW NT VI POI AP BY www.mikepero.com/RX2075971

17 Catalina Crescent, Omaka BEST PRICED SECTION 909M2

Enquiry from $269,000

www.mikepero.com/RX2036365

3 Hurricane Way, Omaka STUNNING NEW HOME – EXCEPTIONAL VALUE!

Enquiry from $659,000

Debbie Webster • 03 578 3760 • 021 797 454 • debbie.webster@mikepero.com Mike Pero Real Estate Ltd. Licensed REA (2008)