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Linda wins Story and photo by Celeste Alexander Local woman Linda Cosgrove has taken out top honours in the 2016 Plough Qualifying Event which was held at the weekend and will be taking on the best in the country next year. Linda says she was surprised but very happy to find out she was the winner of the event, earning the most points in the vintage qualifying section, ahead of other locals Ash Murdoch and John Butt.

Continued page 2 Linda Cosgrove qualified for the New Zealand Ploughing Championships for 2017 after taking out top points at the weekend.

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Linda ploughs the way to national championships Continued from page 1 Linda says she was surprised but very happy to find out she was the winner of the event, earning the most points in the vintage qualifying section ahead of other locals Ash Murdoch and John Butt. This is the second time Linda has qualified for the national event and making her win even more special, she is the only female competitor from Marlborough to qualify. She says from this point on there will be a lot of practice as she prepares herself. “There’s a lot of hard work to do to catch up to the Canterbury guys, they make it look so easy. “Some of those guys plough 25 matches a year so they are very experienced, but it’s a challenge I’m looking forward to,” she says. From a spectator’s seat ploughing might look fairly easy and repetitive, but Linda says there’s a huge amount involved.

“It’s quite physical and testing. You are working levers, adjusting the plough, on and off the tractor constantly...It’s great exercise. “The judging is very involved and you need to be consistent in the way you plough. There’s certainly a lot to it and I’m hoping to get some coaching tips and plenty of practice before the national finals,” she says. The 2016 Plough Qualifying Event was held near Renwick over Saturday and Sunday, attracting a good number of people to watch, Marlborough Ploughing Association president Allan Gifford says. “The Clydesdales are always a hit and great to watch, but we did see a lot of people out watching the tractor ploughing. A number of people were asking questions about the judging and showing a good interest in ploughing which is great to see. “Ploughing is not as common as it used to be so to have an event like this is great for people to watch and learn

Erin Cassie from Erewhon Station ploughs with her team of four Clydesdale horses. The horses were a huge attraction at the 2016 Plough Qualifying Event held at the weekend.

from,” he says. Winning results: Horse Ploughing - 1st place Colin Drummond and 2nd Erin Cassie. Vintage Qualifying - 1st Linda Cos-

grove, 2nd Ash Murdoch and 3rd John Butt. Non Qualifying - 1st Daniel Owen, 2nd Bruce Clark and 3rd Jeff Rowberry. More photos on page 18.

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Huge number of submissions for plan By Cathie Bell More than one thousand submissions have been lodged on the revised Marlborough Envi ron ment Pla n, t he Marlborough District Council says. The draft plan consolidates the region’s resource management documents into a single plan to guide growth and development in the region while protecting natural and physical resources. Submissions closed last week and council planning staff now have the job of summaris-

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Not just age care This week is Diversional Therapy Awareness, celebrating the work done by local diversional therapists in the community. Local woman Angelea Stanton is the secretary of the New Zealand Diversional Therapy Society and is hosting an afternoon tea on Saturday, September 10 for anyone who is interested in attending. It’s an opportunity to find out more about diversional therapy. Contact Angelea at Ashwood Park Retirement Village.

Hayden Paddon makes appearance at Hanmer Rally By Celeste Alexander Havelock boys Taylor and Conor Clark were absolutely thrilled to meet their rally hero at the weekend, Hayden Paddon. Hayden, New Zealand rally driver and World Rally Championship champion was attending a rally event in Hanmer while on an unexpected break after the China rally was cancelled due to flood damage of the rally route. What made it special to Hayden was the fact that the Hamner Rally was the scene of his first ever rally in 2002 and first event victory in 2005. He says it was “great to see how strong the local rally scene is and just how many young upcoming drivers are in the pipeline”. For Taylor and Conor it was very exciting to meet Hayden in person. The brothers, along with their parents, were at the airport earlier in the year to greet Hayden’s co-driver John Kennard when he returned home for a visit. John lives in Blenheim when he is not helping Hayden navigate rallies around the world. Their parents Jason and Tracy Clark are rally drivers themselves and were taking part in the event. Unfortunately the couple experienced electrical problems but managed to rejoin. The Hanmer Rally saw eight teams from the Marlborough Car Club make the trip for some great forestry stages around Hanmer. The field started at 63 and there were just 11 non finishers. Richard Bateman and Sharisse Guckert, as well as Regan Ross and Blair Bartels, placed in the top 10. Dave Gee and Liam Gee were 12th, Lloyd Owen and Jonty Brenssell were 26th, Steve Cattermole and Mark Clemens were 30th, Allan Kermeen and Sarah Faulkner were 37th and David Taylor and Pania Huntley placed 38th.

Tractors on tour Massey Fergusson tractors like those used by Sir Edmund Hillary in Antarctica are passing through Picton and Blenheim as part of a fundraising effort to preserve the huts he used in Antarctica. The Expedition South team arrive in Picton today and will be at the Picton Marina between 5.30pm and 6.30pm today, and in Blenheim tomorrow at Allan Scott Family Wines between 4 and 6pm. All welcome

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Harvey Howard with one of his many Camellia varieties, the Queen Bee. Harvey is the organiser of this weekend’s ‘Spring Show’ held by the Marlborough Branch of the New Zealand Camellia Society. RIGHT: The Nuccios Carousal, another of Harvey Howard’s Camellias.

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Housing tool launched By Cathie Bell A new tool has been developed to help older people make the best choice about housing for them, and it was presented in Marlborough last week. The Centre for Research, Evaluation, and Social Assessment has coordinated research on housing changes in older people as part of a wide-ranging look at housing in New Zealand. Some of the research was carried out in Marlborough. Marlborough-based research director Kay Saville-Smith says downsizing is not always the best option for people and it does not always free up as much equity as people anticipate. There are other options than home ownership for people, such as a licence to occupy or renting, and these should be considered too, she says.

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Norm Fowke Glass New welcome signs - Picton Dear Ed, However artistic and appealing the themes of the photographs might be - the “end”result (as a sign) will be catastrophic. Very nice pictures with – smack in the middle – a white, blank canvas in the shape of a group of people. An invitation to every grafiti artist in the country to leave his/her mark permanently for a few years and get free promotion. (Maybe a permanent position as a ‘whiter outer’ could be made available through council!) The designers of these signs maybe very ‘Smart’ and well ‘Connected’, but their work put forward is lacking practicality and common sense. These creations would be just another disaster as so many other “bloopers” (what rate payers have to pay for) created by the outgoing council. This kind of folly reminds me strongly of the bus shelter on SH 1 with the glass roof sloping the wrong way which was erected by this Council at a cost of $250,000. Kurt Trixl Picton

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Trim your vote Dear Ed, I see when non-voters in last local body elections were asked why they did not vote, they replied because they did not feel well informed enough.” It often is not realised that you don’t need to vote for the full number of council seats in your ward. If you know one well and regard the person as good, vote only for that person. Or you may know two, then vote for just those two, if you agree of course for what they believe in. Herman Democratus (abridged)

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Theatre kitchen Damage devastating Dear Ed, How distressing it is to hear of the Cancer Society’s gorgeous display on the banks of the Taylor River being wrecked by some hoon on a mobility scooter. The hours and hours of work that went into that display by young citizens of Marlborough and their many supporters who made it happen, they must be so upset. I passed that display often since it was put up and just loved its happy, positive display. Shame on that miscreant! I hope karma rewards him appropriately. Daffodil fan Blenheim

Dear Ed, Referring to “The Sun” Wednesday August 31, 2016 – A.S.B. theatre, kitchen story by Cathie Bell. Councillors accepted the report with some discussion quote “Councillor Geoff Evans says the kitchen sponsorship money should have gone towards paying off debt. End quote”. What graciousness! Both Andrea Boock and Mark Elkington are sponsoring the new theatre kitchen, an amazing and incredible gesture of support. Readers may recall Evans previously suggesting the theatre become a library! His love of the arts is sadly lacking. Our theatre is the envy of the South Island and lower North. A world class asset here in Blenheim. Humphrey and Jennifer Meyers Blenheim

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Learning to be encouraged By Cathie Bell Graduates of the Marlborough public libraries’ Stepping Up technology courses have been awarded their certificates this week. Staff at the libraries in Picton and Blenheim run the courses each year to help people, particularly older people, learn to use different sorts of computer programmes, working with REAP, the rural education activities programme. The libraries are used by different people in the community and provide free Wifi and public computers through the APNK network and so they are ideal locations to offer computer classes, librarian Jane Robinson says. The Stepping Up courses have become more popular since they were first offered two years ago and now eight staff in Blenheim

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Renee brings the music back Award-winning former Picton singer-songwriter Renee Maurice is returning to Marlborough for a charity concert next month, she tells Glenise Dreaver about that and the international recognition she’s received for her work. Two gold medals and three bronze. That’s the medal tally won by former Picton singer-songwriter Renee Maurice in the annual World Championships of Performing Arts in Long Beach California in early July. It’s like the Olympics of the performing arts,” she says of the contest, which attracted 1500 contestants from 50 countries. “But my score can’t compare with Michael Phelps,” she adds, comparing her medal tally to that of her hero. The winner of New Zealand’s Got Talent in 2013, Renee was one of 19 in the New Zealand team. She and husband Joe, also formerly of Picton (who adopted Renee’s surname on their marriage) stayed at the luxury hotel the Western for two weeks, but at their own expense. One gold was for the best original song, the title song for the Picton production ‘Warchild’ in 2007. “That was judged best in the world,” she said. “And it was created and performed first in Marlborough. That’s so cool.” Needless to say it’s on the concert programme. The other gold was for her performance of the pop number ‘Say Something’. Her three bronzes were in jazz ‘Angel Eyes’, for a Broadway number ‘Children of Eden’ and the third for her acting a scene about the wet towel treatment from her own musical ‘Seacliff’. The writing and staging of ‘Seacliff’, was inspired by the treatment of mental illness there in the 1950s. “People know about the electrical shock therapy, but not so many know about the

insulin therapy. Patients were injected with huge doses of insulin, rendering them helpless. They couldn’t even walk.” Renee wrote the musical, which was staged in Dunedin, and produced it from scratch. “I auditioned local performers, went down every weekend for rehearsals and organised everything – publicity, ticket sales, the lot.” The successful musical recouped much of the tens of thousands it had cost and winning New Zealand’s Got Talent had enabled the project, she says. She is planning to stage it in Wellington in 2017. Renee has a long association with the national Starjam organisation, empowering young people with disabilities to achieve their full potential through music and performance. Her next project is also to support the disabled, in a homecoming charity concert ‘Wicked and Wonderful’ to be held in Blenheim on October 7. She and Wellington soprano Tania Parker will indulge their sense of fun and a shared passion for music. They will sing across a wide range of styles from pop to opera, on the ‘Wicked and Wonderful’ theme, including some duets. Some of the music with which Renee has won her multiple awards, including her own compositions, will also be featured at the event. Both singers have strong family associations with the Papatuanuku Independency Trust Inc of Waikawa, for which the concert is being staged. The trust’s commitment to caring for and main streaming their residents, who live with intellectual disability, will be carried through with a free coffee and cakes supper.

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BUTT: Michelle and Alister are happy to announce the arrival of a new baby boy (8lb 3oz) at 9.04am on September 1, 2016 at Wairau Hospital. A new little brother for Jack and William. Special thanks to Mandy Stanton and all the theatre and maternity staff at Wairau Hospital.

ANDERSON: Brodie and Annjanette are proud to announce the early but amazing arrival of their son Wicket Anderson, on 27 August, 2016 at Wairau Hospital. With the awesome help of our midwife Catherine Middleton and the great support of the staff at Wairau maternity. Wicket is beautiful and we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be happier. Photo provided.

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McLAUGHLIN: Mark and Nicola are delighted to announce the arrival of James William Egerton (10lb 6oz) at 1.56pm on July 25, 2016, at Auckland City Hospital. A baby brother for William & Jessica, and a new grandson for Ross & Lana McLaughlin, of Havelock. Photo provided.

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Story and photo by Celeste Alexander Knitting, children’s accessories, baking and more will be lovingly handcrafted and sold at an up and coming event organised by the Riversdale Community House in Blenheim. The Handcraft Fair will be held on Saturday, September 17 from 11am - 3pm at its Budge Street location. The fair was introduced earlier this year as a new initiative and has been so well received that it’s becoming a regular fixture on the house’s calendar. House administrator Sue Houghton says those who took part and attended at the previous fair thought it was a “great idea”. “We thought we would run two more this year, one this month and another in November. “It’s an opportunity for locals to showcase their crafts. It’s not expensive to have a stall and is an enjoyable day for all,” she says. There will be everything from knitting through to jewellery, beads, wood and pebble art and even mosaics. To have a stall costs $5. You can book by contacting the Riversdale Community House.

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03 579 4379 or marlcaso@xtra.co.nz By Joanne Holden Blenheim: 1st Prize Cherubs, 2nd Prize Mitchell Sport. Dance music from the 50s and 60s is Yoga Classes – gentle and yoga Picton: 1st Prize Bays Road Seafood, 2ndrelaxing Prize sessions; bring your loved one or a fellow survivor as celebrated today as it was over half 3 and more shop. along for some time out. Tuesdays, 5:30-7.00pm. a century ago at the Top of the South Dr Dave Baldwin’sGynaecological Healthy Bastards Rock N Roll section of the Clubs of Cancers Network – for Marlborough. women with of Cancer of the uterus, Campaign comes toa diagnosis Blenheim! endometrium, cervix, ovary or vulva. Thursday, The section meets for two hours every Tuesday 11th OctoberJune 11, 6.00-7:30pm Thursday at 7.30pm, and often ends the If it’s true that laughter the best medicine night with a social drink. Sleepis Workshops – Sleep disruption is common Every two months group members get in people with a cancer diagnosis, making is then Dr Dave Baldwin’s ‘Healthy Bastards’ coping more course, runwho over two together for extra socialising and fun. the essential prescription fordifficult. everyThisbloke Saturdays, looks at practical ways to improve Last time they had a quiz night and in wants to know more about his health. sleep for well-being – Saturday, June 13 and 27. October a movie night is planned. For details or to register, please contact Anna ‘We call it the Rock N Roll family,’ Did you know that Bowel cancer is one of the anna.small@cancersoc.org.nz most common cancers among men and women club president Wayne Holtham says. in NZ? Public Lecture – “Reducing the Impact The group also hosts annual dance Marlborough ofDaffodil Project Bowel Cancer – what can you do?” Speaker classes - one for beginners and another Dr A Luck (colorectal surgeon). Come along to for those at intermediate level. Thank you to everyonehearwho been one ofhas Australia’ s expertsinvolved on the subject to The beginner classes kick off in find out more. Tuesday, 16, 7.00-8:30pm, in this community project. FranJune Maguire, March and run into April, while the Scenic Circle Hotel (Seymour Street.)

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Kings and Queens’ outings diverse By Joanne Holden The events hosted by the Kings and Queens section of the Clubs of Marlborough are as diverse as its members. The oldest member is 82 while the youngest is the two-month-old daughter of another member, and they and everybody in between come together once a month for a social outing that differs each time. Next up is croquet. Events are decided at the annual

general meeting, which often has a turnout of 40 members. “We let the people come along to that and let us know what they would like to do, that’s how we get our different things,” club president Ray Barrett says. If an event is popular, it becomes a staple for the group. Mini golf, small bore shooting, and a trip to Kaikoura for the horse racing are all annual events. Club secretary Deana Quissy says joining the group is an op-

portunity to try activities you would never do on your own and to meet new people. “All we’re aiming for is fun and friendship,” she says. People interested in joining or finding out more about the club can contact Deana at The Clubs of Marlborough. RIGHT: Kings & Queens president Ray Barrett and secretary Deana Quissy invite people to find out more about their club.

River planting workshop on More tree plantings are to be put in along the Taylor River Reserve this weekend as part of Conservation Week. Organisers say this is the third annual planting day for the Taylor River project, organised by the Marlborough Landscape Group. This year the focus is on trees of the world, as part of the Ralph Ballinger Arboretum (collection of trees) to celebrate Marlborough’s diverse population and links around the world. “Anyone who walks, cycles or takes their dog along the Taylor River pathway will have seen the progress as the plantings have grown over the past few years. “Now’s your chance to plant a tree and contribute to this great community project.” People are encouraged to meet at the Monro Street at 10am on Sunday with a spade and sturdy boots. The planting will run until noon. If it is wet, the event will be postponed until Sunday September 18.

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out & about

Wednesday September 7, 2016

Toasted Marshmallow Hundreds of young people gathered to skate and eat marshmallows on Friday night at the skating rink in Stephenson Street, Blenheim.

 Sam Smith, Harry Jackson, and Felix Jackson enjoyed the event.  Natasha Henderson, Lucy Dannaher, and Isla Fulton were kept busy handing out marshmallows.

 Alex Gasson and Kaleb Donald joined in the fun.

Ploughing action The 2016 Plough Qualifying Event was held over the weekend by the Marlborough Ploughing Association near Blenheim. Local and visiting ploughers attended as well as spectators who went along to see the action.

 Vern Bishell with his dog Scott. Vern gave a dog

 Lexie Newman met Carol the pig.

trial display.

 Ash Murdoch placed second in the vintage qualifying.

 Daniel Owen won first place in the non-qualifying.  Ted Hutchison won ‘Best Plough and Tractor’.

 Carlia and Ollie Hutchison get up close to some newborn lambs.

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w community notices The Community Noticeboard is for non-profit organisations. For $10.00 + GST you can publish up to 25 words. No AGMS, sporting notices or special meetings. Community Notices must be pre-paid. Call into our office at 72 High Street, Blenheim

Community Elder Care Thursday programmes for elderly, St Christopher’s. Talk/Tech/Teach. Keeping U Moving. Older persons seminars. More info 579 4446 or 021 2230160 leave name and number.

Depression Support Group You are not alone! Spend time with others who understand. Meets Bread of Life, 14B Stephenson St, Thurs 1pm-2.30pm. Ph Barb: 0277372403.

Family/Whanau for information/ advocacy/support For families living with mental illness/addictions please contact Supporting Families Marlborough - Lyn, Karina or Nikki, ph 577 5491 or visit us at 4 Scott Street.

Housie Thursday 7pm, Blenheim Bowling Club, 40 housies, 3 supers, 3 x $500, raffles and refreshments available. Proceeds to Te Rerenga O Te Ra.

community services Marlborough After Hours GP Services: Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm. Reception 520 6377. Office 520 9980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870. After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm, 7 days. Ph 5782271. Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am-8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Diabetes Marlborough Inc: Office hours 9am3pm Mon-Thu 5775549. Reg. Nurse 1pm-5pm Wed, 8.30am-5pm Thu & Fri 5206200 (Mary). Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline. Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers. Overeaters Anonymous: For more information. Ph 570 5137 Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 578 8125. Citizens Advice Bureau - Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm. Phone 578 4272.

death notices Mental Health Consumer Advocacy Service

PATTERSON: Beatrix Laura, “Trixie”(formerly Ham, nee Cantwell). On 3 September 2016, passed away peacefully at Wairau Hospital, Blenheim, after a short illness, in her 92nd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ted Patterson and the late Harold Ham. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law, Nana and Great Nana of Helen and Terry Knapp, Tracey, Jenny, Kelvin and Philip; Ken and Karenne Ham, Richard and Ranjeeta; Andrew and Kate and their children Charlie and Adeline; Raewyn and Darrel Rice and their children Lexie and Jess; Christine and Dave Lochead and Casey. Messages to 22 Kim Crescent, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimers Marlborough, 8 Wither Rd, Blenheim 7201 would be appreciated or may be made at the service. Our sincere thanks to the staff at Bethsaida Retirement Village for their loving care of Trixie for the past three and a half years and also to Wairau Hospital Staff. A memorial service for Trixie was held, Tuesday 6 September, at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 8 Boyce St. CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES, BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z. www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz

Our Advocates will take up your cause to ensure your rights are respected, listen to your concerns and support you in the actions you want to take to gain resolution. Ph 579 5304 or call at Level 2, Aorere House, 54 Scott St.

Sheets ‘N’ Things Beautiful cards for special occasions! And linen too! Shop now on Redwood Street next to Johns Kitchen. Ph: 5781356 Ext 1 or 0211602782.

St John Community Shop SALE SALE CLOTHING half price. ORANGE sticker items half price. CLOTHING half price, ORANGE sticker items half price. Come and grab a bargain.

St Vincent De Paul Shop We are having a huge $5 bag sale on all clothing, shoes, handbags, books & fabric. Starts Monday 5th September.

Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Aley 021 434117. Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd. Open Monday - Friday, 8.30 - 4.30pm Hospital Visiting Hours: Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm. Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward. Marlborough Family Budgeting: - Free confidential budgeting advice. Monday-Friday. Phone 578 2006. Marlborough Lupus Support: For more information phone Katrina 572 4333 or 021 502 451 Picton Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377. Office 520 9980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870. Chemist:Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 8.30-5.30pm, Sat 9-2pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

acknowledgement The Sun Newspaper offers an acknowledgement service to its readers. You can submit acknowledgements following family bereavements. The deadline will be on Mondays at 5.00pm, with a limit of 50 words for $15.00+GST. You can submit acknowledgements by bringing them to the Sun office at 72 High Street, or posting them to PO Box 634 Blenheim 7240. You can also email them to frontdesk@blenheimsun.co.nz Please include your contact details: Name, address, email and phone numbers, including your mobile number if possible.

Candidates meet in Renwick Renwick is hosting a meeting for mayoral candidates and those standing in the Wairau Awatere ward tomorrow night. The meeting, hosted by the Renwick Smart and Connected group, will be at 7pm on Thursday at the Wairau Anglican Hall in High Street, Renwick. There are four candidates vying for the job as mayor - John Davis, Brian Dawson, Colin King, and John Leggett, and five candidates for the three ward councillor roles, Cynthia Brooks, Tim Crawford, Geoff Evans, Gerald Hope, and Colin King. The local government elections are a postal vote under the STV system, and voting forms should be sent out after September 16. They must be received by the council or Electionz.com by noon on October 8.

C R O S S W O R D Puzzle CROSSWORD ACROSS 1. Showman’s covered wagon (7) 5. Chase(quarry) to lair (3,2,6) 11. Dig(5) 12. Most unsightly(7) 13. Taunts (5) 14. Costly(9) 15. Sinners(9) 16. Abound(4) 17. Parade(7) 19. Kiwi golfer, Frank ...(6) 23. Mean(6) 26. Hand operated fire-fighting device, ... pump(7) 29. Cast off(4) 30. Main point(of story) (3) 32. Offer(3) 34. Component(4) 35. Longed for(7) 36. Muse(6) 39. U.S. writer, ... Hemingway(6) 40. Short chopper(7) 42. Sheep enclosure(4) 46. Mirth(9) 48. Schoolmaster(9) 50. Frighten(5) 51. First (7)

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Remember your lost loved one on their anniversary. 72 High Street, Blenheim, email frontdesk@blenheimsun.co.nz or phone 577 7868.

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SOLUTION Friday’s solutions

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Wednesday September 7, 2016

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Interiors, exteriors, residential, commercial Including wallpapering, varnishing, roof spraying, new homes, repaints - we do it all All Workmanship Guaranteed

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Locals working with locals to ‘Turn Houses into Homes’

Gum, Pine or Gum/Pine mixed loads available All loads are 3 Cubic meters Free delivery in the Blenheim area.

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Fencing

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Carpet install & service

No job too small PVC Galvanized Coloursteel Internal gutters

Call Don today 027 279 7392 Over 30 years experience. Locally owned and operated.

Industrial welding of • Tanks • Bins • Boats Fabrication of one off products 26 Stuart Street PH 03-578 3034 Mon-Fri: 8am - 4pm

TREE CARE CARE

Lawn not looking

veryLawn good?? Spring Sale! FRESH GRASS SEED Tired? Patchy? Weedy? Get a healthy Lawn

Get a healthy Fertiliser – Weedlawn Spray New before Harvestwinter Lawn.Seed Fertiliser, Weed spray SPRING SPECIALS Fresh lawn seed. Mosskiller 5kg now $12.00 All available !

Regular Lawn Seed 5kg $62.50 Lawn seed spreader Lawn Fertiliser 10kg $18.00 available for hire CERtIFIEd SEEd PotAtoES 5273kg OLD -RENWICK $10.60 RD Ph 5780468 All available now. OPEN 8am—6pm Mon/Fri 8.30am—12.30pm Sat

527 old Renwick Rd 8.30—12.30pm Sat Ph 5780468

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Ph. 03 578 0083

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Trades electrical ELECTRICAL

For all your electrical needs

Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868 health & beauty BACK to work too soon? Extend your r e f r e s h e d h o l i d ay look... with Cosmetic Botulinum & Dermall Fillers. You can look & feel great! Phone 03 548 8216. MOLE checks - for a thorough skin check using dermoscopy. Call the Skin Clinic 578 1665.

We service all Commercial Kitchen & Laundry equipment. Local agent for Starline Dishwashers.

Ph: 579 4445 www.cmelectrical.co.nz

jeweller

PhiliP Gibbison

Jewellers Your Watch & Clock professional.

Quality repairs to all brands.

Ph 578 2595 Cleghorn St Redwood Village

plastering

• Exterior plastering & waterproofing • Commercial & residential • Repairs & repaints • High pressure water blasting • House maintenance • Free quotes & advice ALL WORK GUARANTEED MIKE DOUGLAS

Freephone:

0800 944 748 Cell: 021 572 800

EAR Health. Removal of Ear Wax using microscope and suction. Phone for an appointment 578 8310 at Edge Physio, 11 Francis St.

public notice ADVERTISING TERMS & CONDITIONS All advertisements are subject to the approval of Blenheim Sun newspaper. Advertisements are positioned entirely at the option of The Publisher & no guarantee of placement is given. Applicable loadings apply only to the specific placement of strip or island advertisements. Placement & approval is at the discretion of The Publisher. While every effort will be made to publish as instructed, The Publisher accepts no liability for any loss caused through loss or misplacement. The Publisher reserves the right to reject any advertisement considered unsuitable for publication. Advertisements will be charged on the size of the material supplied or the space ordered whichever is the greater. It is the responsibility of the Advertiser or Advertising Agent to notify Blenheim Sun newspaper of any error within 24 hours of its publication. The Publisher is not responsible for recurring errors. To obtain a classified space order (defined as annual commitment of advertising space or spend) please speak to your advertising representative. (Surcharges may apply if commitment levels are not met or cancellation of a space booking & or contract). Cancellation: neither display nor classified cancellations will be accepted after the booking deadline. No credits will be issued to classified package buys that have commenced their series. If an advertiser at any time fails to supply copy within the deadline, it is understood & agreed that the last copy supplied will be repeated. Specific terms & conditions apply to certain classifications. These may relate to either requirements & conditions set by industry standards for the advertising of certain goods & services, or set by The Publisher. Please speak to your advertising representative to obtain a full copy of these. Advertisers agree that all advertisements published by Blenheim Sun newspaper may also appear on a relevant website.

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WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE

Any cars, vans, trucks, 4x4's. In any condition.

CAsh paid FREE pick up

Marlborough Vehicle Removals Ph Brent 027 766 7105

AGM

Blenheim Senior Citizens Club Inc. Thursday 15th September 2pm Afternoon tea to follow. Senior Citizens Hall 172 High Street Blenheim

Trev’s Painting & Decorating Interiors - Exteriors - Wall papering Gib stopping - Roofs EQC

Tradesman with 40 years experience Ph 027-859-7074 • A/H 03-579-3368 email: samkar@xtra.co.nz

Pelorus Area Health Trust AGM 8th October @ 11.00am Havelock Pavilion Everyone is Welcome to Attend!!

The Trust promotes, protects and fosters Primary Healthcare within the Pelorus Area. Trustee Nomination forms are available at the Treasure Chest, Havelock or email secretary@pelorusareahealthtrust.co.nz

Wednesday September 7, 2016

wanted

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Wanted to buy – old NZ postcards & NZ books, fountain pens, military items, scrap gold or damaged jewellery, taxidermy, NZ Maori / whaling & historical items, antiques, collectibles & the UNUSUAL. Free quotes. Please phone Phil on ( 03 ) 5775402 (JUST BROWSING)

FREE HORSE MANURE, just phone 572 8212.

Wanted

Somewhere to dump grass clippings, handy to town. Spray free. Makes great mulch. Phone 577 7050 or 577 6418

property for sale C o mmercial P r o per t y F O R SALE High profile position on Maxwell Road Neg Over $ 600,000 For more details please call Rebecca, m. 0274835-776

e Garag Sale

O L D R OO F I N G IRON, free to be collected from Renwick ASAP. Ph: 021552486.

DRESS MAKING, alterations, will pick up & deliver. Ph: Robyn 5737257 or 022-173-6140. GIB STOPPING & HOME MAINTENANCE. Phone 0210236-8769.

PAINTER NO GST Labour only Free quote Ph Gavin 0210 8656 568

for sale E S TAT E j ewe l l er y (over 140 gold rings), cr ystal, china, NZ books, lots of art, furniture, antiques & collectibles. Just Browsing Battys Rd (03)5775402 10am to 4.30pm.ESTATE jewellery (over 140 gold rings), crystal, china, NZ books, lots of art, furniture, antiques & collectibles. Just Browsing Battys Rd (03)5775402 10am to 4.30pm. 2004 MERCEDES C2 4 0. 87000km. Genuine reason for selling, $7995. Phone 035780078 or 021610921. FREEZER, slimline up right. Outside glass table with 6 chairs. 6 burner BBQ. Phone 0273640003.

Have some junk that could be treasure?

Fridge good condition $250. Black tubular single bed $50. Masport lawnmower Briggs & Stratton motor $50 Ph: 5702144.

Advertise a garage sale today and turn trash into cash

J1 BEDFORD 1964 $3500+extra parts. XA FALCON 1974 $2000. More info phone 03)5757373.

situations vacant Qualified Auto Refinisher We are looking for a qualified Auto Refinisher with at least 5 years’ experience. Must be experienced with waterborne paint systems, computers and have excellent time management skills. The successful applicant must also pride themselves on quality workmanship, customer service and be willing to be up skilled. This position will be full-time. 40 hour week. Applicants must have a full NZ drivers license, NZ residency or a valid NZ work Permit. Email your cv, cover letter and three current references to admin@rpp.nz

Retired or semi retired? We are looking for someone to work school holidays cleaning swimming pools. Full training will be given, drivers licence essential as well as the ability to work unsupervised. Call 579 6300 to register your interest.

property wanted

GENUINE CASH BUYERS

MUSTER DAY Sunday 11 September at 10am Central Rugby Clubrooms Lansdowne Street, Blenheim For all new and existing players & coaches interested in softball for the 2016/17 season For further information please contact Lynne on 03 5722535 or Email: marlboroughsoftball@gmail.co.nz Check out our website: www.marlboroughsoftball.co.nz

To advertise your business, call Lacy (03) 5777 868 WednesdaySun

(very private folk) An ‘Elegant’ home $600,000 - $1,000,000 · Privacy paramount · Established gardens · Room to accommodate antique furniture My retirees are moving from the country and need a residence with character but be low maintenance and warm. Ideally Springlands however will consider elsewhere for the right property. Price and settlement negotiable for the right home

NOW RECRUITING Barista - Full Time Immediate Start Experience required

Part-time Cleaner SAT-SUN for 2 hours overnight Immediate start Contact Stephane at info@raupocafe.co.nz

Call Debbie Webster today in the strictest of confidence 021 797 454 debbie.webster@mikepero.com

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“Technology Series: Can Technology Save Us?”

Sunday evenings @ 7pm, St Ninians Presbyterian Church Hall 1 Riley Crescent, Redwoodtown All welcome, refreshments provided. Sunday 11th September Topic: ‘A Scientists Perspective:’ Biotechnology, will we edit our DNA, changing what it means to be human. Where are we going? Presenter: Murray Broom, Biochemist For more information phone Parish Office 578 8895 www.facebook.com/Wairau Presbyterian Parish

Diesel Technician Machinery Repairs LTD has a position available for a Diesel Technician for workshop and field service work. Machinery Repairs LTD are the service agents for Komatsu and Komatsu Forest throughout the top of the South Island. With branches located in both Blenheim and Richmond – this position is Blenheim based and will report to the Blenheim Workshop Foreman. Required skills • Heavy Plant mechanic trade qualifications or similar • Preventative maintenance and breakdown experience • Ability to work on site as required • Motivated team player, with a can do attitude • A full valid driver’s license Position is 40+ hours per week, with overtime and Saturdays when required. In the first instance please email or post CV and cover letter Machinery Repair Ltd The Manager 13 Opawa Street, Blenheim parts@machineryrepairs.co.nz

The Sun

Wednesday September 7, 2016 public notice

EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS IN NEW ZEALAND Free Infomation Session Migrant Connect

SpeakersStephanie Moses from Community Law & Steve McManus from Amalgamated Workers Union WHEN: WHERE:

7.00pm Tuesday 13th September 2016 Upstairs seminar room in Marlborough Community Centre, 25 Alfred St, Blenheim (High St entrance) CONTACT: Citizens Advice Bureau Marlborough Phone 03 578 4272 Citizens Advice Bureau Marlborough offer free migrant support services. 25 Alfred St, Blenheim. 0800 FOR CAB (0800 367 222) www.cab.org.nz Funded by Immigration New Zealand

Te Pou Whakawhirinaki o Aotearoa

Marlborough

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Bottling-line Positions

WineWorks is a national contract wine bottling and distribution provider. Our Blenheim plant is constantly growing and we are now looking for more problem solvers to join our high performing team in our bottling hall. If you are: • Quick to learn new skills • A positive team player and you want to challenge yourself and your career • Flexible and can cope with change • Willing to go above and beyond to get the job done right first time for our client’s • Used to working in a production/manufacturing environment or with machines in another environment • Able to communicate clearly • Logical and organised • Physically fit Then we want to work with you! You do not need previous bottling experience. This is a busy, fast paced environment, where our great team, work together to get the job done. The work we do to support the wine industry is stable and permanent. There are opportunities for development and gaining qualifications along with competitive rates of pay. Our Production team members work 8 – 12 hours shift, four or five days a week depending on our client’s needs, so we need team members who are willing to be flexible. If you think you fit the bill, please apply on line at www.wineworks.co.nz with a letter of application providing details of your relevant experience and submit with a current CV. A completed WineWorks Application form must accompany your on-line application. All applicants MUST be a New Zealand Citizen or have Permanent Resident status as determined by New Zealand immigration department. WineWorks has a drug and alcohol policy and the successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment screening. To learn more about us, visit our website www.wineworks.co.nz. Applications close 11th September 2016

Production team Leader day Shift

WineWorks is a national, fast paced contract wine bottling and distribution provider. Our Blenheim plant is constantly growing and we are now looking for a Day Shift Production Team Leader to join our team. If you are: • Experienced in creating a loyal, engaged and motivated team • Focussed on the health and safety of your team & their compliance to quality standards • Committed to training and coaching team members on the job • Ready to hold people accountable and willing to have difficult conversations when necessary • A clear communicator and problem solver • Logical and organised • Positive and resilient under pressure • Willing to go above and beyond to get the job done right first time for our clients • Used to working in a manufacturing environment or similar Then we want to work with you! Our Production Team Leaders are responsible for the productive running of one of our five production lines and ensuring we create a high performing team. Our Team Leaders work alongside the team on the production line, providing on job coaching, support and guidance as well as assisting with absences and breaks. This is a dynamic, hands on role, in which change is constant. This is an exciting role with a great team and opportunities for development and qualification along with competitive rates of pay. If you think you fit our criteria, please apply on line at www.wineworks.co.nz with a letter of application providing details of your relevant experience and submit with a current CV. A completed WineWorks Application form must accompany your on-line application. All applicants MUST be a New Zealand Citizen or have Permanent Resident status as determined by New Zealand immigration department. WineWorks has a drug and alcohol policy and the successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment screening. To learn more about us, visit our website www.wineworks.co.nz. Applications close 11th September 2016

The Kon Tiki Leisure Marching team. (Back) Fran Roche, Jackie Keenan, Sandy Shadbolt, Anne Newman, Bev Gallavin. (Front) Vicki Stuart (coach), Judy O’Donnell, Deb Blick (assistant coach), Raewyn Timoko, Margaret Snowdon and Gloria Carberry. Photo provided

Leisure marchers clothing sale Story and photo by Celeste Alexander The Kon Tiki Leisure Marchers will be busy this week sorting through bags upon bags of clothing donated to them for fundraising. The team will be holding a big Preloved Clothing Sale this Saturday where they will be selling clothing, accessories, jewellery, shoes and more at “really cheap prices”, team coach Vicky Stuart says. “We are just astounded at the amount and quality of the clothing that has been donated to us. Some of it still has tags on and has never been

Gloria Carberry and Vicki Stuart of the Kon Tiki Leisure Marchers team.

worn,” she says. The team is fundraising to help cover travel expenses for when they attend the National Leisure Marching Days in Wellington next year. The idea to hold this sale came from team member Gloria Carberry. She says she was planning to clean her drawers out and thought; “Why not get all the girls to do it and have a big sale”. “It has just escalated from there. Team members, family and friends have all gathered heaps of bags of clothing for the sale. “Because of how much we have

accumulated we have had to change venue too. We were planning to have it at the Red Cross Rooms but now we’ll be at the Waterlea Racecourse Hall,” Gloria says. The team will be pricing the clothing for no more than $3 per item, and shoes will be $3 to $5. “We want to keep it all as cheap as possible,” Vicky says. The Preloved Clothing Sale will be held this Saturday, September 10 between 10am and 2pm. Entry is by gold coin and people are asked to come in off the Linton Street entrance (via Hutcheson Street).

Josh Gwynne still hitting tennis highs By Cathie Bell Former Blenheim teenager Josh Gwynne is having success with his tennis career. Josh was in town on a mid-term break from his Wellington secondary school, but popped in to the Sun office to thank people for their continued interest in his sporting career. The teenager says he appreciates the backing he’s had from many Marlborough people, particularly Mike Pero agent

Debbie Webster. He recently won an Auckland tennis tournament, which he describes as ‘a laidback event’, and says he is still ‘really enjoying’ the tennis. The year 12 student moved to Wellington at the start of this year to develop in the Scots College sports programme. Josh has a shoulder injury which has stopped him playing for about four weeks, but he hopes to be hitting the courts again

soon. His school is entering him in several International Tennis Federation tournaments in Auckland and Hamilton later in the year against international competitors.

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Sportspeople to be honoured Nine people will be inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame and 29 added to the Sports Roll of Honour at the annual ceremony this month. Sport Tasman says the awards function and mayoral reception at the Marlborough District Council on September 23 will see at least 38 nominees inducted, although this may be boosted by some last-minute nominations. Those nominated for the Hall of Fame must have been selected to represent New Zealand at full senior level or at an international event, while Roll of Honour nominees must have represented New Zealand at

age group level or as a member of a special national team. Sport Tasman community sport advisor Terri Willcocks, who organises the awards, says the number of nominations shows the strength and depth of sport in the district, particularly in rowing, yachting and volleyball which has most nominations. She says it’s important to record and honour the achievements of Marlborough sportsmen, women, coaches and officials who through their efforts, dedication and talent have gained recognition at national and international level. “The (Sports Hall of Fame) Book

of Recognition gets bigger and bigger every year and shows how well Marlborough does on the national stage.” The book, which is held at the Blenheim library, was established in 1933. Meanwhile, Terri is urging sports groups and clubs to submit their nominations for the annual Marlborough Sports Awards, which will be held on November 21 at the Marlborough Convention Centre. The deadline for nominations is Friday, September 9, a month earlier than usual because of the local body elections.

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By Celeste Alexander Renwick School was lucky enough to have a visit from Tom Murray, Olympic rower in the eights, who attended the school’s Spring Games event last Thursday. Tom officially opened the games and spent time with students and signed autographs. In a talk he gave to the school, he shared his Olympic journey, saying that it all began while he was at Renwick School through his participation in school events such as cross country and athletics. The event was planned, developed and managed by the year seven and eight students and included the whole school over a day. The school represented the Olympics with its own set of events and rewards including games such as dodgeball, relays, hula hoop and various other ball games. Teacher Jeanette Lammas says the school was lucky to have Tom attend and he was ‘amazing’. “He opened the games and stayed at the school for the whole day. He joined the kids in lots of their events, talked to them about his Olympic experiences and generally got involved enthusiastically in all that was going on,” Jeanette says. At the end of the day Tom closed the games and proved to be a true inspiration to the (Front) George Timms, TeAna Tasker, Olympic Rower Tom Murray, Bailey Pierce, Callum Tavave. (Back) Cleonee Swanson, Halle Hamilton, Ethan Potbury, Hunter Stanton, Amber Bown. students, she says.

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The Tasman Makos beat Taranaki 25-20 in the latest round of the rugby national provincial championship. The game, held at Nelson’s Trafalgar Park, was nerve wracking to the end, with Taranaki leading 20-9 at one stage of the game. Despite nursing a damaged hamstring, Marty Banks landed all seven of his goal kicks, including six penalties, to contribute 20 of the team’s points.

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This Saturday has a club event dubbed ‘Robbie’s surprise pack run in the Awatere’ and club secretary Les Mackay warns the run will be ‘undulating’. It could be anywhere in the Awatere, he says, and runners should be prepared for hills, valleys and water. Members are to meet at State Highway and Awatere Valley Rd turn off south of Blenheim by 1.30pm on Saturday, and will travel up Awatere Valley Rd to approx 1km past Blairich Stream. Harrier sign will be out, you will be turning right into a laneway just after driving up a small incline with a sharp corner and park there. Bring something to eat and share for afternoon tea post run.

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Cruz Graham leads in the small 50cc race.

Mini-motorcross success By Cathie Bell Six year-old Blenheim boy Cruz Graham was a winner at last weekend’s minimotorcross event. The event was a great success, organisers say, with 60 children between five and 11 entered and people travelled from Christchurch and Nelson and as far as Methven to take part. Local rider Cruz Graham who’s just turned six was a ‘standout performer’ in the small 50cc race class, his mother Michelle Graham says. “He won five out of six races and came home with the first place trophy,” she says. “He has been riding since he was three years old and is known for having great style.” Another standout performer from Blenheim was Leyland Fisher who got first place in the five to eight years trail riding section. Organiser Ross Davis says it was a great

event and organisers are feeling ‘pretty overwhelmed’ by the positive response, especially from the people who came from out of town. “There’s a strong indication that people want us to run the event again.” The biggest thing on the event was that there were about 20 new riders, Ross says, which was of huge benefit to the sport. Results for Blenheim riders: • 9-11 years 65cc Luke O’Brien 9th. • 9-11 years trail Martyn Davis 6th. • 7-8 years 65cc Dylan Huddleston 4th, Cooper Johnson 6th, Troy Patterson 8th. • Big 50cc MX Maxxus Blick 6th, Chase O’Brien 8th. • 5-8 years trail Leyland Fisher 1st, Lincoln Fisher 3rd, Josh Main 4th, Hudson Johnson 6th, Phoenix Blick 9th. • Small 50cc MX Cruz Graham 1st, Kobie Madsen-Clark 3rd. • Feature race Cooper Johnson 11th, Troy Patterson 12th.

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