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Daffodil delight By Robbie Parkes Countless hours spent picking and bunching ﬂowers, and the tireless efforts of volunteers will make this year’s Daffodil Day one to remember. Margaret Mitchell, (left) the “bunching centre” organiser, and a team of volunteers were working since Tuesday afternoon to prepare the iconic ﬂower for its big day. Continued Page 3.

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Vintage aircraft soars over Omaka

By Robbie Parkes If passersby happened to spot a vintage aircraft hitting the skies above Omaka on Tuesday, they can consider themselves lucky, but not as lucky as the passengers. Phil Lawrence and Paul Maxfield were the first ‘customers’ in the inaugural commercial flight of this particular 1941 Boeing Stearman in New Zealand. Pilot Kevin Wilkey took the men up for a 20 minute flight in the 450 horsepower aircraft which found early use as a training model for American pilots in World War Two, prior to them tackling the bigger fighters and bombers. Owners Graham and Jane Orphan, helped set up the initiative with the Marlborough Aero Club (which manages the commercial operations), and the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre (which takes bookings and sells tickets). Jane said it was a long process to change the aircraft from private to commercial in terms of meeting New Zealand aviation standards. “As soon as you go commercial, there’s a rigorous set of standards you have to meet.” “We’ve been planning this for such a long time.” Jane said people really get to know

Passengers Paul Maxfield and Phil Lawrence enjoy a celebratory glass of champagne with pilot Kevin Wilkey (centre) after their milestone flight in the 1941 Boeing Stearman on Tuesday.

what it is like to ﬂy in an open cockpit. “This is just another step for Heritage Aviation, people are able to experience things themselves.” Graham bought the plane two years ago, and based the 20-minute commercial expeditions on a friend’s venture in California. He said it really was a great milestone for them, and cham-

pagne was on hand to mark the occasion. “There’s no better way to see Marlborough.” Phil said he did not expect to be one of the ﬁrst commercial passengers to head up into the skies, and both he and Paul were blown away by the experience. “As soon as he sparked up that monster, you’d think your ﬁllings would fall out,” said Paul “It was like riding a motorcycle

in three dimensions, but surprisingly smooth,” added Phil. Coincidentaly it was Paul’s last day in New Zealand, and a ﬁtting way to end his Kiwi holiday before heading back to his native Britain. “It was quite exciting, you get the sense of actually being in the air,” he said. The ﬂights cost $295 for one passenger, and another $95 for a second passenger.

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A National List MP has spoken out about the “ﬂagrant misuse” of hand-held laser pointers, following reports of a green laser striking an Air NZ ﬂight coming into Blenheim on Monday. “I’m appalled that once again lives have been put in danger by an idiot misusing a laser pointer,” said Dr Cam Calder, National List MP based in Manurewa. At approximately 6.30pm, the pilot of the aircraft was

struck in his left eye with the laser beam and two passengers reported seeing it originating from within the Whitney area of Blenheim. Dr Calder has drafted a Members Bill designed to make the carriage of ha ndheld laser pointer devices in a public place, without reasonable excuse, a punishable offence. “I am also working closely with Associate Minister of Health, Hon Jo Goodhew,

on tightening regulations around the importation and sale of high-power laser pointers,” he said. “Legislation and regulation however, are only part of the solution. It is important that all of us realise the harm that the misuse of these devices can cause.” Police are wanting to hear from anyone who may have information or knowledge of the incident.

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Continued from Page 1 “We haven’t stopped for the last two or three days.” She said they have barely had enough time for a tea break, but in all 12 years of bunching ﬂowers for the annual event, this is the most daffodils she has ever seen. “This year we’ve had the right date and the right season.” “It’s by far the best we’ve ever done.” Cancer Society Marlborough Daffodil Day co-ordinator Hilary Gill said preparation for the day had gone wonderfully. “The biggest thing is the constant support of people giving up their time and helping us throughout the day.” She said the phones have been ringing all day with people wanting to help. The region’s schools have been quick to get on board for the event, with Witherlea and Grovetown recognising the day lauren Perano, deanna lyster, ethan turner, sophia sidley at witherlea school daffodil day. with colourful costumes.

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On Fr iday August 17th we welcomed Paora Mackie to create some Putangitangi (Basic Maori Flute), with the children at Te Kupenga Preschool at Omaka. (Part of the Blenheim Early Childhood Centres Inc) We really appreciate and wanted to thank Paora, for taking the time to pass on his knowledge and skills, we know the children really enjoyed it. We are now waiting for them to dry so we can paint them and practise making some new sounds.

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Encouraging more E-Waste By Annabelle Latz The E-Waste collection facility trial period has come to an end. It has been regarded as a success, and is here to stay. The trail took place between May and July, with a total of 17,500.70 kilograms of E-Waste ending up at the collection facility, which is across the road from the Resource Centre on Wither Hill Rd extension. This included items being delivered direct to the E-Waste facility, and recovered from transfer stations. “It has proven popular,” said Alec McNeil, Solid Waste Manager at Marlborough District Council. Despite being described as a success, during the trial period it became clear that fees and

charges levied would not provide sufﬁcient income to cover operating costs. By the end of July there was a shortfall from fees and charges of $2631.37, including GST. “We want to run it without council subsidy,” said Alec. Alec was conﬁdent even more volume would be brought to the facility once the warmer weather starts to kick in, which will increase revenue. Also, to supplement the income of the E-Waste facility, a salvage yard, which sells building materials back to the community, generated $2,875 during the trial. Televisions have been stripped down to avoid any disposal charge when items are sent to Christchurch for processing, which resulted in a rebate from Metal Corps, the E-Scrap

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processor, and additional income from scrap metal sales. “At the moment it’s in a self-sustaining position, and if we can sustain that, it would be great.” Alec wanted to remind people it is unnecessary to throw away their perfectly good television sets, to keep up with digital television requirements. A TV Take Back Scheme, in line with the digital television switch over, will be launched in Marlborough after the Christmas holidays. “If your television is working, you don’t have to get rid of it. You just need a method of getting a signal that’s digital, like a digital decoder.” He will also be in discussion with retailers. It costs between $5 and $15, to take E-Waste to the facility.

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Blenheim Police on Wednesday executed a search warrant on the home of a 64 year old local man they believed to be dealing in drugs and having sex with underage girls. During the search police recovered a large amount of evidence including cannabis, methamphetamine, ecstasy, drug paraphernalia and other yet to be identified drugs, along with photographic evidence of sexual offending. The man was arrested later in the day and charged with a number of offences including dealing class A and class C drugs, sexual violation, and unlawful sexual connection. The man appeared in the Blenheim District Court yesterday and has been remanded in custody to appear on Monday 3 September when police will continue to oppose his bail.

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Business Refurbishment underway inbrief Scott St EarthquakE StrEngthEning The building that currently houses Chequers Cafe is undergoing earthquake strengthening to bring it up to code. The site at 16-28 Scott Street is visibly being ﬁtted out with steel supports which will help bring the building up to standards.

hEalth 2000 opEnS A new Health 2000 store has taken over the space where Granny’s Sweet Tooth used to be on Queen St, and will open for business on Monday. Owners Robyn and Barry Fisher, have owned the Motueka Health 2000 for the past ﬁve and a half years, and prior to that owned the Richmond store for over eight years. Robyn, a trained clinical medical herbalist is enthusiastic about the new venture. “We’re really pleased to be here, Health 2000 has wanted to be in Blenheim, and we’re doing it,” said Robyn. “It’s a good move, and we have managed to ﬁnd a fantastic team to help us.”

By Robbie Parkes Close to $6 million dollars has been invested in the refurbishment of the Scenic Hotel Marlborough, and the second stage of the process is well underway. Renovations of the hotel’s public areas began two weeks ago to bring them into line with the recent Qualmark four-starplus improvements made to the hotel’s 54 rooms. The previous work, completed in October last year, estimated to be around $5 million, while the public area renovations equate to just over $1 million. The hotel reception, restaurant and bar are being completely remodelled to open up the area and provide links between the different spaces. New fittings, furniture, carpet and fixtures will be used once the interior construction work is done. “The significance of this refurbishment is the fact it is the most major work done since it was built in 1974-5,” said general manager Brett Inkster. He said work is expected to finish mid to late October. The improvements to two of the conference rooms will be completed in November, and proposed landscaping

cYB construction limited Managing Director chris Yeats on sight during the refurbishment work on Scenic hotel Marlborough.

work on the exterior will be done at a later date. “Obviously it would be good to get it done for the coming summer season.” West Coast firm CYB Construction Limited are contracted for the job, but managing director Chris Yeats said all the workers on site are locals. “The majority of the work CYB are doing rely on a lot of local speciality trades,” said Brett.

A major job in the refurbishment process is the removal of one of the walls to open up the space between bar and restaurant. “The biggest part is putting the big steel portals in place, they effectively take the place of the share wall,” said Chris. There are a lot of technicalities involved, he said. CYB are also working with Scenic Hotels on the West Coast, and at its Franz Josef location.

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Fun anD aFForDaBlE: Scott McDermid, Blenheim toyota Sales Manager shows off the new toyota th86 , which has just arrived.

News that a little old New Plymouth lady is one of the ﬁrst people to buy Toyota’s ﬂash new sports car has not gone down well with one motoring journo. Bosselman’s opinion sparked uproar. Asked why, he said a purchase by a little old lady might threaten the vehicle’s sporty image, it was reported in the Manawatu Standard. The 86 combines mind-bogglingly accurate handling with the smooth acceleration of a 2.0L boxer engine to bring you the most fun you’ll ever have on four wheels. The entry model retails for $41,986 with manual and $42,986 automatic.

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By Robbie Parkes The NZTA Board has conﬁrmed distributions for its 2012/15 National Land Transport Programme (NLTP), and some important improvements are anticipated for the Marlborough region. In Marlborough, $55 million will be spent on maintenance, operations and renewals, with $28 million for local roads and $27 million for state highways. Regional funding of $7.4 million will be invested in high productivity motor vehicle (HPMV) route improvements on Northbank Road and SH1, and replacing the SH1 Dashwood overbridge and upgrading the relevant section of highway. Acting Marlborough Roads manager Andrew Adams said “a few of the smaller bridges need a little bit more strengthening work to enable them to carry these larger trucks.” The forests in the Northbank area have reached the point where they are ready for harvesting, so larger logging trucks will be using that particular route over the next few years, he said. Likewise, the Dashwood overbridge takes a number of heavy transport loads, being a part of SH1. He said on that particular overbridge, if two trucks are heading in either direction, one will have to stop to let the other pass because of the bends in the road. With the proposed realignment, it will no longer be an issue, and the 55km/h area will be made a 100km/h zone.

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I went there 4 tea, i couldn’t ﬁnd a place 2 sit. Ther was food al over the tables, also we wer trying 2 enjoy our meal and they were whistling and yelling out loud thngs like “woohoo, yeeha”. I thnk ths is unprofessional whle customers r in there. We left because we cudnt eat our tea, it was awful, to top it off. Close it down! Sumthng needs to change! Never going 2 kfc again!

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Riversdale 4square is by far the worst shop i have ever been to. The shelves are always empty and every time i buy food or drinks from there, its guaranteed 2 be past its best before date. I got some ﬂavoured milk 4 my 3 yr old neice only 2 discover it had expired 2 months earlier!!

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Those raised crossings around town are not pedestrian right aways ... alot of people now automatically think so and step out .... this needs to be highlighted as an accident is possibly looming.

CUSTOMERS FIRST?

Dear KFC i walked halfway across town in the searing heat. I seen about twenty cars in the drive thru went inside there two people in front. I ordered a dinner for two for me an my dog by time i got out with order to go there was one car in drive thru. All the time i was there seen 19 cars being served. Who comes ﬁrst, customers or drive thru?

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I c Pascoes jewellers are coming to town. Yet another jeweller??? WHY can’t Millers fashions & Spotlight come? We need more clothng stores not just young peoples clothng & farmers now too expensive. Sick of travelling over hill. Polly

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Dear Ed, I am bemused, speechless, staggered and confused all in one! The fuss over gay marriage is out of all proportion. It is a minority group yet in NZ and even world wide there is an obsession with it. The homosexuals have bastardised the word “gay” which was used in so many lovely songs by composers such as Jerome Kern. They have inﬁltrated political parties and television screens and even gained paid censorship positions.

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Volunteers needed to welcome cruise ships Marlborough is set to welcome 20 cruise ships into Picton this summer with another ﬁve cruising through the Marlborough Sounds, making this Marlborough’s biggest cruise season ever. I n prepa ration for the 34,000 expected passengers the region is gearing up to ensure every visitor is warmly

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ing that a flood damage claim be lodged with the New Zealand Transport Agency once costs are confirmed That claim will be made today, Steve said. Initially, costs were estimated to be around $1.3 million for the flooding events on July 15, August 1 and August 8, but further slips have increased that number.

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Wednesday, August 29 At 8.55am a 25 year old unemployed female was arrested for Driving Whilst Disqualiﬁed, she has been bailed to appear in the Blenheim District Court on the 10th of September 2012. At 12.05pm a 31 year old male vineyard worker was arrested for Disorderly Behaviour after an incident at the Wairau Hospital. He was issued a Pre Charge Warning.

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Eggplant A delicate perennial Eggplant or aubergine is closed related to the potato but is grown for its purple, egg-shaped or pear-shaped fruits. They vary in length from 10 to 25cm. It is a native of Africa and Southern Asia so needs a long, warm growing season. In mild-temperate climates sow from September to December. In cold districts, sow eggplants only

from October to November. Plants take 14-16 weeks to bear. Eggplants can be grown similar to capsicums. In areas with a short growing season, it is best to raise plants in punnets. Prick out seedlings into pots and transfer them to the garden bed when weather is warm. Plants grow 60-90cm tall, so space them 60-75cm apart.

They may need to be staked for support. Harvest the fruit when the skin is smooth and rich purple in colour. The fruit stalks are hard and woody so cut them with a pair of secateurs to avoid damaging the plants. When the plants are well grown, you may expect 6-8 fruits on each one.

Cheese Herb Corn Bread (gluten free)

This bread is great toasted and served with a poached egg. It freezes well too. Or serve it hot in thick slices with plenty of herb butter!

Ingredients: 350g ﬁne yellow cornmeal 1 and a half tsps baking soda 30g mixed chopped fresh herbs - oregano and rosemary are nice 200ml cultured buttermilk 2 large eggs 50g grated tasty cheese 50ml rice bran or vegetable oil

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Preheat the oven to 200deg C. Grease a loaf tin with butter. In a large bowl combine the cornmeal, baking soda and herbs. In another bowl thoroughly mix the buttermilk, eggs, cheese and oil. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until just combined. Avoid over-mixing as this can produce a dry and hard result. Spoon into the tin, smooth the top with a wet spoon, then bake until cooked and golden brown. About 25 minutes. Allow the bread to rest in the tin for 10 minutes.

The cornstarch-like powder known as arrowroot is derived from the plant, Marantha arundinacea, and is native to India.

Children in the garden send us your photos Send in your photo of your child (or grandchild) enjoying time in the garden. Include their name and age. Email your photo to: katrina@blenheimsun.co.nz We’ll publish these on our Gardening page as space permits.

It was used by indigenous people to draw out the toxins from a poisoned arrow wound. Today, it is used to thicken pies and jellies.

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FLOWERS TO PLANT NOW Gladioli

Today's blooms are very colourful in rich purple, deep red, vivid orange, lavender and rose, along with the traditional pinks, yellows and reds. Plant corms in succession between July and December, in full sun and well-drained soil, 15cm deep and 12cm apart.

Pyrethrum

Daisy-like ﬂowers that last well in a vase. Sow seeds now for planting out in late winter/ early spring.

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These are a top selling cut ﬂower but not often grow in home gardens. Sow seeds in trays now for spring ﬂowers.

Cats in the Garden To sort neighbouring cats who leave their calling card in freshly dug soil usually the spots you've just planted or sowed precious seeds in! Cats usually bury in dry soft soil, so thick planting and regular watering helps to discourage digging. Scented plants are also said to deter cats, including lavender or lemon balm. The following are also deterrants that you can scatter on the soil: tea leaves, coffee grounds, lavender oil, citrus peel, moth balls, citronella oil, or a mixture of cayenne pepper, dry mustard and flour.

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- weekend event guide FrIdAy 31st August daffodil day The Cancer Society Marlborough will be hosting a number of events in the Forum. Bohally Intermediate School Kapahaka group will perform at 11am. With a brunch on sale too. National Bank will host a BBQ lunch for sale around lunchtime, and other entertainment is set for early afternoon. Havelock school tree Planting Barnicoat Heritage Trail tempo Ensemble Night 7pm Wesley Centre. defense service Medal Presentation RSA Lounge, Clubs of Marlborough. Jock Vass Memorial Pig Hunt Friday 31st 12.05am-11.50pm. Saturday 1st 12.00am4.00pm at Rai Valley Tavern, 6767 State Highway 6, Rai Valley, Blenheim. Adult $25, Child $10. 022 456 8277 Muslim Association Marlborough Jummah Salaat, Fridays 12.30pm. Ramadhan Iftar Every Friday and Saturday Maghrib Time at Centre. Zayd 5783944. Fouad 0273532125 sit and Be Fit with Jeanette. Free exercise for all ages at Crossroads, 2 Redwood Street. At 10am Phone 578 5395 Quest Intermediate age youth group, 3.30pm-5pm, Picton Baptist Church, 293 Waikawa Rd, Picton. Text Bronwyn 021 046 2434. tango Lessons Improvers, 7pm, Basics 8.30pm. Nurses Hall, Blenheim. Monica: 572 2667 Pastel Painting Marlborough Art Society, 10am till 3pm, Prue: 578 8888 tai Chi Today and Mondays. 10am, 11.30am and 1pm. Liz 027 748 6666. tunes for tots Preschool music sessions. Morning tea. 9.30am and 10.30am. Nativity Church Hall. $2 Family. 578 3909 Kidzone Riverside Community House, 3pm till 5pm.

sAturdAy 1st sEPtEMBEr Craft Fair Tua Marina Hall 10am-4pm Saturday and Sunday. Free entry. Come along and help support the Cancer Society. Raffles, sausage sizzles, stalls with lavender products, knitting, pendants, wheatbags, puppets, wooden toys, felted slippers and much more. spring Creek school Fair 10am to 2pm. Celtic Crossroads Blenheim & Districts Highland Pipe Band Inc, presenting a Celtic variety concert, featuring performances by: Marlborough Dance Centre, “Slocken” Ceilidh Band, Marlborough District Brass Band, Marlborough Sounds Barbershop Chorus, Combined Pipes and Brass, and more. 7.30pm at the Floor Pride Marlborough Civic Theatre. Adults $25, Senior/Child (Under 18) $20

Marlborough Harriers Is a pack run/walk at Lake Rotoiti (Loop-the-Lake). The bus will depart the clubrooms at 8:00 am and the cost is $20 per head. If you wish to participate you must contact Allister, 577-8870 or Michelle, 577-6105 to confirm your seat on the bus. The run will start from West Bay at 10:00 am and takes approx. 2-3 hours. It involves crossing the stream at the head of the lake. Alternatively you can run to the head of the lake and back around the east side approx. 2 hours. Due to the terrain there will be no children’s run at this venue. Don’t forget to bring a plate to share for afternoon tea. Boot sale 8am – 2pm Blenheim Railway Station car park on Grove Rd. redwood Market 8am-noon, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants produce and crafts. Vintage Farm Machinery 10am till 3pm, Open every day. Brayshaw Vintage Farm, Guided tours available, Doris 579 4357 Picton Museum 10am till 4pm daily, 9 London Quay. 573 8283 Pelorus gallery 70 Main Rd, Havelock, open daily 10.30am till 4.30pm, 574 2128 Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park. Daily 10am till 4pm

suNdAy 2Nd sEPtEMBEr daffodils At timara Lodge Come for a Sunday drive and amble through this splendid display of daffodils, take the time to explore the remainder of this wonderful heritage garden. Timara Lodge, Dog Point Road (Off New Renwick Rd). 1pm-4pm $5 for adults, primary school children free! Devonshire Teas $5 Father’s day Come visit The Edwin Fox Museum, Picton and step aboard the 9th Oldest Ship in the world! Open 9-3 everyday! (03) 573 6868. Free dads on Fathers Day when accompanied by children! seddon school tussock run Registration 8.30am. Phone 575 7417 or tussockrun. co.nz for details. Celtic Crossroads Blenheim & Districts Highland Pipe Band Inc, presenting a Celtic variety concert, featuring performances by: Marlborough Dance Centre, “Slocken” Ceilidh Band, Marlborough District Brass Band, Marlborough Sounds Barbershop Chorus, Combined Pipes and Brass, and more. 2.00pm at the Floor Pride Marlborough Civic Theatre. Adults $25, Senior/Child (Under 18) $20 AvantiPlus Blenheim recreational ride Sunday morning ride depart 9.00 from AvantiPlus Blenheim this ride is designed to suit all levels: - recreational riders, lots of fun. ulysses Club Lunch in Nelson, visit WOW/Car Museum and maybe return round the block if the weather is good. Meet at the railway station, south end, at 9.45am ride departs 10am.

Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on! Pony Club Pony Club Grounds, New Renwick Rd. 10am every 2nd Sunday of the month. Grant 578 2100 Michelle 572 8984 Kaikoura Cycling Club Weekly from the Kaikoura West End car park. 9.00am People’s sunday Market The People’s Market. Sunday, Noel Leeming carpark 10am-1pm. Fruit, vegetables, jams, preserves, F/Range eggs, olive oil, whitebait, jewellery, woodware, gifts, plants, crafts, books. Marlborough Farmers Market Winter Market. Charles Street Carpark - 10am to 12.30pm every Sunday rail sail Picton Foreshore 10am-4pm – Miniature trains and yachts. Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am. Murray 578 9199 or Tony 577 9776. Petanque 10am 65A Weld Street – Phone John 577 9789. tramping Club Mary 5728762. Buddhism for Modern Life 10am, 573 5379 Blenheim Bonsai 2pm-4pm, 7 Hale Street. Dave 577 8679. Marlborough guild of Woodworkers Brayshaw Park, open workshop 1-4pm, Every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. Malcolm: 578 8809. Marlborough rock and Mineral Club 10am-4pm every Sunday at Brayshaw Park. riverside railway Train departs Brayshaw Park Station at 1.45pm and 3pm for Beaver Station Central Blenheim. Return trip takes about one hour. Adults $8, Child $4 CASH ONLY. Chris 578 3211 or John 578 1621. sPCA garage sale SPCA is having a huge garage sale to raise money for our SPCA and Animals. It will be at the SPCA shelter on Foxes Island Road, Renwick and starts at 8.30am. There is also a silent auction on a 21 foot long caravan. The interior has been gutted out and it will be sold as it is so it is perfect for someone who needs an instant garden shed, spare room, studio, etc.

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Celebrate with Chi Chi With a change of season comes a change of taste, and Chi Chi Chinese and Thai Restaurant is giving food lovers the perfect excuse to try something new this spring. Owners Matt and Aey Ubolpo are celebrating their second year in the restaurant on September 2, the same day as Father’s Day, why not join in the celebrations. The introduction of three exciting new dishes to the menu will serve up a wide range of ﬂavours and aromas to tantalise the taste buds. From a choice of either stir fried pork or chicken served with traditional pancakes, fresh vegetables and Peking sauce, diners may indulge in a fresh new concept bursting with ﬂavour. The family-style battered and deep fried

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Generations of garlic It is easy to detect what was being sown near the foot of the Awatere Valley this week, even before the red seed sacks against the fence line are identiﬁed. And if you sniff hard enough, any early signs of a cold could be offset. John Murphy, 32, Business Manager of Phoenix Garlic, represents the third generation of growing garlic in his family. His grandmother started growing and selling it from her small market garden on O’Dwyers Rd. Planting has just begun, a little delayed because of recent wet weather, on the ﬁve plots around Marlborough involving 48 hectares. That gives a total of 9.6 million seeds. “We will hit 500 tonnes this year, that’s a lot of curries,” said John. He said it’s a major team effort with tractor drivers and pack house workers. The size of the garlic bulbs may be smaller this year, but quality will remain high. “It’s important to provide regular-shaped

bulbs for the market.” They pick in January, and pack from late January until mid-November. John said it was no coincidence that Marlborough produces both top quality Sauvignon Blanc and garlic. “It’s something to do with the soils and the sun, and it’s something in the air. We like to think we do a good job, but we know we have a great region here for garlic.” Marlborough garlic has very high brix levels, meaning three to five times the flavour of other garlic. The peak of the garlic industry was in the 1980’s, with about 20 growers in Marlborough. In the mid 1990’s came the importation of Chinese garlic, decreasing the local industry. Attention to detail, smart plot rotation, good drying facilities, and careful planting distances are all important. “But at the end of the day it’s a horticultural product. That’s where it all starts, getting it in from the field.” John said garlic must reach the market shelves in the quality state that it left the ground. “Because people shop with their eyes.” Alan Jones, Piquant Garlic coowner, is busy planting 30 ha of garlic seed, on four different plots around Marlborough. Planting usually starts the first week of July for him, but Alan said size is the only factor of his garlic that may be jeopardised by the late start. “It won’t have an impact on the

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quality,” he said. They pick near the end of January, and packing until October. Alan’s father Peter started growing garlic on Old Renwick Rd, and Alan took over the company in 2003. He said Marlborough’s garlic has always been a favourite. “It’s got a good pungent taste.” “Quality is all about getting the garlic to come through the ground safely, keeping the weeds at bay, keeping the rust away, and letting the garlic grow in the ground for as long as possible.” There was a 10% increase in garlic sales in Christchurch this winter, as Cantabrians tried to ﬁght cold and ﬂu. He said garlic is good for the blood pressure, and overall health. “And it’s good for a man’s hydraulics!” Alan said less Chinese garlic is imported now, as lack of traceability of chemicals means it is less trusted. This has meant spikes in demand for Marlborough garlic, although areas of the North Island like Pukekohe are growing more garlic now. “But people still ask for Marlborough garlic, it is the best.” Alan said the popular television cooking programmes have encouraged people to eat garlic more widely. He had a few tips for cooking garlic to its best ability, starting with attention not to overcook it. He said the key is to bruise it with the back of a knife, then sauté it near the end of the meal-cooking process. “Frying it to death – well that’s not the way to go.”

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Winning local wine growers Story and Photo by Annabelle Latz Jerome Waldron and his wife Judy started growing grapes for Villa Maria 25 years ago. Their Riesling grapes on their Rapaura Rd vineyard were chosen for the Esk Valley Marlborough Dry Riesling 2011 label. Last week at the Romeo Bragato Conference in Blenheim, the Waldron’s won the Friedrich Wohnsiedler trophy and the best Riesling. He said growing quality Riesling grapes was about accuracy and attention to detail. “Light penetration needs to be good, but not excessive.” He said it was important not to have too many grapes on the vines, as it lowered the quality of the fruit. “Crop loading is quite critical. If you restrict the fruit, the quality comes through.” He said the aim was for good clean ripe fruit. “I like the wine makers to say the fruit is nice and clean, and I like the crop to look balanced on the canopy.” He said a lot is involved in growing quality grapes, and it is important to get everything right. ‘These things are always a bit of a surprise, you never know how it’s going to pan out,” said Jerome.

Daniel le Brun says the sparkling wine industry needs to be taken more seriously. His No 1 Family Estate sparkling Cuvée Remy NV took out the Champion Sparkling Award at the awards dinner last Thursday. Daniel grew the ﬁrst sparkling grapes on Rapaura Rd in 1980. “It was quite logical that the Remy would have been at the top of the rank. The bloke who makes it has been around for a long time, he knows a few tricks.” He is still involved with his family vineyard in the Champagne region in France, and said Marlborough has some of the best grape growing conditions in the world for producing sparkling wine, because of less frost risk, and lower risk of diseases. “Get serious about it, we have the potential to produce better sparkling wine.” Daniel said people should not get involved in the sparkling grape industry for a ‘quick return.’ “Do it properly, it will pay off.” It needs the right knowledge and skill sets. “When the work of the guy who makes a table wine is ﬁnished, it is put in a bottle and it is ready for the market. When we put sparking wine in a bottle, well the work is just beginning.”

Peter Yealands had already heard whispers that the 2012 vintage was something special. “It’s generally been recognised that the 2012 vintage is going to be an outstanding one. And those whispers were conﬁrmed last week, when the Yealands Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2012 won the New Zealand Wine Cellars Spence Brothers Trophy and the champion Sauvignon Blanc. “That’s the first crop for 2012. To win that with that brand was fantastic.” He said it was great to do it on home soil. “To pick up a trophy with our Sauvignon Blanc – what our province is all about, is incredible.” He said this wine is readily accessible on shop shelves, and is very affordable. “It’s certainly a good start, I’m quite excited about other competitions.” The next focus will be the Air New Zealand Wine Awards in Auckland in November. Prizes at Romeo Bragato Conference were awarded to growers for viticultural excellence; a recognition that growing excellent grapes is the foundation of making wines of true quality.

Second best for young viticulturist Story and photo by Annabelle Latz Matt Duggan admitted he would have liked top honours at last week’s national event, but to ﬁnish in second place in the 2012 Markhams Young Viticulturist of the Year competition was still very much acceptable for the 26 year-old viticulturist from Treasury Wine Estates’ Matua Valley. “It wasn’t exactly the desired result, but it was the next best thing.” It was part of the Romeo Bragato Conference. Wairarapa viticulturist Braden Crosby (30) from Borthwick Estate in Carterton took the title at the competition. “It was a big step up from the regional competition, it was quite a lot harder,” said Matt. But Matt said he did not feel ‘out of his depth,’ due to the high quality of viticulturists in Marlborough, which has created a high level of local competition. The Nationals was based around a set timeframe to design and build a vineyard, including design, planning, budgeting, a spraying programme, and

The competition had 534 entries with 49 gold medals, 109 silver and 226 bronze medals being awarded. The Awards are to recognise growers for viticultural excellence, because growing excellent grapes is the foundation of making wines of true quality. Trophies are awarded to the top wine from each varietal class judged. Jerome Waldron (right), an award winner at Romeo Bragato Conference last week.

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Matt Duggan from Matua Valley finished in second place at last week's 2012 Markhams Young Viticulturist of the Year competition.

building one row of vines. “It was a very holistic assessment, not segmented like the other competitions.” The two-day competition also included a ﬁrst aid test, an interview, and a speech. “It was an all encompassing test.” Matt already has the next 12 months planned on the work front. “I’ll try and make it to the Nationals again; which means ﬁrst getting through the Marlborough gauntlet. The calibre is very high here.” And then he will aim one step higher. “I’ll have a decent shake at the National title.” Matt said the future is looking good for the wine industry and him. “I’ll take opportunities as they come, and when they come I’ll make the most of them.”

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Rates and the basis on which they are levied is one of a range of rating issues which Marlborough District Councillors will be reviewing in the year ahead. Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman says the changes in value of some properties in the last Quotable Value re-valuation had reignited debate over the rating system, particularly amongst rural property owners. The prospect of switching to a rating system based on capital values, rather than land values, had been considered several times over the last 15 years. He said some current councillors see merit in a rating

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system based on capital value and the matter would again be considered. In the course of discussions on issues within the Long Term Plan 2012-22, adopted at the end of June, councillors asked to refer several rates-related matters back to a committee for further work. Councillors wanted: urbanrural roading cost allocations to be reviewed, the rate applied to accommodation providers in the tourist industry to be re-examined, reassessment of the level of development contributions which are paid by developers to help meet the cost of reserves and other community infrastructure associated with

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Havelock 4

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Wairau Bar 2

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Sun Fishing Guide

6:28 pm

Best At

11:49am Set 6:04am Rise 5:42pm

Moon

7:22 pm 1:06 pm

7:48 am 1:45 am

R 6:48am S 5:59pm

Best At

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8:15 pm 2:01 pm

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Set 6:34am Rise 6:47pm

Best At

12:59am 1:22pm Set 7:03am Rise 7:49pm

9:07 pm 2:55 pm

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R 6:45am S 6:01pm

Best At

1:44am 2:07pm Set 7:31am Rise 8:51pm

9:58 pm 3:49 pm

10:19 am 4:20 am

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Best At

2:29am 2:52pm Set 8:00am Rise 9:51pm

10:48 pm 4:40 pm

11:07 am 5:06 am

R 6:42am S 6:03pm

Best At

3:14am 3:37pm Set 8:31am Rise 10:50pm

11:35 pm 5:30 pm R 6:40am S 6:04pm

Best At

4:00am 4:23pm Set 9:05am Rise 11:47pm

NOTE: Wairau Bar tide times are based on Wellington plus 2hrs 2mins. Wairau Bar tide heights are Wellington heights as no height data is available. Not for navigational purposes.

Graphic supplied by OceanFun Publishing Ltd. www.tidewiz.com www.tidespy.com

SPEND MORE TIME ON THE WATER. Open Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm (9am - 1pm Saturday and Sunday) Phone 578 0569 72 Grove Road, Blenheim AH 021 723 478

JUMBO CROSSWORD SOLUTION 926 ACROSS: 1 Guess, 4 Fly off the handle, 14 Plush, 15 Mural, 16 Mysterious, 17 Sever, 19 Dew, 20 Respond, 21 Polar bear, 22 Plunge, 25 Postmarks, 27 Shekel, 28 Censor, 33 Contraband, 35 Err, 36 Pelmet, 37 Less, 39 Use, 41 Prairie, 42 Afraid, 43 Dismantle, 44 Eerie, 45 Cemetery, 50 Al, 51 Backache, 55 Attic, 58 Try in vain, 59 Ransom, 60 Ammonia, 61 Duo, 63 Room, 64 Modify, 65 Nod, 66 Overlooked, 68 Poetry, 69 Museum, 71 Squeamish, 76 Midway, 77 Disappear, 79 Engorge, 81 Too, 84 Stile, 85 Initiation, 86 Alloy, 87 Smash, 88 Anonymous letter, 89 Adder. DOWN: 2 Unused, 3 Swamp, 5 Lays, 6 Outlook, 7 Formal, 8 H-bomb, 9 Hostage, 10 Nash, 11 Lively, 12 Guide, 13 Chowder, 14 Printer, 18 Initiative, 23 Fatal, 24 Seclude, 26 Outlive, 27 Strudel, 29 Sceptic, 30 Hoarse, 31 Decay, 32 Geisha, 34 Deft, 36 Pearl, 38 Siege, 40 Hack, 45 Cater, 46 Maypole, 47 Tank, 48 Reason, 49 Study, 50 Acronym, 52 Compliment, 53 Amorous, 54 Heifer, 55 Anxious, 56 Snide, 57 Logo, 62 Beret, 67 Prudish, 68 Protest, 70 Elitism, 72 Quartet, 73 Malign, 74 Uphill, 75 Ignore, 76 Moral, 78 Adieu, 80 Ogled, 82 Keen, 83 Core.

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CLASSIFIEDS ADVERTISING PH 03 577 7868

community notice

situation vacant

Friday August 31, 2012

situation vacant

public notice

Family Life Pregnancy Support

Craft Fair

Are you worried about being pregnant? Free local support and pregnancy test. 0800 367 5433

Tua Marina Hall. September 1st & 2nd, 10am-4pm daily. Free entry. Supporting Cancer Society.

SF Marlborough

(supporting families in mental well being) For information/advocacy/support for families living with mental illness please contact Cheryl or Lyn on 577 5491 or visit us at 4 Scott Street. All Welcome

for sale

wanted to buy

P E A str aw. $10 delivered. Please leave a message. 572 2701

CLOTHESLINE Hills, windup, rotary, galvanised, large. Phone 574 2745

ANTIQUES and collectables including China, crystal N.Z books, NZ art, light shades, furniture and the unusual. JUST BROWSING, Battys Rd 10am to 4.30pm Mon to Sat.

lawnmowing

WINTE R service for your lawn mower. $35.00. Picton Equipment Centre. 7 Devon Street Phone 573 8150

Marlborough Girls’ College

Relief Teachers Required Teachers willing to join our pool of long and short term relievers in all subjects are invited to register with the College.

LAWNMOWING Friendly service, and FREE mow if you find a new client! Ph/txt 022 552 4444

Current NZ teacher registration required.

vehicle for sale

Please contact Julian Adamson

Telephone: 520 8457

NISSAN Bluebird ZXE. 1989, Good condition for age. Ideal 2nd car, very reliable. $1900 ono. Phone 577 7148

Winery Maintenance / Engineer

public notice ExPERIENCED BUILDER AVAILABLE Town and country Phone (03) 5779715 or 0272542009

We have an opportunity for an Winery Maintenance / Engineer to join the dynamic and professional team at our contract winemaking facility. As a member of this team you will provide valuable maintenance and engineering support in the following areas: waste water treatment and irrigation, project development, winery and equipment and resource consent execution. If you have some wine industry experience, attention to detail, good time management, strong team and interpersonal skills, and a positive attitude then you may be the person we are looking for. This is a diverse and interesting role for a passionate, highly motivated and skilled person. If this sounds like the challenge you are looking for please send your letter of application and CV to heather@marlboroughvintners.co.nz . Closing date for applications Tuesday 4th September situation vacant

Night Shift Supervisor – Marlborough Based Kono Seafoods, a division of Kono NZ LP was recently formed as part of the Wakatu Incorporation’s consolidation of its existing food and beverage entities. At Kono Seafood we take New Zealand’s reputation for world class seafood seriously. We take the best seafood from all over New Zealand, cultivate and catch our produce using the most stringent of safety and sustainability standards. We bring the best of New Zealand seafood to the world. The Night Shift Supervisor will report to the Production Manager and be responsible for: Undertaking and supervising all opening operations staff involved with Green shell mussels Food and safety compliance requirements as well as assisting with management of other sections of the factory. Experience with Half shell, meat & marinate production is desirable. However training will be given to the successful applicant. The successful applicant will have • Proven experience in a similar role or Assistant Manager/Supervisor with at least 5 years ‘hands-on’ practical experience. • A sound knowledge of seafood industry. • Experience and responsibility for management of administration requirements, staff selection, and safe operating procedures. • Excellent observations skills with the ability to identify important issues and an eye for attention to detail. • Confidence in your own ability, possess sound interpersonal and communication skills and contribute positively with all stakeholders within the organisation and externally. • A willingness and flexibility with working night shift hours and the occasional Saturday, which is required to get the job done, when needed or conditions dictate. Also to ensure that the operational requirements and timing are met as necessary. • Exposure to the ‘lean manufacturing’ principles is desirable but not essential as training will be given. This is a great opportunity to join a fantastic team in an exciting industry. If you think you have got what it takes then we want to hear from you. Expressions of interest and CV’s should be emailed to the Kono Human Resource Administrator: gina.hunter@kono.co.nz or sent to PO Box 762 Blenheim 7201. Applications close 5pm, Wednesday 05 September 2012.

Whitney Street School Teacher aide required to work with a special little 5 year old student. Hours of work are 9am-12.30pm on Tues, Wed, and Thurs and will increase gradually over the rest of the year. Previous teacher aide experience would be an advantage. Please phone the school 578 3028 or email principal@whitneystreet.school.nz

for further information

ExpEriEncEd prunErs & wrappErs

property for sale

urgently required.

Top money $$ paid phone

John 027 500 2501

Relief Deliverers

Earn money in the school holidays

Do you live in Renwick, Springlands, Grovetown or Spring Creek We require relief deliverers in these areas over the school holidays. Our paper is delivered twice a week on Wednesdays & Fridays. Must be reliable and honest

Phone 577 7868

MOTIVATED VENDORS

Owners motivated as leaving town and have priced to sell at cost, don’t delay and miss your chance to live in this prestigious subdivision in Nottinghill Near-new, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 living Double glazing, solar hot water and heat pumps x 5 Investment protection, by covenants on subdivision Web Ref No: MB224 Contact Pauline Earle: 03 572 9939 or 027 825 1777 Open Home: Sunday 1.30-2.00pm

Good Deal Real Estate Ltd (Licensed REAA 2008) A Member Of Green Door Real Estate

New Listing

garage sales

garage

SaLeS

12 Merlot Place, Riversdale

$429,000

STYLE AND SECURITY

Book your space now in our Friday Sun (by 3pm Thursday) Garage Sale Column! Phone 5777 868

Near new, centrally located, only minutes to CBD Large 4 bedroom home - ensuite with luxury bath Separate TV lounge, study and laundry Internal access double garage Electronic security gates and alarm system Op Opawa river boundary, offers extra living space and landscaping options Web Ref No: MB233 Contact Pauline Earle: 03 572 9939 or 027 825 1777 Open Home: Sunday 2.30-3.00pm

Good Deal Real Estate Ltd (Licensed REAA 2008) A Member Of Green Door Real Estate

- Fundraiser for Daffodil House -

Blenheim South Rotary and The Cancer Society present ...

Charity Concert Silent Auction Featuring ...

ADRIAN SECKER (Surgeon & Pianist)

Saturday 22nd September 2012 at ‘The Winery Riverlands’ (SH 1, Riverlands - formerly ‘Montana’)

Dinner at 6.00pm

Concert at 8.00pm

Silent Auction from 6.00pm

Tickets available from

The Blenheim Sun, Ken Ham’s Music Works, The Cancer Society

Concert $30 Meal & Concert $70

Major Sponsor

MARLBOROUGH MUSIC SOCIETY

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Friday August 31, 2012

Puzzles

WORD

Mayor to go barefoot