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On the run By Jacob Page Ray Waters did the first Marlborough Harriers Queen Charlotte Relay in 1982 and he will be on the start line tomorrow 33 years later. One of the motivators, for the 78-year-old is running towards the Havelock Pub. “I certainly enjoy the social aspect of the day following the run,” Ray jokes. Ray has competed in almost everyone except for a couple in the early 1990s when he and his wife were travelling or working overseas. The five person, 35km relay starts at Waitohi Domain, Picton and finishes in Havelock outside the Havelock Hotel is one of the leading relays in New Zealand.
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A lifetime in running shoes Continued from page 1. The five person, 35km relay which starts at Waitohi Domain, Picton and finishes in Havelock outside the Havelock Hotel is one of the leading relays in New Zealand “I’ve been running for more than 50 years and the Queen Charlotte is one of the most iconic events in Marlborough because of its beautiful scenery and varied course and the five person team element of it means it’s not a demanding run.” “I used to run for the navy and then I trained as a physical education teacher. “You can do it so easily, you just go out there and run, you don’t need a lot of gear or people with you to do it.” Ray has run each of the five legs at some point and says his favourite is the 8.6km second leg from Wedge Point to Momorangi Bay. “It’s all twisty and turny and it’s a beautiful view along the way.”
Ray’s wife will also be part of the event this year. “I’ve always enjoyed running and as long as it’s not raining or a howling north-westerly then it’ll be good. “I’m very lucky to still be able to do it, my wife and I do a lot of walking when we are away and my wife is in the walking grade this year. “That’s one of the big positives of the event is the good mix between competitive and social running. “My mind is still competitive but the body often has something to say about it. “The hardest part of any training is getting your boots on to do it but once you’re out there making it happen, then things are good.” One of the race organisers, Les McKay says there are eight grades; including walkers and entries are limited to a maximum of 80 teams with traffic plans being the main reason.
Ray's wife Sheila Waters, right, will also be competing this weekend. Photo supplied
Picton all lit up tonight Picton’s foreshore will be all lit up for the first time tonight when the new foreshore lighting system is turned on. From a vantage point on the foreshore war memorial steps Picton councillor David Oddie right, will give the order to flick the switch at 7.30pm. The lighting project was approved by the Council to improve safety on the foreshore and to make it easier for ferry passengers walking from the terminal into the town in the evening. The lighting will mark out a
pedestrian path from the aquarium to the foreshore steps, at the same time up-lighting the palm trees and war memorial. An additional light pole will
be installed on the site of the old public toilet behind the mini golf, known as the ‘bunker’, once that has been demolished. That job is likely to start after next Easter. Council amenities officer Nic Crous says the $240,000 project had a few challenges along the way. “We had to think about such things as preventing the glare on the water, finding products that were power-saving and durable, and find the right designs to deal with all the different locations from the walkway itself to the
war memorial steps.” “Because much of the foreshore was originally a very low-lying area which has been filled in over the years, it wasn’t the easiest place to be putting in trenches and the weather didn’t always help. But the contractors have done a great job.” Mr Crous says Network Tasman has also been able to use the opportunity to install fibre optic cabling through the foreshore via the underground trenching required for the lighting project.
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By Daniel Stephenson Blenheim’s Geoff Schroder has been studying for this victory since he was about five-years-old and now he has finally reached his goal. Geoff is $10,000 richer after being crowned champion of Radio Sports Rugby Head Challenge, in association with Steinlager on Tuesday night. Competing in the national final held in Newmarket, Auckland. Although having not played rugby himself for roughly 20 years when he played for Moutere, Geoff states his win came down to a lot of research and a lot of reading up on the sport. Geoff’s road to victory began when he entered online through Radio Sports rugby quiz, with a sufficient number of correct answers advancing him through to the regional final in Christchurch. Once there, Geoff took out 14 other competitors to advance to the national final. The national final consisted of the seven regional final champions taking part in a three round quiz, with the winner being announced at the end. Round one was based on previous Rugby World Cups, round two on All Blacks rugby and the final round based on general rugby knowledge. Geoff added that for this round a ticking clock was placed in the background for added pressure. Geoff plans on sharing his winnings with family and spending time doing up some of the house. Geoff says he would like to think the All Blacks can take out the World Cup again, but recognises the English will put on a good show when playing on home turf.
A memorial service will be held at the Blenheim War Memorial clock tower at 11am on Sunday to mark the 75 years since the Battle of Britain. The Battle of Britain is commemorated as the turning point of World War 2 when the pilots of the RAF fought off the Luftwaffe attack on southern England despite being heavily outnumbered. In the event of wet weather the commemoration service will be held at the RSA Lounge, Clubs of Marlborough.
Open Day raises $715 Coastguard Marlborough hosted another successful Open Day last Saturday at the Picton Olgilvie Lee Emergency Operations Centre in Picton. The event attracted 200 people and raised $715.
Festival aims high Blenheim’s The Sweet Az Sun festival will be headlined The Black Seeds, Trinity Roots and Tiki Taane. Organisers are hoping to double the turn out from the first event this year. It’s hoped more than 5000 people were likely to attend the festival at Lansdowne Park next Waitangi weekend.
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Airport revamp on track ahead of summer By Jacob Page Marlborough Airport manager Dean Heiford says construction work on Marlborough Airport is set to be completed on time in the coming weeks ahead of a busy
summer tourist season. While passengers have had to look at corrugated iron wall in the terminal, contractors have been busy recarpeting, painting walls, retiling and working on the new
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café fit out. Dean says they will have to close off the current passenger area to work on the roof but work was on track. “We did a bulk of the main work through winter and people
have been very patient which we appreciate. “We were asked not to do the work at this time so not to disrupt the peak tourism season so that’s what we’ve done.”
Lynne Nicholl will begin riding her mobility scooter today from Blenheim to St Arnaud Rotoiti and return, over a 3 day period, covering 210km, in an attempt to raise funds for the two new ambulances that are needed by St John Marlborough. She will finish at the St John station at 5pm on Sunday.
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Claming model talk Cloudy Bay Clams will be presenting their sustainable claming model at the Rarangi Community Hall on September 24 at 7.30pm. The meeting will discuss how the business fish and how the ensure their business practices are sustainable.
Chamber workshop The Marlborough Chamber of Commerce is running a personal productivity course on October 20. The full day workshop will look at how to structure your time so you can achieve the most productive work environment.
Full steam ahead Interislander’s new ferry Kaiarahi is on her way to Wellington after an extensive refit in Singapore to meet Interislander requirements. The first passenger sailing is scheduled mid October and bookings are being taken.
Broadcaster guest speaker The Rotary Club of Blenheim South is holding a charity dinner and auction in support of Life Education Trust and St Marks Addiction Residential Treatment Centre. The event will be held Friday, September 25 at the Marlborough Convention Centre. Guest speaker will be Rob Crabtree, ex sport broadcaster and motivational speaker.
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Family affair for new salon By Jacob Page Kalita Cresswell’s new hair salon, Two Small Rooms, is certainly a family affair. Kalitia has transformed what was a man’s workshop out the back of her Muller Rd house, into a hair salon with the help of her builder husband and painter/decorator father-in-law. “It’s lent itself to this sort of thing,” Kalitia says. “It’s worked out well because there is off-street parking and it’s warm and inviting “When we moved here the previous owner was using the space as a workshop to build model planes and my husband has been a great help with things.” Having worked in London for four years and Brisbane for eight years, Kalita is now running her own business from home focussing one on one service and a relaxed feel. “I really wanted to create an environment where I focussed on one person at a time because I think sometimes when you’re trying to fix another person’s hair or answer a phone the service becomes impersonal Kalitia also only uses and sells products that are not tested on animals and
Kalita Cresswell is back in the hair dressing game and brings her London and Brisbane experience with her.
have as few chemicals as possible. “That’s been one of my big things; I boycott products like that in my own home so I’m trying to do the same with my business.
“I know there are people who have battled illnesses that want to limit the amount of chemicals they use so there is a real swing towards that sort of thing.”
She specialises in full colouring, ladies styling and has worked as a men’s barber in London as well.
Dreams come true Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk When Michelle Rosthorn began learning the jewellery craft in her home country of South Africa, never did she imagine she would one day have her own studio in New Zealand. That dream is now a reality. After completing an apprenticeship in Cape Town and operated her own successful jewellery studio in South Africa, Michelle and her husband set their sights on beautiful Picton, where they planned to raise their family. “We were looking for a more rural, laid back lifestyle so we searched for places by the sea and found Picton,” she says. They arrived in NZ six years ago and Michelle has been working as the jeweller at McCormick & Co in Blenheim until earlier this year when she made the decision to open her own studio. “It’s something I always wanted to do and I felt it was time for a change. Plus I wanted to become more part of
Picton,” she says. It’s now been four months and Michelle says it’s been wonderful. “My daughters love me working from home,” she smiles. With 25 years of design and goldsmith experience, Michelle is looking forward to working with new and existing customers to create their dream pieces of jewellery. Michelle not only custom designs each jewellery piece, but she also specialises in restoration work, repairs, redesign and remodelling of old or unused jewellery and sells diamonds and gemstones. “Seeing the joy in people’s faces when a piece is finished is the reason I do this. “Especially people who inherit jewellery but wouldn’t normally wear it, so I redesign it to the customers tastes. It’s hugely rewarding work,” she says. Michelle’s studio is based from her Picton home, so to contact her email mishrosthorn@gmail.com RIGHT: Jeweller Michelle Rosthorn.
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COUNCIL NEWS Notification of Meetings October 2015 The Marlborough District Council hereby gives notice pursuant to the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 of
the following meetings: 1. Community & Finance Tuesday, 6 October 2015 at 9.00 am 2. Regional Planning & Development Thursday, 8 October 2015 at 9.00 am 3. Assets & Services Tuesday, 13 October 2015 at 9.00 am 4. Environment Thursday, 15 October 2015 at 1.00 pm The above-listed meetings will be held in the Council Chambers, 15 Seymour Street, Blenheim. The times and dates may be subject to alteration and confirmation thereof prior to the meetings is advised by contacting Nicole Chauval, Committee Secretary, Ph: 03 520 7400.
Temporary Road Closure Sunday 20 September 2015 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN under Section 342 of the Local Government Act 1974 that Seymour Street from the intersection of High Street to Alfred Street will be closed to all vehicles between the hours of 10.30 am and 12.15 pm on Sunday, 20 September 2015, for the purpose of the Marlborough Branch RNZAF Association (Inc) – Battle of Britain/Air Force Day Commemoration Service. Also please note that there will be no parking in Seymour Street from the intersection of High Street to Alfred Street from 8.00 am to 12.15 pm. Any enquiries should be addressed to Sandra Boyd, Marlborough Roads, Ph: 03 520 8330. ALISTAIR SOWMAN - MAYOR
Switching on the lights Picton’s foreshore will light up at 7.30pm on Friday night when the switch is flicked for the new lighting installed by the Council. Picton councillor David Oddie and representatives from the Picton business community, the ‘smart & connected’ community group, the Police and local iwi will gather on the foreshore war memorial steps at 7pm for the event. The $240,000 project will help light the way for ferry passengers walking into town and improve the overall security of the foreshore.
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Promoting native planting in lowland south Marlborough The planting season is NOW – September and October are ideal months to plant in Marlborough when the worst of the frosts are over and the ground is moist. Together we can make a difference –check out the recent Council native plantings along the Taylor River between Monro and Leitrim Streets Up to $1000 is available for native plantings of 1000 square metres or larger on private land. Funding guidelines and application forms are available on line (www.marlborough. govt.nz/environment/tui_town or contact Nicky Eade directly to
discuss (Ph 03 520 7400, email nicky.eade@marlborough.govt.nz). Even if you don’t have a big enough area to qualify for the funding, every little bit helps. The area eligible for funding has been extended to include the Wairau Valley and areas around Seddon and Ward, so start planning your planting project and help to create habitat for native birds. Since 2008 we have funded about 40 plantings but we need many more to make a real difference. Contact: Nicky Eade at Council.
Magnolia Seymour Square One of the lovely sitting spots in Seymour Square is the Lady Diana memorial garden seat beneath the magnolia ‘Heaven Scent’ now in full flower.
Free motor bike riders’ workshop for you Free riders’ workshop/courses facilitated by John Laing – Motorcycle Riding School and supported by the Marlborough District Council and ‘Ride to Live’ are available as there is demand. They are designed for riders who want to polish up their skills, mostly practical (on the track), and they will cover things such as cornering, braking, slow riding, looking ahead and counter steering. John will make sure you have a bit of fun while you’re at it! Please note: You will need to have your own bike for these workshops. To express your interest in a workshop course, please contact Robyn Blackburn (Road Safety Coordinator) at Marlborough District Council, Ph: 03 520 7400. Email: robyn.blackburn@marlborough.govt.nz Next workshop: When: Sunday 20 September Time: 9.00 am until 12 noon Where: Blenheim Kart Track
Positive ageing If you have limited mobility, or are no longer driving a car, a mobility scooter is a great way to get you where you want to go safely – particularly if you’re just going to the local shops or anywhere that’s a little too far away to walk. Mobility scooters are legally defined as wheeled ‘mobility devices’ so you don’t need a driver’s licence, warrant of fitness or registration. However if you have lost your driver’s licence due to reduced vision and/or hearing, a mobility scooter may not
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Proposed Tree Removal - Athletic Park A resident bordering Athletic Park has requested Council removes seven mature Silver birches from the park. This group of trees is just inside the park entrance off Brewer Street. Council is seeking public submissions on the request to remove these trees. Submissions close with Council on 4.00 pm 25 September 2015 and can be sent to Council at PO Box 443, Blenheim 7240. Attention R Hutchinson or email mdc@marlborough.govt.nz. Any enquiries contact Robert Hutchinson at Marlborough District Council Ph: 520 7400.
Mobility scooter key to independence be the best option for you. Consult your GP for advice. And there are some important legal safety obligations on riders including • operating a mobility scooter in a careful and considerate manner • using the footpath or staying close to the side of the road where there’s no footpath • travelling at speed that does not endanger others Careless use of a mobility scooter does carry legal implications; eg operating carelessly, inconsiderately
Phone: 03 520 7400 Fax: 03 520 7496 Email: mdc@marlborough.govt.nz www.marlborough.govt.nz
or at a hazardous speed can result in a $100 fine. There’s a free session coming up in Picton for anyone wanting information about using a mobility scooter in Marlborough - no booking required. It will cover • rider responsibilities • footpath access information • repairs and maintenance. WHEN: Tuesday 22 September, 10.00am to 12 noon WHERE: Anglican Church Hall York Street, Picton
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The Sun AA Life ad Re the AA life insurance ad on TV, if anything needs life insurance that spring lamb does.
Noisy dogs If my dog barked as loud and long as those at the MDC pound I would be told off...maybe an industrial area but people work in Woodmor as well..
Half price? Shops that offer buy one get 25% or half price for the second are manipulative....do they really think we are not smart enough to see through that?
Specialists in cities I understood Marlborough was so fantastic, so, why would they need to go to the city? High fees are nothing but greed, its not caring for clients/patients at all. At least in oz you have medi care, and bulk billing....totally takes the sting out.
World Cup fixture guide I bet the compiler is for a change of flag hence the NZ-Aussie flag mix up. Referring to the World Cup guide does somebody at The Sun really not know the difference between the NZ and Australian flag or is it just a joke? Huge “cock up” The Sun page 8 and 9 World Cup fixtures. Australia and NZ flags mixed up. Intentional? World Cup rugby guide inset, seems Australia are stealing our flag even before a change is decided. Can’t be so bad right ?
What about the joggers? As with bikers way ahead while running their dogs, joggers too. Some dogs run off walkway on to private gardens. I know of three properties where owners have spent time and money erecting unwanted fences to keep uncontrolled dogs out.
Scammers Now they’re asking ‘Do you own farm dogs’ obviously targeting farmers (Asian female voice). Reply I don’t answer questions over the phone, goodbye.
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I am surprised by recent comments that parking should be free in Blenheim. We have a new parking building that cost well over $6m. Where is the money supposed to come from for that? Perhaps some folk would rather the cost associated with parking be put onto their rates instead! I support user-pays, so I don’t have a problem with parking fees, or for that matter with our younger councilors.
Full marks to the friendly, locksmiths at Gary Ching Locksmiths. Caught out with broken vehicle ignition switch on car. No problem to those guys. Fixed promptly. Good on you guys! Dave
Good on you To the man chopping firewood at Maxwell Road, well done. At least you are working. I am rural and doing firewood is a very hard job.
Amazing customer service Amazing customer service at the Springlands Cafe and Garden Center on Saturday, nice to see people smile and ask you how your day was! Makes the coffee nicer and the food tastier, when it’s made with happiness! Keep up the good work. And the laughter! What a wonderful place.
Have respect Would the people down Brewer Street, stop burning nappies & plastic. Have some respect not just for yourselves, more importantly for the environment. And other neighbour’s. Its disgusting. Next time, and last warning. I will video and council will be contacted.
Glassons is great! I’m so sick of reading complaints about the service at Glassons. It is the only store in Blenheim that actually cares about their customers and do their job properly. You are mad if you think Cotton On have better customer service than them. Stop making unnecessary complaints that are a load of rubbish.
Bike safety! Roads were built for trucks and cars. Cyclists need to be more courteous/careful. Ride INSIDE the white line. No room to move out when lots of oncoming traffic on road! Not allowed to hold up traffic going too slow.
Dear Nathanial Thank you for rescuing me from the top of the very tall cabbage tree. Love N Licks from Gimbly Junior.
Give us a break Come on Marlborough give the retailer’s a break. We don’t deliberately go out of our way to p**** you off. We are only human and we really do have feelings and sincerely care. And if we overlook you at times, it usually is we are really busy with some other customer who is not standing right in front of you. Please don’t make assumptions. At the end of the day we are just like you. Not miracle workers. You can’t complain about the service in some of the bigger stores in Blenheim there is not any.
txt talk of the week Bus shelters Fantastic to see shelters being put along Wither Road. Now folks, of all ages, lets use the service and hopefully get support for longer bus hours to get to work and home. Its worth the ride, but there’s more, you can use your cellular phone on the way! We welcome your texts on 027 242 5266. Limit to 70 words please. Name supplied please. We reserve the right to publish at our discretion. Please note the opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Sun management.
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Syrian refugees Very ‘PC’ response by the mayor! But he forgets perhaps that the first to be attacked was the oldest Christian town in the country, families chased, annihilated by Isis into the freezing mountains. Not Muslim. Educated, skilled, professionals, speaking English, employable, valued, able to preserve history, or is that why he is reluctant? We have work, houses and accommodation for others and transients! Think again sir.
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Slow post All Blenheim mail now goes to Christchurch, it gets sorted down there and gets sent back to be delivered. We only get mail delivered three days a week now, its not only here its happening, but all over NZ, blame the ones at the top, they made the decision. At least ‘Postman Pat’ on advertisement for glasses on TV is trying to get mail delivered on time. Take a look NZ Post.
Traffic Hazard Please please please can something be done about the stop sign with overhanging branches covering it on the corner of Stephenson and Scott St at Marlborough Boys’ High. I asked both the council and Marlborough Lines to do something about it but to no avail. I know it doesn’t look that bad now, but when the branches are covered with leaves its hard to see the stop sign and recently a lady drove straight through it and I almost had a car accident. Please take care of this before someone gets hurt.
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What meal do you never get sick of eating? Roast pork with crackling.
One of my best holidays was... Marlborough District Council sister city exchange to Tendo and Otari in Japan. My guilty TV pleasure is...
Criminal Minds.
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What would you change about the world? The amount of internet Trolls. What’s one thing that you’ll never throw away? My nana’s eternity ring.
Who would you love to have a meal with?
Joss Whedon and Nathan Fillion.
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The best thing in your life right now? Having a brother that I am close to and I can talk video games with. What is the one thing Sun readers would be surprised to know about you? I have dyslexia.
What’s next on your wishlist? To graduate university at the end of the year.
Laser tag looks for land By Jacob Page Blenheim could be set to play host to outdoor laser tag during the school holidays if Nick Fowler can find a spare paddock. Nick runs Nelson based Pro Karts which offers go-karting and a rock climbing wall as well as outdoor laser tag. He says he has had early discussions with the Marlborough District Council but they have proved fruitless in finding a piece of land between 600 and 1500 square metres. “We had the laser guns arrive that we want to use in Blenheim, we just need a space that we can come and do as part of a weekend pop-up event. “We’ve been looking at doing it for the weekends as we think it could add something to the entertainment market in Blenheim.
“We’d be happy to work in with vineyards or farmers if they had some spare land.” Nick says unlike paintball, laser tag meant there would be no mess left by exploding paint pellets. “We’ll take all the rubbish, all that would be left would be flat grass from all the people running around.” Nick says laser tag has proved extremely popular with age-groups five and above which had motivated him to take it on the road to Blenheim. “We’re keen to get it to Blenheim over the school holidays, we have the gear ready to go, we just need a venue.”
RIGHT: Laser tag could become a pop up summer attraction in Blenheim
Power of a gift Working through the night to By Celeste Lodewyk As Christmas approaches the Operation Christmas Child annual appeal is underway. The event is run by non profit organisation Samaritan’s Purse which delivers millions of gift-filled shoe boxes to boys and girls all over the world. Last year’s donations from Marlborough went to Samoa, and this they will be going to Cambodia, Vanuatu and Fiji. Over 400 boxes were packed in Marlborough and co-ordinators hope to increase that total by 20 percent this year. The community is encouraged to collect a shoe box from one of the many drop off centres and fill it with their donations and drop it back to the drop off centres. Decide whether you will pack a box for a girl or a boy, and which age category (2-4), (5-9), or (10-14), then fill it with items including a
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quality ‘wow’ toy such as a doll, soccer ball with pump, or stuffed animal as well as other fun toys, hygiene items, and school supplies. Shoeboxes will be collected from the drop off centres at the end of October. Drop off centres are at the Sun Newspaper on High Street, St Mary’s Church, Church of Nativity, Wesley Centre and the Elim Christian Centre.
Many Renwick residents were without water yesterday morning after a blow-out in the township’s water main overnight on High Street near the corner of Inkerman Street. A large leak was reported by a local resident just after midnight. Council staff were on site within 25 minutes and found the problem almost immediately. As the leak was on a trunk main the shutdown affected a large part of Renwick. A four metre length of pipe in the main trunk had split along its length with part of the pipe breaking away. Three Council staff worked on the repair from 1am and further staff were called in at 6.30am so repairs could be completed and water restored as quickly as possible. “We realise it’s a real inconvenience for people to wake up to no water so we had staff on the job all night and fortunately they were able to get the water back on by about 8.15am,” says MDC op-
erations and maintenance engineer, Stephen Rooney. Most of the township was affected; the only area left with a water supply this morning was the south west corner taking in Boyce & Angelsea Streets and Kowhai Drive. The asbestos cement pipe which failed had been installed in the mid1970s. Mr Rooney says although the life expectancy of this material is 70 to 80 years, pipes can be affected by water with a low pH which causes the cement content of the pipe to deteriorate. ‘Aggressive’ groundwater like this is common throughout Marlborough and other parts of the country, he said. A similar leak about two months ago had already prompted the Council to bring forward its water main renewal program for Renwick. This pipeline will be replaced during the next 12 months. Mr Rooney says the renewal Repair work to Renwick’s water main overnight work will be planned to minimise Monday left council staff scrambling to resolve disruption to Renwick households. the issue.
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Roger Gray with his daughter Angela Clissold and granddaughter Isabella at last year’s Memory Walk.
Ashlee Perrow, Kirsty Mattison, Steph Mattison and (front) Jennifer Mattison at last year’s Memory Walk.
Memory Walk tomorrow Alzheimers Marlborough will be holding its annual Memory Walk event tomorrow. All ages are encouraged to take part in this unique walk which shines a light on dementia in New Zealand. The Memory Walk will begin at 10am at the Munro Street carpark, winding along the Taylor River walkway through to Seymour
Square before finishing at The Forum. On completion there will be a hot milo drink and a display with information stalls and Alzheimers Marlborough staff to talk to. Registrations can be done on the day at 9:30am at the Munro Street carpark starting point.
Giant Pumpkin Competition: Buy your seeds now to grow giant pumpkins. Enter the different competition categories: Children and adult, largest pumpkin, best decorated pumpkin and pumpkin pie. Seeds can be purchased from Alzheimers Marlborough office with a full set of growing instructions for $20. Garage Sale: Saturday, October 17. Start putting items aside, but continue to store them in your garage please. Contact Alzheimers Marlborough if you have items to donate and they will be in touch closer to the date. Council Rubbish Bags: If you are not using your Council rubbish bags Alzheimers Marlborough would really appreciate receiving your allocation. Cushions: The Blenheim Day Programme would like some cushions. Good quality only please. Memorable Recipes: A cook book to celebrate Alzheimers Marlborough 25th Anniversary. The cost is $15 each. Available from Alzheimers Marlborough office at 8 Wither Road.
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The more brain activities you do, the more frequently you do them and the more complex the activity, the lower your risk of dementia is likely to be. The best activities are those that you enjoy – boredom and frustration are not good for your brain. The types of activities include: • Enjoying hobbies like painting, woodwork, sewing or writing. • Doing a short course. • Doing a jigsaw, crossword, number or word puzzle. • Learning to dance, play an instrument or speak a new language. • Going to the theatre, movies, museum, gallery or a concert. If you are worried that you or someone you know is showing signs of dementia, see your GP for a full assessment. For information and support, contact your local Alzheimers organisation - Alzheimers Marlborough on (03) 577-6172.
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Changes can make a difference As yet, no single factor has been identified as the cause of dementia, and there is no cure. But there are ways to reduce your risk of developing dementia by making a few simple lifestyle changes. There are a number of simple lifestyle changes we can all make to reduce the risk of developing dementia in later life. The general rule of thumb is that what is good for the heart is good for the brain. And it’s never too late to start. • Be physically active. • Follow a healthy diet. • Look after your heart. • Enjoy social activity. • Exercise your brain. Any activity that involves thinking and learning can improve your brain health and help protect against dementia. Evidence suggests that greater benefit comes from more complex and challenging mental activities.
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Hot art in Havelock The Gallery Havelock, open from 10am to 4pm, seven days a week. Enjoy browsing some of the excellent art on show from talented local artists. Come and have a look in the friendly little gallery at 60 Main Road Havelock.
Marlborough Horticultural Society Spring Show, 9am - 4pm, St Christophers Hall, Weld Street. Raffles and sales table, small doorcharge enquiries to Sandra 578 7996.
The Edwin Fox Ship Visitor Centre open every day from 9am, a great all weather and family friendly activity. Come and explore the decks and the depths of the ship. Dunbar wharf, on Picton foreshore. For more information call Karen on 573 6868 or check out our Facebook. Picton Museum 10am - 4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Ph 573 8283. EcoWorld Picton Aquarium Meet the locals up close with amazing New Zealand animals. Touch a living fossil (Tuatara), Little Blue Penguin, have fun discovering animals that live in our beautiful Marlborough Sounds. Up Close Encounters at 11am and 2pm daily. Open daily from 9.30am. Picton Foreshore. www.ecoworldnz.co.nz phone 573 6030. Marlborough Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park, Daily 10am - 4pm. The Diversion Gallery Open 12pm - 5pm Wed – Saturdays 10 London Quay, Picton, Ph 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz. Rainbow Ski Area See www.skirainbow.co.nz for more details. Anika Moa - Queen At The Table Tour Allan Scott Family Winemakers, Jackson’s Rd, Blenheim. 8:30pm. R18. $30. Phone for tickets 0800 BUY TIX (289 849). Lynne’s ‘Scoot for Loot’ St John, 93 Seymour St. 7am. Lynne Nicholl will ride her mobility scooter from Blenheim to Rotoiti and return over a 3 day period (a total of 210km) to raise funds for the two new ambulances needed in Marlborough. Wither Hills MTB Park The 40 hectare Mountain Bike Park offers a variety of rides and the Mt Vernon Traverse is a challenging ride over the ridgelines. There are 3 grades of tracks: Easy, Intermediate and Advanced. Access is via a car park on Taylor Pass Road or via the popular Stockyard Track. Most tracks are on steeper terrain more suited to experienced riders.
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The Picton RSA ‘Mystic’, music, singing and karaoke! Lots of fun so bring your mates! from 7pm. Free Admission. Redwoodtown School Spring Carnival 90 Cleghorn Street. 10.00am – 2.00pm. There’s something for all the family to enjoy including Zorb Balls, Paintball, Gladiator Ring, much much more! Ulysses Club Meet for a coffee and a catch up Saturday mornings from 10am at the Old Orchard Cafe, The Vines Village, Rapaura Road. Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am – 12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd. Club Meets Mondays at Clubs of Marlborough. Ph Andy 578 2272 or 021 842 928. Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillon’s Point Rd opens 9am - 12pm Saturday. Mon & Thurs 1 - 4pm. Building relationships and sharing skills. Ph Gerry 578 1835. Mini Putt & Merry-Go-Round Picton Foreshore, 10am every day during school holidays, Today and Sunday, 10am. Redwood Market 8am - 12pm, Redwood Tavern car park, Plants Produce and Crafts. Vintage Farm Machinery 10am - 3pm, Open Every Day. Brayshaw Park Guided tours available, Sunday Thomas Tank Engine rides. Ph Doris 579 4357. Picton Men’s Shed “Where men can do what men do best” 9am - 12pm and Wednesday 9am - 4pm. Phone Rex Carson 021 469 191 or Bill Rogers 573 5507 for more information.
Sunday 20 Omaka Flying Day! A great day out of aerial & ground displays of heritage aircraft. Also have our famous sausage sizzle and Nana’s Cream Freeze. Entry $10 adult, Under 14yrs are FREE. Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre 79 Aerodrome Road. Battle of Britain Commemoration Service Blenheim War Memorial, 14 Seymour Street. 11.00am. An open air service to commemorate the Battle of Britain at the Blenheim War Memorial in Seymour Square. Everyone is welcome to attend. If raining the wet weather venue is the Clubs of Marlborough Main Hall.
NZSO James Judd has an enduring relationship with the NZSO as one of its longest-serving music directors and his affection for the orchestra will shine on this tour. This is a confection of musical treats and orchestral splendour – a must for concertgoers of all ages. Tickets 0800 479 674. Riverside Railway Trains depart from Brayshaw Park Station as follows; 1.45pm for Beaver Station ,Riverside Park, central Blenheim and return. 3.00pm for Omaka and return. Fares; Adults $10 Child $5 ( Omaka $6 and $3) CASH ONLY. Combo fares are available. Ulysses Ride Ride to Murchison for lunch. Meet at the railway station (south end) at 10.15am ride departs at 10.30am. Lynne Nicholl & mobility scooter Is riding her mobility scooter from Blenheim to St Arnaud (Rotoiti) and return, over a 3 day period, covering 210km, in an attempt to raise funds for the two new ambulances that are needed by St John Marlborough. She will finish at the St John station at 5pm – come along to welcome her home and enjoy the sausage sizzle. ‘It’s all about the coffee’ Recreational bike ride - all year round departs at 9.00am from AvantiPlus Blenheim, 61 Queen St. Everyone welcome. Register your interest www.bikemarlborough.co.nz Farmers Market Showcasing the best of Marlborough some of the stalls are Harwood Produce, Koromiko Eggs, Banjo Brews, Traditional Country Preserves, Nuggety Creek, Riverina, Garden Bee Honey, Spudz n Greens, Kaikoura Cheese. Marlborough A&P Showground’s, Cnr Maxwell and Alabama Roads, 9am – 12pm. Buy Local - Cook Local. Kapahaka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall 12pm - 3pm All welcome.
Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on! Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club Brayshaw Park, Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and books. Free Admission. Associated Modellers Society Miniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm 4pm $2. Rapaura School Pick & Mix Garden Event Rapaura Community Hall, 349 Hammerichs Road, Blenheim. 9.15am – 4.0pm. Come and enjoy the day out exploring 5 private gardens in the morning on our Mystery Garden Tour. Pick and mix one, two or all three events and bring your friends. The tour is a self drive event. Phone 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) to buy tickets.
Up & Coming 22 September Mid-week Market Crafts, jewellery, bric-a-brac. Anglican Church Hall, Renwick - 10am -2pm, ph 577 5354 for more info. Raise some Dough for Girl Guiding Jamboree at Domino’s Pizza Tuesday between 4pm8pm $1 from each pizza will go to the fund. Girls will be in the store. 25 September Charity Dinner & Auction Support Saint Mark’s at Marlborough Convention Centre 6pm. Guest Speaker Rob Crabtree. Tickets $60 each. Tables of 10 available. Phone St Marks 578 0459 Peter Edwards 578 4746. 23 - 27 September Havelock Theatre presents The Last Heart by Rick Edmonds. “Cow-flying comedy” Phone 574 1256 for tickets.
Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am, Murray Ph 578 9199 or Tony Ph 577 9776. Petanque 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street – John Ph 577 9789. Tramping Club We go on tramp’s Wednesday & Sunday, please confirm for travel Ph Mary Ph 572 8762 or mjsrusty@kinect.co.nz. Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Brayshaw Park, open workshop 1 - 4pm, Every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. For more info contact Jim 578 8974 or Rod 579 4601.
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Business talent scouts are in Marlborough looking for a startup with the potential to be New Zealand’s next global agritech superstar. Sprout, a national agritech business accelerator, is searching the country for eight budding entrepreneurs with embryonic agritech businesses for a new development programme. The chosen eight will receive a cash injection of $20,000 and be placed in a 20-week part time and remotely delivered programme that will see them flown around the country for mentoring from world-class business and technical experts. The programme will culminate in an opportunity to pitch for investment to a hand picked group of potential investors, business leaders and industry experts. Sprout programme manager James BellBooth says Sprout wants to grow businesses in their hometowns. “We’re looking for new businesses from around New Zealand that have big ideas but would benefit from the network, expertise and funding to grow globally. Those engaging in the programme have no need to move from their home locality. This initiative is about finding the next global stars, and boosting regional economies
at the same time,” he says. Sprout is being supported and funded by a mix of public and private sector leaders in agritech and startup investment, including Callaghan Innovation, Massey University, Gallagher Group, Livestock Improvement Corporation, NZTE, Sir Stephen Tindall’s K1W1 fund, Enterprise Angels and Manawatu Investment Group. The Sprout accelerator programme was designed by BCC, a Palmerston North-based business incubator. Over the last two years BCC has helped establish four globally focused agritech startups, BioLumic, CalfSMART, CropX and Polybatics, which have raised in excess of $15 million in growth capital from New Zealand and overseas investors. James says lessons from those companies successful start up journeys have contributed to the Sprout programme. “Our focus is on helping entrepreneurs grow their startups from great ideas into investment-ready early stage companies,” he says. To apply, see sproutagritech.com. Entries are open until October 16, 2015. The programme commences on 2 November.
Farm ‘bee feed’ plantations could be the driving force behind a thriving rural bee population, according to researchers and advisers from the Trees for Bees initiative. The team from the Trees for Bees programme, which was launched by Federated Farmers in 2009, are promoting superior nutrition for bees by installing bee feed plantations on farms with carefully selected plants to serve multiple purposes. Plantations have been installed on 15 demonstration farms throughout New Zealand, on a wide range of farms from sheep and beef to arable and vineyards. Trees for Bees Farm Planting Advisor Dr Angus McPherson says results are looking extremely encouraging. “Where we’ve planted larger grade specimens we are getting flowering in their first season, and we’re supplementing smaller grade plants with perennial and herb species to get early flowering,” says Dr McPherson. “We are seeing bees visiting the plants, which is great, and we will be collecting data on how hives in the area are performing,” he says.
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Step up for Georgina By Celeste Lodewyk How many steps do you think you take in a day? For memb ers of t he Springcreek Playcentre, they are aiming for 10,000 steps a day as part of the nationwide challenge ‘Steptember’. To g e t h e r t h ey h ave formed a group called the Springcreek Stompers. Steptember challenges people to raise vital funds for the Cerebral Palsy Society. It is also a cause close to home for one of the young children who attends the playcentre. Georgina WestergardAllen has cerebral palsy and for her taking part in
most activities is a struggle on a daily bases. Georgina and her twin sister Olivia spent time in the Christchurch neonatal unit after being born prematurely. The family benefits from the Cerebral Palsy Society’s Get Physical programme, and will soon be benefiting from its Get This and That programme, the girls’ mother Siobhan Allen says. “Having a child with special needs can be expensive and so the Society’s support allows Georgie to participate in more activities. “The money raised for the Society does benefit children
directly.” Playcentre members decided they would take up the Steptember challenge in a show of solidarity, and support of Georgina and her family. The Playcentre would like to encourage the community to support their cause by donating to their sponsorship page www.steptember.org. nz, or alternatively support their auction which can be viewed on the Facebook page www.facebook. com/1ststeptemberauction Items that have been donated for the auction include everything from jewellery and clothing to homeware.
Roz Mundy, Julie Spencer, Georgina Westergard-Allen, Smyth Brydon, Siobhan Allen and Olivia Westergard-Allen. Photo provided
From coffee to chiefs By Daniel Stephenson What began as a casual coffee encounter between four musicians, led to the formation of the band, Too Many Chiefs. Too Many Chiefs is a New Zealand band made up of four singer/songwriters; Andrew London, Wayne Mason, Laura Collins and Rob Joass, who will be bringing their show to Blenheim, at the Boathouse Theatre on Thursday, September 24. All members have been a part of their own bands, prior to the formation of Too Many Chiefs, in which they have travelled New Zealand and abroad, with Laura Collins
recently performing at the Vatican, Andrew London performing in Australia and Saudi Arabia with his band Hot Club Sandwich and Wayne Mason being a part of the 60s band, The Fourmyula who had a hit with the song ‘Nature’. The members decided on the name, because of the saying “too many chiefs, not enough Indians” referring to how they were responsible for all the work in their own original bands. Andrew states that this band allows them to perform their own original songs, while giving them the chance to help each other with their
own music. Andrew London says the Boathouse Theatre is a great venue as it allows for a “very intimate show”. The show allows all four musicians to take the stage, as well as come together for some collaborations too. London says to expect a lot of humour, variety and styles, plus a lot of songs that reflect the geography and culture of New Zealand. All band members bring their own spark to the show, be it through London’s satire and humour or Mason’s invocative approach. Too Many Chiefs will be in Blenheim for one night.
Too Many Chiefs members Wayne Mason, Rob Joass, Andrew London and Laura Collins are bringing their show to Blenheim next week. Photo provided
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It’s here! Blenheim’s new Asian fusion restaurant The Lemongrass has opened for business and promises to delight the senses. Owners Bu-nga K rataitong and Nuttav ut Rodsienglum were thrilled to open their restaurant’s doors and share with locals their exciting new menu. “This menu is something new to Blenheim and 95 percent of the dishes I haven’t seen in any other restaurants,” Bu-nga says. The Lemongrass’s menu is focused on fresh, lean and green and features some additions many people may not have tried yet. This includes serving dishes with red rice, a more natural form of rice that is packed with more nutrients. There are also several Vietnamese dishes designed by Nuttavut including one his mother taught him - Steamed Fish with Kaffir Lime Leaf and Tamarind Curry. “We love Vietnamese food, it’s very popular in Thailand and we are confident the locals will enjoy it too,” they say. Examples of what will be on offer at The Lemongrass are; • Wok fried chicken with lemongrass and vegetables served on a crispy noodle basket
• Sizzling crispy pork belly with whiskey • Spicy hokkien noodles with salmon • Spinach wrap sensation, roll your own spinach leaf with a selection of fresh ingredients. Each table will also receive a bowl of fresh herbs and vegetables that can be eaten along with the dishes. “Many people are becoming more health conscious,” Bu-nga explains. The Lemongrass will be open seven days for lunch and dinner for dine in or takeaway.
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Riverside Bowling Club Opening Day Saturday 19th September at 1.30pm, Budge Street We invite all members and extend an open invitation to anyone who has an interest in becoming part of a friendly, successful sporting club in Marlborough. Bring a mate, bring the family. Give it a go. Val Symes Secretary Ph 021 0381124
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Births This Week NICHOLAS: Emily Kate (8lb) September 13, 2015 MURPHY: Isabelle Hopkins September 3, 2015 TOWNSEND-WOODS: Lachlan Anthony (7lb 15oz) on August 25, 2015
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Death Notices BOYD, Francis John (Frank): September 11, 2015 BROWN, Keith Claud: (K Force Reg. No. 207132) September 15, 2015 CHOWDHURY, Salil Roy F.R.C.S., F.R.A.C.S.: September 9, 2015 CRAIK, Patricia Dawn (Pat) (nee Yarrall): September 13, 2015 FERRIER, Andrew McDougall: September 15, 2015 FREETH, Patricia Eva (Pat): September 15, 2015 GARDNER, Greta Ethel (nee Milliken): September 10, 2015 JENKINS, Peter Vaughan: September 15, 2015 JONES, Shirley Terese: September 2, 2015 LEEF, Nesta: September 10, 2015 MATTHEWS, Arthur William (Bill) September 13,2015 MAYSON, Antoinette (Annette) Eva Bernadette (nee Bagley) September 14, 2015 RICHARDS, Rose Florence: September 7, 2015. van VELTHOOVEN, Maria Helena (Riet) (nee Hilhorst): September 13, 2015 WILLIAMS, Gregory Philip: September 15, 2015
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CAIN, Mary Jean: On September 14 2015 peacefully, at Aberleigh Rest Home. Aged 92 years. Wife of the late Stanley (Dick) Cain, mother and mother-in-law of Larry and Resa, grandmother of Michelle and Chris Whyte, Phil and Belinda Cain, Jesse Anne Cain; great Grandma of Bridget, Sam and Nicole, Kimberley and Andy; Logan and Flynn; great great Grandmother of Alivia. Special thanks to the staff of Aberleigh Rest Home, and Catherine. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Alzheimers Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to 8 Wither Road, Blenheim 7201. A service for Mary will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 2pm Saturday September 19, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz CAIN, Mary Jean (nee Moreland): Loved sister and sister-in-law of Mavis and Ray Abraham (deceased), Anne and Howard Sutherland (deceased), Dick Moreland and Avis (deceased), Phyliss and the late Arnold Marfell, Merle and the late Steve Waldron. Loved aunty of her nieces and nephews. Messages may be sent to 105 Hospital Road, Blenheim 7201.
MYLES, Kathleen (nee Straughton), Flying Officer RAF: Passed away at Wairau Hospital, peacefully with family present, on September 15 2015. Aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Thomas Myles, much loved mother of Tracey, Kerrie, Tim, and Ross; and mother-in-law of Mimi and Timothy. Much loved Gran of Karma, Kelsey, Amber, Angelee, Jamie, Troy and Julian. Loved sister of Jack and the late Alfred, Dorothy and Joan. Bless you Mum, you will be sadly missed. Messages may be sent to 114A Budge Street, Blenheim 7201. A funeral service for Kathleen will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 10am Saturday September 19, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz
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GOOD, Mary Elizabeth: On Wednesday September 16 2015, passed away peacefully, at Wairau Hospital. In her 87th year. Loved wife of the late John, much loved mother of Jennifer, Elizabeth, Robyn, Susan and Edmund. Loved by her seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Messages to the Good Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Marlborough Red Cross would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 223, Blenheim 7240. A funeral service for Mary will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 1pm Monday September 21, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz BOYD, Francis John (Frank): Passed away at Waterlea Rest Home on Friday September 11 2015. Aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of Sheila, loved father and father-in-law of Dallas and Gloria, the late Anne and Allan Annan, and Robin. Loved Grandad and great Grandad. Messages may be sent to the Boyd Family P O Box 110, Renwick 7243. A service for Frank will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 11am on Friday September 18, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz
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ROWE, Yvonne Gwen: One year has gone by since you passsed. You tried your best to stay with us, wasn’t to be. We love and miss you evry minute, of every day. We will love you forever. One very special lady. Stan, Selese, Tim and families.
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Gift of the gab - Marshall Justin Marshall I’ll defend you. Sports commentators are in a subjective business. A lot like journalists, their work is constantly in the public domain and freely open to criticism which of course means a lot of the critiques they get are often more personal than professional. Few commentators seem to be above this, only a select few seem to be immune from being torn down by the tall poppy syndrome. Names like rugby league’s Ray Warren and cricket’s late Richie Benaud are the only two that come to mind in my lifetime (all 26 years of it) who are universally praised others seem to be pulled apart like a hot chip in the middle of a flock
Murray Mexted, who had many cringe-worthy moments and seemed to seek them out at times. To many, Marshall is worse, however, I disagree. John Drake was a big loss to the role in New Zealand when the 1987 World Cup winner died suddenly. His insight as a former prop at scrum time was intelligent and insightful all in one. Grant Fox was another who did a fine job for a short period before he became an All Black selector. It’s a tough job; maybe someone can enlighten me on what makes Marshall such a terrible listen? In the meantime, I’ll continue to back him.
of seagulls. On the flip side of the positive is Justin Marshall, who seems to cop an endless barrage of hatred for his efforts commentating rugby in New Zealand, but I’ve never worked out why. Yes, he gets excited, fumbles his words at times and misreads the play occasionally but his job is to add a bit of colour to the broadcast? As a former All Black of only a decade ago he offers a better analysis of what’s involved in being a modern rugby player than most. You still have Grant Nisbett calling the play-by-play while Marshall chimes in with the odd comment. To me, Marshall is superior to
Friday September 18, 2015
Sport sports talk With ... Jacob Page
By Celeste Lodewyk Eastern States Speedway is gearing up for its 2015/2016 season but before the gates open for racing, volunteers are needed. Volunteer co-ordinator Maryellen Robinson is seeking people to help at the track with a number of tasks, including lap scorers, gate staff, flag marshals and tow truck operators. “We have had a lot of volunteers become race drivers which is great for the club, but it leaves a gap. “Volunteers are the backbone of our club and without them our drivers can’t get out on the track to race, so please if anyone is interested we would love to meet you,” she says. Approximately 40 volunteers are needed each race meeting and people from all walks of life are encouraged to get involved.
“The obvious perks of volunteering for speedway is that you get to be part of the action and watch the racing,” Maryellen says. Maryellen has been a volunteer for eight years and is the club’s saloon class rep. “I love volunteering for the club and being out in the action. You get to meet new people and I have been fortunate to travel around with our drivers for different events,” she says. The season’s first practice is being held tomorrow at the track on Pak Lims Road, Renwick from 1pm to 3pm. Anyone interested is invited to the track to meet Maryellen and have a chat about the various volunteering roles. The second practice night will be the first weekend in October before the season kicks of Labour weekend.
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Rowers in squad
Six Marlborough rowers have been named in the Rowing New Zealand summer squad. World champion lightweight double sculler Sophie MacKenzie heads the list, alongside fellow Wairau Rowing Club members Holly Greenslade, Fiona Paterson and Robbie Manson, plus Tom Murray and Karl Manson from the Blenheim Rowing Club.
Makos on top
The Tasman Makos continue to sit top of the ITM Cup premiership rugby table after a 39-20 win over North Harbour in Nelson on Wednesday night. The Makos further enhanced their reputation as a second half team having led just 14-13 at the main break before piling on the points. Things get a lot more difficult for the Makos who face Auckland in Blenheim on Sunday. They then face Counties Manukau away from home, Canterbury in Nelson and defending champions Taranaki to finish round-robin play.
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Gate volunteers (pictured), as are all volunteers, are crucial to the smooth running of Eastern States Speedway race meetings. Photo provided.
Volunteers for speedway needed
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Gymnasts medal in Kaikoura The Blenheim Youth Gymnastics Club had some fantastic results at the Kaikoura Recreational Gymnastics Competition. Jayden Davis was first and Sam Grono was third in grade one. Harvey Grono was third in grade two.
The Blenheim Sun wants to know how you are supporting the Rugby World Cup. If you are supporting another competing country, proudly supporting the All Blacks, or even supporting the referees, we want to know. Let us know how you are supporting your team at news@ blenheimsun.co.nz. Also if you are jetting off to the United Kingdom for the event, send us your photos and share your experiences while over there.
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