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By Chris Tobin Blenheim wrestler ‘Lethal’ Lazza Stevens has a warning for the Christchurch opponent who is coming to town to challenge him for his Southern Wrestling heavyweight title in the Redwoodtown School hall tomorrow evening.

“I’m like a wolf in sheep’s clothing,” he says forcefully, “I’ve got the wolf tattoo to go with it too – on my right shoulder.”

All part of the professional wrestling hype perhaps, but Stevens is ready for the Brawl in Hall as the event is being promoted; he has prepared hard increasing his resistance training to take on Christchurch’s Matt Mackay.

“I’m expecting a big powerhouse to come in but I’m more a technical wrestler and he hasn’t as much experience,” he says.

“You’ve got to expect anything and hopefully I’ll still have it (the championship belt) after the weekend.”

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Concerts for Honor

By Robbie Parkes New Zealand singer-songwriter and children’s author, Craig Smith and his mate Kaha the Kea stopped by Blenheim this week to support a special little girl.

Craig, well-known for his song ‘Wonky Donkey’ is touring the country to promote his new book about Kaha, and played two concerts at the Renwick Hall yesterday in support of Honor Hocquard.

On her second birthday, Honor was diagnosed with Cyclin Dependent Kinase-Like 5 (CDKL5), a rare gene disorder.

Now four years old, Honor is currently the only person in New Zealand diagnosed with the debilitating disorder, and there is no cure.

Living with CDKL5 means Honor is fed by a Mic-key button in her stomach and she will never walk or talk.

The support for Honor was obvious at the two concerts yesterday, with children packing out the hall both times.

The money from the concerts would go towards a trust fund already set up to help Honor and

her family.

Craig was initially donating books towards an upcoming fundraiser for Honor, but was quickly on board with the concert idea.

“It’s a perfect world when you can help people out and enjoy it too,” he said.

“Because Honor’s really amazing and the coolest wee girl, she’s brought lots of people together,” said concert organiser Lisa Hancock.

“I don’t really have the words to describe it, it just goes to show how many caring people there are out there,” said Honor’s mum Kelly.

“She’s a lucky little girl, and we’re really lucky too.

“With all this awareness, it makes people understand Craig Smith and Kaha the Kea came along to support Honor with two what Honor’s all about,” concerts at the Renwick Hall yesterday. said Kelly.

The Hocquard family are Woodbourne Tavern to raise more good reason to get in quick. looking at putting some of the money for the family.

The winner will be announced money towards a portable bed for Raffle tickets are $4 each,with on October 16 at the Woodbourne when Honor is in respite care. a limit of 1600 tickets. The big Tavern fundraising dinner.

Alysha Hutchinson, another of prize - a luxurious weekend away Alysha is selling tickets this SunHonor’s supporters has organised in Queenstown for two (including day at New World from 9.30am, a raffle and a fundraising dinner at flights from Christchurch), is a and again on Saturday, October 6.

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Continued from page 1 Stevens, 27, says through his training as a personal trainer he has acquired a knowledge of physiology which has come in handy identifying opponents’ weak spots.

Injured knees and elbows, dislocated fingers, a broken nose, teeth being knocked loose and having teeth driven through his lip have all been part of the game for Stevens who says he competes for the love of it.

While the wrestlers are paid, there’s no prize money as such.

Wrestlers from Nelson and Wellington as well as Blenheim will be fighting tomorrow evening.

“It’s great entertainment,” says Stevens.

“It’s not like going to a movie where you’ve got to sit there quiet, you can yell and enjoy yourself.”

A group of young lions, 15-year-olds, will be grappling too – ‘Kauri’ Walker, Michael Winner, ‘Krash,’ Shane Ryan.

Blenheim’s Reece Breeg will fight Nick Silver, of Wellington, and there will be a senior division encounter between D-Mak of Nelson against Jacob Cross of Wellington who is booked to meet New Zealand wrestling legend, Bushwhacker Luke Williams at a later date.

The Brawl in the Hall erupts at 7pm, doors open 6.30pm.

Celebrating older people All senior citizens are welcome to free tea and coffee at John’s Kitchen next Monday, to celebrate International Day of the Older Person.

Between 8.30am a n d 1. 3 0 p m t h e free service will be available.

“It’s a salute to the older person, who

has done so much for Blenheim and we would like to give someth ing back,” said Yvonne Dasler, convener at John’s Kitchen.

S h e s a i d m a ny of Ma rlborough’s volunteers are senior citizens, who still work very hard in the community.

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Deceased fishermen remembered

By Chris Tobin Family members of commercial fishermen who died at sea on the Marlborough side of Cook Strait are travelling long distances to attend the consecration of a new memorial in Picton tomorrow.

Dick Hall of the Picton Professional Fishers’ Association said in the past 60 years eight commercial fishermen drowned in the Cook Strait area between the east side of D’Urville Island in the north and Ward beach in the south.

Their names are commemorated on a plaque which is attached to a memorial anchor which will be officially dedicated at 2pm in Saturday’s ceremony on the Picton foreshore adjacent to the town side of the Coathanger Bridge.

“Many family members are travelling long distances to attend and a couple are coming from Australia,” Mr Hall said.

“We have, where possible, made contact with family members and

those that are unable to be there on the day have sent their best wishes.”

The anchor has been in place several months after it had been in the possession of the Hebberley family. Jo Hebberley, also one of the organisers of Saturday’s events, salvaged the anchor in 1996.

The anchor came from the City of Newcastle,a three masted barque built in New York in 1833 which was wrecked at Perano Head (then Wellington Head)in 1872 with the loss of two lives.

“A paua diver came and told me about it and gave me the position so I went out in my boat, the Fugitive, and towed it back,” Mr Hebberley said. “It was heavy and we had a hell of a shock when we pulled it up on the beach by bulldozer.”

A wreath will be placed on the memorial anchor on Saturday and then taken to the water’s edge

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by family members to another ceremony – a blessing of Picton’s commercial fishing fleet.

Up to 12 commercial fishing vessels are expected to line up in the marina area for the blessing ceremony.

The names of those on the memorial with their vessel’s names in brackets are: John Sime dave baker, left, and dick hall with the anchor (Gaye- b), Sep- which will be officially dedicated tomorrow aftertember 1971; noon. Photo by Chris Tobin Malcolm Kirk March 27, 1982; Mark Phillipson (Tory), June 10, 1974; Kevin Wilson and Kevin and Michael Cassidy (Chance) Verry (Shenandoah), October 2, June 1, 1996.

The memorial commemorates 1975; Robbie Taylor (Reaper) October 4, 1981; Don Burke (Tara) those who died from 1950.

No sleep-in for Brad

By Chris Tobin Marlborough District Council head gardener Brad Molony looks after more than gardens.

He’s a clock ‘winder upper’ as well, if there is such a term.

And come Sunday morning he’ll be up bright and early to go to Seymour Square where he will climb Blenheim’s landmark War Memorial and Clock Tower.

Then he will wind the hands on the town’s venerable clock forward one hour.

Daylight saving starts on Sunday.

“It’s like an over-sized grandfa-

ther’s clock with a lot of cogs and it’s a question of knowing how to turn the cogs into the right places,” he said in explaining what was required.

“It’s simple when you know how otherwise it could be complex.”

Brad has been looking after the clock for several years having learned the art from a Blenheim jeweller who previously filled the role.

He said the clock mechanism, which dates back to 1928, was “generally very reliable.”

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A total of 27 people will be granted New Zealand citizenship at a ceremony in the Marlborough District Council chambers this afternoon. Due to the Privacy Act, the names of the candidates for citizenship cannot be made public until after the ceremony.

New farmers’ market chairmaN

A new chairman of the Marlborough Farmers’ Market has been named. He is Neville White, a former banker, who replaces Chris Fortune who held the position for 12 years. Mr Fortune will continue as a committee member and as chairman of the national organisation.

Meanwhile, Mr Fortune replaces Mr White as chairman of the Marlborough Community Garden.

world iNtelligeNce day

Mensa New Zealand is joining the worldwide celebration of World Intelligence Day on October 1, and is inviting locals to get involved.

Testing sessions will be offered in Blenheim and eleven other New Zealand centres this Saturday, September 28. The testing sessions will give people a chance to see if they qualify for Mensa membership, which is available to those with an IQ in the 98th percentile of the population.

There is a sample test to try online at www.mensa.org.nz/join Marlborough residents can book for the local testing session by emailing testing@ mensa.org.nz.

Read about it at www.intelligenceday. com/en/

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“My body clock wakes me up at 5.30 every day.”

He expected it would take him the war memorial and clock tower 15 minutes to set the clock. in seymour square.

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Hotel d’Urville has been on the market for less than a month, but there has been plenty of interest.

Bayleys Marlborough commercial and business broker Grant Baxter said there has been interest from people in the area, Auckland, Christchurch and other regions.

PAscoes to oPen In novemBer

Pascoes the Jewellers shop on Market is expected to open November 1 this year, says JPL (who own Pascoes) southern regional manager Tilly Gurney.

Haack Construction Ltd is currently working on the old SBS Bank site to prepare it for the new shop.

Tilly said the hand over date is set for October 23, with the fit out of the new store anticipated to take eight days.

Any news on the business front: contact robbie Parkes on 5777-868 or email: robbie@blenheimsun.co.nz

By Robbie Parkes The Blenheim CourierPost depot has made history through a measure of achievements, but some would say it is because of the great management.

The local depot has won CourierPost Branch of the Year for the second year running, a first in the company’s history.

“The reason for that is that a lot of measures are rated on how you did last year,” said Blenheim depot manager for CourierPost Grant Sinclair.

“It’s a bit difficult to improve on a good score.”

Adding to the success is the fact the branch is the smallest in the country by population.

“There’s approximately one courier to about 6,000 people. It’s very specific but it does vary.”

“There’s advantages to being small and there are disadvantages too, it’s a matter of adjusting what you focus on.”

“And of course we’re lucky that we have the RD (Rural Delivery) network, so we can drop into that really easily.”

Grant has been with the branch for about three and a half years, and has

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“I put it down to a fantastic team.”

“We’ve grown our product and service tremendously in three and a half years approximately.”

“What we were doing in a week, we do in a day, and we’re always looking for more business.”

Grant said he is just doing his job as a manager, but his employees suggest he is intergral to the branch’s success.

Courier Toni Keen said a lot of the increase in productivity and the consecutive awards can in part, be attributed to his leadership.

“He’s really put pressure on us to achieve our goals.”

“He gives us the opportuntiy to say what we think, and he’s good at bringing us together.”

She said Grant has made an impact by going out to talk to customers and making those connections in the community.

“I think we’re extremely lucky to have him as a manager.”

The awards night was held at the end of August, and the running for next year’s awards has already begun.

Blenheim courierPost depot manager grant sinclair and the branch's consecutive Branch of the Year awards.

Second to last house moved One of the final steps in making way for the proposed Redwoodtown Countdown supermarket expansion has been made.

The removal of another house from the land required for development, on the corner of Alabama Rd and Weld St, took place this week.

Coffey Building Removals undertook the work to move the house which is destined for Canvastown.

Gerard Coffey of Coffey Building Removals said they had been prepping the site for the past several weeks to move the house.

He said they were just waiting on the permits for the last house to be cleared before that work was underway.

John Smithies, chief executive of TH Barnes, the Blenheim contractor for the planned supermarket told The Sun in a previous article work to remove the houses would be done by the end of this month.

Marlborough economic confidence falls

Regional economic confidence in the region has fallen for a fourth quarter in a row, according to the latest Westpac McDermott Miller Regional Economic Confidence Survey.

The findings show economic confidence in the Nelson/Marlborough/West Coast region has slipped further and now hangs in the balance, with as many pessimists as optimists.

The survey, conducted over September 1 to 9, found households expecting good economic times in the region over the year ahead fell from a net 4% in June to a net 0%.

The national average is for a net 3% to expect good times ahead for their region.

“The region has seen an influx of migrants and growing demand for business as a result of the Canterbury earthquakes,” said Westpac chief economist Dominick Stephens.

“But its diverse export base has also been hard hit by the global downturn – the threatened closure of the Spring Creek Mine being just one example.”

Separately, the regional breakdown of the Westpac McDermott Miller Consumer Confidence Index

showed Nelson/Marlborough/West Coast consumer confidence rose from 99.4 in June to 104.0, now above the national average of 102.5.

“Despite weak economic sentiment, consumer confidence in the region has picked up slightly, with households feeling less downbeat about their own financial situation than three months ago,” said Mr Stephens.

“Households also continue to express a healthy willingness to buy big-ticket items, which should give local retailers some comfort.”

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Crossing at middle renwick in springlands. the amount of cars that dont stop its crazy wound b long b4 a skool kid gets hit an alot of them r mums themselves.U no who u r. An these drivers that pull out at d supermarket in springlands r as bad blocking d footpath so we cant pass need a dent in there car from a piss of dad. Peaceout

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Dear Ed, I was just wanting to thank you very much for putting the wee mention into the Friday Sun a couple of weeks ago in regards to my wildcard entry for NZ’s Got Talent.

I really appreciate the help.

As you can imagine it’s a huge task rallying around trying to get support and enough votes to get there.

At present I am sitting in third place, which is great as the top five

School Holidays are coming up and there is nothing exciting for kids to do that is affordable in Blenheim. Fustrated parent.

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Still two weeks of voting left though so the hard bit is going to be keeping people enthused about voting and hanging onto that position for that much longer!

I am determined and working daily on geting those votes rolling in!

Again thanks for you involvement in helping.

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Dear Ed, The Nelson/Marlborough Brain Injury Association would like to thank the people of Blenheim who kindly donated to the Brain Injury Street Appeal last Friday, September 21.

A special thank you to the

‘Students Against Drink Driving’ for their support and contribution to the Appeal.

Regards, Diann Liaison Officer – Marlborough Brain Injury New Zealand

Dear Ed A unique attraction will be officially opened today.

Eight Marlborough schools will display 12 murals in the pedestrian tunnel under Rapaura Road which links Marlborough Vintners Hotel with the Vines Village.

This seldom-used pedestrian way will extend the number of attractions available to locals and tourists by showcasing in mural form each school’s interpretation of “Tourism through the eyes of the

next generation”.

People may vote for their preferred mural at the MVH Reception Gallery.

Voting results by people’s choice for 1st, 2nd and 3rd will be announced at the Artisans Market, 2pm Sunday October 28.

Principal sponsors who have donated labour and materials are T&D Construction Ltd, Guthrie Bowron and Cresswell Electrical.

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Likewise, try to control a party in a brewery, or control cyber bullying with a 51% majority.

It is complete control, or is it out of control?

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mayfield motors managing Director What is your favourite food?

Summer bbq food, loving the old school flavour from the charcoal webber.

What makes you smile?

People realising they can do things, when they think they can’t.

What’s your pet hate?

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Your favoured holiday destination?

Anywhere my family is.

What’s your favourite music?

Native birds and laughter.

A saying you like to live by?

Surround yourself with positive people

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What is the one thing Sun readers would be surprised to know about you?

I enjoy planting trees, probably I’m a closet tree hugger! Lucky my wife Jo is a landscape designer and she points me where and when to plant trees. We’ve planted over 1500 trees and shrubs on our property, and have fingers crossed for tui’s this summer.

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We h a v e w o n n u m e r o u s Dealership awards including best workplace in 2011. This year we have a number of excellent new staff joining our team and my goal is to support and assist them in developing their potential.

Who would you invite to dinner?

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Pirates in Picton Harbour The Queen Charlotte Yacht Club was awash with cutlasses and eye patches for its Opening Day on the weekend.

Commodore David Clark and Vice Commodore Ian Gardiner, were resplendid in their pirate garb, swords, pistols and gold ear rings.

Most of t he a ss emble d membership joined in the fancy dress, and Commodore David gave a speech.

Phil Chandler fired the club cannon to make the start of the new season with a huge bang.

The weather came out for the

event, a gentle breeze making it a very sailable day in Picton Harbour.

Two races were sailed, with thirty two boats making up the Optimist Green and Open Fleets, the Intermediate Fleet and the Senior Open Fleet.

New members and visitors are most welcome to come along on most Saturdays and see the action.

Volunteers are always welcome to help with running our sailing events, there can be a job for everyone, both on and off the water.

First three in each fleet; Optimist Green Fleet: 1st Kate Overend; 2nd Jasper Hopkins; 3rd Emily Overend.

Optimist Open Fleet: 1st Hamish Clark; 2nd Oliver Cowley; 3rd Iolo Adams.

Intermediate Fleet: 1st Liese Belgrave; 2nd Christopher Cameron; 3rd Susie Grigg.

Senior Open Fleet: 1st Stuart Burrough; 2nd Warren Algie; 3rd Peter Bush.

Some of the action on the day for the Queen Charlotte Yacht Club Opening Day on Saturday.

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Helping young mums in Redwood

By Chris Tobin The St Christopher’s A ngl ica n Chu rch’s Mainly Music programme celebrates 10 years on Saturday.

The programme runs every week and according to its co-ordinator Linda Moses, it was providing an ideal environment for young families to meet and inter-act.

“We live in a transient society and a lot of familes are here for the grape industry and a lot are from overseas,” Mrs Moses said.

“We provide them a gathering place.”

The programme provides half an hour of music and movement for pre-school children.

Then there’s morning tea prepared by older members of St Christopher’s parish after which

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the children can play, run around or have a story read to them.

“It’s good for young mums who are struggling; we can reassure them,” Mrs Moses said.

Each week between 25 and 35 families attend.

Gloria Lewis was one of the original group which established the programme and she said it grew quickly.

“One of the members of the church, Shirley Czepansky, came up with the idea. We started in the lounge and because it got so big we went into the hall.

“It’s a wonderful ministry where we can help young mothers.”

She said some people made close friendships as a result of the programme.

St Mary’s fundraiser St Mary’s Preschool is holding a fundraiser this weekend at the Old St Mary’s Convent Vineyard Estate to revamp their current premises.

Built in 1901, the historic building on 776 Rapaura Rd will open its doors in support of the preschool, so visitors may experience a truly iconic place in Marlborough.

The grounds will be open from 2pm to 4pm on Sunday.

Tea and cake will be available on the day.

Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased from the preschool, St Mary’s Parish, from Jackie Garratt on 021 234 8613, or from on the day at the Convent.

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Now there's no need for an ice cream machine or even a freezer. You can make ice cream in a bag in five minutes and it's ready to eat straight away! A quick and easy ice cream recipe for all ages - and a fun kids’ cooking idea to boot.

What You Need: 300ml cream 2 tbsp castor sugar 1 tsp vanilla essence 2 trays of ice cubes 6 tbsp rock salt 1 medium sized resealable bag 1 large sized resealable bag tea towel or oven mitts Method: Step 1: Place the cream, sugar and vanilla into the medium sized resealable bag and combine the ingredients. Be sure to zip up the bag securely first.

Step 2: Place the ice into the larger resealable bag.

Step 3: Spoon the salt over the top of the ice in the larger resealable bag.

Step 4: Place the medium bag containing the cream mixture inside the larger bag on top of the ice and salt and zip up the bag securely.

Step 5: Shake and massage the bag for five to ten minutes or until the mixture becomes the consistency of ice cream.

Step 6: You might like to wrap the bag in a tea

towel or wear oven mitts while you’re shaking as it can get quite cold! It’s also a good idea to do this part outside as the water can drip out of the bag as the ice begins to melt.

Step 7: Once ready, remove the bag of ice cream and give it a wipe to remove the salt from the outside of the bag.

Step 8: You now have your own homemade ice cream.

Step 9: You can snip a hole in a corner of the bag and squeeze out the icecream into a bowl or cone or simply grab a spoon and start eating straight from the bag!

NOTE: You can add pureed fruit, crushed biscuits, sweets or your favourite topping at step 1 for an endless variety of ice cream flavours!

Strange Facts!

• The average chocolate bar has 8 insects' legs in it.

• “Dreamt” is the only English word that ends in the letters “mt”..

• Almonds are members of the peach family.

• The world’s youngest parents were 8 and 9 and lived in China in 1910.

• Michael Jordan makes more money from Nike annually than all of the Nike factory workers in Malaysia combined.

• A crocodile cannot stick its tongue out.

• Dueling is legal in Paraguay as long as both parties are registered blood

donors.

• Peanuts are one of the ingredients of dynamite.

• Tigers have striped skin, not just striped fur.

• There are more chickens than people in the world.

• A cat has 32 muscles in each ear.

• The national anthem of Greece has 158 verses. No one in Greece has memorized all 158 verses.

• The word “lethologica” describes the state of not being able to remember the word you want.

Things you can do for under $5 these school Holidays • Sponge painting http://www.dailysudoku.com/ • Colouring books • Card decoration packs • Bubble Wands • Party masks • Amazing kids books

• Party supplies • Slime barrels • Bei blades • Lots of water toys • Poster paints • Lots of craft stickers

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Friday September 28, 2012

School Holiday

FUN!

Book Review - The BFG

Dahl's superb imagination has created a character, the BFG, who talks so whimsically and winsomely that I laughed out loud while reading this book. His child friend, Sophie, has no trouble understanding him, however, although she sometimes has to translate for less flexible or more pompous adults. The BFG's interactions with his fearsome peers demonstrate a

high level of courage, particularly for a comic figure, and his nighttime activities indicate a delicacy of perception that few of us could attain. This is no two-dimensional character, but a real person that one would like to meet. The only fault I have to find with the book is that Sophie's strategy works too flawlessly, leaving no loose ends, no monsters at large who need to be

chased. The relaxation of dramatic tension is complete. But then, I'm an adult; children who look under their beds each night would certainly prefer Dahl's ending. When I started reading this to my children, my first-grader, not an eager reader, could not bear to have me stop at the end of a chapter, and actually went on to read the next by himself. Parents, take note!

The BFG, by Roald Dahl.

A children’s classic.

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Friday September 28, 2012

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gardening

this week

Cultivate Chinese cabbage Pak choy, bok choy or pak choi.

There are plenty of different names used for Chinese cabbage.

But whatever you like to call it, pak choi is a staple every vege garden needs. These stalky greens contain antioxidants and vitamins C and A and, more importantly, taste fantastic in stir-frys!

But Pop’n’Grow seedlings are perfect for beginners and kids, because they’re packaged in strong biodegradable pots that protect the roots, making them guaranteed to grow.

And, Traditional Value seedlings are perfect for the budget-conscious gardener because the seedlings are wrapped in recycled newspaper, so the value is in the plants and not the packaging.

Simply pop down to your local supermarket, Mega Mitre 10, or the Warehouse and grab a Pop’n’Grow pot or Traditional Value bundle today.

Once you’ve got your seedlings you need to find a sunny, well-drained spot to plant. Add some lime to sweeten the soil before you start and don’t plant where you’ve grown brassicas before - this will help prevent club root.

Pak choi are fantastic for companion planting because they’re quite quick to mature.

I like to plant mine in-between veges like spring onion and garlic.

By the time the other plants start to mature and need the space to grow - I’ve already eaten my Chinese

Stir-fried Chinese cabbage with garlic and ginger

cabbage!

Once you’ve found the perfect spot, dig a little hole and place your seedling inside.

Plant your seedlings around 20cm apart from each other.

• 1 head Chinese cabbage • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced • 3/4" ginger root, peeled and cut in thin slices • 1 tsp salt • 1/2 tsp sugar • 2 T canola or other flavourless oil Wash and trim the cabbage and cut leaves on an angle into pieces no more than 2" wide.

Don’t forget to watch out for slugs and snails. And, if black birds are a problem where you live, watch out for them too!

In around six weeks your plants should be about 30cm high and ready to harvest.

Heat the oil in a wok until it is hot but not yet smoking.

Add the ginger root and garlic and sauté, tossing constantly, for about a minute.

Add the cabbage, salt and sugar and stir-fry 3 or 4 minutes until tender.

So light and fresh, this cabbage is nice served with chicken and white rice.

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Simply cut the plant off at the base, or pick the leaves off you need them.

My final Tod’s Top Tip is to plant one bundle at a time, every couple of weeks for on-going supply of this tasty green vege.

Gardening

Tips

Tasks for October * Reboot your soil There’s never a bad time to nurture the ground that your plants are in. Dig in some compost and it will boost root growth, add nutrients and assist with water retention. * Pot plant care It’s warmer now so ensure that indoor plants are watered more often. From the base is usually the best. Repot or relocate outgrown specimens and throw out the tired and faded ones! It’s worth transplanting cyclamens outdoors for another season though. * What to sow now Sow direct: beans, broad beans, peas, carrots, beetroot, radishes and parsnips.

Sow in seed trays: basil, capsicums, eggplants, lettuce and tomatoes. * Sow asparagus Sow a packet of asparagus seed in deep seed trays or ice cream containers. Let them grow on for a year before planting out.

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what’s on

Friday September 28, 2012

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in marlborough

- weekend event guide -

FrIdAy 28th September

django reinhardt tribute show Django - Stéphane Grappelli the famous Parisien Jazz violinist. Tickets: $25 includes a wine and beer tasting plus a glass of Seresin wine or Carlsberg.

Tasting at 6:30pm. Show at 8pm. 12/14 London Quay, Picton, PH: (03) 573 5588. picton Cricket Club – 150 year celebration Contact the Secretary, Picton Cricket Club. coral. beaton@xtra.co.nz Schools Art Competition 12 Schools participating in painting 12 murals displaying ‘Tourism through the eyes of the next generation.’ Opening Friday 28 September on Rapaura Road. Contact Tracy 03 572 5094 or 021 292 8175. 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 (Closes school holidays).

SAturdAy 29th September

Craft expo 9:30am to 4pm. $5.00 entry, Children free, good variety of crafts. At St Ninians Church. Contact: 578 5565. A fund raising event for Wairau Youth & Family Trust. Refreshments available.

A stroll in the park BUPA global challenge which aims to improve health, wellbeing and fitness through walking.

We have a variety of entertainment all around the park from 10.45 am with a sausage sizzle and Mr Whippy from 11.30am. This is a community event, and the general public are most welcome to join us.

Stand up Comedy Night 2 7.00pm Featuring Jerome Chanrahasen, Brad Zimmerman, Sam Smith, Mr Monkey and Mr Brown, Hosted by Bruce Anderson. Tickets available at Take Note, Picton.

Live pro Wrestling - brawl in the hall.

Redwoodtown school on Saturday 29th. Tickets

$10 from Oscars Video or Tiger Takeaways 42 High Street. Refreshments available, Cash only, 6.30pm. listen to More FM Breakfast for your chance to win tickets.

Kaikoura Schoolyard market 9am till 1pm, Kaikoura Primary School, in the school hall if wet. marlborough marathon training Series 8.30am – 9.30am at the Taylor River by Raupo Cafe 5k / 7.6k Walk and Run options. Register: 8.30am. Walkers Start 8.45am. Runners Start 9.00am. Join in the fun no matter what your level of fitness. www.marlboroughmarathon.co.nz/ tose/getting-ready 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 30th September

rai Valley Spring Fete Plenty of activities for the kids and loads of fantastic stalls showcasing local crafts and artisan producers. Entertainment by Matt McNeilly, Fella Voce, The Wairau Plains Music Muster and Dancer Kelly Webster. Gold coin entry. For more information raispringfete@gmail.com.

Artisan market Marlborough Vintners Hotel, hosting our first inaugural Artisan Market. Revolving around Art, Gourmet food and wine, items on sale must be a produced item or a piece of art relating to Food and wine. To include your quality items contact: Tracy 03 572 5094 or 021 292 8175 for your place.

Join us Sunday 30 September, 10am-2pm, then the last Sunday of each month.

Learn to Sail Queen Charlotte Yacht Club Courses suitable for children aged 8–15 years and run by qualified instructor includes 12 hours over 3 days of tuition.

Sunday 30 September - Tuesday 2 October. To register or for more information check out the website www.qcyc.org.nz or phone the Felicity Loncar on 578 2547.

Cyclo Cross marlborough Have a go and experience the fun, thrill and laughs, riders and spectators alike! There will be 3 grades (excluding the kids’ fun event).Taylor Dam, Blenheim.

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. marlborough bunch riders Leave every Sunday at 9am from Cycleworld on Charles St, catering for cyclists of all abilities. For a

Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on!

TASMAN

On Sale NOW FLOOR PRIDE CIVIC THEATRE

Deb Webber Heal anD Hope tour Wednesday 3rd October Admit one $72

social ride for two hours or less, and a coffee and chat to finish, just turn up.

MarlborougH perforMing arts CoMpetition

ulysses Club Ride to Ohau Point and have a 5 minute walk to see the seal pups. Meet at the railway station at 12.45pm, ride departs at 1pm.

Thursday 11th October 7pm Adults $16 Children (u18) $11 Family (2 adults, 3 children) $56

revolver – CirCus Club

pony Club Pony Club Grounds, New Renwick Rd. 10am every 2nd Sunday of the month. Grant 578 2100 Michelle 572 8984.

Friday 12th – Sunday 14th October 7.30 Adults $41/$42 credit Concession 65+ $36 / $37 credit

beatleMania

Sunday 4th Nov @ 8pmv Adults $46 Children (U12) $27

Kaikoura Cycling Club Weekly from the Kaikoura West End car park.

9.00am.

isla grant

5th November @ 7.30pm $71 /$73 credit

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.

HeatH franklin’s CHopper Wed 14th Nov @7.30pm Adult $39.90/$40.90 credit, Group 6+, student, Seniors 65+ and unwaged $36.90 or $37.90 credit.

marlborough Farmers market Alfred Street Carpark - 10am to 12.30pm every Sunday.

peta MatHias

Wednesday 21st November The Wisheart Room Admit One: $52/$53 Credit Card

rail Sail Picton Foreshore 10am-4pm – Miniature trains and yachts.

THE BOAT HOUSE THEATRE

Wellness seMinar WitH Jason sHon bennett

model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am. Murray 578 9199 or Tony 577 9776.

Wednesday 3rd October - 7pm Admit one $17.50

petanque 10am 65A Weld Street – Phone John 577 9789. tramping Club Mary 5728762.

tHe tWits

Wed 28th Nov – Sat 8th Dec @7pm, Sunday show 2pm, Adults $26/$27 credit child u 16 $16 /$17 credit

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.

Purchase from the Floor Pride Civic Theatre, Blenheim New World or Take Note Picton PHONE (03) 520 8560, book@mctt.co.nz Prices include booking fee

marlborough rock and mineral Club 10am-4pm every Sunday at Brayshaw Park. Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and book. Free admission.

Transactions fees apply for phone and internet bookings

To advertise your business, call Jill on (03) 5777 868

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.

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If you have an event contact Aynsley at The Sun on 5777 868

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farming

Friday September 28, 2012

Govt take note, say guardians

By Annabelle Latz The Hikoi and protest flotilla at Waikawa tomorrow morning will reflect the love and passion people have for the Marlborough Sounds.

Pete Beech, Guardians of the Sounds, said Central Government and the Environmental Protection Agency, (EPA) should take note of this.

It is in opposition to New Zealand King Salmon’s proposal to develop nine new marine farms in the Marlborough Sounds.

“We have to try and convince the EPA, we hope they will listen,” he said.

A Hikoi will begin from Waikawa Marae car park at 9.00am, to provide for Marlborough people without boats to show their opposition.

It will be a 30 minute walk around to Waikawa Bay foreshore with an encouragement for placards or banners.

Protest crafts of all shapes and sizes muster at Ruakaka Salmon Farm at 11.00am.

If marchers would like to join protest flotilla, contact Pete Beech on 5736901.

“Bring a placard along and deliver your message to King Salmon and the Government,” said Pete.

No missiles are to be thrown and no one is to berth along side or board farm.

The flotilla will then steam across to Kaitapeha and Rua O Moko proposed farm sites before

dispersing.

Pete expects up to 100 protest crafts to turn up.

“The response has been fantastic, people are being incredibly supportive. There could be up to 1000 people,” he said.

He said this protest is nothing to do with the Marlborough District Council, Department of Conservation, or even New Zealand King Salmon.

“We hope the Government will get this message from the people of Marlborough that we want to protect one of the main recreational areas of New Zealand.

Pete said the protest was purposefully planned to take place this weekend, before a three-day submission hearing process taking place at Waikawa Marae next week.

“There will be a lot of frustration out there tomorrow.”

With reference to the Te Atiawa Manawhenua Ki Te Tau Ihu Trust’s stance not to support tomorrow’s protest, despite individual iwi members expressing support, Pete said this pattern was emerging among many families and communities caused by King Salmon’s proposal.

“What is happening to the iwi is systematic to the disease,” he said.

Pete said democracy is something the community has always worked hard for, and is

Waikawa Bay, where protest action will take place tomorrow morning, opposing the proposed nine new salmon farms in the Marlborough Sounds.

how the District Plan was formed, which is being threatened.

He said the community’s fight to protect the Marlborough Sounds’ environment is

a reflection of this.

“If we educate the public, we can often see the pendulum swing. When it gets to bottom dead centre, we know we have won.

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By Annabelle Latz Farming practices and conservation projects can work together as one.

This is the belief of Doug Avery, who owns Bonavaree Farm at Grassmere.

He has recently returned from The Australian National Landcare Conference in Sydney, as one of New Zealand’s four ambassadors.

Doug said a secure and successful future can only exist with conservation minded positive people today.

“It’s not a case about turning negative. It’s about applying science and learning, and doing things in a more sustainable way. We need ‘can do’ people.”

He dedicates much of his time on his 1700ha property, which he uses for cropping and sheep, cattle, and dairy support grazing, to planting trees and protecting waterways.

He works closely with his son Fraser.

“I am always thinking about what I can do inside my own fences.”

Doug already has two areas of natural significance on his farm, and is currently fencing off 1400 metres of land to protect another waterWe replace rechargeable batteries for; Power Tools, Vinyard Equipment, Survey, Medical and Emergency Lighting etc, etc.

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It is a corridor from the Flaxbourne River into a gully on his farm.

“It is already stunningly beautiful, it gives the concept of corridors for birds and animals to move.”

He said because the gully is in such good condition already, it will thrive on the exclusion of sheep and beef.

The Areas of Natural Significance is an initiative Doug has been working closely on with the Marlborough District Council, who is undertaking ongoing research and support providing for landowners in Marlborough to protect areas of land.

This initiative enourages landowners to use their own initiative and powers of interest to take part, and it is totally voluntary.

Doug said educating and helping people is the best way we can go.

“We have spent the last 30 years trying to regulate people, and it doesn’t work very well.”

“The concept for me is to keep it balanced, to keep the excitement of the possibilities in front of people.”

Doug said it is all about a commitment to the land, to take it forward to tomorrow in the best possible quality.

“I want to normalise this type of behaviour,” he said.

Federated Farmers’ spring report

John Bibby South Island Manager Mobile 027 500 2501 Fax 03 5777 517 Blenheim, New Zealand Email: john@thornhillnz.co.nz

Doug Avery says conservation is vital for effective farming practices.

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By Meat and Fibre representative for Marlborough, Greg Harris With spring well underway I always look back to see how our planning management

systems have optimised the nutritional requirements of stock, from mating through to late pregnancy.

This is critical for survival and lifetime performance of the next generation of breeding replacements.

During the last third of gestation, mineral and trace element demand increases significantly due to the requirements and rapid growth of the foetus.

This often coincides with late winter stress, sometimes sub optimal feeding, (due to poor feed quality and or supply) which further depletes the dam’s own body reserves and her maternal ability, and lifetime potential of her offspring.

If feeding and nutrition is optimised during late pregnancy, good maternal foetal transfer occurs, insuring offspring are

born strong and resilient with good body reserves and the ability to self regulate, quickly bond and suckle - further aiding survival.

Research shows that optimal dam nutrition and health increases maternal ability and aids ease of birth, subsequent production and profitability.

As our dairy farming friends will tell us, early lactation, particularly the first 20 days, has a large influence over lactation length and total volumes of milk produced.

Dams’ late pregnancy nutrition will pave the way to higher milk production and maternal ability; increased weaning weights, maternal efficiency, and also feed efficiency as the faster growing animal is far more feed efficient and profitable.

Greg Harris www.mountadde.co.nz

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This group of students from Queen Charlotte College are in Japan at the moment, for a school trip of a lifetime.

College students off to Japan Last Sunday eight students and three teachers from Queen Charlotte College said goodbye to Picton, and set off for Japan.

Tokyo would be their home base for the next 17 days, where they would study the language, learn about Japanese culture, and embrace the traditions.

It is the result of three years of hard work in the classroom.

For many months now, the group has spent countless hours arduously labouring away selling sushi and firewood, sizzling sausages, and conducting other fundraising activities.

A recently successful fundraising dinner auction involved a Japanese menu created in front of the diners, and the dinner was followed by an auction of items supplied by some very generous supporters.

The night was thoroughly enjoyed by members of the community and everyone left with a smile.

“We have put a lot of our time and effort into raising the funds ourselves so the personal cost is minimised as much as possible.

While doing this however, we have not gone hands out to the community in expectation,

and have always recognised those who have helped us in our efforts. Without the community and close family support, our trip wouldn’t be possible and we wouldn’t be where we are today,” said Tyler Jay Sintes, a year 10 student. Before departure, she said excitement levels were running high.

“It is rapidly changing from a distant prospect of travel to a distant land, to a stark reality. We are all looking forward to the trip immensely, keen to hop on the plane and welcome the new experiences that we will no doubt enjoy.”

“When I have spoken to members of the community, all have stated words to the effect of: Japan! Wow, when I went to school we were lucky to go to the Museum, or the local zoo!”

“I am very grateful for the opportunities that my school presents me with. I greatly look forward to the Japan trip, and am excited to take advantage of any other chances that come my way.”

The group wished to acknowledge the everyone involved for their support and contribution.

A café of learning three-course lunch on a weekly basis.

Stephanie said regular customers enjoy the variety.

“Being in the kitchen is good for me, as I get to try all sorts of different dishes.”

Baileah Postlethwaite, 16, one of the seven barista and hospitality students, said she is gaining confidence for when she finishes her course.

Classmate Josh Tattersfield, 18, said this course is about gaining life experience.

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“It would be good to have more people eating here, so we can all have more practice.”

They are all working towards a National Certificate in Hospitality.

The café has been running the café, as a training aid, since 1987.

Bookings for the cafe can be made by phoning the college on 5782886, and should be made by 3pm Tuesday of that week.

Weekly menus can be emailed to business and customers.

The college is currently recruiting students for next year’s intake.

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Josh Tattersfield and Stephanie Stratton create great lunches every Thursday at the Marlborough Community College cafe, and would love to see you there.

Story and photo by Annabelle Latz Delightfully presented food, excellent smells and smiling service is proof that learning really starts on the job.

The Youth Programme Barista/ Hospitality and Youth Programme Cookery students at Marlborough Community College, who are members of the Youth Guarantee Courses, run a café at the college every Thursday lunchtime.

Stephanie Stratton, 16, is one of six cookery students creating a

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Stop drop… and roll Marlborough District Council staff stopped, dropped and rolled with 1.2 million other New Zealanders on Wednesday, at 9.26am.

In Marlborough 10,450 individuals registered for the drill.

Dawn Murrin takes cover under her desk.

Left: Annie Percy HR Manager, Mayor Alistair Sowman and Gaynor Young, Office Services Co-ordinator discuss their 'cover, drop, and hold' techniques.

Jenny Eising under her desk during the ShakeOut.

Stand up comedy – Picton Little Theatre

Confusion still over digital TV

By Chris Tobin Confusion reigns still over the need for Marlborough residents to buy decoder boxes and a satellite dish if they want to watch their televisions when the switch to digital is made in April next year.

“A lot of people don’t know what’s happening,” Rod Thompson of Marlborough TV Services said.

“Many old people don’t know while others are waiting.”

He said 80 percent of people he encountered would go ahead with buying the necessary decoders but others had told him they did not watch much television and would not bother.

Scottie Cowlishaw of Blenheim Electric House Ltd said there had been a lot of misinformation around at first that people had to throw out their old televisions because the analogue system would shut down but public awareness had improved.

“The old stuff is compatible; it’s just a matter of doing the changeover as cheaply as possible.”

Decoders can cost up from $90 to $200 but Mr Cowlishaw said his company had a DIY kit with dish, cabling and box that sold for $250.

“It’s a one-off cost and you have to remember you’re going from three channels to 13 in digital quality.”

New televisions have in-built

freeview HD and viewers in major centres around the country will be able to access this from April, but not in Marlborough where the decoder boxes and dish are required.

Mr Thompson said he was “churning out” decoder boxes.

“We get through over 50 to 60 a month and we do 40 installations of dishes a month. It just keeps on going.”

Mr Cowlishaw said the Government was paying the cost of installations for the elderly and holders of community services cards who were eligible.

“We’re doing 35 to 40 of those a week.”

On Saturday evening four comedians, and one monkey will be performing at Picton Little Theatre.

Their show in August was a sell out, so they have returned.

Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 7.30pm.

Hosted by Bruce Anderson, comedians Jerome Chandrahasen, Brad Zimmerman, Sam Smith, Mr Monkey and Mr Brown will be on stage for the evening.

Tickets are available at Take Note in Picton.

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10am start till 1.30pm. Household items, bric-abrac. Cancelled if wet.

SATURDAY 29th Boat & Motor, crayfish pot, tyres, and more. Farmar Street.

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*Qualified Dog Groomer *Specializing in smaller breeds. *Reasonable rates. *Will pick up and deliver your pets.

For an appointment phone Carolyn Harrison 5778573.

New Zealand Paeony Society Field Day Nelson Saturday 6th October

Open to all commercial paeony growers.

Starting 10am - Tim McKergow, 11 Foxhill Road, Foxhill.

This is the the main highway south, and is south of Wakefield, property on the left.

The day will cover freight, packaging and moving forward under a Compulsory Commodity Levy Contact -Dennis Cassidy 03 544 2852 Rodger Whitson President NZPS

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EAR Health. Removal of Ear Wax using microscope & suction. Ph for an appointment 578 8310 at Physiotherapy Centre, 11 Francis St.

4x4 TRUCKS, Wagons, Machiner y. Top cash paid. Any condition. 027 822 6665 or 574 1383

H O US IE . Star ting the 29th September at 6.30pm at the Racecourse Hall. Enterance down Linton Street. 50 games, 2 super houses, raffels and food for sale.

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

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BOATS wanted to buy.

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Power Boat Centre. 72 Grove Road. Phone 578 0569 or 021 328241

for sale BOATS….... get serviced now. Just in time for Labour weekend and summer. Phone to book in. Top job, good value. Powerboat Centre Marlborough, 72 Grove Road, phone 578 0569 L AW N M O W E R for sale. Masport rotary, 5 horse power motor, c atc her. Ph o ne 570 5880.

PEA straw. $10 delivered. Please leave a message. 572 2701

lost B U N C H of keys possibly in the Mayfield, Springlands area. Finder please phone 578 9563.

The next Defensive Driving Courses will be held on October 1st, 3rd and 5th.

Michael McCann 30 Page Street Blenheim

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Resolutions from PHO members and trustees for consideration at the meeting must be received by Wednesday, 17 October 2012.

Please address resolutions to: Glenis McAlpine, Interim Chief Executive, Marlborough PHO, P O Box 1091, BLENHEIM 7240

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55a Weld Street, Blenheim

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SUNNY, CENTRAL TOWNHOUSE Currently vacant, sunny and private townhouse Three good sized bedrooms Recently renovated kitchen and new carpet throughout Easy care section in a central location Great rental or retirement option Don wait to view - It won’t be empty for long!

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If you are a NZ Registered Nurse with experience in general practice and would enjoy supporting a small nursing team providing care for patients attending the Marlborough After Hours GP services, this position may suit you.

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Exhibitor demonstrations and sales include: Beads, Bone Carving, Cake Decorating, Cards, China, Glass & Silk Painting, Dolls & Bears, Embroidery, Kiwiana, Lacemaking, Pergamano, Paper Tole, Pottery, Rock Pendants, Rubbadubbadoo, The Dog Box, and others.

CASUAL VACANCY

A casual vacancy has occurred on the board of trustees for an elected parent representative.

The board has resolved under section 105 of the Education Act 1989 to fill the vacancy by selection.

If 10 percent or more of the eligible voters on the school roll ask the board, within 28 days of this notice being published, to hold a by-election to fill the vacancy, then a by-election will be held.

Any eligible voter who wishes to ask the board to hold a by-election should write to: Chairperson Board of Trustees, Linkwater School 1357 Queen Charlotte Drive

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The Marlborough After Hours GP Service is located at the Wairau Hospital Campus, Hospital Road.

Riders sign in from 8.30am Riders - $40 Adult - $40 Child - $20

Door Charge: $5 Adult (Children Free) Refreshments available

Please phone 577 7868

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Saturday - 29 September 2012 9.30 am to 4 pm St. Ninian’s Church Hall

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SpringCreek, Renwick and Percy Street Areas areas for relief runs.

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Love and best wishes from all the family

For more information including a copy of the job description or to apply please contact Angela Henry-Gifford angehg@marlboroughpho.org.nz or phone 03 520 6200 Applications close Mon 15th October

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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 2.30-3.00

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Nelson Ranger Fishing Company Ltd is a privately owned and operated fishing company based in Picton who employs between 50 and 160 staff depending on the season.

Nelson Ranger Fishing Company prides itself on processing and exporting high quality products.

We are looking for key personnel to join our mussel processing team: · Day Shift Leading Hand · Night Shift Production Supervisor · Night Shift Quality Checker If you think you have what it takes to drive and support a culture of continuous improvement through mentoring and supporting our staff we want to hear from you: Please email your CV to recruitment@nrfc.co.nz or post to 43 Dublin Street, Picton. Job descriptions are available by phoning 573 7921 Option 0.

NELSON RANGER FISHING Co Ltd 43 Dublin St, Picton Phone +64 3 573-7921 FAX +64 3 573-6333

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Web Ref No: MB232 Contact Pauline Earle: 03 572 9939 or 027 825 1777 Open Home Sunday 11.00-12.00

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GIFFORD, Calvin: On Wednesday September 26, 2012 at Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village, Blenheim. Dearly loved husband of Ngaire for 60 years, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Sue and John Cootes, Malcolm and Jenny Gifford, Jill and Keith Reid and Cheryl McKay. Loved Granddad and Great Granddad of all his grandchildren. Messages to the Gifford family, c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240. Calvin’s service will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson & Parker Streets, 1pm Saturday September 29, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z. Tel. 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

JOE, Joyce (Joy) (nee Sue): Passed away peacefully on September 22, 2012. Aged 70 years. Much loved wife of Martin, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Andrew and Pauline, Christine and Perry, Raylene, Shelley and Nick. Loving ma-ma and por-por to Amanda, Ryan, Alyssa, Aiden, Alice and Lucy. In accordance to Joy’s wishes a private funeral service has been held. Our heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at Wellington Hospital Ward 7S and Keneperu Hospital Ward 5. Those wanting to make a donation in memory of Joy can send it to the Wellington Free Ambulance, PO Box 601, Wellington 6140.

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sport inbrief

Aussie to coAch NZ hockey teAm

Colin Batch has been named as the New Zealand men’s hockey coach following Shane McLeod’s departure after the London Olympics.

The former Australian international has been head coach of the Belgium men’s team for the past two years, and was an assistant coach for his home country prior to that.

Lee tAkes secoNd At WNB cLAssic

Danny Lee has finished tied for second at the WNB Classic on the web.com golf Tour in Texas.

The 21-year old No 1 New Zealand golfer won the event in 2011.

He shot a par 72 in the final round at the Midland Golf Club to finish behind Luke Guthrie of the USA.

White FerNs Lose opeNer

The White Ferns have lost their opening match of the ICC World Twenty20 to the West Indies in Sri Lanka.

The New Zealand women’s cricket team made 117 for nine off 20 overs, but the West Indies beat that with 12 balls left to play.

New Zealand face South Africa today and tomorrow.

cArter mAkiNg good progress

Dan Carter is expected to start in the All Blacks rugby championship clash against Argentina this weekend after making good progress from his calf injury.

The New Zealand rugby team heads to Buenos Aires for the match on Sunday.

uNder 17s out oF WorLd cup New Zealand’s under-17 women’s football team have been knocked out of the FIFA under 17 World Cup, after their second match.

The Young Football Ferns lost to Japan 3-0 in their recent match in Azerbaijan.

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sports talk

Richie putting his feet up next year

chris tobin

email: chris@blenheimsun.co.nz

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw has been the centre of attention in the past week with the announcement that he will have a six month break next year.

It’s richly deserved (excuse the pun) and highlights again the pressures that top players are under.

McCaw went through all the high drama of last year’s World Cup with an injured foot and but for his leadership it is possible the World Cup could now be residing in France.

He makes a major impact

whenever he takes the field.

This was apparent in the last Crusaders campaign this year.

The Crusaders were an ordinary looking outfit until McCaw turned up later in the season and while they did not match their old-time excellence, they did manage to make it to the semis of the Super 15 against eventual winners, the Chiefs.

Over the past week some reports have been calling McCaw the greatest All Black ever, even the greatest rugby player ever. It’s

strange that at the same time his mate Dan Carter has dipped in the ratings when for a period there he, rather than McCaw, was the chosen one as far as the media were concerned.

Now people have woken up to recognising McCaw’s extraordinary class.

I was listening to Murray Deaker on his radio show during the week and he remarked how he heard the other candidate for greatest All Black ever, Colin Meads, say the rugby rules were too complicated.

Talent heading North Story and photo by Annabelle Latz Marlborough’s duathlon talent is heading north this weekend, to battle against the best in the country.

The National Duathlon Championships in Taupo on Sunday will involve Jess Barnes and Will Hart in the secondary school grade, and Jeremy McKenzie will be amongst the elites.

All three athletes won their respective overall grades at the Bike Fit Winter Duathlon series.

Marlborough Girls’ College student Jess, 18, said her background in cross country running led well into duathlon competitions.

“I noticed that I was alright at running, then I did the year 12 duathlon last year and it just carried on from that.”

This year she won the South Island duathlon, and is about to enter her second triathlon season, which she gained some winning results in last summer.

“I’m excited about this weekend, I hope I get lots

of experience from it,” said Jess.

Jess would like to see more young people get involved in the duathlon and triathlon scene in Marlborough.

“The scene is definitely growing,” she said.

Marlborough Boys’ College student Will Hart, 17, with a cycling and swimming background, gained a second placing in the Tasman Secondary School’s Triathlon in 2010, which sparked a focus of interest.

That same year he finished in the top 20 at the Duathlon Nationals in Christchurch.

Last year he suffered hypothermia at the National Triathlon Championships in Queenstown, so had to pull out during the bike phase.

“It motivated me to keep training, so I could give it another shot.”

Will said duathlons provide a great training base.

The duathlon for him and Jess will involve a five kilometre run, a 20km bike, and a 2.5km run.

“I’m confident I’ll get in the top 10, but I’m a bit

nervous,” said Will.

Jeremy McKenzie, no stranger to the top spots across duathlon, triathlon and multi sport events, said this weekend’s competition will be a great warm up to the World Triathlon Championships in Auckland in October.

The 35 year-old senior wine maker from Villa Maria Estate won his age group race at last year’s Duathlon Nationals, also in Taupo.

He was fifth overall including the elite racers, even though his age group race started just after the elite start gun.

“I boosted it to catch up to them.”

He said his form this year is not quite matching last year’s, but is a reflection on his focus for the World Triathlon Championships.

Jeremy’s race on Sunday will involve a 10km run, a 40km bike, and a 5km run.

The run is fast and flat, with an undulating bike with a big hill.

“There will be some fast

Meads said there were too many rules, he couldn’t follow them and he doubted if anyone in the country knew them all either.

I had the pleasure of interviewing Meads in Christchurch a few months back where he said the same thing.

What came out of that interview too was that while Meads is regarded as a true legend of the game, in the end even his opinion does not carry much weight with the people now running rugby.

These are the people drawing up the rules.

That’s professional sport I guess.

Jess Barnes and Will hart head to the duathlon Nationals in taupo this weekend

guys there,” he said.

“I’ll be able to hold a far better pace, because playing catch up (last year) takes a lot out of you.”

Ray Boardman coaches Will and Jess, and said more depth with the number of younger duathletes and tri-

athletes in Marlborough is needed.

He has a coaching academy, and is keen to see more talent joining up.

“It’s to give the future of sport in Marlborough a boost,” said Ray.

Commitment to school volleyball recognised

By Robbie Parkes Thirty-five years is a long time to be involved with a sport, but for Roy Titheridge, volleyball has been a fulfilling part of his life.

The Marlborough Girls’ College teacher and volleyball coach was recognised with a Service Award to secondary school sport on Tuesday night at the school’s annual sports awards.

The national award was presented on behalf of the New Zealand Secondary School Sports’ Council and highlighted Roy’s commitment to the sport.

The school holds a special place for Roy, especially as it has essentially been his first and only workplace.

“I started here in 1977, on my 21st

birthday.”

The funny thing was, Roy had never been that involved with the sport prior to working at the school.

“I had a couple of social games at training college, but the volleyball team needed a teacher.”

“They didn’t need a coach, they coached themselves,” he joked.

From there Roy would go on to play and coach the sport, with a number of successes along the way.

Fourteen of the girls he has coached in his career have gone on to represent New Zealand.

Roy also led the school’s senior volleyball girls to victory this year, with the team scoring a bronze at the national secondary school tournament.

“Before I retire I’d like to get gold, and I think we’ve got the team next year to do it.”

“Because Blenheim’s so isolated and small, we have to work hard to compete, and that’s the complete David and Goliath story.”

The team this year for instance, headed up to the Bay of Plenty, playing an approximate 35 sets in 45 hours.

We just went from school to school to get the games and get the experience, he said.

“Marlborough’s a great place, the volleyball has kept me here and kept me going. There are people like me, who are hooked on it.” roy titheridge has been involved with volleyball for 35 “It’s been a blast and I thoroughly years and was recognised this week for his commitment to enjoy every minute of it.” the sport at secondary school level.

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