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Ride on Philip on his old clanger By Annabelle Latz It’s his backside he’s most worried about, for the 101km bike ride tomorrow. Philip Hughes is taking on the Forrest Grape Ride for the fourth time, but this year’s theme is secretly under wraps. He featured as a butler in 2009, and his wife Wendy was a maid. Old bikes was the theme that year, and he’s pulling it out for another whirl tomorrow. “It’s from the 1940’s I’d say.” One badge says The Rally Nottingham England, and another says Supplied By Wilson and McLeod, Invercargill. It has a back pedal brake, that doesn’t work too well these days. “You have to stand up on the pedal to make it work properly.” Philip has also ridden the Grape Ride on his Genius road bike, in 2007 and 2008, with his best time being just over three hours. He said it’s a different day out on his vintage bike donning a costume. “It will probably take about four hours, depends on the wind because I’m very upright on this bike.” He said the reaction from other riders and spectators always brings a laugh, causing a few heads to turn. “It’s completely different clanging along like this!” He hasn’t done as much training this year compared to previous events due to work commitments, but isn’t too worried. “It’s all about making it as much fun as possible.” Although he won’t disclose much about this year’s costume, he said he’ll put a basket on the handlebars with a few dates, muesli bars and licorice to keep him going. “I might add in a blanket, just to make it look like I’m going for a picnic.” He’ll also carry a spare tube, just in case.

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They’re 60 years married, and still loving it Story by Annabelle Latz Photo by Celeste Lodewyck Cliff and Ivy Holt celebrated 60 years of marriage yesterday, claiming there is no secret to making it work. “I think it’s patience, kindness, and well, I don’t really know what else!” said Ivy. They are both 83 years-old, their birthdays just days apart. “He’s called my toy boy because he’s 11 days younger than me!” Cliff thinks it’s great that he is called the toy boy. “That’s the way it should be! Sometimes I rub it in that she’s older than me, and tell her she should be more knowledgable.” Gordon Clifford and Ivy May met when they were 18 years-old, when Clifford was in the RAF. Both from Essex, they lived close by to each other. “We sort of just met up, and when he came home the following Christmas we spent time together on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.” They married five years later, in Romford, Essex. Ivy said it was love at first sight. “I think it must have been, he was rather georgous!” They have been living in New Zealand for 45 years, and been in Blenheim since last year. With a villa at Ashwood Retirement Village, they are perfectly happy with friends close by and their dog Misty, a Bichon-poodle. Ivy said when they have had enough of the television in the evenings, they play a game of Rummyoh. “It’s like cards but we play with discs.” This weekend they will be going out on the River Boat

Queen with their son, daughter, and spouses. “Isn’t that lovely? And we received a letter from the Queen, it’s got the stamps and everything. But I think out daughter had a bit to do with it,”

said Ivy. Cliff agreed with Ivy that a long marriage is rather simple. “It’s about being happy I suppose. Give and take, that’s all it is, isn’t it?”

Locals take on grape ride Roger Cullen, owner of Place Makers Blenheim, is looking forward to the challenge of tomorrow’s event. He’s taking part in the team event, biking one third of the race. Roger admits he is more familiar with the set up of a mountain bike than a road bike, but has enjoyed the training involved in this event. “I’m not renowned for road cycling, it’s all a bit new to me. But we have a good team of guys.” He said it is a different feel-

ing on a road bike than a mountain bike, with slicker tyres and a different position on the seat. But he’s enjoyed the training rides in preparation, using the rides as a way to have social active fun. “A few of us will go out together and see what we can smoke!” He’s riding the Grape Ride with work mates Warren Ingram and Tim Dredge. He’s doing the first leg, over the Elevation. “I’m always up for a chal-

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lenge.” He said we’re lucky here in Marlborough with all the outdoor facilities for sport and recreation, and the Grape Ride is an illustration that it’s easy and fun to get together with friends and push yourself. “I am looking forward to the Grape Ride with anticipation. Or is it trepidation?!” The roads will not be closed for the Grape Ride tomorrow, but drivers please be warned they will be very busy from 2pm today until 1pm tomorrow.

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Story by Celeste Lodewyk “Dare to dream always and keep your chin up,” a special message signed on a DVD by Rubin ‘Hurricane’ Carter for Blenheim couple Neroli and Peter Edwards. Neroli and Peter have recently arrived home after attending the International Justice Conference in Perth two weeks ago, where they had the opportunity to speak with high profile guests such as David Bain, Lindy ChamberlainCreighton and Rubin Carter. The four day conference provided the opportunity for those who were wrongly imprisoned to tell their stories, an emotional experience for Neroli and Peter who helped to prove their son Jaden Knight’s innocence when he was wrongly jailed for a crime he did not commit. “It was frightening to hear how similar every case was to one another in regards to the causes of miscarriages of justice,” says Peter. “We would often look at each other and say here we go again, we have been there and done that ourselves,” adds Neroli. One message shared by Lindy ChamberlainCreighton was the importance of having support neroli edwards (centre) met high profile guests betty-anne waters and david bain during and the public’s backing when it comes to the international Justice Conference in Perth two weeks ago. to establish an independent people does not happen to of the guest speakers, sharing proving ones innocence. body to access these types anyone else,” Peter says. with them their own story and “She really brought home the message that of cases so what happened During the conference Ne- having books signed. what happened to us could happen to other to Jaden and so many other roli and Peter spoke to each families, and somehow New Zealand needs

Fired up following win Story by Celeste Lodewyk Only 1.9seconds off winning a gold medal at a South Island Dragon Boating Championship has Blenheim’s Simply the Breast dragon boat team elated after a successful weekend away two weeks ago. The team competed in the 500m Breast Cancer event in Ashburton at Lake Hood where they came second to Christchurch team Abreast of Life. Simply the Breast chairperson, Coralie

Holdaway says the team’s whole season has been one of their best yet and all the members were thrilled with how they had performed. “I was really proud of the team, every member was so focused and poured their hearts and souls into the champs. “Our wonderful coaches Walter and Anna have done a brilliant job combining their skills in endurance and technique to help the team get to this point, we are very

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unique exhibition The Marlborough Hospice is inviting the public to view an ‘Exhibition of Paintings’ by Marlborough artist Mike Ponder and Wellington artist Richard Ponder. These are two prominant artists with two very unique styles. The exhibition opened on Wednesday and will run until April 7 at 14 Market Street, Blenheim (next to the Criterion Hotel). Monday to Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday 10am-4pm.

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power truSt eLeCtion The Marlborough Electric Power Trust 2012 election results have been declared. The highest three polling candidates are, John Cuddon 4859 votes,Ross Inder 3682,and Paul Ham 3263. The unsuccessful candidates were; Malcolm Aitken 3,080, Graeme Faulkner 1907, Peter Olliver 1637, Philip Taylor 1259. This year 7007 votes were received (29.1%) up from 27.1% in 2010. Elections are held every two years, with three of the six positions up for re-election. Tim Smit, Clive Ballett and Leo McKendry are the other three incumbents.

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The Sewing Store will move from the Farmers building at the end of March. Their new premises will be Wynen St next to Carpet Court.

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It’s one step closer to finishing, for Stadium 2000. This week the central front desk opened, providing one main point for customers using the pool, fitness centre and additional facilities. “People are very appreciative of the work we’re doing, and already up to speed with progression from the old to the new facility,” said CEO Paul Tredinnick. The completed stadium will include an outdoor pool upgrade and brand new fitness centre equipment and spaces, opening end of April. “There are 20 main developments happening all at the same time. There’s a whole plethora of new things to be commissioned, and developed into a professional standard.”

The main impact of the Restricted Building Work Scheme and Licensed Building Scheme for Marlborough District Council will be on keeping a record of who has licenses. An attempt for clear guide lines regarding these schemes was discussed at the Council’s Environment Committee meeting yesterday. Councillors received an overview of the scheme, which was introduced nationwide at the beginning of the month. Further discussions will take place in the near future, concerning Council staff and trade professionals. Protecting his industry The timber industry sees the new building licensing scheme as a threat to its trade, and Randal Gray from Dashwood Timer shared his concern in a letter to The Sun this week: Anyone who has applied for a building consent in recent years will confirm that the procedure is already too complicated, too expensive, and virtually inaccessible to any ordinary person. The situation has just got much worse! As Douglas Monks pointed out in a recent letter to this paper, the leaky homes fiasco was not brought to us by backyard or home owner builders. Was it not big business that “convinced” the controllers of our national building code

Advice from retail expert Story by Celeste Lodewyk For those looking at purchasing a business New Zealand Retailers Association retail advisor Brian Finlayson offers some advice on market research, stock, staffing and customer service. “So you are in the beginning stages of purchasing a business and have met with your lawyer and accountant, now is the best time for you to seek some practical advice,” he says. “My advice would be go outside of Blenheim and look at similar businesses and even talk with the owners to get an idea of what makes their business tick,” he says. One example Brian uses is clothing businesses, looking at their stock value and weighing up the benefits of purchasing existing stock. “I have seen people pay dollar for dollar for clothing which in some cases was as

old as seven-years, when really the value had decreased substantially over the years. “There are professionals who can come in for a minimum fee to look at existing stock and tell you if it’s worth purchasing it or not,” he says. When it comes to hiring staff and setting operating hours, Brian acknowledges the current economical situation is tough but insists that it’s essential to any business to be appropriately staffed and not to be closed early. “When you are in business your aim is to make a profit, so keep your business open as long as your customers need you and ensure you have enough trained staff in place to offer good customer service. “Remember we need the customers more than they need us. They can shop anywhere they like so we need to treat them the way we want to be treated ourselves,” Brian says.

Noodle Canteen has moved into Queen St opposite the ANZ Bank. Noodle Canteen has already proved popular with locals, being busy most lunch times.

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“Fab Foods Cafe may be closing, but Redwoodtown still has a café that has been here for years”, says The Old Bank Café owner Mike Pink. This response came following a statement made by Fab Foods Cafe owner Brian Alexander in the Sun on March 14, saying it was a

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Reidie Cycles Redwoodtown closed last Saturday. Owner Josh Reidie has decided to take on a new career joining the Police.

shame his café was closing because Redwoodtown needed a café. Fab Foods Cafe announced recently that it will be closing its doors as access to the cafe will not be possible once work begins on the new Countdown Supermarket. “We want people to know

that we are here. “We are a café and bar with a strong emphasis on food and regularly host groups such as families for breakfast, lunch and dinner,” Mike says. The Old Bank Cafe, a specialist bar for craft beers has been owned by Mike for three years.

that untreated timber framing coming from their “special” kiln drying factories didn’t need the usual timber preservative treatment chemicals the rest of us had to put in. Now the bill for the rotting of their “special” “chemical free” framing is being charged to all of us. Well before untreated pine framing was introduced to New Zealand, our own Forest Research Institute pointed out, “It is no coincidence that countries which use untreated timber in buildings are also those which spend many millions of dollars on remedial treatment.” Except that in the case of the New Zealand experiment this became billions. How did that happen? As a fellow tax payer, and a timber processor, I object to paying for someone else’s “smart” marketing. Now, we’re going through the ridiculous process of making things harder for everyone wanting to do basic work, while the people charged with keeping us safe are letting the real culprits get away scot free. The next big con coming from big business is that we need to be protected from “unverified” timber. We now need to be protected by special machines which can verfiy the timber is “safe” to use in your house. Unfortunately a whole lot of small businesses out there have been selling product that has not been tested by their special machines. And some people have even been cutting up their own trees and putting their own timber in their own houses. Rest easy, they’ve been dealt with in recent building code changes. We’re “fully” protected. Read The Sun next week for further developments on this issue.

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Cat stuck up tree Story and photo by Annabelle Latz The tortoiseshell and white cat Lollie really was stuck up the tree. No joke. Although Gascoigne St resident Jemma McMillan thought the emergency services would see it as just that when she rang them last Sunday. She could hear meows from outside her house when she got up, and went out to discover her four year-old Lollie up a six-metre tree, unable to get back down. After quickly consulting her neighbour, they rang the fire brigade, but had to ring 111 to reach them. “I said it’s a bit of a cliché but we have a cat stuck up a tree!” The response was a very profes-

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On Tuesday March 20 police arrested a 16-year-old unemployed male for threatening behaviour at 3.45pm. A further arrest for threatening behaviour was made on Wednesday March 21, with police taking a 41-year-old unemployed man into custody at 2.25am. Later on Wednesday, at 8.55pm, police arrested a 26-year-old mother for disorderly behaviour after an incident in Wynen Street, Blenheim. At the same time police also arrested a 23 year old female retail assistant for obstructing police after the Wynen Street incident.

BurgLarieS Back in safe hands. Lollie has recovered after his Sunday morning excitement; stuck up a neighbour's tree and rescued by the fire brigade and Marlborough Lines. Pictured here with his family Coby McMillan, 4, Jemma, and Shian, 11.

sional one, including a question of how Lollie was doing. The fire service arrived promptly, but because the tree was close to power lines, Marlborough Lines was contacted, who were also quick on the scene. “They thought they might have to switch off the power, but ended up using a truck with a bucket.” Lollie had no way of getting down himself because the trunk was bare of branches. “We have recently moved here, and he has been in a couple of

fights lately. He hasn’t been outside much at all.” Lollie was happy to be rescued from the tree, and ran straight under the house when his paws were back on steady ground. Jemma managed to coax him out and put him back inside. “It was pretty dramatic for a Sunday morning, it was all over by 12.30!” Jemma wanted to thank everyone who helped. “I would just like to take the

opportunity to thank the Blenheim Fire Service and also Marlborough Lines for taking time out of their busy Sunday to come and rescue my silly cat which got stuck in a very high tree, something I thought only happened in the movies!!!! A tad embarrassed that it came to such a drama (for a cat) but the Fire Service assured me they get calls like that all the time and to the employees of Marlborough Lines I hope he didn’t claw you too much! Many many thanks.”

Two burglaries occurred at the back of businesses in Redwoodtown recently; a firm reminder that businesses must be vigilant with their security. Police are urging businesses to have robust locking systems like dead locks, keeping a light on at night time, taking cash off the premises at the end of each day, and fitting security alarms. If staff or owners notice suspicious behaviour from customers, please tell police immediately. Community Constable Russ Smith said the ideal situation is to catch up with the suspect while they are at the location, to carry out the necessary investigation.

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ManneRS! In yr letters 2 the editor u had a piece called “manners are still being used but its up 2 parents and family 2 set it up in a young childs life. We had my 2 yr 3 mth old granddaughter in the Warehouse the other day, she was pushing a small trolley and almost hit someone with it & she looked up and said “i’m sorry”. The man smiled down at her & said “that’s ok”. She wasn’t close 2 me at the time so it was nice 2 know that even if i’m not with her all the time she still uses her manners. Jillene Freeth

aiR PoinTS How’s this? Air Points - big joke! Over 2008/9 I travelled to Singapore on to France with Singapore Airlines 3 times, return & 2 of us. Accumulated over 23,000 Air Miles each on their Kris Club system. They are Alliance members with AirNZ. They intend to cancel over 11,000 points each at end April, due to non usage so asked if we cld fly return to Wellington from Blenheim. I have a letter confirming it will take 25,000 Air Miles to fly one person in a Beachcraft 19 passenger plane 20 mins each way, about 20 miles. As we haven’t got enough Air Miles we can purchase another 2,000 each for 80 US dollars! So that is 160 US dollars to fly there and back. Who is the rip off artist here? Me thinks Air NZ stinks! Gazglor, Havelock.

DoGGy PaRk Sun issue close to my heart that is a doggy park maybe up Taylor Pass would be kool. Our mates need to be catered 4. Idea 4 a doggy day centre been with me 4 a couple yrs. More so since closure of Rarangi thru to diversion. Love others view pt. I would be a keen starter. Margaret Kereama

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Worms not a solution for salmon farming Dear Ed, NZKS have recently claimed they deploy worms under their fish farms to cure pollution. They are considerably more optimistic than international science or the cycles of succession justify. On average only 15% of the salmon excreta and other waste (ie the heaviest particles) from caged fish settles in the footprint directly below fish cages. The “native worms” relied on by NZKS as a cure for pollution of the septic footprint under fish cages, are relied on internationally, and by NZKS’s own scientific advisors, as indicators of serious pollution. Worms “Capitella capitata”, are the last survivor after conditions become too toxic for any other animal life. Worms aggregate after oil spills, heavy metal contamination and under

fish farms. However with continued pollution, and as condition become even more toxic, hydrogen sulfide (think rotten eggs) replaces oxygen and even the worms die, to be replaced only by bacteria and viruses. The other 85% of the pollution from caged fish, including most of the excess nitrogen - which is linked to eutrophication and toxic algal bloomsis carried elsewhere in the Sounds by the tides and currents. No studies have yet been done of the impacts of this nitrification on the Sounds, despite this being highlighted as a glaring concern and information gap. What is clear, is that dilution does not cure pollution. Yours sincerly, Pete Beech, Guardians Of the Sounds.

Aquatic Centre for Gold Carders Dear Ed, The published prices for the old and the infirmed shows the cost to exercise in the new pool complex is increasing from $2 to $4.50. This is more than double, whereas the young and fit workers have only increased from $3 to $5. On top of this, Mr Paul Tredinnick stated at the Grey Power AGM all Grey Power members were invited to the new complex for two weeks free of charge. Recently when an enquiry was made it was stated the two week offer was for two weeks after the AGM and only for the 2 metre deep pool. How can a 160cm old woman stand in a 200cm pool? It is on good authority many of the elderly who used the shallower pool (now renovated) have stopped going. I believe a more realistic increase for gold carders is $1.50, bringing the price to $3.50. This would be more in line with the worker’s increase. This may bring the arthritic brigade back to the pool. In many cases this is the only activity which keeps them mobile. Gold Card Holder.

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Golden opportunity Dear Ed, I still strongly believe that this idea of golden sand on our beautiful Picton foreshore could be the making of not just Picton or Blenheim, but for the whole of the Marlborough region – this is the entrance to the South Island. I’m sure Mr Clifford Hague, with his very generous offer, would be more than agreeable about that; you just need to picture it. This would be marvellous; just simply the best thing that could happen to us all. Golden sand, brought from Tasman Bay, placed on Picton’s foreshore should make for a beach to be proud of, just like Wellington’s Oriental Bay. The first sight people get when arriving in Picton from the ferry is

the beach, which doesn’t look great, all rocks and stones. This is their first impression of the South Island, which is so important. Maybe an open, protective wall around the beach area for safety would help keep the sand form drifting? Think what a difference it would make to this place. It would be fantastic and I say bring it on. Please, let’s do it. Thank you Mr Hague for a chance to beautify our shores with a golden sand beach that the community can play on and to be very proud of. How good would that be. Patricia Aikman Waikawa, Picton

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Friday March 23, 2012

Patch of paradise on the Gold Coast Ever wonder what has happened to friends, colleges or acquaintances who moved away from Blenheim years ago? This week we catch up with former Blenheim resident, Kerry Jacques.

Kerry now lives on Australia’s Gold Coast with his wife Rosemary, but finding his little patch of paradise has been a journey some 36 years long. He has certainly lived a full life, living in New Zealand, Australia and Papua New Guinea where he endured the violence and civil unrest in the country for 18 months. While living in Blenheim Kerry, “did the usual things a young fella did around Blenheim,” playing some rugby for Centrals and rowed for the Blenheim Rowing Club. After school he did an automobile mechanics apprenticeship at River Park Motors with Gary Lyford, George Sutherland and Pat Pascoe. This training would serve him well as he worked several jobs in the industry. In 1972 Kerry decided to leave Blenheim and struck out for Australia. “When I left Blenheim the town was struggling. There was no grape growing to speak of and the sheep prices were in the rubbish bin,” he recalls. Arriving in Ingham, Australia he was immediately struck with how different the area was to Blenheim. “It was a typical stinking hot cyclonic day, with buckets of rain falling and insects I had never seen before. It was an experience for a young fella from Blenheim coming from 22 degrees to 35 degrees,” said Kerry. After three months he moved to Sydney for another three months before the look of

Port Morseby in Papua New Guinea had him packing his bags again. “It looked like a lovely tropical paradise in photos - not so. It was a real frontier city, with robberies, pay-back killings, and serious attacks on Europeans and locals all in a week’s news,” said Kerry, who experienced a riot and the ensuing tear gas in his first week in the city. While there he ran a trucking and forklift fleet. “We kept busy fishing the forklifts out of the harbour on several occasions, and with trucks crashing and forklift rollovers there was always something exciting happening. But 18 months of close shaves with the dangerous types, three serious break-ins to my flat and nightly throwing of stones on roofs and at windows was enough for me,” said Kerry. He decided to move back to Australia and began work as a diesel fitter in the Bowen Basin coalfields west of Mackay in Northern Queensland. It was during this time that he met and married his wife Rosemary – a Mackay girl. The couple have three very hard working sons, Adam, Andrew and Owen. In 1983 his career took a different turn when he owned a milk-run in Brisbane for three years, before taking a job as the assistant manager of a major truck stop. “Later I became the purchasing and maintenance manager for a major American waste company with over 80 large trucks across

Queensland,” said Kerry. He and Rosemary returned to Mackay in 1993 where Kerry purchased two fast food shops. This however proved to be an exhausting endeavour. “I spent the next 11 years doing 14 hour days, six-and-a-half day weeks and not a great reward at the end of it all,” said Kerry, who returned to his trade as maintenance purchasing manager of a major crane company in Mackay in 2004. He later moved to Hitachi Construction, working as a diesel fitter on large construction machinery.

After so many years of hard graft it was certainly time for a good holiday and in 2008 Kerry and Rosemary had a fantastic trip to England and Eastern Europe including the former East and West German, Poland (including the Auschwitz concentration camp), France and Switzerland. The couple moved to Tugun on the bottom end of the Gold Coast in late 2008 where Rosemary, who is a very experienced nurse and midwife, works in a large private hospital. Kerry is now retired but certainly not idle as he has joined the local Lions club, which keeps him pretty busy raising funds for the local community.

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Friday March 23, 2012

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Injury free keen to win Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk After falling off his bike three times and being stung on the neck by a bee during the first round of the Fairweathers Flat Track Series, Blenheim motocross rider Brad Millar is touching wood that all goes well prior to this Sunday’s second round. “It was a bad first round so I am looking to do better this time,” he laughs. Brad was part of the Series organising committee last year and was unable to compete due to a broken wrist suffered just weeks prior to it starting, but this year he is in fighting form and currently sits just one point off third place in the MX2 class. Marlborough’s annual Flat Track Series has been a popular annual event run by the Marlborough Motorcycle Club (MMCC) for more than 20 years, attracting riders from all over the South Island. Last year Fairweathers came on board as a main sponsor, earning a place in the event’s title.

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FLAT TACK: Local motocross rider Brad Millar is gearing up for Sunday’s round two of the Fairweathers Flat Track Series.

Riders like Brad who have been competing on the local circuit for a number of years are proudly promoting the event and want to encourage more people to get involved with the club. “The club is planning to run a lot more meetings to attract everyday riders who want to hit the track in a non competitive environment. “It’s a chance for riders to get out on their bikes, meet other people and enjoy what the club has to offer,” he says. Brad has been a member of the MMCC since the age of 12 years and has been riding competitively through-

out the South Island. Featuring on his new Kawasaki KXF 250 four stroke bike, Brad says he hopes to better his current placing to be in the top three by the end of the series. “I don’t want to get ahead of myself but top three would be good,” he grins. Round two is being held this Sunday at the MacDonald’s property at North Bank and round three will be held April 8 at the Brownlee’s property in Havelock. More information and entry forms are available at www.mmcc.co.nz or visit their Facebook page

Story by Celeste Lodewyk Watch out Shortland Street fans, heart throb Ido Drent (Daniel Potts) is coming to Blenheim. Ido was approached by local woman Samara Edgecombe to speak at a youth event on March 31 called ‘Infinity’ which aims at uniting youth around Marlborough in a church environment. Known for his strong Christian beliefs, Ido will share experiences from his own life from 7pm to around 8:30pm at Elim Church. Having Ido accept her invitation was a huge thrill for Samara who had been searching for a prominent guest speaker. “He is well known for voicing his Christian beliefs through the media so I thought he would be an ideal person to talk to our teens about how to live, work and be Christian in non-Christian environments. “I had a tough time contacting him but finally got an email through to his manager. I actually never expected to get

a reply let alone an acceptance so when I got the call I was speechless,” she laughs. The event will be open to any young person wanting to know more about Christianity. There will be a $5 door charge on the night.

Big challenge for Blenheim volleyballers By Sven Herselman It’s all systems go for the Marlborough Boys College senior indoor volleyball team as they head off to Palmerston North for the National Secondary Schools Volleyball Tournament this weekend. The team’s coach, Cris Phelan said that the nine boys were very proud to be taking part again this year and would give their all in the contest, which runs from March

25 to 30. “This is the third time for most of the boys to be going to nationals,” said Cris. The team was recently seeded fifth in the Tasman District after taking part in a contest in Nelson, where they overcame some stiff opposition to place fifth overall. The boys, aged between 15 and 17, will face some of those same teams again at the national tournament, with 55 schools from around New Zealand taking part.

“There is certainly going to be some tough competition, but we are going to give it our all, hold our heads up high and do our best for Blenheim,” said Cris. The boys have been training twice a week, with a mid-week game to test their skills. As a great final tester the team played in the final of the local league last night Thursday March 22. The trip to the national contest required a fair amount of fund rais-

ing, with several thousand dollars being needed to cover the team’s expenses. This didn’t however deter Cris and his players, who put in six months of fundraising. “The fundraising has gone well with local businesses getting behind us and other support coming in through the publicity in the Blenheim Sun as well as assistance from Rotary and the Lions. We are very grateful to everyone who has helped us,” said Cris.

Unlike its beach volley ball cousin, indoor volley ball is played by six players a side, with three available for substitution. Largely considered a fringe sport, it is beginning to gain more popularity, particularly in summer. “Volleyball is played throughout the year and its popularity goes through phases. It tends to be more popular in summer when there isn’t as much competition from rugby,” explained Cris.

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Friday March 23, 2012

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23rd FrIdAy 2012 dinner and Auction

Fundraising to support the Marlborough Boys’ College crew get to the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Pageant 6pm, Marlborough Convention Centre. Tickets $60 from 578 1712 , Marlborough Museum and Bookworld.

Skin Cancer Awareness Clinic

Marlborough Civic Theatre, 2pm till 7pm, 579 4379, Donations appreciated.

Picton Amateur Art Group

10am till 2.30pm, Picton RSA, Looking for new members. Diana 573 6322

Tunes for Tots

9.30am and 10.30am Nativity Church Hall $2 Family. 578 3909

Sit and Be Fit

Kaikoura community gym 10am, Exercise in a chair.

The Secret Garden Music by – The Shop (Blues) Ph 579 5025

24Th SATurdAy 2012 Wairau Valley harvest Market

Church Carpark 1pm-3pm Bring along a jam or chutney and win a prize in the Jelly Jam Chutney Challenge! Contact Angela Ph 5722888 for a stall or further information!

Neighbors day Aotearoa young Eagles Marlborough Aero Club, welcome and registration morning at MAC Flight Office on Aerodrome Rd, Omaka, 10am. Free for anyone, 9 to 17 years, interested in aviation. 578 5073.

have a go day, 11am till 2pm, sports groups

and demonstrations, hot food. Plans for the new pavilion on display.

Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival

Noon Saturday and Sunday at Marlborough Girls’ College, Tickets at the door.

Boot Sale

8am – 2pm, Blenheim Railway Station car park on Grove Rd.

25Th SuNdAy 2012 Mountain bike family fun day

Wither Hills Farm Park (Main Entrance) 10am-2pm. Tracks marked out for all ages/ experience levels, maps provided. Decorated bike parade 11am, Slow bike race 1pm, Kids bike orienteering, bike skills course, free bouncy castle toddler bike track, some food on site. Julie – 5725441

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9am-1pm in The Forum – Ethnic food, local produce, arts, crafts and jewellery.

Takaka Salmon Farm Café. Head up through Top House, Golden Downs, Tapawera and over the hill to Takaka for Lunch. Back over the Whangamoas. Meet at the railway station at 8.45am ride departs at 9am. There is a short ride leaving the railway station at 1pm heading to Foresters Café, Rai Valley for those not wanting to do the longer ride.

Vintage Farm Machinery

People’s Sunday Market

The Forrest Estate Grape ride

Marlborough Farmers Market

redwood Market

8am-noon, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants produce and crafts.

Taste Marlborough Saturda y Market

10am till 3pm, Brayshaw Vintage Farm, Guided tours available, Doris 579 4616. The event traverses a 101km circuit through some of New Zealand’s most stunning scenery including Queen Charlotte Drive visit www.graperide.co.nz for more information and to register for the race, ph Pete 027 466 9671 or Duncan 021 377 317 for race related queries.

Marlborough repertory Society

Proudly presents COSI, ‘When chasing your dreams, it helps to be a little bit crazy’. Tickets are avaialble from the Floorpride Civic Theatre, phone 03 520 8558 or visit www.mctt. co.nz (Wednesday 21st – Saturday 31st March)

Le Café

Music by – Sanders Alley Geiling. General admission $15.00. 12/14 London Quay, Picton (03) 573 5588

Queen Street Carpark 9am-2pm. Something for everyone. Phone 578 7918. 9am till noon, A&P Park.

Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am – Phone 578 7918.

Petanque

10am 65A Weld Street – Phone John 577 9789.

Marlborough historic Places Trust - Cruise down the Pelorus Sound to the picturesque Nydia Bay and learn about its history from local historian John Orchard. Leaves Havelock marina 8.30am. Bring own lunch, hot drinks provided at Nydia Ecolodge. Some walking involved wear suitable clothing. Cost $50 per adult, ph Robin Cox 03 5784115 to book seats

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Friday March 23, 2012

gardening

this week

A summer season for hydrangeas Story and photo by Stephanie Choate Though Marlborough residents may despair amidst this cloudy, wet summer, it’s perfect for the hydrangeas adorning the area’s gardens. Huguette Michel-Fleurie, who is behind profusion of blooms at Hortensia House, said this summer has been ideal for the 150 varieties of hydrangea in her garden. “The sun is very bad for them, they burn quickly,” she said “For hydrangeas, every year should be like this year.” Hortensia is French for hydrangea, and the house’s namesake are everywhere in the romantic cottage garden. They line shady wooded paths, sweep out in curved rows on grassy lawns, and decorate the paths to the Victorian house. Blossoms peek out from behind lush leaves, some lacy and delicate, others in great orbs the size of beach balls. They come in an array of colours; pristine white, blushing pink, brilliant blue, lime green, an unusual deep maroon. The ever-changing colour of hydrangea blooms— depending on the season and soil content—is one of the plant’s main attractions. “It’s amazing, soon you forget what colour it was before,” Huguette said. “They are never the same, from the beginning all through the year.” When Huguette moved to New Zealand 12 years ago from Reunion Island, a French island

Huguette Michel-Fleurie grows more than 150 varieties of hydrangea at Hortensia House.

in the Indian Ocean, the plants here were a complete turnaround from her tropical garden. “Everything was new for me, I didn’t know what most of these plants were,” she said. “We had one type of hydrangea on the island: blue.” The massive gardens evolved gradu-

ally, with no particular plan. Huguette would walk through nurseries, looking for something that struck her fancy. “If I liked it, I would plant it.” Huguette said she is always mesmerized by New Zealand’s springtime. “Here it is always a magic time,” she said. “You forget what you had over

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of Water and Atmospheric Research in 2010, noted that a range of issues should be addressed. The strategy before Council includes the continuation of the current annual dairy shed effluent and stream crossing compliance program, engaging more actively with the industry, and providing an environmental farm plan service to assist farmers plan and prioritise the work. The strategy also calls for Council to provide a 50 percent contribution per environmental farm plan, and also fully fund annual follow up visits. The strategy is considered a pilot programme with a costing of $27, 500 per year for three years.

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A reminder for rabbit owners, please make sure they are vaccinted against Calicivirus, a rabbit viral haemorrhagic disease. Recently, calicivirus has been disagnosed in rabbits from numerous geographical locations around Marlborough. Often the infected rabbit will show no obvious symptoms prior to death and it can be very distressing. The virus is prevalent in the wild rabbit population and is extremely contagious. It can spread simply by the rabbit breathing in infected air. Insects can also carry the disease from an infected wild rabbit to a pet rabbit in its hutch or run. Almost 100% of infected animals will die of calicivirus, and the disease is not treatable and therefore prevention is important. Rabbits can be vaccinated from 6 weeks of age and will require booster vaccination every 3-4 weeks until 12 weeks of age. If your rabbit is over 12 weeks of age then only one vaccination is required with a booster every year.

Farms in receivership Two Marlborough farming properties recently went up for receivership sale, with PGG Wrightson Real Estate having been instructed by the respective receivers to market the properties. PGG Wrightson Real Estate said that they could not comment on the sales without the receivers’ permission, with a deadline on the sales being next Friday March 30 at PGG Wrightson in Blenheim. The first property, a dairy farm, boasts approximately 140ha of productive pasture, 30 paddocks, a 28 bail rotary shed, irrigation consent to water 100ha of pasture as well as two substantial houses and a full range of farm buildings. The second property, located in Long Valley has 242ha of land ideal for grazing sheep or cattle. Said to be in a higher rainfall area of Marlborough, the property has improvements consisting of a woolshed and yards, airstrip and covered bin.

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Friday March 23, 2012

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 Annabel and Nick Gorman take some shade in the back of a friend’s horse truck with two year-old George and baby Edward.

 Phil Harper from ‘Team Radar’ takes to the shears in the Iron Man competition, with team mate Willem Lampe using pedal power to keep things ticking.

 Donny Stewart competing in the final of the dog trials.  The Open Shear competition: From front: Chris Jones, Dave Brooker, Tony Nott and Richard Sampey. Chris Jones, the winner, shore 20 lambs in 19.34 seconds.  Martin Paddy from ‘The Douglas Clan’ takes part in The Iron Man competition, with Rob Peter keeping the log steady.

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“I spent most of the day walking around checking that everybody is doing alright.” His brother Tony West, a local farmer, won supreme sheep at the show, and Tony lives nearby at Woodside Creek, south of Ward. “A lot of people think the A & P show has gone, but this is proof that there is still great support from the public in general.” Secretary Bernadette Gilmore was thrilled with the day, although she, like

Derek, had a very busy one. She said nearly $4000 was collected at the gate, and was confident visitors would have had lots to do and look at. “There was huge trade, and it would have been a great chance for people to bump into others who they don’t often get to see.” Although, Bernadette didn’t get much opportunity to wander around on Sunday. “I didn’t see a lot of the show, I was flat out in the office!”

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Friday March 23, 2012

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We are a growing Company that proudly represents Nissan and Hyundai brands for Marlborough. We have a vacancy for an experienced salesperson to join our team in a new vehicle Sales Executive capacity. We have a focused team who pride themselves on excellence in customer service. Being able to demonstrate excellent sales results, energy and a passion to achieve are core requirements for this role. You will be confident, enjoy meeting people and have a wide range of interests and contacts. If you have what it takes to achieve sales targets, thrive on challenges and want to build a career in the dynamic vehicle industry we look forward to receiving your application. Should you show outstanding performance and leadership this role may develop to a Sales Leadership role, with additional career opportunities. Mayfield Motors was voted best Hyundai workplace for 2011. Applications to: The Manager, Mayfield Motors Limited P.O.Box 278, Blenheim

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AutoMotive techniciAn Since taking over the Ford franchise for the Marlborough region in April 2010, McKendry Ford has concentrated on developing a reputation for not only quality vehicles but also for offering a level of service that our competitors can only envy. We now require a qualified Automotive Technician who prides themselves on working efficiently within a team environment. Ideally you would have AVIC qualification, great diagnostic abilities, be a good communicator and have a current NZ drivers licence. If you are motivated, enjoy a challenge and can guarantee to exceed our customers expectations, please apply in confidence to, Paul McKendry paul@mckendryford.co.nz 03 578 5359 or 021 428 773 P O Box 715, Blenheim

HEB Construction is a multidisciplinary civil engineering company involved in a variety of work from road construction and maintenance through to earthworks, drainage, subdivisions and bridges to name a few! We are currently seeking qualified, reliable and hard working Traffic Management STMS L1 Supervisors to provide effective traffic management support to our Civil Marlborough Division. It is envisaged that the successful candidates will have the following attributes: Hold the appropriate STMS L1 Traffic Management qualification or higher, Be available for shift work working either days or nights, Be available to work throughout the greater Marlborough region, Hold a minimum of a class 1 full driver’s licence – A class 2 full drivers licence is preferable, Be physically fit. If you are a reliable, self-starter with a “Can-Do” attitude who enjoys working in a busy team environment, we want to hear from you! You will be a highly capable individual who appreciates the importance of providing a superior level of traffic management support. For further information call Victoria Bennett HR Advisor on 09 295 9000 or email a copy of your current CV to victoria.bennett@heb.co.nz. Applications for the above positions should be received by Friday 30th March.

The Sun

Friday March 23, 2012

Single parents being lent a hand

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Single parents are being looked out for here in Marlborough. Birth Right is a group for single parents to go to for support. A new service started this week. Based next to the Citizens Advice Bureau on Arthur St, second-hand clothes for parents and children are available. “I’d like to say a big thank you to A1 Dry cleaners who have helped to start up with the clothes rack and hangers,” said committee member Katherine Dobby. Family support worker Barbara Jones said this hands on support is important for families. Recently two members of Birth Right have received education grants of $500, to help them with their studies. Carmel Hancock said her grant will help her buy text books. “It’s a massive help.” She is studying by correspondence, in her third year of a Sociology and Psychology degree, through Massey University. “It’s a fantastic organisation, very supportive for single parents. It’s lovely to have people who understand the challenges of being a single parent.” Her son Max is six years old, and she studies during the day when he is at school, and squeezes some in after he’s gone to bed. She thanks her friends and family for support too.

Helping these single mums: Birthright members Carmel Hancock, (left) and Serena Ramalan with four month-old baby Kanu, (right) receive a training grant cheque each from committee member Katherine Dobby. “It’s very busy around exam and as- partly pay for the course. signment time!” “It’s such a great service, I was having Serena Ramalan works from home a tough time.” as a massage therapist in Picton, but is Serena has eight year-old Jaed and 4 furthering her training in the industry. month-old Kanu. She will use the grant money to travel “I want to tell so many people about to Christchurch for tutoring, and to this service, it can really help.”

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After seven long years, the Picton Emergency Operations Centre Trust (PEOCT) would like to thank the members of the Marlborough community, and beyond, who have helped them fundraise to cover all the remaining and associated costs with their building. Trust spokesman Marty Fuller says PEOCT is now freehold. “This is the result of considerable hard work and fundraising from many people,” he said. “We’re incredibly thankful to the community for their support.” Mr Fuller said, “The total build and outfitting cost of $1,400,000 has

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now been met and it is very special for us to be in this position”. The new centre in Picton has been open for just over a year now, and has proved its worth “many times over. Both the members of the Coastguard and St John who work from it are thrilled with these premises.” The community should also be very proud of the building, said Mr Fuller. “The Centre has won a number of awards including Commercial Project of the Year as part of the Registered Master Builders Awards in 2011. It really is a place everyone can be proud of.”

If you’re a cricket fanatic planning to watch as much of The National Bank Series as possible and indulge in some backyard cricket action, you will want to have the right kit for the occasion. The Blenheim Sun is giving away five summer of cricket packs full of gear, worth $120. Each includes a wooden beach cricket set, a cap, drink bottle, gear bag and a UV wristband. To win, email or drop in: A photo displaying a cricket theme which features the Blenheim Sun Newspaper! Be creative! Add your name, address and phone number to news@blenheimsun.co.nz with ‘The National Bank Competition’ in the subject line.

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Friday March 23, 2012

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Family day for mountain bikers By Annabelle Latz Wither Hills has some fantastic tracks for recreation. The Wither Hills Mountain Bike Family Fun Day is this Sunday, run by a bunch of locals who want to share their love of the Wither Hills with more people. “I get the feeling there are a lot of people in Marlborough who don’t know there are so many mountain bike tracks up there,” said Julie Buunk, one of the organisers. She has done road biking and mountain biking for more than a decade, and really wants to support one of the great networks in the district to help people keep fit. “It’s getting bigger all the time.” It will be a first event of its kind this weekend, and Julie admitted she will just wait and see who turns up. It will be from 10am until 2pm, and the entrance is the Wither Hills Farm Park Main Entrance. “It’s about increasing the overall awareness of facilities, I’m expecting a few hundred people.”

Her husband Ian is part of the Marlborough Mountain Biking club, who meet each Tuesday evening for the Social Series Ride at Wither Hills “It involves riders with lots of different abilities. There’s lots of scope and potential.” The Fun Day will involve different bike tracks of different levels, a ‘toddler bike track,’ a kids orienteering course, face painting, decorated bike competition, different bikes and accessories on display including trailers which can be towed behind bikes to tow small children, and information about biking in Marlborough. “We are trying to make it easy and simple for people to know about trails.” Julie wanted to emphasise that mountain biking is a family activity as much as an individual. “We want people to turn up with their bikes, any sort of bike will do, except racing bikes with slick tyres.” Di de Zwart with baby Oliver (L) asleep in the trailor, and Julie Buunk with Henry, are organisMarlborough Mountain bike club website: ing a mountain biking day in Wither Hills on Sunday, to spread awareness of all the great www.sportsground.co.nz/mtbmarlborough tracks for bikers of all levels.

Old rugby players come out to play

 Musseleer’s ‘Elder Statesman’ Arthur Pacey chats with Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder following a game in Nelson last season. (Todd was playing for the Nelson Buccaneers but was happy to help out the Musseleers when they were short)

By Annabelle Latz The scoreboard is always marked as zero, because it’s all about having a laugh and getting a bit of exercise. The fact that a rugby ball is involved is more just by chance. “We play Golden Oldies Rugby for the spirit of the game,” said Upper South Island delegate Paul Dobson. The Marlborough Vintage Musseleers join the Golden Oldies scene 35 years old. The club promotes itself as a way for people to get together to share fun, friendship and fraternity. Equally as important as the social sport aspect of Golden Oldies, is the role it has in the community helping individuals and groups reach their goals, like helping other teams go away on tournaments. “It’s important to use our funds to put something back into the community. We also once helped two young

fellas go overseas to referee touch rugby.” During the summer touch rugby keeps these lads fit, as well as during the winter on Wednesdays, 6.30pm at Spring Creek Touch rugby has brought notable results; this summer and last summer they were Team of the Year at the local touch rugby competition on Tuesday evenings. During the winter the touch rugby is swapped for the tacking variety. Although, no one gets too bashed about, because there is no pushing in scrums and no shoulder charges allowed. “No one wants to get injured, we have to get up and go to work the next day.” Training sessions are as much for socialising as they are for training, with players representing a range of sporting ability and interests, and fitness levels. “People come along and have a go at any level, and some take part in other events like duathlons and

multi sport races.” At the beginning of the rugby season a group of players will sit down with a calendar and sort out playing weekends during the winter months, where they travel the top half of the South Island for games.There is a mini-fest every two years, being hosted by Paul and his team this year. The Topsi Festival, for golden oldie rugby players in the top of the South Island, will be in September at Landsdowne Park. It will feature mainly rugby, but a netball game or two may happen too which partners of the rugby players take part in. “It’s not an individual thing, we are a group.” For more information on Golden Oldies rugby, phone Paul on 027 249 5887.

Showcasing Picton sports The Endeavour Park Pavilion Society will be showcasing Picton’s sports clubs and groups this Sunday March 25 from 11am until 2pm, with a wide range of sports and activities on offer for the public to try out. Try your hand at one of the Kiwi favourites such as cricket, rugby, netball and hockey or get a feel for basketball, yoga, marching or even Tai Chi. “We will have activities for the pre-school children also, with a

lollie scramble at 12 noon plus lots of great prizes as give aways,” said Endeavour Park Pavilion Society secretary Shirley Timms. “The BBQ will be cranked up by the committee members of The Endeavour Park Pavilion Society.” The day is weather dependant but only strong rain and not slight showers will cause it to be cancelled. In the event that the day is cancelled an announcement will be made on both radio stations by

9am on the day. The event will not be carried over to the next weekend. There is no entry fee but participants are encouraged to make a donation towards the society’s new pavilion project. The Endeavour Park Pavilion Society is located in Waikawa Road. For more information on what looks set to be a great day of outdoors fun, call Shirley on 573 7227 or 027 625 3080.

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Let’s go swimming T h e Bl e n h e i m Swim Club is starting a new initiative, “Dive R ight In” nights. Purely based on aquatic fun, with games and races, it provides opportunity to encourage swimmers of all ages who love swimming but may not be particularly competitive. Swimmers only need to be able to swim 25 metres to come along. Contact Linda Lloyd on 578 9177.

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