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Prime Minister John Key was in Blenheim on Monday for the official launch of the Brancott Estate Heritage Centre.

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Blenheim rugby fans Ashton Blake-Barlow and Bobby Jackson were ecstatic with the All Blacks’ 20-6 Rugby World Cup semi-final win over Australia on Sunday, and were not afraid to let everyone know. The friends were spotted walking around Blenheim waving and receiving ‘toots’ of support from motorists also celebrating the famous win. The All Blacks play France in the tournament final on Sunday night.

Tackling the Strait Scott Hantz [pictured] and Joshua McKay will kayak across the dangerous Cook Strait for charity.

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By Damian George Blenheim woman Krissy Fisher has been named the South Island’s top Weight Watchers Healthy Life contestant for 2011, but she is not done yet. Krissy returned on Sunday from the Healthy Life Awards national judging week in Sydney, where she joined North Island representative Amanda

Blennerhassett and five Australian state representatives. The trip included a $1000 shopping spree, fitness sessions with former Australian Olympic sprinter Melinda Gainsford-Taylor, and beauty makeovers. But Krissy, who has lost 48 kilograms since deciding to change her life

two years ago, is now eyeing the big prize - a holiday for two to the Cook Islands for the overall winner. That person will be named at a gala in Sydney on November 24. “I’d love to win it, then its my chance to showcase to people that you can lose 40-odd kilos,” she says. Continued Page 3.

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prime Minister John Key (centre), flanked by pernod-ricard managing director fabian partigliani (left) and national wineries manager Gerry Gregg, places a time capsule to mark the official opening of the Brancott estate Heritage Centre on Monday.

Key launches Brancott Heritage Centre Story and photo by Damian George New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has formally congratulated Marlborough’s Brancott Estate on its “beautiful” Heritage Centre building launched at a ceremony on Monday night. Mr Key, New Zealand’s Minister of Tourism, flew in to Blenheim on Monday to speak at the launch and place a time capsule to mark the occasion. He says the complex presents a fantastic opportunity to further grow the tourism sector in both Marlborough and New Zealand. “People from all parts of the world come to enjoy New Zea-

land wine, and this place can be where they come to learn about the history of New Zealand wine and Brancott wines,” he says. “Can I just congratulate everyone that’s been involved - it really is a beautiful building.” Mr Key also noted the wine industry is an “incredibly important” one for New Zealand’s tourism sector, and praised Brancott Estate’s contribution to Rugby World Cup 2011 through its role as an official sponsor. “Brancott wines are on show at The Cloud - our fan zone on Queens Wharf in Auckland. “Day after day, theres great Brancott wines being served

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to tens of thousands of people coming through and enjoying that.” Brancott Estate chief winemaker Patrick Materman says there is a very strong sense of pride within the company about the new attraction. “This is a special building overlooking overlooking the site of Marlborough’s first plantings of Sauvignon Blanc.” “[The centre] is not only a celebration of the past, but of an exciting future that lies ahead, and it’s making a bold statement about our commitment to the future of the Marlborough wine industry.”

History repeats The 2011 Rugby World Cup final will be a repeat of the last time the tournament was held in New Zealand, with the All Blacks to meet France at Auckland’s Eden Park. New Zealand beat Australia 20-6 in its semifinal and France held off Wales 9-8 to set up a re-match of the 1987 final, which New Zealand won 29-9.

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From Page 1. “At the the end of the day, I won the day I lost the weight, but [winning the competition] would be the cherry on the top of the icing on the cake.” Krissy says she felt like a “rockstar” during her week in Sydney, as the seven contestants were given the royal treatment. “Coming from a little town, it was amazing - I felt too spoilt.” “It was good meeting other people and hearing the other stories, it’s very inspiring meeting

people on the same wavelength as you who what you’ve been through.” As well as attending Weight Watchers in Blenheim, Krissy completed a ten-week course at Blenheim’s Kustom Fitness, and now exercises regularly. She says she feels like a new person since dropping the weight. “When I smile now, I’m not hiding behind anything - it’s actually true.

“And I think when you’re happy within, it makes everything else work.” Krissy says her goals now are more fitness-oriented, and she is considering competing in the half-marathon at the New World Marlborough Marathon in December. She also plans to become a Weight Watcher’s leader to help inspire others. “I’d like to get it out there that [losing weight] is possible and, if you really want it, you can do it.”

Marlborough prepared for oil spill By Damian George Marlborough is well-equipped to deal with a “small to average” oil spill in the Sounds area but would need outside help to manage a spill like the one which occurred near Tauranga recently, a marine expert says. The 47,000-tonne cargo ship Rena ran aground off the coast of Tauranga two weeks ago, spilling oil and containers into the sea in what has been called New Zealand’s worst maritime disaster. Maritime NZ Marlborough regional marinal spill on-scene commander Dave Baker told The Sun Marlborough is as prepared as it can be for an oil spill here, but much depends on its size and location. “In the Marlborough Sounds and Queen Charlotte Sounds, we’d have a pretty good chance of booming the ship [trapping

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By Damian George Scott Hantz and Joshua McKay may be about to embark on the longest journey ever undertaken to fetch a good latte. The Blenheim duo, aged 20 and 33 respectively, plan to kayak the length of the Cook Strait in January next year to raise money for the Life Flight Trust emergency service. But that is not the only reason they are crossing the Strait - the running joke between the two is they are undertaking the voyage to get a taste of the capital’s brew. “People were asking us why we were going to Wellington and Josh said ‘for a nice latte in the capital’,” Scott told The Sun. “It sort of stuck and everyone thinks we’re going to Wellington for this latte.” The reality, though, is that Scott and Joshua are taking on the challenge for a far more serious reason - to raise much-needed funds for the charity service. They hope to raise $20,000. The Life Flight Trust relies heavily on public funding with each rescue mission requiring about $2500 from the community. “We were quite keen to sponsor and raise money for a cause - we’re both quite passionate about that sort of thing - and somehow the Cook Strait thing came up and that was it.” The two have been training twice a week on the Taylor River to prepare themselves for the expected six-hour ride, and were planning to commence a weekly four-hour session on Saturday. Josh, originally from Nelson, has been kayaking since he was 16, while Scott has always kept fit through other exercise. Scott says the biggest challenge will be the erratic waters, which are widely regarded

Scott Hantz [left] and Joshua McKay will kayak the length of the Cook Strait in January to raise money for the Life Flight Trust, and get a good latte.

as some of the most unpredictable in the world. Perhaps nothing could prepare them, though, for a possible encounter with one of the sea’s largest mammals. “We’ve got to be careful of orca whales it’s their migration period [from Antarctica] from November to January-February,” Scott says. “They swim in pods of 60 and like to play with the boats.” If successful, Josh and Scott will be the second pair from the Marlborough Community College to complete the journey,

after Aaron Senior and Brad Huntley did it two years ago. Scott is a hospitality student and Joshua is a cooking tutor. They have so far obtained from sponsorship from Westpac, Stirling Sports, Interislander and Coastguard New Zealand. Marlborough-based Sea Kayak Adventures will lend them the double-fibre-glass boat, while Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 has given them free use of its pool for training purposes. The Life Flight Trust helps four people in Marlborough every week.

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ASB get theatre naming rights ASB is to be the naming rights partner for the new Civic Theatre in Blenheim. To be known as the ASB Theatre, the new building will be constructed next to the Marlborough Convention Centre, completing a “world-class” entertainment and convention destination for the Marlborough region. It will replace Marlborough’s existing theatre, operated by the Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust, which has been in operation for nearly 30 years. ASB executive general manager for culture and community Linley Wood says the bank is pleased to be involved with a project which contributes to Marlborough’s community spirit. “We are committed to supporting the local communities in which we operate, so we are particularly pleased the new theatre in Blenheim will be available for use by school groups and performing arts groups from across the region, as well as

visiting international artists.” As well as its dedicated performing arts component, the theatre will contribute a further 700 seats to the adjoining Convention Centre’s capacity. Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust deputy chairman Peter Mark says the new theatre will further cement Marlborough as one of New Zealand’s most desirable convention destinations for both national and international delegates. The Civic Theatre Trust engaged architects Shand Sheldon to develop a design for the new theatre, which will be put out to tender in the first half of 2012. As well as ASB’s ten-year commitment, the development of the ASB Theatre will be funded by private donations and investment from the Marlborough District Council. The existing theatre will continue operating until the new facility is completed in 2014.

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August visitor numbers up By Damian George Commercial accommodation numbers in Marlborough have increased on last year for the fourth consecutive month, with guest nights in August up nearly 20 per cent on the same period in 2010. Figures released in Statistics New Zealand’s Commercial Accommodation Monitor: August 2011 show more than 38,000 people stayed in commercial accommodation in Marlborough in August,

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A slight decrease in visitor numbers [0.9 per cent] was reported for the year ended August 2011 compared with the previous year. Nationally, Bay of Plenty reported the biggest increase in August, up 53.4 per cent, followed by Wellington [39.9 per cent]. Canterbury reported the biggest decrease, down 22.7 per cent, followed by Wairarapa [19.9 per cent].

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Goodbye draGon, Hello Sailor Wine Marlborough has announced New Zealand band Dragon will be unavailable to play at February’s Marlborough Wine Festival and will be replaced by fellow Kiwi band Hello Sailor. The band will will join Dane Rumble and Tahuna Breaks as the musical acts at the annual event at Brancott Vineyard on February 11.

arT HiSTory SerieS Marlborough-based art historian Jane Vial will be holding a series of lectures at the Marlborough Art Society over the next month. Jane will hold three lectures every Tuesday from October 25, entitled Scenic Wonderland, Getting away from it all and Frances Hodgkins: a well-travelled kiwi artist. She returns to Marlborough on November 22 for her final lecture, The Awatere Accident. All lectures start at 7pm.

‘i’m noT dead’ A Renwick man has quelled a rumour circulating the town that he is dead after suffering a stroke. Former newspaper photographer Graham Brooks, 61, ended the specualtion which has been rife for about three weeks. Mr Brooks says the rumour could be a case of mistaken identity, as a close friend of his died a few weeks ago.

Cheers all round after local operators complete study A number of local business operators were able to let down their hair and celebrate recently after completing the Certificate in Applied Small Business Growth and Development. The free practical evening programme ran for the past 24 weeks helping each of the students to identify two areas of their business they wanted to improve. Tutor Graham Bradley says; “It’s been great to work with business operators who have the passion and commitment to drive their business forward. “It’s great to see Marlborough businesses succeeding in these challenging times,” he says. Chris Downs, owner of Safety and Health Services says the knowledge gained was invaluable. “This programme has really advanced my knowledge of business management.”

New health programme launched The Nelson Marlborough District Health Board is implementing a new national health care programme to improve its service. Care Capacity Demand Management (CCDM) is a system designed to improve how health care demand is matched against capacity to provide that help.

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Tauranga spill Dear Ed, I asked a friend what the government was doing about the Tauranga oil spill. He replied as follows:“(a) Watching the Rugby World Cup (b) Sitting on their hands (c) Blaming the other guy”

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Since the Tuppa Waka is too late for the RWC, is made of a floating material that will not scratch the Rena and thus cause an unwanted spark to ignite any remaining oil, it could be tied firmy to the stern of the Rena to prevent it sinking when it snaps off. It could remain unmanned as it will be in it’s current location anyway, will benefit a far wider audience than that planned now most RWC supporters have gone home with their teams and will give relief to ALL NZ taxpayers that the $2 mill cost has gone to a recognised and worthy cause. This is exclusive of GST and does not include the daily running cost of $100,000 per day. Wow, that’s a hell of an hourly rate or there are a hell of a lot of people being paid to serve a diminishing crowd who have largely

gone home to watch the remaining games on TV (transport was a wee bit of an issue I understand...but this is a whole new story) Once the rescue mission is successfully accomplished the plastic canoe could be anchored to the bottom of the Astrolab Reef as a fitting reminder of the worthy cause (albeit different than that planned) it played in averting a national disaster. As it’s made of plastic, it would be enviromentally friendly too (assuming it’s recycled plastic of course and not that new stuff the Treaty mentioned) A fitting memorial (out of sight too) and an international diving experience not to be missed that may recoup some of the cost of the cleanup. Now how sensible is that then huh? Presto

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Art by the slice Home baker extraordinaire Rachel Pilcher’s cakes would not look out of place in any high-end bakery, but she is happy confining her skills to her own kitchen, as Damian George finds out. Home baker Rachel Pilcher insists she doesn’t want to put her cakes up for sale because they are not ‘professionally’ done. But if she didn’t tell anyone, she could probably easily get away with it. Rachel, who baked her first cake five years ago for her daughter’s first birthday (a “basic 2D Winnie the Pooh cake), has since let her imagination and creativity run wild. She has created everything from wedding cakes to 3D castles, television characters, animals and an AC/DC cake featuring the band’s guitarist Angus Young. There is no training; just enthusiasm and persistence. “A lot of things you just work out, and I just like to play,” Rachel says. “Obviously, some cakes take a lot longer than others, and it can often be the basic ones that take more time.” Working with a tried-and-tested family chocolate cake recipe (“I’ve never found a good recipe for any other cake”), Rachel builds the foundations of her showpieces before decorating them with icing and fondant. Between each layer of cake is a layer of butter cream, coloured according to the project. Rachel says the hardest part of the delicate process is applying the fondant, because of its dense, play dough-like texture. Another crucial aspect, she says, is the consistency of the cake. ‘You have to let the cake set and firm up for a while after baking it – usually overnight in the fridge - otherwise it’s too fresh and it’ll sink.” Rachel has taken on many challenges during her cake-making days, but none, she says, as hard as her ‘Cat in the Hat’ project for her daughter’s third birthday two years ago. “It was my first attempt at a shaped cake, and I picked a 3D circular one,” she says. “That was probably the one that really, really got me going.” Among her other more adventurous cakes are a 40-centimetre ‘Elmo’, a horse and cart (the cart was made with royal icing and shaped on a water balloon which she later popped), and an all-night soccer ball project with each piece of ‘stitching’ cut out and stuck on individually.

Rachel Pilcher with some of her fantastic edible creations.

Her strangest request, from her friend’s husband, was the Young figure, which was sculpted out of icing and entirely edible apart from some wire to hold it in shape. Her knack for baking may be a family thing – her grandfather had bakeries in Christchurch and Murchison and her great-grandfather had a bakery in Blenheim. “I’ve’ googled’ a few techniques, but it’s just practise and learning. “If it doesn’t work, I start again.”

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Wednesday October 19, 2011

Marlborough Farming with the Blenheim Sun

Lifestyle • Viticulture • Farming

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Above: Glen Marfell of Engineering Field Services Ltd.

Glen Marfell operates a mobile business servicing the Marlborough region. Wit h 17 ye a r s experience in the engineering industry, local man Glen Marfell has recently realised a long term career goal of setting up his own business. Marfell Engineering Field Services Ltd has now been operating for four months and already has built a solid reputation for top quality service. A family business run by Glen and his wife Colette, the business specialises in all areas of irrigation and general engineering in not only agricultural and viticultural applications, but also residential. This covers areas such as the servicing of

milking machines, effluent pumps, farm water systems, valves and pipe lines, filters as well as arc welding and stainless steel tig welding. “Another area the business is heading towards is the servicing of bach water systems and water pressure systems throughout the Marlborough Sounds,” he says. Glen has had a large involvement in the installation of irrigation systems in Marlborough, and because Glen is completely mobile he can access isolated areas on properties. “I have a four wheel drive vehicle equipped with a generator and welder capable of reaching all areas of a property. This in addition with my own boat means there aren’t many places in Marlborough and the Sounds area that I can’t access,” he says. For more information about Marfell Engineering Field Services you can contact Glen on 021 490 535 or mefs@xtra.co.nz

Upgrade to noise compliant frost fan technology NZ Frost Fans, manufacturer of the Frostboss C49 Frost fan, now have C49 Fan upgrade kits available to upgrade almost all other models of Frost fans in the Marlborough region to the quiet C49 fan. The C49 fan has proven over the last 3 seasons in New Zealand and offshore to be a quiet, fuel efficient fan. Not only is it able to be operated at full operating speed in Marlborough, without attracting tonal penalties, it will increase the protected area in nearly all situations. NZ Frostfans has been the major

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Wednesday October 19, 2011

Marlborough Farming with the Blenheim Sun

Lifestyle • Viticulture • Farming

Second consecutive food price fall ‘shows the market works’ A word from Federated Farmers President and the Federation’s economics and commerce spokesperson, Bruce Wills:

The second consecutive fall in the Food Price Index, this time by one percent, shows that the market is working to deliver fair pricing, says Bruce in a press release issued last week. “It would be nice to see those who jumped on the food price bandwagon, say some positive things about the market. If you look at the food staples, like vegetables, bread and some meat, there’s actually been a fall and that needs to be acknowledged.

“While vegetables usually fall at this time of the year, I need to point out some big falls in beef and lamb because they’ve been subject to some comment. “Looking at the year to September, food prices are up 4.7 percent and are pretty much inline with inflation. We mustn’t forget that half of the increase is due to last October’s GST increase. “As food prices are one of these flash point areas, it would be nice to think this second consecutive fall in the Food Prices Index may get some positive comment,” he concluded.

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November 4 and 5 As always both days of the event will involve loads of fun children’s activities and entertainment such as the hilarious Racing Baa Blacks Sheep Racing Team sponsored by PGG Wrightson and the fantastic Lumberjack show which will provide some great visual entertainment for the whole family. All of this great entertainment will be surrounded by a selection of industry-based business, craft stalls, food court, carnival rides, wood chopping and of course a huge variety of livestock displays and competitions. For entertainment, promoters are thrilled to announce an exciting line-up of local and guest performers including the The Warratahs, the Country Music Club, well known local band Recommended by Your Mom and local country music sensation Matthew McNeilly. All of this plus so much more, make sure you get the whole family along to the Marlborough A&P Show and enjoy all the fun of the fare!

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Wednesday October 19, 2011

your security 2011 Disaster preparation When we least expect it, a natural disaster could easily strike -anytime, anywhere. Daily life will be extremely disrupted and many of the comforts we take for granted will be in short supply or non-existent. By thinking ahead and preparing your own Natural Disaster Kit, you can dramatically improve your chances of getting through a disaster. Having the essentials on hand when disaster strikes could mean the difference between life and death for you and your family.

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Surviving an emergency is all about preparation. By having an emergency kit at home or at work, you’ll be in a much better position to handle whatever nature throws at you and your family. If a disaster happened now, would you be ready? Visit www.civildefence.govt.nz for more information.

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Here are some handy tips to follow: • Don’t leave door keys under mats, flowerpots or in letterboxes, burglars can find them. • Items left lying around such as ladders, tools, bicycles etc can be used to gain entry through a window. • Open garage doors and windows are attractive to criminals, install security fittings. • If you are home, don’t leave exterior doors open or unlocked, prowlers may use them to gain access.

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Wednesday October 19, 2011

Vehicle offences high on police list Arrest for driving infringement A 23-year-old unemployed man was arrested for driving while forbidden, giving false details to police and on a warrant for his arrest on Saturday. An 18-year-old unemployed man was arrested for disorder on the same day.

Trespass A 46-year-old male contractor was arrested for trespassing and threatening behaviour on Sunday. Also on Sunday, a 26-yearold unemployed woman was arrested on warrant; a 48-year-old unemployed man was arrested for shoplifting; and two unemployed

Rare wine stolen in car break-in Five bottles of wine, incluidng a $70 bottle of Archery Summit red wine not available in New Zealand, was stolen from a car on Friday. Two Logitech iPod speakers valued at $250 were also taken when the incident occurred in Scott St, Blenheim. Police say the incident happened between 7.30am and 5pm.

men, aged 18, were arrested for trespassing and possession of instruments for burglary.

Police get tough on car break-ins Five men have been arrested following a police search of several Blenheim houses on Monday. Police say the searches were carried out in relation to a spate of recent vehicle break-ins in the area: At 9.35am on Monday, two men - a 19-year-old vineyard worker and a 17-yearold fast food worker were arrested for burglary and offering to supply cannabis to a minor. Both were held in custody and were

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Wednesday October 19, 2011

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GILHOOLY: Ed and Helen are pleased to welcome Joesph Freddie to the family after a topsy turvy delivery. Born 4th October at 5.37pm weighing 8lb 6oz, a gorgeous brother for Hannah. Special thanks to Shona, Carol, Anita and all the support crew.

LEECH: Marcel and Sabine are happy to announce the arrival of a beautiful baby girl, Meika Baylee. Born on October 3rd at 9.16am. Weighing 3060gms (6lb 7oz). Special thanks to our midwife Marion Preston, and all the team on the Maternity Ward.

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FLINTOFT: Ash & Jennie (nee McCabe) along with big brother William are delighted to announce the safe arrival of Olliver Edward Flintoft (7lb 3oz) at Wairau Hospital on 20th September 11.02am. Special thanks to our wonderful midwife Cathy Middleton, student midwife Ashleigh Peck and ward staff. Photo provided.

SEFULUFA: Jake and Waiema are pleased to announce the arrival of Junior Fa. 7lb 9oz on 10th October 2011, 7.34am at Wairau Hospital. A wee brother for Manata, sister Faalupega, Reotina and a cousin for Raoi. Special thanks to Midwife Shona Wills and all the Maternity Ward staff. And also thanks to our families.

CARPENTER: Greg, Emma and big brother Couper are stoked to announce the speedy arrival of Ava Louise, (6lb 10 oz) on 2nd October at 11.24pm. Huge thank you to Shona and all our family and friends. Baby and Mum both well. Go the All Blacks!!

SUTHERLAND, Matt and Melissa (nee Tripe) are pleased to announce the arrival of Benjamin Richard (7 lbs, 1 oz) on 29th September 2011. A little brother for Katie. Special thanks to Gwen, Sue, Tai, Nicky,Helen and the staff in ward one and theatre.

STEPHENS: Big brother and sister Corbin and Taliah are very excited to finally meet "the baby in mummys tummy". Dominic Cooper made his speedy entrance on the 18th September 2011 at 10.35pm, weighing a healthy 8lb 4oz. Mum and Dad (Tess and Craig) are also over the moon with their gorgeous little man. A huge thank you once again to our amazing midwife Shona, for helping bring our beautiful baby boy safely into our family, you really are awesome!! Also thank you to the staff in the Maternity Ward.

LEOv: Graham and Islay are delighted to announce the arrival of Augustus Bernard, 9lb 15oz, on 18th August 2011, at 6.15pm at Wairau Hospital. Sincere thanks to Gerry and the staff at Ward One. A little brother for Ruby. Photo provided.

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MuM OF THE WEEK Congratulations to Sabine Leech this week’s lucky winner of the New World $25 voucher to spend at New World Blenheim. Our winner is invited to bring her ID in to claim her prize when she next visits New World Blenheim.

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Wednesday October 19, 2011

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

Adopt A Friend Come and check out our wonderful animals lookjing for new homes. Open Tues-Sat, 10-2pm. www.marlboroughspca. org.nz

Housie Every Thursday 7pm Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld St. Light meals available. Bring a friend for a good night out. Proceeds to Special Needs Children of Marlborough

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

SF Marlborough (supporting families and 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

Sheets ‘n’ Things Good used linen for sale! Open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 12 noon at Bread of Life, 14b Stephenson Street (opp Boys College) Phone: 577 5423.

Sunday morning market Wynen St carpark. Produce, preserves, plants, vegetables, flower natives, eggs, olive oil, woodware, belts, badges, carvings, bbq food. Sites $5

The Blue Door Open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 3.30pm. Saturday 9.00am - 2pm. Items surplus to your requirements we would gladly accept. We can deliver. Phone 579 4353.

Wycliffe Bible Translators Are holding a Bible Story Telling Workshop at St Christopher’s Blenheim. 28th-31st October. For more information or to register. Phone 0508 992 543.

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community services Marlborough After Hours GP Services: Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm. Reception 5206377. Office 5209980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870. After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm 7 days Ph 5782271. Diabetes NZ Marlborough: 5775549, Office hours Tues,Wed,Thurs 9am3pm. Lifeline Marlborough: 577 8668, 24hr helpline. Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers. Overeaters Anonymous: Red Cross Rooms, 33 Redwood St. Ever y Tuesday at 7.30pm. Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 5788125 Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Ross 578 5896.

Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd, Mon,Wed,Fri 9am-4pm / Tue, Thurs 9.30-3pm. Hospital Visiting Hours: Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm. Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward. Marlborough Family Budgeting: Free confidential budgeting advice. Monday-Friday. Phone 578 2006. Citizens Advice Bureau Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am 4pm. Phone 578 4272. Picton Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377. Office 5209980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870. Chemist:Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 9-6pm, Sat-Sun 9-3pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

HAM, Betty Lorraine (nee Borck): Passed away peacefully, on October 17, 2011 at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. Aged 82 years. Loved wife of the late Maurice, loved mother of Graeme and Paulette, mother-in-law of Sophie and aunty of Trisha Burkitt; loved Muma of Jason, Jared, Nicole, Alice, Deborah, Richard and Melissa; loved Great-Muma of Kaleb, Jordan, the late Kyah, Avelia, Sebastian, Noah, and Kaden; sister of Alan Borck, sister-in-law of the late Lucy Borck, Peter (deceased) and Myra Ham, Margaret and Keith Smith, Michael and Carol Ham, Paul and Lynell Ham, Judith and Kevin McKay; a loved friend, and loved aunt of her nieces and nephews. Life-long friend of the Sadd and Smale families. Special thanks to the nurses and caregivers of the Oaks Wing at Ashwood Park for their love and compassion for Betty. Messages to the Ham Family, c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to PO Box 411 Blenheim 7240. A funeral service for Betty will be held at the Mayfield Chapel cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets at 11am Thursday October 20, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Ph 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

TOMLIN, Bernard Russell (Bernie): On October 17, 2011, peacefully, with Doreen by his side at Kaikoura Hospital. Aged 72 years. Dearly loved husband of Doreen, cherished father and father-in-law of the late Shane, Judith and Peter McLaughlin (Brisbane), Raelene and Andrew Miller (Gore), and Karen and Terry Franicevic (Blenheim). Treasured Grandpop of Grace, Kyle, Luke, and Laura; Liza, and Emma Rose; and Kelsey, Ryan and Hamish. Messages to 61 Ludstone Road, Kaikoura 7300. Donations to the Kaikoura St. John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Bernie will be held at St. Paul’s on the Hill, Deal Street, Kaikoura at 1.30pm Thursday October 20, followed by interment at Kaikoura Cemetery. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Ph 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

TRAVES, Gillian Dawn (Jill): Peacefully, at Hospice Marlborough on October 15, 2011. Aged 70 years. Best friend and partner of Graham, loved mother and motherin-law of Shane and Nin, and Debbie. Loved Nana of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to 69A George Street, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be sent to PO Box 411, Blenheim 7240. At Jill’s request, a private family service has been held. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Ph 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

van ASCH, Helen: Peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Hospice Marlborough on October 12, 2011. In her 65th year. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Kathy and Jeffrey, Ben and Nathalie, Suzie and Robert. Treasured grandmama of Stephanie, Nicole, Jason, Talisa, Oskar, Lila, and Emerson. Loved sister and sister-in-law, aunty and friend of many. Messages to The van Asch Family, c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be sent to PO Box 411, Blenheim 7240.

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health & beauty ADRIENNE'S Beauty Den. For all your beauty treatment. 85 Lakings Road. Ph 578 8862 DENTURES - Advanced Prosthetic Treatment. Premium Dentures. Natural looks thanks to digital precision at Blenheim Denture Studio. 71 Alfred Street. Ph 578 4344 E AR Health. Removal of Ear Wax using microscope & suction. Ph for an appointment 578 8310 at Physiotherapy Centre, 11 Francis St. M OLE checks - for a thorough skin check using dermoscopy. Call the Skin Clinic 578 1665. SYSTEM: Slim lose weight the easy way, food designed for NZ'ers by NZer's. Ph Jean Rooney 577 8686.

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MOWING Ride on. Large sections, lifestyle blocks, small vineyards etc. 72" deck. Call Mick on 0274 770 377

CLOWN Fun ! PomPom enter tains with bubbles, balloons and magic. Phone 577 7393 E AS TE R N States S p e e d way. T h e Crushers challenge at the crusher. November 5th.

boats B OAT S WA NTE D to buy. Up to approx 7 metres. Powerboat Centre. 72 Grove Road. Phone 578 0569 or 021 328 241 S E ALEG S boats arriving this month. Register your interest for a demonstration. Po w e r b o at C e n t r e. Phone 578 0569

JOSEFS Maintenance. All types of repairs. Marlborough area. Gibbing, mechanical enineering, gardening, painting, including any household maintenance. Phone Josef 0226360218, email vacajosef@seznam.cz E A S T E R N S t ate s Speedway. Metal on metal in Marlborough. November 5th.

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EASTERN States Speedway. Can the Titans defend victory? November 5th.

Ilona would like to thank all the people who contributed to the success of the fundraising dinner at the Bamboo Garden. The winners of the raffle were: Large basket - D. Wadsworth Small basket - Ann Kenny

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Linkwater School’s 8th Fine Art Auction Sat 22nd October

5pm Wine and cheese preview 7pm Auction starts Tickets $12.50 available from Angela 520 8515 or Linkwater School 574 2200 Raising funds for hardware for “Knowledge Net” and a 3rd teacher.

Board of Trustees Election Nominations are invited for the election of 3 parent representatives to the board of trustees, for a period of three years. A nomination form and and related information will be posted to all eligible voters. Additional nomination forms can be obtained from the school office. Nominations close at noon on 4 November 2011 and may be accompanied by a signed candidate’s statement. The voting roll is open for inspection at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours. There will also be a list of candidates’ names, as they come to hand, for inspection at the school. The poll closes at noon on 18 November 2011. Signed Kevin Feast Returning Officer

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FABRICATION ENGINEERING APPRENTICESHIPS As part of the NDA Group, Crown Sheetmetal service a range of industries and have developed a reputation for being specialists in wine tank fabrication undertaking tasks from one-off custom made products to major projects for a wide range of clients including major wineries throughout the country. Offering a varied and challenging work environment our Blenheim site is now looking for their next intake of apprentices for 2012.

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Labour Weekend

Council Offices Marlborough District Council’s Blenheim office will be closed on Labour Day Monday 24 October 2011. Rubbish bag collection The Blenheim rubbish bag collection scheduled for Labour Day Monday 24 October will take place on Tuesday 25 October. Tuesday’s collection will be as normal. Picton’s rubbish bag collection will not be affected. Transfer station hours The following refuse transfer stations will be open on Labour Day Monday 24 October . Blenheim 8.00 am to 4.30 pm Picton 8.00 am to 4.00 pm Havelock 8.00 am to 2.00 pm Rai Valley 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm The Resource Recovery Centre and Greenfingers composting will be open between 8.00 am and 4.30 pm on Labour Day. Marlborough Regional Landfill will open on Labour Day Monday from 8.00 am to 12.00 pm (noon). Library Open Saturday 22 October and Sunday 23 October. Closed Monday Labour Day. Library and transfer station hours over the holiday period are listed on Council’s website www.marlborough.govt. nz or you can call 520 7400 at anytime

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Careworker Required AM / PM Shifts We are currently seeking to employ experienced Careworkers to join our dedicated team. For further details: Mary Agnew Ph 577 9990

TECHNICIAN/MECHANIC or Skilled Trainee

Due to our increasing service requirements MTS requires a positive, self motivated person for workshop and field work that includes regular servicing, fault diagnosis and repair of a wide range of tractors and equipment. Our ideal candidate will be a trade qualified diesel or automotive technician. HOWEVER we will also consider applicants with good mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn. Applicants should also possess a number of the following attributes: A positive - can do, will do attitude • Willingness to learn and develop skills, both mechanical and electronic across a range of equipment as required • The ability to be flexible • Able to work independently and efficiently within a team environment • Very good mechanical aptitude • Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people • Customer satisfaction focus • Sound knowledge of computers • Efficient paperwork skills • Career oriented. If this position sounds like you, send your CV and covering letter by 5th November 2011 to: The Service Manager, Marlborough Tractor Services P O Box 114, Renwick 7243 or email to: info@marlboroughtractors.co.nz - also refer trademe listing 416051737

GUItAr For SALe telecaster electric guitar custom build Made from genuine Fender and aftermarket parts. 3 tone sunburst body, maple neck, USA 62 Reissue neck pickup, USA Standard Tele bridge pickup. 62RI pots and 3 way switch. Very bluesy sounding tele on the neck pickup, with great twang on the bridge pickup. Do the sums on the cost of the individual parts - all this tone for only $490 ono! Phone 0212 994 326.

Can you tell us who these people are and when this photo was taken? If so, let us know at The Sun or phone Malcolm Searle on 573 6567. It is thought to be dated around 1954.

Spring clean for a good cause Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk As the people of Picton and the Marlborough Sounds begin their annual spring cleanout of spare rooms, garages and wardrobes, Hospice Marlborough has created an easy way to give away their good quality unwanted goods and possessions. The ‘Spring Cleanout for Hospice’ provides the people of Picton and the Sounds area a great opportunity to have a clean out and donate unwanted goods to Blenheim’s Hospice Shop. This weekend (Labour Weekend) there will be a drop off point open at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church Hall on York Street in Picton on Saturday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (10am-3pm) where Hospice Shop volunteers will be gratefully accepting good quality, second hand goods. Items collected will be sold in the Hospice Shop which provides much needed funding for the day to day running of the Hospice. hospice Shop manager Marlene Weatherall and Neat & tidy organising business owner Carolyn One local business owner who Neal gear up for the Spring Cleanout in picton and the Marlborough Sounds this weekend. hospice understands the importance of the Marlborough is encouraging the community to donate their unwanted items to the hospice Shop. work done by Hospice Marlborough “Being able to have her at home during that Hospice by offering discounted rates on her is Carolyn Neal, a professional organiser who operates Neat & Tidy Organising. time was really special for our family, so we services up until the end of November for Carolyn’s grandmother was diagnosed are forever grateful to Hospice Marlborough those willing to donate their goods to Hospice with secondary cancer and died two months for their support and valuable services,” she Marlborough. For more information contact the Hospice later. During her illness the family benefited says. This experience has inspired Carolyn to Shop on (03) 579 4686 or for Neat & Tidy from the support and services of Hospice become involved in the Spring Cleanout for Organising phone (03) 577 5437. Marlborough.

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Sun sport

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Rugby followers have been wrong before - especially when calculations have involved the French - but it really is hard to see how Les Bleus will get close to the All Blacks in Sunday night’s Rugby World Cup final. Courtesy of an Irish victory over Australia in the pool stages of the tournament (which really did mess things up), and the controversial red-carding of Welsh skipper Sam Warburton in last weekend’s semifinal, France have advanced to the final despite being one of the least inspiring teams of the tournament. The Irish win paved a path to the final for a Northern Hem isphere tea m, wh ile Warburton’s sending-off in his side’s semifinal against France dented any real chance

Damian George

of the Welsh qualifying for the showpiece game. There always remains the possibility of the French turning up in familiar jerseys but different bodies from those which have bumbled their way through the tournament so far. Semi-final and quarter-final wins over the All Blacks in the 1999 and 2007 World Cups respectively are testament to that. But we are talking something truly miraculous from the French this time round if they are to upset the All Blacks. Let’s look at the facts: underwhelming wins over Canada and Japan, a loss to Tonga, a hiding from New Zealand, a vistory over an English team which most school First XVs would give

a good run, and a nervous, gun-shy win against a 14-man Welsh team. One could argue the French have shown they know how to win (most of the time), which makes them a threat. One could also argue they have not yet played their “big” game they usually produce at the World Cup, given how bad England were in their quarterfinal match-up. But, since day one of this tournament, the All Blacks have looked on a mission. They will not be taking the French lightly, which, to me, only gives France even less of a chance. For the French to win this game would probably go down as the biggest upset ever seen at a World Cup. [from left]: Brian and Ross Hutchison and Bill Chandler enjoyed a successful outing at the South Island Masters Games in Nelson on Saturday.

Training Blog Sun reporter Celeste Lodewyk is competing in the 10.1km run at the New World Marlborough Marathon in December, and is writing a weekly blog on her training and weight-loss progress.

This past week has been a difficult one for me as I was plagued by a cold which caused me to miss my training session with Kustom Fitness. Despite the rain keeping me indoors and my cold grounding me at home some nights when I would normally get out for a jog, I did manage two 3.7km approx jogs and a half hour power walk. It has been great to see how far I can push myself in the lead up to the marathon, and remember people that I started from scratch three weeks ago! I have to admit that it was slightly disheartening not getting out as much this week, but this only presents the challenge to make up for lost time and to tighten up my eating plan. My new found friend ‘oats’ has been an

incredible source of energy and early on I incorporated it into my daily eating plan. Eating it for breakfast, morning tea and afternoon tea has really boosted my energy levels and replaces the muesli bars and rice crackers with hummus which I used to snack on. Celeste Lodewyk For the next week my plan is to increase my jogging distance as well as dropping at least one kilo of weight. See you next week. PS: There is a donation box set up in The Sun office, 72 High St, Blenheim, for sponsorship for myself and colleagues Damian and Maree [also doing the 10.1km run] which are being donated to the Marlborough Life Education Trust.

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>rowing Story and photo by Damian George Blenheim athletes picked up an impressive haul of indoor rowing medals at the South Island Masters Games in Nelson on Saturday. Father-and-son duo Brian and Ross Hutchison, rowing in the 75-79 and 50-54 age-groups respectively, returned home with seven medals between them, with Brian claiming two golds. Fellow Blenheim Rowing Club member Bill Chandler, racing in the 75-79 age-group, completed a successful outing for the trio, picking up two bronze. Bill, who turns 80 early next year with Brian, says he was more than satisfied with his performance given he suffers from a heart condition. “I did better than I thought I would,” he says. “Because of my heart problem,I

can push myself so far and then I’m cruising.” Brian and Bill raced competitively for the Blenheim Rowing Club in the 1950s, and only returned to the sport in the early 2000s. “When you’re getting older, you must keep doing something,” Bill says of his motivation for taking up the sport again. Ross only returned to the sport last year after racing in Blenheim from 1980-1982. He says the trio were rapt to do as well as they did. “We all left everything on the erg [ergometer], there was nothing more we could do.” All three race on the water as well, in singles, doubles, quads and eights. They now turn their attention to an inter-club regatta on December 3 and the Marlborough Rowing Championships on December 17.

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Gearing up for November fair Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk Knickers and BBQ tools, they may appear unusual pictured together but in fact they are just two of the many items that will be on offer at the November Craft Fair. Now into its sixth year, the Craft Fair will again be held in Market Place, Blenheim on November 4 and 5 offering locals the opportunity to shop for gifts in the lead up to Christmas. There will be around 20 stalls over the two days with everything from plants, garden ornaments, ladies knickers and children’s clothing, through to dolls and children’s toys, fabric crafts, books, BBQ tools, handmade cosmetics, bags, spices and specialty sweets. If you would like to run a stall it is not too late to get in contact with Beavertown Blenheim Lions who are co-ordinating the Fair. As always, proceeds from site fees will be channelled into local charities. To be part of this exciting Craft Fair, phone Rosemary on 577 8412 or Florence on 578 8553. Kindly sponsored by MORE FM Marlborough.

DARE TO BE CRAFTY: Derick Foss with his BBQ tools and Toni Adams with her ‘Fanny Adams’ un d e r wear, w ill be among many exhibiters at the November Craft Fair.

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