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World champs All Blacks captain Richard McCaw is not about to let anything overshadow ABs’ World Cup success.

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Marlborough district councillor Jessica Bagge is pushing for the proposed Speight’s Ale House on this site in Blenheim to go ahead. Cr Bagge is displaying the concept design for the site set out in the council’s Urban Design Strategy. Inset: Proposed Speight’s Ale House.

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Decision is ‘madness’ Ale House should go ahead - Bagge

Helping hand Fourth generation Sounds man John Scott is helping Samoan villages to rebuild canoes.

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By Damian George Marlborough district councillor Jessica Bagge says a decision to reject Lion’s proposal to build a Speight’s Ale House in Blenheim is “madness”, and hopes it will be overturned. The drinks giant had answered a call from the council for a developer to build on the High St site near the Taylor River as part of its urban

design strategy set out in 2009. The idea behind building on the site was to link the green riverside area with the town. Cr Bagge says an announcement by the council’s community and financial planning committee last week of its plans to instead develop a public green space on the site is hard to fathom.

“I can’t understand why the other councillors say the Ale House doesn’t fit the [Urbanism Plus] plan, when clearly it does,” she told The Sun. “And I can’t understand why anybody thinks a section with a piece of grass on it is going to attract people into town. To me, this is madness.” CONTINUED PAGE 3

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Frustration over resource consent By Damian George The Auckland owner of an empty property in Blenheim is growing more and more frustrated at the length of time it is taking to get resource consent for the building. Property developer Nigel Powell purchased the building, next to Burger King on the corner of Main and Opawa streets, more than a year ago. Mr Powell told The Sun he and his company are becoming increasingly eager to obtain resource consent and begin developing. “Things have got to take their course, but we’re just quite disappointed with how long everything has taken to get a development proposal off the ground,” he says.” “The longer anything takes, the harder it is to make something work.

“[The process] has just taken a very long time.” Mr Powell says he has been involved in cases which have taken equally as long as this, and is not pointing the finger exclusively at local authorities. “It’s just probably a reflection of the Resource Management Act [RMA], rather than the council, and the process that’s got to be gone through which councils are sort of bound into. “The whole process discourages development.” A Christchurch developer who plans to set up a Thai restaurant on the same site told The Sun he is tired of delays with this development and blames the council. The developer owns 13 Thai restaurants across New Zealand. “[The council] is not making it easy to start a business in Blenheim,” he says.

Hobbit filming at Pelorus Preparations for a film shoot at the Pelorus River for one of two Hobbit movies directed by Peter Jackson is set to begin on Monday. A scene in the first of the two movies will be shot near Pelorus Bridge, 60 kilometres west of Blenheim, over 10 days in December.

Production company 3 foot 7 has been working on location since Thursday, with filming to take place between December 6 and 16. The company had to apply to the Marlborough District Council for resource consent to film at the location. Crew involved in the shoot

are expected to travel in from Nelson each day. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey will be released in December next year. The sequel, The Hobbit: There and Back Again, is likely to be released in December 2013.

By Damian George The All Blacks are not about to let allegations of foul play overshadow their Rugby World Cup 2011 final victory against France on Sunday night. The All Blacks ended a 24-year World Cup drought when they beat the French 8-7 in a tense encounter at Auckland’s Eden Park to record just their second World Cup title. Captain Richard McCaw was seen receiving medical attention and holding his left eye late in the game, an incident rugby commentator Keith Quinn has claimed was the result of a deliberate eye-gouge. Quinn says his information comes from a source very close to the New Zealand team. However, no complaint has been made by the All Blacks, and the International Rugby Board has said the citing period for the game is now over. Earlier, polarising Waikato first five-eighth Stephen Donald slotted what would turn out to be a match-winning penalty in his first test match in almost a year, instantly becoming a national hero. The All Blacks were in Christchurch to show off the Webb Ellis Cup yesterday, and tens of thousands of fans were expected for a victory parade in the afternoon. Parade festivities began with a parade in Auckland on Monday, and continue with a parade in Wellington today.

Photo mystery solved Last week, The Sun asked readers if anyone could identify a photo supplied by local man Malcolm Searle. Blenheim man Bill Chandler was in the photo, and informed us it was of the A company of the Nelson, Marlborough and West Coast regiment of the New Zealand military at an annual fortnightly camp at Speargrass Flat near Lake Rotoiti. Bill, 79, says all of the men were 18 years old, so the photo was taken roughly 61 years ago, about 1950.

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Arbuckle for Ale House Continued from Page 1. The suggestion by the committee is still to be finalised at a full council meeting on November 3. Cr Bagge, who is on the committee, says the council needs to welcome offers from multinational companies such as Lion in order to develop the town. She says she hopes councillors will reconsider the Ale House decision. “I don’t think it’s over til it’s over. “On November 3, maybe there is an opportunity to overturn this. “I just think people didn’t realise it would be something that may not happen. Now,

Jamie Arbuckle. hopefully, they will make some noise.” Councillor Jamie Arbuckle, who is not on the committee, says the decision sends

a message to investors that Marlborough is “closed for business”. He says he will be voting in favour of the Ale House at the council meeting. “I think we could have quite easily worked in the green space with the building here - we could have terraced that and made it all work together,” he says. “I still hope Lion do come to Marlborough and are not put off. “I just think we had a good opportunity and we missed it.” Lion on-site national accounts manager Mark Neal told The Sun he was “obviously a bit disappointed” with the decision, “but that’s life”.

Businessman upset with council ‘backtrack’ By Damian George The local businessman set to run the Ale House should it go ahead says he is furious with the Marlborough District Council’s plans to “backtrack” on the project. Maurice McQuillan, from Super Liquor, told The Sun he and Lion had submitted a proposal for the restaurant which fit with the council’s plans, but those plans had since changed. “We followed the [design] guidelines as set down by the council, and now some councillors have backtracked,” he says. The council has been in consultation with Lion about developing the restaurant on the councilowned 2 High St site. The Urban Design Strategy

Mayor Alistair Sowman. adopted by council in 2009 envisaged the site would be terraced, with an accessible grade to connect the river to the town centre. But council’s executive projects manger Jamie Lyall reported last week that siting the Ale House on that site would require the concept

in the Urban Design Strategy to be significantly modified. Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman had told The Sun he was in favour of building the Ale House on the High St site, but later said it simply does not fit. He says he encourages Lion to look at alternative sites for developing the restaurant in Blenheim. “Blenheim is very much open for new developments and there are a number of privately-owned sites available to developers,” he says. “I hope that Lion will consider the other options open to it in Marlborough.” Mr Sowman says he is aware of many vacant shops in Blenheim Lion can look at for the restaurant, but that decision is up to them.

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Robinson Construction say they will have the new Bunnings completed by late January 2012.

Bunnings on track for February opening By Damian George The first store for the “Big Box” shopping centre in Springlands is expected to be open in February next year, the project’s construction company says. Robinson Construction director Phil Robinson says the Bunnings Warehouse department store, one of five buildings planned for the Westwood shopping complex, is on track to be completed in a few months. “Three quarters of the roof is on and a quarter of the floor is down,” he says. “It’ll hopefully be completed by January and on track for opening at the end of February.”

Mr Robinson says the next store to be built on the New Renwick Rd site will be a Pak’n Save supermarket, with work on that scheduled to begin shortly after Christmas. Three other buildings are planned for the complex, though it is not known at this stage what stores they will include. Mr Robinson says marketing for tenants and users of those buildings will begin within the next month. Negotiations for the $56 million complex stretch back to 2004, when Outer Limits applied for resource consent for a complex entailing Bunnings, Pak’n Save,

two rural supplies stores and other retail stores. Central Blenheim business operators subsequently formed the group Operation 5 to oppose the development due to fears it would drive their customers away and see the CBD become a “ghost town”. The development hit a stumbling block in 2007, when independent commissioner Richard Fowler deemed the project too large and rejected it. It was then scaled back from its original size of 42,000-squaremetres to 24,990sqm. Mr Fowler said at the time objections from Operation 5 were not a factor in the changes.

By Damian George vested in the industry, T he Ma rlboroug h Marlborough’s economy Chamber of Commerce has always been very relisays people do not need ant on that area. to be alarmed by statisMarlborough’s worst retics showing spending in turns in the last 12 months the region has dropped came between October steadily over the last 12 last year and January this months. year, when the drop in Paymark figures show value of spending ranged Marlborough has been between 5.0 and 9.2 per consist ent ly b elow cent. the national spending From May to September growth rate since Octhis year, that figure tober last year, along Brian Dawson. has been between 2.5 with West Coast and and 3.7 per cent. Canterbury. Mr Dawson says Marlborough busiAll other New Zealand regions nesses can use the slow period to their have reported an increase in monthly advantage. spending over the same period. “One of the resources we’ve got But Chamber of Commerce general which we didn’t have a few years ago manager Brian Dawson says while is time,” he says. the figures are not great, things are “Businesses need to be taking the expected to improve. opportunity through a quiet time to “The figures simply reinforce what be upskilling and training staff and we are aware of - that there’s been a planning so they’re well placed for change in the grape industry which has the upturn.” had a significant effect on the region,” He says much depends on the forhe says. tunes of Marlborough’s other key “There are a number of things that industries - agriculture, aviation, are going to improve our situation, tourism, and forestry. and one is that the grape industry NZ King Salmon’s application for will recover, which is great news for eight additional salmon farm sites in our region.” the Marlborough Sounds is another Mr Dawson says given the amount exciting prospect, Mr Dawson says. of time, resources and energy in-

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Roll up it’s festival time This weekend sees the Renwick Community Festival of Wheels revving into action at 11am on Sunday morning at the Renwick Recreation Grounds. For the littlies there are battery operated karts (0-12 years), face painting, Young Farmers with young animals and bouncy castles for all ages including the Octopus and Maze. Kids, bring down your bikes for free cycle checks with Avanti Cycles then ride the Sport Marlborough cycle maze. Holden vs Ford tug-of-wars will happen every hour from

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Hope follows devastion The Sun reporter Celeste Lodewyk speaks to the family of Kenepuru Sounds-raised man John Scott about the selfless work he is currently doing in Samoa. Through his upbringing by the sea, a love for design and building and overall empathy for people, John Scott right, has gone on to do wonderful things for the people of Samoa following the devastating tsunami which hit in September 2009. John is currently on his fourth trip to Samoa where he is part of a team building five canoes for those living in the village Poutasi, on the south coast of Upolu Island. As well as growing up in the Kenepuru Sounds, he is the fourth generation of his Marlborough Sounds raised family. His boating passion began at the tender age of four when he received his first boat as a birthday present. It was his father who went on to teach him practical skills and encouraged John to pursue his love for boating, design and planning. He went on to start his own family and remained in the Sounds until he was 37 before first moving to Blenheim, traveling around the country, relocating to Reefton and finally settling in Christchurch. His heritage, background in building and home maintenance and a compassion for people in need has led him on an incredible and truly rewarding journey. “It all began when John heard radio reports about the earthquake and tsunami when he was truck driving and he was so moved by the reports that he decided to go and help,” his wife Lyn Scott tells the Sun. Six months later John was in Samoa with a team from his church working with Habitat for Humanity on the south coast of Upolu, helping to build fales for those who lost everything. It was during this trip that John began thinking about designing and building canoes after witnessing a lack of boats

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New Zealand Institute of Animal Control Officers 50th Jubilee November 2nd, 3rd and 4th

About the NZIACO The New Zealand Institute of Animal Control Officers is an incorporated society that will be celebrating its 50th Jubilee on November 2, 3 and 4. Blenheim is proudly hosting the annual conference and training seminar as well as the Jubilee celebrations. Around 150 Animal Control Officers, management, support staff and associates, guest speakers and tradespeople from NZ, the Chattam Islands and Australia will be attending the event which is being held at the Marlborough Convention Centre. The theme for the conference is ‘past, present and the future’, and as part of the Jubilee celebrations awards will be given out to members at both national and branch levels during a gala dinner. A display board with memorabilia from the past 50 years will also be on show throughout the conference. The last time Blenheim hosted a conference was in 1976, and due to the many

requests from members nationwide, Marlborough was this year given the honour. NZIACO Conferences provide the opportunity for Animal Control Officers, management, support staff and associates throughout New Zealand and now more recently Australia, to define and strengthen in professionalism, improve the methods of animal control and welfare practice and to promote justice and equity in the enforcement field by providing quality services, education, training and support. These conferences focus on animal behavioural techniques, operational matters, self-defence, dog and human psychology, direction on legislation, technical and other pertinent issues relating to Animal Control as well as ensuring that the membership is kept up to date with both national and overseas trends and events within the global industry.

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Guest Speakers Graham Bell: Graham Bell is one of New Zealand’s most experienced and successful detectives, and the host of the long running television series ‘Police Ten 7’. Dr Richard Murray: (National President of the Australian Institute of Animal Management) Dr Richard Murray is a North Queensland veterinary practitioner and the author of discussion papers for this conference. Gary Jackson: (MNk9, Australia) Gary Jackson has trained in excess of 20,000 dogs in obedience, protection or detection and supplies K9’s and handler training to Police, Army, Prisons, Air Force, State and Federal agencies internationally. Janet Williams: (NZ Detector Dogs) Janet Williams’ background as a detector dog handler has sees her responsible for the Biosecurity Detector Dog teams from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry that covered all major international airports across NZ from 1997-2009.

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How it all began Throughout the 1940’s and 1950’s a huge health problem arose which was causing deaths amongst New Zealand’s population. Hydatids cyst infections killed around 350 people during this period which prompted the government to form a body to deal with the eradication and education within the farming sector and general public. In 1955 the organisation National Hydatids Council was formed and with it a number of hydatid control officers were employed. Shortly after the NZ Institute of Hydatid Control Officers was formed. By the 1970’s the deaths from Hydatids cyst infection dropped to 100 over a three year period, and by 1986/87 less than 30 deaths were recorded. The majority of people who died had contracted the Hydatids infection many years before from infected dogs which were the primary host from eating infected sheep, cattle or goat carcasses and offal.

Part of the eradication programme carried it during this period included the upgrading of standards of farm killing facilities so dogs could not access offal, as well as effective education programmes implemented by Hydatids and Dog Control officers in schools and community groups. During the 1970’s and 1980’s drugs were improved to kill Hydatid tapeworms in dogs, purge testing of dogs was carried out nationwide and blood testing of dogs was done to enable Hydatid Officers to trace dogs back to where they became infected. By the 1990’s the infection rate in sheep and cattle had dropped away and dogs were not showing any significant infection rates, showing that the eradication plan had worked. The Dog Control Act was introduced and members changed their names to the NZ Institute of Animal Control Officers.

Farewell Team leader and National secretary heads overseas Not only will the conference be celebrating the Institute’s 50th Jubilee, but it will also be farewelling National secretary and Marlborough Animal Control team leader Candice O’Brien. Candice has been in the Animal Control industry for nearly six years and a member of the Institute for four years. She leaves New Zealand for Victoria, Australia this month to join family. “I have enjoyed my time in the industry, met some fantastic people along the way. The Institute has been like a family to me and I will miss the friendship and comradeship that I have enjoyed so much in my time. I now look forward to the next stage of my life. “I wish the Institute and all of Animal Control NZ all the very best in the future,” she says.

LEAVING: National secretary and exiting Marlborough Animal Control team leader Candice O’Brien with 'Mate'.

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SIT students showcase work on film “Two Little Boys” Two Little Boys, the upcoming movie from director Robert Sarkies starring comedians Hamish Blake and Bret McKenzie, is due for release in early 2012. The film is based upon the novel of the same name by Duncan Sarkies, and was filmed in over 50 locations throughout Southland over summer 2010/11. As part of the production for Two Little Boys, Tent Pole Films partnered with local tertiary provider Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) to run

an internship programme for nine SIT students, giving them the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in the film industry. Audiences can get their sneak preview behind the scenes of the film by tuning in to sixteen ‘webisodes’ being released weekly from September 5th on YouTube. The webisodes were produced by SIT film school students and follow the experiences of four of the student interns on set - the Director’s Assistant, Wardrobe

Assistant, Production Runner and Art Production Runner. The series is called ‘Four Little Interns on Two Little Boys’. Bachelor of Digital Media graduate Hannah Ley was a Production Runner for the film, and with this experience, she subsequently gained her first professional role on Wellington telefeature ‘Rage’ as a Unit Assistant. ”Getting into the internship is biggest thing I achieved at SIT. Through that I got to work on another movie, and

from that I got to work on another movie.” CEO Penny Simmonds said, “Because SIT is so industry focused we are always looking for opportunities for students to get involved in actual industry projects which enable them to get relevant industry experience. The Two Little Boys film provided an excellent opportunity for this.” To view the webisodes, search ‘Four Little Interns’ on YouTube or head to www.sit.ac.nz.

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Annies Nannies Annies Nannies (Florence Nightingale Childcare) is a licensed home based education and care service. Our office is in Henry Street, Blenheim. We provide affordable, quality education and care options to meet your family/whanau needs for children from birth to six years. We offer you carefully selected in-home educators and nannies. Our qualified, registered teachers work alongside educators and nannies to support your child’s learning and

development. We provide resources to enhance your child’s interests and skills, and offer a wide range of learning experiences within the home and community. Our Blenheim Programme coordinator is Anne McAuley who has a wealth of experience in early childhood education. For more information on our services please contact Anne on 5784417 or 0275095551. Anne looks forward to helping you with education and care options for your child.

Choosing child care Make the right choice for your family

Selecting a child care provider for your under five-year old can be a daunting task, especially as there are fantastic child care options available in Marlborough. Some parents find it reassuring to see their child in care with a group of similarly aged children, while others prefer a one-on-one situation. Both are good choices and to choose the situation that best suits your family, it’s important to think about what needs you and your child have. -

How many hours will your child be in care? Do you require your provider to be flexible with hours? Does your child have an allergy or require a special diet or medication? Do you prefer one-on-one or group based learning and care?

Organise a visit to meet staff, have a tour of the facility and watch the other children interact and play. Remember that it is important as parents that you are confident with the choice you have made, and that your child is happy with the provider you have chosen.

Florence Nightingale Childcare - Home based education and care for children aged 0-6 years. - Licensed by the Ministry of Education. - 20 Hours ECE for 3-5 year olds. - WINZ approved and ACC provider. - Registered ECE teachers (Programme Coordinators) provide professional leadership and support to children, families, nannies and home based educators. - Experienced and or qualified nannies and home based educators.

Contact Blenheim Programme Coordinator Anne McAuley Phone 5784417 or email anne@anniesnannies.co.nz

Mayfield Community based neighbourhood Ph 578 3758in• your mayfield@mka.org.nz Mon, Tues, Thurs - 8:45am - 2:45pm • Wed & Fri - 8:45am - 1:00pm

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8:15am - 12:30pm Redwoodtown Mon, Tues, Thurs - 1:15pm - 3:15pm Range of enrolment options Ph 578 4756 • redwoodtown@mka.org.nz

Marlborough Kindergartens Leading high quality early childhood education in Marlborough We believe great teachers and great environments create great communities for children’s learning. Marlborough Kindergarten teachers are passionate professionals committed to extending children’s early learning and to building the foundations for successful future learning. They create quality curriculum choices for children through quality teaching and purposeful programme planning that builds on children’s emerging interests, strengths and abilities. Planning is more than offering choices. Planning is ‘choice with intention’. Teachers actively invite children to take risks with their learning, and Daniel Fuller and Savanna engage with them in meaningful Laurenson enjoying the trees problem-solving to build critical at Seymour Kindergarten in thinking skills and a positive attitude Blenheim. to lifelong learning.

Our seven kindergartens offer stimulating resources and our teachers use quality teaching practices within purpose-built learning environments. This enables children to engage confidently in meaningful learning experiences alongside and with other children. We believe that children benefit from learning in social groups because working together often sparks their own ideas. When children are supported by teachers to plan, carry out and review their own learning activities, they are more purposeful, confident and persistent in their learning. Feel free to visit any of our seven Marlborough kindergartens to see for yourself and to start your child on a kindergarten learning journey.

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7 unique kindergartens who share the same values Ph 578 4669 • seymour@mka.org.nz

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Superb environment for • Friendly & Social Environment • Transition to School • Individual “Ready for School” programme including Literacy & Numeracy • 0-6 years Full time and Part time preschool • Oscar Programme

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Wednesday October 26, 2011

Man arrested for assault, threats Celebrating communitybased childcare Blenheim Early Childhood Centres Inc. How significant is it that some childcare centres are community based or non-profit? When strategy, goals and focus of the organisation is determined by a parent Board of Trustees also through inviting parents to express ideas, the focus is then on outcomes that meet the needs of the families involved. This may be the best care from tertiary qualified teachers, rather than goals of a more private business mind-set. The benefit here is action “Focused on community needs”. Organisations that are community owned may retain any financial surplus. Any profit is spent within the organisation rather than removed for an owner or to cover the cost of finance. This means community based childcare may invest in additional resources for the children, more staff and employing

staff that are more qualified. Effectively this is “leaving the cream on top for the families involved”. All Centre based Early Childcare providers have reporting obligations to the Ministry of Education. Community based organisations have the added requirement to provide information to parent stakeholders resulting in more transparency and greater reporting standards. A process of Review or through asking “how did the organisation meet its community needs?” helps keep eyes on the prize of offering the best possible education and care for families in our community. This is what differentiates childcare organisations that are great at focusing on education and care to ones that are also a precious and responsive community asset.

A 43-year-old man, unemployed, was due to appear in Blenheim District Court yesterday for threatening an Animal Control officer with a piece of wood on Wednesday. Police say the officer had gone to the man’s Townsend address to seize a dog. The man was arrested again later the same day for assaulting his son after being released from Blenheim Police Station. The man was charged with possession of an offensive weapon and behaving threateningly. Later on Wednesday, a 21-yearold unemployed man was arrested for assault. Also on Wednesday, a 31-year-

old male sickness beneficiary was arrested for trespassing, and a 20-year-old unemployed man was arrested for breaching his bail conditions. Assault on woman A 36-year-old unemployed man was arrested for assaulting a woman following a domestic incident at a Picton address early on Thursday morning. He was held in custody and was due to appear in Blenheim District Court today on Friday. Later, a 24-year-old unemployed man was arrested in relation to an aggravated robbery at a dairy in Porirua in December last year. He was held in custody and

was due to appear in Blenheim District Court on Friday. At 10.40am, an 18-year-old male vineyard worker was arrested on a aarrant for his arrest for failing to attend a programme. At 11.25am, a 49-year-old male sickness beneficiary was arrested for speaking threateningly. At 3pm, a 50-year-old unemployed man was arrested for possession of cannabis.

Top prize for singer Blenheim country music singer Matthew McNeilly left, has won the top prize at the NZ Sun City Country Music Awards. The 23-year-old sang Brad Paisley’s She’s Everything at the event in Nelson on Sunday. McNeilly has also won country music awards this year in Blenheim and Gore, the latter at

the famous New Zealand Gold Guitar Awards. More than 200 people performed at the weekend, a similar number to last year. McNeilly will be supporting New Zealand band The Warratahs at the Marlborough A & P Show on November 5.

Blenheim Retirement Village: One 2-Bedroom Villa with Nice Garden Area and Sunny Location The village, Redwood, has friendly and helpful staff; rest home and hospital care on site; and good sized grounds – you definitely won’t feel “hemmed in”. Available for $300,000,* this is the only villa we have available right now. So if you like the sound of it, and Redwood, please call today to arrange a viewing. As well as having a good sun aspect and nice garden, this villa has:

SATURDAY 19 NOVEMBER, 10 AM – 12 NOON Due to our 5 year olds graduating we have spaces available and are taking ENROLMENTS FOR 2012 Beavertown provides homely atmospheres in our natural environments where the learning experiences children participate in foster independence, values and provide readiness for formal learning in our transition to school programme. At Beavertown Early Learning Centre we provide care and education for 25 children birth to schoolage enabling siblings to share their day together. Beavertown Preschool caters for 20 two to four year olds. Beavertown has qualified, experienced, caring teachers providing excellent ratios to enable quality interactions that meet children’s individual needs and interests. Beavertown offers 20 hours ECE for 3 & 4 year olds and flexible bookings.

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PARSONS: Proud siblings Rebekah, Nathanael and David, along with happy parents Rowan and Cathy are thrilled to welcome Elisabeth Rose (born 11.49pm 29th September, 7lb 5oz). Heartfelt thanks to the lovely Ruth Johnson and also trainee midwife Ashleigh who assisted with the birth, and to John and Denise McIlroy for looking after the kids while we were in hospital. Photo provided.

JAMIESON: Rowan and Megan are pleased to annouce the arrival of their second baby boy, Kalvin William (8lb 14oz) on October 9th, 2011 at 2.54am at Wairau Hospital. A brother for Scott. Special thanks to midwives Sue and Gerry and also Jo and Murray Tweedie.

GAUSEL: Christine is ecstatic to announce the birth of her beautiful daughter Pandora-Jade Tahlia (7lb 11oz). Born on 9th October at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to Midwives Angela and Danielle. Grandparents Sally and Oliver are over the moon.

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McKENZIE: Amber and Hularii are pleased to announce the safe arrival of Jahmahl Cole Teatuarii (6lb 13oz) on October 10th. Little brother to proud big sister Bailey. A huge thanks to all the family, Gerry Lawson (midwife) Melissa Scalera and all the Maternity Ward Staff. Mum and baby both doing great.

TAGGART: Mark and Jacqui (nee Litchfield) are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their 2nd son Jock William (9lb 3 oz) on Wednesday 5th October 2011. A little brother for Katie and James. A big thank you to Gerry, Helen, theatre staff and all the wonderful staff at the maternity ward. Photo provided.

ANDERSON: Alan and Rebecca are proud to announce the arrival of Laura Grace on the 4th September at Wairau Hospital weighing 7lb 1oz. Perfect Fathers Day present. Thanks to Marion and all the wonderful ward staff. Photo provided.

CANALLI BARCELOS: Yuri and Elisangela would like to announce that their little miracle has arrived! Praise the Lord! Maressa was born on the 8th of September weighing 3490gr. She brought a lot of happiness and the rest of the family in Brazil can’t wait to meet her. Many thanks to Angela White and everyone that have been helping them. Photo provided.

DaD OF THE WEEK Congratulations to Rowan Jamieson this week’s lucky winner of the New World $25 voucher to spend at New World Blenheim. Our winner is invited to bring his ID in to claim his prize when he next visits New World Blenheim.

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Wednesday October 26, 2011

Movember

What it means for men Bay Audiology Blenheim offers: • FREE Hearing checks • Diagnostic hearing tests • Advice and assistance on funding and finance • Full warranty and repair service

Removal of Ear Wax using Microscope & Suction A much kinder & safer method of wax removal The only acceptable way for Tinnitus Sufferers

Call us on 03 579 4769 or call in to 54 Scott Street, Blenheim.

• Glue Ear • Discharging Ears • Dermatitis Mary Tolan (RN) Ear Health Nurse The 2009 Movember ‘Mo-Off’ party at The Cornerstone Bar. This group of local men took part in a Sun Newspaper Movember promotion and ended the month with a shave-off celebration. From left: Ian Martella, Colin Francis, Scott McDermid, Darryl Norman, hairstylist Debby Jensen who shaved off the moustaches, Hamish MacDonald, Ryan McQuillan and Les Whiteside.

MoleMax or digital dermoscopy is the analysis of high powered microscopic images of the skin allowing early detection of melanoma and other skin cancers. Dermoscopy can detect melanomas before MoleMax or digital dermoscopy is the theanalysis or digital theyMoleMax areofobvious withdermoscopy themicroscopic nakediseye. analysis high powered of high powered microscopic images of the skin MoleMax orskin digital dermoscopy is the of images the allowing early detection Make anofappointment allowing of early detection of cancers. melanoma and other analysis high powered microscopic melanoma and other skin today to have you skin cancers. Dermoscopy can detect melanomas images of the skin allowing early detection Dermoscopy can detect melanomas before of and your family’s skin before theyand are obvious withcancers. theeye. naked eye. melanoma other they are obvious with the skin naked checked. Dermoscopy can detect melanomas before Make anare appointment they obvious with the naked eye. today to have you Make an appointment and your family’s skin today to have you checked. and your family’s skin Phone 578 1665 checked. 24 George St Blenheim

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Bristly, tickly and sometimes irritating, the ‘mo’ has become an iconic feature of the month of November. During this month, thousands of men throughout the country, including Marlborough sprout a moustache in support of prostate cancer. On Movember 1 men begin with a clean shaven face and for the rest of the month they grow, trim and pluck their way toward having an impressive gentleman’s moustache.

The month is ended by celebrating with a Movember party which for many is also a fundraising event. Money raised throughout the month at from the party goes to the Cancer Society of New Zealand and the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand throughout the month. The fundraising in addition to the awareness created around men’s health means Movember is both fun and an effective way of supporting the men in our lives – so men get involved!

protect your eyes froM uV All year round it is important to protect our eyes from sunlight, but with summer just ahead it’s more important than ever to cover up and shield our eyes. UV light is the invisible part of sunlight and can be damaging to our eyes if they are over exposed over a long period of time. During summer the sun is at its most intense so all members of the family must take the necessary precautions to protect their eyes. The most obvious method is to wear

sunglasses, but remember that you need to check that they offer 100% protection against the full range of UV light. If you don’t like wearing sunglasses, or you have small children who don’t like wearing them, consider using shade sails, window shades for babies and toddlers and sun umbrellas while outside as they will reduce the direct UV exposure of your eyes. Remember your eyes are precious so don’t underestimate the importance of protecting them from sunlight.

help your body heal “The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will instruct his patient in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease.” - Thomas Edison 1903 I have seen firsthand and through personal experience that the body has an inbuilt ability to heal itself. Sometimes the body sometimes needs assistance to restore itself to a state of balance. This may consist of the release and resolve emotional, mental, and physical issues/ events that are causing harm. These issues reside in the body’s cellular tissue memories and are the basis of our illness and dis-ease. Healing is a process and does take time. This waiting can try our patience – we usually want a quick fix. We have been conditioned by endless advertising that if we take a pill/product

our problems will be solved. Sometimes medications and surgery do help and are necessary, but often they just cover up the symptoms. REMEMBER that symptoms are the body’s way of telling you that something is wrong. They are your warning signals that you need to change something or that your body needs some help. Masking your symptoms with medication or surgery may be like covering up the oil warning light on your car that just came on recently… you may cover it up for a while, but eventually your car will stop and the damage will have been done. Start the repairs on your body today. Learn that something CAN be done for YOU! Don’t ignore the warning signals. Erena Oliver – Natural Health Facilitator www.healthwithconfidence.com 021 459 525 confidencewithjoy@vodafone.co.nz

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Cancer Society Marlborough Contact us for support and information on any aspect of cancer • Support services for people diagnosed with cancer • Information & support for partners, families & friends • Education to promote prevention and early detection of cancer Email: marlcaso@xtra.co.nz Website: www.cancersoc.org.nz Forum Building, Market Street, Blenheim, or Ph: 03 579 4379 Fax: 03 579 4381 Hours 9:30 - 4:00pm Mon to Fri

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out & about

Wednesday October 26, 2011

cousins Ella and lard Park playing with his  Leo Sanderson at Pol Laura Dyson.

 Angus and Margo Pat tie from Kirwee (Darfield) visiting grandparents in Blenheim . They are having a play on the equipment at Pollard Par k.

playground  Joe and Tom Dyer are enjoying the , visiting edin Dun from are at Pollard Park. They s. rent dpa gran r thei

tine Ford and Chris Poker run r e k a B i k  Vic Rally’s after the pictured y. a on Saturd

 Michelle Baccaro and her son Gabriel Baccaro Kanarek spotted having morning tea at Pollard Park.

 Rocky an d Sy were thrilled lvia Rickard to be back in Blenheim fo r the rally.

 Adrian Maresca and Todd Findlay check out the Moto Guzzi motorcycles on display.

The Tattley Rappet Moto Guzzi Rally, held in Spring Creek over the weekend.

 Rod Harris, Craig Pennell and Mark Shields enjoy catching up.

 Mates Rod Geddes and Chris James enjoy a beer after Saturday’s Pok er Run.

 Hannah Hodson, the rally’s youngest pillion passenger enjoyed the rally with her father Mark Hodson.

Any of our “out & about” photos can be purchased at the Sun Newspaper office.

Superb Environment for Learning and Growing • Friendly & Social Environment • Transition to School • Individual “Ready for School” programme including Literacy & Numeracy • 0-6 years Full time and Part time preschool • Oscar Programme

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Wednesday October 26, 2011

death notices

death notices BLAKE, Ralph Douglas: On Sunday 23 October 2011, at Lakewood Rest Home. Aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of Cicci, much loved father and father-in-law of Shirley and the late Neil Harvey, loved grandad of Gina Gianni and Terence Kanawi, and Toby Harvey and treasured great grandfather of Lily, Jamaika and Grace. Messages to 35 Budge St Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Salvation Army would be appreciated and may be left at the service or sent to P O Box 417 Blenheim 7240. A funeral service for Ralph will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson & Parker Sts at 11 am Thursday October 27 followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

The Community Noticeboard is for nonprofit 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

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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

Marlborough Vintage Farm Machinery Open Day Brayshaw Park, on Marlborough’s Anniversary Day 31 October. From 10.00am to 4.00pm. Marlborough’s historic machinery in operation. Gold Coin Donation.

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.

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.

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

Tempo Concert This Friday, Wesley Centre 7pm, $2 PP or $5 Family. Guests: Brian McNamara and the Suminski family. Come along and enjoy the musical talent.

The Blue Door Open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 3.30pm. Saturday 9.00am - 2pm. Item surplus to your requirements we would gladly accept. We can deliver. Phone 5794353.

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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: 0800543354, 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.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Ph 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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.

JAMESON, Pippa (Puppy): On 22nd October 2011, suddenly, in Wellington. Aged 27 years. Dearly loved daughter of Peter and Heather and sister to Abby. Precious granddaughter of Betty and Barry, Eddie and Isobel, Peter and Dolores, and Jill. Loved niece of Fiona and Mike, Simone and Chris, Nick and Caroline, James and Sheryl. Cousin to Phoebe and Sam, Campbell and Arabella, Maia and Tui. Dearest friend of all. Words cannot express the loss that we feel, we shall always miss your kindness and blessed spirit. Messages to 11 Monro Street, Blenheim. The funeral will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Henry Street, Blenheim at 2pm Friday October 28, followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Ph 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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Acknowledgements The Sun Newspaper now offers an acknowledgement service to its readers. You can submit acknowledgements following family bereavements. The deadline will be on Mondays at 5.00pm, with a limit of 50 words for $10.00. You can submit acknowledgements by bringing them to the Sun office at 72 High Street, or posting them to PO Box 634 Blenheim 7240. You can also email them to sales@blenheimsun.co.nz Please include your contact details: Name, address, email and phone numbers, including your mobile number if possible. ByRussell RussellMcQuarters McQuarters By

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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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ACCORDIANS wanted. All types, good prices. Phone Andrew 0800 555 747

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Your Personal Invitation To a function for ladies & men with guest speaker

Geoff Winter

Geoff was a successful dairy farmer until 1990 age 33 his marriage blew apart, his health failed and he spent a great deal of time and money trying to become well. It was only after he had a radical encounter with the Lord where he truly gave his life to God that he was able to experience the supernatural power of God moving to heal him physically and mentally.

Wednesday October 26, 2011 public notice

• Ten Pin Bowling Leagues Entries being taken now Phone 578 4851 to enter • Kick and catch - under fives Tuesday 9.45 - 10.45am • Circuit - for all ages

Tuesday 9.45 - 10.45am Parents - Why not do our Circuit course while your children do Kick & Catch? situation vacant

Ph: 578 4644 Jamie Arbuckle

MARLBOROUGH GIRLS’ COLLEGE

Board of Trustees Mid-Term Election Nominations are invited for the election of 2 parent representatives to the Board of Trustees. A nomination form and election notice will be posted to all eligible voters. Additional nomination forms can be obtained from the school office.

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Relieving Team Leader required Must be an experienced Health Care Assistant at hospital and resthome level with ACE or Careerforce Qualifications. Or an Enrolled Nurse with a current Practicing certificate. This is a position demanding flexibility and ability to work at short notice to cover sick leave annual leave and other special leave You will be supported by a Clinical Leader and Manager with an emphasis on Training and education at supervision level Phone 03 578 3341 for an application

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Clubs of Marlborough, Taylor Restaurant, 31 October 2011, 7pm Cost: An offering will be taken to cover costs Contact :Spencer White 5722787, Graham Compton 5787571

We have both full time and part time positions available. Weekend work will be required. Cnr High & Andrew Sts, Blenheim Ph 578 1159 floorpride@floorpride.net

Our staff are valued, supported and cared for. You will be welcomed. Please contact Sandra at admin@aberleigh.co.nz Ph: 03 578 7966

The poll closes at noon on 18 November 2011 Returning Officer. Jocelyn Cameron - Education Futures Ltd

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COUNCIL SERVICES

Delegat’s Wine Estate is a leading New Zealand winemaker enjoying global sucess with its Delegat and Oyster Bay brands.

Marlborough Anniversary Weekend Council Offices Marlborough District Council’s Blenheim office will be closed on Marlborough Anniversary Monday 31 October 2011. Rubbish bag collection The Blenheim rubbish bag collection scheduled for Marlborough Anniversary Monday 31 October will take place on Tuesday 1 November. 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 Marlborough Anniversay Monday 31 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 Marlborough Anniversary Day. Marlborough Regional Landfill will open on Marlborough Anniversary Monday from 8.00 am to 12.00 pm (noon). Library Open Saturday 29 October and Sunday 30 October. Closed Monday 31 October Marlborough Anniversary 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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The Kaikoura Electorate Office P.O. Box 130, Blenheim 7240. The Forum, Market Street, Blenheim. Please note our new phone number: 03 579 3204. Freephone: 0800COLIN MP (0800 265 466). Fax: 577 6934 Email: colin.kingmp@parliament.govt.nz Office hours: 10am – 3pm Mon to Fri. www.colinking.co.nz www.colinking.co.nz

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Cellar Hand We have an exciting opportunity for a Cellar Hand in our 20,000 tonne, state of the art winery set in the Wairau Valley, Marlborough. Working in a team environment, you will be involved in the wine making process to achieve best quality results. We are seeking dynamic and motivated people. Applicants will require sound attention to detail, solid time management, strong interpersonal and team skills, a self starting attitude with the energy, motivation and stamina required to be effective in a challenging and rewarding workplace. Alternative hours will be required during vintage and periodically over the year. Tertiary qualifications would be highly regarded as would a passion for wine and the desire to succeed in the industry. Join a team of passionate, high performing people and work in a structured and supportive environment where quality outcomes are our goal, your contribution recognised and ongoing training and development provided. If you have the skills and motivation to be part of a dynamic and professional team please apply via our website and follow the links under careers. www.delegats.co.nz

The Sun

Wednesday October 26, 2011

All Blacks jerseys benefit Hospice at home. An auction of signed All “Our service is 24 hours, Blacks jerseys held reseven days a week and cently by PGG Wrightson we are always in need of Blenheim staff has already new equipment for our made a difference to two inpatients and those wantworthy organisations, Hosing to remain at home, so pice Marlborough and the we are all so grateful for Cystic Fibrosis Association. the generosity,” she says. The two All Blacks jerseys P G G Wr ig ht son signed by all 30 members Tasman area manager of this year’s Rugby World Hugh Murchison says Cup squad and four of the staff nominated Hospice coaching staff, helped to Marlborough to receive raise $5,500 which was split ALL BLACKS AUCTION: Zarina Palamountain, clinical a donation because of its between the two organisa- nurse leader for Hospice Marlborough receives a strong links to the comcheque for $2,750 from PGG Wrightson Tasman munity. tions. Last Friday a cheque for Area Manager Hugh Murchison and store manager “Many of our clients $2,750 was handed over to Pauline Pottinger. and people we know have Hospice Marlborough. either been affected or Clinical nurse leader Zarina Palamountain says know someone who has been affected by cancer, staff members were ‘humbled’ by the donation which so the services of Hospice Marlborough are always may go toward new equipment to help patients stay valued,” he says. Photo and story by Celeste Lodewyk

Fears of national whooping cough epidemic The Nelson-Marlborough District Health Boards says there are concerns the recent whooping cough outbreak in the region may develop into a national epidemic. There have been 27 cases of the disease recorded in the region so far this month, with a further 16 still under investigation. A further 40 cases were recorded in the Nelson region last month. NMDHB medical officer of health Dr Jill Sherwood says the disease is especially serious for babies who have not yet been immunised. She advises parents to keep young babies away from anyone with a cough. “Whooping cough is a pre-

ventable disease. If babies and young children are immunised, they can reduce their chance of this serious and sometimes life-threatening illness,” she says. Dr Sherwood says adults and older children with coughs may have unrecognised whooping cough and are often the source of infection for babies, she says. Babies are not protected until they have received three initial vaccinations, due at six weeks, three months and five months. Dr Sherwood says anyone concerned about their or their child’s health should contatc a GP, as antibiotics prescribed early in the illness could decrease the seriousness of the symptoms.

Signs of whooping cough: - Whooping cough symptoms start with a runny nose and dry cough, and can develop into coughing attacks. - The ‘whoop’ sound may occur as babies draw a breath after a long coughing attack. - Babies might go blue or stop breathing during coughing attacks. - Older children and adults may not ‘whoop’; they may just have a cough. Babies, children and some adults may vomit after coughing attacks. For further information, call Healthline on 0800 611 116. For all further inquiries about having your baby or child immunised, talk to your GP.

Quality Custom Made Joinery For personalised, award-winning kitchens with a ten year guarantee see Mastercraft today. Mastercraft Marlborough 15 Bristol Street Riverlands, Blenheim Ph: 0800 891 892

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ketsa - baldwin: Lydia Newman married Cameron Oliver on July 16, 2011 at the Renwick Anglican Church and celebrated in the Giesen Sports Centre with a reception for family and friends. Celebrant was Nick Duke. Photo supplied.

Renwick School 150th Jubilee Celebrations Itinerary Friday, October 28: -Waihopai Valley Bus Trip departs at 11am -Drink and nibbles from 5:30pm in the Renwick Community Memorial Hall -Jubilee Book launched at 7pm Saturday, October 29: -Decade march at 9:15am -Official opening by Mayor Alistair Sowman at 9:30am -Cutting of Jubilee cake -Decade photos at 10am -School tours and school team activities at 10:45am -Planting of Jubilee tree at 11:30am -Lunch available and school activities continue at 11:45 -School closes at 2pm -Saturday night function at Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 from 5pm Sunday, October 30 -Festival of Wheels from 11am

“We would like to invite the community to join with us in celebration on Saturday from 9am at Renwick School. Souvenir beer handles, wine glasses, tea towels, bags and wine are also available as well as order forms for the “Jubilee Celebration” book.

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

The Sun

Sun sport

Wednesday October 26, 2011

Your week in sport

Mission accomplished With time up on the clock and the All Blacks awarded a penalty, New Zealand captain Richard McCaw strode up to Andrew Ellis, tapped him on the shoulder and instructed him to kick the ball out. Only then, when the Canterbury halfback had booted the ball into the Eden Park stands, did McCaw raise his arms in triumph. It summed up the purpose we had seen in McCaw’s and the All Blacks’ eyes right from the start of the tournament. They had been on a mission to win this World Cup, and nothing was going to get in their way – not even the chance of a miscued kick for touch from about two metres away.

The All Black captain let out what some might consider a slight smile when his side beat Australia in last week’s semi-final. That was satisfying for McCaw. He had led the All Blacks to their first World Cup final appearance in 16 years, and given them a chance of winning the tournament for the first time since the inaugural event in 1987. But he knew the job was not done. While everyone else in New Zealand - including me - wrote the French off, the All Blacks knew Les Bleus would lift a notch or two and try to spoil New Zealand’s party. The first half went largely according to plan. ‘Largely’

Damian George

because playmaker Aaron Cruden went off injured and was replaced by a man not sighted in an All Blacks jersey since ‘losing’ a Bledisloe Cup test in Hong Kong last year, Stephen Donald. Then came the French try from an All Blacks mistake, and the panic button was seemingly pushed by the hosts. They went into their shells, nearly froze, and stopped playing rugby. But this was New Zealand’s time. It didn’t matter if his side had to hold the ball for four minutes and not go anywhere, McCaw was determined the All Blacks would finish this mission. And they did.

School nets new courts By Damian George Renwick School is now home to a full-size synthetic turf tennis court and will soon have a ‘leisure court’ to enjoy as well, thanks to local company Southern Turf. The Seddon-based family company has laid out more than 2000 tennis courts across New Zealand since establishing in the early1990s, with Renwick School the latest to benefit. Southern Turf is part of the worldwide TigerTurf company, formerly known as Astro Grass. The court at Renwick School has full-size tennis, basketball and volleyball markings, and offers just a taste of what the school will be able to enjoy in the future. The new-age leisure courts are 20 metres by 10 metres, two-thirds the size of a standard tennis court, and feature full-size badminton and volleyball markings, as well as an adjustble net. Two leisure courts were installed at Riverlands School six months

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$10, $20, $50 Jeff Moss from Southern Turf works on the new courts at Renwick School.

ago. Southern Turf, consisting of husbandand-wife Barry and Jillian and their son Jeffrey, have installed courts as far away as Malaysia, India and the United States. Brian says Jeffrey is on business overseas for six months of the year. The company has set up courts for American football in various states across America, cricket wickets in New Zealand, tennis and leisure courts in Australia, and tennis courts in India. It operates in most of the South Island and the lower part of the North Island.

Results from the latest round of the Blenheim Pigeon Club’s young bird season, flown from Oamaru on the weekend: First - Morrins Hollow; Second - James; Third - J Webb; Fourth - S Morrison; Fifth - C Kirkwood; Sixth - G Peart; Seventh - S Kirkwood.

Every muscle, especially those in my legs (and buttocks) were worked to their full capability and for that, I was a little tender. So for the long weekend I limited myself to gardening exercise as my body recovered. Although this week I did less running and cardio exercise, I am looking forward to pushing my body’s strength again this week. Eating wise I have done well, and I think the two glasses of wine I had after the All Black’s exciting win on Sunday can be forgiven! Overall my week was unlike the previous, but I enjoyed differing my training and testing my strength. See you next week!

We now have a fundraising page setup for online donations. Check out https:// www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/ theblenheimsun We appreciate any support or donation, big or small and remember that all money raised goes to the Life Education Trust Marlborough.

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Up and down week

It has been an up and down week for me last week – the positive is that I managed to lose 900g and I am really enjoying my running now. The only challenge I faced was the ‘recovery’ from my training session last Thursday. I admit it was my fault, I asked for an intense weights training. Perhaps it was me feeling overconfident but for the following three days I had the ‘John Wayne’ walk going on.

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BASIS 111026

$399

Models

Model supplies

• Die cast • Cars • Motorcycles • Trucks • Fire Engines • Plastic kitsets

‘All prices include GST’

RENWICK 31 High St • Renwick • Phone 572 8880 • Open 6 Days • sales@basisnz.co.nz

www.basisnz.co.nz

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Wednesday October 26, 2011

Separate laundry

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Very large bathroom with walk-in, ﬂat ﬂoor shower

Two good sized bedrooms

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Separate toilet

Central, modern “island” style kitchen

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Heat pump

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Dishwasher

Garage with internal access door

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A fridge, washing machine and dryer can also be supplied.

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Pleasant, semi-private location in the village

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Large conservatory

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Full Refurbishment To Be Done We have an upgrade package for most brands of frostfans. We can upgrade your existing frostfan with a new C49 blade system, the most efficient blade in the market.

A full refurbishment is planned for this villa, and you can have some level of input in to this.

This will save fuel and is noise compliant. Upgrade packages available for: clutches, gearboxes, controllers and remote monitoring systems.

Why not make arranging a visit the next thing you do? Talk to Dale Matthew on (03) 578 7983 anytime

* Ongoing service fees apply.

REDWOOD LIFESTYLE CARE & VILLAGE 131 Cleghorn Street, Blenheim www.oceanialiving.co.nz www.facebook.com/OceaniaGroup

Retirement Village | Rest Home | Hospital

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4L Duratrade Interior Ultra Smooth

House Paint Gloss Exterior 15 Year Guarantee

(White Base only)

Paint & Decor

MEL’s spEciaL of thE wEEk!

32 Grove Rd, Blenheim PHONE: 577 5381

(White Base only)

$ 95 4L Acrylic Enamel Satin (White base only)

10L Duralon Ceiling White Flat (White Base only)

120

$ 4L Syncol Pool Paint

10L Fence Stain 6 colours ideal for rough sawn timber

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Phone: 06 879 8312 Fax: 06 879 7312 Email: info@nzfrostfans.com

FREEPHONE 0800 724 6840

$ 95