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By Adam Poulopoulos It was an important day for Marlborough’s police this

week, as they remembered colleagues who had lost their lives on Police Remembrance Day.

Police were joined by their families, members of the Marlborough RSA and Mayor Alistair Sowman at a ceremony at Clubs of Marlborough on Monday morning.

The roll of honour was read by senior constable Sue Bush and constable Alexander Thomson, while Mr Sow-man and Royal New Zealand Air Force squadron leader Kelly Byrne laid wreaths, on behalf of the Marlborough community and the RNZAF respectively.

Continued page 2.

Constable Alexander Thomson, Marlborough Area commander, inspector Simon Feltham, senior consta-ble Steve Tribe and senior constable Susan Bush.

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Continued from page 1.The roll of honour listed the 29 officers to

have been killed at work in New Zealand since records began in 1886, with consta-ble Len Snee the most recent, killed during the Jan Molenaar standoff five years ago.

Marlborough Area commander, inspec-tor Simon Feltham, paid tribute to those who had lost their lives.

“We remember those 29 men who made the ultimate sacrifice executing their oath of office.”

He said the link between the officers and the public was crucial for maintaining a well-run police force.

Later in the ceremony several local offic-ers were awarded medals for their service.

Some at the service wore a huia feather, a symbol of remembrance.

Police Remembrance Day falls on Sep-tember 29, the feast day of the Archangel Michael, the patron saint of police.

Fallen honoured

Andrew Holdaway, wife Paula and son Luke, 6.

By Celeste LodewykBlenheim man Ron Davis

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"First I thought a bird had got in and laid them, but the cage is pretty secure," he said.

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Marlborough Police are try-ing to locate a male believed to be on the run in Blenheim.

J a s o n D a -v id Wa r r en , a 33-year-old European male, is wanted in con-nection with an assault with intent to injure, wilful damage, three counts of assault with a blunt instru-ment, and threatening behaviour.

All the offending occurred in the Marlborough area.

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FUNDRAISING BRUNCHAlzheimer’s Marlborough is host-

ing a fundraising brunch later in the month.

The event is being held on Satur-day, October 11, between 10:30am and 1:30pm.

The event is being held at Alzhei-mers Society Marlborough head-quarters, at 8 Wither Road.

The money is being put towards a lunch outing for the centre next year. Tickets are on sale until Monday. For more information, contact Alzheimers Society Marlborough.

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JAMBOREE IN MARLBOROUGH

The Renwick Domain will be the venue for the next National Scouts Jamboree.

The event will be held from December 29, 2016, to January 7, 2017.

Renwick beat Christchurch and Ashburton to host the event.

On Friday the Sun printed a noti-fication stating new owner Melanie Jones’s first day at Red Takeaway Coffee was October 3, when it is actually Monday, October 6. We apologise for the error.

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A reduced speed limit of 80km/h is now in place along New Renwick Road, from Aerodrome Road to the Fairhall cemetery.

Previously, the 80km/h speed applied only in the school zone around Fair-hall School but this lower speed limit has now been extended from the cemetery to the edge of town.

In Renwick, the 50-km zone has been extended at two intersections; at Pak Lims Corner and around the Gee Street-Terrace Road intersection with the state highway.

At Grovetown the speed limit has been reduced to 70 kms on the roads lead-ing down to the Grovetown

Lagoon and the Wairau Rowing Club, applying to Grantham Street and Steam Wharf Road and part of Elliot Street.

More details are available on the Council website:

www.marlborough.govt.nz/Council-Publications/Plans-Policies-and-Doc-uments/Speed-Limit-By-law-2014

The Marlborough District Council would also like to remind motorists that the CBD speed limit is restricted to 30km/hour in Blenheim’s central streets and vehicles using any of the narrow lanes inside the CBD must not travel any faster than 20km an hour.

Slow down – changes to speed limits now in effect

The Marlborough District Council is reminding motorists of the restricted speed limits in Blenheim’s CBD.

MUSIC FESTIVALA new festival is coming to

Marlborough this summer to mark the anniversary of Jamaican reggae legend Bob Marley’s birthday.

The Sweet-Az Sun Festival is being held on Waitangi Day, Febru-ary 6, at the A&P Showgrounds, beginning at noon.

Tickets are on sale at the Cosmic Ticketing website, while they can also be purchased at Dolce from Friday.

Forum building for saleThe Forum building, in the heart of Blenheim CBD, goes on the market today.

For sale by tender, the two-storey

shopping precinct has 14 tenancies with a diverse mixture of retail outlets, including books and sta-tionery, coffee shops, restaurants, a bakery, a wine business, a hair-dresser’s and women’s fashion, as well as commercial offices.

Owner Terry Gillan said the time was right to go to the market.

“The quality and worth of The Forum property with its centre point CBD location, is incompara-ble. There is nothing like it.

“As such it offers a rare com-mercial investment opportunity. Where in Marlborough can you buy a property with so much built in potential?”

Co- owner Toni Gillan said “We came back to New Zealand in

1989 bringing our three young British-born children to give them

a better lifestyle. “As family life moves in differ-

ent directions, our children have repaid us by leaving NZ. We’re sure they’ll settle back here but right now we’re at a stage in our lives where we also need to be able to come and go without time restrictions.

“The time is right every which way. Blenheim is our home. We love it here but sometimes we need to follow our hearts.

“But at the end of the day we are looking for a premium price so it isn’t over until the fat lady sings.”

Mark Stevenson First National Real Estate are dealing with ne-gotiations.

The Forum is up for sale. Inset: Toni and Terry Gillan.

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Yelena ‘Lena’ Milne said she was “very emotional” at receiving her citizenship from Mayor Alistair Sowman at a ceremony recently.

Lena, Ukrainian by birth, was one of 25 people to receive their citizenship at the ceremony on Friday, held at the Marlborough District Council chambers.

The new citizens recited the oath of citizenship, before being presented with their certificates.

Lena met husband Peter in Ukraine before moving to New Zealand on October 7, 2005.

They ran Euro Fashions in the Blenheim CBD until last year, and now do business out of their Pelorus Sound home.

Lena held off getting her citizenship earlier, but with circumstances changing in Ukraine she decided to take the plunge.

She said she was happy to be

a New Zealand citizen. “New Zealand’s a country

everyone should be proud to be a citizen of.”

She said the only downside was having to get a visa to go and see her mother back in Kiev.

Lena’s daughter, Svetalana, lives in Wellington, and got her citizenship in April.

Lena becomes a citizen

Lena Milne receives her NZ citizenship from mayor Alistair Sowman on Friday.

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Stay safe this summer

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The Operation Christmas Child appeal got off to a great start last month with a huge number of people coming into the Sun office to collect a shoe box to fill.

Children of all ages have also been supportive, using the school holidays to put together their shoe boxes.

The deadline for bringing in the shoe boxes is October 17. Shoe boxes can be collected and dropped off to the Sun by this date and should include something to wear, something

to love, something special, items for school, something to play with and personal hygiene items.

All items must be new.Get your friends and fam-

ily together and support this worthy cause.

All shoe boxes from New Zealand will be sent to Samoa this year.Right: Two children show how joyful they are after receiving shoe boxes from a previous Operation Christ-mas Child.

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A man who spent 75 hours treading water after being lost at sea is offering a training course for boaties at the Waikawa Marae later this month.

The course for recreational boaties is being held over one day and an evening next month by former navy diver Rob Hewitt, who is now a water safety crusader after his experience in 2006.

Marlborough Harbourmaster Captain Alex van Wijngaarden says this is a good opportunity for anyone to learn more about boating and a particularly useful chance for anyone with plans

to get into boating this summer.“It makes sense for anyone who is new to boat-

ing to get this kind of background knowledge before they get out on the water.”

The course covers essential knowledge includ-ing boat handling, safety equipment, naviga-tional tides and weather, rules and regulations and how to handle an emergency.

The course is on Friday 10 October at night and Saturday 11 October.

Contact Reap Marlborough for more informa-tion.


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The Cancer Society is funded entirely by charitable donations and thanks the Marlborough community for its continued support.

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WELCOME TO THE CANCER SOCIETY MARLBOROUGHWith the help of volunteers we work with local health professionals and community groups to ensure that information about living well, cancer treatment and support, and survivorship, is available to anyone who needs it; free or with minimal charges. It is important to us that we reach everyone who needs our help and information, if you know of anyone who may benefit from our services please cut out this newsletter and pass it on.

Introducing our friendly staffMargot Wilson, RN-Manager and Support and Information Provider

Corinne Payne, RN-Health Promoter (relief support and Information provider)

Hilary Gill, Finance and Retail Co-ordinator

Jasmine McDonald, Volunteer Co-ordinator and Administrator.

How can we help?Our team welcomes enquiries from community groups, Maraes, schools, etc. who would like a workshop or talk from the Cancer Society. We are happy to visit Picton and Rural Marlborough.

Diary, June-July 2009For more information (including venue details) or to register your interest in these events, contact 03 579 4379 or [email protected]

Yoga Classes – gentle and relaxing yoga sessions; bring your loved one or a fellow survivor along for some time out. Tuesdays, 5:30-7.00pm.

Gynaecological Cancers Network – for women with a diagnosis of Cancer of the uterus, endometrium, cervix, ovary or vulva. Thursday, June 11, 6.00-7:30pm

Sleep Workshops – Sleep disruption is common in people with a cancer diagnosis, making coping more difficult. This course, run over two Saturdays, looks at practical ways to improve sleep for well-being – Saturday, June 13 and 27.

Did you know that Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers among men and women in NZ? Public Lecture – “Reducing the Impact of Bowel Cancer – what can you do?” Speaker Dr A Luck (colorectal surgeon). Come along to hear one of Australia’s experts on the subject to find out more. Tuesday, June 16, 7.00-8:30pm, Scenic Circle Hotel (Seymour Street.)

Breast Cancer Support Services, Mid-Winter Function, Thursday, July 2, 6:30-8:30pm.

Prostate Cancer Informal Dinner Meeting – for men and their partners, Wednesday, July 15, 6.00-8.00pm. Please phone us for venue details.

Cancer ContactsCancer Society Marlborough, The Forum, PO Box 233, Blenheim; Phone 03 579 4379; Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am-4:30pm

Email address: [email protected]

Cancer helpline: 0800 CANCER (226 237)

Cancer Society website: www.cancersoc.org.nz for reliable and up to date information, links and chat forums.

The Cancer Society is funded entirely by charitable donations and thanks the Marlborough community for its continued support.

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Cancer ContactsCancer Society Marlborough, The Forum,PO Box 233, Blenheim; Phone 03 579 4379;Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am-4:30pmEmail address: [email protected] helpline: 0800 CANCER (226 237)Cancer Society website: www.cancersoc.org.nzfor reliable and up to date information, links and chat forums.

Relay For Life Marlborough 2015, 28th February – 1st March

Join us at the stunning gardens of Dartington Barn, Grovetown and enjoy a traditional clotted cream tea with music, hats, archery and more. Ticket sales are limited so please call for more information and to book your tickets today.

Sunday 12th October, from 2pm - 4.30pm.

Tickets are just $25pp and are available until the 9th of October from the Cancer Society office in The Forum.

The Milestones perpetual calendar launched last year, featuring Marlborough images by renowned local photographer and winemaker Kevin Judd, is still available for only $20.00. It would make an ideal Christmas gift and is perfect for posting. Kevin Judd continues his support of Cancer Society Marlborough and has produced a new set of unframed photographs of Marlborough which are available only at Framers on Queens, for the excellent price of $120.00 each. (Image below) All proceeds go to the local Cancer Society. We are most grateful to Kevin and Framers on Queens for their on-going support.

Don’t forget to register your team before October to qualify for the Early Bird Registration fee of just $15 per person. Register at : www.relayforlife.org.nzIf you’d like to know more about Relay For Life, come along to the Relay For Life Marlborough 2015 launch which will be held on Tuesday 21st October 2014, 5.30pm Marlborough Convention Centre.To register for the launch ring Zoe on 579 4379 or email [email protected].

Looks there’s more!

For those who heard the thumping rotors of three Royal New Zealand Air Force (RN-ZAF) Iroquois helicopters in the skies above Blenheim last week, it was all to do with a training exercise - Exercise Blackbird.

The RNZAF began its larg-est annual helicopter train-ing exercise last week in the

Marlborough area, based at the Dip Flat Defence Area.

The exercise runs until Oc-tober 5 and involves over 80 personnel with three Iroquois, three A109 and two NH90 helicopters.

Pictured is helicopter crew-man Sergeant (SGT) Timmy Wilson who waved to his family on the ground while in

action during training.Growing up in Palmerston

North, SGT Wilson always knew he wanted to be in the military.

For the past 15 years he has lived out every one of his childhood fantasies including five years in the New Zealand Army as a frontline infantry-man, as a Firey in the RN-

ZAF and now as a helicopter crewman with 3 Squadron in Ohakea.

He also spent over two and a half years in East Timor in a variety of jobs including two tours as an infantryman, an-other in military intelligence and a month as a helicop-ter crewman in Papua New Guinea.

Exercise Blackbird Largest annual Iroquois training exercise in Marlborough last week

Exercise Blackbird at Dip Flat. 3 SQN training in alpine conditions and tactical flying.

By Adam PoulopoulosBus passengers will be

waiting for their ride more comfortably at some stops around Blenheim after three new shelters were installed this week.

The shelters, which went up on Monday, are located out-side Springlands Countdown, another on Coleman’s Road and at Ida Street, off Redwood Street.

The Countdown shelter was partly funded by a combina-tion of the Blenheim Lions and the Beavertown Blenheim Lions clubs.

The two organisations held a book fair in August. Half the proceeds from the fair have gone toward the Springlands shelter, with the other half put toward the Blenheim Riverside Railway.

Beavertown Blenheim Lions president Carol Taylor was

happy with the decision. “We realised we’d earned

so much money from it, we decided to look at what was needed in town.

“We thought it was a really good idea to give it back to the

community.”Blenheim Lions president

Jim Thomas said he was thankful for the community’s contribution.

“The community donate the books, so this is our way of

saying thanks.”The three new shelters takes

the number on the Blenheim bus route to 12.

The first one built was the shelter located by Wairau Hospital.

Shelters in place

District councillor Jenny Andrews, Beavertown Blenheim Lions president Carol Taylor and Blenheim Lions president Jim Thomas in front of the new Springlands Countdown shelter.

The results of the three-yearly re-valuation of all properties within the Marlborough District will be available this month.

The re-valuation is conducted for the Council by Quotable Value Limited – the country’s largest independent valuation and property information company.

Quotable Value will post out the new valuations to property owners from 24 September.

A Council information sheet will be included. The new property valuations are effective from 1 July 2014.

The District Valuation Rolls with the

new values will be available for public inspection at the Council offices, in both Blenheim and Picton, from 25 September to 31 October.

The Rolls will show both the old valu-ations, the new Land and Capital Values and the valuation movements for every property.

Valuers from Quotable Value Limited will be available to discuss any valuation issues, at the Council offices, Seymour Street, Blenheim, on Monday 13 October between 9.00 am and 4.00 pm.

It is not necessary to make an appoint-ment.

The new valuations will be used to help determine rates for the 2015-16 rating year, beginning 1 July 2015, and the two years after that.

It should be noted that the revaluation does not increase the Council’s rates revenue; it may have the effect of redis-tributing how a part of the rates revenue is collected from individual ratepayers.

New property valuations are expected to be available on the Council website www.marlborough.govt.nz on 1 October.

More information at www.qv.co.nz “Understanding your Rating Value”.

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Q: If you could grow up to be famous what would it be for?

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A famous Silverferns player or a superhero that can fly and help people.

Chase Edmonds (10)Blenheim

A world famous soccer player or an All Black.

Rhys Blackmore (12)Blenheim

A famous businessperson working in finance who is internationally known.

Kayley Hutchison (8)Blenheim

A popstar and an international clothing designer.

Gemma Irvine (12)Blenheim

A Silverfern or a solo musician that played at a large concert.

Brayden Jarden (8)Blenheim

A solo singer who travels the world. I would also be a superhero like Captain America.

Letters to the editorLetters on issues of community

interest are welcomed. Guidelines are that they should be no longer than 150 words. They must be signed and a street address pro-vided to show good faith, even if a nom de plume is provided for publication.

The editor reserves the right to abridge letters or withhold unsuit-able letters from publication.

Send or fax them to the address on page two, or e mail them to [email protected]. Please note that your name and street address must also be provided in e mails.

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Project supervisor Russell Hopkins, Stephen Sheat from Davidson Group, Mayor Alistair Sowman and Ian Simcox of Simcox Construc-tion at the opening of the Omaka Bridge on the Riverside Railway on Thursday.

About 70 people attended the opening, with the branch line expected to have its grand unveiling for the Omaka Airshow next year.

Railway track laying has almost progressed to the Classic Cars Museum, and is due to reach the new Omaka Railway Station site by December.

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Tiffany Jane, Kit Stevens and Melissa Ryder (pictured) in 1920s garb ahead of The Great Gatsby Murder Mystery Evening at Port Marlborough Pavilion.

All three are involved in the event, which is being held on the night of Saturday, October 11.

The entry fee includes a three-course meal, live en-tertainment, and of course

the fun and madness of the murder mystery.

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Murder mystery Dear Ed,Why are people in such a rush?

Blenheim may not have the same amount of traffic a big city like Auckland has, but that’s no excuse to put your pedal to the floor.

When you’re around a school slow down!

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Walking into Blenheim’s Community Corrections centre I am immediately greeted with smiles and friendly banter, showing the enjoyment the staff have for their work.

Tressa enforces this by explaining what attracted her to her role.

“It’s working with people to help them turn their lives around, and when I see an offender making positive changes I can’t help but love my job,” she smiles.

Tressa has been with the department for nearly eight years, before that she was working in animal science.

“Being a probation officer is definitely different to animal science,” she laughs.

“But I am the kind of person who thrives on people contact and daily challenges, and my role certainly delivers that.

“When I first applied for the job I admit it was rather overwhelming considering I had no experience working with offend-ers, but the ongoing training that was available prepared me and the team here supported me the entire way,” she says.

Tressa is an experienced probation officer which sees her work with a wide range of offenders, from drink drivers through to life parolees and sex offenders.

A typical day could see Tressa dealing with up to 20 offenders, whether it be telephoning them, in person, through lawyers, or the courts phoning her.

“We also lay our own prosecutions, so if an offender has not followed special conditions placed on them by the parole board, we breach them.

As a probation officer she manages the rehabilitation sentences as opposed to running the community work pro-gramme.

“For example, if someone has been convicted for drink driving, they may be ordered to undergo alcohol counselling so it’s my job to make sure they attend.

“Also, for people who have been in

prison a long time the Parole Board often places a lot of conditions on them. Probation officers ensure they complete successfully what the board has asked for,” she says.

Asked if she finds it difficult working with the more ‘intimidating’ offenders, she shakes her head and smiles.

“I enjoy working with the gang mem-bers, it’s a side of life I have never been involved with so to assist them to change is a challenge.

“I also work with high risk offenders who have more complex needs.

“The most important thing is that you don’t judge people, that you treat offend-ers as human beings and believe they can change,” she says.

Apart from improving the public’s understanding of the work of staff, Corrections wishes to encourage people to think about working as a probation officer, a very challenging and rewarding career choice.

“Being a Probation Officer is not an easy job” says Southern Region Operations Manager Glenn Morrison. “But it is often incredibly satisfying.”

Community Corrections staff work with offenders to identify relevant rehabilita-tion, education and life skills training and support to help the offender remain crime free, and develop strategies to avoid further offending.

Public safety is Corrections number one priority and staff are very aware that they have an enormous responsibility to keep the public safe, something they take very seriously.

Corrections are looking for people with life experience who want to make a dif-ference in the lives of individuals and for the community.

For more information or to find out more about becoming a probation officer, contact Trudi Hazeldine on 03 345 6776.

10 SunTheone on onewith the Sun

Probation officers protect the community and reduce re-offending by bringing about positive change in offenders’ lives. Blenheim based probation officer Tressa Gatehouse explains to reporter Celeste Lodewyk why she finds her work so rewarding.

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Members of the Ulyssess Marlborough Branch rode to Nelson last week with a cheque for $1100 to present to the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust.

The funds presented to general manager

Paula Muddle last Thursday was the profit from the sale of badges, BBQ lunch and do-nations from the club’s fundraising ‘Rescue Ride’ in August.

The event attracted 163 bikes with ap-

proximately 35 from Nelson and 128 from Marlborough. This was a record number of bikes which organisers said was because of the, “beautiful weather and the importance of the helicopter service to the region,”.

Right: Ulysses Marlborough Branch members presented a cheque for $1100 to the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust last week. Photo provided.

Ulysses hands cheque to rescue service

ARRESTSMan arrested

A 31-year-old male was arrested on Friday morning for assault with intent and wilful damage. He appeared in court yesterday.

Obstructing policeA 38-year-old male was arrested on

Friday morning for obstructing police. He is due to appear in court on November 11.

Shoplifter releasedA 26-year-old male was arrested for shoplifting on Saturday afternoon. He was released with a

pre-charge warning.

Male arrestedOn Monday afternoon a

20-year-old male was ar-rested for shoplifting, and was released with a pre-charge

warning.

Arrested for assaultA 17-year-old female was arrested for

common assault on Monday night, and will appear in court next Monday.

INCIDENTSScooter stolen

A kids MGP scooter was stolen from outside Noel Leeming at about 2.30pm on Monday afternoon. The victim left the scooter insecure and returned a short time later to find it had been taken.

Charity box takenA charity box fundraising for a school

sailing trip was stolen yesterday morning from a Picton business.

While the shop assistant was busy a male, who was in a shop with another female, is believed to have picked the box up and walked out.

Police hope the thieves were captured on CCTV footage so enquiries can continue.

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We invite you to join us in celebrating150 years of our current Parish Church

24 - 26 October 2014.

FRIDAY 24 OCTOBER2pm afternoon tea for senior and

former parishioners.6pm meet and greet for any vistors.

7:30pm Concert in Parish Hall.

SATURDAY 25 OCTOBERMidday national and cultural food stalls

in Parish grounds.1pm official opening of celebrations

followed bypageant depicting Parish History

through the years.7pm Latin Mass followed by time of

spiritual reflection and prayer.

SUNDAY 26 OCTOBER10am concelebrated Mass followed by

picnic in Parish grounds.

All are welcome to join us.Further information

phone 578-0038 during office hours.

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Vehicles can be protected by the anti-theft devices which slow down or foil thieves. The more time a criminal spends attempting to steal a vehicle increases the likelihood of discovery and apprehension. The following are some of the different types available that can be fitted to your vehicle.

Car checklist• Ignition cut out switch or ignition

shield.• Fuel cut out switch.• Battery isolator.• Steering wheel, hand brake and

transmission lock.• Wheel lock.• Lockable fuel cap and wheel nuts.• Vehicle alarm system.Bicycle checklist• Use a strong chain and lock.• Lock your bike every time you

leave it.

• Lock your bike in a shed at night (don’t leave it lying around).

• Keep a record of the frame number.• Etch your driver licence number,

if you have one, on the bike frame.Motorcycle checklist• Use an ignition lock.• Lock your helmet.• Use a strong thick chain and a

good-quality padlock.• Consider an alarm or other anti-

theft device.• Boat and caravan checklist• Store out of sight if possible.• Secure a dinghy with a security

chain.• Use a security-rated padlock.• Keep keys in your house, and never

hidden outside.• Etch the registration number and/

or your driver licence number on the boat or caravan and on the boat trailer.

1. Don't save your logon informa-tion Always log out of websites by clicking ‘log out’ on the site. It's not enough to sim- ply close the browser

window or type in another address.2. Ma ny pro -grams (especially social networking websites, web mail,

and instant mes-

senger programs) include automatic login features that will save your user name and password. Disable this option so no one can log in as you. Don't leave the computer unattended with sensitive information on the screen If you have to leave the public computer, log out of all programs and close all windows that might display sensitive information.3. Erase your tracks. Disable the

feature that stores pass-words and when you finish your use of a public

computer, you can help protect your private in-

formation by deleting your temporary Internet files.

4. Watch for over-the-shoulder snoops When you

use a public computer, be on the look out for thieves who

look over your shoulder or watch as you enter sensitive passwords to collect your information.5. Don't enter sensitive information into a public computer. These measures provide some protection against casual hackers who use a public computer after you have. But keep in mind that an industrious thief might have installed sophisticated software on the public computer that records every keystroke and then emails that information back to the thief. Then it doesn't matter if you haven't saved your information or if you've erased your tracks. They still have access to this information. If you really want to be safe, avoid typing your credit card number or any other financial or otherwise sensitive information into any public computer.

Safety tips for using a public computerPublic computers in libraries, Internet cafes, airports, and copy shops can be safe if you follow a few simple rules when you use them.

Protect your vehicles

• Mark valuable equipment for identification.• Use a wheel or tow ball lock.• Consider an alarm or other anti-theft device.

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I have mental health, you have mental health.So does everyone else you know. Sometimes it's good, sometimes not so good. We all have it.

STOP THE STIGMA!

A mental illness is a medical condition that disrupts a person's thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others and daily functioning.

Just as diabetes is a disorder of the pancreas, mental illnesses are medical conditions that often result in a diminished capacity for coping with the ordinary demands of life.

Serious mental illnesses include major depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive compul-sive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and borderline personality disorder.

The good news about mental illness is that recovery is possible.

Mental illnesses can affect persons of any age, race, religion or income.

It is not the result of personal weakness, lack of character or poor upbringing.

Mental illnesses are treatable and most people di-agnosed with a serious mental illness can experience relief from their symptoms by actively participating in an individual treatment plan.

What is mental illness?

The more the community can support and recognise people with mental health issues, the more chances they will have of recovery.

This is the message of Mental Health Consumer Advocates Caroline Harding and Paula Taylor ahead of next week's Mental Health Awareness Week (October 6-12).

Caroline and Paula provide a unique service to the com-munity. With an open door and open hearts, they welcome all consumers of mental health services to make contact or visit them if in need of an advocate.

"You don't have to be under a specific service, you can self refer or can be seeing a doctor to use our service.

"As advocates we work with people who want support with other services and meetings

with health professionals, law-yers, government agencies or even employers," Paula says.

Caroline and Paula support the choices their clients make and "walk beside them" so they feel comfortable.

"It's all about recovery. Some-times people just need someone to talk to in confidence, advice on what step to take next or someone to sit with them during an appointment or meeting," Caroline says.

"Our office is always open to people to visit, Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm so call in or contact us to find out how we can support you."

Mental Health Consumer Advocacy Services will have information stands at the Blenheim library alongside SF Marlborough's display for two weeks, starting October 6. Mental Health Consumer Advocates Caroline Harding and

Paula Taylor.

Here for youKEEP LEARNING BE CURIOUS - EMBRACE NEW EXPERIENCE

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Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) is next week, and the Mental Health Foundation (MHF) is encouraging New Zealanders to Keep Learning – be curious, embrace new experiences, and see opportunities.

KEEP LEARNING, one of the Five Ways to Wellbeing, is the official theme for MHAW 2014.

“Learning is fun! Find something that you’ll enjoy and learn more about it.

"Be brave and do something you haven’t done before, learn to play a guitar, or to draw, to ride a bike!

“Learn new things, keep the brain active – you’ll get more out of life and protect yourself from depression and dementia.”

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Local businesses bringing their delivering an important message to you - “We have what you need, when you need it and with expert knowledge to back it up.”From pest control, electricians and tyre specialists, through to glaziers, mechanics and boat supplies - Marlborough has a vast network of professionals who can quite literally come to your door.The next time you see one of these companies driving about in their signwritten vehicles, take note and call them next time you need their services.

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passionate about providing a great service for people,” she says. Sunshine Gardening is new to Blenheim, covering the whole of the Marlborough region and is solely operat-ed by Jenny. Gardening has played a big part in Jenny’s life, including working for Nelmac in Nelson as well as being the head gardener at Nelson’s largest and newest resthome. Deciding on a lifestyle change Jenny returned

home to Blenheim and decided to “do something for myself”, by starting her own business. “I tackle anything from general gardening to lawn mowing, and I have my Grow Safe and approved handler spray certificates, so I can do any spraying,” she says.

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When it comes to boating and the outdoors, there’s not a lot Diana Couper does not know how to operate or fix.

Diana is the co-owner of Vortex Marine & Outdoors in Blenheim where she has worked solidly on outboards for nearly nine years, with 19 years industry experience.

Diana has extensive experi-ence in marine mechanical work, trailer repairs, wiring and electrical work and gen-eral boat maintenance.

Her passion for the industry began at a young age grow-ing up in the Pelorus area,

spending time out boating and fishing with family.

Looking for a new oppor-tunity, Diana and business partner Pete Watson started their business which has grown significantly over the years.

Not only does Vortex Ma-rine & Outdoors cater for boat and outboard repairs, but they also sell a huge range of fishing and hunting equipment and apparel.

Before heading out on the water, bring your boat in to Diana for a pre-summer check.

Vortex Marine & Outdoors offers customers the option of genuine or aftermarket parts, and because they buy through one of New Zealand’s biggest import-ers, parts can normally be delivered the next day.

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Connie is one of seven glaziers at Norm Fowke Glass where she has worked for the past five years.

Her father, Gary Boyd, is a shareholder and manages the business and is someone she draws a lot of experience from.

“I first came in doing odd jobs and overtime I have

learned a lot from dad and the other glaziers.

“The main reason I enjoy my job so much is the va-riety. I have people come in off the street with unique projects that I work on, one being a wine rack made completely from glass.

“Another reason would be the team I work with, they are loads of fun,” she says.

Connie specialises in glass cutting, designing and mak-ing glass objects such as

fish tanks and glass cases, as well as fitting glass into window frames.

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“Both women bring not only their skills to the job, but a unique rapport with their clients,” Steve says.

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BOUWSTRA: James and Kirsty (nee Wills) are delighted to announce the arrival of Amelia Jane Bouwstra (9lb) born on Wednesday, September 3 at 10:14am. A huge thanks to Cathy Middleton and the Wairau Hospital maternity staff. Photo provided.

BANYAY ROCAS: Katalin and Razvan are thrilled to an-nounce the arrival of Robert (7lb 4oz) on September 18, 2014 at 12:04 pm. A precious little brother for Anna. Special thanks to Cathy Middleton, Helen Crampton, Jeremy Stevens and all the team at Ward One. Photo provided.

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CAMERON: Neeta and Brendon Cameron are delighted to announce the arrival of their beautiful baby girl Aaliya (6lbs 8oz) born on September 8, 2014 at 9:12 am at Wairau hospital. Mum off to a rocky start, but all well. Thanks to Shona Wills and the lovely staff at Ward One, HDU and the Medical ward. Photo provided.

BATES: Amanda is proud to announce the safe arrival of Caleb (8lb 13oz) born September 22, 2014 at 5:33am at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to midwife Sue Hudson and all the staff in the Maternity Ward.

TAPINE-WALLACE: Rangi and Cheyanne are happy to announce the safe arrival of their second baby boy on September 23, 2014 weighing 5lb 13oz. A baby brother for Julius. Special thanks to midwife Gwen and all the midwives and staff at Ward One.

VAN DORP: To Christiana, wife of Duncan Van Dorp, a son Peter Markus John born in Wellington on 31 December, 2013. A brother for Isabella.

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Colleen Lawson, Roger Lawson, Sherryl Cameron, Olweyn Henderson and senior constable Susan Bush.

Les Pye, Peter Callahan and Rod Shoemark of the Marlborough RSA.

Jason McConnell gets sideways in his Subaru WRX.

Alice Schofield sings the national anthem.

Fred Merkin puts his Mitsubishi Evo iV through its paces.

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The Sun Newspaper offers an acknowl-edgement service to its readers. You can submit acknowledge-ments following fam-ily bereavements. The deadline will be on Mondays at 5.00pm, with a limit of 50 words for $15.00. You can submit acknowledge-ments 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 [email protected] Please include your contact details: Name, address, email and phone numbers, in-cluding your mobile number if possible.

acknowledgementMarlborough After Hours GP Services: Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm. Reception 520 6377. Office 520 9980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870.After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm, 7 days. Ph 5782271.Diabetes Marlborough Inc: 5775549, Office hours 9am-3pm, Monday - Friday Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 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: For more information. Ph 570 5137Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 5788125Citizens Advice Bureau - Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm. Phone 578 4272.Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846)

Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Ph Margaret 021 0260 7468 or Cilla 570 5335.Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd. Open Monday - Friday, 8.30 - 4.30pmHospital 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.Marlborough Lupus Support: For more information phone Katrina 572 4333 or 021 502 451PICtOnDoctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377. Office 520 9980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870. Chemist:Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 9-6pm, Sat 9-2pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

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 579 4353.

Casino & Mystery Auction Fund-raiser - Saturday 11th October 2014. Clubs of Marlborough Main Hall. 6.30pm - 11pm. Tickets $35.00. Contact Marie 577 8131. All proceeds to Te Rerenga o Te Ra Kapahaka Travel Fund.

Mental Health Consumer Advo-cacy 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.

Bingo/Housie - 1st Thursday of each month at 7pm. Blenheim Bowling Club, 40 houses, 3 supers 1 of $1000, raffles and meals from 5.30pm. Proceeds to Te Rerenga o Te Ra

Sheets ‘n Things - Now located beside The Warehouse car park, behind John’s Kitchen. Good used linen at bargain prices. Donations, gratefully recieved. Ph. 578 1355.

Family/Whanau for information/advocacy/support - Families living with mental illness/addictions please contact– Sup-porting Families in Mental Wellbeing - Cheryl, Lyn, Karina or Sandra on 577 5491 or visit us at 4 Scott Street.

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THOMPSETT, Olivia Claudine (Livvy): On Sunday September 28 2014. Passed away, peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, after a long, courageous battle. Aged 21 years. Deeply loved daughter of Jill and the late Adrian. Dearly loved sister of Jarod. Special heartfelt thanks to all those who have touched and helped Livvy throughout her life. Messages to the Thompsett family, c/- 32A Lakings Road, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Marlborough would be ap-preciated, and can be made at the service or sent to PO Box 411, Blenheim 7240. A service for Livvy will be held at The Wesley Centre, 3 Henry Street, at 1pm on Wednesday October 1 2014 followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. “Livvy you made me the proudest mum. I am truly a better person for having had you in my life. A new star is shining down brightly. Love you my darling Livvy for all eternity. Mum xxx” GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, BLENHEIM FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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Blenheim Healing Rooms - open 1st & 3rd Saturdays every month. 11.00am - 1pm. Stonewood Homes Office, 68 High Street. Free Christian healing prayers available to anyone. Phone 5789704.

St Christopher's Goodwill - Friday 3rd. October. 9 am - 12pm at the Church Hall Redwoodtown (opp Countdown). Usual bargains good used clothing, household goods and books.

GALLOP Gina: On Monday September 29 2014 at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. Aged 62 years. Now at peace with her late husband Kevin. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Joanne (Jo) and Chris, Sonia and Nik. Loved nana of Elliot, Mollie and Griffin; Paige, and Morgan. Treasured daughter-in-law of Cath. Loved sister, sister-in-law and aunty. Messages to 17A Ward Street, Blenheim 7201. A service for Gina will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr of Hutcheson and Parker Streets, 1pm on Thursday October 2 followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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The deadline will be on Monday 5.00pm. Please contact the Sun for further details. 72 High Street, Blenheim, email [email protected] or phone 577 7868.


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The Marlborough Electric Power Trust advises that it will be holding its Annual Public meeting on

Wednesday 8th October 2014 at 9.30 am, to be held at the

St John’s Building, 93 Seymour St.

The meeting is to:

In accordance with the governing Deed and S100 of the Electricity Industry Act 2010 the Trust’s Annual Reports and Financial Statements for the year ending 31 March 2014 will be available from 6th October at the offices of Blenheim Accounting & Taxation Services Ltd, 36 Maxwell Rd, Blenheim (office hours 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday).

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• Enable general public discussion and information to beneficiaries of the Trust

• Report on the operation of the Trust and the Company during the preceding financial year and on the financial statements of the Trust and the Company for the financial year ended 31 March 2014.

We currently have a position available for a Vineyard Supervisor.Applicants must have the following:

• At least three years experience• Be able to report to management and complete paperwork on time• Reliable and have a tidy work ethic• Preference will be given to an experienced Supervisor, but is not essential as full training will be given.• Be able to work long hours when required• Have excellent communication skills• A good understanding of RSE policy• Clean drivers license

In the first instance, please forward a brief email to john@thornhillnz. co.nz

no later than 10th October 2014explaining previous work history and contact details.

Thornhill Horticultural Contracting is a well-established, large supplier of labour to the Viticulture industry in Marlborough.Thornhill is a registered Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) recruiting specific staff from New Zealand, Thailand and the Pacific Islands, to fulfil the needs of its valued vineyard clients.

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Casino & Mystery Auction FundraiserSaturday 11th October 14

Clubs of Marlborough Main Hall6.30pm - 11pm • $35 Ticket

Phone Marie 577 8131, 021 106 4326

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Learning to Care – Caring to LearnAkongia te manaaki, Manaaki tia te akonga!

Spring Creek School PTA, teachers, 40 students & parents, would like to say a big “Thank You”

to businesses & individuals for their contribution to Spring Fair 2014.

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PERSONAL MEDICAL ALARMS - BLENHEIM

HEALTHCARE FIELD OFFICERSYou’ll be out on the road selling and installing alarms, meeting with clients in their own home and discussing their needs. Your proven sales experience will help you generate sales leads in your area, develop relationships with health providers and market our medical alarms throughout your territory. Your drive and determination to achieve sales targets and deliver a high standard of service sets you apart from the crowd. A go-getter with a hunger for success, we’ll support you to take your career to new heights.

This is full time work and this position is to cover the Blenheim region.

What separates us from the competition is the personalised service, so a key part of your role will be to visit clients to make sure they’re happy. This means everything from selling the medical alarm to popping around with a birthday card. We’re a team that performs at the top of our game, just like you. It’s about creating a rapport with all kinds of people, being an excellent listener and having the ability to empathise with our target market of prospective alarm users, family and friends. Developing relationships and networking within the wider community is a critical success factor.

We are one of New Zealand’s leading health and care organisations, part of the global Bupa group. We have a strong commitment to helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. Our Medical Alarms offer the elderly the opportunity to live independently while being safe and secure in and around their own homes. But they’re more than a button to press in an emergency; they come with a supportive sales focus and our personalised commitment to customer service and care.

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SUMMER GOLFBlenheim Golf ClubInvites you to take out a cheap Summer MembershipNormally from Nov 1st to March 1st, but join now and get another month FREE. Cost $165Enter all club competitions, play as much as you like and join in all club activities, including the popular Friday summer twilight 9 hole round.Enjoy the lovely park like setting, the well maintained course and mix with friendly members.Phone Ian 578 4870 or Robin 578 9157, or grab an application form from the club house any time.Mike Gardiner, President

Vineyard Manager/Technician/(Assistant) Winemaker

Awatere Valley, MarlboroughIf you have experience in the above, we have a position on our Awatere Valley Vineyard for you.• ExperienceinTractor&Machineryoperationsanddesiretoworkwithmodernwellmaintainedmachinery(forexampleKLIMA).

• Haveasoundunderstandingofagrichemicalapplicationandsafeoperatingprocedures.

• Keyresponsibilitiesinclude:pestandweedcontrol,soilmanagement,recordkeeping.Daytodayviticulturalpracticessuchaspruning,irrigationandplantmanagement.Machineryandvineyardrepairs&maintenance.

• Budgetandcostcentreresponsibility.• EssentialcurrentGrowsafe,approvedhandlercertificate&fullD/L.

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• Developmentofsmallon-sitewineryunderwaythatwillneedanoperationalassistantwinemaker.Workingcloselywithconsultantwinemaker.

To find out more or to apply please send CV to:Michiel Eradus, Director,Eradus Wines & Vinecraft [email protected]

Home of our favourite brands The Ned and The Kings Series, Marisco Vineyards are located in the Waihopai Valley on the banks of the

Waihopai River, Marlborough. We are a progressive wine company committed to building brands and taking the unique Marlborough,

New Zealand story of wine to the world.

We are seeking expressions of interest for the following role:

Machinery operator/Vineyard hand (This role will be a combination of both

operator and vineyard hand)•Driver’slicence(full)andowntransportessential•Tractorexperiencepreferred•Goodattitudeandanopenmind•Hardworkingandphysicallyfit•Practicalandenjoyworkingoutside•Excellentcommunicationskills

Flexiblestartdatescanbearrangedfortherightperson.Allonsitetrainingwillbegiven.Payrateswilldependontheexperienceofthesuccessfulcandidate.Thisisafulltimepermanentpositionforthesuccessfulcandidate.

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Bar/Restaurant ManagerMust have B.M Licence

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FrEE- Dog to a good home, 6 Months, Micro-chipped & Spayed. Ph 572 5480

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H Ig H sTr E ET Blenheim. Saturday 4 October, 8am. Whole household must go, flatscreen TV, Freeview, bikes, BBQ, crockery, cultery, toys, puzzles etc.

FUllY furnished and fully equipped, self con-tained bedsit unit. Suit clean living, quiet, mature person. $190 per week, including power and in-ternet. Ph 027 577 0195 or A/H 5780522

HolDEr A50 or A550 Orchard Tractor. Please contact Simon on 027 254 1020.

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The Marlborough Boys’ College smallbore rifle shooting team is on a roll, winning two national titles in the space of a month.

Last weekend the team travelled to Rangiora to contest the TSNZ Inter-Secondary Schools com-petition, attended by 14 school teams from around the country.

With Josh Leach top scoring the match on 296.19, William van Asch posting the third-best score of 295.18, and Hamish Chapman supporting with 287.9, including a personal best 100.5, Marlborough were in a different class to the other schools, their score of 878.46 an impressive 18 points ahead of second placed King’s High School from Dunedin.

All three boys were selected for the South Island team, which easily defeated the North Island, 1925.72 to 1884.65. Josh Leach with 198.12 top scored again, giving him the trophy for the individual aggregate over the two matches, while William van Asch was runner up in the individual aggregate.

Based on their performances in

the first two matches, the three Marlborough marksmen were then selected in a New Zealand Secondary Schools team which shot targets for a postal match against Great Britain on Sunday. The results of this match will not be known for some time, as the British team will shoot their targets in the next few months, during the north-ern hemisphere winter.

This performance by the Marlborough Boys’ College team followed a win in the TSNZ postal match which was shot in August, with the results just released this week. In that match the team scored 579.29, just ahead of Kings College on 575.17. Wi l l i a m va n Asch top scored with 200.13, and Josh Leach

was 3rd top scorer with 195.12.Marlborough Girls Col-

lege also competed in the Rangiora match, finishing 12th.


By Alister Cooper Blenheim Racing Pigeon Club

held its second of four races from Christchurch on Saturday.

The birds were liberated at 7am into clear skies and cleared the liberation point along with other pigeons from North Island clubs at a pretty fair clip.

Club president Carl Kirkwood's blue cock bird 172 flew the 240 kilometres in three hours 26 minutes, recording a velocity of 1175.07 meters per minute for first place.

Second place to the very consistent Shirley Morrison, also of Spring Creek, with her blue hen 165 achiev-

ing a speed of 1158.22 mpm, and the Two Fishers p/ship's bird #4336 was close behind with a velocity of 1154.22 mpm for third position.

All members of the club had good returns thanks to the good efforts of the liberator in getting the birds up early in good weather.

Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk

The Riverlands Street Sprint was held on Sunday with around 30 driv-ers competing for the fastest times.

The event was held by the Marlborough Car Club and had driv-ers from Christchurch, Ashburton and Nelson attending.

Taking out the overall winning prize was local driver Neil Webb in his Mitsubishi Mirage, as well as winning his class.

This was an exciting win for Neil who had taken the previous two years off and built a new car.

The next major event on the Marlborough Car Club's calendar is

the Fairweathers Marlborough Rally on November 8 which has six stages, beginning at Port Underwood and finishing at Taylor Pass.

This rally is part of the EPAY Silver Fern Rally which will see 60 classic cars from all over the world converge in Picton before driving the length of the South Island.

Julian Cameron in his Nissan 300ZX lined up to start his run in Sunday’s Riverlands Street Sprint event run by the Marlborough Car Club. Julian is the owner of Picton Tools and Tyres which sponsored the event.

Revved up at street sprints

Pigeon results

College shooters on target

Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk

Avon representatives Lisa Tay-lor and Sandra van Toor hit the streets in Blenheim yesterday wearing bright pink wigs to spread an important message.October is breast cancer aware-ness month and because Avon is the largest corporate sponsor of breast cancer research, there will be fundraising merchandise being sold at various locations.“The response we have had to our outfits today has been amazing. People are certainly noticing us, and others have stopped us in the street to ask what we are doing which is the response we are wanting,” Lisa laughed.

“Avon Australia and New Zealand is planning to hand over a $1million cheque for breast cancer research so here in Marlborough I am hoping to help raise as much as I can to go towards that,” she said.Lisa who is the district sales manager for Nelson and Marlborough, will have a num-ber of pop up stalls selling breast cancer fundraising ear-rings and pens located at Mega Marlborough Mitre 10, PAK’n SAVE, Springlands Cafe and throughout Blenheim CBD during the month of October.

Lisa Taylor and Sandra van Toor with ‘Beaver Bear’ hit the streets yesterday spreading their pink message.

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HELP NEEDED Volunteers are required for two

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Those keen to help are asked to email [email protected].

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FOOTBALL The Nelson Marlborough Falcons

begin their season with a game in Nelson this weekend.

They play Heartland Wairarapa at Trafalgar Park on Sunday, with kickoff at 2pm.

The Falcons were runners-up in the ASB Youth League last season.

Winger Nick Kelly is the only Blenheim-based player in this year’s squad. Carl Connor-McLean has also made the team, but has relocated to Nelson.


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equal-top of the ITM Cup’s Pre-miership table after a 32-24 win over Otago in Nelson on Sunday,

The Makos sit on 32 points, below Taranaki on points differential.

They head to Christchurch to play Canterbury in their penulti-mate round-robin game, before they finish off against Counties in Blenheim.

Marlborough Volleyball’s Fair-Weathers’ Senior Winter League Finals were played at Stadium 2000 last Thursday evening. Magnum, who had dropped just two sets through round-robin play, met Uso 4 Life in the pre-mier grade final. Uso 4 Life had earned their spot in the final with a team made up of five seasonal workers who returned home the week before, leaving captain Tom Oliver to round up four ring-ins.

Magnum started off strong in the first set. The crowd watching the final saw some good rallies in the first set but Magnum’s excel-lent serving and well drilled court play saw them take a convincing lead and won the set 25-10. Set two was much more respectable for Uso with more cohesive play which led to some excellent rallies with great play from Mag-num’s Kyle Heagney helping his side to take the set 25-20. Even

though Magnum had it in the bag it was still a tight third set with some huge hits from Magnum’s Tarik Tekin and captain Nigel Sowman. Oliver played well at the net setting up some good hits for Uso but Magnum were too well disciplined and won the set 25-19 to once again claim the winner’s crown.

In the C Grade Final, The A-Team finally gained a title, beating The Avengers two sets

to one, and also for their efforts were selected FairWeathers’ Fair Play Team of the Week.

Fijian Warriors and Indevin Thunderballs played off for top honours in Social Grade, with the Fijians coming out on top 3-0.

Tomorrow the FairWeathers’ Competition winds up the season with the Triples Tournament, where teams of three take to smaller courts playing seven-minute games.

Slick Magnum win yet another title

The Blenheim Rowing Club masters team (pictured) experienced a gold rush at the recent New Zealand Masters Rowing Championships.

The club won 12 gold medals, and 22 in total, at the event held at Lake Karapiro late last month.

The 17-strong rowing team contested 30 events, and the first-year rowers won all the novice events.

Coach Kevin ‘Mouse’ Taylor said it was an outstanding achievement.

“This was an amazing result for the club and culminates another very successful season for the masters contingent, proving they are one of the top masters clubs in the country.”

The club finished unofficially with the most points at the regatta, while the Blenheim rowers were selected to compete for the South Island

against the North Island later in the meet.Taylor said the result was one of the best in

the club’s history, and put it down to the club’s culture, and the effort put in on and off the water.

A total of 340 rowers attended the event, aged from 27 to 82.

They contested 86 events and 126 races over the two-day event.

Gold by the dozen


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