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By Annabelle LatzA fun action-packed school holiday was the

suspected cause for Renwick’s Sophie Gilchrist’s lack of energy.

Her parents Michelle and Bryan never expected Leukemia would be the reason.

On July 9 Michelle decided to take five year-old Sophie to the doctor.

“I was concerned with her tiredness,” she said. Sophie was referred for blood tests straight away.“An hour and a half later we were told the

diagnosis.”She was diagnosed with pre cursor B Acute Lym-

phloblastic Leukaemia, which affects her blood.Platelets were flown to Wairau Hospital that

afternoon, as Sophie was very unstable.The following morning she was flown to Christch-

urch with her dad Bryan, and sent straight to Ronald MacDonald House. Continued page 2

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Handing in his resignation is the first step for chef, Chris Fortune in making his Million Dollar Idea a reality.

“I’m moving on. I’ve got a good idea I believe

will make a million dollars,” he said.

The basics of the idea have yet to be revealed, but Chris believes it will earn him that

money - in 12 months.He gave his four weeks notice

as executive chef of the Scenic Marlborough Hotel and the Marlborough Conference Cen-tre last week, after five years in the role.

Chris said the concept is on the backburner and in very early stages, the focus right now still being on his current

position.It is not a dream, he said, it

is something you don’t dream about because it is achievable.

“To me, it’s quite exciting.”He said it is a Marlborough

idea, and he has great belief in the community to support it.

Chris is also the chair of the Marlborough Farmers’ market and Farmers’ Market NZ.

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The Renwick Dairy and Lotto outlet in Renwick has seen some exciting and “de-licious” changes made recently, including the introduction of Country Fried Chick-en takeaways.Country Fried Chicken is available as of today.

Owners Rata Harper and Tubby Smith are excited to be introducing the Country Fried Chicken brand to their business, and say customers are already starting to queue.

“People got really excited when the new signage started going up this week.

I think it’s great that Renwick has some-thing new and exciting as a takeaway op-tion,” Rata smiles.

What makes Country Fried Chicken food unique is that it is not greasy or satu-

rated in fatty oils.They are cooked in cotton seed oil

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The range includes burgers, chicken pieces, chicken nuggets and chips. Soon there will also be coleslaw and potato and gravy to accompany.

The burgers are made with real chicken breast, crispy salad and creamy mayon-naise which is delivered fresh daily.

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Continued from page 1Michelle followed in the car,

and their six year-old daughter Izabel stayed in Marlborough, with her grandparents.

“A massive thank you mum and dad for looking after Izabel, it’s important she keeps some normality,” said Michelle.

Both sisters attend Renwick School.

Every Thursday Sophie re-ceives chemotherapy treatment, alongside lots of monitoring.

“She is responding very well to the treatment.”

Sophie will receive weekly treatment for the next four weeks, then an assessment is made to see if she can continue her treatment at Nelson Hospital,

or have to remain in Christch-urch.

Michelle said Ronald Mac-Donald House is incredible.

“Everything is provided. We just hang out there. It’s a real waiting game, just trying to keep Sophie as comfortable as possible.”

Sophie has her Leap Pad at hospital with her; an I-Pad style device for children, which keeps her occupied with games, books and music.

Michelle is from Chirstchurch, so has good family support there.

Bryan is self employed, and has had to return to Marlborough on occasions for work.

“I work at Countdown in

Springlands. I imagine I’ll have to give that up when I get back, to look after Sophie,” said Michelle.

Sophie will need weekly chem-otherapy for the next two years.

“She knows she is sick, and questions do come up.”

Michelle admitted when the idea of fundraising was first mentioned, she struggled.

“It made it so real. People were really willing to help, it was quite a final thing, that we really did need help.”

“It’s going to be a long journey, so it’s very much appreciated.”

Michelle said it is still early days.

“She still looks like the same old good Sophie, the one we all

know and love.”The Renwick Marching Club

holds Housie at the Woodbourne Tavern every Wednesday night as a fundraiser for the Renwick Under 12 team.

Next Wednesday, August 1, all profits will be donated to the Gilchrist family.

Doors open at 7pm at the Giesen Centre, Uxbridge St, Renwick.

Everyone is welcome, and for more information contact Cristina Hansen, 572 5107.

Sophie’s facebook page is full of information on her journey, and fundraising opportunities.

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Let’s help Sophie get better

Some Renwick School mums, who are friends with the Gilchrist family will be busy for the weeks and months ahead, organising fundraising activities.

Sausage sizzles will be a weekly event at the school, and a cake stall will be featured next Wednesday at the school cross country day.

A silent auction is being organised, and Kelly Robertson said there are already items

on the auction list. “We have been really impressed with the

support of the local community.”Mel Hammond said people are very

willing to help.“All we have to do is mention what we are

doing, and people want to help.”Angie Holdaway said they are preparing

for a long road ahead.“It’s going to be a long process, the Gil-

christ’s are really going to need the support.”She hopes to see local businesses also

joining in on fundraising. Denise Pincott, another parent of the

school and friend of the Gilchrist fam-ily, is also helping with these fundraising initiatives.

For any fundraising ideas, contact Anna-belle here at The Sun, [email protected], or phone 5777 868.

Renwick mums busy fundraising

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inbriefHospice Ball postpones due to Regional HealtH issues

In the interest of public health and in view of the current outbreak of the viruses affecting the wider Marlborough community, the ‘Glitz and Glamour in the Vines’ ball that was supposed to be held this Saturday, July 28, at the Winery Riverlands, has been postponed to a date that is to be advised, in late September.

King salmon HeaRing delayed

The Environmental Protection Authority hearing concerning NZ King Salmon’s resource consent has been delayed by two weeks.

The hearing would decide whether NZ King Salmon should be allowed to develop nine new fish farms in the Marlborough Sounds.

The date has changed to August 27, and the hearing will take place in Blenheim at the Wisheart Room in the Floor Pride Marlborough Civic Theatre.

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Marlborough Girls’ College Beyond the Canvas art exhibition opens today at 6.30 pm in the school’s hall.

Work by students and local artists are on display and will be auctioned off.

All funds raised will go towards the school’s new Visual Arts Block.

Tickets are available from the Millennium Art Gallery and the schools’ finance office for $20.

The exhibition will be held at the college until July 29.

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As a child, Pelorus Sounds woman Helen Millen grew up believing her mother was a mermaid.

Childhood memories of playing by the sea with sea-weed and shells were the inspiration behind her entry in this year’s Brancott Estate World of WearableArt Show.

Helen’s garment titled ‘Oc-topus’s Garden’ has been chosen as a finalist in the Air New Zealand South Pacific section.

This will be her fourth time as a finalist in the show, and to add to her excitement Helen has had two of her previous garments displayed

at the WOW Museum as well as last year’s entry ‘Wetlands Warrior’ which is in the process of being added.

“Winning an award is my ultimate dream but just be-ing a finalist and having my garments at the museum are amazing achievements alone,” she smiles.

Her design idea formed after imagining herself being “under the sea”.

“In my head I imagined myself in the octopus’s gar-den, and set out to research the Pacific Octopus to get the exact dimensions and details correct.

“In New York I met a gi-ant version at an aquarium and spent time interacting,

photographing and watching it. Once home I sought out natural materials to create it and imitate its natural form,” she says.

Helen estimates she has spent around 7000 hours on her garment which she first started in 2010.

“I knew it would be a long process with lots of research and materials involved, but the excitement of being a finalist and prospect of win-ning makes it such a thrill,” she says.

The awards night will be held on Friday, September 28.

Photographs of Helen’s gar-ment will then be released.

Mermaid memories inspire WOW entry

By Annabelle LatzA Picton resident wants to advise

Sun readers of their rights when a salesman turns up on their doorstep.

In April, this resident, who de-scribed herself as elderly but still very strong, was left in a frightened state after a visit from an HRV salesman.

It was a follow up visit from an inquiry she had made into the product mid-last year.

Half an hour passed before the salesman finally left, after four firm requests to leave.

“He was so rude and he was such a bully.”

“You know anecdotally that your home is your castle, and no one can invade it.”

She rang HRV, and gave a verbal complaint.

The following day she rang Grey Power, Picton Police, and Commu-nity Law, gathering information about Trespass laws and codes of practice that salesmen must follow.

Since April, she has written a letter to the Direct Marketing As-sociation, which created a personal response from HRV.

A personal letter of apology from the salesman is what she is waiting for.

Another piece of advice she learned was to ring the police if she felt threatened.

She urged everyone in the com-munity to be proactive if they are upset – write letters and make phone calls.

“I learned he should have stopped selling immediately upon being asked to stop, and leave, at my request.”

We need to go to whoever is responsible, to right the wrongs.”

David Atoa, HRV Nelson fran-chise owner, said he wants to hear personally from people who are unhappy with sales service.

“If someone has crossed the line, then it will be investigated thoroughly.”

He said it was not the aim of HRV salesmen to make people feel upset and bullied.

“Bad feedback is taken seriously, it’s not in our interest to upset people in any way, shape or form.”

HRV Stoke office can be con-tacted on 03 547 1969.

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Dyson awarDs closessoon

The deadline for the James Dyson Awards close soon.

The award challenges young en-gineers and designers to develop problem-solving inventions, and those within four years of graduation are invited to submit their projects.

Last year’s winner created a shoe designed for barefoot running.

The New Zealand award winner receives a trip to London, along with a range of other prizes, and the international winner receives GBP$10,000 to develop their inven-tion.

Entrants have until August 2 to submit footage, images, sketches of their ideas to www.jamesdysona-ward.org, along with any stories detailing their design process and inspiration.

The national winner will be an-nounced mid-August and the inter-national winner, on November 8.

nZ cafe of the year competition open

The search is on to find the coun-try’s best cafe in the inaugural New Zealand Café of the Year competition.

Cafés can register online the public will soon be able to vote.

Fifteen finalists will be chosen on the basis of the most votes gained in each of the five regions.

The regional finalists are then judged by a panel comprising of a highly decorated chef, the Restau-rant Association and sponsors, Heinz Wattie’s and Goodman Fielder.

Cafés are judged on appearance, atmosphere, staff, meals and overall experience.

The competition calls for each café entering to have at least one dish on their menu incorporating both Wat-tie’s Baked Beans and Kiwi Bacon.

The winning café will be an-nounced in November and will re-ceive media exposure through Food in a Minute worth over $100,000.

Cafés must register their details at www.nzcafeoftheyear.co.nz by 18 October.

Consumer voting opens on 1 September and closes on 28 October.

Consumers who nominate a café go in a draw to win the grand prize of $5,000 to spend at their own favourite café, plus there’s $1,000 for each of the 5 competition regions.

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By Robbie ParkesTheft is a growing concern for

retailers, and Blenheim has had its fair share in recent times, says New Zealand Retailers As-sociation retail store advisor Brian Finlayson, right.

“Customer thefts throughout the country amount to just over $2 million a year,” he said.

“A lot of retailers bury their head in the sand, they just don’t want to know.”

“The big thing is to be aware.”Brian offers advice to busi-

nesses facing theft and financial problems, and those concerns are growing.

He said theft in Blenheim retail-ers has risen, and it is a sign of the times.

“Quite a lot of people don’t pinch when they need to, they do it because they get a kick out of it.”

He said the culture of theft is growing, and those stealing are getting smarter.

“Often it’s not the person who uses a hoody, it’s normal, respect-able, Jo Average.”

“They’re very polite, that’s a big one.”

They target their market, com-ing in pairs during lunch hours when only one staff member is on.

One will distract the single staff member, and the other will help themselves, said Brian.

Another big issue is cash re-funds.

“They’ll buy an article and then the next day, go in when the staff aren’t looking and take the item off the shelf and ask for a refund (with their receipt).”

Retailers need to be attentive, they have to confront them, Brian said, but never aggressively.

Staff thefts have become a big issue too.

“A lot of them actually pilfer time.”

Staff members can pocket money when the bosses back is turned, and not write up the correct amount when working the front counter.

Brian urges businesses to seek legal advice on these matters, but suggests there be policies put in place to prevent theft.

Brian is happy to visit local retailers and offer advice on theft. You can contact him on 027 475 0410.

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By Robbie ParkesA second extension has been

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TMCo Limited director and theatre project manager Tim Smit said some of the companies had asked for more time.

“It’s fair to say it’s a reasonably complex building,” he said, which was taken into consideration.

Tenders are now due on August 8.The first extension was made due

to a delay in getting documentation from the consultants.

He said there won’t be another one.Six firms have been approached to

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Craft shop ... two way in town ... we have been there and done that. It must be true what goes around comes around

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CHAINS THE PROBLEM

Yes, good the fence around the clock has gone & its tickin agen. BUT its those chains in front that r far more dangerous, earthquake or not. Like Rose Richards & the tiles ive bin telling MDC this 4 many yrs - attractiv 2 kids 2 swing & many injurd.

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MOVE ON

Former national tennis coach .... Michael Mooney why are you hell bent on using Marlborough Forest tennis courts. There are great courts all over Marlborough, move on and start up somewhere fresh and then you will have nothing to moan about.

MOONEY SAGA

Whn is ths mooney tennis soap opera going to be over? Theres more important news surely?

DISABLED PARKING?

A good reason to sell yr house on trade me ... smooth real estate agent parkng his car in a disabld park and arguing its ok to do so while his car plates advrtse hs firm! Smart marktng and great look! A special breed estate agents.

HRV

I also have an hrv its great but was shocked at 290 dollars cost to service and replace filters. We have two filters but seems high to me.

NO SPOTLIGHT

I suggest to support the local busi-nesses we have and communicate with them. Demand = supply, and quality!

VENUE

What no use for the old railway station! What a great venue 4 the speights ale house!

NEW SEAT

Was walking the witha hills and cum along a new seat that looks awsome bt there is no sign there saying wat it represents. Does any one know :-)

BIG YAWN

Another michel mooney story.... yawn. Does he have shares in this paper?

SPOTLIGHT

Yes we need spotlight! I love my sewing and its such a shame we dnt have one here. Wld sav alot of trips 2 nelson.

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Pak n Save

Dear Ed,Travel the Blenheim to Picton highway and cast

your eyes right. Ugly clear felled forestry. Look left and you

see the dead skeleton willows poisoned by Fish and Game.

Look at roadsides. Old Man’s Beard. Come on

Marlborough District Council, Fish and Game and Department of Conservation! You all can do better, otherwise tourists will re-alise the “clean, green, 100% pure” claim of NZ is a big fat lie. Who will take some responsibility?

Shelby Wright

Dear Ed,Well, when I asked the simple question last

week of what has Destination Marlborough done to justify the tax payers purse over the past 3 years, a concern that any rate payer can legitimately raise, and should, either through the press or at a council meeting, and something I feel sure they would encourage, I half expected some justification, something maybe even from the mayor?

But no, the silence was deafening, except for our celebrity chef Chris Fortune strangely coming in to bat on their behalf.

Anyway, maybe if I changed the question around to “what future plans are in the pipeline re increased tourist events, maybe this will elicit a reply?” Thank you.

Who can afford a postage stamp anyway?Chris Davies, Picton

The article in Friday’s paper, July 20, was about Pak N Save.

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Check with the builders.Kindest regards,Roger Tisch, Blenheim

Dear Ed,Not Margaret Mahy if you please, but Dame

Margaret . Such irreverence, such latitude! Way back in 1947 in Whakatane Margaret and

the writer were something of classroom ‘misfit’s. Margaret was always ‘away with the fairies’

and I was even in those days ‘a stirrer’. We had something in common, the ability to

write. Margaret went on to make a name for herself

in the field of children’s stories, was much respected and much loved.

Like Margaret my writings ended up being circulated ...but in parliaments abroad.

The Hawke government wanted to deport me for upsetting trade relations with Japan.

Misfits maybe but Jim Rolfe our teacher loved us both.

Vale Margaret, you did us all proud and those of us who shared that classroom with you,

although at time they gave you heaps, would say ...you were quite a Dame.

Of such people memories are made. Bruce Whiteside,Miami, Australia

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Each form class is undertaking a good cause as part of the school’s Anderson Shield competition, which needs to be completed by the end of term 3.

After much discussion, Heather’s group of girls, ‘Ramo’, decided on preparing and serving a meal at the community kitchen.

Heather said the girls were really excited to get stuck in and help those in need.

“I’ve always found my class really responsive to wanting to do things,” she said.

Heather teaches food technology at the school so it seemed only natural to get her form class involved in a cooking challenge.

Students India Ross and Lauren Collins were there early in the night to help out.

“It’s good fun, it’s better than the other challenges I’ve done,” said India.

Lauren said it was great how Heather got so involved and enthusiastic about the incentive.

The girls received donations to buy the ingredients, and supplied some themselves.

The Royal New Zealand RSA is opposed to any ‘Mondayising’ of Anzac Day.

“The RSA policy has always been to preserve the special nature of Anzac Day.

The National Executive Committee of the RSA has given this issue very serious consideration and we do not support this legislative change,” says National President Don McIver.

“We would always want to see Anzac Day commemorations fall on 25 April and not on the nearest week day and we understand the proposed bill will

preserve that arrangement.”“However, we are seriously con-

cerned that to allow a holiday long weekend when Anzac Day falls within a weekend will take the focus away from our most solemn day of commemoration in memory of the sacrifice of New Zealanders for their nation and, instead, turn attention towards the holiday itself.”

“We are concerned that this will trivialise the true intent of this very special day of national commemora-tion.”

Students cook for the community

Marlborough Girls' College students Lauren Collins and India Ross with their form teacher Heather Ramsay, making preparations for the dinner they served at John's Kitchen on Wednesday night as part of their community challenge.

RSA opposes the ‘Mondayising’ of Anzac Day

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Nigel Morrison was enjoying a sleep in on

Sunday morning when he heard the fire alarm

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But it was the wake up call for one of the biggest

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by crews from Havelock, Blenheim, Renwick,

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earlier that morning.

The crews went to work quickly, and had water

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scrub that was also in flames, just 10 minutes

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It was dark, the crews were flat out controlling

the flames, when just a few minutes later another

bach just a few metres away began to glow, then

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As children many of us spent hours digging in the garden, fascinated by the existence of earthworms.

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While most of us spent our winter days snug inside our homes or work offices, earthworms have been busy fulfilling their essential role.

Ensuring we have a rich and healthy soil.

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Tiger worms have alternative bands of yellow and maroon down the length of their bodies.

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I must say I am enjoying the Garden-ing page in your Friday edition, as much as I do The Sun, anyway. In last week’s ‘Fascinating Gardening Facts’ you featured the virtues of the herb Dandelion. I would like to add that the roots, as well as the flowers and

leaves are a rich source of nutrients; and that, in addition to those you mentioned Dandelion contains the

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Lots of plants are used as dyes. You can colour cloth with stewed onion skin, tea bags or walnut juice – try it! One of the oldest blue dyes comes from a plant called Woad that has been used since Neolithic times – over 6000 years.

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Blenheim Country Music Club Inc. Presents a Fundraising Cabaret . 11th Aug 2012Tickets on sale at Ken Hams Music Works

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Student Art6.30pm, Marlborough Girls’ College hall. Come

along to support our local artists and up coming artists from the Girls’ College. It is an open evening to auction student and local artist artworks to support the development of the new Visual Arts Block. Complimentary glass of wine/non alcoholic beverages and nibbles, plus a performance by The Combined Colleges String Quartet. Tickets $20 available from the School or the Millennium Art Gallery.

Women of Influence ConferenceA special weekend to recharge, reconnect, and

reflect on our lives as women. Today through to Sunday, Marlborough Convention Centre. Jan 578 3382 to register.

Mid Winter Xmas in the VinesMarlborough Vintners Hotel, escape the winter

boredom and head for the Vines for mid winter yuletide and traditional Christmas fare. Compli-mentary glass of traditional mulled wine followed by a mid winter three course Christmas Dinner with a twist.

$60 pp excluding beverages. Bookings are es-sential as filling fast! (03) 572 5094 www.mvh.co.nz

Marlborough racing Club Gallops At Waterlea Racecourse, McLauchlan Street, with

races from 11.30am, Ph Barry 03 578 8599Sit and Be Fit with JeanetteFree exercise for all ages at Crossroads, 2 Red-

wood Street. At 10am Phone 578 5395QuestIntermediate age youth group, 3.30pm-5pm,

Picton Baptist Church, 293 Waikawa Rd, Picton. Text Bronwyn 021 046 2434.

Tango lessonsImprovers, 7pm, Basics 8.30pm. Nurses Hall,

Blenheim. Monica: 572 2667Pastel Painting Marlborough Art Society, 10am till 3pm, Prue:

578 8888Tai ChiToday and Mondays. 10am, 11.30am and 1pm.

Liz 027 748 6666.Tunes for TotsPreschool music sessions. Morning tea. 9.30am

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

KidzoneRiverside Community House, 3pm till 5pm.

SATurdAy 28Th JulyGlitz and Glamour in the WinesHospice fundraising ball at The Winery River-

lands. Formal attire. Music by Vague As Brothers. Ticket $85 from Hair by Kardo’s, Beyond the Fringe, Thomas’s, Red Hot Fashion and The Hospice Shop.

Barn dance7.30pm till midnight. St Andrew’s Hall, Riverlands.

Good family fun, fundraiser for the Marlborough SPCA, light refreshments are available or BYO. Tickets from Ken Hams Music Works, Take Note Picton or the Marlborough SPCA. Helen 578 8881.

Marlborough Ploughing Assn The Tuamarina Vintage Tradition & Machinery

Club annual ploughing event starting at 11.00am and concluding at 3.00pm. Featuring vintage ploughing and horse teams.

Pruning demonstrationKate Marshall from Waimea Nurseries will be

at Selmes Garden Centre to talk about pruning, fruit tree care, espalier training and other fruit tree advice.

City Fitness Open dayNelson street, open days: today and Sunday

8am till noon. Free 5 minute health checks. 1 on 1 personal trainer consultations, demonstrations, nutritional advice.

Furneaux lodge Captain Cook’s landing Tail run

25km course from Ship Cove to Punga Cove/Camp Bay along the Queen Charlotte Track. 7.30am. nelsonevents.co.nz

Marlborough harriersIs a 5 km time trial leaving from 221A Redwood

Street, Blenheim at 4:00 pm. This includes shorter distances for children. This will be followed by the mid-winter dinner at the same venue. Please bring your own drinks and meat for the BBQ as well as salads/desserts etc. There will be shower facilities available. Everyone is welcome to participate.

No carpool this weekend.Mini Putt and Merry-go-roundPicton foreshore, 10am every day during school

holidays.Boot Sale 8am – 2pm Blenheim Railway Station car park

on Grove Rd.redwood Market 8am-noon, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants

produce and crafts.Vintage Farm Machinery 10am till 3pm, Open every day. Brayshaw Vintage

Farm, Guided tours available, Doris 579 4357Picton Museum10am till 4pm daily, 9 London Quay. 573 8283Pelorus Gallery70 Main Rd, Havelock, open daily 10.30am till

4.30pm, 574 2128Museum26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd,

Brayshaw Heritage Park. Daily 10am till 4pm

SuNdAy 29Th JulyWinter FestDrylands Restaurant, Hammerichs Rd. 11am

till 7pm, free entry, $10 refundable glass deposit. Craft beers for the winter season, spiced mulled wine, warm indoor environment, food, meet the brewers. Renaissance, Moa, Sprig & Fern, Brew Moon, 8 Wired and Dales Brewing.

Variety Concert2pm till 3.30pm at St Andrews Presbyterian

Church, 5 Henry St, Blenheim. $4, Children free. Organ recital, hymn, Marlborough young musicians and the Salvation Army Youth Band.

Wairau Plains Music MusterSpring Creek Hall, Ferry Road at 2pm.Marlborough Ploughing Assn Qualifying

EventBill Neal Memorial Vintage Qualifying Class.

Winners of both classes to qualify for the 2013 NZ finals. Up to 6 teams of horses to plough. Plough-ing starts 10.30am and finishes 2.30pm. Gold coin entry. Venue: P. Neal’s property Giffords Rd, follow signs from Jackson Rd, Rapaura Rd intersection.

AvantiPlus Blenheim recreational rideSunday morning ride depart 9.00 from AvantiPlus

Blenheim this ride is designed to suit all levels: - recreational riders, lots of fun.

ulysses ClubPoker Run with a difference. Leaving the Railway

Station car park at 1pm, and having a coffee or a cold drink by 4pm. There will be a $5 entry fee; winner (best hand) takes all. If the weather is bad on the day, we will keep the circuit short and make it car suitable, if it’s a good day we will spend 3 hours out on road.

Pony ClubPony Club Grounds, New Renwick Rd. 10am

every 2nd Sunday of the month. Grant 578 2100 Michelle 572 8984

Kaikoura Cycling ClubWeekly from the Kaikoura West End car park.

9.00amPeople’s Sunday Market New winter location 10am-1pm. Seymour Street

Carpark. Jams, Books, Plants, Crafts, produce, pears flower, vegetable plants, shrubs, wood ware, soaps, jewellery & much more.

Marlborough Farmers Market Winter Market. Charles Street Carpark - 10am to

12.30pm every Sundayrail SailPicton Foreshore 10am-4pm – Miniature trains

and yachts.Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am. Murray 578 9199 or Tony

577 9776.Petanque 10am 65A Weld Street – Phone John 577 9789.Tramping ClubMary 5728762.Blenheim Bonsai2pm-4pm, 7 Hale Street. Dave 577 8679.Marlborough Guild of WoodworkersBrayshaw Park, open workshop 1-4pm, Every

1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. Malcolm: 578 8809.

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28th July @ 7.30pmAdults $31.50, Students & Seniors $23.50

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Above: Marlborough Community College student Luke Radich puts in his best effort on Wednesday at Market St forum, helping Marlborough row to London.

With only a few days to go, the community effort to row to London in time for the Olympics will end with one last 24-hour push.

Community College sports tutor Reuben Harvey headed the initia-tive which aimed to row 18,836 km on rowing machines or ‘ergs.’

The 24-hour relay begins today at 9 am and ends at 9 am on July 28, in time for the opening ceremony, but there is still about 3,200 km left to go.

Realistically, it’s a fair distance so I don’t think we will make it, said Reuben.

He said the journey has been great and the community involvement has been amazing.

The group have been rowing in Stadium 2000 and appeared in the Market Place forum on Wednesday to encourage the public to join in.

“Just heaps and heaps of people put their names down and rowed.”

Ultimately, he said he wanted to create a buzz around it that helped to support our athletes over in London for the games.

Two rowing machines will be set up in the Stadium 2000 foyer, along with two televisions to watch the opening ceremony.

Reuben and nine academy stu-dents will undertake the relay challenge.

Last push for London

Above: Marlborough Community College student Phil Ferriel adding kilometres to the total in the row to London event.


By Annabelle LatzAlleged careless driving on a walkway designed

for pedestrians and cyclists has hit rate payers in the pocket.

On Tuesday evening an 18 year-old male retailer was arrested for Driving Whilst Disqualified and Willful Damage, after he allegedly drove to Roba-lan Place from Westhaven Place, via the walkway.

Considerable damage was caused, costing Marlborough District Council approximately $355.75 to repair.

The offender has been bailed, and will appear before the Blenheim District Court on July 30.

Robert Hutchinson, Reserves and Amenities officer for the Council, said incidences like these cost the rate payer $30,000 last year, $37,000 in 2010, and $45,000 in 2009.

That includes all damages caused by vandalism and graffiti.

“We have seen a decline which is great, but the level is still quite high.”

Robert said these costly incidences are caused by people of all ages, from activities like spray painting, to damaging trees and fences.

He said it was frustrating having to fund repairs, because the money could be better spent.

“It’s taking funds away from maintenance we could be doing.”

Robert said the presence of police and council contractors may be relative to the decline in money spent during the past three years.

He urged people to take note of untoward behav-iour.

“Take down details and ring the police.”Community Constable Russ Smith said the com-

munity keeping the police informed about offenders creates a reductive effect.

“Let us know straight away if you see damages - the sort of things rate payers have to pay for.”

“The cost associated with removing graffiti is significant, and more opportunities to catch people has slowed down the activity.”

“We have changed our stance to have more police on the street.”

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Story and photo by Celeste LodewykShe is one of our region’s top sportswomen and on the international stage, Megan Craig is fast climbing towards her goal of being the world number one ranked women’s squash player.Helping her toward this dream

will be a fundraising dinner held on April 24 which will feature Megan’s idol and former world squash champion Dame Susan Devoy as guest speaker.Continued Page 5.

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ObituaryWith a love for business,

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family, Les Hope was a well

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The Blenheim Sun will publish twice weekly

starting on Friday March 9.

Publishers Les and Katrina Whiteside see this

as an exciting time, to provide Marlborough

readers with a second edition as well as the

popular Wednesday paper.

Advertising support has continued to grow for

the Blenheim Sun over the last 12 months and

the demand from advertisers for a Friday paper

has been the driving force to go twice weekly.

Les says the encouragement and support from

major advertisers is just fantastic, particularly

in this economic climate.

However he believes the Marlborough public/

readers who have continued to support the Sun

paper is the main reason why it is so successful

for advertisers.

“We believe this move also shows our confi-

dence in the region,” says Les.

Last week the ABC Audit Bureau of NZ re-

leased its yearly newspaper circulation numbers.

“The Sun is now the number one circulated

newspaper in the region with 18701 copies,

this compared to the Marlborough Express

8077 ANC”

“The Express suffered another sizable de-

crease in circulation, similar to last year,” says

Les.“The new Friday Sun edition will be similar to

Wednesday, but with a few surprises,” he says.

TWICE ThE READ: The Blenheim Sun Publishers Les and Katrina Whiteside.

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Tyre tracks running through eric Young Reserve show the park is being used as a shortcut between Robalan Pl and Westhaven Pl.

inbriefSportSuPeR Xv SeMiFinALSThe Chiefs and Crusaders will face off in the Super Rugby semifinal

at Waikato Stadium tonight, with the victor representing New Zealand’s last hope in the series.

The Sharks and Stormers play off in the other semifinal in Cape Town on Saturday.

PenneY SignS WiTh TuRkiSh CLubTall Black Kirk Penney has signed to play for TED Ankara Kolejliler

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The New Zealand basketball star has expressed interest in returning to the Breakers.

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By Annabelle LatzCol i n D r u m mond

k nows h is team of d r aug ht p loug h i ng horses will bring smiles this weekend.

Based at Erewhon Sta-tion at the head of the Rangitata River near Lake Clearwater, he is making the annual trip again this weekend for the Marlborough Ploughing Association & Tua Marina Vintage Mach inery Vintage Qualifying Event.

It is one of the year’s highlights for Colin, who is originally from a dairy farm between the Upper and Lower Moutere.

“For a relatively small ploughing match, I’m

always amazed with the number of people com-ing through the gate. It’s a fantastic bunch of people.”

Colin started plough-ing 12 years ago, and has been competing for 10 years.

He said the a r t of ploughing is wonderful to perform and watch.

“It’s the pleasure of a six-horse team going well, and the public be-ing able to enjoy them.”

On the station, Colin does the vast majority of modern-day tractor work with his Clydes-dales; wagon work, discing, harrowing and drilling.

“We basically just use the tractor for feeding

out silage.”He always had his eye

on sheep and beef farm-ing.

He learnt the first steps of mustering on the Molesworth.

“I spent a couple of seasons up there.”

He has been at Ere-whon Station, for 15 years, where he runs 5500 merino sheep, a couple of hundred Her-eford cows, and grows turnips and oats on the 35,000 acre property.

This weekend he will be ploughing with a team of four horses.

“It’s that satisfaction of doing a job and achiev-ing th ings with the horses. The more they get worked, the better

they get.”Many draught and Clydes-

dale horses have passed through Colin’s hands, either as pure breds or cross breds, but one draught is his fa-vourite.

“Major would have to be pretty special. He’s a beauti-fully natured horse, he always

gets his nose in front of the others.”

Allan Gifford, president of the Marlborough Plough-ing Association, said this weekend was a golden op-portunity to see teams of horses, ploughing the way it used to be done.

“The public interest is grow-

ing,” he said.The event will be held on

Phillip Neal’s property, Gif-fords Rd, Rapaura.

On Saturday event will take place from 11am-3pm, and on Sunday, when the qualifying event takes place, gates are open from 10.30am-2.30pm.

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By Annabelle LatzMatt Duggan will be surrounding himself

with everything wine for the next month.The 26 year-old viticulturist for Treasury

Wine Estates (Matua Valley), is this year’s regional Markhams Young Viticulturist of the Year champion, held last Friday at Marlborough Research Centre on Budge St.

He competed against six other local wine industry participants, and one from Nelson.

Matt finished in third place last year.His next challenge will be at the national

Markhams Young Viticulturist of the Year Competition, in Blenheim on August 22, as part of the 2012 Romeo Bragato conference.

Daniel Manuge from Sea Level Wines in Nelson came second, who will also be at next month’s final.

The competition involved wine taste-testing, pruning, solving a budgeting question, fix-ing irrigation, and testing their machinery handling abilities.

Matt also won the Certificate for Best Speech, discussing the suitability of growing a new grape variety in the region, choosing

Grüner Veltliner, a white wine grape variety primarily grown in Austria, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic.

Additionally, he took out the overall Certifi-cate for Best Theory Competitor.

“I found the speech easier this year than last year, but I still wouldn’t call myself a polished

public speaker.” “To prepare for the final, I’ve been told

by a lot of people to brush up on everything viticulture.”

“I want to have a wider scope of the industry, and learn how the New Zealand industry is being affected by the global industry.”

It was working during a vintage in 2006 at Villa Maria Estate that sparked Matt’s love for the industry.

He has been working in the wine industry since late 2009, and has been at Matua Valley since February.

Matt enjoys a good mix at work, with about 70% being technical work like data provision and analysis, and the remaining part of his job being in supervision and management roles.

“I’m developing a practical and management base, which at my age is at the forefront of my mind.”

“There are plenty of people in the region to encourage young people to skill up and gain knowledge. People want what is best for the industry long term, and young broad open minds are good for everyone.”

Ploughing will bring smiles

Colin Drummond from Erewhon Station in Canterbury is coming back to familiar ground this weekend, when he brings his team of Draught horses up for some ploughing.

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By Robbie ParkesThe massive fragrance and

cosmetics sale in the old Lynfords building has attracted the masses, those looking for a bargain quick-ly filing through the door.

The importers clearance sale opened yesterday and runs through to Sunday.

Melissa Cowdrey and her mum, Laureen Warmouth thought they would come a bit earlier to avoid the rush.

“But, we were wrong,” said Laureen.

People could buy products by

the bucket load - literally, as shop-ping baskets were in fact buckets.

“It’s awesome, really good sav-ings,” said Laureen.

Both mother and daughter were already thinking about Christmas presents and used the sale as a good opportunity to think ahead.

Marie Harvey likened the sale to wine tasting.

It is hard to make a decision as there is so much to choose from, with only minor differences between each item, she said.

The sale opens from 9 am until 5 pm every day until Sunday.

Cosmetics sale brings the crowds

The fragrance and cosmetics sale in the old Lynfords building has already attracted the large numbers of people with the massive range of products for sale.

Queen Charlotte College students perform a haka to wish fellow Picton local athlete Joseph Sullivan all the best for his rowing at the Olympics. Joseph's grandfather Michael joins in the action.

Police inbrief

Tuesday, July 24At 9.20am a 21 year

old female vineyard worker was arrested on a Warrant for her Arrest for Breaching her Community Work.

At 7pm an 18 year old male retailer was arrested for Driving Whilst Disqualified and Wilful Damage af ter he a l legedly drove to Robalan Place from Westhaven Place via a Marlborough D i s t r i c t C o u n c i l walkway designed for pedestrians and cy-clists only. As a result of driving over the walkway, he caused considerable damage costing the Council approximately $355.75 to repair. He has been bailed to appear before the Blenheim District Court on the 30th of July 2012.

Wednesday, July 25

At 12.40pm a 27 year old unemployed male was arrested for Of-fensive Behaviour.

At 2.40pm a 15 year old male student was arrested for Breaching his Bail Conditions.

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By Robbie ParkesA thrown snowball may not have

been the most romantic gesture, but it was the start of a relationship that has lasted more than 60 years.

Colin and Lois McMaster met in “the big snow of 1945” down in Christchurch when they were children.

“He pelted me with the snowballs, a very romantic beginning,” said Lois.

“It was a typical schoolboy ro-mance,” said Colin.

They have been together ever since, celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary on Thursday.

Following their marriage at St An-drew’s Church in 1952, on what Lois calls a “gorgeous day,” the pair moved around a lot, living in Auckland for 22

years and eventually making a home here in Blenheim in 1992.

“It was the right move because it’s a good place for the older folks, we found it a very caring place,” said Lois.

The couple ran three deli’s in Auck-land and brought their business here, helping to establish Peppercorns Delicatessen on Queen St.

Colin and Lois, now 84 and 82 respectively, said their time together has been wonderful and their children have made it so special.

“There’s not one of them who hasn’t achieved and I’m so proud of them,” said Lois.

They have five children, 14 grand-children, and three great-grandchil-dren.

From snowballs to diamonds

Colin and Lois McMaster celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday.

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By Annabelle LatzIt was the threat of losing the ability to

swim that gave Duane Kale (pictured right) the determination to be the best.

He is ANZ Marlborough’s regional manager for Retail.

Duane also holds New Zealand’s record for winning the most medals at any single Olympic Games, earned at the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta, when be brought home four gold medals, a silver and a bronze.

“I’d like to see the record broken this year,” he said.

Duane spent the first two decades of his life in the pool, and competing in triathlons.

At the age of 22 he discovered he had a benign spinal tumor.

In medical terms, Duane was categorised as a ‘medically incomplete paraplegic,’ because he has some functioning of his lower limbs.

He still walks, but with a limp, and uses the aid of a stick.

Duane said it was his mental strength that got him back into the swimming pool.

His talent in the pool was picked up quickly by New Zealand Paralympian Graham Con-don, who became a special friend of Duane’s, but was killed in a road accident in 2007.

“Little did we realise, I would achieve such great things.”

Duane is Chef de Mission for this year’s New Zealand Paralympic team.

He held the same position at Beijing in 2008, and was team manager for New Zealand’s Paralympics swim team at the Sydney 2000 Games.

“What the Games do is bring people all into one environment. All barriers go away and it’s all about sport.”

He described the Paralympics as inspiring and full of aspiration.

Swimmers putting goggles on with their feet, and using chopsticks with their toes are

regular sights.“It’s a bit of a freak show really. I say

that respectfully.” Duane said integration of Paralympics

into mainstream sport events in New Zealand is moving in the right direction.

“Personally, I think our athletes are well provided for.”

He said public awareness of Paralympics has grown significantly, with its athletes lining up with New Zealand’s best at events like the Halberg Awards.

“Athletes know they have to get to a certain level before they are funded by Paralympics,” said Duane, drawing a parallel with able-bodied athletes.

“If you have the desire, and the aspect of performance, and the right people around you, exceptional things will happen.”

“It began at the Sydney Games, which started with the opening ceremony, and finished with the closing ceremony of the Paralympics.”

Duane leaves for London on August 8, with the team of 28 New Zealand Paralym-pians.

He said selection was tough. “We have some top medal potential for

London.”“It’s important that we get it right, that we

allow the athletes to deliver what they are there to do.”

The Paralympics start on August 29, and finish on September 9.

By Annabelle LatzHugh Gardiner (pictured right) has put

his hand up to get people in Marlborough get involved in motorsport.

The 29 year-old aircraft engineer, based at Woodbourne Air Base, has been in the region for 12 months.

Hugh said there is huge potential here for motorsport, with a quality karting circuit already in place.

“It just needs more exposure.”Originally from Auckland, he com-

peted in karting when he was younger, and now can call himself a former New Zealand Karting Champion.

Hugh later moved into racing a 996 GT3 Porsche, which gained him two championship titles.

Hugh wants to find other enthusiasts in Marlborough who he can give tips to,

learn from, and enjoy the sport with.“And a lot of local businesses could

gain a lot from becoming involved too,” he said.

Currently, Hugh is sitting in second place in the V8 Challenge Cup, with his black Ford, (pictured ), sponsored by The Mad Butcher.

It is his first season.“It’s pretty decent.”He said his success came from humble

karting beginnings, and that is the message he wants to give younger enthusiasts.

“It all takes time. If anybody wants to get involved, please get in touch.”

Hugh described motorsport as the ultimate form of competition.

“It’s man and machine, against man and machine.”

“It’s something I guess that every-one would want to do.”

He said most people confine the sport to males, but there are huge opportunities for females to strap up too.

“It’s a really good sport for eve-ryone.”

To find out more about what Hugh does, and to get involved in motor-sport in Marlborough, look at his Facebook page: www.facebook.com/hugh.gardiner.3

Paralympic power

Mad for motorsport

right: caitlin exton had fun playing under the parachute at the Porse mini-olympics day on Wednesday.

Mini OlympicsPORSE Blenheim In-

Home childcare held a Mini-Olympics outing at the Indoor Sports Stadium on Wednesday.

There was a great turnout of 43 children, 21 educators, and parents.

Sport Tasman provided the equipment for the children to use.

“It was just perfect for all of the variety of children’s ages and stages of physical development such as a foam tunnel, easy grip balls, hula hoops, jumping bags, mini trampoline, play ground balls and a ring and toss set.”

PORSE is an In-Home

Care and Education and Training based company that provides an on-going enriched In-Home pro-gramme which includes the opportunity for participation in weekly PlaySchools and monthly outings for the children, as well as monthly Professional Development Nights for educators and parents.

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The Football Ferns have suffered a 1-0 loss to Britain in the Olympic Games opener at Millennium Stadium.

The womens’ soccer team will face world No 5 Brazil next Sunday in the 12-team competition.

rugby Finals this saturday

Waitohi and Harlequins will face off in the grand final of the Wadsco Marlborough premier club rugby competition at Lansdowne Park on Saturday.

Waitohi beat Central 15-14 in the semifinals, while Harlequins defeated Awatere 27-16.

In the Marlborough senior division two rugby grand final, Harlequins will meet Kaikoura after beating Central in 27-7 in the semifinals.

Kaikoura edged out Moutere 17-15 in last Saturday’s match.

styris equals tWenty20 record

Former Black Cap Scott Styris has smashed the third-equal fastest century in Twenty20 cricket history.

Representing Sussex in the qua-terfinal of the English county T20 competition, Styris hit 100 not out to lead his team to 230-4 batting first against Gloucestershire.

His innings included 38 runs off one over.

smith out With eye injury

Conrad Smith has had eye surgery following damage to his left eye during the Hurricanes’ final Super Rugby match of the season against the Chiefs.

The All Blacks centre went under the knife to repair a detached retina and will miss at least the first two tests of the rugby championship as a result.


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