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WE’VE BEEN CARING FOR THE FAMILIES OF MARLBOROUGH SINCE 1869.

By Adam PoulopoulosA whirlwind three weeks has seen a 29-year-old

Marlborough woman’s quest for love take an unexpectedly public turn.

Jacqueline Williams has been selected as one of four wild cards for reality show ‘The Bachelor NZ,’ which will hit TV screens next year.

The show sees a group of eligible bachelorettes vie for the affections of a hitherto unnamed bachelor through a series of group and one-on-one dates.

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There is a very special tractor at Brayshaw Park that creates a lot of fun for families visiting.

Thomas, a 1937 Oliver tractor belong-ing to the Marlborough Vintage Farm Machinery Society, will be the main feature at this Sunday’s Christmas themed fun day from 10am - 3pm.

Brayshaw Park caretakers Eddie and Alison Gallop have been busy decorat-ing Thomas with Christmas decorations as well as the garden at the front of their cottage.

It’s their aim to promote the fact that Thomas operates every Sunday.

On Sunday there will be a sausage sizzle, cold drinks and the blacksmiths shed and pioneer cottage will be open to the public.

Alison and Eddie are encouraging people to go along, see what is on offer and take a ride on Thomas.

Thomas rides and entry to the pioneer cottage are a gold coin donation.

Thomas main attraction at fun day

WARRANTY

Continued from page 1Only one of the wild cards will make it

through the public voting process. This week, Jacqueline was flown down

to Christchurch for a series of radio interviews, and to meet her competition.

Raised in Havelock, the Chateau Marlborough food and beverage manager has been through an online application and a series of interviews to get this far, but she says it all began unexpectedly.

“My good friend Natasha Knox and I suggested how funny it would be if I applied, and then I forgot about it.

“A few nights later after a few wines it popped up on the internet.

“It got serious really fast.”She says she was bringing a lot to the

table. “I’m an all-rounder. I’ve got a country

background with a city-girl edge, so that gives me a full range of life skills.

“One time a teacher called me ‘a blonde bombshell with a mouth’ so that’s what

I’m going for.”When asked about her perfect man,

Jacqueline says she rates wit and good banter highly.

“If he had the personality of Will Ferrell that would be amazing.

“Being fussy, he’d also have the body of Sonny Bill Williams. Like, hello, perfect human!”

She says she is keen to see the Tasman region represented on the show.

Votes open today and continue until Sunday, December 14, and people can vote once a day.

“The repeat vote is crucial,” Jacqueline says.

The winner will be announced live on More FM the next day.

To watch Jacqueline’s interview and to vote for her, visit the More FM website.

For more information on Jacqueline’s campaign, visit the ‘Jacqueline Jane the New Bachelorette’ Facebook page.

Justin Gallop,8, pictured with his grandfather Eddie Gallop, have decorated ‘Thomas’ the tractor ahead of Sunday’s Christmas fun open day at Brayshaw Park.

Voting for wild card to open

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inbriefSCULPTURE NAMED

Blenheim’s most recent public sculptor has been named “Spring Seedling”.

The 10-metre work of art on the banks of the Taylor River was com-missioned by the Dorothy Coulthard Arts Trust has four green leaf pods that rotate in the wind and will have lights at night.

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Children can make Christmas cards, wish lists and compete in a colouring competition.

The workshop opens from 10am each day and there will be a late night opening on December 17 from 6-8pm.

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WINDY NOVEMBERMarlborough recorded 50 per cent

more wind in November than it did 12 months ago.

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By Adam PoulopoulosA Blenheim man is one step

closer to realising his dream after getting the opportunity to drift around the Hampton Downs racetrack late last month.

Paraplegic Linton Higgins took a Lexus V8 round the track as part of the ‘Drift Junkies V Drift-kanax’ event day.

Linton hopes to use his experi-ence to help South Islanders in the same situation have a similar experience closer to home.

Currently, he is doing up a Nis-san Silvia with exhaust specialist Gavin Kennett for that purpose.

Linton damaged his t5, t6 and t7 vertebrae in a motocross accident in May last year, leaving him in a wheelchair.

His fiancée Ranee Norton says Linton picked up drifting quickly, under the instruction of one of his idols, former D1NZ Pro Am champion Cameron Vernon.

“Watching Linton do his thing was an emotional moment for me, as it’s the first time he has been able to live his dream since his accident.

“I am so extremely proud of all

he’s achieved in that single mo-ment and I see him truly content and happy with his efforts.

“If you can dream it you can do it and don’t let anything hold you back.”

As well as drifting, Linton

was able to meet other drivers and discuss projects they were working on.

Linton and Ranee were able to make it to Auckland on the back of donations from the local community.

“We would like to send a big thank you to everyone who made it possible for Linton to live his dream,” Ranee said.

“He hasn’t stopped smiling and now he has a new love for life. Thank you.”

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AUSSIES OPEN WALLETSAustralians spent the most com-

pared to other overseas visitors to Marlborough, latest figures show.

Ministry of Business, Innova-tion and Employment statistics showed international spending in Marlborough was up $14m for the year ending March 2014.

Linton, closest to camera, with Cameron Vernon.

By Jacob PageMarlborough Police continue to

be busy trying to keep on top of drug-related issues in and around Elizabeth Street

Police recovered significant quantities of cannabis, prescrip-tion medications and cash, on Tuesday.

As a result four people were charged with a range of drug related offences including offering to supply, supplying and dealing Class C drugs as well as posses-sion of Class B and Class C drugs and allowing premises to be used

for commission of an offence.Marlborough Area Commander

Inspector Simon Feltham said police had executed a number of search warrants in Elizabeth Street and surrounding areas over the last 12 months.

In September, police searched five houses including two in Eliza-beth Street believed to have been operating as tinnie houses.

As a result of that work 13 people are facing drug charges. The tenants of the two Housing NZ properties in Elizabeth Street were evicted by their landlord

“On most of those occasions the occupants were back to their bad

habits in a very short space of time.“With Housing NZ taking af-

firmative action in regard to the activities of its tenants I’m rela-tively confident these people will not be able to continue to ply their trade in Blenheim and that the good people living in these neighbourhoods will not have to endure the criminal activities of a few any longer.”

A total of 39 police, including a drug detector dog and an asset recovery unit from Christchurch, were involved in Wednesday’s operation.

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Marlborough won nine of the 17 trophies available at the Air New Zealand Wine Awards last month.

Pinot noirs from the region won three of the nine awards.

Villa Maria, Forrest Wines and Saint Clair were awarded two trophies each.

RADFIELD HOUSE FOR SALE A Bed and Breakfast business handy to the

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The Treasure Chest shop in Have-lock is proving to be just that - a treasure.

Renovations on the shop began last month and are now complete, creating a more professional and easy shopping experience.

The Treasure Chest shop was set up by the Pelorus Area Health Trust to accept donated goods to be sold on to the community.

The small shop has $5 clothing

items, books and special homewares, ornaments and jewellery on display, and offers affordable, good quality new and pre-loved items.

There are also medical aids and baby equipment for hire, as well as great gift ideas for Christmas.

Proceeds from shop purchases contribute to the running of the trust and projects that benefit the local communities.

Farmers Blenheim and Hospice Marlborough have combined again for the Tree of Remem-brance this Christmas.

Under the arrangement, Farmers take donations on behalf of Hospice, and the contributor writes a note of remembrance to a Hospice resident or a late loved one to be hung on the tree inside Farmers.

All the proceeds go to Hospice Blenheim, and at the end of the promotion, all the notes will be cremated and placed in the Hospice garden.

Farmers will also be taking donations until Christmas.

Hospice Marlborough is one of 27 to be involved nationwide.

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Pelorus Area Health Trust volunteers carrying out renovations on Havelock’s Treasure Shop which are now complete.

Tree of remembrance

Farmers Blenheim employees Sue Te Kanawa, Christine Finlayson and Vicki Spencer in front of the tree of remembrance.

By Adam PoulopoulosCarl and Karen Gratton are

selling The Glassman on Grove Road to Chris and Andrea Jones next week.

They will retain a behind-the-scenes role when required, and will continue to mould boat windscreens as a mobile service.

Carl founded the business as Carl Gratton Glass in 1995, and had a restructure 10 years later.

He says he will miss his clients the most.

“The people I’ve met through the journey have been great, and I want to thank the customers for their loyalty.”

He says some of his most memorable experiences came as a result of the business’s 24-hour service.

Carl was in both Christchurch and Seddon helping the rebuilds following their respective earth-quakes.

He says the biggest change in the industry during his time

owning the business came with the move to safety glass, after a serious incident at Bohally Intermediate in the late 1990s.

“We were concerned with the

increased cost to the customer with the change to safety glass, but it was never an issue.”

The couple say they are look-ing forward to going into semi-

retirement, spending more time at the house at Ruakaka Bay, taking a long-overdue honeymoon and spending more time with their family.

Glassman to change hands

Carl Gratton, left, has sold his business to Chris Jones.

SITE FOR SALE The buildings at 32-34 Grove Road are up

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Efforts are being made to ensure Ngakuta Bay’s walkway is extended to connect with the Link Pathway. The Link Pathway connects Picton and Havelock with a 42 km walking and cycle path through native forest, farm landscape and coastal scenery. The track uncovers a largely forgotten 150-year-old bridle path which had become overgrown.The community-led Link

project is supported by the Council, which has granted some funding for the next four years to go toward the cost of restoring the path.

Notices Ngakuta Bay WalkwayMarlborough District Council calls for tendersBlenheim Gymnastics Hall seismic strengtheningContract No:2014/89 (MDC)Description:Marlborough District Council is seeking tenders for the seismic strengthening of the Blenheim Gymnastics Hall, Opawa Street. Strengthening works include the installation of new concrete block bracing walls, fly bracing, bracing beams and connections. Other works include minor internal renovation works, toilet decommissioning and the addition of new fire egress security door.Closing Time/Date:4.00pm Monday 15th December 2014Contact Person:Paul SharpContact Details:Aurecon NZ Ltd1st Floor, 62 Bridge Street, NelsonPostal AddressPO Box 1545 Nelson 7040Ph: 03 546 0456email: [email protected]

Temporary Road Closures31 December 2014 – 1 January 2015NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN under Section 342 of The Local Government Act 1974 that Liz Davidsons Place, encompassing Queen Street from Arthur Street to High Street, and Charles Street from Thirteenth Lane to Market Street, will be closed to all vehicular Traffic on Wednesday 31 December 2014, from 6.00 pm to 12.30 am on Thursday 1 January 2015, for the purpose of the “Ignite Marlborough” New Year’s Eve celebrations.It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person other than under the authority of an authorised permit to use the road for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure.Any enquiries should be addressed to Sandra Boyd, Marlborough Roads, Ph: 03 520 8330.Alistair Sowman Mayor

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN under Section 342 of The Local Government Act 1974 that London Quay Picton, from the High Street to Wellington Street, and Wellington Street to the Northern edge of Endeavour Lane will be closed to all vehicular Traffic on Wednesday 31 December 2014, from 6.00 pm to 2.00 am on Thursday 1 January 2015, for the purpose of the “Ignite Marlborough” New Year’s Eve celebrations.It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person other than under the authority of an authorised permit to use the road for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure.Any enquiries should be addressed to Sandra Boyd, Marlborough Roads, Ph: 03 520 8330.Alistair sowman Mayor

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Positive ageing - Keeping well, keeping activeRegardless of your age and stage in life, it’s important to stay as fit and healthy as possible. • Your diet and level of exercise are

important to your overall health. • To keep your body working well

you need about 8-10 cups of fluid (including tea and coffee) each day when the weather is hot.

• Alcohol may interfere with medication. Check with your GP.

• Keep your bones strong with milk and dairy products. Choose low fat varieties if you are trying to lose weight or whole milk products if

you need to put on weight.• Cook vegetables quickly until they

are just soft enough to eat. The longer you cook them, the more vitamins and minerals they lose.

• Stay regular by eating plenty of wholemeal or wholegrain breads, breakfast cereals, vegetables and fruit; prunes, kiwifruit and orange juice.

• Eat lean meat, poultry, seafood or eggs each day to give your muscles and energy a boost with protein, iron and zinc.

• If you need to put on weight, have

small regular meals and nourishing snacks throughout the day.

• Fresh fruit, vegetables, breads and cereals are the perfect choice when you’re trying to lose weight.

• To avoid food poisoning throw away leftovers after two days.

• Use it or lose it. Try to be physically active for at least 30 minutes every day. Remember you can break that into 10 minute spells if necessary.

• Gardening is a great way to keep fit.

Marlborough has one of the longest coastlines of any region in New Zealand and the Harbour Master and his team are an important part of the Marlborough District Council. Their jurisdiction extends from Willawa Point, north of Kekerengu, right around to Point Soucis, north of Nelson, and includes all the coastline in between, including the Marlborough Sounds.Harbour Master Captain Alex Van Wijngaarden has 20 years’ knowledge and experience patrolling this region and is one of New Zealand’s most experienced maritime emergency controllers.His deputy, Luke Grogan, is also a fully qualified Harbour

Master, recently topping his British training course to achieve a Harbour Master Diploma with Distinction from the IBC Academy-Lloyds Academy.Captain Van Wijngaarden leads a team of four who are responsible for the maintenance of maritime safety in our waters; dealing not only with commercial

shipping and the fishing and aquaculture industry but also with the pleasure boaties who converge on the Sounds over summer.As well as managing all maritime safety matters and marine emergencies, from oil spills to boats sinking, the Harbour Master must be consulted about, and gives permission for:

• Fireworks displays on the water• Organised swimming or community water sports events • Regattas or events involving kayaking or water skiing or the sea leg of any triathalonSummer is the busiest time of year for our Harbours team as they maintain regular patrols in our waters to maintain safety and manage the risks inherent when commercial shipping and recreational boaties share water space.• Our Harbours staff are available 24 hours a day; contact a duty marine officer by phoning Marlborough District Council, Ph: 03 520 7400.

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From left, Margot Ferrier(DoC), Rosemary Wells (Canterbury Community Trust) Mayor Alistair Sowman and Norm Wilson (chairman Ngakuta Bay Community Association) on the Ngakuta Bay walkway.

There are great swimming spots at rivers and beaches all over Marlborough and Council staff keep a close eye on the water quality over summer.Marlborough’s coastal beaches have generally very good water quality with 75% of sites considered safe to swim and play in for more than 90% of the time.However, after rainfall, all sites can be affected

by turbidity. Generally, swimmers are advised to stay out of the water for a day or two after heavy rain – until the water clears.Generally, the Council’s water scientists advise against swimming where there is high runoff from intensive farming or where stormwater outlets discharge into the water. Each week over summer, Council staff test the water

quality at 21 sites across the district.They measure the levels of faecal indicator bacteria in the water and each site is given a grade measuring its ‘Suitability For Contact Recreation’.The results of Council’s water testing are posted regularly on the Council website (look under Recreation at www.marlborough.govt.nz) so

you easily see whether a favourite spot is safe, ok but with some risk of illness or infection from the water, or unsafe.There’s an easy-to-use map on the webpage, showing popular swimming spots and their current status; it’s a useful guide if you’re trying to decide where to go for a day out or looking for a good place to take a dip.

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WINDFurther 2 Blenheim’s best kept

secret, once named The October Winds, our norwestrs start in august if we’re unlucky cease in march. Have noticed they’re a few degrees off NW now, with once wind free spots in garden now breezy, a subtle example of local weather pattern change.

KEEP SMILINGSmile txter- when I give way to

pedestrians whilst driving there’s some that smile n wave, but some don’t, swings & roundabouts I guess, but please don’t stop smiling, it might be me in my car & you’ll certainly get one back from me!

TOY GIRAFFESLost two toy giraffes on Henry st

behind countdown on Tuesday, if you found them please let me know on 579 3406, sad 2 year old missing them!

IN NEEDFood parcels, either the media

print the truth or we will, about the fact that certain families are wasting their money on kfc, drugs, alcohol and when their food grants run out from social welfare, they use st johns.

LIFE JACKETSAs it seems all but impossible to

educate idiots, make the wearing of life jackets compulsory now (and start fining the offenders), before more lives are risked when help is needed. Summer’s about to begin but we’ve already seen lots of the ‘invincible’ showing how stupid they really are.

FLYING RUBBISHA bit of a problem on windy days

with the recycle tubs..I have been down the streets in the past couple of weeks dodging flying egg cartons & empty milk bottles, not to mention paper and cardboard boxes that end up on the road or in neighbours gardens!

METERSI’d like to know why motorbike/

moped parking in town at the des-ignated spots aren’t metered or limited. Just seems a bit unfair that the standard car parks are..

2 TREESWhy has Picton got 2 xmas trees

going up and Blenheim hasn’t got one?

BREAK INSBlenheim and areas please be

aware of some wee treasures around that think that breaking into houses and stealing is OK...even with win-dow locks this has not deterred them.

CABLESShame on Chorus Marlborough

it’s no wonder they couldn’t get Gi-gatown they can’t even fix the cables that have fallen and endangering the public safety.

BARKINGEarly morning dogs barking - plse

dog owners - we don’t all want to be waking up at 6am & earlier, 7 days a wk, also wouldn’t one pet dog be enough for anyone?

TATTOO’S2 the tattooist who thinks at home

tattooists are irresponsible should take a leaf out of his own book, practice what you preach.

POOL READYGreat to see the foreshore paddling

pool cleaned and filled a bit earlier this year, thanks MDC

Dear Ed,Congratulations to the

Picton Society of Model En-gineers.

The wonderful work they have done on the sailing pool, re surfacing, sanding and painting.

Many people will be de-

lighted to have the model boats out on the water again.

The spruced up rail and train will just add to the enjoyment and keeping the cost so low, enables families to participate.

Very well done. Jean Smart

Dear Ed,I liked Don Coyote’s letter

on council wasting ratepay-ers’ money on expensive consultants.

The last paragraph of the letter was pretty bang on about staff running the show at MDC.

The tail’s wagging the dog they say.

It happens so much today.The staff are pretty secure

with paid (overpaid?) salaries. But councillors aren’t so

secure being put on the test every three years to be elected by the ratepayers.

Councillors are answerable to the public, staff don’t seem to be.

Seems to me, we want a firm mayor and some strong councillors to stand up to staff?

Ratepayer

Dear Ed,The intolerance of police to

enforcing speed limits within one km/hour seems a thinly disguised move to gather more revenue. In doing so it’s a public relations disaster for the traffic officers and police.

After all they are public servants not bully-boy mas-ters of the public and lest they forget it, salaries paid by the taxpaying public who they are apprehending.

In one day driving Blenheim streets I observed a cyclist riding “no hands” and texting, inconsiderate drivers pulling out from give away signs causing main thoroughfare traffic to brake, hoons “hot-

ting” down roads, failures to indicate, slow witted driv-ers not knowing how to use roundabouts, others travelling at 35 km/hr on Redwood Street, High Street etc.

If the police enforce speed limits, I hope it’s fairly done with those truck drivers who currently regularly do 98-100 km/hour well over their 90 km/hr limit, getting pinged for doing 91 km/hr?

Currently police seem to turn a blind eye to trucks.

But at the end of the day will apprehending a car driver do-ing 101 km/hr save accidents?

No and the police fall lower in public esteem.

Frank Henry

Dear Ed,I liked Neil Wilson’s letter

about 1080.It seems DOC is out of con-

trol, spending ‘willy nilly’ on poisons and the daft dream of turning NZ back to 500 AD. What would they do then?

Moas would be browsing vegetation as they did for millions of years.

Perhaps DOC would poison them?

DOC’s plan to get rid of rats is stupid. As Mr Wilson said, rats surviving any 1080 will explode in numbers.

One female has four litters

with eight to 12 in each, that’s over 40 more rats each year.

The young females of that one female in turn breed next year. So assume 20 times 40, that one female has triggered 800 more rats in two years.

By the third year that figure is over 3000. I’m not sure DOC’s dim-wits understand that so in a nutshell, the rats by the third year will have exploded to three times their original number.

In short, DOC has caused a massive super rat population explosion.

Ken Lloyd

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Good job Picton Society

Tail wagging the dog?

Doc in control?

DOCPoor DOC, darned if they do,

darned if they don’t...In years to come when bird life is prolific again, maybe those 1080 whiners will realise that you gotta break a few eggs to make an omelette. If doc did nothing to eradicate pests then u would whine that they did nothing to protect the native wildlife.

XMAS TREEI just read someone’s comment

‘the marlb lines xmas tree wasn’t the most effective looking tree’- are you serious?? It was amazing! Bring it back please.

BRING BACKYes bring back our xmas tree to

Blenheim town centre. Used to be so nice.

NZ POST!You are getting worse! Local mail

goes to CHCH to be sorted now...It took 5 days for my local mail to be delivered. Mail I posted to the north island on the same day arrived sooner!

DON’T DRINK N DRIVEGreat to hear local establishments

driving home the Don’t drink n drive message. Very responsible.

MASTER ROAST YUM! Had a lamb roast the other night

and it was delicious! Keep up the good work.

MAYBE?The new labour leader looks in-

teresting. He could be one to watch next election.

AMAZING RACEbig thank u to Sandy for organising

a fantastic race on saturday for our work party, awesome job! Shame about stupid vandal that smashed the clue box n stole all clues at rarangi, damn idiot.

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Q My last meal on Earth would be...

Q One of my best holidayswas...

J e t b o a t i n g i n t h e Marlborough Sounds feel-ing the wind in my beard

Q My guilty TV pleasure is...

Toy Story 1, 2 and 3.

Q I’m inspired by...

Doc McStuffins because of her ability to make sick toys feel better

Q What’s one thing that you’ll never throw away?

My beard and moustache comb.

Q Who would you love to have a meal with?

Every child on my ‘nice list’

Q What’s next on your wish list?

Q What is the one thing Sun readers would be surprised to know about you?

The only time I have milk and cookies at the same time is when I’m delivering presents.

A hearty venison stew and a locally sourced raspberry snow cone.

I love to shop so any red coloured clothes, really.

What would you spend your last $100 on?

It has been just over four years since the Pike River Mine disaster claimed the lives of 29 men, but the memory of it remains with people all over New Zealand.

Local man Wayne Carey, who knew three of the men killed, has organised a fundraising auction to help pay for a ‘mystery weekend’ for the victims families.

“It’s an opportunity for the families to get away and enjoy a nice weekend in Marlborough,” he says.

The fundraising auction will be held on the River Queen on December 14, from 5pm.

There will be a surprise guest at the event who has been sponsored by the Interislander to cross from

Wellington to Picton.Tickets cost $40 each which in-

cludes the cruise and finger foods and can be purchased from the River Queen and Fairweathers.

Auction items which have been

donated by local businesses in-clude a whale watch tour in Kaikoura, Marlborough Travel vouchers, restaurant vouchers, accommodation vouchers and half day wine tours by bike.

Auction to bring Pike River Mine families to Marlborough

The fundraising auction is being held on the River Queen

AUCTION NIGHTSunday Dec 14th 5pm

AboArd The river QueenA fundraiser to bring the

Pike River Mine families to Marlborough for a Mystery Weekend.

Tickets $40 $5.00 from this is donated towards the fund

Includes the cruise & fingerfood available from The River Queen or contact

Wayne Carey ph 577 5444 or 027 303 5417

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Anyone wishing to make a donate can do so to the following ASB account:12-31680058373-00 pike river 29 legacy charitable trust

It’s the same wish every year. To see a child smile on Christmas Day. Even the ones missing their front teeth.

Father Christmas


You are invited to attend our Candlelight Remembrance Services for

loved ones who have passed away. ALL ARE WELCOME

PICTON TUESDAY 9 DECEMBER: 7PM

The Queen Charlotte Yacht Club Shelly Beach

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A young little owl (also known as a Ger-man Owl) had a lucky escape and even luckier rescue recently when the strong NW winds lashing Marlborough recently blew it out of its nest.

The owl was found under a hedge by Picton local Jessie Fishburn.

“It was a ball of fluff with beady eyes staring up at me. It looked very cold and seemed unhappy and lost. I called EcoW-orld Aquarium and their bird expert Kishan picked it up,” she says.

EcoWorld’s ornithologist and experienced bird breeder Kishan Kirkwood has taken on the owl’s rehab.

“It’s a cool bird and is eating really well, feeding up on meal worms and small rodents.

“Its been great being able to compare notes with Diane Dodson from the Falcon Trust in

Renwick. She has also been caring for an orphaned little owl”, said Kishan.

‘Pigwidgeon’ as it has been named by EcoWorld staff, is a small grey-brown-and-white streaked owl that is widespread throughout the drier open country of Marlborough.

They are seen perched out in the open during the day and inhabit farmland and urban areas, often around farm buildings,

small stands of open trees and hedgerows.Little owls were introduced to New

Zealand from Germany between 1906 and 1910, with the intention that they would help control the numbers of small introduced birds, which were becoming a pest in grain and fruit crops.

“There is no evidence that they have

been effective in this, nor are little owls considered a

significant threat as a predator to any native bird species,” said Kishan

In New Zealand, little owls mainly eat insects (particularly beetles, caterpillars, earwigs and moths) and small mammals, small birds, lizards and frogs.

Lucky but yet to be ‘wise’ owl

Hazel Fishburn (pictured) and her mother Jessie Lee rescued this young German Owl after it was blown out of its nest. Eco World bird expert Kishan Kirkwood has taken on the owl’s rehab. Photo provided.

Blenheim Police dis-covered a large quan-tity of cannabis at a local motor camp, on Wednesday.

Marlborough Area Commander Inspector

Simon Feltham said a member of the public reported seeing sus-picious activity at the motor camp.

“As a result of that person’s quick actions

we have recovered a quantity of cannabis clearly intended for commercial supply in our area.”

Police recovered six immature cannabis

plants and just under 1kg of dried cannabis material packaged for sale.

A 28 year old Ital-ian national has been charged with cultivat-

ing cannabis and pos-session of cannabis for supply.

He appeared in the Blenheim District Court yesterday.

Police find cannabis after tip-off

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Returning home victorious from the New Zealand Salsa Open in Brisbane recently, the full Star Dance Academy tour team from Blenheim and Picton with their trophy haul. Photo by Bob McGahan.

A group of salsa dancers from Blenheim, Picton and Whanganui has recently proven to the world that they are up with the best.

The Star Dance Academy took a group of its dancers on a 12 day tour which saw them compete for national titles at Auckland’s New Zealand Salsa Open, and the prestigious In-ternational Salsa Championships in Brisbane last month.

Both youth and adults put on jaw dropping performances and as a result have returned home with six national titles and 17 interna-tional titles.

Local girl Sophia Bendell gained the highest score of the competition week in Australia, with a 92 and a commanding open Latin solo which brought the crowd to their feet.

Another stand-out was Sky Mana Raukawa who was the youngest ever competitor at five years of age and danced with the Lil Gamg-

STARS team from Blenheim and Picton. The young boys team, which included,

Jake and Mac Andrell, Harley Keen, Hunter Bendell, Ocean Raukawa and Sky Raukawa were an absolute hit.

Stayz’s top team GEMSTAR bring down the house on the Saturday night, and the ALLSTAR Family again raised the roof on the Sunday night with the all inspiring Counting Stars choreography, which had the audience in awe.

Star Dance Academy coach and director Stayz Raukawa says the whole tour was ‘in-credible’, with the highlight being the AllStar performance where he danced alongside wife Larissa and sons Ocean and Sky.

Dancers gain international status

Right: Star Dance Academy’s youngest team that attended the compeition - the Lil GangSTARz.


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Marlborough based artist Craig Bluett happily combines his love for teaching and art by holding a number of art classes for all ages.

His regular after school classes comprise of five to 16-year-olds exploring a varie-ty of mediums and techniques.

This has proved to be hugely popular in the six years he has taught them, something he says reinforces why he loves being an artist.

An exhibition showcasing the work by his young students opens tonight at the Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery on High Street from 5pm - 6pm.

The other class Craig runs is the ‘Life Drawing’ which too, has been a huge success.

Craig will be starting the

next session of Life Drawing classes on January 26, 2015 which run through to March.

It promises to be both chal-lenging and interesting to those who take part.

Held in the evening, the classes run for six weeks at a

cost of only $60.To find out more or to book

a place in Craig’s ‘Life Draw-ing’ classes phone Helen Ballinger 021 0267 8711 or email [email protected]


There will be more freedom camping spots trialed around Marlborough this summer.

Marlborough mayor Alistair Sowman says everyone will benefit from the trial as a long term solution is sought to please everyone.

The MDC is expanding the number of sites where self-contained camper vans may stop while also introducing restrictions on the length of stay and the numbers of vehicles that will be allowed at certain locations.

The public will then get to share its views and play a role in getting recommendations

New areas include the Wynen St car park, Blenheim Railways Station, A&P Park, Picton

High Street car park and foreshore car park and Waitohi and Renwick Domains.

They join the six other sites already in use.The MDC hoped a new bylaw will be drawn

up by March. Public consultation on the bylaw would begin

in April, with submissions accepted up until 15 May 2015.

“We will want to hear from everyone includ-ing residents’ associations, iwi, the motor caravan association and tourism operators, and all submissions will help us to shape the bylaw.”

Any land owners who have issues have been asked to contact MDC immediately.

Freedom camping spots trialed

Ph: 03 577 9980e-mail: [email protected]

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The Sun’s annual Christmas Appeal is continuing to receive many wonderful donations.

Benefiting this year are local charitable organisations Marlborough Women’s Refuge and Foster Hope’s Kits for Kids.

Any donations can be brought into the

Sun office on High Street in Blenheim up until December 19.

Donations of toiletries, clothing, children’s toys, ‘Christmas treat’ food items, phone top-up vouchers, petrol and supermarket vouchers are greatly appreciated.

Christmas Appeal

Artist Craig Bluett is taking registrations for his Life Drawing classes in the new year.

Life drawing art classes

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Spy Valley is open daily, 10.30am – 4.30pm, for complimentary tastings. Come and experience our wines, taste our olive oil, see award winning architecture and learn the secrets behind the name, Spy Valley.

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Friday December 5, 201414 SunThe WHAT’S ON

IN MARLBOROUGH

- WEEKEND EVENT GUIDE - Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on!

Friday 5 December

The Edwin Fox Ship and Visitor CentreOpen every day from 9am, a great all weather and family friendly activity. Come and explore. For more information call Karen on 5736868 or check out our Facebook or Trip advisor pages.

“Young Expressionists” An exhibition from Craig Bluett’s after school classes throughout 2014 - Opening Preview 5 - 6pm, Yealands Estates Gallery, 204 High Street. Exhibition season: 6th - 14th Dec.

A Fish Tail6.30pm, Venue: Floor Pride Civic Theatre, Pricing: $22.00 - $34.00. The story of a little fish. Cast of 200 students aged 3 – adults. More Info 520 8560.

Awatere Art Group Are holding an exhibition at Yealands Winery, Sea View Road, 10am - 4.30pm, Daily till 30 Dec, free admission. A variety of paintings by local members.

Sit and Be Fit with JeanetteFree exercise for all ages at Crossroads, 2 Redwood Street, 10am Ph 578 5395.

QuestIntermediate age youth group, 3.30pm - 5pm, Picton Baptist Church, 293 Waikawa Rd, Picton. Text Bronwyn 021 046 2434.

Pastel Painting Marlborough Art Society, 10am - 3pm, Ph Prue 578 8888.

Tai ChiToday and Mondays. 10am, 11.30am and 1pm. Ph Liz 027 748 6666.

Picton Museum10am - 4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Ph 573 8283.

Marlborough Museum26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park, Daily 10am - 4pm.

The Diversion GalleryOpen 12pm - 5pm Wed – Saturdays 10 London Quay, Picton, Ph 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz.

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery Open 10.30am - 4.30pm daily, 204 High St. Ph 577 6784 or www.marlboroughartsociety.com.

Saturday 6 December

Blenheim Social Dance ClubXmas Dance. Dance to Nelson Band “Southern Soundz”. Ballroom, Sequence, Latin, Rock n’ Roll. 7.30pm - 11.30pm at the Renwick Me-morial Hall, Renwick. Everyone invited. Only $15pp plus a plate. For more info and tickets phone Margaret 578 7323.

Mistletoe MarketBlenheim Town Centre, Market Street, 8:30am – 2:00pm. Back for its 27th year, the Mistletoe Market is proudly brought to you by Blenheim Lions, lots of stalls selling everything you can think of. Come along and do your Christmas shopping and join the festive atmosphere.

Christmas Parade and Cracker Christmas FestivalLiz Davidson Place, Cnr Queen and Charles Street, 2:30pm – 6:00pm. Come along and enjoy a Christmas extravaganza. Bring some fold out chairs or a picnic blanket and enjoy this free evening of entertainment for the whole family!


Saturday Meditation Class10am – 11.30, (followed by shared lunch), Alzheimers Rooms, 8 Wither Road, By koha/donation at the door, everyone warmly wel-come. All inquiries to Jan 578 2737 or Maree 572 2774, Blenheim Tibetan Buddhist Group.

Floral art displayThis weekend, St Luke’s Church in Spring Creek will be holding a visual and fun display this Saturday and Sunday from 2 - 4pm. This year’s theme will be ‘Twelve Saints’ with floral interpretations of each.”

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot SaleEvery Saturday 8am – 2pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd, Ph Andy 578 2272 or 021 842 928.

Marlborough Embroiderers’ Guild1st Saturday of the month at 1.30pm - 4.30pm St John Rooms, Seymour St, Ph Roz 578 2471.

Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillon’s Point Rd opens 9am - 12pm Saturday. Mon & Thurs 1 - 4pm. Building relationships and sharing skills. Ph Gerry 578 1835.

Pregnancy Yoga9.15am - 10.15am, for information, Ph Huia 021 072 4107.

Mini Putt & Merry-Go-RoundPicton Foreshore, 10am every day during school holidays, Today and Sunday, 10am.Redwood Market 8am - 12pm, Redwood Tavern car park, Plants Produce and Crafts.

Vintage Farm Machinery 10am - 3pm, Open Every Day. Brayshaw Park Guided tours available, Sunday Thomas Tank Engine rides. Ph Doris 579 4357.

Picton Men’s Shed Every Saturday 10am - 1pm and Wednesday 9am - 4pm. Plants and Garden furniture sold Saturday and Wednesday 10am - 1pm.

Kapahaka For Youth Blenheim School 6pm - 8pm, All welcome.

Marlborough Artisan MarketHighlighting the best of Marlborough art, crafts, food and produce. Come along and browse our stalls every week. Every Saturday morning (rain or shine). 9.00am to 1.00pm, Wynen Street Carpark (behind Market Street). Ph: 027 848 0463.

Sunday 7 DecemberSimply the Breast Dragon Boat TeamTraining on the Wairau River - Thursday evenings from 5.45pm and Sunday mornings from 9.45am from Blenheim Rowing Club, off Jones Road. Have lots of fun and get a full body workout at the same time. Now recruit-ing new team members and supporters. Ring Sue Bason on 03 578 9110 for more details.

Riverside Railway From Brayshaw Park Station, 1.45pm - 3pm, 50 minute ride, $5 Child & $10 Adult (cash only).


With Strings AttachedDodson St Cafe, 1 Dodson St, Mayfield, Blenheim, 4pm – 7pm.

Gourmet Christmas FestivalFairhall School, 384 New Renwick Road, Fairhall, 11am. Sample some of Marlborough’s finest produce. Bring your deck chairs and relax under the marquee while enjoying live music and dancing.

Kapahaka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall 12pm - 3pm All welcome.

Pre Christmas PeekClubs of Marlborough, 42 Alfred St, 10am. A self-drive tour to visit eight festive homes. Registration for this event is at Clubs of Marlborough, Friday & Saturday 10am - 5.30pm and Sunday 7th December 9am - 10.30am. $55 pr person (All proceeds to Hospice Marlborough)

Floral Art Display This weekend, St Lukes Church in Spring Creek will be holding a visual and fun display this Saturday and Sunday from 2 - 4pm. This year’s theme will be ‘Twelve Saints’ with floral interpretations of each.”

Renwick Anglican Community Church54 High St Renwick, Morning worship 9.30am, Rev Steve Allcutt Ph 572 8850.

St Luke’s Anglican ChurchFerry Road, Spring Creek, Join us for Christian worship every Sunday 9.30am, Rev Derek Ph 578 5050.

Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am, Murray Ph 578 9199 or Tony Ph 577 9776.

Petanque 10am, 65A Weld Street – John Ph 577 9789.

Tramping ClubMary Ph 5728762.

Buddhism for Modern Life10am, Ph 573 5379.

Blenheim Bonsai2pm - 4pm, 7 Hale Street, Dave Ph 577 8679.

Marlborough Guild of WoodworkersBrayshaw Park, open workshop 1 - 4pm, Every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. Malcolm Ph 578 8809.

Marlborough Rock and Mineral ClubBrayshaw Park, Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and books. Free Admission.

Associated Modellers SocietyMiniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm - 4pm $2.

Up and Coming

Marlborough Branch The Ulysses Club of NZ Inc. Toy Run, Saturday 13th December 2014, Sup-porting the Salvation Army Toy Appeal, Open to all Roadworthy Motorbikes, Scooters etc. Entry Fee: Toy or Gift for the Toy Appeal (no soft toys please) Meet at the Woodbourne Tavern - Renwick 11am, Departing 12 noon, BBQ at Destination - Blenheim School, Badges on Sale $10.

Floral Art Display This weekend, St Lukes Church in Spring

Creek. Sunday 7.

If you have an event email Tash at The Sun

[email protected]

www.mctt.co.nz [email protected] • (03) 520 8560

Amazing shows all year round

A FISH TAILFriday 5th Dec @ 6.30pm

Saturday 6th Dec @ 2.00pmSunday 7th Dec @ 4.00pm Monday 8th Dec @ 6.30pm

Adult $34.00 Child (u16) $22.00

OLIVER & 22 TUTUSSat 13th Dec @ 11.00am & 7.00pm

Adult $25.00 Conc (65+) $20.00Child (u15) $20.00 Child under 5 Free

NATIONAL YOUTH BRASS BAND NZ

Summon the Heroes31st January 2015 @ 5.00pm

Adult $27.00 Conc (65+) $22.00Child (u16) $12.00

Family (2a,2c) $68.00

BUDDYTHE BUDDY HOLLY STORYSaturday 14th March 2015 @ 8.00pm

A Reserve $85.00B Reserve $79.90Child (u18) $57.00

DENNIS LOCORRIERE PRESENTS DR HOOK

Tuesday 5th May 2015 @ 7.30pmAdmit One: $85.00

MOSCOW BALLET LA CLASSIQUE

SLEEPING BEAUTYTuesday 19th May 2015 @ 7.30pm

Wednesday 20th May 2015 @ 7.30pmAdult $92.00 Conc (65+) $82.00

Child (u16) $72.00 Group (6+) $82.00

THE GAME’S AFOOTWed 26th Nov – Sat 29th Nov @7.30pm

Sunday 30th Nov @ 4.00pmTues 2nd Dec – Sat 6th Dec @ 7.30pm

Adult $29.50 Conc (65+) $26.50Student (still at school u19) $22.50

Group (10+) $26.50pp

PRE CHRISTMAS PEEKSunday 7th December from 10am

Admit One $55.00

Purchase from The Floor Pride Civic Theatre or Take Note, PictonPHONE (03) 520 8560, [email protected]

Prices include booking feeSome Fees May Apply

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VARIOUS VENUES

By Adam PoulopoulosA Blenheim man hampered by the effects of a rodeo ac-

cident four years ago has restored a rare 1969 Honda CB 750 Sandcast KO motorbike.

Terry Reed finished the job earlier this year, and the bike is now on display at Omaka Classic Car Museum.

Less than 200 of the bikes, which Terry describes as revolutionary, are left in circulation. Only four reside in New Zealand.

A motorcycle mechanic for 20 years, Terry came across the job having restored local man Phil McNabb’s bike of the same model.

Christchurch man John Boote spotted the motorcycle at a show, and gave Terry his bike to work on.

Terry said he felt it “deserved to be resurrected.”Honda manufactured the bike at a low volume, but it sold

better than expected.“The footprint it left was massive,” Terry says. “Its competition at the time was rattly British bikes, unreli-

able Italian ones and rattly old Harleys.”

Only 7414 of the bikes were ever manufactured, but Honda realised they were on to a winner.

The next year, they honed their design, and released a diecast model based on the same template, which also sold well.

Honda went from producing 600 sandcast bikes a month to 7000 diecasts to cope with demand.

As a result, the 1969 model’s parts fell into disuse.Starting with a bare frame, half of Terry’s time was spent

sourcing parts.“It’s brought out amazing stuff,” he said. “I found a collector in Australia who makes the brake hoses,

which are unique to a ’69.” “Every nut, bolt, washer…everything on this bike is how

it would have been in 1969.”He estimates about $22,000 was spent restoring it, but the

bike’s was valued at more than $100,000. The process was made more challenging by his accident: a

trapped nerve has left him without the use of his bicep and deltoid on his left side.

“It makes the process really slow, and I need to get others

in to help me with the heavy lifting,” he said. “It’s a labour of love.”Now, Terry has started working on John’s second sandcast

bike, which will be painted a candy blue colour.Terry said he is unsure when the bike will be finished: he is

seeing a specialist for his injury next month, but no date has been set for his surgery.

“I’m not under any pressure, but I don’t want to drag it out. I want it done.”


Showcasing the best of the ‘50’s, ‘60’s, ‘70’s and ‘80’sOmaka Classic Cars

Open daily from 10am – 4pm. $10 entry, kids go free!*

Aerodrome Road, Omaka. Phone 577 9419. (*up to two kids free (under 13) with every paying adult)

Over 50 cars on display at any one time, from a collection of 120 plus motorbikes and other memorabilia.

Motorbike masterpiece brought back to life

Terry Reed with the finished bike, on display at Omaka. Terry Reed with some of the stripped-back parts of the new sandcast bike.

A close-up of the new bike

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wanted to rent

public notice

for sale

CHRISTMAS tidy up gardening, watering etc, call Jenny 577 9567 or 027 304 6363.

FURNITURE, Plants. linen etc. Down sizing lots to be had. Howick Road signs at gate. Saturday 8.30am to 1pm.

L O O K I N G F O R XMAS GIFTS? Time-less Trading Co Toys, timeless ornaments, china, quirky stocking fillers, gifts for everyone. Present this ad and get 10% off your purchase. 50 Grove Road 579-6046.

GARAGE

SALES DOES your garden need watering while you are away? call Jenny 577 9567 or 027 304 6363.

public notice

garage sales

Christmas Treesfor Sale

Live Christmas trees, we have Radiata and Douglas for sale

this year. You can choose and mark for later pickup,

or take now. Long lasting Douglas $50.00 Radiata $45.00

Call David or Gene 572 9042 or 027 276 2413

Nu-Look ClothingAlterations and Repairs

Quality tailoring at competitive prices

Ph/txt Christine 021 703 020 / 579 5267

Same day service Blenheim

MOORING wanted to rent, Marlborough Sounds, road access, with jetty preferred. Ph Richard 022 658 6052.

XMAS GIFTS galore at Timeless Trading Co. Furniture, upcycled, retro, country kitchen, rustic native timbers, custom made. Present this ad and get 10% off your purchase. 50 Grove Road 579-6046.

Home Garden or lifestyle block

• Enquiries,raised gardenbeds/ handyman • Gardening • Hedge/Shrubs • Landscaping • RubbishremovalHavelock/Anakiwa/Blenheimareas

Tree PruningMaintenance

Ph David 027 215 1582

FOOT Stand Stapler Machine, 32mm staples aprox. Ph 027 4411 143

South Pac Immigration Consultant

Licensed Immigration Adviser

For all Immigration applicationResidence • Study • Work • Visitor

• New Zealand citizenship

Contact TinaLicence no 20140127

Phone 021 030 0345

wanted to buy

Expect a day of Christmas cheer and a twilight feel to the Blenheim Christmas Parade tomorrow.

While there will be an abundance of colour, floats, performances, costumes, lollies and of course an appearance from the man in red himself, a 5pm start means people wanting to catch the parade may have to entertain themselves at the Cracker Christmas Festival first.

The Festival will start at 2.30pm with free kids entertainment, live music, snow machines, food stalls and face-painting all available at Liz Davidson Park.

The Parade itself will then take centre stage for a 45 minute trip around the streets of Blenheim before the event concludes at 6pm.

The Picton Christmas Parade and concert will be held on Sunday December 14.

Youngsters ride away with prizes

Christmas Parade draws near

PROFESSIONAL BOAT REPAIRS AND MARINE MAINTENANCE

Servicing Commercial & Recreational Vessels, Barges and Trailer Boats.

Fibreglassing Repairs, Painting , Alterations, Anti-foul & Anodes. Slip capacity 100 tons.

Boatshed, 14 Rose St, Havelock. Phone 574 2476.

CHRISTMAS tidy up gardening, watering etc, call Jenny 577 9567 or 027 304 6363.

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Puppies. 9 weeks old

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PlaceMakers is the premier supplier of building

materials to New Zealand’s construction markets

with over 60 locations throughout New Zealand.

We are part of Fletcher Building, a diversifi ed

global building industry company.

Our Customers are building New Zealand.

Help us to provide the know-how.

Our customers have some big projects on the

go. They need a building supplies partner

they can trust to produce the right goods at

the right time. At PlaceMakers our passion

for building makes our customers want to

come back. Here they fi nd what they need

and get Know How, Can Do advice and

support from people like

you, determined

to fi nd them the best solution. As part of the

PlaceMakers team, you’ll get great support

too. With each store a joint venture between

Fletcher Distribution and an independent

owner, you’ll work in

a small team while

enjoying big business benefi ts.

We are seeking a full time team member to

join our Kitchen and Bathroom team. The

ideal candidate will have high computer

skills and 20/20 drawing programme

training will be provided and ongoing,

demonstrate a good customer interface with

clients with a high level of organisational

skills. This is

a full time role Monday - Friday

with rostered Saturdays.

Reply with your current CV to: The Manager,

PlaceMakers Blenheim, PO Box 178

Blenheim 7240.

Kitchen Consultant and

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am Member

The Marlborough RSA are seeking

expressions of interest from persons

who wish to carry out volunteer services.

Services range from visiting veterans in

hospital, rest-homes and carrying out minor

tasks in the Burleigh Memorial Olive Grove.

Whether you are able to volunteer for only

an hour a week or more, we are interested

in any assistance people can offer. We are

also seeking Poppy Day collectors.

All expressions of interest may be made

to Clubs of Marlborough Reception at or

[email protected] or tele-

phone 578 1059.

Rsa “People helping People”

President

J. Forrest

Marlborough

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Three local children have won bikes through the Clubs Of Marlborough Kidzone Kids’ Club’s ‘Win some Wheels’ promotion.

The event, which began in October, attracted 200 entries.

The Kids’ Club was founded earlier this year, and has reached 350 members.Right: Bike winners Zara Craig, 5, Teri McCormick, 7 and Andre Hebberd, 12, with Clubs of Marlborough president Gordon Herkt.

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Marlborough Lines Faultman Marlborough Lines Contracting is a progressive electrical contracting business providing high quality services to the Marlborough region. We have a vacancy for an experienced skilled Faultman responsible for the restoration of faults and performing field switching operations. Working in a team environment the duties include fault finding, power restoration, performing switching operations, direction of fault staff, responding to Energy trader requests and participation on an after hours fault roster. If you are an experienced Line Mechanic/Electrician with electrical distribution experience that has or is performing fault restoration duties and is looking to broaden their experience while living amongst the vineyards with access to the beautiful Marlborough Sounds, you owe it to yourself to check out this opportunity. Please apply online through our website www.marlboroughlines.co.nz. Alternatively you can obtain a job description and application form by contacting our reception on 03 577 7007. Completed applications and CV can be emailed to [email protected], or posted to Marlborough Lines Faultman Vacancy, PO Box 144, Blenheim 7240. Applications close Tuesday 16 December 2014

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SupervisorHavelock, full-time Our Havelock mussel grading facility supplies product for both our Motueka and Blenheim factories year round, and is very busy over the harvest season from September until June of each year.

Looking for a full-time position that will give you the opportunity to use your supervisory skills? Are you good with detail and documents, and understand the importance of getting it right first time?

Reporting to the Havelock Manager your duties will include:•assisting in the induction of new staff as

well as general staff training•supporting the Manager to implement

company policy on maintaining product safety, documentation and the safety of staff

•worktoensurethatproductisgradedcorrectlyto meet deadlines and customer requirements.

This is a hands-on role that will require you to be physically fit and preferably able to drive a forklift (a forklift licence is preferred but not essential as we are prepared to put the right applicant through a course).

Please apply to Donald Boote – Shellfish Manager, PO Box 5, Motueka or email [email protected] with the subject line ‘Havelock Supervisor’.

Please note that as this is a full-time job, applicants will need to be residents of NZ or be in the process of applying for same.

Applications close Wednesday 10 December 2014.

The Marlborough District Council is seeking applications for a permanent full-time Environmental Protection Officer. This position is responsible for ensuring a high standard of environmental protection and compliance is maintained within the Marlborough region, through the monitoring of resource consents and responding to customer complaints. The successful applicant will possess a thorough understanding of relevant legislation, sound judgment and decision making skills, excellent interpersonal skills are a must for the successful candidate.Additionally the successful applicant will have a commitment to customer service, teamwork and continuous improvement. Applicants with relevant tertiary qualifications or experience in science, particularly environmental science, planning, or legal experience are preferred.The Council can offer you:• Valuable experience in a wide range of compliance activities• An opportunity to help protect Marlborough’s unique environment• The enjoyment that comes from working with a range of industries and the community to achieve positive outcomes.Applications close at midday on Monday 22 December 2014.Applications, including the Council’s application form to be directed to [email protected].

Marlborough covers a huge area from Clarence in the

south to d’Urville Island in the north and with 20

per cent of New Zealand’s coastline in the expanse of the Marlborough Sounds in

between. As a unitary authority, the council is responsible for

the integrated management of natural and physical

resources of the region, as well as controlling the impact of land use within the district. That covers a

diverse range of issues, from winery waste projects

and frost fans to marine farms and water quality.

This could be your opportunity to join our

team, and help maintain this unique environment.

Marlborough District Council

SITUATIONS VACANT – ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OFFICER – (FULL TIME)

www.marlborough.govt.nz

Multi Skilled Machinery Operator

We require a reliable, enthusiastic person to join our small but friendly team. This is a full time position of 40 hours per week, but extended hours would be required during busy periods

such as grape harvest and spreading. The position would involve spreading, truck

driving, grape harvester driving, tractor work, maintenance of machinery and also hands on vineyard work. Ideally the applicant will have

experience driving heavy machinery, a class 5 licence & W endorsement.

Finding the right person to fit our team is important & training will be given – therefore we are also interested in people that are not experienced but have had farm machinery/

tractor experience & are keen to learn new skills. If this sounds like you, please forward your cv

and covering letter to: [email protected] or PO Box 23, Blenheim 7240. Please phone Tracy on 578 6580 or 027 444 1404

if you require further information.Applications close 6th December 2014.

The Marlborough District Council has more than $1 billion’s worth of infrastructure in the district, and WorksOps is a key part of keeping all those assets working well for the people of Marlborough.

This new position provides clerical and administrative support for the WorksOps supervisor. It will include helping staff with the completion of electronic timesheets; using the asset management system to assess work orders sent to WorksOps crew/staff; prioritising and scheduling work for staff; checking the relative data required is completed on the work order when work is completed; processing corridor access requests including providing traffic management plans for work sites; and assisting staff with the preparation of as built plans for work sites showing infrastructure located or installed.

In addition, the position will assist with stock control at the depot store.

No formal qualifications are required for this job, but you will need to have a high level of competency in computer applications, a sound level of literacy and numeracy, and experience in engineering or construction industry administration.

Applications close at midday on Monday 15 December 2014.Apply online at www.marlborough.govt.nz or, alternatively, direct your application, including a completed application form, to [email protected]. For further information you are welcome to contact [email protected].

We are seeking a good organiser with

well-honed computer skills to fill a new

position, assisting the Works and Operations

Supervisor.You’ll be the conduit

between the crews doing work in the

field and the council’s assets management

system, ensuring that our infrastructure continues to work well and providing

general administrative and clerical support.

You’ll also be managing the teams’ roading requests for

worksites and setting up and running an

inventory system for the depot.

Marlborough District Council

SITUATIONS VACANT - ENGINEERING CLERICAL ADMINISTRATOR - (WORKSOPS)

www.marlborough.govt.nz

situation vacant

www.alehouseblenheim.co.nz

This full time position will suit an experienced chef up for a challenge!

Working under an award winning executive chef with a team of talented and

hard working chefs.

This is a family owned and operated business that operates 7 days a week serving up generous to a fault fare for

breakfast, lunch and dinner.Must be available to work nights,

weekends and public holidays.

Email an application TODAY - no phone enquiries.

[email protected] for this position should have NZ

residency or a valid NZ work visa.

CHEF - Immediate start

Machine Operator/Storeperson Operator required for Seed Cleaning facilityApplicant must:• Be able to work in a physically demanding environment

(Heavy lifting required)• Have current drivers licence• Have reliable transport• Pass pre-employment drug test• Have no criminal convictions in last 3 years• Provide two work references• Be hardworking and honestCandidates who meet above criteria will be considered.Ideal applicant would also hold the following skills:• Mechanically minded / Workshop experience • Have working at heights training• Forklift experience (Licence endorsement preferred)• A first aid certificateHours of work: 7am – 4pm Monday – FridayStart Date: January 12th, 2015

If you think you would be suitable for the position email or post a letter outlining your skills and experience to; [email protected] Subject reference: Operator Vacancy, or Operator Vacancy: Kiwiseed, 527 Old Renwick Rd, Blenheim

Applications Close: 14 Dec 2014

Chateau Marlborough is a 5 star hotel looking for experienced cleaners to join their dedicated team for the summer season and beyond. If you have the following attributes then we would love to hear from you : • Attention to detail • Work well within a team • Must be able to work on a seven day roster.

Please phone Yvonne on 03 578 0064 and express your interest.

Experienced Cleaners

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We are now taking names for relief paper runs for the Christmas

school holidays in the

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school age children whom are honest

and reliable.

Please phone Tash 577 7868

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CAMERON, Leila Kay: November 30, 2014

GREEN, Richard John (Dick): November 23, 2014

KENNEDY, Annette Jose-phine (nee Neal): November 28, 2014

MILNE, Kenneth Leith: (U326365 Sqn Ldr RNZAF): November 25, 2014

RYAN, Anne Elizabeth: November 28, 2014

SIMMONDS, Charles Daniel Arthur (Mate): November 28, 2014

SOUTAR, Robert Graham (Bob): November 27, 2014

WILSON, Elizabeth Frances (Liz): November 29, 2014

CLARKE: Jasmine Michele (7lb 4oz) November 25, 2014

FAGAN: Isyiah Michael (9lb) November 25, 2014

FRANCIS: Harper Grace (8lb 1oz) October 21, 2014

BROWN, Yvonne: Passed away No-vember 25, 2014 suddenly in Christch-urch. You will be sadly missed by alot of people Mum, you were a coura-geous, kind caring person who was so generous and giving to many people. You had a wonderful sense of humour and a beautiful smile. May you feel so much love around you and be free of pain. You will never be alone. Fly free Mum. Love you always Lisa xxx

SMALLHOLME, Oliver: In his 95th year, passed away peacefully on December 2 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Very dearly loved husband of Vera for 65 years, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Bev and Bryan Phillips, John, Lynne and Paul Fletcher. Treasured and devoted grandfather of Jane, Chris, Sarah and Rob, and Min; Lissy and Evan; Amber and Dylan. Dearly loved great grand-father of Ryan, Hannah and Charlotte. Sadly missed and he will live on in our hearts forever. A funeral service for Oliver will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Henry Street, at 11.30am Saturday December 6, followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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SMALLHOLME, Oliver: In his 95th year, passed away peacefully on December 2 2014. Loved brother and brother in law of George and Kathleen Smallholme, Dulcie and the late Bob McMillan, Rose and the late Athol Smith, Les and Betty Smith, the late Jean and Vincent McGrath, Freda and Selwyn Herring, Thelma and Harry Halliday, Robert and Kathy Smith and the late Sharon Smith. Also loved Uncle and Great Uncle of all his nieces and nephews.

death notices

Yvonne BrownI would like to thank all my wonder-

ful kind workmates and friends that have supported me through this tough time with the passing of my Mum. Thank you so much for all the gifts, cards, phone calls, texts, coming over and spending all your time with me. I couldn’t have got through without you all, so please accept my greatful thanks. Lisa

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19SunThe Friday December 5, 2014 SPORT

FOOTBALL The Nelson Marlborough Falcons

beat Southern United 2-1 on Sunday to keep their ASB Youth league title push alive.

They have three games to go before the end of the regular season. They play Waitakere United at Fred Taylor Park tomorrow.

inbriefSport More than sport

SPORTS TALK

It’s been an emotionally-charged sporting week.

I’m a bit of a sucker for against-the-odds stories, and American Kayla Montgomery certainly falls into that category.

‘Catching Kayla’, an ESPN documentary released this week, centred on 18 year old Kayla, a nationally-recognised age-group runner living with multiple scle-rosis.

Her diagnosis aged 14 put paid to her promising soccer career, but sparked a passion for running.

Called “average at best” by coach Patrick Cromwell, Kayla persevered to become one of the best long-distance runners in

North Carolina.As Kayla runs, her legs go

numb, at which point she relies on momentum to keep her moving. At the end of each race coach Cromwell waits behind the fin-ish line for Kayla to collapse, exhausted, into his arms.

“When I’m running, it’s when I feel happiest. It’s when I feel safest from my own body,” Kayla says.

It seems remiss not to address the passing of Phillip Hughes, but it’ll be brief - the whole thing’s been covered so much, maybe too much, by the media already.

Every dark cloud has a silver lining, and in this case, the out-pouring of support following

his death has been uplifting and touching in itself.

The cricketing community too has come together like a big family.

The events in Sydney have transcended gender, age, political borders and interest in cricket, and it’s been interesting to see several public figures share a more vis-ceral version of themselves than the doctored clichés they’re often forced to exhibit.

Hopefully with the funeral completed those closest to Hughes get the chance to grieve out of the public eye.

RIP.

With ...Adam Poulopoulos

PAINTBALL The Marlborough Militia Paintball

Club are hosting their open day on Sunday, starting at noon.

The event will be held at the Against All Odds paintball field, on the Wither Road extension.

Walking, talking and wine are the key elements of the second annual Yealands Yak set for February 21 2015.

The All Women’s Great Vineyard Race offers groups of women the chance to compete in teams, either running or walking in pairs around New Zealand’s largest privately owned vineyard, Yealands Estate on the stunning Marlborough Coast

The Yealands Yak is a six hour all women team trail event.

Teams of two to six women walk, jog or run in pairs around 10 vineyard trails of, with the team that collectively covers the most distance in six hours being the winner.

The 2014 Yak was very popular with more than 280 women participating in 70 teams, with local team The PMTS won with an overall course time of four hours and 35 minutes, the time to beat in 2015.

The trails comprise eight different laps in total, marked by different

coloured arrows and need to be run in the order specified, with staffed checkpoints along the routes.

The aim of the Yealands Yak is to collect all the different wine variety stamps for your team’s passport.

The YAK is designed for women of all fitness levels. Entry is limited to just 200 all women teams – so get your favourite two to six Yakkers together and enter now.

Early bird ticket price is $85 per person if you enter before 1 December 2014, or $95 after.

Your ticket includes a limited edition bottle of vintage Yealands Estate YAK wine, meal after the race and enter-tainment from local band Little T.

Last month over 30 teams had registered so get in quick.

For more information visit www.yealands.co.nz/yak

Like to yak and walk?

By Adam Poulopoulos The Marlborough Marching Association may

have seen numbers whittled back in recent times, but a life member hopes an upcoming ‘Playgirls’ fundraiser can help give back to their youthful members.

The three-person drag queen trio will be dancing at the Waterlea Racecourse Hall on Saturday, December 13, beginning at 7pm.

Prizes for the best dresses in drag will be given on the night, and supper and a silent auction will be held.

Proceeds from the event will go into recruitment and training for the association, as well as support for the judges and coaches.

At the moment, many of the 49 marchers in the association are under 15.

Marlborough Marching Association life member Marrianne Fenwick says it was important to invest in youth and create awareness.

“There’s been a decline in numbers but that happens. You go in waves.

“I don’t know many minority sports that don’t have the same problem.

“You either use it or lose it. You’ve got to ensure there’s something there for the future.”

Marrianne says the fundraising event was a good way of getting into the holiday spirit.

“It’s Christmas. It’s about having fun. It’s the

ideal Christmas work do.”Tickets are available at Liquorland or for more

information, email [email protected].

Dragging in the funds

The Sorrell Renwick under-16 marching team will benefit from the money raised.

Participants from this year’s Yealands yak

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SPEND $1,500* OR MORE ON ANY OUTDOOR TIMBER**, DECKING, RETAINING TIMBER, FENCING TIMBER OR TRELLIS & RECEIVE A

FREE*

STAND*With purchase

FREE* 2PC PAL FENCEMASTER

COMBO*With purchase. One per customer while stocks last. KHC EXCLUDED

$3999$1849$479

YARDMAKER SHEDS SMOOTH CREAM,

RIVERGUM OR SLATE GREY F54/83/56

• Slimline design Ideal for the back of the garage, carport or

down the side of the house• Maximum storage minimum space• Available in single or double door opening • 15yr warranty

15% OFF

*

*Discount o� normal shelf price

$5899

FORESTWOOD DECK + FURNITURE OIL 5L

• Protects & enhances natural timber grain • UV protection & water repellant properties • Available in Pine, Kwila or Teak4067862/63/916 SAVE

$20 $6499

WATTYL FORESTWOOD DECK STAIN 5L • Oil-rich penetrating stain that adds colour & protection whilst allowing the grain to show • Range of colours

10L $129.98SAVE $20

DRICON RAPIDSET 25KG BAG• 20mpa structural mix• Just pour in water then add mix • Sets in 15 mins • No bracing required3250974 $1149

FENCE PALINGS 150 X 25MM X 1.8M• H3.2 treated Radiata • Rough sawn2331023 EA409$

FENCE RAILS 100 X 50MM X 4.8M• H3.2 treated Radiata 2339323 1655

EA$

1280

EA$FENCE POSTS 100 X 75MM X 2.4M• H4 treated Radiata2332351

RETAINING WALL TIMBER 200 X 50MM RS NO. 2• H4 treated Radiata • Rough sawn1074756 785$ PER LM

MACROCARPA SLEEPER 200 X 100MM X 2.1MNaturally durable & suitable for non structural landscaping projects. It will weather to a silvery grey colour or can be stained or painted. 2320755

Also available in 150 x 100mm, see in-store for pricing.

3999EA$

.

MERCH DECKING 100 X 40MM*NZ grown Radiata pine. Standard decking where cost is more important than appearance. Contains some knots & may be liable to distortion.

• H3.2 treated Radiata • Also available in 100 x 25mm1359628

PREMIUM DECKING 100 X 25MM*NZ grown Radiata pine. Quality product with minimal

• H3.2 treated Radiata • Also available in 100 x 40mm or 150 x 40mm (at an additional cost)1359631

100 X 40MM* 1012474

315$ PER LM

294$ PER LM

Offers valid 5th November – 8th December 2014. Products featured may not be available in all stores but can be ordered in at the advertised price. Prices may vary from store to store, discount based on lowest saving.

MCCULLOCH 42CC 18” BAR CHAINSAW CS420T• 42CC OXYPOWER™ engine• 18” Bar 3/8” LP Safety Chain • Soft start with electronic ignition & auto choke on• Made in USA5150295 $339

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