17 October Blenheim Sun 2014 Issue

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October 17, 2014

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The season begins on November 15 and runs until Easter, and the club patrols the beach at Whites Bay every weekend during that period.

The club is having an open day on Sunday, November 9, between noon and 2pm at Whites Bay beach.

Continued page 2 Jana Sloot, Joe Lepper and Katherine Williams are all lifeguards with the Rarangi Surf Life Saving Club.

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By Adam Poulopoulos Employees who have wanted to see their boss go over the edge of a building get their chance this weekend, and all for a good cause.

‘Drop your Boss’ is an abseiling fundraiser run for the Foundation for Youth Development Marlborough.

The event will see 25 Marlborough bosses or colleagues abseiling off the Alfred Street Carpark, with the money they have raised going to the Kiwi Can programme.

The event starts at 1pm on Sunday.

Kiwi Can is a values and life skills programme catering to four primary schools around the region – Kaikoura School, Picton School, Linkwater School and Havelock School.

Whitney Street School will join the programme next year.

SBS Bank Blenheim banking consultant Julie Dash is one of the bosses taking the plunge.

She said she was still relaxed leading into Sunday.

“I’m pretty excited to raise money for a good cause.

“My boss isn’t available on the day so he said ‘someone else can do it.”

She said she had abseiled once before and done a controlled bungee off the Sky Tower, but was unsure how those experiences would help her.

“I think once I get up there it might be quite high.

“It’ll be stepping out that’s the most difficult thing.”

The event was held for the first time last year, with 17 bosses taking part.

FYD Marlborough business development manager Ryan Pigou said the idea of abseiling fitted in with Kiwi Can’s overall aim of getting people out of their comfort zone, and with FYD founder Graeme Dingle, who has a mountaineering background.

He said he was hoping for a good turnout.

“Hopefully all those taking part will have drawn their contacts, and we’ve given it a good promotional drive.

“The more the merrier.”

MCN owner Azher Mir and SBS Bank Blenheim’s Julie Dash are set to abseil off the Alfred Street carpark on Sunday.

Club looks for new members Boer War Memorial Continued from page 1 Children can get involved in junior life saving from the age of four, but only those over the age of 14 are eligible to patrol the beaches.

Lifeguard Joe Lepper, who has been involved with the club for four years, said it was the sporting and social aspects of being a lifeguard that had him hooked.

He said the opportunity to do your community service, and to travel around the country to compete if you were good enough, were also drawcards.

Rarangi SLSC chairman Neil Watts said there had only been two rescues at Whites Bay last season, but the lifeguard’s role was still crucial.

“They’re very important. It’s a pretty safe beach but people can

drown in three inches of water.”

Neil said the lifeguards were all first-aid trained, and were able to learn other skills like using a radio and driving the RV. He said they also got the opportunity to learn about the community.

“We do events. Sometimes schools come out to the beach and we give them a talk, and that’s all voluntary.”

Neil said being a lifeguard required a commitment. Weekends were often taken up, and lifeguards must be retested every season to make sure their swim times and first aid knowledge are good enough.

“But you get to spend your whole weekend at the beach,” he said.

For more information visit the Rarangi Surf Life Saving Club website.

Service at Tua Marina A wreath laying ceremony will be held at Marlborough’s memorial to the Boer War at Tua Marina cemetery at 10.00 am on Tuesday, 21 October to commemorate the departure of the first troops to South Africa and to remember the Marlborough casualties of that war.

Marlborough RSA president John Forrest will welcome people to the service and a short address will be given by Tua Marina School teacher Kerry Wilkin.

The first Marlborough soldiers arrived in South Africa less than three weeks after war was declared

by Britain.

During the course of the conflict, the Marlborough Mounted Rifles sent 60 men with the various New Zealand contingents to South Africa.

Eleven casualties from Marlborough are recorded on the Roll of Honour at Tua Marina cemetery.

In the event of wet weather the service will be held at the RSA Lounge, Clubs of Marlborough.

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Spring Creek roundabout The New Zealand Transport Agency invited the public to share its views on the proposed design for a roundabout at the junction of SH1 and SH62 yesterday, at the St Lukes Anglican Church Hall.

But for those who did not make it, more information and a feedback form can be found at the project website -www.nzta.govt. nz/spring-creek Some of the features this project will offer include: • A roundabout, with size yet to be determined but likely to have a diameter of 19m.

• A layby for vehicles waiting to turn into Ferry Road when a train is crossing.

• Pedestrian refuge points to allow people to wait safely on raised islands before fully crossing State Highway 1.

• New pedestrian and cycling facilities to make the intersection safer for active travellers.

• Improved signage – both electronic and static • Rail crossing barrier arms to protect highway users when trains approach The Transport Agency’s Marlborough Roads manager Frank Porter said this project was much more than just a roundabout.

“This is a complete safety makeover that will positively transform this intersection while also supporting the local community.

“To make this intersection safer, we need to tackle the cause of crashes directly. Most crashes are caused by turning movements where cars come into conflict.

“A roundabout will eradicate most of these conflicts, and therefore provide a much needed solution to the unacceptable danger of this busy intersection,” he said.

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STORMWATER UPGRADE

New MRI scanner for Blenheim

Marlborough patients and doctors will soon have access to world class radiology services, without having to leave Blenheim.

Pacific Radiology is installing a new state of the art MRI scanner in the town which will be up and running by February next year.

A spokesperson for the company told the Sun the location for this facility is still to be finalised.

Pacific Radiology Group (PRG) Chief Executive, Dr Lance Lawler said patients in Marlborough currently have to travel to Nelson or Christchurch for scans.

“From next year, those scans can be completed here, which will save cost, hours of travel and also relieve some of the pressure on Nelson Hospital’s facilities.”

Blenheim Orthopaedic surgeon Rick Wilson says the facility is great news for doctors and patients.

“MRI scanning is a fundamental diagnostic tool and now people won’t need to leave town for the service.”

“We’re referring more and more patients out of town for scans and many find it hard to travel. All of that work will now be

done here.”

“An MRI scan is a very effective diagnostic tool, in some cases we’ll be able to use the MRI instead of CT scans and x-rays, it will be quicker and save patients a dose of radiation.”

Dr Lawler says aside from the more common imaging referrals for musculoskeletal and neurological problems, MRI scans are becoming an important tool in imaging other areas, particularly battling bowel, breast and prostate cancer.

Dr Lawler says the new facility will employ a service manager, two technicians and administrator.

Mayor Alistair Sowman said he considered the forthcoming upgrade of Blenheim’s stormwater system as being “an essential activity.”

He said the $10 million project would be funded through rates, and would stretch out over a decade.

SPATE OF ACCIDENTS St John staff were called to a number of vehicle-related incidents in Marlborough on Wednesday.

The first, at about 6:20am, saw a car collide with a push bike, on the corner of Maxwell and Alabama Roads.

A male in his late 40s was taken to Wairau Hospital with minor injuries.

At 10:50am two trucks collided on State Highway 1 at Grassmere, with the drivers, two males in their late 40s and early 60s, taken to Wairau Hospital with minor head injuries.

About an hour later, a car and a ute collided on the corner of Alabama and Howick Roads.

A male in his early 80s was taken to hospital with minor head injuries.

Just before 4pm two cars collided on Dillon Street, and a man in his 30s was admitted to hospital with minor back and knee pain.

Horton Park loses tree

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By Adam Poulopoulos One of Horton Park’s large plane trees has been causing damage to the park’s facilities, and has been removed as a result.

The tree, which was adjacent to the park’s pavilion, was felled

by David James Tree Services staff before 9am on Wednesday morning.

The Horton Park Pavilion Committee, Marlborough Cricket and Marlborough Netball had put in a request to have

it removed to the Marlborough District Council on September 2, and it was granted two weeks later.

The tree had caused the ground on the netball courts and cricket practice strips to lift, and leaf build-up had corroded the pavilion’s gutter and roof.

Pieces of the netball courts will be removed and re-laid before March, and the start of next season.

The cricket nets are already

being upgraded under the council’s Annual Plan.

Council reserves and amenities officer Robert Hutchison said MDC had footed half the removal bill, with the Horton Park groups contributing the other half between them.

The tree will be milled to create benches for the park.

The tree was nearly 100 years old, was about 20 metres tall and had a canopy of roughly the same diameter.

Super Liquor wins national award Super Liquor on Grove Road is well known for its great service and great range, but now it has a New Zealand title to prove it.

Blenheim’s ‘bottlestore with something more’ was awarded the Franchise of the Year award at the annual Super Liquor conference in September.

Owner Maurice McQuillan and staff member Paula Page were thrilled to accept the award on behalf of the Blenheim team.

“It was fantastic to receive the award, it really shows the hard work the team puts in everyday,” Paula says.

The judging process is based around annual audits, attendance at all the regional meetings, sale figures, the overall standard of the store and cus-

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Mystery shoppers also visit Super Liquor stores three times a year.

“We always have good reviews,” Paula says.

Winning this award is just another exciting development for Super Liquor, since completing the rebranding of the outside of the store recently.

“We regularly receive good feedback on the store and our service, so it was really nice to be recognised for this.

“On behalf of our team thank you to the community and our loyal supporters,” she says.

Super Liquor is Blenheim’s beer, wine, The winning team: Graeme Wikaira, Jill O’Brien, champagne and spirit specialist, and Graham Rarity, Shelley Lindley, Maurice McQuillan, with plenty of free, off-street parking, Paula Page, Stuart Petersen, Sherry Sukhbir. it has never been easier to shop for all Right: Martin Bremner, Superliquor CEO presents your party supplies.

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MAIN STREET PROPERTY A sales yard and workshop, formerly occupied by Marlborough Auto Sales and Repairs, is up for lease.

The site, at 53 Main Street next to Hynds Blenheim, includes a workshop and separate office area.

For more information contact Kelly Packham-Kay at Marlborough Fitness.

WORKSHOPS Marlborough is hosting two workshops on helping farmers and wine growers maximise their profits this month.

The first seminar is being held at Villa Maria, starting at 9:30am on Thursday, October 23, while the second is being held at Doug Avery’s Bonavaree farm on Friday, October 24, beginning at 9am.

Both workshops are being hosted by agroecologist Nicole Masters.

For more information on enrolling visit the Integrity Soils website.

HAVELOCK EXPO The Havelock Expo, which showcases businesses in the area, is starting up later this month.

The event goes from October 30-November 9 at the Havelock Town Hall.

The expo is open to the public daily from 9am-4pm.

Versatile’s office open

Versatile Homes and Buildings moved in to their new Springlands office earlier this week, and coowner Cristina Hansen said she was delighted with the move.

“The business had outgrown its current site and the new premises on Boyce Street were exactly what they had been looking for.”

“It has a bigger display area to accommodate the growing and changing needs of clients. Their standard buildings are still common, but Versatile’s new and exciting range of different claddings, expanded range of sizes and free custom designing are all really important changes they have embraced.

As Registered Master Builders, quality and local experience is what they pride themselves on. If you have any project big or small, come down and have a chat to David or Cristina and see what they can do for you.

Cristina Hansen outside the new office.

Whitehaven’s 21st vintage celebrations From humble beginnings in 1994, Whitehaven Wine Company this year celebrated its “coming of age” with its 21st vintage, at the same time moving into new facilities at its Renwick winery.

The new company headquarters and barrel hall replaces the old buildings which have housed the wine company since its early days as one of Marlborough’s first family wineries.

“We have grown steadily over the 21 years but I hope these wonderful new facilities will be the ‘home of Whitehaven’ for many years to come,” said Whitehaven founding partner Sue White.

“They’re a big step up from the temporary facilities at the winery’s Paul’s Road site where the staff have been accommodated for the last 12 years in conditions best described as ‘rustic at best”.

Given the growth since Whitehaven’s first 50-tonne vintages to its current capacity to process up to 7500 tonnes, the time was right to expand tank capacity and build the new barrel hall in time for the 2014 vintage, Sue said.

The Renwick winery has expanded from its origins as a boutique winery producing 500 cases, moving out to the Paul’s Road site in 2001 where a 2500-tonne winery

was built in time for the 2002 harvest.

It further expanded to 5000 tonne in time for the 2007 vintage.

“As a company we are confident of the opportunities that are still out there for premium quality wine and we are optimistic about the future long-term sustainability of the Marlborough wine industry.

“The hard work which so many companies have done to achieve and maintain production of premium quality wine is key to Marlborough, and New Zealand, preserving its reputation in the marketplace.

We are committed to continuing that focus on quality,” Sue said.

WOMEN IN BUSINESS The next Women in Business Evening is being held at Pataka on Wednesday, October 22.

The event begins at 5:30pm.

For more infor mation, contact the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce.

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HERITAGE BAKERY COMING SOON!

Scotch relaunched Scotch co-owners Charlie Chilwell and Dan Gillett at the bar’s official relaunch last week.

The pair began at the bar on August 1, but the opening was held to showcase

the bar’s new fit-out and furniture, and the new menu.

Dan said the majority of the refit had been completed, with a few pieces of furniture still to arrive.

Just under one quarter of agriculture, forestry, and fishery workers had a workrelated injury claim accepted by the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) in 2013, according to Statistics New Zealand.

Provisional figures for 2013 show agriculture, forestry, and fishery workers made 226 injury claims per 1000 full-time equivalent employees, and 2.6 percent of these workers experienced an injury that resulted in a week or more off work.

Other occupation groups with high rates of work-related injury claims were trades workers, elementary occupations and plant machine operators and assemblers.

The overall rate of injury claims in New Zealand was 92 claims for every 1000 full time equivalent employees in 2013, while ACC approved 182,900 claims for injuries incurred while working.

Men were more prone to workplace accidents, with male workers generating 73 percent of all claims and 95 percent of all claims for fatal workplace claims.

Age is also a factor, with the highest rates of injury claims coming from workers aged between 15 and 24 and those over the age of 65.

The release also reveals that self-employed workers are almost twice as likely to experience workplace injuries as employees.

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COUNCIL NEWS Notices Council Services Labour Weekend Council offices Marlborough District Council’s Blenheim office and Picton Service Centre will be closed on Labour Day Monday 27 October 2014.

Rubbish bag and recycling crate collection and transfer station hours The Blenheim kerbside collection scheduled for Labour Day Monday 27 October will take place on Tuesday 28 October.

Picton’s kerbside collection on Tuesday 28 October 2014 will not be affected.

The following refuse transfer stations will be open on Labour Day Monday 27 October: Blenheim 8.00 am to 4.30 pm Picton 8.00 am to 4.00 pm Havelock 8.00 am to 2.00 pm Rai Valley, Seddon and Wairau Valley closed Labour Day. The Resource Recovery Centre and Greenfingers composting will also be open between 8.00 am and 4.30 pm on Labour Day. Marlborough Regional Landfill will open on Labour Day Monday from 8.00 am-12.00 pm (noon).

Libraries - Blenheim and Picton Open Saturday 25 October 10.00 am to 1.00 pm and Sunday 26 October 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm.

Closed Labour Day Monday 27 October Library and transfer station hours over the holiday period are listed on Council’s website.

Sister City Exchange: July 2015

Students aged between 13 and no older than 16 years of age in July 2015 are invited to apply to take part in the annual two week Student Exchange to Tendo and Otari in Japan.

Any practising and registered pre-school, primary or secondary teacher is also invited to apply to accompany the students.

Written applications must be received by Wednesday 5 November 2014 and state: • why you want to go on the exchange • what you would hope to gain from it • how you can best represent Marlborough Students do not have to be studying Japanese, but if selected, must be willing to learn some basic words and phrases.

Applications are to be made in writing to: Mr Mike Porter Marlborough District Council PO Box 443 Blenheim 7240 Some assistance with cost may be offered.

Any queries should be directed to Mike Porter Ph: 03 520 7400.

More information about Council services

Sometimes you may need to contact Council outside normal working hours. The Council phone number – 03 520 7400 – is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Or visit Council website www.marlborough.govt.nz

Marlborough’s landscape gets rave reviews from Hollywood film producer Marlborough’s landscape has had rave reviews from the Hollywood film producer who has been shooting scenes there for an upcoming movie, “The Light Between Oceans”.

Executive Producer Tom Karnowski hosted Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman and five councillors at the film’s base last week. Mr Sowman presented him with a bottle of Marlborough wine and a book about the region.

“This location is the most spectacular I’ve ever filmed in - the isolated beauty is stunning,” said Tom Karnowski.

The Council, through its Smart

Business Marlborough Unit, has assisted the film company, DreamWorks, with various issues relating to resource consents, building consents and sewage disposal and the Harbourmaster’s requirements.

The Council is also seeking a closer relationship with Film Wellington, which is part of the Wellington region’s economic development agency. Film Wellington not only promotes the area it represents to film, commercial and video makers in New Zealand but is also proactive in promoting its region on the ground to the US film industry.

Patrolling the Sounds this summer Boaties are reminded that maritime law requires lifejackets of the right size to be carried for everyone on board.

Our Harbour team will begin its summer patrols at Labour Weekend and boaties who are found to be flouting that law should expect enforcement action; our policy is one of zero tolerance.

On vessels under 6m it’s strongly recommended that everyone wears a lifejacket at all times while at sea.

Harbourmaster Captain Alex Van Wijngaarden says anyone taking a boat out, even in the calmest weather, should be thinking about safety.

“It’s often the man with his family or friends who is not wearing a

lifejacket – yet men account for most drownings and 8 out of 10 of them are not wearing life jackets. The statistics speak for themselves and anyone with common sense would be wearing one.”

In an accident it can be very difficult – sometimes impossible - for a wife or children to drag an adult male back on board a small boat.

Accidents also happen when people slip as they step down from a moored boat onto a dinghy – so make sure lifejackets are on before climbing down.

For safe Sounds boating remember: • drinking and boating is not a good mix • always keep a sharp look out • be aware of the weather • keep speed down to 5 knots or less within 200 metres of shore.

Each summer our Harbour team puts out a brochure with all the essential information for safe recreational boating in the Marlborough Sounds.

Pick up a free copy at Labour Weekend; it’s distributed around the marinas, holiday parks and tourism businesses.

Ants on the move in warmer weather With the weather warming up, ants will be on the move – and no one wants them moving inside.

White foot ants and black house ants are the most prevalent here but they’re really only a nuisance like flies and cockroaches. It is the more aggressive Argentine (pictured) and Darwin’s Ants that pose problems.

Argentine and Darwin’s ants are reported to be spreading in Nelson, Stoke, Richmond and Brightwater, despite the concerted effort of many residents to control them. Both these species are also established in Blenheim, Picton and Rarangi with Darwin’s ants also in Havelock and Renwick so residents and businesses also face the challenge of getting

them under control.

Argentine ants in particular are a fast-moving and aggressive ant, capable of forming large colonies covering thousands of square kilometres. These ants can decimate native snail, lizard and insect populations.

The Council is continuing to look for control methods, having conducted

one large-scale control trial in the Main Street area last year and now working with DOC on the Rarangi Argentine ant infestation.

“Unfortunately, suppression rather than eradication is the more realistic aim,” says Council Biosecurity staff member Jono Underwood.

As the weather gets warmer, ants of all species will become more active and troublesome.

Basic advice on how to control them may be sought from Biosecurity staff at the Marlborough District Council, while professional control services are available from most urban pest control operators in Marlborough.

Positive ageing - Marlborough Seniors Spring Dance Marlborough Seniors Good Old Country Ho Down Spring Dance will be held at the Clubs of Marlborough on Sunday 19 October 2014, 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm – Door open at 1.30 pm.

Tickets are $5.00 and entry is by ticket only. No door sales.

Tickets are available from: • Combined Clubs • Grey Power • Age Concern Marlborough

Marlborough District Council PO Box 443 Blenheim 7240 New Zealand

Live entertainment from Janet’s Old Time Band and others.

Afternoon tea and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. The bar will be available.

Spot prizes, best country outfit, and leading lady and leading man of the dance floor.

Lots of fun and frivolity

Phone: 03 520 7400 Fax: 03 520 7496 Email: mdc@marlborough.govt.nz www.marlborough.govt.nz

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Appetiser: Crunchy softshell crab with Somtum

Vegetarian option: Szechuan style eggplant with garlic, chilli and soy sauce served in clay pot

Bamboo Garden Restaurant is proud to present its brand new ‘Chef’s Special’ menu This is an exciting new addition to the restaurant’s existing menu that is available for lunch, dinner and takeaway.

This menu has been designed to take the diner on a journey through Asia, exploring the traditional flavours and style of cooking.

One dish that restaurant owners Bu-nga and Nuttavut are particularly proud of is the ‘Wrap your own Spanish cone’.

It consists of a selection of raw ingredients such as chopped ginger, lemon, nuts, toasted coconut, lemongrass, chilli and red onion.

You simply select a fresh herb leaf, wrap into a cone shape, add an amount of each ingredient and top with a sticky sweet sauce.

In one bite you are hit with a melody of fla-

vours that not only excite the palate, but are very healthy for you too, says Bu-nga.

Also on the Chef’s Special menu is a range of appetizers, mains and a dessert.

Begin your evening sampling the crunchy soft shell crab served with Somtum, a Thai salad.

Then go on to try the crunchy chicken with creamy coconut curry sauce served on a bed of egg noodles, a dish created specially by Bamboo Garden chefs.

If you fancy something a little unique, try the sizzling duck with ginger and chilli, before finishing

the meal off with a mango and coconut cream dessert with caramel topping.

This menu represents Chinese, Thai and Japanese cuisines and will be available for three months.

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Colleges caper entertains crowd

By Adam Poulopoulos Blousey, Tallulah, Fat Sam, Dandy Dan and everyone in between ensured a good night’s entertainment on opening night of the combined colleges’ junior production of Bugsy Malone.

The musical, which takes us on a humourous journey among the gangsters, escapades and excesses of 1920s Chicago, is based on the 1976 movie of the same name.

It features some of the best young actors in the region. Fat Sam, played by Bryce Blackmore, steals the show with an engaging and humourous performance.

His incompetent henchmen, led by his assistant Knuckles, are not far behind.

The singing and dance numbers, and the replacement of bullets with aerosol string, make sure the mood never gets

Tallulah, played by Ellie Spurlock. Photo: Ricky Wilson/RL Wilson Photography.

Boathouse Theatre.

The remaining performances are tonight, tomorrow afternoon at 2pm, and tomorrow night.

too heavy, while it is clear a lot of effort has gone into the costuming.

Tickets are still available for the rest of the season, which is being held at the

Crossing g n i n the country Win

By Adam Poulopoulos Some motorists’ heads were turned this week as a man carrying a large cross walked into Marlborough.

Ryan Craig is walking the length of the country with the cross and its trolley, which weighs about 90 kilograms overall.

He reached Marlborough at the end of last week, and reached Blenheim on Tuesday.

On the way he spoke to children at Ward School.

Ryan, a beekeeper based in Twizel, has attached the New Zealand and Maori flags to the cross as a message of forgiveness and unity.

He is also doing the walk to mark 200 years since Samuel Marsden preached the first sermon by a missionary in New Zealand at Oihi Bay, in Northland.

His walk began on Stewart Island on September 4, and he hopes to conclude at Oihi Bay on Christmas Day, 200 years to the day after the sermon was delivered.

On both Tuesday and Wednesday night he stayed with Blenheim-based man Andrew Campbell, who was told he was coming to town by friends from Waipara.

Andrew hosted a dinner on Tuesday night, which Ryan said had been one of the highlights of his time in Marlborough.

Ryan had a rest day on Wednesday before starting his walk to Nelson yesterday.

After reaching Nelson, he plans to visit Picton before starting his North Island journey.

You can follow Ryan’s progress at his Facebook page ‘Ryan Craig’s walks and continuing adventures.’

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THAT SORTED ‘EM

Tagging graffiti, yeah right vandalism is what it is. A mate and I caught a offender defacing my garage door in ChCh a few years ago and we sorted him out how he explained to his parents as to how he got paint in his ears hair and up his nostrils I don’t know.

LIST MP

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NOISE CONTROL

Only the labour party could select a none elected list MP for party leader possible PM next time should be at least an elected member.

Mr Pizza man slow down. Speeding down Redwood St at 2.45pm Thur. If u had a sudden stop at the speed u were going u be wearing the pizza. Ur co workers will then be calling u Pizza Face.

To “keep it down” and “loud choppers”.

MDC have done this for 10 years, fobbed rate payers off. If they don’t like you they make your life hell. Do what I did. GO TO THE OMBUDSMAN of MDC and complain they do nothing to stop it. Like the helicopters/frost machines.

THANKS Thank u main st fish an chip shop for being open monday nite. 1 of the few. An what a lovely meal and service. Will be back. Well done.

ON THE SPOT DANGEROUS DRIVING To the person in the small car at 8.15am, Wednesday morning, driving towards Blenheim just after the elevation: as you reached down towards your glovebox, you swerved entirely onto the other side of the road forcing me to suddenly pull off to avoid a head-on collision at 100km an hour. Did you even realise this? My focus on driving potentially saved your life, my life and the life of my baby in the back seat.

Pay attention!

RUBBISH & RUGBY

Does anybody know whats happening riversdale on spot been sooooo long on action.

ROAD USERS I can’t believe the number of Marlb drivers who hog the road at 75kph then do 120 on passing lanes, back to 75 after. Also those that overtake on dbl yellow between Blen & Picton. See that every day. Getn me a dashcam.

GOLF CROQUET

Rugby was great at weekend shame about all the bottles, cans and rubbish left in our gutters around the park! Maybe the council could arrange for the street sweeper to do a whip around:)

Noticed Sun weekend events guide had Golf Croquet open day. Went along. What skilful fantastic sport, like pool on a big scale. Friendly fun people. Well done Brooklyn Croquet Club. I am hooked just wish I had found this sport years ago.

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BLOCKING

Agree bout clubs of marl entrance.

Nearly hit twice turning left with cars speeding over bridge. If u r on foot u r expected 2 use crossin 2 criterion

SPEED LIMIT Please look! Could the woman in the brand new black Mitzy 4WD dawdling @ 35kph from Wither Rd, down redwood St @ 11 AM Mon please use your mirrors ‘n’see the 7 cars behind you!

ITS LOCALS TOO Not only Wairau Diversion Whitebaiters rule breakers... Popped into old butter factory corner for a whitebait. Couple young school boys on holiday net off 1 wharf, then rowed across river 2 another big net then walked 30 metres downstream and pulled another net in!! Then popped ova bank home. Perhaps DOC could visit here after diversion.

SLOW DOWN I totally agree with Driving past horses last week! As a horse owner/rider I am amazed how many drivers don’t slow down! Do they realise the huge risk they are putting themselves in along with everyone else in the vicinity. Please SLOW DOWN!

SCHOOL GALA Springlands school gala. I don’t think its fair u open early 9.30am 4 10 dollars and other people wait till 10am these early people go 2 garage sale early and r very rude, buy stuff and sell it, not on. People like me can’t afford 10 dollar. I hear of this be4. U going 2 get people who going 2 say something.

Re Diversion Whitebaiters Doc should be checking what time the nets go in too. An thought not allowed to block across the river? Poles and stuff across bank. Used to launch rubber dinghy but no room anywhere there for weeks, blocking up recreation areas.

RE DRIVING PAST HORSES If the road is so dangerous and life threatening then why don’t you ride your horse down the river, I understand that there is no people at the river to pat your massive ego but it does seem a lot more practical to ride your horse at the river, that way you are not creating a hazard on the road or being an inconvenience to road users, also a lot safer:)

CLEAN GIVING When people give stuff 2 second hand shop please make sure they clean. My friend got a deep fryer and it was so dirty and fatty she had 2 soak n hot water 4 hours still not clean.

1080 DROP Just watched Friday morning 10/10/14 the animal health board flying 1080 across Wairau river and onto raglan range how could this be legal! pellets are known 2 drop from the hoppers and could end up anywhere down stream

DON’T ASSUME RIGHT OF WAY Raised, paved strips across the road is NOT pedestrian crossings! MDC, pls paint “look B4 U CROSS” on Pavements....like they do overseas. Y

GO ELSEWHERE To driving past horses, they should not be on the road in the first place, if you can’t control it get it off.

DEAD TREES

Looking for something to do on Sunday? Take a drive around de casto subdivision and see all the half dead trees.

Thanks council for neglecting them its starting to look like third world old campers, vans, cars parked on foot path nice subdivision gone to pot. Aussie.

FACILITIES Re Diversion campers - they don’t always use the toilet either. Have seen them going into bushes. What for? The mind boggles!

And they talk about dog poo!

CAMPERS To Diversion Campers. Your comments most interesting. Are you sitting monitoring their before daybreak habits? What are you? Some kind of weirdo who has nothing better to do@ after all these are public toilets.

KEEP IT DOWN We agree with ‘Keep it down’. Feel sorry 4 neighbours in Henderson St, over 100 calls in 2 yrs to noise control and still problem not fixed. Noise control needs to start doing what they’re contracted to do. Stop Boom Boom music day and night. Don’t drive pass with head out of the window then write no noise detected as was witnessed MDC maybe change contractor who will do something about this. More irate rate payers.

MRI WAIT ROUNDABOUTS We are thrilled with the new springlands roundabouts. They make for greatly improved traffic flow and the planting is most attractive. Thank you MDC. Lorraine.

WELL CARED FOR Re What a Mess Warwick st. I have lived in Warwick st for years, in that time have only seen improvement in the homes there. Young couples, families, etc. Buying former rentals and making outstanding improvements to there properties. It is a wonderful street to live in, everyone knows their neighbours, the children play safely on the street. I do agree with one aspect, that is the tired old timber yard which most of us would love to see GO!

To the person waiting for a MRI. Re 10 October. I waited 4 a year be4 i was sent to ChCh 4 MRI After accident. Was called to the office and was told go back to work.

Which resulted in me having surgery.

Turns out I was not surpossed to be sent back to work. The person either couldn’t read MRI or didn’t want to know. I can never work again and lost my life.

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TELE MARKETERS DEBT Marlborough Lines Debt. After a huge profit sale. I do not think any bank will like another loan not being repaid David! This time we, the customers pay for the interest, at a time when things are tough for some.

This is logic not director bonus time!

To Annoying Calls We got a lot of the Microsoft Windows something wrong with your computer calls asking to talk to the Business Mngr.

Pretended to be a Brothel. They hung up.

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DIVERSION WARWICK ST Jst driving down Warwick st and was wondering where the mess was no over grown lawns the only eyesore was the old timber yard

Re Doc and Whitbaiters Maybe they should walk along the river rather than drive, have one come along from each end would make more sense.

Time they got pinged for their illegal baiting and does anyone check the nets and spotters come out at the end of the day. I bet they don’t

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- weekend event guide Friday 17 October 2014 Youth Skateboard Art Exhibition Millennium Art Gallery, Free entry.

Basic Buddhist Teaching, 7pm – 8.30pm, Alzheimer’s Rooms, 8 Wither Road, Blenheim, by koha/donation at the door, everyone warmly welcome, All enquiries to Maree 572 2774.

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

Quest Intermediate 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 Chi Today and Mondays. 10am, 11.30am and 1pm.

Ph Liz 027 748 6666.

Picton Museum 10am - 4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Ph 573 8283.

Marlborough Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park, Daily 10am - 4pm.

The Diversion Gallery Open 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 18 October 2014 Springlands School Gala 10am-2pm Amazing items in the silent & live auctions, chance to win a tablet, chocolate wheel, archery, slingshots, jousting, bouncy castles, pony rides, face painting & crazy hair, massage therapists, chocolate wheel, white elephant including books & clothing ($10 early bird tickets available from school office), cupcake decorating, mystery bottles, sandpit dig, balloon figures, BLTs, oliebollen (Dutch doughnuts), hot lamb sandwiches, Monster Raffle and much more.

No rain date. Many thanks, Sal Ph 5780770

Marina 2 Marina The walk or run part event – the snout will challenge fitness enthusiasts (14km), Marina 2 Marina can be achieved by all ages (8km) and we have a kids dash (2 km) for 5 – 8 year olds. Competitors start and finish at London Quay. Visit www.marina2marina.co.nz for more information or registrations.

Marlborough Artisan Market 9.00am - 1pm, Wynen Street Carpark.

Blenheim Tibetan Buddhist Group, Saturday Meditation Class, 10am – 11.30, (followed by shared lunch) Alzheimer’s Rooms, 8 Wither Road, Blenheim, by koha/donation at the door, everyone warmly welcome, All enquiries to Maree 572 2774.

Youth Skateboard Art Exhibition, Millennium Art Gallery, Free entry.

Marlborough Motorcycle Club Flat Track Champs, South of Havelock, Sign in 7.30am, Daniel Woolley 027 318 2050.

DJ Tweek Playing at the Picton RSA from 7pm.

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

Marlborough Embroiderers’ Guild 1st Saturday of the month at 1.30pm - 4.30pm St John Rooms, Seymour St, Ph Roz 578 2471.

Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillons Point Rd opens 9am - 12pm Saturday.

Mon & Thurs 1 - 4pm. Building relationships and sharing skills. Ph Gerry 578 1835.

Pregnancy Yoga 9.15am - 10.15am, for information, Ph Huia 021 072 4107.

Mini Putt & Merry-Go-Round Picton 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.

Sunday 19 October 2014 Marlborough Seniors “Good Old Country Ho Down” Spring Dance, 1.30pm - 5pm, Clubs of Marlborough. $5 Tickets from Combined Clubs, Grey Power, Age Concern Marlborough. Afternoon tea provided, Leading lady and leading man of the dance floor.

Farmers Market A & P Showground’s, 9am - 12pm, Buy Local - Cook Local.

Marlborough Motorcycle Club Flat Track Champs, South of Havelock, Sign in 7.30am, Daniel Woolley 027 318 2050.

Ulysses Ride Head south as far as you want to go, possibly Kekerengu or Kaikoura. Meet at the railway station at 12.45pm ride departs at 1pm.

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

CHESS THE MUSICAL Thur 16th Oct – Sat 19th Oct @ 7.30pm Sunday 19th Oct @ 2.00pm Tues 21st Oct – Sat 25th Oct @ 7.30pm Adult $51.90 Conc (65+) $46.00 Students (15-18yrs) $44.00 Child (up to year 14) $30.00 Group (6+) $46.90 SPECIAL 15% off - Thur 16th & Fri 17th Oct (first 200 tickets only)

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Purchase from The Floor Pride Civic Theatre or Take Note, Picton PHONE (03) 520 8560, book@mctt.co.nz Prices include booking fee Some Fees May Apply

HEATH FRANKLIN’S CHOPPER Friday 14th November @ 7.30pm Adult $42.90 Conc (65+) $38.90 Group (8+) $36.90 Student (with ID) $38.90

Blenheim Bonsai 2pm - 4pm, 7 Hale Street, Dave Ph 577 8679.

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

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

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

Up and Coming Linkwater School Fun Day Always a fun day out for the whole family, come and enjoy the great music and fun activities. 26 October, 10am - 2pm

Youth Skateboard Art Exhibition Millennium Art Gallery, Free entry.

Marlborough Kids Duathlon Brancott Vineyard. First race starts 9.30am.

Mikeys Bar Picton Flea Market in support of Picton Emergency Centre Trust, 9am - 12pm. Ph 573 5164.

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

Renwick Anglican Community Church 54 High St Renwick, Morning worship 9.30am, Rev Steve Allcutt Ph 572 8850.

Dear Marlborough Historical Society Members The final 2014 Sunday Series event was scheduled as a trip to Kaikoura this Sunday, 19th October.

Due to circumstances beyond our control the publicity for the event has not occurred, resulting in very few of you being aware of it.

As a result, it is cancelled with regret.

MHS Committee

St Luke’s Anglican Church Ferry 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 Club Mary Ph 572 8762.

Buddhism for Modern Life 10am, Ph 573 5379.

If you have an event email Tash at The Sun frontdesk@blenheimsun.co.nz

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Saturday 14th March 2015 @ 8.00pm First 100 tickets A Reserve $81.90 A Reserve $85.00 B Reserve $79.90 Child (u18) $57.00

RUSSIAN NATIONAL DANCE SHOW – KOSTROMA Sunday 23rd November @ 7.30pm Adult $92.00 Conc (65+) $77.00 Child (u16) $67.00 Group (6+) $77.00

THE GREAT GATSBY CHRISTMAS REVUE Friday 28th November @ 8.00pm Adult $65.00 Group (6+) $59.90pp

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Smith & Sons - Marlborough’s renovation specialist When it comes to home and building renovations, Smith & Sons has a proud history as one of New Zealand’s leading companies.

Local builder Daniel Francis has recently been appointed to represent Smith & Sons in the Marlborough region.

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The Smith & Sons story Smith & Sons was founded by two qualified builders, an accountant and a marketing consultant from the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.

They saw a distinct lack of professionalism and complete customer service in the home renovation industry.

Believing that people deserved a better experience when renovating, they decided to create a specialised home renovation company that gave clients a complete professional renovation solution – from concept to completion coupled with exceptional service at all levels.

The first office was opened in March 2008, and within six years, Smith & Sons grew exponentially and had over 80 offices open across Australia and New Zealand.

The Smith & Sons teams quickly became known for their professional approach to renovating –taking the client from concept to completion, and becoming good friends along the way.

only the best qualified builders to own and operate its franchise, ensuring that customers receive an exceptional renovation experience.

Daniel and his team specialises in renovations and extensions on both residential and commercial properties, both large and smaller scale.

“We also focus on providing a full service from concept through to completion on all types of building projects,” Daniel says.

All work carried out is backed by Smith & Sons guarantee to provide a high standard of work and a can-do attitude.

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“We were unsure and skeptical before using Smith & Sons to renovate our kitchen, laundry and dining areas but we were encouraged by their professionalism.

What specifically helped us make the decision to use Smith & Sons was their friendly attitude and honesty, and their ability to source an engineer and tradesmen We would certainly recommend Smith & Sons to our family and friends due to their good nature and perfectionism which make it very easy to recommend.”

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Thornhill Horticultural Labour Specialists Thornhill Horticultural Contracting Ltd is a well established labour supply company here in Marlborough and has experienced crews ready to work.

Led by South Island manager John Bibby, the company first began in Hawkes Bay before diversifying into Marlborough in 2006.

What began as a small operation with 40 workers has since grown to around 350, enabling Thornhill Horticultural Contracting Ltd to meet the region’s growing demand.

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“Our crews are reliable and are available all year round,” John says.

It provides crews of workers from New Zealand and overseas which have been trained to carry out a huge range of work.

“We specialise in a wide spectrum of work including pruning, bud rubbing, wire lifting, planting and young vine training - the whole lot,” he says.

Thornhill Horticultural Contracting Ltd has a 90 percent return rate of its overseas

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His experience includes 10 years operating a business in Fiji where he was the preferred furniture supplier to Courts Fiji Ltd. His plan was always to start his own business in New Zealand and when his family moved here six years ago he joined Ian Kerry’s team at Marlborough Motor Trimmers.

There he was kept busy with

vehicle upholstery and trimming, making boat squabs, furniture repair, and even antique furniture restoration.

During this time Suresh also worked part-time for Julian Campbell Upholstery.

“Julian helped me a lot and really gave me the boost I needed to start this business, so I am very grateful to him, and also Ian Kerry and David Brooks from Marlborough Motor Trimmers”, Suresh says.”

Blenheim Upholstery offers a full restoration and repair service, and is happy to make house calls to assess and quote.

Suresh also builds new furniture, taking his client’s idea and taking it from planning through to completion.

Suresh stands by his workmanship, and welcomes clients to visit his workshop in John Street.

Trillo Metals The Trillo family has been turning scrap metal into cash for over 50 years.

Head Office is based in the Cloudy Bay Business Park near Riverlands, owned and operated by Craig Trillo and his partner Tuini.

Craig is proud to say Trillo Metals is 100 percent family owned and locally operated, and represents three generations in the industry.

“My father Graeme Trillo started in the scrap industry in Christchurch in 1963 and I joined him in 1990. I established Trillo Metals in

Christchurch in 1998 where two of my sons now work, expanding into Blenheim in November 2000, which is now our operational base,” he says.

Trillo Metals accepts a huge variety of metals from drink cans and corrugated iron, right through to steel farming implements and stainless steel from the wine industry.

The metal is sorted and pressed before being exported to countries such as China and Indonesia.

Craig and his team will collect scrap metal from

commercial companies in Marlborough, while the public can drop off to their yard.

“We weigh the metal and pay the person for it, so it’s a win win for all of us.

We sort the metal and they walk out with cash in their pocket,” Craig says.

Simply Joinery Simply Joinery owner Glen Godsiff has been operating his business for 18 months, offering the people of Marlborough high quality custom built joinery.

Originally from Marlborough Glen completed his apprenticeship in joinery before spending 11 years working for reputable companies and alongside award winning architects producing traditionally made solid timber joinery.

After returning home to Marlborough an opportunity arose to start his own business, one he jumped at.

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gaining momentum while Glen develops relationships within the industry.

An area Glen specialises in is Bespoke kitchens and cabinetry.

“I produce one off custom designed kitchens and to make the process easy for the client, using high resolution 3D images that takes the client through from concept to manufacture,” he says.

Simply Joinery also specialises in solid timber exterior joinery (doors and windows), using traditional methods of construction and incorporate them with modern technology and

design.

“This results in joinery that looks great, functions well and stands up to the demands of everyday living,” he says.

Glen services the whole of Marlborough, including the Marlborough Sounds areas and is happy to discuss any job, big and small.

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Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman says the upgrade of the Seddon-Awatere water supply will be among the key council priorities for the next couple of years.

Mr Sowman said councillors believed the time was right to revisit Seddon’s water supply, and council would be putting costings in front of the Seddon-Awatere community in the coming weeks.

Council is drafting a fresh application to the government’s Drinking Water Subsidy Scheme, in the hope the government would look favourably on a small community which had been under considerable stress for the last couple of years.

“I doubt there’s a little community more deserving than Seddon given what it’s been through since the earthquakes,” Mr Sowman said.

He said it would be a $7 million project, and although more than half the cost could be met from Council’s reserve

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Co-ordinating this event is Viv Grigg and Nicky Stace who are thrilled with this year's garden line-up.

"We have some new gardens and a number of gardens who have taken part in previous years, so it's going to be interesting to see how their gardens have developed in that time.

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you will be amazed with how beautifully landscaped it is," Nicky said.

The gardens on the tour are in the Omaka, Hawkesbury and Fairhall areas, and will be open on the Saturday, October 18 from 9am - 5pm, and on Sunday, October 19 from 11am - 5pm.

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funds, there would still be a rating component as well as an on-going cost to households for the improved water supply, paid through rates.

“Unlike the last time this proposal was put to the Seddon-Awatere community, we are talking about a system that would upgrade drinking water only, not the general water supply, so the costs will be relatively less and it may be more attractive to the rural property owners who rejected the water upgrade proposal put forward in 2008.”

Other projects considered high-priority include the renewal of parts of Blenheim’s urban stormwater system, the Blenheim CBD upgrade and the future of the Picton Library/service centre.

Mr Sowman added council needed to keep a tight focus on important projects, with their reserves already tapped for flood repairs and earthquake strengthening.

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This property on Hawkesbury Road is part of this weekend’s Annual Country Garden Tour.

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JON E S , Wo o dwa r d A l f r e d (Woody): Passed away, peacefully, on Thursday October 9 2014 at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. Adored, inspirational and dearly loved husband of Lynn. Messages to c/- 28 Moana View Road Picton 7220. Lynn would like to thank Dr Smithers and all the caring staff at Ashwood Park who have looked after Woody for over six years, particularly the Oaks staff.

A huge thank you to Faye, Gail and Bill , Vonnie and Richard, Marie and Marg, Heather and Chris, Minnie and Don and my ITM family at Picton for “being there”. A private cremation has taken place.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz in memoriam

STEAD, Michelle: 17-10-2005.

Another year has slipped quietly by.

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We hold them forever oh so tight. We think of you Michelle each day and night. No longer in our lives to share.

In our hearts though you are always there, loved and missed everyday.

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BUTCHER, Stuart Bruce: On Monday October 13 2014, at his home in Picton. Aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Heather, much loved father and father-in-law of Grant and Janet, Mark and Carolyn, and Sally. A loved grandfather of his nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Messages to 71A Devon Street, Picton 7220. By request, a private cremation has been held.

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

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CAMPBELL, Donald James: October 13, 2014 CRISPIN, Edith Frances (nee Harnett): October 11, 2014 GAMMIE, Fergus (Ferg): October 10, 2014 HIGGINS, Daphne May (nee Lawrence): October 13, 2014

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What do Benji Marshall, Mat Rogers, and Sonny Bill Williams have in common? They’re code-swappers. What isn’t as set in stone is the amount success they’ve had. So when Parramatta fullback Jarryd Hayne announced he was leaving rugby league this week, it should have been a shock, but not earth-shattering.

The fact he’s going to American Football, however – that’s got people talking.

We’re used to seeing league players head off to union or vice-versa, and maybe swapping countries, but this is something completely new.

Hayne, at 26, is in the prime of his career. He’s just enjoyed his

ATHLETICS Next week’s Marlborough Harriers senior athletics day will be held at Athletic Park on Tuesday, October 21, beginning at 5:30pm.

Programme A comprises of the 100 metres, 400 metres, 1500 metres, long jump and shot put.

Everyone over 15 is welcome to participate, and children's club members are also welcome.

DUATHLON Late entries are being taken at AvantiPlus Blenheim for this weekend’s Marlborough Kids Duathlon.

The event is on Sunday at the Brancott Estate Vineyard, at Fairhall.

The first race of two starts at 9:30am.

best season after a couple where he didn’t quite hit the heights of 2009, when he announced himself.

He has left behind a contract said to be worth over $1million a year to head to the US as an NFL rookie, where, at least in the short term, he’ll earn significantly less, if anything at all.

He claims he has been considering the decision for two years, and is following a boyhood ambition.

It’s nice to see someone doing something different, rather than code-hopping because they felt like it.

It’s not positive for the league ‘s image that they have lost Hayne, SBW and Sam Burgess in the

one off-season, and one person on Twitter compared it to football losing Ronaldo, Messi and Suarez to golf.

Where will Hayne fit in the NFL world? He says he wants to be a punt returner, which is probably his best bet because it’s a position where he can make best use of his pace, without being hamstrung by a lack of size or tackling ability.

One thing’s for sure though – Hayne celebrated tries in the NRL with arms outstretched (hence the nickname ‘Hayne Plane.’) But that’s probably not going to fly in America – some of their touchdown celebrations are downright ridiculous.

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By Adam Poulopoulos A Blenheim man hampered by the effects of a rodeo accident four years ago has restored a rare Honda motorcycle.

Terry Reed has restored a 1969 Honda CB 750 KO back to its original condition, with all the original parts.

The model was Honda’s first attempt at a large-capacity bike. Honda produced the bike at low volume, but it sold better than expected.

As a result new models with new parts were designed, and the old bikes and parts became harder to find.

The newly-restored bike is one of only four in New Zealand, and 7414 worldwide.

The bike is on display at StihlShop for another three weeks before it is returned to Terry Reed with the bike. owner John Boote in Christchurch.

“It’s made it really tough to do anything, and Terry said he was thankful for the help he had received with the heavy lifting, after the really slow.

“If it wasn’t for the help of others I couldn’t accident in 2010 left him without the use of his have done it.” bicep and deltoid on his left side.

The annual Marina 2 Marina run in Picton takes place tomorrow.

The event begins at London Quay, with the first race briefing at 8:50.

There are four races on show – the 13 kilometre run, 9km run or walk and the 2km kids’ dash.

Drink and refreshment stations will be provided along the way and the event ends in the festival atmosphere of London Quay.

FOOTBALL The Nelson Marlborough Falcons made it two wins from two in the ASB Youth League last weekend, beating Canterbury United 1-0.

Their next game is against Auckland United in Nelson at 2pm on Sunday.

The project was set in motion when John saw a bike of the same make Terry had restored on display at The Car Centre in Springlands.

Starting with a bare frame, much of Terry’s time was spent scouring for parts.

He ended up sourcing many in America and Australia, but said the extra effort was worth it.

“Every nut, bolt, washer…everything on this bike is how it would have been in 1969.”

He estimates about $20,000 was spent restoring it, but the bike’s value would be upwards of $100,000.

Having restored many bikes, he said this one represented a highlight.

“If you ever pick out a model that stands out through time, this was the bike that started it all.

“To me, this is probably the crème de la crème of all the bikes I’ve restored.

“For little Blenheim, this is a big thing.”

Terry’s next project is to restore John’s other bike of the same make.

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Learning experience Blenheim-based Muay Thai kickboxers Joe Boobyer (pictured) and Amir Gani both ended on the losing side of their bouts at the Knees of Fury 48 meet in Hamilton over the weekend.

Boobyer was beaten by New Zealand number one Israel Adesanya in the main fight, while Gani lost in a co-main event.

Boobyer is looking for his next fight, while Gani will fight again in Nelson next month.

Both fighters work and train at local gym Kustom Kombat.

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The playground in the Plunket area of Redwoodtown’s Oliver Park is set for a makeover.

The playground equipment and fencing in this section of the park dates back to the 1980s, and is now showing its age.

Plunket has lobbied for improvements and council staff agree the playground is unsatisfactory.

Councillors on council’s Assets and Services Committee have agreed spending of $51,000 should be brought forward from next year’s budgets, so the work can be done sooner than had been scheduled.

Work on the project will commence in the next few months.

The money will be spent improving the safety of some equipment, and replacing other items with money earmarked for the tower, slide and swings.

The safety surfacing, which was in poor condition, will get a $16,000 upgrade, with $18,000 allocated for safety fencing.

Councillor Laressa Shenfield says the community had been waiting for four years for this area to be upgraded and she is sure the improvements will substantially increase the use of the park.

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I’m a vegetarian.

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