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by Jacob Page The warm, dry Marlborough summer and the approaching grape harvest have left the Classic Fighters Air Show at Omaka drastically short of volunteers for this year’s Easter Weekend Event.

Long time volunteer Rob Lissaman, who has been the site manager since the bi-annual event began in 2001, says he needs people to join ‘Rob’s Mob’ to help with public areas like marquees and the grandstand.

He says such a need for volunteers has never occurred so close to the event which will be held from April 3 to April 5.

“We’re dealing with Easter, the extreme dry, volatile aircraft and the public plus it has coincided with the harvest,” Rob says.

Continued page 2 Omaka Airshow volunteers Heather Murchison and Rob Lissaman need others to join them for the bi-annual Classic Fighters Airshow over Easter Weekend.

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Airshow needs volunteers Continued from page 1 Rob says the event, which has a theme of “pioneers” in 2015 has relied on rural people in the past but with a large number of them being committed to their work and battling the results of a dry summer, volunteer numbers for the three day event are low.

The weekend attracts more than 30,000 people from around New Zealand and the world and has continued to grow in size and popularity since its comparatively humble beginnings.

Volunteers are needed for tasks that include car parking, hospitality, aircraft

ground handling, aircraft engineering and the clean up.

Fellow volunteer Heather Murchison says accommodation will be fully booked out.

“I have friends ringing asking where they can get accommodation and I tell them they can pitch a tent on the front lawn.”

Volunteer coordinator Chris Walbran says while they can cope with less, they need on average 100 volunteers a day.

“We can cope with a smaller number but if we have the numbers we need then it means everyone has a safe, fun time

at the event.”

Chris says he became involved three airshows ago after being approached to help out for an hour.

“From that point on, I’ve been absolutely hooked.”

Rob says the enthusiasm from heritage plane fanatics was what kept Omaka and the air show thriving.

Anyone who is keen to volunteer can go to the Omaka Airshow website www. classicfighters.co.nz and fill out a volunteer registration form or call Heather on 03 578 8458.

Southern Katipo to bring money

By Adam Poulopoulos A New Zealand Defence Forces joint exercise to be held partly in Marlborough is set to pump millions of dollars into the local economy.

Exercise Southern Katipo (SK15), a training exercise which will simulate New Zealand’s response to the restoring law and order to a deteriorating Southwest Pacific country, will be held from October 27-November 27.

The last such exercise, in Timaru two years ago, bought $6.5 million into the economy.

It will bring in about 2000 military personnel, with about 850 from New Zealand.

International participants, including groups from the Pacific Islands, Australia and America, will also attend.

SK15 will also see helicopters, ships and other military vehicles in the region.

The exercise will incorporate Marlborough, Buller and Tasman.

Locally, a deployment will be held in Picton on November 3,

Army soldiers rehearse boat landings from RHIBs from HMNZS Canterbury in Akaroa Harbour during the 2013 exercise.

security exercises in Havelock from November 7 to 20 and naval activities in Titirangi and Okiwi Bay on November 12 and 18.

Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman says the event is a coup for the region, and wanted to

make sure the public is notified.

“It’s something quite special for the region, with so many personnel.

“We don’t want people stepping out of the bush one day and wondering what’s going on.”

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Power outage a technical fault

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By Jacob Page Marlborough Lines is continuing to investigate what caused a mid-afternoon power outage to Blenheim’s CBD and surrounding areas on Wednesday.

Marlborough Lines operations manager Brian Tapp says the power went out to around 3000 customers at 2.38pm, it was restored 16 minutes later.

The outage saw businesses and shops temporarily out of action as the issue was fixed.

The outage occurred due to a technical fault at the Nelson Street Substation.

“While investigations are continuing, I can say it was not something touching the overhead power lines or someone digging into an underground cable,” Mr Tapp says.

“The Nelson St Substation has some of the best equipment we have, with all of it being brand new, so this outcome was not something that we were expecting.”

Mr Tapp says they want to try to resolve the issue as soon as possible so that they could learn Marco Fernandez, Azher Mir and Nicole Goodwin of MCN left in darkness after Wednesday’s power from it and try to prevent a larger-scale issue in outage in Blenheim’s CBD. Photo by Celeste Lodewyk. the future.

Havelock next to see water restrictions?

By Jacob Page The propsect of water restrictions in Havelock remains “highly likely” according to the Marlborough District Council.

MDC’s operations and maintenance engineer Stephen Rooney says monitoring of the water suggests a trend to water restrictions.

“Our monitoring is showing increasing signs of saltwater in the supply and, if that continues at the current rate, we’re likely to have to bring in restrictions for

Havelock’s domestic water user in seven to 10 days,” he says.

In Picton, household water is not being drawn from Barnes Dam in the Esson’s Valley where a blue-green algae has appeared.

“We always monitor our water supplies during summer to check for Cyanobacteria and given the conditions it’s not altogether surprising to see signs of it.”

“Tests on the Barnes Dam water confirm the algae cell count is well below the maximum

allowable under the National Drinking Water Standards but we are not using this water supply in the meantime.”

Water is warm with next to no flow into the dam and is not easily treated,” Rooney says.

The situation has not changed in Renwick where water use restrictions are in place.

Town supply well levels had dropped by another 100mm this week but Mr Rooney said, because residents were taking the conservation message seriously

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and holding back on their water use, demand is still being met.

“Unfortunately the drought conditions are likely to continue until there is some serious rain.

“The district has been getting a few millimetres here and there from time to time but that is nowhere near enough to recharge aquifers. We need a sustained downpour, preferably in the headwaters of our main rivers, before we get certainty of supply restored.”

Yesterday, it was announced that there would be an increase in the adult minimum wage from $14.25 to $14.75 an hour from April 1.

The starting-out and training hourly minimum wages will increase by 40 cents to $11.80 an hour, as this is set at 80 per cent of the adult minimum wage.

Beach day cancelled The annual More FM Beach Day at Whites Bay was cancelled due to inclement weather on Sunday.

More FM is giving away the prizes with their virtual beach day.

For more information, visit the More FM Marlborough website.

NMDHB gets praise Health minister Johnathan Coleman says the latest quarterly health target results show Nelson Marlborough District Health Board is making steady overall progress.

Nelson Marlborough delivered a high number of elective surgeries.

“Nelson Marlborough DHB maintained its performance on the shorter stays in emergency departments – achieving 97 per cent target. In primary care 97 per cent of smokers were offered advice or support on quitting – a ten per cent increase on the previous quarter.”

Results have been reported for the first time on the new faster cancer treatment health target.

“In Nelson Marlborough 70 per cent of patients with a high suspicion of cancer received their first treatment within 62 days of referral,” says Dr Coleman.

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Makana’s memorable milestone

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Slip Inn for sale The Slip Inn Café in Havelock is up for sale by Tender.

Tender closes on Thursday, March 19 at 4pm.

Glenn Dick from Bayleys Marlborough is dealing with the sale.

Open day The Honey Company on Taylor Pass Road is holding its open day tomorrow.

The event starts at 10am and finishes at 2pm.

All proceeds above cost will go to Relay for Life.

TH Barnes auction Last weekend an auction was held to auction off the remaining machinery and tools of construction company TH Barnes.

The business was closed in 2013.

By Adam Poulopoulos The first proposal to the Marlborough District Council was turned down, but Makana Confections Blenheim staff past and present celebrated a significant milestone last weekend.

The boutique chocolate factory celebrated ten years in business with guests from around the region on Saturday night.

Director Brian Devlin says the achievement is more remarkable given the initial reticence by council to give the project the green light.

“In 2004 council said a factory on Rapaura Road was a big no-no, so they turned the application down.”

They (previous land owners Pat and Peter Dodson) put in some pretty convincing arguments and got consent.

The Dodsons and previous owners Jim and Debi Makaweo all attended the function.

Now a fixture on the Marlborough wine trail, the factory’s success can be seen in last year’s figures – more products were sold at the Blenheim store than the flagship Kerikeri

Directors Carole Flowers and Brian Devlin cut the cake.

store for the first time, although Kerikeri still sold more overall due to mail order.

“People know they’ll be looked after if they come in and it’s a safe place to send family,

Ice-cream and I scream!

Law classes to begin Community Law Marlborough and the Marlborough District Library are joining forces to host a series of free lunchtime law classes.

The classes, on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, take place at the library and are free to the public.

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friends and visitors to,” Devlin says.

“This is about celebrating our 10th anniversary but also a big thank you to Blenheim for helping to send people our way.”

Hamish Menlove next to his ice-cream caravan.

By Adam Poulopoulos Combining real fruit icecream and a bungee apparatus for children is working out well for Blenheim-based Hamish Menlove.

Hamish runs Men-Love Berries and Bouncing, and takes his ice-cream caravan and bungee trampoline to various events around the region.

Hamish bought the caravan in Central Otago, and ran it in conjunction with his parents’ berry farm in Wanaka.

He moved up to Blenheim last year and bought the bungee from a friend in Cromwell, who ran it alongside his coffee vans.

He says the response has been strong so far.

“It’s almost like a wee hon-

eymoon period – Blenheim hasn’t had a local bungy before.

“They’re quite complementary. At events with a lot of kids they tend to want ice-cream and a go on the bungee.

A relief teacher by trade, Hamish hopes to get the bungee incorporated into education outside the classroom in schools.

“The kids love it, and its great confidence-building.

About 70 percent of kids can do a flip on it by the time they’re finished.

“It takes them out of their comfort zone in a safe way.”

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By Adam Poulopoulos A job ad Sue Johnson spotted on December 24 has turned into a delayed Christmas gift.

Sue was appointed the new manager at McCormick & Co Jewellers, on Market Street, at the end of January.

Sue and her partner moved to Blenheim midway through last year after almost 10 years across the Tasman.

She says she saw the advertisement and was delighted everything fell into place.

“It was made for me. I was so lucky.

“It was almost as if it was meant to be.”

New McCormick & Co Jewellers manager Sue Johnson.

Sue has managed stores in Christchurch and Auckland, and worked in administration for

an Australian jewellery chain, during her two decades in the industry.

Her partner is a gemologist, so both know a lot about the field.

Sue is also familiar with the top of the South Island, and is happy to be back.

“We’ve holidayed in the Marlborough Sounds and I went to school at Nelson Girls’ College so I know the area, and we’re pleased we made the move,” she says.

“Everyone’s been very friendly and it’s a great shop to work in.

There’s quite a specific diamond range that’s great to promote.”

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COUNCIL NEWS Notices Dog registration fees

A small share of the cost of delivering Animal Control’s services to Marlborough in future will be met by all ratepayers, not just dog owners.

Councillors have agreed that 20% of the total cost should come from general rates as Animal Control serves the whole district, dealing with all animal inquiries and providing an educational role, not simply dealing with dogs. The balance of the cost would continue to be met by revenue from dog registration.

The change is included in the budget attached to the draft Long Term Plan 2015-25.

Councillors last week did briefly discuss whether, in the interests of holding down general rates, they should instead increase dog fees.

However, given the thorough analysis of the dog fee structure completed in 2013, councillors confirmed their proposal NOT to raise dog registration fees but to go ahead and meet some of the cost of Animal Control from general rates.

Public submissions on Council’s Long Term Plan 2015-25 will open on 2 April 2015.

• Council’s Dog Control Bylaw sets out the local rules for dogs including leashing, exercising, licensing and other controls when in public: www.marlborough.govt. nz/Council-Publications/Plans-Policiesand-Documents/Marlborough-DistrictCouncil-Bylaws • Animal Control operates a 24/7 callout service, phone 03 520 9033.

Control of Aquatic Weeds in Watercourses Drain spraying programme •

The Council’s drain spraying programme for the control of weeds in open drains will commence on Monday 2 March 2015.

Spraying will take place in the Council maintained drains and watercourses on the Lower Wairau Plains east of Jacksons Road and Grahams Road.

• Persons using water from drains or watercourses in the area for irrigation or stock use or the taking of watercress should take particular note and obtain further details regarding spraying in particular areas by contacting the Council’s contractor, Dave Fowler Contracting, Ph: 03 577 8622.

• The spray operation is in accordance with Sections 104 and 105 of the Resource Management Act 1991 (Resource Consent Discharge Permit No. U070702).

Any enquiries should be directed to Steve Bezar at Council’s offices, ph: 03 520 7400.

Community News Marlborough Museum

Marlborough Museum is open daily from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. They also have a website that profiles heritage resources across the district.

Go to www.marlboroughmuseum.org.nz and online collections. For more information about the museums services Ph: 03 578 1712

Rivers team making the most of the big dry With this month’s drought conditions, many riverbeds are dry right now.

But the upside is that our Rivers team can get on with all those jobs that go on hold when rivers are running high or when maximum resources are needed for repairing flood damage. So they’re busy with essential maintenance on pumps and floodgates and making the most of the perfect conditions for construction works with projects including: • Overhauls of rural drainage pumps before winter • Floodgate maintenance in the Opawa River, Co-op Drain and lower Wairau • Cutting back willows in the Opawa River downstream of the SH 1 (Grove Road) bridge • Wairau River bank protection repairs at Conders Bend • New rock protection works in the Taylor River.

Millions of dollars have gone into flood control works constructed and maintained by the Council (and its predecessors) over the last century.

The Wairau River, for example, is bigger than Canterbury’s Waimakariri

River with a 15% greater flood flow to be contained.

The Rivers team is continually monitoring the flood-carrying capacity of all the rivers including cutting back the willows that threaten river flows and arranging extraction of gravel islands.

At the same time, the dry weather is enabling our Rivers team to make good progress with: • Investigations into how best to improve the Redwood Street/ Town Branch stormwater outfall and a similar upgrade to Caseys Creek to meet future demands of the Blenheim north growth area • access and stopbank work in advance of the Blenheim stormwater pump station upgrade in Main Street.

Work is also underway on the feasibility study for the new SH1 bridges across both the Wairau and Opawa Rivers, announced last year by NZTA. The Rivers team will be working closely with NZTA’s consultants (Opus) on this investigation.

Council looking at 3.2% rates increase Councillors have approved a draft budget that would increase the rates and charges levied on the district by 3.2% for the coming year.

The budget figures are proposals which Council will review once public submissions have been received and considered.

Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman said, once again, core infrastructure will account for the majority of the budgets, for next year and for the decade ahead.

“There are no surprises; we want to keep any rates increase as low as possible so we have concentrated on core functions and community facilities while maintaining the services that people expect us to deliver.”

Key budget proposals include: • Seddon water treatment with half the capital cost met from Council reserve funds. Operating costs would be shared between Seddon water users and ratepayers throughout the district. The funding proposal relies on a $1M subsidy from central government which has yet to be approved

Positive ageing Appetites often diminish with age so it’s important the food that is consumed is nutritious.

It’s also important to drink enough water, especially in warm weather.

The water content of the body diminishes with age. In older people it’s very easy to dehydrate quickly, without even noticing a thirst.

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• Blenheim and Picton librarycommunity centre CBD projects, to be funded largely from Reserves but with a small component of borrowing that will incur interest costs which are borne district-wide.

Returns from the future sale of the old Civic Theatre will be used to defray project costs.

• Improvements to Renwick’s water supply with more than $2M to be spent in the next two years for earthquake strengthening of existing reservoirs. Funding of $0.65M is allocated for the introduction of water metering in 2017-19 as a way to reduce pressure on the water supply.

Investigations will be made into the possibility of connecting Renwick’s water supply to a well in the Condors area or connecting the township to Blenheim’s water supply.

• Continued improvements to the sewerage systems in Blenheim and Picton, with $30.82M to upgrade and expand Blenheim’s system to meet residential expansion and $25.3M for the

completion of improvements to Picton’s sewerage network to reduce overflows.

• A $2M Commercial-Industrial Sorting facility to recycle industrial waste and extend the life of the landfill.

• Provision for establishing an Economic Development Agency to manage economic development, ‘smart & connected’ projects, tourist promotion, events and the Convention Centre, should councillors agree to the concept. To be funded primarily by commercial and industrial ratepayers and from Reserves. Further discussions of the concept will be held before any decision is made.

Local government legislation coming into effect this year requires Council to produce a Consultation Document for the public, summarising the main points of its draft Long Term Plan 2015-25 including financial details.

That Consultation Document is now being prepared and submissions will be called on 2 April with a closing date of 7 May 2015.

eating for good health food intake should include • High quality protein found in eggs, lean meat, fish and poultry.

Iron, Zinc and Calcium found in lean red meat, poultry, fish, breakfast cereals and dairy products.

• Other healthy food includes: fats (nut butters, nuts, seeds and olive oil), whole grains (brown rice, whole wheat bread, oats and whole grain

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cereals), fresh fruit and vegetables (canned and frozen are also good), and protein-rich beans and legumes.

A free guide to good nutrition for older people is available from the Public Health Unit at Wairau Hospital, Ph: 03 520 9914.

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The Sun Barking dog Flush Don’t flush away our precious water - Renwick To fill the toilet cistern it takes a lot of water, so I have been limiting our flushing, once in the morning and once in evening with the exception of after a no. 2.

Imagine the water saved if every household did this.

Restrict water Blenheim residents need water restrictions as a matter of course NOT when reservoir levels become low; the drought isnt just in Renwick + Picton! Sprinkler ban, handheld hoses, alternate days-whichever, PLEASE MDC ask/ enforce Blenheim to conserve water + make those little blue kerbside fishes smile! arvensis the angry

I know where desperate Charlie is coming from when he was talking about a ‘Barking Dog ‘.

We live in Redwood St area just along from the old milk treatment station on the townside and there is a dog there that barks continuously all dam day.

I too have tried ringing dog control, but this dog still keeps yapping.

Wonder if it’s the same one on Redwood St. Charlie is referring to?

This one too seems to bark ( as we speak! ) all day while the owner is out.

FED UP WITH BARKING DOG. The poor little dogs scared lonely and anxious why not be a nice charlie and offer to babysit?

After all you must be home.

Reply to: Womans only?

Major floodway Shifting the focus of Blenheim onto the river ay.

Do our eminent councilers & Kobus forget that the Taylor river is a major floodway.

Hence the stopbanks.

Its a bit like building a house on the Rangitata riverbed isnt it ?

Wendie What an interesting article on Wendie at Cantwell joinery (Sun, Feb 20).

Good on her in this profession and for wanting to continue on with the hard work of her father.

Nice one.

Marlboroughs pony club We were swimming in the Wairau river last week only 2 be surrounded by 10 horses with riders and 10 more observing parents. It was very intimidating.

Its a great idea but you obviously have no respect for personal space.

I mean seriously they were all walking circles around us. “We dont all love horses” Had no choice but 2 leave or swim in horse shit.

No courtesy for the people who were clearly there before you.

Reply to Roccos 20/02 Agreed, decor update would pay dividends ..however it has to be said best food in town Yes tank an eyesore but why change decor?

Love the mural, fire and booth seating.

The menu is superb and service great. THAT never changes.

Roccos is a Blenheim icon.

From a local who has enjoyed every dining experience from day one!

Yes please Rocco’s a makeover. Even just the fabric on the booth seats would be a start....

Needed

You hit the nail on the head. Its ok for women, but not ok for men.

Men are continually pointed out to be sexist, yet when women do it - oh shes strong and independent???.

Its becoming a joke and it does nothing but make me and my partner laugh.

Shes a real woman and continually points out how men are being treated like crap and its all about the woman, get over yourselves.

Priorities MDC want 2 spend millions on libraries.

How about fixing up AP and athletic park building first.....its been a long time...

Water joke Renwick water shortage what a joke, it’s our right to have water, we pay for it and the council would sooner have new buildings than upgrade the wells.

Reply to - parking pirates Did you report that ignorant lady in the Hiluxs about her parking as she did to authorities ???

Her attitude deserves punishment !!!!

Reply to- Marlborough future Yeah it’s amazing how some of the rich land owners who are now whinging about no water for the livestock while fleecing our water through the underground aquifers feeding everyone else’s water supplies are chucking heaps of that water on their grapes to make heaps of money for greed !

Tough luck farmers if you can’t make money off your land then sell it for a few lazy million & still live a life of luxury in your young retirement !

Refresh my memory But didn’t the council buy the theatre building so they could move the library across the road into a larger building.

Why are they now suggesting the library be on the river bank & if this goes ahead have the council bought another white elephant?

“Who’s accountable “ Who is accountable should something happen to the boy not allowed on the bus with his scooter?

The boys parents or care givers as they are responsible for the child until he boards the bus.

Also students have been told no scooters on the buses so should they turn up with scooters then their fault not the bus company’s.

CL

MGC parents?

It amazes me how many inconsiderate and dangerous parents drop their girls off on the yellow lines on McLauchan St. These lines are there for a reason..it is a hazard for students biking and other parents driving down the road avoiding MGC and Bohally students passing you.

Stop being lazy and use the great drop off zone provided!

What is wrong with these idiot parents of MGC girls who insist on breaking the law or abusing someone doing their job, when they drop off their daughters?

These things are in place to protect the girls!

What example are you setting?

Use the designated drop off area, please.

txt talk of the week It’s upsetting for ANYONE to see animals dumped!

SPCA is NOT a dumping ground & suggesting its ok ONLY encourages irresponsible owners to dump unwanted animals, instead of taking responsibility!

Animals=LIFETIME COMMITMENT, if u cannot afford to desex, care & feed them DON’T get one & DON’T get one based on its “cute factor” or “u feel guilty” its UNFAIR! WELL DONE Blenheim for supporting the SPCA. Close neighbour.

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Picton beware There is a gang of people taking cats for training dogs to fight .. its been seen a guy beating a cat with a chain that cat has not been back..

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Sour face I fully agree with these comments.

Theres too many cafes in this town for the staff to not greet customers with a smile and a little respect.

We are spending money in your cafe, we pay your wages, its the public that keep you afloat.

Maybe a lot of you cafe owners and staff need to go to cafe velvet to feel how customers should be treated.

I wont be going anywhere else when you are made to feel like family there.

Watch your following distance Riding south of Kaikoura on Sunday on my motorbike, I overtook a car in a slow group & the driver blasted his horn for ‘cutting in on him’.

Had he kept a following distance of more than barely a car, this wouldn’t occur.

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I’m amazed how many local businesses are supporting a ‘poker run’ being run by a local motorcycle gang that has caused it’s fair share of trouble in Blenheim over the years.

I definitely won’t be buying from these businesses any more.

BEWAREhouse Needed a phone 4 the purpose of a particular app MT4 platform.

Advised by staff member Lumia 530 was perfect.

Purchased, opened and 3 days later just frustrated it could not download the app. Needs Imac or Android not Windows.

No refund or replacement, told to buy another phone.

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Tua Marina rodeo Numbers were down along with the amount of funds raised.

Maybe people are waking up & realising that it’s a form of animal cruelty, not family entertainment.

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Marlborough Marine Futures More than 50 people have signed up for the first Marine Futures workshop on March 8 in Picton to participate in beginning the process of sorting out the big issues in the Marlborough marine environment.

Marlborough Sounds Integrated Management Trust co-ordinator Peter Lawless says there was a wide range of people interested

in being involved.

“We have strong representation from the commercial fishing sector, from agencies, and the marine farming sector.

“We are hoping more recreational fishers and local citizens will still sign up for the day as fisheries abundance and the well- being of local communities will be important factors as we get into the issues.”

“On the 8th we will be letting everyone know how the Stakeholder Working Group will be formed, opportunities to participate in governance, plans for networking and what we are trying to achieve.”

NIWA, Cawthron and the Marlborough District Council will give an over view of current science and new research directions.

Nick Main, Chair of the Hauraki Gulf Stakeholder Working Group will be coming down from Auckland to discuss what has been learned in the Sea Change project that has paved the way for what we are doing here. To register, email us at: info@marlmarinefutures.co.nz or ring Rachael on 021 957 515.

Abandoned car must have owner?

By Celeste Lodewyk A Howick Road resident is appealing for the owner of a car left ‘abandoned’ at the front of his house, to take responsibility and remove it.

According to this resident the Holden with registration CLH461 has been sitting for five months.

He approached neighbours to see if it belonged to any of them but has been unable to find the owner, so he made a complaint to Marlborough Roads.

The vehicle received a $200 infringement fee for being unlicensed on February 2, which has gone unnoticed and remains sitting under the car’s wiperblades.

The Sun asked Marlborough Roads manager Frank Porter what the process was in dealing with situations such as this.

He responded:

“First, we need to determine whether a vehicle is abandoned. Generally an abandoned vehicle will be in quite a derelict state, no warrant of fitness and no current license label.

“Our office needs to take reasonable steps to establish ownership of the vehicle and request the owner to remove the vehicle from the road if it is not roadworthy.

“If we are unable to locate the vehicle owner and the vehicle is obviously abandoned, we can remove the vehicle.

“If the vehicle has any value, we are expected to publicly tender it and retain any proceeds less expenses and storage costs.

“These days the tendering process is very rare as most abandoned vehicles have no value. We do need to retain and store them for a reasonable period in case they are subsequently claimed.

Stay out of Waitohi Stream until water clears Signs have been erected warning people away from the water at Barnes Dam in Esson’s Valley, and the Waitohi Stream, after a small toxic algal bloom was discovered in the dam waters.

Water samples tested by the Cawthron Institute have confirmed the presence of low-level of toxic cyano bacteria.

Recent rainfall caused the dam to overflow, potentially carrying the bacteria downstream.

“The small bloom in the dam itself is a blue-green colour

and there’s no visible sign that the algae has contaminated the stream water but we’re taking the precaution of issuing this warning so that people don’t let children or dogs into the water,” says Marlborough District Council Environmental Science team leader Alan Johnson.

“The bacteria level is very low and it is not considered to be within a dangerous range but we have decided to err on the side of caution and erect the signs. In the meantime we’re not drawing on this supply for drinking water either,”

says council operations and maintenance engineer Stephen Rooney.

He says once the dam level drops again, as it should now the rain has stopped, any risk should dissipate very quickly.

The signs would stay in place along the stream near the dog exercise area and the dam until then.

Picton’s household water is being supplied from the Speeds Road well while the Esson’s Valley dam supply is not available.

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Building your Future In and Around Your Home

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Principal Simon Heath says since the system was installed on November 27th last year, they have generated 10,500 kW, used 4,040 kW and sent 6,460 kW back to the grid.

At an average price of 27.67c per kWh to import and 7.0c per kWh selling price it works out as a saving of $1570 over this period.

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“We are very happy with the systems performance so far and we will continue to explore ways in which we can reduce our energy use to maximise the cost savings for the school,” Mr Heath says in a statement.

The school fundraised for the $59,000 cost of the panels which were thought of when Heath was travelling through Europe and saw schools using similar systems.

Local company Solar Synergy Ltd. installed the system.

Company director Karl Maltesen says the saving is impressive considering it was achieved during the

long Christmas break when the school was largely unoperational and a relatively large portion of the generated power was exported back to the grid at wholesale price.

“While we are thrilled at the saving, it is likely to be an even bigger saving when people are using the school during school terms, which gives the school the oppportunity to use much more of their own generation and therefore saving the full 27.67 cents per KW/h.”

The school was looking into fundraising for more solar panels in the near future.

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Building your Future In and Around Your Home

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WHAT’S ON IN MARLBOROUGH

- WEEKEND EVENT GUIDE Friday 27

Saturday 28

Little Blue Penguin Seminar Researcher Caroline Bost from Te Papa Museum presents the results from the research program being undertaken in Wellington & Marlborough Sounds on the smallest penguin species in the world. 7 - 8pm, Dolphin Watch & Nature Tours Office.

Swimming SI Country & Town Competition This competition showcases the best young swimmers who have not yet qualified for a national meet. Last year Swimming Nelson Marlborough took out the honours for top region - will they do it again? Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000, 8am – 11am

Adam Portratiture Awards Touring Exhibition. At Millennium Art Gallery, Seymour Square. Open 10.30 - 4.30 Daily or 1pm- 4pm Weekends.

Pepsi ICC EAP U19 Tournament Will be played at Horton Park between Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Fiji and Samoa’s national under-19 teams, the regional qualifying event for the 2016 Under 19 Cricket World Cup in Bangladesh. 10.00am.

Omaka Maize Maze If you don’t feel confident of escaping the maze, maps available in a sealed envelope for $1..if you make your way through the maze without opening the map return for a $1 refund. $9 Adult, $6 Child, $28 Family (2 Adults / 2 Children) Eftpos is available. 200 Dog Point Road, Hawkesbury, Blenheim.

5pm – 9pm Hot art in Havelock The Gallery Havelock, open from 10am to 4pm, seven days a week. Enjoy browsing some of the excellent art on show from talented local artists. Come and have a look in the friendly little gallery at 60 Main Road Havelock.

The Edwin Fox Ship Visitor Centre open every day from 9am, a great all weather and family friendly activity. Come and explore the decks and the depths of the ship, great photo opportunities. Dunbar wharf, on Picton foreshore.

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.

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

Fun Cruises Sea week special -Kids Go Free, Ship Cove cruise: 28 February to 8 March 2015 inclusive, One child (5-14yrs inclusive) per paying adult. Cruise around Queen Charlotte Sounds most beautiful bays. Look out for seabirds and meet our famous pet fish.

Book at www.beachcombercruises.co.nz/ for terms & conditions, please quote “seaweek” when booking.

Summer Concert Series Cruise along to Whites Bay for some summer fun at the beach. There will be two hours of entertainment on the grass area including music from Nelson ukulele sensations The Uklectics and local rising star Millie Wensley. White’s Bay, Port Underwood Rd, Rarangi, 12pm – 2pm.

Marlborough Horticultural Society Late Summer Show Featuring: Dahlias, Roses, Begonias, Cut Flowers, House Plants, Cactus, Succulents, Fruit and Vegetable, Stalls and Raffles, Admin is $2 for Adults and Free for Children, St Christopher’s Anglican Church, 90 Weld Street, Blenheim, 9am – 4.30pm.

Guided Walk and Bat Talk Take a evening guided walk to investigate the forest and learn about the efforts taken to protect the resident long-tail bats. At dusk we will go bat spotting and hopefully see some of these elusive and endangered bats. Pelorus Bridge Cafe, State Highway 6, 7.30pm.

Relay For Life 2015 Opening Ceremony, with cancer survivors and caregivers leading the first lap. Next team members take to the track. When they’re not on the track, teams enjoy familyfriendly environment with activities and entertainment. Later a Candlelight ceremony is held to remember love ones affected by cancer. Giesen Sports Centre, 8 Uxbridge St, Renwick, 4pm - Sunday 1 March - 8am.

Celebrate Seaweek Come and create beach art of your favourite sea creature. At 3 pm for those who wish we will undertake a beach cleanup. Bring sunscreen, bucket and spade, drink and snacks as well as your imagination. Meet at the White’s Bay Surf Club, 1 pm - 4 pm Havelock Lions Market Day Market with pork, cheese, olive oil, plants, hand crafts, bric a brac. sheep poo. Games of petanque from 9.30am. This month all proceeds raised by Havelock Lions will be donated to the Relay for Life appeal. Havelock Domain.

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BUDDY THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY Saturday 14th March 2015 @ 8.00pm A Reserve $85.00 B Reserve $79.90 Child (u18) $57.00

WIND IN THE WILLOWS nd Amazing shows all year rou

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

Tue 7th April 10.30am, 1.30pm Wed 8th April 10.30am, 1.30pm, 6.30pm Thur 9th April 10.30am, 1.30pm Admit One $13.50 Family 4x tickets $45.00

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.

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.

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.

Marlborough Artisan Market Wynen Street Carpark Wynen Street, Blenheim, 9am – 1pm. Highlighting the best of Marlborough art, crafts, food and produce. Come along and browse our stalls, salmon, cheese, strawberries, tomatoes, veggies, blueberries, cherries, bread, ibiccis, your jam and preserves.

Sunday 1 Game Fiesta, Hunting & Fishing Competition Grovetown School Hunting & Fishing Competition. Weigh – In from 10am – 12 noon.

Catch anything fish or game and weigh it in, to be in with the chance to win over $10,000 in spot prizes. Fabulous Family Fun day packed full of activities for the whole family.

Marlborough Motor Scooter & Moped Club Meet at Cafe Devour ( formerly Annies) at 10.00am. All welcome, impromptu ride after.

Ulysses Ride Lunch ride to St Arnaud, bring your picnic lunch to have by the lake. Meet at the Railway Station at 10.45am ride departs at 11am.

Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on!

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

Farmers Market Summer Season Marlborough A&P Showground’s, Cnr Maxwell and Alabama Roads, 9am – 12pm. Showcasing the best of what Marlborough has to offer Fresh, local and Marlborough grown sold by the producer. Abundant with seasonal fruit, vegetables, baking and much more ..

Petanque 10am and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street – John Ph 577 9789.

Tramping Club We go on tramp’s Wednesday & Sunday, please confirm for travel Ph Mary Ph 572 8762 or mjsrusty@kinect.co.nz.

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

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

Riverside Railway From Brayshaw Park Station, Blenheim, 1.45pm & 3pm, $5 Child & $10 Adult (cash only). This 2 foot gauge Railway takes you on a scenic ride in open air, canopy covered carriages along the Taylor Riverside, a return journey takes just under one hour.

Simply the Breast Dragon Boat Team Training on the Wairau River - Sunday mornings from 9.30am from Blenheim Rowing Club, off Jones Road. Have lots of fun and get a full body workout at the same time. Ring Sue Bason on 578 9110 for more details.

Up & Coming 7 March Rai Valley A & P Show, Carluke Domain. The Rai Challenge is back! Giant Pumpkin Competition, come and have a great family day out. No eftpos sorry. Adults $7, Children $3.00.

Children’s Day Come and celebrate Children’s Day with us at Brayshaw Park. Activities include: Bouncy castle, face painting, playdough, crafts and water play! Brayshaw Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place, 10am – 1pm.

Fishing Competition Renwick Arms Country Club Fishing Competition, daily weigh in 5-6pm Friday and Saturday, final weigh in 1-4pm Sunday, Renwick Arms Country Club, 92 High Street, Renwick.

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

KING AND COUNTRY Saturday 18th April 7.30pm Sunday 19th April 4.00pm Tue 21st – Fri 24th April 7.30pm Adult $29.50 Conc (65+) $26.50 Student $22.50 Groups (10+) $26.50

QUEEN IT’S A KINDA MAGIC Sunday 3rd May 2015 @ 7.00pm Adult $61.00 Child (u13) $32.00 Groups (6+) $56.00pp

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MOSCOW BALLET LA CLASSIQUE SLEEPING BEAUTY Tuesday 19th May 2015 @ 7.30pm Wednesday 20th May 2015 @ 7.30pm Adult $92.00 Conc (65+) $82.00 Child (u16) $72.00 Group (6+) $82.00pp

FOSTER & ALLEN Tuesday 2nd June 2015 @ 7.00pm Admit One $71.90

Tuesday 5th May 2015 @ 7.30pm Admit One: $85.00

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NZSO – CLASSICAL HITS Sunday 20th September 2015 @ 5.00pm EARLY BIRD SPECIAL UNTIL 31ST March Adult $ $47.00 Conc (65+) $42.00 Prices from 1 April 2015 Adult $52.00 Conc (65+) $47.00 Child (up to & including college age) $17.00 Group (8+) $44.40

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Matt O’Donnell Marlborough GroutPro franchise owner

Q A Q A Q A

My last meal on Earth would be...

A Turkish kebab.

One of my best holidays was...

Our honeymoon in South East Asia.

My guilty TV pleasure is...

Gold Rush.

Framingham concert The Framingham Harvest Concert will be held on Friday, March 13 at the winery in Renwick.

The 2015 event will feature power blues duo Michael Barker & Grant Haua who are Swamp Thing. Hailing from Rotorua but recently returned from Australia. Barker was a long time member of The John Butler Trio and is the touring drummer with Kiwi legends Split Enz. The event begins at 6:30pm and finishes at 11pm.

Tickets are available from the Cellar Door and the Eventfinder website.

Q A Q A Q A

I’m inspired by...

My mates that still skateboard.

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

Photos.

Who would you love to have a meal with?

Jim Morrison of the doors.

Q A Q A Q A

What would you spend your last $100 on?

A good feed and a box of beer.

What’s next on your wish list?

Finish renovations to our home.

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

I used to ski competitively when I was younger.

Mr T out of rehab It’s a job well done at EcoWorld Picton Aquarium with the Fiordland Crested Penguin, affectionately named Mr T, being handed over to the Department Of Conservation after finally coming out of rehab.

Mr T has been transported back to the West Coast by Franz Joseph based DOC officers who have been working on Motuara Island in the Queen Charlotte Sound.

The penguin was brought to Eco-World Aquarium by DOC after it was handed in by a hunter to Waipapa Bay Camp, on the Kaikoura coast, on December 31.

It had been badly bitten by a dog, had an injured left leg and could hardly stand.

It has not been an easy journey. EcoWorld staff and Picton vet Christine McKenzie had to initially give it some intensive treatment, x rays, antibiotics, wound dressings and a lot of tender loving care.

Life Science Technician Kishan Kirkwood

says Mr T really turned the corner about two weeks ago as he came out of the moult.

“He became very feisty, very noisy, began to dive under water and took a distinct dislike to the rehab Little Blue Penguins bullying them off the highest point in the pool. We all took a few bites and they hurt,” said Kishan.

DOC Senior Ranger Phil Clerk was delighted with the penguins recovery.

“He is in really good nick and is so much better than when he was first taken into care. We are delighted with the great work the guys have done at EcoWorld. This is a great example of conservation at its best” said Phil.

The Fiordland crested penguin, or tawaki, is one of the rarest of New Zealand’s mainland penguins and is on the nationally endangered species list.

Adults stand about 60cm and weigh up to Mr T being handed over by EcoWorld’s Kishan Kirkwood to Phil Clerk, Department of Conservation.

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Protecting students

A group of sun savvy school principals are making sure their students are well protected from the sun when attending school.

Havelock School, Waitaria Bay School, Canvastown School, Rai Valley School and Linkwater School are now all sunsmart accredited, to the delight of the Marlborough Cancer Society’s health

promoter Teresa Goza.

The Sunsmart Accreditation programme is a Cancer Society programme run nationally.

The aim is to encourage schools to teach and show tamariki and whanau how being sunsmart can easily be part of their daily routines.

Beavertown Probus Club speaker organiser Tessa Parker, guest speakers, Shirley Hawtin and Janette Simmons with president Philis Robson prior to the twins’ speech to the club at St Mary’s Parish Centre, on Tuesday.

Twin magic for Probus

By Jacob Page Arguably Blenheim’s most well known identical twins.

Shirley Hawtin and Janette Simmons entertained more than 60 Beavertown Probus Club members with their tales of life, business and their enduring 70-year friendship.

Organiser Tessa Parker says the Probus Club had been keen to have the twins as their guest speaker for some time.

The twins were featured in The Sun's one-

on-one story section celebrating their 70th birthday, in April last year.

"The fact they have been best friends all their lives and have gone into business and their husbands were so close was really interesting.

"They are true Blenheim people and you don't see that so much these days.

"They're very engaging and fun and you can feel the warmth and love they have for each other.

Standing in the shade is Ernie Buutveld (Havelock School), Karen Kellaway (Canvastown School), Brenda Sutton (Waitaria Bay School) and Angela Sloane (Rai Valley School). Photo provided.

Enduro set to have big name entries Marlborough will be the hub of mountain biking next month with the best riders in New Zealand and the world racing in the Inaugural Santa Cruz New Zealand Enduro event.

The event runs from March 13 to 15 and will be hotly contested.

The event starts on the Mount Richardson loop track out of Whites Bay before moving

to the Nydia Bay track and ending on the Wakamarina track.

The event has caught the eye of 25 of the top riders from around the world who will be in New Zealand to participate in the Enduro World Series which happens the following weekend in Rotorua.

Event organiser Ian Goldschmidt says the

event has a strong field “ Riders such as Marlborough’s own Justin Leov and Nelson’s Jamie Nicoll who both race on the international circuit should give the international stars such as Jerome Clementz, Francois Bailly-Maitre and Nicolas Vouilloz a good race with their knowledge of the local trails”

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Wairau Bar tide heights are Wellington heights as no height data is available.

Not for navigational purposes.

Graphic supplied by OceanFun Publishing Ltd

Maori Fishing Guide by Bill Hohepa www.tidewiz.com www.tidespy.com

Servicing Commercial & Recreational Vessels, Barges and Trailer Boats.

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

PROFESSIONAL BOAT REPAIRS AND MARINE MAINTENANCE

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

Across: 1 Suite, 4 Tilt at windmills, 14 Drain, 15 Mimic, 16 Ridiculous 17 Lance, 19 Elf, 20 Outlook, 21 Diversion, 22 Envied, 25 Bandstand, 27 Desire, 28 Peddle, 33 Formulated, 35 All, 36 Combat, 37 Avid, 39 Era, 41 Gaining, 42 Asylum, 43 Candidate, 44 Merge, 45 Greatest, 50 Ra, 51 Immodest, 55 Spine, 58 Portfolio, 59 Atomic, 60 Stirrup, 61 Eel, 63 Dock, 64 Devoid, 65 Irk, 66 Consonants, 68 Seesaw, 69 Triple, 71 Associate, 76 Factor, 77 Tolerable, 79 Pannier, 81 Due, 84 Disco, 85 Indistinct, 86 Musty, 87 Eerie, 88 Wish you were here, 89 Askew.

Down: 2 Unique, 3 Trill, 5 Iris, 6 Tuition, 7 Toupee, 8 Irons, 9 Despots, 10 Idle, 11 Lining, 12 Faded, 13 Sniffle, 14 Devised, 18 Condolence, 23 State, 24 Grimace, 26 Ammonia, 27 Dilemma, 29 Deviate, 30 Hot air, 31 Walls, 32 Magnum, 34 Dusk, 36 Carry, 38 Dwelt, 40 Lino, 45 Gaped, 46 Earache, 47 Tofu, 48 Seller, 49 Fired, 50 Realise, 52 Methodical, 53 Dormant, 54 Stunts, 55 Sojourn, 56 Books, 57 Zinc, 62 Union, 67 Bar code, 68 Studied, 70 Proviso, 72 Selfish, 73 Bonsai, 74 Hawser, 75 Beetle, 76 Ferry, 78 Endow, 80 Nouns, 82 Moth, 83 Scar.

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Self-contained sleepout for young man. Rent plus payment for main meal each day. Please phone or text 027-7516434.

lost LOST CAT, our much loved grey fluffy cat Phantom is missing from Hiley Street, Springlands. If you have seen him or know of his whereabouts please contact Anna 021-516317 or 579-5784.

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Rai Valley A & P Show Saturday 7 March 2015

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ST LUKES’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Ferry Road, Spring Creek. Join us for Christian worship every Saturday 9.30am, Rev Derek. Ph 578 5050.

MATURE worker seeks job, licenses class 1, 2 with F & W.T.R. Experience in many fields. Ph 0221-523-976.

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Top of the South Rock n Roll Club

Beginner Lessons starting Thursday 19 March from 7- 8pm, Clubs of Marlborough Hall.

Single $30, Couple $60 for 6 weeks.

Come along for some fun, meet some new people and learn a great style of dancing.

For busy restaurant and Asian food warehouse.

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Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre is one of Marlborough’s premium tourist destinations and the home of Classic Fighters airshow.

We have an opportunity for a flexible casual parttimer to join our small friendly team, working in our ticketing and shop area, and also our café.

The applicant must be well presented, reliable and have excellent customer service skills. Barista experience a plus, but full training will be given to the right person.

The applicant must be available to work a regular Sunday shift, and every day over Easter Weekend at Classic Fighters. Flexibility to work on other days as required and at short notice to cover staff when sick and on leave is a must.

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W O R D Puzzles WordBuilder 6

Births This Week

WRITING SPACE

BROOKING: Vienna Faye (7lb2oz) February 16, 2015

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TODAY Good 17 Very Good 22 Excellent 26 Solution 344: Age, air, are, awe, ear, earwig, era, erg, gar, gear, grew, ira, ire, rag, rage, raw, reg, rig, wag, wage, wager, ware, wear, weir, wig, wire.

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The full list is held by the MRSA. You can visit the Panama Room, in the RSA Lounge of Clubs of Marlborough to view it.

LOE: Kyra Maureen (8lb) February 13, 2015

February 27

MACHADO DOS SANTOS: Antonio (3050g) February 17, 2015

S Idle, Unknown, age unknown E.C Inder, 27 April 1942, age unknown A.E Jackson, 17 June 1915, age 22 C.P Jackson, 5 October 1917, age unknown F Jackson, 16 September 1916, age unknown L.V Jackson, 16 September 1916, age unknown

February 28 P.H Jackson, 5 October 1917, age unknown W.Jackson. 7 June 1917, age unknown M Jacob, unknown, age unknown A.E James, 19 November 1918, age 25 A.G James, 29 November 1916. age 21 J.S James, 2 May 1915, age 24

March 1 J.S Jarman. 8 May 1915, age 31 N.W Jellyman, 8 June 1917, age unknown D Jenkins MID, 24 July 1915, age unknown A.C Jennings, 7 June 1917, age 37 E Jensen MM, 4 November 1918, age 22 D.F Jermyn, 22 November 1941, age unknown

March 2 W Johns, 3 June 1918, age 24 C.I Johnston, 28 September 1941, age 29 J.W Johnston, 1 June 1915, age 21 R.Q Johnston, 20 January 1941, age 41 W Johnston, 15 December 1918, age unknown D.S Johnstone, 8 June 1944, age 22

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KINGI: Renae Moana, February 11, 2015 KUMASKA, RONAKI: Morena Takako (2.65kgs) February 11, 2015

D Jones, 12 October 1917, age 28 M Jones, 15 December 1917, age 26 R.H Jones, 28 September 1944 R.L Jones, 18 March 1943, age 21 W.E Jones, 7 June 1917, age unknown R.H Jordan, 17 January 1941, age 25

March 4 C.R Kassey, 20 May 1941, age unknown W.G Kellor, 18 January 1945, age 26 W.H Kelman, 14 April 1944, age 31 C.C Kennedy, 24 September 1945, age unknown E.J Kennington, 19 October 1944, age unknown L.P Kerr, 14 December 1918, age unknown

March 5 S.V Kerr, 1 August 1944, age 25 G.T Kimberley, 7 April 1941, age 24 A.N King, 23 March 1916, age unknown J.R Kirby, 24 March 1945, age unknown J.A Kitching, 12 October 1917, age unknown W.J Knox-Peebles, 30 November 1943, age 34

O’SHAUGHNESSY: James Riley (7lb 1/2oz) January 18, 2015

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Death Notices BALLINGER, Ralph John (OBE): February 21 2015 CHRISTALL, Kenneth (Ray): February 19, 2015 MORTON, Mervyn Stuart (Merv): February 21, 2015 POWELL, Rosemary Tudor (Celebrant): February 19, 2015 SEMMENS, Elizabeth Margaret (nee Clough): February 23, 2015 VULETICH, Richard John Mario (Richy): February 17, 2015 acknowledgement The Sun Newspaper offers an acknowledgement service to its readers. You can submit acknowledgements following family bereavements. The deadline will be on Mondays at 5.00pm, with a limit of 50 words for $15.00.

You can submit acknowledgements by bringing them to the Sun office at 72 High Street, or posting them to PO Box 634 Blenheim 7240. You can also email them to frontdesk@ blenheimsun.co.nz Please include your contact details: Name, address, email and phone numbers, including your mobile number if possible.

In Memoriam Remember your lost loved one on their anniversary.

The deadline is Monday 5.00pm.

Please contact the Sun for further details.

72 High Street, Blenheim, email frontdesk@blenheimsun.co.nz or phone 577 7868.

New development structure possible - MDC Marlborough District Councillors have agreed to make a provision for a possible new structure to deliver economic development in the draft Long Term Plan.

Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman says the single professional entity would be in keeping with how other regions are delivering economic development.

Existing ‘smart and connected’ projects, along with visitor marketing, events promo-

tion and Marlborough Convention Centre management, could all come under the management of this single entity.

Councillors decided they wanted more opportunity to investigate the need for such an agency, and agreed to make provision for a future funding structure with a proposed allocation of $283,000, drawn primarily from commercial and industrial ratepayers, and up to $300,000 from council reserve funds.

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Sport inbrief

Formula First Brook Reeve extended his rookie points lead at the latest round of the Vortex Racewear Formula First Championship.

Reeve claimed second, fourth and sixth in the three races at Manfeild.

With two rounds to go, he sits fifth overall. The next round is at Hampton Downs on March 21 and 22.

Football Registrations for junior football’s upcoming season will be held at Stadium 2000 on Sunday.

All new and existing players from Redwood FC, Blenheim Valley FC, Rangers AFC, Trojans AFC and Renwick FC are invited to attend.

The event is from 10am-2pm.

Squash The annual premier league clash between Marlborough and Nelson got under way last night in Blenheim.

The tie will be played over four legs, two in Blenheim and two in Nelson.

The second Blenheim tie will be held on March 12.

Dash of the Titans The Eastern States Stockcar Team travelled up to Rotorua yesterday to compete in the New Zealand Teams Stockcar Championship this weekend.

Qualifying for the event will be held tomorrow night before finals tomorrow night.

Each team has a maximum of six drivers, and each team races with a maximum of four cars per race.

On qualifying night the Titans face Palmerston North Pumas in race three, and the Greymouth Grizzlies in race nine.

Brad Powell, Mark Taylor, Jordan Dare, Gavin Marshall, Zack Hoult and Aaron Schumacher make up the team.

In all, 14 teams from around the country have entered the event.

Eastern States Titans was founded in 2007.

sport

Friday February 27, 2015

League in turmoil

Another year, another scandal.

Almost as if to drum up interest before the new season, rugby league has another off-field wildfire to douse, this time with the alleged involvement of NRL players in an Australian cocaine syndicate.

The news broke when it was announced former Queensland State of Origin star Karmichael Hunt was to stand trial for supplying the drug.

The net is potentially cast wide by code-hopper Hunt’s alleged involvement. He was under contract at AFL Club the Gold Coast Suns at the time of the alleged offending, and his current employers, the Queensland Reds, have stood him down.

A host of former players were

next to be implicated, and talk of an iconic unnamed former Queensland representative’s involvement continues to swirl.

The club hardest hit has been the Gold Coast Titans. The club’s 2014 player of the year Beau Falloon, former Kiwi international Kalifa Faifai Loa, Australian representatives David Taylor and Greg Bird and fringe player Jamie Dowling have all been stood down pending investigations.

First court appearances for the accused will either be March 5 or March 9.

The club now has no sponsor or training ground, and any chance of luring Manly star Daly CherryEvans to the Sunshine Strip seems to have disappeared.

The investigation is set to focus

on Sydney next.

The NRL was just moving on from the Australian Sports AntiDoping Authority’s investigation into performance-enhancing peptides which hit the Cronulla Sharks particularly hard. That was described as “the blackest day in Australian sport” when it emerged. The same epithet is being used now.

League is a repeat offender – the Melbourne Storm salary cap scandal, the gambling problems, drink driving episodes, domestic violence issues and sex scandals are all pretty black too.

The season starts with the Broncos playing the reigning premiers, the Rabbitohs, on March 5, if anyone cares.

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Adam Poulopoulos

Fishing competition back After last year’s edition saw the biggest fish in the event’s history caught, the Renwick Arms Country Club Fishin’ Competition returns this weekend.

The event runs from Friday to Sunday, with weigh-in from 5-6pm on the first two days and 1-4pm on Sunday, all at the club.

A prizegiving, also including spot prizes, will be held from 5pm on Sunday.

Competition organiser Allan Ferguson says he is excited to build on last year’s event, which saw a 58 kilogram sevengill shark caught.

“We’ve had them in the 40s before but never in the 50s.

“We had some big fish weighed in last year, so hopefully we’re on a par.”

Other large fish caught last year were a 15kg kingfish, a 15.5kg groper and 9.5kg snapper.

The weigh-in will be completed with digital scales in a chilled trailer.

“If we get fish as big as a cattle beast we can weigh them, right down to a little spotty,” Ferguson says.

Entries close at 9pm tomorrow night.

To register, visit the country club or Guthrie Last year’s 58kg shark.

Bowron in Blenheim.

James Moslen caught the heaviest groper last year, weighing in at 15.45 kilograms.

Obstacle showdown The Wairua Warrior, Nelson’s first ever organised obstacle course, is coming up.

The event will be held on Saturday, April 11 at Happy Valley, near Hira.

On the day competitors have two options – the six kilometre course for beginners and the 12km epic for those a little crazier.

The courses will involve a series of natural and man-made obstacles, including mud, water, walls, ropes and barbed wire.

The race is available to anybody over 16, and can be done as an individual or a team. All proceeds go to Life Education Trust.

Interest in the event is starting to build.

Teams are beginning to enter and a two-day workshop on how to train for an obstacle course was held earlier this month.

Course construction will begin shortly.

For more information, visit the Wairua Warrior website.

Blenheim looks to defend swimming title

This kind of physical activity is what you can expect to do if you sign up.

Marlborough welcomes 250 swimmers from around the South Island this weekend, as the Blenheim Swimming Club looks to defend their South Island Country and Town Championships Title.

At last year’s meet in Invercargill the club took the title for clubs with seven or more participants.

Nine Blenheim swimmers had top-three finishes in their age groups last year, led by Renwick 11-year-old Georgia Reed.

She won three events and finished second

in another, and is back this year.

Fourteen other club members, ranging in age from 10 to 16, will be competing at the meet.

The championships will be held at Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 in three sessions – 8-11am and 4:45-7:30pm on Saturday and 8-10am on Sunday.

All sessions are free ad open to the public.

Above: Oliver Mandeno, 10, will be among those swimming at the meet.

Photo by MJ Loza.

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