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Continued on page 2 Leah Skipper, Marcus Osborne, and Louise Crawford all share February 20 1967 as their birthday, and the three reckon there are not that many workplaces where three staff in one section would share a birthday like they do.

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Cloudy Bay’s ‘triplets’ celebrate their 50th Continued from page 1 Leah, Marcus, and Louise all work in the production section at Cloudy Bay Wines, in a team of 15 people.

The three of them share the same birthday and are the same age, which they think is probably fairly unusual.

They are all from different countries – Louise from England, Marcus from Scotland, and Leah from New Zealand – and have ended up in the same work place, in the same team.

Leah started at Cloudy Bay Wines first, nearly 12 years ago. Marcus joined 10 years ago, and Louise joined six years ago.

This is the sixth year the three have celebrated their birthdays together.

Louise supplied three cakes, decorated in three different ways, each amazing.

“We get a great morning tea each year,” she says.

Cloudy Bay Wines estate director Yang Shen says the people at Cloudy Bay Wines are ‘like a family’ and it is great to celebrate.

“Yes, we are a business, but a family as well. Keeping the value of people is very important.”

It’s not just about their technical ability, but the human and emotional side of life as well, he says.

Marcus Osborne, Louise Crawford, and Leah Skipper cut up the cakes for their shared 50th birthday.

Road accident trauma for students

By Cathie Bell Families in Marlborough are in shock and grieving after a road accident on Sunday afternoon involving eight young people.

Police senior sergeant Clare Robertson confirmed one young woman has died.

She was Lara Jayne Glover, 16, of Blenheim.

Marlborough Boys’ and Marlborough Girls’ Colleges confirmed other young people have been injured, including two students from each college.

The colleges are providing support for upset students and families, including providing private space at the schools for grieving students.

“At this time, our focus and thoughts are with the families and friends of those affected.”

Police say the accident, on State Highway One between the Vickerman Street intersection and the Spring Creek intersection, happened about 4.30pm on Sunday afternoon.

The highway was closed that afternoon, and again on Monday for investigation, with traffic being diverted down Murrays Road and Rapaura Road.

Serious Crash Unit is investigating and no further information is available at this time, police say.

A roadside tribute has been erected.

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Music award Marlborough Girls’ College Year 12 student Libby Holdaway has won this year’s Queen Elizabeth II Music Award, with an impressive record of musical accomplishment. She was the College’s outstanding music student last year as well as its most promising jazz instrumentalist. Last year she passed her Grade 8 Piano with distinction, Grade 6 Theory and Grade 5 Violin exam while also playing for the school productions and in the college jazz band. Libby was nominated for the award by music teacher Marios Sophocleous who described her as by far the best young musician in Blenheim.

Ron and Pauline Perano on their wedding day. Photo provided.

Story and photo by Celeste Alexander Ron and Pauline Perano have reached a significant milestone in their marriage, their 60th wedding anniversary.

The couple say they celebrated ‘quietly’ on February 16 by going out for dinner and reminiscing on life together.

When asked how they first met, Pauline laughs and says it’s a funny story.

“My late sister married one of Ron’s relations and one spring I went along with them whitebaiting.

“I was looking at photographs from their wedding and spotted Ron and thought he was gorgeous.

“His mother said he was working on the historic scow Echo at the time and I said ‘maybe he can bring me some whitebait one day’.

“Well it was the best thing I said because he did!

“I had forgotten about it and went back home to Wellington and he brought a glass milk bottle full of whitebait to me to surprise me,” she grins.

For Ron it was love at first sight.

“She wasn’t a bad bit of goods,” he jokes.

Ron and Pauline courted for 18 months before marrying on February 16, 1957.

The morning after their wedding was spent at the Wellington Zoo while waiting for flights to Blenheim, then they travelled in a caravan to Queenstown and Wanaka for two and a half weeks.

They returned to Blenheim where they settled and went on to have three

Ute warning Police are urging people to keep an eye out for a stolen Nissan Navara Ute taken from Riverlands, Blenheim on February 12, which they believe is being used for further offending in the rural areas of Marlborough. If you see it ring Police immediately to let them know where it is. It had a number plate of “Me4FUN”, this has most likely changed now. There are many similar Utes to this one around - The stolen one has a flat deck with drop sides and black bull bars (not unique).

Lotto win A second division Lotto ticket winning $24,510 in last weekend’s draw was sold at the New World Blenheim. Lotto advises anyone who bought their ticket from the winning stores should write their name on the back of the ticket and check it immediately at any Lotto outlet.

Ron and Pauline Perano celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on February 16.

children, Steven (Christchurch), Gail (Blenheim) and Paul (Wellington) and also two grandchildren.

Looking back, Pauline says the key to their happiness has been ‘fighting and making up’.

“It’s normal to have argu-

ments.

“Just have the fight and make up... it’s what keeps it spicy,” she laughs.

“We also did our own things.

I went overseas on cruises with families and Ron has done his own thing with his boat

building, his book and going to England for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with his boat the Swiftsure.

“You have got to let each other do what they want otherwise a person can have regrets and resentment,” she says.

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Wet but fun at gala The children were not fased however, relishing the wet and sliding around in the water while the adults stood under marquees listening to the live music.

Inside and around the church there were stalls and demonstrations.

The weekend’s wet weather forced other events to postpone including the More FM Beach Dig and Marlborough 4 Fun Summer Concert which will be held next Sunday at White’s Bay.

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and shops is a huge draw card for us all.

Sadly this year we were so disappointed to arrive and see a few markets (not the originals) scattered in two points, no atmosphere, and no reason to wander down the main street.

There has been talk we should change destinations and head to another festival, as the festival weekend no longer had the atmosphere of celebration.

On a positive note the girls left the town with money in their pockets as their favourite stalls were nowhere to be seen.

Many of us did not even leave the square and wander down the street, for the first time in 20 years I reflected that I did not go into the chemist to explore all their goodies in the sale bins.

I could get each and every girl to write a letter to the editor and their message would be BRING BACK THE FRIDAY MARKETS OF THE FESTIVAL why change something that was such a drawcard

to those travelling into Blenheim for the Festival.

Years gone by it was known as Blenheim Festival Weekend, I think those who decided to change something that was so fantastic should take a serious look at their decision.

On the bright note the Sunday was a fabulous day and the girls spent their money that they didn’t spend at the markets, so thank you Bladen, No.1, Geisens, Gourmet Collection, Wither Hills, and Woodbourne Tavern, you did a fabulous job welcoming the Girls on Tour.

You’re welcome to contact each and every Girl on Tour who travelled as they would simply all send the same message; BRING BACK THE FRIDAY MARKETS FOR THE WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL. Regards, Raquel, Ruby, Drew, Ginger, Elly May, Ethel, Beatrice, Jaimee Lee, Nicole, Eddie, Scarlett, Xena, Zaza, Grace, Winnie, Amanda, Demi, Ava, Rosie, Lulu, Reese, Meg, Norah, Bree, Lucille The Girls on Tour

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Letters to the editor

Missed the market Dear Ed, This year was Girls on Tour 25th anniversary travelling to Blenheim for the Blenheim Wine & Food Festival.

Up to 30 ladies meet once a year to make the journey and celebrate true friendship.

Travelling as movie stars, and many not knowing each other’s real identity this is a once a year time for us all just to be girls and have fun together.

This year things changed and the journey was a lot longer as we could no longer travel by train due to the earthquakes, travelling by coach through the centre of the south island was a very long trip.

About 18 years ago we changed the travel day to Blenheim from Friday to the Thursday.

This change was made so we could enjoy the fantastic Street Markets on the Friday before the festival.

We save weekly for our trip and the anticipation of heading to the market to listen to the music, wonder the main street browsing the markets

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Letters on issues of community interest are welcomed.

Guidelines are that they should be no longer than 150 words.

They must be signed and a street address provided to show good faith, even when a nom de plume is provided for publication.

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

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Set Nets Dear Ed, The practice of set nets in the Diversion and lower Wairau Rivers should require close monitoring as salmon are currently running in upstream.

The Ministry for Primary Industries has been seen once or twice but where is Fish and Game who should have

Snail Mail

Dear Ed, Recently a letter posted in Picton was delivered to my PO Box in Blenheim three days later.

Now the travel time by vehicle Picton to Blenheim is say 30 minutes or less.

That half hour relative to say two days (48 hours) means my letter could’ve been delivered 100 times.

NZ Post have given a new meaning to the term ‘snail mail’.

I presume the letter posted in Picton went to Christchurch under NZ Post’s weird logic of speed, then back to Blenheim?

However NZ Post is a State Owned Enterprise where profit comes before service to the public.

It also underlines what a disaster it has been to turn public service operations into SOEs.

real concerns about trout and salmon potentially being caught in the set net.

I have not seen Fish and Game anywhere except asking kahawai fishermen for their trout licence.

Eh? Kahawai Ken Blenheim

No wonder mail business for NZ Post has fallen.

Julius Sneezer Blenheim Response: Our target is to deliver at least 95% of standard mail within three working days of it being posted (we assume your correspondent is referring to standard mail).

We moved to this standard because the volume of letters being posted has halved over the last decade.

Every week that goes by, 1 million fewer letters are posted and we have to redesign how we deliver because we can’t afford to have nearly-empty vans driving around.

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Trapping key to a predator free Picton

Children and caregivers celebrate the new space at the Redwoodtown Plunket rooms.

New space a cultural home

By Cathie Bell The extension to the Plunket rooms in Redwoodtown is a wonderful space for Pasifika groups to use for early childhood education, the Samoan and Tongan groups using it say.

Plunket agreed to extend the Bythell Street venue last year, and the work has just been finished, co-ordinated between Plunket, REAP, and the Education Ministry.

The new Pasifika playgroup room is being

officially opened on Sunday by Marlborough mayor John Leggett at 11am.

Tongan playgroup co-ordinator Aiona Kula says the new venue is ‘finally’ a place for the Pasifika people to feel at home.

“It is a place for our people in Blenheim.”

Samoan playgroup spokeswoman Filifilia Puni says the playgroup enables children to maintain their language, culture, and values.

“That is very important.”

Both the Samoan and Tongan playgroups

have about seven children attending sessions, and they are keen to have more families join in, as well as seeing other Pasifika groups hold playgroups in their own languages.

Aiona says other people are welcome to come and use the rooms as well, saying Tokelau, Vanuatu, Fiji, and Tuvalu groups could be set up.

“We’re not limited to just Tongan or Samoan, we’re about the Pasifika community coming together and having fun together.”

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“You could be the first predator-free town in the world,” said guest speaker Kelvin Hastie of the Crofton Downs Predator-Free Community project, adding that Wellington is on the way to being the first predator-free city.

Trapping and destroying predators is the key to re-establishing native bird life he said, though it has to be done with training, using techniques and traps which protect children and pets.

He told the audience that many years of hard work on Kaipupu Point had already made Picton a trail blazer.

Now the work is being extended to a wide spread of urban areas around the town’s reserves, rather than just in them.

Statistics from urban trapping in Wellington showed a massive decrease in the monthly numbers of rats, mice, weasels and possums trapped and an increase in native bird numbers, he said.

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Dance like no-one’s watching NIA dance teacher Corinne McBride tells Cathie Bell about her journey from Europe to Blenheim, and what dancing can do.

In a busy world with lots of demands on “It is a big thing for me, I had been a mother people, it can be hard to maintain fitness and at home for a long time, I work at home, I a connection with your own body, let alone didn’t have much public contact, and now I a sense of fun. have to be out there, talking, and be confident NIA dance tutor Corinne McBride says that enough to show my passion.” fun – that feeling of joy and pleasure – is what Corinne is French Swiss, and married a NIA dance is all about.

New Zealand man who ‘had a piece of land “What makes it different from other things, in the Awatere Valley’ where he planted it is all about listening to your own body, and grapes. doing your own level.

“It’s a bit far away, but this is a great place “I work with three levels in each class. to raise kids.”

Everyone listens to their She started to teach two and body’s enjoyment. a half years ago, and runs “It is very “It’s not about pain, but classes in Redwoodtown and enjoyment, discover your at her home in Oakwood Lane. freeing to body, having pleasure.”

Her classes have seven steps, The dance is made up of and includes some free dance move around 52 basic moves that involve at the end. the room the base, core, and upper “It is very freeing to move extremities, Corinne says. around the room knowing knowing the “It works every single part the only person watching is of your body even the tips of yourself.” only person your fingers.

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It’s inspired by three martial arts, three “It’s really nice to see the joy in people, dance arts and three healing arts, she says, the enjoyment in how they feel good in their ‘that’s what makes it a bit different’. body.

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Last weekend, the Picton waters were the race course for 114 Open Fleet Optimist sailors, a 38 strong Starling fleet and 50 Optimists in the Green and Rainbow fleet, Queen Charlotte Yacht Club spokeswoman Christel Hopkins says.

The Rainbows and Greens sailed in front of the QCYC while the Open and Starling fleet sailed in the outer Harbour, she says.

“As in previous years the majority of sailors travelled from the North Island to our little town of Picton and all top sailors were represented.

“It was good to see over 20 QCYC sailors amongst the fleets. This is definitely a few more than previous years.”

Because of forecast bad weather, club members turned the RIB boatshed into a bar/kitchen and beach side café to keep sailors and visitors out of the pouring rain, Christel says.

This provided shelter during day one’s torrential rain and the wind on day two.

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three’s ‘real scorcher’, she says.

“It was definitely a great day on the water to close off this regatta.”

Results Seb Menzies (MBSC) placed first showing his form this season. George Lee Rush from Wakatere placed 2nd and David Buchanan of Charteris Bay third.

Suede Cowley was the highest ranking of the QCYC sailors placing 16th, followed by Harry Edwards 29th.

In the Silver fleet Loui Poletti placed 14th and second in his age group 11 years. Moss Hopkins also got a 2nd in his age group 10 years and under.

The battle between the Islands was again won by the North Island. Seb Menzies from Murrays Bay had the honours to take the Interislander trophy home.

The Green fleet was won by Sean Kensington from KYC. With Mathew Hall and Finn Stichbury placing eighth and ninth of 38 sailors.

Luke Cashmere (Wakatere) and Oliver Cowley (QCYC) ended with the same points in the Starling Fleet by Luke taking first place on count back and Oliver 2nd. Emily Overend from QCYC placed 8th.

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By Celeste Alexander Hold on to your hats because the rodeo is coming to town.

The Tuamarina Rodeo and Vintage Machinery Field Day will kick off this Sunday with an exciting line up of entertainment, food and amusements for the whole family to enjoy.

The rodeo will be held on a property at Thomas Road, Tuamarina which will be sign posted.

What is unique about this event is that it holds the proud tradition of being one of New Zealand’s longest running rodeos, and donates thousands every year to the community, spokesperson Jacinta Sheridan says.

“All our members are volunteers and give up a lot of their time throughout the year to keep this

Martha Cooke, Fletcher Cooke and Archie Cooke enjoying the amusements at last year's rodeo. File photo.

rodeo going and so well organised, and we would like to keep that going with the support of our local

community.

“Proceeds from the rodeo we donate to Tua Marina School and

the Tuamarina Residents Association as well as other organisations.

“The more people that come on the day means more money we can put back into our local community, so come along and enjoy a fantastic day out with the family,” she says.

There will be a vintage machinery display for people to wander around and look at, and food tents will be available throughout the day, including one held by the Tua Marina School.

For the adults there will be a bar on site so no BYO. For the kids there will be a number of amusements set up and of course the popular children’s dress up competition at lunchtime.

Also at lunchtime a dog trials demonstration will be held so find a place to sit, bring along a chair

and picnic blanket if you wish, and prepare to entertained.

If watching the action is not enough and you want to experience the thrill of rodeo riding for yourself, day licenses are available for the bull and bronc riding. Simply arrive with your boots and hat around 10.30am and make your way to the secretary’s caravan to register and pay the required fee.

Children can also enter some of the junior events.

Eftpos will be available on the day so get the whole family along to the Tuamarina Rodeo and Vintage Machinery Field Day. Entry costs $5 for kids, $10 for adults and $25 for a family pass (two adults and three kids), and kids under five-years enter for free.

Bull and bronc riders set for Sunday

By Celeste Alexander So far around 15 bull riders have registered to ride in the Tuamarina Rodeo this Sunday and more are expected to enter between now and then.

These riders are preparing to go toe-to-hoof with the bulls during the annual rodeo in what has been described as being the prime feature of the event.

Holding onto only a braided rope looped around the bull’s girth and held tight by the rider’s hand, the contestant tries to stay aboard the bull.

Bull riding requires exceptional balance, upper body strength and strong legs and is a pure adrenaline rush for the riders.

Not to be outdone in the popularity stakes, the bronc riders are also promising to put on a good show for the crowd and registrations are still coming in for this event.

This is the ‘classic’ event of the rodeo where style, grace and rhythm define Saddle Bronc riding. The rider utilises the bronc rein attached to the horses halter to help maintain his seat and balance.

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Renwick Gala The Renwick Anglican Church hosted a gala last Saturday and despite the rain, families still enjoyed the entertainment and stalls that were on offer.

 Twin sisters Matilda and Harriet McFarlane (3) with their gingerbread men.  Taylor and Hayley Sutherland and George

 Riley and Isla Flynn enjoying icecreams.

Timms enjoying one of the activities.

Picton Dawn Chorus The predator control group’s meeting on Monday filled Endeavour Park pavilion with people keen to learn about the group’s trapping plans.

 Jennie Easton and Robina Raabe purchased several predator traps between them.

 Dawn Chorus event organiser Siobain Browning with Lynne Hensley

Valentine's Day party

 Noz and Alison Fletcher with Don McDonald at the Dawn Chorus meeting.

Maxwell Care Home hosted a Valentine's Day garden party last Tuesday. Residents from Waterlea Rest Home also joined in on the fun.

 Dorothy McCebe and June Pugh.  Margaret Smith, Roger Gray and Ian Haigh.

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Our special friend and colleague Jilly passed away on February 18, 2017.

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For families living with mental illness/addictions please contact Supporting Families Marlborough - Lyn, Karina or Nikki, phone 577 5491 or visit us at 68 Seymour Street.

Housie Thursday 7pm, Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld St. 40 houses, raffles and refreshments. Proceeds to Te Rerenga O Te Ra` Kapa Haka.

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Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am-8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Diabetes Marlborough Inc: Office hours 9am3pm Mon-Thu 5775549. Reg. Nurse 1pm-5pm Wed, 8.30am-5pm Thu & Fri 5206200 (Mary).

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Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers.

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Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Aley 021 434117.

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FRASER, Jill Orman (nee Wood): Peacefully departed with family and friends by her side, at Hospice Marlborough, on Saturday February 18 2017. Much-loved wife of Lindsay, only daughter of the late Nan and George Wood (Granity), stepmum of Michael and Lucy, and David and Leen. Messages may be sent to the Fraser Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 411, Blenheim 7240. “ ‘The Sun’ will never set on Woody”. A service for Jill will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 2pm THIS DAY Wednesday February 22, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz GLOVER, Lara Jayne: Aged 16 years. Suddenly taken from us too early, on Sunday February 19 2017. Much loved daughter of Jayne, and Warren Glover. Very loved youngest and only sister of Michael, Blair, Scott, Gareth, Duncan and Wayne.

Loved granddaughter of Joanna and Bruce, very loved by all her family. To all of Lara’s much loved friends, her family are thinking of you at this time. Messages may be sent to 75 George Street, Blenheim 7201. A funeral service for Lara will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 11am on Friday February 24, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz RAINEY, Jeanette Enid: Passed away, suddenly but peacefully with her family at her side, on Sunday February 19 2017. Aged 75 years. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of Wint for 55 years.

Loved mother and mother-in-law of Steve and Karen (Wanganui), David and Yan (Tauranga), and Rachel and Colin Vernon-Rainey (Te Aroha).

Loved and adored Nana of Joshua, Aleisha and Emma; Matthew and Max. Messages may be sent to 274 Scott Street, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers, a donation would be appreciated to the Cancer Society and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 13-450, Christchurch 8141.

A funeral service for Jeanette will be held at the Awatere Memorial Hall, Foster Street, Seddon at 11am on Thursday February 23, followed by interment at Seddon Cemetery.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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SOLUTION Friday’s solutions

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$10,000+ worth of prizes to be won

Entries cost members $20.00.

Non Members $25.00 Junior under 12 - $5.00 (all juniors get a prize) Entry Forms available at outlets displaying posters or at Renwick Arms Country Club 92 High Street, Renwick.

For enquiries phone Club 03 572 8597 or Manager 0275 788 292 Entries close 9.00pm Thursday, February 23

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Any cars, vans, trucks, 4x4's.

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Tonight

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Housie 7.00pm – Club Hall Quiz 7.15pm - Club Bar

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Thursday Housie 12.30pm RSA Members Draw $3350.00

Friday

FLAXBOURNE A & P SHOW

Members Draw $2700.00 Happy Hour Friday - 5.30pm-7.30pm

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Schedules now available

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Super Sunday Raffles 4-6pm Happy hour 3-5pm

Members, their guests and Affiliates Welcome P: 5781059 • www.clubsofmarlborough.org.nz

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Wednesday February 22, 2017

public notice

health & beauty LEARN BOWEN Therapy. Professional course. Star ts 11/12 March, Waikawa. Phone Christine 573-7733 or 027-573-7733.

Application for grants The Blue Door is an Incorporated Society which has limited funds for distribution to not for profit organisations within the Marlborough district.

These funds are generated from profits made by The Blue Door.

Applications forms are available at www.thebluedoor. nz or by calling at the shop at 46 Seymour Street Blenheim. Completed forms may be returned to the same address or emailed to: info@thebluedoor.nz Applications close at 2pm on Saturday, March 18th

The Gourmet Paradise Country Music Awards Committee

would like to thank all sponsors for their contributions they made to our 2017 Awards which were held in January.

Without your support these awards would not have been so successful.

News Talk ZB ASB Theatre Marlborough Rata Foundation Lion Foundation Redwood Trust Pub Charity Neville & Lynne Toshach Combined Clubs of Marlborough The Sun Newspaper New World Florist Whitehaven Wines Kardos Hair design CM Mechanical Ltd Gordon Handy Machinery PGG Wrightson/Fruitfed Gill Construction Philip Gibbison Jewellers Radiator Services Lynford Furnitures Ltd Greenbank Sheetmetal Engineering Ltd Spring Creek Engineering Coles Contracting Ltd Blenheim Toyota UFS Pharmacy 23 Grove Road Coffee House Mikes Mowers & Chainsaws Totalspan Marlborough Blenheim Testing Station ChemDry Mainland Advanced Cleaning & Restoration Ltd Roast on the Run Roger Collett Painters McKendry Motors Queen Street Service Station

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Patrick Rea 1st National Real Estate Tractor Repairs & Spares Edward Gibbon Ltd Bella Vista Motels Furniture Gallery Blenheim Guthrie Bowron John Brooks Painter Traditional Preserves Uncle Joes Walnuts Speights Ale House Blenheim Gourmet Country Line Dancers John May Bernie Brew R & P Akerblom W & L Liddicoat Jacquie Jones Shirley Robinson Joyce Greenhill Amy & Teresa Cannon G & M Colquhoun J Sweet & J Dawson Angela Liddicoat N & G Carter Judith Cootes Kenneth Coles A & L Windleburn J & L Wratt S & K McKenzie B Windleburn & H Lee V Gapper R Hodson S McNeilly K & W Johnston C Coles Raylene Gayle Cardine Radcliffe Raewyn Webb

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MOLE checks - for a thorough skin check u s i n g d e r m o s c o py.

Call the Skin Clinic 578 1665.

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Marlborough

Te Ture Umanga mō te Iwi Whānui

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MARLBOROUGH COMMUNITY LAW CENTRE INCORPORATED will hold its AGM at 12.15pm on Thursday 15 September 2016.

The meeting will be held at Community Law Marlborough

258A Scott Street, Redwoodtown, Blenheim

Mob 022 011 072

03 579 5689

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SALES 5794348 Furniture, electrical kitchen things and much more. Call to view.

ARTISAN

MARKET

www.marlboroughartisanmarket.co.nz

LAST MARKET OF THE SEASON

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 9AM UNTIL 1PM WYNEN STREET CAR PARK www.marlboroughartisanmarket.co.nz Phone 027 848 0463 marlboroughartisanmarket@gmail.com

EVENT NOTIFICATION

Dear track user Please be advised that a mountain bike event will be occurring on the following tracks on the 10th, 11th, and 12th of March 2017. The tracks will remain open to the public but it is advised that for convenience these tracks may be best avoided at the following times where possible: • Friday 10th March, 11am to 4pm Whites Bay/Mt Roberston Loop Track • Saturday 11th March, 8.30am to 5pm Nydia Bay track (travelling north to south) • Sunday 12th March, 8am to 2pm Wakamarina Track and Butchers Flat camping area.

Butchers Flat will be used as a helicopter landing area from 8am on the 12th of March.

The event is operating under Department of Conservation Concession 45520-SSE. For further information please contact the operator at info@nzenduro.co.nz

blenheim SKin CAnCeR AWAReneSS CliniC Friday 24th February 2017

Time: 11.00am – noon (Seddon) Seminar 1.30pm – 4.30pm (Seddon) Clinic, booking required Venue: Seddon School Redwood Street | Seddon

Community Law

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MARLBOROUGH

Date: 1st March 2017

To register your interest please email: reception@commlawmarlb.org.nz or phone: 03 577 9919.

RELAX YOUR BODY AND MIND

public notice

Blenheim & Seddon

Speaker: John Goddard (Associate) Morrison Kent Lawyers Wellington

Massage

GARAGE

for sale

A seminar to equip people with tools to begin managing their earthquake claims

Time: 9.00am - 10.00am (Blenheim) Seminar Venue: Community Law Marlborough 14 Market Street | Blenheim

Mon Thai

ENTRY FEE DONATION AT REGISTRATION

Blenheim 2pm – 7pm Convention Centre

Picton 3pm – 7pm Union Parish Hall

For further information contact Cancer Society Marlborough Ph: 03 579 4379 Email: Marlborough@cancersoc.org.nz

18 Wednesday February 22, 2017 work wanted

PAINTER NO GST Labour only Free quote Ph Gavin 0210 8656 568

situation vacant

DRESS MAKING, alterations, will pick up & deliver. Ph: Robyn 5737257 or 022-173-6140.

Not enough time in the week to keep your garden tidy?

Need a helping hand?

Phone Angela 578 3111 or 027 578 3112

CARPET CLEANING MACHINE OPERATOR 12 HOURS PER WEEK - FLEXIBLE HOURS If you are energetic and physically fit this could the job for you!

We require the services of someone to operate and maintain our commercial carpet cleaning machine two days per week.

The days and times worked are flexible.

Please call at reception or email ross@ashwoodpark.co.nz for an application form.

Applications close 23/2/2017

For all your ..

3 Painting 3 Wallpapering 3 Airless Spraying 3 Gib Stopping 3 Gib Fixing 3 Qualified tradesman 3 Free Quotes

Peter De Blecourt

PH. 027 333 4650 A/H. 03 577 8551 peter.de.blecourt@gmail.com

situation vacant

Early Childhood Centre Head Teacher/Manager

Tavern Cook Required We are looking to find an experienced Tavern Cook to join our team.

We will have some training available but you will need to be able to do the basics at a decent standard and in a timely manner.

Hours will be evenings and weekends approx.

20-30 hours per week.

To fit this role you will need: ü Experience in cooking meals to order ü Clean and tidy work habits ü Able to work under pressure ü Able to do weekends ü A positive attitude ü Self motivated ü Honest and reliable ü Able to work in a team or on your own ü Take pride in your work Please send us your CV to stacey@woodbournetavern.co.nz or pop into the Woodbourne Tavern & Motels or phone 03 572 8007.

80 HIGH STREET, RENWICK PHONE 572 8007 woodbournetavern@xtra.co.nz

situation vacant

Bluegums Landfill - Blenheim Part-time, litter picking up and kiosk operator

(references available).

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head Teacher/Manager passionate about providing high-quality community-based Early Childhood Education.

The Head Teacher/Manager will be supported by a comprehensive external professional support contract.

Key aspects of the position include: • Implementing the strategic plan • Financial, Health & Safety and Risk Management • Maintaining ECE Licensing and other regulatory compliance • Leading a quality learning programme • A commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi • Promote inclusiveness of all cultures The ideal candidate will be a registered teacher with proven effective management and leadership skills to engage staff, whanau, community and stakeholders.

Applications close: 5pm Monday 6th March 2017 For an application pack email: office@awaterepreschool.co.nz Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

situation vacant

Roading and Asphalt Ltd

Phone 577 7868 to place your ad here

Garden care

The Sun

Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868

ASSISTANT GARDENER Required Full time - permanent position If you enjoy the outdoors, are energetic and physically fit - this could be the job for you!

Under the supervision of our head gardener your roles would include: • maintaining the high standard of our extensive gardens and lawns • some maintenance and cleaning of building exteriors • general home maintenance skills would be an advantage Please call at reception or email ross@ashwoodpark.co.nz for an application form.

Applications close 4/3/2017

We are seeking a reliable and healthy, fit person to pick up litter in the landfill as required, along with other duties, ground maintenance around the kiosk and kiosk operator.

If you want to keep fit this may be the ideal job for you.

Automotive Apprentice We are seeking an enthusiastic, capable, honest person that displays a great attitude, initiative and is passionate for a career in the automotive industry.

Please apply in writing to Spring Creek Service Station, S.H.1. Spring Creek Marlborough 7202 Or e-mail to springcreekss@xtra.co.nz

Please send your application including work history to derekroading@gmail.com or phone Derek on 021-932223

Painter required Masterpiece Painting & Plastering is currently looking for an experienced brush hand to join our busy Blenheim team.

If you are looking for: • excellent remuneration • a flexible working environment • a challenging role • a great team culture and possess the following attributes: • an excellent work ethic • a positive attitude • a high quality of workmanship • attention to detail • good communication skills • the ability to work unsupervised • a current drivers license Please contact Daniel on 027 823 7292 or email daniel.francis@smith-sons.co.nz Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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Reliable?

Ambitious?

Self-motivated?

With a passion for hairdressing?

Sandy’s Hair Design in Picton is looking for an entry level apprentice to join their professional team.

You must be focused, have a positive “can do” attitude and willing to commit to becoming the best hairdresser you can be.

Email Sandy with your CV to phil.sandy@kinect.co.nz If required, travel cost assistance will be discussed with the successful applicant.

VINEYARD OPERATORS DO YOU LOVE ALL ASPECTS OF VINEYARD WORK? ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A DIVERSE ROLE? WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN A SKILLED AND PASSIONATE TEAM?

Located in the Awatere Valley, Yealands Family Wines are proud of our vineyards and quality wine production. Our estate is approximately 1000 hectares of vine, wetlands, native shrubs and flaxes and continues to grow with further land development. As we expand our vineyard operations, we are looking to increase our dedicated team of vineyard operators.

IDEALLY YOU WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES: • • • • •

Proven vineyard experience with good practical skills Reliable and flexible with a strong work ethic Having strong initiative and being self-motivated will be key Ability to work and perform under pressure A great attitude - positivity, good sense of humour, and being a team player is essential • A high level of physical fitness, and the ability to work long or varied hours as required

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Administrative Assistant

We are currently recruiting for a part-time fixed term administrator, 15 hours per week. Longer hours maybe required during harvest time by negotiation.

The successful applicant reports to the accountant and provides general administration to the management, finance and winemaking team.

The role requires someone with a can-do attitude and values being part of a team. While previous experience would be an advantage, full training will be offered to a successful applicant who demonstrates a great attitude and willingness to get amongst it. Immediate start available.

Apply online to hr@nzwineries.co.nz.

A job description is available on request.

Applications close 1st March 2017.

Bethsaida RETIREMENT VILLAGE

REGISTERED NURSE HEALTH CARE ASSISTANTS

We require the skills of a Registered Nurse for a mix of am and pm duties, 3-4 duties per week. To maintain our high standards of clinical&care, we require person who can: Permanent casual shiftsa are available enthusiastic committed • Lead afor team of Health Careand Assistants • Preferably athealth least 3 years’ in aged care careexperience assistants.

• IsExperience committed toisproviding the best care to preferred, butclinical full training the elderly will be offered to suitable applicants.

• Great communication skills and a desire to be part of a caring team of health professionals Please • NZ residency or acall validatNZreception work visa for an

application form or email manager@bethsaida.co.nz

If you have what we are looking for please call in at reception for an application form or email

027 242 5266

manager@bethsaida.co.nz

Support Workers - Blenheim Are you looking for meaningful work with a purpose that makes a real difference in people’s lives?

IDEA Services provides support services for people with an intellectual disability so that they can live, work and enjoy life as part of their community. We have a variety of permanent part-time and full time positions available to suit.

If you are keen to get to know people with intellectual disabilities, help them learn new skills, become more independent, achieve and maintain their health and wellbeing, and generally to lead an enjoyable life both at home and when out and about in their communities - then we’d love to hear from you!

You will: • • • •

Be available for shift work, including weekends and sleepovers Have a full New Zealand drivers license Be able to complete a satisfactory police check Be legally entitled to work in New Zealand for a minimum of 12 months.

You will be part of a collaborative, supportive work environment where people are treated with respect, valued as an important member of a passionate team performing interesting, challenging and highly rewarding work.

A competitive wage will be given to the successful applicant and transpor t to and from our Seddon-based vineyard will be provided.

We offer a range of career paths and comprehensive training which includes the opportunity to gain qualifications while you work.

If you have the relevant qualifications and experience, can legally work in New Zealand and are looking to join a passionate team we would love to hear from you. Applications close 14th March 2017.

Visit our website www.ihc.org.nz/careers.

Or contact 0800 WORK4IHC (0800 9675 4442)

Please send your application to gareth.goodsir@yealands.co.nz or by post to P.O. Box 545 Blenheim or call on 027 407 1154.

Job reference: 4762

Closing date: 12 March 2017

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Summer Runners The Marlborough Harriers Club is holding its latest summer run tomorrow at 5.45pm, with people to meet at the top end of Weld Street and come along for a jog on the Wither Hills Farmpark.

Varying distances are available. Meet 5.45pm for briefing, ready to run walk at 6pm. These runs are very noncompetitive and are made as enjoyable as possible. You can run, jog or walk.

Join in and run all events or just the ones you want to. The cost is $2 per week or $20 for the season (families $25 for the season). For further enquiries contact Bill and Julie 572-9792, check out our website www.harriers.net.nz or find us on social media under Marlborough Harrier Club.

Muddy Buddy Havelock

Marlborough Eagles golfers at the back, Gordon Lang, John Anderson, Gary Hilyard, front Jack Fisher and Ross Kennington.

Golf’s Eagles to meet

By Cathie Bell The Eagles Golfing Society’s annual conference is returning to Marlborough this weekend, 30 years since it was last here but with many of the same people still involved.

About 350 people from 15 districts all over New Zealand are attending the conference which runs from Sunday until March 1, and there will be golf on four different courses

during the event.

Eagles Golfing Society membership is invitation-only, and former Nelson-Marlborough president John Anderson says it was ‘a great honour’ when he was asked to join in 1979.

It started in 1956 in Auckland when 20 men banded together to boost junior golf, and over time, it has evolved to support disabled sport, this year raising more than $151,000 for the

Fishing competition this weekend

By Celeste Alexander It’s that time of year when families grab their rods and tackleboxes, fuel up the boat and head out for some fishing as part of the Renwick Arms Country Club Fishin’ Competition.

This year’s competition takes place this weekend, kicking off on Friday and finishing with the weigh in event on Sunday.

Club manager and organiser Alan Ferguson says the last two years saw record entries, last year being one of the best, and he’s looking forward to seeing everyone at Sunday’s weigh in.

“We have another haul of great prizes that will be up for grabs, spot prizes and little goodies for the children, so grab an entry form, get fishing and come along on Sunday,” he says.

Entry forms are available where competition posters are displayed. Entries close on Thursday at 9pm so get in quick, Alan says.

The prize weight categories for the adults section are: - Snapper - Groper - Kahawai - Crayfish - Fish (other) - Speared fish - Kingfish - Cod over 33cm

Aaron Williams with the Snapper he entered into the Renwick Arms Country Club’s Family Fishing Competition last year.

File photo.

The prize weight categories for the kids (12 years and under) section are: - Fish - Eel (fresh water) - Spotty - Cod over 33cm Rule: Kids must be old enough to catch and retrieve fish themselves.

Halberg Disability Sport Foundation.

One of these original members, Brian Osmand, is attending the national convention in Marlborough to celebrate 60 years of Eagles Golf. Last time Marlborough hosted the Convention was in 1987, Ross Kennington and John Anderson were part of that original organising team, now 30 years on and they are involved as ever, as sponsorship and venue convenors.

Muddy Buddy is on this weekend at the Havelock estuary. Saturday’s race starts with registrations at 1pm and the race itself starts at 2.30pm.

Racing safety grants open The next round of applications for the Racing Safety Development Fund has opened, with Racing Minister Nathan Guy saying $313,055 is available in this round which opened last week and closes on 31 March.

The fund supports projects around the country for improving racecourse health and safety, including things like improvements for safety running rails, irrigation and drainage and grandstand repairs.

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Wednesday February 22, 2017

The Sun