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What a cutie to train

By Chris Tobin Photo by Aynsley Carrick Hello cutie!

That’s the comment Blenheim’s Sue Binnie often receives whenever she’s out in public with one of the Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind guide dogs she trains for a year.

“People come up and say that but it’s not for me,” she laughed.

Mrs Binnie is holding the latest puppy to come under her tutelage, Addy, an eight-week-old Golden Retriever that has been in her care for the past five weeks.

“He’s more calm than the average Retriever, but he can be a wee bit obstinate,” Mrs Binne said of Addy.

“Retrievers always consider what their plans are for the day first.”

Mrs Binnie is one of three puppy walkers, as they are called, in Blenheim. They teach the puppies new skills and expose them to a range of situations so that after a year they are ready for full guide dog training in Auckland.

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Continued from page 1 “We devote a lot of time to the dog, giving them experiences in places like libraries, cafes, in heavy traffic and light traffic.

Tonight we’ll be going to a pub quiz,” Mrs Binnie said.

“By the end of the year he will have seen most things and won’t be phased by going into a supermarket or climbing up and down fire escapes.

He has to learn to wait until required.”

Addy is the fourth puppy Mrs Binnie has trained.

The first died due to heart trouble when it went to Auckland; the second dog, Ryder, is with a young woman in New Plymouth who is profoundly deaf and almost completely blind.

“I’m very proud of Ryder,” Mrs Binnie said.

The third dog, Vincent, is in Blenheim with a winemaker.

“We’ve seen Vincent once or twice when he’s out walking.”

Mrs Binnie said it was important that people, and children particularly, did not rush up to a guide dog and start patting

Strawberries galore

By Robbie Parkes The strawberries are ripe for the picking and Marlburians can look forward to trying the bounty of the new season for themselves this weekend.

This Sunday is the second annual Marlborough Strawberry Festival, and organiser Mary Rix-Miller said it looks to be as big as the previous year.

“We ran it last year at the same time, and it was very successful, there were over 400 people.”

“It was absolutely amazing, the reason being that it’s a family day out, and it’s a day people can enjoy.”

This year the event takes place at Drylands, with the likes of strawberry-eating competitions, sack races and other activites and games running over the course of the day.

There will be competitions for the best strawberry costume, hat, and decorated cake, even a festival queen will be crowned by Mayor Sowman during the day.

But, we cannot ignore the centrepiece of the festival itself and what kinds of delicacies can be expected.

Mary said there will be plenty of food options on offer (including non-strawberry items), such as strawberry cocktails, chocolate-covered strawberries, and even a world exclusive product - strawberry-flavoured fudge.

The fudge is being produced by The Fudge Factory on Rapaura Rd using freeze-dried strawberries.

“There’s going to be lots and lots of strawGerman holiday worker Sarah Schulz from Berlin, previews some of the quality strawberries berries.”

We’re the first to see them in New Zealand, we can expect to try this weekend. Photo courtesy of Mary Rix-Miller. she said, and because of a very cold winter, Proceeds from the festival will go to the Sunday, September 23, at Drylands, 237 Hammerichs Rd near Blenheim. Entry is free. with lots of bright days, the fruit looks to be Blenheim Crossroads Charitable Trust.

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“One guy here in Blenheim used to sit at home and listen to the TV; now he’s out every day.

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Marlborough band won’t Make finals Marlborough band First World Disasters came 8th in the voting polls for the chance to open for the 2012 Smokefreerockquest finals.

The band were chosen as the region’s People’s Choice Award Winners and had to receive the most public votes to play at the music competition finals in Hamilton.

Out of the 24 bands, Heroes for Sale from Titirangi came out on top.

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Blenheim firefighter Mike Field has been awarded a long service and good conduct medal, issued by the Queen.

The Blenheim station officer has been a volunteer firefighter for over 15 years. don't steal this: the warehouse blenheim store manager ian daubney, right, checks out a security device on a television with security manager anaru norton. Photo by Chris Tobin

Stop thieves!

By Chris Tobin Shoplifting is a significant problem in Blenheim, local retailers are saying and some are making moves to tighten up their security.

“I’m new to the Farmers and Blenheim having been here since March but I’ve noticed it is significant here,” Karen Stevenson, manager of the Farmers said.

“It’s a large problem and any retailer notices it; all are hit.”

The Farmers staff had a meeting with Community Constable Russ Smith of the Blenheim police last evening regarding the issue and the store is about to employ a

loss prevention worker for 26 to 30 hours each week to assist with in-store security.

A number of people have been arrested at the Warehouse in Blenheim during recent weeks for shoplifting; the most recent on Sunday evening when a 23-yearold male vineyard worker was apprehended for allegedly taking $110 of stock.

“There’s been an increase of shoplifting because of what’s happening in New Zealand,” Ian Daubney, the Warehouse store manager said referring to the tougher economic times.

“We’ve had more deterrents than captures in the last month. We’re asking them ‘put the stock back or we’ll call the police.’ We give them a chance.

“If they’re rude, they don’t have a leg to stand on. We’ll call in the police.”

In the past two months The Warehouse spent $300,000 installing new security equipment.

“We’ve increased our cameras and they’re in every department and we’ve got permanent staff on the shop floor in plain clothes going through the aisles as well.

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Mr Daubney said he could not give the cost to the Warehouse of stock being stolen. However, it was reported in Nelson recently that the Warehouse there had $300,000 of stock stolen last year. Mr Daubney said this would not be the case in Blenheim because of the security systems they had in place here.

Community Constable Smith said any retailer who wanted assistance dealing with shoplifting should contact him.

“We can sit down and go through the issues and provide possible solutions.”

Major shake out

Next Wednesday is the first ever nationwide earthquake drill, the New Zealand ShakeOut. More than 1.1 million people have signed up for the 9.26am drill on September 26.

Marlborough supermarkets, and Mitre 10 are hosting the regional civil defence group’s communications truck and holding competitions.

students raise Marlborough Boys’ College students Jamie Perrott and Daniel Davidson have raised $1,100 to go towards kitchen supplies for national culinary competitions.

The students hosted a fundraising dinner last Friday with the help of local chef Lawrence Purser.

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Boosts in economic activity

Economic activity, as measured by gross domestic product (GDP), grew 0.6 percent in the June 2012 quarter, according Statistics New Zealand said today.

Two main contributors to the increase were: Agriculture (up 4.7 percent), with continued good growing conditions resulting in increased milk production.

Construction (up 3.3 percent), due to increases in heavy and civil (infrastructure) and residential building construction.

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By Robbie Parkes The Toyota Hilux remains top dog in the commercial vehicle bracket, and Scott McDermid from Blenheim Toyota says it is no surprise.

“This year, Toyota are celebrating 30 years of consecutive market leadership for Hilux,” he said.

“It’s pretty well known they’re a quality-built vehicle, and have great reliability.”

The New Zealand Motor Industry Association reported that the Toyota Hilux was the best-selling model in the commercial segment this August with 341 registrations.

Scott, new and used vehicles sales manager at the Blenheim branch, said the model is extremely popular, and sales have shown that.

“Our field days period from May through to July was one of our strongest since the recession.”

“We can’t keep our supply up with the orders at the moment, which is not a problem we would normally have.”

The cross-section of uses the Hilux has really suits the Marlborough lifestyle, he said.

“It’s definitely big around here, especially since the last model was released. It’s changed from just a work vehicle to more all round.”

“In some cases it’s replaced the family vehicle.”

The Toyota Corolla also came second in the bestselling model in the passenger car segment with 262 registrations, close behind the Ford Focus on 282 registrations.

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model, and sales have been really strong.

“I think everyone’s owned one at some point.”

“Corolla have been great for us, were looking forward to the new model to be released in November, that’s going to be an exciting change.”

While new passenger car sales of 5,959

for August were only 192 units (3.3%) ahead of August 2011 (5,767) this volume was the highest August since 2007.

New commercial vehicles were a lot stronger with 2,216 registrations, up 30.5% (518 units) on August 2011 (1,698).

This was the best August for commercial sales since 2005.

Blenheim CBD still a major focus

By Robbie Parkes There are a lot of major building developments taking place in Marlborough at the moment, but we need to keep the ball rolling, says Marlborough Chamber of Commerce general manager Brian Dawson.

Rebel Sport and the Rangitane Cultural Centre are on target for completion later this year, while PAK’nSAVE, and the proposed Redwoodtown Countdown are anticipated to be finished by early to mid 2013.

“We’ve been very fortunate that these big companies have made investments in Marlborough for the long term.

“We’re seeing a big wave coming through.”

“We can’t underestimate the employment opportunities and spillover from that.”

“I think it would be fair to say it won’t continue at that pace.”

Brian said it has been a nice window for these outside companies to invest in the region, but we need to really look at what the next step should be.

“There are other potential big projects.”

The theatre for instance, will be hugely beneficial for business on that side of town, he said, and people will be looking at those positives once it is built.

But, the green space in front of the Clubs of Marlborough is underdeveloped.

The next logical step for Marlborough would really be a 120 room, four and a half star hotel, he said.

“If we were serious about truly becoming the conference captial of New Zealand we have to convince a hotel operator to come here.”

Other major projects in the region should be considered carefully too.

“While there’s many issues about Clifford Bay, it could be one of the largest infrastructure

construction of the rebel sport on main st is well on track for the anticipated december opening. projects outside of Christchurch.”

Despite the large amount of developments happening, which will ultimately benefit the region, the CBD is still a major focus, said Brian.

“It’s great to have chain stores and it’s great to have competition, but local business are going to need to work very hard for the consumer dollar.”

The building roundup: Robinsons Construction Ltd are building PAK’nSAVE supermarket, which is anticipated to be completed by February 2013.

The construction of Rebel Sport on Main St is expected to be finished by December this year.

TH Barnes has the tender.

Construction of the Rangitance Cultural Centre in Grovetown is well underway, with Robinson Construction Ltd at the helm.

It is set to open on Labour weekend.

The five stage Centre Point Mall redevelopment is being under taken by Kumeu firm,

QConstruction, with work expected to be completed by November 2013.

TH Barnes have the contract to expand the proposed Redwoodtown Countdown supermarket, which is hoped to be completed by the third week of May 2013, with doors opening at the start of June.

Robinson Construction Ltd have the tender for the ASB Theatre.

The $17 million project is expected to take 20 months.

The $3.1 million Port Marlborough Pavilion project is anticipated to be finished by mid-march 2013. TH Barnes have the tender for stage one of the development.

The building at 57 Market St will be demolished in July 2013 to make way for a single storey development.

Work on the Ale House is hoped to begin in late November.

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Parents teachin their young?

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Apon readn an article by marl district council n regards 2 pathways along taylor river, (in the oppositions paper wednesday pg 7) i was disgustd whn at the bottom it stated “and like all gd WARM FUZZYS Have a whole section dedicated manners, it helps if parents set a gd to quick “thumbs up” and “warm example nd teach their kids whn they’re young! fuzzys.”

“Yes there are rude kids out there but wot about the elderly???

SPEAK UP Some in scooters? Out walkn nd To the senior girl at Marlb girls not sharin footpaths! iv even seen college - good on you for speaksome not bothr 2 pooper scoop aftr ing up about the smokers corner. their dog nd that was on weld st!!

So whos gona teach the elderly??

They are suposed 2 set the examBOOM TIME ple for the young!!

Can’t wait for 2013 now because its going to go off with a bang and TEACHERS RESPOnSIBlE end with a boom and also make Lol! So not only do the colleges more sporting history. have on duty teachers but they From the biggest sporting fan :-) also have “head” students monitoring the grounds too.

Gosh do the childrens smokers corners have secret bunkers and HOTEl D’URvIllE Hotel durville was da Public Trust laser alerts now? downstairs & Lands & Deeds div NOT GOOD ENOUGH! Don’t forget teachers, when of Justice dept upstairs. those kids get to school, YOU are Not a bank. fully responsible.

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In regard to the “smokers corner” at marlborough girls college.

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To the lady walking into the Community House on Budge Street one very dreary, wet and cold morning. Thank you for gifting us your umbrella.

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Facts on Grove Rd Dear Ed, In your articles on Grove Road a few facts were missed out.

The Methodist church I believe ended its life as a plumbers workshop and was in the forgotten part of Grove Road and the site has now been taken over by Norm Fowke Glass or the Royal Hotel.

The Methodist church did move to High Street but that site is now occupied by Chateau Marlborough.

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The National Bank moved to Market Street as reported, into a modern two storey building in its day.

They later moved into its present building and stage two of the development saw the previous modern two storey structure replaced with the northern section of the present building so they in fact own one building over two sites.

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What r they actually going to do about it, what we have read so far IS HE YOURS is nothing short of education dept Absolute chaos last Saturday 4pm thru town by screaming, covering of backsides. swearing groups of teenage guys.

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I find it almost ribb cage breaking stupendous that staff would elect students to monitor and nark on rebellious smokers.

Do you realise what your setting up for these children?

You’re the staff, kids are students.

Student Leadership should not include policing serious issues such as underage kids inflicting cancer and asthma on themselves.

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The national Bank moved to Market Street from Grove Rd.

Be sure to get a ticket Demand for tomorrow evening’s Charity Concert and Silent Auction at The Winery Riverlands has been strong but tickets for the event are still available.

One of the organisers Barry Hayman said people who wanted to enjoy the concert featuring pianist/surgeon Dr Adrian Secker could purchase tickets today (Friday) until 5pm at the Blenheim Sun, Ken Ham’s Music Works and the Cancer Society.

“On Saturday, tickets will be available at Ken Ham’s from 9.30am until 12.30pm,” he said.

“We want to encourage people to come along and support this great cause.”

Money raised from the event, which is being organised by the Cancer Society and Blenheim South Rotary, will go towards upgrading a unit at Daffodil House in Christchurch.

The house provides accommodation for people from Marlborough when they are in the city receiving treatment for cancer.

“We’ve got 50 items for the silent auction,” Mr Hayman said. “People can bid before the concert starts and during it. It’s overwhelming the support we’ve had for the auction.”

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By Chris Tobin Fly Me To The Moon is the favoured song of young Blenheim singer Izzy Read (pictured right), 11, but really she is shooting for the stars.

Izzy, a year 7 pupil at Bohally Intermediate, is out to make her mark in the television talent show, TV1’s New Zealand’s Got Talent.

She’s entered the wild card of the competition where the public can vote online and she wants the people of Blenheim to get behind her.

“I want to become famous one day,” she said. “Hopefully as a singer.”

She had a singing coach in Blenheim who left about six weeks ago for Australia and she’s on the lookout for a replacement.

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Izzy and her family have been in Blenheim around a year having lived in the Middle East and Papua New Guinea.

Izzy’s mum Clare said being back in New Zealand gave the opportunity for branching out and trying new things.

“She sings most of the time when she is at home,” Clare said.

And she’ll be singing a long time yet.

“It makes a piece of my life perfect. I really love it,” said Izzy.

To vote for Izzy and to help her on the way, go to tvnz.co.nz. Above The Rest is her link under singer, then Fly Me To The Moon.

New Zealand’s Got Talent screens on TV1, Sunday evenings at 7.30pm.

By Chris Tobin People across all ages and backgrounds and using a variety of cheeky methods are shoplifting in Blenheim according to retailers.

The Blenheim Warehouse store manager Ian Daubney said one person rushed through the front door of the shop with $1300 of stock in a trolley when check-out operators and security staff were busy.

The stock was retrieved after the culprit was spotted and ran off.

Another person stole eight cellphones from a stock room and hid them in a baby nappies packet after emptying out the nappies.

His partner paid for the nappies – not the cellphones.

“We got them on camera and they were caught in Nelson,” Mr Daubney said.

Karen Stevenson of the Farmers said shoplifting was seen as a way of life by some people.

“It’s all about opportunity and how bold they are. Some just pick up and walk out, others conceal what they’ve taken.”

If shoplifters were caught she said The Farmers would “trespass and prosecute.”

The Blenheim Warehouse head of security Anaru Norton said he and his staff often used civil recovery, serving a bill of $275. “ If they’re 12 or over regardless of what they steal, even if it’s $2, they’ll have to pay $275.”

Fifty years of charity

By Robbie Parkes Half a century of friendship and charity is truly a milestone to remember.

The Society of St Vincent de Paul branch in Marlborough celebrates 50 years next weekend with a luncheon out at Drylands.

For Marlborough, the society had humble beginnings, the first ever meeting being held in an old dairy in the Presbytery in 1962.

From the late 80s, the group owned the building on High St, and since the early 90s it has been home to the Society of St Vincent de Paul

charity shop.

Longtime member Francie Cameron who now runs the shop, recalls memorable times and experiences with the society.

“I think one of my fondest memories would be the companionship.

The people here have just been tremendous.”

“And it does give you pleasure to help out.”

Francie moved to Blenheim with her three children and her husband when he was in the airforce, 25 years ago.

She did not know anyone, but being

a Catholic, quickly got involved, and has been a member ever since.

The money raised through the charity store goes back into the community and has helped the likes of John’s Kitchen and other agencies around town.

Francie said they are expecting over 100 people for the celebration luncheon on September 30, but despite the milestone, a guest speaker may be a hard ask.

“We’re not going to have a guest speaker because everyone gets Society of St Vincent de Paul president Pat Cairns and charity shop together and likes to talk.” manager Francie Cameron.

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What is your favourite food?

Home-grown organic vegetables and confit of duck.

What makes you smile?

Cuddles.

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What’s your pet hate?

Traffic fines, especially speeding while passing!

Your favoured holiday destination?

Italy’s Lake Como.

What’s your favourite music?

Any 80’s Rock: Def Leppard, Ozzy, Police, U2, Guns n Roses and, of course, Clara Van Wel the world famous Marlborough singer-songwriter.

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

I was clever enough to marry Fran Maguire, an amazing artist.

I also helped start the NMIT School of Aviation, a nationally respected “centre of excellence” in aviation engineering and pilot training.

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Who would you invite to dinner?

Annabel Langbein.

What’s next on your wish list?

Buying a yacht to mess about in the Sounds with.

A saying you like to live by?

I seem to get more enjoyment out of my life by saying yes than I do by saying no.

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Mike, who finished his career on the finance desk of the New Zealand Press Association was born in the cotton town of Rishton, Lancashire.

He originally trained as a printer, working on the Lancashire Evening Telegraph for most of his career in England.

In 1969, he and his family emigrated to New Zealand after he was recruited by The Southland Times.

After some years, Mike moved to The Ensign in Gore, working first as a compositor then as a sub editor.

His finely-honed instincts for good journalism and his abilities to manage and mentor young journalists soon cemented his reputation in the profession.

His calmness in the inevitable crises of the newspaper business, his ability to sum up the essence of a story in seconds, and his extremely dry wit were his particular trademarks.

In 1987, he was headhunted by the National Business Review in Wellington when it temporarily moved to a daily publication.

Then he worked at the NZ Press Association as a finance journalist until he retired 11 years ago.

Mike is survived by his partner Glenise Dreaver, his son Dominic (Dunedin) and daughter Kathryn Clutterbuck (Christchurch).

Mike and Glenise have shared seven cherished grandchildren.

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Pretty plants can be dangerous of tangled stems in waterways which stops water flow, thus disrupting recreational activities and endangering native plant life.

Boneseed can establish in low light under a canopy of bush, colonising a large area unnoticed until it is too late.

Boneseed produces large quantities of seed which float and are spread by birds.

This allows the plant to rapidly invade coastal areas.

Boneseed is commonly found on the Rarangi foreshore and greater Marlborough Sounds area, while Parrot’s Feather is found in waterways throughout Marlborough.

Rob said because these plants look attractive, they have been popular options for a flower for

the garden, or as an ornamental for ponds or fish tanks.

“There is not much Parrot’s Feather in Marlborough, and we believe if we keep at it we can get rid of it.”

Parrot’s Feather is commonly spread by f ragment at ion; fragments of plants are washed down stream spreading the infestation.

“Our main concern is that it chokes out waterways.”

Rob wanted to hear from anyone with either of these species on their property, and urged people not to dump it themselves, as it will keep spreading.

“Give us a call if you have it and we will come and deal with it.”

Call the biosecurity team at council, on 520 7400.

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This is the message from the biosecurity team at Marlborough District Council, regarding Boneseed and Parrot’s Feather.

This month, physical and spraybased methods to remove as many of these pest plants as possible will take place, and continue until January.

“It’s an annual project,” said Rob Simons, Biosecurity Officer for council.

Both plants grow vigorously – Boneseed chokes out native plant species which inhibits the regeneration of native bush, and Parrot’s Feather forms mats

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Sweet smelling sweet peas My wife loves to receive flowers.

I’m sure many women, and many a man, do too.

They brighten up a home, add colour and look pretty. But regularly purchasing flowers is a luxury not everyone can afford.

That’s why I’m a big fan of planting your own.

Grow your own cut flowers and you’ve always got fresh blooms on tap.

And not much is easier to plant, or looks as good in the garden or a vase, as sweet peas.

Even better, purchase the fragrant variety and you’ll have your house smelling sweetly too.

Sweet peas can be grown from seeds.

But I prefer to plant seedlings.

Getting seeds to flowering stage can be a bit hit and miss.

When you purchase Awapuni Nurseries seedlings all the hard work of getting the seeds to germinate and grow into established seedlings has already been taken care of.

This means they’re pretty much guaranteed to grow, and they’ll develop faster – resulting in earlier flowers.

You can purchase Awapuni Nurseries sweet pea seedlings from your local supermarket, The Warehouse or Mega Mitre 10s.

If you’re running a bit short on space, I recommend purchasing the dwarf

variety, which is perfect for hanging baskets.

They grow to about 30 or 40cm and will cascade nicely down the sides.

Otherwise, sweet peas also grow really well in large pots.

You’ll just need to tie four or five bamboo stakes into a tee-pee shape to support the plants as they grow.

If you’re growing in the garden, all you need is a sunny, well-drained spot next to a wall or some sort of support structure.

Simply add some netting, wire or light wooded frame for the flowers to climb up.

Your sweet peas will reach between 120-180cm in height.

Plant the seedlings about 20cm apart from each other.

And don’t hold back!

The more you plant, the more you’ll have for filling all those vases, empty bottles and jugs in your house with sensational scented cut flowers.

Remember to water, but avoid overhead watering to prevent them getting powdery mildew.

And, because they’re annual plants, pick off the flowers once they’re spent, and remove the whole plant when it’s stopped flowering.

You should have an abundance of flowers ready for cutting in around 10 weeks.

Your sweet peas will reach between 120-180cm in height.

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This may seem an odd combination, but sunflowers make great companions when it comes to planting sweeter cucumbers.

Not only do both plants require similar soil conditions but the tall stalks of the sunflowers give cucumber plants something supportive to climb.

It’s also good to plant cucumbers near radishes, peas, carrots, beets or marigolds.

Avoid planting them near tomatoes or sage.

For the skin:

If you want a happy skin, cucumber is the answer!

It helps with soothing and softening the skin.

Due to it’s cooling effect it can be a great cleanser for all skin problems.

The regular intake of cucumber juice is also useful both internally and externally.

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- weekend event guide FrIdAy 21st september

tion of books welcomed.

World Alzheimer’s day A day to recognise those with dementia and how we can support them.

Celtic Craft market Lennys on Main Irish Pub and Café, Havelock.

10am till 3pm.

brain Injury Awareness day Collectors for the Brain Injury Association Awareness Day will be at Blenheim’s Forum on Market St during the day, and between 12pm and 3pm a ‘mock crash’ will take place at the forum, organized by SADD; Students Against Driving Drunk.

Kaikoura schoolyard market 9am till 1pm, Kaikoura Primary School, in the school hall if wet.

bINGO Night Waikawa Bay School is holding a fundraiser at the Picton RSA & Club starting at 7.30pm entry is $10 per person (includes 20 games), additional games can be bought on the night. Tickets available from the school, Picton RSA & Club and the door on the night.

Learn about healthy but fun eating - Massages, facial radiance, reflexology, and other treatments.

There’ll be bubbles to drink and treats to eat. 6pm Blenheim Bookworld 67 Market St Blenheim 03 578 4909 blenheimbookworld@clear.net.nz RSVP

by Wednesday 19 September Entry by gold coin donation to the Cancer Society. muslim Association marlborough Jummah Salaat, Fridays 12.30pm. Ramadhan Iftar Every Friday and Saturday Maghrib Time at Centre.

Zayd 5783944. Fouad 0273532125. sit and be Fit with Jeanette.

Free exercise for all ages at Crossroads, 2 Redwood Street. At 10am Phone 578 5395.

Quest Intermediate age youth group, 3.30pm-5pm, Picton Baptist Church, 293 Waikawa Rd, Picton.

Text Bronwyn 021 046 2434. tango Lessons Improvers, 7pm, Basics 8.30pm. Nurses Hall, Blenheim. Monica: 572 2667. pastel painting Marlborough Art Society, 10am till 3pm, Prue: 578 8888. tai Chi Today and Mondays. 10am, 11.30am and 1pm.

Liz 027 748 6666. tunes for tots Preschool music sessions. Morning tea. 9.30am and 10.30am. Nativity Church Hall. $2 Family.

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Kidzone Riverside Community House, 3pm till 5pm (Closes school holidays).

sAturdAy 22Nd september springlands school Gala Springlands School, 10am till 2pm. There will be singing and cultural entertainment by school groups, talent quest, A live auction and silent auction, food stalls. Come along and help Springlands School raise funds for ‘E Learning’ equipment. renwick playcentre spring Gala 10am-2pm. Cake Stalls, sandpit dig, face painting, crazy hair, car boot stalls, Silent auction, Raffles, Sausage sizzle and much more. Come along and join in the fun and support Renwick Playcentre.

26 Havelock Street, Renwick. secondhand book sale Rock and Mineral Clubrooms, Brayshaw Park.

1pm-4pm. Good selection, cheap reading, dona-

marlborough Harriers Is the Prosser Cup from the Clubrooms at Oliver Park. All Grades will start at 2:00 pm. This is the final race of the season and is a handicapped event so please be there early to double-check your start time. A reminder that to be eligible for trophies you must have paid a full Club subscription. The Junior prize-giving will be held at the clubrooms on 22nd September straight after the Prosser Cup. The Senior prize-giving will be held at the Redwood Tavern on the same evening.

Meet for drinks from 6:00 pm. Dinner will start at 6:30 pm and will cost $28 per person for a 3-course smorgasbord meal. Please advise Allister, 5778870 or Michelle, 577-6105 if you are attending the evening festivities. Your money must be paid to Allister no later than the Thursday before the dinner if you wish to partake in the smorgasboard.

Otherwise you will have to select from the normal restaurant menu. redwood market 8am-noon, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants produce and crafts.

Vintage Farm machinery 10am till 3pm, Open every day. Brayshaw Vintage Farm, Guided tours available, Doris 579 4357. picton museum 10am till 4pm daily, 9 London Quay. 573 8283. pelorus Gallery 70 Main Rd, Havelock, open daily 10.30am till 4.30pm, 574 2128. museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park. Daily 10am till 4pm.

suNdAy 23rd september marlborough strawberry Festival Family entertainment, strawberry themed competitions for children, wine tasting, music, art and of course lots of fresh and chocolate covered strawberries! Strawberry themed treats produced in the Drylands restaurant and the traditional “throw a pie in your face”, pin the strawberry on the plant, eating and much more! The best strawberry hat and best strawberry decorated cake competition will be highlights, with the 2012 Marlborough Strawberry Festival Queen being crowned at 12 noon. Festival from 10am till 5pm at Drylands, 237 Hammerichs Rd near Blenheim.

Entry to the festival grounds is free. website: http://dietmarschnarre.com Email: maryrixmiller@ ihug.co.nz Phone: 570 5671 pirate day As part of the Edwin Fox Maritime Museum 159 year celebrations visit the ship today dressed and talking like a pirate and get in for half price.

International peace day Peace Walk/Peace Train - Meet 1:00pm at amphitheatre near Raupo; walk to Brayshaw Park; take Riverside Railway back for just $2. Meet at Raupo for coffee and talk around 3:30pm. All welcome even peaceful pooches! Contact: 577 9005

secondhand book sale Rock and Mineral Clubrooms, Brayshaw Park.

9am-4pm. Good selection, cheap reading, donation of books welcomed.

Avantiplus blenheim recreational ride Sunday morning ride depart 9.00 from AvantiPlus Blenheim this ride is designed to suit all levels: recreational riders, lots of fun. marlborough bunch riders (MBB’s) Social ride with a coffee and chat at Cornerstone to finish. 9am, Cycleworld on Charles St. Everyone is welcome and catered for.

Leave every Sunday at 9am from Cycleworld on Charles St, catering for cyclists of all abilities. For a social ride for two hours or less, and a coffee and chat to finish, just turn up. See Facebook page – Marlborough Bunch Riders for more information. ulysses Club Decide destination on the day. Meet at the railway station, south end, at 12.45pm ride departs 1pm. pony Club Pony Club Grounds, New Renwick Rd. 10am every 2nd Sunday of the month. Grant 578 2100 Michelle 572 8984.

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Kaikoura Cycling Club Weekly from the Kaikoura West End car park.

9.00am. people’s sunday market The People’s Market. Sunday, Noel Leeming carpark 10am-1pm. Fruit, vegetables, jams, preserves, F/Range eggs, olive oil, whitebait, jewellery, woodware, gifts, plants, crafts, books. marlborough Farmers market Alfred Street Carpark - 10am to 12.30pm every Sunday. rail sail Picton Foreshore 10am-4pm – Miniature trains and yachts. model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am. Murray 578 9199 or Tony 577 9776. petanque 10am 65A Weld Street – Phone John 577 9789. tramping Club Mary 5728762.

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buddhism for modern Life 10am, 573 5379. blenheim bonsai 2pm-4pm, 7 Hale Street. Dave 577 8679. marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Brayshaw Park, open workshop 1-4pm, Every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale.

Malcolm: 578 8809. marlborough rock and mineral Club 10am-4pm every Sunday at Brayshaw Park. Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and book. Free admission.

Purchase from the Floor Pride Civic Theatre, Blenheim New World or Take Note Picton PHONE (03) 520 8560, book@mctt.co.nz Prices include booking fee Transactions fees apply for phone and internet bookings

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Story and photo by Annabelle Latz When Ross Hamilton gazes his eye over the collection of vintage tractors, he wonders if today’s tractors will still be around to tell their tale in 90 years.

The newest addition to the collection of tractors at the Marlborough Vintage Farm Machinery Society was assembled just a few years after potato and corn crops were being perfected in the United Kingdom.

The 1921 Austin had heavy steel wheels designed for working in fields prone to the effects of rainfall.

“It would have been used for normal tractor work, particularly towing,” said Ross, president of the society, based at Brayshaw Park.

Ross said not too many Austin tractors have made it to New Zealand shores, since

production began in 1914.

In 1914 the first Austin tractors were being produced in USA, and assembled in Blackstone, England.

At the time, the British Government was working with the Ministry of Agriculture, to increase the acreage of corn and potatoes in the UK. Herbert Austin was one of the members of the committee that looked at the best type of tractor for this job.

This 1921 Austin came over to Blenheim from Nelson about a fortnight ago.

“There is a huge amount of work that has gone into this tractor,” said Ross, flicking through old photos, before the previous owner put in a new petrol tank, repainted it, and gave the tractor an overhaul.

“It’s all in running order, it turns over

perfectly well.”

Ross said it was great for the club to have a unique piece of machinery like this.

“There is a lot of interest out there by a lot of farmers, especially the older generation.”

He said many locals like to wander through the museum, looking at drays, balers, and the old school bus driven up and down the Awatere Valley until the late 1970’s.

“We probably have the biggest collection of tractors in the Southern Hemisphere,” said Ross, with 78 tractors featured in the Denton Building.

T he Ma rlborough Vintage Fa r m Machinery Society is having its Open Day on Sunday October 28.

For a gold-coin donation, there will be plenty of farm machinery on display, and entertainment for the whole family.

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Rural Women New Zealand are getting behind local police and its effort to make the rural community aware that the cannabis growing season gets underway soon.

From November to March, the assistance of rural land owners as extra eyes and ears to help police is appreciated, to keep a watch out for plants often grown in remote areas of farmland, in forestry blocks or alongside streams that provide water.

RWNZ said those who hear about or see plants should not take matters into their own hands, but should phone Crimestoppers

on 0800 555 111 with as much detail as possible, including licence plate numbers of any vehicles.

As the season approaches, Marlborough police have been heartened by information already coming in about cannabis cultivators operating in the area.

Rural police officer Beau Webster said people can be hesitant about reporting sightings, but wanted to ensure them that any calls to Police or Crimestoppers would be done anonymously.

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Now is the time for NAIT

By Annabelle Latz The National Animal Identification and Tracing scheme is causing added pressure for some cattle farmers, but some say getting used to the new system will just take time.

Gary Barnett, (pictured right), President of Federated Farmers Marlborough, hoped the end gain of the NAIT scheme, which was introduced on July 1, will be worth the hassle it is causing farmers at the moment.

He said the scheme was introduced to keep up with international trends, in terms of traceability and safety.

But that was irrelevant to farming practices here, because if farmers produce low quality animals they do not survive in the farming sector anyway.

“It’s not going to make any difference to the way the animals are farmed,” he said.

The NAIT scheme had benefits with ease of data collection, but Gary said cattle farmers who wanted to use electronic methods for data collection were already doing so anyway.

He said added costs like more expensive ear tags, and scanners all add up, and administration methods will involve farmers just having to get used to them.

“Coincidentally, the beef price is quite high at the moment, so financially farmers will just wear it.”

Paul Ensor, from Taimate Angus in Ward, said he did not find the scheme overly complicated, but admitted he had been using electronic data recording for some time before the NAIT scheme was introduced.

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He wanted to remind farmers they will need to be registered ahead of yearling sales.

“Make sure animals you send to the sales are tagged before they leave the farm.”

Help or more information on the scheme can be found on www.nait.co.nz, or by ringing 0800 624 843.

“We know it’s a busy time of year for farmers and we’re very happy to assist them in any way we can,” said Russell.

Driving lessons for young and old.

Nelson/Marlborough currently achieves a 54% pass rate in restricted driving licenses.

The highest in NZ.

To ensure you are above the standards call Michael McCann 03 578 0213 or 021 786 871

Regent School of MotoRing it easier to see how individual animals are performing.”

He said big cattle producers will get a lot out of the electronic tagging system, but said it could cause more of a headache than anything for smaller-scale farmers.

Paul said it was a case of farmers creating more understanding of the scheme.

“It’s here to stay, there is nothing we can do about it, and we have just got to get on with it.”

NAIT Chief Executive Russell Burnard said it will take time for farmers, sale yards and meat processors to adopt the new processes and for them to be streamlined.

“From our perspective the scheme has got off to a good start. For example, we now have more than 50,000 people registered, and from the outset over 95% of animals arriving at sale yards have been tagged with NAIT tags.”

The Great Kiwi Flyer Road-Trip Christchurch-based director Tony Simpson will embark on a two week road-trip around New Zealand to promote his new feature film KIWI FLYER, opening in cinemas nationwide on 27 September.

Starting in Christchurch on 24 September, Tony will do a loop of the South Island in his “Kiwi Flyer” caravan (with Kiwi Flyer trolley in tow) before heading north to Auckland.

Along the way, he’ll take in 34 towns, stopping at regional cinemas that are due to screen the film.

He will be in Blenheim and Picton on Saturday, September 29.

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Friday September 21, 2012

Queen Charlotte Yacht Club Opening Day

Science exhibit prize to MGC

The Queen Charlotte Yacht Club Opening Day is tomorrow, 12.00 noon.

There will be a Pirate theme to go with ‘Talk like a Pirate Day’ so we are expecting our Commodore, David Clark, to give the opening address suitably attired.

There will be two short, fun races and an afternoon tea where members are encouraged to bring a plate.

1st, Apple Crumble ice cream, Lucy Blakiston, Evie Baxter (Marlborough Girls’ College), years 9-11; 2nd Instrument Carry Bag, Anika Durrheim, years 7-8 (Fairhall School); Concentrating on worm juice, Hannah Zydenbos (Marlborough Girls’ College) years 9-11, 3.

Baking Industry Research Trust Prize: Bonkers Bread, Maia Palmer, years 7-8 (Raupara School).

Technology Award Primary: Plantastic Water feeder, Olly Rasmussen, Joel Lavender, years 5-6 (Witherlea School) Department of Conservation best Flora and Fauna: Calling all Creepy Crawlies, Samantha Dunkinson, Sally Cook, years 5-6 (Witherlea School).

Royal Aeronautical Society: Blown away,Will Hart, Hamish Hayes (Marlborough Boys’ College) years 12-13.l Wilson Challenge: 1st equal, Rainbow Energy, Kerry Clapham (Marlborough Boys’ College) years 12-13, and Eco friendly solar cooker, Joseph Gibney, years 7-8 (Bohally Intermediate), Recycled material cat feeder Zara Willis, years 7-8 (Richmond View).

Wilson Challenge Highly Commended: Blown away, Will Hart, Hamish Hayes (Marlborough Boys’College) years 12-13, Recycled Insulation, Eddie Ave, years 7-8 (Fairhall School), Recycled paper, Rachel Murray (Richmond View School), years 7-8.

A Marlborough Girls’ College pair took out the best exhibit in the fair award at the Marlborough Lines Science and Technology Fair on Tuesday evening.

Lucie Blakistion and Evie Baxter won with their apple crumble ice cream.

The list of winners were.Best Statistical Content: 1st, Wasted Wairau, Lara Campbell (Marlborough Girls’ College) years 1213; 2nd, Revenge on the parents, Harry McLauchlan, Harrison Cook, years 7-8 (Bohally Intermediate).

Mining Industry Award: Dissolving Rock, Michael Pressey, years 5-6 (Witherlea School).

Best Primary Exhibit: 1st, Calling all Creepy Crawlies, Samantha Dunkinson, Sally Cook, years 5-6 (Witherlea School); 2nd, Plantastic Water feeder, Olly Rasmussen, Joel Lavender, years 5-6 (Witherlea School); 3rd, Are you grassed off with your compost? A Ireland, J Potts J Buckingham, H Barnsley, A Van Pallandt, years 5-6 (Renwick School) Best Intermediate Exhibit: 1st, Instrument Carry Bag, Anika Durrheim, years 7-8 (Fairhall School); 2nd, Wrap Bag, Libby Grigg, years 7-8 (Fairhall School); 3rd, Elm, Charlie Simmons, years 7-8 (Bohally Intermediate Best Senior Exhibit: Lucy Blakiston, Evie Baxter, years 9-11 (Marlborough Girls’ College); 2nd, Concentrating on worm juice, Hannah Zydenbos (Marlborough Girls’ College), years 9-11; 3rd Blown away, Will Hart, Hamish Hayes, years 12-13, (Marlborough Boys’ College).

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Cookbook competition winner Congratulations to Barbara Faulls, her recipe has won her the signed Annabel Langbein cookbook Simple Pleasures.

Her prawn and harissa stew with couscous keeps it simple and original, but blows away with flavour.

The recipe is as follows: 100g couscous olive oil 200ml chicken stock 1 small onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp ground cumin 400g chopped (Watties Moroccan flavoured are good) tomatoes 1-2 tsp harissa 150-300g raw prawns, peeled small bunch coriander Put the couscous in a bowl with about 1tsp olive oil and just cover with boiling chicken stock.

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New and old members are welcome and one of the highlights will be the firing of the QCYC cannon to commence the new season.

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SPEND MORE TIME ON THE WATER. Open Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm (9am - 1pm Saturday and Sunday) Phone 578 0569 72 Grove Road, Blenheim AH 021 723 478

SOLUTION 929: ACROSS: 1 Tempt, 4 Bright as a button, 14 Ample, 15 Pedal, 16 Commercial, 17 Ahead, 19 Duo, 20 Deposit, 21 Manifesto, 22 Recipe, 25 Immediate, 27 Tedium, 28 Defend, 33 Circuitous, 35 Emu, 36 Silage, 37 Sill, 39 Nip, 41 Develop, 42 Marina, 43 Small talk, 44 Minds, 45 Intended, 50 Hi, 51 Marathon, 55 Aloha, 58 Persuaded, 59 Ruined, 60 Visible, 61 Top, 63 Lane, 64 Family, 65 Odd, 66 Misfortune, 68 Oxygen, 69 Deacon, 71 Dividends, 76 Skewer, 77 Prototype, 79 Portray, 81 Eel, 84 Solar, 85 Interviews, 86 Mimic, 87 Chore, 88 Sweet Fanny Adams, 89 Ready.

DOWN: 2 Eleven, 3 Piano, 5 Riot, 6 Gymnast, 7 Turnip, 8 Seize, 9 Belated, 10 Tear, 11 Opened, 12 Spade, 13 Devoted, 14 Admirer, 18 Likelihood, 23 Pilot, 24 Cutlass, 26 Machete, 27 Tsunami, 29 Epitaph, 30 Pigeon, 31 Tepid, 32 Iguana, 34 Spat, 36 Spine, 38 Liken, 40 Plea, 45 Impel, 46 Tyranny, 47 Nous, 48 Endear, 49 Booty, 50 Harpoon, 52 Rhinoceros, 53 Tainted, 54 Oblong, 55 Admired, 56 Giddy, 57 Beam, 62 Aspic, 67 Reverse, 68 Offence, 70 Cardiff, 72 Implied, 73 Bellow, 74 Stormy, 75 Varied, 76 Sloop, 78 Titan, 80 Twine, 82 True, 83 Swim.

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FAMILY Life Pregnancy Support. Are you worried about being pregnant?

Free local support and pregnancy test. 0800 367 5433 H O US IE . Star ting the 29th September at 6.30pm at the Racecourse Hall. Entrance down Linton Street. 50 games, 2 super houses, raffles and food for sale.

SECONDHAND Book Sale. Rock & Mineral Rooms Brayshaw Park.

Saturday 22 Sept 1-4pm & Sunday 24 Sept 9am - 4pm. Book donations accepted. Please leave at clubrooms.

SF Marlborough (supporting families in mental well being) For information/advocacy/ support for families living with mental illness please contact Cheryl or Lyn on 577 5491 or visit us at 4 Scott Street. All Welcome

to let FURNISHED room to let in a new warm house.

Reasonable rate. Phone Rob 572 7282

GAS Craft BBQ $30. 3 controls. No gas bottle.

Has to go ASAP. Phone 022 128 8190.

property for sale

GARDENER Required. Must be fit, honest, and reliable. Own transport needed. Phone 578 4301 after 7pm or 021 177 3214.

New Listing

AVON can increase your income

Interested??

Free to Join Call Sandy Now 03 548 6414/021 220 0214

boats wanted

public notice C A R P E T L AY I N G , Restretches & Repairs.

Prompt attention, craftsman work. Honest prices & advice. Small jobs welcome. Phill Rickwood: 578 4607 or 027 479 9798.

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P E A s t r a w . $ 10 delivered. Please leave a message. 572 2701

BOATS wanted to buy.

Up to approx 7metres.

Power Boat Centre. 72 Grove Road. Phone 578 0569 or 021 328 241

Friday September 21, 2012

$289,000

SUNNY, CENTRAL TOWNHOUSE Currently vacant, sunny and private townhouse Three good sized bedrooms Recently renovated kitchen and new carpet throughout Easy care section in a central location Great rental or retirement option Don Don’t wait to view - It won’t be empty for long!

Web Ref No: MB238 Contact Pauline Earle: 03 572 9939 or 027 825 1777 OPEN HOME: SUNDAY 3.30-4.00pm

Good Deal Real Estate (Licensed REAA 2008) A Member Of Green Door Real Estate

BOATS…....

Get serviced now.

Just in time for Labour weekend and summer.

Phone to book in.

Top job, good value.

Powerboat Centre Marlborough, 72 Grove Road, Phone 578 0569

indePendent tYRe SPeCiALiStS

A position will soon be available for a person to join our tyre sales and servicing team Experience is not required, as full training will be given.

Phone The Manager 03 578 4512 for an interview

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SaLeS 10 New Renwick Road... Saturday 22nd.

Household goods. Water cylinder. Railway enthusiasts. Come see.

50 Redwood Street... Seymour Kindergarten.

8am – 12 noon. Bouncy castle and sausage sizzle Plants/garden children’s toys and clothing etc.

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Birthdays Anniversaries Phone (03) 5777 868 Single column $15 Double columns $25 situation vacant

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KAWASAKI GOODTIME SCRAMBLE This Sunday, 23rd September.

Brownlees property, Havelock, State highway 6, Signposted.

Sign on 7.30 to 8.30 Open to the Public.

12 Merlot Place, Riversdale

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Near new, centrally located, only minutes to CBD Large 4 bedroom home - ensuite with luxury bath Separate TV lounge, study and laundry Internal access double garage Electronic security gates and alarm system Op Opawa river boundary, offers extra living space and landscaping options Web Ref No: MB233 Contact Pauline Earle: 03 572 9939 or 027 825 1777 Open Home: Sunday 2.30-3.00pm

Good Deal Real Estate Ltd (Licensed REAA 2008) A Member Of Green Door Real Estate

Cellar Door and Cafe

Front of House Full Time

Rock Ferry Wines is looking for an experienced hospitality person to work amongst our small team at our Cellar Door and Cafe.

Duties will include but not be limited to: • Front of house, including waiting tables • As we are a small team the position may require some kitchen hand duties The successful applicant must be available outside of school hours and on weekends.

If you feel you have the skills and experience the position requires please forward your CV to info@rockferry.co.nz or write to Rock Ferry Wines, P O Box 544, Blenheim.

Saturday - 29 September 2012 9.30 am to 4 pm St. Ninian’s Church Hall 1 Riley Crescent, Blenheim

Door Charge: $5 Adult (Children Free) Refreshments available

Exhibitor demonstrations and sales include: Beads, Bone Carving, Cake Decorating, Cards, China, Glass & Silk Painting, Dolls & Bears, Embroidery, Kiwiana, Lacemaking, Pergamano, Paper Tole, Pottery, Rock Pendants, Rubbadubbadoo, The Dog Box, and others.

situation vacant

“Have a Go” available at some stalls Advertisement sponsored by :

Rubbadubbadoo (Hamilton) and The Dog Box (Picton)

SPORTS MOMENTS ....bring in your team photo, player of the day or that sporting moment you would like framed.

Choice of 3 frames complete with glass.

$35 each

Conditions apply.

David Johnston Gallery 71 Queen Street, Blenheim Phone 578 7403

Registered Nurse - Casual Marlborough After Hours GP Service The Marlborough After Hours GP Service is located at the Wairau Hospital Campus, Hospital Road.

It operates on weekday evenings, weekends and public holidays.

If you are a NZ Registered Nurse with experience in general practice and would enjoy supporting a small nursing team providing care for patients attending the Marlborough After Hours GP services, this position may suit you.

For more information including a copy of the job description or to apply please contact Angela Henry-Gifford angehg@marlboroughpho.org.nz or phone 03 520 6200 Applications close Mon 1st October

Qualified carpenters wanted Would you like to work for a national award winning company?

We specialise in all types of building work

• commercial and industrial

• residential

• alterations and additions You must be able to achieve a high standard of workmanship.

Phone me now for an interview.

Jon Haack 96a Middle Renwick Road Blenheim Ph 03 578 3703, 027 222 9505 jon@haack.co.nz

TILE CLEARANCE DesignA tiles is going mobile, so we will bring the best deals to you!

Clearance of ALL shop stock

EVERYTHING MUST GO

11 Main Street • Designa Tiles Ph: 03 579 3946

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By Annabelle Latz If you see a spotted brown bird near the Wairau Lagoon looking rather skinny and tired, there is a reason why.

A non-stop flight taking 11 days, covering 11,000 kilometres.

“That’s what’s incredible about it,” said Will Parsons, of Driftwood Eco-Tours.

The annual migration is happening at the moment, and a flock of between 600 and 700 Bartailed Godwits will settle around the Wairau Lagoons for the summer.

“The bird has a very long bill, and is about nine inches high. It will be feeding with its bill hard into the sand or mud, for the sea worm.”

A total of about 70,000 birds fly to New Zealand, arriving hungry

and skinny, and spend the summer getting fat.

They fly back to the Arctic Circle in March, for their breeding season.

“They stop in Korea on the way home, because they are so much heavier.”

It is the same birds that return to New Zealand every year, some as young as three months old.

The Wairau Lagoon walkway, or at the mouth of the sandbar where the Wairau River meets the Opawa River, are two common sighting places.

“They feed in tidal lagoons, so whenever the tide is out there is a good opportunity to see these birds feeding.”

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Bug strikes Black caps

Black Cap Tim Southee is in doubt for New Zealand’s Twenty20 World Cup opening match on Friday following a visit to hospital.

Southee was absent from the cricket team’s loss to South Africa on Monday due to a stomach bug.

Rob Nicol and Daniel Vettori were also sick from the bug, but were in good condition.

cameron contests title New Zealand boxer Shane Cameron will face his biggest battle yet when he contests Australian Danny Green for the IBO world cruiserweight title.

The match is set to take place in Melbourne on November 21.

Cameron will be the first New Zealand-born boxer in 84 years to challenge a world title.

Jr Warriors in spotlight Up to eight players from the under-20 Junior Warriors Toyota Cup team are being investigated

by NSW police after a Sydney hotel room was trashed.

Police were called in the early hours of Sunday after receiving reports a number of rooms had been damaged by the players.

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Fireworks and ‘glitz’ for Val It was great to see Val Adams on Wednesday evening finally receive the Olympic gold medal that should have been dangled around her neck in London.

This is becoming a new trend.

A few years back runner Nick Willis traded in the Olympic bronze he received at the Beijing games for a silver because a drug cheat had been found out.

And now the same thing with Adams.

But Willis had no medal ceremony to match the one Adams was given in Auckland on Wednesday.

Surrounded by other London Olympic gold medallists, and in front of a small crowd of 2500 in

The Cloud, the Governor General had the honour of presenting the medal to Adams.

At the end, fireworks exploded not just in Auckland but in Wellington also.

All very glitzy and richly deserved, but I would have preferred a more public venue where the average Joe and Joan Public could have turned up (at no charge) to acknowledge the great champion...including many of Adams’ fans from her own south Auckland.

Meanwhile, there’s plenty of rugby on again this weekend with the Tasman Makos venturing south to meet Otago in the Forsyth Barr

Stadium.

After their game against Northland at Lansdowne Park last Sunday, the Makos would have welcomed the week-long break.

Three matches in eight days showed in that performance but they could conceivably still have managed a win.

The match only really got away from them in the dying stages after Northland’s Mateo Malupo ran in a fine try and the Taniwhas thrust the dagger home with a penalty in the dying seconds.

It wasn’t a great game to watch and I found myself getting frustrated with the refereeing especially the delays in getting

chris tobin lineouts and scrums over and done with.

So what of the Makos’ chances on Saturday?

They’ll have to clean up their terrible error rate if they hope to stand a chance since Otago, with the return of All Blacks Ben Smith and Tamati Ellison, are on a bit of a high.

Last week Otago scored seven tries in easily repulsing North Harbour.

They’ll be a big test for the Makos’ defence.

Outstanding results for top of the south skiers Marlborough’s primary school skiers carved their way to some great results at Rainbow Ski area recently.

The AMI Top of the South InterPrimary School Ski Championships was held on September 13.

There were 177 entries from schools throughout the top of the South Island, who joined up for a day of clear skies, no wind, and fresh snow delivered just the day before.

Racing involved a two-run Giant Slalom with teams of four from each school, and individual times counted towards fastest

individuals.

The local top-10 placings saw junior teams from Rapaura School gaining a third and tenth place, and a senior team from Renwick School gain fourth place.

In the individual competition, junior girls’ competitor Ella Schoni from Waikawa Bay School was first, beating the seniors and the boys.

In the senior girls’ competition, Lina Schoni from Queen Charlotte College was placed second, and Jonty McGill from Renwick School won the senior boys’ individual competition.

charlie struthers was on the rapaura rockets team.

squash team named The New Zealand team for the Women’s World Team Championships has been named, and all four players are ranked in the top 50.

Joelle King (12), Jaclyn Hawkes (19), Kylie Lindsay (39), and Amanda Landers-Murphy (46) will represent the country at the competition in France in November.

adams gets her gold

Olympic shot putter Valerie Adams has finally received her gold medal, six weeks after the 2012 London Olympics final.

Over 2,500 people were present to see Adams awarded her deserved medal at The Cloud in downtown Auckland on Wednesday night.

Williams’ shirt goes for $10,000 Sonny Bill Williams’ ripped shirt from the All Blacks World Cup win over Tonga during the tournament has raised $10,000.

The shirt was given to Sky TV, then handed over to Baseball New Zealand to auction to help raise money for the sport here.

mimi Bond was on the rapaura racers team that gained a third placing at the inter-primary school ski championships.

Cricket event cancelled

The 150th anniversary celebrations of the Picton Cricket Club scheduled for next weekend have been cancelled.

Club secretary Coral Beaton said there had been a disappointing response from former players.

“The committee had only two positive replies so we decided not to go ahead,” Mrs Beaton said.

“We’re going to have another bash at some other date; we’ll have our annual meeting this

weekend.”

Mrs Beaton said the club intended to field teams in the second, third and fourth grades of the Marlborough Cricket Association competitions this season.

“We’ll be getting some imports from Blenheim,” she said.

A history of the club is being compiled by David Baird.

Some well known players have played for the club over the years, most notably Lance Cairns.

russel nicholson from the rapaura racers team.

oscar sandford-Jury from the renwick Juniors team

thetasmanmakos cheerleaders have been a big hit at lansdowne park for the makos two recent matches in Blenheim against southland and northland.

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