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Longtime Blenheim nurse, Cherrie Mitchell, thought she would be able to retire quietly during Lockdown after a 50-year-long career.

However her family had other ideas and are now celebrating the incredible milestone and everything she has achieved in her life.

Cherrie also received a visit from local MP, Stuart Smith, who gave her a letter of appreciation for her service.

“Congratulations on your retirement after 50-years of outstanding commitment and service to our community. On behalf of all constituents I thank you and wish you a full and rewarding retirement,” he says.

“I’m blown away that my ordinary life is worthy of this attention,” she says.

Cherrie now plans to spend retirement helping husband Robin at their business, Mitchell Sports, as well as “grandma duties”.

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Cherrie Mitchell retired in March after 50-years of nursing but due to the Lockdown her family hasn’t been able to celebrate her career and achievements until recently.

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Cherrie was born in 1951 to parents Jean and Ernest Hansen. Many of the influences in life, from her mother working as a nurse in the Airforce during World War Two based at Delta camp in the Wairau, through to her uncle being injured in a mining accident and living with the family in Cherrie’s younger years, played an important role in her becoming a nurse.

Cherrie’s daughter, Katharyn, says these influences taught her “the compassion and empathy that she has displayed throughout her life”.

Towards the end of Cherrie’s secondary school years (1967-1968) she volunteered as a hospital aide in Buller Hospital, as part of the service requirement to attain her Queen’s Guide award.

After finishing secondary school she decided to travel to Townsville, Queensland in Australia to spend a year with her Uncle Bob. During that time it was organised for Cherrie to volunteer as a hospital aide at Townsville General Hospital.

Towards the end of 1969 Cherrie applied for a training position at Wairau Hospital’s School of Nursing, was accepted, and began her training at the beginning of 1970 and lived at the nurse’s home for the first six years.

She trained as a registered general and maternity nurse and initially had wanted to develop her skills in obstetrics and midwifery, inspired by her grandmother, Mary MacGregor, who had been a midwife in the coal mining town of Stockton between the 1920s-40s.

However Cherrie’s dream of specialising in midwifery took a different turn after the Matron and one of the hospital doctors, Dr Grebneff, recognised her skills and passion for critically ill patients.

They asked her to organise and

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Cherrie Mitchell (centre) pictured with her son Mike Cherrie Mitchell was visited by National MP for the and husband Robin.

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head the new Coronary Care Unit (CCU) which was developed alongside the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

Cherrie received specialist training in Wellington in CCU and ICU procedures and care in 1974.

This was the time she met her husband Robin Mitchell after having her possessions stolen from her car, leading her to shop for a new sleeping bag at Mitchell Sports.

“Although it did take Dad a few goes to get Mum to say yes to a date,” Katharyn jokes.

Back in Wairau, Cherrie opened a three bed CCU that complimented the three ICU beds. Around 1974 she was charge nurse of this unit.

From the very first moments of her career, Cherrie was interested in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid, which has been an enduring feature of her life and community contributions.

One of the initiatives that Cherrie developed was through the ambulance service, run through the hospital at the time, training cardiac nurses

to attend cardiac events and major accidents with ambulance crews.

By 1975 Robin had finally convinced Cherrie to go on a sailing date with him and they married the following year.

Between 1980 -1993 Cher rie switched her focus from nursing to raising her children Katharyn, Andrew and Mike.

Although she was still heavily involved in community nursing and education through Civil Defence and the Emergency Medical Unit (EMU), Rural Education Activities Programme (REAP) and Red Cross.

She taught CPR and first aid at the hospital, in schools and community groups and coordinated the EMU response team as part of Wairau Hospital’s Civil Defence plan.

In 1993 Cherrie started back at Wairau Hospital as a casual registered nurse and during the 90s and early 2000s she split herself in three main directions; district nursing, after hours hospital nursing coordinator and casual work for Churchill Trust.

Cherrie says nursing has changed a lot during her 50 years but her focus has always remained the same; be caring.

“Caring is an overworked word but it’s what’s needed in this profession.

“You have to care, that’s what people remember.

People might forget what you did or said but not how you made them feel.

“If you stick by that you won’t go wrong. I always tried to be a nurse that I’d like to have in a hospital.

I stayed at the bedside where I thought I could make the most difference.

“I think I did my best,” she smiles.

Katharyn says her family and friends have “marveled” at how Cherrie was able to juggle night duty, raising a family, maintaining other hobbies and interests and helping with the family business.

“Mum has influenced people’s lives… our community is indebted to her contributions and we thank her for all the time she has spent looking out for us.”

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Val farewelled at age 106 A “very special” lady was farewelled on Monday.

Val Coney passed away on June 9 at Redwood Rest Home at the age of 106.

Six years ago the Sun visited Val for her 100-year birthday celebrations and found a happy, social and fun loving lady who

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New cases of COVID-19 new arrivals from UK After 24 days of no new COVID-19 confirmed cases, the Ministry of Health announced yesterday that New Zealand now has two new cases.

The two cases are related to the border, both known to each other and have recently arrived from the UK. This brings NZ’s total number of confirmed and probably cases to 1506, and deaths remaining at 22.

was well regarded for her warm personality.

Growing up in Eketehuna, Val made a name for herself singing with her sisters and went on to develop a love for gardening.

Her sons Chris, Tim and Jeremy say Val will be best remembered for her “love of life and family”.

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Apprentices go head-tohead this Saturday Some of Marlborough’s top apprentices will go head-to-head in a practical challenge this Saturday for the Master Builders Apprentice of the Year competition for 2020.

The competition is open to the public to attend and takes place from 9-11am at CARTERS in Blenheim’s Burleigh Industrial Estate, on New Renwick Road.

Mayor John Leggett will be in attendance and locals are encouraged to go along and support the competitors.

By Frances Chin

Concept art of the new Marlborough District Library and Art Gallery has been released to the public.

With the building’s design influenced by the varied Marlborough landscape, the library will be “something locals will recognise,” says head architect Richard McGowan, of Warren and Mahoney Architects.

The use of columns brings to mind the long straight lines of the region’s many grape vines. The Wither Hills are shown in the building’s folded and undulating form. Bronze panels will cover the outside of the building, representing the changing shadows of the hills. These panels will also be covered in Māori tukutuku crosses.

“The building is a summary of influences from Marlborough’s inundated landscape,” says Richard.

The stairs will be the symbolic

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Blue Duck Nude Midwinter Swim Organisers of the Blue Duck Nude Midwinter Swim are encouraging anyone brave enough to take a naked plunge into the cold water, to take part in the event this Sunday, June 21 at Lake Rotoiti at 12noon, from the East Jetty (by the campground).

It’s free to enter and open to all ages.

The new Marlborough District Library and Art Gallery's design has been heavily influenced by the Marlborough landscape, says architect Richard McGowan.

centre of the building. The upper floor offers a “veranda experience,” due to a generous overhang, with people being able to look out across the river.

The art gallery is integrated into the building as a climate controlled room with 8.5 metre walls, accessible from the second

floor. It will be covered in a dark stone with veins of gold streaking through, and is inspired by “a precious box, or a jewellery container.”

“The building will become the heart of the town, a community centre, a hub of knowledge and a place of treasure, with a modern,

striking art gallery sitting inside it,” say Richard.

“It’s a portal to world knowledge and local knowledge all in one facility.”

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The $15m proposal would include a 25-metre, eight-lane outdoor swimming pool, six hot pools, three private spas and fitness facilities.

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Picton Waitohi Pools and Wellness Centre Charitable Trust member, John Reuhman, looks forward to Picton's development strategy review, which will consider a hot pool and day spa on the town's foreshore.

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A $15 million hot pool and day spa centre will be considered for Picton’s foreshore during a rethink of its development strategy.

The region-wide loss of “millions” in cruise ship tourism dollars has prompted the Marlborough District Council to “accelerate” Picton’s $200,000 plan review, so it can begin developing more attractions. One proposal is a hot pools complex similar to the popular Hanmer and Tekapo Springs.

Picton businessman, John Reuhman, was at first declined his $25,000 request for a feasibility study into the pools in 2018, but last year had the idea referred to the review.

But the review was delayed by the upgrade to Picton’s ferry terminal and then by the coronavirus pandemic.

Reuhman told the council during hearings two week’s ago - for the third year in a row - that a feasibility study was needed soon.

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He said the pools could create 60 jobs, bring in 240,000 visitors, make $4million in revenue, and pump $900,000 into businesses.

Where the pools were located would be up to the public, but plans showed it could take out the mini golf and merry-go-round on the Picton foreshore, as their lease expired at the end of 2021, he said.

Reuhman had set up the Picton Waitohi Pools and Wellness Centre Charitable Trust - a registered charity - to push the project ahead.

The council agreed to start the review “as soon as possible” during annual plan deliberations on June 8. Deputy Mayor Nadine Taylor was the first to back accelerating the review, saying there was a push from Picton residents to develop more events or attractions.

Councillors Mark Peters, Jenny Andrews, David Croad, Francis Maher, Barbara Faulls, and Michael Fitzpatrick also supported it.

Councillor David Oddie agreed, saying the hot pools were a “good idea for Marlborough tourism” and would benefit the whole district.

Councillor Gerald Hope said it was “the innovation we need”.

“I think Picton has unrealised potential for an end destination.”

Councillor Jamie Arbuckle supported the proposal, saying if the hot pools were as successful as Hanmer Springs, then the council could issue a rates reduction or a new community grant scheme.

“Hopefully, it’s got a lot of potential,” he said.

Marlborough Mayor John Leggett told councillors he hoped the review would unite some of Picton’s community groups. The strategy review was prompted by council following the “very obvious” disharmony during last year’s annual plan submissions.

Speaking after the decision, Reuhman said the trust’s members were “delighted” the proposal was progressing to the next stage.

“We’re excited, but we understand it’s a process,” he said.

“We think the time is right, with KiwiRail’s proposed upgrade to Picton’s ferry terminal and the foreshore development [plan].”

A council spokesman said council staff would meet next week to discuss the review and set timelines. The council would work with Port Marlborough and KiwiRail to ensure it was integrated with their plans to redevelop Picton’s ferry terminals, he said.

The council would adopt this year’s annual plan on June 25.

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Convict ship’s Top of the South connection

By Frances Chin

You would expect the world’s only surviving convict ship to be in the Sydney museum; not resting in the Picton harbour.

But the Edwin Fox is one of a kind—as well as being the second oldest surviving merchant sailing ship, it is the last existing ship that transported convicts to Australia.

“We’re the last convict ship in the world,” says Karen McLeod. Karen has managed the Edwin Fox Maritime Museum for the past eight years. Her passion is research; primarily, learning about the men who were transported from England to Western Australia as convicts.

“Most people aren’t going to connect New Zealand with convicts,” Karen says.

“But a lot of them came to New Zealand from Australia.”

Karen has been doing a lot of her research through ancestry.

com, and oldbaileyonline; an online database of proceedings from England’s largest criminal court. Through these databases, she can search the names of the 279 convicts who were transported on the Edwin Fox, and find out what crimes the men were sentenced for.

What atrocities did these men commit, that were punishable by servitude in a land far away from everything they’d known?

One man named James Anderson was sentenced for forgery. His crime? Creating a fake five pound note to use to refill his bottle of gin.

Another man, James Geary, was sentenced for attempting to kill his wife. The young couple had been married for two weeks, when 19 year old Christian sat down in the street after James told her he would not take her to a concert. After the couple returned home, James stabbed Christian in the neck with a knife. Apparently

she had been “aggravating him all week, and never got his victuals ready, and had said before many times that she should leave him.” On the 15th of June 1857 James was found guilty of breaking peace and of wounding, and was sentenced to penal servitude.

“The Australian government needed the convicts to build infrastructure,” says Karen.

“They didn’t want murderers; but they got them.”

Karen says that, compared to the past, many Australians are proud of their convict history.

Many Australian museums covet the Edwin Fox for its unique history; with the West Australian Museum making an offer several years ago.

“We’ve come full circle now with Aussies thinking it’s cool to have convict ancestry. It used to be shameful.”

“Twenty percent of Australians have convict blood. And we’ve got the convict ship.

We’ve got something pretty unique. The Edwin Fox is the only one of its kind in the world.”

“It’s a good reason for Australians to come to Picton.”

Additionally, the Edwin Fox transported settlers from Europe to Port Nelson. From there, many settlers were meant to go to the West Coast—but due to a felled bridge, ended up in Marlborough.

“This ship touches on so much New Zealand history.”

“I often wonder ‘who looked through these portholes.’ If the walls could talk, the stories this ship could tell. “ On Thursday June 25, from 6pm to 7.30pm; the Edwin Fox Maritime Museum will be opening it’s doors for the evening. Karen will be sharing interesting facts about the ship’s convict history, plus a night visit to the dry dock is planned. This is a free event but bookings are essential. to book.

Edwin Fox Maritime Museum manager Karen McLeod says that the Edwin Fox ship is one of a kind; with its convict background appealing to potential Australian tourists.

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Q: In regards to the general election in September, what would you like the next government to focus on?

Cathie Bell Blenheim More kindness.

I think this government has been amazing.

Jack Dagster Blenheim Getting the country up and running again.

Jackie Aitken Blenheim Institutional racism with police and the Pacific Islander community.

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Marl Roads safety attitude Upon emailing Marlborough Roads, pointing out a road safety issue near a country school where trees and shrubbery has been planted on Road Reserve, creating a major visual obstruction to school buses and children, etc, there has not been any feedback at all.

Even after a follow-up phone call re. the same? At times fairly large vehicles exit part

of this intersection. There have been close calls at this point.

As the trees/shrubbery has grown, so has the problem. Does one have to wait for a collision to happen, before maybe some action?

It would certainly be good to see some action, preferably at a school holiday time?

Not a big ask or a big job at all.

Phil Russ

Library design The design for this new building seems poorly planned. A library is for people of all ages and abilities.

Surely the library should have walk in ground floor access for families, older folk, mothers with prams, wheelchair needs, vision impaired, etc.

Use of stairs, lifts, etc makes library availability more difficult.

Also with numerous good cafes, restaurants in the area why a cafe at all?

Libraries are wonderful places for so many and need to be easily accessed for all.

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Hunting mess – animal remains It looks like the local Marlborough hunting community has enjoyed good hunting since Lockdown has finished and they are able to get into the hills again. Hunting success is noticed by the public at large with a larger than usual increase in the amount of animal remains left to be found in public spaces such as the Wairau River or the Wairau Bar. It is unfortunate that this group after a successful days hunt takes their off-road vehicles to public spaces to dump

the unwanted product.

Investing in a metal drum to burn their rubbish or burying the unwanted animal parts is something not thought of by many of this group. New Zealand may not be exempt from passing viruses or other infections from wild animals into humans as we have seen from recent animal to human infections that have become global health threats.

It would be great if hunters can put pressure on others in their group to get their act together. Get rid of any animal

remains in a responsible way without the impact members of this group currently put on the public.

There have been complaints about the mess freedom campers leave. The dumping of animal remains near fishing spots and other public recreational areas is a greater blight on our community. It would be nice to think the scenes would not be repeated as frequently as it currently is in our back yard.

Another ever hopef ul dreamer.

Greens should lease land not sell it While I applaud Dr Richard McCubbin’s efforts as a Green Party representative, I have to say that I am still appalled by his party’s Eugenie Sage selling a fair chunk of our country to a Japanese logging company. Lease it, yes, even for a 50-year term, but sell it? That to me is more of the crime of treason which too many of our elected rulers have committed since Rogernomics took hold.

Amused - not really – to see that when someone on the West Coast proposed using

the railway to take people on sightseeing trips, the Supreme Beings ruling NZR produced the sort of figures that you’d expect for all the “necessary upgrades” and produced a price of around $250 for a return trip along our iconic coast. They, and the mandarins ruling NZ Post, would benefit immensely from some time in the wage-earning world; despatch them to it right now. Back to the railways; they should be running railcars on every bit of our system, par-

ticularly since such units get along on a quarter of the fuel, and none of the tyres, of roadgoing buses. However did we allow ourselves to fall under the power of such ivory tower “public servants”? Neither the Nats nor the LabFirstGreen controllers seem concerned in the slightest.

Bill Holvey P.S. ‘Clubs of Marlborough’ building as the new library?

But that would prevent us lashing out $20 million, so no chance, eh!

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He korero no te Kaunihera o Wairau NEWS FROM THE MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

New library and art gallery design revealed

Council supports local contractors

Stunning concept designs for the longplanned new Marlborough District Library and Art Gallery in Blenheim have been released.

Principal Richard McGowan of architects Warren and Mahoney said the new building was on an excellent site, overlooking the Taylor River to the north and the Wither Hills to the south.

“Blenheim has a truly captivating environment with its bronzed, folded Wither Hills sitting above the straight lines of the vines. Those elements have directly influenced the new building’s form and design.

“It’s a great site, a great outlook and a great aspect.”

“The building will become the heart of the town, a community centre, a hub of knowledge and a place of treasure, with a modern, striking art gallery sitting inside it.”

“The building will become a landmark clearly visible from State Highway 1, and will also connect directly to The Quays and amphitheatre public spaces.

Mayor John Leggett said it was wonderful to see the project finally taking shape.

“This has been years in the making and people are excited to see it finally coming to fruition.”

“The new library in Waitohi/Picton led the way, showing how a new, modern library can transform users’ experience, attracting far greater numbers of visitors than before and delivering a multi-use venue for all sorts of community activities.”

“This building will be a game changer for Blenheim, bringing people into town and

Almost $10m of the Council’s construction work has been awarded to 15 local contracting companies since New Zealand moved out of Alert Level 4 on 28 April.

Deputy Mayor Nadine Taylor says this is a fantastic result in such a short space of time and is a real boost to the regional economy.

“We are committed to supporting local and this investment has helped to provide local stimulus quickly by supporting the cash flow of smaller businesses and companies across Marlborough.”

Deputy Mayor Nadine Taylor said this was just the beginning.

“For the 2020-21 financial year, Council will finance over $60 million of capital expenditure, with similar amounts over each of the next three years.”

“Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, there has been a focus on identifying high value projects and seeking Government support to get ‘shovel-ready’ projects started.

Council has submitted a list of 16 projects to the Government and is awaiting their response.”

“In addition to this, The Economic Action Marlborough (TEAM)

revitalizing the CBD and downtown area.

The current library has 17,900 visitors a month and that will only increase with this fantastic new, multi-use venue,” he said.

“Warren and Mahoney is a renowned South Island-based architectural firm, who have designed a stunning portfolio of buildings around New Zealand and Australia, stretching back to 1955.”

The project’s construction is currently out to tender, and closes on 15 July. It’s hoped the build will get underway in late August or early September 2020, and will be an 18-month to two year project, employing many local contractors in its construction.

The construction budget is just under $20m. The Mayor said the budget was set aside in 2015 and the cost to each ratepayer for the Picton and Blenheim libraries’ combined completed construction is less than $30 per year, or approximately 50c a week per household.

“I think Marlburians are going to be surprised and delighted by their new district library and art gallery. Personally, I can’t wait to see its doors open.”

COVID-19 support grants for community organisations Council’s Planning, Finance and Community Committee has endorsed a second round of grants funding to support Marlborough community organisations to assist them through the impacts of COVID-19 restrictions.

In April councillors agreed to establish a Community Facilities emergency budget of up to $1 million and also increased the Community Grants budget by $200,000 to $500,000. Both initiatives were funded from the Emergency Events Reserve.

Requests for assistance were received from organisations including Marlborough Heritage Centre, the Giesen Centre, Endeavour Park Pavilion, the Youth Hub, Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, the Millennium Art Gallery and Stadium 2000.

The first round of Community Grants took place in May with 80 applications

requesting a total of $920,719.40 received.

After consideration of eligible requests the Grants sub-committee allocated 68 grants totalling $374,072.00. This leaves a balance of $125,928 to allocate in Round 2, which opens in August.

Committee Chair Mark Peters said the Council’s Grant’s sub-committee had been fair and consistent in its deliberations.

“It’s really important that our treasured Marlborough community facilities and organisations can keep the lights on and get through the impacts of the recent lockdown. Council has a solid balance sheet and very sensibly set aside funds for crises of this kind in our Emergency Events Reserve.”

“I’m pleased to say we are able to help our community organisations get through this challenging period.”

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The Third Lane sewer and stormwater replacement project is just one of the 15 contracts awarded to local contractors since the move out of Alert Level 4 group, has also recommended Government support to accelerate a range of long-term projects that will have huge economic benefits to Marlborough. For example, the development of land to the east of Wairau Hospital for housing, the Picton port and rail upgrade and the combined Marlborough colleges’ campus build.”

Freedom camping review The wheels are in motion for a review of Marlborough’s Freedom Camping Bylaw.

Councillors were provided with an update on the review process at last week’s Assets and Services Committee meeting.

Council’s Parks and Open Spaces Manager Jane Tito says freedom camping has been a challenging issue in Marlborough for some time.

“Following last year’s Annual Plan process, Council agreed that a review of the Council’s Freedom Camping Control Bylaw 2012 would take place from mid-2020.”

“Now the time has come when councillors can consider all of the issues and listen to feedback from the community, to draft a bylaw that suits the needs of the Marlborough community,” Ms Tito said.

Part of the review process will see the formation of a panel of councillors who will be tasked with considering a new report into freedom camping here.

The report, co-funded by the Ministry of Business, Innovation

and Employment and prepared by an independent consultant, was commissioned to support the review and outlines the impacts freedom camping has on the community.

“Council identified the need for a long-term sustainable approach to the management of freedom camping, with our neighbours in Nelson, Tasman and Kaikoura,” Ms Tito said.

“The report covers the experience of freedom campers and identifies camper profiles and their respective movements around the region. The report also provides information regarding the contribution freedom campers make to the local economy.

“Interviews with iwi, residents, stakeholders and other affected parties also feature.”

The Freedom Camping Control Bylaw 2012 was developed to provide a regional approach under the Freedom Camping Act 2011.

The Assets and Services Committee will be presented with a paper at their next meeting in July, to approve the formation of a panel to hear submissions from the community.

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From mining to groceries Chris and Pip Elliffe left their careers in Australia’s mining industry to come to Renwick and purchase the town’s Supermarket.

Nearly four years on they’ve set down permanent roots, started a family and have been navigating the challenges of operating a business during a global pandemic, as reporter Celeste Alexander finds out.

Originally from the Hawkes Bay area, Chris and Pip crossed the ditch to work in a town called Emerald in Queensland where they both worked for an underground coalmine operation.

Chris was working as an underground operator while Pip was above ground in administration.

As a young couple they had a vision of being business owners so when Renwick’s SuperValue went on the market, they didn’t hesitate to drop tools and adopt a whole new lifestyle.

If you ask them today if they miss living and working in Australia they will both say “yes” of the warmer weather, but for all other aspects of their lives they “love” what they have in Marlborough.

“We see ourselves being here for a pretty long time,” Pip says. “Renwick’s been an awesome community to start a family in and it’s nice knowing that our children will grow up here and have a great lifestyle too.

“We love the boating, fishing and diving; our hobby is getting out amongst this beautiful region,” Chris adds. “Sometimes we miss the warmer weather but now we are nearly four years in we have no regrets.”

Juggling their sons, Archie (3) and Oscar (11months), with a busy supermarket business, instore refurbishments, and a global pandemic has been no easy feat, but they insist it’s been the support of their staff and the community which has made it easier for them.

“I’ve never seen anything like what we’ve just been through, we wouldn’t want to be doing this in a place like Auckland,” Chris says.

“At least with Christmas you have time to prepare but this was next-level busy and people were anxious and unsure about things through the Lockdown period.

“It was challenging for us because we’ve never seen turnover like that before. We also had three staff go into isolation in the same week we launched our online shopping, a process which normally takes up to eight weeks to implement, but our head franchise office got it through in around 14 days which was a mammoth task.

“We ended up hiring three casuals and they all worked out to be amazing which relieved a lot of stress. But for us as business owners it was a weird feeling to be asking our staff to work during a pandemic and put themselves at risk.”

“Both staff and customers were on edge in those early weeks of Lockdown,” Pip adds. “I noticed customers were scared to talk to us in the shop; people were petrified as no one knew how bad the situation would be and they just wanted to get in and out as fast as they could.

“But we were absolutely blessed with how amazing our staff handled it, nothing was a problem and they all did what needed to be done,” she says.

“The morale within our staff was amazing,” Chris says. “It was quite a proud moment seeing what the staff did for Pip and I.” Chris and Pip rewarded their staff for their efforts by paying them an extra 10percent for five weeks during Lockdown, as well as providing grocery items as added support.

“It was stressful for them so we tried to support them as much as we could, but we were so blown away by how our customers also supported them,” Chris says.

“We had customers bringing in baking, wine and even flowers for our staff which was a really nice boost for them.

“The positive that came out of this was the care and generosity of the community here; the kindness was

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it still warms my heart today knowing how well everyone did,” he says.

Moving forward Chris and Pip say they plan to continue supporting the Renwick community.

“We love it here,” they say.

“Renwick has a real buzz about it because of the people, the businesses and improvements going on.

“We look forward to raising our family here; it’s a nice place to be.”

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Couple celebrates diamond anniversary

By Frances Chin

On June 11, long-time Marlburians Bob and Beverly Wilson celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

Bob and Beverly were both born and bred in Marlborough. Bob attended Springlands School, while Beverly was educated at Blenheim School. While growing up, both were involved in sport and church activities. Additionally, Bob was a keen singer. As a teenager, he and others sang four songs with famous opera singer Noel Mangin as part of a post World War Two celebration.

Bob and Beverley were married 60 years ago at 11am, on the 11th of June, 1960. Beverley was 23, and Bob was 28. The ceremony took place at the old Methodist Church; which has unfortunately since been demolished.

“The frost was really strong that morning,” Beverly says. “But I was so nervous I hardly noticed.”

The young couple then had their wedding reception in the National Party rooms in the arcade. For their honeymoon, Bob and Beverly travelled the North Island, visiting Wellington, Auckland, Rotorua, and Napier; before flying back home to Blenheim.

Back then, Bob worked at the local Elastrator/Tux distributor.

Bob worked there for over 30 years; ending up as the general manager

Bob and Beverly Wilson celebrated their "diamond" or 60th wedding anniversary together on The couple were married at the old Methodist Thursday June 11, at 11am. church on a chilly June morning.

of the establishment.

“I had the pleasure of working with some outstanding and loyal people,” Bob says.

While Bob worked, Beverly raised their four children; Rosemary, Martyn, John, and Simon.

Beverly also worked part-time at her brother, John Poswillo's pharmacy. The couple were heavily

involved in sport, especially cricket. Despite differences in location; members of Bob’s former cricket team still socialise. One member who now lives in Sydney still calls Bob every few months to catch up.

Bob and Beverly have been long time supporters of the National Party; having donated and collected for them the last 50 years.

Past Prime Minister John Key knows the couple. He recently sent them a letter, delivered by National Party Kaikoura representative Stuart Smith, congratulating the couple on their 60 years of marriage.

“I’ve seen Bob from time to time,” says Stuart. “When he rings up with advice, I listen. While it

is now different from back then, some things never change. Some advice holds from 1951 to 2051.”

Bob says the secret to staying married for sixty years is, “loving kindness, honesty, and loyalty.”

“Give and take is important,” Beverley adds.

“I couldn’t ask for a better partner,” says Bob.

Firewood thefts By community constable Russ Smith

As the colder months are upon us, the demand for firewood has increased. Some people who hadn’t prepared for winter by having a good firewood pile before the cold weather settled in, have been resorting to stealing firewood from others.

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The Police have received several complaints in the last week of quantities of firewood being stolen from wood piles on private properties in Marlborough.

The most tragic thing about this is that some of the victims were elderly and having already spent good money on ensuring they have a good supply of firewood, they are left potentially short of wood at a

time when they are most in need of warmth.

The thefts are a selfish, cowardly act and the thieves have no empathy for their victims.

Police encourage you to store your firewood in a location on your property that is away from public view to reduce the likelihood of theft.

If possible have sensor lighting in the area so anyone coming onto

your property unlawfully is unable to steal firewood or anything else under cover of darkness.

Finally, if you see anything suspicious that could be a theft being planned or in progress, ALWAYS call the Police using 111.

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Scope Surveying – ‘We’re open for business’

Jamie Gilbert and Brendon Waters

For 15 years Blenheim man Jamie Gilbert has worked in the land surveying industry both in New Zealand and Australia, undertaking a wide range of work from large infrastructure projects through to earthquake affected areas.

A licensed cadastral surveyor Jamie returned ‘home’ to Marlborough three years ago and has worked on everything from engineering setout for the Kaikoura Coast rebuild, through to aerial mapping projects.

Most importantly, his biggest project to date has been launching his own business - Scope Surveying.

Scope Surveying is a professional land surveying company covering the whole of the Marlborough region, including Kaikoura and the Sounds areas.

It provides subdivision,

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“I felt that there was an opportunity to offer an improved service by utilising the capabilities of the latest technology and software,” Jamie says. “Keeping up to date with advances in modern technology and also programming the software to automate some of the processing, saves the client time and money.”

Jamie is joined by Brendon Waters, a senior technician with 16 years’ experience. Brendon provides a practical approach to his client’s surveying needs and has been involved with notable projects such as the Awatere, Arahua, and Opaoa Bridges, the Taylor Pass and Renwick reservoirs, and the Havelock and Picton Marina extensions.

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Subdivision’s road name divides Council

By Chloe Ranford, Local Democracy Reporter

Road na mes have divided Marlborough’s civic leaders for the second time in two months.

Beehive Developments Limited’s request to name a street off Murphy’s Rd, in Blenheim, caused councillors to butt heads at an assets and services committee meeting last Tuesday morning, prompting the developer to later question the “waste” of time.

Half pushed to approve the developer’s preferred name choice, Monarch Lane, but the remainder thought the backup choice, Kanuka Close, was more culturally appropriate. Deputy Mayor Nadine Taylor, who chaired the committee, cast the deciding vote.

A similar incident happened in March, when the mayor had to cast a deciding vote on names proposed for Blenheim’s Rose Manor, after some councillors argued the names were “colonial cringe”.

Councillor Francis Maher kicked of debate by urging his colleagues to support the backup name, which was “consistent with New Zealand” and a nod to the kānuka which once grew in the area.

“The word ‘monarch’ here is described as originating from Latin. Monarch invokes royalty.

Councillors, I put it to you, we have a choice in this day and age ... councillors, the choice is yours.”

Iwi representative Richard Hunter said he wished to see more Māori terms and names used around Marlborough, like kānuka.

He said there were only three hectares of kānuka trees left in the Wairau Plains, making it a “quite unique” and cultural name.

“The word ‘monarch’, from a cultural point of view, suggests that this area was taken over by my [Māori] ancestors and also my European ancestors ... Let’s use a little more of our historical references to make sure that what we’re looking at is there forever.”

Councillor David Croad said the council’s road naming policy limited the number of Māori names that could be used for road names, by requiring them to be 15 characters or less and easily pronounced.

“In this instance, the ability to use kānuka well and truly fits.”

Marlborough Mayor John Leggett said if he was asked to pick, he would “definitely” choose Kanuka Close, but the applicant preferred Monarch Lane, which fit with the council’s road naming policy.

“It doesn’t seem appropriate to me that people make their choice, give it to us, and we put our own stamp on it,” Leggett said.

Councillor Brian Dawson said monarch was easier to pronounce.

“I think Kanuka Close doesn’t work well on the tongue. People will say, ‘sorry, where?’ It makes me sympathetic to those living there.”

Councillor Jenny Andrews, who lived near the development, said there were many Monarch butterflies in the Springlands area.

“I think that monarchs are a sign of good health in the community.”

Councillor Mark Peters said he supported the preferred name.

“I can’t support their second choice just because we think it’s nice.”

A report by council staff said both names fit the council’s policy.

Taylor voted in favour of Kanuka Close, but had to cast a deciding vote after the tally came back tied. She decided on Kanuka Close.

“An excellent debate,” she said.

The mayor and all 13 councillors would have a chance to contest the decision at full council on June 25, before it was adopted.

A Beehive Developers Limited spokesman, who did not wish to be named, said on Wednesday he was “surprised” the council had “so much time on its hands that it could waste it discussing names”.

At the same meeting, councillors also approved a Picton developer’s new name proposal of ‘Discovery Way’, named after one of Captain James Cook’s ships, and a Blenheim developer’s name proposal of ‘Patchett Way’, after the Patchett families.

The Marlborough District Council has voted on a backup road name proposed for a Blenheim subdivision after a heated debate.

Photo by Chloe Ranford, Local Democracy Reporter

Omaka Early Learning Centre owner, Libby Cunniffe, and manager, Jacinda Wraight, celebrated the centre's first birthday last Friday with some sweet treats and a fun dress up party for the staff and children.

See more photos on the Out & About page 24.

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The Sun Marlborough Football Lost Faith in Marlborough Football Am perplexed at how Marlborough Football stated during Lockdown that there would be a period of training prior to the start of the season. And now, you are only giving teams one week. Isn’t this a contradiction to your promotion of ‘fit for football’. It’s great to see your policy of contact lists, however, your regard for health and safety of players is lagging behind.

Gollywogs I was dumbfounded at the reaction of some people off a cruise ship when they spotted gollys for sale at the local market.

Only in NZ could a minority complain and upset the joy and pleasure that 2 local ladies receive from making these lovely dollies. Are we outraged to see maori dolls and tiki on sale??? No, because the highest compliment is imitation and by making dolls in foreign garb etc we are honouring their heritage.

Shame on you MDC. I want to buy some gollys. Cathy--I will be in touch...

Lotto Shop Cleghorn Street Want lotto tickets, don’t forget this place, where a welcome smile and friendly service sets you on your way while picking up the magazine of the day!

Vodafone Amazing service, employees dedicated to their clients, who receive their full attention; no wonder each one walks out with a spring in their step.

Clean it up As a ratepayer, I’m sick of the mess coming into Spring Creek. Cars all over road side and council land. No wof or rego. Come on MDC and Police, clean it up. Thanks.

Protest for NZ

Fantastic job

Letter to Ed, Sun June 10 re Protests disturbing.

We totally agree with you. Protest in NZ for the wrongs here, particularly the assaulting of innocent children. All lives matter, black or white.

Dave from tree me tree services fantastic job done on trimming n shaping our trees..Many thanks.

Old Mans Beard Ridiculous Lets just wipe all history. And never learn from it. Ridiculous.

Drive from Blenheim to Havelock, either along Queen Charlotte Drive or the State Highway and enjoy the way Old Mans Beard is smothering the native bush. Just wondering who is responsible for getting rid of it. DOC or MDC?

What’s going on?

Hi It seems to me Air NZ is using our refund money to fly to Japan and bring in people that could ruin us all. Our Furer tells us the boarder is closed WHAT’S GOING ON?????

Earplugs To the person moaning about the clock chimes, wear earplugs. Easy.

Excellent Jacinda “Attention seeking?”..Sun 10 June......

Given the poor performances/no shows of the Health, Foreign Affairs, Regional Affairs, Justice, Immigration, Racing & Housing Ministers during Covid 19 Lockdown, many would consider Jacinda, the Minister of Finance & the Director General of Health have done brilliant jobs...

N Z Covid free. Excellent.

Agreed!

Re Eye sore. Agree wholeheartedly about McKendry Motors rubbish site. Drove past again today and had decided to have something to say in text talk tonight. Thanks for doing it for me. It is disgraceful!

Excellent idea Re - Turn clubs into library..

Excellent idea. Library / art, coffee/bistro. Hope council takes your idea on board.

Not cheap Wake Up NZ. Vito labour from ANY is not cheap in NZ. We have legislation they get paid at least but mostly more, the minimum wage just like the rest if us. I work with these people in vineyard & know 1st hand.’ Viti worker‘

Keep it up The cutest pic on Sun front page June 10.

Makes me want to open that paper and read, read, read! Keep up the good work.

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of the week Hooray!

Hooray for level 1.

Nice to gather again and get back to keeping businesses running.

There’s a job ahead but keeping positive will help.

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Issue of our time The big issue of our time is not just the colour of human skin. All lives matter - all forms, all creatures, all plants.

The past is the past and that cannot be changed, we need to refocus our energies away from wanton destruction and start caring for the whenua we all call home to sustain its total biodiversity while we still have a planet to live on!

Taylor walkway Taylor River WALK way, I feel it’s a waste of money spent to widen it. I bike down there often, I have always treated it as a WALK way/ foot path, always give way to walkers by moving off the path onto grass, I don’t have a problem with that at all, it could have stayed with the same rules as a footpath and the whole problem would have been solved.

When it was put in, it was a walk way, lots of other areas to ride our bike, most bikers use it as a short cut to get somewhere else. If councils think widen it will solve problems they are wrong and wasting money. Would be better to put in extra rubbish bins along there.

Great service Such great service by Countdown with their deliveries. On time plus a text to say it’s on its way. Very convenient.

Get a life We have a neighbouring dog that barks often, which on its own has become background noise.

What annoys me is the people that use the walking track behind our property’s and taunt the dog causing it to bark more, one woman in particular. Get a life lady, your old enough to know better.

Inhumane SPCA, on TV the other night you commented about a person drowning a rat as been inhumane, and cruel, what about the inhumane poisoning of rats and every thing else that is poisoned with 1080, these animals die a very agonising death, so where are you when this is happening.

Don’t want to know Re PM attention seeking: Obviously you lost no family member or friend to this vicious virus. It only took one person to carry this to Europe! Typical Kiwi thinking. If it doesn’t hurt me I don’t want to know about it.

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One of the greatest gifts you can give is your time

Volunteers ‘the backbone’ Volunteers – they are the backbone of many Marlborough organisations which provide a wide range of services to the community.

You can find a volunteer in places such as hospitals, the Hospice, ambulance and health services, retail stores, on the streets rattling donation buckets, delivering meals, and even running markets and fundraising events.

The truth is, without volunteers many local charitable organisations simply would not be able to operate meaning vital funds raised within the community would not make their way back to these charities to benefit

Marlburians.

The community thrives and is enriched by the goodwill of volunteers and their contribution, and impact is recognised and supported.

This is why we are celebrating ‘National Volunteer Week’ from June 21-27.

The week’s theme is Te Hua o te Mahi Tahi I - The benefit of working together.

It’s about highlighting the unpaid time, energy and skills shared by volunteers for the greater good.

Within New Zealand the value of formal

volunteering is estimated at $4billion per annum. Furthermore these valuable contributions of volunteers can also create positive change on many fronts; human rights, faith communities, health, education, sports and recreation, social services, arts and culture, emergency services, conservations, animal welfare… the list is endless.

Use this week to celebrate and thank Marlborough’s volunteers, and if you think you might be interested in volunteering yourself, consider the organisations advertised in this feature.

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Learning new skills, meeting new friends, contributing to your community and making the world a better place are just a few.

Marlborough would like take VolunteeringVolunteer can also help those seeking paid employment, is atogreat waythis for newcomers to integrate into their communities opportunity to thank all the and is also a good way to stay active and healthy and fantastic prevent socialpeople isolation.that give freely of their time and talents to make the Marlborough Community what it is. back.Contact In us on 577 9388 orofemail vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz visit us at 21 Henry St between honour National Volunteer Week,or please 10am and 2pm. a virtual bunch of flowers from us!

Check out theaccept website www.volunteermarlborough.org.nz volunteer opportunities within Marlborough. ph 577 9388 | email vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz

Volunteer Marlborough would like to takeCentre, this opportunity thankBlenheim Community 25 Alfred to Street, all the fantastic people that give freely of their time and talents to make the Marlborough Community what it is.

THANK YOU to all our wonderful Volunteers

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Want to help make a difference?

Whether you’d like to get involved by becoming a pen pal, delivering groceries or by being a friendly voice on the end of the phone, contact Age Concern to see how you can get involved

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CELEBRATING OUR VOLUNTEERS We celebrate and thank our volunteers who play a vital role in assisting the Cancer Society in so many ways.

Patient Support Office Support Assisting with resources and information Transporting patients to treatment Fundraising and special events Executive Committee members We appreciate our volunteers ‘gift of time’ and their willingness to support the work of the Cancer Society in our Community.

For more information please contact:

Hilary Gill – 579 4379 hilaryg@cancersoc.org.nz

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21 - 27 JUNE 2020 Looking for a worthwhile volunteer cause? Become a volunteer firefighter and serve your Marlborough community in a variety of roles from operational support through to fighting fires.

Thank you to all our volunteers for their support for our organisation.

Firefighting - a good start to volunteering Many career firefighters started out as volunteers, says John Foley, Principal Rural Fire Officer for the Marlborough Kaikoura Rural Fire District.

John is also a level 3 senior specialist fire investigator and is one of many people who began their careers as a volunteer firefighter.

John first volunteered for the Blenheim Brigade in 1987, starting out as a recruit.

“Volunteer firefighters have come from all walks of life,” he says. “I’ve known Police who have been volunteer firefighters when they’re not on duty.

“There are also a lot of women volunteering in local brigades, and all over the country. Some of the more

remote brigades around New Zealand have predominately women responding during the day as their husbands are out of town for work.

“They balance volunteering between the kids being at school and give their time when they can,” he says.

With national Volunteer Week taking place from June 21-27, John and the management team is taking the opportunity to both thank all of the volunteers who are involved with Fire and Emergency NZ (FENZ).

We also need to thanks the partners of our volunteers for enabling them to undertake this role. Many a hot meal or family gathering has been disrupted when the siren goes off.

He says it’s also a good opportunity to encourage people interested in volunteering for local brigades to make contact and see how they can contribute.

“No matter where you come from, your employment background or culture, if you have something to bring to a brigade then they want to hear from you.

“All brigades are most likely looking for recruits and not just firefighters, but also in their operational support roles.

“There are several different roles available, not all are riding the truck,” he says. “Monday nights are a good time to head along to your local brigade and chat with the chief as most train that night.”

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To all our valued volunteers Thank you for everything you do If you would like to join St John and make a difference in your community go to https://join.stjohn.org.nz/volunteer-jobs

Thanks to all our volunteers.

Marlborough Kaikoura Management wants to thank all its crews, administration support, and families for their dedication, professionalism and support they provide throughout the year.

We need Volunteers Contact your Local Fire Brigade

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Trauma teddies donated to Police and fire service

By Celeste Alexander

When children experience an emergency service coming into their home it can be upsetting and in some cases, particularly with Police, it’s their first real contact with

them.

So being able to hand a teddy bear to them can help make the situation a little less scary to a young person.

Thanks to the Marlborough Creative Fibre Guild, Blenheim Police and the Picton

Fire Brigade now have some lovingly handcrafted trauma teddies which they can have on hand for when they’re needed.

In February the Guild was contacted by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Nel-

Motorcyclist casualties drop The number of motorcyclist casualties has dropped markedly in recent years.

Motorcyclists now make up 10 percent of all road users injured compared to 21 percent in the early and mid-1980s.

However, motorcyclists are still much more at risk of injury or death than other road users, despite comprising only 3 percent of the motor vehicles on New Zealand’s roads.

According to the New Zealand Transport Agency in 2018, 52 motorcyclists were killed in crashes and 1,396 motorcyclists were injured in crashes.

Sixty four percent of all

motorcycle injury crashes occur on urban roads, but 71 percent of fatal crashes are on the open road.

These crashes tend to involve larger bikes travelling at higher speeds - often at intersections where oncoming motorcyclists are commonly overlooked.

Due to their lack of protection, all road users need to take more care to look after the safety of motorcyclists, especially on the open road when travelling at higher speeds.

Driving too close can intimidate a less experienced motorcyclist.

Keep your distance and be sure to keep an eye on what’s

on the road ahead as well as behind.

Motorcyclists can accelerate and decelerate very quickly compared to other vehicles without necessarily using their brakes.

It’s also useful to remember motorcycle safety when parking, and to double check for riders before opening your car door.

On the flipside, motorcyclists need to upskill and drive defensively to protect themselves when riding. Check out https:// www.rideforever.co.nz/ or www.ridetolive.co.nz for opportunities to upskill. The workshops are free if you live in the Top of the South.

son, inviting them to assist with a trauma teddy project which began last year in Motueka.

The project was launched when a group of students wanted to thank the fire service for their efforts in fighting the Tasman fires.

They learned more about fire service’s work in the community and decided to fundraise to have trauma teddies made for the fire service to give to young people in need of comfort at scenes of emergencies.

It was also inspired by the trauma teddy project run by

Red Cross in Australia.

Here in New Zealand the Nelson and Marlborough regions have been the first to take on the project.

Senior Constables Russ Smith and Tim Goodyer were invited to meet with the Guild last Wednesday and receive their trauma teddies.

Russ told members that Police often deal with family harm situations where often the children might not be the immediate victims, but can feel frightened by the situation.

“Often it’s the first time they see Police when we

come into their homes so by having a wee teddy to give to them would be a positive in that situation.

“We also link in with other agencies which would also be able to use these teddies,” he says.

Guild president, Pam Neal, says members began knitting just prior to Lockdown.

Each teddy is knitted from a pattern, stuffed and sewn together.

“It was a great way to use up all the bits of wool we had and knowing it goes to a good cause,” she says.

Senior Constables Tim Goodyer and Russ Smith met with members of the Marlborough Creative Fibre Guild including president Pam Neal to hear about their trauma teddies project.

Senior Constables Russ Smith and Tim Goodyer were happy to receive a donation of knitted 'trauma teddies' which they say will be given to the children of families they deal with.

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Grapes need a cool winter while they are dormant and a warm/hot summer when in foliage and producing fruit.

Different types of grape have different temperature needs, so one should try and find a vine type that is suitable for their climate.

gardening this week

Looking after your grapes: By Wally Richards A recent email from a reader asked: Now that the end of the grape season is over, I wondered if you might consider writing an article about pruning, disease, and general care of the vines and getting ready for next year.

My grapes are 20 years old and normally they are a beautiful black grape with a delicious flavour.

In the past few years they have formed lovely branches but as they develop, some fruit matures well while the others turn into raisins, spoiling a perfect bunch.

I’ve sprayed with Neem oil, copper and even one dose of condies crystals.

This year has been a disaster - the fully matured grapes have not turned black and have not got their usual nice flavour, while the undeveloped tiny grapes [all on the one bunch] have turned black and have their delicious flavour.

The vine is against a garage wall, plenty of sun and well drained soil. What is going on ? l live at Manakau, so the climate or area should not be an issue. l have considered cutting the vine right back to the original trunk, but l am not sure if this is a good idea.

My reply: I always envy those gardens that have a large rambling grape vine, years old producing an abundance of juicy grapes every year.

I have yet to achieve that goal and know that the reason is wrong growing conditions.

I have over the years purchased vines, taken cuttings from vines I would die for, and even grown seedless grapes from seeds.

I even relocated one vine several times over a number of years to different spots in the garden and it ended up in a container. The end result, after about 10 years, was only the odd grape to eat it finally died, likely from confusion!

Grapes need a cool winter while they are dormant and a warm/hot summer when in foliage and producing fruit.

Different types of grape have different temperature needs, so one should try and find a vine type that is suitable for their climate.

Early autumn frosts can wipe out a crop and late spring frosts can damage new shoots.

A mild summer will affect a crop by the fruit not ripening properly, with the lack of

sugars to sweeten the fruit.

Humid summers will cause diseases and thus loss of the crop.

With our changing climate a vine that was once a great producer, facing a cold winter followed by a hot, dry summer, becomes a poor producer because of the climate.

This can also be part of the reason of our reader’s problem, with humid conditions or a milder summer needing a better spray program to overcome the diseases.

Grapes are best grown on free draining soils of low fertility. Feed your grape and you are likely to have a great canopy of foliage at the expense of the fruit.

If grapes are not pruned each year, they develop many unproductive shoots and soon become a tangled mess of leaves and stems. At least 90 per cent of the previous season’s growth must be removed each winter.

There are two main pests of grapes: a small aphid that feeds on the roots and mealy bugs.

Using Neem Tree granules in the root zone and Super Neem Oil sprays in the foliage will help control these pests.

Diseases include powdery mildew which you can use baking soda and Raingard to prevent, or you will find the Super Neem Oil keeps powdery mildew under control.

A monthly spray of Perkfection Supa will help control downy mildew, and can be added to the baking soda spray.

Botrytis is a grey mould that is prevalent in warm, damp conditions, and rots bunches of grapes. Growers reduce the risk of botrytis by plucking leaves around the berries, allowing air to circulate.

Also after the fruit has set you should shake the vine vigorously to remove the spent flowers at the base of the fruit. Left on, these will rot and cause rotting of the fruit.

Liquid sulphur is the best control for botrytis-infected grapes, but should not be used if Super Neem Oil was used recently. Regular sprays of Condys Crystals can also help.

New season grape plants will be available about now, so check with your local garden centre to see what varieties they can provide.

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Bone to pick

By Frances Chin

Most people are scared of skeletons.

Not Stephie Loncar. Stephie studied forensic anthropology at Otago— learning how to read bones and learn information from them. She has been accepted to the University of Dundee’s prestigious MSc in Forensic Anthropology programme, and will soon be flying off to the land of haggis, hills, and kilts to commence her study.

Stephie grew up in Marlborough.

She attended Bohoally School, Waikawa Bay School, and Marlborough Girls’ College. From there she went on to study a Bachelor of Anatomy and Pathology at the University of Otago.

While studying, Stephie developed an interest in forensic and biological anthropology. Made popular by American television shows such as Bones and CSI, forensic anthropology involves the study of human

remains.

“Using skeletal remains, from those you determine age, sex, and ancestry, and pathology, past surgeries, that sort of thing,” says Stephie. “You can tell from the bones. This can be used for homicide identification.”

While studying, Stephie was mentored by Associate Professor Dr Sian Halcrow. She initially planned to do an honours degree with Dr Halcrow, but her plans were changed by a new opportunity brought to her.

“I had a lecturer in anatomy, she taught muscular skeletal stuff.

I mentioned that I really like forensic anthropology. The lecturer recommended to me that I talk to a lady who had done the forensic anthropology course at Dundee.”

After looking into the course at the recommendation of her peers, Stephie saw that she did meet the entry requirements. She decided to apply; not telling anyone except her mother.

“It’s quite competitive entry. Only about 10 people get in each year. I saw it, read all the entry requirements; and saw that I fitted all the eligibility requirements. I thought ‘what have I got to lose.’ So I hit apply, and wrote the application.

I wasn’t going to tell anyone. And then I got in.”

Unfortunately, her acceptation into the Dundee course meant that Stephie couldn’t complete her honours at Otago.

However, Stephie is excited to go to Scotland, and to experience student life in Dundee; which is rated highly in the world for student experience.

Stephie is excited to get stuck into the wealth of research that lies in Dundee.

“I think although I’ve had a little bit of taste of New Zealand anthropology, I’m keen to meet educators who are really into the field and who have their own stories, research, and specific case examples and share.”

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Stephie Loncar has been accepted into the Forensic Anthropology Masters programme at the University of Dundee, Scotland.

This postgraduate qualif ication only allows 10 people per year to participate.

“Dame Sue Black is an absolute idol of mine. She is a Scottish forensic anthropologist. People like her would be absolutely amazing to be around, that’s why I chose to go to that part of the world. Scotland has much larger range of skeletal material to learn from than New Zealand.”

Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 causing flight cancellations, Stephie

was forced to defer her course until next year. In the meantime she is working at St Clair, doing wire-lifting and vineyard maintenance.

Stephie wants to thank her professors for helping her achieve her goal; but also her mother for her support.

“Mum’s been my hugest supporter with everything.

She’s supportive of all my decisions. She’s my hero.”

Cheque much appreciated SPCA Marlborough manager Donna Sologar and current resident Babe Ruth, were happy to receive a cheque from the Sun Newspaper last week.

The cheque was for $300, a percentage of the advertising from a SPCA feature which ran in February.

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EVENT: Knitting teddies for comfort

Members of the Marlborough Creative Fibre Guild have been busy knitting ‘trauma teddies’ which they presented to Blenheim Police and the Picton Fire Brigade last Wednesday.

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EVENT: First birthday celebrations

There were princesses, geckos and even a Mary Poppins at Omaka Early Learning Centre’s first birthday dress up party last Friday which was enjoyed by the children and staff.

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Dangerous roundabout to be raised to stop speedsters

By Chloe Ranford, Local Democracy Reporter

An intersection costing Blenheim residents $550,000 a year in “annual trauma” will become the town’s first raised roundabout.

The roundabout near Redwoodtown Countdown will be lifted by 120 millimetres – as high as a speed bump – and given a new central island and corner plantings to help prevent road crashes.

Four raised crossings were pitched for the roads off the Alabama Rd and Weld St roundabout last year to slow motorists, but residents feared they would be noisy, so the design was re-worked.

Marlborough Roads manager, Steve Murrin, presented a report to the Marlborough District Council last Tuesday which said the new proposal would reduce speeds but keep noises to a minimum.

It would also enhance the look and presence of the roundabout.

A zebra crossing would be put down on the roundabout exit closest to Redwoodtown School, with a speed indicator sign on approach.

The proposal was set to cost $300,000 to construct.

The roundabout’s current setup allowed motorists to drive into it at higher speeds thanks to its wide line of sight and small island.

There had been 14 reported crashes at the Weld St and Alabama Rd roundabout since 2015, three of which caused serious injuries.

Three of the crashes involved pedestrians.

A artist's interpretation of what the Alabama Rd and Weld St roundabout will look like once the intersection has been raised. Image provided.

Murrin said the roundabout currently cost This would slow cars down, focus drivers on munity, and discourage walkers and cyclists.

The council approved the proposal at an the community about $550,000 a year in people using the crossings, limit the severity “annual trauma”, or in hospital bills, Accident of crashes, and improved safety. assets and services meeting, and referred But the tighter turn would be more chal- it onto the full council meeting on June 25.

Compensation Corporation claims, and lenging for trucks, which could spill more rehabilitation costs.

Once adopted, Marlborough Roads would “There really needs to be something done grapes, and the ramps would increase noise. consult nearby residents, businesses and This option was estimated to cost $250,000, Redwoodtown School, and then finalise a about it,” he said.

The alternative was going back to the orig- the report said. design. inal plan and raising the crossings on each Sticking with the ‘status quo’ would save Work was expected to start on the roundaroundabout leg to form pedestrian platforms. the council money, but keep costing the com- bout this summer.

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Self-taught artist sketches to success

By Frances Chin

Local emerging artist Mary Russell only picked up a paint brush a few years ago—but already her paintings are in local galleries and have been sold to foreign buyers.

Mary comes from a creative family. Her father was a gadget maker who was always tinkering in his shed, and her daughter bakes and decorates novelty cakes.

Mary and her family have lived in Marlborough for about 50 years; with Mary coming to the region as a member of the Royal New Zealand Airforce.

Mary has always been artistic. Previously she made quilts, and was a member of the Marlborough Camera

Club. Despite her never having picked up a pencil before; Mary knew she had skill after sketching her father and liking the end result.

Therefore, a few years ago, Mary started to consider painting as a creative outlet.

Now Mary has paintings in the Return to Eden Gallery, Marlborough Bridge Club, and Marlborough Art Society. She has sold multiple art works; with a painting from her Fractured Earth series being sold to a couple in Toronto, Canada.

Mary enjoys painting with oils due to their forgiving nature and the depth that can be achieved. Landscapes are her speciality.

“I’m learning every day,” says Mary. “I do like land-

scapes. They’re very forgiving, you can fudge lines sometimes.”

In addition to her painting, Mary runs the Marlborough Urban Sketch Group. The group travels to different scenic spots in Marlborough, such as the Taylor River Dam, and then sketches them. The Marlborough Urban Sketch Group has grown in popularity. What originally was just Mary and a small group of friends, is now a group of approximately 25.

“Working outside is completely different, it’s more difficult. You have to isolate one little patch and then focus on it.”

“We’re all just happy to sit outside. We see a quite a bit of Marlborough.”

Mary Russell is a local artist. She is pictured with her painting 'Estuary Two.'

Knitting for the ones who need it most

By Frances Chin

Thanks to Operation Cover Up, families in the poorest part of Europe will be warm and dry this winter as they don knitwear knitted by Marlborough volunteers.

As part of Mission Without Boarders, Operation Cover Up enlists volunteer knitters from around the country to create knitwear such as scarves, hats, and jerseys. Blankets are also provided. These items are then shipped to the Romania, Bulgaria, and Moldova; where it can often get as cold as -25 degrees below celsius during winter.

Ruth Buckley has been coordinator for Operation Cover

Up Marlborough for twenty years. Ruth wants to thank the Marlborough community for its continuous support.

“Thanks to the community, we have never run out of wool,” Ruth says. “We are donated wool from all walks of life.”

Sources of wool include bereavement wool, and recycled wool; where old woollen jerseys are unravelled and the wool used again.

Ruth says that Operation Cover Up has gotten knitters involved from all walks of life. This includes people living in resthomes, who are sight impaired, to people living alone.

“People have met together through knitting who wouldn’t

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normally meet. Without knitting they say they wouldn’t know what they would do with themselves.”

“That generation is gifted and skilled in knitting. We’ve given them a cause to use that skill. It’s a win win situation.”

“Knitting costs us nothing except time, and that time would be wasted. We can knit while we’re watching television, or at the doctor’s office.”

Ruth says that Operation Cover Up Marlborough has sent away over 56000 blankets.

“It was a community effort.”

“We who do it, love it.”

On the 19th of June there will be a Operation Cover Up coffee morning at 9 Lybster Street. Contact Ruth at 03 578 3550 for more information.

Ruth Buckley, Maureen Roberts, Darrell Buckley, and Noel Frater are all members of Operation Cover Up Marlborough, with Ruth acting as Coordinator.

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The Sun Newspaper will be running a series of reader giveaways throughout the year, so keep an eye out on what goodies will be on offer next.

This week...

Two cute bunny themed gift bags and a knitted baby’s beanie.

To enter into the draw to win this prize, email your name and contact to celeste@blenheimsun.co.nz The Sun is open and prizes can be collected from the office.

Congratulations to last week’s winner; Ewa Zielińska.

This beautiful watercolour painting of the Taylor River was painted by local artist Ken Jukes. His caption accompanies it.

Everyday down the side of the river, as early as 7 o’clock; you will see people of all ages. Some are taking their dogs for a walk, others are walking for their health, or are maybe on their way to work. It’s a wonderful way of keeping healthy and also meeting and greeting other people. Quite often it begins to be a regular meeting of friends, each morning, with their dogs, which also enjoy meeting the other dogs, all getting nice exercise before breakfast. This morning was a nice fresh start to the day, coolness in the air but bright sunshine creeping over the hills, very nice for photos.

Maybe for a watercolour painting?

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A new r eg iona l park alongside the Wairau River has been backed; with a councillor saying it was “decades overdue”.

The Marlborough District Council has supported suggestions for a regional park bordering the Wairau, the largest braided river in Marlborough.

The council support comes after the Marlborough Landscape Group submitted to the annual plan, asking to create a management plan for a “larger scale” sibling to Blenheim’s popular Taylor River reserve, for $50,000.

The group told the council during submission hearings last week the park would protect the river’s environment and history, while putting a stop to illegal rubbish tipping, tree felling and vandalism in the area.

The council approved their request at annual plan deliberations on June 8, and managed to reduce the request to $30,000, after its rivers department and the Marlborough Landscape Group “found” $20,000.

The $30,000 would be funded from forest and land reserves.

Marlborough Landscape Group co-chairman and councillor, Jamie Arbuckle, suggested the management plan be completed before next year’s

long-term plan review, so council could decide the park’s future.

Marlborough Mayor John Leggett said he supported the project, but thought rivers staff had more important projects to put their time into.

His concerns were echoed by council chief executive Mark Wheeler.

“We’ve got a backlog of rivers projects that are really important, and we’re not on top of them yet ... There’s a lot of consultation needed on this. I don’t believe that team has the time to do that at the moment.”

Councillors agreed to grant funding, but not put down time constraints.

After the meeting, group co-ordinator Bev Doole said members were “really pleased” with the outcome. Next on their to-do list was to see what the public wanted at the park, and create a management plan.

She said the park would enhance and honour the Wairau River, and could also create jobs in weed control, track maintenance and tree planting.

The Wairau River is one of three braided waterways to have its underground hydraulics studied as part of a national investigation called the Gravel Bed Rivers Project.

Findings were expected to be presented in three years.

Both items were approved and referred on to the next council meeting, on June 25, when the council would adopt this year’s annual plan.

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The hours of this role are 40 hours per week, plus rostered weekends and late nights.

The purpose of this fixed term role (22 months) is to provide additional resource until the move to the new library facility.

If you are a team player, and love the idea of serving our community, then please apply.

Applications close at 5.00 pm on 24 June 2020.

Applications should be made online via the careers page www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/careers/current-vacancies where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply.

For further information you are welcome to contact jane.robinson@marlborough.govt.nz.

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Vineyard Operations Supervisor Marlborough – Full time Vineyard Operations Supervisor Marlborough – Full time Vineyard Operations Supervisor

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Viticulture team based in Marlborough.

Marlborough – Full time

Reporting toexciting the Vineyard Manager, thisour roleViticulture will be responsible forin supervising the daily vineyard We have an opportunity to join team based Marlborough. operations within a structured environment to achieve high quality outcomes.

We have an opportunity to join team based Marlborough.

Reporting toexciting the Vineyard Manager, thisour roleViticulture will be responsible forin supervising the daily vineyard About you; within a structured environment to achieve high quality outcomes. operations Reporting to the Vineyard Manager, this role will be responsible for supervising the daily vineyard  you; Youwithin have aa tertiary qualification in viticulture/horticulture; operations structured environment to achieve high quality outcomes.

About  You love the outdoors and are physically fit to perform the duties;  you; You + years’ qualification experience ininviticulture/horticulture; About You have have 3 a tertiary viticulture/horticulture;  You natural leader who communicate clearly; the duties; You are loveathe outdoors and arecan physically fit to perform  You clean driver’s license; have a tertiary qualification in viticulture/horticulture; You have 3 + years’ experience in viticulture/horticulture;  You using Outlook and Excel can pick new systems quickly; love outdoors and arecan physically fit toand perform theup duties; You are are comfortable athe natural leader who communicate clearly;  First Aid and Growsafe preferred but not essential.

You have 3 + years’ experience in viticulture/horticulture; You have a clean driver’s license;  You a natural leader who can communicate clearly; You are are comfortable using Outlook and Excel and can pick up new systems quickly; What offer  weYou have a clean driver’s license; but not essential.

First Aidyou; and Growsafe preferred  You are comfortable using Outlook and Excel and can pick up new systems quickly;  we Competitive rate,preferred regular hours, and a supportive environment to grow and add value First Aidyou; and hourly Growsafe but not essential.

What offer  A culture where our values are at the heart of what we do  we Modern, wellhourly maintained equipment and facilities What offer you; Competitive rate, regular hours, and a supportive environment to grow and add value  Support, encouragement A culture feedback, where ourand values are at the heart of what we do  Competitive rate, regular hours, and a supportive environment to grow and add value Modern, wellhourly maintained equipment and facilities Please via our website orencouragement callare Delegat Office for an application form on  apply A culture where ourand values at theNational heart ofViticulture what we do Support, feedback, equipment (03) 572Modern, 6300 andwell onemaintained will be emailed to you.and facilities  apply Support, feedback, and Please via our website orencouragement call Delegat National Viticulture Office for an application form on (03) 572 6300 and one will be emailed to you.

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We are a Trust owned electricity distribution business committed to providing a safe and reliable electricity Marlborough Lines is consumers a progressive network for electricity in theelectricity Marlborough distribution high region. We business are lookingproviding to employ an ICTquality Helpdesk electricity distribution services to theStreet Marlborough Technician to join our team at the Alfred office in Blenheim. region.

We have two positions available.

1. Full-time qualified and registered teacher who will work in the classroom and also closely with management in planning programmes and other administrative duties.

primary dutiesfor of this position Maintenance include: WeThe have a vacancy a Network • Providing tier 1 support for our ICT systems.

Assistant to provide administrative support to the • Deploying, managing and supporting all Maintenance Manager and Network division.

Marlborough Lines owned user devices and applications, including desktops, laptops, and Primary duties for this position include: mobile devices.  •assisting thelogin management, reporting and Managinginuser credentials and permissions. analysis of asset inspection related data and The successful applicant will have: •information A passion for delivering excellent customer service.  •monitoring and timely reporting of maintenance Experience building, deploying, and supporting work orders progress including costs incurred Microsoft Desktops and laptops.

•relative Familiarity the Microsoft Office Suite of towith budget applications.  setting up meetings, prepare agendas, record, •type Experience configuringmeeting and supporting mobile and distribute minutes and follow devices. up on action points.

If you have a background in the ICT industry and to be partapplicant of our team will then we would like to Thewant successful have: hear from you.  excellent written and verbal communication For aand full job descriptionto and to apply for this roleand skills willingness share information please visit ourcolleagues website including learnings with where and when www.marlboroughlines.co.nz/careers appropriate or contact us at recruitment@mll.co.nz  a high level of or literacy with Microsoft suite (03) 577 7007 especially Word and Excel, and willingness to Applications close 12pmnew Monday 6 Julyquickly 2020 learn and comprehend systems  Switch good analytical, planning and organisational on to a new career opportunity skills.

2. Relief staff for our Relieving Pool. The hours and days will vary, depending on whether one of our teachers is sick, training or on leave. The hours will be between 8am and 4.30pm Monday through to Friday.

What you need: • Level 7 Education Qualification in Early Childhood or Primary • Current NZ Teachers Registration • • • •

What we can offer you: Competitive pay rates Supportive and happy workplace Opportunities for career advancement On site training Please send CV and covering letter to janspreschool203@gmail.com Closes 19 June 2020.

For a full job description and to apply for this role please visit our website www.marlboroughlines.co.nz/careers Or for a recruitment pack email: recruitment@mll.co.nz Connections Analyst Ph. (03) 577 7007

QUALIFIED PLUMBER/ HEATING ENGINEER Full time permanent position

Network Maintenance and Administrator Applications close Friday 22 November 2019 Administrator We are a Trust owned electricity distribution

Due to growth we are looking for an experienced plumber (alternatively a 3rd year apprentice) who is keen to broaden their skills and horizons.

business committed toa providing a safe and Marlborough isnew progressive electricity Switch onLines to a career opportunity reliable electricity network for electricity consumers distribution businessregion. providing quality in the Marlborough We arehigh looking to electricity distribution services to the Marlborough employ a Connections Analyst and Administrator to region. join our team at the Alfred Street office in Blenheim to undertake a variety of data processing, analysis, We have a vacancy for a Network Maintenance reporting, and administrative duties.

Assistant to provide administrative support to the The primaryManager duties of this include: Maintenance andposition Network division.

• Responding to consumer enquiries in a friendly and accurate manner; Primary duties for this position include: • Utilising the ICP management and billing system  assisting the management, and to updatein information and preparereporting monthly billing analysis of asset inspection related data and files for electricity retailers; and •information Maintaining and analysing statistical information on monthly energy volumes, line charges and  monitoring and timely reporting of maintenance consumptions trends. including costs incurred work orders progress relative to budget The successful applicant will have:  •setting up meetings, agendas, with record, Have proven customer prepare services experience strong communications skills; minutes and follow type and distribute meeting •up Beon proactive enjoy working as part of a team, actionand points. with the ability to problem solve; and proven MS Excel experience, and, an ability The• Have successful applicant will have: to analyse and manage data.  excellent written and verbal communication For aand full job descriptionto and to apply for this roleand skills willingness share information please visit our website including learnings with colleagues where and www.marlboroughlines.co.nz/careers whenorappropriate contact us at recruitment@mll.co.nz  a high level of or literacy with Microsoft suite (03) 577 7007 especially Word and Excel, and willingness to Applications close 5pm Wednesday 24 June 2020 learn and comprehend new systems quickly  Switch good analytical, and organisational on to a planning new career opportunity skills.

You will join an enthusiastic tight knit team with • A variety of work within our industry • Further professional development and training • Good rates of pay • Company van and phone provided Marlborough Plumbing and Heating is a dynamic and proactive plumbing and heating company specialising in central heating installations, new house builds, bathroom renovation and underfloor heating as well as all aspects of general plumbing, maintenance and repairs.

Please send CV’s and cover letters to FAO Laura info@mph.co.nz Must have a full drivers license and be legally allowed to work in NZ. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

To advertise in the classifieds, call Gemma (03) 5777 868

FAIRHALL SCHOOL Teacher Aide - Learning Support 25 Hours Per Week

We have available a full-time position for up until the end of Term Two 2023, with the likely continuation into 2024 and requires a caring, conscientious person to join our wonderful team of teachers and support staff.

This position is to support a student with High Health Needs currently in our junior/ middle school area.

CV and Cover letter to: jo@fairhall.school.nz or contact PH: 577 8939 for further information and application form.

Applications close Friday 26 June, 2020 Steve Crockett Principal

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Marlborough Horticultural Society AGM Saturday July 4th, St Christophers Hall, Redwoodtown.

Shared lunch 12.30 Meeting 1pm All welcome Apologies to Angie 5728092

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THURSDAY 25 JUNE 2020, 7.30pm At “The Foundry”, Wesley Centre.

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Nominations for the Executive Committee will be accepted at the meeting.

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For Sale Custom made garden Boxes/beds. Any size Call Neil 02102739755 or checkout on Straightlines Mowing Service on Facebook.

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Professional Rose Pruner Taking bookings for mid-winter rose pruning.

Phone Sarah 5728539 for a free quote.

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Pelorus Promotions marlborough inc Annual General Meeting Wednesday, 8th July, 2020 2.30pm, Captain’s Daughter, Havelock

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by Lynette Atkinson-Parker For your sewing requirements Phone 03 578 1010 or 027 578 1010

HOUSIE/BINGO. Marlborough Community Housie INC. Every Thursday, 6.45pm start.

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Food available.

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Open 1st & 3rd Saturdays every month. 11am-12.30pm. Salvation Army HQ, Henry Street, Blenheim.

Sign out. Free Christian healing prayer available to anyone. Phone 578 9704.

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In Memoriam

SMITH, Diane Maxine: Passed away peacefully on Saturday June 13, 2020, at Wairau Hospital. Aged 76 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Maxwell and Martha Murray. Much loved sister of Warren and the late Douglas Murray. Dearly loved wife of the late Newall Smith.

Loved step mother of Bevan and Audrey Smith and Raewyn and Wayne Mortensen.

Loved aunt of Anne and Martin, Oliver, Phoebe and Andre. Loved Nana of Lynnea, Krista, Callum, Amelia and Bradley, and her great grandchildren. Special thanks to Access nursing staff and the staff at Wairau Hospital. Messages may be sent to 201B Maxwell Road, Blenheim 7201. A celebration of Diane’s life will be held at St. Ninians Presbyterian Church, Alabama Road, at 1pm on Wednesday June 17 followed by interment at Omaka Cemetery.

HENSON: David Alan Passed away on 15 April 2020 after a long illness, at Marlborough Hospice (during Covid lockdown). A Memorial Service for David will now be held on Friday 19 June 2020, at 2 pm, at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street, Blenheim.

CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719

Urgent Care Centre: Wairau Hospital Grounds. Entry off Hospital Rd, Blenheim, 8am-8pm daily. Phone (03) 520 6377.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870.

After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 6pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am - 5pm, Public Holidays 10am - 5pm. Closed Christmas Day. Ph 578 2271.

Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline.

Women’s Refuge and Sexual Violence Support Centre Marlborough: Crisis line number phone 0800 refuge or 03 5779939 .

Citizens Advice Bureau: Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am 4pm. Phone 578 4272.

Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Wairau Hospital: Hospital Visiting Hours: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only.

Maternity Ward: 10am-noon, 4pm-7pm.

Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward.

Alcoholics Anonymous 0800 AA WORKS - 0800 229 6757

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Picton: Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870.

Chemist: Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 8.30-5.30pm, Sat 9-2pm.

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The deadline is Monday 5.00pm. Please contact the Sun for further details. 72 High Street, Blenheim, email office@blenheimsun.co.nz or phone 577 7868.

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WITHERS: Frances Annie (Francie) On 12 June 2020. Aged 93. Peacefully at Maxwell Lifecare. Dearly loved wife of the late William (Bill). Much loved mum of John and the late Pam. Lovingly respected mother in law of Steve Roberts, and Janet Withers. Treasured Nana of Tracey and Jeff, Amy and Rick, Tammy and James, John Jnr and Courtenay. Granny of her many great grandchildren. Her City Hotel legacy will live on forever. Pork Crackle, Sherry Trifle and a smile that would light up the room. Reunited with her mum and dad and now her daughter Pam. Special thanks to the amazing staff at Waterlea Resthome and Maxwell Lifecare for all the love and support given to Francie. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John, PO Box 467, Blenheim 7201 would be appreciated. Messages to 19 Pitchill Street Blenheim 7201 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz. A private family service will be held this Monday. ‘Keep smiling your smile Francie’.

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Super Rugby revels in its comeback Super Rugby really hit the spot over the weekend.

Two entertaining games in front of engaged and energetic crowds made for compelling viewing.

There were a couple of things going in favour of the matches.

The Sunday afternoon game is a great idea.

Of course, it’s always been an inspired idea cast aside for modern-day revenue gathering.

It was a sell-out at Eden Park

as the Blues triumphed over the Hurricanes.

There had not been such a large crowd at the Auckland venue for a game of Super Rugby since 2005.

The other major thing going for both games was the absence of games prior to it.

Rugby was badly overexposed pre-Coronavirus and now after weeks of hardship, rugby had a new-found appreciation to it.

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away for a while, absence has made the heart grow fonder for New Zealand rugby fans.

Grant Robertson’s speech prior to the first game in Dunedin was unnecessary and a little cringeworthy.

The fact rugby is being played at all should be a sign of a job well done but the Minister for Sport took his opportunity to spell out the success with a microphone in hand.

It will be interesting to see if the crowds persist as games become more common but two games a weekend certainly won’t create jaded fans so that’s a positive.

Sky TV will have the ultimate say if afternoon rugby continues after this season but certainly the fans have voted with their feet and hopefully with their remotes as well.

The games themselves were played at a fast pace and a rea-

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June 13. Thanks to the Eagles for their support.

Men, Medal: S Marfell – 65, J Judge – 68, L Marfell – 69, D Marfell

Price 36, Dene Cross 33.

Mens B: Bill Lacey 33, Grant Flynn, Roger Meyer & Sam Rutherford 31.

– 70, M Ingram – 70, W Ingram – 70, S Westenra – 71, G Johnson – 71.

Women, Medal: T Redwood – 62, W Moffatt – 70, P Farrell – 72.

McGarry 78, Gloria Rodgers 80.

Div.3: Tessa Sutherland 77, Judy Ibbotson 80, Lyndy Larkin 84.

June 11, Men’s Stableford. Div.1: Bede O’Malley 39, Ken Bennett 36, Arthur Dovey 32, Trevor McGarry 31, Paul Eden 31, Malcolm Pettigrew 31. Div.2: Dave Wiley 37, Ross Inder

33, Mike Ponder 31, Brian Burgess 31, Robin Taylor 30, John Davis 30, Don Elley 30.

June 13, Women’s Avril Watson Stableford Div.1: Julie Nicolle 35, Lizzie Turnbull 32. Div.2: Denise Pickering 32, Sue Lissaman 31, Tina Marfell 30. Men’s Stableford Div.1:

Nick Robinson 38, William Harrison 36, Lance Nuttall 35, Chris Dewet 35, Tracy Goss 35, Bruce Snowden 35. Div.2: Tony Tripe 40, Paul Eden 39, Stuart Smith 39, Neal Ibbotson 35, Ravi Johl 34, Saki Saunokonoko 34, Terry Sloan 34.

Jones 79.

June 11: Jerome January 38, Rodger Jones 36, Aaron Wilson 35, Gary Aldridge 34, Alan Butland 33, Len Barlow 32, Andrew Sunley 32.

June 12: 9Hole Par-Mary Butler +1, Beth Arnold-Johnson sq., Lyn Pawson -1, Beryl Tripe -2, Heather Smith -3.

Griffin 18, Don March 17, Mike McConnell 16, Dan Crawford 16, Clarry Neame 15, Allen Knight 15, Ian Hatcher 14. Ladies: Bernice Arnold 17, C/B Trees Rewi 17, Chris Curry 15, Helen Neame 14, Jill Hurcomb 13, Jacqui Hurcomb 12.

June 10, Stablefor: 0-33 Rachel Bell 32, C/B Judith Batty 32, 34+ Bernice Arnold 31, Jenny Adams 30, 9 Holes Yvonne Hore 17.

Thursday Single Par: Barry Ellis +2, Cyril Scammell +1, Don March +1, Blue Arthur AS, Graeme Daines

AS, John Anderson AS, Ray Herd -1, Tom Bainbridge -1, Brent Baker -2, Don Lamond -2. 9 Holes Stableford: Steve Griffin 18, Percy Noblett 16, Ross Agnew 16, Bill Varrell 16.

June 13, Eclectic Stableford: Alf van der Hulst 25, Ray Herd 23, C/B Brian Yarrall 23, Alby Atkinson 21, Doug Shaw 21, Bob Tapp 21, Desz Campbell 21, Don Lamond 21, Fairweathers NTP 6/16 Doug Shaw, Sowmans NTP 9/18 Paddy Couchman. Ladies, Sa-Nga Grupp 21, Bernice Arnold 20.

Picton Golf Club results June 6, Nett: Bill Reeves 68, Ant Booker 69, Paul Towers 71, Leigh S/Smith 73, Alan Butland 73, Mike Ashworth 74, Ian Molloy 74.

June9, Lily Booth Nett, over-

all winner: Dido Harper 95-22= 73, 0-21.8 Maria McConway 75, Helen McIsaac 77. -21.9-28.7 Ricky Ashworth 74, Margaret Frisken 80, 28.8+ Cushla Brosnahan 75, Judy

Blenheim Golf Club results June 1, Men Stableford: Leo McKendry 18, Ivan Neame 17, Roy Lilley 17, Don Lamond 17, Ian Clark 16, Stuart Parker 16, Clarry Neame 16.

Ladies: Dawn Walker 16 on C/B, Trees Rewi 16, Jan Peglar 16, Yvonne Hore 15, Margaret Ogier 15.

June 3, LGU Medal: 0-29 Sue Duckworth 74, Sa-Nga Grupp 78, 30+ Dawn Walker 79, 9 Holes Stableford Jenny Evans 17.

June 6, Stableford: Desz Campbell 21, Mike Gardiner 19, Blue Arthur Doug 18, Jim Findlay 18, Steve Grif-

fin 17, Ray Herd 17, Ivan Neame 16, Tom Bainbridge 15, Bill Varrall 15.

June 6, Monthly medal: Jim Findlay 67, Nigel Smith 70, Mike Gardiner 71, Ray Herd 71, Doug Shaw 72, Ryan Windleburn 72, Graeme Daines 72, Morgan Bowe 73, Mike McConnell 73, Mike Daines 73, Trent Davies 73, Mike McDonald 74, Blue Arthur 74, Tere Poa 74, Don Lamond 74, Desz Campbell 75, Alby Atkinson 75, Clive Aitchison 75. Ladies Judith Batty 76.

June 8, 9 hole Stableford: Glen Hurcomb 22, Doug Shaw 21, Steve

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Marlborough Harrier Club

Marlborough Golf Club results June 9, Women’s 9 Hole Net Medal: Rebecca Harvey 37, Morag Dobbs 38, Neryl Savage 41, Elizabeth Bibby 42.

June 10, Women’s Net Medal.

Div.1: Erin Mulholland 73, Lucy Jefferis 76, Lizzie Turnbull 79.

Div 2:Denise Pickering 76, Jackie

sonable skill level considering the layoff.

As a television spectacle, a loud crowd really boosts the product.

I’m sure it would make it better for the players too who get the shot of adrenaline you just can’t get playing in front of empty seats or cardboard cut-outs like the NRL. Positive signs that a little time apart may have stoked the passion back to new highs for New Zealand rugby fans.

Thursday, June 18, 5.45pm for a 6.00pm start. We are back to normal for training nights – meet in the kitchen of Redwood Community Hall, Oliver Park.

Everyone is welcome to participate. For further enquiries contact Allister Leach 021 159 0678.

Marlborough Harrier Club, Saturday June 20, 1.45pm for 2.00pm start. Pack Run Spring Creek Bridge. All meet over the Spring Creek Ferry bridge at the carpark. The run this week will take you over walking tracks by the Wairau River.

You choose the distance and pace. All runners, joggers, walkers welcome.

We are back to normal with shared afternoon tea so stay and enjoy a tea or coffee provided post event and a chat. Please bring some afternoon tea to share with others.

Sports news Send your Sports news and results to news@blenheimsun.co.nz

Wednesday 72 High Street, Phone 03 577 7868

History from the

archives The Blenheim Sun Newspaper has teamed up with the Marlborough Archives at the Marlborough Museum to provide a weekly snapshot of events, people and historic moments captured through the lens.

Each week the Sun will feature a photograph with a caption about the person, place and time as kindly provided by the Marlborough Archives from the Historical Society Collection.

Fishing Bay Whaling Station, Tory Channel.

This is where many of the whalers lived and worked.

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Back Country Pork Ribs, marinated in our special Ale House Blend of herbs and spices then smothered in finger licking sauce. Served with House-made Slaw.

Pasta of the Day, this is a Chorizo and Shrimp in a creamy white wine and garlic sauce.

OLd fAvOuRITES

still here and check out some of these

NEw IdEAS

- STARTERS/SmALL pLATES Garlic Focaccia Bread $13.0

Focaccia bread smothered with garlic butter, parmesan cheese and toasted, served with basil pesto

Buttermilk Fried chicken $13.5

Boneless chicken thighs marinated in buttermilk and herbs and spices and fried, served with a side of peri peri sauce

New small plate selection; Polenta Chips & Bearnaise Sauce

char sui Pork Belly Bites $13.5

Pork belly marinated in char sui asian bbq sauce, slow cooked to meltingly tender and served with braised red cabbage

BeeF Brisket croquettes $13.5 1

salmon duo $15.5 (GF)

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slow cooked brisket with our secret herbs and spices, mustard, onion and coated in panko crumbs served with delicious Japanese mayo 2

house cured salmon gravlax and salmon mousse served with Japanese mayo and gerkin

- LIGhT mEALS souP oF the day $15.0 roasted Vegetable with Bacon

Pasta oF the day $32.0

Our Famous Seafood Chowder, served with Garlic Focaccia Bread

Bacon and smoked chicken pasta in a creamy garlic white wine sauce on fettucine

- mAINS mozzarella chicken $34.0 (GF)

- BuRGERS Buttermilk chicken BurGer $25.9

Boneless chicken thigh, marinated in buttermilk and herbs and spices and fried, served with bacon, slaw and pickles in a toasted burger bun and a side of fries

- dESSERTS -

Bacon wrapped chicken, stuffed with buffalo mozzarella cheese served with roast vegetables and creamy mushroom sauce

chocolate Brownie $14.0

Panseared Gurnard $35.0

kaFFir lime crĂˆme Brulee $14.0

on a rocket and parmesan risotto

ale house roast $25.0 (GF)

slow cooked boned lamb shoulder, roasted vegetables and gravy

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served warm with vanilla bean icecream and crushed nuts served with vanilla bean icecream

FranGiPane tart $14.0

housemade Frangipane tart with berries and vanilla anglaise

Complimentary drink for all club members with any main meal ordered until end of July 3

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL - BOOK ONLINE Open every day 11.30am – late www.alehouseblenheim.co.nz Phone 03 577 9992 | Middle Renwick Road, Springlands