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Story and photo by Celeste AlexanderThree Brians do make a right... the right move forward in Civil

Defence’s ability to relay public emergency messages to remote parts of the district where mainstream radio stations cannot be received.

On Wednesday representatives from Marlborough District Council, Civil Defence and Marlborough Lines came together to celebrate a new partnership with local radio station Brian FM.

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Mayor Alistair Sowman (front) with Brian Paton, Brian Tapp, Sarah Stuart-Black, Mark Wheeler and Ken Forrest were all on hand to hear the first Civil Defence broadcast over local radio station Brian FM on Wednesday.

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Continued from page 1This unique partnership, a first for

any council in New Zealand, will see Brian FM make its station available to the Marlborough Civil Defence management when there is a major public emergency, such as an earthquake or fire.

It will enable the live broadcast of public safety messages on Brian FM’s frequen-cies, reaching remote parts of the district.

Director of the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management Sarah Stuart-Black visited Blenheim on Wednesday to meet the team behind the partnership and support for what has been achieved.

“Providing public information in an emergency is critical to ensuring that members of the community receive this information. This is really positive from

my perspective, seeing how these organisa-tions and Brian FM have found a creative solution that works for Marlborough’s needs,” she says.

During informal introductions at Wednesday’s live broadcast, credit was given to Marlborough Lines operations manager Brian Tapp for his efforts.

Brian was part of Marlborough Lines earthquake recovery during Seddon’s damaging earthquakes and from that he identified the need for a facility like this to be made available. Marlborough Lines was only too pleased to assist, managing director Ken Forrest says.

It has provided aerial sites for Brian FM, including on the line company’s pole above Seddon’s war memorial and at the new site on council-owned land on the Wither Hills.

The Havelock transmitter on council land on Mt Takorika began broadcasting this month.

Civil Defence now has the ability to cut into the broadcast programme from Marlborough’s Civil Defence Wither Road headquarters in Blenheim.

A regular message will play on Brian FM informing listeners of the link to emergency services and the EOC will make a live test of the system every month.

In an emergency event, Civil Defence messages will continue to be circulated to all media as well as broadcast live on Brian FM.

Brian FM broadcasts on 100.9FM in Blenheim, 105.9FM in Picton, 100.1FM in Havelock, Pelorus and Kenepuru Sounds and 104.3FM in Seddon and Awatere.

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is the first candidate to be selected by the Labour Party to stand in next year’s general election.

She was confirmed as Labour’s Kaikoura electorate candidate at a meeting on Tuesday night.

On Wednesday, she hosted Labour’s jobs and growth caucus committee, organising a tour of local businesses and social agencies.

Labour’s finance spokesman Grant Rob-ertson, who heads the committee, says the MPs had visited wine and aquaculture industry organisations, the council, and food companies in Marlborough, he says.

“There is no way New Zealand can succeed as a country, unless the regions succeed.

“We want there to be growth and good job opportunities in Marlborough that are sustainable. We want the infrastructure to support that – housing, health and schools.”

Labour wants to partner with regions such as Marlborough, he says.

“I don’t believe in trickle down, I believe in growing wealth from the ground up.”

He congratulated Janette on her selection,

noting she hadn’t stopped campaigning from the last election.

Janette says she is thrilled to be selected and plans a grassroots political campaign.

“I think I’m reasonably well-established in the community now. It will be old-fashioned politicking – door-knocking, canvassing, working really hard…I’m up for it.”

There are a lot of things that needed fixing in the region, she says.

“Too many people in Marlborough are barely surviving. It’s not good enough for hard-working New Zealanders to just survive.

“For things to really hum, we’ve got to have people and families really thriving, not just surviving.”

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Janette Walker and members of Labour's jobs and growth caucus committee from left, Damien O'Connor, Grant Robertson, Megan Woods, and David Cunliffe.

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Hospital parkingParking at Wairau Hospital is to be freed up with staff to park at the back of the hospital, the Marlborough District Council says. Councillor Terry Sloan says he has been told the move should see less parking on Hospital Road, making it safer for passing drivers.

Fire ban liftedAn open fire season has been declared for the Marlborough District Council area south of the Wairau River, including the area south of the Diversion and the area around and including Rarangi, meaning permits are not needed for fires now.The open season does not include permanently restricted fire zones of the Wither Hills and Taylor Pass area, the Sweet Stream Benhopai area and all Department of Conservation land within the fire authority district.

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A survey is being sent out to members of Clubs of Marlborough, along with the annual mail out of subscription renewals, asking members what they want from the Club.

It’s just one of many strategies be-ing implemented by the committee which wants to know how it can best cater for their members needs, and ensure all the facilities are making the best financial return.

The survey is looking at the demographics of members, as well as asking how often they use the Club, transport used to get there, what entertainment they like and if they will be utilising the Club at the same time as the ASB Theatre.

There is also a family element

in the survey as the committee believes the Club is ‘generational’ and want it to meet the needs of younger members, CEO Lee Davis says.

“Through our operational review it was identified that while we do cater to our young children with our Kids Club and Kidzone playroom, there was little for the nine-year-olds and up.

“It also revealed that our TAB Lounge was grossly under-utilised, so as of a month ago we changed that and converted the lounge into a new family entertainment area called the ‘Cave’,” he says.

There are 7500 members cur-rently signed up as members, a significant growth from the 4000 when it moved into the new building.

In simple terms that puts a mem-ber in each household, Lee says.

But according to Lee and club president Gordon Herkt, times are changing and with the new theatre being built alongside it, the Club must diversify.

“Some of these changes are to ensure we not only capture and comfortably cater for the market that the theatre will attract as it comes to fruition, but also to follow market trends towards maximising the returns of our business.

“We want to appeal to more women and families and are doing so by making the club even more family orientated than it already is.

“Our strategic planning also ensures that we remain a Club for the whole family and that member

care and wellbeing is a priority. Facilities and services in reality is what belonging to a Club is all about and the benefits of belong-ing to Clubs of Marlborough are numerous,” they say.

Clubs of Marlborough has added several new features, including building a sheltered balcony space onto the Taylor Restaurant and is looking to incorporate a stan-dalone bar into the restaurant.

All new members will receive a personal ‘induction’ with a full tour of the facility and a number of theatre benefits.

“Our main message to our mem-bers is that we want to hear what they have to say, what they want and what we can do to continue providing the best Club in New Zealand,” Lee says.

Survey sent out to members, asking for their say

Clubs of Marlborough president Gordon Herkt holding a survey which is being currently mailed out to club members. INSET: One view of the club’s new family entertainment area, the ‘Cave’.

Hospital staff upThere are more than 190 doctors and 580 nurses at the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board, Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says. He says that’s 50 more doctors and more than 70 more nurses than in 2008.

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Vineyard contractor Hortus has bought Blenheim’s 196-bed Dun-cannon for worker accommodation and plans to open its doors to the public later this year.

Hortus managing director Aaron Jay says owning Duncannon will ensure he can provide better accom-modation for his workers.

“Demand for seasonal labour is going up, and we need to invest to ensure our people have decent accommodation while they are in Marlborough.”

Hortus has Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) certification, which allows it to recruit vineyard labour from Vanuatu and other Pacific Islands for peak seasons in Marlborough’s vineyards.

Aaron says he plans to have an open day later this year to “put people’s minds at rest” regarding

vineyard worker accommodation. “Not all the stories coming out

of the contract labour industry are good ones, and I’m the first to agree that some people need to get better or get out. But I want to show people how seriously some in this business take their responsibilities – both legally and socially.”

Duncannon is already an excellent facility, he says, thanks to the work of previous owners Kim and David Lewis.

But Aaron has a long list of chang-es planned, intended to give it more of a community feel.

“Many of these men come from a village life in Vanuatu and will return to a village life when they leave New Zealand after the pruning or summer season. It’s important they’re given all the knowledge and tools and assistance they need

to settle in to New Zealand life, but we want to adapt to their lifestyle as well.”

With that in mind, Duncannon will have a football field, petanque courts and a gym, as well as com-munal dining tables, ‘because in Vanuatu you don’t sit down on your own for a meal, you sit with everyone in your community’.

On a more practical level, there will be drying rooms, better kitchen facilities and a shop.

The underlying philosophy at Duncannon is to give the men a good experience, Aaron says.

“My wife has always said we will only put these guys in houses or accommodation that we would be happy to live in. And that’s what we always have in mind.

“We want to always walk that talk.”

Duncannnon to become seasonal worker accommodation

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Walking and cycling tracks, such as the Link Pathway under construction between Picton and Havelock, will have a huge impact on Marlborough, an agency promoting access to the outdoors says.

The New Zealand Walking Access Commission held a board meeting in Blenheim this week, and met with iwi, council, and other organisations while in town.

They visited the Link Pathway, and New Zealand Walking Ac-cess Commission chairman John Forbes says trails like that will boost the region hugely.

A similar pathway in his home region Opotiki had been far more popular than even its backers anticipated.

“The link pathway, things like

that will add in ways you just don’t know till it’s done.”

Commission chief executive Eric Pyle says traditional access issues are still raised at meetings, but recreational tourism has

become a lot more important to communities in the 10 years since the commission was set up.

“Walking, cycling, cycling trails are really important parts of some rural economies,” he

says.There is a broader recognition

that access issues can be good for rural communities, Eric says, with benefits of popular walkways and cycleways going not just to the users, but whole rural communities.

“Families can survive and sus-tain themselves in the area, they contribute to the whole economy, play in the local rugby club.”

John says trails like the Ton-gariro Crossing are crowded to the point where they need to be number limited or tourists are going to have negative experi-ences.

“We need communities, like the Link Pathway one, to step up to the plate to provide activities for people to do.

“We need more New Zealand-ers engaged in tourism, providing more activities for visitors.”

Link pathway could spark economic boom

New Zealand Walking Access Commission chairman John Forbes, left, and chief executive Eric Pyle visited Blenheim this week.

Trophy winnersTwo Marlborough wines won trophies at this week’s International Wine Challenge in London.The Blind River Sauvignon Blanc 2015 won five trophies, including the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc trophy, the New Zealand white trophy, and the International Sauvignon Blanc trophy.The Brancott Estate Letter Series B Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2014 also won the New Zealand sweet trophy.

New Zealand Winegrowers has wel-comed the Government announcement it plans to update the law around Customs and Excise rules.

NZ Winegrowers chief executive Philip Gregan says the legislation was outmoded and an update has been badly needed.

“We are looking forward to changes in areas such as moving goods around New Zealand and simplifying the process for applying for refunds of excise for unsold damaged goods.”

Philip says, the new rules are expected to make compliance much easier for wineries.

“Excise is a necessary reality for our

industry and commonsense solutions to ad-dress industry concerns are very welcome as they will save time and money for our members as we grow exports to $2 billion by 2020.

Customs Minister Nicky Wagner an-nounced yesterday a series of proposals to modernise the Customs and Excise Act to strengthen border management, streamline the excise system, and address a range of issues for New Zealand businesses.

She says the changes will make the Act simpler, more efficient and increase transparency for businesses who import and export.

“Many elements of the new Act that will appeal to the trade sector including the Cabinet directive that Customs and Inland Revenue work together to identify options for streamlining the payment of GST at the border.

“Alcohol manufacturers will be given more flexibility by expanding off-site storage to cover all products, and removing the requirement for manufacturers to apply for excise remissions for damage or loss for goods not released to market.”

A bill will be drafted for introduction to the House this year.

Customs changes good for wineBusiness meetingThe Blenheim Business Association is formally launching next week, with association chairman Anthony Mullen introducing the new management team and giving a progress update at a meet-ing on Thursday evening at Rangitane House.


A new partnership has been established between Marlborough’s civil defence organisation, the Council, Marlborough Lines and Blenheim-based radio station Brian FM to relay emergency messages throughout the region.Brian FM has agreed that, in the event of a civil emergency, Civil Defence headquarters can cut into the broadcast programme. With the push of a button in the Emergency Operations Centre in Wither Road, Civil Defence can broadcast live to Marlborough.In the event of a big earthquake, a major fire where evacuation is required or a large scale flood or tsunami, Brian FM’s music programme will be interrupted by a short series of pips before civil defence messages begin.Marlborough Lines has facilitated the installation of new transmitters so Brian FM can be received across the region including areas where other radio station signals cannot be received.

Brian FM is providing all technical equipment including the dedicated link between the Emergency Services headquarters and the radio station’s transmitter network. A regular message will play on Brian FM informing listeners of the link to Emergency Services and the Emergency Operations Centre will make a live test of the system every month.Marlborough Emergency Services Manager Brian Paton says this is a first for civil defence.“It’s a local solution to our communications problems that is only possible because everyone has worked together to make this happen,” he said.In an emergency event, Civil Defence messages will continue to be posted to the Marlborough District Council website and circulated to all media, as well as broadcast live on Brian FM.A transistor radio and a supply of batteries should be part of every

household emergency kitBrian FM broadcasts on the following frequencies: 100.9 FM Blenheim105.9 FM Picton100.1 FM Havelock/ Pelorus / Kenepuru Sound104.3 FM Seddon/Awatere.

New emergency messaging system for Marlborough will broadcast on Brian FM

Library ClosureAs a result of the earthquake strengthening work, the Marlborough District Library (Blenheim) will be CLOSED on Wednesday 25 May and Thursday 26 May.We apologise for any inconvenience.

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Positive ageing - Taking advantage of vulnerable older people is a form of abuseSometimes older people can find themselves in unhappy circumstances where carers or relatives are taking advantage of them.Abuse can take many forms including• Unauthorised taking of money or

possessions• Misuse of power of attorney• Failure to repay loans

• Use of home and/or utilities without contributing to costs

• Lottery and romance scams.Age Concern Marlborough offers a confidential source of support and reassurance as well as advice on how to proceed for anyone aware of a case where an elderly person is being taken advantage of, intimidated or

even physically ill-treated. Contact Age Concern for a confidential discussion about an individual situation. Age Concern Marlborough Inc. 25 Alfred Street or phone 03 579 3457 from 9.30am-2pm, Monday to Thursday or 9.30am-1pm on Fridays.

Restoration work on some of Picton’s oldest graves is underway with headstones being reinstated and railings repaired.Located in Gravesend Place flanking a hillside on the western side of the port, Picton’s cemetery dates back to 1890 and its graves include some of the earliest residents of the Marlborough district. Last year Council began the job of identifying the memorials and headstones needing restoration. Marlborough’s only registered monumental masons, Geoffrey T. Sowman, has been contracted to undertake the work. Due to the age

of the plots, the gradual erosion over the years and recent earthquake damage, some of the memorials have become unstable, requiring restoration expertise. Families are encouraged to contact the Council if they wish a family grave to be considered for restoration.• For more information: Council

Reserves and Amenities officer Grahame Smail, phone (03) 520 7400 or [email protected]

• Search for a plot at Picton Cemetery, Gravesend Place, Picton. www.marlborough.govt.nz/Services/Cemeteries/Picton

Restoring the historic headstones in Picton Cemetery

The final resting place of 61-year-old Sarah Teresa Budge, nee MacDonald, who arrived in Nelson aged 14 with her family in 1843. She was the widow of William Budge, a young surveyor for the NZ Company; they were the first to take up the Bluff Run of 12,000 acres between the Wairau and Awatere Rivers, covering the area of today’s Vernon Station.

Managing the effects of winter rainfall in the Marlborough Sounds can be challenging given the amount of water that can course down the hillsides.Maintaining the public roading network and the Sounds stormwater systems requires constant attention from Marlborough Roads and its contractors to keep culverts and channels clear. During intense storms, the systems can deteriorate quickly and Marlborough Roads sends patrol crews out to ensure roads are safe and to undertake any urgent maintenance. Sounds property owners can help

reduce flood risk by ensuring drains and watercourses on their properties are well maintained to help prevent flooding. Absent owners should arrange for regular checks to be made on their property. Its good practice to•Check the adequacy of waterways on the property and keep them clear•Deal with potential instability, E.g. through roof and yard overflows•Undertake a regular check of culverts and water channels•Ensure someone is on site during storms to re-divert any water overflow•Alert Marlborough Roads to any

concern about public roads.Remember that heavy rain (or an earthquake) can cause a slip or landslide. Removing trees or vegetation or steep roadside cuttings can cause land to slip, as can leaking water pipes. Conditions can change quickly so it is important to recognise the warning signs and take action. Be particularly observant when driving on Sounds roads in very wet weather.Marlborough Roads can be contacted on 03 520 8330.

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Stepping UP: Free Computer Courses at Marlborough District Libraries (Blenheim and Picton).Marlborough District Libraries, in partnership with the 20/20 Trust and REAP, will continue to offer free computer classes. Blenheim courses run on Tuesday mornings and Thursday evenings. Picton courses run on Friday mornings. Courses include, email, excel spreadsheets, Facebook, introduction to tablets and more! Courses are open to anyone. Places are limited and bookings are essential.To enrol, visit your local library or contact us on 03 520 7491 (Blenheim) or 03 520 7493 (Picton), www.marlboroughlibraries.govt.nz

Rates Rebate ReminderLow income earner applications must be received by 30 June 2016Don’t forget to claim a rates rebate if you haven’t applied since 1 July last year (2015).If you are a low income earner – that includes retired people – remember to apply to the Council to see if you qualify for a rates rebate.Applications for this rating year (2015-2016) must be received by the Council no later than 30 June 2016.You may apply for a Rates Rebate if:• Your name is on the rates account and• You were living at the property on

1 July 2015 and• The property you pay rates for is your

main place of residence and• The total income (before tax) of you,

your partner and any joint owner is low.You will need to provide:• Details of your income, before tax, for

the year ending 31 March 2015, and• Your 2015-2016 rates invoice.For more information, visit the Blenheim Council Office or the Picton Service Centre or contact Council, Ph: 03 520 7400 so one of our Customer Services Officers can explain whether or not you will qualify for the rebate and advise if you have already made an application for this rating year.

Abandoned vessel for saleThe Marlborough Harbour Master is offering the vessel pictured for sale. The vessel is a sloop rigged sailing vessel with a keel hull of wooden construction and is approximately 9 meters in length. The vessel has sufficient watertight integrity to remain afloat but is in rough, well-worn condition and has considerable growth on the hull.The vessel is to be sold ‘as is where is’ and the Harbour Master strongly encourages prospective buyers to closely inspect the vessel before making any offer of purchase. Viewing can be arranged through the Harbour Masters office. Persons interested in acquiring this vessel must contact the Harbour Masters Office before May 20th 2016.


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RevolutionHere’s a revolution, how about we stop paying a government wages that is spent on $300 meals, and flights to where ever they want to go, as they act like spoiled little kids.Why don’t we tax their wages, so homeless, poor, schools, hospitals can manage, and those who do work hard are no longer ripped off.

ViolenceWhat’s up that it’s always the man who’s violent, emotionally abusive, controlling?Women do it too, in fact, the police have said on TV, women are just as bad. It’s not a man’s world, but it’s not a woman’s either, it’s all of ours, male, female, black or white!

The BachelorI really feel sorry for Fleur being dumped, how genuine she was, what was Jordan thinking. The overall show with Naz being so rude on TV doesn’t give NZ a good image. Ban the show I say.

What a treatI was priviledged to be able to see the amazing MAMMA MIA show at our new ASB Theatre.The entire cast must be credited for their untiring energy and talent that is needed for these productions.You are all amazing and deserve recogni-tion.Grateful patron.

Ripped offI have been selling fruit at a roadside stall for a week and last night some scumbag ripped my cashbox off the stall. It was empty, so it was a waste of time but it spoils it for the honest people who have been buying my fruit.

Life is not a game To the two people dressed in all whites “com-ing in front of a car and dancing as the car is about to turn right is not funny”.For you it might be a moment of laughter because you scared me but for me it might have been a disaster if I didn’t apply brakes in time and a disaster for your family too.Concerned Driver

Two pages!!Hey Hey. Now we got two pages of text talk. Guess it won’t last.But good to see back up from so many that enjoy this page.

Local lassTo local lass, I agree with you on comments about vineyard workers.Totally unnecessary about people who are prepared to work.If I come across a group of these chaps I feel less intimidated as I do in school holidays with two or three loudmouthed over privileged kids of Blenheim.With nothing to do but “for example”, ride their bikes slowly abreast in front of cars coming out of carparks. I feel like Sir Edmund Hillary at times. Quote. “We knocked the bastard off”. These youngies would probably say WHO??? Next lot coming up that think they are owed something.

Street name changes Seeing as that subject is under discussion, how about new names for all those “Renwick” roads... Leave the “Old” one as just Renwick Road; the tongue gymnastic “Middle Renwick Road” change to “Nelson Road”, and the equally mouthfilling “New Renwick Road” change to “Fairhall Road”. But I can hear the mutterings of all those busi-nesses having to change ....

Snail mailThey wonder why people don’t send letters anymore I posted a letter in Picton on Tuesday 3rd of May it arrived at its destination in Wel-lington on Friday 13th, I could have swum the strait faster.

Paid TVRe paid tv. We have paid tv and the level is very poor. In response to the person you must have no life, try going for a walk play with your kids you grow. Some more to life than tv.

Restricted carparksRestricted carparks: are they like restricted airspace?Didn’t know we had them, did anyone else?$40 ticket, elsewhere $12 why do you pay $28 more for parking there?I’m confused, also no cars were in there (60 min spaces).

Favourite cafeJust want to acknowledge the positivity and ready smile from Chan, when we get coffee at our favorite Scott Street cafe.

Railway Station pick upBussed to Kaikoura recently. The Railway Station Bus Pickup is shocking. NO shelter from sun, wind or rain. NOT enough seating. What a great look for tourists using the train or bus services. They must think it’s a third world town. Would be a minimal cost to upgrade it to provide shelter which the existing structure does not do. Come on Council. Step up...you obviously haven’t used this facility.

Check on your kidsTo the parents who let their kids play unsuper-vised at the Grovetown School...It would pay to check on them as someone’s wee ratbags broke the middle and some branches off the feijoa trees. Heartbreaking to see as it took awhile for them to get to the height they are. Some parents have no idea what their kids get up too. Ask your kids if they know who the culprit is and ring the school if you know or see any vandalism.From a Grovetown resident

True coloursI see our politican has painted himself in his true colours by being too busy to concern himself with the homeless of Blenheim.He cannot make the time to visit John’s Kitchen but can spend time on a paid junket to CHINA.About time he acted like a local polly and involved himself in the homeless issue and other local issues of importance.Locals have memories Smithy.

Death a tragedyThe death of the Chch girl was a tragedy, but I don’t understand the outcry about how the press have described her as a ‘sex worker’. No one complained that Prince was referred to as a pop star after his death. It is what it is, and her occupation may have led to her demise.

Re-education neededWhy is it that many of Marlborough drivers do most of the following?A. Move to the center of the road prior to turning left. B. Stop in merging lanes. C. Stop at empty roundabouts. D. Travel at 85k then do 120 on passing lanes only to slow down holding all others up again on the open road. Re-education seems to be needed by a huge number.

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By Celeste AlexanderBeryl Dickson, the first

school dental nurse ever to be sent to the Pelorus Sound has passed away peacefully in her Blenheim home on May 12, in her 100th year.

Beryl celebrated her mile-stone birthday in February with her family and friends.

Beryl will be remembered for her work in the clinics at the Blenheim Borough School, Picton Primary School and Rai Valley School, and at Wairau Hospital’s Electrocardiography Department during her younger years.

Beryl had a “kind nature and beautiful smile”, say family members.

“Beryl’s very genuine grati-tude towards all the wonderful people who helped her to fulfil her desire to remain in her own home. She was often heard to say how kind and caring everyone was who came in to help her.”

Centurion passes

By Cathie BellVineyard workers from Vanuatu are vital

to the Marlborough economy, and a group of churchgoers are organising a concert to give back to the island nation which is still recovering from cyclone damage.

Blenheim woman Angela Enright is part of the Oasis Family church, and in July, she will be part of a Mission team going to Vanuatu.

“As we live in a province where the wine industry is sustained with the help of the Vanuatu workers, we felt that we would like to give back to their community that was devastated by Cyclone Pam.”

She and some others will be joining an already established Christian Aid Agency called ‘Equip Vanuatu’.

To raise funds for this trip, the group is organising a Variety concert to be held at

the Elim Centre on Saturday next week. Entertainment will include local talent

such as the Oasis worship band, and David Brooks will perform a duet with Alisha Heath, Angela says.

“There will be a bit of everything including “Rock n Roll”, Beatles, “The Hummingbirds” and a whole lot of Soul to name a few, so there should be something for everyone.”•VanuatuMissionsCon-cert, 7.30pm, Elim Centre, $5 for children, $10 for adults and $20 for families, including supper.

RIGHT: Angela Enright is part of a group fundraising for equipment for Vanuatu.

Concert for Vanuatu

By Celeste AlexanderThis week is Hospice Aware-

ness Week and one focus of the week is to profile the services provided and address miscon-ceptions that people may have around Hospice care.

Hospice Marlborough gen-eral manager Jude Dellebeke and Trust member Tessa Sutherland talk about ‘self referrals’ and discuss why people should not be fearful of the Hospice.

“There are still people fearful of Hospice and what it represents. Some still think it’s just a place to go to die, when really it’s not.

“More often than not people come here to be stabilised so they can go home. We have wonderful services in place that take care of much more than just their physi-cal needs, but also on a spiritual level too.

“And that’s not referring to people’s religion, but instead providing all the things that give people a particular sense of comfort and rest during their illness,” they say.

Hospice Marlborough is a ‘community hospice’, they add, one that is funded by the DHB and the community.

“ I f a n yo n e f r o m t h e Marlborough community has a terminal illness this is their hospice and they can register for care.

“There seems to be a miscon-ception that people need to be referred via the hospital system, when in fact people can self refer.

“The service we provide is absolutely free whereas people think they have to pay. So it’s our mission to clear up that mis-understanding and make people aware that we are here for them in their time of need.”

Jude goes on to explain that around 86 per cent of Hospice’s work is done within people’s homes.

“We have around 120 people on our books currently and we are caring for them all. Our wonderful nurses travel all over Marlborough to their homes and give them the same quality care as if they were here with us.

“For those who do come into Hospice a lot of the time it’s for medicine and symptoms control or dealing with acute events that are life threatening.

“We provide six beds here at Hospice including a respite bed for when a carer needs rest and when in here, our services to each person are personalised and unique.”

There is also a new support group for families which is be-ing supported by the Clubs of Marlborough which provides the venue for free. Family members can meet regularly, enjoy a meal and listen to a variety of speak-ers.

“Ultimately we want our mes-sage to be that, don’t be fearful of Hospice. We are there for you. Don’t wait for a referral, call us and find out what we can do for you,” Jude and Tessa say.

Celebrating with the Hospice

Long serving volunteer Adrienne Barnett (right) pictured interact-ing with some of the people taking part in Hospice Marlborough’s day programme. Photo provided.

Beryl Dickson.

8 Friday May 20, 2016

gardeningthis week with wally richards

Opawa Bridge Replacement

Building a new bridge for SH1 over the Opawa RiverUntil Thursday 9 June, the NZ Transport Agency is seeking your views on the preferred proposal to replace the Opawa Bridge on State Highway 1 with a new two-lane bridge on the western side of the existing bridge. The existing bridge will be kept for pedestrians and cyclists.Last year the NZ Transport Agency launched an investigation of the Wairau and Opawa Bridges to improve travel on State Highway 1 north of Blenheim. It was identified as part of the Government’s Accelerated Regional Roading Package (ARRP), which provided funding to progress a selection of regionally important state highway projects in order to address economic efficiency, safety, and resilience issues on our regional transport networks.Following the investigation, the Wairau Bridge was found to be in serviceable condition. The Opawa Bridge, however, was identified for replacement and we know upgrading it is a high priority for Marlborough District Council and residents.In January 2016 the Government announced a preferred option to build this new bridge at an estimated cost between $14 and $17.5 million.

Have your sayNow, is your chance to review the investigation findings and give feedback on the preferred proposal. Read more information on www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/opawa-bridge-replacement and fill out the survey in this brochure or online.

Feedback deadline: Thursday 9 June 2016

Come talk to us tomorrowCome to the following public information session and speak to a member of the project team. We look forward to seeing you there.Saturday 21 May. Scenic Hotel Marlborough, Chart Room, 10am – 2pm

For more informationPLEASE VISIT: www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/opawa-bridge-replacement or Blenheim and Picton Libraries, Marlborough District Council Customer Service Centre, and the Marlborough Roads officeEMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 03 520 8330

Continued from Friday May 13Beneficial microbes and fungi love an

alkaline, chemical-free environment so the use of chlorinated tap water, chemical sprays along with herbicides are going to create problems for your tomatoes and other plants.

Chemical sterilizing the soil with Basamid is no longer an option since the chemical was banned.

I have in the past suggested potassium permanganate with salt as a soil drench but this takes out both the beneficial and the bad.

Some gardeners dig out the soil and replace it with new soil which is not only a lot of hard work but you cannot be sure the new soil will not have its own problems.

The new product Terracin is the natural way to clean up soil diseases. Mix the Terracin at 2ml per litre of water and apply to one SqM of moist soil.

Or mix at 20ml to 1 litre to spray over 10 SqM of moist soil.

During the next 3 weeks keep the soil moist (not wet) with non-chlorinated water.

After 3 weeks we need to feed and build the populations of beneficial microbes so we apply either Mycorrcin or Thatch Busta to feed them. In colder weather it is best to apply Thatch Busta as its more powerful and helps warm the soil so the beneficials can multiply. In warmer weather use the Mycorrcin.

Once you have done this, its a matter of not using chemicals in the glasshouse including chlorinated water.

A special filter can be attached to your hose.

The next problem in a glasshouse is the nice environment for insect pests to breed.

During the growing season you have to keep them in control with the fol-lowing: sticky yellow traps, Neem Tree Granules, Wally’s Neem Tree Oil and Key

Pyrethrum or they will get completely out of hand.

Fumigating the glasshouse at the end of the season to kill all the pests harbouring over in cracks and places means a clean start in the new season.

Recently Wally’s Sulphur Powder has become available for this purpose.

This is ideal for fumigating a glasshouse in winter when there are no crops grow-ing. (May dehydrate and kill plants so empty the glasshouse first.)

To use: Close all vents in the glasshouse.Place an amount of sulphur onto a steel

hearth shovel and light.Place burning sulphur in the middle of

the house and leave immediately.Close the door and let the sulphur fumes

do their job. Leave house closed for a few days.

The amount of sulphur burnt will depend on size of the glasshouse.

For a glasshouse 2.5m x 2.5m burn about 50 grams of sulphur.

I did this last winter after cleaning all the plants out of my glasshouses and once outside, it was a sight to see so many whitefly and adult psyllids beating up against the glass trying to escape.

Burning sulphur safely in out buildings for cluster flies in winter could be a good way to control them also.

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Come Dine With Me, UK.

Q What would you change about the world?

Other people’s art...the good, the bad, and the ugly!

Q How do you want to be remembered?

As a ‘good’ person who was driven and authentic.

Q Who would you love to have a meal with?

Marie Antoinette.

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

When I was very young, I could speak Japanese.

Q What’s next on your wishlist?

Another solo art show in Marlborough.

Sushi. Spending all summer at the river with my friends baking in the sun and swimming.

What’s your fondest child-hood memory?

Problems ring me at 0800 466464 (Palmerston North 3570606)Email [email protected] site www.gardenews.co.nz

By Celeste AlexanderAn incredible amount of support has

been flowing in from all around the region for local boy Tyler Walker who was diagnosed in March with a rare aggressive brain tumour.

Another fundraising venture is being organised with of a live auction and dinner at Bamboo Garden Restaurant, on June 14.

Organiser Erica Sprosen says tickets are

available now at a cost of $35 per person.She is collecting items that are being

donated by the very generous Marlborough community, and if anyone would like to contribute auction items Erica would love to hear from them.

Erica can be contacted for ticket sales and collecting of auction items by phoning 021 048 5327, 578 0273 or by calling in to All About You at 22 Maxwell Road.

Tyler Walker fundraiser


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What does your role entail?As an audiologist my goal is to help people communicate more effectively by hearing what loved ones are saying. Every day we take for granted hearing the sounds of nature (e.g. birds singing), children laughing, listening to secrets whispered to us, and taking part in family gatherings around the dinner table. When hearing loss creeps up on us it robs us of these special moments. I

like to think I play a role in restoring these sounds. What has been your biggest achievement?I am originally from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. So traveling halfway around the world on my own adventure has been a huge feat for me!

Why do you love what you do?I get a glimpse of wonder when someone can hear something they have not heard in years.

How do you define success?I define success by knowing I have made a small difference in other people’s lives. If I have been able to impact how someone goes about their day-to-day life and made it easier and more enriching then I feel I have done my job.

What do you do in your down time?I enjoy creating crafts, reading, walking in nature, driving around the countryside taking in the scenery, and spending quality time with friends and family.What is your favourite international quote?“If you can’t fly, then run, If you can’t run, then walk,If you can’t walk, then crawl, But whatever you do,You have to keep moving forward.” - Martin Luther King Jr.

Nanci LanoueClinical Audiologist at House of Hearing23 Henry Street, Blenheim

Contact: Nanci Ph: 03 579 5353 Email: [email protected]

What does your role entail?I take care of all the paperwork and ensure all of the great people we have working for us are being paid and kept happy, organising quotes for clients and ensuring the paper-side of the business is running smoothly and efficiently.

What has been your biggest achievement?Probably achieving the great reputation we have in the industry. We started from the ground up and it’s been a long haul to get where we are today. It’s great when you have the feedback from your loyal clients about the good work you do. BNC has always been built on the good and trustworthy relationships we share with our clients, treating their vineyards as we would our own.Why do you love what you do?The relationships we share with our customers and knowing that you’ve really made a huge difference in the outcome of their vineyards and their crops come harvest. It’s incredibly satisfying when you nurture a vineyard-block and bring about a successful harvest. It’s also a wonderful industry to work in, there are so many great hardworking people you get to share your passion with.What do you do in your down time?Success is defined by how happy your are. When you thoroughly enjoy what you do every day it’s not work, it’s a passion. With BNC we’ve been able to grow our passion and business around our family. There is nothing better in the world.What is your favourite international quote?I have so many, we write one on our wall monthly to remind the kids about the bigger picture in life...at the moment it reads; ‘Don’t ruin a good today, thinking about a bad yesterday...let it go’. This is very fitting as the song ‘Let It Go’ from the Frozen movie is normally being sung constantly by one of the girls.

Nadia CrightonDirector: BNC Viticulture Contracting Ltdwww.bncviticulture.co.nz

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What does your role entail?Listening and assisting people to find solutions, to identify what is most important to balance to re-establish harmony in the body and in their life. Physical, emotion-al and mental health issues stem from imbalance and lack of harmony – in cells, organs, systems and body wide. The state of your life will affect the health of your body

and the health of your body will affect your life, so I bring a greater harmony through listening for solutions and sharing tips, strategies and tools.

What has been your biggest achievement?Experiencing how much the mind controls our lives, in so many negative and destructive ways then developing strategies to break free from limiting thinking, depression, fears and loneliness to feel great contentment and joy.

Why do you love what you do?To give a person, who feels lost, traumatised, distressed and alone, time to tell to their story and feel heard, to empower them, to give them fresh or new perspective, to give them space to cry, or laugh, to help them find solutions in and from their misery is something I cannot put into words – it is powerful, moving and inspiring, and why I love what I do.How do you define success?Empowering others and making a difference in their lives.

What do you do in your down time?Walk with my dog, play my Bell Drum, Paint, grow vegetables, read, write.

What is your favourite international quote?Don’t take anything Personally. Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won’t be the victim of needless suffering” Miguel Ruiz

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staff, contributing to budget setting, monitoring quality and standards of care using audit.What has been your biggest achievement?Finishing my Masters in Healthcare from Victoria University, it has allowed me to develop and grow both personally and professionally. The learning has been invaluable and I use the knowledge gained everyday as a nurse.Why do you love what you do?The sense of satisfaction, being able to make a difference to people’s lives.How do you define success?Having a job that I am passionate about, a sense of fulfilment, receiving positive feedback from others also helps.What do you do in your down time?I love being outdoors, you will often see me walking the dog down by the river. Watching rugby is also a bit of a passion. Also spending time with my family, watching my two daughters grow into lovely young ladies.What is your favourite international quote?“Let whoever is in charge keep this simple question in her head (not, how can I always do this right thing myself, but) how can I provide for this right thing to be always done?”. - Florence Nightingale

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Story and photo by Steve MasonThe music of Mamma Mia! is all a backing

track, one woman says as she walks out of the ASB Theatre after the show.

It must have been, she says. It was so good, and clearly there was no band in the pit at the front of the stage.

The woman is wrong, but it is a compliment to musical director Kevin Moseley and his small but hard-working group of musicians providing the music for Blenheim Musical Theatre’s production of the hit stage show.

Every note of music is played live for every show, and the band is sitting in the pit – the audience just can’t see them.

The orchestra pit of the new ASB Theatre is so big that the band is tucked in under the stage, concealed behind a heavy black curtain, leaving most of the pit space free for part of the set.

Kevin explains the curtain gives the sound team better control over the balance between musicians and singers, and also means no stray light from their music stands escapes into the audience.

More and more productions are putting bands out of sight – even in a different room ‘or a building across the road’, Kevin says.

He sees the performers on stage on a screen in front of him; they see him on a screen just below the front of the stage.

Kevin would rather be looking at the cast on stage, getting a “direct feed” on how they are performing, on how their voices are sound-ing. But this is a compromise he’s prepared to accept to produce a better overall sound.

His musicians say they miss the direct contact with the audience, but they still hear all the audience reaction through the blackout curtain.

Some audiences sit quietly, just taking in the show. Others laugh out loud, clap and stomp along with the music and whistle and cheer at their favourite parts.

His band has nine musicians – four key-board players, three on guitar, a drummer and a percussionist. Most of the ‘instrument’ sounds are played on the keyboards, with each of the four playing something quite different.

It all gels into something very similar to what we know as the ABBA sound.

The actors take the limelight, but the band know the part they play in making Mamma Mia! the most successful show the Blenheim Musical Theatre has ever done.

They love what they do, and they also love it when someone suggests the show is being done with a professional backing track, because that means they are hitting the very

high standard expected by their musical director, and by the audience.

The cast of Mamma Mia! take their final bows tomorrow night.

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Kevin Moseley conducts the Mamma Mia! band under the stage during the show.

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came to New Zealand, but United States ambassador Mark Gilbert is making up for it now, getting a ‘selfie’ with all the senior students at Marlborough Boys’ College.

Invited by Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith and college classics teacher Peter Olliver, who is also Stuart’s electorate chairman, Mark told the students to have a go in life, take advantage of all

opportunities, go meet people and get to know them.

“You never know when you’re going to meet someone, learn something, that is going to change your life.”

It was from meeting then-Senator Barak Obama at a dinner that he became ambassador to New Zealand, he said.

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12 SunTheFriday May 20, 2016 what’s on

in marlborough

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

If you have an event email Lacy at The Sun

[email protected]

Friday 20Pink Shirt DayCommunity Health Hub. 9am-12pm. We ask New Zealanders to celebrate Pink Shirt Day and stand together to take action against bullying. Text PINK to 2446 to make a $3 automatic payment to the Mental Health Foundation.

MDC Sister City Exchange Quiz Night & AuctionMarlborough Girls College Hall, Mclauchlan Street, 7pm. $100 for table of eight, supper included. Phone Jenny on 577 5515 for tick-ets and more info.

Hot Art in HavelockThe Gallery Havelock, open from 10am to 4pm, seven days a week. Enjoy browsing some of the excellent art on show from tal-ented local artists. Come and have a look in the friendly little gallery at 60 Main Road, Havelock.

Marlborough Museum26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park, Daily 10am-4pm. New Textiles Exhibition - SILK.

The Edwin Fox ShipVisitor Centre open every day from 9am, a great all weather and family friendly activ-ity. Come and explore the decks and the depths of the ship. Dunbar wharf, on Picton foreshore. For more information call Karen on 573 6868.

Heritage & Whaling MuseumPicton has a collection of some 2000 items of Maori, whaling, maritime, heritage and textile displays. 10am-4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Ph 573 8283.

South Island Senior Squash Champion-shipsMarlborough Lines Stadium 2000, 6 Kinross St. 5pm-10pm.

EcoWorld Picton AquariumMeet the locals up close with amazing New Zealand animals. Touch a living fossil (Tua-tara), Little Blue Penguin and have fun dis-covering animals that live in our beautiful Marlborough Sounds. Up close encounters at 11am and 2pm daily. Open daily from 9.30am. Picton Foreshore.

The Diversion GalleryOpen 12pm-5pm Wednesday–Saturdays, 10 London Quay, Picton, Ph 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz.

Peters Doig Marlborough Art AwardsYealands Estate Marlborough Gallery, 204 High St. Exhibition Season on daily until Sunday 29th May, 10.30am-4.30pm. A renowned national exhibition attracting artists nationwide.

Stanley PalmerShall Be My Brother-Gallipoli RememberedMillennium Public Art Gallery. ‘Shall Be My Brother: Gallipoli Remembered’ is an ex-hibition of paintings and monoprints cre-ated by Stanley from sketches and paint-ings completed during this trip to Gallipoli. Open daily.

When the Lighthouse FailsCraig Bluett & Wendy MurphyMillennium Public Art Gallery. “Our joint exhibition was inspired by a mov-ing & poignant account, The High Way, by Picton writer Margaret Bremner, about the experiences of men from remote parts of the Marlborough Sounds enlisting to serve in the First World War. On daily untill June 19th.

Saturday 21Marlborough Artisan Market – Pop-up11am-1pm. Come and see the best of Mar-lboroughs artisans. Westwood Enterprises (opp Pak n Save) on Middle Renwick Road.

Redwood Market 8am-12pm, Redwood Tavern car park, plants, produce and crafts.

Ulysses Club Meet for a coffee and a catch up, Saturday mornings from 10am at the Old Orchard Cafe, The Vines Village, Rapaura Road.

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot SaleEvery Saturday 8am–12.30pm at the Rail-way Station car park, Grove Rd. Club Meets Mondays at Clubs of Marlborough. Ph Andy 578 2272 or 021 842 928.

Blenheim Menz Shed4 Dillon’s Point Rd, opens 9am-12pm Satur-day. Mon & Thurs 1-4pm. Building relation-ships and sharing skills. Ph Gerry 578 1835.

Mini Putt & Merry-Go-RoundPicton Foreshore, 10am Saturday and Sun-day.

Vintage Farm Machinery 10am-3pm, open every day. Brayshaw Park guided tours available, Sunday-Thomas Tank Engine rides. Ph Doris 579 4357.

Picton Men’s Shed“Where men can do what men do best” 9am-12pm and Wednesday 9am-4pm. Phone Rex Green 021 469 191 or Bill Rogers 573 5507 for more information.

South Island Senior Squash ChampionshipsMarlborough Lines Stadium 2000, 6 Kinross St. 9am-10pm.

Sunday 22WaterForce Tramp The NEDThe Ned at Tempello Farm, Taylor Pass Rd, 8:30am–9:45am. Get your walking shoes on and walk to the summit of The Ned, one of the defining features of Blenheim’s south-ern sky-line. The 10km return walk takes 2-4 hours and climbs 700m in the hills behind Blenheim. Cash registrations on the day (between 8.30am-9.45am).

Ulysses Club Ride10am, long ride to Springs Junction, south of Maruia.

‘It’s all about the coffee’ Recreational bike ride - all year round de-parts at 9.00am from AvantiPlus Blenheim, 61 Queen St. Everyone welcome. Register your interest www.bikemarlborough.co.nz

Marlborough Farmers Market 9am to 12noon, every Sunday.Enjoy the ‘just picked’ fruit & veggies, and delicious brunches available every Sun-day at the Farmers’ Market. New in season – radishes, Jerusalem artichokes, and a great range of winter squashes. A&P Show-grounds, Cnr Maxwell & Alabama Rd.

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

Petanque 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street–John Ph 5779789.

Associated Modellers SocietyModel boat and yacht sailing at Brayshaw Park each Sunday afternoon, 1-4pm. Min-iature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm-4pm, $2.

Tramping ClubWe go on tramp’s Wednesday & Sunday, please confirm for travel.Ph Mary 572 8762 or [email protected].

Marlborough Guild of WoodworkersBrayshaw Park, open workshop 1-4pm, every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. For more info contact Jim 578 8974 or Rod 579 4601.

Marlborough Rock and Mineral ClubBrayshaw Park, come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and books. Free admission.

KapahakaEvery Sunday at Tuamarina Hall. 12pm-3pm. All welcome.

South Island Senior Squash ChampionshipsMarlborough Lines Stadium 2000, 6 Kinross St. 9am-3pm.

Up & ComingThursday May 26 ‘Life Without A Car’ CourseSt. Andrews Church, 11.30am-12.30pm. Free to attend, with a light finger food lunch to fol-low. Register with Age Concern by May 25th if you would like to attend.

Friday May 27Blenheim Library BooksaleMarlborough District Library, 33 Arthur St, 10am-1pm. For book lovers and bargain hunt-ers – take advantage. Good Quality used books for sale – from $0.50 to $4.

PRIZE GIVING 4.30PMLIVE MUSIC from 7PM

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behind Blenheim. Cash registrations on

the day (between 8.30am-9.45am).

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We warmly invite you to come and hear Rob Harley, New Zealand communicator, author and documentary maker, speak at our Sunday services on 22nd May.8am & 10am: “Please Cancel My Funeral”7pm: “Life Lessons I Learned While Dying

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CHURCH SERVICES10:00am Every Sunday

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All Welcome

JESUS IS THE ANSWER

St. Christopher’s AnglicanSunday 9.00am: Traditional

Sunday 4.00pm: church at fourWednesday 10am: Communion

92 Weld Street, Redwoodtown578 0139

Nativity Anglican Church76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

All welcome to our servicesThursday - 10am Eucharist Service

Sunday - 8am Traditional Eucharist Service10am - Family Service7pm - Evening Service

Blenheim School Garage Sale

Saturday 21 May 2016, 9am - 12pm

From 9am (no earlier) at Blenheim School we will be saying goodbye

to some “old faithfuls”!Come along and grab a bargain

(some freebies)!Books, furniture, school desks, tape

recorders, a TV and more

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Saturday 21st May – 10am Police lost and found bicycles

including specialised avanti, and giant, court seized Vehicle,

large Dewalt chop saw on stand, routers, biscuit Joiner skill saw, 6” and

9” belt sanders, holytec band saw, Multi saw Plane you name it it will do it, large Wood lathe and tools, chuks,

Festool Vacuum, stihl Petrol Disc cutter, compressor

over 50 lots of collectables and artwork,

and lots lots more………….

Viewing Friday 20th May 1pm – 5pm

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MARLBOROUGH COMMUNITY FOODBANK

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGSalvation Army Lounge

Thursday, 26 May 2016, 2.00pm.

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Senior Citizens Hall, 166 High Street. Sundays 10 a.m. All welcome. 5785030

teN PiN Bowl-ing. Open 7 days. Phone 5784851 to book a lane now.

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Alzheimers SocietyMarlborough

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7pm AGMAlzheimers Centre, 8 Wither Road

Speaker – Angela Caughey ‘Dealing Daily with Dementia’

All welcome

OSCAR STAFF VACANCIES(Out of School Care and Recreation)

1. Casual Relievers for both Holiday and After school care

2. Volunteer Drivers-45 minutes morningsIf you have a passion to work with primary age

children, then come and join our wonderful OSCAR team.

Send brief CV [email protected]

Or Phone 03 5781355 ext 4 – Maryn KotzeApplications close 4.00pm, Thursday 31st of May 2016.

For a full list of career-paths available now at Te Wananga o Aotearoa, visit www.twoa.ac.nz or call 0800 355 553 today



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Full Time, Fixed Term (1 August 2016 to 30 September 2016) Blenheim, Ref: 16DPOR314

We seek a kaiako to deliver our Te Ara Reo Mäori programmes using Ako Whakatere method and techniques. Applicants should be competent speakers of Te Reo Mäori, have a thorough knowledge of tikanga Mäori and be familiar with teaching methods which will enthuse our students. This fixed-term position is to cover parental leave.

Applicants will have a diploma in Mätauranga Mäori (or similar) and a teaching qualification with two years’ teaching experience. The ideal applicant will be available to work evenings.

For further applicant requirements and to apply for this position please visit our jobs site: https://twoa.careercentre.net.nz/ENQUIRIES: Amy Waiti 03 353 6500CLOSES: Sunday, 12 June 2016

Full Time Health Care Assistant

RequiredWe are looking for an experienced Health Care

Assistant to join our team. The applicant must have the following skills

and/or attributes:• Be able to read a Care Plan and provide a high

level of care in accordance with that Care Plan• Ability to communicate and document any

concerns with Senior Staff regarding any concerns regarding our Residents.

• Professional and Ethical; promoting a safe, harmonious, hygienic environment.

• Commitment to maintaining professional development and excellence in Care provision.

• Prepared to work all shifts including Nightshifts.• Previous clinical experience or experience in the

Aged Care industry would be an advantage.

Please call Lucy Moore, Clinical Nurse Manager on 5775208 or email [email protected] with your CV and

covering letter

Applications close Friday 27th May 2016.

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Senior stylist• Parttimeorfulltimeavailable• Musthaveatleast4yearsexperience

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Scientists think fingers prune underwater not because of them absorbing the water or washing away the oil, but because it improves our grip on wet or submerged objects, working to channel away the water like the rain treads in car tyres.

CABREDO: Sophia Rose (6lb 9oz) May 9, 2016

CARPENTER: Jimmy (8lb 1oz) May 11, 2016

FINDLAY-THOMPSETT: Eli Gordon (9lb 8oz)

HUNTLEY: 7lb 9 1/2oz)May 13, 2016

O’MALLEY: Lennix Oliver (10lb 4oz) May 13, 2016

ROUSSELL: Ashton (7lb 9oz) May 15, 2016

Why do fingers prune under water?

BRIDGMAN, Wendy: Passed away on Wednesday May 18 2016, at Hospice Marlborough. Loved and adored wife of Tony; loved mother, sister, aunty and friend. Messages to the Bridgman Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 411, Blenheim 7240. A service for Wendy will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets at 2pm TODAY Friday May 20, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

JONES, Stanley William: On Monday May 16 2016, passed away peacefully, at Wairau Hospital. Aged 76 years. Dearly loved partner of Pat. Much loved father of Janet, Donna, and Kelvin. Loved grandfather of all his grandchildren. Messages may be sent to the Jones family c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John would be appreciated and may be made at the ser-vice, or sent to PO Box 467, Blenheim 7240. A service for Stan will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 1.00pm on Wednesday May 25, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

ARMSTRONG, Wayne: May 16, 2016

BRAY, Isla Mary: May 15, 2016

BRIDGMAN, Wendy: May 18, 2016

DICKSON, Beryl Elizabeth: May 12, 2016

DREDGE, Christine Doris (Darling): May 13, 2016

FLOWER, Peter Anthony (Pete): May 15, 2016

GREEN, Lindsay Ruthin (Ruthin): May 15, 2016

HAMMOND, Wayne Kerry James: May 12, 2016

MARTIN, Katrina Anne (Kat): May 12, 2016

SEYMOUR, Ivan Gerald: May 10, 2016

FridayFACT

Story and photo by Cathie BellMany of the people who talked to New

Zealand Transport Agency staff at yes-terday’s open day about the Grove Road bridge wanted a bypass, but that is a later project, agency officials say.

NZTA is holding another information session tomorrow at 10am until 2pm at the Scenic Circle Hotel in Blenheim.

Principal transport planner Andrew James told several people that the agency is carrying out a study of the whole State Highway 1 route from Picton to Christch-urch, and a potential bypass of Blenheim will be considered as part of that.

“There will be announcements about that investigation shortly.”

The agency is consulting on the bridge now, to tackle the immediate problems of a narrow bridge with seismic issues, but if many people come back saying they didn’t want it but a bypass instead, then the agency will take that into account, he says.

“Nothing is hard and fast at this time.”He encourages people to make submis-

sions so the agency has a clear idea of what people want.

Wairau Pa resident Phillip MacDonald

says he does not want to see the bridge replacement delay or stop any building of a bypass around Blenheim.

Building a new bridge doesn’t really alter traffic problems, he says.

“There’s still Blenheim, Main Street, that roundabout…. That’s still the same.”

His main concern is that if the bridge replacement goes ahead, it will stop any chance of the bypass happening, he says.

“If it doesn’t interfere with us getting the bypass, we’ll take a bridge too.”

Blenheim man Rob Jackson says the agency should ‘do it once, do it right’ by building a bypass, not a bridge.

“We don’t want to pay twice to fix the problem.”

Goldie Davidson encouraged the agency to throw out the bridge idea.

He says he has been watching the issue for ‘many, many years’ and it is time the bypass is built.

The material provided by NZTA says 13 options for the problems of the Grove Road bridge were considered, with one doing nothing.

If approved, resource consents would be lodged early next year, and construction could start early 2018.

Bypass a later project: NZ Transport Agency

Wairau Bar resident Phillip MacDonald talks with NZ Transport Agency principal transport planner Andrew James about the need for a bypass, not another bridge.

SunThe 15Friday May 20, 2016sport

Sky raise prices and sports fans frustrations sports

talk Sky Television’s price increases

will be another hammer blow to already frustrated customers.

Reports have emerged Sky will increase its prices again this year by more than $2 a month for sports subscribers.

This is despite falling customer numbers which are expected to be around 830,000 by the end of June.

Those numbers are expected to continue to fall.

It’s about $1300 a month for all the bells and whistles Sky offers but for me, that’s no longer value for money.

Sky’s constant repeats during the week, loud, continuous advertise-

ments and inability to secure the English Premier League, all PGA golf events and majors as well as overseas New Zealand cricket tours have jaded the public to their service.

When I purchased my first house, Sky was installed before the Internet - that’s how much it meant.

Now, I’ll just get an unlimited internet connection and use it to source what I want to watch for a fraction of the price.

Sky’s customer service has been terrible for a number of years, their software and system “upgrade” last year has been labelled horrible by many and it

was hard to read.People are angry. If you want to see for yourself,

check out Sky TV’s Facebook page and read the comments section.

I’m sure it’s tough to acquire sports rights these days, but Sky has to be more flexible in its televi-sion model than they currently are.

Not everyone wants the basic package full of channels that don’t interest them.

Sadly, you have to have those channels to then get the sports and movie packages.

Challenging times for Sky to win their customers’ trust and money back.

With ...Jacob Page

Craig in town for squash champs Blenheim woman Megan Craig will

be in action in both the men’s and women’s section of the South Island Championships taking place at the Marlborough Squash Rackets Club at Stadium 2000 this weekend, with support from Marlborough College Old Boys Squash Club.

Oliver Johnston is currently a member of the Squashways club in Christchurch and he is due to face local home hero Megan Craig who will be competing in both the Men’s and Women’s draws this weekend.

Megan will have to get her way past Neil Rossin of the Henderson squash club to make the final whilst highly-ranked Oliver Johnston will have to beat Megan’s father Grant Craig to make the finals.

Megan is due to face former world number 6 Shelley Kitchen in the finals with Kitchen due to face Erin Ellery in the semi-finals and Craig will face Nikki Kennedy, assuming all goes to plan.

Megan will have a full schedule over the next few weeks as she is due to fly to Hong Kong on the Monday morning to compete in the qualifying round of the Hong Kong International PSA for 2016.

Megan is the seventh seeded quali-fier in this event and will be looking to make the main draw to help give her World Ranking a boost.

The Marlborough Squash Rackets Club has been putting in a lot of work over the past few months and the holding of the South Island Cham-pionships will also tie in with their 50th Anniversary where they will be having a function on the Saturday night to celebrate this.

Games kick off Thursday night with semi-finals scheduled from 3:20pm on Saturday and the Women’s Final at 1:40pm and the Men’s Final at 2:20pm on Sunday.

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By Cathie BellThe top of the South Special

Olympics swimming event last weekend was “a successful day”, Marlborough Special Olympics chairman Chris Walbran says.Special Olympics Marlbor-

ough’s swimming section held its ribbon day competitions at Sta-dium 2000 last Sunday morning,

with ribbon presentations at the Sport Pavilion at Marlborough Boys’ College afterwards. The day is the highlight of

the training season with about 70 people involved, including swimmers from Nelson and Motueka.It was organised by senior

coach Jenny Wills.

Swimming to success

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