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‘V’ for VictorySir Peter Jackson takes in the sights and sounds of Classic Fighters over the weekend.

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Worldwide travellerAnother adventure looms for Blenheim woman Joan Bottom.

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Open over EasterNew World Blenheim owner Mark Elkington defends opening hours.

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Blenheim AnzAc ceremony: Flynn hawtin, 5, and Grace hawtin, 10, wearing replica medals awarded to their great grandfather russell matthews. The medals were gained for services to new zealand in WW2 between 1939 and 1943, mainly in the western deserts of Africa. Also in photo: Janette Simmons (russell’s daughter and Grace and Flynn's great aunt). Janette is also wearing a medal from the Boer War that was awarded to her grandfather hJS mitchell, a former mayor of Blenheim.

WAr veTerAnS: left to right: ian Gleeson, John Dodson and les Pye all took part in Blenheim’s Anzac Parade on monday. mr Pye is from K Force.

St John cadets Joshua Thompson (left) and Jacob ross point to medals worn by Aaron hood (right). The medals belonged to Aaron’s grandfather Athol hood, who fought in egypt during WW2.

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Are you in favour of building a new theatre? o Yes o No

Are you in favour of the proposed site, next to Clubs of Marlborough? o Yes o No

Are you in favour of partial ratepayer funding of the theatre? o Yes o No

Should the existing theatre be upgraded instead? o Yes o No

Post this form to The Blenheim Sun, P.O. Box 634, Blenheim, or drop in to The Blenheim Sun office at 72 High Street, Blenheim.

Last week, The Sun received letters from two of our readers suggesting we carry out a readers’ poll to determine public opinion regarding the proposed building of a new civic theatre in Blenheim.

The Sun has decided this is an excellent idea as, gauging from our readers’ response to date, the proposal appears to be strongly dividing the region, and some readers have even called for a referendum.

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By Celeste LodewykBlenheim’s Anzac Day crowd on Mon-

day was the largest ever, says Marlborough RSA president Geoff Stobie.

This year’s crowd attendance was much higher than last year, strengthening Mr Stobie’s belief that Anzac Day had become family established.

“There are a lot more families and young people attending Anzac Day remembrance services which is fantastic to see, Blenheim’s crowd just exceeded all our expectations.

“Youngsters are actively asking questions and have a good understanding of Anzac Day’s history, this is particularly pleasing to see,” he said.

Anzac Day began in Marlborough with a dawn parade in Picton which was fol-lowed by parades and services in Seddon, Renwick, Spring Creek, Havelock, Rai Valley, Kaikoura and Blenheim.

Luckily for Marlborough, the looming dark weather clouds held off until later that afternoon allowing the public to enjoy the services.

“We were lucky with the weather and in general I think we had a hugely successful day,” Mr Stobie said.

“The singing by Christianna Stewart was magnificent and Lily Sullivan did a wonderful scripture reading at Blenheim, all the services were well received and supported.”

This year’s Marlborough Poppy Appeal has also been a resounding success, and although the final count is yet to be an-nounced it is already looking set to beat last year.

“All funds raised in Marlborough stay in

Marlborough, so looking at the number of collections made over the last few months, it is mind boggling to see how much support has been shown locally, so I wish to extend a big thankyou to the people of Marlborough,” he said.

Anzac Day “family established”

Above: Remembrance services began in Renwick with a street march. Right: Marlborough RSA President Geoff Stobie who spoke during Anzac Day services on Monday says the presence of youth and families increases every year.

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Easter Sunday trading at Blenheim New World was like a normal Sunday, New World owner Mark Elkington says.

Mark says the supermarket de-cided to break tradition and open its doors on the public holiday to give out-of-town people a chance to stock up on groceries if they needed, but he was not breaking the law.

He told The Sun on Sunday non-essential departments such as liquor, seafood and butchery serveover, and florist were cor-doned off to comply with Labour regulations. However, the public were not stopped from buying items from those areas if they believed it was necessary, with the exception of alcohol.

Mark says several local res-taurants and stall holders from the Classic Fighters Airshow at Omaka came in to the super-market on Sunday to replenish their stocks.

He says the bakery was particu-larly busy and had nearly been cleaned out by early afternoon.

Local shopper Kim Ander-

son told The Sun on Sunday morning she needed to stock up on groceries as she was having a dinner party with extended family that evening.

She says she respects people’s rel igious beliefs but, with the number of visitors in Blenheim during the Easter weekend, people do need to be able to get food.

Two local restaurants told The Sun they were pleased New World had opened as they were in desperate need of sup-plies after busy trading on Friday and Saturday.

A Labour Department inspector took photos of the supermarket on both Thursday and Sunday, which will be part of a report given to government authorities.

Mark says it is likely to be some time before he finds out whether or not the store will be prosecuted.

Staff at Blenheim New World were given the option of working on Sunday and earning time-and-a-half plus a day in lieu, or taking paid leave. Mark says he is grate-ful to the “numerous customers” who offered their support during the weekend.

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New World shopper Kim Anderson takes advantage of Easter Sunday trading hours.

Picton fire service were called to a Wai-kawa house yesterday afternoon to secure a roof which had blown off for a second time following more strong winds in the area.

A spokesperson for the fire service said the wind had again got under the roof which was initially lifted at 10am yester-day after a twister swept through Picton.

The fire service were being called out to the property when The Sun called just after 2.30pm. The spokesperson said later it was raining heav-ily and the wind was “blowing its guts out”.

Picton volunteer fire-fighters had also helped to secure temporary cover after the first incident.

P i c t o n a n d t h e Marlborough Sounds had been buffeted by winds and rain overnight.

Port Marlborough’s monitors at Shakespeare Bay and Waitohi Wharf measured gusts of 42 and 48.7 knots respectively overnight.

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Local talent and an ex-citing musical line-up, stirred in with a splash of humour is what the audience can expect at next month’s Music Fes-tival, hosted by the Bible Society Action Group at the Wesley Centre.

The festival is being held as a fundraising event by the Bible Society’s Ac-tion Group which, for the month of May is raising funds for the West Indies.

The Bible Society has had a presence in the West Indies since 1809, working to solve prob-lems including poverty, violence and drugs.

Guest artists for the festival include Dave Garnham, John Walding, the Salvation Army Youth Band as well as a stunning performance from Marlborough Girls’ College violinists.

Vicar Steve Allcutt of the Renwick Anglican Community Church will also showcase his performing abilities as MC for the festival.

This will be the third music festival hosted by the Bible Society which has been working for more than 15-years

in different forms of fundraising.“All the money we raise will go

toward the Bible Society’s work in different parts of the world, so we encourage everyone to come along and enjoy what the festival has to offer,” says member Charles van Raalte.

The festival kicks of on May 8 at 2pm and admission is $5 per person and $10 per family.

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Hunt for NZ’s Oldest ‘Telly’

A nationwide search is on to find the oldest working television in New Zealand.

Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman launched the ‘Oldest Telly’ Competition last Wednesday, as part of a Going Digital campaign to raise awareness of the looming switchover to digital television.

The winning entry will be converted to digital TV next month ahead of the first switchover in Hawke’s Bay and West Coast in September 2012.

“Digital has changed the way we watch TV, with better reception and sound quality, as well as more chan-nels and features such as onscreen TV

guides,” Dr Coleman says.“It will be great if we can unearth

some examples of the earliest televi-sions and make them digital-ready to show viewers that you don’t need a new TV to receive digital television.”

Dr Coleman says televisions as old as those which broadcast the first moon landing in 1969 or athlete Dick Tayler’s 10,000 metre victory at the 1974 Com-monwealth Games can be converted.

Information about switching to digital TV, and the Oldest Telly com-petition, is available from www.going-digital.co.nz or the free-phone helpline, 0800 838 800.

Move to free up hospital parking

By Damian GeorgeA proposal to free up parking space

at Wairau Hospital is expected to be approved within days, the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board [NMDHB] said last Wednesday.

NMDHB communications coordina-tor Susannah Findlay says the board has received many complaints about congested parking in the area and is well aware of the problem.

“There is a proposal being developed to address the issue,” she told The Sun on Wednesday.

“It’s just about finished and we will hopefully be submitting that to the ELT [executive leadership team] in the next couple of days, and we anticipate a very quick turnaround from them.”

Mrs Findlay says the board is look-ing at re-designating staff car parking across the rest of the hospital campus to create more space for parking.

“That’s going to relieve the pressure on the main public carpark and the front of the hospital, and will ensure there is sufficient capacity for the public.

“There is an issue and we want to do something as quickly as possible.”

Currently, vehicles are being forced to park off-road at the hospital site, with many parking under trees and on grass areas.

Mrs Findlay says, with the change in layout at the hospital recently, it is becoming apparent the “overflow” parking area would be better off being used full-time by public vehicles.

Dave Garnham, pictured playing the church organ, will be one of many local performers at the Bible Society’s Music Festival on May 8.

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By Celeste LodewykMatt Flight of Betta Electrical in

Blenheim says he was “shocked” by the fail rate of electric blankets that have been brought into the store for testing.

“Out of the first 60 blankets we had come in, one in five electric blankets failed our testing. That’s a shocking ratio which proves why it is important to have them tested regardless of its age,” he says.

In response to recent reports of electric blankets catching fire, Betta Electrical has had large numbers of people bringing in their blankets for testing.

“I think it has given people a wake up call regarding the safety of electric blankets.

“Most faults are hidden from the user and can be caused by elements being bunched by movement of the user as well as broken and exposed wires,” Matt says.

Staff use a three-step testing system.1) Visual; looking for marks, ex-

posed elements and bunching of wires.

If bunching has occurred hot spots are created and the blanket can overheat and catch on fire.

2) Portable Applicance Test; check-ing the continuity of wires.

3) Multimeter Test; checking that the elements and electrical circuit are working correctly.

If the blanket passes all three steps, it receives a sticker which is signed off by the service technician and given an electrical number.

If the blanket fails no sticker is issued and the owner is advised that it is unsafe to be used.

“The worst cases have been where the cord was broken and the wires were exposed.

“The other had bunched elements caused by movement as well as a broken wire inside. This was the most dangerous case we have seen yet,” he says.

Betta Electrical in Blenheim is urg-ing people to have their blankets tested before using them this winter, and are offering a reduced testing rate of $10 per blanket.

High blanket fail rate

DANGEROUS: Matt Flight, service technician for Betta Electrical Blenheim shows an example of a “failed” electric blanket. Photo by Celeste Lodewyk.

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Clear new road signs which direct traffic to the ferry check-in points and to Picton’s town centre are being erected, the result of collaboration between community and business interests.

The Picton Business Group has been campaigning for better directions so visitors could more easily locate the town’s shopping area and its facilities and Picton’s tourist attractions. The Marlborough District Council’s recent Growth and Development Strategy project confirmed the need for improvements.

The cost of the 16 signs has been shared between the Council, NZTA, Port Marlborough and the two ferry services, Bluebridge and the Interislander.

“The important thing is that the designers have been able to simplify and streamline the content of the existing signs so it should be much easier to read them – and for visitors to find their way around,” said Mayor Alistair Sowman.

“I look forward to an upgrade of some of the older town signs before too much longer.”

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6 Wednesday April 27, 2011 SunThe Anzac day

Christianna Stewart a senior student at Marlborough Girls College sings the NZ national anthem. Behind is Defence Territorial solider Nathan Tairea.

Blenheim Pippins, left, Bella Holdaway (6yrs), Brianna Newlove (6yrs) displaying her great grandfathers medals and Emma-Kate Balcombe (5yrs).

A large crowd of all age groups gathered for the Blenheim Anzac ceremony.Graeme Kendrew of the Salvation Army Band was the lone bugler sounding the Last Post at Renwick.

Lynnette King, Michelle Palmer and Cr Jamie Arbuckle at the Blenheim Anzac parade on Monday.

Alex O’Donnell of Picton bows his head in prayer.

All ages gathered at the Renwick War Memorial bearing flowers and medals to remember the fallen.

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Dear EditorIn regard to the Mayor’s reply to Derek Bate in

your Monday 23rd issue.Being a democracy it is not the right of the

Mayor and councillors to make decisions on issues apart from providing normal core services.

They were elected to do what the people decide. It is the responsibility of councillors to be good stewards of the community and to make issues widely known to make submissions to the council (this is not expensive) and of those who respond, act on the majority.

This has not been happening in the past! We are under democracy, not dictatorship.

Yours sincerely Ken Lawrence, Secretary Marlborough Concerned Citizens Inc.

Dear Ed,I was interested to read Tony Girling’s

letter of March 30. It is easy to mock Christianity from a position of material security and arrogant self-belief, so did the religious leaders to Jesus as He hung on the cross paying the penalty for mankind’s transgressions. The bible has 300 prophecies concerning Jesus, all but a handful have been fulfilled so His return is imminent. He died

as a sacrifice, rose from the dead and returned to heaven. To all who believe in Him and invite Him into their lives, He offers reconciliation with God and eternal life. He is coming back as Judge. We have the choice - accept or reject. The bible says ‘the fool has said in his heart there is no God! God invites us to consider the reality of our existence’ - Romans 1, v 20-22.

Peter Hester


Q: Will you be watching the Royal Wedding?

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Jan LongBlenheim

I’d love to see them get married. I think they are great and both beautiful. They will make a great King and Queen.

Kate PauleyBlenheim

Yes I’ll be watching and I’m interested. My mum’s friend is having a party for it.

Trish McAuslanBlenheim

Yes I’m interested in the wedding, can’t wait to see what the dress is like and how it’s run. It’s more like a show.

Beth FunnellBlenheim

I’ll be watching. I’m a royal family follower.

Isobell JonesBlenheim

No I won’t be watching. I’m not really interested.

Rudy SchuilBlenheim

Yes I’ll be watching the wedding if I can. I do like to see the Royal events.

Dear Ed,Could someone in authority please

inform the people of Blenheim when the 30km restriction was discontinued

in the CBD. At the moment it appears there is no

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No speed limit?

Be careful not to mock No to dictators

Dear Ed,Someone strolled past our place

last Wednesday morning and without missing a step, picked up our issue of the Sun and kept walking.

If it hadn’t have been for my lack of suitable attire, and the thought of the windchill factor, I would have legged it after them.

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When walking through the streets of Blenheim, it is not uncommon for people to stop local woman Joan Bottom to ask; “Where have you just got back from and where are you planning to travel to next”.

In fact most people would be tempted to ask the sprightly 82-year-old to share a story from her many travels and achieve-ments throughout the years, because from the twinkle in her eye and unbroken smile on her lips she comes across as a woman with many tales to tell.

“Many people have come to know me as a traveller, I guess you could say I was born under a wandering star,” she smiles.

You may be imagining a woman of Joan’s age travelling the world by tour bus, but in fact she does quite the opposite.

During her trip to Canada, America, Eng-land and China last year, Joan decided to break away from her travel group and walk the Great Wall of China alone. Walking over 2000m over uneven steps, Joan says the 40 degree heat and 90 percent humidity was nothing compared to the breathtaking views and thrill of the experience.

“It was incredible, especially when people I didn’t know came up to me afterwards

with their thumbs up to congratulate me,” she says.

Joan’s travels have taken her right around the globe, but she insists that she isn’t ready to stop yet.

“I have travelled to most places but I haven’t visited Africa, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Vietnam or Cambodia so they are definitely on my list to go see,” she says.

During the past four-years Joan has travelled with the Friendship Force, an organisation aimed at fostering peace and understanding throughout the world by means of personal contacts and shared experiences through home hosting.

Joan is leaving tomorrow for her fourth trip with Friendship Force travelling through South America.

“I am thinking about continuing on alone after the trip ends to visit Italy and Greece, but we will see where the wind takes me,” she laughs.

To keep herself fit for her many adven-tures Joan regularly attends Curves gym three times a week and recently received a certificate for 500 visits.

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bled me to carry on travelling into my 80’s, I was even playing hockey right up until I was 54-years-old,” she adds with a grin.

When Joan is home she is rarely idle. Most days are pre-organised with her silversmith classes learn-ing to make pieces of jewellery which she enters into national competitions, attending the Rock and Mineral Club and of course - planning for her next big adventure.

“Life is for living and enjoying so I laugh a lot, talk a lot, work hard and make the most out of every day.

“I am coming up 83-years of age but I believe that no mat-ter how old you are you should strive to take up a new challenge,” she says smiling.

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There is nothing stopping 82-year-old woman Joan Bottom as she prepares for another worldwide adventure, as Celeste Lodewyk finds out.

Blenheim woman Joan Bottom wearing a traditional Moroccan hat and scarf.

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The Learning Connexion teaches sustainable creativity through art making.

They are a tertiary art and creativity school with facilities across all fine and contemporary art mediums – from video to bronze-casting, computers to painting.

The overall goal of our course is to achieve sustainable creativ-ity for every student. Anyone can study at The Learning Connex-ion. They offer a university level, NZQA approved course – the key requirement is commitment.

CoursesWe offer the Diploma of Art

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The Diploma of Art and Crea-tivity (Honours) is a two and a half year full time course or a five year part time course.

Students start at the Founda-tion level, learning about basic technical and creative skills and then move on to more independ-ent projects at Stage One and Stage Two levels before gradu-ation. Students learn by doing.

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Our Stage Three Advanced Diploma is a one year full time or two year part time course that builds on the Diploma of Art and Creativity (Honours) - but is open to students who have completed equivalent work else-where. The Advanced Diploma is a studio based intensive that embraces all media and focuses on materials and processes, where the practice is the theory.

Across all our courses, our main aims for our students are:

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Come and view our facilities, including the on-site Preschool. Staff and students will be present to welcome you and shareinformation on our study programmes.

INTRODUCING

Full-time Training in Agriculture

DURATION: 42 weeks

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? Students will participate in tutorials

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The pathway to a successful careerEDUCATION

Early childhood education is a rewarding career. Rangi Ruru Early Childhood College offers campus-based programmes in nanny education and early childhood teaching.

Early childhood studies with meaning

Rangi Ruru Early Childhood College, located in Christchurch is a small tertiary college offering campus-based programmes in nanny education and early child-hood teaching.

Both study programmes provide students’ with opportunities to integrate their theoretical lean-ing with hands-on experiences, within the College and in the wider community.

A close association with the on-site early childhood centre allows students to work with the children on a regular basis.

The three-year Diploma of Teaching programme incor-porates 42 weeks of practical placements in early childhood settings, including home place-

ments during the first year. A student explains; “We learn so

much through placements, and it is easier to put theory into practice as I can experience what I have learnt in class.”

Our students comment that the study environment and the focus on collaborative learning appeals. As one student describes; “The tutors really care, we have more individual time due to the smaller class sizes and we are so supported in our learning.”

The two qualifications offered at Rangi Ruru Early Childhood College are a one-year Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care, incorporating the New Zealand Certificate in Nanny Education, and a three-year Di-

ploma of Teaching (ECE).Students who successfully com-

plete the one-year qualification can apply to staircase into Year 2 of the teaching diploma.

A teaching student who com-pleted her studies comments; “If you have the passion and com-mitment, this qualification opens doors to exciting employment prospects.”

Further information is available from the College, and visitors are welcome to view our facilities and meet staff and students. We can be contacted on (03) 983-3747, www.rangiruru.ac.nz or [email protected].

Our Open Day is Monday May 23, 2011 from 2-6 pm.

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Join one of our Boarding Tours in May to

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Contact: Pauline Auchinvole Phone: 03 548 3104 Ext 856www.ncg.school.nz/boarding

BOARDING STAFF ARE VISITING Blenheim: Monday 9 May at 7pm

Admiral’s Lodge Motor Inn,Middle Renwick Road

OPEN DAY:CLARICE JOHNSTONE HOUSEFriday 27 May, 11 am - 2.30 pm18 Examiner Street, Nelson

Gain unit standards in computing, business admin, retail and customer service. Then gain confidence and employment skills to start your first job!Limited places – Ring now! 578 8640 Ask for Roshelle:Business Management School1st Floor, Post Office Building, Blenheim

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Strong, supportive atmosphere

Boarders in Clarice Johnstone House at Nelson College for Girls experience a strong and supportive family atmosphere and are nurtured to become well rounded, confident, self-reliant young women. Leadership op-portunities are available through a variety of activities giving the opportunity for independence. A “Big sister / Little sister” scheme for Year 13 students provides ac-tivities with the younger boarders such as a ‘Scavenger Hunt’ and a ‘New Bugs Concert’.

Year 13 students moved into a new facility this year providing single study bedrooms together with lounge, kitchen and laundry facilities to help the transition into the next phase of their lives. Clarice Johnstone Levels provides more independence whilst encouraging them into leadership roles to promote the family atmosphere of the board-ing community amongst all 151 boarders.

Nelson College for Girls pro-vides students with a strong

academic record of excellence as well as programmes for students with special abilities. Sport is an important aspect of the College providing House competitions as well as access to local clubs.

You are welcome to visit the staff in Blenheim on 9 May at the Admiral’s Lodge Motor Inn, Middle Renwick Road and attend the Open Day on 27 May. More information from Pauline Auchinvole on 03 548 3104 Ext 856, www.ncg.school.nz/boarding.

Business Management School

Business Management School has been operat-ing for 19 years and is registered by NZQA as a Private Training Es-tablishment and accred-ited to assess against NZQA unit standards.

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Duck L’Orange (serves 2)Ingredients:1/8 cup granulated sugar1 tbsp water1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar1/2 tbsp red wine3/4 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice1 tbsp onion, minced3/4 cup low-sodium chicken stock1 large orange, sections cut from membranes2 duck legs, seasoned with salt and pepper3 tbsp unsalted butter1 tbsp orange zest, plus more for garnishchopped green onions or chives for garnish

Directions:1. Combine the sugar and water in

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tinge of yellow, and it came out just fine.2. Add the vinegar, wine, orange juice

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3. Add chicken stock and boil until the sauce is reduced to 1/3 cup volume. Remove from heat and stir in orange zest. Set aside until just before serving. This sauce can be made ahead of time. When it is ready to be served, add butter and warm up on medium heat, stirring to melt and incorporate butter. Gently stir in orange segments.

4. Meanwhile, prepare duck legs for cooking. Score duck skin with a knife just through the skin layer. Season with salt and pepper. Over high heat in a very lightly oiled skillet, sear the duck legs about 10 min-utes on each side, rotating as needed to obtain an evenly cooked leg. If needed, finish cooking duck in a 350 degree oven to prevent outside from over-cooking.

5. Rest duck legs for 10 minutes on a cutting board, then slice through meat before plating. Drizzle with warmed sauce and garnish with extra orange zest and green onions. Reserve remaining sauce in a sauce terrine on the side to use as needed.

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03 578 8421 (Blenheim)

www.fishandgame.org.nz

Enjoy your hunting and make sure you are familiar with the Hunter’s Code of Conduct at the front of your 2011 Game Bird Hunting

Regulations Booklet.

Opening day this year is 7th May.

Remember that shotguns are lethal at short range.

Even at more than 100 metres, some shotgun pellets can cause serious harm, for example to eyes.

Avoid low shots to protect other hunters, both from direct shots and ricochets.

Shotguns should be ‘broken’ and unloaded when moving over rough country and fence lines, and when moving in and out of vehicles.

Hunters should signal any change of position to other hunt-ers by word or gesture.

Shotgun blasts are very loud and can cause hearing damage, so an increasing number of hunters wear hearing protection.

Be safe with shotguns

Poppy Thai Restaurant, located at the cor-ner of Scott and Kinross Streets originated from a food passionate family and has been in Blenheim for nearly ten years.

Bringing innovative and dynamic dishes to its tables, Poppy Thai boasts of two highly regarded and experienced chefs, Santi Mu-nart and Theera Phuchangok.

Both men share one thing in common, their love for food.

Theera spent many years working for a five-star hotel in Thailand and before bring-ing his knowledge and chef skills to the Poppy Thai business.

Santi, who himself has also had five-star experience working for a well renowned restaurant in Thailand relishes his role with Poppy Thai.

“We really enjoy cooking for our custom-ers, our Thai cuisine is liked by many,” he says.

What makes Poppy Thai unique is its abil-ity to blend a diverse range of flavours and use fresh herbs and spices to create delicious meals that everyone loves.

Poppy Thai cuisine embodies influences from Japan, China and neighbouring coun-tries such as Cambodia and Vietnam.

Poppy Thai chefs use the freshest ingre-dients available to create a dynamic blend of flavours.

They also offer a unique range of desserts including their deep fried sweet kumara, pumpkin or banana served with ice-cream, cream and chocolate sauce.

To compliment your meal, Poppy Thai staff can recommend a wine to match or

perhaps you could try one of their tra-ditional Thai beers, the Singha Thai or Chang Beer.

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Come and try our new dishes

24-28 Scott StreetTel/Fax 03 579 3242

It’s the place to be seen, wine and dine

OPEN ALL DAY• Coffee • Breakfast

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Come and try our NEW menu in our very comfortable relaxed setting

Blenheim’s No.1 Family Restaurant

Level 1, The Forum, Market StPhone: 03 579 3182

• Wednesday Pasta Night: Selected Pasta’s $14 from 5.30pm• Thursday Complimentary

House Beer or Wine with every Large Pizza

• Friday 2 for 1 Cocktails from 5pm all night & Pizza Specials

• Saturday 5 - 7pm Kids Eat Free (conditions apply)

See us for your next function -we can do it all for you at Dolce.

Open 7 days, Lunch & Dinner

- Finest Thai Cuisine- Tasty Thai salads, curries, wok dishes- Seafood dishes, noodle dishes - Fully licensed & BYO- Takeaways available

www.poppythai.co.nz

31 Scott Street, BlenheimPhone/Fax: 579 4496


Thai cuisine offers some of the most vibrant and delicious flavours to be found in the world of food, and luckily for Blenheim

we have the opportunity to experience Thai dining at its best.

Poppy Thai chefs Santi Munart and Theera Phuchangok share a love of fine food.

Wednesday April 27, 2011SunThe 17out & about

Any of our “out & about” photos can be purchased at the Sun Newspaper office.

Frank Muller, Mario Bodlak and Vincent Smolenski man the 1944 VW Schwimmwagon military vehicle.

Stunning home at a stunning price© COPYRIGHT 2010. NORTH SOUTH HOMES. 0800 NSHOMES.

Phone or email us today for a brochure:

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guiding you to your new home

show home at 36 high street, renwick

Full Build price for this home is only $187,600 incl gst!*

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Includes:• Consent fees to $2,500

• Bosch Appliances• Services to 15m

• Polystyrene to entire slab• Tinted windows and much more• Materials Only Price (ie Kitset)

$87,790 incl gst(Freight free for Renwick and Blenheim)

Classic Fighters Airshow

Anzac Day

Woodbourne Scouts, Adam Rattray, Carter Neal and Harley Deacon. Connor, Chris and Rachael Andrew at the Renwick

ANZAC Day service.

Fred Wilkinson and Dick Sutcliffe of the Renwick RSA.

This replica V-2 explodes after being bombed, a firey and exciting show which thrilled the crowd.

Masterton mechanic Kris Whellan checks over the engine of this Sopwith Camel, the pride and joy of Sir Peter Jackson. Gene De Marco is the regular pilot.

Mike Tripae takes up his post on the replica Panzer 4 from the Weta Workshop in Wellington.

Military action as troops go head to head in battle. The ground theatre team put on a spectacular life-like performance for the crowd.

Blenheim man Graham Lindsay got the crowd talking as he made an appearance as British World War II Prime Minister Winston Churchill.


Order yourbaby photos

at theSun office:

72 High Street, Blenheim

PLEASE NOTEWairau Hospital Maternity Ward visiting hours are: DAILY at 10am - 12pm

and 4pm - 7pm

FOR MORE INFORMATION PHONE 03 577 9256or call into our offi ce at 82 Seymour Street, BlenheimA L L S E R V I C E S A R E F R E E O F C H A R G E

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• Tamariki Ora/Well Child: Home based Well child service for

Tamariki birth - 5 years

• Antenatal Health Planning: Advice and support for expectant mums.

Committed to supporting the health needs of Tamariki and their whanau in Marlborough

M A ATA A WA K A K I T E TAU I H U T R U S T • Whaea Ki Te Whaea: Mum4Mum Mum4Mum - Free, caring peer

support support for Breastfeeding mums [email protected] [email protected]

Phone/text 0277 809 269www.pcp.org.nz (peer counselling program)www.pcp.org.nz (peer counselling program)

LutHeruS - reeveS: Sonia & Brett are pleased to announce the early but safe arrival of their beautiful baby girl Caelyn Adriana (6lb 7oz) on Wednesday 6th April at 0248am. Big thanks to Shona and Nicky and special thanks also to the awesome Tina. Photo provided.

HuNtLeY-LOve: John and Serena would like to announce the safe arrival of their beautiful boy. 6lb 12oz. On 18th April at 11.21am. Brother for Jade, Shaun, Damian, Jessie and Kane. Special thanks to Cathy Middleton.

LOve/MASON: Nadia, Tom and Awa Kohe are pleased to announce the birth of their baby boy Maringai Winui Pita Kohe. 9 pound. On 14th April 2011. A big thank you to Midwife Tasha and Dr Gary Fentiman, and also to all the nurses on the Maternity Ward. Photo provided.

GrOSSL: Cleber and Michelle are please to announce the safe arrival of their first baby boy, Luigi Mesquita ( 4.45kg 57cm) on April 15, 2011 at 9:03pm at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to midwifes Gwen Costello, Tai, Sue, Emily, Dr. Gary Fentiman and all the staff. Photo provided.

LAING: Tim, Louise and Ashka would like to announce the safe arrival of their second baby girl, Morgan (8lb 11oz) on April 20th 2011 at 8.40pm. Special thanks to Shona Wills and all of the staff in Maternity.

tHOMPSON: Aaron and Jacinda are thrilled to announce the arrival of Lexi Grace (9lb 4oz) on April 18th 2011. A sister for Tahlia, Finn and Archie. Heartfelt thanks to midwife Gerry Lawson, Maternity Ward staff, and for all the support of family and friends. The highlight of vintage, perfect sweetness.....Dad asleep!

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We stock all high quality, well loved brands and know our products inside out.

Congratulations to Jacinda Thompson this week’s lucky winner of the New World $25 voucher

to spend at New World Blenheim. Our winner is invited to bring her ID in to claim her

prize when she next visits New World Blenheim.

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Getting the seasonal influenza vaccination is an important way to protect against the common strains of influenza that are likely to be circulating this year.

Talk with your midwife or doctor about getting a seasonal influenza vaccination. Influenza immunisation for pregnant women has clear benefits for both mother and baby. Mothers who receive the influenza vaccine while pregnant are able to pass protection on to their baby. The vaccine offers protec-tion to infants who would normally be too young (under six months) to receive immunisation individually.

What should I do if I get sick?If you get sick with influenza-like symptoms, stay home, stay

away from others, and call your midwife or doctor right away.If needed, he or she may prescribe an antiviral medicine that

treats influenza. Have someone check in with you often if you are feeling ill. This is always a good idea.

How should I feed my baby if I am sick?If you can, breastfeed. Breast milk is the perfect food for

your baby. There are many ways that breastfeeding and breast milk helps to protect your baby’s health.

Protect yourself and your unborn child; speak to your midwife or doctor today about getting the seasonal influenza vaccine. For more information visit www.moh.co.nz


death notices death notices community noticesThe Community Noticeboard is for non-profit organisations. For $8.00 you can publish up to 25 words. No AGMS, sporting notices or special meetings. Community Notices must be pre-paid. Call into our office at 72 High Street, Blenheim

community servicesMarlborough After hours GP Services: at Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm. (excluding Redwoodtown Doctors patients see below)Reception 520 6377.Office 520 9980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870.Redwoodtown Doctors: 9am-noon Saturday morning. Redwoodtown Doctors' patients requiring A/H consultations please phone 5780470.After Hours Chemists:Springlands Pharmacy9am-6pm 7 days Ph 5782271.Diabetes NZ Marlborough: 5 7 7 5 5 4 9 , O f f i c e h r s Tues,Wed,Thurs 9am-3pm.Lifeline Marlborough: 5778668, 24hr helpline. Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital (5209999) and ask for Women's Refuge contact numbers.Overeaters Anonymous: Red Cross Rooms, 33 Redwood Street. Every Tuesday at 7.30pm.Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846)Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 5788125Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Ross 578 5896.A l z h e i m e r s S o c i e t y Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd, Mon,Wed,Fri 9am-

4pm / Tue, Thrus 9.30-3pm.Hospital Visiting HoursWairau Hospital : Dai ly 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.M a r l b o r o u g h F a m i l y BudgetingFree,confidential budgeting advice. Monday -Friday. Phone 578 2006.Citizens Advice Bureau Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm. Phone 578 4272.

PictonDoctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377. Office 5209980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870. Chemist:Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 9-6pm, Sat-Sun 9-3pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

Seddon Health ClinicMonday 10am-1pm; Wednesday 3pm-7pm; Friday 10am-1pm. After hours: Marlborough GP Services: Reception: 520 6377.Office: 520 9980.For an appointment phone 578 1665 or Seddon Plunket Rms 575 7194 during clinic hours.

Age Concern Coming to Picton Senior Chef (over 65’s) A Free 6 week course, cooking easy nutritious meals, enjoy the results over lunch together. Starts 11th May limited places To reg-ister phone Age Concern 579 3457

Computing for seniors Learn about computers in an easy, friendly atmosphere at Seniornet. Courses every month. Taught by seniors. 1st Floor. P.O Building. Phone 5792248-mornings. Email [email protected]

Divorce Care will be starting this year on Monday 2 May, 7.30pm at Nativity Centre. Registrations at the church office phone 578 3909. There is a charge of $50.00 for a resource/workbook. The leaders are Mary Porter, Steve Butler, Jennifer and Alan Burrows.

Housie Thursdays 7pm Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld Street. 40 houses, 2 super houses, 2 silent lines & raffles.Bring a friend, have a good night out. Proceeds to Special Needs Children of Marlborough

Mental Health Consumer Advocacy ServiceOur Advocates will take up your cause to ensure your rights are respected, listen to your concerns and support you in the actions you want to take to gain resolution. Ph: 5795304 or call at Level 2, Aorere House, 54 Scott St.

Peoples MarketAlabama Road Sunday 9am. We invite car boot sellers, crafts, bric-a-brac, garage sale stuff. childrens stalls and food stalls. All welcome. Sites $5.00.

Sheets ‘n’ Things good used linen for sale! Open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 12 noon at Bread of Life, 14b Stephenson Street (opp Boys College) Phone: 577-5423.

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

The Blue Door is open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 3.30pm. Saturday 9.00am - 2pm. Item surplus to your requirements we would gladly accept. We can deliver. Phone 5794353. CROSSWORD By Russell McQuarters

SOLUTIONFor April 9, 2003

CROSSWORD By Russell McQuarters

SOLUTIONFor July 21, 2004

ACROSS 1. Enterprising (2-3-6) 7. Seer (7)11. Custom (5)12. Joy (7)13. Topic (5)14. Assigned for later action (cheque)(4-5)15. Without haste (9)16. Woman(Maori) (6)18. Pirate (7)21. Funeral fire (4)23. Tent rope (3)25. Sea bird (3)27. Hires (4)28. Retribution (7)30. Accident (6)32. Play on words (3)33. Small demon (3)34. Feverish (6)35. Eye liner (7)36. Employer (4)37. However(poetic) (3)39. Self (3)41. Egyptian waterway;... canal (4)43. Ghost (7)45. Glimpses (6)48. Coffee shop (9)

49. Noticeable (9)51. Possessed (5)52. Sleeping robe(Fem) (7)53. Remain (5)54. Kenya’s capital (7)55. Compensated (11)

DOWN1. Seize(power) wrongfully (5)2. Painkiller (11)3. Anticipating with horror (8)4. Strangeness (6)5. Lazed (5)6. Titters (7)7. N.Z Maori novelist; ...Grace (8)8. Repugnant (6)9. Socks,stockings etc (7)10. Very small (5)16. Renegs on wager (7)17. Castrated males (7)19. Musical drama (5)20. Search through (7)22. Breathes out (7)24. Longing (3)26. Lamb hide (3)29. Bring on oneself (5)31. Acts of warfare (11)

32. Stone(of friut) (3)33. Rage (3)38. Method; modus ... (8)40. Kiss (8)42. Title of respect(Turkish) (7)44. Cavalry horse (7)46. Atist’s room (6)47. Rill (6)48. Sing with low smooth voice (5)49. Of the eye (5)50. Correct (5)


SOLUTIONFor April 9, 2003


SOLUTIONFor July 21, 2004

ACROSS 1. Enterprising (2-3-6) 7. Seer (7)11. Custom (5)12. Joy (7)13. Topic (5)14. Assigned for later action (cheque)(4-5)15. Without haste (9)16. Woman(Maori) (6)18. Pirate (7)21. Funeral fire (4)23. Tent rope (3)25. Sea bird (3)27. Hires (4)28. Retribution (7)30. Accident (6)32. Play on words (3)33. Small demon (3)34. Feverish (6)35. Eye liner (7)36. Employer (4)37. However(poetic) (3)39. Self (3)41. Egyptian waterway;... canal (4)43. Ghost (7)45. Glimpses (6)48. Coffee shop (9)

49. Noticeable (9)51. Possessed (5)52. Sleeping robe(Fem) (7)53. Remain (5)54. Kenya’s capital (7)55. Compensated (11)

DOWN1. Seize(power) wrongfully (5)2. Painkiller (11)3. Anticipating with horror (8)4. Strangeness (6)5. Lazed (5)6. Titters (7)7. N.Z Maori novelist; ...Grace (8)8. Repugnant (6)9. Socks,stockings etc (7)10. Very small (5)16. Renegs on wager (7)17. Castrated males (7)19. Musical drama (5)20. Search through (7)22. Breathes out (7)24. Longing (3)26. Lamb hide (3)29. Bring on oneself (5)31. Acts of warfare (11)

32. Stone(of friut) (3)33. Rage (3)38. Method; modus ... (8)40. Kiss (8)42. Title of respect(Turkish) (7)44. Cavalry horse (7)46. Atist’s room (6)47. Rill (6)48. Sing with low smooth voice (5)49. Of the eye (5)50. Correct (5)

For April 20, 2011

ACROSS1. Enterprising (2-3-6)7. Seer (7)11. Custom (5)12. Joy (7)13. Topic (5)14. Assigned for later action(cheque)(4-5)15. Without haste (9)16. Woman(Maori) (6)18. Pirate (7)21. Funeral fire (4)23. Tent rope (3)25. Sea bird (3)27. Hires (4)28. Retribution (7)30. Accident (6)32. Play on words (3)33. Small demon (3)34. Feverish (6)35. Eye liner (7)36. Employer (4)37. However(poetic) (3)39. Self (3)41. Egyptian waterway;... canal (4)43. Ghost (7)45. Glimpses (6)48. Coffee shop (9)

49. Noticeable (9)51. Possessed (5)52. Sleeping robe(Fem) (7)53. Remain (5)54. Kenya’s capital (7)55. Compensated (11)DOWN1. Seize(power) wrongfully (5)2. Painkiller (11)3. Anticipating with horror (8)4. Strangeness (6)5. Lazed (5)6. Titters (7)7. N.Z Maori novelist;...Grace (8)8. Repugnant (6)9. Socks,stockings etc (7)10. Very small (5)16. Renegs on wager (7)17. Castrated males (7)19. Musical drama (5)20. Search through (7)22. Breathes out (7)24. Longing (3)26. Lamb hide (3)29. Bring on oneself (5)31. Acts of warfare (11)32. Stone(of friut) (3)

33. Rage (3)38. Method; modus ... (8)40. Kiss (8)42. Title of respect(Turkish) (7)44. Cavalry horse (7)46. Atist’s room (6)47. Rill (6)48. Sing with low smooth voice (5)49. Of the eye (5)50. Correct (5)

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ASHLEY, Robert William (Bill): On April 20, 2011, peacefully at his home in Blenheim, surrounded by his loving family. Aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband of Elaine, much loved father and father-in-law of Cheryl and Tony Broughton (Nelson), and Paul and Stacey (Nelson), adored and special Poppa of Jade, and Zak; and Thomas, Kelsi, Rachel, Samantha and David. Messages to 2 Solway Drive, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to PO Box 411, Blenheim 7240. A service for Bill will be held in the Main Hangar, Marlborough Aero Club, Aerodrome Road, Omaka, Blenheim at 1.00pm on Wednesday April 27, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Ph 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

BROWN, Russell James: Suddenly, on April 19, 2011 surrounded by his family, at Wairau Hospital. Aged 27 years. Beloved son and best friend of Hugh Brown and Cathy Ballinger, treasured only grandson of the late Phyllis, treasured brother and brother-in-law of Elizabeth and Kerry Webb, dearly loved Uncle Rusty of Joshua and Aimee. Messages to 9 Riley Crescent, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Life Flight Trust would be appreciated and may be made at the service, or sent to PO Box 14-448, Kilbirnie, Wellington. Special thanks to St. John, the Blenheim Police, HDU Wairau Hospital, Wellington ICU, and Life Flight Trust.GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Ph 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

WILLIAMSON, Allan Albert: 18.5.1915 - 18.4.2011. Aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Dulcie, loved father and father-in-law of the late Allan, and Maureen (Masterton) and the late Bryan and Lynette, loved grandfather of Rowan, Derek and Gareth and loved great grandfather of Hayden, Callum and Jacob; and Talia and Marco. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society P O Box 233 Blenheim 7240 would be appreciated. Messages to 134 Gordon St Masterton. A funeral for Allan will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, corner Hutcheson and Parker Streets, Blenheim 2pm Friday April 29, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Ph 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

BOYCE, Alan Ross: Passed away, peacefully, on Thursday April 21, 2011. Aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Bette and loving stepfather of Bev and the late Mitch, Val and Brian, George and Barbara, and special Grandad Alan to his many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Loving brother of Venla and Peter Croft (Amberley). A special thank you to the caring staff at Hospice Marlborough and Aberleigh Rest Home. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to PO Box 411, Blenheim 7240. A funeral service for Alan has been held.GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Ph 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

HOLLAND, Jack Dolman: Royal Engineers 1939-1946. On 24 April 2011 at Fairview Hospital. In his 90th year. Husband of Patricia, father of Susan, Duncan, Matthew and Philip and grandfather of Rachel and Chris. Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Fairview Hospital for their loving care. Garden flowers preferred. Messages to the Holland family, P O Box 110 Blenheim. A gathering to honour Jack’s life will be held in the Sowman Lounge, cnr Hutcheson & Parker Sts at 10 am Friday 29 April.GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Ph 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

JONES, Lorna May: Passed away peacefully at Ashwood Park Retirement Village on 24 April 2011, surrounded by her family. Loving wife of the late Cyril (Snow), loving mother and mother-in-law of Brian and Margaret, Pam and Dave, Russ and Isla, Dave and Lindy, Bev, Murray and Tania, Linda and Charlie and the late Peter Coughlan, second Mum to Michelle and loving Nana of her 19 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. Will be sadly missed. Travel in Peace. In lieu of flowers donations to Alzheimers Society Marlborough would be appreciated and may be left at the service or sent to 8 Wither Rd Blenheim. Special thanks to all the staff at Waterlea Rest Home for the loving care given to Lorna in her latter years. Messages to 33 Elmwood Ave Blenheim. Lorna is at her daughter’s home, 33 Elmwood Ave Blenheim, for those who wish to pay their respects. A celebration of Lorna’s life will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson & Parker Sts, at 11 a.m. Thursday 28 April followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Ph 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

BOYD, Ian: Suddenly, at Tadmore, on 22 April 2011. Aged 58 years. Dearly loved husband of Michelle. Messages to 165 Old Renwick Rd RD 2 Blenheim. Friends of Ian and Michelle are invited to his funeral service at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson & Parker Sts Blenheim, at 11 am Friday 29 April followed by interment at Tua Marina Cemetery.GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Ph 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz


Trades and Services

Call Neil Callahan & Ian Martella Ph: 579 4445Fax: 578 4443

www.cmelectrical.co.nz

For all your

electrical needs

ELECTRICAL

Sheffield StreetRiverlands Estate

Blenheim

Ph 578 9590

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

• 5 grades of bark• compost & soil conditioner• pungas • peastraw• bricks• cream pebble• white chip• screened topsoil• firewood • coal• trailer hire• wine barrels

EX DEPOT OR DELIVERY

GATES

Classic Gates

ENGINEERING MARLBOROUGH

POWDERCOATING

See the experts for:

SandblastingPowdercoatingGates, Fencing

FurniturePool Fences

6 Nelson St, BlenheimPh/Fax 578 0374

a/h 021 838 550

PAINTER

DAVE REESPAINTERS & DECORATORS

For all painting and decorating needs

Interiors, exteriors, reseidential, commercialIncluding wallpapering,

varnishing, roof spraying, new homes, repaints

- we do it all

Phone 03 570 2214 Fax 03 570 2219

Mobile 0272 472 784

All Workmanship Guaranteed

•SectionalDoors

•RollerDoors

•TiltDoors

•CommercialDoors

•GateSystems

•GarageDoorOpeners

GARAGE DOOR SYSTEMS

41 Grove RoadBLENHEIM

Ph 578 8251

GARAGE DOORSCOMPUTER

•Prompt friendly service and support•New & Used computer sales•Computer component sales•Computer upgrades•Internet / Email connections and help•Infusion small business software•Farming & vineyard software•HP & leasing options

Sam RutherfordPh:572 9287, 027 572 9285

Email [email protected]

Yes, we do house calls

PLASTERING

MJs Plastering LtdExterior Plastering

& Waterproofing

Quality Plaster coatings over

• EPS Cavity• Monotek• Masonry

All work guaranteed

Ring Mike 021 572 800 Approved Dulux

Acratex and Mineral Plasters Applicator

GENERATORS

Williams Service Centre

578 1021

HondaEU20i

Generator

Special $2575

incl GST

TREE CARE

Tree RemovalHeight ReductionTrimming/ThinningBranch ChippingHedge TrimmingLine ClearanceStump GrindingMulch SuppliesFully Insured

FREE

QUOTES

Ph. 03 578 0083(Lance) 021 [email protected]

BUILDER

ROYCE HARTLAND0275 678 854A/H 572 5422

Over 70% of our work comes from

recommendation by SATISFIED CUSTOMERS

Make us your first call for:* Alterations and additions* Renovations* New homes* Commercial projects

health & beauty

for sale

WHITE CHIP & WHITE ROCKS Ideal for pebble gardens, paths,

driveways.Ph Thomson

5756885

EAR HEALTH Re-moval of Ear Wax using microscope & suction. Ph for an appointment 5788310 at Physiothera-py Centre, 11 Francis St.

ADRIENNE'S Beauty Den. For all your beauty treatment. 85 Lakings Road. Ph 578 8862

MOLE checks - for a thorough skin check using dermoscopy. Call the Skin Clinic 578 1665.

holiday accomodation

TE RAWARESORT

Wilson Bay Pelorus Sound. Restaurant & Bar. R ight at the waters edge, accommodat ion, Shop, On & Of f L i c e n c e , p e t r o l on wharf, LPG & moorings. Private functions & small

conferences. Ph 03 579 8285

www.terawa.co.nz

for hire

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11am start at Richmond Brook StationMarlborough Historic Station, Awatere Valley

• 25 km Top Beat $40 • 15 km Middle Beat $40 • 10 km Gully Beat $30 • 10 km Paddock Beat $5 • Family $50 (2 adults, 2 children)

For entry forms go towww.lionsclubs.org.nz/awatere

• John Ryan(027 5777 545)

• Lindsay Fraser(027 4305 355)• Neale Lawson(027 208 9172)

• Alan Miller(03) 578 8368

Saturday May 7th 2011

ENTRIES CLOSE

APRIL 30

��LATE ENTRIES + $10

decorator

Merv Scott Decorating

For all your painting &

decorating needs

Phone Merv 0800 Do It Up

(0800 36 4887)or 021 669 666

• Wallpapering• Waterblasting• Painting and much more

Member of Master Painters Association

SPECIAL deals on a l l s to c k mower s , c h a i n s a w s a n d t r i m m e r s . S a l e s and service. Picton Equipment Centre, 7 Devon Street, Picton. Ph 573 8150

John R. Mills

Quali� ed Painter & Decorator• All painting

• Wallpapering• Specialist spray

equipment• Water blasting

• Equipment hire• Gib stopping

Phone 021 469 873or 574 2466

painter

CHAINSAW repairs, parts, accessories. All brands Picton Equipment Centre, 7 Devon St, Picton. 573 8150

public notice

JOINERY

AluminiumWindows and

doors

Ph: 578 3375Cnr Bristol & Manchester StsRiverlands Industrial Estate

J O I N E R Y

cantwell

KITCHENS

MastercraftMarlborough15 Bristol Street, Riverlands, Blenheim, Ph 578 [email protected]

For personalised, award-winning

kitchens with a ten year guarantee see Mastercraft today

DRIVING

All Ages covered!

Michael McCann30 Page Street Blenheim03 578 0213 or 021 786 871


Pay for 3 lessons get the 4th Free!

valid until 30/04/2011

3learners licence3restricted licence

3Full licence

regent school oF Motoring

situation wanted

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L E I S U R E L i n e . Brand new. 6 Metre. Many Extra's. Finance available and trade-in's welcome at The Power Boat Centre. 72 Grove Road Blenheim. Phone 578 0569. Cell Phone 021 723 478

AUTOMOTIVE

Blenheim Auto Centre

The Japanese Car Specialist

THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL:CHANGE

OIL & FILTER ONLY $75!

22 Herbert Street, Mayfield, Blenheim

(BESIDE VEHICLE TESTING STATION)

Ph: 03 579 5748Cell: 021 0270 2312

Email: [email protected]

BAC

*For petrol engines, 4 cylinder only(All prices plus GST)

PROPERTY SERVICES

• Lawn mowing• Hedge Trimming• Waterblasting• Weedspraying

• Broadleaf turf spraying• Log Splitting• Wood Stacking

not just TURFStephen DaubneyPh: 0275411247A/H: 577 7193

[email protected]

not just TURF

FREE

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Audingly Motel 609 Cashel St, Christchurch.

Doubles from $75-$85

Off peak rates only. Conditions apply.

Ph 03 389 9952.

rent to buy

SPECIAL deals on all stock mowers, chainsaws and trimmers. Sales and service. Picton Equipment Centre, 7 Devon St, Picton. Ph 573 8150

FREE chainsaw sharpen. Limited time.

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Wednesday March 16-17In Parliament. Speaker’s Science Forum. Primary Production Select Committee – Sitting in Auckland to hear the evidence on Aquaculture Bill.Friday March 18Meeting with ECAN commissioners and Cheviot Community with regard to water management at the Cheviot Trust Hotel 7.30pm.Saturday March 19Hawarden Agricultural & Pastoral Show.Sunday March 20Flaxbourne Agricultural & Pastoral Show.Monday March 21In Blenheim meeting with constituents by appointment.NZNP Kaikoura Electorate AGM7:30pm at the Marlborough Club, Russell Terrace, Blenheim.

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Tuesday March 22-24In Parliament, meeting with Minister’s David Carter and Kate Wilkinson.Education and Science Select Committee.Primary Production Select Committee.Friday March 25In Blenheim meeting with constituents by appointment.Saturday March 26Party fundraiser, trip down Opawa River with Historian Barry Holdaway on the River Queen. Monday March 28In Kaikoura meeting with constituents by appointment.Tuesday March 29-30In Blenheim meeting with constituents by appointment.Wednesday March 30Meet with Okiwi Bay residents.

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Wednesday March16-17In Parliament. Speaker’sScience Forum.Primary ProductionSelect Committee –Sitting in Auckland tohear the evidence onAquaculture Bill.Friday March 18Meeting with ECANcommissioners andCheviot Communitywith regard to watermanagement at theCheviot Trust Hote l7.30pm.Saturday March 19Hawarden Agricul-tural &Pastoral Show.Sunday March 20Flaxbourne Agricultural& Pastoral Show.Monday March 21In Blenheim meetingwith constituents byappointment.

Tuesday March 22-24In Parliament, meetingwith Minister’s DavidCarter and KateWilkinson.Education and ScienceSelect Committee.Primary ProductionSelect Committee.Friday March 25In Blenheim meetingwith constituents byappointment.Monday March 28In Kaikoura meetingwith constituents byappointment.Tuesday March 29-30In Blenheim meetingwith constituents byappointment.Wednesday March 30Meet with Okiwi Bayresidents.

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Wednesday March 30Meet with Okiwi Bay residents - postponed.

Thursday March 31In Blenheim meeting with constituents by arrangement.

Friday April 1In Blenheim and Picton. Project K Trust celebration at the Marlborough Convention Centre. Project K is a Foundation for Youth Development prog.

Monday April 4In Blenheim meeting with constituents by arrangement.

Tuesday April 5-7In Parliament. Education & Science Select Committee. Primary Production Select Committee meetings.

Friday April 8In Blenheim meetingwith constituents byappointment. Briefing with Dame Margaret Bazley & ECAN Commissioners in Christchurch.

Saturday April 9Picton School 150th Anniversary.

Monday April 11In North Canterbury meeting with constituents by arrangement.

Tuesday April 12-14Meeting with Hon David Carter & Hon Kate Wilkinson. Education & Science & Primary Production Select Committee meetings.

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Wednesday April 27:Primary Production Select Committee meeting in Wellington.Thursday April 28:In Blenheim meeting with constituents by arrangement.Presentation of certificates to five local tourism organisations who have been granted Festival Lottery funding for the ‘Real New Zealand Festival’. Friday April 29:Key speaker at the Hanmer Business Association luncheon.Meetings in North Canterbury.Saturday April 30:Cycle the St James trail with friends, (see Colin’s website for photos after this date).Monday May 2:In Blenheim meeting with constituents by arrangement.Tuesday May 3-5:In Parliament, Education Caucus Committee. Education and Science Select Committee. Primary Production Select Committee.Friday May 6:Field trip with the Marlborough Sounds Restoration Trust to see progress with wilding pine eradication. Attend the Marlborough Environmental Awards Evening.Monday May 9:In Blenheim meeting with constituents by arrangement.Tuesday May 10-13:Duties in Parliament.

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Q – “What does it mean in Hebrews 4:13 when it says that Jesus is, “him with whom we have to do”? (CS – Blenheim)

A – This is a reference to you standing before God and one day giving an account!

The passage in total reads, “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart; Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.” Many of the fine folks of Blenheim don’t want anything “to do” with God or Jesus or the Bible. Unfortunately for them, the Bible says that one day all men will “have to do” with God Almighty – he will not be ignored. This is a case were context is vital to understanding and answering the question. Verse 11 speaks of our faithfulness as Christians – we should be laboring to enter our eternal rest or heaven. This is not speaking about working for our salvation, but working for Christ because we are saved. Arriving in heaven with God being able to say to us, “Well done thou good and faithful servant…” Verse 12 mentions the power of the Bible and its ability to discern the true heart motives behind our works. The works of all true believers will one day be examined (I Cor. 3:13) – rewards will be granted for faithfulness and works humbly done with the right motive. The works of all unbelievers will also be examined at the Great White Throne judgment – works can not keep you out of hell, but they will be used to determine the degree of punishment in eternity. (Rev. 20:10-15) Verse 13 speaks of the eyes of Christ that are like a flame of fire (Rev. 19:12) that can instantly see through all the pretense and falsehood of man. Our heart and all our actions will be completely open and exposed before the eyes of our Saviour before whom we must all stand – this is the sense of the phrase you ask about. Knowing that we must all stand before Christ, 1) if you are not saved, be smart and trust in Jesus today as your Saviour; if you are saved, serve Christ faithfully as “every one of us shall give account of himself to God.” (Rom. 14:12)

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3 Rounds 1st May,

29th May, 19th June

By Celeste LodewykA group of 16 hard working

and eager Marlborough Boys’ College students are looking for work to help raise $6000 for up and coming class trips.

The boys are from Room 2, a special education unit for stu-dents with learning difficulties.

With two planned class trips fast approaching, the boys have already begun working to earn their money by collecting sheep pellets and selling them by the bag, and are actively looking for more work.

To help the boys a fundrais-ing committee has been set up comprising of parents and special education teacher Ann McNicholl.

Head of the committee is Lloyd James whose aim is one of many working hard behind the scenes to help fundraise so the boys can enjoy annual trips and activities.

“We are simply a group of parents trying to carry on the great work of the room’s teacher, Ann who has been working so hard to cover the costs of

sports and cultural trips.“We are also hoping to take the boys

skiing during winter and on a cultural trip to Wellington to visit museums,” he says.

Instead of asking for donations, Lloyd says they are appealing to local businesses to provide some employ-ment for the boys so they earn the

money themselves.“We want the boys to raise as much

money themselves through their own hard work, so if you can help us out it would be greatly appreciated,” he says.

If you are able to offer some em-ployment to the boys, contact Ann McNicholl at MBC on 578 0119 (Extn 2058).

HARD WORKERS: Marlborough Boys’ College Room 2 students Henry Shaw, Joshua Te Kahika, Jack Cranston, Ryan James, Jack Boyce are seeking work to help fundraise for future class trips.

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Midweek Tournament Tuesday 3rd May at Omaka Marae 1pm.

Murray Agnew, Liz Dellabarca, John Taylor, Anna Beeloo; Diana North, Roy Roe, Marie Dietrich, Terry Wooster; Allan Sangster, Ethel Goodwin, Diane Payton, Michael King; Joy Randall, Larry Hoole, Joan Climo, Craig Stein; Kevin Wills, Stuart Stein, Ash Mansell, Alwyn Pope; Owen Couper, Joe Kraan, Liz Norton, Len Climo; Kate Newport, Margaret Leslie, Tim Parkinson, Eric Percy; Basil Pope, Maureen Bennett, Gill Couper, Betty Mansell; Jim Horner, Valda Henderson, Marie Di-etrich, Christine Wooster; Brian Manson, Rikki Parkinson, Alison Rouse, Val Munro; Bob Bothwell, John Henson, Vera Price, Molly Horner; Ken McKenzie, Colleen King, Tony Clarke, Sylvia Banks; Betty Schofield, Ken Herd, P. Simpson, Dorothy Day; Alex Macfarlane, Ken Jones, Des Rawlings, Joy Hayes.

If you can’t be there on the day, please phone Mike Brown 578 1683.

Marlborough Indoor Bowls Association Teams for McNabb Trophy, played on Sunday May 8th in Nelson.

A.Teams. T.Fenemor, K.Wills, K.Wells, S.Ten Broeke: K.Robinson, Sh.Hitchcock, G.Rush. B.Teams. J.Crawford, B.Schofield, D.Wells, J.Draper; R.Nyber, J.Johnston, A.Sangster, J.Adams;

Manager M.Brown. Practise on Tuesday, May 3rd in Redwoodtown Hall at 7.30pm.

Mixed Pairs to be played at Omaka, Sat. April 30th at 9am. L.Norton, K.Wills; J.Kraan, J.Ham; K.McKenzie, J.McKenzie; L.Hoole, F.Brooks; B.Bothwell, P.Stretch; R.Gaastra, E.Goodwin; C.Weston Berry, B.Stretch; P.Brown, K.Herd; M.Agnew, D.North; R.Nyberg, J.Crawford; G.Liddicoat, G.Rush; S.Hitchcock, J.Draper; A.Sangster, S.Ten Broeke; P.Hanley, V.Sangster; J.Adams, A.Rouse; E.Lammas, C.Wooster; J.Henson, M.Dietrich; K.Robinson, W.Williams; B.Manson, K.Thomson; A.Mcfarlane, K.Gilchrist; B.Schofield, J.Whyte; K.Parkes, S.Gosling.

Indoor bowls scheduleSun Correction: The Trojans Soccer Club team playing in this year’s junior competition, along with the 8th and 9th grade sides, is the 12th grade team, not the 10th grade team as re-ported in The Sun on April 13.

A film festival with a difference opens in Renwick next month, the first of its kind for the region.

The Renwick Playcentre Film Festival features four films screen-ing throughout the month of May, all new to the Blenheim area.

The family-oriented screen-ings are part of a film festival that is helping to raise money

for the Renwick Playcentre, a parent-run education centre for pre-schoolers.

The films showing are Queen of the Sun, an American documen-tary released this month about the plight of the honeybee that features several South Island beekeepers; Sam Hunt: Purple Balloon and Other Stories, de-

scribed as a darker Topp Twins (opening nationwide at the end of May); This Way of Life, the Oscar-shortlisted film that follows the Karena family (and will be showing twice due to demand) and from the same filmmakers comes One Man, One Cow, One Planet, a multi award-winning celebration of biodynamic gardening through the eyes of an 80-year-old Kiwi in India.

A film festival first for Renwick

By Damian GeorgeA proposed six-a-side second-

ary school hockey competition in Marlborough could become a full 11-a-side tournament if the surge in player numbers continues.

Hockey Marlborough develop-ment officer Brent Edwards says there has been a “massive increase” in interest from local players ahead of the 2011 season starting next month, and the 11-a-side mixed tournament is a real possibility.

“The early indications are that we might have the numbers to do that,” he says.

“We have 35 players at the mo-ment, which is enough for five six-a-side teams, but we would ideally like to get that number to 50 or 60 so we can have four full teams.”

The local competition will mostly feature players from Marlborough Boys’ College, Marlborough Girls’ College and Queen Charlotte College.

Junior numbers are also up significantly from last year, with

some grades ini-tially scheduled to be played on Mon-day nights having to be bumped to the following day.

Brett says one of the major changes to the junior for-mat this year is reducing teams to primarily six players, as op-posed to a mix of six, eight, and 11-a-side teams, which will help to get players more involved in the game.

“Last year we established we had a few problems,” Brett says.

“Our numbers weren’t great, although we had a good core group of people.

“We’ve made a whole lot of changes this year.”

This season will also feature a new Division 1 competition (formerly known as the presi-dents’ grade), involving five women’s and four men’s teams,

while the two men’s premier sides and women’s premier side will be involved in an expanded Nelson competition.

Brett says further changes are on the cards for 2012 as well.

“Next year want to create an under-17 competition.

“That’s why we’re creating a secondary school competition

this year - to get the numbers up first.”

Hockey Marlborough 2011 Format:

Junior: Year 1 and 2 - Saturday; Year 3-6 - Monday; Year 7-8 - Tuesday (starts May 7,9 and 10)

Mixed Secondary School: Wednesday (starts May 11)

Premier: Men’s and Women’s - Saturdays (starts May 7)

Division 1: Women’s - Thurs-day; Men’s - Friday (starts May 5 and 6).

23SunThe Sun sport Wednesday April 27, 2011

The Highlanders unlikely run in the Super 15 rugby compet it ion was widely expected to end on Saturday, when they came up against a red-hot Crusaders outfit in Nelson.

The implications of an inevitable loss for the men from the deep south centred around what impact it would have on their season, and whether they were able to finish close enough to the Crusaders juggernaut to gain a bonus point.

But what unfolded was more than Otago rugby fans could have expected. The run didn’t end; it gathered momentum. So much so that it has now

catapulted the Highlanders from their ‘surprise package making a quick start out of the blocks’ status to one of ‘genuine title contender’.

That might sound a bit like the mindset of an excited fan getting carried away with a monumental victory, but this achievement confirms beyond doubt the Highlanders are the real deal.

Until now, they had not beaten a side ranked higher than eighth - the Hurricanes, Chiefs, Bulls, Cheetahs, Brumbies and Rebels among their victims. Some would say the Crusaders were depleted. Those people would do well to remember the

Highlanders were without J i m m y C ow a n , A d a m Thompson, Alando Soaoki, Kade Poki and Shaun Treeby.

The key is the way the Highlanders are winning: they have “out-passioned” teams, blown the opposition off the ball at the ruck, defended like their lives depend on it, and attacked with enterprise and confidence. That they were able to do all those things against the might of the Crusaders puts them firmly in title contention in 2011.

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The New Zealand Modified Grand Prix in conjunction with Charlie’s Fun Night at Eastern States Speedway was postponed on April 16 due to bad weather, but has been rescheduled for this Saturday.

Speedway fans will not only witness local modified drivers Scott Valk, Craig Pottinger and Julian Cameron go head to head with the country’s best, but will also pay tribute to young Charlie Higgins who was tragically killed in 2007.

This will be the third Charlie’s Fun Night which this year will be fundraising for Life Flight.

Around 11 entries for the Modified Grand Prix have been received making for an action packed night of racing, so make sure you don’t miss out.

Gates open Saturday at 6pm, racing starts at 7pm.

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Airshow delivers despite weather

V FOR VICTORY: Sir Peter Jackson takes time out with ‘Sir Winston Churchill’ aka Graham Lindsay at Classic Fighters over the weekend. Inset: A rare Focke-Wulf Fw190 in action on Friday.

Sir Peter Jackson took a break from filming his Lord of the Rings, to attend the 10th anniversary of the Classic Fighters Airshow in Blenheim over Easter.

The theme for this year’s three-day show was “V for Victory”, symbolised by English Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s victory sign from WW2.

Sir Peter is a regular spectator and occa-sionally gets more involved in the theatrics at the fundraiser for the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre.

This year, he has once again been very generous, putting his private collection of WW1 aircraft on display at the airshow and the centre’s museum.

Sir Peter Jackson’s collection is considered by aviation enthusiasts to be one of the best in the world.

The airshow is held every second year and sees replica and original aircraft from WW1 and WW2 take to the skies during the festival.

This year’s show saw two Spitfires and a rare Focke-Wulf Fw190 from WW2 take part.

A replica 1916 Albatross, (pictured far left) from WW1, was the oldest seen at this year’s show.

The show attracts huge crowds over Easter. The 2009 event attracted 35,000 people and this year, with the weather proving to be a dampener, organisers expected numbers to be slightly down. Photos by Les Whiteside

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