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Drowning toll “One death is one too many”

Story and Photo by Celeste Lodewyk “Boating accidents happen so fast that people don’t have time to put on their life jackets, therefore to avoid drownings people need to be smart,” says Powerboat Centre Marlborough owner Richard Gilbert. Richard’s comments came following a report released yesterday by Water Safety which confirmed one drowning to date in Marlborough for 2013 and 40 nationally. This surpasses last year’s toll of zero drownings in the region and while a low number of drownings is positive the number is still too high, said Water Safety NZ chief executive Matt Claridge. “Know your limits, watch the conditions, wear a life jacket, don’t drink alcohol when out on the water and keep kids within arm’s reach. I’ll be repeating these same safety messages until the drowning toll is zero,” he said. Continued page 2

Richard Gilbert of the Powerboat Centre Marlborough encourages everyone to show consideration to water safety rules in wake of the 2013 drowning toll released this week.

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The survey of Picton’s inner harbour for the invasive marine pest sea squirt Styela clava, has been completed and there have been 100 individual finds. Marlborough District Council Biosecurity Coordinator Jono Underwood said that settled conditions and excellent visibility meant that the work went quickly and they now knew that only small areas of the marina had Styela present. The sea squirts were found within the inner Picton marina basin and one immature individual outside the ‘coat hanger’ while still in the marina confines. “There was only one instance where individuals were found on a vessel – a small number attached to a propeller. All styela

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A male, aged 67, was airlifted to Wellington on Monday afternoon with serious injuries to his arm, following an accident on a boat at Port Underwood. The patient was stabilised and treated at the scene by an ambulance crew from Picton and the Nelson Rescue Helicopter crew. The accident happened at approximately 1.45 pm.

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found were carefully removed,” said Mr Underwood, He said the risk of moving the marine pest through vessel movements is currently low. “However, we do want to remind people that it is good biosecurity hygiene to keep all vessels free of hull fouling organisms and that highly fouled vessels don’t just cost more to run, they pose a risk to the marine environment.” Mr Underwood said scientists at NIWA and the Top of the South Marine Biosecurity Partnership were analysing the results and would soon be able to provide advice on the severity of the infestation and recommend next steps.

Drowning toll Continued from page 1 When accidents occur they happen so fast that there isn’t always time to react, and in particular with boating unfortunately there are some people still not wearing their life jackets, said Richard. “I have had people come in who have been in a boating accident who said they weren’t wearing a life jacket and found they didn’t have time to get them on as they were in the water in an instant. “One elderly couple in particular were very lucky that there were passing boaties who could stop to help, otherwise

they might not have survived. “It’s not easy to put on a life jacket in the water and the amount of people who have said these accidents happen too quickly to get one on goes to show how important water safety is. Once the cold water hits panic sets in and that’s when people really start to get in trouble,” Richard said. According to the Water Safety’s report just over 72 percent of this year’s drownings were men, 35 percent of drownings occurred at beaches, with rivers and tidal waters the second biggest killer at nine and eight deaths respectively.

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Ashwood Park invites viewing for refurbished villa Ashwood Park Retirement Village has finished the refurbishment of one of their villas and is opening it up to the public for viewing this week. Privately owned and operated by Ross and Toni Bisset in Springlands, Blenheim Ashwood Park Retirement Village is the only establishment in Marlborough that caters for all three levels of health care. This encompasses their hospital, resthome and dementia care unit as well as independent living in their 18 villas. Of these 18 villas one has become available for relicensing and in preparation it has been competely refurbished from top to bottom, said Ross. "Everything has been replaced from carpet, drapes, paint and new kitchen through to new toilet and shower. "In addition to the refurbishments, this villa boasts two bedrooms, an attached garage, it's off road in a quiet corner of the village and is suitably positioned for all day sun," he said. The open days are set for this Friday and Sunday from 1-3pm. Simply call into the main reception where staff will happily show you through the village and to the villa. One of Ashwood Park Retirement Village’s villas will be open to the public.

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Jamie ready for polls Jamie Arbuckle, 33 and a Marlborough District Council first timer, was the youngest and highest polling of all the candidates in 2010. With elections looming in October, he is ready for another “go”. He smiles serenely as he says: “In some form”. Last time, he challenged sitting Mayor Alistair Sowman, but won’t as yet be drawn on his decision. That is, apart from admitting that supporters want him to stand for the mayoralty again. He also admits that for part of his time as a councillor, his life was “hell”.

“The Sheard report was the hardest thing in my life.” Some management and established councillors, though not all, had united against him in the wake of his accusations about corruption in the tendering process. “I wasn’t getting my way and got backed into a corner,” he says of his allegations. “But it was amazing where it led.” The $140,000 report found that there were some unproven allegations, but that council also needed to make changes to ensure more transparency. “They asked me to leave at the meeting after the report came out. But I stayed firm.“ He is unrepentant, saying he’d do the same again. “It helped a lot of people and answered a lot of questions. “Some councillors later and quietly told me I had done the right thing.” Despite the furore, he speaks highly of council staff. “Very professional.” Good relationships were also maintained with most

other councillors throughout the whole process. Jamie says he is still against supercontracts where large outside firms have the tendering advantage. He will be voting against the proposal to group rubbish and recycling together for that reason. “Our smaller local firms don’t get a look-in.” He said some councils supported local business, looking beyond the cheapest tenders, and he believed Marlborough should too. He values the intensive course to qualify as a resource consent commissioner. “I’ve gained so much knowledge and a better understanding of the scale of things. “ He’d like to continue, adding wryly: “In some places, mayors do that job as well.”

This is the first of a series of interviews with sitting councillors.

“The CBD is dead” Jamie sees important challenges for the incoming council, especially in the Central Business District. “The CBD is dead.” And business here faces huge challenges he says. The wine industry was recovering from the recession, “but it’s still paying back losses incurred at that time”. With the issues with Clifford Bay and King salmon, along with the Safeair downsizing, he says we need to look forward. An incoming council with younger people, with more women, a mix of experience and from different walks of life was therefore vital.

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Offer of help On September 4, nearly 5500 BNZ employees will be getting stuck into some of the thousands of odd jobs that voluntary organisations need done while the bank is “Closed for Good”. The programme sees BNZ branches around New Zealand close their doors for a day so that staff can help out community and not-for-profit groups. Last year in Marlborough, BNZers helped out at Marlborough Plunket, sorting donated clothing for needy families. Another team headed to the Marlborough Hospice where they spent the day with other volunteers doing general gardening and cleaning duties. Volunteer organisations can submit their projects at www. closedforgood.org. Submissions are due by July 26, 2013

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Fatal crash at Riverlands A serious crash investigator has twice been to the scene of Sunday's fatal accident on SH1 at Riverlands. Anna-Mateen Koura Jenkins, aged 33 years, was killed when she was struck by a passing car at Riverlands on SH1 about 5.45pm. The incident occurred on a straight stretch of highway with a 100kmh speed limit. The area does not have street lighting. A post mortem examination will be completed on Tuesday. Police are working to establish the victim's movements prior to the crash and would like to speak with anyone who saw a woman wearing dark coloured clothing on the roadside in the area at that time. Anyone with information should contact Blenheim Police, Ph 578 5279.

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Conservation scheme at Momorangi Kathmandu and DOC yesterday announced a threeyear $75,000 partnership for a conservation programme at the DOC Momorangi Bay Campground. The Marlborough Sounds Restoration Trust is also involved in the programme to enhance the natural landscape and enable the 23,500 campers who use the facility annually to enjoy conservation activities. Campers, local residents and bach owners will be able to learn about conservation and help restore forest in the reserve behind the campground. Additionally, Kathmandu employees will be able to contribute to improving the Momorangi Bay environment through Kathmandu’s

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Lions changeover The annual changeover of officers of the Blenheim Lions Club took place on Saturday June 29, when outgoing President Errol McConnell (at right) handed over the club leadership to Paul Davidson. Paul has been a club member for 13 years which has included several terms on the management board as a director and vice president. Errol presented his annual report and noted that, as well as celebrating the club’s 50th anniversary during the year, the club had completed over 40 main projects. It had made donations to the value of $30,000 to 30 community welfare organisations and individuals.

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You’ve seen American Idol, New Zealand’s Got Talent, the X Factor, the World of Wearable Arts – and the rest. At the Bohally Intermediate school production to be held on July 4 at 11am and 7pm, you can see all of those. Nearly half the children in the school, between 150-200 of them, will be on stage at some part of the ‘Bohally’s Got Talent’ Show.

Teacher and producer Rachael Moran ticks the list of different groups off: “Kapa Haka, the Superstar Rappers, singers and the band. Then there are the ‘presenters’ and ‘judges’. “They are just some of the school groups we are weaving together into this production,” said Rachel. She promises a dramatic finale, when all the groups come together on stage and moving through the hall.

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Blenheim teenagers Ruby Hunt and Andrew Brooks, both 17, headed out yesterday bound for Russia. The two home-schooled students are part of a team of 16 young New Zealanders working on an Orphans Aid International project. They are going to Kostroma, 270k north of Moscow, to assist at a summer camp for 38 orphans. The 38 children aged between five to 13 come from the Orphans Aid orphanage in Kostroma and both teenagers are agreed the need is great. Some, for instance, were just abandoned by their parents. They will join the scheme’s founder Sue van Schreven on the trip and also go to the orphanage home Casa Kiwi in Romania. Andrew has long been vitally interested in Russia and the needs of its people, and the chance to go came from church friends of his parents. Geoff and Gwenda Cavanagh. They visited when he was out and told his parents they would sponsor him for $4000. Grandparents and friends have helped bridge the rest of the $2000+ gap. While he had gone to Richmond View School with Ruby, the two young Christians had not been in contact about their plans and both made the decision to go to Russia, and to learn Russian, independently. Ruby had read Sue’s book “Rescue: Pursuit of the Ultimate Dream,” when she was fifteen, finding it inspirational. She is not one to hang around (as her breathless arrival at the Sun on her skateboard showed) and started raising

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money immediately. Over the last year alone she has raised $4000 for the scheme. Her work at New World, which is done alongside her schoolwork, has funded her trip along with church family and friends.

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The Blenheim Meteorological station at the Marlborough Research Centre at Grovetown Park reports that June 2013 was slightly warmer than average, very wet and very overcast. The total June rainfall of 114.6 mm was 194 per cent of the long-term average of 59mm for the 84 years between 1930-2012. It was also the sixth highest June total on record for Blenheim for those years. The highest June total was recorded in 1943, 154.9 mm. June 2010 is the second highest total with 154.8 mm. Total rainfall for the six months January to June 2013 was 411.1 mm or 132 per cent of the long-term average.

The 111.2 hours sunshine recorded for June was 73 per cet of the long term average for June of 152 hours. It was the sixth lowest total on record for Blenheim. The lowest was recorded in June 1981 and the highest, 205.2 hours, was in 1959. However the mean temperature of 8.9°C was 0.3°C above the long-term average temperature for the past 27 years. Although there were a string of consecutive frosts late in June, none were particularly cold. The coldest ground frost so far in 2013, of -6.8°C, was recorded on May 29. The average daily wind run for June was 159.8 km, the lowest on record for

Blenheim over the 18 years that wind-run has been recorded at a height of 10 m. This continues the pattern of low wind-run that Blenheim has experienced over the past three years. The average wind speed was 5.13 kmh. The weather station records that it is “remarkable” how sheltered Blenheim is from the southerlies that can affect Southern Marlborough and pass through Cook Straight and buffet Wellington. During the storm on Thursday 20, climatologist Stu Powell recorded a maximum wind speed of 225 kmh at a weather station near Ward. In contrast the maximum wind speed in Blenheim tht day was only 44.6 km/hr.

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Big Brother Watches Dear Ed, Did I hear a rumble and feel a quake? I reckon it was George Orwell turning in his grave at the irony of the US government calling Edward Snowden a spy. For those who haven't read Orwell's book "1984" it was about government surveillance, and public mind control, dictated by a political system) under the control of a privileged Inner Party elite that persecuted people's individualism and independent thinking as "thought-crimes". Snowden is not a spy, but a whistle blower informing the public of the US ( and NZ government?) potentially spying on us all. Obama is the spy. Is Key one too? If you haven't read "1984" read it. Question - is Marlborough an accomplice to the spying with the Waihopai spy base? Don Coyote

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Help for local men Counsellor Kieran Venning is setting up local programmes to assist men who are moving beyond the trauma of male sexual abuse and violence in their lives. Here he talks to Sun journalist Glenise Dreaver about that work. Kieran, who moved to Marlborough 18 therapeutic interventions at that time.” months ago, is the facilitator for the newly One problem is that there is a popular misconformed Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Trust. ception that men who were abused as children The group gathers some ten men fortnightly at will go on to be abusers. That’s not true, he says. the Supporting Families rooms in Scott Street. “Ninety five per cent of them do not go on to It is, he says a male support group for men become abusers. It’s important to understand moving beyond childhood trauma. that.” Kieran came here from the role of oncology Kieran has also helped facilitate a visit by counsellor with the Southern District Hospital Senior Constable Chris Hurring of the North Board in Dunedin, but he Canterbury Police who says his new job is not so “There were 844 referrals outlined to local agencies very different. the men’s advocacy support “Trauma is trauma what- of women and children to service being run in that the Women’s Refuge area to help address the issue ever the cause,” he says. Men however, tended to here last year... When I of domestic violence. They present with aggression and already have Ministry of Soviolence, while women in- asked ‘Where have the cial Development funding to men been referred to?’ employ 1.5 staff equivalents ternalised the issues. A huge gap had been idenfor three years. there was silence.” tified in Marlborough, where A follow-up public meeting there is support for women who are victims of will be held here on July 25 at Maataa Waka violence, but no preventative programmes for between 1-3pm to help move the plan to the the often traumatised men who commit the next stage. crimes. His own life has followed an interesting “There were 844 referrals of women and curve – it was Cyclone Bola that pushed children to the Women’s Refuge here last year, former Northland farm manager’s life into but no parallel referrals for the men involved. a totally new direction. When I asked ‘Where have the men been He was fencing round slips after the referred to? ‘ there was silence.” disaster. The concentrated work damProgrammes to stop violence very often do aged his right elbow and surgery worsnot address the underlying issues that cause ened rather than fixed the problem. “I it, he says. lost most of the grip in my right hand.” Statistics are clear that seventy per cent So he had to find a new direction and of men in prison have been sexually started tutoring young Maori “at risk” abused as children and show signs and students at Northland polytechnic. symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. When one of them, a fifteen-yearThe same figures are true for those in old boy, was shot dead by his father, the mental health system and those en- a Vietnam veteran suffering post rolled in stopping violence programmes. traumatic stress syndrome, he started “Knowing these statistics we need to start doing to think about the destructive role of things differently,” Kieran says. trauma in life generally. One initiative is looking to set up a residential The next step was formal study – a safe house for men here. When they are re- degree in counselling and other moved from the home they may go to a mates, diplomas and certificates, including or sleep in a car. one in family ministry. “In a safe house they can get the help they Then his life as a counsellor, author, need at that time. It’s about reducing the number community educator and Te Mauri of breaches of protection orders and to work on consultant really began.

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Queen Street a ‘destination’ for many “Queen Street is the best street in Blenheim”. This was how retailer Andy Hall described Queen Street after 12 years trading his business Boots ‘n’ All at his premises for around 12 years. “Everything you need is here on Queen Street. People can bring their to-do lists and walk up and down both sides of the street and accomplish most of it here,” Andy says. With everything from banks, chemists and retail stores through to land agents, insurance companies and even a service station, Queen Street should be your first stop for everything you need. “All the businesses here are well known, all have great service and an even better selection of products and services,” Andy adds. Since opening on Queen Street, Andy says he has seen many positive changes which can be attributed to the overall success of the street’s businesses. “When we came here there was a supermarket across the road which now houses the Marlborough Theatre and two retail

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back to shop again. “I have had tourists from Europe come in and say that their friend had been in my store two years ago and recommended them to visit when they came to New Zealand. “It’s these comments which make you proud to be a Queen Street retailer,” Andy says.

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Station holds place in street’s history Pete Hydes has been a Queen Street identity for many years and often a first point of call for passing motorists or even locals wanting to stop for a chat. His Queen Street Service Station has been a landmark on the busy street for decades and has seen many economic and social changes in its time. “Queen Street is definitely a lot busier that it was in the earlier days and quite a bit to offer in the small area is from banks and pubs through to cafes and retail. “I have a lot of customers come in and share their memories of what Queen Street

used to look like. One in particular could remember there being a big factory for egg sorting right across the road from us and we later found out that my late wife’s mother worked there. “Another customer told me he once mowed the lawns around the station when he was in his teens. He is now in his 80’s,” Pete says. Accentuating the feeling of nostalgia within the service station is Pete’s collection of old matchboxes, petrol vouchers, New Zealand $1 and $2 notes and plenty of past photographs on the wall. Also part of the collection is an old horse-

shoe and a newspaper dating back to 1953 which Pete found under a step in his office. “The stories and all the pieces of history you hear from people are enough to write several books,” he laughs. The Queen Street Service Station was purchased by Pete in 1996 from Rhonda Denby and Paul Ashton and is one of the few remaining small independently owned stations in Marlborough. Pete had worked there as a mechanic before taking over the business and says it has been great being part of Queen Street and adding to its rich history.

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PLANNING A FUNCTION OR EVENT? Renwick’s unique wedding venue Finding the perfect location for one’s wedding venue and reception is often one of the hardest decisions to make. To help make the decision easier, the Giesen Sports & Events Centre has an inviting wedding package which can be tailored to suit any needs. Function manager Alysha Hutchison and her team are happy to meet with people to discuss their wedding plans, as well as showcase what the

Giesen Sports & Events Centre has to offer. “Previous weddings we have hosted have been hugely successful. We have quite a unique location here and can cater for a wide range of functions and events,” she said. The Giesen Sports & Events Centre has a large room which can cater for around 150 seated guests. This room is complimented by an additional dance floor and an area for a live band

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PLANNING A FUNCTION OR EVENT? The ultimate party venue The Old Marlborough Club is an extension of the Clubs of Marlborough facilities, hosting Community Groups in the earlier part of the week and a la carte lunches on Friday between 11-2. To keep up with changing cultures and to better service our diverse Membership the Club has now been tastefully transformed into the Ultimate Venue being able to accommodate weddings, 21st, special anniversary, BBQ`s , Spit Roasts or to farewell a loved one. Four unique areas within the facility provide the Ultimate Party Venue. This includes an intimate 100 seat restaurant that looks out

over the Taylor River. With full bar facilities this has to be the first choice wedding venue in Blenheim. The Lounge, with its open stone clad fire exudes a warm and inviting feel from a bygone era. The room lends itself to many function types being theatre seating for a presentation, a cosy drink and catch up with friends on a special occasion or as a quiet area during a wedding while others take themselves of to the dance floor. Yes the dance floor, this adds further to the ULTIMATE PARTY VENUE, flashing lights bringing back thoughts of the disco era,

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Marlborough Club becomes the Ultimate Party Venue for all occasions from weddings to 21st. As this is such a diverse facility with the scope of catering for any event within certain numbers it is impossible to put costs on paper, which instead will be determined on a “function by function” basis. However there are a few general rules such as having to use the Clubs Catering and Bar Facilities and certain other conditions are applied for the likes of 21st, for obvious reasons. Booking enquiries can be made by phoning 57 81059 or www.clubsofmarlborough.org.nz

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The Mercure Picton Marlborough Sounds is located next to Picton Marina and ferry terminal. The newly refurbish conference facilities are an excellent choice for your next special event or meeting. Pillar less and naturally lit with built in audio visual equipment and climate control, the Kaipupu room can cater for up to 200 delegates (theatre style). With its idyllic surroundings Mercure Picton Marlborough Sounds offers unique breakout and teambuilding options. Whether it be a small meeting, a large conference or an intimate wedding, The Mercure Picton is the ideal location. For enquiries email: foodandbeverage@mercurepicton.co.nz Phone: 03 573 7002

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Marlborough Thermette Society Sunday’s event held by the Society was a success, drawing a large number of people to the Wairau River.

 Clare Burton, Jeremy Watts and Stev e Gaudin  From left Tessa and Jarrod Midgley with children Hugh and Grace, and Gabriella Walzenegger.

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The Brawlettes’ Open Skate has grown in strength and popularity. Featuring music, cheap skate hire, a great shop and dedicated skaters, the Open Skate on Sunday is tremendous fun for kids, adults and especially families.

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Bingo/Housie Thursday 7pm Blenheim Bowling Club, 40 houses, 3 supers 1 of $1000, raffles and meals from 5.30pm Proceeds to Te Rerenga o Te Ra

Family/Whanau For information/advocacy/support for families living with mental illness/addictions please contact– Supporting Families in Mental Wellbeing - Cheryl or Lyn on 577 5491 or visit us at 4 Scott Street.

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Mental Health Consumer Advocacy Service. Our 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.

St Christopher's Goodwill Friday 5th July 9am - Noon at the Church Hall Redwoodtown (opp Countdown) Usual bargains good used clothing, household goods and books

Sheets'n'Things ‘require warm linen and blankets now. Please phone or drop in to Bread of Life, 14b Stephenson Street Phone: 578-1355 ext:5 - happy to collect linen.

The Peoples Sunday Market Winter location Market Place (The Forum) Plants, books, jewellery, pine cones, collectables and general goods. Stall sites $5 Ph 578 7918

The Blue Door is open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 3.30pm. Saturday 9.00am - 2pm. Items surplus to your requirements we would gladly accept. We can deliver. Phone 579 4353.

Do you have something for the kids these holidays?

community services Marlborough After Hours GP Services: Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm. Reception 5206377. Office 5209980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870. After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm 7 days Ph 5782271.

Diabetes Marlborough Inc: 5775549, Office hours 10am - 1pm Monday - Friday

Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543 354, 24hr helpline.

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

Overeaters Anonymous: For more information Ph 570 5137

Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Har vey 5788125

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

Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Cilla 570 5335.

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A support group for those who grew up with addiction. Meet every Wednesday 7pm, SF Marlborough rooms (upstairs), 4 Scott St. Ph Tania 972 0155, Ross 578 5896.

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Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd, Mon,Wed,Fri 9am-4pm / Tue, Thurs 9.30-3pm.

Hospital Visiting Hours: Wa i ra u H o s p i t a l : D a i l y 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm. Children's Ward: Daily 10am8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward.

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STOVE, Eric Thomas - Loving Husband, Dad, Pop and Great Poppa. June and families wish to sincerely thank all relatives and friends for their wonderful support with beautiful flowers, cards, baking, visits and Donations to the St Johns Ambulance Service. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgment from our family.

Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377. Office 5209980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Nonurgent 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.

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Weather hampers whale count This year marks 10 years since the first annual Department of Conservation Cook Strait whale count, and the count so far sat at 37 as of Monday. Visiting the whale spotters last Thursday, no calls were heard of ‘there she blows,’ as the weather continued to hamper the 2013 count. It was probably just as well, as according to whale counter Joe Heberley, calling a false sighting of a whale could result in “severe fines”. The correct way to gain a notch on your seat, Joe said, was to say “I think I’ve got something”, and, once confirmed, that was your whale. Each of the annual spotters, Joe and his wife Heather, Tommy and Johnny Norton and Ted, Ron and Peter Perano has their own chair, where they place a notch for each whale they spot. Joe, Tommy and Johnny joined the research initiative this time 10 years ago, using their whaling skills to spot whales from a tent perched at the end of Awapara Island, in Tory Channel. “We all used to do it, we’re all ex-whalers, and now it’s

about conservation. “After the whaling it was about ten years before we saw a whale out here,” Joe said. Using the ex-whalers expertise to spot the whales, DOC staff are able to collect samples from the whales using small darts, and track where they are travelling, and whether the numbers are increasing. Five years into the count the whalers were able to build a hut, with supplies donated from Mitre 10, Marlborough Roofing and ITM, and now new volunteers join the count each year. The count also acts as an annual catch up on old times for the men. “It’s nice to be able to come and do what we used to do,” Ted Perano said. At least four spotters are at the hut each day from dawn until dark, plus DOC staff on the boats, and staff from OMV New Zealand, an international oil and gas company. “The OMV people are usually here too, the main sponsors Without them we wouldn’t be doing it. Other than that it’s all volunteers,” Joe said.

Some of the whale spotters, Ted Perano left, Ron Perano, Tommy Norton and Joe Heberley.

Kids adopt a whale At just eleven years old, Rarangi’s Ella Schoni is the New Zealand youth ambassador of the National Whale Centre. Ella’s role is about raising awareness surrounding whale protection, as well as the history of whales in New Zealand waters, particularly in the Marlborough Sounds. Starting with her own class at Rarangi School, Ella has got her class mates on board, who will begin by adopting a whale. “We’re going to find a whale and make a name for it, and take a DNA

sample and microchip it and track it to see if it comes back next year,” she said. Ella and her classmate, Julee Pillans, 12, started their challenge last Thursday. The girls joined the Department of Conservation team, who are currently counting whales from their lookout on Awapara Island as they pass through the Cook Strait. The girls and their 27 class mates will choose their whale, judging by the patterns on the fin and tail of the mammal, which can weigh up

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Sport inbrief Call for marchers Marlborough Marching needs girls aged 7-12 for their summer season. The association says that not only is marching a great way to make new friends, those taking part learn new skills, develop confidence, team work and self-achievement. The next muster is at Waterlea Racecourse Hall entrance off Linton Street, from 1.30pm till 3pm on Saturday July 6. Text Jocelyn on 021 023 12182 or phone 03 572 9503.

25k run on track Furneaux Lodge Captain Cook’s Landing Trial Run will be held on on July 20. The event will be run over 25km from Ship Cove to Punga Cove-Camp Bay along the Queen Charlotte Track. Competitors travel via boat to the start at Ship Cove, and are then transported to Furneaux for the prizegiving after finishing at Punga Cove. Following that, all competitors travel back to Picton via boat. All boat rides are inclusive in the entry fee. To buy tickets and for more information visit the website (http://www.eventfinder. co.nz/2013/furneaux-lodgecaptain-cooks-landing-trailrun/marlborough-sounds) .

MBC to face St Bedes Marlborough Boy’s College first XV beat Christchurch Boys’ High School 20-12 in the first round of the Crusaders region secondary schools playoffs on Saturday. They will travel to Christchurch to play St Bedes this Saturday and former Sun journalist Chris Tobin will be there to record the action for us.

Picton joins volleyball series An additional team, the Pictonites, has been added to the winter league volleyball series. They joined the Mixed/ Social Grade.in Week last Thursday evening at Stadium 2000. While they lost their first encounter against Mayfield Motors three nil, they are learning as they go. Now 24 teams are participating over three grades. Team Yoyo, mainly MGC players, moved up to C Grade and took Motley Crew by surprise to win the first set 2514. They also took out the second, but in the third Yoyo had trouble defending Lydia Hartstome’s serves and Motley Crew won easily 25-8. Team Brazil won their early set from Westmeat Geriatrics, but the Geriatrics improved as they warmed up, taking the game two sets to one. Woodbourne Social in just their second week of play were delighted to become the Fairweathers’ Fair Play Team of the Week. Desperate Housewives easily took all their three sets from Yet To be Decided 5-11, 25-9 and 25-8. Marlborough Musselleers have hit the ground running. Despite a few foot faults from both teams in their match against the Indevin Thunderballs, both teams had a good game. The Musselleers took all three sets 25-14, 25-15 and 25-19. Hunter Nicholls had an amazing few serves against The Young Guns. However, and unfortunately for them, experience wins much of the time and The A-Team showed them real teamwork, taking all three sets 25-18, 25-16 and 25-17. Marlborough Volleyball takes a break this week as Stadium 2000 hosts The Home & Garden Show and looks forward to seeing everybody on July 11.

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Ideal conditions for Harriers Small but competitive fields contested the Marlborough Harrier’s club cross country championships held at Stranraer Farm, Okaramio on Saturday afternoon. Early heavy fog cleared to make way for blue sky. The course was in pristine condition with the usual one or two boggy patches and a small amount of water in the creek. Junior titles went the way of Angus Kopua, Amber Bendell, Hunter Bendell, Lucy Bendell and Sophia Bendell. Joanne Farrell, Margaret Hazelwood and Rab Rodger claimed back-to-back titles in their respective veteran grades. John Kennedy was a comfortable winner in the veteran men’s race but the actual silverware went the way of Peter Mann by virtue that both John and runner-up Phillip Sim weren't registered club members. Other winners included Kiri Johnson, Andrew Curnow and Kay Leach.

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