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Karen Magee is devastated after her luggage was stolen from the Interislander ferry.

By Kristy Martin A Blenheim woman was left devastated after her luggage, including irreplaceable photographs of a deceased family member, was stolen from her vehicle while travelling on the Interislander ferry. Karen Magee was with her grandson Luke, 18, on the Arahura going from Wellington to Picton on Tuesday night when the theft occurred. They lost a large green suitcase and a black duffel bag from the tray of their Hilux ute. Inside the luggage was clothing, jewellery, a PlayStation Portable game console and precious family photographs of Luke’s father, who passed away when he was eight years old. “His father died when he was younger and he had the album in his bag,” a visibly distressed Karen told the Sun. Continued page 2

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Two new roundabouts for Springlands By Kristy Martin Roundabouts will be installed at two dangerous Springlands intersections, Boyce Street and Battys Road. The work is due to start in early 2014 and will include an upgrade of the pedestrian and cycle facilities to improve the overall safety of the area. A single lane roundabout will be constructed at the intersection of Battys Road and Middle Renwick Road (SH6). The pedestrian crossing at the intersection

is set to be moved east. This will provide greater visibility for crossing users and stop vehicles waiting for pedestrians from blocking the roundabout, said Andrew Adams, project engineer for Marlborough Roads. Another single lane roundabout will be constructed at Boyce Street and Middle Renwick Road. It will include two entry lanes coming from each direction. “The current “free left turn” from Boyce Street onto SH6 will remain in place and

the northern end of Purkiss Street will be closed off to create a cul-de-sac to reduce the number of potential vehicle conflicts at the intersection,” Mr Adams said. Two pedestrian crossings will be built, one outside Countdown supermarket and the other east of Boyce Street, and cycle lanes will be marked on both sides of Middle Renwick Road. Some on-street parking would also need to be removed.

Luggage stolen from Interislander Continued from page 1 “The photos are precious and they mean a lot. “My camera was in my bag with photos of my other grandson’s 21st on it. “Maybe an honest person can hand them in if they realise what they’ve taken.” Ms Magee alerted ferry staff, who she says detained passengers disembarking at Picton and began searching their vehicles.

They did not call the police, but later took her to the terminal turnaround manager who did contact the police. Interislander general manager Thomas Davis said staff were informed that the bags had gone missing from the ute, which was parked on the vehicle deck. “At the time of staff being alerted to this, private vehicles were already being offloaded from the ship,” he said. “The Picton terminal turna-

round manager was notified, they contacted Police and we have passed our CCTV footage on to them.” He could not confirm whether vehicles had been searched. “We have not received reports of cars being searched and that is not standard operating procedure. “However, it is included in our conditions of carriage.” The conditions state that “Interislander reserves the right to

inspect at any time any vehicle, luggage or other property.” They also advise passengers to lock their vehicles and secure loose belongings. Ms Magee has only lived in Blenheim since August. Luke was in the process of moving from Wellington to join her when the theft took place. “It’s pretty disappointing for that to happen,” she said. “It’s not a nice welcome to Blenheim.”

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Former patient ‘saddened’ by doctor’s guilty plea By Celeste Lodewyk A former female patient of Blenheim Doctor Ravi Tamma told the Sun she was “saddened” by the news he had been found guilty of professional misconduct and suspended from practising for 18 months. The patient who could not be named for privacy reasons said when she heard “a rumour” about the charges, she phoned Dr Tamma and asked him “out of concern”. “He said it was a huge misunderstanding and was genuinely upset by the whole thing. I never once considered changing doctors and believe he was a good doctor and I trusted him with me and my children one hundred per cent,” she said. The New Zealand Health Prac-

titioners Disciplinary Tribunal published a report on the hearing stating Dr Tamma who was practicing at Lister Court Medical Centre inappropriately examined a female Korean patient in 2011 and falsified the consultation notes in order to justify the examination. The patient went to the medical centre complaining of symtoms suggestive of a urinary tract infection. She was prescribed antibiotics and left, but returned three weeks later with recurring symptoms. She was accompanied by her partner (now husband) who remained in the waiting room while she was seen by Dr Tamma. During the consultation Dr Tamma asked the woman to remove articles of clothing while

he examined her abdomen. He also asked her to remove her pants but did not leave the room or provide her with a sheet or blanket to cover herself. He carried out a genital examination, which he stated was for checking for a sexually transmitted infection. Dr Tamma then asked the patient to take off her upper clothing leaving her naked with no covering. The patient queried the examination asking if he could see anything by examining her that way, to which he responded; “Are you a nurse?” Once the consultation was completed the patient received a prescription to treat a kidney infection and left. Later that day the patient phoned

Dr Tamma to express concern about the consultation and she recorded 15 minutes of the conversation without his knowledge. On May 15 of this year charges were laid against Dr Tamma and as of October 1 he was suspended from practice. During the hearing process Dr Tamma expressed remorse for his actions and apologised to the patient. He was given credit for his guilty plea and co-operation at the hearing. The report states he and his family had suffered extreme stress and anxiety, and had suffered humiliation. Dr Tamma and his family have since returned to India, though he hoped to return to general practice preferably in New Zealand.

DOC apologises for 1080 breach By Kristy Martin The Department of Conservation has apologised for dropping 1080 pellets on a public walking track in the Marlborough Sounds. Roy Grose, DOC’s conservation services manager for the Sounds, said the department accepted that pellets were found within the exclusion zone around Nydia Track in Perlorus Sound and apologised for the breach. “There’s no doubt that we breached the 20-metre exclusion zone and for that we apologise,” Mr Grose said. Simon and Coral Caley said they were almost hit with poisonous 1080 pellets while tramping on the Nydia Track in Pelorus Sound on Saturday, and that Mrs Caley was dusted on her face, neck and in her mouth. Mr Grose said DOC workers had done

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Aratere out of service A spokesperson for Maritime New Zealand says the Transport Accident Investigation Commission is conducting an inquiry into why the Aratere passenger ferry lost a propeller in Cook Strait on Tuesday. He said Maritime New Zealand would not let the vessel sail again until they were satisfied it was seaworthy. A spokesperson for Kiwirail said yesterday the course of events was being investigated but it had originally been reported that a shaft snapped at 8pm during the 6.30pm sailing to Wellington and the starboard propeller was lost. Aratere continued to Wellington on its port propeller.

Armistice Day in Seymour Square A memorial service will be held at the Blenheim War Memorial clock tower at 11am on Monday November 11 to mark Armistice Day. This 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month is the symbolic moment chosen to remember the cease to hostilities on the Western Front in 1918. Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman and RNZAF Squadron Leader Sarah Woodhouse will each give short addresses.

Low debt for council The Marlborough District Council is in a strong financial position with debt levels which are low compared with other local bodies, councillors were told as they met to adopt the Council’s 2012-13 Annual Report. The Council’s net debt at 30 June 2013 was $10.1M. With assets of $1.34 billion and liabilities of just over $40 million, the Council has a very healthy balance sheet, said Council Manager of Corporate Finance Martin Fletcher.

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Waste of police manpower Dear Ed, The Labour Day traffic blitz, reported in your paper, made for interesting reading. Whilst it gave a good breakdown of tickets issued it never actually stated how many drivers were stopped. One must imagine 1000’s, probably 10,000 plus, to get a 10 per cent return on time invested. And it is here that we could clearly see that only four drivers were caught for drunk driving, meaning a measly return of just .004! While it can be argued that even catching one drunk motorist is a good result it nevertheless has to be

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School’s out for seniors By Kristy Martin Bit tersweet was how Marlborough Girls’ College head girl Georgie Crawford described her final day of school, which was marked with a balloon release in Market Place in Blenheim on Wednesday. Year 13 students from both the girls’ and boys’ colleges gathered to say farewell to school and for many it also signalled goodbye to Marlborough. “We wanted a celebration where the girls could share it with the boys,” said Georgie, who is off

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- weekend event guide Friday 8 November Marlborough A & P Show Today and tomorrow A & P Showgrounds Tickets: Available on the day at the gate Friday & Saturday Adults $15, Family $30, student $5, under 5 free. Friday night 7pm-9pm $5. Ph 03 578 5822 or 0277 171 426. Marlborough Quilters Exhibition – 11am – 6pm daily 8th, 9th, 10th Nov. Combined Clubs of Marlborough. Contact Marilyn Hill Ph.578 1383 Email a.mhill@xtra. co.nz $2 Entry.

Pastel Painting Marlborough Art Society, 10am till 3pm, Prue: 578 8888. Tai Chi Today and Mondays. 10am, 11.30am and 1pm. Liz 027 748 6666. Picton Museum 10am till 4pm daily, 9 London Quay. 573 8283. Marlborough Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park. Daily 10am till 4pm.

The Old Bank Tavern Redwoodtown Is running a quiz night starts 6.15pm. Various prizes to be won

The Diversion Gallery Open noon-5pm Wed – Sat. 10 London Quay, Picton. 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www. thediversion.co.nz

Post-natal Depression Marlborough Fundraising Quiz Night 7.30pm Horton Park Clubrooms. Hosted by Quiz Master Glenn Kirby. Ph 578 0318 or 5728663

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery Open 10.30am till 4.30pm daily, 204 High St. 577 6784 www.marlboroughartsociety.com

Blenheim Tibetan Buddhist Group Basic Buddhist Teaching 7pm - 8.30. Alzheimers Rooms, 8 Wither Rd. Ph Jan 578 2737 or Maree 572 2774 Beavertown Lions Craft Fair The Forum today 8am - 4pm Saturday 8am 1pm. Clothing, produce, jewellery and more. Nelmac Garden Marlborough weekend ‘Top of the South Island’ Spring Garden Festival. A celebration of Marlborough’s stunning landscape, it showcases the very best the region has to offer. Tel 03 577 5500 or 0800 627 527 The Edwin Fox Maritime Centre, Picton Open every day from 9am. Great wet weather day activity and child friendly. Come check out the amazing history and facts. Kids under 5 free! Sit and Be Fit with Sue Free general exercise for the not so mobile while sitting down! 1pm Monday and Friday afternoons at 131 Budge Street, plenty of parking. Phone Sue: 578 0469 Sit and Be Fit with Jeanette. Free exercise for all ages at Crossroads, 2 Redwood Street. At 10am Phone 578 5395. Picton EcoWorld “Kids Go Free” Meet a Penguin - Touch a Tuatara 2pm - 5pm daily. Quest Intermediate age youth group, 3.30pm-5pm, Picton Baptist Church, 293 Waikawa Rd, Picton. Text Bronwyn 021 046 2434.

Ralph Ballinger with the Ron Flook award. The bone pendant at its heart is given to the recipient at the end of the year.

Saturday 9 November Eastern Speedway Foxes Island Road, Renwick 7pm. Eve of Destruction stockcar teams racing. Queen Charlotte Classic Running the Queen Charlotte Trail (12kms) Cycling the Queen Charlotte Drive (40kms) and kayaking (8 kms) on the Queen Charlotte Sounds, this race takes competitors on an idyllic journey through a perfect, challenging multi sport course. Phone: 03 573 9030. Quiz Night & Auction Scout Fundraiser 7pm Springlands School Hall. Nibbles, Cash bar. $15 individual, $96 table of 8. Ph Wendy 03 577 6151. Blenheim Tibetan Buddhist Group Saturday meditation class. 10am - 11.30 (followed by shared lunch) Alzheimers Rooms, 8 Wither Rd. Ph Jan 578 2737 or Maree 572 2774. St Christopher’s Market Morning 8.30am - noon. Bargains for everyone St Christopher’s Hall. Marlborough Artisan Market 9.30-1.30pm Wynen Street Carpark includes a range of stalls, including fruit and vegetables, woodwork, handicrafts, pottery, soaps, lavender products, toiletries, oils and wines, nuts and flowers. Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am – 2pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd, phone John 578 3918. Marlborough Embroiderers’ Guild first Saturday of the month at 1.30pm - 4.30pm St John Rooms, Seymour St Ph Roz 578 24

Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillons Point Rd. Open 9am to 12 noon Saturday. Mon & Thurs 1 - 4pm. Building relationships and sharing skills. Ph Gerry 5781835

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

Pregnancy Yoga 9.15am-10.15am. For information call Huia: 021 0724 107

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

Mini Putt & Merry-Go-Round Picton Foreshore, 10am every day during school holidays, today and Sunday, 10am

Petanque 10am 65A Weld Street – Phone John 577 9789.

Redwood Market 8am-noon, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants produce and crafts. Vintage Farm Machinery 10am till 3pm, Open every day. Brayshaw Vintage Farm, Guided tours available, Doris 579 4357.

Sunday 10 November Stihl Shop Croads Garden Fête Seymour Square 9am - 4pm. Over 250 stallholders selling garden-related merchandise, fantastic food and live entertainment by the Marlborough Brass Band. A treasure hunt for the young gardeners. Presentation of the Gardens in Schools edible garden awards.

Tramping Club Mary 5728762. Buddhism for Modern Life 10am, 573 5379. Blenheim Bonsai 2pm-4pm, 7 Hale Street. Dave 577 8679. Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Brayshaw Park, open workshop 1-4pm, Every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. Malcolm: 578 8809. Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club 10am-4pm every Sunday at Brayshaw Park. Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and books. Free admission.

Ulysses Ride to Store Cafe, Kekerengu. Meet at the railway stn (south end) 12.45pm ride departs at 1pm.

Marlborough Modellers Association 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month. Brayshaw Park, 8 Arthur Baker Place.

Riverside Railway Train Departs Brayshaw Park Station at 1.45pm and 3.00pm Fares; Adults $10 Children $5. CASH ONLY.

Open Skate @ the roller skating rink Fun, music and skating! BYO skates $1 - skate hire $2. College Park Skating Rink, Stephenson St, 2pm - 4pm. EVERY SUNDAY weather permitting.

Renwick Anglican Community Church Morning worship at 10.00am. Ph Rev Steve Allcutt 572 8850 Summer Farmers’ Market 9.00am - noon A&P Showgrounds. Showcasing the best of what Marlborough has to offer. St Luke’s Anglican Church Ferry Road, Spring Creek. Join us for Christian worship every Sunday 9.30am Contact Rev Derek 03 578 3909

UP AND COMING EVENTS Thursday 14 November Wineworks Marlborough Sauvignon Yacht Race - from Waikawa (Marlborough) to Wellington, organised by the Waikawa Boating Club. You’re more than welcome to sail with us. Phone 0272 448604.

Picton Rotary Club Car Boot Sale. Picton RSA carpark from 9am1pm, every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. Contact Sheira 578 3909 Pony Club at Grounds New Renwick Rd. 10am every 2nd Sunday of the month. Grant 578 2100 Michelle 572 8984.

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Ralph Ballinger honoured for work with trees At Labour Weekend, Ralph Ballinger of Blenheim was honoured by the New Zealand Arboricultural Association, being awarded the 2013 Ron Flook award for 2013. As he was temporarily unable to travel, his daughter Helen, herself a landscape architect, travelled to Queenstown to accept it. Ralph, who has had multiple national honours and awards for his lifetime’s work in horticulture, celebrated his 98th birthday this week. He was a key mover in setting up the association. Ron Flook, “a good friend”, had set up the national Register of Notable Trees of New Zealand at a time when Ralph had been the

president of the national institute of horticulture which supported the move. He added that a group of three of them had identified 100 notable trees in Marlborough. “That’s a very high number.” Titoki at Tua Marina was one he had registered he said. His favourite tree is the gingko. “That was the first tree I planted at Budge Street when we came to Blenheim.” When the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology was developed on what had been the Ballinger’s land, he was consulted. “The original plan was to build over where the gingko was planted. I asked that it be kept so they altered the plans and it now sits in the middle of the courtyard.”

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Friday November 8, 2013

Diabetes Awareness Week

12th - 18th Nov

Support is key for diabetes The theme for this year’s Diabetes Awareness week is ‘Support’, and supporting the Marlborough community are Chris Robb and Raelene Gilchrist of Diabetes Marlborough. In Marlborough 2145 people with diabetes are registered with their doctors, a number which represents a wide range of ages. “There could be a number of people who haven’t been tested or registered so we are urging people, particularly if they have a family history or are over 40, to be tested,” Chris said. Diabetes is the “stepping stone” to more serious complications so to help prevent and educate the community about this serious disease, Diabetes Marlborough has a range of services to offer. These include education courses for those diagnosed with diabetes, resources on all forms of the disease as well as information on the many local health services available

to help. “We want to get the word out that people who are at risk need to be tested before complications arise. “There are also people who have a hard time accepting their diagnosis, so we are here to listen, advise and support anyone needing to talk. “Diabetes is something you can live with, not be scared of. With good self management and support from the right channels, you can carry on without letting diabetes take over,” Chris said. Thanks to a grant from Pub Charity, Diabetes Marlborough has extended its hours from Monday through to Friday, 9am - 3pm. There is also a coffee morning once a month for members to talk to like-minded people. For more information about any of the services offered by Diabetes Marlborough, simply call in or phone them.

Diabetes Marlborough administrator Raelene Gilchrist and support officer Chris Robb.

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Spring Creek Four Square supermarket owners Allan and Adrian Withers have sold their business after 27 years.

Supermarket owners humbled by response By Kristy Martin Four Square supermarket owners Allan and Adrian Withers say they have felt like celebrities these past weeks, after the Sun reported on the sale of their Spring Creek business. Allan and Adrian will at the end of the year move on from the store, which they have owned for the past 27 years, after it was sold to a couple from the North Island. Mr Withers (senior) said he was surprised by the response the story generated – and not only in the local community. “We’ve had phone calls from people around New Zealand and

Marlborough Boys' College held its 50th jubilee at the weekend, which included college tours and photographs. Photo supplied.

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past customers have been in contact since they found out,” he said. “Everybody has mentioned it.” The father and son have also had people stopping them in the street, to talk about the sale of the iconic supermarket, located on State Highway One, plus multitudes of customers stopping in to wish them well in their future endeavours. “It has been very humbling, and quite emotional,” said 72-year-old Mr Withers. The new owners will take over the supermarket on November 25, but the Withers men will stay on until Christmas to ensure the transition goes smoothly.

By Kristy Martin It may have been 50 years since they were teenagers, but the Marlborough Boys’ College class of 1963 still knows how to party. The college celebrated its 50th jubilee at the weekend with about 80 guests, many from Marlborough, others from around New Zealand and a few from Australia. “We had a great weekend and everything went without a hitch,” said organiser Malcolm Adams,

who co-ordinated the event with wife Jill and Dennis and Sandra Robinson. The event took place at the college, with drinks on Friday night, school tours and photographs on Saturday and an informal dinner with 1960s music on Saturday night. “There were a few lies told; a few stories told,” said Malcolm, who was in form III in 1963 when the separate boys’ and girls’ colleges were established in Blenheim.

“There was a bit of waltzing, a bit of rock n’ rolling, a bit of modern dance. “The bodies that were dancing were a bit exhausted on the Sunday morning.” He said some people only came for the class photos and tours of the old college buildings by student representatives. “The students really enjoy the school, and they conveyed that well.”

Celebration at St Marks St Marks Addiction Residential Treatment Centre in Main Street officially opened its upgraded kitchen and dining hall on Tuesday. Supporters of St Marks were invited to join residents and staff at a lunch to mark the occasion. It followed a powhiri and small ceremony. Trust Board chairman John Buzan said they were fortunate to have been able to amalgamate stages two and three of their planned redevelopment, as they had incorporated the laundry at a significantly

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A&P Show kicks off The Marlborough A&P Show is on today and tomorrow, featuring fun-filled festivities for the entire family. Today’s programme includes equestrian and agricultural competitions, cooking and butchery demonstrations, live music and the twilight farmers market from 4pm. Tomorrow’s event will be marked by live entertainment on the main stage throughout the day, cake decorating and demos by wellknown chef Chris Fortune. Other attractions throughout the two day show include an animal nursery, climbing wall, face painting and carnival rides. The show is held at the A&P Park in Blenheim and gate tickets can be purchased for $15 per adult, $30 for families and $5 for students. Children under five enter for free.

Employment rate rises Employment growth continues in the labour market, while wages remain subdued, Statistics New Zealand. The employment rate rose to 64.4 per cent and the unemployment rate fell to 6.2 per cent. Over the September 2013 year, the number of people employed rose 2.4 per cent in the Household Labour Force Survey (HLFS). Demand for workers from established businesses rose 1.9 per cent in the Quarterly Employment Survey (QES). “We saw continued improvement in labour market conditions over the quarter as employment rose and unemployment fell,” industry and labour statistics manager Diane Ramsay said. “However, annual wage inflation remains restrained.” Annual wage inflation, as measured by the labour cost index (LCI) salary and ordinary time wage rates, eased to 1.6 per cent in the September 2013 quarter, down from 1.9 per cent this time last year. “Subdued wage inflation follows a period of higher unemployment during 2012 and coincides with low consumer price inflation,” Ms Ramsay said. Average ordinary time hourly earnings, as measured by the QES, edged up 2.6 per cent over the year – up from 2.1 per cent in the previous quarter. This increase was influenced by fewer part-time jobs.

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Looking for something to do over the Christmas Holidays? We are looking for relief paper deliverers for Wednesdays & Friday’s. Suit school aged children aged 8 and over. The Call Liz on 577 7868

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Special Annual Mass On Thursday November 14th at 7 pm Our special annual Mass for the bereaved and their loved ones will be held in St Mary’s Catholic Church, Maxwell Rd. All who have ever suffered a bereavement are welcome to attend. You are invited to bring a photo, or some other object belonging to the deceased, that will be placed near the altar while Mass is being said. There will be a shared light supper at the conclusion of the Mass.

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PANELBEATER REQUIRED We are looking for a qualified tradesman panel beater who is capable and confident in all aspects of panel beating, particularly smash work on late model vehicles. If you: • Enjoy being busy and pride yourself on producing high quality workmanship • Are reliable with good time management skills • Are self-motivated but work well within a team Then we would love to talk to you about joining our busy and progressive Blenheim team. We offer new and modern premises with up to date equipment as well as a busy environment. If you think this is for you please either call Marc Flood or email your CV to us. 03 5784192 or 027 7331648 maher.moseley@xtra.co.nz

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• You must be available weekends and nights. • Able to work sole charge. • Be a team player and very passionate about food. • A la carte and catering experience is essential. Work within a 5 star hotel, with a team that has a passion for hospitality in the stunning Marlborough wine region. Please apply in writing with your CV to lynley@chateaumarlborough.co.nz by 1st November 2013. Chateau Marlborough Cnr High & Henry Streets, Blenheim

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