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By Glenise Dreaver “The Clifford Bay decision?

“It’s absolutely massive!” says Mark Stevenson of Mark Stevenson First National Real Estate in Blenheim.

Since the decision not to proceed with the relocation of the ferry terminal from Picton, he said there was a very different mood in Marlborough.

“People were waiting for certainty before making a decision to spend.”

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Big recovery in local real estate market Continued from page 1 With the forecast expenditure of between $60-$100m alone on the Port Marlborough ferry facility, and plans for more Picton foreshore redevelopment being discussed, he said there would be a boost to confidence for future employment in that area.

“As well, it is securing a viable tourism industry.”

The uncertainty surrounding Clifford Bay over the past two years had prevented both local and external

investors making long term decisions in real estate. However, now the way forward was clear.

Another major issue for real estate investment in Marlborough during 2013 was the earthquakes. “Until then, it had been a pretty good year for real estate in Blenheim and the surrounding areas.”

The decision by insurance companies to provide insurance subject to stricter conditions saw volumes of sales falter Marlborough-wide.

However, he says, this barrier has

now been removed Rising confidence in the wider Marlborough primary producing economy was being fuelled by mussel prices up from a low of $450 per tonne to $1000. “And sav blanc is lifting from $1000 to $1600 per tonne. As well, there are increasing forestry returns.”

Liquefaction studies in the wake of the earthquakes had however, identified significant issues for some areas previously designated for future residential development.

This had created a shortage of titled sections that will take some time to overcome, he says.

With an aging population looking to downsize homes there was, he believed, an increasing market for smaller sections to be met and infill in the inner circle was one option.

As he looks to better things ahead, Mark said. “I think everyone is pleased to see this year finish.

The number 13 in 2013 may have been a forewarning for us!”

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By Glenise Dreaver The new head boy of Queen Charlotte College, Leon Bristow, has a quiet maturity that belies his seventeen years.

Not surprising – he has already overcome challenges that would daunt far older people.

Leon was in year six, a prize-winning athlete and high performing student when he found out he had brain cancer.

Tests found a large tumour of seven centimetres in diameter.

Twelve hours of brain surgery could not totally remove it without doing impossible damage.

His parents were warned to prepare for the worst. “Probably just one or two years,” says his mother Marianne.

Neither surgery or later treatment stopped Leon in his tracks.

Radiation therapy left him very tired, but as most of it was during the holidays, he missed little school.

His friends kept in touch and, holidays or not, he was given schoolwork - “of course”.

Basically, that was that. Despite problems with the sight in one eye, and a feeling of blockage in one ear, Leon’s life has continued as usual.

“It just happened. I can’t change it. But I don’t feel I’ve lost anything. And it was so long ago.”

He now plays basketball and balances study with mentoring young students having issues at school, as well as being a part time waiter at Le Cafe. He’s also done the demanding Cactus course twice and encourages the Canteen programme at school.

Leon’s officially in remission, so went to Europe with the 2013 school trip, but is disappointed he can’t do Outward Bound until he’s five years seizure free.

“I’ve only been three and a half.”

He’s hoping his 2013 results will match last year’s merit endorsement and he’s looking forward to working with head girl Tamsin Woolf, at right.

“We’ve already talked about new things to bring to the table.

“We’re excited. Our friends are excited.

It’s going to be a great year.”

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Sad passing of Nadine Francis It is with sorrow that The Sun reports that Nadine Francis, who appeared on the front page on Friday December 13, has died.

Nadine was determined that she wanted to tell the world about the wonderful staff and facilities at Hospice Marlborough.

In her last week of life, she rallied enough to ask for an interview and also used the opportunity to pass on her message about the dangers of smoking.

We extend our deep sympathy to her family and friends at this sad time.

Dead dolphin may have been struck by boat

By Kristy Martin A dead dolphin found in the Marlborough Sounds on Sunday has been sent to Massey University for an autopsy.

The adult male hector’s dolphin was found injured and in distress at Onahau Bay near Picton but later died, according to the Department of Conservation.

DOC Sounds district manager Roy Grose said there was some speculation the mammal had been hit by a boat, as it was found with blood and grazes on its side, but it was too early to tell.

“Unfortunately we don’t know what the dolphin died of,” he said.

“It was found in a distressed state having trouble breathing and swimming.”

Mr Grose said several members of the public reported finding the creature and then stayed with it until DOC staff arrived.

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Second top award for Tom Tom Morgan, 18 who has just finished his final year at Marlborough Boys’ College has won the Genesis Energy Supreme Award at the prestigious Genesis Energy’s Realise the Dream awards evening held and hosted by the Governor-General at Government House on Friday.

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By Kristy Martin Who would’ve thought that in today’s world of gadgets and gizmos, the most popular toys are still the timeless classics like Lego, Barbie and Hot Wheels cars?

The toy departments at The Warehouse and Farmers are doing roaring trades in the lead-up to Christmas, aided by extended shopping hours, and their expert staff have reported that the most sought-after toys are the same ones that were popular when they were kids.

“It’s crazy, anything to do with Barbie still walks off the shelves, even though she is 50 years old,” said Chrissie Grayling, head of the toy department at The Warehouse Blenheim.

“Lego is always a hit, and the new Lego ‘Friends’ for girls is really popular.

“Boys still love their remote control cars and Hot Wheels, while Hana Berry, 8, with a ‘Friends’ Lego set and Kaito Berry, 12, with a Planes toy, both items which the new Big Hugs Elmo and My have been very popular at Farmers.

Little Pony are disappearing fast.

“It is all the good old brands, the At The Warehouse, the big novtrademark toys, nothing weird and elty teddy bears have been a huge wonderful.”

Debbie Bennett, toy merchandis- hit with all ages.

“People drag them all over the er at Farmers Blenheim, agreed.

She named Lego, Barbie and shop,” Chrissie said.

“We find them in the strangest Elmo among the hot favourites, along with the new Disney Planes places.”

Water guns have also been very toys, which were, quite literally, popular, especially with this hot flying off the shelves.

“The Friends Lego for girls is weather.

The Warehouse Blenheim will be selling like crazy. We just can’t open until midnight every night up seem to get enough of it.”

MGP scooters were popular with to December 23 and until 9pm on older boys and girls, she said, Christmas Eve. Warehouse Blenheim team leader Chrissie Grayling and Farmers Blenheim is open until siblings Olly Pauling, 7, and Caitlin Pauling, 11, display while the Leapfrog Leap Pads tablets for kids were also selling fast. 11pm tomorrow night. some of the most popular Christmas toys.

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Lights open to public viewing

By Kristy Martin After years of spreading Christmas joy to invited guests only, Marie Parnwell is for the first time opening up her fabulous lights display to the public.

The Renwick woman, who doesn’t like to be in the public eye, has spent two months setting up the display in Renwick’s Pioneer Church on the corner of Havelock and Nicholson streets.

So far, she has had 14 preschool groups visit the display and a number of local rest

home residents.

“The first thing the kids ask me is ‘How much did this cost?’, to which I tell them ‘I lost count many years ago’,” Marie laughs.

“One elderly lady was looking at it and said she wished she was a child again.

“It has brought great delight to many people.”

Marie began decorating her home at Christmas time eight years ago.

Each year, her displays got larger and more elaborate and she began inviting

family and friends to see them.

In 2012, she decided to turn this passion into a fundraiser for Hospice Marlborough and invited guests to view the display, in her garage, for gold coin donation.

This year continues that tradition, but Marie has instead opened up the display to all members of the public.

The display, at the church, will be open Saturday-Tuesday from 8.30pm to 10.30pm for gold coin donation, with all money going to Hospice Marlborough.

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Body identified

The man whose body was found in Greville Harbour, D’Urville Island on Thursday afternoon has been identified as Donald Alastair MacKay, aged 82, who lived aboard his yacht Nokomis in the Nelson-Marlborough area.

Witnesses reported having seen Mr MacKay in a dinghy cleaning the hull of his yacht earlier in the afternoon. Some time later they noticed his dinghy adrift with no one onboard.

His body was discovered floating nearby.

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The truck had also collided with a second car resulting in a woman and her passenger being flown by Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter to Wairau Hospital.

Over the weekend Marlborough Police arrested 21 people for a range of offenses.

Five were held for detox and five received pre-charge warnings for disorderly behaviour, fighting and breaching the liquor ban.

Twice arrested A 29-year-old unemployed male was arrested twice, the first on Friday 13 for wilfuly trespassing on the Grove Road Z Site and then again the next day for wilful damage.

A 25-year-old male serviceman was also arrested twice on Friday night.

First he breached the liquor ban and received a pre-charge warning before being released, then he was later arrested for fighting on Scott Street. He was held in custody until sober and will appear in the Blenheim District Court on the 15/01/14.

Restaurant burglary At 2:25am last night a 19-year-old unemployed male was arrested on

Kinross street for burglary. The male was trying to leave the area after breaking in the Gramados Restaurant outdoor chiller, taking two bottles of wine.

Home detention On Monday Police assisted probation staff to arrest a 52-year-old Blenheim male currently on Home detention for breaching the conditions of his home detention. He was taken to the Blenheim District Court where he was bailed to re appear on the 13/01/14.

Breach of bail At 4:41pm on Monday a 19-year-old male landscape gardener was arrested for breaching his bail.

Held for detox At 1:35am yesterday morning a 34-year-old unemployed male was taken into custody for detox after he was found on Charles Street unable to say where he was or going. He was released when sober and could remember where he lived.

A spokesperson from Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter said the men were “extremely lucky to survive”.

Marlborough Police have indicated speed may have been a factor though an investigation was currently under way.

Diesel theft At 4:45am yesterday morning an 18-year-old unemployed male was arrested in Alma Street, Renwick for theft of diesel from a truck parked in front of the owner’s address.

Incidents: A house on Taylor Pass Road was broken into and prescription medicine taken sometime on December 13.

Overnight on December 14 the padlock on a refrigerated container at Drylands Winery was cut and access was gained to the container. It is unknown at this stage what was taken.

An outboard motor was taken off a boat parked on a rural property near Okaramio. The boat was not visible from the road.

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A drink-driver with a 15-month-old baby in the car was just one of the offences local police came across during a large-scale alcohol crackdown on the weekend.

Police across Tasman District, which includes Nelson Bays, Marlborough and the West Coast, caught 15 drink-drivers after breath-testing close to 7000 motorists over Friday and Saturday nights as part of Operation Unite, which ran throughout New Zealand and Australia.

As a result, 15 drivers were found driving in excess of the legal breath alcohol level.

One had a baby in the vehicle, while another stopped near Kaikoura was almost double the legal limit after driving all the way from Christchurch.

In addition, a large number of people were detected driving in excess of 250

mcg, which is the new breath alcohol level proposed to be introduced next year.

The Australasian Operation Unite was combined in Tasman with another road policing operation focused on country roads.

Operation Unite targeted all alcoholrelated offending and police paid particular attention to licensed premises.

Across the district 91 compliance checks were made on bars and off licences, along with a further 65 controlled purchase operations to check whether licensees would sell alcohol to a minor.

Four on licences failed the controlled purchase operation.

Seven people were arrested for breaching liquor bans and another 27 received warnings.

A further 22 people were arrested for violence and public order offences.

Operation Commander Inspector Jenni Richardson said it was disappointing so many people were still getting intoxicated and ending up either offending or becoming victims.

In total about 140 police were out on the streets and roads over the two nights Inspector Richardson said police would remain focused on road policing and alcohol related issues in the coming weeks.

“We trying to send a very clear message to people out socialising at this time of year that they need to make some good choices about the amount of alcohol they consume and their transport options.

“Drinking and then driving is not an option and you will get stopped.”

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Sun readers have their say... with the WORD on the Street.

Q: How often do you see drivers talking on phones or texting at the wheel?

Tai Dixon Blenheim

Brogan McLean Blenheim

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All the time and it is drivers of all ages. It makes me worry because I’ve got a baby in the car with me.

Very often. It’s more older people, because young people are more subtle about it. I don’t dob them in, I let karma catch up to them.

I seldom see it now. I believe there is more awareness about it and also people are taking more responsibility for their driving.

A lot. I walk at night and every time I see at least one or two.

Quite often. It happens more than it should and I believe the police need to conduct more enforcement in that area.

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Marlborough 4 Fun hits back Dear Ed, To the author of recent letters, it is a shame you haven’t put your name to your comments.

With so much information wrong, it would be nice to be able to reply fully in person.

The A & P show, we are contracted to organise aspects, which were very successful. The show is held at this dateline due to A & P rules that date back 140 years.

Garden Marlborough we don’t organise.

Christmas Parade and Mistletoe market was at the request of council to join forces and we worked well together to bring a fantastic festival day for all. We have received so many positive comments about it.

We have no ruling over when people hold their events or don’t – our job is in event organisation.

“When will you get things right?” shows how little you know of what Marlborough 4 Fun actually does.

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Mandela light in a dark world Dear Ed, The collective global voice is united around the achievements of Mandela.

His life shines as a beacon of light.

His suffering and sacrifice and unwavering stand for the truth, civil rights and justice are cloaked with 27 years of hard labour where hope triumphed.

As his long years of imprisonment on Robbin Island ended there was no bitterness only love, forgiveness and reconciliation.

He avoided what could have easliy been an African bloodbath. After 150

years of apartheid love conquers all.

We celebrate him as we do Ghandi and Martin Luther King for their selflessness and love for their fellow troubled human neighbours.

Their non-violent stand for human dignity and the understanding all are created equal from the Sermon on the Mount Matt.5 and one man on one tree on one Friday.

He stills sits in the middle of HisStory. The Prince of Peace.

Michael Mooney

Get in touch To the ex-volunteer firefighter who wrote to the Sun newspaper recently, we cannot publish your letter without further information.

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Letters to the editor Letters on issues of community interest are welcomed. Guidelines are that they should be no longer than 150 words. They must be signed and a street address provided to show good faith, even if a nom de plume is provided for publication.

The editor reserves the right to

Harriet Ryan Blenheim I don’t really take any notice. I’m too busy paying attention to my own driving.

Please contact our office on (03) 577 7868.

Thanks, Ed.

Three & More Wise Men? Dear Ed, Our three wise Sounds councillors (at least) have given you a present you will never forget and one to bring out the Ho Ho Ho in even the most ardent critic of the Season to be Jolly.

Jolly grateful we are about to commission, open, stand in or under a brand new “relocatable” and hugely needed bus stop outside the now secretly hidden iSite in Picton.

And for the paltry price of only $160,000 of OPM (Other People’s Money)... You know, the sort public officials used to spend in the good old days when things were aplenty and life was good to all.

Well here it is folks in all its glory reaching skyward so as not to be missed by any traveller disembarking the ferry (let’s not go there on that one prop story) and standing in a perfectly good bus stop not 100m away.

If all this sounds like Santa has been a busy boy you may be right. Then again we have never been sure who paid for Santa’s presents but I am damn certain who paid for this!

I guess the Beehive is relocatable if need be so this edifice ought to be a piece of cake to move about when the need arises. Perhaps we could flog it off later to Len Brown as a “destination” He seems to have the sort of sense of humour I’m lacking right now.

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Dear Ed, I recently went to see The Jungle Book live show with the dancing groups here in Marlborough.

I came away absolutely thrilled to bits with the production.

I can’t believe that nobody has written to you at the paper about the talent we have here in Marlborough and the teachers that teach the dancers.

Those little children were a delight to watch.

I must give thanks for the work behind the scenes, stage settings, costumes, etc. How many hours would go into the making of so many costumes, and we never ever get to see or hear who did all the work.

The lighting was superb and the senior dancers, as always, were a class of their own.

I am already looking forward to next year’s production.

Happy pensioner

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Yacht fire in Sounds A man was treated for smoke inhalation on Friday morning after a fire aboard a privately owned yacht in Bay of Many Coves in the Marlborough Sounds.

Husband and wife Jonathan and Gabbie Lyne, from the UK, managed to escape the blaze aboard their 16-metre yacht Aqualuna with nothing but the clothes they were wearing at the time.

Mr Lyne, in his early 60’s, suffered smoke inhalation and was

treated close to the scene by St John paramedics before being transported back to Picton by Coastguard Marlborough.

He was then transferred by ambulance to Wairau Hospital in a stable condition.

Picton ambulance station manager Tony Cronin said the incident demonstrated a team effort by firefighters, paramedics and coastguard, who often work closely together.

Left: Santa, aka Kelvin Watson, shows off his three-wheeler motorcycle to local lads Enzo Silva, 5, and Giovanni Silva, 3, after the annual Marlborough Ulysses Toy Run. Right: Deputy mayor and motorcyclist Terry Sloan with the toys collected, that will go to the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal.

Santa swelters in Ulysses toy run Members of the Flutterbyes sign singing group doing the sign for butterfly, from left Wayne West, Hilary Foister, Samara York and Becky Yau.

Christmas concert with a difference The Flutterbyes, a “sign singing” group of five deaf and partially deaf members, are presenting a Christmas concert in Picton on Thursday December 19.

They are performing at the RSA clubrooms at 5.30pm.

Their leader is Hilary Foister, who spends six months in Picton each summer.

Her other home is on the Isle of Wight, where she also works with sign singing in Britain.

It is about eight years since she went along to a meeting of the Hearing Association Marlborough, whose members meet at the Barnadoes rooms every three or four months.

“I convinced them to give it a go,” she said.

Their concert will include 12 pieces of Christmas music and is their final concert for the year.

They have also recently presented it to Hospice Marlborough and to the 50+ singing group.

All members bar one are totally deaf says member Wayne West.

“But we can feel the music.”

Mostly however, they watch Hilary, who also plays a CD, for the benefit of the hearing audience.

The Flutterbyes are keen to encourage others who are deaf to participate, said Wayne.

By Kristy Martin Santa took time out from his busy schedule to visit Marlborough at the weekend and participate in the Ulysses Club’s annual toy run.

Showing off his three-wheeler Can-Am Spyder, Father Christmas joined 150 other motorcyclists in riding from Renwick to Blenheim in aid of the Salvation Army’s Christmas toy appeal.

The ride took place in sweltering summer heat, putting Santa, aka Kelvin Watson, out of his comfort

zone.

“It was minus 40C when I left the North Pole this morning,” he laughed, but added that he was more than happy to carry out the festive duties.

Each motorcyclist donated a gift for the toy appeal.

Event organiser Megan Trilford thanked all riders, who were both locals and out-of-towners from places like Nelson, West Coast and down south.

“We even had a couple from

Keep our beaches clean

By Kristy Martin The Department of Conservation is urging people to refrain from leaving rubbish on local beaches after staff conducted a big clean-up last week.

DOC workers did a beach sweep on Friday between White Bluffs and Rarangi through to Port Underwood and the rubbish collected included marine farming debris, recreational garbage, plastic bottles and alcohol containers and a few jandals.

Roy Grose, DOC Sounds district

manager, said the beach sweep involved about 30 staff from both the South Marlborough and Sounds offices as part of their Christmas gathering.

“We like to do something that gives back to the community each year,” he said.

“Between Hakahaka Bay and Whites Bay we collected a uteload of rubbish, at Robin Hood Bay we found a lot of smashed and empty beer bottles.

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She said it the toy haul was a small thing that motorcyclists could do for families who otherwise had very little.

“We are lucky that we can afford to have bikes and get them registered and go for rides.

“These people have nothing.”

People can still donate to the toy appeal by dropping gifts at the Salvation Army rooms on the corner of George and Henry streets or at the Scott Street store.

“Kids can cut their feet when walking on the sand.

“We also had some vandalism at Tom Canes Bay, where people had had a fire and cut down one of the DOC signs.

“We found a lot of smashed glass there, so we are following that up with the police.”

Mr Grose said people were not supposed to be lighting fires, as local restrictions had come into place.

He also asked that people stick to designated camping areas.

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Banter with Santa Santa Claus, the big man in red, travels to Blenheim for his annual chat with Sun reporter Celeste Lodewyk.

I was really surprised when Santa arrived late on Monday evening. He had emailed me earlier in the day to ask if we could meet at 9pm at the Sun office, so off I went with a plate of freshly baked cinnamon cookies to snack on while we chatted.

He was already waiting when I arrived. This year he only had a very basic sleigh with him, pulled by Comet and Prancer and was sitting casually behind the Sun building.

It’s hard not to stare in awe of Santa as he grins and lets out a full-bellied laugh.

“Well, are we going in or do you want to interview me out here?” he joked.

As usual Santa heads straight for the editor’s desk and sits heavily into the padded chair, rests his feet on the corner of the desk and relaxes his arms over his round belly.

I smile to myself, wondering what Les Whiteside would say if he saw Santa making himself right at home in his office. As if reading my thoughts, Santa pipes up; “Oh Les won’t mind, I always leave him something in his top drawer,” he chuckles.

“So Santa how are all your preparations coming along? Are your elves on track?”

“Actually yes we are this year. In fact, we are ahead of schedule by 54 minutes which means I might be able to make a few extra stops on Christmas Eve. There are some families out in Seddon who I think would appreciate an extra wee gift under the tree after what they have been through with the earthquakes,” he grinned.

“Yes it has been an eventful year for Marlborough but it seems to bring out the best in people. Our community always supports those in need which is something that makes our region

unique, would you agree Santa?”

“Ho ho, throughout my travels I would say Marlborough is one of the most special indeed.

“I was pleased to see my old friend Alistair Sowman re-elected, but I was disappointed he didn’t offer me the deputy position.

“Over the years he has often asked my advice on different issues so I think I would have made a mighty fine deputy mayor.

“Perhaps it was the red outfit and overgrown facial hair that changed his mind. It hardly fits in with the suit and tie image,” Santa laughs while slapping his leg.

“Well, time’s up for me Celeste, I really must head back and make sure the elves aren’t slacking off.

They have a tendency to get a little too ‘merry’ when I am away.”

Santa stands up, stretches his arms above his head and gives a little yawn.

He hands me an envelope with a parking ticket and a cheque written out to Marlborough Roads.

“I don’t know why the parking wardens insist on me paying for parking.

“Every time I visit Blenheim I seem to be ticketed. Apparently sleighs need to be registered and warranted if they want to be parked on public roads,” Santa grumped.

Off out the door he trudged and climbed up onto the sleigh. With a flick of the reins Comet and Prancer leap into life and pull him high above the buildings.

“Merry Christmas Marlborough, I will visit again real soon,” he waved.

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Xmas appeal a huge success

Winners of the Marlborough Lines Tertiary Awards were Danielle Pope and Nerys Udy from Marlborough Girls' College (front left), Muske Hertoghs and Moana Dixon from Queen Charlotte College (in green), Ashton Blake-Barlow and Hamish Hayes from Marlborough Boys' College (back right) and Robert Blankendaal (centre) from Rai Valley School.

Cash boost to aid tertiary studies Seven secondary students have received a share of $24,000 from Marlborough Lines to assist with their studies at tertiary level.

The dux and proxime accessit of both Marlborough boys’ and girls’ colleges and Queen Charlotte College have each taken a slice of the cash along with one student from Rai Valley Area School.

The students were presented with their 2013 Marlborough Lines 2013 Tertiary Study Awards by company chairman David Dew at a ceremony at the Scenic Hotel in Blenheim last

week.

The scholarship recipients are decided by the schools themselves, independently of Marlborough Lines.

T h is yea r’s recipients were Marlborough Boys’ College dux Hamish Hayes, who will go on to study a Bachelor of Engineering at Canterbury University and proxime accessit Ashton Blake-Barlow, who plans to study Health Sciences at Otago University.

Marlborough Girls’ College dux Nerys Udy will use her cash boost when she heads off to study per-

Hundreds of toys have been collected for local families in need, who will now be able to enjoy a more memorable Christmas.

The Open Home Foundation’s Christmas appeal has wrapped up and staff want to say a huge thank you to everybody who donated toys at the Sun newspaper office.

“It’s a little bit of wow,” said OHF Marlborough practice manager Jennifer Bennett-Burrows, who first laid eyes on the mountains of gifts on Monday.

“The awesomeness of our community continues to shine on,” said her colleague Liz Furness.

“We are very, very grateful.”

Ms Furness added that many local families used the appeal to teach their children about the value of giving.

“A lot of families use this as an opportunity to set an example for their children, which is a great lesson.”

The gifts were collected on Monday and will be sorted and sent out to local foster families and families in need in the coming days.

forming arts at either Oxford or Cambridge and proxime accessit Danielle Pope will put hers toward her upcoming heath sciences studies at Otago University.

Also receiving scholarships were Muske Hertoghs (dux) and Moana Dixon of Queen Charlotte College, who both hope to study English and English Literature at Victoria University following a gap year, and Robert Blankendaal of Rai Valley who will be doing a chef course at NMIT in Nelson.

QCC honours retiring teacher

By Glenise Dreaver Alistair Boyce, retiring deputy principal of Queen Charlotte College, gave very clear instructions about his attendance at the final prizegiving.

His wish was to leave “without a ripple”.

“The prizegiving is for the leavers,” he had told principal Tom Parsons, who agreed.

“Anyone who has been here for thirty eight years has the right to call the tune, “ Mr Parsons told the full school hall.

However he said, there had been

some “ incredible subterfuge” about the latter part of the ceremony, “because Alistair Boyce had his finger in every pie. And he knew which corner to cover before anyone even started to smoke.”

It was Kate Overend who had the honour of receiving the inaugural Alistair Boyce Trophy for Aspiring Leaders. It was awarded for her leadership across a wide variety of school activities, Mr Parsons said.

Mr Boyce, “Bob Dylan’s biggest fan” was also honoured in music, with a slightly adapted group rendition of

“To make you feel our love”.

There was also a rousing haka led

by Moana Dixon and the presentation of a taonga by Trevor Hook, chair of the board of trustees. These were followed by a standing ovation for a visibly moved Mr Boyce.

There was loud applause on the announcement of Leon Bristow as head boy, and Tamsin Woolf as head girl for 2014.

Proxime Accessit for 2013 was Moana Dixon and Dux was Muske Hertoghs. They were given a standing ovation.

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Wednesday December 18, 2013

SeasonsGREETINGS Stuck for an unique Xmas gift?

Why not pick up a voucher.

Painters you can trust Painting • wallPaPering gibStoPPing • earthQuake rePairS

Premier Painting Thanking all our clients for their loyalty and support this year, and wishing you a happy and safe Christmas, and a prosperous new year.

021 264 8235 • 03 577 9409

Specialists in all aspects of • Radiators • Oil coolers • Heat exchangers • Inter coolers

44 Main St, Blenheim • Phone 578 8176 anytime

steve@premierpainting.co.nz

Wishing you a Joyful Holiday Season See you in 2014!

Thank you to our families for their continued support

St Mary’s Pre-School

All of us at

Geoffrey T Sowman Sandcarved Glassware Pam & Mike

Have a happy and safe festive season

Cnr Hutcheson & Parker BLENHEIM PH 03 578 0026

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say "thank you” and wish you a Merry Xmas and a safe holiday

We will be closed 20th December & re-open 13th January

Happy Holidays Have a fantastic Christmas and we’ll see you in 2014!

From the team at SteamCleanz

Ltd.

We would like to wish our customers and clients a very Merry Christmas and Happy safe boating New Year.

We look forward to looking after you in 2014. Closed stats days only.

• 61 Maxwell Road •

From Richard and the Powerboat team..

(behind the CatholiC ChurCh)

72 Grove Rd, Blenheim PH 578 0569

Ph: 578 0678

Wishing all our customers a Merry Christmas and all the best for 2014 The team at WillPower would like to thank their customers for their continued support in 2013, and wish you all a safe Christmas and a happy New Year.

New FreNch Brasserie meNu FeaturiNg local seasoNal produce. dining from 6pm daily cocktail Bar & deck Bar Closed Christmas Day

Ph: 027 285 7514 • Office: 572 5200 Email: will@willpowerelectrical.co.nz

52 QueeN st, ph: 577 9945 www.durville.com

Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season

The team at Mint Air would like to wish you a

Merry Christmas and a

Happy New Year and thank you for your business over the year.

Ph (03) 573 5399 • Fax (03) 573 5317 • Email mintair@xtra.co.nz or go to www.mintair.co.nz

Best wishes for 2014 from the staff at Night ‘n Day

O P E N C H R I S T M A S D AY 60 Main Street, Blenheim Ph: 577 2299 great food - great coffee

43 Scott St, Blenheim Open 7 days www.lynfords.co.nz • 03 577 9506

Merry Christmas

We will be closed over Christmas MoleChecks and reopen Monday 13th January.

We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Christmas.

MoleMax or digital dermoscopy is the analysis of high powered microscopic images of the skin allowing early detection of melanoma and other skin cancers.

Dermoscopy can detect melanomas before they are obvious with the naked eye.

Phone: 578 1665 24 George Street, Blenheim Make an appointment www.theskinclinic.co.nz today to have you

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from the team at 4 John Street Blenheim

(03) 578 5398

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We would like to thank the people of Marlborough for a fantastic year.

Merry Christmas!

Neil and Ian wish all their valued customers a Merry Christmas and all the best for 2014!

We thank you for your custom this year and wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

We will be shut statutory days only 24 hour call out service available

Phone: 579 4445

We will be closed from Friday 20th December to Monday 6th January.

Any emergencies please call

577 9278

Wishing you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year

Classic Gates & Powder Coating RiveRlands sandblasting & spRaypainting

Christmas Greetings from Classic Gates Engineering.

We wish to thank our clients for their support in 2013 and look forward to being of assistance in 2014. www.classicgates.co.nz

Lifetime Mortgage Solutions Certified Bricklayers and Plasterers

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Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season!

• Driveways • Culvert Installation • Site Excavation • Soak Pits • Farm Drainage • also Vineyard Development & Maintenance

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We wish our clients and all the people of Marlborough a safe and fun holiday Farm, residential, Lifestyle Fencing, vinyard Posting, strainers, stays, Post replacement, Wire running.

For your personal commitment to quality & service ring

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Ph 027 260 7815 or 03 575 7595

MERRY XMAS RENNER FENCING Mike, Brad and Terry would like to thank our clients for the support over 2013, and wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Xmas and New Year.

d Locally owne s es Family Busin

Mike 577 6615 - 021 416 798 Brad 575 7764 - 021 416 703 rennerfencing@hotmail.com

DESIGN & BUILD SPECIALISTS

Ho Ho Ho! Merry CHristMas

Wishing a Merry Christmas to our valuable Marlborough Clients.

Have a great 2014!

SHOWHOME & OFFICE NEW SHOWHOME O 148 Taylor Pass Rd

serviCinG: MarLborouGH, bLenHeiM, PiCton, Wairau

email: GC.LtD@xtra.co.nz

(Boulevard Park on Taylor Subdivision)

Phone 03 579 2282

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169 Taylor Pass Road

• Boulevard Park on Taylor Subdivision •

Merry Christmas! to all our clients.

Wishing you a happy and safe holiday.

Cnr Nelson & Hutcheson Street

Merry Christmas

Have a happy and safe summer holiday from the team at Morgan Plumbing

We are closed midday 20 December & re-open 6 January

bm 578 0060 or 0800 578 006

Ph: 03 577 9980

e-mail: tgblenheim@snap.net.nz

11 Purkiss Street • Fax BM 578 0994 Email: info@morganplumbing.co.nz

www.morganplumbing.co.nz

Phone 03 5

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Wednesday December 18, 2013

SeasonsGREETINGS

NATIONAL GOLD AWARD WINNeR

Merry Christmas everyone.

Have a safe and happy holiday.

Wishing our loyal customers and the people of Marlborough a safe and happy holiday season

See you next year Best wishes from the team @ Haack Construction

96A Middle Renwick Rd Phone 578 3703 Email: info@haack.co.nz

delivering the goods

We will be closed from Tues 24th.

Re-opening Wed 8th.

For all urgent calls a technician will be available.

6 OPAWA ST, BLENHEIM Email marlbtvservices@xtra.co.nz

021 955 367

Phone 572 8579 Fax 03 572 8808

Christmas is a special time, a time for presents, family and togetherness.

Management and staff at the Sun would like to take this opportunity to thank the people of Marlborough for their support, passion and community spirit that makes it such a pleasure to be a part of.

Happy Seasons Greetings and best wishes for a prosperous 2014

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Ph. 578 8410

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and all the best for 2014

For professional cartage of • Livestock • Logs

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Wishing all our clients a very merry Christmas and a prosperous new year.

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Christmas message from Mayor Christmas time reminds us of the blessings of living in Marlborough, and for most of us it’s a chance to relax and enjoy our lovely part of the world. I know that, after a busy election year, I will be enjoying this break.

I’m proud of the way everyone has coped with the challenges of the Awatere earthquakes; it’s not been an easy time for those most directly affected and I ask everyone to continue to be supportive wherever possible.

A warm welcome to the many visitors who will be in Marlborough in coming weeks; loved ones returning home and holidaymakers discovering our piece of paradise. Have a safe and enjoyable visit, there is no better place to spend your summer!

A special thanks to those who will be working this Christmas Day; the emergency services, the staff of our hospitals and homes for the elderly, all who keep our essential services going. May we all remember too that even a small kindness can help to make this a memorable Christmas for those who have little.

Thelma and I wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and our best wishes for a healthy, happy and rewarding New Year.

Sun

Blenheim Marlborough

The

Blenheim Marlborough

We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

A time to celebrate family and community.

- Colin and Lynnette King The Electorate office will close on Thursday 19 Dec at noon. Reopening Monday 13 Jan at 10.00am.

Blenheim Office: The Forum, Market Street, Blenheim 7201 P: 03 579 3204 E: colin.kingmp@parliament.govt.nz www.colinking.co.nz Funded by the Parliamentary Service and authorised by Colin King MP, Forum Building, Market Street, Blenheim

www.national.org.nz

The holiday season offers us a special opportunity to extend our personal THANKS to our friends, and our very best wishes for the future.

And so it is that we now gather together and wish you a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR! It is people like you who make being in business such a pleasure all year long. Our business is a source of pride to us and with customers like you, we find going to work each day a rewarding experience.

We tip our glasses to you. THANK YOU again for a wonderful year.

Be safe in your holiday cheer!

Tam & Clint along with the 23 Grove Road Coffee House team.

WE ARE ONlY ClOSED CHRISTMAS DAY

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out & about

Wednesday December 18, 2013

Gull banding

About 20 volunteers recently gathered at the Wairau River and, under the supervison of Mike Bell from the ornithological society, banded 150 Black Backed Gulls. This was a Kiwi Conservation Club event. Photos supplied.

 Hannah and Sophie Whittall enjoyed the day.

 Josh Whittall took par t in the

event.

 Ethan Attridge, left, helps out while a gull gets banded.

Philippines fundraiser ABC Springlands managed to raise $77 for the Philippines by having haircuts and style-ups done by a local hairdresser. The day was a great success and a lot of fun for the children.

Photos supplied.

 Olivia Brown gets a glamorous curly do.

Toy Run

ased with his new  Angus Glover was ple look.

 Riley Boal in mid-trim.

150 motorcyclists rode from the Woodbourne Tavern in Renwick to Blenheim School last Saturday for the Marlborough Ulysses Club toy run.

up the eyne Pharland, 13, pack  Gaby Lang, 14, and Ch s. large haul of donated toy

Champion, Max  Marlborough Ulysses members Jeff .

Duff l Noe and Lichtnecker, Murray Brooks

 Chris de Wagt from Ble nheim took part in the rid e with her youth mentorin g partner Reagan Fahey, 12.

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

Save 6¢ per litre

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automatically with your SmartFuel Card at Caltex Main Street!

Free cards available instore *$40 minimum fuel purchase required

Phone: (03) 578 2200 • 26 Main Street, Blenheim • Proud to be locally owned and operated

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Wednesday December 18, 2013

LLOYD BUSH

community notices The Community Noticeboard is for non-profit organisations. For $10.00 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

Christmas Bingo/Housie - Thursday 7pm Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld Street. 40 houses, raffles and meals from 5.30pm. Proceeds to Te Rerenga o Te Ra.

Family/Whanau - For

Assistant Manager & Funeral Director

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.

Sheets'n'Things - Good used linen for sale! Open Monday to Friday 9am - noon at Bread of Life 14b Stephenson St Ph 577-5423.

Havelock Market Day The Hospice Shop, December 28th 9am-1pm Havelock Redwoodtown - We will domain sites available Ph Ian 574 be open thru the Christmas and New Year period apart from the 2558. statuary holidays. Wishing you a and happy Christmas time.

Mental Health Con - safe Thanks for your support thru the sumer - Advocacy Service. year.

Our Advocates will take up your cause to ensure your rights are The Blue Door - Open Monrespected, listen to your concerns day to Friday 9.00am - 3.30pm. and support you in the actions you Saturday 9.00am - 2pm. Items want to take to gain resolution. Ph: surplus to your requirements 579 5304 or call at Level 2, Aorere we would gladly accept. We can House, 54 Scott St. deliver. Phone 579 4353.

community services Marlborough After Hours GP Services: Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm.

Reception 520 6377. Office 520 9980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111.

Non urgent 579 4870.

After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm, 7 days. Ph 5782271.

Diabetes Marlborough Inc: 5775549, Office hours 9am-3pm, Monday - Friday Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 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, Harvey 5788125 Citizens Advice Bureau - Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm.

Phone 578 4272.

Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846)

• 150 Seat Mayfield Chapel • Sowman Catering Lounge • Marlborough’s only cremation facility • FDANZ Pre-pay and pre-planning funeral options

24 HOUR SERVICE PHONE 578 4719 Al-Anon: Help for familiesCnr & friends of alcoholics.

Hutcheson & Parker Sts Ph Margaret 0210 260 7468www.sowmans.co.nz or Cilla 570 5335.

Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd. Open Monday - Friday, 8.30 - 4.30pm Hospital Visiting Hours: Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm.

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

Marlborough Family Budgeting: - Free confidential budgeting advice. Monday-Friday.

Phone 578 2006.

Picton Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377.

Office 520 9980.

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.

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death notices ELDER, James MacDougall (Dougall): Passed away, peacefully, after a short illness, on Thursday December 12 2013 at Wairau Hospital. Loved husband of the late Shelagh, brother and brother-in-law of Stewart (deceased) and Doreen Elder, and the late Elizabeth and Bob McIntosh. A loved and respected uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to 106 Mill Road North, Myross Bush, Invercargill 9872.

By request, a private cremation has taken place.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz SUTHERLAND, Melva Ellen (nee Larcombe): On December 10 2013, peacefully, at Nelson Hospital. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of Keith, much loved mother of Judith and Arthur Campbell, Lorraine and Peter Crew, and Fay and Ken Flynn. Loved Nana Soapy of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to 138A Budge Street, Blenheim 7201. At Melva’s request, a private family service has been held.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

MARFELL, Janet Reyna Patricia: Passed away, peacefully, on Friday December 13 2013 at Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village. In her 90th year.

Dearly loved wife of the late Lindsay, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Sandra, and Richard and Rachel; much loved Grannie of Anna and Louise, and great Grandmother of Sophie, James, Joel, and Tilly; much loved Gran of Samantha, and Hugh.

Messages to PO Box 4 Spring Creek 7244. A special thank you to all the staff at Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village for the love and care of Janet.

A service will be held at the Church of the Nativity, Alfred Street, at 11am on Tuesday December 17, followed by interment at Seddon Cemetery.

This Christmas we will be holding GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Candlelight Remembrance Services for Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz loved ones who have passed away.

ALL ARE WELCOME

PICTON

WEDNESDAY 11 DECEMBER: 7PM The Queen Charlotte Yacht Club Shelly Beach

BLENHEIM

TUESDAY 17 DECEMBER: 7PM The Mayfield Chapel Geoffrey T Sowman Funeral Directors Cnr Hutcheson & Parker Streets SUNDAY 22 DECEMBER: 1-3PM This Christmas we will be holding The Remembrance Mayfield Chapel Candlelight Services for will beones open forhave quiet reflection loved who passed away.

ALL ARE WELCOME

PICTON in memoriam

acknowledgement BANKS, Sylvia Jean: Pauline, Lorretta, Gloria, Richard and families wish to express their gratitude for the many kind expressions of sympathy. The phone calls, visits, baking, flowers, cards and attendance at the farewell service have been a great comfort as we begin to adjust to the huge gap in our lives without Sylvia. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

The Sun Newspaper offers an acknowledgement service to its readers. You can submit acknowledgements following family bereavements. The deadline will be on Mondays at 5.00pm, with a limit of 50 words for $15.00. You can submit acknowledgements by bringing them to the Sun office at 72 High Street, or posting them to PO Box 634 Blenheim 7240. You can also email them to sales@blenheimsun.co.nz Please include your contact details: Name, address, email and phone numbers, including your mobile number if possible.

WEDNESDAY 11 DECEMBER: 7PM The Queen Charlotte Yacht Club Shelly Beach

BLENHEIM

TUESDAY 17 DECEMBER: 7PM The Mayfield Chapel Geoffrey T Sowman Funeral Directors Cnr Hutcheson & Parker Streets SUNDAY 22 DECEMBER: 1-3PM The Mayfield Chapel will be open for quiet reflection

Judy Matthews 18-12-2008 Can’t believe 5 years has gone so quickly…

Miss you every single day.

“Wish you were here” Love Lisa, Evi and Braeden

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will be serving the final Community Dinner for 2013 TONIGHT at 5.30pm 18th December at CROSSROADS, 2 Redwood St, Blenheim.

ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US FOR A CHRISTMAS BUFFET (No charge, but we rely on your donations) John’s Kitchen is grateful for the financial support and practical assistance given by the people of Blenheim and surrounding districts. You have enabled us to provide around 11,000 meals to needy families in our community this year.

We give special thanks to: The Blue Door, Talleys Frozen Foods Ltd, Red Top Bins, New World Supermarket, Pak ‘n Save, Blenheim Sun Newspaper, Marlborough District Council, Mayor Alastair Sowman, Department of Internal Affairs, Accent Restaurant, St Andrews Church, St Mary’s Social Justice Group, Today’s People, Blenheim and Picton Community Foodbanks, Bee Taylor, St Christopher’s Church, Marlborough Girls’ College, Marlborough Boys’ College, Blenheim Cancer Society, Marlborough Express, Drylands Winery, Bunnings Warehouse, Mike and Sue Parry, United Way NZ, Redwood Trust, Blenheim Lions Club, Pakeke Lions, Precision Auto Centre, Sounds FM, Community Probation Service, Blenheim Police, Sakim Seafood, Noelene and Theo Rasmussen, Classic Hits FM, Volunteer Centre, Migrant Centre, George and Molly Wastney, Marlborough Boys’ and Girls’ College Leos Clubs, Scenic Hotel, Tamar Vineyard, Elim Church, Bread of Life, Tom and Jennifer Willis, Marlborough Christian Aid Trust, McDonald’s Family Restaurant, Springbrook Foods, Jeanette and David Rudd, St Vincent de Paul Society, Ian and Lois Lyall, Koromiko Free Range Eggs, PAMS Shop, Guardian Trust, John Bush, Nelson Diocese Assn Anglican Women, J and R Craighead, Z Springlands, S and A Vallance, Canterbury Community Trust, Cafe Cortado, P H Kinzetts Ltd, Traditional Country Preserves, St Mary’s School, Witherlea School, Mayfield School, P and S Stubbs, Jan Bilton, Indevin Ltd, Radich Family, de Broodbakkers, St Luke’s (Spring Creek), Telephone House, The Warehouse, Renwick School, Yealands Estate, St Clair Winery, Marlborough Vine Works, Vine Strength Ltd, Te Renenga O Te Ra Kapa Haka Group, Tai Chi Club, Geoffrey T Sowman Funeral Directors, Gascoigne Wicks, Age Concern, Clara van Wel, Cloudy Bay Clams, Sue Mears, Wither Hills Restaurant, Kevin Murphy, M and S Duncan, P and M Pentchev, Bobby Mullins, J and J Waldron, Graham Page, N and G Wood, Jay, Luca and Blake, K and J Hayes, Simplifood, L Snape, M Winter, A Barrow (Straw Lodge), A & P Assoc. Countdown, Seymour St Special thanks to all our volunteers and the many, many individuals who have made anonymous donations of foodstuffs, equipment and cash, and have freely given of their time and resources to assist us to provide this vital service to needy families in our community.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL THIS CHRISTMAS AND IN THE COMING YEAR. Our Koha Café and bread distribution will resume on January 27, and our community dinners will recommence on January 29.

While our volunteers are enjoying a well-earned break, emergency assistance can be obtained by phoning 572 8408.

John’s Kitchen is another proud initiative of the Crossroads (Marlborough) Charitable Trust.

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Christmas Office Hours Marlborough Lines’ offices at Alfred Street and Taylor Pass will be closed from 25-27 December and 1-3 January.

The Blenheim Salvation Army has a local vision that we live to Love God, Love our Neighbours and Serve the World. This is based on two pieces of scripture in Matthew 22 verses 37 to 39 and James 2 verses 14 to 17.

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We at the Blenheim Salvation Army would just like to say, “What an awesome community we belong to!” We would like to thank you all for the ongoing support throughout the year.

We especially want to mention Duncan and his staff at Top Town Cinemas. Each year they host the Watties Cans Festival. Duncan makes the cinema available and puts on a good selection of movies and people come along and see a movie for a can of food.

This year Blenheim donated over 700 cans of food for the food bank. This was the second highest number of cans collected in the South Island during the Cans Festival.

We prayer blessing and protection for each of you over Christmas and New Year and look forward to working with you again in 2014. God Bless.

Text your thoughts to:

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Merry Christmas, Happy New Year for 2014 and compliments of the Season to you all.

This year our Christmas Toy Appeal is going to benefit over fifty families and support over 150 children. Because of your support we have been able to give over 400 trailer loads of firewood to people who need support whether it is solo parents, the elderly or the sick.

Special thanks must go to the following organisations, groups and businesses; Autotech, Betta Electrical, Blenheim South Rotary Club, Blenheim Lions, Canterbury Community Trust, Community Probation Services, Countdown Stores, Croads Honda and Stihl Shop, Gills Construction, Harvey Norman, Hunting and Fishing, Mainfreight Blenheim, Marlborough District Council, Marlborough Express, Marlborough Lines, Mikes Mowers and Machinery, More FM, New World, Pak n Save, Ports of Marlborough, The Blenheim Sun, The Stadium 2000 and The Blenheim Trust for your ongoing support throughout the year.

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On behalf of us all at Marlborough Lines, we wish you a safe and happy Christmas and New Year.

We would like to thank all the individuals, local charity groups, community groups and local businesses who each year support us whether it be by hosting events, giving us goods at a discounted price, donating products, servicing vehicles and making cash donations.

We cannot do the work in the community that we do without your support.

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Our 24 hour fault service is available 7 days a week, 365 days a year, by calling 03 577 7007.

Marlborough has had a few trials this year when I think of windstorms and recent earthquakes and in each of these events we see an amazing community work together to help out.

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Otherwise we will be open as usual during the holiday period.

For us, neighbours mean any person whom we have chance to meet; we try to work in this community for this community. We don’t always get it right and we make plenty of mistakes along the way.

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The Trustees of the Marlborough Electric Power Trust propose to make amendments to the Deed document to add clarity regarding the director and trustee roles and responsibilities, to improve the logical flow of the document, to correct some errors, to provide express authority for the trustees to effect liability insurance and to improve the way the Trust can assist the Company.

In addition, the changes propose to replace the current five-yearly ownership review requirement with such a review being undertaken upon receipt of a written demand from at least 10% of the Consumers or otherwise at the discretion of the Trustees.

The proposed changes to the Trust Deed may be inspected at the offices of the Trust Secretary at Blenheim Accounting, 36 Maxwell Road, Blenheim and from reception at the offices of Marlborough Lines Ltd, 1 Alfred Street, Blenheim, during normal office hours.

Submissions close at 4pm on Friday the 31st January 2014. Submissions must be in writing and should include advice whether the submitter wishes to be heard in respect of their submission.

As a result of increasing visitor numbers we are looking to recruit a Cellar Door Host for our international award winning cellar door in Seddon.

The role will include welcoming customers and hosting wine tastings, sales, restocking shelves and stocktaking, leading sustainable winery tours for small and large groups and assisting with functions.

The ideal applicant would have experience in hospitality or tourism,exceptional people skills and a passion for wine and sustainability.

A bar managers certificate would be an advantage, however all necessary training will be offered to the right person.

Hours will primarily be weekends and part days as required Applications including a cover letter and curriculum vitae should be emailed to our Cellar Door Manager, Dawn Hughes at info@yealands.co.nz by 5pm Friday 20th December.

Vintage 2014 Opportunities Be Part Of It. It’s now more than 30 years since we introduced the world to a wine style unlike anything experienced before. We’re proud to be home to the original Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, and today, we’re still making history.

We are gearing up for another fantastic vintage and would like to extend a warm welcome to you to join the Pernod Ricard Winemakers New Zealand Marlborough Winery team in early 2014.

We have a number of Cellarhand positions available. The roles are fixed term, full time, for a period of 8 – 10 weeks*. Vintage generally runs from mid-March to mid-May, and we need most people to work either morning or afternoon/night shifts. The roles will include weekend work.

Ideally, you will have previous experience (a couple of vintages under your belt would be great), have knowledge of automated winery equipment, and a fairly good level of fitness (and no fear of heights!) This, coupled with a good understanding of winemaking processes and vintage operations, and you could be just the one we’re looking for…

We are passionate about making great wine. Our warm and friendly team are ready to show you why, and welcome you on-board!

In return, we offer: • • • • •

Good pay and lots of hours!

Opportunity to work at the largest winery in New Zealand Great leadership from our on-site managers Excellent induction and training A superb vintage experience at an award winning winery.

Are you ready to join us? We look forward to seeing you soon!

Apply online at: www.pernod-ricard-nz.com, nzvintage2014@pernod-ricard.com or in writing (CV and cover letter) to: PRNZ, PO BOX 331, Blenheim (online applications preferable). * The term of employment is anticipated to be 8 to 10 weeks. However, this may vary due to the vintage conditions.

Please apply online at

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Success at South Island Starling Champs

Kaikoura Integrated Family Health Centre Project Registrations of Interest are sought from Contractors/ suppliers relating to the construction of the Kaikoura Integrated Family Health Centre Project proposed to commence in Kaikoura early 2014.

This project is a joint venture between Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) and Kaikoura District Council (KDC).

Canterbury District Health Board is a publicly owned health and disability organisation operating in the Central and North Canterbury regions. We provide health and disability services to the local population and speciality services to the region and beyond. Almost 8,000 employees are involved in delivering these services.

To access a copy of the Registration of Interest Submission Document please visit www.cdhb.govt.nz go to ‘about us’ then choose ‘Planning and Funding’ then ‘RFP’s and EOI’s’ then‘KIFHC EOI’ OR www.gets.govt.nz link ref # 41071 Closing date for submissions Friday 20th December 2013.

All submissions to be electronic to Jan Hughes at the email address noted below.

We reserve the right to decline any or all registrants. No correspondence will be entered into with any declined registrants.

For any queries please contact Jan Hughes Site Redevelopment Unit CDHB Ph 03 364 1803 Email: jan.hughes@cdhb.health.nz

Fresh from an impressive sixth Place in Starling Class at the Sir Peter Blake Regatta in Auckland, Callum Radford proved his helmsmanship skills yet again by scooping up first place in the South Island Starling Champs held recently at Naval Point Yacht Club in his boat “Lethal Weapon”.

Callum and four other Queen Charlotte Yacht Club starling sailors travelled south to the Championships sailed in Lyttleton Harbour in light to moderate winds.

In a field of 21 yachts, the five youth sailors, who have all come up through the ranks of Optimist sailing at Queen Charlotte Yacht Club, competed well in the two day regatta.

Callum finished the regatta four points ahead of his nearest rival, with Nick Gardiner earning a worthy fourth place after a consistent performance, Iolo Adams coming in at sixth, Nico van Beek, ninth and Alice Overend sailing in her Starling for only the third time coming in at 15th after five completed races.

Now in his third season sailing starling, Callum’s expertise in reading wind shifts and tides, helped him stay at the front on the pack and fend off challengers proving that he and his boat truly are a Lethal Weapon in sailing.

Other sailors travelled from as far afield as Wanaka and Timaru to attend the championships.

Queen Charlotte Yacht Club Starling Sailors from left Alice Overend, Iolo Adams, Callum Radford, Nico van Beek and Nick Gardiner. Inset: Alice Overend completing a roll tack.

Weddings

Alice Stewart and Jeremy Oswald were married on November 29, 2013 at the Groom’s parents home ‘Duntroon’, Awatere Valley, by celebrant Jann Hook.

Alice is the eldest daughter of Robert Stewart and Lesley Harrison of Hastings, and Jeremy is the youngest son of Trish and Robert Oswald of Awatere Valley.

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Sarah Hodgett and Gustavo Assandri were married on December 7, 2013 at Wither Hills Winery by celebrant Carol Taylor.

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The DHL Speedweek Series attracted the best saloon drivers throughout the country to travel the mainland circuit over nine days. Photo by eduardart.com.

Local competitors enjoy Speedweek Story by Darrell Bate A journey stretching nearly 2000km, involving Marlborough saloon drivers Paddy North and Paul Cambie, has come to an end after nine days on the road.

The annual DHL Speedweek Saloon Series for 2013 ended at Ashburton Speedway on Saturday beginning in Blenheim on Friday December 6 before visiting Christchurch, Invercargill, Dunedin and Cromwell tracks also. Greymouth too was scheduled for round three but unfortunately rained out reducing

the series to six events.

North was a new face in the series this year and although very experienced with his involvement in speedway; had never raced in the saloon class until now.

“We had talked about wanting to do this series for the past couple of years and after discussion with my Super Saloon builder, John Lovelady we decided to give it a go this year,” said Paddy.

With 22 entrants, North was happy placing fourth overall in the series and finishing every one of the 24 races over the six venues

with consistency throughout being the key.

Luck was not on the side of Paul Cambie though as he suffered crankshaft failure in Dunedin, unable to collect points by competing in the final two rounds.

Having the experience of Speedweek now under his belt, North has expressed his interest in running in the series again next season.

“It is just a great bunch of people; you make a lot of friendships and enjoy some awesome racing at the same time.”

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The Lawson’s Dry Hills New Year Regatta is being held a week earlier than in previous years. Photo supplied.

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40 yachts to enter regatta Story and photo supplied The upcoming Lawson’s Dry Hills New Year Regatta is being held a week earlier than in previous years.

Racing will take place from January 3-5 next year, attracting lots of boaties already in the Marlborough Sounds on holiday.

The Waikawa Boating Club, who run the event every year, expect over 40 yachts to enter, with cash prizes of up to $1500 up for grabs, as well as plenty of Lawson’s Dry Hills wine.

Short-form ‘round-the-marker’ races provide thrilling viewing, and longer ‘round-the-harbour’ races take yachts and their crews into the

outer Sounds and back.

This summer will mark the 6th consecutive year the New Year Regatta is supported by Lawson’s Dry Hills Winery.

A jam-packed social programme means there’s plenty of action off the water as well. For the first time, those partners and supporters not racing are invited to enjoy some of the best holiday attractions Marlborough has to offer – including a wine tour and a day with Dolphin Watch Eco Tours in the Sounds.

The real heart of the weekend regatta will be at the clubhouse where returning skippers and crews will join Waikawa locals every even-

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The Waikawa Boating Club is keen to welcome visitors – both locals and holidaymakers - to the clubhouse to enjoy the buzz.

“The best place to view the racing is out at Karaka Point,” said club manager Sue van Velzen.

“And then from 4pm on, everyone can make themselves at home on the clubroom deck and watch the returning boats.

“Food will be served from 4.30pm and the bar will be open right into the evening.”

If you want to join a crew for the racing, email wbcsailing@xtra. co.nz

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