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Sunshine stolen... again By Kristy Martin Photo by Celeste Lodewyk This newspaper might have to be renamed The Blenheim Cloud, as our town prepares to lose its sunshine title for the fifth year running. Whakatane is expected to once again be named sunniest town in New Zealand when NIWA releases its annual climate summary for 2013 in the coming days. It will be back-to-back wins for Whakatane, on the North Island, which also recorded the highest sunshine hours in 2012 and 2010. Blenheim last won the title back in 2008, before it was snatched up by Nelson the following year. Nelson was also the 2011 winner. Continued page 3. Blenheim twins Karlos and Maia Gemmell (8) were hoping for better weather for their school holidays.

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Marlborough welcomes first baby for 2014 Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk Snuggled into her mother’s arms, newborn baby girl Wynter Rose Jones is blissfully unaware of the hype surrounding her birthday. Wynter was Marlborough’s first baby born for 2014 after arriving on January 1. For her parents Anthony and Natasha Jones they were “secretly hoping” she would be the first. “It’s a date we won’t forget,” laughed Natasha. Wynter’s due date was in fact New Year’s Eve, and in timely fashion

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Right: New Year celebrations were put on hold for Blenheim couple Natasha and Anthony Jones who welcomed their daughter Wynter on January 1, Marlborough’s first baby for 2014.

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Natasha began experiencing contractions an hour before midnight. She arrived at 10:40pm weighing 6lb 14oz and is adored by her two-year-old brother William. The couple chose Wynter’s name after searching the internet and seeing it with its unusual spelling. “I liked the fact it wasn’t in the top 10 popular names, it’s nice to have something a bit different,” Natasha said.

Proud sister Dakota Rarity (2) with baby brother Hunter, born on Christmas Day.

Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk Blenheim couple Chloe and Daniel Rarity celebrated their Christmas in a most memorable way, in labour at Wairau Hospital. They welcomed their son Hunter Jay Rarity at 9:09pm on Christmas Day, also his due date. “We were told there was a four per cent chance of a baby being born on its due date, so it was pretty exciting when it happened for us,” Chloe said. Chloe said her waters broke on December 23 and she was admitted

on Christmas morning. When they arrived at the maternity ward, Chloe said there was already a bassinet decorated in Christmas theme. “There was a toy reindeer and Christmas blanket waiting for the first baby born that day which we thought was cute and we wondered if it might be us,” she laughed. “It was pretty cool when we found out it was.” Hunter was born a healthy 10lb 5oz and came as “the best Christmas present” for excited two-year-old

sister Dakota. “Dakota tells people for Christmas she got a new brother, it’s so cute,” Chloe said. Chloe and Daniel wished to thank their midwife Cathy Middleton for “giving up her Christmas Day” to deliver Hunter. “We felt bad for our midwife that she had to spend Christmas at the hospital, but she was amazing and it made the whole experience more special,” they said.

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Blenheim’s sunshine title a distant memory Continued from page 1 We had 2448 sunshine hours in Blenheim in 2013, just slightly up on the 2443 recorded in 2012, when we came fifth in the national competition. But while we have been lagging in the sunshine stakes, 2013 was actually Blenheim’s second hottest year on record. The mean temperature for 2013 was 13.86C, while the highest - dating back to 1932 - was 13.95 in 1998. Rob Agnew, a scientist with Plant and Food Research, says Blenheim’s warm temperatures had brought on the flowering of grapes earlier than usual, meaning there will be an earlier start to the 2014 sauvignon blanc harvest. “It usually starts in late March but I’d say it will be a week earlier at least. “Perhaps even mid-March,” he said. “We also had less ground frosts in 2013.

“There were 47, compared with 64 in 2012 and 58 in 2011. “That shows it was a milder winter.” Rainfall figures for 2013 were up on the previous year, with 700mm recorded compared with 580 in 2012. And speaking of rainfall, wet weather has provided a rough start to 2014, marring the

holidays for people throughout Marlborough. There were also wind gusts reaching more than 110kmh in the Sounds last weekend. But according to MetService meteorologist Daniel Corbett, this is just Mother Nature’s way of tormenting us. “If you look back to last year, the exact same thing happened at the end of December and the first two weeks of January. “It didn’t really right itself until the middle of January and then we had a glorious February and March.” Mr Corbett said we can expect a fine start today followed by some evening showers. The rain will continue tomorrow and Friday before a predicted sunny weekend, with 22C forecast for Saturday and 24-25C on Sunday. However, the cool spring-type weather and showers are likely to continue throughout January before settling down for more pleasant weather toward the end of the month.

School site ‘not large enough’ By Kristy Martin A ge og r a phy t e a ch e r a t Marlborough Boys’ College says ‘basic maths’ shows there is not enough room for the 2000 students from the boys’ and girls’ colleges to fit on the McLauchlan Street site. When it was announced that there was a possibility Blenheim’s two secondary colleges would merge, MBC’s head of social sciences, Chris Grage, decided to do his own research. Using a simple method of dividing the geographical area by the number of students, Mr Grage compared the current girls’ college site with other schools around the country. He found that the McLauchlan St college would give students less space than any other site he looked at. He now believes Blenheim secondary students would be at a national disadvantage if a merger were to go ahead. One example of Mr Grage’s research examined Albany Senior School, which has 711 students and an area of 40,000 square metres. Therefore, there is 56.26 sq m per student. Other schools he studied had areas of 81, 141, 65 and 107 sq m per student. But if all 2000 Marlborough

Too small: Chris Grage says the Marlborough Girls' College is not large enough for 2000 students.

secondary students were shifted to one site, on McLauchlan Street, which is one proposal being examined by the Ministry of Education, there would be just 41.85 sq m for each student. “I managed to find land size in hectares for some other schools in New Zealand through a series of Google searches,” Mr Grage explained. “Then found the roll sizes from the Ministry of Education website. “It is simplistic and basic maths, but the differences are obvious. “I was unable to find a school where the students would have less space than the proposed merged school on the current MGC site.

“That is not to say that one does not exist, I simply couldn’t find one. “But I did look.” The Ministry of Education is currently seeking input from the community on what to do with the current Marlborough colleges, as both are in need of extensive repair work and earthquake strengthening. Options include repairing and restoring both colleges separately with greater sharing of facilities, merging the colleges to one coeducational site or building a brand new college at a different location. Concerns about the size of the girls’ college, the proposed merger

location, and its lack of playing fields were raised at a public meeting last year. Questions have also arisen as to what will happen to the Bohally Intermediate School, which is located next to the girls’ college. “I am personally not against building two single-sex schools with a shared site,” Mr Grage said. “But I am against any proposal that sees our young people disadvantaged in relation to their peers at other schools in NZ.” A second public consultation meeting will be held on January 20. Written submissions can be emailed to janet.kelly@xtra.co.nz

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Official holiday toll The official holiday road toll which began at 4pm on December 24 2013, and ended at 6am on January 3 sits at seven. Seven people died on the nation’s roads as a result of seven fatal crashes, which is one more death than the same period last year, the lowest road toll for this time since 1956/57. The provisional holiday toll included one driver, four passengers and two motorcycle riders. Six of the seven deaths occured on the open road.

Historic book An historic Keneperu Sound property has had its history preserved in a book written by former owner Flora Robb. Titled ‘St Omer House’ the book was written for Flora’s family, recording family life and experiences through over 80 years of living in the Sounds. It recounts some of the history of St Omer in France and the early association of some of Marlborough’s families. It then follows the lives of Frank and Margaret Godsiff when they bought and started the Guesthouse at St Omer, sharing stories of their family and of the many guests that became lifelong friends. Copies can be purchased by emailing info@soundsreflection.co.nz

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Assault on school grounds

A 41-year-old Picton man was arrested after a female was sexually violated in the grounds of Picton School early on New Year’s Day. Police were alerted to the attack about 5am and a Police dog tracked the offender to a Picton address where he was arrested soon after.

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At 9.30pm last Friday, a 17-year-old male was arrested for wilful damage. He was tracked from the Redwoodtown School by a police dog unit after police received reports of youths at the school. Police said the teenager had put his leg through clearlite roofing after running along the veranda. He will face court on January 27.

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At 1.50am on Saturday, a 20-year-old male labourer was arrested on Aerodrome Rd for reckless driving. Police charged the man with failing to stop for police, reckless driving, driving at dangerous speed and operating a vehicle to cause a sustained loss of traction. He appeared in the Blenheim District Court yesterday.

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At 2.15am on Saturday, a 22-year-old unemployed male was arrested on Scott Street for disorderly behaviour. A 28-year-old unemployed man was also arrested in the same area for the same offence. Both received pre-charge warnings and were held until sober.

The Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter was kept busy over New Year, with a number of callouts to airlift injured people from the Sounds area. Chopper crews attended two incidents on New Year’s Eve, picking up a 24-year-old Blenheim man from Robinhood Bay, Port Underwood, after he suffered critical spinal injuries as a result of a moped crash. He was assessed at the scene by the helicopter’s intensive care paramedics before being flown to Wairau Hospital for further assessment. Earlier that evening, the chopper transported a woman aged in her 50s to Nelson Hospital from Bulwer in the outer Pelorus Sound following a medical emergency. On January 2, the rescue helicopter airlifted three injured people from the Marlborough Sounds area in three separate callouts. In the first incident, a 73-year-old man was found lying on the ground outside for an unkown amount of time after a fall near

Portage Lodge in Kenepuru Sound. The male was treated on scene by the helicopter crew medics and stabilised before being flown to Nelson Emergency Department for further treatment. The second callout was also in Kenepuru Sound, at Waitaria Bay, where a male

tourist was found after his car had rolled down a small embankment. He was treated on scene for leg and abdominal injuries by the helicopter Intensive Care paramedic and flown to Wairau Emergency Department for further assessment. On return to Nelson base, the helicopter was diverted to Moetapu Bay near Havelock, where a six-year-old boy holidaying from Christchurch had fallen from a deck and injured his head. The helicopter landed on the front lawn of a bach and the crew transported to the nearby scene. The boy was treated and flown with his Dad to Wairau Emergency Department for observations. During this mission a second helicopter from Nelson flew to the Rai Valley area for a woman suffering severe chest pains.

Police seeking hammer wielding suspect from attempted robbery Police are still working to identify the man who attempted to rob a Blenheim dairy with a hammer late last month. The man was caught on CCTV camera when he entered the Showgrounds store on Maxwell Road on December 29 armed with a hammer. He demanded cash from the shop attendant but was unsuccessful and ran from the shop. He was last seen heading east on Litchfield Street. The offender is described as

a large Polynesian male with black hair which was frizzy on top and had a long ponytail at the back. He is described as nearly sixfoot tall and has a large nose. He was wearing white rimmed sunglasses, a black hoodie and black shoes with red soles. He was carrying what appeared to be a black woman’s bag. The shop attendant was shaken, but unharmed in the

incident. Blenheim Police are asking anyone with information or who recognises the offender to contact them on 578 5279. Information can also be given anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Right: The man who tried to rob the Showgrounds Store with a hammer was caught on camera.

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There’s always a good reason to come to Picton, but on Saturday January 18 there’s an even better one - the ninth Annual Picton Maritime Festival. “Celebrating the unique maritime heritage of Picton, this event is all about giving families the opportunity to spend time and participate in fun activities together,” organising committee chairperson Beryl Bowers said. “We are determined to keep the festival free to enter. “So many of these types of events are becoming beyond the reach of the average Kiwi family, and we want to make sure they can still come to this one.” Commencing at 11am, the main stage will be packed with live children’s entertainers, Queen Charlotte kapa haka, Star Dance Academy, Levity Beat from Nelson and Captain Festus McBoyle & Sir William Crust from Auckland, who will bring some fun to the stage for the young ones. Pirate Island is full of free fun for little hands and this year’s theme is Under the Ocean. Tash from Conservation Kids and Karen McLeod will help with pre-schooler activities from 11am to 4.30pm. Also this year there will be relay games with the maritime theme

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From whale hunters to conservationists A new film depicting the history of whaling in Cook Strait and the transformation of local whalers into whale conservationists will premiere in Picton this month. Whale Chasers looks at the birth of shore-based whaling when the first Pakeha settled at Te Awaiti in the Sounds, and how nearly 200 years on, their descendants, actual former whalers are helping to conserve whale species. The film, directed by Tess Brosnan and made with assistance from Natural History New Zealand and the Centre for Science Communication,

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Sun readers have their say... with the WORD on the Street. Q: What’s on your wishlist for 2014?

Matt McCormick Blenheim I’ve got a week’s holiday coming up for the wife and I without the kids. That’s the main thing I’m looking forward to at the moment.

Peter Wright Wellington I don’t have anything but the wife wants me to finish painting the house. I keep telling her that perfection takes time.

Claudine Deboo Blenheim Good health. I would also like to see some nice summer weather.

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Louisa Patterson Picton Taking more time to catch up with family would be good. We’ve been a bit slack with that over the past few years.

Barry Kirk Blenheim Good health, because I’ve had a few issues recently. Maybe a Lotto win, too. That would solve all my problems.

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Dear Ed, As usual, I was happy to go to my letter box this morning to collect my issue of the ‘Sun’. It always has a cheerful front page. Today’s didn’t fail with its promise of fireworks for New Years Eve. Alas, Santa Claus has gone from Blenheim. Rudolph must have taken him the opposite way from Middle Renwick Road, choosing to go where

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War medic to revisit battlefield in Italy Ian Mathieson of Picton talks to Glenise Dreaver about the 70th anniversary of the fall of Monte Cassino On May 8 2014, Ian Mathieson of Picton will be said, close to the front. 100 years old. “Syria. Al Alamein. Monte Cassino.” Ten days later, he will be in Italy, at Monte CasAt Monte Cassino he was in the Fifth Field Amsino, for the 70th anniversary celebrations of the bulance, also acting as quarter master organising World War II campaign to capture the German-held rations. Over seventy years later, he still remembers monastery. having to go to “Tommy” (British) headquarters Ian, a pharmacist, was a medic during the war and to beg vital supplies from a British officer with an hopes that some of the nurses he worked with will extremely superior manner. be amongst the 40-50 New Zealand veterans likely “You want what? No!” to be fit enough to make the journey. Ian changed tack and said he had an order for the He is expected to be the oldest person on what a supplies. “Who organised that?” Ministry of Defence spokesman describes as a “long “Freyberg,” lied Ian. And got what he wanted. arduous trip” . In the Field Hospital at the base “Fit” holds no fears for Ian. While of the mountain and in that close “The chemist he admits to a few “little problems” contact situation with such heavy and to being a little slower than he casualties, they treated all who were smoked, the was, he is a five-time competitor in brought in. the New Zealand masters games – “German, Italian or our own doctor smoked, and the oldest ever. troops. It made no difference to us.” we all smoked.” After the war, back in Geraldine, He anticipates no problems. In 2013 he was awarded a gold medal for his he drank and smoked. determined effort in a 2.5km walk, “The chemist smoked, the doctor specially created for him. (There was no one else smoked, we all smoked.” in his age group.). He also piled on the weight to 85kg and then, As he got cramp, he only completed 1.5km, but the in his forties, suffered vasovagal problems. (This cheers from the crowd recognised his exceptional leads to loss of consciousness.) effort. “I thought ‘What’s wrong? I used to be fit.” Ian trained in Geraldine. His first boss was Mr That’s why he started running and why he Oddie the chemist, whose grandson David is now gave up smoking. (However, he admits to still a councillor for the Marlborough Sounds Ward. having a couple of beers of an evening.) In those days, once trained, you moved on and he Now instead of running, he finds exercising went to Wellington. in the aquatic centre at Stadium 2000 keeps Then came the war and Ian became a determined him fit. volunteer who wanted to go overseas. When he He still drives so three mornings a week he told his superiors that, the response was “No”, and comes into Blenheim for an hour of walking “You’ll do as you’re told.” in the pool and is gearing up to start swimming So he went higher, taking it to Parliament, where again. he was again given the advice: “Just do as you are Ian didn’t expect that the veterans would be able told”. to get to the monastery, but the Defence spokesman But his agitating paid off and he sailed on the Aqui- said there is a road up. tania in 1941, with troops bound for the battlefield. Those who can walk will have a rather rough He was told he would be returning to New Zealand section at the end, though it seems unlikely that will with Italian prisoners of war. deter Ian and his trusty walking stick. The “Do as you’re told” saga played itself out The abbot has also invited the veterans to a service again, and he finally ended up in the Maadi camp in the crypt under the monastery, a milestone given in Egypt. decades of lasting bitterness over what was seen as Four years later he returned home and he admits wanton Allied destruction of the historic site. now that was “too long”. So the wheel has turned full circle, with Ian “Way too long. It took a large piece out of my life.” living long enough to take part in this historically The field hospitals in which he served were, he significant ceremony.

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BANNISTER, David John (Dave): Passed away, peacefully, at Wairau Hospital on Friday January 3 2014, after a long illness. Aged 62 years. Very much loved partner of Sally, loved stepdad of Amanda and Phil, Donna and Micky, and Jason, loved grandad of Stevie, and Nichole; and Vincent, and Jamie; and loved great grandad of Daniel and Lilith. Messages to P O Box 110 Blenheim 7240. Special thanks to the team at the Acute Assessment Ward Wairau Hospital for the compassion they showed in Dave’s last hours. A service for Dave will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson & Parker Sts at 2 pm Thursday January 9 followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

COOPER, Sidney Joseph Russell (Royal Marines Sgt. CH/X 1160): Peacefully, on December 27 2013 at Wairau Hospital. Aged 96 years. Beloved and loving husband of the late Margaret, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Geoffrey Cooper, Anne Cooper, and Eileen and Chris Young, and the late David Little. Much-loved Grandpa of Wendy and Rick Gerrard, Daniel and Alaina Little; Adam and Kate Cooper, Duncan Cooper, Melissa Cooper, and Ashley Cooper and Jemma Johnson, and Grandpa Sid of Tracy Patterson. Loved by all of his great-grandchildren. “Together again with his beloved Margaret”. Messages to 8 Mountain View Road, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be sent to PO Box 411, Blenheim 7240. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

COOPER, Sidney Joseph Russell: Peacefully, on December 27 2013 at Wairau Hospital Aged 96 years. Loved brother of Leslie Cooper and Pauline Finnis (both of UK), and half-brother of Sandra Humble (UK). Loved brotherin-law of Bill and Zillah Warburton (Melbourne). A life lived simply and well.

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Trust Deed Review 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.

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MARLBOROUGH ELECTRIC POWER TRUST Call for Nominations The MARLBOROUGH ELECTRIC POWER TRUST was established by Deed of Trust dated 28 April 1993. The Trustees hold the share capital of MARLBOROUGH LINES LIMITED in trust for the company’s electricity consumers. The Trust Deed provides for three of the six Trustees to retire on the 1st of April each second year. Nominations are therefore invited from the public. If more than three persons are nominated a postal ballot of all consumers will be held. Nominees must have a principal residence in the area served by Marlborough Lines Limited and be eligible to hold office under the terms of the Trust Deed, copies of which are available from the Trust Secretary at the office of Blenheim Accounting and Taxation Services Ltd, 36 Maxwell Road, Blenheim. Nominations must be made on the nomination form available from Blenheim Accounting and a non-refundable fee of $120.00 is required to be forwarded with each nomination. Nominations must be received by the Trust Secretary at Blenheim Accounting by 12.00pm, Friday 24th January 2014. Nominations should be marked “Trust Nominations” and forwarded or delivered to: The Returning Officer C/- Blenheim Accounting Ltd 36 Maxwell Road BLENHEIM BJ Munro Returning Officer

Lakewood Vacancies have arisen in our small, warm and cosy resthome and hospital. We are looking for staff to fill these vacancies:

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community notices The Community Noticeboard is for nonprofit 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

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

Family/Whanau - or 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.

Mental Health Consumer - Advocacy Service. Our Advocates will take up your cause to ensure your rights are respected, listen to your concerns and support you in the actions you want to take to gain resolution. Ph: 579 5304 or call at Level 2, Aorere House, 54 Scott St.

Sheets'n'Things - Good used linen for sale! Open Monday to Friday 9.00am – 3.00pm at Bread of Life, 14b Stephenson Street (opp Boys College) Phone: 577-5423.

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

community services Marlborough After Hours GP Services: Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm. Reception 520 6377. Office 520 9980.

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Last year ended on a high note for three Marlborough teenagers who are taking big steps toward their modelling dreams. E r i n H ew e t s o n , B r e n n a Wadsworth and Abigail Watson starred in the high profile and prestigious Canterbury Fashion & Beauty Week fashion shows last October. It was there that Erin won the title of ‘Canterbury Model of the Year for 2013’. The girls had completed the DS Model Camp course run by fashionista Denyse Saunders, originally of Blenheim. Denyse was the organiser of the fashion event which was so popular that it sold out within 12 hours of tickets going on sale. Following their success at the show the girls travelled with Denyse as their model manager to Sydney where they spent three days in an audition with the top international model agency, Vivien’s. As well as parading in Canterbury Fashion & Beauty Week of Local girl Erin Hewetson has been which they will feature in again named the ‘Canterbury Model of the in April 2014, they all modelled Year’. for the Forget-Me-Not Fashion Parade here in Blenheim that Denyse Saunders organises in October each year to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Marlborough. Ms Saunders is holding another DS Model Camp in Blenheim next week for potential young models and said; “Unfortunately it may be the only one I can tutor this year in Blenheim as I have a very full national and international schedule for 2014”. For more information about the DS Model camp www.denysesaunders.com Brenna Wadsworth and Abigail Watson.

2013 lowest road toll in 60 years The New Zealand provisional road toll for 2013 of 254 is the lowest in the last 60 years, Associate Transport Minister Michael Woodhouse announced last week. This compares with 308 in 2012, 284 in 2011, and 375 in 2010. “The 2013 road toll was 34 per cent lower than four years ago and it’s particularly pleasing that 15-24 year olds have seen a significant drop with a 37 per cent lower road toll than in 2009,” Mr Woodhouse says. “While the number of cars on the roads has increased significantly, our annual road toll has now more than halved from 20 years ago, when 600 New Zealanders a year were killed on the roads. “In fact, the provisional road toll

for 2013 is 1/6 the rate of the lowest road toll from 60 years ago when measured on a kilometres travelled basis.” Provisional data for 2013 indicates that alcohol and/or drugs was a factor in 30 per cent of fatal crashes, compared with 31 per cent in 2012. Speed was a factor in 32 per cent of fatal crashes, compared with 25 per cent in 2012. “Although the 2013 toll is the lowest on record, too many families lost their loved ones on our roads last year, while many others have had their lives changed forever,” Mr Woodhouse says. “The summer holidays are not over so it’s important that we all continue to use the road safely.”

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Megan still the Queen By Kristy Martin The year is off to a royal start for Blenheim’s Megan Craig, who was crowned Queen of the Withers at the weekend. The 20-year-old, better known for her squash skills than her running prowess, secured the women’s title in the King and Queen of the Withers race, held on Saturday. Back-to-back female winner Craig admits she did very little training but managed to shave four minutes off her 2013 time. She also broke the women’s race record. Two days after the gruelling 10km run over Blenheim’s famous Wither Hills, Craig was still feeling the burn. “My legs are still sore,” she said. “It was a hard run, real hard. “My thighs were screaming at me. “It was so windy as well, you felt like you were going to get blown off the top.” Nelson runner Simon Leaning was crowned King of the Withers after winning the race with a time of 44 minutes 10 seconds. Craig crossed the finish line just 12 seconds later, at 44 mins 22 seconds, smashing the women’s record of 45.28 held by Olympic triathlete Andrea Hewitt. “It was awesome to win again. “It’s a good challenge and it’s different from squash. “It’s good to be able to do it in summer, when it’s my off-season.” Craig has competed in the event three times and also won the junior title. This year, she was more excited to win the prize beach towel than the trophy, as she now has a collection of three. “It makes my year to win the towel because they are these brightly coloured beach towels and each one’s got the date on it. “I’ve got blue, green and now pink. “I also got a trophy, but it’s more the glory of being a queen.” After being named Marlborough Sportsperson of the Year last year, 2014 is shaping up to be a big one for Craig.

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She is aiming to make the national squash team and compete in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. A fundraising summer garden party to help her get to professional tournaments will be held on February 22. The event, held at a private residence in Blenheim, will include food, drinks and musical entertainment. Tickets cost $100 and can be purchased by contacting Megan on 0274 466 808 or emailing Megan. squash@gmail.com

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All Black Dan Carter spent New Year holidaying in the Marlborough Sounds.

Carter holidays in the Sounds All Black Dan Carter spent the New Year period holidaying in the Marlborough Sounds and promoting our beautiful region with a series of cheeky photos on his social media sites. The rugby star, who was on vacation with family, posted pictures of himself on Facebook and Ins-

tagram clay bird shooting while wearing a pink onesie, posing with empty champagne bottles and doing dive bombs off a boat. Carter said he “lost a bet and had to wear the hideous pink onesie”, in a photo which attracted more than 12,000 ‘likes’ on Facebook and Instagram.

“A great way to start the new year. Onesie clay bird shooting followed by some bombs off the boat,” he posted on January 1. “Love the Marlborough sounds. “Hope everyone is enjoying 2014 so far.”

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Wednesday January 8, 2014

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