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Bride winner Sara Bishell wins title for 2014

Story and photos by Celeste Lodewyk For the second time this month Sara Bishell has made the front page of the Sun newspaper, and this time it was for winning the Beavertown Blenheim Lions Bride of the Year Show for 2014 held on Saturday night at the Marlborough Convention Centre.

Sara, a general practitioner at Wairau Community Clinic, looked stunning and radiant in her Manuel Mota designer gown as she glided along the catwalk in front of more than 170 audience members, who were so impressed with her they voted her as ‘Audience Choice’.

Continued page 2 Sara Bishell and husband Simon.

From the left: Lloyd Bush, Jo Renner, Alastair Hebberd and Jenny Andrews

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Judges awed by calibre of brides “Each bride is lovely and unique” - Judge Julie Penman Continued from page 1.

Her gown was purchased from Auckland store Modes Bridal Boutique and was ivory with a tulled overlay featuring pale gold and white beading.

“It was the third gown I tried on. I tried many after but none compared to this one,” she said.

For Sara entering the show was simply an opportunity to wear her gorgeous gown again and to have a fun night with a friend who had also entered.

“I was thrilled when I won Audience Choice but to be named the overall winner is

mind blowing,” she said.

“It has been so much fun.

It’s almost a shame that this is a competition because everyone looks so beautiful and has been having a great time.

“I did feel my lip quivering at one point because I was so nervous, but I kept telling myself to walk slowly and smile,” she laughed.

Sara was joined by husband Simon on stage for a congratulatory hug as the audience cheered.

Winning second place was Amy Nicholls and in third place was Kirby Best.

Miss Photogenic, judged by the Sun newspaper, was

awarded to Tania McCaa, and the Lucky Bride $300 prize draw went to Kate Harrison.

Prior to the show each of the 17 brides spent time with judges Julie Penman, Paula Pope, Carol Vercoe, Arthur Devine and Cathy HardieNeal who looked at every detail from their gowns to their hair, makeup and accessories.

Throughout this judging process judges remarked; “This is really hard, each bride is lovely and unique and the calibre is high”.

Halfway through the show the Bridegroom category attracted a lot of interest

with 10 grooms taking to the stage. The winner was Jeremy Oswald.

Show organiser Carol Taylor wishes to thank everyone who attended this year’s event, and to all the sponsors who very generously donated items for prizes.

See more photos on page 13.

Winning bride Sara Bishell.

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Auction raises $7300 for SPCA

By Kristy Martin It’s easy to feel generous when you know your money is going to help some cute and cuddly canines and kittens.

Community members weren’t afraid to dig deep at a fundraising dinner for SPCA Marlborough, held at Hunter’s Wines on Saturday, raising $7300 for animal care.

One big spender on the night was Wellington woman Andi Cossar, who took home a number of auction items and also won the raffle.

Ms Cossar, a volunteer with SPCA Wellington, spent over $400 after travelling over for the event.

“If I’m in a position to help, then why not?” she said.

“It’s important to improve the lives of animals and stop the suffering of animals, and to give hope where others think there is none.”

Ms Cossar was the winning bidder on a Max Relax gift basket, Fudge Factory and Regal Salmon vouchers, a Hairy Mussel pack, a Barkers hamper, a Top Shots voucher and a glass platter dish.

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CHOPPER APPEAL This year’s Westpac Chopper Appeal managed to raise $205,194.07 for the Life Flight Trust and the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust.

That figure is pa r t of the $1,383,505.20 raised across the country during the appeal.

Westpac’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Sue Foley, thanked New Zealanders for their generosity, which she said helped keep the choppers’ life-saving rescue missions possible.

done in one go, she said.

Event organiser Vicky Green said she was ‘stoked’ with how much cash was raised, which will go toward the daily running of the SPCA centre at Renwick, as well as vet care, microchipping and desexing of the animals.

She thanked all the sponsors, particularly Air New Zealand, who donated a $500 travel voucher, the Scenic Hotels group and Evolve Jewellery.

Vicky also wanted to let people know that Zeus had finally found a home.

The German Shepherd-Boxer cross, featured in the Sun on July 11, was taken in over the weekend by a Blenheim family.

IRD SCAM Phone scammers pretending to be from Inland Revenue are hounding people for money and threatening actions such as deportation and prison if not paid.

An IRD spokesperson said the scammer aggressively demands money and directs the person to go to a New Zealand Post shop counter where they can deposit the money into a fake bank account.

Top right, auctioneer Mike Blair and Andi Cossar, who won the raffle.

Bottom right, organiser Vicky Green, with some of the donated auction items, which included custom made SPCA biscuits.

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Irish bar caught serving minors Seumus' Irish Bar in Picton is in strife after staff were caught selling alcohol to minors.

The pub was one of a dozen licensed premises visited during a police sting last weekend.

Eleven other venues refused service to the 16-year-old volunteers who were covertly working for police.

However, Seumus Irish Bar agreed to sell alcohol to the underage teens and now faces further action from the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority.

It’s Just Better.

Senior Sergeant Peter Payne said it was the seventh licensed premises to be found selling alcohol to a minor in Marlborough this year.

"We make no secret of the fact that we will be out checking that licence holders are complying with their obligations so it is very disappointing to continue to find managers and staff falling short of those obligations."

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The sting was a joint operation by police, the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board and Liquor Licensing officials.

Police have warned sporting clubs that they will be targeted next in similar operations over the coming months.

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English teacher Michelle Dawson is asking her Year 10 students, including Hannah Brooks, 14, and Kathryn Hamilton, 15, to interview people about their memorable food experiences.

By Kristy Martin Food not only stops us from being hungry, it brings people together, evokes joy and transcends age, gender and culture.

Students at Marlborough Girls’ College are hoping to explore all this by interviewing members of the community about their own personal food memories.

The idea is the brainchild of English teacher Michelle Dawson, who is asking people to come forward and share one food memory with her students, with the information to be compiled into a book.

“Food is such an important component in culture, religion and social interaction,” says Michelle.

“The food that we choose to eat is selected due to a wide variety of different influences.

“I’m sure everyone has a food memory.”

Food can spark interesting conversations and it also plays an important part in how we celebrate, she said.

“We’d love to be able to make contact with 30 people who would be willing to share a significant food memory in an interview.”

Michelle and her Year 10 students want to be clear they are not after general conversations about food, they want a specific food memory that can be related as a story.

They are hoping to find people who re-

member things like baking a wedding cake during food rationing in New Zealand, eating food such as tripe or tongue that some people might consider unpalatable, a memory of Mum or Gran’s cooking, using ‘old school’ cooking methods, sharing a meal with someone famous or participating in a traditional and cultural food events.

The stories will be typed up into a booklet and every participant will be presented with a copy at an afternoon tea held by the students later in the year.

Interested people can email Michelle on foodiemichelle@gmail.com or call her on 03 5777404.

From Normandy to Amsterdam

By Adam Poulopoulos A Picton couple has returned from their cycling trip across Europe with plenty of stories to tell.

Carl and Lesley Hintz (pictured) began their journey at Normandy on Anzac Day, took them through France and up the Rhine River, and finished in Amsterdam about two months later.

Their journey was 2027 kilometres long, at an average of 60 kilometres per day.

Lesley said they wanted to see places other than the big cities.

"The journey was all about experiencing the country, the food and the people.

"One family invited us to their place for coffee. That's the kind of thing you don't get on a coach trip."

The couple preferred to stick to cycle trails and canal paths, which were often first constructed as paths for horses to pull barges down to the water.

The trip was largely on flat terrain, with less wind than in New Zealand conditions.

They only booked accommodation for the very beginning and end of the trip, and only carried about 10 kilograms each.

Lesley said this occasionally posed a Lesley and Carl in Haarlem, near Amproblem.

"Four times we got to a town and we had sterdam. Inset: Back home in Picton. a challenge.

"We were lucky enough each of those four German town of Speyer, stuck out for its times to get the last bed in town." sheer size.

Particularly memorable sights included "It would have been about 200 acres. medieval and Roman festivals, and the "It had a jumbo jet set on a plinth, and that oldest Jewish graves in the world, in Worms, was just one thing."

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The pair are considering Vietnam as their Carl said an auto-tech museum, in the next destination.

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Dear Ed, Two items I have noticed lately, in your newspapers, letters to Editor.

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His reply “ perfectly O.K the way it is, the truckies have a good understanding of coping with it”.

So nothing was done.

2. The Government debt: Now 63 billion dollars.

John Key made a statement some time back, it was OK to borrow up to 70 billion dollars!

What then? Is New Zealand up for a mortagee sale?

I would say that now it is impossible for the Government to pay interest on the debt!

So now maybe New Zealand has been set up for a World Government to take over.

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Rubbish collections Dear Ed, With a new contractor collecting both rubbish and recycling materials it could be a good time to revisit the type of containers we put out each week.

Some areas have small wheelie bins for different types of rubbish instead of it going into a plastic bag.

The recycle crates blow over if packed with light goods in windy conditions and can be heavy if packed with glass bottles.

I am aware of people shifting house and taking their bin with them and putting two bins out on a reqular basis when the rate charge is for one bin only and nothing extra, so some people are not using the bins or having to apply for a bin when the one allocated to that address is still useable but not where it should be.

This also means some people are

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Dear Ed, It’s a shame there are not many written submissions for the future of the Boys and Girls College. If all the people who go to the reunions at the schools could get a pen in hand. I’ve been reading about what they intend to do and make seperate schools.

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Bargains the cure for midwinter blues

By Kristy Martin If you’re in the market for some beautiful handmade bargains, head to the Marlborough Craft Collective’s Mid-Winter Market this Saturday.

There will be 22 stalls at the event selling everything from furniture, jewellery, bone carvings and flax art to toys, childrenswear, bags and handpainted silk scarves.

There will also be coffee, face painting and a variety of food stalls.

“We are hoping people will walk around and spend a lot of time there,” said Amy Maxwell, co-founder of the collective.

“We’ve tried to get, where possible, goods that are handmade by the person selling them.”

“We’ve also tried to keep it as local as possible,” added co-founder Deanna Schroder.

“We’re trying to focus on that community aspect, and knowing where your stuff comes from.”

Deanna said she hoped people would take the time to stop and

talk to the sellers, who would be available to answer queries about their wares.

“We want people to take the time to look at what they are buying and have a conversation with the stall holder.”

This will be the second market hosted by the Marlborough Craft Collective, following the success of their 'Handmade' market last October.

Deanna and Amy established the collective last year in order to give craftspeople a chance to mingle with like-minded others and to help inspire and support each other.

There are now about 150 members in the group, proof that, according to Amy, there is no shortage of ‘crafty people’ in Blenheim.

The market will be held at the St Mary’s Church hall on Maxwell Road from 10am-2pm on Saturday.

It is a free entry, cash only event and there will be plenty of parking available.

Marlborough Craft Collective founders Amy Maxwell and Deanna Schroder with some of the items that will be on sale at Saturday's Mid-Winter Market.

Roundabout work continues Work on the Springlands rounadabouts remains on schedule.

Marlborough Roads manager Frank Porter said services work in the area was nearly complete.

He said work onto the pavement proper will begin in the next month, with temporary roundabouts to be installed.

Work is expected to be completed by early December.

At the end of the project, roundabouts will have been installed at the intersection of Nelson and Boyce Streets, and where Middle Renwick Road meets Battys Road and Murphys Road.

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Plans to reuse grape waste Marlborough’s grape waste could soon be turned into compost and stock feed.

Local wine producers have come together with council in a collaborative approach to manage grape marc disposal and generate a new, commercially viable and environmentally sustainable product from grape waste.

Facilitated by council, participating wine companies have formed the Marlborough Grape Marc (MGM) group to advance a proposal for an environmentally sustainable use of the wine industry’s waste streams.

The MGM group is chaired

by Eric Hughes of Pernod Ricard Winemakers with representatives from Cloudy Bay, Constellation Brands, Delegat’s, Giesen, Indevin, Matua, Mount Riley, NZ Wineries, Pernod Ricard Winemakers,

Saint Clair and Villa Maria.

The group members generate about 80 per cent of the wine production in Marlborough.

MGM has selected the Australian-based Tarac Technologies proposal submitted for consideration.

Tarac proposes to use all grape

Police inbrief BREAK-IN ATTEMPT

On the night of Thursday July 17, a b r e ak- an d enter attempt was made on a Kilworth Street address.

The of fender tried to get in through a bedroom window, but failed to do so.

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At 12.25pm on Sunday, a 22-year-old male shop assistant was arrested for wilful damage after he smashed the window of a Scott Street business.

He was later released without charge after CCTV footage was reviewed and police discovered it was an accident.

The man has agreed to pay for the repair of the window.

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At 6.20am on Sunday, a 23-year-old mechanic was

marc and residuals produced in the Marlborough region, extracting alcohol from the by-products and converting the spent marc (or steam distilled grape marc), into compost and stock feed, thus returning the nutrients to the land.

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Australia's Barossa Valley, processes approximately 125,000 tonnes of grape marc, over 40 million litres of liquid waste and about 7000 tonnes of solid waste for the Australian wine industry.

By compa r ison, t he Marlborough industry generates approximately 35,000 to 45,000 tonnes of grape marc annually.

Marlborough mayor Alistair Sowman said he is looking forward to Tarac establishing in our region.

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That same night, two vehicles were broken into on Taylor Pass Road.

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Family matters most Imagine walking away from the high-flying city life and bright lights of Sydney to cross the ditch and settle into a quiet country life in Marlborough. That’s exactly what Nadia Crighton did nine years ago after deciding to leave her job as a magazine editor to focus on what truly mattered to her - family. Celeste Lodewyk talks to Nadia about her life and the many successes she has enjoyed along the way.

Born in Wales, Nadia immigrated to Western Australia with her family at age three after the steel works shut down, forcing her parents to seek better employment opportunities.

Her life took an unusual change of direction when her parents divorced and at age 14 Nadia left school to train as a chef.

After a short period she decided to move to Sydney with her mother and returned to school, where she met the love of her life Brad Crighton.

Twenty one years later they are blissfully married with four beautiful children, LexiLou, Cooper, Addilane and Élodie.

“People can’t believe we are still together,” Nadia grins.

“Because we both came from divorced families, commitment and marriage have always been very important to us.

“But ultimately we are best friends.”

A year after meeting Brad, Nadia ventured into the journalism industry, starting out in broadcasting which later led her to one of the most exciting experiences in her career - reporting for the Sydney Organising Committee for the 2000 Olympic Games (SOCOG).

“I was the junior sports reporter for Channel 7’s website. I rubbed shoulders with all the Olympic athletes and can even remember watching Cathy Freeman winning gold in her famous 400m race, it was incredible,” she says.

She went on to work in a variety of magazines, including the Truckin Life and Truck magazine as deputy editor.

“The things you do in this profession,” she laughs.

Just before moving to New Zealand, Nadia was a highly successful magazine editor working in Sydney, living in a penthouse apartment and enjoying the thrills and spills of a high salaried job.

“Working in the city it was all about what car you drove, what labels you wore and it was all materialistic crap that suddenly seemed so trivial.

“I was 24 when Brad and I were told we couldn’t have children and I remember looking out of my office window and could see right then that there was more to life than just working.

“So we decided that we would come to Marlborough where Brad’s parents owned a vineyard and start a new life,” she says.

The night before their farewell party Nadia found out she was pregnant with her first child, Lexi-Lou (7).

“It was incredible, it was almost like the moment I stopped thinking about conceiving it happened.”

In Marlborough Brad became vineyard manager for his parents and the couple branched into contracting and set about building their business, BNC Contracting.

“We still laugh now about how different our lives are.

If someone told us 15 years ago we would have this life I would have had them committed,” she laughs.

Nadia has continued to work in journalism and is working from home as the content manager for this&that Magazine, as well as freelance work for a number of magazines here and in Australia.

Not one to sit idle for long, Nadia is already eyeing up her next career goal.

“I plan to study law once my kids are older, focusing on politics and children’s rights.

“But for now I am enjoying being able to roll around the floor with my babies and dance to the Nadia Crighton pictured with her husband Brad and children Élodie (9 months), Lexi-Lou (7), Cooper (6) and Wiggles,” she smiles.

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education, career plan­ three businesses to ways from tertiaryTracy Holdaway, manager at Bethsaida Retireopportunities, youth run, directorships ning, employmentment Village, knew it was goingatto be demanding else is needed tomove be done. and a massive ex­ risk and whateverbut rewarding career when she took on the role alastgreat year. However, coming team who canfrom a career as tended family, Mo­ “At KITE we have a registered nurse has put Tracy in good stead to needs.” nique Gemmell still adapt to the individual manage a rest home that emphasises comfort and Monique is also completing de­ puts her heartRest andHome soul Care into her job. care for thoseher whoMaster’s are less independent and need • Hospital Level Care regular assistance. gree in Maori development and Maori edu­ She is Chief Executive of the Koru Institute We offer both Rest Home & Hospital level care so that if your level of independence “As the Manager of a team of staff who provide Wellington. of Training Education and a self Ourcation changes we canand increase the level of(KITE) assistance we provide. friendly in competent medical care for the elderly, I think it is extremely staff will ensure you arePractitioner. well supported. Bethsaida, where care The comessuccess first. of KITE has been recognised employed Career important to have a professional nursing backBethsaida Retirement Village is set on 2 hectares of landscaped parklike grounds of qualifications the Business Ex­ the high level Monique enjoys working with people and through the achievement ground and to provide providing a relaxed & comfortable atmosphere. of support for the registered nurses, carers and Marlborough for 2006 expressed that the people side of the job is cellence awards for support staff necessary in this 66 Litchfield Blenheim · Phone and 578 20083341 and the National Mana Maorihighly regulated very important toStreet, her.

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At KITE, the team helps people in various ways from tertiary education, career planning, employment opportunities, youth at risk and whatever else is needed to be done. “At KITE we have a great team who can adapt to the individual needs.”

Monique is also studying a PhD in Indigenous Development and Advancement.

The success of KITE has been recognised through the achievement of the Business Excellence awards for Marlborough for 2006 and 2008 and the National Mana Maori South Island Best Business Award for 2007.

With a busy family, three businesses to run, directorships and a massive extended family, Monique Gemmell still puts her heart and soul into her job.

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• Advance the Link Pathway between Picton and Havelock, completing the Picton-Linkwater stage first but also ensuring it is connected to a path between Picton at Lagoon Road and the lookout point where the Link Pathway begins.

• Explore the possibility of removing kerbside parking on both sides of London Quay to encourage pedestrians and more street side café/dining with an unimpeded view of the waterfront.

• Find a solution to the parking requirements for campervans as part of a wider review of parking in Picton.

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The Marlborough District Council has set up a project team to help the Awatere community clarify its needs for new public facilities as part of the rebuild after the 2013 earthquakes.

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The move comes after council received a number of requests from the Awatere community during its Annual Plan process that related to the damage of community facilities and buildings in the quakes.

Given the different perspectives expressed in the submissions, council needs a clearer picture of the whole community’s needs before it can make any financial commitment to repairs or rebuilding.

The project group is tasked with talking to everyone who made submissions, with any other interested individuals and with the various other community groups and service providers in the wider Awatere area.

“The current situation provides an opportunity to re-shape the way in which community facilities for the Awatere are provided, and this could involve redeveloping a shared multifunctional space that is both financially and operationally sustainable, and meets the needs of future generations” said project leader Jon Cunliffe.

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Osteopathy focuses on total body health Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk One common misconception about osteopathy is that it only involves the neck and spine, when in fact it focuses on total body health.

By treating and strengthening the musculoskeletal framework, which includes the joints, muscles and spine, an osteopath can treat a huge variety of complaints, says Paul Sell of Marlborough Osteopathic Services Ltd. Paul is one of a number of qualified and registered osteopaths working from the Waikura Street based practice, treating patients from as young as two days old right through to the elderly.

Originally from the UK, Paul has had an interesting journey into the industry as well as to New Zealand.

It all began when Paul met the business’s current owner Marcus Ferreira while serving in the British Army.

Together they were part of the Army modern pentathlon squad, which competed at a regional, national and international level.

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Marcus was the first to leave to pursue osteopathic training and 16 years later Paul followed in his footsteps.

He trained and qualified in osteopathy and worked privately and within the British National Health Service (NHS).

Looking to improve their quality of life, Paul and his wife decided to emigrate to New Zealand. With a choice of where to settle in the South Island, the couple chose Blenheim.

“We were attracted by the climate, lifestyle and job offer to work with Marcus at Marlborough Osteopathic Services Ltd.” The profile of the business and reputation built by Marcus meant the business had a strong customer base and its services were suited to all ages and a range of complaints, he says.

With Paul’s sporting background he is able to treat many sporting related injuries, or can refer patients on if the injury requires further investigation or a different approach to treatment.

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ELLWOOD: Richard and Amanda are thrilled to announce the arrival of their beautiful son Declan Gray Henare (7lb 5oz) on July 15, 2014 at Wairau Hospital. A massive thanks to midwives Nicky and Shona as well as the rest of the team in maternity and surgical at Wairau Hospital.

McELWAIN-DEANE: Ryan and Sarah are overwhelmed to announce the early but safe arrival of their baby boy, Oliver Kenneth Lee McElwain (6lbs 11oz) on July 6 2014, at 11:32pm at Wairau Hospital. Special thank you to midwife Angela White and all the staff at Ward One. Big thanks to Emma, Angie and Sarah’s mum Michelle for all their help and support. Photo provided.

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WATSON: Matt,Jaimee and proud big sister Sophie are excited to announce the safe arrival of their second baby girl, Scarlett Jean (7lb) on Thursday July 17, 2014 at 9:04am. Special thanks to our midwife Cathy Middleton, Helen Crampton, theatre staff and the amazing team in Ward One. Photo provided.

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Bastille Day Crowds flocked to Clos Henri Vineyard on Sunday for Bastille Day celebrations.

The French national day was marked with wine, cheese, games and music.

 All rugged up - Jim White, Nikki Hannan and Charlotte White, aged five.

 Cousins, from lef t, Amelia Campbell , 5, Lucy Foster, 7, an take part in the Fr ench celebrations d Max Campbell, 3, .

 David Bacon and Jack Bacon, 21 months, were having a great time.

SPCA fundraiser A fundraising dinner and auction for SPCA Marlborough was held at Hunter’s Wines on Saturday night.

 Philip and Roseanne Jeffs enjoyed the night.

O’Hagan were  Shawn Dick and Kelly of the auction e som hoping to snap up items.

 Paula O’Donnell an Blenheim were am d Carmel Myers from ong the crowd.

Japanese holiday programme

 SPCA volunteer Leslie Hamersley with ‘Karma’, a-three month-ol d Sharpei-cross that won many hearts on the night.

Blenheim students learned more about Japanese culture during a holiday programme at Bohally Intermediate School.

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death notices CARTER Catherine Elizabeth (Rena): On Sunday July 20, 2014 at St Nicolas Hospital, Christchurch, unexpectedly, but peacefully. Aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Fred. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Robyn Scott (Alice Springs), and Jill and Glen Hurcomb. Loved Nana of Ken (Alice Springs), Jacqui, Lynda (Montreal), and the late Andrew; great grandmother of Mitchell (Adelaide). Special thanks to the staff at St Nicolas Hospital for their care of Rena. Messages to c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240. A service to celebrate Rena’s life will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets at 1.30pm Friday July 25, followed by interment at Omaka Cemetery.

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Housie - Thursday 7pm Blenheim Bowling Club, 40 houses, 2 supers, raffles and meals from 5.30pm. Proceeds to Te Rerenga o Te Ra. Family/Whanau for information/ advocacy/support- for families living with mental illness/addictions please contact– Supporting Families in Mental Wellbeing - Cheryl or Lyn on 577 5491 or visit us at 4 Scott Street.

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

The Hospice Shop Cleghorn Street, Redwoodtown. We are needing Toys Jigsaw Puzzles and Bric Brac. They will be gratefully received.

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.

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HIPKINS John Vernon Ernest: On Monday July 21 2014, peacefully, at Springlands Lifestyle Village.

Aged 88 years. Beloved husband of Christine, much loved father and father-in-law of Brent and Yvonne, and Geoff. Loved Grandad of Clayton and Julia; Jack and Estella; great Grandad of Will and Ava. “Long may the spirit of Rarangi remain”. Messages to The Hipkins Family, Springlands Lifestyle Village, 30/5 Battys Road, Blenheim 7201. A funeral service for John will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 11am Friday July 25 followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics.

Marlborough After Hours GP Services:

Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8

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.

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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.

Marlborough Lupus Support: For more information phone Katrina 572 4333 or 021 502 451

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 NEAL, Thomas Geoffrey (Geoff): Passed away, suddenly, in Blenheim on Monday July 21 2014. In his 91st year. Cherished husband of Audrey and the late Phyllis. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Joy and Lawrence, Dawn, and Phillip and Sheryl.

Loved grandad of Rachael, Wendy and Helen; Geoffrey, Jennifer, Elizabeth and Alastair, and loved by his five great grandchildren. Loved and admired

by Audrey’s family. Messages to c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers, a donation to St John would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to PO Box 467, Blenheim 7240. A service for Geoff will be held at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Henry Street at 1.30pm Thursday July 24 followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.n WOOLLETT, Lorna Irene: Passed away, peacefully, at Redwood Lifestyle & Care Village, Hospital Wing, on July 18 2014. Aged 80 years. Loved wife of Roy. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Kim, Jeff and Julie, Diane and Rodney. Loved grand and great grandmother of her grandchildren. Special thanks to the medical and nursing staff at Hospice Marlborough and Redwood Village. Messages to the Woollett family, 5 Fell Street, Grovetown 7202.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to PO Box 233, Blenheim 7240. A service for Lorna will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, on Wednesday July 23 at 2pm followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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

acknowledgement MILLS: Peter John. 10-5-2014. The family wish to thank all those whose cards, letters, flowers, baking and other expressions of sympathy came to us with their love and prayers after the sudden death of Peter, a dearly loved and missed husband, father, son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great uncle. Thanks to the many who attended the funeral service. Special thanks to Rev. Richard Dyer and Rev. Miriam Taylor for conducting a wonderful service and to Rose and Caroline for the wonderful flower arrangement and support during the week.

A BIG thank you to the members of the public, St John, Police and Fire Service who attended to Peter on the day. These words go only a short way in acknowledging the support of so many which will always be remembered with gratitude.

Sandra, Emma and Chris, Ryan and John.

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Applications are invited for this position responsible for quality control and administrative duties at our Lake Grassmere site.

The position involves 8 hour days, Monday to Friday Key attributes you will possess are: • A high degree of motivation • Ability to work with minimal supervision • Interest in compliance testing • Organisational skills • Basic computer skills, including Excel, and Word • Logical thinking with problem solving ability

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VINEYARD SUPERVISOR Thornhill Horticultural Contracting is a well-established, large supplier of labour to the Viticulture industry in Marlborough.

Thornhill is a registered Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) recruiting specific staff from New Zealand, Thailand and the Pacific Islands, to fulfil the needs of its valued vineyard clients.

We currently have a position available for a Vineyard Supervisor.

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• Be able to work long hours when required • Have excellent communication skills • A good understanding of RSE policy • Clean drivers license In the first instance, please forward a brief email to john@thornhillnz. co.nz no later than no later than 8th August 2014 explaining previous work history and contact details.

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Our client can offer a variety of interesting work plus outstanding personal and professional development programs. The company size, culture and location make this an ideal opportunity for those who want to enjoy a good work / life balance whilst developing their career. The role in a highly skilled team involves a variety of civil projects.

Dominion Salt is a food manufacturing/

packaging company. This roll is based at Lake Grassmere in Marlborough. We require an experienced Maintenance Fitter or Fitter Turner to support our production operations.

Duties: • Preventative maintenance programe • Machinery fault fixing • New machinery installations Work Hours: • 8 hours day shift, Monday to Friday • On call for breakdowns after hours Requirements: • Indentured Tradesman - Minimum 3 years work experience as a maintenance fitter (5-10 years an advantage) with welding and machinery capabilites.

• Maintenance fitter experienced in a manufacturing/packing company or food operations would be an advantage.

If this sounds like you, please forward your CV to Lake Grassmere, PO Box 81, Seddon 7247 and we will be in touch if we would like an interview.

If you have any questions or require a full job description. Please contact Geoff Hunter 021816255 or email geoff.hunter@domsalt.co.nz Please note: the successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening.

Person Profile • Qualification in Civil Engineering • Experience in 3 waters; land development engineering; environmental consents and compliance; local authority work • Excellent spoken and written English • A good track record and excellent references • Project management This role offers outstanding career and life style opportunities. We appreciate the time you will take to apply for this role and all applications will be reviewed. We will respond to all applicants who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand and who have appropriate skills and experience.

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LABORATORY TECHNICIAN In a short space of time Yealands Wine Group has established itself as a global leader in sustainable wine production.

Inspired to ‘think boldly, tread lightly and never say it can’t be done’, the Yealands Wine Group has achieved rapid international growth, exporting to over 65 countries.

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We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced Laboratory Technician based at our modern, state-of-the-art winery in the Awatere Valley.

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Focusing on key cool climate varieties Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Riesling and Gewürztraminer, the laboratory technician will be part of a small team providing support to the Winemakers. Previous laboratory experience is preferred but is not considered essential.

Thank you to all who entered our ABC's of Animals colouring competition - the entries were bright, colourful and imaginative.

The winners are: Junho Kim Chelsea Bryant Amber Neal Nina Clark Latiyah Marsden Hunter Dillon-Williams

The successful applicant will report to the Laboratory Manager / Oenologist, shall be a team player and will possess the following skills.

• A positive can do attitude with an organised approach.

• The ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision.

• Good mathematical and computer (MS Excel) skills.

• Good communication skills, both written and oral.

• Have pride in the accuracy and repeatability of work produced.

• The ability to work extra hours as required.

• Good time management and organisational skills.

• A good sense of humour.

We provide transport to and from the winery each day, and an attractive remuneration package will be available to the successful applicant.

For the second year in a row, Yealands Wine Group has been a finalist in NZ’s Best Workplace competition.

With clear direction and a committed team we recruit the best and value everyone’s contribution.

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Kobie was one of about 90 riders at the event at Queen Charlotte College.

Trip just the start for Tiana

By Adam Poulopoulos A Marlborough Girls' College year 10 student is hoping her football trip to Australia will be followed by more of the same.

Tiana Williams, 14, (pictured) was selected for the New Zealand Secondary Schools Girls' Under-16 team which travelled to Sydney during the recent school break.

Tiana, who is affiliated with Mainland Football, was the only Marlborough representative in the squad, and one of only four from the South Island.

While there, the squad played four matches against different New South Wales Institute sides, registering one win, a draw and two losses.

Tiana said she enjoyed the experience.

"Just playing with all the girls was really cool.

"We all bonded really well. One of the girls said if even one of us wasn't here it wouldn't have been the same."

Tiana, a central midfielder, said she was struck by how fast the game was played.

She said learning a new system, playing on the right side of a midfield diamond rather than in a flat midfield like in MGC's First XI, was also a learning curve.

"It definitely showed how much fitness you need to have.

"Normally when I play here we have wingers to cover the wings, so I found that quite hard."

The trip's purpose was to establish playing connections

between those likely to make up New Zealand's under-17 Women's World Cup squad for the 2016 tournament in Jordan.

"I want to make the under 17s, and a lot of them play under-20s as well," Tiana said.

She said getting a scholarship to play in America or Spain was another aim for later in her career.

Before that happens, Tiana hopes to be part of the Mainland Pride ASB Women's League squad for the upcoming season.

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The 19-year-old picked up a knee infection just before leaving for Glasgow, which became worse while on the plane.

She is hoping to be recovered sufficiently for the start of the artistic gymnastics programme early next week.

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By Adam Poulopoulos Marlborough Sportsperson of the Year Megan Craig (pictured) left for Glasgow and the Commonwealth Games on Friday, but did not know much about her first opponent.

Craig has been training and trying to find out about her Kenyan challenger, Safina Madhani, ahead of their match on Friday morning, New Zealand time.

She said she was in the dark about her opponent.

“I haven’t seen her name at all before.

There aren’t a lot of Kenyans out there on the circuit, so I’m not quite sure what to expect.”

The 16th seed in the draw, Craig gets to skip straight into the round of 32 at the event.

If she gets through Craig will likely face top seed, Malaysian Nicol David, in the next round.

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“I’ve only ever played her in doubles in Malaysia, but never in singles,” she said.

“I’ll learn lots I’m guessing.”

Craig will also play in the women’s doubles with partner Kylie Lindsay.

Craig flew out on Friday after lunch with her father’s family, and a lot of messages of support.

“I’ve had people pop in who wouldn’t normally,” she said.

“Everyone kind of knows it’s different from other trips.”

On leaving she said there was a lot of other aspects of the experience she was looking forward to.

“The opening ceremony, and I’m pretty excited for the food court. I love food.”

She said she was looking forward to meeting the other Kiwi athletes, particularly shot putter Valerie Adams.

You can watch Megan’s opening match on Sky Sport.

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COMM. GAMES SQUASH Dorothy Boyce, representing Papua New Guinea, will play Sharon Chimfwembe of Zambia in the round of 64 in her opening game at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Her match is tomorrow night.

VOLLEYBALL

Moto Trials coming to Blenheim

By Adam Poulopoulos Some of New Zealand's best riders will be in Blenheim later this month for the South Island Moto Trials Championships.

The meet is being held at Leov's Property, on Barracks Road in Omaka Valley, on July 26 and 27.

Riding begins at 10am on both days.

About 30 riders, including some from the North Island, will be making the trip for the event.

The weekend will be rounds three and four of six in the championship.

Marlborough will have a contingent of at least five riders at the event, including Jason Baker, a multiple-time South Island champion, and 14-year-old Gareth Wadsworth,

David Atwool, Gareth Wadsworth and John Mortimer will be part of Marlborough’s group at the meet.

who won the under-16 junior category last year.

Moto Trials is more about skill and balance than speed, as riders navigate a series of obstacles rather than race each other.

Points are given when the

rider touches the ground with their feet or falls off their bike, and the rider with the least points wins.

David Atwool, who will ride in the clubman division, said spectators would have the chance to witness something a

bit different.

"They'll get to see some spectacular riding, particularly from the top classes.

"They'll get to see some of the best riders in New Zealand, and something a bit different they may not have seen before."

He said he hoped more young people would take up the sport.

"It is the cheapest motorsport because there's not as much wear and tear on the bikes.

"A lot of motocross riders train on trials bikes to start with, and they provide a good skill base for any motorsport."

Entry for spectators will be free, but the farm owner requests dogs are not bought onto the property.

The last two championship rounds will be held in Christchurch in September.

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The Magnum volleyball team has stayed top of the Fairweathers’ Senior Winter League.

They beat Wolf Pack by three sets to nil last Thursday to maintain first place in the premier grade standings after three rounds.

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Jack Wheeler had a big spiking game for Magnum and Alister McKenzie set the ball up well for his team mates.

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Peter Ray take gold...

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ocal home builders are helping to put Blenheim on the real estate map, taking out prestigious gold awards in the Registered Master Builders 2013 House of the Year competition.

Rowan and Donna Lee from Peter Ray Homes took gold in the New Homes $250k-300k category for a unique property they built for local couple Tim and Anna Gifford. The Lees proved they are a force to be reckoned with by also securing a bronze award for New Homes between $350k-400k.

Rowan Lee said Marlborough builders had done extremely well in the nation’s top building competition, considering the high calibre of entries.

Donna Lee with Tim & Anna Gifford.

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Tracy Taylor & Peter Sutherland

lenheim couple Tracy Taylor and Peter Sutherland had a firm idea of how they wanted their home built, so they were pleased when Peter Ray Homes worked closely with them to deliver what they wanted.

“This was the first time Peter and I had built together so we had a big list of ‘must haves’ and wanted to be involved in every stage of the build.

“Rowan met with us regularly, sometimes in the evenings and went over everything in detail. He took us through showhomes to see how our ideas would look and when our build started he encouraged us to visit the site.

“When we did the tradesmen would put down their tools to show us around and

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Allan & Judith Hutton.

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outhlanders Judy and Trevor Grey moved to Blenheim early 2012 to be close to family.

Judy says moving to Blenheim and building their first home was beyond their wildest dream for these retirees.

“We looked at showhomes in Invercargill, but didn’t see the right plan for us.

So Trevor decided to draw our own plans.

“We contacted Rowan at Peter Ray Homes.

He drew the plans to the right specs, and presto we had our plans back in three days and made the decision to go with it.

“The reason other plans didn’t feel right was because of the unusual shape of our section in Blenheim.

“Now house and section complement each other.

Judy says the entire process was easy.

Judy has previously worked for a kitchen consultant, so

etirees Judith and Allan Hutton weren’t considering building a new home, until they looked at an established Peter Ray Home built some years ago.

They liked the home, says Judith, especially the living areas, but it was a bedroom short.

So they decided to phone Peter Ray Homes. They spoke with Donna Lee. Donna owns Peter Ray Homes with her husband Rowan.

Right from their very first meeting with Donna everything went smoothly.

The thought of building was easy because her husband Allan was a builder, although “he was going to watch every nail,” she joked.

There was no need to worry. Donna and Rowan had

she was particular about the kitchen.

But there were no hassles.

“The subbies that worked on our house were excellent and we had no problems.

We visited most days while they built our home and we felt welcomed.

Both Judy and Trevor agree building a new house with Peter Ray Homes is excellent value for money.

They built a 4 bedroom home 235sq and they are very happy with the finished product.

“It’s easy” says Judy.

They also installed solar power water heating.

Trevor cannot understand why more homes in Blenheim haven’t considered this option when building, with the amount of sunshine hours we have here. It is so very cost effective when building and saves on the power bill.

talk us through everything, so throughout there were no surprises, everything was done to how we wanted it to be,” Tracy said.

Rowan told Tracy and Peter the build would take approximately five months, and it did!

“Rowan and his team worked day,night and even weekends to have our home built on time. Everyone who was involved was clearly dedicated to their craft,” Peter said.

“People ask us what would we change... to which we reply - nothing!

“The trust for Rowan and Peter Ray Homes was there from the start and the whole experience was stressfree and fun,” Tracy said.

everything under control.

Allan says today Peter Ray Homes have the buying power and it is so cost effective to build, without compromising on quality.

Donna said it would take 16 weeks to build, and that’s exactly how long it took.

A plus building with Peter Ray was the helpful advice received from interior designer Simone Hill. “She was extremly efficient and matched our furniture with the new house colours.”

Allan commented they had very good builders and being a builder he knows.

“The end result, we were totally satisfied Peter Ray did an excellent build for us.

We have already recommended Peter Ray homes to friends. We were very pleased.”

Judy & Trevor Grey.

Phone: 579 2368 Mobile: 027 675 6727 Donna Lee & Rowan Lee www.peterrayhomes.co.nz