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Fireworks spectators blown away

By Adam Poulopoulos Even as wind threatened the show, about 5000 people came through the gates at Lights over Marlborough on Saturday night.

Gusts of up to 80 kilometres an hour meant the show was in danger of being postponed until Sunday, but the wind died down in time for the fireworks ceremony.

Whitney Street School raised about $27,000 from the event, which will be put towards next year’s budget, and possibly a computer upgrade.

School principal Alan Straker said the feedback on the display, which lasted about 20 minutes

and saw $8000 worth of fireworks used, had been positive.

“I think people get great value for their $7 entry fee.

“It’s a great way to enjoy the fireworks in a safe environment.”

He said crowds were down about 500 people from last year, and many came in the last hour as they waited for the wind to die down.

About a dozen other attractions were set up, including a bouncy castle, silent auction and celebrity cake stall, and Mr Straker said the wind meant setting up the marquees had been more problematic than the display itself.

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By Adam Poulopoulos The sheds a group of Marlborough Boys’ College students spent a year building have been damaged by vandals, but their teacher says this course has been a great success.

The six sheds, located on-site, had holes put in them over the weekend.

Twenty-six year 12 pupils had worked on them as part of their construction course, and finished the project three weeks ago.

It is the first year the course has been offered.

The sheds had been vandalised several times during the year, when walls were kicked in and frames pushed over, and tools had been stolen from the garage.

One shed had the same wall replaced three times, but the previous damage had not been as bad as on this occasion.

Construction teacher Mark Rainbird said it was “disheartening” to find the damage.

“A setback like having to replace a wall over and over again is quite demoralising for the students.

“The students had such pride in the sheds that they would go past them on the way to exams to show them to their mates.

Mark Rainbird beside one of the damaged sheds.

“They’re heartbroken I suppose.”

The school is covered by insurance, and will have He said 10 of the pupils had already been offered an amazing experience different from any they the sheds fixed in the near future. jobs or apprenticeships, while 14 had stayed for could get in the classroom.”

The sheds will be sold after being repaired.

He said the college was working to create a more Despite the damage, Mr Rainbird said the course another year at school.

“I think the biggest positive was the students had secure area for next year’s projects to be kept in. would be offered again next year.

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By Adam Poulopoulos A Picton-raised singer-songwriter says she is still in shock after taking out the Homai Te Pakipaki talent show last week.

Marlborough Girls’ College 2013 leaver Lee Stuart took out the final of the show, which was televised on Maori Television.

The final was held in front of a studio audience in Auckland on Friday night. Lee won 16.8 percent of the public text vote, 4.8 percent ahead of her closest challenger, Jan Baker.

One of ten finalists, Lee sang Hollie Smith’s ‘Bathe in the River.’

She said the crowd’s reaction to her performance was positive, but she was taken by surprise when her name was announced.

The winner’s face and song were played over the big screen, but Lee said she could neither see the big screen nor hear the song over the audience’s applause.

“I looked to the left and I saw people looking to the right, then I looked to the right and saw people looking left.

“I thought ‘is it me?’ so I thought I’d walk forward and see if the clapping got louder.”

Since her win Lee has been recognised shopping in Auckland, and she said signing an autograph was a new experience.

“I signed my first one the other day, which was pretty awesome.

Ban lifted The public has been given the all clear to collect shellfish at Port Underwood.

People are being reminded to only take shellfish from clean water and never take shellfish after rain or when the water is dirty.

Certain areas such as estuaries near urban settlements were never suitable for taking shellfish for eating. Also remember to refrigerate your shellfish as soon as possible.

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Homai Te Pakipaki talent show winner Lee Stuart.

“A group of people came up to me after the show and wanted to take pictures.”

Lee won $20,000, a portable hangi cooker, PlayStation 4 and Samsung Galaxy S4 phone for her efforts.

She plans to spend some of the money on

music equipment, with the rest going to her university fund, as she continues her Bachelor of Music at Victoria University in Wellington.

Lee will have regular gigs at the Irish Bar in Picton over summer, starting on Friday night.

Children’s team launched An initiative aimed at helping vulnerable children and families in the Marlborough region was unveiled earlier this week.

The Marlborough Children’s Team is made up of health, education and social service agency professionals, iwi members and NGO representatives, and was unveiled on Monday morning at the Marlborough Civic Theatre’s Wisheart Room.

Once a referral is accepted, the children’s team appoints a single lead professional to work with each family.

The ten-person team is directed by Lorraine Eade, while 29 lead professionals will work in conjunction with the team.

The team had its first meeting straight after the launch.

Dr Eade, who was raised in Grovetown, has moved from Christchurch, where she was working for the Canterbury District Health

Three of the children’s team: Marion Rowe, director Lorraine Eade and Mike Henderson.

Board, to take the position.

She said many families end up working with six or seven people, but only having to work

with one would make a more efficient system.

She said the family needed to consent before a professional was assigned to work with them.

“That’s a benefit straight off. If the families need help then the team is there.”

She said the team was expecting to work with about 150 families throughout the next year.

Mayor Alistair Sowman said the team was an important addition to the community.

“By placing each vulnerable child at the centre of this network, then working together to support them, we will be doing our utmost to ensure every child in the region is growing up safe, healthy and connected, regardless of family circumstances.”

Marlborough’s children’s team is the fourth to be launched around the country, after Rotorua, Whangarei and Horowhenua/Otaki.

A further six will be formed around the country before the middle of next year.

Geoffrey T Sowman Funeral Directors is opening its doors this Sunday to the community from 1-3pm.

Manager Lloyd Bush and his dedicated team will be on hand to show people around the facilities and answer any questions.

Locals switch Consumers from the Marlborough region visited the What’s My Number website more than 1000 times during winter to check if they could get a better deal on their electricity bill.

Their average estimated savings calculated at $183.91 per annum.

There were 936 actual switches in the Marlborough region and 96,407 nationally over winter.

The Electricity Authority advised that spring was a good time to check to see if people had the best deal.

Sheep stolen Overnight on Friday last week two sheep were stolen from a paddock on Seaview Rd, Seddon.

The farmer located blood in the paddock and on a fence near the road.

He also found items believed to belong to the offender. These items are being forensically analysed by police.

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School set for Christmas fair Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk The festive season an exciting time for Tua Marina School which is hosting its annual Christmas Fair this Sunday from 10am to 2pm.

Students, teachers and parents have been busy working behind the scenes to put together another successful event.

In addition to the Christmas stalls, live entertainment, food and family activities, there are a number of new features that are sure to excite all ages.

There will be a purpose designed Christmas Lights rooms which will be dark to enable the lights and moving figurines to be at their best.

This room will lead through to Santa’s Grotto.

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There will also be a moto trials demonstration with local rider Jason Baker who will entertain the crowd with his championship skills.

Children can enjoy pony and Harley Davidson rides, a petting zoo, Rural Fire Brigade water fun as well as sweet treats, a bouncy castle, paintball, funky hair plus so much more.

For the adults there will be live entertainment, hot coffee and food as well as fantastic auction items including helicopter flights, a jet boat ride, digger hire and family outings to name a few.

Take along the whole family for a Christmas celebration and loads of fun.

Money raised from this year’s fair will help to complete the refurbishment of the school hall. Tua Marina School students Kiera Hollis and Kate Woolley with some of the crafts for sale at this weekend’s Christmas Fair.

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Sculpture installed An eye-catching bright green sculpture was installed by the Taylor River on Monday, sitting right out front of the ASB Theatre.

Plenty of on-lookers were attracted by the assembly and installation of the kinetic wind sculpture, designed by Auckland based sculpture Grant Williams.

In 2011 the Coulthard Arts Trust proposed the 10 metre-high moving stainless steel and fibreglass sculpture be placed on the river bank.

The trust was set up with a donation from Blenheim woman Dorothy Coulthard who passed away in 2007.

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Charity Christmas concert Mark November 28 on the calendar as the Tempo’s ‘Christmas Extravaganza Charity Concert’ is set to kick off the festive season on a high note.

The concert will be held from 7pm at the Wesley Centre in Blenheim and entry is an unwrapped gift for the Salvation Army Toy Appeal.

Organisers are encouraging the community to attend and ‘celebrate the festive season’ with Christmas music featuring guest artists Elin Thomas and the Salvation Army Brass Band, along with the talented youth of Marlborough.

Performers wanting to take part need to register their performance by emailing Linda Lloyd at tempoconcert@hotmail. com by this Friday.

For those wanting to stay for supper after the concert, please bring a plate for a shared Christmas Supper.

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Q: The weekend of the A&P Show and Garden Marlborough was busy.

How did you spend it?

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Saturday was a very quiet day, and Sunday I ended up at Garden Marlborough. It was quite an interesting setup.

Largely in the garden at home, but we went to Seymour Square for Garden Marlborough and took a walk along the river bank.

I went to Garden Marlborough in Seymour Square. It was really busy and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

I went to the garden fete on Sunday, and on Saturday I was busy doing normal things.

At the garden show. It was a good day for it. I was also studying.

Skai Bradley Blenheim I was working, but I went to the A&P Show on Saturday with my twins.

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Whitebait Sales Destination Marlborough versus the council!

Dear Ed, It strikes me with DOC wailing about whitebait declining why don’t they address the problem of commercialisation.

Down Maxwell Road a sign on a car says “whitebait for sale.”

If that was illegal, then that person would not be catching the maximum amount.

Yes I know there will be black market sales but that happens with any produce.

Whether there are rules, always somebody will break them deliberately.

The point is commercialise a resource like whitebait and ethics go and greed rules and the resource suffers.

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Dear Ed, I wonder if the Mayor can explain why Marlborough now has two slogans!

Surely, when you are trying to get a slick message across about why visitors should come to Marlborough it is important to only push one slogan. A good catchy and memorable slogan such as “Auckland - the city of sails” or “Queensland the sunshine state” says it all. Yet the council has chosen to ignore Destination Marlborough’s “Brilliant Everyday” in favour of its’ own choice of “Only Marlborough,” a snip

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Binge Culture performers hit the streets of Picton on Sunday with their ‘Whales’ performance. Photo by Gaynor James Photography.

Memorable performance launches whale centre If you were walking the streets of Picton last Sunday and saw a group of wetsuit clad performers, you were watching Binge Culture’s live show of ‘Whales’.

The show was part of a programme of events which launched the National Whale Centre Display and Development Hub at Picton’s Building no.1 in London Quay.

The show included two pods of whales emerging from different locations in central Picton, and as they ‘swam’ across land (through the streets), they sang their whale song.

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Diary of a nurse The nursing class of 1957 is reuniting to reminisce about the days spent at Wairau Hospital’s nursing home. One of the nurses, Kate Schollum, shared a few stories with Adam Poulopoulos.

It was 1957 - the year Walter Nash became Prime Minister, Russia started the space race and a group of 14 women began four years of study at Wairau Hospital’s nursing home.

Half the group dropped out, but later this month, the seven who finished are reuniting to talk about the good times.

One of the seven to finish, Kate Schollum, is unsure why it has taken so long to meet up again.

“It’s all just gone by in a flash really.”

A fourth-generation Wairau Valley resident, Kate grew up wanting to become a nurse, and followed her two older sisters to the nurses’ home.

Built in 1925, the two-storey brick building was built to help improve nurse accommodation.

The building is now listed as a historic place, and still stands south-west of the main hospital complex.

As a junior, Kate compares living in the young nurses’ wing, nicknamed ‘rotten row,’ to the military.

“If we saw senior nurses coming we’d have to hold the doors open until they’d all trooped through.

“If we came late to dinner, we had to stand in front of the matron, and she’d have to nod her head before we could sit down.

“It taught discipline, and that’s what we needed then.”

All nurses had curfews and room inspections, and every second pay day, the nurses had to weigh in.

“It was to see if we’d been missing meals,” Kate said.

“If we’d lost weight we’d be in trouble.”

While the atmosphere was strict the nurses were provided for. They had a swimming pool, tennis court and basketball team, and every year a nurses’ ball was held.

“One year the theme was space, so

we all dressed up as if we were going to outer space, or as aliens,” Kate said.

As Kate grew up, her responsibilities changed. She became responsible for checking if the nurses had made it back to bed in time.

In a female-only facility, nurses were only permitted to see their partners in the beau-parlour area, but Kate said at night, visitors of a different kind would sometimes turn up.

“You’d see two nurses in one bed, which meant there was a peeping tom about.

“We had one nurse who was rather beautiful. She didn’t pull her blind down one night and she didn’t have a stitch on.

“One guy walked past and said ‘oh you luscious creature’ and she ran into the corridor.”

Comparing her experience to the modern-day, Kate said nursing had changed dramatically.

“I think our study was more intensive, but back then people weren’t really having major surgery. Orthopaedics was almost unheard of.

“We spent a lot of time on basic health, and nowadays, the paperwork is amazing.”

Kate said she remembered six-week stretches spent at Homedale Nursing Home on Litchfield Street for maternity training.

After graduating, Kate never pursued nursing. In 1961 she married Rex Schollum, and moved to the Wairau Valley farm where they still live.

She said the change of lifestyle had not stopped the class from staying in touch.

“We came from different families and all different walks of life.

“We got so close because we were living together for so long, and we’re like sisters.”

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The scene after a white van struck a parked car and a wooden fence on Main Street on Friday morning.

The 71-year-old man driving the van suffered minor injuries, but required no extended medical attention. Photo: Jamie Chinnery.

Clued up Kids

By Adam Poulopoulos Nearly 600 year five and six pupils from around Marlborough got a crash-course in safety as part of the Clued up Kids programme this week.

Students learned about safety in various situations, including on the water, in an earthquake, during a fire and on the road.

Representatives from several organisations, including Marlborough Police, the fire service, civil defence and the Red Cross, helped deliver the hands-on programme.

The programme was held at Brayshaw Park, and students were split into groups and spent 15 minutes at each of the eight stations.

They had a pre and post-test, and the lessons were delivered practically, with no writing involved.

It was the ninth consecutive year the programme had been held.

Marlborough District Council road safety coordinator Robyn Blackburn said it had been a successful event for many years.

“The organisations plan very carefully and ensure they make it very easy for the schools.

“There’s quite a difference to what the students know when they arrive and when they get back on the bus.”

Each school sends its year five and six students to the programme once every two years.

Acupuncture week promotes health benefits Acupuncturists around New Zealand and here in Marlborough are preparing for a busy time this week as they celebrate World Acupuncture Awareness week (November 17-23).

“There are an increasing number of well-designed, international studies that highlight the therapeutic benefits of acupuncture,” president of the New Zealand Register of Acupuncturists, Ms Paddy McBride said.

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Churchill Private Hospital Trust is Marlborough’s own private hospital, providing a quality option for private surgical care.

Leading Churchill’s “phenomenal” team is general manager Nicki Stretch who joined the trust three years ago.

Her interest in hospital care and background in finance and banking, law, hospitality and governance provided the right combination of skills needed for the role.

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When considering private surgery, the Churchill Private Hospital is focused on delivering high quality, patient-centred care.

Jac Lockington Since establishing her new business in May 2013, Jac Lockington has helped many first home buyers into new homes.

Jac’s 21 years experience in the financial industry enabled her to navigate clients through what was a tough year in 2013, challenged by restrictions imposed by the Reserve Bank on lending rules.

“Between the earthquakes and lending restrictions we were hit by a number of financial challenges.

“But with goal setting and financial planning I have helped many people through and they are now in their own homes or working toward achieving their goals,” she said.

Jac also advises people on how to protect their financial future, whether it be mortgage or rent protection insurance or setting a financial plan so people avoid getting into difficulty later on.

“The one thing I am really passionate about is helping people to achieve their goals, and knowing they have a sound plan in place so they can enjoy life without worrying about their finances,” she said.

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Looking outside the square to provide the best options for selling your home is what Green Door Real Estate does best.

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PARKER: Tyrone and Lisa are pleased to announce the arrival of their gorgeous baby girl, Isla (6lb 12oz), born on October 31, 2014. A little sister to Tyson and Mason. Thanks to Cathy, you are amazing.

BARNETT-COOPER: Isaiah, Fallon and Tyrell are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their baby boy. Weighing 6lb 10oz on November 16, 2014 at Wairau Hospital. Thanks to midwife Toni James and the awesome staff at maternity.

McLENNAN: Sally and Ben are proud to announce the safe arrival of their first baby, Harriet Olivia Anne (8lb 13oz) born November 10, 2014 at 10:22pm at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to midwife Cathy Middleton and the awesome staff at Maternity.

McINTYRE: Jay and Stephanie are delighted to announce the arrival of their baby boy, Deacon Andreas Eadie McIntyre (7lb 5oz) on November 6, 2014 at 4:31am. Special thanks to midwife Cathy Middleton and all the staff at Wairau Hospital’s maternity staff. Photo provided.

FALVEY: Aaron and Tara are excited to announce the early arrival of Katelyn Cushla Falvey weighing 9lb 1oz. A wee sister for Lincoln and Summer. A huge thank you to ED, maternity, theatre, PEDS staff and Midwife Cathy for the amazing efforts to get Katelyn here and keep her going strong. Photo provided.

MANO: Levi and Ashley are proud to announce the safe arrival of Mason Waiariki Mano (6lb 10oz) on November 7, 2014 at 12:36am at Wairau Hospital. Many thanks to midwife Adrianna.

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Education

“What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to the human soul.”

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Small School, Big Heart Garin College is a co-educational Catholic College with boarding facilities for boys and girls based in Richmond, Nelson. Our modern facilities and extensive grounds back onto Saxton Field, Tasman’s premier sporting grounds. We have a number of places for non-Catholic students.

Rough start turns to bright future Local teenager Tama MacDonald is finding his place in the world despite a ‘rough and confusing’ start.

Tama didn’t like change so the transition from school into the workforce had been daunting, but strong relationships with supportive teachers at Marlborough Boys’ College and the right school curriculum have set him on a smoother course.

Life hasn’t been plain sailing for Tama who is under the care of Child, Youth and Family.

“I’m nervous about change. I like things to stay the same. I didn’t see Tama MacDonald. a bright future. his strengths and mapped out where “I was stressed out, there were he should focus his study. changes in family life and in life Tama agreed that ‘Services Indusaltogether. The prospect of worktries’ and hospitality in particular ing, of getting a job was too much made sense for him. to get my head around,” he says.

Tama secured a place in the MBC assistant principal James Ryan says Tama was doing poorly kitchen of function centre, Clubs of Marlborough where he has in the traditional school system.

“We wanted to help Tama and we spent every Thursday working as cook and chief fryer for the Taylor knew he had potential.”

“So we worked closely with him Restaurant.

Through this Tama was able and decided Tama was a good candidate for Vocational Pathways to earn credits to achieve NCEA Level 2. and the Gateway funding.”

Tama says his future is now Using the Vocational Pathway profile builder with Tama, his brighter.

“I’m looking at a better future. teachers looked at his interests, computer gaming and cooking, and What I’m doing is fun and I look

forward to it.

“I really like and enjoy the people I’m working with and I know I have a lot of support.

“I’m already working part-time for Clubs of Marlborough and I am hopeful this will lead to a permanent job in the future. I feel good about myself.”

Tama says the programme and Vocational Pathways has given him an opportunity to settle into the real world.

“Without it I wouldn’t have been able to settle in. It means I’m ready, and confident. I know I’m a reliable asset to the team.”

Marlborough Boys’ College has strong Gateway and Secondary Tertiary Alignment Resource funded programmes which come under the Ministry of Education’s Youth Guarantee initiative and are implemented under Vocational Pathways.

Vocational Pathways is a tool that provides a clear framework for subject options helping link a student’s study to study or work after school.

James says this year the MBC has had over 40 boys out in the workplace for one day a week.

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The Whitney Street school held its annual Fireworks Display on Saturday night.

Despite the cool weather conditions nearly 5000 people attended.

 Jesiah Bradley, 3, Shloe Bradley and Jane Costello.

nedy, 5 with their ie Kennedy, 8 and Kobi Ken  Kaylyn Kennedy, 12, Oll grandmother Lyn Blick.

 Jordan Bosch, 14 and Liam Sluiter, 15.

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Blenheim’s Barnardos KidStart Childcare hosted a teddy bears picnic last Monday for its children and families at Pollard Park.

Rapaura School students dressed up as a book character of their choice for the school’s dress-up day on Friday.

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w 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

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

Heart Foundation - Invitation. Meet the team from the Heart Foundation and discuss what Marlborough needs. Wednesday Nov 26th, 6pm, St Christopher’s Hall, Redwoodtown.

Enquiries Alvyn 578 1264

Housie - Thursday 7pm Blenheim Bowling Club, 40 houses, 2 supers, raffles and meals from 5.30pm. Proceeds to Te Rerenga o Te Ra

Keeping U Moving - Walking & Balance 50+ Run by Community Eldercare Coordinator, 2nd & 4th Thursdays a month St Christopher’s Hall 3.30-4.30. Call Wendy 579 4446 coin donation towards cup of tea.

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.

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Sheets ‘n Things - Now located beside The Warehouse car park, behind John’s Kitchen.

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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.

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death notices KIRKWOOD, Brian George (Curly): Passed away, peacefully, on Thursday November 13 2014. In his 92nd year. Devoted husband of the late Norma, loved father and father-in-law of Andrea and Erin, Bryce and Dawn, and Carl and Gonga. Loved Grandad of Tony, Jody, and Nicole; Chiquita, Charlie, Kishan, and Sindy; Michael, Darren, Katrina, and Andrea; and a loved great Grandad. Messages to 62A Ferry Road, Spring Creek, Blenheim 7202. A service for Brian will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, Blenheim at 2.30pm Tuesday November 18, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium .

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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 frontdesk@blenheimsun.co.nz Please include your contact details: Name, address, email and phone numbers, including your mobile number if possible.

MILLER, Marie Joy: On Thursday, November 13 2014, at Hospice Marlborough. Aged 57 years.

At peace at last. Dearly loved wife of John, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Kelly and Paul, Aaron, Selena and Matt, Brook, and Clinton. Nana (Queen of Ice Blocks and Ice Cream) to Cameron and Blake. Special thanks to the staff and volunteers at Hospice Marlborough for their wonderful care.

Messages to the Miller Family c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 411, Blenheim 7240. A service for Marie will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 11am Tuesday November 18, followed by interment at Picton Cemetery.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz MILLER, Marie Joy (nee Henderson): On Thursday, November 13 2014. Aged 57 years. Dearly loved daughter of Mary and the late Ron Henderson (Picton), loved sister of Doug and Kathleen Henderson (Balclutha) and Barbara and Terry Ryan (Blenheim). Rest in Peace.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz Byrne, Ian John: Died peacefully in Tauranga, on Sunday November 16 2014 aged 72 years. Loved husband of Jocelyn. Loved brother of Beverly and Lionel. Loved father and father-in-law of Terry and Amanda, Simon and Joey, and Angela. Loved grandfather of Ellen, Jackson, and Brianna. Loved friend and good fella to a great many others.

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Top of the South to host military exercise This time next year, more than 2000 military personnel will be in the Marlborough, Tasman and Buller regions for Exercise Southern Katipo, the New Zealand Defence Force’s largest exercise.

The exercise, due to start in October, will follow on from the 2013 iteration held in the Timaru area.

Timaru became the fictitious regions of Bekara and Alpira, suffering from political instability and unrest and requiring a UN mandate for international intervention to restore security and stability.

This time Westport, Nelson Lakes and the Marlborough Sounds will become the troubled Bekara region.

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“An exercise like this covers the spectrum of what we might be called to do anywhere in the world, and especially in the south-west Pacific.

COL Dransfield says a significant amount of planning is required to coordinate an exercise of this scale.

“Everything from fuel to food to ammunition to ocean tides must be accounted for, and we are already working with local government and landowners, including airport and port authorities, local iwi and the Department of Conservation, to ensure disruption is kept to a minimum.”

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Exhibition features awards artists An exhibition titled “Top of the South” was opened last Friday with a preview, and is set to run up until November 30 at the Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery in Blenheim.

Featuring in this exhibition are all the artists involved in this year’s Peters Doig Marlborough Art Awards, including the Supreme award winner Lisa White of Nelson, Karen Neal (Runnerup & Peoples Choice Award), Allan Jonassen (Patron’s Choice) and Jo Midgley (Peoples Choice).

Other local artists in the exhibition are Karen James, Prue Matthews, Walter Scott, Chris Betts, Elsie Hall, Gavin Kerr and Ron Warnes.

Top of the South exhibition is an exciting lead up to the 2015 Peters Doig Marlborough Art Awards, of which the awards night has confirmed as May 2.

The gallery is open daily from 10:30am to 4:30pm.

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Initiative hopes to entice visitors to Picton and Sounds Visitors from the greater Wellington region will have many more compelling reasons to explore Picton and the Marlborough Sounds this summer thanks to an initiative between local Picton tourism companies and the Interislander.

Members of Picton marketing collective, Explore Picton, met with Interislander’s Acting Sales and Marketing Manager Simon Payne on Tuesday to finalise the details of the venture.

It will see a much broader range of Picton and Marlborough Sounds experiences and activities included in day trip and short break offerings by the Cook Strait ferry service provider this coming tourist season.

“It’s great news for Picton and the Marlborough Sounds and also demonstrates the commitment Interislander has to our local community and visitor economy,” Explore Picton spokesman, John Reuhman said.

“The new offerings will complement the small range of other Picton and Marlborough Sounds’ product already

being offered by the Interislander and show how much more this area has to offer visitors.”

The new tours and attraction-based product will include Beachcomber Cruises, EcoWorld Picton Aquarium, Dolphin Watch Nature Tours and Wilderness Guides Marlborough Sounds.

“The offerings will grow. Themed packages ideal for short breaks from Wellington and the lower North Island will also be offered involving Picton accommodation providers, led by Picton Beachcomber Inn and Kippilaw House,” John said.

John said the Explore Picton group members initiative added support to the local regional tourism organisation, Destination Marlborough, in its wider effort to promote Marlborough at a regional level.

“We will know we have made it when we read in the New York Times that Picton is one of the “Top 10 ferry ports to visit in the world,” John said.

By Adam Poulopoulos Blenheim’s Jeremy McKenzie was pipped at the post at the Queen Charlotte Classic held on Saturday.

McKenzie finished the race in a time of two hours, 26 minutes and 19 seconds, 28 seconds behind the winner, Sam Goodall of Christchurch.

Emma Passmore of Westport won the event, with Emily Shaw of Hanmer Springs second.

Two Marlborough half-marathon runners picked up third-place finishes in their respective grades, Alistair Savage in the veteran men, and Mary Ann Bamford in the open women.

The overall race was won by Shane Thrower of Christchurch, while Sarah Anderson of Wellington was the first woman home.

About 120 competitors competed across all divisions, individually or as part of a team.

The paddle leg of the Classic was relocated to Anakiwa from Picton after storm-

Jeremy McKenzie

force winds were forecast for Saturday morning.

Schools competition continues The third round of the Marlborough Volleyball Subway Spikers & Premiers Schools Competition was completed last Friday.

In the year five/six section one grade, Fairhall Fireworks played Springwick Combined.

Fairhall had good serving with a lot of their players getting four in a row while Springwick also had some good servers but need to work on their consistency.

Passing was quite good from both teams and a few rallies were formed. Both teams do need to work on moving their feet to the ball and the Springwick team need to work on their communication skills to help develop their team work.

Fairhall Fireworks won all three sets 2519, 25-12 and 25-13.

In Section 2 a fantastic game was played on court five where Grovetown Aces took on St Mary’s Slammers. Very good serving from both sides led to an even game, with

Grovetown taking the first set 25-18.

Some amazing shots and rallies were seen in the second set from these young volleyballers with both teams trying their hardest to win. The game went into extra points and at an incredible 31-29, Grovetown again came out the victors. St Mary’s didn’t give up and won the last set 15-11. Well done to both teams for showing some great skills.

Serving was the key in Premier Division three with Amy Bain getting 22 points in a row for her team Renwick Spikers, which helped secure their win over Bohally Moustaches.

Queen Charlotte Spikers have a lot of consistent servers in their team and won against Fairhall Falcons. Holly Blake from Fairhall did show some strong consistent serving for the Falcons.

Riverlands Spikers were presented with the Subway Fair Play Team of the Week Award.

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MacKenzie Marlborough’s best Sport Double world champion rower Sophie MacKenzie has continued her stellar year by becoming the 2014 Marlborough Sportsperson of the Year.

MacKenzie also retained her Sportswoman of the Tear title from last year at the Marlborough Sports Awards, held at the Marlborough Convention Centre, on Monday night.

Mackenzie’s victory comes at the end of a year that saw her win two world championship gold medals.

She and Zoe McBride teamed up to win the women’s lightweight double scull gold medal at the Under-23

World Championships in Italy in July.

Weeks later, she and Julia Edward rowed to women’s lightweight double sculls world championship gold in Amsterdam, setting a new world record in the process.

Following their victory MacKenzie and Edward were announced as finalists in the female crew category for the 2014 World Rowing Awards.

Rowing dominated the awards ceremony, with four out of the six awards won by national representatives, while Eric Murray was the guest speaker.

Tom Murray was named

sportsman of the year, while Robbie and Karl Manson won the team of the year title.

Murray was part of the men’s eight to win gold in Italy, while the Manson brothers finished eighth in the men’s double sculls in Amsterdam.

Cyclist Georgia Catterick won junior sportswoman of the year, former Marlborough Boys’ College first XV captain Atu Moli was named junior sportsman of the year, and Ian Columbus was awarded the Marlborough Medal for his work with Marlborough Harriers and Marlborough Athletics.

inbrief Running

The Marlborough Harriers hold the second race in the five kilometre time trial series tomorrow, starting at 5:45 pm for walkers and 6:00 pm for runners.

Meet beside the Taylor River just along from the Alfred Street Bridge, just down from the Clubs of Marlborough. Everyone is welcome to participate.

Golf

Players from Marlborough, Canterbury and Nelson played at a Special Olympics Marlborough golf event at the Rarangi Golf Club over the weekend.

Of the 12 who competed, 10 passed their skills test, which allows them to play full rounds of golf in the future.

The judging was done by staff from Z Energy.

The event was followed by the Special Olympics Marlborough Christmas party.

Sophie MacKenzie.

Squash

Megan Craig has won her latest tournament, the 10th leg of the Malaysian Tour Squash Circuit.

Craig, seeded top for the tournament, beat Rachel Arnold 8-11, 11-6, 11-6, 11-3 in the final over the weekend.

It was Craig’s first tournament since having surgery in September.

Her next tournament, the IJM Penang Women’s Open Squash Championship, began on Monday.

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The Simply the Breast dragon boat team. Photo provided

Dragon boat team looks to grow ranks The Simply the Breast dragon boat team is looking for reinforcements ahead of the upcoming season.

The team has recently begun training ahead of the season, which starts next month and finishes in March.

The team is looking for more paddlers, a caller, who keeps the paddlers in time, and a sweep, who steers the boat.

The team was formed after Canadian sports

medicine specialist Don McKenzie proved upper body exercise can aid recovery from breast cancer.

The team is made up of 16 breast cancer survivors and some others, and while recruitment is aimed at women who have overcome breast cancer, anybody is welcome to join the ranks.

Team member Wendie Partner said the team aimed to offer support to women.

“We desire to reach out and raise awareness

of breast cancer and to provide support and fellowship, as well as being an inspiration to women with a breast cancer diagnosis.

“Dragon boating is a full-body exercise and we have lots of fun doing it too.”

The team represents Marlborough at various regattas. Earlier this year the team picked up three medals at the South Island Championships in Ashburton.

Marlborough’s sole competitor at the NZ Silver Fern Rally, Jim Vause, has finished 22nd in the Historic Trophy division of the event.

He finished the eight-day rally in a time of 13 hours, 27 minutes and 41 seconds, three hours and 10 minutes behind the winner, English driver Vince Bristow.

Jim was helped by his son Andy, who co-drove their Toyota Corolla AE86.

The rally began in Picton on November 8, and finished in Queenstown on Saturday.

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