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Christmas lights

Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk The countdown to Christmas has officially begun and with only 22 days to go, Renwick woman Marie Parnwell has kicked off festivities by creating a spectacular lights display in a room beside the Railway Station Cafe.

Officially opening on Monday, Marie hosted the first of 56 groups booked to tour the display, comprising of local preschools, schools and resthomes.

Continued page 2 Daire Robertson (4) snuggles up to a Father Christmas toy while admiring the beautiful lights display.

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Christmas lights delight Continued from page 1 Beavertown Early Learning Centre children and their parents arrived brimming with anticipation and they weren’t disappointed.

Walking in there were gasps of amazement and immediately the room filled with joyous smiles.

“See the smiles, see the happiness on the children’s faces? This is the reason why I put up this display,” Marie said.

“I also see the emotion in the adults and myself included and sometimes it brings a tear to my eye,” she laughed.

This is the third year Marie has put up her ‘A

Christmas Delight’ display. Last year she held it at the Wairau Presbyterian Pioneer Church in Renwick which attracted droves of visitors.

This year due to demand she looked for a new venue in Blenheim and found the empty room at the Blenheim Railway Station.

She approached the owners of Railway Station Cafe who very kindly donated her the use of the room. Marie then set about putting up her lights and decorations in time for Monday’s opening.

While the room is open by appointment to private tours, Marie will open it to the public on the following days:

Show tells story of lost fish Katrina Whiteside

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Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk A colourful and energetic performance portraying the life of a little fish who ventures from his home in the Marlborough Sounds opens this Friday.

Around 240 people are involved in the ‘A Fish Tale’, a Marlborough Dance Centre production.

Directors Robyn Simmons and Jeannie Mark say for the past eight weeks performers have been rehearsing ahead of opening night, but planning began well before.

“This show has been our end of year focus. It’s been so much fun and everyone involved has had a great time,” Robyn says.

The show is described as being very bright and colourful with a very humorous narration.

A Fish Tale tells the story of a little clown fish and his father’s journey to find him in the Tasman Ocean.

His father, Marlin, embarks on a dangerous mission to save his son, meeting many interesting sea creatures along the way, accompanied by a friendly but forgetful fish named Dory.

The story is told in dance and narration showcasing ballet, highland, lyrical and contemporary styles of dance that is suitable for all ages.

The show opens this Friday at the Floor Price Civic Theatre in Blenheim at 6:30pm.

December 6, 10am - 2pm December 13, 10am - 2pm December 17 through to December 24, from 10am - 6pm Entry to the display is a gold coin donation which goes directly to Hospice Marlborough.

In addition to the lights display, Marie has also organised for Father Christmas and his elves and fairies to travel via train from Picton to Blenheim on December 21, where he will arrive at 1:30pm.

To make an appointment to visit ‘A Christmas Delight’ display, phone Marie on 027 875 8771.

Man attacked by stingray near Seddon A 52 -ye a r- ol d Marlborough man was flown to Wellington Hospital in a serious but stable condition after being attacked by a stingray at about 1pm yesterday.

The man was freediving for crayfish in four metres of water St John Marlborough at Marfells Beach, territory manager south-east of Sed- Murray Neal. don, when he was struck in the lower chest area by a single stingray barb.

He was assisted into a boat by his companion and taken to shore.

He was treated at the beach scene by the Nelson Marlborough Helicopter intensive care paramedic for his injuries, before being flown to Wellington for further assessment.

St John Marlborough territory manager Murray Neal says stingray attacks in Marlborough are uncommon, but there have been two or three reported incidents in the last few years.

Right: Hannah Roche, playing the little clown fish, and Kelsey Smith, one of the show’s puppeteers.

THE MARLBOROUGH ART SOCIETY Evening classes and Workshops for January, February and March

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January 17-23, 2015.

Five whole days of painting en plein air on the Kaikoura coast with a master pastellist and painter Tricia Taylor from Australia.

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OUR PEOPLE. YOUR COMMUNITY Lloyd Bush shows the same commitment to being a dad to Jasper and Toby as he does to his role as Manager and Funeral Director at Geoffrey T Sowman. He enjoys being part of the highly experienced team and a firm which has been trusted by the people of Marlborough for over 140 years.

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Farmers praying for rain

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By Adam Poulopoulos A Pelorus Valley dairy farmer believes the region will be subject to serious drought if dry conditions continue.

Bruce Richmond says the current conditions are the worst he has seen in the 14 years he has lived on the farm.

“It’s probably sitting on a knifeedge at the moment.

“The little streams that usually dry up in January and February have already dried.

“We haven’t really had any substantial rain since July.”

Marlborough has remained dry after a warm November brought little respite.

The total of 16.6 millimetres of rainfall last month was markedly lower than the 47mm which falls on average.

The latest figures indicate the July-November rainfall figure this year, 99.6mm, is the lowest since records began in 1930.

The next lowest, in 1997, was 132.6mm.

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MS FUND UPDATE

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About 50 tickets remain for MS sufferer Paula Davis’s fundraising dinner at Dolce on January 24.

Funds will go towards Paula’s travel, accommodation and treatment costs as she prepares to undergo a stem cell transplant in Russia in 2016.

Several Marlborough businesses have donated prizes to be sold on the night.

So far, Paula has raised about $5500 of the $60,000 she needs. To donate, visit http://www.givealittle. co.nz/cause/pauladavisstemcells or email ms.cure@outlook.co.nz.

FAMILY COOKBOOK COMEBACK

Marlborough is on the brink of serious drought after a very dry few months.

measures yet, as the odd shower has helped to “keep the grass going.”

He says he will have to stop irrigating if conditions get much worse.

“The river level is very low,

and it’s fast approaching the level where those who are irrigating will have to stop.

“When it stops people will have to feed out supply meant for January and February, which will put pressure on supply for later in the

season.

“If we strike hot weather in December and January things could get serious.

“I hope like hell it rains in the next three or four weeks.”

Appeal to cut back on water in Renwick Renwick is on the brink of water restrictions and residents can do their bit to delay bans by easing back on the amount of water being used for gardening.

With the Renwick aquifer at a 30-year low this is the time for water-saving practices and voluntary rationing the amount of water going onto gardens may delay restrictions, Marlborough District Council operations and maintenance engineer Stephen Rooney said.

He said watering gardens can sometimes more than treble the normal household water use which averages out at 600 litres per person

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per day.

“A garden sprinkler is capable of pushing out 900 litres an hour.

Watering the lawn and garden for one hour can use as much water as a typical family of four might use

over the course of a whole day.”

About 2.5 cm of water each week (rainfall and watering) is all that is required to keep lawns green over summer.

Tips for efficient water use.

Water early morning or late evening, when heat and wind have dropped.

Water every 3-5 days or less when possible; plants can gradually adapt to less water.

Use a timer on any sprinklers – over-watering is a waste.

Don’t cut lawns too short.

Allowing the grass to grow longer leaves will encourage deeper roots to reach soil water.

Johns Kitchen is relaunching its family cookbook in time for Christmas.

The book called ‘Food 4 U’ – cheap eats for families has over 100 family recipes and uses easily sourced, inexpensive food items.

Johns Kitchen convener Yvonne Dasler said the cookbook proved popular and could be purchased at Johns Kitchen, at the Crossroads and the Mistletoe Markets.

MILITARY EXERCISE Marlborough will be part of a major military training exercise in October next year with more than 2000 defence force personnel expected to take part in the exercise around Marlborough, Tasman and Buller.

It follows on from the strong 2013 exercise in Timaru and it is expected the general public will have the chance to get close to the action during certain aspects of the event.

There is likely to be an international flavour with Australian and Canadian groups expected to take part as well.

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By Adam Poulopoulos Blenheim-raised musician Mitch Alderlieste is packing up his instruments and heading to Wellington to take the next step in his music career.

Mitch leaves in March as he attempts to break into the capital’s music scene.

He is making the move with Hayden Lawrence, the keyboardist/vocalist from the pair’s band Superminx.

Mitch was working at Ken Ham’s Music Works up until about a month ago, but says he resigned to concentrate full-time on music.

“I really enjoyed working retail but music is where the passion is.

“I learnt a lot from Ken and the guys there, but music has always been my goal.”

He says through the move, he was aiming to be noticed as much as possible.

“I just want to play to as many people as I can because you never know who is going to be in the audience.

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Mitch Alderlieste is moving to Wellington next year.

cheap and nasty but for the sake of being heard you have to make sacrifices.”

Until he leaves Mitch will be recording new material and Superminx will be

playing gigs around Blenheim.

Mitch will be performing at the Havelock Mussel Festival, both individually and as part of Superminx, on March 14.

Joshua’s growing juggernaut Story and photo by Jacob Page Joshua Marshall is as green fingered as they come.

The 13-year-old Marlborough Boys’ College pupil has released his own gardening and cooking book ‘Young Gardeners Growing Chefs’, based on getting kids growing their own fruit and vegetables.

Joshua’s mission does not stop there, as he hopes to use proceeds from the sale of his book to go into schools and show them just how easy it is to use renewable food sources.

Joshua, who had a book signing, in Blenheim, to help promote the book he penned with his mum, Julia Davidson.

Marshall said his favourite fruit to eat was the apricot.

“It has a naturally sweet taste that goes really well with so many things.”

Joshua says he is slowly getting used to all the attention and the fact people actually want to buy his book.

“The attention is something I don’t think I’ll ever get used too.

Konstanze Arnoldussen gets a signed copy of 13-year-old Blenheim author Joshua Marshall’s book ‘Young Gardeners Growing Chefs’ thanks to the man himself.

“It was daunting having to give a speech to Bohally (pupils).

“I really enjoyed cooking with friends for this book and when I go to schools the kids often ask if the stuff from the garden tastes different from the supermarket.

Joshua became the first child

to be named Marlborough’s top gardener, in 2009 and then took runner-up in the national award the same year.

He said he felt it was important to promote his message in schools to try to get kids involved in gardening and healthy eating.

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Gloomy walkway now has positive message Around 30 people gathered for the blessing of the newly completed walkway mural connecting Nelson and Parker Streets in Blenheim, last week This mural was a joint project between Crime Prevention through Environmental Design and the Stop Bullying Campaign to enhance a very gloomy and heavily tagged but well used walkway.

Those who attended the blessing and following breakfast represented interested residents, those involved in the painting of the mural, artist Kylie Fleur Clarke, the Mayor and members of the Assembly of God church.

The mural portraying an anti-bullying message creates a positive vibe in a place where many felt unsafe.

It was designed by Kylie Fleur Clarke with help from many community groups including the OSCAR holiday programmes, youth doing their community service, the Nativity Youth Group and even regular uses of the walkway.

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Shoplift and gone A 32-year-old man was arrested on Main St, Blenheim after he fled The Warehouse after being caught shoplifting a bottle of perfume on Friday.

He has been charged with shoplifting, escaping custody, threatening to kill and assaults with a instrument.

The threatening to kill and assault charges relate to a domestic incident that happened earlier in the day. (no info available on these).

He appeared in the Blenheim District Court the following day and was bailed to Levin with conditions not to return to the South Island.

Matches stolen 26-year-old unemployed man was arrested at the A&P Park for shoplifting three boxes of matches from the Redwood Town Countdown on Friday He appeared in the Blenheim District Court on Monday.

Historic assault A 36-year-old male process worker was arrested in Graham St for a historic assault matter that occurred in Picton in early October. He will appear in Court on February 1.

Art provides dash of colour Riverlands School pupils have brought a dash of colour to the school with their bi-annual Art Extravaganza.

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We didn’t see you A 19-year-old man was arrested at a Litchfield address, on Saturday morning for failing to appear in the Blenheim District Court. He was held in custody and appeared in court on Monday.

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On November 26 and 28, a person has tried to take a four wheeled motor bike that was stored in a open farm shed. The offender has failed on both attempts to take the bike.

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Lawn mower missing A ride on lawn mower was taken from an address on Keiss St, on November 21.

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Blenheim club trees poisoned The Blenheim Club president Mark Batchelor is furious after trees on their High Street site were apparently poisoned last week.

Four plane trees on the property, at the corner of High and Seymour Streets, were found with drill holes, which look to have been used to inject herbicide or a similar

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Three of the trees have started to lose leaves, while two further trees, another plane and a beech, were not drilled into.

The trees are about 30 years old each.

No progress has been made on catching the culprits.

Mr Batchelor says there was no excuse for the poisoning.

“I’m surprised at their (culprits) arrogance thinking they can enter someone else’s property and damage it when I expect they would not like that done to themselves.

“Anyone with an ounce of integrity would have made contact if

they were unhappy about the trees with a view to finding a resolution, which I’m sure the club would’ve been amenable to.”

He says the club was taking steps to preserve the trees, but would most likely replace them if they died.

Marlborough District Council

reserves and amenities officer Robin Dunn calls the event “disappointing”.

“The trees add much to Seymour Square and the park setting.

“These trees would easily qualify for heritage and notable status.”

Tales from the tractor seat

By Adam Poulopoulos A Blenheim vegetable grower has penned a book containing anecdotes from On Sunday at approximately 1pm his years on the farm. the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Terry Ford, who has grown Helicopter was dispatched to Bark vegetables on his Mills and Bay in the Abel Tasman National Ford Road farm since returnPark. ing29/11/14 from the Navy in 1981, CUSTOMER PRICES PHARMACY PUBLISHING A 65 year old Wakefield woman, has released the EXPRESS book ‘It SALES REP D.DAWSON PUBLICATION MARLBOROUGH slipped while walking, fracturing Seems to Me…Philosophy ADVERTISING DESIGNER A.hunter SECTION RUN OF PRESS her ankle.PROOF from the Tractor Seat.’

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to ‘Horticulture NZ’ about the magazine’s content.

“The editor said ‘if you can do it better do it’ so I did!”

Terry used a typewriter to record his stories, and approached Prisma Print earlier this year to put the book together.

He says he was still getting his head around everything.

“It’s a bit like getting married. It seems like a good idea at the time then you get told to do everything to perfection and you don’t have the vaguest clue what it’s going to look like.”

Terry says he wanted to get across how much the industry had changed as well as infor-

mation people may not know.

“I hope it shows the enormous knowledge gap between what the average household buyer sees in the supermarket and what happens in the soil.”

Prisma Print manager John Penney said the book was humourous and informative.

“Terry’s got a reasonable way with words – there’s some quite subtle humour.”

The Sun is giving away two copies of the book. Email celeste@blenheimsun.co.nz to go in the draw. The draw will be made next Wednesday.

The book is also available at Blenheim Bookworld and The Magazine Shop on Scott Street.

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

Q: This week we asked Blenheim School children what would they like for Christmas?

Alex Andrews, 6 years.

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Ash Tunbridge, 11 years.

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Deveon Mead, 6 years.

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James Hendry, 9 years.

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Libby McGowan, 5 years.

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A turtle.

An Xbox one. They’ve got really good graphics.

A computer because I want to download games on it and make messages.

A remote controlled boat.

I’d like to put a camera on it and take pictures.

A bike with gears and some brakes.

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

The editor reserves the right to abridge letters or withhold unsuitable letters from publication. e mail them to news@blenheimsun.co.nz.

Let us create a loving tribute to a much loved pet

Madi Jessop, 10 years.

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Halal a choice

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Dear Ed, As a consumer I am concerned at the frequency of halal labelling on a wide range of food products.

For personal reasons we, as a family, have avoided these products but it was only recently I became aware that a percentage of the “tax” goes to support sharia law and all that means to the wider community.

I would suggest that consumers do a Google search on halal choices and other related sites for further information.

From there, it is your choice, but as for me and my household - no halal products at all.

Nicola Gray

Dear Ed, I am writing about the Wholesale Nursery at the corner of Hammerichs and Old Renwick Roads.

It is a great place to go.

The owner has for many years run it from a wheelchair and must surely be an example of the Kiwi Battler.

But yesterday when I called in and got talking to the assistant, she told me there has recently been a rumour

going around that they are closing.

This is completely untrue; but this misinformation has caused the flow of customers, believing this, to slow, and it is affecting the business.

Not nice when Christmas is so close.

Call in, people, and find out for yourselves, it is business as usual.

Elaine Harmer

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Dear Ed, I see where the Department of Conservation is dropping more 1080 both in Pelorus Sound and near St Arnaud.

A St Arnaud drop was done just a few years ago.

Besides access is easy so employ trappers with cyanide which isn’t an ecosystem toxin like 1080 is.

But then what’s the purpose. The big beech seeding year is a nonsense.

Beech trees have been here for millions of years. Rats were introduced by Maori 800 years ago. I recall bird life abundant up to the 1990s until DOC and Animal Health Board started 1080 topdressing of public lands.

Wasteful of public money - destructive of the ecosystem - insects, birds, animals.

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Food for thought Dear Ed, As a recent returnee to Marlborough after many years, I have been delighted at the choice and quality of your bars and restaurants.

I have deliberately tried to go to as many places as possible to try to work out what will become regular eating spots and find myself spoilt

for choice.

Most places seem to have a great atmosphere and are reasonably priced with all sorts of cultures and cuisine available.

Whether I’m after a coffee, muffin, salad or steak, I’m yet to have a bad meal.

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Ian’s long run Ian Columbus is getting recognition for his years of dedication and service to athletics in the Marlborough region.

Adam Poulopoulos looks back at his stellar contribution to Marlborough sport.

The Marlborough Harriers Club has been in existence for 81 years.

For 56 of those, Ian Columbus has been a member, and he’s not finished yet.

Ian was recognized for his work with Harriers and Marlborough Athletics when he was awarded the Marlborough Medal at the Marlborough Sports Awards last month.

He is the second recipient of the award, which is given for a lifetime contribution to sport in the region.

Ian said he was still getting his head around the achievement.

“It was mind-boggling really. It was a bit overwhelming.

“I didn’t expect anything like that.”

The man known as ‘Flea’ moved to Marlborough with wife Audrey from Christchurch in 1957, and joined Harriers the next year.

In the early years Ian and Audrey would pack their six children into a caravan and attend meets.

During his time with harriers he has been both club secretary and president, was named Harrier of the Year in 1973, and was made a life member in 1985.

He was involved with founding both the Queen Charlotte Relay and King and Queen of the Withers, the expansion of Athletic Park

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and forming the Tasman Centre, which covers the entire Top of the South region.

Ian said he counts running with world-renowned athletics coach Arthur Lidyard, and winning the 10,000 metres in his division at the National Championships in Wellington during the 1980s, as his career highlights.

He said the comradeship among the athletics community was what kept him going back.

In presenting Ian’s medal Harriers secretary Les McKay said he had shown his abilities as a thinker, planner and doer for many years.

“He has shown seemingly unlimited energies, abilities and most of all resourcefulness for work, innovation and creativity when dealing with the things he was passionate in.

“He is the champion of the underdog and assisted others at the expense of himself.”

In recent years Ian’s running days have ended due to a triple heart bypass and three knee replacements, but Audrey said his enthusiasm still remained.

“He still goes to club days when someone picks him up.

“He was called ‘Mr Harriers’ for a long time.”

Nationally, Ian was president of Athletics New Zealand in 1995, and three years later was awarded a medallion for services to the organisation.

He held course steward and timekeeper positions at national level, as well as being a runner of repute himself.

His involvement in Marlborough sport did not stop at running. In his younger days he played cricket for Wairau and as a halfback for the Opawa rugby team. For three seasons he became a rugby referee.

Outside sport, Ian worked as an accountant for about four decades, and he and his family grew vegetables and flowers on a three-acre plot on Goodman Street for many years.

Ian’s Marlborough Medal win was sandwiched by two other awards – his acceptance to the Marlborough Civic Honour Roll in September, and a Kiwibank Local Hero of the Year award he received in Nelson last week.

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Puppies are NOT just for Christmas.

Are you prepared for the new arrival?

Puppies love to chew on all sorts of things, it is important to get them their own toys, small stuffed toys or squeaky toys.

Planning and preparation for puppy care, routine, responsibility, exercise and rules are all very important and requires patience.

Remember that you are legally responsible for your dog and you must take all responsible steps to ensure it does not endanger, intimidate, injure or otherwise cause distress to any persons.

Puppies are cute.

However they grow very quickly.

Dogs generally live for about 11 years – are you prepared for this responsibility!

Puppies continually develop behavioural patterns so socialising is vital, this helps puppies learn acceptable behaviour and gain confidence.

Puppies are adorable – how suitable is your home? This new environment needs to be safe to live, play and explore in.

Proudly brought to you by the Marlborough District Council Animal Control in conjunction with the SPCA.

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GRAND G N I N E OP

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Mag & Turbo Marlborough owner Darrell Bate invites the public to the grand opening this Saturday.

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The countdown has officially begun for Mag & Turbo Marlborough franchise owners Darrell and Tina Bate, as they prepare to open their doors this Saturday from 10am.

It was a business idea the Blenheim couple had been considering for the last eight years but when the opportunity came up this year, they felt it was the right time.

“It was the right time to take the plunge,” grinned Darrell.

“It appealed to us as Mag & Turbo are not fully brand specific and it offers the most variety over the whole tyre market than other retailers in New Zealand.

“We aim to be known as Marlborough’s wheel and tyre specialists,” he adds.

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Managing the sales and helping in the workshop will be Darrell while Tina takes care of the administration.

For all your tyre needs call in and speak with Darrell who can advise on the best products suited to your needs, as well as provide finance options through Mag & Turbo’s preferred lender Finance Now. Mag & Turbo Marlborough will operate between 8am and 5:30pm on weekdays, and 9am - 1pm on Saturdays.

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Work began on their large building space beside Couplands Bakery on Grove Road in October, creating a specialised mag display area, upstairs storage, an office space and a workshop area.

There will be a dedicated area for brake and suspension work, basic servicing as well as wheel alignments and tyre fitting using state of the art technology.

“We have the most advanced tyre machine in the Top of the South currently and are well equipped to do larger alloy wheels,” Darrell says.

The man working this machinery will be workshop technician Bruce Waterreuss.

Bruce previously worked for Darrell a number of years ago and has returned to Marlborough

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For all your plumbing & gasfitting needs, give us a call for a quote today We are so pleased to have helped Darrell and Tina into their new premises at Mag & Turbo.

Workshop technician Bruce Waterreuss with Mag & Turbo’s wheel alignment machine.

Open day - what’s on offer Join Mag & Turbo Marlborough owners Darrell and Tina Bate in celebrating the opening of their new business.

The ROCK radio station will be present providing live feeds throughout the day, while the community is encouraged to tour the building.

Outside will be a local car display while inside tyre company representatives will be sharing information about their brands.

There will be a gold coin donation sausage sizzle and plenty of giveaways, spot prizes from wheel companies.

You could also be in to win a Repco tool kit being given away on the day, there will be plenty to see and enjoy at the open day.

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International Volunteer Day Dec 5th

Do you feel safe and secure in your home?

Has someone: • Made it hard for you to leave the house?

• Not let you have your own friends?

• Kept you short of money?

• Made you feel crazy, stupid, worthless?

• Threatened you with violence if you leave, talk with a lawyer or go to the police?

• Kept putting you down - always at you?

• Forced you to have sex or do degrading things?

0800 Refuge 0800 733 843 Women’s Refuge, Sexual Assault Resource Centre Marlborough Inc.

Hard work recognised ‘Ma tini ma mano ka rapa te whai’.

By many, by thousands, the work will be accomplished.’

Would like to thank all our volunteers for everything they do to enable us to provide services to the Marlborough Community all year round and to help us raise funds to continue our humanitarian work.

International Volunteer Day (IV Day) is held on December 5 annually.

Let us celebrate and recognise Marlborough’s volunteers for their invaluable work done in our communities.

Without the ongoing support from thousands of volunteers every year, our community sector wouldn’t be able to provide the services they do for community.

This day aims to encourage continued involvement in the community and community sector.

Without the ongoing support from many volunteers who give their time to their community, the community sector wouldn’t be able to provide the services they do.

IV Day is an opportunity for volunteer involving organisations to promote the work they do at a local, national and international levels.

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Volunteers are the backbone of the Marlborough community.

Helping to build stronger communities is something that all Marlburians should be proud of, especially the thousands of dedicated volunteers who support worthy causes every year.

On average people in New Zealand spend 13 minutes per day in volunteering activities, the highest in the OECD where the average is 4 minutes per day (Better Life Index 2014).

Do you want to be involved in volunteering for a great organisation?

T h e r e a r e s o m a ny ways Marlborough Women’s Refuge can benefit from your help right now.

Women’s Refuge is a key organisation working to end domestic violence towards women and children – and we couldn’t do it without the generous support of the Marlborough community.

Make a difference to the lives of women and children by making a donation, or by becoming a volun- Support women in our community. teering at Women’s Refuge.

Marlborough Women’s Refuge Volunteers contribute greatly toward the organisation, expertly staffing welcomes the support of new volunthe Women’s Refuge Crisisline to teers, and offers full training, flexible help women and children in their hours, and a warm and supportive environment. communities.

Thank you 25 Alfred Street, Blenheim Open Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm Phone 578 4950

Through the selfless efforts of many volunteers in local emergency services, sports and recreation, animal welfare, health, education, faith communities, social services, the environment and conservation, human rights, and community support and development services, serve their community.

With your support, your community can achieve so much more.

Reasons to donate your time Volunteering can be undertaken in a variety of ways and is open to everyone.

There are volunteer roles to suit all and the reasons why you should volunteer are endless.

Volunteering can be a way to: - Learn new skills, knowledge and experience - Develop existing skills, knowledge and experience - Find new passions - Meet new people and forming long-term partnerships and relationships - Contribute to a good cause - Make an invaluable difference - Have fun!

For more information contact Volunteer Marlborough on 03 577 9388.

“ It’s about our team

and doing the right thing” Being a volunteer takes commitment and energy.

But ask anyone of them and they’ll say it’s about their team mates and doing the right thing for their community.

For this, we wish to acknowledge and thank all the volunteers for their commitment to Civil Defence and Rural Fire and Neighbourhood Support.

If you are interested in joining the team phone 5207400

A sincere thank you to our wonderful volunteers.

Your help makes a huge difference.

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THANK YOU!!! to all our hardworking volunteers, at Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre & the Top of the South’s biggest event, Classic Fighters Airshow.

We couldn’t do it without you!

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Volunteers are not paid .... not because they are worthless but because they are priceless!

Deirdre’s call for volunteer help Witherlea animal lover Deirdre Lister believes passionately in a New Zealand free from factory farming, and the cruelty of pig farming in particular.

She’s a volunteer for animal charity SAFE and says December 5, International Volunteer Day, is the perfect time for people in Blenheim to sign up to help animals.

International Volunteer Day is a day first designated by the United Nations in 1985 to make visible volunteers’ contributions at national and international levels.

SAFE’s Blenheim volunteers are getting out there to help animals, and especially pigs this year due to all the recent exposure showing they suffer neglect and abuse on top of routine hardship, in factory farms.

“My heart truly breaks for these animals. When I saw the cruelty towards those pigs I knew I couldn’t sit back and do nothing,” Deirdre says.

She is one of over 1000 people who are expected to be collecting nation-

wide during SAFE’s annual appeal this year.

The vibrant and fun event, complete with collectors in animal costumes, will take place on December 19 and 20.

“Animal welfare is my passion. I’ve been volunteering for SAFE for some time now, doing all manner of things to help animals.

“I feel that their work is vitally important to help spread the word so we can make things better for animals who are suffering, and I really encourage locals to join me in December,” she says.

Money raised during SAFE’s appeal will be used to fund campaign initiatives and humane education projects in 2015.

Blenheim residents who want to do their bit to help the animals can register at www.safe.org.nz Collectors can give as little time as two hours to collect in their own area.

To make an immediate $3 donation please text ANIMALS to 4419 now.

Marlborough Stroke Club wishes to thank our wonderful, hard working volunteers, without whom we would not be able to function and the stroke community would be that much the poorer.

Among other things they are drivers, bakers of cakes, sellers of raffles, listening ears, organizers of entertainment, and most importantly providers of friendship and care to our members. We welcome new volunteers.

Blenheim woman Deirdre Lister pictured with her hen ‘Cordelia’.

Deirdre is a volunteer for animal charity SAFE and is appealing for more volunteers.

Photo by Celeste Lodewyk.

Volunteers vital to Help when it’s Cancer Society needed Cancer Society Marlborough is a non government funded organisation and relies on donations and volunteers to continue its support for people affected by cancer.

Volunteer co-ordinator for Cancer Society Marlborough Margaret Tepania said volunteers were “vital” to the organisation.

“Without them we wouldn’t be here.

“Our volunteers help in so many ways and are people who are really kind and

generous with their time,” she says.

T he C a nc er So ciet y Marlborough provides a comprehensive range of support and information services for people affected by cancer and relies solely on the generosity of donors for funding.

It covers the greater Marlborough Area, including the Upper Wairau Valley, Havelock, Picton, the Marlborough Sounds and south to Kekerengu, including Seddon and Ward.

Unfortunately for many families in Marlborough, dementia has had an impact on their lives.

Supporting these families is Alzheimers Marlborough, an organisation formed to assist and support carers and families dealing with the disease.

Providing the backbone to this organisation is a team of dedicated and willing volunteers.

“We offer our volunteers training and education to support them in their roles,” volunteer co-ordinator Rona Kennington says.

For more information about volunteering your time, contact Rona at Alzheimers Marlborough.

Alzheimers Marlborough Raise your hand up and pat yourself on the back if you are an Alzheimers Marlborough Volunteer.

We thank you for your assistance.

More volunteers are always welcome.

Ph 577-6172

“Making life better for all people with Dementia” Happy International Volunteer Day! Volunteer Marlborough would like to thank all the fantastic people that give freely of their time and talents to the Marlborough Community.

If you would like to volunteer, contact us on 577-9388 or email vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz

Thank you to our volunteers

CELEBRATING OUR VOLUNTEERS We celebrate and thank our volunteers who play a vital role in assisting the Cancer Society in so many ways.

Patient Support

Office Support

Assisting with resources and information

Transporting patients to treatment

Fundraising and special events

As Executive Committee members We appreciate our volunteers ‘gift of time’ and their willingness to support and assist wherever the need is.

For more information please contact:

Margaret Tepania - 579 4379 margarett@cancersoc.org.nz

Volunteers are the lifeblood of so many of our local clubs, services and organisations and I want to take this chance to thank each one of them for the way they contribute to our community.

This year I’d like to pay special tribute to all those who give their time to the children of Marlborough – whether through sports coaching, arts and culture, mentoring, support for the vulnerable or simply to help our children to do things that are fun!

Our volunteers add much to the quality of community life but they also provide valuable capacity to our important health and safety services, whether it is as hospice volunteers or search and rescue support - or any number of roles in between.

Volunteers so often give their time without expectation of recognition but it is important that they know they are greatly valued and much appreciated. The countless hours they give to us all contributes much to making Marlborough such a wonderful place to live.

Alistair Sowman

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New Zealand (Maori) Wars (Virtutis Honor) – paying from $300 CASH IN NOW Boer War (South Africa) to NZMR – paying from $200 Unwanted Jewellery, Gold Racing & Trophy Cups, WWI Trio to NZEF – paying from $150 Broken Rings, Gold Chains, Gold Watch Cases, Alluvial (river) Gold, Dental Gold, Gold Coins, etc.

WWI Pair to NZEF – paying from $70 Also Scrap Silver (but no EPNS please).

WWI Single Medals to NZEF – paying $30 each ANY QUANTITY - ANY CONDITION WWI Memorial Plaque to NZ’er – paying from $80 ($150 with named medals) *Please note WWI medals to British Units are bought at lower prices.* COINS WWII SINGLE MEDALS AND STARS ESPECIALLY WANTED 1939-45 Star – paying $15 New Zealand silver coins up to 1946 Africa Star – paying $25 Australian silver coins up to 1963 Italy Star – paying $25 English silver coins up to 1946 Pacific Star – paying $50 We will pay (for the above silver coins) at least: Burma Star – paying $25 $2.50 for a halfcrown, $2 for a florin (two shillings), $1.00 for a shilling, Atlantic Star – paying $50 50 cents for a sixpence, 25 cents for a threepence France & Germany Star – paying $30 Higher prices paid for larger quantities Air Crew Europe Star – paying $150 New Zealand coins from 1947 onwards also purchased New Zealand War Service Medal – paying $50 but only at 50% of face value British War Medal – paying $10 (No pennies or halfpennies, please) Defence Medal – paying $20 ANY CONDITION – ANY QUANTITY Military Medal (MM) (for Bravery in the Field) New Zealand 1935 “Waitangi” Crown – paying from $4,000 WWI Single named to a NZ’er – minimum $700 New Zealand 1949 Crown – paying from $10 (in a named group – from $1,000) New Zealand 1953 Crown – paying from $3 WWII Single named to a NZ’er – minimum $1,000 New Zealand 1940 “ Centennial” Halfcrown – paying from $8 (in a group with paperwork – from $1,500) New Zealand 1935 threepence – paying from $100 Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) Gold Sovereigns – paying from $300 WWI Single named to a NZ’er – minimum $1,000 Gold Half Sovereigns – paying from $150 (in a named group – from $1,500) (but note: prices are for un-damaged and un-cleaned coins) WWII Single named to a NZ’er minimum $1,500 WORLD COIN ACCUMULATIONS –ANY ERA, ANY QUANTITY. (in a group with paperwork – from $2,000) WHOLE COLLECTIONS, ESTATES AND ACCUMULATIONS OUR SPECIALITY. 1 to 10,000 items Military Cross (MC) Singles – paying from $500 BANKNOTES (In a group to a NZ’er with paperwork – paying from $1,000) New Zealand Individual “Trading Banks” – Notes dated 1932 or before: Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) Ten Shillings – minimum $300 Singles – paying from $1,000 One Pound – minimum $300 (WWII to a NZ’er with paperwork – minimum $1,500) Five Pounds – minimum $800 Ten Pounds – minimum $2,000 *Please note all prices are for un-damaged and complete Twenty Pounds – minimum $4,000 full sized medals, with un-altered original naming* Fifty Pounds – minimum $10,000 OTHER WORLD MEDALS NEEDED INCLUDING BRITISH, One Hundred Pounds – minimum $15,000 AUSTRALIAN AND ALL FOREIGN COUNTRIES. MILITARY BADGES ALL New Zealand “Reserve Bank” – Notes dated 1st August 1934 (1933): COUNTRIES, ALL ERAS, ALL NEEDED—ANY QUANTITY Ten Shillings – minimum $60 One Pound – minimum $50 VINTAGE POCKET & WRIST WATCHES Five Pounds – minimum $120 Collectable Brands Gents Wrist and Pocket Watches – Rolex, Omega, IWC, Fifty Pounds – minimum $2,000 Patek Philippe, Breitling, Tudor, Jaeger Le Coultre.

New Zealand “Reserve Bank” – Notes undated: All wanted, in any condition, going or not.

Ten Shillings – paying from $4 Gold & Silver Pocket Watches One Pound – paying from $4 Chiming or Moon Phase Pocket Watches Five Pounds – paying from $15 Novelty Pocket Watches Ten Pounds – paying from $40 MOST OTHER NON-COLLECTABLE BRAND MECHANICAL Fifty Pounds – paying from $800 WATCHES ACCEPTED, BUT FOR PARTS VALUE ONLY *Please be aware that all prices are for un-damaged notes without tears, holes or (no quartz or battery operated watches, please) rust spots. Damaged notes will be purchased at a discount* ALL WORLD BANKNOTES WANTED PRE 1950’s PICTURE POSTCARDS COLLECTIONS AND ACCUMULATIONS WHOLE COLLECTIONS, IN ALBUMS OR ACCUMULATIONS WANTED

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Anglican Church, 54 High Street

9 am to 10 am

PICTON

Thursday 4 December

Little Theatre, 9 Dublin Street

11 am to 12 noon

REDWOODTOWN

Thursday 4 December

Community Centre Hall, Corner Weld and Cleghorn Streets 1 pm to 4 pm

BLENHEIM

Friday 5 December

Senior Citizens Hall, 172 High Street

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Please note: Suitable ID is required if you wish to sell any items.

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John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd 9832 • F: 04 232 7832 • E: info@bertrand.co.nz PO Box 323, Wellington 6140

Members of the Australasian Numismatic Dealers Association and the New Zealand Numismatic Dealers Association

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GOLD, OLD COINS, WAR MEDALS,

OLD BANKNOTES AND VINTAGE WATCHES DO YOU HAVE ANY OF THE ABOVE? IF SO, THINK HARD ABOUT...

The historically high New Zealand gold price • • • • • • • • •

Are the items doing any good just lying about in cupboards and drawers?

Will the kids or grandchildren really want or appreciate them?

Will the burglars get them?

Can the museum handle any more than they already have in storage?

Will they be destroyed in an earthquake or other disaster?

Have you the expertise to sell them yourself on the internet?

We have that expertise and can get them into collectors hands quickly.

Is the money better in your pocket in these harsh economic times?

Giving the items away? Consider selling them to me and giving the money instead.

YOU KNOW THE ANSWERS – WE WANT TO BUY – SO CASH IN NOW!

Anthony Grant from John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd. will be visiting Marlborough this week on a buying trip for the company. See the page opposite for a full list of venues. He is very keen to purchase a wide range of collectables, especially the following items:

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Old Coins • Old Banknotes War Medals • Old Gold Vintage Watches • Military Badges Pre 1950’s Postcards (collections and accumulations)

SEE THE PAGE OPPOSITE FOR EXAMPLES OF THE ITEMS WE WANT TO BUY, SAMPLE BUYING PRICES, AND THE VENUES WE WILL BE BUYING AT.

FIVE GOOD REASONS TO DEAL WITH ME • • • • •

Up front with customers Professional attention Confidential one on one service Immediate payment, no waiting No commission or hidden fees

WHY DEAL WITH AMATEURS WHEN YOU CAN DEAL WITH A PROFESSIONAL

John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd T: 04 232 9832 • F: 04 232 7832 E: info@bertrand.co.nz PO Box 323, Wellington 6140

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Director, John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd.

Members of the Australasian Numismatic Dealers Association and the New Zealand Numismatic Dealers Association

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Wednesday December 3, 2014

FAGAN: Anthony and Meghan are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their first baby boy, Isyiah Michael (9lb) on November 25, 2014 at 8pm at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to the amazing staff at Wairau, especially Shona Wills and Carmin Brown.

CLARKE: Angela and Lloyd are pleased to announce the safe arrival of Jasmine Michele Clarke (7lb 4oz) on November 25, 2014. A sister for Chase. Huge thank you to Gwen and Sue. Also to the staff at Ward One.

Popular names Baby-naming website Nameberry has released its list of the most popular baby names of 2014 so far, with Imogen and Asher holding onto the number one spots they claimed in 2013.

Based on the number of views each name has had on the website, the top girls’ name was Imogen, a Shakespearean name popular in England.

The number one boys’ name is Asher, a Biblical name meaning fortunate or happy. There were nearly 150,000 views of the name Asher on Nameberry from January through June 2014.

Pop culture influences have continued to prove trendy, with new entries including Khaleesi from Game of Thrones at Number 18, and Elsa from Frozen.

The Hunger Games’ Katniss and Hazel from The Fault in Our Stars. Here are the top 10 from Nameberry’s list.

FRANCIS: Daniel and Jessica are pleased to announce the arrival of their beautiful girl, Harper Grace, at 12:06pm on the 21st of October weighing 8lb 1oz. Mother and baby both happy and well. Huge thanks to Sue Young, Gary Fentiman and all the staff in the Wairau maternity ward. Photo provided.

Just married ?

Girls 1 - Imogen 2 - Charlotte 3 - Isla 4 - Cora 5 - Penelope 6 - Violet 7 - Amelia 8 - Eleanor 9 - Harper 10 - Clare

Boys 1 - Asher 2 - Declan 3 - Atticus 4 - Finn 5 - Oliver 6 - Henry 7 - Silas 8 - Jasper 9 - Milo 10 - Jude

Groenewald: Amber Shaw and Andre Groenewald were married in Christchurch on Saturday 29 November, 2014 at Templeton Anglican Church by Rev Robin Kingston of Greymouth. Photo by Johan Breytenbach.

MuM OF The WeeK Congratulations to Meghan Fagan this week’s lucky winner of the New World $25 voucher to spend at New World Blenheim.

Our winner is invited to bring her ID in to claim her prize when she next visits New World Blenheim.

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“We hope you will enjoy our meals and have a good dining experience with us.”

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out & about

Wednesday December 3, 2014

Christmas lights display

Children and parents of Beavertown Early Learning Centre visited the Christmas lights display beside the Railway Station Cafe in Blenheim on Monday. They were the first of 56 groups booked to visit the display.

 Neka Jay and Chyenne Spence.

 Chyenne Spence (3), Neka Jay (4), Tina Spence and Kora Gray-Jackson.

Front are twins Giselle and Georga Spence (8 months).

 Vincent Hsu with his son Anderson (4).

public enjoyed wine tasting at Lawson’s Dry Hils Winery on Sunday Lynfords EXPO The and refreshments while viewing the latest range of outdoor furniture.

 Derek Lilley Marketing Manager for Lawson’s Dry Hills and Les Whiteside catch up at the Lynfords Outdoor Furniture EXPO held at Lawson’s Dry Hill Winery.

son’s Dry Hills Barbara Lawson from Law and ) rds nfo (Ly son ma day.  Lindsay Tho sful furniture Expo on Sun Winery relax after a succes

Springlands dress-up day

tte Thompson, 10 and Charlo  Ella Gladman, 10, Freya d. nal Do Mc ie Jul r che Hobson, 10 with Year 1 tea

 Jeremy Everson, 10, Dominic Hen ry, 10 and Avpreet Bal, 10. from Springlands School.

Students and teachers alike arrived at Springlands School dressed in a garden-themed costume on Friday to celebrate the school’s dress-up day and parade.

10, Rowbottom, 11. Front: Tessa Hyland,  Back: Ayla Simpson, 11 and Jessica 10. b, Web Ryan and 10 yan, Nara kha Mya Page, 10, Monica Gibbs, 10, Visa

 Paige Arbuckle, 10, Ale x Piddington, 9 and Karlos Gemmell, 9.

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Bingo/housie - 1st Thursday of each month at 7pm. Blenheim Bowling Club, 40 houses, 3 supers 1 of $1000, raffles and meals from 5.30pm.

Proceeds to Te Rerenga o Te Ra.

Wednesday December 3, 2014 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

March! Friday 5th Dec, 9am - 4pm at Church Hall Redwoodtown. Usual bargins good used clothing, household goods and books.

Sheets ‘n Things - Now located beside

& 3rd Saturdays every month. 11.00am - 1pm.

Stonewood Homes Office, 68 High Street. Free Christian healing prayers available to anyone.

Phone 578 9704.

The Warehouse car park, behind John’s Kitchen.

Good used linen at bargain prices. Donations, gratefully recieved. Ph. 578 1355.

with mental illness/addictions please contact– Supporting Families in Marlborough - Cheryl, Lyn, Karina or Sandra on 577 5491 or visit us at 4 Scott Street.

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

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 578 2271.

Diabetes Marlborough Inc: 5775549, Office hours 9am-3pm, Monday - Friday Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline.

Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers.

Overeaters Anonymous: For more information. Ph 570 5137 Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 5788125 Citizens Advice Bureau - Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm. Phone 578 4272.

Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846)

Bereavement Support

St Christophers Goodwill - Last Sale till

Blenheim Healing Rooms - Open 1st

Family/Whanau for information/ advocacy/support - For families living

JENNY ANDREWS

St Lukes Spring Creek - Celebrating Christmas Creatively with a church full of floral & artistic displays, 6 & 7th December, 2- 4pm, Gold Coin Afternoon Tea.

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

Your St John Community Shop Needs your support, with donations of good qualiry items to sell, clothing, Bric Brac, Books etc. 11 Boyce Street. Ph 578 1754.

• 150 Seat Mayfield Chapel • Sowman Catering Lounge • Free bereavement care • Grey Power discount • FDANZ Pre-pay and pre-planning funeral options

24 HOUR SERVICE PHONE 578 4719 Cnr Hutcheson & Parker Sts www.sowmans.co.nz

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

Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Ross 578 5896.

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

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

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

Phone 578 2006.

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 9-2pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

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death notices SIMMONDS, Charles Daniel Arthur (Mate): On Friday November 28 2014, peacefully at home.

Dearly loved husband of Sue, much loved father and father-in-law of Stephen and Wendy, Megan and Jason; loved Grandad of Lachlan. Loved son of the late Jim and Aileen, and loved brother and brotherin-law of Patty (deceased) and Ron, the late Dawn and Reg, Jeanette and John, Joy, Sue and Geoffrey, and Judith and Carl. A loved and respected uncle.

Messages to 59 George Street, Blenheim 7201. A funeral service for Mate will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, corner Hutcheson and Parker Streets at 11am Wednesday December 3, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz SOUTAR, Robert Graham (Bob): On Thursday November 27 2014, unexpectedly at Christchurch.

Aged 67 years. Dearly loved partner of Frances, much loved father and father-in-law of Wendi, Vicky and Derrick, and step-dad to Richard. Loved Grandad of Kelly, Elizabeth and Indira. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Peter and Gill. A loved uncle of Angela and Brittany. Messages may be sent to P O Box 699, Picton 7250. A funeral service for Bob was held in Picton on Tuesday December 2.

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

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.

Emergency services sign understanding St John and the New Zealand Fire Service (NZFS) updated their Memorandum of Understanding, yesterday guiding co-ordination between the two services.

The agreement, formalising practices introduced since a 2005 Memorandum of Understanding, sets out clear processes about who should respond and when; procedures for dispatching vehicles; equipment and training levels along with criteria for establishing NZFS First Response units.

The NZFS provides a medical support response with St John ambulance along with non-medical assistance (lifting and extracting patients)while St John provides ambulance standby when NZFS anticipates they may need medical assistance at a call-out.

St John Chief Executive Peter Bradley and Fire Service National Commander Paul Baxter say the updated agreement will ensure faster responses to emergency calls and better outcomes for patients.

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Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868 situations vacant

Multi Skilled Machinery Operator We require a reliable, enthusiastic person to join our small but friendly team. This is a full time position of 40 hours per week, but extended hours would be required during busy periods such as grape harvest and spreading.

The position would involve spreading, truck driving, grape harvester driving, tractor work, maintenance of machinery and also hands on vineyard work. Ideally the applicant will have experience driving heavy machinery, a class 5 licence & W endorsement.

Finding the right person to fit our team is important & training will be given – therefore we are also interested in people that are not experienced but have had farm machinery/ tractor experience & are keen to learn new skills.

If this sounds like you, please forward your cv and covering letter to: roseag@xtra.co.nz or PO Box 23, Blenheim 7240.

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Applications close 6th December 2014.

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Cleaner and Administrative Assistant

We are currently recruiting for a part-time permanent cleaner/administrator.

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The successful position would be responsible for cleaning of the winery site including all kitchen, office and lab areas and will also assist with general administration to management. While previous experience would be an advantage, full training will be offered to successful applicants who demonstrate a great attitude and willingness to get amongst it.

Apply online to hr@nzwineries.co.nz or alternatively to PO Box 1034, Blenheim, 7240.

A job description is available on request.

Applications close 5th December 2014.

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Marlborough Lines Contracting is a progressive electrical contracting business providing high quality services to the Marlborough region.

We have a vacancy for an experienced skilled Faultman responsible for the restoration of faults and performing field switching operations.

Working in a team environment the duties include fault finding, power restoration, performing switching operations, direction of fault staff, responding to Energy trader requests and participation on an after hours fault roster.

If you are an experienced Line Mechanic/Electrician with electrical distribution experience that has or is performing fault restoration duties and is looking to broaden their experience while living amongst the vineyards with access to the beautiful Marlborough Sounds, you owe it to yourself to check out this opportunity.

Please apply online through our website www.marlboroughlines.co.nz. Alternatively you can obtain a job description and application form by contacting our reception on 03 577 7007. Completed applications and CV can be emailed to info@linesmarl.co.nz, or posted to Marlborough Lines Faultman Vacancy, PO Box 144, Blenheim 7240.

Applications close Tuesday 16 December 2014

CANCER support and information. Contact The Cancer Society in the Forum. Open Mon - Fri 9.00am - 4.30pm.

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EAR Health. Removal of Ear Wax using microscope & suction. Ph for an appointment 5788310 at Physiotherapy Centre, 11 Francis St. MOLE checks - for a thorough skin check using dermoscopy. Call the Skin Clinic 578 1665.

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WANT TO EARN SOME EXTRA INCOME

LOOMS, Fredrick and Susan. Descendants interested in celebrating the centenary of their arrival in NZ. Contact Sandra Ellis 578 7996 or David Rennie roketsport@hotmail.com

Reliable distributors wanted for part time work delivering catalogues and mailers into household letterboxes in Blenheim You’ll be delivering for Reach Media - an established National Distribution Company.

Call/text now for more details.

Ph: Melanie on 022 428 1451 Or Email: melanieponikly@gmail.com

PAINTING & DECORATING

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The Board and Staff appreciate your support throughout the year and wish everyone a safe and happy festive season.

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Uniform Shop Hours End of 2014 and beginning of 2015 December Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 11am - 2.30pm Closed Wednesday 10th Last Day is Wednesday 17th January Monday 19th – 12noon - 6pm Tuesday 20th -Thursday 22nd – 3pm - 6pm Monday 26th -Thursday 29th – 3pm - 6pm February Monday 2nd - Wednesday 4th – 12noon - 4pm

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Wednesday December 3, 2014

Changing seasons at Springlands Welcome to the WELCOME TO THE SOCIETY Cancer CANCER Society MARLBOROUGH Marlborough With the help of volunteers we work with local health professionals and community groups to ensure that information about living well, cancer treatment and support, and survivorship, is available to anyone who needs it; free or with minimal charges. It is important to us that we reach everyone who needs our help and information, if you know of anyone who may benefit from our services please cut out this newsletter and pass it on.

Diary, December 2014 Sun Smart Schools update

Introducing our friendly staff Margot Wilson, RN-Manager and Support and Information Provider Corinne Payne, RN-Health Promoter

Linkwater School is a newly (relief accredited sunsmart school! support and Information provider) Well done to Linkwater School who supports tamariki and Hilary Gill, Finance and Retail Co-ordinator the wider Linkwater community to slip/slop/slap and wrap!

McDonald, Volunteer Being sun smart is a familyJasmine issue, so if you have a fair Co-ordinator and Administrator. complexion then you are more likely to be vulnerable to can wetohelp? sun damage. Reminding yourHow children slip/slop/slap and team welcomeswill enquiries from community wrap and role modelling thatOurbehaviour reduce the risks for your whole whanau. groups, Maraes, schools, etc. who would like a workshop or talk from the Cancer Society. We are happy to visit Picton and Rural Marlborough.

Jules Taylor Women’s Triathlon Diary, June-July 2009 you!

– Congratulations and Thank

Springlands School students and teachers got into costume for their garden-themed dress up day and parade on Friday morning. More photos on page 14.

For more information (including venue details) or

Congratulations to everyoneto register whoyour took part inevents, the contact Jules interest in these 4379 oryou marlcaso@xtra.co.nz Taylor Women’s Triathlon and03 579 thank to our volunteers who donated their time to marshal the event.

Yoga Classesat– gentle and relaxing yoga A huge ‘thank you’ to those ofsessions; you who took training bring your lovedpart one orin a fellow survivor along forand some time out. Tuesdays, sessions leading up to the event Jules Taylor5:30-7.00pm. for your generous donation toward our Well Women Programme.

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women with a diagnosis of Cancer of the uterus, endometrium, cervix, ovary or vulva. Thursday, June 11, 6.00-7:30pm

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Staff and friends of Harcourts raised over SleepBlenheim Workshops – Sleep disruption is common peopleevent. with a cancer diagnosis, $1,300 at their Melbourne inCup Thank youmaking for your difficult. This run over two kind donation - these fundscoping willmore support ourcourse, SunSmart Saturdays, looks at practical ways to improve school initiative. sleep for well-being – Saturday, June 13 and 27.

Zoe Gray, Cancer Society Did you know that Bowel cancer is one of the Marlborough fundraiser most common cancers among men and women with Mark Davis from in NZ? Public Lecture – “Reducing the Impact Harcourts Marlborough, of Bowel Cancer – what can you do?” Speaker Dr A Luck (colorectal surgeon). Come along to along with the sun one of Australia’s experts on the subject to smart children of Fairhall hear find out more. Tuesday, June 16, 7.00-8:30pm, School.

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– another great volunteer effort Prostate Cancer Informal Dinner Meeting – for and their partners, Wednesday, July 15, Thank you to our amazingmen volunteers who once again 6.00-8.00pm. Please phone us for venue details. marshalled at the Marlborough Sun Run, as always, your contribution is very much appreciate by us all.

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Marlborough’s Chamber of Commerce continues to tout the Link Pathway as a future tourism jewel for Marlborough.

The restoration of the historic pathway continues to progress thanks to a cash boost and Marlborough District Council (MDC) pledging $75,000 a year for the next four years.

The submission for funding was put forward by the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce back in May and approved as part of the regional development plan The 42km path that runs from the Picton ferry terminal to Anakiwa has already had more than 27,000 volunteer hours put into it.

Upon completion, the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce hopes it will draw 20,000 visitors each year and generate close to $3 million thanks to its location and ease of access.

MDC spokesperson Dean Heiford said the decision was made as the Council felt it would be another great way for people to enjoy the Marlborough Sounds area.

More than 28km of the track has already been completed or is under construction largely through volunteers led by Link Pathway executive officer Rick Edmonds.

It is expected another 10,000 hours will be needed before completion with construction likely to cost around $600,000.

The Marlborough Chamber of Commerce said in its submission that visitors spend one to three nights in the area and spent between $131 and $176 each per day.

Right: The Link Pathway passes trees where pied shags roost alongside the Mahakipawa Arm of Queen Charlotte Sound near Linkwater.

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A very big thank you to the wonderful 9.00am-4:30pmand generous garden owners who allowed us to sell Milestones Calendar and Emailour address: marlcaso@xtra.co.nz display “Colours of Marlborough” the new series of Kevin Cancer helpline: 0800 CANCER (226 237) Judd prints in support of theCancer Cancer Society, during Garden Society website: www.cancersoc.org.nz Marlborough. We were alsoforthrilled the support reliable andtouphave to date information, links andof chat forums. three wonderful volunteers who gave their time.

Thank you all!

Cancer Contacts

PO Box 233, Blenheim; Phone 03 579 4379; Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am-4:30pm Email address: marlborough@cancersoc.org.nz Cancer helpline: 0800 CANCER (226 237) Cancer Society website: www.cancersoc.org.nz for reliable and up to date information, links and chat forums.

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Sport inbrief

APPEAL STARTS The annual Surf Life Saving New Zealand Summer Appeal launched on Monday.

Donations go to the 74 surf life saving clubs around the country.

To donate, visit the Surf Life Saving New Zealand website or for an automatic $3 donation, text ‘SURF’ to 849.

HAWKE CUP The Marlborough Cricket Team was beaten on the first innings by the Nelson Griffins in their two-day encounter over the weekend.

Nelson, bolstered by a century to opener Daniel Cooper, scored 230 in their first innings, and Marlborough could only muster 137/9 in reply.

Nelson was 114/2 in their second innings when stumps were called.

CHRISTIE NOMINATED Tasman Makos captain Shane Christie has been nominated in the ITM Cup player of the year category at the Steinlager Awards.

Coach Kieran Keane has been nominated in the coach of the year bracket.

The ceremony will be held in Auckland on December 11.

KEANE COACH OF YEAR Tasman Makos coach Kieran Keane was named coach of the year at the Nelson Sports Awards on Friday night.

POLO The Blenheim polo team won the B grade tournament, held at Rewi Murray Park, over the weekend.

The weekend of action doubled as the first round of the Bright Enterprise South Island Open.

T20 CRICKET Criterion Hotel Wairau Valley and Biddy Kates Celtic got off to winning starts in the WineWorksT20 Competition on Friday night.

The next round is on Friday evening at Horton Park.

TRIATHLON 226 total competitors turned out for the Marlborough Women’s Triathlon over the weekend.

Mary Lister won the individual event in 52 minutes and 27 seconds, seven seconds ahead of Jacinda Thompson.

Other winners included the Bikefit Marlborough team in the social team category and Gill Smith in the walking division.

VOLLEYBALL Marlborough Volleyball’s Subway Spikers’ & Premiers’ School’s Competition completed its fifth round last Friday, with only one round robin round to go before the finals on December 12.

Renwick Diggers, who won their game two sets to one last week, received the Subway Fair Play Team of the Week award.

Wednesday December 3, 2014

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Moston blazes moto cross

By Adam Poulopoulos A local motocross rider has gone from spending time off the bike to reclaiming his national title in two months.

Moston Wadsworth rode away with victory at the New Zealand Veterans’ and Women’s Motocross Championships in Southbridge, South Canterbury last month.

Wadsworth won the 50-54 years age group category, finishing 12 points ahead of his nearest challenger, Ricky Trumpeter from the West Coast.

Wadsworth won four of the five races in the 15-man division.

Wadsworth also came second in the combined age/placing rankings from the feature race.

His victory completed a journey which had seen him resume his career two months ago.

A multiple national champion already, he gave up the sport a year and a half ago, citing a lack of interest.

He says he had not quite discovered

Moston Wadsworth with his NZ Veterans’ trophy.

the sharpness he had before the hiatus, but was happy all the same.

“I’ve done a reasonable amount of practice the last three months to get ready for it.

“I’m not quite 100 percent race fit but I’m happy with how it went.”

Next year’s national championships are in Taranaki, but Wadsworth will be racing in the

55 plus age group.

Overall, 10 Marlborough Motorcycle Club riders competed in the event and 126 riders completed altogether.

Marlborough youngsters take awards Alistair Gifford capped off a huge year by being named sailor of the year at the 2014 Tasman Secondary School Sports Awards.

Gifford, who represented New Zealand at the Youth Olympics in China earlier this year, was presented with the accolade on

Sunday night.

His Marlborough Boys’ College schoolmates Joshua Leach, Quinn Udy and Joel MadsenClark were also recognised as shooter, squash player and male mountain biker of the year respectively.

Marlborough Girls’ College

student Liv Bishop made it a Blenheim one-two in the mountain biking category to win the female award.

Sprinter Lucy Sheat was named female athlete of the year, while Georgia Catterick won the female road cyclist award.

Right Alistair Gifford.

Touching the top By Adam Poulopoulos The time spent creating a touch rugby culture has culminated in Queen Charlotte College making the national tournament for the first time.

The 14-strong squad is preparing to travel to Papakura for the 20-team tournament, to be held from December 12-14.

Coach Jack Saxon says the school, with a roll of 380, was the smallest competing at the tournament.

“It’s quite rare for a school of our size to make it to nationals.

“I don’t think I’ve ever seen a school that small.”

Q CC wi l l comp et e against schools with vast talent pools, in some cases four or five times the size, but Saxon says the school’s “robust touch rugby culture” held them in good stead.

The sport is QCC’s most popular, with about 25 percent of students enrolled.

The school’s prizegiving has been shifted to early next week to accommodate the tournament.

Saxon said there were several reasons for the sport’s popularity.

“It’s a social sport and it’s a mixed school.

“Everyone’s welcome to learn as long as they’re committed and ready to get fit.”

Saxon said the focus had been on learning attacking and defensive systems, to cancel out the pool of natural ability larger schools have at their disposal.

As the culture has grown the number of enrolments has also increased.

“There’s been a lot of scaffolding put in at each level,” Saxon says.

“We’ve created a ladder to the rep team, which

The Queen Charlotte College touch team earlier in the year.

helped us create a factory of young players.”

The team’s build-up has been stymied by injuries, exams and a leadership camp.

Saxon said while the team had high hopes, they

needed to have realistic expectations “To an extent, making nationals is the icing on the cake for the year.

“Our goal is to make the top ten, but for a small school like us to do that

would be like climbing Everest.”

QCC qualified for the national tournament after winning the regional competition and finishing fourth at the South Island meet.

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