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Fire rages in forest

Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk Marlborough residents, businesses and Wairau Hospital were warned yesterday of possible power cuts due to the raging Onamalutu fire which threatened two of the district’s three main supply lines. By 4pm yesterday the fire had extended its spread by about 20 percent since the morning so crews were working in an area of almost 300 hectares. Continued page 2 This shot shows how close the Onamalutu fire came to State Highway 6 yesterday. It is a forestry block close to the intersection of Northbank Road and the highway.

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Fire causes widespread damage Continued from page 1 Firefighters were concentrating their efforts on on saving houses due to the fire’s ferocity. The fire had pushed north into a small valley near Lamberts Road where the flames had moved very close to one house. However intense work by the choppers and NZFS brigade crews seem to have saved that building. Marlborough Kaikoura Principal rural fire officer Richard McNamara warned that, de-

pending on the winds, there was still potential for the fire to head north into the Onamalutu Valley. “There’s a lot of heavy fuel out there and the fire is burning intensively in patches. We’re hitting it as hard as we can with about 45 fire fighters on the ground and the maximum number of choppers up in the air. It wouldn’t be safe to put any more up there at present.” Crews would work until last light in the evening, he says.

The Marlborough SPCA evacuated its animals yesterday morning and traffic came to a halt as heavy smoke swept over State Highway 6. The late-morning incident when a fire-fighting helicopter went down in the Wairau River while re-filling a monsoon bucket underlines the challenging conditions, says Mr McNamara. Two Iroquois helicopters with capacity to carry 1500 litres are being brought down from

Taranaki to join the fire crews. There were nine helicopters and two fixed wing aircraft working at the scene. The smaller fire in the Waikakaho Valley appears to have started in forestry slash – debris from tree-felling. The NRFA national incident team will take over today with at least 10 rural fire and forestry crews from Marlborough, Nelson, Canterbury and the West Coast.

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Chopper goes down fighting forest fire

The pilot of a helicopter involved in fighting a fire in Marlborough yesterday has had a lucky escape after his machine crashed. The 47-year-old local pilot was refilling a monsoon bucket from the Wairau River about 11am when the machine went down, landing in shallow water. The pilot was uninjured in the crash. The scene of the crash on the north bank of the Wairau River near Onamalutu Road is about 300 metres from the edge of the fire. The public is asked to stay well away from the area as winds are fanning the fire.

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Helicopter has hectic month The Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust had its busiest month on record in January, with 64 missions. The start of 2015 followed in the footsteps of last year when 460 callouts were made, a 28 percent increase on previous years. Trust general manager Paula Muddle says more tourism, from around New Zealand and internationally, was one of the reasons for the rise.

The SWEET-AZ Sun Festival is being held today at Lansdowne Park. The event is being headlined by musician Tiki Taane. It is open to families. Gates open at 11am and music begins at noon.

Another helicopter fills its monsoon bucket beside the wreckage. Photo by Mark Grammer.

Sun reporter Celeste Lodewyk went to photograph the firefighting efforts, and found herself face to face with flames near the intersection of North Bank Road and State Highway 6. While photographing the corner of a forestry block behind an Oyster Bay vineyard, she witnessed flames creeping down over a dry bank, just metres from the vineyard. Within an hour the fire had spread and burnt a large area of that bank before helicopters brought it under control with monsoon buckets. Oyster Bay staff and the forestry block owner Francis Maher could only watch from a distance as the flames engulfed trees and swept through the dry grass. Sun reporter Celeste Lodewyk came across this fire engulfing trees and grass area around 10am yesterday.

Vandalism investigated Blenheim Police are looking into an incident which saw three people pull down a street sign, on the corner of Andrew and High Streets. The incident was caught on film from across the street. The video shows a car pulling up to the sign during the night, and three people getting out to vandalise it. T he video was posted to the Marlborough Police Facebook page on Wednesday. The post had been shared on 136 occasions and liked 69 times by yesterday afternoon. If you have information on the matter, contact Blenheim Police.

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Piggery update Police have no further leads on an incident at the Grovetown Piggery last weekend. One pig is missing and two received cuts after the incident. A neighbour reported a diesel vehicle entering the property during the night, followed by loud squealing from the pigs. If you have any information, contact Blenheim Police.

Rapper coming Rwandan-born, Auckland-based rapper Raiza Biza will be playing at a gig in Marlborough later this month. The event is being held at Ritual Café on Saturday, February 21, beginning at 9:30pm. Tickets are available at the door.

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KARAOKE COMPETITION Mikeys Bar in Picton is hosting a children’s karaoke competition later in the month. Picton’s ‘That Kid Can Sing’ competition is being held on Sunday, February 15, beginning at 2pm at the bar. The competition is aimed at children aged five to 17 and entries close tomorrow. Entrants must sing on their own without instruments. For more information, visit the Mikeys Bar Picton New Zealand Facebook page.

HOTEL/GOLF PARTNERSHIP Quality Hotel Marlborough and Choice Hotels has become New Zealand Golf’s official accommodation provider. The new partnership means over 395 clubs across New Zealand, including Blenheim Golf Club, will have access to exclusive accommodation offers.

Matt returns to found automotive business

By Adam Poulopoulos Blenheim-born, Canvastownraised mechanic Matt Watson has returned to Marlborough from Perth to start his new business. Matt runs Amech Automotive, a mobile automotive servicing and repair company. The business offers Warrant of Fitness repairs, services, tune-ups and fleet maintenance for businesses and individuals. Matt has come back to Marlborough full-time after five years commuting to Western Australia, where he was a mechanic for iron ore producer Fortescue. There, he worked 90-hour weeks, fixing 300 vehicles and about 200 pieces of plant

equipment, before spending the next week back home. He says he is looking forward to spending more time with his partner and two young daughters. “The travel’s fairly extensive, and it’s come time to give it away. “With the roster I was on, I would have had to work through Christmas for the next six years. “It’s been great, but we had a five-year plan, and I didn’t want to do it any more.” Before his job in Perth, Matt worked in automotive repair in Blenheim for about 10 years. For more information about the business, email amechauMatt Watson with the ute he is working out of. tomotive@gmail.com.

Kimberly to start new piano service By Adam Poulopoulos A young piano teacher is all set to start up her own tuition service later in the year. Marlborough-raised teenager Kimberly Jones will start Kimberly’s Piano Room at the beginning of term two. Kimberly passed her Associate of Trinity College London piano teaching diploma last year and her Grade Eight diploma the year before, making her a qualified teacher. Her new service will run alongside the job she currently has, teaching piano at Richmond View School. She says she began playing piano at a young age, learning a few tunes by rote. She practiced under the tu-

CHEF IN MARLBOROUGH Melbourne-based chef Nic Poelaert will be at Seresin Estate this month, hosting a series of meals. There are six events in total, with the first on February 12 and the last on February 15. More information is available on the Seresin website.

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telage of local musician Linda Lloyd for several years before starting at Richmond View last year. She says she has always enjoyed both piano and working with children. “I planned on becoming a primary school teacher but then I started teaching piano, so I decided to do that instead.” She says she encourages her students to play in front of crowds. “It’s very important for musicians to share their talents with the community, by playing at concerts like TEMPO, and that is what I will be encouraging.” For more information, visit the Kimberly’s Piano Room Facebook page.

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By Adam Poulopoulos After leaving four months ago to start a new life in Brisbane, Julian Campbell is back in Blenheim, and back at Blenheim Upholstery. Campbell moved to Australia to be closer to his children and grandchildren, but struggled to adapt. He has returned to Blenheim Upholstery, the John Street business he used to own, to start a partnership with Suresh Prasad, who took over after he left. The pair is discussing ways to expand the business, which may include operating a foam store alongside the existing arrangement. Campbell says his intention was to live, work and spend the rest of his life in Brisbane. “I sold everything. I didn’t want to have a fallback option, and I wanted to make a go of it.”

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For the first three or four weeks after arriving, he searched for jobs both online and on the street, look-

ing to start his business up or take over an existing one. He says he encountered problems. “It’s a double-edged sword when you have 30-plus years experience. “On the one hand you know a lot but then they ask ‘how old are you?’ They don’t want to hire someone of that age full-time.” Campbell, born and raised in Blenheim, also found moving to a city of over two million people a challenge. After being welcomed back into Marlborough by Suresh and his friends, he says he is happy with his decision to return. “It’s a comfortable community, and a nice community. “I’m very happy to be back in the community again and to provide my input.”

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COUNCIL NEWS Praise for our civil defence organisation

An external review of Marlborough’s civil defence arrangements has confirmed that the region has a strong team capable of responding efficiently in a crisis thanks to its nimble, ‘can-do’ culture. The Ministry of Civil Defence has just completed a review of the local Civil Defence and Emergency Management Group and the assessment is very positive, acknowledging its good organisational structure, sound experience and strong relationships with other agencies. The ‘capability assessment’ was done in the wake of the Seddon earthquakes and says the Marlborough organisation is “‘well-practiced and functions well”. The Ministry’s report also acknowledges the challenges for recovery and welfare after an emergency, given this region doesn’t have all the support agencies based here. The Council works in close conjunction with our emergency management organisation; Council employs the permanent leadership team and Council staff members fill many of the key roles during an emergency. “The report is a big step up on the previous assessment and confirms the professional approach that has been adopted even though the whole structure depends heavily on the efforts of its ranks of volunteers,” says Council deputy chief executive Mark Wheeler, who chairs the multi-agency executive team coordinating emergency management in Marlborough. The full report will be presented to the Council later this month.

Waitangi Day Council Services 2015 Marlborough District Council Blenheim Office Friday 6 February 2015 – CLOSED. Marlborough District Library and Picton Library and Service Centre Friday 6 February 2015 – CLOSED. The Resource Recovery Centre, Re-use Centre and transfer stations will be open 8.30 am – 4.30 pm. The landfill site will be open between 8.00 am and midday only. Refuse, recycling and kerbside collections Kerbside refuse and recycling collection due for pick up on Waitangi Day, Friday 6 February 2015 were collected on Thursday 5 February 2015.

Creative Communities NZ Local Arts Funding Applications for financial assistance by way of grants under the Creative Communities Local Arts Scheme are now being invited by Marlborough District Council. The scheme supports and encourages local communities to create and present diverse opportunities for accessing and participating in arts activities within the Marlborough community. Applications can be completed online by going to Council’s website www.marlborough.govt.nz/ Our-Community/Grants-and-Awards. Applications close 5.00 pm, Friday 27 February 2015 For further information please contact: Lyne Reeves, Community Development Advisor Ph: 03 520 7400

Our Long Term Plan for Marlborough is coming out this year All councils are required by law to set a 10-year budget and to review that every three years. We’re currently preparing the budget for 2015-25 and, by April, it will be available for everyone to discuss. The 10-year plan sets out the Council’s programme of work - and

how it will be funded. It focuses on the big things – like roads and waste – which account for almost all the Council’s spending. The Mayor, councillors and staff work together to produce the work programme based on the priorities councillors have set.

Before the plan is finalised later in the year, the public has opportunity to contribute their views. There’ll be time allowed for submissions and discussion with councillors. We will advertise the plan and submission timeframe.

A Total Fire Ban is in place across Marlborough The fire ban means no bonfires and no backyard burning. The ban covers all fires in the open including camp fires on DOC reserves. The ban applies to: • enclosed incinerators • Chinese lanterns • pizza ovens • braziers • solid fuel barbecues The only type of outdoor cooking allowed is on a gas-fired barbecue.

Council is not mowing some public reserve areas while it’s so dry. Anyone operating equipment like mowers, harvesters, chainsaws or grinders should consider fire risk. Use all machinery carefully, preferably in cooler hours only and watch for sparks. Remember – fire in our landscape is everyone’s responsibility.

Blenheim and Picton library plans Work is under way to prepare some design concepts for the proposed new Library-Community Information Hubs for Blenheim and Picton. In Blenheim a new building is planned for a redeveloped precinct near the Taylor River incorporating more landscaping to connect lower High Street with the riverside, while in Picton a location for a new library-community centre has yet to be settled. Council is using Kobus Mentz of Urbanismplus to bring together ideas from the community to prepare initial

concepts as a starting point for the projects. His work will build on the urban design work carried out by Urbanismplus in 2010 for the Council’s regional growth planning strategy “Growing Marlborough”. More detailed research about the needs of the two towns, and the possibilities presented by these projects, is still being brought together and there will be two public meetings later this month where the wider community can contribute their ideas.

All interested members of the public are invited to attend these open meetings: • Blenheim: Marlborough Convention Centre, Tuesday 17 February, 5.00 pm - 7.00 pm • Picton: Port Marlborough Pavilion, Endeavour Park, Wednesday 18 February, 5.00 pm - 7.00 pm. Further information: MDC Projects manager Jamie Lyall, Ph: 03 520 7400 or jamie.lyall@marlborough.govt.nz

Well done Sounds boaties! Not one ticket has had to be issued in the Marlborough Sounds over summer for failing to carry life jackets. Our Harbours team reports that with the wonderful weather the Sounds was humming with boats – and everyone seemed to have picked up on the safety message. “We’ve had patrol boats out every day since before Christmas and we noticed

Positive ageing With schools going back and the settled weather continuing, now is the time when older people often take holidays. Here are some tips for older travellers heading on a long holiday away from home: • Check in with your GP and dentist well beforehand. • Ask your GP to prescribe plenty of medication for any existing medical conditions; if you’re flying, carry it in your cabin luggage. Be aware some medications (eg Insulin) can deteriorate in the heat; store in a

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many more people actually wearing their life jackets. It’s great to see the change in attitude,” says Harbour Master Alex Wijngaarden. “Let’s keep it up for this Waitangi Weekend.” The boating safety campaign - and the new 5-knot speed buoys - seem to have had an impact too; only one speeding ticket was issued over summer.

stay healthy on holiday cool vacuum flask. • If taking long-haul flights, discuss prevention of leg clots with your GP. Remember to take a spare pair of glasses as well as the prescription for your spectacles/enough contact lens solution for the whole journey. • Ask your GP for a letter outlining any significant medical history including the dosages and generic names of any drugs you take. • Wear a medic-alert bracelet if you have one. • Take spare batteries for hearing aids. • If you’re going to a hot climate

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remember older people who are overweight or have heart or diabetes problems are less tolerant of heat; take care with extra fluids. • Beware of diarrhoea and constipation. Make sure you know how to treat either situation. • When going overseas, ensure you have travel insurance covering pre-existing conditions. • Get as fit and healthy as possible before you go - travelling is often hard work!

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The Sun Focus on drivers Mufti car Not only tourists/Poor parking We need more mufti cars in Blenheim to nip the small crime in the bud eg. not stopping at STOP signs, parking on footpaths, incorrect indicating at roundabouts, incorrect parking at the Warehouse, doing 51kph in a 50k zone, overtaking school bus doing 50kph. Obviously Maxwell Rd is the worst for this small crime, and Weld St, and Wither Rd..... Oh and Blenheim.

Great idea I think it’s great that somebody decided to make the old I-site a cafe! I always thought that would be a good idea. Me and family just cant wait to go there next time we go on the train!

Drowning and quad bike accidents Way too many and often preventable. Think about it New Zealanders!

Thanks ladies Big thanks to the 2 lovely young ladies from Summit Real Estate who checked on me after my bike spill near Cob Cottage last week. Only my pride was injured, but good to see them looking out for others. From Daz

Teddy bear’s picnic Thank you Marlborough Kindergarten Association and teachers for the fabulous Teddy Bear’s Picnic last Sunday. Our wee ones loved it!

Kids on motorbikes Time to do something about the kids on unregistered motorbikes riding in the rarangi area on the road. Where’s the cops? Where’s the parents? Destroying the beach, a threat to local kids and dogs and the serenity!! Time for local action.

RE: Charlotte Waara Cannot believe tenant without a home would pay $1000 week at motorcamp!!!! Cheaper to stay at a motel or rural campsite... lots of rentals around if u look for families.. many options..maybe barter some of your skills for exchange of rent to pay?? Oh come on! Sunday SUN. $1000 + a week motor camp rent. For that I could rent almost 4 houses at Woodbourne, one for each child or sub-let them. And WINZ would STILL help!

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I’m new to Blenheim and I know hoon drivers cause accidents. Can anyone please send me statistics on road deaths on Maxwell Rd? Apparently my 59 km an hour Sth of hospital rd was dangerous enough to earn a 30 dollar fine. I’m assuming there must have of been a spate of accidents in recent history for the police resources to be focused on these hoon activities. If crime is so low in Blenheim, police spend all weekend targeting minor speed breaches, then I obviously made the right decision moving here.

Driving at roundabouts BAD DRIVERS AT ROUNDABOUTS - Agree with ‘Not only tourists’ tx 30/1 Sun tx. As regular walkers and cyclists up Wither Hills tracks see all too often motorists driving out of Rifle Range Carpark on wrong side of roundabout. Message 4 those doing it ‘Learn your road rules please before someone is hurt or killed’!!!

Community Garden At the beginning of Spring I got myself a plot at Marlborough Community Gardens, to grow my own veges. I was never a gardener, but the results and amount of veges has been truly amazing. Hardly buying any supermarket veges now. Great help from lots of knowledgeable people there. Thank you so much guys!

To the one that wrote in about having a giggle Have you ever had to go in and ask for help? With your response probably not aye. But you can’t get by on a benefit and they wonder why people struggle and when you can’t get a job what more can they do maybe they should live on it for a month and try.

Once again another ex cop up in front of a judge! !!, and once again it is for a sick (crime) and once again the judge gives this one a protective punishment! !! Photoing a young girl in a shower! !!! I’d be in jail doing that !!!! Not that ex cop oh no !!! Law protects it’s own !!!! So when you talk to a cop face to face, think about what is playing in his head if you’re a young lady !!!

Racket Is anyone who lives in spring creek,sick and tired of the racket from toll?? 365 days they operate!!

Great nosh! I had lunch at a Picton hotel (Escape To Picton) a couple of weeks ago. Wow! Gorgeous and beautifully presented food. A genuine surprise and a real treat for the food lover. Can’t wait to go back.

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Why don’t council automatic sprinkler systems comply with watering restrictions that are enforce? Not a good example of do as I do but do as I say.

What a wonderful night we had last Sunday. Gr8 views so relaxing. Lovely lovely meal. Gr8Service the crew went out of there way. Thanks so much Richard, Matt, Ashley, Michelle and Ann.

Thank you to all the Firefighters and volunteers. You are all doing an amazing job. We welcome your texts on 027 242 5266. Limit to 70 words please. Name supplied please. We reserve the right to publish at our discretion. Please note the opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Sun management.

Dangerous driving Monday 3.23pm saw 2 TNL truckntrailers going through round-a-bout at Hutchinson St. Second driver 1 hand on wheel other with mobile to his right ear. How dangerous is that?

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In the last 6 months I have been stopped by police siren and lights going 7 times, not because I was doing anything wrong, but solely because I drive like me an old car. I am over it, no ifs no buts but this is bordering on police harassment so please mr and mrs plod go and do some proper policing

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Why is it that at harling park, the dog park there is a place for humans to put there excrement tho no where for the dogs ??? More bags and bin facilities needed.

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Merging lanes are designed to allow vehicles to join into a main road by matching vehicle speeds. If u stop in a merging lane, u deserve to be rear ended in my opinion. Would you stop for no reason elsewhere in moving traffic? There is no excuse to do so in a merging lane either is there?

Water shortage Why is our council throwing water on a vacant piece of commercial land next to Bunnings when they are saying there is a water shortage. We cant get enough water for our golf courses or gardens/lawns yet they can through hundreds of litres on this bare land that is not even a park. Come on council sort it out. Annoyed rate payer.

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Trim foliage Wouldn’t it be nice if the residents &/or roads people trimmed back foliage i.e. vines trees etc impairing motorists view coming off the stop signs at Brydon, Alma & Inkerman Streets Renwick onto West Coast Rd.

Love the chairs Man I love those deck chairs in Picton. Congratulations to the positive forward thinker who had this idea.

Cheap and nasty Just read the Friday Sun. Response to the ugly deck chairs and tacky planters. I agree with you completely. As does everyone I have spoken to. I can’t believe that $30,000 was spent . It looks cheap and nasty and does nothing for Picton.

Green lawns A lot of very green front lawns along hospital road extension! Why waste the precious water when you can’t even see the lawn over the big front fences! I don’t think anyone admires someones green lawns at this time of year, people just see it has unnecessary water wastage. Please stop

Great service Redwood countdown. It is a great pleasure shopping there which I have done 4 approx 20years. Staff so lovely. Each and every one of them. Keep smiling girls. That is the free gift we share in life daily. Congrats 2 u all.

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Printing with a twist I love to make things and work with the grandkids. “It produces quite accurate results. If you draw something it comes out accurate to about a quarter of a millimetre.” The printer, called the Da Vinci 1.0, works in conjunction with 3D modelling computer program SketchUp. The user draws what they want on the program, and the printer produces a plastic replica up to 20 centimetres wide, long and deep. The printer can only produce one colour of plastic at a time, and along with size limitations means often, a project requires components to be

printed separately before being put together. Penney says an iPod Mini stand took about an hour to produce, while a working clock 45 centimetres high took about 15 hours. So far, Penney has marketed the printer to surveyors, building 3D topographical map representations, and technology students already using SketchUp without a 3D printer. He says the printer can also be used to make household items, models and prototypes, among other things. For more information, contact Prisma John Penney with the printer and some of his creations. Print.

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By Adam Poulopoulos A Blenheim man is looking to incorporate new 3D printing technology into his business after purchasing a printer at the end of last year. Prisma Print publisher John Penney bought the printer, which creates three-dimensional models, in midDecember. It uses ABS plastic, the same material used to make most Lego. Penney, who has spent time experimenting with the printer, says he was attracted to it due to his passion for building models. “It comes form a hobby perspective.

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5 minutes with: Jessica Dobbie

My last meal on Earth would be...

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An elephant. No not really maybe something really unhealthy like a deep fried mars bar. One of my best holidays was... My honeymoon. Though Ben (my husband) got sick and one of my wisdom teeth got infected. My guilty TV pleasure is... Definitely The Walking Dead. I love zombie programs so much. Walking Dead is amazing.

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Wairau Youth & Family Trust Community Children’s Worker I’m inspired by... Old people and cats. I love my Grandparents. I lived with one set since I was 11 till I left home and my other set were the kindest most beautiful and loving people you could imagine. What’s one thing that you’ll never throw away? My wedding ring, engagement ring... and bed. Who would you love to have a meal with? I’ll be cheesy and say my husband. He’s lovely and cooks more than I do (I am the baker, he is the cook).

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What would you spend your last $100 on?

A really nice sign to beg for more. Or a dress. Or food.... What’s next on your wish list? A baby. No just kidding. Well next on my wish list is a trip to India. Ben and I love curry and basically want to eat our way around India. What is the one thing Sun readers would be surprised to know about you? I hate it when anything goes in between my second and third toes on either foot. It makes me feel nauseous.

Councillors back sugarfree stance as role model to community A bid to discourage the growing consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks has moved another stage further today, winning the support of the Marlborough District Council’s community and finance committee. The committee has recommended the Council adopt the policy which states that such beverages will not be offered for sale at Council workplaces or supplied at its functions, or be available at events where the Council is the main funder. The policy would also see Council advocating to organisers of events and functions at Council-owned venues to opt for healthy options rather than sugar-sweetened drinks. If the policy is formally adopted by a meeting of the full Council later this month it would be the second council in the country to take such a stand, joining the Nelson City Council in support

of a campaign initiated by the Nelson-Marlborough District Health Board. Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman said the evidence provided by the shocking dental records of youngsters in the Nelson-Marlborough region was compelling reason to take a lead. “We have the opportunity to be a role model and help get across a message to those parents who do not understand the impact that fizzy drinks are having on their children’s teeth. If we can help by adding our voice to the health experts then I think it’s the responsible thing to do for the sake of the health of our community,” he said. He told councillors that in Nelson, the only council to have adopted a similar policy, the decision had been well received by the public. Marlborough councillors today decided their policy should be reviewed in early 2017.

President of the Marlborough Art Society Peter Davidson (centre) with Peters Doig Chartered Accountants directors Tim McKendry and Anton James. Tim and Anton are proud sponsors of the up and coming Peters Doig Marlborough Art Awards.

Popular art awards open Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk Art is about creation - being unique and expressing an idea, emotion or truth about a subject. This is what makes the up and coming Peters Doig Marlborough Art Awards such a popular event due to the diversity of art it attracts. The Marlborough Art Society, in conjunction with principal sponsor Peters Doig Chartered Accountants, are pleased to announce that entry forms have been sent out for the 2015 awards. The Peters Doig Marlborough Art Awards is a hugely popular annual competition which attracts artists from all over the country.

Entries close on April 2, from which a judging panel will select 60 entries which will be exhibited in the Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery from May 3 to May 31. The opening of the exhibition and presentation of awards will be held on Saturday, May 2. Seven prizes will be awarded for the winning entries, with the winning artist receiving the ‘premier’ $3000 cash prize sponsored by Peters Doig Chartered Accountants. Directors Anton James and Tim McKendry are proud to be supporting the awards for what will be the company’s 15th year of sponsorship.

“Judging by how successful last year’s awards were we are really looking forward to being part of it again this year,” Anton says. “Supporting these awards is important to us as we have many artists associated to us through the business, and we ourselves enjoy and appreciate art,” Tim adds. Peters Doig Chartered Accountants regularly displays the work of local artists in the foyer entrance, with works from Keith Reed, a former art teacher at Marlborough Boys’ College currently on display. Anton and Tim also own several pieces of art which they display in their homes.

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Friday February 6, 2015

farming Marlborough

Kiwi Seed’s deep research

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WHAT’S ON IN MARLBOROUGH

- WEEKEND EVENT GUIDE Friday 6 February The Riding for the Disabled Please join us for an easy 4km social walk alongside the Taylor River. Check in at the Riverside Amphitheatre, near Raupo from 9.30am for a 10.00am start. Give a gold coin donation or your sponsorship form to Blenheim Rotary and receive your entry certificate. Have your certificate stamped at the start, finish and checkpoint along the way to gain free access to Brayshaw Park Heritage Day celebrations. Book Sale Rock and Mineral Club, Brayshaw Park, 9am - 4pm, Donation of books welcome Farmers Market At Raetihi Lodge, fresh farm grown fruit & vegetables, cheeses, woven baskets, plants. felted soaps, jewellery. Live music with Midge McCleary. Chef’s BBQ Lunch special. Water taxi available from Havelock at 10.30am returning 4.30pm. Ph 574 2151 Marlborough Creative Fibre Group Weaving, Spinning & Felting will be displayed at Brayshaw Park Heritage Day Today 10am - 4pm, demonstrations during the day Omaka Maize Maze The Maze is a family fun attraction in Blenheim, come and try and make your way through the maize maze. Suitable for the whole family, come and check us out. 200 Dog Point Road, Hawkesbury, 5pm – 9pm, entry at 8pm. Sat 10am - 9pm with last entry at 8pm. Sun 10am - 9pm with last entry at 8pm. Prices: $9 Adult, $6 Child, $28 Family (2 Adults / 2 Children) and under 4s are free. Eftpos is available. Marlborough Heritage Day Brayshaw Park, 10am - 4pm, this is a fun day for all the family and is a celebration of Marlborough’s rich history. This year we are “Gearing up for Gallipoli” and encourage everyone to dress up in the appropriate garb. The Vintage Car Club will again be providing tea, coffee, and light refreshments, and also their very popular Bacon and Egg Butties. Vintage and Farm Machinery and Associated Modellers will both be running sausage sizzles, etc. The Diversion Gallery Open 12pm - 5pm Wed – Saturdays 10 London Quay, Picton, Ph 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz. Picton Museum 10am - 4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Ph 573 8283.

If you have an event email Tash at The Sun frontdesk@blenheimsun.co.nz

Hot art in Havelock The Gallery Havelock, open from 10am to 4pm, seven days a week. Enjoy browsing some of the excellent art on show from talented local artists. We have oil, water and acrylic paintings, pounamu, bone carving, fabric art, sculpture, ceramics, photography, superb woodwork - and objects that defy description - come and have a look in the friendly little gallery at 60 Main Road Havelock. The Edwin Fox Ship Visitor Centre open every day from 9am, a great all weather and family friendly activity. Come and explore the decks and the depths of the ship, great photo opportunities. Dunbar wharf, on Picton foreshore. For more information call Karen on 573 6868 or check out our Facebook or Trip advisor pages. Marlborough Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park, Daily 10am - 4pm. Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery Open 10.30am - 4.30pm daily, 204 High St. Ph 577 6784 or www.marlboroughartsociety.com. Riverside Railway From Brayshaw Park Station, Blenheim, 1.45pm & 3pm, $5 Child & $10 Adult (cash only). This 2 foot gauge Railway takes you on a scenic ride in open air, canopy covered carriages along the Taylor Riverside, a return journey takes just under one hour.

Saturday 7 February Rock and Mineral Club, Brayshaw Park, 9am - 4pm, Donation of books welcome Waitaria Bay Classic Tri Unlike traditional triathlons our Waitaria Tri has a swim added to it. Waitaria Bay Hall, 5732 Kenepuru Road, Marlborough Sounds. 9am Registration, more Info Ph Dianne & John 573 4420 or 027 337 5310 Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am – 2pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd, Ph Andy 578 2272 or 021 842 928. Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillon’s Point Rd opens 9am - 12pm Saturday. Mon & Thurs 1 - 4pm. Building relationships and sharing skills. Ph Gerry 578 1835. Mini Putt & Merry-Go-Round Picton Foreshore, 10am every day during school holidays, Today and Sunday, 10am. Redwood Market 8am - 12pm, Redwood Tavern car park, Plants Produce and Crafts.

Picton Men’s Shed Every Saturday 10am - 1pm and Wednesday 9am - 4pm. Plants and Garden furniture sold Saturday and Wednesday 10am 1pm. Marlborough Artisan Market Wynen Street Carpark Wynen Street, Blenheim, 9am – 1pm, highlighting the best of Marlborough art, crafts, food and produce. Come along and browse our stalls, salmon, cheese, strawberries, tomatoes, veggies, blueberries, cherries, bread, ibiccis, your jam and preserves.

Sunday 8 February Rock and Mineral Club Brayshaw Park, 9am - 4pm, Donation of books welcome

Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on! Associated Modellers Society Miniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm 4pm $2. Simply the Breast Dragon Boat Team Training on the Wairau River - Sunday mornings from 9.30am from Blenheim Rowing Club, off Jones Road. Have lots of fun and get a full body workout at the same time. Ring Sue Bason on 578 9110 for more details.

Up and Coming

Marlborough Kennel Assn. Ribbon Parade, Aerodrome Rd, Omaka. Entries 10.15, judging 11am, all breeds recognised by NZKC welcome. Spectators welcome. Canteen, cold drinks etc. Info phone Sharon 578 5311

15 February Picton’s “That Kid can Sing” Kids karaoke competition, registration at Mikey’s Restaurant & Bar, Jim’s Automotive Picton or Jackie on 021 611 031.

Te Ra Whakakotahi Waitangi Day Gala 10 am Powhiri - Welcome to visitors, Story of the Wharenui and the significance of the Treaty of Waitangi, Food Stalls, Devonshire teas, mussel fritters, BBQ. Waikawa Marae, 210 Waikawa Bay Rd, Picton.

26 February The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, sequel to the Exotic Marigold Hotel movie. The event is to be held at the Top Town Cinema in Blenheim on Thursday 26 February at 6.30pm. Tickets are $15.00 per person. Ticket sales is Denise on 578 5153.

Ulysses Rides Short ride to the Rai Valley Cafe. Meet at the south end of the railway station carpark at 12.45pm ride departs at 1pm. Farmers Market Summer Season Marlborough A&P Showground’s, Cnr Maxwell and Alabama Roads, 9am – 12pm. Buy Local - Cook Local Showcasing the best of what Marlborough has to offer Fresh, local and Marlborough grown sold by the producer. Abundant with seasonal fruit, vegetables, baking and much more . Kapahaka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall 12pm 3pm. All welcome. Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am, Murray Ph 578 9199 or Tony Ph 577 9776. Petanque 10am and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street – John Ph 577 9789. Tramping Club We go on tramp’s Wednesday & Sunday, please confirm for travel Ph Mary Ph 572 8762 or mjsrusty@kinect.co.nz. Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club Brayshaw Park, Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and books. Free Admission.

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Building progresses A deadline of mid-April has been set for employees to start moving into the old Number One Shoes building, on the corner of Queen and Charles Streets. The building was gutted, and work on the interior of the building has started. About 80 employees taken from a combination of the Primary Health Organisation and the Blenheim Barnados office will be using the facility. An open-plan office will be situated on the Charles Street side of the structure, with clinical rooms, meeting rooms and a reception area also being housed in the building. Marlborough Primary Health Organisation chief executive Beth Tester says staff are excited to be moving into a building which was more accessible to the CBD.

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Mayor supports Pike River fundraiser By Celeste Lodewyk The efforts of two people to fundraise enough money to bring the families of the Pike River Mine Disaster to Marlborough has received the support of Mayor Alistair Sowman. Wayne Carey knew three of the men killed and is determined to give the families a relaxing weekend. He has organised travel, accommodations, meals and activities but needs the community’s support to fund it. Blenheim woman Erica Sprosen has joined forces with Wayne to help organise a fundraising dinner and auction at Bamboo Garden Restaurant on February 16. The mayor has confirmed he will be

attending and supporting their efforts. “I spoke with Grey District Council mayor Tony Kokshoorn to get his thoughts on it and he said he thought it was a great idea. “I will certainly be there supporting the fundraising and I encourage the people of Marlborough to come and support it too,” he says. Tickets for the dinner/auction are $35 per person and can be purchased from All About You lingerie shop on Maxwell Road, or by phoning Wayne on (03) 577 5444 or 027 303 5417. Anyone wishing to donate items for the auction can also contact Erica on (03) 578 0273.

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SPCA ‘not a dumping ground’ By Celeste Lodewyk Five puppies are the latest in a string of animal dumpings at the gates of the Marlborough SPCA centre, enraging staff and volunteers. SPCA Marlborough centre manager Kaycee Polkinghorne says she found the cardboard box containing the four week old Labrador cross puppies on Tuesday morning.

The puppies were dumped with no food, water or blanket for warmth and were in a state of distress. “We need to remind the public that we are not a dumping ground for unwanted pets. We are dedicated to the prevention of cruelty to animals, and where we can we will help with rehoming but due to these dumpings we don’t have the space,” she says. This brings the centres puppy count to 19 in addition to the dogs already there. “This is an incredible strain on our resources, we rely on community donations and need funds all the time, so this is really becoming a major issue,” she says. The cost to care for, and prepare the five dumped puppies for adoption in five weeks time will cost the centre $4000.

This includes microchipping, desexing, food and general care. “That’s just for them alone, it’s a huge cost on us,” she says. A volunteer has set up a Give A Little page to raise money to help cover the costs of the puppies - givealittle.co.nz/cause/spcapuppyfund. By Thursday the total was sitting at $760. Kaycee is also appealing to the community for help in covering the cost of a security system to be installed to help catch offenders dumping animals or attempting to break in and take dogs. “This would help us catch the people who dump their animals, as well as identify those who come in and abuse our staff, so any help we would really appreciate it,” she says.

These five puppies were found dumped and distressed at the gates of Marlborough SPCA on Tuesday morning.

Festivities to continue The Vines Village will be helping Wine and Food festival-goers to unwind with their Wine & Food Wind Down day later this month. The event, which is happening on February 15, the day after the Wine and Food Festival, will feature a garden bar marquee, food stalls and live music. Local food businesses to be represented on the day include Putake Honey, Cloudy Bay Clams and Kaikoura Cheese, while

alcohol will be supplied by Eradus, Astrolabe, Moa and the Marlborough Cider Company among others. Blues band the Jurymen will be performing on stage. The Sport Tasman activity trailer will be on site, while a kids’ bungy trampoline will also be available for use. Entry is free. The event runs from 10am-5pm.

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Vintage Harvesters operates a modern fleet of harvesters and tractors throughout the Marlborough District. We are looking for experienced harvester and tractor drivers. You will need a minimum of a class 1 driver’s licence for tractor driving and a wheels endorsement for harvester driving. We anticipate work will commence approx. mid-March and finish mid-April. Drivers must be available for extended hours and weekends. Please phone the office on 578 5300, text Jason Tripe on 027 434 2712 or email admin@jtcviticulture.co.nz www.vintageharvesters.co.nz Phone 577 7868 to place your ad here

LINE DANCING New Beginner’s Class 6 week course Tuesday evenings 6.30pm till 8.00pm

10th February to 17th March Cost $30 Adults, $15 under 15 years Classes after 17th March $6 FAIRHALL HALL Come along for fun, dance and exercise For more information Ph Judith 578 7554

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1st Blenheim Boys’ Brigade Recommences for 2015 Monday 16th February Check out our facebook page For boys years 2 to13(6 to18 years old) Contact: Chris Lane, Company Captain Ph: 578 6140, cell: 0274 579 004, e-mail: chris.lane@hutchisonrodway.co.nz

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For busy restaurant and Asian food warehouse. Noodle Corner and Mr Asian Shop Must have knowledge of Asian food and cooking. Able to be adaptable. Have worked in team and been a team player. Quick learner, honest, responsible and hard working. Speak 2 languages will be advantage.

Ph Dom 577 9918 11am - 8pm or 021 140 8249

Montford Corporation is now looking for machine operators for the 2015 Vintage. Must be reliable. Drivers License required, wheel endorsements an advantage Experience Essential Contact Gareth 021 499 551

DEAN BLACKLAWS LOGGING requires an EXPERIENCED GRAPPLE DIGGER OPERATOR or EXPERIENCED FELLING MACHINE OPERATOR

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for our Ground Based Harvesting Crew operating in the Marlborough area. Please contact Julia on 0273311660 or deanblacklawslogging@xtra.co.nz for a confidential chat.

2015 Grape Harvest Truck Driver We have a vacancy available for an experienced truck driver for the 2015 Grape Harvest. The position will start mid-late March for the duration of the harvest. This start date can be flexible for the right candidate. You must have a class 5 licence. Trailer experience is essential, and you must be able to back a 4-axle trailer. Please phone the office on 578 5300, text Jason Tripe on 027 434 2712 or email admin@jtcviticulture.co.nz www.vintageharvesters.co.nz

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 Experience with Microsoft software particularly Word and Excel Administrative Assistant  Payroll experience and knowledge of Ace Payroll software (desirable essential) Fixed Term contractual position  Experience in the use of Quantum Accounting/Xero/Banklink s 7 to 10 hours per week The Marlborough Migrant Centre is looking for (desirable a suitably but not essential) qualified person to provide administrative,secretarial Knowledge of the preparation and filing of GST returns and event management support to the manager.  Good communication skills The position will be for a six month fixed term contract;  Enjoy working as part of a small team continuation reliant on funding. HARVESTER OPERATORS Essential attributes and skills include  Good organisational and time management skills • Passion for working in a multicultural environment Experienced Grape Harvester operators required • Advanced computer skills including sound sounds like you please forward a CV and covering letter to: If athis for our upcoming harvest season. knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, database management, social media and uploading of files to Transport to and from work will be provided along Denise McIlroy website M oral Office Serviceswith Ltd meals and a very competitive hourly rate. • Excellent time management withD strong / written communication skills andPability maintain O toBox 4037 confidentiality Blenheim 7240 • Knowledge of or willingness to learn event If you would like to work in a fun dynamic admin@dmofficeservices.co.nz management processes. team contact Gareth on 027 407 1154 or For further information and job description gareth.goodsir@yealands.co.nz Applications close 13 February 2015 contact the Marlborough Migrant Centre, 21 Henry Street, Blenheim, 7201. Email: info@migrantcentre.co.nz Applications close on Monday, 9 February.

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W O R D Puzzles WordBuilder 6

Births This Week

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CRESSWELL: Quin Noel (10lb 14oz) December 23, 2014

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100 Days for 100 Years The full list is held by the MRSA. You can visit the Panama Room, in the RSA Lounge of Clubs of Marlborough to view it.

How many words of three or more letters, including plurals, can you make from the six letters, using each letter only once? No foreign words or words beginning with a capital are allowed. There's at least one six-letter word. TODAY Good 14 Very Good 17 Excellent 20 Solution 341: Amen, are, arm, arum, ear, earn, emu, era, man, mane, MANURE, mar, mare, mean, men, menu, mun, name, namer, near, ram, ran, ream, rue, rum, rumen, run, rune, unarm, urea, urn.

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1 Take place (5) 4 Making minimal noise (2,5,2,1,5) 14 Snares (5) 15 Cleave (5) 16 Replacement (10) 17 Leg bone (5) 19 Long fish (3) 20 Greenhouse (7) 21 Eating place (9) 22 Tracked down (6) 25 Hot and bothered (9) 27 Praises highly (6) 28 Twofold (6) 33 Husky, of voice (10) 35 Steal from (3) 36 Written dissertation (6) 37 Porcelain square (4) 39 Mimic (3) 41 Lap (7) 42 Spectator (6) 43 Woodworker (9) 44 Circumference (5) 45 Hired hand (8) 50 Negative (2) 1

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Shivered (8) Populous country (5) Getting (9) Strand (6) Heavy (7) Wildebeest (3) Practical joke (4) Overthrow (6) Argument (3) Slight adjustments (4,6) In a sedate manner (6) Small mustelid (6) Twin-hulled vessel (9) Revolutions (6) Ceremonial robes of clergy, choristers (9) Level (7) Ocean (3) Uncanny (5) Immunised (10) Blocks (5) Shockingly vivid (5) Predisposed to a tipple (4,2,3,6) Actor’s whisper (5) 5

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Mediterranean island (6) Single-digit numbers (5) Liquid food (4) Steal attention from (7) Banished (6) Maltreat (5) Air came (anag)(7) Dolts (4) Gloomy, melancholy (6) Stunned (5) Quarantine (7) Farm vehicle (7) Affluence (10) Prise (5) Pull longer (7) Poetic (7) Trade ban (7) City in England (7) Element with symbol Na (6) Progress very slowly (5) Reflect (6) Narrow aperture (4) Rips (5) Went astray (5)

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Microbe (4) Era (5) Unforeseen danger (7) Leave out (4) Checked and corrected (6) Saying (5) Not artificial (7) Sooner or later (10) Waxy-flowered plant (7) Degree (6) Disregarded (7) Sovereign (5) Fifty percent (4) Go furtively (5) Plugged (7) Comfort in grief (7) Star-wearing law officer (7) Lure (7) Oddball (6) Deaden (6) Stick up for (6) Memorial stone mound (5) Pledge of fidelity (5) Bind (5) Bitter prolonged quarrel (4) Rind (4)

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Friday FACT

February 7 A.L Douglas, 9 October 1944, age 23 K.J Douglas, 7 June 1917, age 23 J Downie, 1 May 1918, age unknown C.C Duncan, 15 July 1944, age unknown R Dunckley, 11 July 1916, age 29 R.H Dunckley, 27 August 1942, age unknown

February 8 W.T Dundon, 5 June 1915, age unknown G.F Earnshaw, 7 July 1917, age unknown H.L Elkington, 8 May 1943, age 24 J.A Elkington, 2 November 1942, age 36 J.E Elliott, 1 October 1916, age unknown R.M Elliott, 2 November 1942, age 36

February 9 W Elliott, 15 May 1915, age unknown A.C Emanuel, 18 March 1944, age unknown L.P Eves, 2 November 1942, age unknown N.C Eves, 15 April 1944, age unknown T. Eyles, 8 May 1915, age 24 F.C Fairweather, 2 September 1918, age unknown C.M.M. Falk, unknown, age unknown E.A.R Falk, 17 March 1944, age 23

February 10

P.G Dobson, 8 September 1943, age unknown A.J Dodd MM, 15 September 1916, age 27 R.H Dodson, 18 September 1916, age unknown J.L Doggett, 23 May 1944, age unknown J.M Donn, 2 October 1916, age unknown E.J Doran, 2 September 1918, age unknown

Marshmallows exist because of sore throats

In the 1800’s juice from the marshmallow plant was mixed with egg whites and sugar then whipped into a foamy mixture and given to children for sore throats. It was so tasty that it was eventually made into a treat and called Marshmallow.

V.A.B Falk, 26 June 1942, age 25 E Farr, 10 April 1945, age 32 H Fauchelle, 4 September 1915, age unknown T Fawcett, 19 December 1915, age 24 G.H Fell, 7 June 1917, age unknown M.C Fell MID, 15 July 1942, age 30

February 11 J.O Fidler, Unknown, age unknown E Fifield, 10 April 1918, age unknown H.J.G Fincham, 5 December 1941, age 43 G.J Fitzgerald, 30 October 1917, age unknown T Fitzgerald, 20 September 1916, age unknown J Fleming, 25 August 1915, age unknown

February 12 W.E.F Flower, 24 April 1915, age 29 D Fogarty, 8 June 1902, age unknown W Foley, 6 April 1918, age 28 W.R Forbes, 6 April 1918, age 23 R.G Fowler, 2 October 1916, age unknwon C.R Frankish, 7 June 1917, age 22

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FREW: Daniel Ryan, January 26, 2015 JENKINS: Kevai Stephane, January 24, 2015 MURPHY: Gus Michael Roger (6lb 13oz) January 3, 2015 PARKES: Robbie James (10lb 1oz) February 2, 2015 SAGUIN: Cooper Alexander (7lb 14oz) January 22, 2015

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Death Notices DAVIDSON, John William: January 31, 2015 GRAHAM, Janna Theresa: January 28, 2015 KIRCHER, Alison Hedley (Ali) (nee Rich): January 29, 2015 KNIGHT, Beatrice Florence(Beat): January 26, 2015 MILLER, Ann Marigold (Marygold): February 2, 2015 PAWSON, Anne (nee Lockwood): February 1, 2015 RENWICK, Frank: February 2, 2015 RYAN, John William: January 30, 2015 STEVENS, Ethan Cole: February 2, 2015 THOMPSON, Isla Margaret: February 2, 2015 WARWICK, Joyce Edith (nee May): February 2, 2015 WINDLEBURN, Jessie Mabel Davis: January 29, 2015

death notices

MILLER, Ann Marigold (Marygold): Passed away, peacefully, at Wairau Hospital on Monday February 2 2015. Aged 94 years. Devoted wife of the late Hugh Miller, extraordinary mother of James, Mary, Cathy, Rosy, and Bridget, and respected mother-inlaw of Tom Parsons. Amazing grandmother and great grandmother (Gol Gol) to all her loving grandchildren. All messages can be sent to c/- The Miller Family, P O Box 92, Picton 7250, or at www.heavenaddress.com. In true Marygold style, she has donated her body to science and a celebration of her life will be held in Blenheim at a date to be advised. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, F.D.A.N.Z. Tel (03) 578-4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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Sport inbrief KARTING The first twilight meeting at Cresswell Electrical Raceway is tomorrow. Car tuning begins at 2pm, with racing an hour later. Spectator entry is free.

SURF BOATING The Rarangi Surf Life Saving Club’s under-23 surf boat crew will be representing New Zealand at the Trans-Tasman test series against Australia at Waihi this weekend. The boat is swept by Neil Watts, and the team includes Keagen Saul, Matt Jackson, Mick Boon and Joe Lepper.

TRIATHLON The annual Waitaria Bay Classic Triathlon is being held this weekend in the Kenepuru Sound. The event begins at 10am tomorrow. Registration is between 8:45am and 9:30am at the Waitaria Bay Hall.

VOLLEYBALL The college, senior social and business house indoor volleyball league begins this month at Stadium 2000. The event runs Thursday nights from February 19 to June 4. Team registrations have to be returned by February 15. For more information, contact Marlborough Volleyball.

SPORT

This weekend, tighthead prop Uini Atonio, will debut from the bench for Les Bleus in their Six Nations opener against Scotland in Paris. Atonio was born in Timaru, schooled at Wesley College, is of Samoan descent and has been in the Counties-Manukau ITM Cup squad. He is the latest in a long line of players from the islands to be selected for other international teams, but his physical attributes are what makes him stick out from the rest. At six feet and five and a half inches tall, and 155 kilograms, Atonio is thought to be the largest individual to play for France, and one of the largest to play interna-

tional rugby. His shirt had to be custom-made for him. Big Bill Cavubati, the Fijian colossus who weighed 165kg, keeps him from being the biggest. If they ever got into an on-field bust-up, God knows what would happen. Atonio is bound to attract attention, and these larger-than-life players who add so much colour to the sporting landscape. They become cult heroes. They don’t necessarily need to be good, just different. Sireli Bobo used to play on the wing for Wellington. The problem was he couldn’t catch a cold. The crowd was tortured watching him get two touches on a rainy night and drop the ball both times, his

sprinter’s speed imprisoned by his inability to catch. Videos of the Tongan Thor, Taniela Tupou, went viral while he was playing for Sacred Heart’s First XV last year. A whippet at 135kg, Tupou had incredible pace that made him world famous in New Zealand. He has since signed for the Queensland Reds. There are examples all over the world. Marouane Fellaini with his giant afro, John McEnroe and his temper, Nick Cummins and his post-match interviews… In Atonio, the world sporting community will be introduced to a new hero this weekend.

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With ... Adam Poulopoulos

King made life member By Adam Poulopoulos The Redwoodtown Social Badminton Club had an important ceremony at its weekly gathering on Thursday, with captain Nona King made the club’s third life member. “King was presented with the certificate and a cake, as her 80th birthday was also celebrated. King, who also plays tennis and has played netball in the past, says the club atmosphere was what kept her coming back. “I don’t know for how many years I’ve been playing – it’s been a long time. “This is a social club and everyone’s nice and friendly.

“We go on trips every so often too. It’s a good social club.” She says an active lifestyle is the key to her sustained level of fitness. “I’ve always worked pretty hard and stayed active, and that keeps me going. “It’s good to stay positive all the time.” King will not be playing competitive this year, as she is off to Europe to visit Gallipoli, and for a holiday, in the near future. She says she has no plans to stop playing. Club member Linley Wetton says King has been an important member of the club for many years.

“She’s taken the role of club captain and she’s been brilliant. “She opens up and she’s always the last to leave. She organises events, gets people on the court and she’s always here. “She never misses a beat.” Wetton says King has also taken a strong coaching role with new young players coming into the club. The club meets every Thursday from 9am-noon at the Blenheim Indoor Sports Centre on Battys Road. Right: Nona King has been made the Redwoodtown Social Badminton Club’s third life member .

McMath wins Hipkins Swim at Rarangi Last weekend 24 swimmers took part in the Hipkins Swim at Rarangi. After 31 minutes and seven seconds, Sally McMath took out first place, and first female home, closely followed by last years winner Paul Sell in Second place and first Male with a time of 31 Dave Grono and Peter Colbert battle up the beach at minutes and 17 seconds. the Hipkins Swim on Saturday. Photo supplied.

Mooney back into tennis By Adam Poulopoulos After over two years away, former national tennis coach Michael Mooney is back coaching. A professional coach and player in both New Zealand and Germany in the past, Mooney is restarting his career with a twice-weekly coaching programme, beginning later this month at courts in Springlands and Witherlea. He says he is happy to be back. “I’ve been able to put the past behind me and move forward. I enjoy interacting with my students. “I feel refreshed. I’ve been encouraged by a lot of people to come back. “I’d like it to be casual – I’m not quite as competitive as I once was.” The programme will have a focus on sensory motor skills, which

France’s big bopper SPORTS

PICTON MULTISPORT A fun family triathlon is being held at the Picton Foreshore today. The event involves a 50 metre swim, one kilometre cycle and a 200m run. The Marlborough Sounds Half Ironman will be held tomorrow.

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Mooney used successfully with young players in Germany. “Those skills transfer across all sports,” he says. Mooney hopes to take about 20 young players of all ages in his programme, while he is also offering private tuition. Mooney coached in Marlborough between 2000 and 2012, taking two junior players to national titles between 2002 and 2006. A former New Zealand junior and senior champion during his playing career, Mooney is also looking to get back on the court. He and son Caleb are searching for a local club to play for. For more information on the programme, contact moonz@xtra. co.nz or phone 5779552.

Michael Mooney is back coaching in Marlborough.

Paul was followed by Sam Durrent in a time of 31 minutes and 25 seconds. The youngest entrant was Jacob Babb, 13, who came in 10th, and the oldest was John Scobie, 63, who finished 14th. The last competitor finished in one hour and three minutes.

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