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Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk The push for smokefree cars in New Zealand is being strongly driven here in Marlborough by local organisations, one being the Marlborough Cancer Society. The Society’s health promoter Teresa Goza is very passionate and vocal about her desire to see legislation introduced that bans smoking in cars with children. Continued page 2 Marlborough Cancer Society health promoter Teresa Goza (right), pictured with Lyn Bird and Teresa’s daughter Kiamaia (2). Teresa and Lyn are strongly supporting the push for smokefree car legislation.

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Continued from page 1 She calls it a ‘major human rights issue’ and says with statistics showing that an average of 350 dying in New Zealand from second hand smoke every year, it’s something that demands change now. “As a mother of two young children there is no way I would pollute my passengers with cigarette smoke. “As a health promoter I feel this is a very serious issue that needs to be dealt with now if NZ wants to be smokefree by 2025. “We need to stop being so polite with politicians, we need legislative support from the government.” Teresa says countries including Australia, the United States and Canada already have this in action, and she hopes the NZ government takes action soon to join this movement. Enforcing it if it does come into law would be consistent with other actions including bans on

The Marlborough Cancer Society is pushing for smoking in cars with children to be banned.

mobile phone use while driving. “It would be another thing on the list for police to tick off when pulling over vehicles.” A short survey was conducted in Marlborough, asking current smokers their thoughts on the smokefree car campaign, and

results were positive, Teresa says. “All except one agreed it should have legislative support, so we are about to embark on a locally based campaign to really drive this message.” “We need people to start dis-

cussing it, enforcing it within their own families which I have already seen happen here. “There was one complaint from a local childcare centre where one of the parents was so outraged when he witnessed another parent smoking in the car with kids, that he asked the centre staff to do something about it. “This shows me that the Marlborough community does not tolerate it.” The Cancer Society’s lead researcher, associate professor at Otago University, George Thomson told the Sun that research strongly indicated that of the families that smoke, but have a strict policy of not smoking in cars, the children are less likely to take up smoking.” What are your thoughts and feedback? Email celeste@blenheimsun. co.nz

Water shortage now serious T he water shor t age in Renwick is showing no sign of easing and there is every chance the second of three bore pumps servicing the township’s water supply will have to be switched off soon. However Marlborough District Council operations and maintenance engineer Stephen Rooney says so long as residents maintain the current level of water conservation, Renwick will not run out of water. But he warned that restrictions may become stricter. “We may get to the stage where we will have to limit ur-

ban water use to inside homes only, with no watering of gardens or washing vehicles.” Rooney says if the second pump has to be shut off, the flow rate will go down to 15-18 litres a second – compared with the normal use of 65-72 litres a second. However that won’t affect water pressure at the tap. He says householders should not be waiting for poor water pressure to signal that supplies are running out before they get serious about water conservation. He says council staff had the region’s water supply under

constant review and a range of options would be considered if the situation deteriorated further in Renwick. In the meantime he appealed to everyone to take all possible care with the way they are using water, not just in Renwick but around the whole region. Rooney says council staff have followed up a couple of cases where property owners had not understood the irrigation restrictions, and that council had been advised that some private water supplies on lifestyle blocks in the Taylor and Redwood Pass area were drying up.

The Renwick sports ground has its own bore which is enabling those playing fields to be irrigated. Council playing fields around the region have a minimum maintenance schedule that is required to ensure they do not require costly future restoration. Havelock’s water supply is also being monitored closely for saltwater intrusion although there are no restrictions in place as yet. Rooney says restrictions in Havelock are likely before summer finishes.

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Precinct idea discussed By Adam Poulopoulos An urban designer says a new riverside precinct on High and Wynen Streets would be a good way for Blenheim to interact more with the Taylor River. Kobus Mentz was speaking at a Marlborough District Council organised public consultation about the new $24 million precinct, which would centre on a libraryart gallery space at the bottom of High Street. About 80 people attended the meeting at the Marlborough Convention Centre on Tuesday night. Mentz says the precinct would help link the town and the river. “It’s your one greatest asset, but for me this is one of those towns that doesn’t quite connect with the river.” The library space described would also feature meeting rooms, “ambiguous” public spaces and possibly a café, and would be at least two storeys.

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The precinct would also include a pedestrian-dominated path connecting High and Wynen Streets, while the embankment between the Taylor River and the Farmers carpark would be hollowed out to

create a gently-sloping green space. A bus stop would be placed near the entrance to Wynen Street, opposite Raupo, which Mentz says would also benefit the social services on Alfred Street.

Mentz says how the public use libraries has changed, and the new building would incorporate more open, social spaces and places where Wi-Fi could be used, especially by tourists and seasonal workers calling their families at home. “We don’t want the plan to be based around what a library was like 10 years ago. “We wanted it to be open-ended enough to cope with the changes because it’s changing very fast.” Mentz says the riverside site was picked by council after the old Number One Shoes Building became available to use as a health hub housing 70 workers, which he says would help revitalise Queen Street. Public consultation on the precinct is ongoing. Does Blenheim need the riverside precinct? Email news@ blenheimsun.co.nz with your feedback.

Dublin Street site favoured By Adam Poulopoulos A new Picton library and service centre encompassing the current site and the Dublin Street corner was the favoured option for those who attended a public consultation meeting to discuss it. About 150 people attended the meeting, held at the Port Marlborough Pavilion at Endeavour Park on Wednesday evening. Urban designer Kobus Mentz presented six options for the project on behalf of the Marlborough District Council. He asked the public to consider the benefits the building’s location could have for the town centre, issues like parking and the needs of tourists and seasonal workers. The crowd’s favoured option featured a combination of the

existing library site and the Dive Centre building on the High StDublin St corner. The design incorporated a library and community services area, along with 28 carparks and a pocket park. Other options include refurbishing the current building, building a new structure on the existing site or building on the corner of High St and Waikawa Rd. A build on the council-owned Wellington St land by the waterfront, and a structure at an undecided location on the harbour were the other options. All options bar refurbishing the existing site allowed for a 700-square-metre library and service area. The number of carparks avail-

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EDWIN FOX TRANSFER Tomorrow afternoon the Edwin Fox ship is being officially handed over to the Marlborough Heritage Trust. The ceremony will begin at 2:30pm at the ship in Picton. The event is open to the public but you must register your interest. Visit the Edwin Fox Maritime Museum Facebook page for more details.

POST DELIVERIES REDUCED New Zealand Post will only deliver post in Blenheim once every two days, under the new national initiative. The change is due to begin on July 1. The change follows an update to the Deed of Understanding with the Government, and is a response to a drop in people mailing letters.

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The meeting explored several options, including one involving the Dublin Street corner.

able varied with each option. Mentz says all options fall within the $6 million council have assigned to the project, and rates would not change. He speculated if the current site were not used, it would become home to more community services.

Another public discussion will be held in the last week of March. Council hope to complete the consultation process by the end of June. Where do you think the new Picton library should be? Email news@blenheimsun.co.nz with your thoughts.

The Blenheim Volunteer Fire Brigade will be hosting a fire fighting competition at the Renwick Domain this weekend. The Region 3 Waterways Challenge will see firefighters from as far south as Christchurch meet at the domain tomorrow to test how well they operate hoses and pumps. The water to be used in the challenge is being brought over from Blenheim.

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BUSINESS SEMINARS Forte Management is hosting two half-day business seminars on the essential skills supervisors, managers and team leaders need. The seminars are on February 25 and March 4, each beginning at 8:30am. To register, contact Forte Management.

LADIES’ NIGHT Mitre 10 Mega Marlborough is hosting a Ladies’ Night later this month. The event will be held at the store on Alabama Road between 6:30pm and 9pm on Thursday, February 26. DIY demonstrations and promotions will be held, while discounts and giveaways will be available. The special guest will be ‘Easy as Stan,’ the Mitre 10 DIY guy of TV fame. To register, visit the store or join the event on Facebook.

Parents Centre open day Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk The Marlborough Parents Centre will be hosting an open day this Sunday from 10am - 1pm, enabling the public to tour its new premises in Witherlea. The MPC has been fundraising for a premises where they can run ante-natal and parenting classes. Money raised from last year’s Parent and Child Expo, and a fundraising dinner featuring Norm Hewitt last year have contributed toward this. In January the committee began using its facility in Alana Place, located in the same building block as Happy Faces. Inside there is an open

room, as well as a small coffee lounge. A resource library is also available. The centre’s events coordinator Rebecca Toms says it was a great opportunity for people to find out more about what they offer. “Anyone wanting information on our classes or wanting to join our committee and be involved are warmly welcome to come along.” She also says the facility can be hired by coffee groups. No MPC open day would be complete without family fun and entertainment. There will be a bouncy castle in the carpark, a sausage sizzle and face painting for the kids.

Marlborough Parents Centre events coordinator Rebecca Toms with son Alex is looking forward to the centre’s Open day this Sunday.

Saint Clair unveils new cellar door

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By Adam Poulopoulos The family behind Saint Clair Family Estate are excited about the possibilities their refurbished cellar door has given them. The cellar door was officially launched with a function on Tuesday night. The new arrangement includes a new veranda area which has increased dining space, while tables have been set up to allow customers to sit among the adjacent vines. The taste counter has been refitted with new lights and a new wine preservation machine, which means open bottles can be kept through the quieter months without the wine being affected by oxygen. A new menu, based on fresh, seasonal produce, is also being offered.

Design decisions were made by the owners, the Ibbotson family. The interior has been painted black, with messages about the family and winery etched in tables or written around the cellar door. Cellar door co-director Julie Ibbotson says she hopes the messages teach guests more about Saint Clair. “People come one week and they’ll see something, then they’ll come again, sit somewhere else and see something different. “We hope it makes us more personable as a brand.” The cellar door was closed after refurbishment began in July, but reopened with a limited menu just before Christmas. It opened in full early in 2015.

Business finding its feet By Adam Poulopoulos It’s a long way from what she wanted to be when she was younger, but Monique O’Brien was excited to open her new podiatry business earlier this week. Podiatry Works Marlborough officially starting operating out of their Alana Place premises at the start of the week. Monique co-owns Podiatry Works with partner Bryce Smith, who will look after the business side of the venture. The pair had always intended to start their own business, and returned to New Zealand from a two-and-a-half year stint in Tasmania. Monique has completed a Bachelor of Health Science majoring in Podiatry from the Auckland University of Technology, but she says she did not always want to be a podiatrist. “I wanted to be a police lady, but my dad was a policeman and he wouldn’t let me. “He said if I got a degree I could join the police, but I ended up sticking with this. “A saw a podiatrist when I was younger and

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they gave me orthotics which didn’t work, so I thought I could do a better job.” She says currently, she is looking for patients, but with extra space at the back of the property they would look to expand by hiring a masseuse, physiotherapist or another podiatrist in the longer-term.

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COUNCIL NEWS Notices

Taylor River Walkway The Taylor River walkway is one of Blenheim’s bestused amenities, the paths taking walkers and cyclists along a well-defined route winding alongside the river, around the town’s centre all the way up to the Taylor Dam. An exercise circuit, children’s play area, dog-walking zone and safe cycle short-cut to town, the Taylor walkway is an established link in Blenheim’s ‘green belt’, attracting praise from visitors and much used by local residents. It’s a gentle walkway, with easy strolling on the smooth concrete path that snakes along the riversides from Raupo toward Springlands and Burleigh, then a slightly sturdier step required for the section of the path running beyond Burleigh toward the dam. But the Taylor River itself is not just part of the town’s recreational landscape. With its tributaries it is part of the complex drainage network of the Wairau Plain; it’s a habitat for local fish and bird life; and, with the Taylor Dam, an important part of the town’s flood protection scheme.

2015 Winter Sports Application to use Marlborough District Council Sportsgrounds

Applications are invited from sporting codes wishing to use Council-provided sportsgrounds for the coming winter season. Application forms are to be collected from the Marlborough District Council Office, Seymour Street, Blenheim. Applications should be addressed to Council’s Reserves and Amenities Officer, Robert Hutchinson to be received no later than 13 March 2015. The official opening date for winter sports will be Saturday 4 April 2015 and closing date Sunday 30 August 2015. Any enquiries should be directed to Robert Hutchinson, Ph: 03 520 7400.

Thanks to our fire fighters! Children’s Library Blenheim term-time Activities

Baby rhyme time (for under 2 year olds) – each Wednesday at 10.30am. A fun and interactive session of songs and nursery rhymes. Cheeky Monkeys - each Tuesday at 10.00am. A fun and creative session involving stories, songs and a simple craft. After school fun for children 5-12 years old – every Thursday at 4pm. STARTS 5th MARCH! These sessions are free and all are welcome no need to register! Please contact Tracey McKean on Ph: 03 5207491 or email tracey.mckean@marlborough.govt.nz

Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman expresses thanks on behalf of the community to Marlborough Kaikoura Principal Rural Fire Officer Richard MacNamara for the huge effort made by fire crews who responded to the OnamalutuNorthbank fire. Most of the crews were volunteers who were giving up their Waitangi Weekend to work long hours to preserve the safety of our community said the Mayor. It wasn’t just the Onamalutu Valley at risk – with the fire

exploding from treetop to treetop and throwing out firebrands that were igniting spots up to two kilometres away there had been a real risk of the blaze skipping over State Highway 6 and igniting the Kaituna forestry block – or burning further north along the highway’s edge. Mr Sowman says it seems the big turnout on the first days of fire-fighting may have saved the region from a far worse fire and the public was enormously grateful for that effort.

Acknowledging Marlborough’s war dead The town’s war memorial clock tower is the setting for daily ceremonies in which Marlborough’s war dead are being acknowledged. Every evening at 1800 hours (6.00 pm) the last post is sounded and half a dozen names from the Roll of Honour are read out; a moment of remembrance that will continue each day until ANZAC Day. The brief ceremony continues

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

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There are particular risks to elderly people with house fires; escape is more difficult and there is the associated risk of fatality or serious injury. Minimise the risk of serious house fires by being aware of the risks: • Electric Blankets. Faulty electric blankets, and their misuse, cause fatal fires. Electric blankets should be checked each year to ensure they are still working safely. • Smoking. Smoking is still a cause of fatal house fires, often beginning in bedding, furniture or clothing. Smoking is a particular risk for those who are bedridden or have limited mobility. • Heating. Keep heaters away from furniture and bedding. Take care not to trip on cords. Be aware of sparks from open fires and wood burners.

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to attract large numbers of people with local youth groups and schools participating in the reading and laying of poppies. • Any youth group, school or relative of those listed on the Roll of Honour wishing to participate in the ceremonies may contact the MRSA Coordinator, email mrsa@ clubsofmarlborough.co.nz or Mrs Christine Bamber, Ph: 021 370 440.

• Unattended Cooking. Overheated oil or fat is a major cause of house fires. Poor memory and becoming distracted increase the risk of fires at the stove. • Other Risky Behaviours. Don’t hoard newspapers, boxes and other flammable materials and don’t throw burning or hot items into the rubbish. • Lack of Smoke Detectors and Fire Safety Equipment. Too often fatalities occur in houses where there are no smoke detectors or where the smoke detector batteries are flat. • Living Alone. Stay in contact with your neighbours; they may play a life-saving role in the event of a fire either by coming to your aid or calling emergency services.

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The Sun Womens only? Schools in Yet again, sitting outside renwick school just after 10am Thursday morning, 4 buses parked all with school signs showing, how many vehicles slowed to 20km, not one. Wake up, read your road code, learn the laws, 20km each way. No wonder drivers don’t slow down to 20km for school buses outside schools, they’re too busy texting or have their cell phones stuck to their ears!

A near miss On Thursday whilst the crossing patrol at Waikawa Bay school were crossing the road, a car had stopped and the mussel truck & trailer to Port Underwood tried to overtake the stopped car. Was that driver not looking or what?

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Women’s only sessions of Fifty Shades of Grey? Are you serious? Imagine if we had a men’s only session of a movie - women would be livid! I am astounded by this.

Trackside rubbish A disappointing sight on the station platform. Unsecured tables and rubbish left to be thrown onto the tracks. One table already trashed. Bad P.R.

The prison system-re-entry program I wonder what kind of “preparedness” they offer job training 4 jobs that aren’t waiting for us when we get out? Social skills for operating in a society that shuns us. Morality for a culture in decline? Honour for a Machiavellian system built on hypocrisy and exploitation?

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Totally agree I totally agree with last weeks text re SPCA saying they were upset puppies dumped outside their gate. It IS better than dumping elsewhere. That is what SPCA is there for - to help animals. If you need more resources reach out & the community will help or some kind folk donate in their wills.

Whose accountable? An incident happened this week where a Bohally year 7 student was not allowed on the Ritchies school bus in the morning as they had a scooter, and were told to go home. Luckily he was seen crying by a relative as this child lives out of blenheim! I am a very concerned parent as my child also catches the bus. Who would be accountable if something happened to him when they were supposed to catch the bus? Not happy at all to hear about this incident.

Marlborough future! Amazing photo; MEX Friday last. Starving sheep with meat, wool & more on one side of the fence and prolific green growth and mown rows of grapes on the other making only alcohol! And ratepayers have to save water for vineyard dams! New council please.

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Main St and Freswick St The intersection on the corner of Main St and Freswick St should be left hand turning only. Due to the traffic being held up by cars wanting to turn right onto the busy Main St. Very very annoying and frustrating. The Macdonalds end of Frederick Street needs to left turn only, can sit in the line waiting for ages for vehicles trying to turn right, highly frustrating.

Roccos restaurant - come on Shell out a bit of money after all these years to update your dowdy interior. And get rid of that tank, what an eyesore. Do yourselves a favour. Won’t be back till then.

Money creates power I agree with (Disgusting). Money creates power so the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. RESULTS, No thoughts for compassion or caring. It is a tragedy.

Reply to: a jug of beer $20 As a club member i pay $11.70 for a jug of speights & $6 for a handle. You dont have 2 be a member 2 use the restaurant so check it out.

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Disappointing It’s really disappointing to drive past Lansdowne Park and see water sprinklers on in the middle of the day on the grassy roadside berms. Do the people who live in those houses not understand about water conservation in this big dry?!

Green grapes Why should Renwick Picton and Blenheim save water when its the GRAPE GROWERS using it all. The GRAPES plants are very GREEN.

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Zero tolerance Dear Ed, The police have zero tolerance on speed I understand. The other day near Canvastown/Pelorus Bridge a red traffic officer’s car was parked roadside. I followed a TNL truck and trailer barrelling along at 100 km/per hour (10 km/ hr over limit). The cop did nothing. Have the police a special relationship with truck firms? It seems so. If so it’s discrimination against the motoring public. “Strictly 100 km per hr”

Parking pirates Dear Ed, I was driving north on Queen Street and needed to make a right hand (indicated) turn into the disability parking space directly outside the ATM. A largish, Hilux ute, or similar, was approaching from the other direction, and, completely disregarding my indicator, ‘pirated’ the parking area normally reserved for those holding a mobility permit. My only choice was to park further along Queen Street which to a nonimpaired person may be a five-second walk, but when someone has in recent months endured two spinal surgeries, the journey is longer and more painful. On reaching the ATM I asked the person if she had a mobility card. Her reply was an emphatic NO! I then explained the reason(s) as to why such parking was made available for physically impaired people. Not a word was spoken until she completed her transaction, walking past and telling me to ‘mind my own business.’ I would like to advise the driver of the above vehicle, and any other inconsiderate, discourteous drivers, that there is a fine of $150 for such ‘smart’ parking. They even provide suitable visual signage on these parking areas depicting a wheelchair in the event that the driver is not English-speaking. I would like to see people like this one day have the unfortunate experience of being in another person’s shoes and having to live a more limited life. D K James (abridged)

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Country music duo NeillyRich to play By Adam Poulopoulos Modern country music duo NeillyRich are back in Blenheim for a one-off gig later this month. Matthew McNeilly, Amelia Richards and their backing band will be playing from 8:30pm on Friday, February 27 at The Yard Bar and Bistro. Phoebe May will be the supporting act for the free gig. Matthew, who was raised in Blenheim, and Amelia have been based in Sydney for about two

years. Matthew is returning to play at a cousin’s wedding, and he says he is excited to play in friend Joe Johnstone’s new bar. “I used to play at Figaro’s with the old band, and he said if I was ever in town to get in touch about a gig. “I played at The Yard Bar when it was Secret Garden, but it sounds like it’s a bit different now.” He says the set will be a mix of old classics and new songs not heard in New Zealand before.

It’s been a good start to the year for NeillyRich after they won the Best Independent Duo Artist award, presented by Sydney radio station 2RRR, last month. Matthew says they are currently writing for a new album, to be released at the end of the year, as well as playing a lot of gigs. “It’s what we moved to Australia to do. It’s hard work but it’s hard work we love to do,” he says. Matt McNeilly and Amelia Richards. File photo.

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5 minutes with: Heather Sorensen Celebrant

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My last meal on Earth would be... A seafood platter. It would have to include crayfish, scallops, snapper, gurnard and of course some Marlborough salmon and mussels. One of my best holidays was... Going to the UK with my husband and meeting up with our son and his partner to do a road trip around England, Scotland and Wales. My guilty TV pleasure is... I love to finish the weekend watching Broadchurch. I don’t get to watch very much TV but when I do I generally prefer English drama and comedy.

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I’m inspired by... My dad who inspired me throughout his brave battle with cancer – he never complained about the battle he was fighting but rather dedicated a great deal of time to his art. What’s one thing that you’ll never throw away? My collection of writing and artwork done by my children when they were younger. Who would you love to have a meal with? My college class from Wairarapa College. It would be great to find out what everyone has ended up doing after spending so much together.

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What would you spend your last $100 on? An outing with my grandchildren. Currently I have four wonderful grandchildren who give me so much pleasure and so many laughs. What’s next on your wish list? To develop my cake baking and decorating skills further. What is the one thing Sun readers would be surprised to know about you? I was given a book, Beekeeping for Dummies. My project now is to explore this subject as well as the potential for producing our own Lavender Honey.

Water tank makeover

Before work began.

A plain grey concrete water tank has been transformed through the hard work of children at Waitaria Bay School. The two-year project has been such a success the tank is now part of the school’s corporate image. The students were guided and encouraged by parent-helper Agnes Takacs, herself a talented artist and photographer. They brainstormed, drafted, planned and then set about creating a colourful mosaic on the water tank - the brief was the art needed to reflect the spectacular surroundings and wildlife of Waitaria Bay in the Kenepuru Sound. Twelve students aged from five to 13 took part in the work. The project was supported and sponsored by companies, locals and the school fundraising group. Agnes drove in from her home at Portage Bay nearly every Friday to help.

Finished! Back row, from left, Agnes with baby Emma (born during the project), Mya Hopkinson, Agost Radzik, Josh Cusiel, Tachyon Hutt. Middle: Aiden Cusiel, Loki Hopkinson, Zac Jenkins. Front, William Hutt, Beau Hopkinson and Archie Osborne-Bartlett. Other children who helped have either left school or were not present for the photo.

Kim Freeth and Pam Woodward of Birthright Marlborough.

Birthright Marlborough to relaunch By Adam Poulopoulos Staff at Birthright Marlborough hopes the organisation’s relaunch can help give needy families more of the help they need. The organisation will be hosting their official relaunch on March 21, following a year of consolidating staff and finances. The organisation, located in the Marlborough Community Centre on Alfred Street, suspended its services in late 2013 due to personal circumstances and resignations. Birthright Marlborough offers mediation and different subsidies to single carers of children up to 18 years old. New coordinator Kim Freeth took up her job in July last year, having spent the last 20 years as a community worker both here and in Christchurch. She says she understands the plight some carers face. “I was a single parent for 11 years for my first daughter, and I had extended whanau support around me, but I understand it’s a

pretty tough game. “I also think the family unit is disintegrating, partly because of Government policy and the demands placed on people. “They say it takes a whole village to raise a child, and it helps to have community input.” She says the situation in Marlborough is becoming more serious. “It’s huge. Blenheim’s smaller but we’re getting to be on a par with Nelson. “It’s a big deal juggling work and family.” Kim is continuing to complete a degree in social work, which she is completing by correspondence from Massey University. Birthright Marlborough president Pam Woodward says the organisation’s 2014 consolidation, which included surveys and searching for new sources of funding, saw a positive public response. If you would like to register your interest in attending the relaunch, visit or contact Birthright Marlborough.

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Mighty work Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk She’s a girl working in a man’s world, but what many people may not know about Wendie Cantwell is that she is a girl of many talents. The 24-year-old works for her father’s business, Cantwell Joinery & Window Centre Ltd which is based in Riverlands doing everything from designing kitchens through to the cutting out and arranging of installation. While she has been working for the business for six years, she has fond memories of spending time there as a child with father and owner Ian Cantwell. “I started out painting the wall where our Mighty Boy machine sits, then found myself working with it. “I never really left,” she laughs. Her first ever project was cutting out decorative panels for the Bamboo Garden Restaurant. One of the more interesting was making a scale model of the new ASB Theatre currently under construction. A typical day for Wendie could include answering phone calls and emails, talking with clients about their kitchen designs, programming jobs to be cut out in the factory as well as working with the machinery. “I do a bit of everything. On Fridays I am also the cleaner,” she jokes. Her work also flows into her spare time. Recently she had a

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new home built and for it she designed, cut out and installed her own kitchen. Asked what her future plans included, she says she planned to continue on with the business. “Sometimes I miss being girly working in an industry like this, but I would like to take this job further and long term, continue on with the hard work put in by my father,” she says. Cantwell Joinery & Window Centre not only specialises in the designing and manufacturing of kitchens, but also manufactures aluminium windows, doors and conservatories and is the supplier of the unique Foldback Bi-fold, Euroslider and Eurostacker Sliding doors.

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Small but innovative By Celeste Lodewyk NFP Fibreglass Products, formally known as Norski Fibreglass Products, is a Riverlands based business with a passionate and hardworking couple at the helm. Owned by Craig and Sue Bason who took over in 2001, it was actually one of the first established in the Riverlands Industrial Estate 30 years ago. Norski Fibreglass Products manufactures specialised composite products, and carries out repairs on a number of things made from fibreglass, manufactures outdoor toilets that are used throughout New Zealand and overseas as well as recreational watercraft. “Sixty percent of our work is toilets and tanks, with DOC and district councils being our biggest customers. “If you have walked a track and come across a toilet, chances are it is a Norski toilet,” Sue laughs. One area Craig and Sue have been putting a lot of effort into has been delivering of products to their customers. “It’s one of the more enjoyable things we do, taking the time to meet our away customers. “There is nothing like meeting the people you regularly talk by phone and email face to face.

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“It’s also a better way to feedback on our products and services, and as a result of that feedback our range of toilets and tanks continue to evolve,” she says. Moving forward, Craig and Sue say they have a number of large jobs on the horizon, including work for the grape industry, and are currently working on a project helping to purify waterways and settlement ponds. Loca ll

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French Outdoor Film ‘Chinese Puzzle’ at Clos Henri Vineyard. Tickets $55 includes a glass of wine to start, canapes/finger food, a picnic basket of movie treats, from 8.30pm. Ph 572 7923 for bookings, bring low lawn chairs and a blanket and good friends. R18, 639 State Highway 63.

Summer Concert Series Hitting the Foreshore once again for a frenzy of free children’s entertainment is the annual concert, Picton Foreshore, London Quay, Picton, Marlborough Sounds, 2pm – 4pm.

Tuamarina Rodeo Rodeo and Vintage machinery at Blind Creek Road, Tuamarina, 11am. Kids $5, Adults $10, Family pass $25. Come and see the Bronc’s, Bull’s and Barrel racers.

Hot art in Havelock The Gallery Havelock, open from 10am to 4pm, seven days a week. Oil, water and acrylic paintings, pounamu, bone carving, fabric art, sculpture, ceramics, photography, superb woodwork - 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. Dunbar wharf, on Picton foreshore. For more information call Karen on 573 6868 or check out our Facebook or Trip advisor pages. Picton Museum 10am - 4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Ph 573 8283. Marlborough Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park, Daily 10am - 4pm. The Diversion Gallery Open 12pm - 5pm Wed – Saturdays 10 London Quay, Picton, Ph 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz. Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery Open 10.30am - 4.30pm daily, 204 High St. Ph 577 6784 or www.marlboroughartsociety.com. 100 Days for 100 Years Marlborough Brass Bandsman Denis Teeling is sounding the Last Post for 100 days from 15 January until 24th April 2015, each evening at 1800 hours at the Blenheim Cenotaph in Seymour Square. The public are invited to lay poppies to the fallen. Seymour Square, 6pm – 6.15pm. Sea & Sounds You are invited to attend the Opening Preview exhibition of fine art inspired by the beauty of the Marlborough Sounds, 6 7.30pm, Marlborough Yealands Estate Gallery, 204 High St.

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Tui Nature Reserve Boat Trip And Guided Walk Learn about their restoration project and conservation successes. Boat leaves from Havelock. Bring drink, lunch, good footwear. Transport available in Reserve for those less able to walk. Bookings required, ph 574 1088, $60 adult, $30 child. Ministocks and Super Saloons Come and make a night of it with Production Best Pairs, Youth and Adult Ministocks and the Super Saloons. Eastern States Speedway, Vintage Lane, Renwick, 6pm. Edwin Fox Handover Ceremony The Edwin Fox is due to be officially handed over to the newly formed Marlborough Heritage Trust. Edwin Fox Maritime Museum, 1 Auckland St, Picton, 2.30pm. To register please contact Karen McLeod, The Edwin Fox Society, Picton, Ph 573 6868. 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 Open Day, 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. Vintage Farm Machinery 10am - 3pm, Open Every Day. Brayshaw Park Guided tours available, Sunday Thomas Tank Engine rides. Ph Doris 579 4357. 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.

Country Music in the Park Bring a picnic and relax and enjoy the music, 3pm - 6pm at Pollard Park. More info ph Ross 027 249 5862. Soul Food Cafe At St Ninians Church Hall, 1 Riley Cres, Redwoodtown. 2pm-4pm. Join us for company, coffee and cake! All welcome. Activities provided for pre-schoolers, children and youth. No charge! Phone Brendan O’Hagan 5785567. Family Farm Day Pat and feed the animals, face painting, sausage sizzle. All proceeds to the Cancer Society. 11am - 2pm. Whiskers Cat Lodge, 210 Alabama Road. Family Mountain Bike Fun Day A fun introduction day for the whole family on an easy to ride track largely sheltered from the wind and sun by a mature pine plantation. Conders Bend MTB Track, State Highway 6, Renwick, 11am – 3pm.

Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on! 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 27 February Blenheim Library Book sale: Good Quality used books for sale - Great Value - adult books - hardback $2 paperback $1; Children’s books - 5 for $1. 10am-3pm at the library. 27, 28 & 1st March Fishing Competition Renwick Arms Country Club Fishing Competition. Lots of categories. Daily weigh in 5 - 6pm, Final weigh in 1pm - 4pm Sunday, Ph 572 8597 for more information.

Brass on the Grass Bring a friend, a chair or rug, a picnic supper and enjoy this free evening of music provided by Marlborough District Brass Band. There will be a BBQ fundraiser and a lolly scramble for the kids. Yealands Estate Vineyard, Rowley Crescent, off SH1, 5pm – 7pm. 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.

Country Music in the Park Bring a picnic and relax and enj oy the music, 3pm - 6pm at Pollard Park. More info ph Ross 027 249 5862.

Kapahaka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall 12pm - 3pm All welcome. Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club Brayshaw Park, Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and books. Free Admission. Associated Modellers Society Miniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm - 4pm $2. 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.

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Friday February 20, 2015

Shark adventures Most people do whatever they can to avoid being face to face with a shark. Not Louise Bennett-Jones. Originally from Jersey in the Channel Islands, Louise has just completed a three month internship at the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology, and is currently visiting New Zealand before heading back to Jersey. She plans to tour New Zealand visiting most regions, including Marlborough. The ocean is in Louise’s blood, having grown up surrounded by it. “I grew up with a fascination with the sea. My parents were both into sailing, my dad was a keen scuba diver, and we lived five minutes from the largest intertidal rocky beach in Western Europe, so naturally I grew up in the rock pools. “When I was seven I went on a ‘Ramble in the Rock Pools’ with a local marine biologist, and from that day on I knew that

that’s what I wanted to be.” When your working day involves coming face to face with a tiger shark, you’ve got to know what you’re doing. Thankfully there have been very few close encounters that got a little too close. “There was one moment when a lab mate got a shark tail slap to the face while trying to get an animal alongside the boat for tagging. That was my first day on the water with them, so that made me somewhat nervous! I believe it was all completely under control though. “While I was there they also caught the biggest male tiger shark they’ve ever caught in 20 plus years of research (4.35m). It wasn’t a close encounter as such, but I’ve never seen a more impressive, powerful animal so close before.” Story supplied by REDnews.

This 1900 Clayton and Shuttleworth threshing machine will be used to thrash a crop of barley on Sunday at the Tua Marina Rodeo and Vintage Machinery Day.

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Sun Business Update

Chinese New Year The Chinese New Year holds many special traditions, one of the most important being food. Many Chinese families prepare special meals which bring together family who are away from home, and within each meal each type of food has its own symbolic meaning. Bamboo Garden Restaurant owner Bu-nga Krataitong says certain dishes are eaten to bring good luck for the coming year. Their symbolism is based on their colour and appearance, as well as the preparation and way it is served. With this in mind, Bamboo Garden Restaurant’s chefs have created a very special Chinese New Year menu which is available from February 19-22. The menu features a tantalising mix of meat, fish and vegetable bases, with bold yet fresh flavours. From pork rib soup, crispy whole fish through to duck, there is something to excite any palate. Complimenting the meal is a refreshing Chinese green tea, and to sweeten the palate there will be a berry sorbet. “Everything you eat has meaning, bringing

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Friday February 20, 2015

Academy comes to Blenheim By Adam Poulopoulos A football and rugby coach who has relocated to Blenheim hopes his program gives Marlborough youngsters a taste of the top level. Michael Henry coordinates the New Zealand All Sports Academy, which takes groups of 10-11 year-olds on tours of France, the United Kingdom and Australia. The tours are designed to give players a chance to glimpse the sporting lifestyle overseas, but also to provide an appreciation of other cultures and travel experience. Henry, who relocated from Auckland late last year, is taking

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his next tour to France and the UK in September. Ten students from North Har-

bour have already signed on, and he is looking at five others from Marlborough to round out the touring party. A group may also head over at Easter next year. Henry, who began coaching football 26 years ago in England, says the non-profit tours present a great opportunity. “I understand Marlborough is a very strong area. I feel there’s enough talent for youngsters to take the opportunity, and I hope parents encourage them into something like this. “It gives them the opportunity to play overseas, make new friends and the possibility that someone might spot them.”

He says sporting ability was important, but not a pre-requisite. “It would be good, but staff of mine have nurtured players up from being new to the game to being pretty good.” A couple of parent supervisors will also go on the trip. In the past the trips have visited rugby clubs like London Irish and Skegness, and football clubs like Blackpool. Henry also hopes to visit Racing Metro on the back of Daniel Carter’s imminent move. For more information on the trips and signing up email mikejameshenry@gmail.com or visit www.nzallsports.com.

Rowing finals upcoming Tuesday next week is ‘World Spay Day’, and to mark the occasion the Marlborough SPCA has come up with a very special initiative. SPCA Marlborough centre manager Kaycee Polkinghorne says the centre approached a number of veterinary clinics throughout Marlborough to “come on board” and promote animal desexing. There was great feedback and as a result local clinics, here in Picton and Blenheim,

Marlborough’s rowers continued to put up good times on Wednesday and Thursday at the New Zealand Championships at Lake Ruataniwha, Twizel yesterday. The Blenheim Rowing Club’s men’s club coxed eight and men’s novice coxed quad sculls both qualified for grade A finals, held in the late-afternoon yesterday. Five other BRC crews have A finals coming up either today or tomorrow. Wairau Rowing Club has four crews, the women’s senior and

will be offering discounts and special offers for cat spaying and dog neutering. There has been everything from 50 percent discounts offered, through to opportunities to have de-sexing charges refunded. This will only be run from February 24 - 27. For more information about World Spay Day contact Marlborough SPCA, check out their Facebook page or contact your veterinary clinic.

premier coxless oars, and the men’s premier coxless and coxed fours, racing in A finals today and tomorrow. In all, 18 combined crews from the Blenheim and Wairau clubs have made finals. Local rowers from Central Regional Performance Centre, including Robbie and Karl Manson, Sophie MacKenzie, Harrison Somerville and James McAnellen are also in finals in the next two days. The championships end tomorrow.

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New Zealand Red Cross is celebrating one hundred years of operation in New Zealand in 2015.

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Do you have any mementoes of Red Cross lurking in the cupboard? We are looking for uniforms, posters, photographs, news clippings which we can use in public displays throughout this celebratory year. We will appreciate donations or loan of any items we may receive. Mementoes can be dropped off to the Centre at 33 Redwood Street, or the Red Cross Shop in Charles Street. If you would like us to collect items please phone 578 6134. Thank you for your support for Red Cross. Always needed, always there.

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NOTE: Wairau Bar tide times are based on Wellington plus 2hrs 2mins. Wairau Bar tide heights are Wellington heights as no height data is available. Not for navigational purposes.

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Support, information and Day Programme education for allPicton people Supervisor: in seeking Marlborough who are We are a suitably qualified person to supervise our Day Respite Programme on Fridays affected by dementia. in Picton. Ideally the person will be domiciled in or near Blenheim and be available to occasionally act as Assistant Supervisor, if required, on the other days of the week at our Wither Road facility. The latter would be on an “as required/if available” basis.

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$7000+ worth of prizes to be won Entries cost members $20.00. Non Members $25.00 Junior under 12 - $5.00 (all juniors get a prize) Entry Forms available at outlets displaying posters or at Renwick Arms Country Club 92 High Street, Renwick. For enquiries phone Club 03 572 8597 or Manager 0275 788 292 Entries close 9.00pm Thursday 26th February

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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

We require a enthusiastic, team player to join the team at the Woodbourne Tavern in the Kitchen. Must have an understanding of food preparation, cooking meals to order, stock control, and work well under pressure. Must be able to work weekends and evenings. Approximately 20-30 hours per week, we can be flexible with the hours for the right person. Immediate Start. If this person sounds like you: Call Stacey on 5728007 or email your cv to: info@woodbournetavern.co.nz .

Front of house staff Kitchenhand

Drivers Wanted Spring Creek Vintners LTD are looking for drivers holding NZ Class 5 Truck licences. This will be a fixed term contract, dates ranging from end of March through to the beginning of May season dependant. The successful applicants will be offered full time work during this period, up to 12 hour shifts 6 days per week – a good opportunity to rack up some hours! Your main duties will be the removal of grape marc and waste water. This experience will give you the opportunity to be part of a fun and hard working team and all Vintage employees are provided with one meal per shift. If you fit the criteria and are genuinely interested in being part of our 2015 Vintage crew please feel free to apply by contacting matt@scvl.co.nz or 0279181122.

Experienced and energetic front of house staff for an immediate start. 20-30 hours per week. Must be available to work evenings and weekends, manager’s certificate preferred but not essential AND Versatile, reliable Kitchenhand to perform dishwashing and general kitchen duties. 15-20 hours per week Hard working, flexible and fun people apply today! Email CV and cover letter to hayley@alehouseblenheim.co.nz no phone enquiries.

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We require a general labourer to work in our Production area. The duties will be varied and will include stacking and strapping of timber and the operating of machinery. Forklift experience would be an advantage. The successful applicant will need to be physically fit, reliable, versatile and able to work as part of a team. As Flight Timbers Ltd strives for a drug-free, worksafe environment, a pre-employment drug test will be required. Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Applications may be completed at Reception, Main Office, Flight Timbers Ltd Waters Avenue Blenheim Or email timbers@flighttimbers.co.nz Applications close 27th February 2015

Experienced Cleaners – Part-Time 2 x Permanent Positions Available Reliable and experienced staff members required to assist us with evening and morning cleaning. Full, manual drivers licence essential.

Window Cleaners – Full-Time 2 x Permanent Positions Available No experience necessary as full training given Full, manual drivers licence essential.

Vineyard supervisor Thornhill Horticultural Contracting is a well-established, large supplier of labour to the Viticulture industry in Marlborough. Thornhill is a registered Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) recruiting specific staff from New Zealand, Thailand and the Pacific Islands, to fulfil the needs of its valued vineyard clients. We currently have a position available for a Vineyard Supervisor. Applicants must have the following: • At least three years experience • Be able to report to management and complete paperwork on time • Fluent in Thai • Reliable and have a tidy work ethic • Preference will be given to an experienced supervisor, but not essential as full training will be given • Be able to work long hours when required • Have excellent communication skills • A good understanding of RSE policy • Clean drivers licence In the first instance, please forward a brief email to john@thornhillnz.co.nz no later than 27th February 2015, explaining previous work history and contact details

All applicants must have a mature attitude, be well presented and able to work un-supervised Previous applicants need not apply. If you would like to join a vibrant, hardworking and professional team call: Christian or Linda on 5796349

Hairdresser Required • Are you passionate about hairdressing and interested in working alongside a team who share this passion? • Do you want to work for someone that rewards you with on going benefits? • Does the thought of on going education excite and motivate you? • Are you talented in all aspects of hairdressing and ready to share this with our clients that expect the best? If you answer YES to ALL of the above, what are you waiting for, contact us NOW! We are looking for an experienced hairdresser that is a motivated and reliable team player. Please email or drop in CV with a covering letter by the 9th of March. Illusions Hair Salon 135 Middle Renwick Road Springlands, Blenheim illusionshairltd@hotmail.com

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W O R D Puzzles WordBuilder 6

Births This Week

WRITING SPACE

CONDON: Noah Dean (7lb 3oz) February 9, 2015

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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 17 Very Good 21 Excellent 24

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Solution 343: Beg, bel, berg, bier, big, bile, bilge, brig, erg, gel, GERBIL, gibe, giber, girl, glib, ire, leg, lei, lib, lie, liger, lire, reg, rib, riel, rig, rile.

ACROSS 1 4 11 14 15 16 19 20 21 24 26 27 31 32 34 38 39 40 41 42 45 50 54 55 1

Mountain chains (6) Aquatic plant (7) Firmly ingrained (4-6) Burnished (8) Counterfeit (5) Grip (6) Undresses (6) Frothy cold drink (9) Put right (9) Around (5) Glossy coating (7) Lifted (8) Met halfway (11) Liberated (5) Chuckle (5) Change of resolve after considering again (6,8) 84 Feel (5)

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Bottomless pit (5) Kin member (3,2,3,6) Cove (5) Scandinavian goblin (5) Vulnerable to (11) Cold ants (anag)(8) Progress (7) Minister’s house (5) Putting money into (9) In reverse (9) Petty details (6) Energy (6) Boredom (5) Verbal onslaught (8) Everlastingness (10) Mocked (7) Communicate silently (6) Removes grime (6) Skin growth (4) Suspended (7) Evaluation (10) Race official (7) Deafening (4) Small wave (6) 2

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Hair cutter (6) Cold dish (5) Common sense (4) Fruit farm (7) Keyboard operator (6) Heinous (4) An ocean (8) Sailboats (6) Aims (10) Go first (4) Small child (7) Slightly sticky (5) Withdrawal from position or occupation (10) Fundamental (5) Dejected (8) Droll (7) Latticework (7) Girl’s name (6) Engaged man (6) Alters (6) Journeys (5) Go in (5) Fronded plant (4) Spots (4)

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Perforated (5) Queasy (8) Stringed instrument (6) Trainee (10) Meat dish (4) Abrades (7) Old laundry appliance (6) Requirements (5) Layer (4) Oar rest (7) Come forth (6) Dangerous maniac (10) Type of lizard (5) Damaged or impaired by age (4-4) Cereal crop (5) Hide (7) Prickling (7) Sneaks (6) Hired male companion (6) Weigh (6) Courage (5) Meal list (4) Expectorate (4) Retained (4)

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HEALEY: Cody Kenneth (6lb 3oz) February 12, 2015 JONES: Samantha (8lb 14oz) February 11, 2015 KILPATRICK: Nina Alice Catherine, January 6, 2015 Sa Do PRADO: Violet (8lb 6oz) February 2, 2015

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February 21 G.V Harding 23 November, 1921 age unknown H Harding 17 March 1944 age 39 W.F Harding 31 May 1915 age unknown G Harper 7 June 1917 age unknown J.H Harris 12 October 17 age unknown S Harris 6 February 1918 age 41

February 22 A.P Harvey 10 October, 1918 age unknown H Hayward 8 October, 1918 age 38 W.A Hebberd 7 June, 1917 age unknown C Hebberley unknown age unknown K.P Hemi 10 September, 1916 age 31 S.J Henderson 27 January, 1901 age unknown.

February 23 W Henderson 19 October, 1918 age unknown W Henderson unknown, age unknown W Heney 31 July, 1918 age unknown C.M Hennessy 14 August, 1915 age 26 G.A Herd 28 June, 1942 age unknown C Higgins 6 June, 1917 age unknown

February 24

L.W Gullery 12 October, 1917 age unknown C Gunn 18 June, 1916 age unknown A.M Halliday 9 March, 1944 age 31 C.P Hamill 13 June, 1917 age 20 W Hamilton 13 July, 1918 age 27 E.M Hanley 8 December 1943 age 33

DICK: Gretel Lucinda Grace (7lb 5oz) January 29, 2015

Death Notices ANDREW, Raymond Bruce (Blackie): February 12, 2015. BROOKS, Nesta (Poppy) (nee Higgison): February 15, 2015. BUSCHL, Barbara Joy: February 15 2015. COX, Bell Louisa Rose (nee Smith): February 11 2015. DOGGETT, Norma June (June): February 13 2015. GOOD, Edmund John Delabere (John): February 9, 2015.

J.J.A Higgins 10 November, 1918 age 36 H.P Hill 20 September, 1940 age unknown P.J Hill 12 January, 1945 age unknown E Hoare 5 October, 1918 age 30 A.M Hobbs DFC 26 June, 1943 age 25 H Hocken 6 September, 1918 age unknown.

HARRIS, Michael Joseph (Mike): February 10 2015.

February 25

McISAAC, Eric Russell (Cabbage): February 13, 2015.

E.F Holdaway 21 December, 1941 age unknown F.C Holdaway 10 July, 1916 age unknown N.R Holdaway 22 July, 1942 age unknown C.A Holgate ( Nee Whitehouse) 20 August, 1920 age 59 A.W Hollis 16 September, 1916 age 30 D.E Hollis 27 July, 1916 age 27

February 26 L.B.H Hope 19 April, 1945 age 29 M.J Horgan 27 June, 1943 age 29 E.F Hosken 29 November, 1941 age 27 R.F.A Hughes 8 May, 1915 age unknown F.J Humphreys 16 September, 1916 age unknown O.E Humphries 12 October, 1917.

LAMPE, Maria (Maatja): February 13, 2015.

McMANAWAY, Catherine Mary (Cath): February 12, 2015. MILLER, Ann Marigold (Marygold): February 2 2015. PARRISH, John Stephen: February 13, 2015. ROBINSON, Robert William (Bob): February 14, 2015. SCHERF, David John: February 15, 2015.

MARLBOROUGH VOLLEYBALL CLUB INCORPORATED Variation to Incorporated Club Rules Clause 10 amended to read: 10 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Friday FACT

The rumour that babies don’t have kneecaps is neither completely true nor completely false. Babies do have kneecaps, but they aren’t made of bone. They are made of cartilage, and turn to bone between ages 2 and 6.

The Annual General Meeting is to be held before 31st May to receive the President’s Report, and to receive and adopt a reviewed statement of accounts. The officers of the club will also be elected and the club’s various activities will be reported on at this time. Special Meeting to approve amendment: 10th March at 5.30pm Stadium 2000, upstairs meeting-room. Members encouraged to attend. Enquiries phone: Alvyn 578 1264.

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Speedway Eastern States Speedway’s next meet, which will feature The Trading Post Production Best Pairs, will be on tomorrow night, starting at 6pm. The meet will also include Youth Ministocks, Adult Ministocks, Super Saloons, Stock Cars and Motocross Bikes.

Rugby Ben O’Keeffe is one of the two assistant referees for tomorrow night’s match between the Crusaders and Highlanders in Dunedin. O’Keeffe joins Mike Lash and TMO Chris Wratt in assisting Chris Pollock. The match kicks off at 7:35pm.

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The Cricket World Cup has so far thrown up some high scores, unhappy bowlers and great stories. The Irish beating the West Indies in Nelson was a popular win, but Afghanistan’s appearance against Bangladesh also caught the eye. Many were surprised to see them playing – how did they get here? Their journey is decades in the making. The earliest record of cricket in Afghanistan is locals playing against British troops in the mid-1800s, but the game’s rise to prominence has only picked up speed in the last 30 years. The Soviet War in Afghanistan, a product of the Cold War which ended in early-1989, ironically promoted the game’s growth.

The war was fought between pro-Soviet Afghan government forces and multi-national radical islamist guerrillas, known as the mujahideen. It forced refugees into cricketmad Pakistan, where they learned the game on the streets. Current captain Mohammad Nabi was among those displaced. Since then the game has flourished regardless of circumstance. The country’s cricket board was formed in 1995, and refugees began to return to the country. The Taliban, who ruled from 1996 to 2001, banned the game, but in 2000 cricket became the only sport to gain their approval. Even as the US-led invasion raged on post 9/11, cricket eclipsed

By Adam Poulopoulos A cycling event which debuted last year is back for a bigger second edition this time around. The Bikefit Marlborough Mountain Bike Challenge will be held on Sunday, March 1, starting and finishing at Seventeen Valley, behind the Wither Hills Farm Park. Four courses ranging in difficulty will be run, starting with a 10 kilometre ‘Taste’ course designed for children around the age of 10, and moving up to the 42km ‘Epic.’ Anyone, whether they be competing or just riding to view the scenery, is encouraged to participate. Event organiser Kevin Wilson says entries had already exceeded last year’s event.

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The Tasman under-17 mixed touch rugby team finished eighth of 13 teams in their grade at the SAS Sports Junior Nationals in Auckland this weekend. The under-15 mixed team finished ninth in their grade, out of 14 teams. Both teams contained players based in Blenheim.

Mountain Biking Entries are still available for the 20th annual Rainbow Rage event. The event is scheduled for March 21. The event starts at the Rainbow Valley on State Highway 63, and finishes in Hanmer 106 kilometres later. For more information, visit the Rainbow Rage website.

football and combat sports like boxing and wrestling to become the country’s most popular sport. In 2008 Afghanistan began to compete in the International Cricket Council’s fifth tier, against teams like Jersey and Japan. Current coach Andy Moles took the job even as his brother, who works in counter-terrorism, urged him not to. They have qualified for three Twenty20 World Cups prior to this but now their quantum leap to cricket’s top table is complete. Their next quantum leap is to make it against one of the big sides. That journey started on Wednesday against Bangladesh.

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With ... Adam Poulopoulos

Mountain biking event returns

The Sport Tasman Muddy Buddy is back for another year. The event is on Sunday, March 29 at the Havelock Estuary. Teams of two or more go around the muddy course. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a parent. For more information and to enter, visit the Sport Tasman website.

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Journey to the top sports

Muddy Buddy

It’s that time of the year again – the Nude International golf tournament is being held at the Wairau Valley Golf Course on Sunday. Visitors from around New Zealand, as well as Australia, France and the UK, will be attending the event. The first golfers tee off at 9am. The event is run by the Wai-natur Naturist Park, and registration is advised. For more information, visit their website.

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He says the event would offer something different for mountain bikers. “It’s the opportunity to ride on country not a lot of people get the chance to. “It’s private land, on four-wheeldrive tracks, with rolling-to-steep hill country off the public road. “It’s a great ride to do and it’s got enough challenges in it for everybody.” Registration closes on February 25. The invite is not limited to Marlborough Mountain Bike Club members. Forms and more information can be found on the Bikefit website. Left: Alana McLuckie and Margaret McKendry finishing last year’s event

Speedy student skates to success By Adam Poulopoulos A Renwick School student is enjoying life in the fast lane, as she gets recognised nationally for her speed skating prowess. Erin Green, 9, picked up three firsts, in the 500 metres, 1000m and 1500m, in the under-nine age group at the New Zealand Banked Track Championships in Timaru earlier this month. She also picked up a second-place, in the time trial. Before the New Year she attended flat and road nationals, and left with a seven-medal haul, which included four silvers and three bronzes. Coach Samara Pontague says Erin only began skating 18 months ago. “The first time she did a 300 metre time trial it was over a minute, and now it’s less than 30 seconds. She’s taken huge strides.

“She was always really good and easy to coach – if you tell her something she picks it up straight away.” Pontague says it was not easy watching her race. “It was pretty exciting. I was nervous watching the race, but it was pretty exciting. She says the meets have been a great litmus test for Erin, as she finds it hard to compete locally due to the lack of other skaters. Along with Pontague, Erin has had guidance from former world champion speed skater, Timaru-based Nicole Begg, among others. The Blenheim Roller Skating club meets every Tuesday night from 4:30-6:30pm at the Stephenson Street track, next to the hockey turf. Right: Erin Green with her trophies and medals.

Buller Marathon A large Marlborough contingent travelled west on the weekend to compete in the Buller Marathon. Of the six full-marathon runners, Picton’s Willem Lampe was the quickest, finishing in three hours and 52 minutes, which saw him place 47th overall. Paul Gunningham, Darren Neilson, Sonya Sutherland, Tracey Sims and Jody Du Plessis also completed the full race.

Nelson’s Phil Costley, who won the PAK’nSAVE Fun Run late last year, won the full marathon in two hours, 28 minutes and 27 seconds. The best of the Marlborough runners competing over the half marathon distance was Robbie Barnes who crossed the line in a time of one hour, 19 minutes and 50 seconds, to finish eighth overall and first in the male 50-59 age group. Megan Craig led the Marlborough

women home, and finished second in the female 20-34 age group. Other top-three finishes in their respective grades went the way of Lionel Graham and Jan Curnow. Kerry Faass from Southbridge took overall line honours in the half marathon in a time of one hour, eleven minutes and 24 seconds. Overall, 1383 competitors ran across the divisions.

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Friday February 20, 2015

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

Why choose Garin College • • •

Small community based Catholic College • Modern facilities in beautiful grounds A safe and caring environment • Family style hostel Fantastic results for all students, NCEA, Rock Quest, Stage Challenge, Sports, Outdoor adventure and more.

Our off-site boarding hostels provide a welcoming family environment for students away from home and our boarders achieve well above the national average at all levels of NCEA. To find out more about boarding contact Robert Booth on 0276 544835, e-mail robertbooth@cloud.garincollege.ac.nz or visit our website.

PRE-ENROL N OW for 2016 & b eyond Places are li mited

National Age Grade Swim Champion at Garin College

At the end of 2013, when Andy Adin took up the position of Head of Coaching for the Tasman area based at the ASB Pool in Richmond, 15year old Thomas Heaton started thinking about moving to the area to further his swimming career. Thomas holds the NZ record for 13year old boys 1500m freestyle and is the current age group champion. He has a personal best time of 16 minutes 13 seconds which is thirty seconds outside the NZ record for 16 year old boys. He is looking to improve on that at the Australian Age Group champs over Easter. At the start of 2014, Thomas moved to Richmond and began boarding at Francis Douglas House – the boys hostel for Garin College. On the Sunday of Waitangi weekend, while his mates were basking in the Nelson sun, Thomas was flying to Auckland as part of the 20 person Team for the Makos. Having reached the grand old age of sixteen, Tom was up against the ‘big boys’. In fact he found himself in the lane next to his idol – Nathan Cap – who holds every 1500metre freestyle title except for the thirteen year old boys (which is held by Tom). He raced in both the 1500m and the 400m freestyle and finished 5th and 8th respectively (he was making up the numbers in the 400m to get points for the Makos). He also was a part of the ‘Flying Squad’ relay where all twenty swimmers from each of the four centers swim a fifty metre leg. In 2014 he won both races that he swam in, but the competition was much stronger in the open division. Olympic Swimmers Steve Kent and Daniel Bell were competing which shows you the calibre of the fields. The meet finished around 10.30pm and he flew back to Nelson on Monday to resume his schooling. At the end of last year he was invited to join the World Development team which was made up from the top 120 age group swimmers in the world. They travelled to Dohar in the United Arab Emirates and were poolside for the six days of the World Championships. He witnessed twenty three world records being broken. After a year at Garin College and Hostel it is time to ask Tom about his experiences at the hostel. I asked Tom ten questions about his time at Garin College and Francis Douglas House... Q. Where does your family live and why have you come to Garin? My family live in Dunedin. Mum and Dad and my twin sisters are still there. I was at John McGlashen High School and had attended there from Year 7 to Year 10. I made the decision to come to Garin when Andy Adin, my swimming coach moved to Richmond. He is one of only six Gold Level accredited coaches in NZ. Q. Why did you choose Garin College? The Hostel is close to the pool. Also Garin has a strong academic record and there are also opportunities in Sports and the Arts. I liked the idea of attending a co-educational college with high standards. I also have friends and contacts in the area so I knew I’d be supported.

Q. What were your thoughts about Boarding before you came and have they changed? I thought hostel life produces better people. You are motivated to get out and do things while living in the hostel. The reality of hostel life hasn’t changed my opinion. Q. How successful has the move been with regard to your swimming? It’s been very successful. I’ve achieved personal best times in all my events since the move. I’m continuing to work towards a higher level of training. The highlight of last year was being selected for the World Development Squad to watch the World Championships in Dohar. I made lots of friends and we are still in contact with each other. Q. How difficult has it been to achieve the right balance between your swimming and your schoolwork? It has been easy to achieve that balance, but the problem could be that social factors are also coming into play. Q. What were your NCEA results like? I achieved Level 1 and was Endorsed with Merit. I was pretty satisfied with the results. I have high expectations of myself and so do my family and my coach. Q. As a non-Catholic, how have you found Religious Educationas a subject? It’s just another subject. I find it challenging. There is a lot of interesting content and it helps me get in touch with a different way of thinking. Q. What has been the best thing about boarding? The new friends I have made. These are friendships that will last beyond my years at Garin. Q. What was the hardest adjustment you had to make coming into the hostel? Being away from my family. I now appreciate all the things they have done for me that I used to take for granted. Q. What advice, if any, would you offer any young people considering boarding at Garin College Hostel? I would tell them to think seriously about taking the opportunity. It’s so much fun being a part of hostel life. It gives you greater life experience and I believe boarders are better prepared for independent living because of their hostel experience.

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