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From midwife to nurse Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk At the age of 27, Blenheim man Jun Cabredo has an inspiring tale to tell.

From working as a midwife in the Philippines, to his current role as charge nurse manager at a local rest home, Jun has achieved many successes in a short space of time.

He was only 18 years old when he became a qualified working midwife, delivering around 40 babies before deciding to head into the nursing field at age 20.

Continued page 2 Springlands Lifestyle Village charge nurse manager Jun Cabredo once worked as a midwife in the Philippines before immigrating to New Zealand.

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

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Big achievements in short time Continued from page 1 If that’s not enough, Jun will begin studying at Victoria University next week, working toward his Masters Degree in Nursing which he plans to do part time alongside his role with Springlands Lifestyle Village.

But nursing was not Jun’s first career choice.

Growing up in the Philippines, he was surrounded by lawyers.

His father and sister practiced law so it was one of two options his mother “persuaded” him to consider.

“My mum said either go for your medical degree or become a lawyer.

“She is... let’s say, very persuasive,” he laughs.

So he applied to sit entrance exams for both, and passed.

“At that point I had to really think about what I wanted to do. We already had so many lawyers in the family so I decided on nursing,” he says.

As it turned out, when Jun began his

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nursing study there was a graduate midwifery course offered alongside it.

He graduated as a qualified midwife at 18 and began what he says was one of his ‘biggest challenges’.

“It was challenging and very stressful because essentially you are handling two lives and dealing with complications in

both mother and baby.

“But it was also very rewarding, especially after the birth and the families would thank you for what you did for them,” he says.

After two years as a midwife, Jun decided to concentrate on nursing.

He took his career further when he moved to New Zealand with his brother, who is also a nurse working at a local rest home.

After holidaying with his aunt he fell in love with Marlborough and decided to stay.

He completed further training to register as a nurse in NZ and now enjoys his role as charge nurse manager in the hospital wing of Springlands Lifestyle Village.

“Here it’s about how caring and compassionate you are toward the residents, and working in the amazing environment we have here with the lovely staff and residents makes every day rewarding,” he says.

Ron shares in brother’s heroics

By Jacob Page Marlborough man Ron Moore and his wife Margaret were on hand as his brother, Penwill, received the Medal of Knight of the French National Order of the Legion on Honor for his bravery during WWII last month.

Ron, 90, says it was a huge shock for his brother, who is 94, to receive such an award from the French ambassador to New Zealand Laurent Contini, 70 years after he was part of the Battle of Normandy in 1944.

After joining the Royal New Zealand Navy in 1941 doing convoy duties, Penwill was assigned to places like Iceland, Malta and Russia.

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On D-Day, June 6 1944, he was the officer responsible for all the navigation instruments of the landing crafts headed for Juno beach at Normandy and for fire fighter ships based in Sussex, in the United Kingdom.

France had pushed to recognise the veterans who fought in World War II as well as the civilians who worked in the shadows to facilitate the liberation.

Ron says it meant a lot to his brother to mark 70 years since the battle.

“It was very emotional for him, he couldn’t believe it.” “(Laurent Contini) was very nice to deal with and made a huge fuss.”

Marlborough’s Margaret Moore (left) and husband Ron (right) celebrate Ron’s brother, Penwill, 94, being presented with the Medal of Knight of the French National Order of the Legion on Honor for his bravery during WWII last month in Wellington.

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Marlborough memories for American airman

By Jacob Page Dave Martin’s life in the United States Air Force took him all around the world but his heart always remains in Blenheim.

“When I tell people about it, I say I live in the States but my heart is in Blenheim,” Dave says.

The Georgia-native was stationed at Woodbourne as an electronic technician.

He was part of a United States Air Force contingent called operation Longbank, in 1965.

He was just 23-years-old.

“When you’re in the air force you just go where they send you.

“There were probably five or six of us there and most of us married Kiwis.

Former US Air Force member Dave Martin and daughter Charmaine Martin back in Blenheim to catch up with old friends Dave made while stationed at Woodbourne for three years in 1965.

Dave and his Blenheim-born wife, Alice, had been coming back to Marlborough “every two

or three years” until she recently died.

After 50 years, Dave had a reunion with some of the friends he made at Woodbourne, some he had seen from time-to-time, while others he had not seen since the early days.

“Locally there were five or six softball teams but our little group of American guys started our own team (in Marlborough) my first year out here in 1965, however the next year we just couldn’t get it together so I joined the local team – the Saints.

“I played for the Marlborough team and coached the women’s team – my wife also played softball.

“So we would come back every few years and spend some time here.”

The 73-year-old decided to take his eldest daughter Charmaine with him to Blenheim to meet all of his old buddies.

“There have been plenty of stories swapped.

“My wife and I travelled all round the world, I was in the air force for 30 years but there is something wonderful about Blenheim.

“We were both into tramping and we’d come back and walk the Queen Charlotte Track.

“All the people we’ve met here still come up and say hello 50 years on.”

Toxic algal mats in Wairau River Marlborough District Council and the Nelson-Marlborough District Health Board’s medical officer of health, Dr Ed Kiddle, are advising the public to be aware of the presence of potentially toxic algae mats in the Wairau River.

People are warned to avoid any contact with the dark brown algal mats which can also be a health risk to dogs and stock as well as people.

Monitoring by Marlborough District Council scientific staff has identified these potentially toxic algae mats growing in several stretches of the Wairau River.

The algae exist in rivers naturally but can form mats at times of continuing warm, dry weather and low river flows.

Particular caution should be taken with algal mats that are floating on the surface or washed up on the river edge.

Dr Kiddle says anyone concerned about possible health effects from exposure to the algae should seek immediate medical advice.

“Swallowing water containing toxic algae may cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea and skin contact with the mats can cause irritation of the skin, eyes, nose and mouth.”

Dogs are particularly susceptible to the toxins, and owners are advised to keep their dogs out of the river and to avoid letting them wander at the river’s edge.

Prompt veterinary attention should be sought for any dogs or other animals that get sick after being in a river.

District council senior environmental scientist Peter Hamill says other Marlborough rivers are being checked for the algae.

“This algae regularly occurs in rivers around the country where the flow drops to very low levels. We’ve seen it in the Ure River before, and given the current conditions, it could well be in the Waihopai so people should be aware of the risk.”

A related algae has been detected in the Barnes Dam near Picton.

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FUNDRAISING DINNER The Queen Charlotte Yacht Club is holding a fundraising dinner later this month to help with a variety of different needs.

The dinner will be held on Friday, March 20 at Drylands Winery.

Funds will go towards the club’s coaching programme, fleet and clubrooms.

Well-known sailor and America’s Cup Commentator Peter Lester will be the guest speaker at the event.

To sign up, or to provide auction items/vouchers, email Ange on giffrd@xtra.co.nz.

SECOND-HAND SUNDAY The Marlborough District Council is hosting a second-hand Sunday event later this month.

Homeowners are invited to gather up items they want to give away and place them at a suitable, visible site on the property for collection.

Items must be placed out by 10am on Sunday, March 29, the day of collection.

The cut-off for registration is March 25. For more information, contact the council.

HARD LUCK SWINDLER CONTINUES

MDC Environmental monitoring officer Steffi Henkel with a sample of a cynobacteria algal mat on a rock taken from the Wairau River at Selmes Road.

Sightings continue of a man who is telling people a hard luck story to get small amounts of cash out of them in Blenheim.

The man often says he has left his wallet in Kaikoura and asks for cash to help him go back and retrieve it.

He tried the tactic during a job interview earlier this week but the man refused him cash after reading about him in The Sun.

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Business awards The Westpac Marlborough Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards gala dinner is being held tonight.

The event begins at 6pm at the Marlborough Convention Centre.

For more information contact the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce.

Framingham concert Tickets are still available for the Framingham Harvest Concert on Friday, March 13.

The event is being held at the winery from 6:30-11pm.

Tickets are available from the cellar door, Wino’s Liquor Marlborough and the Eventfinder website.

Futures workshop The first marine futures workshop will be held on Sunday in Picton, as locals meet to discuss the issues in the Marlborough marine environment.

So far more than 50 people have signed up for the workshop.

For more information, and to sign up to the meeting, email info@ marlboroughmarinefutures.co.nz.

Awards expand The L’Oréal Australia & New Zealand for Women in Science Fellowship programme comprises four $25,000 awards, three for Australian scientists and one dedicated to a Kiwi.

The addition of an inaugural dedicated New Zealand Fellowship boosts the total grants in Australia and New Zealand to around $100,000. Previously scientists from both countries competed for A$75,000 in grants.

It is available to female researchers who are five years post their PhDs and who have shown excellence in their careers.

Applications for the fellowship are now open, and close on April 7.

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The 114-year-old Old Saint Mary’s Convent Vineyard Estate in Rapaura has been placed on the market for sale.

The property is being sold as a going concern through Bayleys Marlborough, with tenders closing on Wednesday, April 22 at 4pm.

The convent and its picturesque surrounds have become one of Marlborough’s most popular wedding venues, with ceremonies being carried out in the charming Victorian-style wooden church next door, in the gardens or by the lake.

After months of painstaking restorations, under the guidance of acclaimed architect Sir Michael Fowler, the convent was converted into luxury accommodation, with the old chapel now serving as the honeymoon suite.

The Victorian-style building was designed in 1901 by Thomas Turnbull, the architect behind many of Wellington’s most famous buildings, including the

The Old St Mary’s Convent Vineyard Estate.

Parliamentary Library and St Peter’s on Willis.

It was originally built to provide lodgings for the Sisters of Mercy, before it was moved in five separate pieces to its present

location on 24 hectares of parklike gardens, rolling boutique vineyard and lush olive grove.

Over the past five years, the business has received a number of accolades, including a 2014

Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor, inclusion in Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences – 10 Best Spiritual Sleeps list and the Fodor’s Choice award three years in a row.

Focus Solutions programme winds up As Focus Solutions wound up its four month employment and pastoral care programme for young workers from the North Island, the employees gave their own thank you to Marlborough last weekend, taking on a property clean-up for a Blenheim sole parent.

The group was farewelled at a morning tea at the Duncannon Accommodation complex this week.

The four-month initiative was organised by Craig Mills from Focus Labour Solutions,

funded by Work and Income and involved a multi-region approach, bringing ten young people from the Horowhenua to Marlborough.

The programme employed young people over four months, with an undertaking to help them find employment afterwards, and ensure they built confidence and life skills.

With the work initiative now over, eight of the 10 original team members are setting off on the next stage of their working future.

Five will continue to work for Focus Solutions.

Others have different plans.

For 20 year-old Nathan, that means heading up to farm work in Bulls, getting his driver’s licence and applying to go into the army, although he says he definitely wants to come back to Marlborough.

“It’s a great place. When I arrived, I thought it would be just this small town, but it has been much more. I’ve been out hunting and camping and fishing and we have all grown from

this experience…If I hadn’t come here, I’d probably be still puttering around at home with no plan.” he says.

Craig says the whole experience has been amazing.

“I have got such a lot out of it. I have got to understand the kinds of things young people have to deal with and some of them have had to deal with a lot.

“For me this is just the start.

We can do so much more for young people and that’s what our Focus Solutions team is aiming to do.”

B-oyster-ous start to season

By Adam Poulopoulos Oyster season has started again, and Funky Fish owner Calvert James is happy with the business his store has been doing.

James ordered his first batch of Bluff Oysters on Tuesday and was selling them on Tuesday night, one of the first stores in Blenheim to do so.

The Moran Street shop sold about 20 dozen oysters in their first two nights.

James says it has been a good start, but high sales early on were normal.

“The sales have been brilliant.

In the first four or five weeks we sell the bulk of them, because everyone wants to try them.”

He says the oysters that have come in have been big.

“Three years ago they were like marbles, but they’re a good size now. They were good last year too.”

He says receiving them quickly had been a nice surprise.

“It’s probably a record. Usually you’ve got to wait a while, probably the best part of a week between ordering and receiving them.”

James says the store sells hundreds of oysters each season.

Last year, they sold about 400 dozen.

The Bluff Oyster harvesting season runs from March until about August.

Funky Fish owner Calvert James samples some of the fresh oysters.

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COUNCIL NEWS Free road safety course for drivers 65+ years

The Marlborough Road Safety Council is holding a free driver training course - details below: On: Thursday 26 March 2015 At: The Wesley Centre - Henry Street Time: 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm For: Senior drivers and road users Based on: The New Zealand Road Code Please register your interest in attending with Nigel Ph: 03 578 5256.

Rates Final Reminder

Instalment Three – 2014/2015 Rates Final Reminder – due on or before 10 March 2015 NOTICE is given that under Section 57/58 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, a ten percent PENALTY will be added to INSTALMENT THREE 2014/2015 rates unpaid after 10 March 2015.

A reminder to let us collect your council rubbish bags

We’d prefer everyone using black Council rubbish bags to put them out for kerbside collection - rather than delivering them direct to the rubbish transfer station.

Council’s contractor is paid to collect Council rubbish bags from the kerb in Blenheim and Picton with payment based on the expected number of bags. That cost covers both the collection and disposal of the rubbish bags.

When people drop their own bags at the transfer station, the contractor running the transfer station has to take them over to the landfill and meet the cost of dumping the bags.

So, rather than adding in more costs to the process, we ask that you use the kerbside service – as a ratepayer you’re paying for this service through your annual rates bill.

There is no restriction on the number of Council bags you may put out at the kerbside.

Any great ideas how the Marlborough community should deal with its waste?

Right now the Council is preparing its Waste Management and Minimisation Plan for the next six years.

We’ve come up with some proposed priorities: • build a sorting facility for industrial and commercial waste next year.

We’re also suggesting we should investigate • options for food waste reduction • switching over to wheelie bins for recycling • expanding direct access to recycling services • ways to convert more greenwaste into compost These ideas are all in our draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 20152021. We’re asking for submissions on that plan. Give us feedback on these ideas and any others you may have. Council is planning to firm up the plan by mid-May. Copies of the Draft Plan (and the research on Waste Assessment on which it’s based) are available at: • Council Offices and Blenheim and Picton Public Library You can also view these documents online: www.marlborough.govt.nz/Services/Refuse/ Waste-Management-Minimisation-Plan Enquiries: MDC Solid Waste Manager, Alec McNeil, Ph: 03 520 7541 or alec.mcneil@marlborough.govt.nz

Southern Katipo moves in later this year Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman gets a briefing from NZ Defence Force’s Colonel Martin Dransfield who is leading the advance planning of an international military exercise which later this year will bring about 2000 troops into the topof-the-south for a month.

New Zealand’s biggest military exercise “Southern Katipo” will range across the region, from Westport, through to Lake Rotoiti and Havelock, to Okiwi Bay, Titirangi, Port Gore and

Picton. Personnel movement across private land and beach landings will be part of the exercise and Colonel Dransfield has been spending time in this area holding discussions with landowners and communities who will be affected.

The USA, Canada and Australia will be sending specialist staff, there will be military observers from Asian nations and platoons from Tonga, PNG and Fiji will join the exercise.

Expanding Marlborough’s habitat for Tui The Council’s Tui to Town programme is being extended to include Seddon, Ward and surrounds and Wairau Valley beyond the township.

The programme encourages habitat restoration by helping with funding for new native plantings and recording sightings of native birds to build a picture of what species are present and their habitat.

What you can do Report sightings of native birds to the Council so we can build a better picture of where and when various species are seen and what they are feeding on.

Report by email: tui@marlborough. govt.nz Ph: 03 520 7400 or online www.marlborough.govt.nz/

Environment/Tui-to-Town/Report-TuiSighting-Form Protect existing remnants of natural habitat like wetland areas or pockets of native vegetation on your property (Council may be able to help with this

through its significant natural areas programme).

Create more natural habitat by planting suitable native species on your property, at your school or in your garden. Funding assistance is available for plantings of more than 1000 square metres on private property ($1 per plant up to a maximum of $1000).

Create community groups to tackle larger restoration projects in the local area.

For more information, contact Nicky Eade at the Council (nicky. eade@marlborough.govt.nz Ph: 03 520 7400), visit the Tui to Town page on the Council website, or pick up a brochure.

Marlborough Marine Futures project The Marlborough Sounds Integrated Management Trust is holding a public meeting this Sunday, 8 March at Port Marlborough Pavilion, Endeavour Park in Picton.

The trust aims to engage a range of individuals and organisations to discuss how Marlborough’s marine environment can have a future that is rich, abundant and sustainable.

Council has backed the trust with some seed funding, because it can see the value in community conversations around marine issues.

Fifty-four people have already

signed up to this citizen-led initiative. If you would like to attend, either email info@ marlmarinefutures.co.nz, ring Rachael on 021 957 515 or turn up on Sunday.

The meeting starts at 8.30 am and finishes at 4.00 pm.

Lunch will be provided.

Launch of the Marlborough Marine Futures project at Mistletoe Bay, 29 December 2014. From left: Barry Maister; Eric Jorgensen, Glenice Paine, Clr Trevor Hook, Clr David Oddie, Stuart Smith MP.

Positive ageing There have been some changes to parking meter fees and time limits at some car parks around Blenheim so please take care to note the signs.

It now costs $1.50 an hour at the kerbside parking meters in the CBD. In the Council off-street car parks around the CBD the parking charge is $1 an hour.

Weekends are free at the off-street car parks and also at the Alfred Street parking building where the barrier arm is raised and there is no need to put a ticket in the machine during weekend hours.

Marlborough District Council PO Box 443 Blenheim 7240 New Zealand

car parking in Blenheim’s town centre Remember if you have a permit to use for one of the mobility car parks around the CBD that a parking permit must be displayed.

Permits are issued on the basis of mobility. Someone who is unable to walk 200 metres without help is entitled to apply; this may include people suffering from an underlying medical condition, such as multiple sclerosis or emphysema.

Remember too that mobility parking spaces are not free parking areas; the maximum time allowed is still only two hours or double the maximum

Phone: 03 520 7400 Fax: 03 520 7496 Email: mdc@marlborough.govt.nz www.marlborough.govt.nz

time on a metered car park or in a pay-and-display car park.

• Applications for a Mobility Parking Permit are available from CCS Action, in Sinclair Street opposite the Railway Station, or Marlborough Roads.

A doctor’s certificate is needed to support an application.

• Further information: Marlborough Roads, Ph: 03 520 8330, or CCS Disability Action, Ph: 03 578 1170.

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The Sun Has this person tried to contact the owner of the dog.

We are dog owners and we were not aware our dog was barking when we were not home.

We had lived in our house for months before our neighbours said anything.

We are responsible dog owners but If owners don’t know of the issue how can it be fixed?

Do the right thing and talk to the owners first or leave a note in their mail box instead of dog control and you might have the issue resolved.

RM Really? You want to grizzle about a barking dog through the paper.

Why don’t you do the adult thing and knock on there door and tell them or leave a note..

Your dogs bark, get bored, lonely or what ever but putting it in the paper?

You’re just making the owner feel horrible, and making the situation worse.

I’m a dog owner and yeah at times I hear dogs barking but they are a good alarm system if you are deaf.

I hope you do the right thing and not make the situation worse.

You’ll be pleased you don’t live next to a motorbike, loud parties squawking kids or loud cars then aye!

Moaning about a dog barking?

How about try to have a sleep in and your neighbour starts mowning their lawns.

Is it just thoughtful or a standard rule to start at a reasonable hour.

I’d love 2 know... Coz i reackon it’s rude if you do it early.

Can you have some consideration.

Dogs who bark are not scared, scared ones howl!

Barking shows bored and bad educated ones, probably yelling out for mates.

A dog is not a piece of entertainment turned on in the evening when people get home and tucked away when they go to work in the morning.

Dog owners should have more respect for the dog being a living creature and having their own ideas about a day spent alone.

Parking voucher If I brought a parking voucher say from Scott St can I use that ticket at another parking place?

Show some respect!

Local 17yo girl has a fight with her Mum. Mum throws her toy snake onto the roof.

Teen phones fire service who respond to call of ‘occupant stuck on roof.

Disgraceful and embarrasing.

Firefighters, their partners and children, sacrifice a lot to serve this community.

Loving layout!

Loving the new layout at the recycling centre shop with the salvage yard in the same area.

Snagged some great bargins!

Licence tests?

The reason for over a month delay in appointments is because the contract has now been awarded to an overseas company and they are recruiting and training over 150 new testers, starting April.

So if you are not perfect then you will not pass now.

Better drivers make safer roads.

Pollard park toilets Great evening on Saturday for a picnic at Pollard park.

But what a shame Mr cleaner from OSC closed the toilets at 630pm, with permission from the supervisor, forcing families to do their business in the park.

Shame on you.

Where are the signs to say they close at 630?

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Grass watering

Local just like you

I just found out all the land at Westwood (leased to) Bunnings, Pak’ n’Sav and others around is owned by Robinson Construction.

They have paid for bore water from the council.

So they are free to water as much as they want to sell new leases and build more.

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The poker run is done by the Ulysses motorcycle riders to raise money for a good cause not a bikie gang!

The Ulysses riders are mainly older people who like riding motorcycles and helping people!!

Good on the ‘gang’ for organising an event for local riders.

It offers ALL riders the opportunity to meet like minded folk & a very BIG thankyou to the sponsors.

Dont worry about the bigot who threatens to boycott you, the number of bikers attending will no doubt support your ventures, as you support ours.

Thanks also to the Sun for helping get the word out about the event.

Wasting money I don’t see the point in wasting a whole lot of money on tar sealing roads when they don’t even fill in the holes.

After a couple of days of cars driving on it it’s back 2 the way it was.

Might wanna rethink how money’s spent on roads!

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Re Roccos People who aren’t in business amuse me.

Do you want to pay more for your meal to look at decor cause the money has to come from somewhere.

The service is great and food consistently lovely.

Thanks Roccos .

Fabulous food - great menu / something for everyone.

I agree about the fish tank now being an eyesore, its no longer the point of interest that it once was - time to go!

Love the murals & booths.

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I can not believe how selfish & small minded Sowman & his councillor’s are voting to take away free parking from the hard working people of Blenheim.

Pushing them further out of town when there is already enough parking available for shoppers & holiday makers!

Sowman how quickly you forget who pays your wages and brings money into the businesses’ (THE WORKERS) while you and your staff have the luxury of parking paid by the rate payers!

Take time to think of the rest of us who have a long walk rain hail dark or shine as not all of us can afford the luxury of paid all day parking.

JB

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Rates increases Getting concerned about these yearly leaping rates increases.

Will I be “rated” out of my home??

Fix the bells When is MDC going to fix Bells Rd? Visitors to wine fest and airshow are directed down it and its a disgrace and dangerous!

Behaviour I hope the behaviour of Wairau and Central rowers is taken into account by the judges at this year’s sports awards?

Bogus calls Bogus calls about computer problems on again.

Caller sounded foreign.

We don’t have computer so definite scam.

Be warned.

Letters to the editor Letters on issues of community interest are welcomed. Guidelines are that they should be no longer than 150 words.

They must be signed and a street address provided to show good faith, even if a nom de plume is provided for publication.

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

Bypass Dear Ed, People in some countries would DEMAND a Bypass, not just whinge occasionally like I do.

No we wait while big rigs, camper vans and utes get longer and wider?

I notice our new M.P is as silent on the matter as the last one was.

Clarkie

Knitting

Dear Ed, I am concerned that many of our children cannot knit.

This may not seem earth-shattering to you but such a skill will stand one in good stead in the older years of life!

Look at your story of Pauline Haines and her knitting 250 plus poppies in issue 4th February.

Any old how, here’s a plea for a knitting teacher.

Jan Wallace

Bomber Command Dear Ed, I commend Greg Healey for his “Mission for Marygold”.

She was a remarkable woman and a battler for many worthy causes over the years.

However, I am concerned that her late husband is blithely referred to as a “Spitfire pilot”.

This I believe is not only totally erroneous but masks the man’s distinguished career in Bomber Command.

He is one of New Zealand’s most decorated Bomber Command pilots.

His biography is readily available by simply entering his name Hayden Hugh James Miller in Google and for anyone interested in the part New Zealand pilots played in World War II makes excellent reading.

Ross Inder

Change needed Dear Ed, Wastage as poverty levels rise in NZ. An additional million from Tax payers pocket to fund Auckland Convention Centre, for a cashed up Sky City. $500,000 budget to have more faceless experts tell the people of Blenheim where their library must go.

Five million for another report by more faceless consultants, some do not even live here to determine what genetically modified salmon should have besides the antibotics which make up their body weight in feed by full growth.

Banks that post hideous 100s millions of dollars of profit (Westpac & Kiwibank) at clients expense.

Finally the icing Key decides without parliamentary approval to put troops on the ground in another unwinnable war with 2 billion Muslims looking on, add that to sale of housing and 20 cents of savings at the pump when oil is 50% down.

Change new govt send medics not guns.

Patriot

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Classic car show

By Celeste Lodewyk Classic cars, friendly banter and a sausage sizzle - what more could you ask for?

The annual Marlborough Hospice Vehicle Display is being held this Sunday at Waterlea Race Course in Blenheim, and organisers are not only encouraging the public to go along, but are also asking for people to display their cars.

Organiser Pat Pascoe, who brought the show to Blenheim in 2012, is appealing for anyone with a classic car or motorcycle to arrive on the day with their $5 entry fee and take part in this successful fundraising show.

So far Pat knows of a number of vehicles entering, including 10 trucks, some RollsRoyce and even a jet boat.

“There will also be a few special cars on display this year that will be well worth

looking at.

“Not only is it a great family day, but also an opportunity for people to get their cars out of the shed, give them a polish up and show them to the public, it’s all for a good cause,” he says.

Money raised from the show is donated to Hospice Marlborough.

Last year’s event attracted over 3000 people through the gates, raising around $5000.

“Over four years the tally is around $25,000 that we have raised for Hospice Marlborough,” Pat says.

Anyone wanting to enter a vehicle can start arriving on Sunday after 9:30am.

The event runs from 11am - 3pm, and there will be food and drink available for purchase.

Entry is a gold coin donation.

Gina Cooper with pet dog Ben and her 1961 Volkswagen Beetle at last year’s Marlborough Hospice Vehicle Display. File photo.

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5 MINUTES WITH: Theresa Smith Cerise Home and Giftware co-owner

Q A Q A Q A

My last meal on Earth would be...

My childhood favourite, fresh redcurrants sprinkled with icing sugar.

One of my best holidays was...

Our annual camping trip to Tahuna Beach with family and friends, same time, same place, same bunch of people every year.

My guilty TV pleasure is...

I really enjoy watching Offspring. It’s a lighthearted easy watch and the acting is brilliant.

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I’m inspired by...

The natural environment.

With the constant pace of every-day life, a walk along the river is good for the soul and an opportunity to plan the day ahead.

What’s one thing that you’ll never throw away?

My photo albums, they hold so many precious memories.

Who would you love to have a meal with?

Kate Middleton, I would love to know what makes her tick.

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What would you spend your last $100 on?

Fillet steak, a bottle of wine and a BBQ with my husband and boys.

What’s next on your wish list?

My garden. Its in desperate need of some TLC. I hope to spend some time in it over the next few months getting it ready for spring.

What is the one thing Sun readers would be surprised to know about you?

I was the class arm wrestling champ in Form 2.

Multiple complaints about high speed driver Marlborough Police arrested a man who was recorded driving at 171kmh on State Highway 1 south of Ward about 4.30pm on Wednesday.

Police received several complaints from members of the public about the man’s driving and went in search of the vehicle.

Officers caught up with the speeding ve-

hicle after it got caught behind other traffic.

When the driver was signalled to stop he did a U-turn and fled in the opposite direction.

The car was stopped after a short pursuit and the driver arrested.

Marlborough Highway Patrol sergeant Barrie Greenall says young man’s driving placed all road users at risk.

“I’d like to thank those members of the public who alerted us to his behaviour.

Thankfully we were able to apprehend him before his road trip ended in tragedy.”

Sgt Greenall says the man had travelled from Dunedin yesterday and complaints had been received from as far afield as Canterbury.

The 21 year old from Ashburton has been charged with failing to stop and driving at a dangerous speed.

He received an immediate 28 day suspension of his driver’s licence and has been released on bail to appear in the Blenheim District Court on March 23rd.

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Some of the rubbish picked up off the sea floor in the western arm of Double Cove last Sunday. Photo provided.

Local divers clean sea floor Last Sunday, March 1, Boating Marlborough Dive Centre organised an underwater clean up of the sea floor in the western arm of Double Cove.

This was brought about by Kate Trayling, a dive instructor at Boating Marlborough Dive Centre noticing the rubbish when taking a student for a dive in the Cove.

“We have to do something about this, showing off our beautiful sounds is great but go underwater and in places it isn’t too beautiful,” she says.

“The response was amazing and a lot of encouragement from many individuals and companies.

“The Blenheim Dive Centre contacted us and asked if we could collect the rubbish they had found and put in one place. They too had experienced the situation in Double

Cove.”

A clean up dive was organised and a total of 17 people, divers, boat helpers and three boats joined in.

It wasn’t long before the scuba and free divers had amassed bottles, tyres, motor parts, buckets, pipes and unrecognisable objects from the sea floor.

“I had to say stop to any more rubbish, and call the divers in, as the boats were fully loaded,” organiser Stuart Scaife says.

“We only covered a small area really, and we were all surprised by the amount collected.”

Their next rubbish dive is on April 22, which is international ‘Earth Day’, when they will dive Waikawa Marina.

“All our rubbish clean up dives are free for helpers and divers,” Stuart says.

“We really appreciate the support we receive and people often donate the use of their boats, resources, and time to help out.”

Further information contact Stuart Scaife or Kate Trayling on 573 8243.

Facts: Double Cove is a marine reserve which is located only five minutes from Picton or Waikawa.

It is a popular spot for boaties to observe and feed the fish life, swimmers, paddle boarders, kayakers.

Commercial operators also use the cove for fish feeding or diver training.

The double coves are very sheltered from most winds and adverse sea conditions.

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WHAT’S ON IN MARLBOROUGH

- WEEKEND EVENT GUIDE Friday 6 100 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. Seymour Square, 92 High St, Blenheim, 6pm – 6.15pm.

Adam Portraiture Awards Touring Exhibition. Showcasing an enormous range of contemporary portraiture from throughout New Zealand, the Adam Portraiture Award is New Zealand’s premier portrait competition, at Millennium Art Gallery, Seymour Square. Open 10.30 - 4.30 Daily or 1pm- 4pm Weekends.

Omaka Maize Maze If you don’t feel confident of escaping the maze, maps are available in a sealed envelope for $1... if you make your way through the maze without opening the map return for a $1 refund. $9 Adult, $6 Child, $28 Family (2 Adults / 2 Children) Eftpos is available. 200 Dog Point Road, Hawkesbury, Blenheim, 5pm – 9pm.

Sea & Sounds An exhibition of fine art inspired by the beautiful Marlborough Sounds, Yealands Estate Gallery, 204 High Street, Blenheim, open 10.30am - 4.30 daily.

Buddhist Teachings Geshe Jampa Tarchin will explain the Buddhist perspective on cultivating happiness in day to day life. All welcome - class by donation. 7pm - 8.30 pm Alzheimer’s Rooms, 8 Wither Road.

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. 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. 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.

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

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.

Saturday 7 Rai Valley A & P Show The Rai Challenge is back! Giant Pumpkin Competition, come and enjoy our classic show. Adults $7 Children $3. No eftpos sorry.

Rapaura School Country Harvest Fair A great family day out with bouncy castles, kids games, archery, cake stall, white elephant, mystery bottles, produce/preserves, plants, lemon heaven and lots more, 10am - 2pm.

Stockcar Open Champs Join us for the Farmlands/Gulf Oil Streetrace Round 2 and the Stockcar Open Champs.

Fun for the whole family. Adults $10, children 5-16 years $3, Eastern States Speedway, Vintage Lane, Renwick, 6.00pm.

Multicultural Festival Pollard Park, Parker St, Blenheim, 11.00am.

Meditation Class Breathing meditations aimed at calming the mind so that we may obtain peace and contentment in our lives. 10 am - 11.30 am (followed by a shared lunch). All welcome - by donation. Alzheimers Rooms 8 Wither Road.

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.

Vintage Farm Machinery 10am - 3pm, Open Every Day. Brayshaw Park Guided tours available, Sunday Thomas Tank Engine rides. Ph Doris 579 4357.

BUDDY THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY Saturday 14th March 2015 @ 8.00pm A Reserve $85.00 B Reserve $79.90 Child (u18) $57.00

STAR SALSA SHOWCASE 2015 Saturday 28th March @ 7.00pm Adult $27.00 Conc (65+) $17.00 Child (u16) $17.00 Infant (u10) $9.00

WIND IN THE WILLOWS Purchase from The Floor Pride Civic Theatre or Take Note, Picton PHONE (03) 520 8560, book@mctt.co.nz Prices include booking fee Some Fees May Apply

Marlborough Hospice Vehicle Show Gold coin entry - all proceeds go to the Marlborough Hospice, food and drink available for purchase. Waterlea Raceway, Main entrance McLauchlan Street, Blenheim, 10am – 3pm.

Ulysses Ride Shorter ride decide on the day. Meet at the Railway Station at 12.45pm ride departs at 1pm.

Ride The Golden Mile We invite you to ‘Ride Marlborough’s Golden Mile’, see the sights and visit the award-winning cellar doors in the Rapaura/ Renwick area with a choice of 10 stops within 6km. The Vines Village, 193 Rapaura Road, 3.30pm – 4.30pm.

Farmers Market Summer Season Marlborough A&P Showgrounds, 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.

Tue 7th April 10.30am, 1.30pm Wed 8th April 10.30am, 1.30pm, 6.30pm Thur 9th April 10.30am, 1.30pm Admit One $13.50 Family 4x tickets $45.00

Up and Coming 13 March Framingham 2015 Harvest Concert 19 Conders Bend Rd, Renwick, 6.30pm – 11pm. $35 Tickets from Framingham Cellar Door or phone 572 8884 for more info.

14 March Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story, experience The drama, passion and excitement as a cast of phenomenally talented actors and musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, Floor Pride Civic Theatre.

March 29 Sport Tasman Muddy Buddy Adventure Mud Run Grab a mate or an entire team, break out and wear your fancy dress and join the filthy fun!

11:00 am.

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.

Saturday if it’s Rai Valley A & P Show, oots! mb gu ur yo ng bri raining

Modellers Society Miniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm - 4pm $2.00.

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.

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.

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KING AND COUNTRY Saturday 18th April @ 7.30pm Sunday 19th April @ 4.00pm Tue 21st – Fri 24th April @ 7.30pm Adult $29.50 Conc (65+) $26.50 Student $22.50 Groups (10+) $26.50

QUEEN IT’S A KINDA MAGIC Sunday 3rd May 2015 @ 7.00pm Adult $61.00 Child (u13) $32.00 Groups (6+) $56.00pp

DENNIS LOCORRIERE PRESENTS DR HOOK Tuesday 5th May 2015 @ 7.30pm Admit One: $85.00

Sunday, Marlborough Ho spice Vehicle Show, Gold coin entry - 10am – 3pm.

MOSCOW BALLET LA CLASSIQUE SLEEPING BEAUTY Tuesday 19th May 2015 @ 7.30pm Wednesday 20th May 2015 @ 7.30pm Adult $92.00 Conc (65+) $82.00 Child (u16) $72.00 Group (6+) $82.00pp

2DEGREES COMEDY CONVOY Thursday 21st May @ 8.00pm EARLYBIRD Adult $41.50 (1st 50 tickets) This is an R14 event

FOSTER & ALLEN Tuesday 2nd June 2015 @ 7.00pm Admit One $71.90

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Woodchopping in action at last year’s Rai Valley A&P Show. Photo by Tash McQueen.

A contestant carrying a possum as part of the Rai Challenge. The adult’s section is back again this year. Photo by Tash McQueen.

Much loved show is back

The 81st Rai Valley A&P Show will take place this Saturday, March 7, at the Carluke Domain in Rai Valley and, as always, is set to be an A&P spectacular.

This annual event is a traditional A&P Show with fantastic agricultural and pastoral activities that never disappoints.

New to this year’s event is a giant pumpkin competition.

A massive first prize of $200 is up for grabs for the heaviest pumpkin.

A few dedicated locals have been out selling seeds for people to grow and now the competition is really heating up.

There will be prizes for the heaviest pumpkin, the fattest, the prettiest, the ugliest and also a prize for whose pumpkin rolls the furthest down the show embankment at the end of the show day, taking place approx 4pm.

It doesn’t get more country than that.

However if that’s not enough for you, there

Andrew looks to make grand final

By Adam Poulopoulos Ward-based sheep and beef farmer Andrew Wiffen has fallen just short of the ANZ Young Farmer Contest Grand Final in the last two years, so he hopes this time, he can make the step up.

Andrew, part of the Renwick Young Farmers Club, is representing Nelson/ Marlborough at the Tasman regional final, at Kirwee, on March 14.

The winner of the eight-person competition will head to the national final in Taupo in July.

Andrew has placed third and second in the last two years, so he says he wants to go one better this time.

“You’d like to give it a good crack, but in saying that, anything can happen.

“Some of the other guys are pretty tough.

You need to put the work in and you need a bit of luck on the day.”

The regional final takes most of the day, and is a varied examination of a farmer’s skills. It begins at 7am with finance and human resources exams, before moving into an interview.

“They can ask you anything, from your thoughts on euthanising dogs to your thoughts on foreign ownership,” Andrew says.

Later in the day the competitors complete eight practical events, examining their competency in tasks including shearing, welding and beekeeping, before they have a head-to-head challenge.

After a break the night show includes quiz-

will be some very good entries in the dairy section this year, the Rai Challenge for both adults and children is returning for 2015.

A fun and testing obstacle course for the whole family to take part in.

Alongside the Rai Challenge will be a great equestrian section, animal nursery, and the much loved carnival which is set to delight those looking for some carny fun.

Back by popular demand is the bar, open until 7pm that night so why not come along

with the whole family, there is something for everyone from cattle to face painting.

There will be food and crafts galore so head out for a family fun day at the Rai Valley A&P Show and enjoy all the fun of the show including headline band URBAN. Gates open at 6:30am and admission is Adults $7.00, Children $3.00 and a Family Pass $20.00.

Havelock restrictions Hosing restrictions are now in place for Havelock households.

Council operations and maintenance engineer Stephen Rooney says residents in the Havelock community are asked to limit garden irrigation to every second day to try and ease the pressure on the township’s water supply where salt water is encroaching on the freshwater aquifer.

The restrictions apply to the use of garden sprinklers which may be used on alternate days only but not between the hours of 5pm and 9pm on any day.

Meanwhile council’s water engineers are continuing to monitor well levels and the pumps to maintain Renwick’s water supply but, unless there is significant rainfall in the coming month, stricter water limits may become necessary.

Mr Rooney is appealing to Renwick residents to maintain their water conservation practices.

The town’s second well is so low now that

it is likely to be turned off soon, he said.

But even with the second well off, the town will still be getting 490 litres per person each day.

However he said, while the best-performing of the town’s three wells is still functioning, it is dropping by about 25mm a day.

Mr Rooney said there were plans in place to lower the pump in that well if that became necessary to keep it operating safely.

But if that well continued to drop at about the present rate he estimates it may last for approximately another five weeks.

The Renwick wells draw from the Wairau Aquifer, which in turn is charged by the Wairau River, and council water scientists say a very big increase in river flow is going to be needed to restore the aquifer.

He said Renwick is currently experiencing conditions as severe as those in 2001 and 1998.

Andrew Wiffen will compete in the Tasman Young Farmer regional final in Kirwee later this month.

zes and speeches for the top four competitors.

Andrew qualified for the Tasman final after winning the district final on the West Coast in December.

Renwick Young Farmers Club meetings are held at the Woodbourne Tavern on the second Wednesday of each month. Upcoming events include clay bird shooting and a few activities at the Flaxbourne A&P show.

Andrew works on the family sheep and beef property in Ward, where they run 1900 Romney ewes and 150 cattle.

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This highly anticipated event returns for its 11th year to the Havelock Domain on March 14, running from 10am - 6pm and for those planning to attend - you won’t be disappointed.

The lineup of national entertainers are sure to excite, as well as the many food stalls catering to every taste bud.

Like all good Marlborough festivals, there will be a fantastic selection of arts and crafts stalls, as well as education sites in the Marine Farming Association

Industry Marquee.

The compeition element of the festival will prove to be another huge hit with crowds, with the Mussel Opening Competition, the Mussel Munch and the MORE FM Show us Your Muscles competitions kicking off.

And not to forget...the ever popular Guinness World Record attempt as part of the Mussel Opening Competition promises plenty of nail biting anticipation.

Will last year’s record of one minute 59 seconds held by Angela Fredericks be beaten?

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Angela Fredericks from Kono broke the Guinness World Record for shucking 100 mussels in under two minutes.

The popular Slip Inn Café on the water at Havelock Marina has been placed on the market for sale.

Sitting adjacent to the busy Havelock boat ramp, patrons were known to revel in the daylong entertainment provided by boaties launching and retrieving in the water nearby.

The vendors have enjoyed a successful business and an enviable lifestyle to match, but reluctantly must sell.

After forming a number of close relationships with fellow Havelock business owners and accommodation providers, the vendors are hoping the new owner will share their passion for serving locals and visitors to the area.

The property is being sold as a going concern by Bayleys Marlborough, with tenders closing on Thursday, March 19 at 4pm.

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Truck Driver 2015 Grape Harvest

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.

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“Mr Green” is a leading Home Service Company currently providing homecleaning and lawnmowing /gardening services within the Marlborough/Picton region.

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This position is a casual part time position with flexible hours. We are seeking someone with a “Do it Once, Do it Right” attitude and an eye for detail.

A commitment to customer service and effective time management is essential. Remuneration is above award, with opportunities for increases based on performance.

Any prospective applicant must consent to a Criminal History Check, have a drivers license and preferably their own motor vehicle.

Applications should be addressed to: “Mr Green” 260 New Renwick Road R D 2, Blenheim 7272 or alternatively email summerharvest@xtra.co.nz with a copy of your C.V. or phone 579 9333

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BRADLEY, Margaret Ellen On Sunday March 1, 2015 suddenly at Christchurch, aged 80 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Joseph, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Selwyn and Adrienne, Katrina and Les Whiteside.

Treasured Nana of Jacob, Cody and Alex.

“To the world you were but one But to us you were the world.”

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In accordance with Margaret’s wishes a private funeral will be held.

Messages to 23 Regents Park Drive, Casebrook, 8051.

MARTIN, June: On Wednesday March 4 2015. In her 91st year.

Loved wife of the late Frank, mother and mother-in-law of Patricia, David and Gloria, Allan (deceased), Bruce and Kathryn.

Dearly loved Grandma, Great Grandma and Great-Great Grandma.

Messages to the Martin Family, 9A Clyde Street, Renwick 7204.

Garden flowers preferred please. A service for June will be held at The Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 11am Monday March 9, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN F.D.A.N.Z. Tel (03) 578-4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

BRADLEY, Margaret Ellen 5.1.35 - 1.3.15 Cherished and loved mum of Katrina and mother-inlaw of Les. Proud Nana of her three grandsons - Jacob, Cody and Alex.

Thank you for always having your heart in the right place. For caring and being compassionate.

Love forever, Jacob.

You were the best Nana who made the best egg sandwiches.

Visits home just won’t be the same.

Miss you already.

Love Cody.

Thank you for always being an incredible Nana to us boys.

For your unwavering presence throughout our upbringing.

And for being one half of the best grandparents anyone could ask for.

Love always Alex.

BRADLEY, Margaret Ellen

To our dearest mum you showed us constant love, devotion, caringsupport and interest in our daily lives.

We will miss seeing you every day but will treasure the memories.

Love Selwyn and Adrienne.

Your colourful garden brought pleasure to us all.

Margaret Bradley Special memories of a Sweet Little Lady.

Remembered with love

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WHITWORTH, Leonard John: Passed away on Thursday February 26 2015 at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. Aged 95 years. Loved husband of Tui, loved father and father-in-law of Susan and Quentin Wilson, and Linda and Christopher Lamb. Loved GPL of Sarah and Matthew; Samuel, Alexandra, and Fraser and Great GGPL of Archer. Messages to P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. At the family request, a private service has been held.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN F.D.A.N.Z. Tel (03) 578-4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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March 6 J.B Kroupa, 29 May 1941, age unknown H Lacey, 31 July 1917, age 23 C.R Laidlaw, 23 July 1944, age unknown D.T Lamb, 17 September 1942, age unknown J Lambert, 8 March 1917, age 44 G Lane, 16 July 1917, age 32

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BAIRD, Terence (Terry) John: February 28, 2015 BAKER, Rex Lawrence: March 1 2015 BEVAN, Tayla-Renee: February 22, 2015 BOYCE, Colin George: March 2, 2015 BOYD, Noel Trevor (Trevor): March 1, 2015 COOPER, John Richard: February 28 2015 FITZGIBBON, Gina (nee Orchard): February 27, 2015 KINGSBURY, Alyth Margaret: March 1, 2015 JENKINS, Douglas William: February 28, 2015 LANG, Margaret Dempster: March 1 2015 MARSH, Rodney James: March 2, 2015 MILLER, Ann Marigold (Marygold): February 2 2015 PENNEY, Joan Mary (nee Pursglove): March 1, 2015 RESTALL, Rita: March 2, 2015 ROBINSON, Grenville John (Gren): February 28, 2015 SMITH, Douglas Alan (Doug): February 27, 2015

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Births This Week BEST: Jaxon, February 1, 2015 FRATER: Alexander McKenzie GAUDIN: Ollie Sidney McAlpine (8lb 3oz) January 15, 2015 GRIGG: Hannah (6lb 13oz) February 2, 2015 HARGEST: Oscar George (9lb 11oz) February 23, 2015 PYE: Hazel Esther (7lb 10oz) February 13, 2015

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G.H Leslie, 21 July 1918, age unknown F.W Letchford, 28 April 1943, age unknown V.N Levien, 8 August 1915, age 24 J Lewis, 6 May 1942, age 21 W.F Liley, 15 July 1944, age unknown D Linton, 1 July 1916, age 19

H.A Lucas, 14 July 1944, age unknown O Lusty, 2 October 1916, age unknown E.J MacAlpine, 16 July 1942, age unknown A MacDonald, 21 August 1915, age 23 C MacDonald, 12 June 1917, age 21 J MacDonald, 7 July 1915, age 22

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C.M Livingstone, 20 September 1916, age unknown C.V Lloyd, 17 October 1924, age 27 A.G Loe, 2 November 1942, age unknown K.C Loe, 8 December 1944, age unkown H.N Longley, 5 November 1943, age 21 T.G Lovell-Gregg, 15 August 1940, age 27

L.G Mace, Unknown, age unknown F.G Mackie, 31 March 1918, age 24 J.J Mackie, 19 January 1919, age 37 J.J Mackle, 1 June 1918, age 27 C Maclean, 27 March 1918, age 21 J.J Maher, 26 November 1918, age 24

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Room for improvement

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Last weekend we saw a cricket match that transfixed two nations.

The game between the Black Caps and Australia will live long in the memory. The ebbs, flows and grandstand finish mean it is likely to finish as the best game of the Cricket World Cup. Elsewhere, high scores have been commonplace. The same Australian batting line-up horribly exposed by New Zealand’s high-speed swing attack racked up 417 against Afghanistan on Wednesday night. South Africa has exceeded 400 twice in succession. Chris Gayle hit a double-ton against Zimbabwe. Such high scores have made the run-chases

CRICKET Criterion Hotel Wairau Valley accounted for Guthrie Bowron Renwick by 94 runs in last weekend’s senior one-day competition match, but not before a double hat-trick to Rikki Bovey.

Bovey took the last four Wairau Valley wickets in four balls, but Renwick were bowled out for 143 chasing 238 for victory.

In the other game Biddy Kates Celtic snuck home by 2 wickets against Grove Tavern Wairau.

Wairau scored 209-9, and had Celtic struggling at 134-8.

An unbroken partnership between James Croker and Gandharv Sharma got Celtic over the line with three and a half overs to spare.

largely uneventful, and the outcome predictable.

It has been clear for a while something needs to be done to address the imbalance between bat and ball. Twenty20 has brought an emphasis on big hits and high scores, and new fans along with it.

Exposing them to an even contest should be the next step.

The next World Cup is to be reduced to ten teams, which, with the improvement of the minnow teams, has a lot of fans up in arms.

Keeping the tournament at 14 is not going to solve the problem though – the associates are not there yet. Over the next four years teams like Afghanistan, Ireland

and the UAE should be playing major nations regularly in an effort to improve and qualify for 2019. The World Cup should be their target, not their audition.

Limiting it to ten, and forcing them to qualify at the expense of an established nation, should see the West Indies, Bangladesh, Pakistan and other ‘big’ teams pick up their act with the stakes so much higher.

The World Cup should be the pinnacle of a given sport –a showpiece attracting new viewers from around the world. This tournament’s been great for the region, but I think there’s still a lot of scope to make it even better.

Entries are still open for the Forrest GrapeRide later this month.

The event begins with the Three Stage Ride of the 101 kilometre course on March 21, and continues the weekend after with the Forrest Graperide TT and the full event.

For more information, visit the Forrest GrapeRide website.

It’s a fun run where contestants spend just as much time slithering around on their stomachs and finish barely recognisable apart from their smiles.

The Sport Tasman Marlborough Muddy Buddy is back for a third year on Sunday, March 29 at the Havelock Estuary.

Race organiser Jane Miles is promising a bigger and better event, with more obstacles and heaps of spot prizes.

“It’s so much fun. I’ve got heaps of people contacting me who’ve done it over the years and want to do it again.”

The course, which is about one kilometre long, is much the same as in previous years, although race-goers will now have to negotiate a zigzag section, as well as the slippery slide made of PVC and crawl under a net.

They can choose to do one, two or three laps.

The course must be tackled in teams. Children must be over five to enter, and those under 10 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Miles says the Havelock community has got behind the event again, providing volunteers, course marshals and spot prizes. The fire brigade will be on hand to hose competitors down and the Lions Club will provide a barbecue.

Registrations can be made on the Sport Tasman website, or on the day at the Mole end of Rangitane Drive.

The race begins at 1pm.

SPEEDWAY The second in the three-night Farmlands/Gulf Oil Race Series is tomorrow night at Eastern States Speedway.

The meet begins at 7pm. There will be three races on the night.

Off the track, nominations for the New Zealand Speedway Awards are now open.

Visit the Speedway New Zealand Website for more information.

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Options and Opportunity here…

Deadline sale

123 MAXWELL ROAD, BLENHEIM New Listing

• 1012m2 section, 140m2 home plus separate 50m2 studio • Classical style with 3 bedrooms two living areas, 1 bathroom • Refurbished interior, currently tenanted (at $400 PW) • Multiple use, live in, work from, invest, land bank or redevelop?

• Viewing is essential to appreciate the opportunity here!

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• Lovingly maintained & presented villa circa 1910 • Retained character with modern requirements • Deceptively spacious interior with great ‘flow’ • 1152m2 oasis of specimen trees, fruit, lawns & garden • Garage/wksp. Car/boat port and large utility area • Too many features to list this is essential viewing!

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