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Memorial services around Marlborough were wellattended as people gathered to remember those who died in active service.

Marlborough mayor Alistair Sowman confesses he was not sure how many people would come to the Anzac Day service after last year’s crowded 100 Days commemorations where Denis Teeling played the Last Post and the names from the Roll of Honour were read out for 100 days leading up to Anzac Day. Continued on page 2 PHOTO: Mayor Alistair Sowman with aide de camp Liz Ross lays a wreath at Blenheim Anzac parade. Behind is local MP Stuart Smith.

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Veteran Jim Loe lays the first wreath at the Anzac Day service at Ward.

Young and old commemorate Continued from page 1 “I wondered if we’d maintain momentum, and it makes me proud to see we have,” he says, thanking Marlburians for their commitment.

There were thousands of people gathered at the Seymour Square memorial clock tower and along the streets nearby.

Thousands gathered in the darkness in Picton for the dawn service there, and even at the service in Ward on the Sunday afternoon, hundreds of people gathered to remember the fallen.

Marlborough Returned Services Association president John Forrest says the crowds were wonderful and what really struck him was the number of young people attending

the services, as well as the veterans.

Marlborough townships have been commemorating Anzac Day for 100 years, Alistair says, with returned servicemen and soldiers on leave joining with people at home to hold gatherings in 1916.

The Government made it a formal event, passing a law in 1920 to recognise Anzac Day on April 25.

Alistair says even now, years after the wars, tales of heroism are still coming to light, and he repeated Bert Collett’s memory of his friend Chum Taylor who lay on a live grenade to protect the other soldiers nearby.

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Horses ask for help

Story and photo by Cathie Bell Marlborough Riding for the Disabled is hoping that a promotional push at the Waterlea Racing Club’s events this weekend will see punters spending on their horses as well as the ones racing.

Manager and head coach Roslein Wilkes says the association is ‘desperately’ short of horses and funds and is recruiting for people or businesses to sponsor their 17 horses.

The horses and the Riding for the Disabled Association staff provide vital therapy care to young people helping them to develop movement, starting with very young children right through to adults.

The association is running a stall at the races on Friday and Sunday to tell people about its work and the need for help.

“We want people to realise it’s not just a ride. There’s a whole sequence of therapy.”

As well as looking after the horses and offer the therapy, the association also trains staff and several have achieved national and international qualifications.

All that adds up, and Roslein says the cost of hay alone is $27,000 a year.

“It’s a constant battle to have enough horses… they need to be fit and able horses.”

Horses cost the association $3000 a year, and it is recruiting for sponsorship, with the goal to have all its horses sponsored for food, paddock management and

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“Getting that would be a huge thing, it would make such a difference.”

One horse is sponsored

by Marlborough Lines, and is now known as ‘Marlborough Lines Pepsi’.

“It’s a lovely horse.”

The association provides individual programmes for up to 80 children and adults with a wide range of special needs each week. The riding is the nearest thing to walking, and for many of the young children, it provides tremendous benefits.

O ne of t he biggest groups in the country, the Marlborough association receives no Government funding, she says.

“We’re not asking for us, but for the people we help.”

The association has had to increase its fees for riders, now costing $20 a time, and Roslein says people could sponsor riders as well as horses as that would help some riders who struggled to find the money.

“We try to keep a fund so no rider misses out.”

Marlborough Riding for the Disabled Association is coming up to its 45th year, and Roslein has been with the organisation for 21 years.

“It’s a great thing, I believe in it so much. I’ve been here over 20 years and I’ve seen such huge changes in people’s lives.”

Roslein and others from the association will be at the races on Friday and Sunday to promote the association’s work.

“When I first started, it

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The Education Ministry contractor assessing potential sites for a new combined colleges’ site was to meet with Marlborough District Council staff yesterday to collate a list of sites.

It is understood several sites have been identified, but a report recommending particular sites has yet to be prepared.

The Government announced last year it would combine Marlborough Boys’ College and Marlborough Girls’ College on one site.

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Riding for the Disabled head coach Roslein Wilkes with Sundance

was much smaller. There were smaller arenas inside and out, we have two fullsize arenas now. There were six yards, and we have 18 now.”

The association also provides training opportunities for staff, with qualifications available for people wanting

to make a career out of it.

“We need to bring in young people, and they can’t work for nothing,” she says.

“I’m 76, I can’t go on forever.

“I want it to carry on and keep building. I don’t want to lose what we have here.”

• To sponsor a horse or a rider, or to buy an advertising site at the association’s indoor arena, please contact The Marlborough Riding for the Disabled at Churchward Park, Taylor Pass Road, 03 578 3051 or marl.rda@xtra.co.nz

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It is part of the Council’s continued contribution to Anzac Day and the 100 year commemoration events.

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New road boosts residents’ access Story and photo by Cathie Bell The road has yet to be named, but residents of the Springlands Lifestyle Village are delighted the road linking their village with Lakings Road has been opened.

Springlands Lifestyle Village has an official address on Batty’s Road, and an access road on Middle Renwick Road, but both roads are busy and cars drive along them quickly, making it perilous for residents who are walking slowly or on mobility scooters.

Village manager Naomi Nailer says there was ‘much anticipation’ from residents about the new road.

“It is much nicer for people to go onto Lakings Road, especially if you’re living on this side of the village.”

Edridge Contractors turned on bubbles for residents at the official opening of the road on Friday afternoon.

Resident Jill Mahan cut the ribbon on the new road on behalf of residents, and Ivan Williamson and Ron Hester were the first to take their mobility scooters along it after the ribbon was cut.

Resident John Henry says the new road will ‘make life a bit easier’.

“It will be a great asset, it’s been a long time coming.”

He says it is like Russian roulette for residents going out onto Batty’s Road, so ‘Eastenders’ on that side of the village would enjoy the new road.

Jill Mahan cuts the ribbon to open the new road from the Springlands Lifestyle Village onto Lakings Road, as Ivan Williamson, left, and Ron Hester get ready to use it.

Naomi says many suggestions have been received for the road’s name, but they are still being considered.

Many are to do with wine or birds, and some have suggested ‘Penny Lane’ or ‘Wisteria Lane’.

The village is continuing to grow. It has

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A serious crash involving multiple vehicles at Okaramio on SH6 in Marlborough has added to a hectic Anzac day for the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter.

The crash, which resulted in 7 people being injured, was one of a string of calls that saw the Helicopter flying to all corners of the Nelson Marlborough region.

Two patients from the crash were airlifted to Nelson Hospital in separate flights by the helicopter, with both in serious

conditions having sustained multiple injuries.

Earlier in the day, the helicopter had flown to Collingwood for a 46 year old man who had suffered a serious medical event.

He was transported to Nelson Hospital in a stable condition for further care.

Shortly after returning to base, the helicopter was called to a 54 year old Wellington man who had fallen while biking in the Wither Hills near Blenheim.

The man was located by the crew on a ridge top and assessed

by the on-board Intensive Care Paramedic before being flown to Wairau Hospital in a moderate condition with shoulder and chest injuries.

While still at Wairau Hospital, the Helicopter was dispatched to the Owen River area near Murchison, where a 65 year old Christchurch man had suffered a medical event while en-route to Nelson.

He was treated on scene by passers-by until the arrival of St John Ambulance staff and the Nelson Marlborough Rescue

Helicopter.

After being stabilised by the on-board Intensive Care Paramedic, he was then flown to Wellington Hospital in a critical condition.

While departing Wellington, the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter was then re-diverted to the serious crash in Okaramio to assist other emergency services already on scene.

Seven people were injured in a three-car collision in Okaramio, between Leslies Road and Mt Riley Road.

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

Q: Would registering owners rather than dogs help to solve the dog attack problems?

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I don’t think it would.

Any breed can attack.

I don’t personally think that will change anything, some people are liars and will say whatever to get around it.

Sarah Scott Blenheim Making it compulsory to do dog training would be better.

I was attacked by a German Shepherd as a toddler and been a dog owner. The owners are at fault regardless of what breed you own.

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Glass repairs surge Dear Ed, Further to your excellent coverage in last Wednesday’s Sun, re “Glass Repairs Surge” which focused on the poor repair regime of Marlborough Roads, in which their manager Frank Porter stated that the agency “has not received any complaints directly of broken windscreens this summer”, I’d like to categorically state that I have been in contact with Peter McDonald, the engineer responsible for the on going work on SH1 between Picton and Blenheim three times in three weeks, plus once last year and once to the National Road Authority.

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He promised to get the road re-swept, which after four days, at the time of writing, has yet to occur!

Mr Porter also goes on to state that this type of sealing should last up to 10 years.

If this is the case then why, after less than one year, does SH1 running into Picton now need to be redone?

Lastly, I would encourage any Sun readers who have had their windscreens damaged in any way, to either write to you or call Mr Porter direct on 577 1850 and let him or you know.

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Pipi’s colourful exploits World War II veteran Ainslie Boyd (Pipi) has many colourful yarns to share from joining New Zealand’s Home Guard armed service at the age of 14 and later witnessing the surrender of the Japanese, to hitchhiking through the Middle East and working in South Africa.

In the spirit of Anzac Day, Pipi shares some of his experiences with reporter Celeste Alexander.

Attached to a painted portrait of himself, Pipi’s 14 medals are proudly displayed on his kitchen table.

They represent his services in the Navy and armed forces during WWII and conflicts in Korea, Malaya and Vietnam.

On every inch of wall space throughout his Rarangi home is memorabilia, maps, posters and photographs of his many travels throughout the world.

He jokes that every corner of his home tells its own story but, “there wouldn’t be enough time in the day to tell them all”.

Every memory brings a smile to his face and is humorously followed by a story that he vividly describes, as though he is experiencing it all over again.

Pipi’s story begins in 1927 when he was born and raised in Hawkes Bay. Frustrated that he could not join the Navy at age 14, Pipi joined the Home Guard.

He was finally accepted into the Navy at the age of 15 and trained aboard the HMNZS Tamaki before boarding the HMNZS Gambia as a signalman.

During his time on board he recalls the last day of WWII when his convoy was hit by a Japanese kamikaze pilot.

“Our cruiser had aircraft carriers around us protected by a ring of destroyers, our outside defense against submarines.

“I could see a plane circling before it dove down onto the ship ahead of us.

We thought it was coming for us.”

“Being in the sigs we were up top and had the birds’ eye view of what was going on around us.

“It hit the battleship in front of us, on the quarter deck then burst into flames and fell over the side. That was a nerve-wracking moment for us,” he says.

Pipi also witnessed the bombing raids on Tokyo from the flag deck, witnessed the treaty being signed aboard the USS Missouri and went ashore in Yokohama three days after Japan’s surrender.

“I was stationed there for four months after the war ended. I can

Pipi Boyd salutes lost comrades at the Anzac Day Commemorations on Monday.

see it now, the land was flat for miles after the bombing.

“It wasn’t helped by the tsunami that came through one week after the war ended. I can remember being on the ship which was rocking and rolling. The tide went inland half a mile and left a hell of a mess,” he says.

Later in life after his navy and army service Pipi travelled extensively meeting many interesting characters along the way.

He shares tales of being sent to round up camels in the desert and breaking them in for an expedition he was invited to join, travelling through South America with a fim

maker and even escaping through a bathroom window to avoid African border officials.

Nowadays at the age of 88, Pipi lives happily in Rarangi. He strives to keep fit, working out on his gym equipment and taking long walks.

“I enjoy living, there’s not enough hours in the day for me,” he grins.

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Leading marine and landscape artist to host workshops

By Celeste Alexander The art of painting in the outdoors has been practiced for hundreds of years, allowing the artist to reproduce a scene or landscape as the eye sees it.

For those who have yet to experience painting in the outdoors or who might like to further develop their skills, there is a fantastic opportunity to learn from one of the best.

Blenheim based artist Colin Wynn has been invited to hold two, one day workshops by the Marlborough Art Society.

The workshops titled ‘En Plein Air Painting’ will be held on May 14 and June 25 and are promoted as being a ‘fantastic introduction for beginners’.

This is a unique opportunity to learn from a local expert who has been painting professionally for more than 40 years.

What is more, Colin is the official artist for the Royal New Zealand Navy and has been

described as being one of NZ’s leading sea and landscape artists.

Colin’s approach to his workshops is to teach people ‘how to look, make decisions on their approach and how to simplify what they are seeing’.

“Outdoor painting is not a technique, it’s more about establishing a theme and sticking to it.

It’s taking what you see and think and turning it into a painting.

“We all look at things with different eyes and perceptions, so if anything it’s more of a personal reaction,” he says.

The locations for the workshops will be decided upon on the night before where Colin will meet with participants to make a plan.

To find out more information or to book a place in one of Colin’s ‘En Plein Air’ workshops, contact workshops co-ordinator Helen Ballinger on 021 0267 8711 or email Blenheim based artist Colin Wynn is taking bookings for two, one day workshops coming up in May and June. workshops@marlboroughartsociety.com.

Technology-focused future Opportunities abound for Marlborough’s young women who want to study at Rangi Ruru in Christchurch, and parents can talk about the possibilities with the school’s principal next week.

With a new Performing Arts building, Science Centre, Social Sciences building (named Mana Wahine), Gibson Centre (home to Information Technology and Library), and newly laid hard courts and hockey turf, the redeveloped Rangi Ruru Girls’ School Campus is about to make way for one more new addition.

A Creative Technology Hub will support teachers in further preparing students for a future where most of the jobs they will be working in, don’t even exist yet.

School principal Dr Sandra Hastie says Rangi Ruru already knows the importance of fostering creativity, innovation and encouraging students to take risks in an entrepreneurial and supportive environment.

“Students of today need new skills that will have them ready to collaborate with others on a global level,” she says.

“You only have to look at what’s happened in the last decade to see that technological advances will

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undoubtedly be significant.”

Other options for the girls are many and varied. Whether it’s sport (including the highly respected equestrian programme or our medal winning Maadi rowing teams), or music (with a record number of students in the 2016 NZ Secondary School Symphony Orchestra); through to dance and drama – there is something for every girl at Rangi Ruru.

“Each student has their own in-

dividualised learning programme and is celebrated and recognised for who they are,” says Dr Hastie.

“When our students leave Rangi Ruru, they possess the skill sets they need to take on challenges and opportunities in a future we can’t yet even imagine,” she adds.

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Deven Katu and Dylan Reece get ready for Friday’s UV Dance.

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By Cathie Bell Fluro and white is the dresscode for Friday evening, as the Marlborough Youth Trust hosts a UV Dance Off for college students across Marlborough.

Fresh from the success of last month’s Monster March, the Marlborough Youth Trust is holding another event, this time for college students to show off their dance moves.

A UV Dance Off is to be held on Friday from 6pm until 9pm at the Clubs of Marlborough.

Organisers are encouraging Marlborough college students to dress up in white or fluoro

clothes and team up in groups to compete against each other to win the dance off competition.

There will also be an individual dance off competition as well.

Entrants go in the draw to win prizes.

Entry is by gold coin donation, with all proceeds going to the Synergy Youth Mentoring Programme.

More information is on the Marlborough Youth Trust’s website or FaceBook page.

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Blenheim Anzac Day commemorations

 Laurie McGuire with his grandson Cooper Murray.  Bob Taylor and Ian Hislop lay a wreath.

 Harrold Beesley salutes fallen comrades.

 RSA member Ian Newman at the Blenheim

 RSA members Trevor Slipper, Peter Callaghan and Charlie Govind and the large crowd in a

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 Nadia Scott attends the Blenheim Anzac service with children Jessica (2yrs) and Gemma (5yrs).

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 RSA women Noeleen Thomson and Jan Beswick and young Girl Guides about to lay wreaths.

 Veterans march up to Seymour Square.

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Renwick Anzac Day commemorations

RIGHT: Dot and George Addley with flowers they placed in honour of Dot’s brother Pte Donald Stoneham of the 22nd battalion, killed in action in Faenza Italy on November 30, 1945, and all those who gave their lives.

 Renwick RSA members marching.  Michaela and Jackie Searle.

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 MP Stuart Smith with wife Julie and daughter Fenella.

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Picton Anzac Day commemorations

 A large crowd of more than 1500 people took part in the Anzac Dawn Parade in Picton.  Reginald Thompson chats with a friend.

 The official party at the Picton Service. Photos by Jason Green.  School children and Armed Services representatives laid wreaths at the dawn parade in Picton.

 Ella Watts from Picton Girl Guides.

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 Veterans march in memory.

 Thousands of people gathered in the Picton dawn.

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Anzac Day commemorations

 Police Inspector Simon Feltham and Sergeant Debbie Braun lay a wreath at Blenheim’s Anzac service.

 RSA President John Forrest singing the NZ national anthem at the Blenheim service.

 Australian representative, Major Richard Tipler RAAOC.

 Classic fighters fly over the Blenheim war memorial as the Anzac Day service begins.  Marlborough Girls’ College student Maxine

Kemp sang the New Zealand and the Australian national anthems at the Blenheim service.

 Ward School students Ashlee Hickman, 10, and Anae  Young Blenheim Keas march at the Blenheim Anzac parade.

Shadbolt, 11, read the roll of honour under the watchful eye of RSA Awatere branch president Ross Cooke.

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Marris innovation award handover Story and photo by Cathie Bell The Marlborough Research Centre honoured its founding chairman, the late John Marris, with an innovation award, and at a ceremony last week, the Marris family returned the trophy to the centre for its next recipient.

The trophy, a large bronze sculpture of a native falcon, or karearea, is the centre’s award to a person who has contributed significantly to the Marlborough district economically and more widely.

At the ceremony last Friday, the Marris family returned the trophy and received a certificate which centre chief executive Gerald Hope says would stay with the family ‘in perpetuity’.

Centre board member Edwin Pitts says the centre regards the award as a Marlborough version of the Order of New Zealand, the highest possible honour.

John is a worthy recipient, he says.

As well as being one of the early founders of the wine industry, he helped set up the

research centre, started research in innovative fields, as well as setting up companies and developments, all things that shaped the way Marlborough is today.

“He set the standard for innovation in this province that make and will continue to make a real difference in the region.”

Edwin says the awarding of the John Marris trophy will be to a person or group that participates in the province’s diverse primary or business sectors.

The award may not be made on an annual basis, or ‘even on a regular basis’, he says, but the centre will take nomination by July 31 each year.

Alison Marris thanked the people attending the ceremony, saying the family is very proud of her husband John and of the award.

Son Brent Marris says the ceremony is ‘fantastic’.

“We know how special our dad is and for the community to recognise that as well, it is Marris family members, from left: children Nicola, Donna, Brent, wife Alison, and granda very special feeling for us.” daughter Emma with the certificate recognising John Marris’ contribution to Marlborough.

Father remembered in premium wine release

By Cathie Bell Wine industry pioneer John Marris is to be memorialised in a limited edition release of chardonnay in Marisco’s premium range.

Marisco, owned by John’s son Brent and family interests, is based in the Waihopai Valley.

At a ceremony to honour John’s significant role in Marlborough, Brent unveiled the wine and gave a tasting.

Called “the Pioneer”, the wine is a chardonnay and 150 dozen have been made.

Brent says the wine his father used to drink with his mother was usually chardonnay.

“Dad was truly visionary. He had a whole lot of drive and a tremendous amount of focus.”

The wine’s label has John’s signature on it, and the packaging has been designed to tell a story about John, Marlborough, and John’s role in the region.

“When we take it to our markets, it’s not just about our wine and winery, it’s about the region and the people here as well that we talk about.”

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A lot of moisture in the home is caused by everyday living - cooking, showers, laundry and simply breathing - so ventilation is important in all houses.

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They are trained to recognise ear problems and provide effective ear care together with appropriate treatment and referrals as required.

This specialist clinic was first opened in Blenheim in 2005 by owner and registered nurse Mary Tolan. It has undergone a few exciting changes recently.

Previously, Mary travelled to Nelson to tend to the client base there, however that role has now been handed to Debbie Dalzell.

This change has freed up Mary’s schedule so she can focus on operating her Blenheim Clinic.

“Debbie is excited about her new role working in Nelson and I am enjoying being here fulltime,” she says.

Asked what is special about Ear Health Marlborough, Mary replies; “We are dealing with preventative ear care, identifying ear conditions/problems, removing regular wax build-up and assisting clients to maintain healthy ear canals.

“We work closely with local GPs to ensure the client’s condition/infection etc...is managed quickly and effectively. The use of our very powerful microscope and gentle suction enables us to safely remove wax and debris which may be blocking the canal.

“Once this is removed the medication can work on the infection quickly.

“Our microscope enables us to see into the tiniest of canals to the ear drum and even past our instruments.

According to Mary children also get wax build-up from time to time due to their very small canals. They are learning, developing their speech and socialising skills and so it’s important for them to hear well.

“Wax also has to be removed in order for other ear conditions in children to be diagnosed. Because we can see so clearly into the canal we are able to use instruments instead of suction if that is more suitable.

“When an issue like glue ear is identified, it can be discussed with the parent which goes a long way in reassuring them. They would then be referred to their GP for diagnosis and treatment,” she says.

There has been a notable increase in insects and moths becoming lodged in people’s ears this summer, she says.

“If this occurs, it is important to flood the ear canal with room temperature oil to stop the insect from moving. This should be followed up by a visit to the clinic to have the foreign body removed safely.”

Another piece of advice Mary has, is to have your ears checked and cleaned prior to long plane trips as a blocked ear can cause discomfort when flying.

“If you are planning to travel and have concerns about your own and your children’s ears then please contact me at the clinic for an appointment.”

Signs of an earache Earache occurs when a cold or infection spreads up the small tube that connects the ear to the back of the nose and throat.

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For $10.00 you can publish up to 25 words. No AGMS, sporting notices or special meetings. Community Notices must be pre-paid.

Call into our office at 72 High Street, Blenheim

Depression Support Group You are not alone! Spend time with others who understand. Meets Bread of Life, 14B Stephenson St, Thurs 1pm-2.30pm. Ph Barb: 0277372403.

Family/Whanau for information/ advocacy/support For families living with mental illness/addictions please contact Supporting Families Marlborough - Lyn, Karina or Nikki ph 577 5491 or visit us at 4 Scott Street.

For Keeping U Moving Free indoor walking circuit 50+ St Christopher’s Church Hall 11.30-12.30. Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Coin donation. More info 579 4446 or 0212230160 leave name and number.

Housie Thursday 7pm, Blenheim Bowling Club, 40 housies, 2 supers, raffles and meals available.

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community services Marlborough After Hours GP Services: Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm.

Reception 520 6377. Office 520 9980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111.

Non urgent 579 4870.

After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm, 7 days. Ph 5782271.

Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am-8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Diabetes Marlborough Inc: Office hours 9am3pm Mon-Thu 5775549. Reg. Nurse 1pm-5pm Wed, 8.30am-5pm Thu & Fri 5206200 (Mary).

Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline.

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

Overeaters Anonymous: For more information.

Ph 570 5137 Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 578 8125.

Citizens Advice Bureau - Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm. Phone 578 4272.

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BIBBY, John Graeme: On Saturday, April 23 2016, peacefully at Blenheim. Aged 70 years. Dearly loved husband of Liz. Much loved father and father-in-law of Angus, Scott and Michelle, Alastair and Lucinda.

Dearly loved Poppa of Eden, Isla, Devon; Henri and Otis. Messages may be sent to PO Box 198, Blenheim 7240. A funeral service for John will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 2pm Wednesday April 27. The interment for John will be held on Friday April 29 at Forest Gate Cemetery, Onga Onga, Central Hawkes Bay. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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Sheets‘n’Things Pillows needed for our shop. Shop for great bargains! Also Christian cards for sale. Between The Warehouse carpark building & Johns Kitchen Ph: 0211788337.

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

Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics.

Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Cilla 570 5335.

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

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

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

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Marlborough Lupus Support: For more information phone Katrina 572 4333 or 021 502 451 Picton Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377.

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Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870.

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TAYLOR, John Harold: On Saturday, April 23 2016. Peacefully at Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village. In his 87th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Miriam (Mim). Much loved father and fatherin-law of Roger and Jenny and family, Fred and the late Karen. Loved Grandpa of Alex, Sam, and Jack. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Quinton (deceased) and Lois, Murray and Joan, Janet and Andrew (deceased), Diana and Johnnie (deceased), Eileen and Brian (both deceased). Loved Grandpa to Mike and Paula and their family, Sanele and Tina and their family, Elena and family. A loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages may be sent to the Taylor Family c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers a donation the Marlborough Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to PO Box 233, Blenheim 7240. A funeral service for John will be held at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Henry Street, at 2pm Thursday April 28, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz McPHEE, Jenny (nee Gullery): Peacefully at Hospice Marlborough, on Friday April 22 2016.

Aged 52 years. Loved mother of Jaysen, Kellie, and Matthew. A treasured Grandmother. By request a private cremation has been held.

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People urged to become school trustees Marlborough man Alec McNeil had no pre-conceived notions of what serving on a board would be like, he simply rolled up his sleeves and concentrated on understanding the roles and responsibilities of the board.

Boards have the important responsibility of working with principals and school staff, for the combined interests of students and community. Alec says this is his most rewarding experience.

Alec has now served on several school boards.

He was elected to the board of Tua Marina School, where he became board chair at his first meeting six years ago, and has since been co-opted onto the boards of two other local schools, Blenheim School and Marlborough Boys’ College.

“I just wanted to contribute to the educational experience of the school community.”

Alec says one of the biggest challenges in the role is ensuring the board stays focused on strategic matters rather than operational ones.

“The core values of self-governance have not altered since their inception in 1989 under Tomorrow’s Schools. A board that can develop a safe, inclusive and supportive atmosphere around the table will grow a school from strength to strength, regardless of the filters from the government of the day.”

He is not standing for election to Tua Marina School this year, the time being right to move on to fresh challenges, he says.

“We are in the middle of our succession plan for a new trustee to grow into the role of chair.”

But for the other boards he sits on such as

Alec McNeil, board of trustees member and Marlborough District Council solid waste manager.

Marlborough Boys College and Blenheim School, he will be standing for election.

His message to anyone thinking about trusteeship is: ‘trustees make a difference.

You can do it!’.

Election Project Manager Janet Kelly says schools need informed people with a balance of skills and experiences to stand for election as trustees.

Parent, caregivers and people from the wider community can be nominated for election to a school board. It is important that the board reflects its community.

“We need people who can make a positive difference for their local school. A well run school board has the power to lift student achievement, which will then benefit the whole community”, she says.

The call for nominations for school trustees will be happening for most schools by the 6th May and closes on the 20th May.

Charities to get fees waived Councillors have agreed to waive Food Act fees for charities after Government changes threatened to impose big costs.

The Marlborough District Council’s community and finance committee heard at its meeting yesterday that changes to the Food Act now means that some charitable groups that charge for food will be required to be registered with the council and operate a Food Control Plan.

“This will require them to complete documentation on each day they operate.

In addition there is a cost for registering and audit of their Food Control Plans,” the staff report says.

The change will affect organisations such as Johns Kitchen, Care Marlborough, and Alzheimer’s Marlborough where food is provided for vulnerable members of our community in return for a gold coin dona-

tion.

“It should be noted that these organisations have operated successfully without problems, however are now incurring additional costs that impacts on the organisation’s ability to continue to provide these services.

Given the nature of the activity which is to provide community social services, it would seem reasonable that Council consider a policy for waiving of these fees for this activity.”

Councillors agreed.

The decision extends the council’s Policies for Waiving of Building Consents, Resource Consents and Transfer Station Fees for charitable organisations. Up to $1500 a year can be waived for each organisation.

The cost is expected to fit within the $30,000 total budget for all waivers.

Game bird hunt changes Game bird hunters in a number of regions will get more opportunity to target their favourite quarry this hunting season after some healthy increases in duck populations.

The Nelson-Marlborough Fish & Game region is one which has changed regulations as a result of this population increase.

Hunters are being encouraged to target black swan as numbers have built up in coastal areas, as the birds represent a potential aviation hazard.

Nelson Marlborough has lifted the daily bag limit for paradise shelduck from 10 to 15 in the Tasman/Golden Bay areas, in

response to a rising regional population, which it says is good news for local hunters.

Fish & Game says hunters, especially those who move around the country, need to carefully check the rules and regulations for the region they are hunting in.

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KITTO-COPLAND: Em and Matt welcome with love their second son, Oliver Thomas (Olly), born in Lower Hutt on April 16, 2016. A gorgeous little brother for Jackson. Warmly welcomed by excited grandparents, Elaine and Russell Kitto of Blenheim and Rose and John Copland of Bannockburn. A precious gift for all of us.

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By Cathie Bell Kiwi rally drivers Hayden Paddon and John Kennard have made history with their victory at Rally Argentina as the first New Zealanders to ever win a round of the FIA World Rally Championship.

Paddon delivered the drive of his life on the very last challenge of the rally – the famed, mountainous, rock-strewn El Condor special stage – to wrench the rally victory from three-time WRC champion Sébastien Ogier on Sunday afternoon Argentinean time. Paddon, originally from Geraldine, now holds second place in the WRC drivers’ championship with 57 points to Ogier’s 96 – the highest-ever championship position for a Kiwi rally driver.

Paddon and co-driver Kennard, from Blenheim, say they drove the wheels off their new generation Hyundai 120 WRC

car to secure not only their first power stage win, but also their debut WRC rally win.

“It’s an amazing feeling, to win like this, on the last stage where the odds were a little bit against us,” Hayden says.

“It’s a fantastic result for me, John and the whole team.

“I am thankful for everyone who has supported us back home in New Zealand and for all the positive messages we’ve received this weekend.”

In what has been a historymaking weekend of competition, Paddon and Kennard won five WRC stages, bringing total WRC stage victories to 15.

Hayden’s the second driver from the Southern Hemisphere to win a WRC round (the first being Argentina’s Jorge Recalde who won his home rally in a Lancia in 1988 and in again in a driversonly round in 1995).

The demolition derby was a hit with drivers and the crowd.

Marlborough Boys’ College rower Angus Macfarlane has been selected as part of the Junior Men’s Eight/Men’s Pair (reserve) team as part of a squad of junior New Zealand rowers to take part in the 2016 World Rowing Junior Championships being held in Rotterdam, Netherlands from 21 - 28 August.

Rowing New Zealand said the 28 junior athletes have been selected to represent New Zealand after a six day trial that included a 2km ergometer test and rigorous seat racing.

Hayden Paddon and John Kennard celebrate their WRC win, the first

by New Zealanders.

Prior to the next WRC round in Portugal toward the end of May, Paddon and Kennard fly back to New Zealand to compete in the

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International Rally of Whangarei (29 April-1 May) in the New Zealand-built Hyundai i20 rally car.

Eastern States 59e driver Dallas Reeves reaches new heights as he flips his stock car during the club’s ‘stock car soccer’ event Saturday night.

With the weather forecast on Saturday supposedly worsening towards the afternoon, Blenheim Racing Pigeon clubs birds had an early liberation from Waipara, a distance of 198km.

This was obviously the right decision as the pigeons achieved good speeds for this, their first release at this point.

A very good win indeed for Rob of Nearo lofts in the Awatere Valley with a 72 km/hr average, and again another close result between Chris Bensley with 70.7 km/hr for second and Two Fishers partnership on third with 70.6 km/ hr. Neil Stokes also of Nearo lofts, next with 70 km/hr followed by Alister Cooper with 67 km/hr, then came Shirley Morrison on 60 km/ hr, Cindy Kirkwood with 59.45 km/ hr and very closely followed by Carl Kirkwood on 59.44 km/hr.

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Central still tops in football after rest Despite having the bye in the weekend Central still lead the Mayfield Motorworld Division 1 Football table by 3 points over Blenheim Valley United who beat Central Pirates in the weekend.

In a resolute performance Ferdinand Koemm scored for a narrow 1-0 win, while club mates Blenheim Valley Masters notched up a 2-0 win over Rangers City.

Matt Roberston and Dan Campball scored, and the fortunes of City were dented after a player was sent off for two handballs.

The trifecta of wins for the club came about after Blenheim Valley Cobras saw off Woodbourne 3-2 after going 2-0 down.

In the second division Rangers Masters retained top spot with a tidy 4-2 win over Redwood Renegades while Picton No Name

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