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Story and photo by Cathie Bell It was balloons, cake, singing, and smiles all round as the community gathered to celebrate 40 years of Catholic preschool education in Blenheim.

About 200 adults and children gathered on Saturday to wish St Mary’s Preschool a happy 40th birthday.

Continued on page 2 Sala Taufa, the youngest pupil at St Mary’s Preschool, and Brendon Toese look at the spectacular cake celebrating the early childhood centre’s 40th birthday.

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Preschool celebrates 40 years of learning Continued from page 1 The festivities began on Saturday afternoon in neighbouring St Mary’s Church, with pupils singing three songs and dancing.

Former pupils joined in to help out on the actions.

Principal Hazel Shapcott says the preschool was started 40 years ago by a group of St Mary’s Church parishioners who wanted to have a Catholic preschool as a link for their children between the church and the school.

She thanked those in the audience who had been there in the beginning.

One of the things about St Mary’s Preschool which is ‘lovely’, Hazel says, is that it is

family-based.

“We feel like family at the preschool. There has always been good support.”

Board of governors chairwoman Kate Gaines thanked everyone for joining the celebrations, and she made a presentation to teacher Wendy Donald who has worked at the school for 25 years.

“I started when I was ten,” Wendy joked.

Once the formalities were over, the children and adults headed to the preschool for birthday cake.

There were bouncy castles set up to entertain the children, and a bunch of 40 helium-filled balloons was released to celebrate

the preschool’s birthday.

The preschool was started for Catholic children but is open for all to attend, and Hazel says all staff are fully qualified and registered, and it has no fees for children to attend.

“It’s part of our belief system, we don’t want money to be a barrier for children to be able to come here,” she says.

“One of the students says it’s like a nest amidst the parish and the school, we’re in the middle and for a lot of people, this is where the journey begins. We quite like that idea.”

RIGHT: Forty helium-filled balloons were released to celebrate the preschool’s 40th birthday.

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Council backs further work on possible hotel

By Cathie Bell Marlborough District Councillors have asked staff to do more work on proposals that could see a new hotel built in Blenheim.

The Sun reported two weeks ago that the council had ‘more than one’ approach from developers looking at building hotels in central Blenheim.

The approaches were considered by councillors in a public-excluded session in last week’s full council meeting.

The public were excluded because of potential commercial sensitivity, to allow staff to discuss the approaches in full.

Afterwards, Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman confirmed the council has been approached by a developer with a proposal for a new five star hotel within the Blenheim central business district.

Wynen Street carpark is a potential site for a new hotel.

“Councillors have agreed that staff should enter into further discussions with the developer to see how the proposal may be advanced.”

There are several potential hotel sites

within the CBD, on public land and in private ownership, he says.

Alistair says previous research done for the Council shows that a new hotel would generate immediate returns from

the construction activity as well the longer term gains from bringing new visitors to the region.

However, there is much more work to be done before the financial viability of the project is known, he says.

Marlborough Chamber of Commerce general manager Steven Gullery says he didn’t know more than he had read in The Sun, but he is pleased the council is to look further at the proposals.

“We’ll wait and see what happens.”

A new five star hotel would be a big step for Marlborough, he says.

“It would be a shot in the arm for the economy.”

Marlborough Tour Company owner Chris Godsiff confirmed he has been working with potential developers, but says he can’t say anything further at this stage.

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Two councillors confirmed to retire at election

By Cathie Bell Two Marlborough District Councillors are to retire at the local government election in October, and three others have yet to make a decision.

Councillors Jessica Bagge and Graeme Barsanti confirm they are to retire.

Councillors Geoff Evans and Peter Jerram, along with Mayor Alistair Sowman, have yet to decide whether to run again.

The other councillors have all confirmed to the Sun that they intend to run again.

While she is stepping down from the council table, Jessica plans to run for the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board again.

She says her children will leave home next year, and she has promised her husband ‘a gap year’ to spend some time together.

“I’m going to miss it, some of the exciting things happening next year, but at the end of it, your family comes first.”

Jessica says she and her partner Andy have been juggling family commitments, council, and their business for six years and it wouldn’t be fair to him to carry on doing that.

“You can still achieve things from outside the council.”

Graeme says he has done 27 years on the council and its predecessor, and he has loved every minute of it.

“It will be my 27th year, it’s time someone else picked it up.

“At some stage, you have to stop and hand the ropes over to someone else.”

He hopes someone else from his area will ‘pick up the ropes and carry on’ representing the outer

Two wine industry representatives have floated the idea of renaming Blenheim “Marlborough City” to build on the reputation the district has internationally.

Allan Scott Wines general manager Mitchell Gardiner and Moa Beer’s Josh Scott have proposed the change as part of marketing Marlborough as a destination, arguing that many people don’t know where Blenheim is but they do recognise Marlborough.

Tickets to events at July’s Marlborough Book Festival are selling fast.

Organisers say the Witi Ihimaera event at Cloudy Bay Vineyards has sold out, and some others are close.

The festival runs from July 29 to 31, and includes Greg McGee, Steve Braunias, Bill Manhire, Kate De Goldi, Rachael King, and locals Pete Anderson and Peter Jerram.

Men’s breakfast The Combined Churches’ Men’s Breakfast team are holding an event for all men and their sons over 10 years of age on Saturday at 8am at the Nativity Church Hall in Blenheim.

Changes are likely around the Marlborough District Council table after local body elections in October.

Jessica Bagge.

Graeme Barsanti.

Sounds communities.

He says he started as a Pelorus Sound ward member originally, and it’s important to work hard for all the community groups out in the sounds.

“We have kept three representatives for the Sounds ward,

but you’ve got to remember, it’s not just Picton and Queen Charlotte Sound, it’s bigger through Havelock, Canvastown, the Rai Valley and out to D’Urville Island.”

Graeme says he’s loved every minute of it.

The work was hard at times but

he has worked for the people.

“It’s not for me, it’s for the people.

“I’ve learnt now it’s time to step aside. I will continue to support the community in whatever way I can.”

He was lucky to have been the local traffic cop and then policeman in Havelock, he says.

“I was serving the community in that way and then serving them as councillor – it’s something very special.”

Councillors Geoff Evans and Peter Jerram, both who are WairauAwatere ward councillors, say they have yet to decide whether to stand again and will make announcements closer to the time.

Nominations to stand in the local council elections open on July 15, and close at noon on August 12.

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Amelia Earhart flying scholarship winner Alice Lammas, with Marlborough mayor Alistair Sowman, Zonta Marlborough president Clare Pinder and Zonta area director Wendy Almond.

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Winner hooked on flying

By Cathie Bell Even the two year-old daughter of Marlborough Zonta’s Amelia Earhart aviation scholarship winner Alice Lammas is hooked on planes.

Young Ruby Lammas is obsessed with them, because Granddad has his private pilot’s license and flies over their house in his own plane.

Mum Alice is hooked on flying too, and is thrilled to have won the Zonta scholarship which will fund her flying lessons to her first solo flight.

Alice says she intends to take it further to get her own private pilot’s license too.

“I’ve been into flying from a young age, about Ruby’s age really, and I’ve been hooked ever since.

“This wee one’s absolutely obsessed with

planes as well with grandad flying one so hopefully it comes through to the next generation.”

She learnt to fly microlights with her father, she says.

“He went on to get his PPL and I got married and had a kid. That takes money too.”

Flying the ‘taster’ flight as part of the selection process whetted her appetite to get back behind the wheel, Alice says, and she ‘really, really’ wanted to win the scholarship.

Marlborough is ‘pretty lucky to have such an awesome aero club right on our back door step’ she says.

“The scholarship is just up to my first solo, but I want to collect my PPL and hopefully see some of the awesome sights this country has to offer.”

Zonta’s Marlborough president Clare Pinder

says Amelia Earhart was ‘probably Zonta’s most famous member’, and Zonta was the only non-aviation-related organisation the aviator belonged to.

Amelia was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932.

She disappeared in 1937 while attempting to fly around the world and her plane and body have never been found.

The flying scholarship came about because of that connection between Amelia Earhart and Zonta, Clare says.

“The fact that we have an outstanding aero club in Marlborough and Marlborough’s association with the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre and aviation history generally makes this scholarship a good fit.”

She says Alice is an ideal winner for the award.

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Last year the NZ Transport Agency launched an investigation of the Wairau and Opawa Bridges to improve travel on State Highway 1 north of Blenheim. It was identified as part of the Government’s Accelerated Regional Roading Package (ARRP), which provided funding to progress a selection of regionally important state highway projects in order to address economic efficiency, safety, and resilience issues on our regional transport networks.

Following the investigation, the Wairau Bridge was found to be in serviceable condition. The Opawa Bridge, however, was identified for replacement and we know upgrading it is a high priority for Marlborough District Council and residents.

In January 2016 the Government announced a preferred option to build this new bridge at an estimated cost between $14 and $17.5 million.

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Teen’s win first time award for region Story and photo by Celeste Alexander The St John Youth Cadet programme has just produced another winner for the Marlborough region after local teenager Laurie Duncan was awarded with a top award.

Laurie, 16, was named the Nelson Marlborough district Cadet of the Year two weekends ago after competing at Teapot Valley near Nelson.

Laurie faced a number of challenges in order to impress the judges, including forming a political party, doing a presentation to leaders and an interview with the area youth manager.

There was a fun element to it though she says.

“My political party was called the ‘Everyday Super Hero Party’, and I dressed as Super Girl in a cape and dress. I was a lot of fun.

“I’m told that my point of difference was including humour in my presentation,” she says.

Once the competition was complete a prize giving was held, and that was when Laurie found out she had won.

“I was overwhelmed especially as Marlborough has never had this award, so to be the first is a big deal,” she says.

Laurie received a trophy, medals and certificate as well as the Aguilette braid which she wears on her St John uniform.

Asked why she chose to join St John Youth Cadets, she says her father inspired her.

“I started in 2009 as my father was an

Blenheim teenager Laurie Duncan has been named the Nelson Marlborough district Cadet of the Year, a first for the region.

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Why is it that they expect the public and ratepayers etc to pay for and supply fluoride?

Tablets are ok, but the other is poisonous.

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Dear Ed, In a recent edition on pg 3 you led with the story “Former MP Colin King to run as mayor”.

Now this story has been circulating for a while now, but I’m left wondering what Colin can add to the role of mayor that he didn’t do in the six years as our past National Party member - in office that is?

Well he did support the spraying of methyl bromide, so we could export more logs.

And he did support moving our ferry terminal to Clifford Bay, both of which are good for business, I think!

The platform he is standing on about building up business is the same as when he was in office, but in all that time what new business did he bring in?

And yet he was our MP, who incidentally only had a rating - given by the national

press - of 2/10.

It should be noted that one automatically gets a two for just attending parliament regularly!

So is he saying that his successor, Stuart Smith, isn’t doing his job?

Or that our councillor Trevor Hook, whose job it is to bring in potential new businesses, is failing also?

Or what of our existing mayor Alistair Sowman, where is he failing us?

It is all the more interesting that Marlborough recently got a good wrap-up

by NZ stats, but maybe they got it wrong too!

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Fond memories The recent opening of Redwoodtown’s new Countdown Supermarket has brought back a flood of memories for Shirley Hawtin and Janette Simmons, whose parents owned the very first store in Redwoodtown.

By Celeste Alexander It’s March 1947 and Russell and Marj Matthews, and their three-year-old twin daughters Shirley and Janette, were preparing to open the doors to their ‘Redwoodtown Store’.

The shop was stocked and the family was determined that their business would not fail.

Russell later wrote in his memoir; “It was a gamble but the word failure was not in our vocabulary.”

“Frank Southgate, the owner of a large grocery business in High Street, had talked to me regarding his own venture. He, like so many others, felt we would be struggling to make a go of it.

“He reckoned we would need to take 40 pounds in the first week to break even...

Turnover for that first week was 80 pounds, twice Frank’s figure.. a great start.”

And a failure it wasn’t, thanks to the determination and support the family shared with one another.

It was Russell’s plan to go out in the morning door to door, taking orders and making deliveries in the afternoon, while Marj looked after the shop.

The family did not have the money to buy a delivery van so Russell made a trailer to attach to a bicycle, holding up to six orders at a time.

It was a challenge for Marj who had threeyear-old twins Shirley and Janette on top of the financial and book work side of the business as well.

Russell later upgraded his trailer and bicycle to a new Fordson van and had the name Redwoodtown Store signwritten on it.

The business was doing well.

The family welcomed two sons, Graeme and Peter, and all the children became an integral part in the everyday running of the store.

The family lived at the rear of the shop in the living quarters.

Shirley recalls having to help weigh all the stock every night.

“Everything we sold was in bulk so after dinner we would have to do the weighing and make up orders.

“There were perks to it though.

“Shirley and I would sneak into the shop

“I remember the large scales on the bench. We had to cut the bacon, weigh the icing sugar and we had the bread delivered unwrapped.” at night and get lollies which we would put under our pillows and eat in bed,” Janette laughs.

It was a real family effort running the Redwoodtown Store, and coincidentally Janette’s late husband Doug also happened to work as a grocer’s boy.

“We have so many happy memories from that store. They were good times,” they both say.

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Janette Simmons and Shirley Hawtin with their father Russell Matthews’ memoir.

woodtown area began to grow and with it came a change in the way people were served.

It moved from behind the counter service to the introduction of self service.

Business boomed, the store’s floor space expanded and a name change saw it now called a ‘supermarket’.

In 1971 Russell and Marj decided to sell to Grocers United Stores of Christchurch.

Russell writes; “I was glad this was about to happen. The first supermarket had opened in town and naturally our business was losing ground.”

“On looking back I wonder how I spent time, but one thing is for sure I was never idle.”

Russell was often away travelling with supporters following the All Blacks to many countries and playing bowls.

According to Shirley and Janette one thing that people remembered Russell and Marj for during their time running the store was their kindness and generosity towards others.

“If people couldn’t afford to pay straight away, he would still give them their items.

“There were many times he gave extra on top of people’s orders because he knew they were struggling, and we weren’t rich but he always thought of others,” they say.

Russell and Marj are also remembered for contributing to the growth of Redwoodtown by building new shops for several businesses across the road from their shop.

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By Cathie Bell Picton’s Kaipupu Point is to become a new home for young rowi kiwi.

The Department of Conservation is to launch the rowi crèche at a blessing ceremony for two kiwi at Waikawa Marae on Saturday, along with the Kaipupu Point Mainland Island Society, Te Runanga o Makaawhio and Te Atiawa.

Two four-month-old rowi will be a part of the blessing ceremony and afterwards will be released onto the Kaipupu Point Sounds Wildlife Sanctuary. Nine young rowi are to be the first sheltered at the sanctuary.

DOC South Westland Operations Manager Jo Macpherson says predator-free Motuara Island in the Marlborough Sounds has been the main crèche location for juvenile rowi kiwi until this point.

More space is needed for juvenile rowi due to the success of the DOC and Kiwis for kiwi rowi programme in increasing the numbers of New Zealand’s rarest kiwi from below 200 to more than 400, she says.

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Chairman Barry Maister says becoming a rowi crèche is a significant milestone for the Kaipupu Point Sounds Wildlife Sanctuary.

“This is incredibly exciting and a testament to the many thousands of volunteer hours trapping and pest monitoring on the sanctuary over the last 11 years.

“From day one of the project we have looked forward to the time we could welcome kiwi onto Kaipupu Point.”

Civil Defence exercise Renwick Civil Defence Sector Post is looking for people to act as displaced persons for an exercise running at the Community Hall on High Street, Renwick at 7.30pm Thursday 26th.

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Heat pump checklist Insulate first, starting with your ceiling and floor. You’ll be able to buy a smaller heat pump and your home will be cheaper to heat and cool effectively.

Choose a quality brand from a reputable supplier that offers at least a five-year warranty on parts and labour.

Make sure it’s correctly sized for the room you want to heat. If it’s too small, it will have to work harder and cost you more to run. Your supplier will be able to discuss this with you.

Make sure it is well-installed.

Ask your installer if they comply with the EECA good practice guide to heat pump installation.

Make sure it’s right for your climate.

As the temperature drops, so does the performance of many heat pumps.

A good quality unit - sized and installed correctly - should perform effectively down

to minus 15°C. If you need your heat pump to perform at these temperatures, ask your heat pump supplier for advice.

Using heat pumps wisely Only heat when you need it.

Don’t leave your heat pump on all day if you’re not there. Use the timer to turn on the heat pump shortly before you get home and turn it off when you don’t need it.

Only heat the space you’re actually using.

Shut doors and curtains to keep the heat in.

Set the thermostat to a healthy temperature.

Aim for a minimum of 18ºC while you’re using a space (or 20ºC if you have children, elderly or sick people in the home) and 16ºC in bedrooms overnight.

Clean the filter regularly inside and outside, as per the manufacturer’s instructions.

Avoid using it as an air conditioner when you can.

Try opening windows and doors on either side of the house to create a through-breeze.

Close curtains on hot, sunny days to keep you home cool and shady.

Symptoms of dampness and mould Are your walls, floors and ceilings damp?

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• Mould, stains or watermarks on ceilings or walls.

• Rotting wood in the structure of your house.

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Winter Warmth 2016 The right wood for a warm home There are a lot of different firewood types and to the inexperienced it may seem a difficult choice to make.

But if you know what type of fire you have and what type of fire you like to burn, then the choice becomes a lot easier.

Pine firewood Pine is a hot burning firewood and a staple across New Zealand due to its availability and price per cord/m3.

Radiata pine has a lot of resin or gum in the wood which is why it burns so fast and hot and likes to pop and crackle. It is very easy to light which makes it a good wood to start your fire with and plus it smells great – gives you that Christmas tree smell during the winter.

Manuka firewood Hot and long burning, great once fires going.

Manuka is a favourite of New Zealand for use as firewood as it is a hard wood, which burns both hot and long.

This firewood needs to be properly dried, preferably 18 months or over. Plus to get the most energy and value out of this wood, it

should be burnt on fires that are already well established.

Gum firewood Gum is a hardwood timber.

As a firewood it is slow burning and very clean burning.

Gum produces maximum heat output as it burns at a very high temperature.

As it is a hard wood it can be difficult to start the fire with and more suitable to use once your fire is already going.

Purchase gum firewood along with a softwood such as pine firewood or poplar firewood – which are both great for getting fires going quickly.

Gum burns best once it has one-two years to season. The lower the moisture content in gum (and all wood) the more efficient it will burn and thus the more heat it will produce.

Gum is known as a great ‘night time fire wood’, to put on the fire once it has been going for a while, the house is already hot and you just need to pop a piece on the fire every hour Cutting wood for next year’s winter? Consider the wood types before starting the chainsaw. of so to maintain the warm temperature.

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BYRNE: Matt and Lesley and big brother Dominic are excited to announce the safe arrival of their second child Kandice Ann Byrne (8lb 15oz) on May 5, 2016 at 7.27am at Wairau Hospital. A huge thanks to our Midwife Shona.

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PLUNKETT: Craig and Tamara are thrilled to announce the arrival of Maddison Lucy (8lb 12oz) on 29th May, 2016. A little sister for Lily, Murphy, Mackinley, Celene and Kelly. Special thanks to midwife Sue Hudson, the staff at Wairau and the love, prayers and support from family and friends. Photo provided.

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Once you have finished hugging, squealing with excitement, and have rung your parents, mark this date in your diary May 29.

T h i s i s t h e d ay of t h e Marlborough Wedding Show, being held at the Marlborough Convention Centre from 10am - 3pm.

This is the ‘must see’ event for couples planning their weddings, co-ordinator Carol Taylor says.

Carol has been involved with the Marlborough Wedding Show for the past 19 years. What is unique about this event is its long-time support of the Child Cancer Foundation Ma rlborough branch.

“The entry fee collected at the door goes directly to the

Child Cancer and stays in Marlborough to support families from our community. This year the Marlborough branch will also be running a raffle so come along, enjoy the event and support this fantastic organisation,” she says.

As well as co-ordinating the Marlborough Wedding Show with Gemma Franken of Hairdresser on Tour, Carol will also have a table exhibiting her services as a marriage celebrant.

Alongside Carol and Gemma will be around 30 exhibitors showcasing a huge variety of services including: • Hair and beauty • Photo booth • Flowers • Wedding cakes • Wedding venues and accommodation • Travel agents • Photography • Music • Wedding decor • Equipment hire There will be wedding gown

designers and specialists as well as live models walking around in wedding attire throughout the event.

“Everything you need to plan your perfect day will be under one roof,” Carol says.

The show will run from 10am - 3pm and entry costs $5 per person.

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By Cathie Bell Marlborough artist Triska Blumenfeld and her world-renowned naïve paintings have been immortalised in a biography “Triska Blumenfeld: Naive...and proud of it!” to be launched in Blenheim on Friday.

Her niece Jennifer Wilkinson has written the 160 page book, featuring more than 300 pictures, and she will be launching it at the Millennium Art Gallery at 5.30pm on Friday.

Triska was declared a Marlborough Living Treasure last year.

However, Jennifer says she was more intrigued by Triska’s distinguished career before she settled in New Zealand.

“Triska’s journey from Bali to Singapore, India, Italy, Fiji, Western Samoa and lastly New Zealand is a

fascinating story celebrating people and their joyous activities,” she says.

Initially inspired by the skills of Balinese artisans in the 1950s, Blumenfeld was captivated throughout her travels by people growing crops, fishing, playing sport and having fun at village bazaars, markets, festivals and other community events.

Triska Blumenfeld’s work is represented in galleries and private collections around the world.

She is the only New Zealand artist to be included in the ‘World Encyclopedia of Naïve Art’ edited

by Bihalji-Merin and Tomasevic and A file photo of Marlborough artist published in the UK in 1984.

Triska Blumenfeld and a painting she As Triska Blumenfeld’s niece, Jen- did of the Picton Maritime Festival. nifer has followed her aunt’s career with admiration and she says she is artist’s archival material that makes delighted to be entrusted with the this book possible.

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6 things you should know about varicose veins Over the last two and a half years local doctor, David Orsbourn, has helped many clients at the Churchill Private Hospital in Blenheim.

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His varicose vein clinics have proved so popular that David finds that he no longer needs to spread the word about how life changing the treatments he offers can be, because his patients are doing it for him.

Now the word is out, David finds he is regularly treating family, friends and workmates of past patients who are enjoying the

results of reassuringly local, non-invasive procedures, having just spent the last summer wearing shorts for the first time in years.

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St Mary’s preschool 40th birthday Former pupils, parents, and current preschoolers gathered on Saturday to celebrate St Mary’s Preschool’s 40th birthday with songs, cakes, and games.

 Preschool parents Paula Schreuder and Aiona Kula

were there, Aiona leads the Tongan playcentre group.

 Former preschool pupils, Alex Phelps, Danni Freeth, Charlotte Thompson, and Poppy Lane, attended the celebration.

 Former preschool pupils, Jarred Moli and Jake Thompson, enjoyed the celebration.

 Simon Cooke, Hazel Bason, and Jim Cooke were there for the celebrations.

 Simione Mataitonga, with nine month-old Issachar Mataitonga, and Lasike Kula took part in the celebrations.

 Former preschool pupils, Tilly Phelps, Lucy Price, and Victoria Gaines, all seven, attended the celebration.

Young musical talent Tempo held its ‘Classics Night’ last Friday at the Wesley Centre and it was a huge success. Photos by Wyesguy Photography.

 Dave Pauling and son Olly Pauling played a fantastic rendition of ‘Eye of the Tiger’.

 Dylen Foote and teacher Kimberly Jones playing on piano.

 Joel Porter playing on the saxophone.

 Alleisha Ham playing the violin.

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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.

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Housie Thursday 7pm, Blenheim Bowling Club, 40 housies, 2 supers, raffles and meals available. Proceeds to Te Rerenga O Te Ra.

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.

Sheets‘n’Things Winter sheets/pillows needed urgently - double, queen & king size.

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St John Community Shop, Springlands Don’t pout keep the chill out. We have warm jackets, snug jerseys, cosy tops, trousers, socks, boots, hats all at affordable prices. Phone 5781754.

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.

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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.

Phone 578 2006.

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

Office 520 9980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870.

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GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz GAMBLE, Vernon Milton (Vern): On Friday May 20 2016, peacefully at Waterlea Rest Home. Aged 87 years.

Dearly loved son of the late William and Dorothy Gamble, and much loved brother of the late Gerard. Loved uncle of Heather-Anne and Andrew Ritchie.

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HESTER, Ronald Maurice: Passed away peacefully at home, Springlands Lifestyle, on Sunday May 22 2016.

Aged 88 years. Loved husband of Doreen, much-loved father of Penelope, Sally, and Fiona and Bill. Grandfather of James, Bellamy, Matthew and Louisa, and his great grandchildren.

In accordance with Ron’s wishes, a cremation has taken place.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz TURVEY, Grant Denis: Passed away peacefully, on Sunday May 22 2016 at Hospice Marlborough. Dearly loved father of Josie and Karen, dearly loved brother of Bronwyn; loved uncle of Melissa, Bill and Kelly. Also a loved great uncle. Messages may be sent to 1 Kilworth Place, Blenheim 7201. A service for Grant will be held at the Remembrance Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 2pm Friday May 27, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz BOLTON, Colleen: Dearly loved Auntie of 'Heather, Neil, Ricky and Cody'. We will miss you xxx

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Sport

Former All Black signs with Tasman Makos

By Cathie Bell Former All Black Zac Guildford has signed to play for the Tasman Makos this season.

Makos head coach Leon MacDonald confirmed yesterday that Zac will join the Makos after he finishes his Super Rugby commitments with the Sydney-based Waratahs.

Leon says Zac’s experience makes him ideal for the team.

“We’ve lost one player, Viliami Lolohea, with an injured ankle, and needed a replacement.

“We’ve got an injury cloud over James Lowe with his shoulder, so we’re going to lose both starting wingers potentially. We needed someone with experience.”

Zac has that. He has represented New Zealand at both the 2007 and 2008 Junior World Cups and was first selected for the All Blacks in 2009, debuting against Wales in Cardiff later that year.

He has played 11 tests for the All Blacks until 2012 and also played twice for the Maori All Blacks. He has played 18 games for the Hurricanes and another 61 for the Crusaders between 2008 and 2014 when he signed for French Top 14 side Clermont Auvergne.

He has also won gold with the New Zealand sevens team at the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games.

Leon says Zac’s experience is going to be a great asset for the Makos.

“I don’t think anyone questions his ability to play the game…He’s really quick, he has a smart rugby brain, he’s in the right place at the right time.”

Zac’s past has been controversial after problems with alcohol, but Leon says the teams he has been working with have addressed that.

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Players off

Two Makos players are leaving to play rugby overseas.

Tasman Makos and Highlanders favourite Joe Wheeler has signed to play for Japanese rugby club Suntory Sungoliath after the 2015 Super Rugby season ends, meaning he will miss the Makos’ national provincial championship campaign.

And Makos and Highlanders Number 10 Marty Banks has signed with Italian team Benetton Rugby Treviso, leaving after the national provincial championship tournament.

Grand traverse approaches

Zac Guildford in action for the All Blacks against South Africa in 2011.

Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson has reassured Leon that Zac is ‘in a good space’, Leon says.

“Off field, his life’s on track.

Everything is pointing to him being a good option for us.

“There is an opportunity for

both of us, mutual benefit.

“There is a lot of upside for both parties.”

Leon says Zac is keen to play rugby in New Zealand again, and is looking forward to starting with the Makos.

Competitions even in football Four teams share 15 points in the Men’s Division One Football table, setting up an exciting and close second round.

Blenheim Valley United are in the best position with a game in hand after sitting out the week with a bye.

Blenheim Valley Masters snatched a 3-2 win over Woodbourne after Ben Clarke scored the winner.

Central have maintained some good momentum with a 2-0 win over Rangers City thanks to strikes from Andrew McCaa and Scott Wilkinson,

while Blenheim Valley Cobras have joined the mix at the top beating last years depleted champions Central Pirates 2-1.

The 2nd division is also very competitive with Clubs of Marlborough Rangers benefitting from a 3-1 win over Picton Crow Tavern, and Rangers

Megan takes squash champs Blenheim’s Megan Craig and Oliver Johnston have claimed the South Island Championships titles for 2016.

The championships were held in Blenheim last weekend at the Stadium 2000.

Megan played in both the women’s and the men’s grade, to give her extra preparation for a tournament in Hong Kong this week.

Both the top seeds came through to win, with Megan beating Nikki Kennedy in the women’s open final.

She had just finished a game in the Men’s Open 3/4 playoff game against Quinn Udy. Organisers say Megan dominated the centre of the court, making Kennedy do all the work, before claiming the match in ‘devastatingly strong style’.

The Men’s Open final saw a battle of the two

Masters slipping up against Picton No Names with a 2 all draw.

Redwood Renegades picked up some valuable points beating Rangers United 3-0 while Trojans battled out a 2 all draw with the much improved Redwood Masters.

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Enquiry from $239,000

“The difference between good and great is never one thing, it’s everything!”

“Having spent the April holidays in Blenheim looking for a house we left disappointed, no house, nothing to even a maybe, plus a real estate agent that we felt had not met our needs, was not listening to what we were saying/asking nor cared about us.

The following weekend we saw a house advertised by your agency and Deb Webster was the agent.

Since then we have had the best treatment, advice, care, honesty and guidance. Deb has been outstanding in her field.

I would just like to take this opportunity to highlight her exceptional professionalism and to let you know how much she has helped us. As a result we have recommended her to another person - however, they had already heard about her (not surprisingly). All our questions and queries were answered on the day and I can honestly say that Deb has made this stressful relocation a whole lot easier.

So thanks to Deb and her attention to detail, we are moving in July to a house that will suit our needs at this given time.

Many thanks Rob and Penny.”

SOLD Multi Offer 1 week

55 Adams Lane, Springlands Enquiry from $759,000

SOLD after first Open Home

96 Howick Road, Redwoodtown Enquiry from $359,000

Debbie Webster

03 578 3760 • 021 797 454

debbie.webster@mikepero.com 6 Bythell Place (next to Scotch Wine Bar)

SOLD after first Open Home

12 Nosworthy, Inner Circle $625,000

SOLD after first Open Home

67 Old Renwick Road, Springlands Enquiry from $549,000

www.mikepero.com Mike Pero Real Estate Ltd. Licensed REAA (2008)