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By Cathie Bell Pauline Russell, one of New Zealand’s first female surfers turns 90 tomorrow and says she doesn’t have an aching joint in her body. She puts this down to her regular aqua aerobics classes at the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 pool on Mondays and Wednesdays, which she’s been doing for 50 years. Continued on page 2 Pauline Russell in her aqua aerobics class, and inset, with her surfing photo.

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Exercising in water a good support for fit life Continued from page 1 Pauline is one of about 60 people who do the classes at the pool each week. She swears by exercising in water, saying she doesn’t have an aching joint in her body because of the support water gives people when exercising. “I’ve been doing it for 50 years. I don’t have an aching bone in my body and I’m positive it’s this. It’s supportive. You go to the gym, you don’t have that support.” Pauline celebrates her 90th birthday on Thursday and will be celebrating with family in Nelson. She was raised in Sumner in Christchurch and ‘lived’ on the beach and in the water. “I always played a lot of sport. I was one of the first girl surfers, I started in 1940,” She proudly shows a photo of her and a friend with a surfboard made by her brothers who also built boats. “My brothers built the boards, you couldn’t buy them in the shops. They were keen yachties, and built

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four of them. “I only fell off once.” Pauline moved to Upper Hutt when she married and had 40 years there before her husband died, and then moved to Blenheim. “I thought ‘what am I doing here?’ My daughters were in the South Island, my friends were in the South Island, it’s expensive water to get over. So I came here…It’s a lovely spot.” She moved here 30 years ago, and has been doing the aquaerobics at the pool since then, continuing her 20 years of it in Upper Hutt. “I think it’s a wonderful exercise because you’re supported by the water.” She’s also a fan of yoga, and goes to classes after her aqua aerobics. These days, Pauline is living in a villa at the Redwood Lifestyle Village. “I’ve been a widow now for 40 years. I’ve got to do something. Being a widow early, you can get a new life.” Pauline Russell with her surfboard in 1940.

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Boaties’ speeding upsets harbourmaster By Cathie Bell Boaties going too fast in Marlborough are likely to get hit with $200 infringement notices, maritime authorities say. A trial of on the water laser speed guns is showing too many boaties, at least in Marlborough, are breaking speeding rules, Maritime New Zealand says. Maritime NZ acting director Nigel Clifford says maritime officers and Marlborough District Council harbourmaster’s staff will be back on the water this week, and speeders will get infringement notices. Each infringement notice comes with

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a fine of $200. Marlborough harbourmaster Luke Grogan says it is disappointing that in a two-hour trial last week 10 recreational boaties were caught speeding. “Compliance with speed rules was not great,” Luke says. “We get lots of emails and phone calls complaining about boaties speeding close to shore and in busy areas. “Speeders are unhappy when we catch them but their speed puts children, swimmers, divers and other boats at risk.” Nationwide, the five knot rule is in place within 200 metres of shore and divers, and within 50 metres of

swimmers and other boats. Nigel says Maritime NZ is funding the trial and working with the Marlborough Harbourmaster to show how speed guns could be used by other councils. “The trial is going well,” he says. “The speed guns have good range and good accuracy, and other councils are keen to see the results we are getting.” Luke says the speed guns are a good additional tool. “They give solid evidence of a boat’s speed and save a lot of desk work,” he says.

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Omaka maze opens this weekend inbriefThe Sun By Celeste Alexander What do fun, mystery and maize have in common? The Omaka Maze! For three years the Omaka Maize Maze has been providing plenty of fun for all ages and it’s about to start all over again as it gets set to open this Saturday for its fourth season. This will be the last year that the maze is open to the public as owners Paul and Catherine Baker look to take a break. “We haven’t had a summer break so we’d like to take at least a year off, so if you haven’t come along yet, we hope to see you this season,” he says. Interestingly Paul says the corn has grown the highest he’s seen since he began farming it thanks to the recent heat and rain. “This season we planted sunflowers around the outside for something different so it looks quite interesting with the corn all growing at different heights and with spots of colour from the sunflowers.” The Omaka Maize Maze which covers a five hectare area, will be open for around eight to nine weeks depending on when it is ready to harvest, he says.

Photo contest Don’t forget to get your entry into this year’s scenic coastal holiday photo competition with a difference. The Sun newspaper, the Marine Farming Association, and the Marlborough District Council are teaming up to offer weekly prizes of lunch vouchers at Jay’s cafe. The competition is open now, and each Friday for four weeks, and running until February 7, there will be a weekly prize of a $50 lunch voucher at Jay’s Café for the photo judged the best scenic photo and a voucher for the strangest litter picked up at the beach. Email your photos to news@ blenheimsun.co.nz

Mumps still spreading Another potential case of mumps has been notified to health authorities who warn the disease is still active in the community. Nelson Marlborough Public Health Service medical officer of health Dr Stephen Bridgman says the disease is ‘highly contagious’. Severe complications include meningitis and sterility in males. He says vaccination is the best protection against mumps.

Paul Baker and his children Ollie and Zoe at the entrance to the Omaka Maize Maze.

“It’s going to be a really good season as we have changed it completely. “There will be different themed days and activities... and of course the horror nights which will be bigger and better this year. They draw in a good crowd.

he grins. It will open this Saturday from 10am - 8pm (last entry) and then run Fridays 5pm - 8pm, Saturdays 10am - 8pm and Sundays 10am - 8pm. The maze can be opened by appointment for groups of 12 or more.

“So far we’ve had good feedback and we are always hearing from people about how much fun they had. “I enjoy hearing families laughing and racing one another and that’s when I know we’ve done it right. That’s what I get out of it,”

Gastro bug ripping through community By Cathie Bell Five patients at Wairau Hospital are still in isolation with gastroenteritis and at least two resthomes are in lockdown because of the illness. Last week eight patients with gastroenteritis symptoms were in isolation at Wairau Hospital, and some staff were also affected.

Norovirus has been confirmed as the source of the gastroenteritis in some of the patients. Nelson Marlborough Public Health Service medical officer of health Dr Stephen Bridgman says norovirus is really common in the community and really infectious. “Unfortunately, older people are more vulner-

able.” He says norovirus is a particularly challenging gastroenteritis to control. “A high proportion of people infected with norovirus will have mild or no symptoms at all.” He says it is easily transmitted, especially to vulnerable hospital patients. “We would like to thank the public for their ongo-

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By Bill McElhinney A section of the popular Taylor River Reserve path, between Beaver Rd and High St bridges, is being closed during weekdays for up to a month. Barriers went up on Monday, closing the walking path on the southern side of the Taylor River reserve to allow for the reconstruction of a section of stopbank. “The path will be open again in the evenings and at the weekends,” Marlborough District Council rivers and drainage engineering manager Geoff Dick says. “The path on the northern side of the river will remain open at all times, so we ask path users to follow the signs and cross over to the other side.” The council bought land on the river corridor from the owner of 220 High St about a year ago, and work has started on demolishing an old garage platform and clearing away some of the trees on the section. An old oak tree on the corner of the property is being removed to make way for the new stopbank. An old boundary fence will be removed and the area eventually improved. “It will add another 1008 square metres to the reserve, which I’m sure people will enjoy,” Geoff says.

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The work is expected to take up to a month to complete. Simcox construction workers have begun clearing the site in preparation for the building of a new stopbank along the High Street end of the section. The new stopbank will be shifted forward towards the river. “This is part of the council’s ongoing stopbank upgrading,” Geoff says. “A recent inspection of the Taylor River stopbanks found a number of places where the stopbanks are on private land are in variable but generally poor condition. “Some of these stopbanks are 50, 60, and 70 years old,” Geoff says. “They’ve had a good deal of wear and tear and they need some work. “People have planted trees on them, used them to park vehicles on, and over time the structures have been weakened. The council has plans to purchase other land within the Taylor River floodway and upgrade the stopbanks, Geoff says. “The area along Nelson St near Beaver Rd and Hiley St, where the stopbank runs through two properties, needed maintenance, and the section of stopbank down Lee St is also an area we’ll need to look at,” Geoff says. “But we’ll need to talk to the property owners about this.”

By Cathie Bell The Government is asking people to have their say on the current and future management of Molesworth Station through an online survey, which closes at the end of March. This consultation is a requirement of the 2013 Molesworth management plan, which recognised that many people were interested in wider access and recreation opportunities at Molesworth. The Department of Conservation says it is important to get an idea of how people regard Molesworth and its many values today. Molesworth is an iconic high-country station, thought to be the largest farm in New Zealand. It became a recreation reserve in 2005. It has many values, including heritage, conservation, cultural and recreation. Molesworth is currently managed as a working high-country station through a

farming lease and grazing licence to Landcorp. The farming lease expires in 2020. A management plan for Molesworth was approved in 2013, with the plan to transition it from a traditional focus on farming to include more recreation and conservation activities. The plan puts restrictions on public access in order to meet farming requirements. It may be necessary to manage recreational activity to protect conservation goals for natural, cultural and historic reasons, and to protect the recreational experience of other users. The department sees potential in working collaboratively with others on landscape-scale restoration in Molesworth. It is a biodiversity hotspot for a wide range of dryland animal and plant species. It also faces challenges from pests and significant weed problems such as wilding conifers. The survey can be done through the department’s website.

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Marlborough mayor John Leggett and Marine Farming Association’s Debbie Stone look at the first week’s entries.

Marfells Beach by Bernie Mullen.

First week’s photo competition winner By Cathie Bell A photo showing the evocative and accessible side of Marlborough’s coast has won the first week of the Blenheim Sun’s summer photo competition. The Sun, along with the Marine Farming Association and the Marlborough District Council, are running a photo competition focusing on the marine environment. One category is for scenic shots and the other for photos of people collecting rubbish from beaches or the sea. The prize each week is a $50 voucher for Jays Cafe in Blen-

heim’s Charles Street, and you can enter by sending your photo to news@blenheimsun.co.nz along with your details. This week’s winner was Bernie Mullen with a photograph of a caravan at sunrise on Marfells Beach. Judges Marlborough mayor John Leggett, association executive Debbie Stone, and council coastal scientist Steve Urlich say the photo gives you a clear sense of its location in Marlborough and is accessible and evocative. The photo competition is open until February 7. Send photos to news@blenheimsun.co.nz.

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Blenheim resident Murray Webber planted a cactus in his garden seven years ago and for the first time it’s flowered. The first flower appeared at Christmas and lasted two days before dying off and on Monday this flower was in full bloom. “I know very little about this cactus and it’s a pity it doesn’t last longer because it’s a nice looking flower with feather-like petals,” he says. Photo by Celeste Alexander. Do you have any unusual plants/flowers in your garden? Email your photos and some information to celeste@blenheimsun.co.nz.

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Picton library Dear Ed, I went to Picton yesterday and visited the new library. I noticed that the library was identified by the Maori language in large letters up high, the English version was on the wall next to the entrance. With English being the prominent language, I would have thought it should have been the other way around. Inside, all very nice, but with no signs to indicate where the different types of books are located. I was told by a staff member that these are coming soon. Will these signs be in English? I hope so. Kiwi Springlands

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Dear Ed I know there has been several letters on the Spring Creek roundabout, its lack of justification, it’s $6m cost etc. But using it on numerous occasions I think the kerb design is shonky. Turning left into Rapaura Road is poor, turn right into Ferry Road, the kerb unnecessarily juts out while turning left out of Ferry Road to Blenheim, the ‘feed in’ lane has been eliminated with the result a car stopped at the line waiting on through traffic, has its backside sticking over the railway line. The roundabout was unnecessary (a 50 km/ hour speed limit) would have been better, it was costly with overrun and its design gets a D or lower mark. Diesel Dan Blenheim

Don’t blame trout Dear Ed Walter Hilhorst’s response to criticism of him demonising trout was predictably ranting and full of name - calling. Didymo may have been an angler or it may have been brought in on jet boat equipment. My understanding is grayling disappeared not because of trout as David Graham, director of Marine Laboratory Otago has said but were plentiful with trout and grayling co-existing for over

50 years. The cause of demise is unknown. Walter should rail at the causes of river degeneration caused by corporate dairying and corporate forestry with siltation rather than turn the clock back. Trout angling is not a ‘private society’. It is a public resource. Anyone can buy a licence and fish. Go try it Wally. Trutta Blenheim

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Dear Ed, Anyone notice the petrol price rose rapidly in December then just before Christmas it dropped two cents a litre? Very cunning P.R. (known as a con job) by oil companies colluding I suspect. The two cents drop was to make

motorists feel good after the hefty rise early December. All cunningly orchestrated to cash in on holiday traffic. While on petrol what are the answers to these posers. Why is fuel six to eight cents cheaper at Picton compared to Blenheim? Why is fuel around Levin-Fox-

ton-Bulls 25 cents cheaper than Blenheim. Why is fuel in Tauranga even cheaper? When are politicians going to deal with this rip-off? Ted Terrano Blenheim

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Kids take cool plunge when the heat’s on By Bill McElhinney As the temperatures in Blenheim hit the high 20s and even 30deg C, the Taylor River is an ideal place for youngsters to cool off. Blenheim boys Keagan Hutchinson, 13, and Seth Harwood, 12, were enjoying a plunge into the cool water on Monday as the

temperature hit 30C. The next couple of days will be cooler, according to the MetService, with a few showers to cool things down. The heat will be back by the end of the week, with Friday in the mid to high 20s and another 30deg day on Saturday.

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Blenheim swimmers win medals at meet There were several outstanding performances by Blenheim Swimming Club members at the annual Nelson-Marlborough country and town meet held in Nelson last Saturday. Twenty Blenheim swimmers travelled to the meet and competition was fierce amongst the 118 swimmers competing for honours. This meet sees the region’s country clubs, Waimea, Motueka and Golden Bay, competing for two trophies alongside swimmers from Westport and Greymouth, the Nelson South Swim Club, Tasman Swim Club and Blenheim club. Blenheim swimmers Kyla Thorstensen, 10, Oliver Mandeno, 13, George Glover, 15, and Megan Clark, 16, all took home a bronze medal in their age groups and several swimmers achieved qualifying times for

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“I really do think to survive that was quite amazing.” Originally from New York, Dave grew up watching the American TV series ‘Emergency,’ which followed the lives of two paramedics as they saved people from all sorts of mishaps. When he was just 13 years old, he saved a life for the first time, using CPR on a man who collapsed on his home’s city street before paramedics arrived to revive him. He already knew that he wanted to spend his life helping others in times of crisis, and that event on a city footpath only confirmed this desire. In 1990 Dave moved to New Zealand, keen to join either the Wellington Free Ambulance or the Life Flight Trust. A few weeks later he was on a helicopter training mission and went on to spend 25 years working with Life Flight, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter service in Wellington. In that time he has flown nearly 4000 missions and has documented many of his experiences in his book. One of Dave’s memorable rescues in Marlborough happened in November 2010, when Blenheim man Colin Tandy in his logging truck flipped over and over, as many as eight times, down an 80 metre cliff off the aptly named Tumbledown Bay Road, near Picton. The accident was caused by sun strike,

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Colin said after he was rescued. “The sun literally filled up my whole vision and all I saw was pure orange, bright lights.” Suddenly he felt the truck tip to one side and realised he was going over the edge towards the sea. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called and Dave was winched down to rescue Colin as he lay down the cliff, badly injured. “My heart jumped when I heard the distinctive sound of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter rotor blades,” Colin said later. “I listened to the wonderful people around me organising my air-lift and knew I was being saved.

“The feeling of comfort from the noise of the helicopter was amazing! “It will stay with me for the rest of my life.” “He was a lucky boy,” Dave says. “I really do think to survive that was quite amazing.” Another mission that sticks in Dave’s mind is the one he was called to on Anzac Day, 2010, when an RNZAF Iroquois helicopter crashed in rugged terrain near Pukerua Bay, about 40km northeast of Wellington. Three crewmen all died in the crash and Dave recounts the combined efforts to save the sole survivor, Sergeant Stevin Creeggan. Stevin was rescued and eventually recov-

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Understand social isolation “Nobody wants to feel isolated or alone. Feeling like we’ve lost our social circle can affect many aspects of our lives negatively, even our health.” Being socially isolated means being separated from your family and social groups. You can become socially isolated if you live alone, don’t have access to transport, or have poor health. If you are socially isolated you are more likely to be lonely. You can feel lonely when: • You don’t interact enough with others • Your existing relationships don’t give you the emotional support you need. Studies show that staying socially connected can have benefits for both our physical and mental wellbeing. There’s no single solution to social isolation – everyone has different needs. Did you know that half of older New Zealanders experience

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some degree of loneliness? There are many ways to connect with people if you’re feeling socially isolated or lonely. • Use your SuperGold card to get out and about – www. supergold.govt.nz • Get to know your neighbours – try Neighbourhood Support • Get a smartphone or tablet to stay in touch with distant

friends and family – find out about learning new technical skills at www.seniornet.co.nz • Visit your local library, community centre or church to find out about activities • Join an arts and crafts group such as pottery or painting • Have a meal with friends or family – why not invite a friend out for a coffee?

If you think that someone you know is isolated or lonely, you can help by: • Visiting those at risk of isolation • Giving them a sense of purpose, like a plant or a pet to take care of (if they are capable) • Sharing your skills with them – it could be gardening or knitting • Keeping in touch regularly • Asking a neighbour to keep an eye on them. It’s okay to ask for help if you’re feeling lonely.

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Untreated hearing loss can increase the risk of falls. “If you have a mild hearing loss, you are nearly three times more likely to have suﬀered from falls, than those with no hearing loss,” says Audiologist at House of Hearing Blenheim Nanci Lanoue. Every 10 decibels of hearing loss increases the likelihood of falling, as it decreases awareness of surrounding environments and increases cognitive load.

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Kyle and Stephanie are delighted to announce the quick arrival of their daughter Kyia Erin Newcombe. Being the Christmas baby at Wairau Hospital this year, Kyia was born December 26 at 12.04pm, weighing 9lb 3oz. A huge thank you to our midwife Ava, the maternity staff and theatre team for the excellent care we received from start to finish. Photo provided.

Dave, Steph and big brother Jimmy are thrilled at the safe arrival of Harry, born December 7, 2017 at Wairau Hospital. Thanks to midwife Ava and all the staff in maternity and paediatrics. Photo provided.

Courtney, Fetu and big sister Manaia are thrilled to announce the arrival of Niko Joffre Leo Ieremia on December 21, 2017, weighing 7lb 6oz. Huge thanks to our midwife, Cathy Middleton. An enormous thank you also to Helen Crampton, the theatre staff at Wairau Hospital, and particularly Daniel and Yves. Photo provided.

Matt and Anna are proud to introduce Louis Gustav Newman, arriving on January 4, 2018 at 4.25pm, weighing a whopping 10lb 10oz and 55cm long. Finally a little brother for Anaïs. Biggest thank you to Steph, “sometimes miracles are just good people with kind hearts”. Also a big thanks to Dr Andrew Murray, Cathy Middleton, Lisa, and Louise and Tina from the maternity ward. Photo provided.

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Safe to swim? Check this website online By Bill McElhinney A new ‘Can I swim here?’ online tool means Marlborough residents and visitors can check the safety of popular river and beach swimming spots this summer. The site shows the most up-todate water quality information for local swimming spots across the region and is freely available on LAWA.org.nz/swim Marlborough District Council staff monitor 10 coastal beaches

and seven river sites on a weekly basis over the summer. This year, two new sites, Okiwi Bay and the Ohinemahuta River, are included as part of the monitoring programme. Of the 18 sites listed throughout the region only one, the Taylor River at the Riverside Park, is currently listed as unsuitable for swimming. Marlborough District Council environmental scientist Steffi Henkel says the samples collected from beaches and rivers between

November and March are sent to an independent lab for water quality testing. “It’s great to see that the information from these samples will now be available to the public,” Steffi says. “We’re particularly interested in the E.coli and Enterococci result as these indicate a risk to human health. The results are shown on LAWA’s ‘Can I swim here?’ website with unsafe for swimming levels marked red and good levels

marked green. “It’s important to note that water quality can change quickly, especially as a result of rain,” Steffi says. The website contains valuable information for swimmers on other swim-smart things to look out for before taking a dip. This includes advice on checking if the water is clean and clear, avoiding swimming for two days after heavy rainfall, and looking out for other possible hazards.

“The website covers popular sites such as the Waihopai and Wairau Rivers, the Picton Foreshore, Whites Bay and many popular bays in the Marlborough Sounds, so I recommend people thinking of heading out for a swim take a look,” Steffi says. LAWA is a partnership between councils, the Cawthron Institute, Ministry for the Environment and Massey University, and is supported by the Tindall Foundation.

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Talented young Marlborough musicians Jonty Zydenbos and Eleanor Grigg have been chosen to play in the National Youth Brass Band.

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Top: Brian and Helen Musgrove having a dance after the Rock & Roll competition held last year during the Gourmet Paradise Awards weekend. Right: Vicki Downes will be one of the performers at this Friday night’s Showcase as part of the Gourmet Paradise Country Music Awards weekend. Photos provided.

Get along to enjoy country and rock’n roll By Celeste Alexander This year’s Gourmet Paradise Country Music Awards has arrived and is being hosted in Blenheim this weekend. The annual event brings in singers from all over New Zealand for a big weekend of showcases, auditions and the much anticipated finals night where winners will be named. The public will have an opportunity to enjoy some of the performers in a showcase event this Friday night and a rock & roll competition Saturday night. The showcase will be held at the ASB Theatre from 7.30pm and proceeds from the $5 door charge will be donated to Alzheimers Marlborough. One of the acts will include local songbird Tracey Ruffell who has been a past performer at the awards, and this year will be a judge. Other well known names on the country music circuit, Allan Barron, Vicki Downes and Trevor Dawe will also be performing. Last year’s award’s overall winner Jaydin

Shingleton will return to Blenheim for the weekend and is also performing at the showcase. In the band there will be Picton man Andrew Fairhall, former Gore Gold Guitar winner Peter Cairns and past overall winners Sharon Russell and Shane Keating. Arianne Baker will make an appearance as the rhythm setter all weekend. Then on Saturday night the Rock & Roll competition will be held at the Clubs of Marlborough from 7.30pm. Spokesperson Carolyn Coles says it will be a fun night. “We began hosting this event at our 25th anniversary to entertain the visitors that came to Blenheim for the awards and it was so successful that we have continued it. “The public can go along and dance while the competition goes on, then stay and enjoy the band afterwards,” she says. Tickets cost $5 and can be purchased at the door.

By Bill McElhinney Two young Marlborough musicians have been selected to join New Zealand’s best and brightest talent in the National Youth Brass Band of New Zealand. Eleanor Grigg and Jonty Zydenbos, both 15, are headed to Nelson at the weekend to join other band members for a two-week summer school. They will then perform concerts in Nelson and Westport before coming to Blenheim for a show in the ASB Theatre on January 26. “They’re a couple of really talented and hard-working young musicians,” Marlborough District Brass Band conductor Kevin Moseley says. Kevin, who also teaches the pair, says getting in to the national band is a major achievement. “They’re competing against hundreds of the best young musicians from around the country. I’m really proud of them.” Eleanor, who plays the tenor horn has been playing brass since she was nine, and is the current under-15 national brass champion. “It’s a privilege to be selected for the National Band,” Eleanor says. “Music is a huge passion of mine. “It has taken a lot of hard work and dedication to get to this point, but I love to perform. Jonty started playing cornet at the age of six with the Blenheim Salvation Army Band. He plays solo cornet with the Marlborough District Brass Band and has been selected in the National Secondary School Brass Band and National Youth Band for the past three years. His main passion is jazz and he has played with the Marlborough Boys College jazz combo and Marlborough Girls College jazz

band at the Southern Jam Youth Festival. Jonty also plays jazz guitar and once he has finished school, he would like to do a music degree at Victoria University and go to the Juilliard School of Music in New York. Also appearing in the Blenheim concert is Kyle Lawson, who won the NZ Junior Champion of Champions solo title in 2010, the NZ Amateur Cornet Championship in 2011 and the coveted title ‘NZ National Cornet Champion’ in 2013. Kyle is currently the principal cornet of Wellington Brass and doing a degree in music studies at Victoria university.

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McKendrick Event Hire held a successful ‘Bounce Day’ on Sunday, attracting families who enjoyed the bouncy castles and sausage sizzle. Another will be held this coming Sunday.

The Higgins family. Harper, Andrew and Anna.

Mahli and Remy Scoon with their dad Uriah.

Liam Millar loved the bouncy castles.

Brothers Nicholas and Mark Jackson.

Mae Walker with granddaughter Mila.

Sarah and Jacob Burkhart.

Lisa Colquhoun and son Jasper, enjoying the park.

Flynn, Harrison and Sarskia Van Lent enjoying the slide.

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Families were out during the school holidays enjoying the sunny days.

Georgia Appo feeds the ducks.

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community services Urgent Care Centre: Wairau Hospital Grounds. Entry off Hospital Rd, Blenheim 8am-8pm daily. Phone (03) 520 6377. 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. 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. Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 021 555 061. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm. Phone 578 4272. Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) 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 10am-3pm. Phone 578 2006. Marlborough Lupus Support: For more information phone Katrina 572 4333 or 021 502 451. Picton Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 520 3222 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377. Office 520 9980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870. Chemist: Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 8.30-5.30pm, Sat 9-2pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

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PALMER, Neville George:

BRIGHT, Patricia Joan (Joan): On Sunday January 14 2018, peacefully at Hospice Marlborough. Aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John, loved mother and mother-in-law of Andrew and Lynda, and Geoffrey and Maree. Cherished gran of Sean, Samuel, Shannon, and Aimee. Loved sister of Bruce Wallace, and the late Reg Wallace. Messages may be sent to 10A Brookfield Place, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 411, Blenheim 7240. A service for Joan will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets at 2.00pm on Wednesday January 17, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery. Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578

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ANDREWS, Lilian Joan (Joan): 4.2.1923 13.1.2018. On Saturday January 13 2018 our lovely Mum and Grandma peacefully slipped away to be with her Heavenly Father. Dearly loved Mum of Marie, loved and respected wife of the late Garth Beynon and Maurice (Maurie) Andrews. Respected and loved mother-in-law of Nigel, Don (deceased), and John. Especially loved Grandma of Andre and Sarah, Daniel and Shanty, Joshua and Arleasha. Precious Great Grandma of Noah and Lucy. Loved sister of Allan Griffiths, and Kim Cootes. Greatly loved Aunty and Great Aunty to all her nieces and nephews. Messages to Apartment 404 Oxleys Rock, 6 London Quay Picton 7220. A service to celebrate Joan’s life will be held at St Ninians Presbyterian Church, Alabama Road on Thursday January 18 at 11am. All welcome. Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719

Will be commencing 1-3pm, Sunday January 21, Senior Citizens Hall, High Street, Blenheim. Please bring a plate, all welcome. Nau Mai Haere Mai.

‘You Are Not Alone’ Depression Support Group Every Wednesday 10-11.30am Bread of Life 14B Stephenson St. Everyone welcome. Questions? contact Barb 0277372403 5781355 Extn 10. The Community Noticeboard is for non-profit organisations For $10.00 + GST 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.

CHAPMAN, Peter Bernard: On January 11, 2018, peacefully at his happy place at home at Clermont Farm, Ward. Aged 78 years. Dearly loved and treasured husband of Frances (married for 52 years), loved father and father-in-law of Geoffrey and Brenda, Murray, Karen and Rod, Sheryl and Tony, Paul and Anne-Marie, Robyn and Tom, Jason and Julia. Dearly loved and cherished Grandad of Rebecca, Jack, Robert, Aidan, Jarrod, Jamie and Millie. Messages to 15 Bary Street, Blenheim 7201 or PO Box 44, Ward 7248. A donation to St John would be appreciated, and may be made at the service or sent to PO Box 467, Blenheim 7240. A funeral service for Peter will be held at the Ward Town Hall, Cnr Seddon & Ward Streets, Ward at 11am on Thursday January 18, followed by a 3pm interment at Fairhall Cemetery. Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 CHAPMAN, Peter Bernard: On January 11, 2018, peacefully at home at Clermont Farm, Ward. Dearly loved brother and brother-inlaw of Joyce and the late John, Len and Joy, Lois and the late Tom, Tony and Carolyn (and the late Shirley), the late Patricia, and Jeff, Judy and John, Jim and Christine, Michael and Liz.

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Call for Nominations The MARLBOROUGH ELECTRIC POWER TRUST was established by Deed of Trust dated 28 April 1993. The Trustees hold the share capital of MARLBOROUGH LINES LIMITED in trust for the company’s electricity consumers. The Trust Deed provides for three of the six Trustees to retire on the 1st of April each second year. Nominations are therefore invited from the public for three positions on the Trust. If more than three persons are nominated a postal ballot of all consumers will be held. Nominees must have a principal residence in the area served by Marlborough Lines Limited and be eligible to hold office under the terms of the Trust Deed, copies of which are available on our website mept.co.nz, or at the offices of Blenheim Accounting Ltd, 36 Maxwell Road, Blenheim. Nominations must be made on the nomination form available from the Returning Officer c/Blenheim Accounting and a non-refundable fee of $120.00 is required to be forwarded with each nomination. Nominations must be received by the Returning Officer by 12 noon, Wednesday 24th January 2018. Nominations should be marked “Trust Nominations” and forwarded or delivered to: The Returning Officer C/- Blenheim Accounting Ltd 36 Maxwell Road BLENHEIM BJ Munro Returning Officer

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Mental Health Advocate Role Permanent Contract - 14 hours per week

MHCAS provides peer support and advocacy for mental health consumers in the Marlborough District. We enhance empowerment by upholding the legal and human rights of Mental Health Consumers. Our philosophy is based on key principles of respect, shared responsibility and mutual agreement. Key Role Responsibilities are: • Advocacy • Facilitation • Education • Coordination • Administration Person Specification includes: • Passion and commitment for working with mental health consumers to reduce stigma and discrimination within the community • Knowledge of local community organisations • Mediation and des-escalation skills • Problem solving • Communication Skills - negotiation, motivating and leadership Please send a curriculum vitae and covering letter before 4pm Friday 26 January 2018 to: Attn: Carla Brownie C.A.R.E. Marlborough caremarlb@xtra.co.nz Or 26 Percy St, Blenheim 7201. Enquiries telephone Carla on 578 0302

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Severne Street Deliverers wanted for the Springlands area. Permanent deliverers wanted in the David Street, Severne Street, Lakings Road area.

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Full Time & Casual We are looking for an experienced Health Care Assistant to join our team. The applicant must have the following skills and/or attributes: • Ability to communicate and document any concerns with Senior Staff regarding any concerns regarding our Residents • Professional and Ethical; promoting a safe, harmonious, hygienic environment • Commitment to maintaining professional development and excellence in Care provision • Prepared to work all shifts including Nightshifts • Level 3 Qualification in Aged Care or equivalent would be preferred. Please call Lucy Moore, Clinical Nurse Manager on 577 5208 or email lucy@slv.net.nz with your CV and covering letter. Applications close Monday 22nd January, 2018.

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We have vacancies at our Old Renwick Road processing plant for suitable people to assist with the dispatch of our product. The position includes container loading, picking of orders and forklift driving pertaining to dispatch and packing operations. Shift times are 6pm to 6am.

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You should be physically fit and able to work with minimal supervision. Forklift experience preferred but full training is available. Overtime rates paid after 40 hours. All applicants must have the right to work in NZ. Please apply in person on weekdays between 8.30am and 4.00pm to: Talleys Group Limited, 742 Old Renwick Road, Blenheim.

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Qualified Thai Cook A Thai restaurant in Picton is looking for an experienced Thai Cook. Candidates should be able to cook Thai dishes, including deserts and have some vegetable carving skills. At least 2 years experience preferred. Candidates should be hard working, organised and have some Thai language ability. Phone 021 084 54176

Accountancy and Taxation Services A full time position has become available in our well established accountancy / taxation business situated in Blenheim. This position is a senior role and would suit someone with at least 4+ years in an accounting practice.

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You will need have strong accounting and taxation skills and be competent with MYOB and Xero packages. The role is varied and will include: • The completion of financial statements and related tax returns for various entities. • Tax , GST and cash flow monitoring / planning. • Managing key clients , as well as supervising and reviewing the work of junior colleagues. • You will work closely with the Director and have input into the direction and management of the business.

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Please note: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ) and be able to obtain and maintain the required level of NZ Government security clearance for the position applied for. The minimum citizenship and residency criteria for security clearances to be granted by the NZ Defence Force are as follows: Higher level Security Clearance • •

most preferably a NZ citizen who has resided continuously in this country for the last 10 years, OR is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last 10 years: either Australia, Canada, NZ, UK or the USA; and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZSIS towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at a higher level.

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The positions are: • Harvest Shift Supervisor • Harvester Operators x 2 (Driving Braud Harvesters) • Tractor (Gondola) Driver Skills and experience required for these roles include: • Previous experience operating and working with • vineyard machinery – tractors and/or Grape Harvesters • Strong communication skills, and be organised with great time management skills • You will need to have a current Driver’s Licence (and be able to drive in NZ), your own transportation, and be able to work extended/shift hours. • Ability to work as part of a team • A positive commitment to health and safety. At Accolade Wines, our name is our motto, so here’s to you… and here’s to your future. If you feel you have the skills to fill this role, please contact Nev Gane at nev.gane@accoladewines.com by 29th January 2018.

world media class will viticultural practises, and offer incur a media cancellation feetraining of $50. and development, promotional on-going opportunities and attractive pay rates. On a day to day basis you willRachel be responsible for: your contact: • Tractor and machinery operations • Spray operations • Irrigation and fertigation operations • Hands-on vineyard operations

You must have a good understanding of tractor operations, agrichemical application and safe operating procedures. Growsafe and Approved Handler certificates will be highly regarded. If you are committed to a career in viticulture, have a positive can-do attitude and want to be part of a passionate team please apply via our website. Alternatively contact our National Viticulture Office for an application form on (03) 572 6300, 1st Floor, Riverview House, 13 Alfred Street, Blenheim 7201. www.delegat.com

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Perfect conditions for Wither Hills run-walk Conditions were perfect for the good field that turned up on Saturday for the popular King and Queen of the Withers run-walk. The 10km course took the participants up to the top of the Wither Hills following the skyline, back down to the Harling Park track then back to the start-finish at the Riflerange carpark. The closest to come near the course record was Soozie Wood, in a time of 49.39. Susie Aviss holds this record at 47.41. All other records were safe on the day. Chris Morrisey took out the King of the Withers crown in 43.28. Soozie Wood took out the Queen of the Withers crown in 49.39. Robbie Barnes claimed the Dennis Patchett Memorial Trophy for the first Marlborough Harrier Club member home. Results: Children’s 1.5 run: Michael James, 8.31.20, 1; Hunter Marfell, 8.43.05, 2; Zoe Marfell, 9.00.53, 3. 10km run, junior men: George Varney, 44.20, 1; Edan Fitzpatrick,

48.46, 2; Hamish Trembath, 50.22, 3. Junior women: Anna Barnes, 1.08.07, 1. Senior men: Scott Waterman, 44.24, 1; Sean Martin, 49.58, 2; Matthew Hellriegel, 50.00, 3. Senior women: Nikita Watkins, 54.11, 1; Josie Maher, 58.31, 2; Grace Binnie, 1.01.12, 3. Veteran men: Chris Morrisey, 43.28, 1; Billy Hebberd, 43.49, 2; Brian Kemp, 47.30, 3. Hybrid walk/run junior men: Callum Rayner, 1.11.22, 1. Junior women: Katie Foley-Taylor, 1.10.17, 2; Siobhan Keay, 1.48.42, 3. Senior men: Phillip Johnson, 1.03.11, 1; Nick Rayner, 1.11.23, 2; Greg Slattern 1.14.28, 3. Senior women: Colleen Pask, 1.11.01, 1; Carrie Wilson, 1.32.l54, 2; Sarah Shearer, 1.53.44, 3. Veteran men: John Urlich, 1.00.48, 1; Ian Buunk, 1.12.05, 2; Graeme Stenhouse, 1.12.13, 3. Walkers 10km, senior women: Elyse Wadsworth, 1.42.17, 1. Veteran men: John Baxter, 1.29.53, 1; Ron Milbanke, 1.30.51, 2; Philip Hardaker, 2.22.13, 3. Veteran women: Helen Crampton, 1.24.41, 1; Joy Crump, 2.23.02, 2; Meryl Penchev, 1.56.48, 3.

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Thursday summer run

The Marlborough Harrier Club is holding its summer run 5km time trial tomorrow, with participants starting at 5.45pm for walkers and 6pm for runners. Meet beside the Taylor River just along from the Monro Street entrance. For further enquiries contact Bill and Julie 572-9792, or check out website www.harriers.net.nz

Rob Flood takes podium at saloon GP championship Saloon driver 791e Rob Flood was the only local to make it on the podium during the MTF NZ Saloon Grand Prix finals on January 9, coming in at third place. The national championship was hosted by Eastern States Speedway.

Marlborough Red Devils Cycling

Veteran men Billy Hebberd, Chris Morrisey and George Varney tackle the 10km Wither Hills run.

A road race is being held on Tuesday, January 23, and cyclists should meet at Fairhall School at 5.45pm for 6.15pm start. It will be a two-stage road race, with stage one: 21km, and stage two: 13km-26km. All welcome. Seniors $5, Juniors $3. See website for more details: https://www.reddevilscycling. nz/2017-summer-night-racing

Good turnout for popular Rapaura tennis tourney There was an international field for the popular Drylands Marlborough New Year doubles tournament held at the end of last month at the Rapaura Tennis Club. “Players came from afar,” club treasurer Barry Doig says. “We had people from London, Christchurch, Nelson, Wellington and Auckland for this special 40th anniversary tournament. A good many of them had played in the tournament before.” Mixed doubles was added this year and those that took part would like to see it a permanent fixture, Barry says. “There were some very close and exciting matches, and it was great to see the number of younger players taking part. “The prizes were presented by Graham Thomas and Debbie Stratford (nee Looms) who were winners of the first tournament in

1978,” he says. Jane Bay and Darryl Harper played a short exhibition match, using the old wooden racquets, against youngsters Oscar Parkinson and Oscar Sandford-Jury who used the current style of racquet. The 40th anniversary cake made and decorated by Donna Clark was cut by the two club patrons, Ian Gifford and Ewen Robinson. The men’s title was won in an exciting contest by the second seeds Christchurch-based ex-Marlburians Gareth Robb and Mat Lensen, who beat the top seeds Dave Averill and Simon Phillips from Nelson. Top New Zealand Junior Jade Otway and her twin sister Kyla dominated the women’s field, defeating Rapaura club members Donna Clark and Pauline Fudge in the final. RESULTS: Mixed doubles: Lee Harborne and

Jo Anson def. Glen Cameron and Eveline Apthorp 9/5. Plate: Barry Doig and Grace Amaral def. Lanie Taylor and Nigel Fluit 9/4. Special plate: Greg and Linda Coyne def. Weir Broadbridge and Karina Greenall 9/2. Consolation plate: Jono and Claire Bushell def. Rob McLeod and Robyn Gifford 9/3. Men’s Doubles: Gareth Robb and Mat Lensen def. Dave Averill and Simon Phillips 6/3, 6/4. Plate: Andre Ryan and Rhys Blackmore def. Duncan and Glen Cameron 7/5, 4/6, 6/2. Special plate: Ben Burridge and Lee Harborne def. Brendan Sutherland and Darryl Harper 7/5, 6/1. Consolation plate: Lindsay Parkinson and Ant Clarke def. Jay and Luca Geris 6/2, 6/1. Women’s Doubles: Jade and Kyla Otway def. Donna Clark & Pauline Fudge 6/0, 6/0. Women’s plate, round robin: Elaine McFarlane and Shirley White 1; Roberta Marshall and Diane Wallace 2. Special plate: Alison John and Trish Dahlberg def. Eveline Apthorp and Jacqui Swanston 2/6, 7/6, 11/9.

Rapaura Tennis Club patrons Ewen Robinson and Ian Gifford cut the 40th anniversary cake at the popular doubles tournament.

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