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By Bill McElhinney “Bike helmets save lives!” That’s the message from 15-year-old Reuben Garrett, who was knocked off his bike and hit the road head first last Thursday afternoon. Continued on page 2 Reuben Garrett is on crutches after being knocked off his bike, but he’s glad he was wearing his bike helmet. Dad Mike holds the bike, which was run over with Reuben’s leg beneath it.

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If you ride a bike, wear your helmet! Continued from page 1 Reuben was on his bike, coming down Howick Road and intending to turn right into Maxwell Road. “I was heading in to town to see my friend,” he says. “There was a car behind me, and as I turned the car turned as well. The driver misjudged how close I was. “I was knocked off and hit the road head first. The car then ran over my leg and the rear wheel of my bike.” The driver was really distressed about hitting Reuben, and phoned an ambulance and the police. Reuben was taken to Wairau Hospital where x-rays showed his leg

was not broken, much to his relief. However, he has suffered tissue damage and has bad bruising, and will be hobbling around on crutches for the first week of the school holidays. “It was purely an accident, and we have asked the police not to press charges,” Reuben’s Dad, Mike says. The driver visited the family on Thursday evening, bringing chocolates and a $50 iTunes voucher for Reuben, and promising to replace his broken bike. The Garrets are a cycling family. Mum Cheryl cycles nearly every day, and Mike spent 30 years com-

peting in road and track cycling. So what do they think about a move to make cycle helmets voluntary? A group called Choice Biking is pushing for adults to be allowed to choose whether to wear a helmet or not. And despite having been the law for almost a quarter of a century, thousands of cyclists are thumbing their nose at wearing a helmet. Over the last four years, nearly 30,000 fines have been issued to cyclists for failing to wear a helmet. “Its madness,” Mike says. “No one should be on a bike without a helmet, and they should have it properly

done up as well.” Mike should know. When he was a competitive road cyclist he was knocked off his bike during a race. “I suffered a lot of grazing and bruising, but the helmet saved my life,” Mike says. “The helmet was cracked in half, but my head wasn’t!” Reuben’s helmet has a crack on the inside as a result of his fall and will have to be replaced. But the crash won’t put him off riding his bike. Once he heals up he’ll be cycling again, and always with his helmet on and secured!

Marion’s purple poppy project helps others By Bill McElhinney Marion Nelson’s purple poppy passion has paid off handsomely. The Blenheim woman and several of her friends knitted hundreds of the purple poppies, which are worn to remember the millions of animals killed in human wars. An estimated eight million horses and donkeys were killed in World War I alone. Marion has spent the last few weeks selling her poppies for 50c each, or a donation, with the funds going to her choice of three causes associated with animals: Walnut Ranch, the Falcon Trust and Riding for the Disabled She was also thrilled to get an order for 400 purple poppies for a special memorial which has been established at the New

Zealand Army Museum at Waiouru. On Friday Marion donated the proceeds from the poppies to three delighted recipients: Diana Dobson, from the Marlborough Falcon Trust; Sophie Bashford from Riding for the Disabled; and Katie Stadler from Walnut Ranch. Each organisation received $400, for which they were really grateful. “This is so wonderful,” Diana says. “The Falcon Trust really relies on donations to keep going!” Although Marion has really enjoyed her poppy project this year, she is not sure if she will do it again. “I’ll wait and see,” she says. “It’s a lot of work – even putting the little safety pins on hundreds of poppies. I’ll see how I feel next year.”

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Cat returns after four-year walkabout By Celeste Alexander Four years ago a grey coloured cat called Lenny disappeared and despite his owners’ efforts, they could not find any sign of him. Four years later he’s been found and is now back with his owners, Kathy and Warren Johnston. But where did Lenny’s travels take him and what adventures has he been on? “What tales could he tell if only we could speak cat...?” Kathy laughs. No one knows, but for now Lenny is back sleeping on his favourite sheepskin rug, a little older and wiser perhaps. “Fingers crossed that he is done with all this travelling lark and is happy to stay put,” Kathy says. Lenny’s mysterious disappearance began four years ago when Kathy and Warren moved to Blenheim. They had lived on a lifestyle block southwest of Christchurch but decided to downsize and thought Blenheim was a “really good spot for a couple of old retirees”. They brought Lenny with them who happily settled into life in Marlborough but sadly one month after arriving, Lenny disappeared. “We hunted high and low, but no sight of him was to be found!” Kathy says. As four years passed by, Warren had never given up hope that Lenny was still alive and would one day return home. Then there was a phone call that changed everything. Kathy, who was in Tauranga visiting relatives two weeks ago, received a phone call from her sister-in-law to say they had been contacted by a local vet to ask if they owned a cat called Lenny.

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person for Lenny, so fortunately for us he had been found,” Kathy says. Warren collected Lenny from the vet and took him home to await Kathy’s return. “He kept Lenny locked in the next day but he got a bit frustrated so Warren opened the door and whoosh, the cat leapt out and straight over the fence. “Warren thought he had lost the darn cat before I got back from Tauranga to see him, but he

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Pick a poppy By Megan Connolly Marlborough Community Potters have handmade around 420 porcelain poppies which are to be displayed from April 20 to 26 at Omaka Heritage Centre for Anzac day. Kate O’ Sullivan, a member of Marlborough Community Potters, says it is a great way to commemorate Anzac Day while teaching people pottery skills. The poppies will be placed by the walkway between the Omaka Classic Cars

Museum and Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre so that people can walk through a field of poppies and pick one out that they like. Each poppy is individually made and has its own unique style. The 420 poppies took around four weeks to make, including four working bees at six hours a time, with around 10-15 people and about six days in a kiln to set. “They’re great for gifts and grave stones, and a nice thing to take to Anzac services.

“They brighten up your indoor and outdoor spaces too,” Kate says. The poppies cost $25 each, or three for $70. “Everything raised is going to the RSA, Omaka Heritage Centre, and into Marlborough Community Potters to fund their first purpose built building, ”Kate says. Online there’s an opportunity to go in the draw to win two entries into the Omaka Heritage museum.

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HOUNSELL, Jack: On Friday April 13 2018, peacefully at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. In his 94th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Bessie, much-loved and respected father and father-in-law of Kathleen and the late Alan Dearnley (Wakefield), Kevin and Marilyn (Christchurch), the late Graham, and Judy Webb. Loved Grandad Jack of the late baby Ryan Graham, Cara, the late Ryan Paul; Jonathan and Chantelle; Keryn and Philippa; Jayden, Shikylah, Kylen and Alanni; Julie-Anne, Kelsie, and Reagan. Many thanks to the staff at Ashwood Park Retirement Village for their compassionate and loving care of Jack. Also to Dr Victoria Samuels for her care and support. Messages may be sent to 1/126 Charles Street, Blenheim 7201. A funeral service for Jack will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 1pm TODAY Wednesday April 18, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery. Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

ANZAC Day Golf Tournament New Zealand Red Cross Marlborough Branch in conjunction with Marlborough Golf Club Fairhall. Wednesday 25th April, Marlborough Golf Club, Fairhall. Tee off 12.00-12.30pm, great prizes including trophies. Open to all golfers, Men and Women with a handicap of 36 or less. Ties decided by Countback. Can enter online at Marlborough@golf.co.nz or rock up on the day! Entry fee $20.00, all proceeds go to New Zealand Red Cross Blenheim Branch.

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GLEDHILL, Ross William: In loving memory of a much loved brother-in-law and a loved uncle, who passed away 1 year on the 15th April 2017. Forever in our memories always in our hearts, sadly missed. Molly, Malcolm, Junior Malcolm, Cindy, Lisa, Kerry, Beck and grand nieces and grand nephews.

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DRAKE, William Thomas (Bill): 01/04/2018. Passed peacefully with family in his 88th year. Dearly loved husband of Dulcie (nee Woolf), loved father of Gavin, Chris and Susan. He was a respected brother and brother-inlaw of the Drake and Woolf families and uncle and friend to many in the trucking industry and vintage machinery and model club. A private cremation has taken place. Messages to 48 Short Street Ashburton.

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The Marlborough RSA would like to invite all members, ex and current servicemen/women and the general public to join the memorial services to commemorate ANZAC Day on the 25th April, 2018, at the various locations listed below.

SPRING CREEK - 9.30am A memorial service will be held in the Spring Creek Hall, Ferry Road, Spring Creek.

BLENHEIM - 11am A memorial service will commence at the Cenotaph in Seymour Square. All ex-servicemen and women, and current serving personnel wishing to march please assemble outside the Library. Youth groups marching are to meet in the Noel Leeming carpark, corner Arthur and Seymour Streets, Blenheim at 10.40am. In the event of wet weather the service will be held in the Convention Centre.

HAVELOCK - 10am A memorial service will be held in the Havelock Town Hall on the corner of Main & Inglis Streets, Havelock. All ex-servicemen and women, and current serving personnel and groups wishing to march please assemble at the Bowling Club, 9.45am.

PICTON - 6am The Dawn Service will commence at the Picton War Memorial on London Quay. All exservicemen and women, and current serving personnel and groups wishing to march please assemble outside the BNZ building, corner High Street and Waikawa Road, Picton at 5.30am. SEDDON - 6.30am The Dawn Service will commence at the Seddon War Memorial. All ex-servicemen and women, and current serving personnel and groups wishing to march please assemble outside the Fire Station, Richmond Street, Seddon at 6.00am. RENWICK - 9am A memorial service will commence at the Renwick War memorial. All ex-servicemen and women, and current serving personnel and groups wishing to march please assemble outside Newman Graphics, High Street, Renwick at 8.45am.

LINKWATER - 9.30am A memorial service will be held in the Linkwater Memorial Hall, Queen Charlotte Drive, Linkwater.

RAI VALLEY - 11am A memorial service will be held at the Rai Valley War Memorial, State Highway 6, Rai Valley. All ex-servicemen and women, and current serving personnel and groups wishing to march please meet at the Emergency Centre, Main Road, Rai Valley at 10.50am. THE SOUNDS SOLDIERS’ MEMORIAL – 11am A memorial service will be held at the Sounds Soldiers’ Memorial located in the saddle between Portage Bay, Kenepuru Sound and Torea Bay, Queen Charlotte Sound. KAIKOURA - 6am A Dawn Service will be held at the Kaikoura War Memorial on the Esplanade, Kaikoura. WARD There will also be a service on Tuesday 24 April, 2pm at the Ward War Memorial, State Highway 1, Ward. Please note there will be no parking in front of or entry to the Ward War Memorial on State Highway 1 or parking on Ward Street. Please park in the Ward Showgrounds.

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Harriers pack run The Marlborough Harrier Club is holding a a pack/ training run or walk leaving from the clubrooms at 6pm on Thursday. Reflector gear is compulsory. Joggers and walkers regardless of ability are welcome. On Saturday there is a pack run/walk from Linda’s house on Taylor Pass Road at 2pm, a

good cross country excursion. Linda’s house is located on the left hand side just before the first bridge after the Taylor Dam, approximately 7km from Wither Road. Look for the ‘Harriers’ sign. Everyone is welcome to participate and there is a children’s run organised. Don’t forget to bring a plate to share for afternoon tea.

Nelson stockcar driver Troy Currie charges Blenheim driver Taylor Forbes and shoves him into the wall, ripping off a wheel and putting him out of the race. SpeedNut Photography.

competition between Nelson and Blenheim. Scott Alexander took pole position in the first race and held the lead to win. In the second race Nelson pushed back with Josh Nell (87N) taking the second win. In the final race 11 stockcars took to the field, minus the damaged Taylor Forbes who was taken into the wall by a Nelson rival. However Scott Alexander pushed through and again took the win for the final race. The award for best stirrers would have to go to the streetstocks for their crushing display on the track. Noth-

ing was held back as they smashed and crashed their way through the afternoon, delighting the crowd with their efforts. The saloons also put on a good field with Rob Flood taking a chequered flag. Their races were finished with a run off between the two Robs, Rob Flood and Robert Lee. And finally, just to top off an afternoon of hard hits, the stockcar soccer proved to be the highlight of the meeting, a fun race which was won by local Dallas Reeve.

Success for ocean swimmers By Bill McElhinney Blenheim ocean swimmers did well when the Interislander Big Tahuna Ocean Swim made its debut at Tahunanui Beach recently. Replacing the Christchurch Crown event as the South Island stop in the seven-leg national Banana Boat Ocean Swim Series, this year’s inaugural event attracted more than 540 competitors from the Nelson Tasman region and around the country. “Entries were down a bit,” Blenheim swimmer Pete Colbert says. “These events usually attract between 600-700 swimmers.” Four scheduled races were held in calm conditions in Tasman Bay - the 3km ‘I’m Going Long’

swim, a 500m or 1000m option and a 200m kids swim. In the 3km swim Blenheim swimmers Jodie Lovell sand Phil Jeffs finished first and second respectively, with Peter Colbert taking third place and other Blenheim swimmers John Scobie, Koos Van Spaden, Jude Bishell and Almuth Waechter finishing well. In the 1km race Blenheim father and son Martyn and Jacob Crossley competed, with Jacob beating his dad and winning gold in his age group. Jessica and Nicola Lovell competed in the 200m Ocean Kids event, with Jessica’s effort winning her a place in the New Zealand junior swim squad.

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By Celeste Alexander There were plenty of hits, crashes and triumphs at Eastern States Speedway’s final race meeting held on Saturday. The club held it’s Harvest Nationals which drew a good number of cars in each of the classes and it was evident that the drivers were not holding back as they finished the season with a bang - literally! Christchurch, Nelson and Greymouth drivers turned out for the meeting, keen to jostle with the local drivers and making it great entertainment for the crowd. All of the classes hit the track hungry for some action. The ministocks were chomping at the bit to out run one another, bumper to bumper. They must have been keen to finish on a high or the adrenaline had taken over because there was certainly some minor contact between the eager drivers. ESS also put on a field of five modifieds, with four out of town drivers challenging local Scott Valk. Scott led much of the second race and took the flag, but by the final race the field had reduced to three where Scott quickly set out to move from third to second, which he comfortably held. In the stock cars there was a clear

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