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Cup of tea By Celeste Alexander There were smiles, laughs and even tears when Queen Elizabeth arrived at Ashwood Park Retirement Village last Friday in a chauffered Rolls Royce. Well, it wasn’t really Queen Elizabeth but rather local woman Jennifer Reeve who has been dressing up as the royal for the past two years. She spent the morning with residents sharing a

special Queen’s Birthday morning tea. Jennifer is a florist at New World Blenheim supermarket which is where she first dressed as the Queen as part of a staff dress up day. Continued on page 2 Ashwood Park Retirement Village resident Betty Laird shares a cup of tea with ‘Queen Elizabeth’.

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Residents celebrate Queen’s Birthday Continued from page 1 “New World hosts a special Christmas shopping day for customers each year and the staff are invited to dress up in different characters. “Two years ago I decided to dress as the Queen and it just followed on from there. “I’m from Yorkshire, England so it adds to the whole persona, she laughs. “I’ve since had people coming in to ask if the Queen was dressing up again... it’s attracted a bit of a following.” Jennifer took on the Queen’s personality seriously and began collecting pieces of

jewellery, a tiara and brooches to add to the ‘authenticity’. “Well now, I can’t be wearing a cheap costume... it wouldn’t be right. “I try my best to look the part as best I can,” she says. When Ashwood Park Retirement Village lead diversional therapist Ang Stanton heard about Jennifer she invited her to celebrate the Queen’s birthday with the residents. Jennifer organised a driver, Steve Wilkinson of Regal Rolls Royce who donated his time. Ang decided to add to the occasion by sourcing 106 teacups by putting out an appeal

on social media. “I want to thank the members of the community who loaned us their teacups. “We wouldn’t have been able to do this without your support,” she says. The dining room was beautifully decorated with elegant treats laid out and to kick off the event, residents sang ‘God Save the Queen’ and ‘Happy Birthday’. The Queen’s birthday morning tea has inspired Jennifer to fundraise for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, by making ‘Queen Elizabeth’ appearances in exchange for donations.

Jennifer Reeve, aka Queen Elizabeth, was invited to share a Queen's Birthday tea party with residents at Ashwood Retirement Village last Friday.

Honey by name but not by ‘nature’ By Robyn Bennett When Blenheim retiree Noeline McAlister received a visit from a neighbour about a six-week-old kitten who had been dumped in a park, she couldn’t resist wanting to find out more. So on a May day in 2017, off Noeline and her husband Clem went to have a look at this poor abandoned kitten. “It was love at first sight,” Noeline says. “I picked her up, she snuggled into me and my mind was made up on the spot.” Their new kitten, originally thought to be a boy, made such a pounding noise when he ran, particularly on the deck, Thunder seemed to be an appropriate name. But a visit to the vet to be checked out, have a flu injection and be micro-chipped revealed

Thunder was actually a girl. “Thunder wasn’t a particularly delicate, girly name and Clem wasn’t that keen on Sweet Pea. Thunder’s fur was a beautiful caramel colour so she became Honey.” Honey is the ‘official pest control officer’ in the McAlister household. “Anything that moves – flies, butterflies, moths, cicadas, cockroaches, crickets, bees and mice – she catches.” Having a young cat is not without its expense. “We’ve had to replace the net curtains as Honey chased her prey up them. She has a scratching post, which she uses and so far hasn’t attacked the couch.” Honey is cute, friendly, very much her own girl and an independent soul.

“She must have her breakfast first before you’re allowed yours. “When she wants feeding she sits on the bench or in front of the fridge. Not only is Honey cute and friendly she has helped them heal. Noeline and Clem’s previous cat, Charlie, passed away after a short illness in 2016. “After Charlie passed on we were always going to get another cat, or cats, but timing is everything. Honey came into our lives at an appropriate time.” Noeline calls out to Honey as she bounces towards her ‘mum’. As the saying goes ‘you don’t pick your pets, they pick you’ and it’s clear Honey has made herself right at home with her new family. “She doesn’t know how lucky she is!” Noeline says affection- Honey making herself right at home. ately.

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Sharon’s love of learning By Bill McElhinney A love of learning and teaching have earned Blenheim woman Dr Sharon Barcello-Gemmell a Queen’s Birthday Honour. Sharon has been awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit for her work as a teacher and director of the Blenheim-based tertiary provider Koru Institute of Technology and Education, KITE, based in Sutherland Terrace. The institution offers full-time and part-time courses in subjects such as computing, business administration, te reo Maori, social services and the Treaty of Waitangi. Sharon grew up in Blenheim and went to St Mary’s School. Her father was a publican and businessman who ran the Havelock Hotel, the Okaramio Tavern and later set up Barcello’s, a ground-breaking licensed cafe in Queen Street. When her parents moved to Wellington she went to Naenae College, where she learned how to sew and to cook, but most importantly, she learned typing and shorthand. “My Dad believed in education,” Sharon says. “He said if I learned

secretarial skills, I would never be out of a job, and he was right!” She met her husband, Sam, in Wellington, where they started a family before moving to Australia. Her daughter Monique now works with Sharon at KITE while her two other children, Quentin and Natasha, live in Australia. “But we see them regularly,”

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how to use a computer, and I did. I used to love coming to work and putting in the floppy disks, getting things going.” Sharon loves teaching people how to use computers. “My eldest student was 92. I’ve taught a range of people and I really enjoy it. “I love learning, and I love teaching other people what I’ve learned.” Sharon’s love of learning led her to gain a diploma of teaching at the Open Polytech. She followed this up by studying for a doctorate, and “keeping up with the youngsters at university!” Her thesis was based on early settlement in the Marlborough Sounds, something she feels needs more attention these days. “People coming to the Sounds should know about the rich history,” she says. “We need to do more to tell the stories of the explorers, the settlers, and the rich history of the area.” Sharon is full of praise for the Marlborough Museum, which she says does a great job of displaying this history. “More locals need to visit and see the displays, learn our history,” she says.

Dr Sharon Barcello-Gemmell has been awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to education and Maori.

Sharon says. “The family stays close.” Australia proved to be an important stepping stone for Sharon’s career. “Within a week of arriving I had a job,” she says. “I was working with Lockwood Locks, and we were just getting into computers. “My boss said I had to learn

Entries open for Beautiful New Zealand towns and cities can now throw their hat in the ring for the title of 2018’s Most Beautiful Town and Most Beautiful City. Towns and cities have until 13 July to enter with the winners announced on 26 October 2018. To enter and for more information on the award categories and criteria visit: https://www.knzb.org.nz/beautifulawards-2018/

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Housing advocate named in Queen’s birthday honours By Bill McElhinney “Housing is critical to people’s lives, it’s critical to our economy!” Blenheim woman Kay Saville-Smith believes we must have a housing system that works for everyone, and has been recognised for her contribution to seniors and housing by being made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours. Kay works as a research

director and sociologist with the Centre for Research, Evaluation and Social Assessment (CRESA). “An award like this is really recognition of all the people around you that support you,” Kay says. She has been researching housing and housing services for almost four decades. “Housing is critical to people’s lives and to the New Zealand economy,” Kay says.

“How people get housed, how housing markets work, who they include, who they exclude, it’s all so important.” Kay has been one of the leading members of the Marlborough Sustainable Housing Trust and has helped provide affordable housing for numerous people. She says the New Zealand housing system is “quite broken at the moment,”

which is sad because New Zealand had one of the best housing systems in the world until the 1990s. New Zealand needs to try and change its housing industry, she says. “We’re not building affordable housing. “Since the 1980s we’ve shifted from building lower value houses to building high value houses,” Kay says. “Around 50 or 60 per cent

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Kart club racing Photos by Lily-Alyce Vercoe The Marlborough Kart Club hosted the first of a two-day race meet on Saturday, with around 92 drivers taking to the track. The event was the 2018 Sunbelt Series which was held in Blenheim and then in Nelson on Sunday. It was also the opening double-header round of the Mainland Series.

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Graduates celebrate their success By Celeste Alexander Care worker Wati Raisua has worked for Ashwood Park Retirement Village for 12 years, so it was a proud moment for the Fijian woman when she was awarded her Level 2 qualification in aged care. Wati was one of 90 locals who were recognised as part of this year’s Marlborough Regional Industry Training Graduation ceremony held last Thursday evening at the ASB Theatre. The annual awards are part of the nationwide Mayors Taskforce for Jobs organisation that recognises the achievements of recent graduates and provides an opportunity for the trainees and apprentices to celebrate with family, friends and employers.

This was certainly the case for Ashwood Park which had a large group of staff receiving their certificates on the night. There was a broad range of industries represented at the ceremony, including construction in which graduate Wayne Tupe has worked in for the past three decades. Wayne received his Level 4 in Pipe Installation with Strands Intrenched. He has worked for Simcox Construction for 30 years and is a construction foreman. He says the industry is “all I’ve known”. “Working as a skilled labourer and pipe installer is mostly what I’ve done all my working life,” he says. Asked what has kept him with the

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World Smokefree Day World Smokefree day last Thursday encouraged those interested to take the plunge into the smokefree lifestyle. An increasing numbers of New Zealanders are living smokefree, with the most recent tobacco-use figures showing that 84 percent of New Zealanders do not smoke. “That’s four percent more than in 2008, so we are moving towards the Government’s goal of a smokefree Aotearoa in 2025,” Nelson Marlborough Health

smokefree co-ordinator Karen Vis says. Karen says the launch of the new Pepi First and Stop Smoking services in the Nelson Marlborough region one year ago on World Smokefree Day has helped more people to quit. Between April 2017 and March 2018, 464 people have enrolled in the Stop Smoking or Pepi First programme and 57% of people have successfully quit smoking in that time.

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Federated Farmers supports changes to New Zealand’s firearms licensing, in particular the new requirement for a practical, hands-on component of testing alongside the theory. “To own and use a gun is a responsibility no-one should take lightly,” Feds National President Katie Milne says. “If the changes that come in from July 1 boost people’s understanding of the Arms Code and how to stay safe with firearms, that has to be a good thing.” Police have announced that as well as needing to pass a computer-based multi-choice theory test to gain a firearms licence (similar to that used in driver’s licence tests), applicants will be required to participate in a practical training session run by firearms instructors from the Mountain Safety Council, and demonstrate their understanding of safe handling of firearms. Federated Farmers is also pleased to see Police acknowledge that even after the theory test and practical training, there is still a vital role for hunting

clubs and experienced firearms users - including farmers - to mentor those with less experience with guns. “Back in the day, when many more New Zealanders had contact with rural people who use firearms, or contact with other hunters, it was more common for people to be coached through firearms use. “They’d go out with those who had experience, and probably start with a pellet gun, graduating to a .22, etc. “These days the firearms culture has changed, and there are probably more people - particularly urban people - who like the idea of going hunting at the weekend. “They often have little previous experience, and start by buying a large calibre rifle and going into the bush hunting big game such as deer without a hunting ‘apprenticeship’ with the traditional small game and family guidance. “Hopefully the practical training will assist with this issue,” Katie says.

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As a 67 year old sixth generation Marlborough person familiar with all our back country and it’s animal inhabitants, I cannot fathom as to why Department of Conservation Biodiversity Division would carry out an aerial 1080 operation on our land (Molesworth) basically targeting the recreational red deer herd contained therein. This area has been finally opened up to recreational hunting after 50 years of “no access” and I know of dozens of hunters whom were excited with the prospect of not only visiting the

Dear Ed Deputy Mayor Terry Sloan failed to convince in his response to criticism of the Eltham Road cycle lane and kerbing. He hangs his hat on child safety and talks of the Girls College. But is not the Taylor River cycle way partly for students? Besides where is the new college to go? That is very relevant. Eltham Road is a major inner traffic route from Maxwell Road to Springlands. All Sloan has achieved is congestion with a narrowed carriage way. When towns have inadequate water and sewage, me thinks councillor Sloan’s priorities are astray. Percy Parker Blenheim

area but being able to take meat or a trophy red deer. Just how one thinks that by blanket poisoning this area at a time when fawning is also occurring that DOC will be held up as a shining example of self-promotion and come out as an example of public cooperation is anyone’s guess. Overall DOC has killed hundreds of thousands of feral deer, thar, chamois, native birds, bats and pigs over the past years, hidden from the public’s eyes by our native bush, all in the name of CONSERVATION.

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Locals dominate in ploughing champs By Celeste Alexander The ploughing action on Sunday drew a good sized crowd that turned out to watch tractors and horses plough their way through the Marlborough Qualifying Ploughing Championships held at Rapaura. Around 20 ploughers competed including two teams from Erewhon Station with their impressive Clydesdale horse drawn ploughs. Results: Rever sible / Si lver Plough: 1st Ashley Se-

aton (Kirwee), 2nd Ian Woolley (Spring Creek) and 3rd Warwick Seaton (Kirwee). Vintage Qualifying: 1st John Butt (Blenheim), 2nd Ash Murdoch (Omaka) and 3rd Linda Cosgrove (Renwick). Vintage Non Qualifying: 1st Alistar Dawson (Blenheim), 2nd Jeff Rowberry (Blenheim) and 3rd Daniel Owen (Picton). Farmers Class: 1st Allan Jones (Wairau Valley), 2nd Chris Law (Wairau Valley) and 3rd Mark Blenheim man John Butt came in first place in the Vintage Allison (Spring Creek). Qualifying.

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Blenheim author’s tales from NZ heartland By Bill McElhinney Blenheim author and outdoors advocate Tony Orman loves the New Zealand back country and the people who make it their home. Tony set out to track down some of these interesting people and has compiled their stories in his new book, Down A Country Road, which will be released next month. “It’s a collection of stories that includes colourful – at times eccentric – personalities,” Tony says. “It’s about a way of life that has largely disappeared. “Those who continue to inhabit the harsh inland environment today are Kiwi characters and their tales of coping and surviving the harsh conditions are a revelation.”

When Tony set out to collect these stories he followed leads from friends, one or two fellow journalists, but other times just happened to stumble across people while deerstalking or trout fishing. Among them are three remarkable women from the Top of the South: Betty Rowe, fighting for the preservation of the wild goats on Arapawa Island, Lisa Pearce the Tua Marina pig hunter and Lorna Langford, the long-term proprietor of a remote country store in Golden Bay. “These are people I’ve met over the years as I’ve travelled around,” Tony says. “I’ve collected their stories along with anecdotes from characters

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such as long-time Molesworth high country station manager Bill Chisholm. “I wrote this book due to my admiration and respect for their individual way of life,” Tony says. “This book should resonate for those who work the land, hunt, fish, tramp or hike or who have just developed a strong connection to the back country. “And I hope it will also appeal to the curiosity of younger generations wanting to know what life was like back in those days. “So many young people have no idea about country life, or even where things like meat come from.” The book is illustrated with photographs, many of which Tony has

taken himself, and complemented by illustrations from Jim Ayers, who has worked on many of Tony’s other books. There are chapters entitled The Original Good Keen Man, A High-Country Bard, The Farmer and the Crazy Cow and Bloody Jack, characters with intriguing, absorbing stories. As well as being an author, Tony is also a keen advocate for freedom of public access to the outdoors, clean rivers, sensible sea fishery management and sound environmental values. He is a life member of the NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers and has served on Fish and Game councils for 30 years.

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War veteran farewelled By Celeste Alexander The family and friends of World War II and Army Vietnam veteran David Ernie Dorset (MBE) are mourning the loss of a ‘gentle man’. David passed away peacefully on May 29 at Seaview Rest Home in Picton at the age of 96. His funeral was held yesterday at Geoffrey T Sowmans Funeral Directors Mayfield Chapel. On the same day of David’s passing, he was named by the New Zealand government as the country’s oldest surviving Vietnam war veteran. David served New Zealand in the Royal NZ Navy as a signalman in WWII and later in the NZ Army in the Vietnam War as Clerk of the Works for the army, working out of Vung Tau and Nui Dat. David, a man small in stature but greatly admired by many, was born in Palmerston North on March 22,

1922. He was raised around the Manawatu area. Despite being born in the North Island, his family roots were in Marlborough. David’s father was born in Crail Bay and his grandparents and family lived in the Pelorus Sounds. In his late teens David joined the Army. He was first stationed in Wellington where he was given the task of patrolling the beach. He went on to transfer to the Royal NZ Navy and worked as a signalman until the end of WWII. He served at a variety of shore bases in NZ and on ships in the Pacific. His son Neill says at one stage he was stationed at Stephens Island in the Marlborough Sounds and spoke of a tuatara he affectionately nicknamed ‘Old Man Tuatara’ that

visited him regularly. After leaving the Navy David met his wife Shirley (nee Morrison), whose family hailed from Canvastown. Shirley passed away in 2011.

The country’s oldest surviving Vietnam war veteran David went on to do an adult apprenticeship in carpentry and with his skills he rejoined the army in 1952 and was based at Waiouru Military Base. There he taught as part of the Royal Engineers Squadron Core, rising to the rank of Warrant Officer. David, Shirley and their four chil-

dren moved to Christchurch then in 1968 David was sent to Vietnam to serve in the 198 Works Section. He was attached to the Australian HQ and while there he earned the admiration of many and as a result, was awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 1970. “The Australian Army had a lot to do with that recommendation,” Neill says. “Dad was so modest and could not accept that they held him in such high regard. He would say he was just doing his job. “Dad attended an engineering squadron reunion years later and when he walked in, everyone stood and clapped for him… for a small man he left a huge impression on people. “He had an incredible sense of duty to his country, family and work,” he says.

David was known by two nicknames during his years in service - in the army he was called ‘Shorty’ and in the Navy ‘Tiny’. “He was also a staunch supporter of the New Brighton Rugby Club where they called him Biggles,” Neill laughs. David and Shirley chose to move to Marlborough where they retired, living in Springlands. David is survived by sons Neill (Australia), Wayne (Australia) and Barry (Picton). Asked how they will remember their father, Neill and Barry say ‘humble and gentle’. “He deserves to be honored, although if he was alive he would remain humble and say he didn’t deserve it. He was admired by a lot of people. “He was a real gentleman, quiet and unassuming and we will miss him greatly,” they say.

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New operating theatre opened Last Friday was a day of celebration as Churchill Private Hospital Trust officially opened its brand new operating theatre and the new Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU). The build has been a 12month long project, designed by Hawkins Architecture and constructed by T&D Construction. Churchill Private Hospital Trust is a charitable trust, established in 1994 with the purpose of providing private health care services in Marlborough and attracting more specialists to the region. The trust was formed in collaboration with the (then) Nelson Marlborough Health Services (now known as Nelson Marlborough Health). It helps to attract surgeons to the region by offering an opportunity for private practice in addition to the public surgical work. Churchill Private Hospital undertakes around 1,400 surgical procedures per year, specialising in orthopaedic, general surgery, colorectal, ophthalmology, urology and endoscopy. “That’s 1,400 people who can have their procedures done locally, enabling them to stay near family and friends, and who aren’t on the public waiting lists,” general manager Nicki Stretch says. Demand for health services, including elective surgery is expected to increase over the coming years. To allow for growth, the Churchill trustees approached Nelson Marlborough Health, entering into discussions and signing a ‘Heads of Agreement’ which would allow Churchill Private Hospital Trust to build a new operating theatre as an extension of the Wairau Hospital Suite. Hawkins Architecture came on

board as the architectural designer and project manager as well as T&D Construction, The design process took two years with in depth consultation done to ensure that the new operating theatre was future proofed and featured the very latest in technology, providing surgeons with the very best. As a result this operating theatre is the first in New Zealand to be installed with a ‘Modular Theatre Wall System’ - all the way from Italy. The walls are made up of silver embedded glass panels. This provides strong antimicrobial properties which are ideal for infection control. Being modular, individual wall panels can be removed to allow for IT and other upgrades, each wall panel can individually be taken off, essentially future proofing the theatre for changing techologies, Nicki says. Another feature which is very exciting for surgical staff is the introduction of 3D camera technology, which Nelson Marlborough Health has invested in. This leading edge technology allows surgeons a 3D field of vision when operating on patients. Surgeons wear 3D glasses which give them precise depth perception, making it better for them and their patients. “We aren’t the first in NZ but we are leaders in this technology,” Nicki says. The theatre will be owned by Churchill Private Hospital Trust and managed by NMH as part of the Wairau Theatre Suite. Both private and public surgeries will be undertaken in the new theatre, which officially becomes operational this week.

Trust chairman and orthopedic surgeon Andy Meighan and anaesthetist Dave Sandford (right) with part of the Wairau Hospital theatre nurse team, standing in the new operating theatre.

The new state of the art operating theatre which is up and running this week.

Churchill’s gift to Wairau Hospital

Churchill Trust chairman and orthopedic surgeon Andy Meighan and Mayor John Leggett cut the ribbon last Friday for the official opening of the new recovery unit that has been gifted to Wairau Hospital. Around 40 people attended the official opening and also enjoyed a tour of the brand new operating theatre.

To support the new operating theatre, along with the four existing operating theatres at Wairau Hospital, Churchill Private Hospital Trust identified that it was necessary to increase the number of Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) beds available. Churchill Trustees chose to build a brand new nine bed PACU to replace the Wairau Hospital’s existing five bed PACU within the Wairau Hospital and have gifted this to Wairau Hospital, general manager Nicki Stretch says. “As an asset of the Marlborough Community, it will be is available for everyone receiving both public and private surgery. “The brand new PACU, along with extensions to theatre storage areas and improvement that will be made to the theatre staffroom are Churchill’s gift to Wairau Hospital,” she says.

Churchill Trust built this new nine bed Post Anaesthetic Care Unit and has gifted it to Wairau Hospital. The official handover took place last Friday.

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Hunting competition

The Woody Pig & Deer Hunt was held at the weekend, bringing in a record number of entries. Animal numbers were also up on previous years including possums, rabbits, hares, pigs, goats and deer entered.

Kobi Ireland with his possum.

Omaka Victory Dance

Shanae Ireland struggling to lift her 4565g possum which won her second place.

Jamie Cunningham (12) with her 25.01kg goat.

Everyone wore their best 1940s era inspired clothing for the Omaka Victory Dance on Sunday night to raise money to restore the old garison buildings.

Sisters Marie McCabe and Julia Young.

Therese Amsler and Lil Gibson.

Sisters Jenn and Rose Bothwell.

International week

Marlborough Girls’ College celebrated International Week last week with their students on exchange.

Sisilia, Malia and Uinita representing Tonga.

Lincy and Cindy from China.

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Record entries at pig and deer hunt By Celeste Alexander The rain failed to put a damper on hunting over Queen’s Birthday weekend, resulting in another successful pig and deer hunting competition run by the Woodbourne Tavern & Motel. The event received a record number of entries with 113 in the Open section, 35 Teens and 60 kids. “The turnout at the weigh in and prize giving was tremendous,” organiser Rowan Ingpen says. “It was great to see kids turning up with their critters they caught.” Animal numbers were well up on previous years with a total of 27 deer and 45 boars weighed in in the open section and 10 goats and 17 boars in the teens. In the Open section Ted Oakly won first place with his 77.95kg boar. Ted was also awarded the Luke Dixon Memorial Trophy for the heaviest pig on the day. The biggest deer was won by Jarrod Hodges with his 132.70kg deer. “It was another successful weekend and lots of prizes, cash and spot prizes were given out. Bring on the hunt for Queen’s Birthday 2019,” Rowan says. Results: Kids Section Rabbit 1st - Asha Logan, 2110g 2nd- Sam Hayes, 1995g 3rd - James Taggart, 1850g Hare 1st - Paetyn Foster, 4210g 2nd - Sophie McKenzie-Keen, 3885g 3rd - Sophia Peake, 3845g Possum 1st - Eliyah Foster, 4745g 2nd - Shanae Ireland, 4565g 3rd - Xanthe Neville, 4560g TEENS PIG 1st - Finn Mckenzie, 56.50kg 2nd - Ryan Jones, 51.95kg

Emma Parnwell (18) with her stag.

3rd - Qyn Holdaway, 51.85kg GOAT 1st - Benji Nation, 34kg 2nd - Tayla Cowper, 29.60kg 3rd - Jeremy Everson, 28.55kg OPEN PIG 1st - Ted Oakly, 77.95kg 2nd - Ethan Jones, 72.60kg 3rd - Kate Webb, 64.80kg Average Weight was 47.85kg, the closest was Braden Holland with 47.95kg Best Tusks – Wiremu Johnsen DEER 1st - Jarrod Hodges, 132.70kg 2nd - Jordan White, 130.95 kg 3rd -Ethan Jones, 129.85kg Average weight was 80.18kg, the closest was Nick Best with 79.45kg Best Head - Jordan White Major spot prize – Anna Wilson

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Love and cherish, don’t abuse World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is being marked on Thursday June 15. It’s estimated that up to 10% of people aged 65+ are victim to elder abuse or neglect. Age Concern aims to educate the community to raise awareness and understanding of elder abuse, and encourage the public to adopt a no tolerance approach to elder abuse. Aroha me nga manaakitanga kauaka hei whakakino hei whakarere noa. Love and respect, not abuse and neglect. What is elder abuse and neglect? Elder abuse and neglect is a single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older people. However, much abuse goes unreported. It has been estimated that only one in 14 of all abuse incidents come to the attention of a service agency that can intervene to help stop the abuse. What does elder abuse look like? Elder Abuse can look like one or more of the following: • Physical abuse: Infliction of pain, injury or use of force. • Psychological abuse: Behaviour causing mental anguish, stress or fear. • Financial abuse: Illegal or improper use of money, property or other assets. • Neglect: Not providing for physical, emo-

tional or social needs. • Sexual abuse: Non-consensual sexual acts or exploitive behaviours. • Institutional abuse: A policy or accepted practice within an organisation that disregards a person’s rights or causes harm. What are the warning signs? • Unexplained behaviour, sleeping or eating habits, withdrawal and/or edginess, fear of a particular person, confusion, unexplained injuries, drowsiness (due to over-medication), recoiling from touch, unusual withdrawals from bank accounts, unpaid bills or lack of money for necessities. Ways you can help prevent elder abuse and neglect: • Love and cherish your older relatives/ whanau • Speak respectfully to older peoplematua • Include older people in your social activities • Phone or visit your older relatives/whanau • Support older people to spend their money how they wish • Encourage and support older people to make their own decisions • Honour older people’s wisdom • Enable older people to set their own pace • Respect older people’s/ kaumatua’s stories • Seek advice from an Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention Service when you think an older person/ kaumatua is being abused or neglected

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SENIOR LIVING stay active and have fun

Stay active, stay healthy Staying active is important when you’re getting older (including if you have health conditions). Regular physical activity can improve your health and wellbeing, and make it easier to perform daily tasks, the Ministry of Health says. Physical activity is any movement of the body that uses energy. You should aim for a mixture of aerobic, resistance, flexibility and balance activities. Older adults should spend more time being physically active and less time sitting down.

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utes of aerobic physical activity on five days each week. Aerobic activity makes your breathing and heart rate increase. Some exa mples of aerobic activities to increase your heart rate and breathing include brisk walking, ballroom dancing, cycling, kapa haka, lane swimming, playing with grandchildren. Aim for three sessions of flexibility and balance activities, and two sessions of resistance activities each week (in addition to the aerobic physical activity). Some examples of resistance, flexibility and

balance activities include c a r r y i ng shop pi ng, standing up and sitting down repeatedly, weight training. Flexibility (for easy movement): modified tai chi; stretching; gardening; yoga; pilates. Balance (to prevent falls): Bowls, modified tai chi, Otago exercise programme, standing on one leg, yoga. Speak to your doctor before starting or increasing physical activity. Start off slowly and build up to the recommended daily physical activity levels.

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acknowledgement

community notices

Two Strong Men & A Truck

STICHBURY, Roger: Sue and our family wish to express our sincerest gratitude to all who have cared for Roger over the last 34 years. Also for the love, support and friendship to us in that time, and since he left us. Your generosity, visits, thoughts and kindness will never be forgotten. Heartfelt thanks - you have enriched our lives, words are never enough.

Blenheim Healing Rooms Open Saturday, June 9 and 23. 11am12.30pm. Salvation Army HQ, Henry St, Blenheim. Sign out. Free Christian healing prayer available to anyone. Phone 578 9704.

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The Blenheim Depression Support Group We now meet at the Baptist Church Hall, Beaver Road, Blenheim. Every Wednesday 10am-11.30am. For more details please phone The Baptist Church on 5783676 or Barb on 0277372403.

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13.02.1938 - 7.06.2015 The days are oh so lonely the nights seem longer to, I know that you are waiting, some day I'll be with you, no one knows when that day will come, I'm heading down the straight, but I know you will be waiting to open heavens gate, three years have flown since you passed away, they say time alone soon heals, but when I lost a love like yours, it seems I have square wheels. Keep smiling down on us Barbara. As we wend along lifes way, we all will be smiling with you, when we meet again one day.

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The Bonnie Old Man in the Moon was one of your favourite tunes. You’d sing to us as children, that sweet melodic wee tune. Smiling faces of the pansy the flower that you loved. Now I grow in memory of you mum. I hope you see them from above. Not a day goes by we don’t think of the beautiful lady you were. A part of you lives on in us mum each and every day that’s for sure. Love Janice, Ken and Family

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Full training will be given alongside our current Agriculture Sales Consultant.

We will require some references, a CV and a medical check prior to employment.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Courtney on 027 486 7773 or courtney@dne.co.nz

Please send CV to – office@ findlaterconstruction.co.nz

The purpose of this role is to contribute to the Environmental Science Monitoring Group to fulfil the statutory obligations pursuant to the Resource Management Act.

This is a key role within the Environmental Science and Monitoring Groups Land and Water team to lead development and implementation of monitoring programmes, gather environment data and report on the state of Marlborough’s natural and physical resources in relation to the contaminated land and air quality domains. This role will actively manage the contaminated land and air quality portfolio and assist with other natural resource management programmes in the land and fresh water domains. You will have at least five years relevant tertiary qualification preferably at a post graduate level in a natural science discipline or equivalent. You will also need to have sound knowledge of the Resource Management Act 1991 and experience with contaminated land and or air quality issue identification, investigation and the development of practical solutions. Applications close at 5.00pm on 18 June 2018. Applications should be made online via the careers page www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/careers/current-vacancies where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply. For further information you are welcome to contact alan.johnson@marlborough.govt.nz.

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sport

Wednesday June 6, 2018

inbrief

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Veterans golf results

Waitohi’s 1st Five Tim O’Malley finds open ground against Renwick in a thrilling season final.

Waitohi nailbiting final

The 2018 MRSU champions were revealed on Saturday, with Waitohi holding off a determined Renwick side for a thrilling 20-19 win at Lansdowne Park. In front of a vocal, energetic crowd, both sides provided the spectators with a nail biting encounter. Fortunately for both sides, kickers Kurt Schollum and Corey Bovey were on target, both nailing their opportunities going into the break, Waitohi ahead 9-6. Both sides tried their hand out wide, Waitohi giving their dangerous Fullback Fetuli Paea plenty of ball on the edge, but the Renwick defense was up to the task, left

wing Regan Marshall responsible for several chop tackles on the Tongan international. Renwick’s Glen Ballam sparked several opportunities from the back, but the Green Machine couldn’t capitalise, with the Waitohi defense always managing to hang on. The exchange of penalty goals continued until midway through the second half, Renwick appeared to have put one hand on the trophy, with midfielder Mike Vaeno snatching his third intercept try of the year, dotting down under the sticks to put Renwick ahead 19-15. However, the way the Tohis remained composed and unflustered

by this setback was the turning point of the match. The boys from Picton kept their heads up, continuously throwing themselves at the Renwick defense. It all became too much for Renwick when hooker Ray Nuia peeled off from the back of a drive and busted over to put his side ahead 20-19. Renwick had several more opportunities but option taking, and handling errors cost them, eventually giving possession to Waitohi who wound the clock down before Tim O’Malley kicked the ball onto field 3 to end the match. Tight Head Prop George Tuinea came to life in the second half,

with several strong carries, as did No8 Taimi Fangatua, but if there was a Man of the Match award, it would have gone to powerful hooker Ray Nuia. Mike Vaeno never stopped trying for Renwick, he consistently carried over the advantage line, and as well as having his kicking aim point zeroed in, Kurt Schollum fronted up physically with a couple of strong carries and dominant tackles. Waitohi skipper James Giles paid tribute to Bevan “Bear” Moody in his speech, dedicating the well-deserved win to the big prop who sadly passed away in a match last year.

Awatere Golf Club Results from recent Awatere Gof Club matches. Saturday, mens stableford, Agg and Kekerangu Pot: 1st.Sam Westenra 45 stablefords, followed by Sam Clouston 44, and Tony Lloyd 38. Women, stableford and Castlebrae Goblet: 1st. Rachael Westenra 38 stablefords on count back from MaryAnne Rienke. Coming events: Saturday, Westmeat mens 27 hole tournament; $20 entry fee per player, lunch and afternoon tea available to purchase. Assemble at 9am for 9.30am tee off. Post entries accepted.

ST JOHN OPEN DAY

Marlborough dominates MBC have had the weekend off following their win over rivals Nelson last Thursday, at the end of a grueling three games in a ten day schedule. Thursday’s one-point victory keeps the Falcons in the hunt, sitting fourth on the table as they travel south to play Rangiora on their home pitch this weekend. Coaches Gray Cornelius and Corey Holdaway will be hoping they have a full roster to select from, as Rangiora have been causing headaches for teams down south, securing victories over St Bedes, Nelson and Lincoln in the early stages of the UC Competition. First Five Liam Duncan was impressive against Nelson, distributing well and taking his opportunities

Results of Marlborough the Veterans Golf Association tournament played at Rarangi Golf Club on Monday, May 28. I n d i v i d u a l : 1, J o c k G l e n n i e (Marlborough) 40; 2. Richard Anderson (Marlborough) 39; 3. Hans Bloemberg (Blenheim) 38; 4. Grant Aikman (Picton) and Trevor McGarry (Marlborough) 36; 6. Alan Wilson (Picton), Bede O’Malley (Marlborough), Peter Allaway (Wairau Valley) and Tony Nicol (Rarangi) 34. Team: 1st, Picton #1, Nick Wright, Ian Johnson, Ron Frisken and Grant Aikman; 2nd Picton #2; 3rd Blenheim #2. The next tournament is Tuesday June 12 at the Blenheim Golf Club.

when they presented, one resulting in an individual effort 30m out to score his sides only try of the match. The quick delivery from Ethan Jones at number nine and consistent goal kicking from fullback Keelan Murrell will also be key down south. Up front, youngster Monu Moli has been getting through a power of work, with his front row partners Aidan Gane and Tino Vakaloa closely supporting him. Hard working loosies Josh Chapman, Skye Bosket-Barnes and Jayden Holdaway will be tasked with shutting down the impressive Rangiora back row. The game kicks off at noon on Saturday June 9th, at Rangiora High School. Marlborough Boys’ College 1st Five Liam Duncan shows impressive form against Nelson.

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Friday 6th July 2018, 10am to 2pm

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Wednesday June 6, 2018

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