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By Bill McElhinney Lily Chen came to New Zealand from Taiwan eight years ago, and despite learning English in her home country, Lily still struggles with the language.

“I’m fine with reading English,” Lily says, “but I have trouble with pronunciation and understanding the meaning when someone is speaking.”

But now Lily has a helper, Isobel Wylds, who is a volunteer tutor with English Language Partners in Marlborough.

Continued on page 2 PHOTO: Lily Chen from Taiwan with her tutor Isobel Wylds and tutor Alison Wylds-Blackburn at the rear with her pupil Mami Yasuda from Japan.

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Learning English and making friends Continued from page 1 Lily and Isobel meet for an hour every week and Isobel helps Lily with her English skills.

“It’s a great help,” Lily says.

“I can practice conversation and Isobel can help with my pronunciation and explain various meanings for me.”

“We took a drive out to my brother’s farm in the Wairau Valley recently,” Isobel says.

“On the way we could talk about what we saw.”

“Yes,” says Lily enthusiastically, “we saw cattle up close and some Australian birds – spur wing plovers!”

“Its fun and we’ve become good friends,” Isobel says.

“We’ve been to lots of plac-

es and events, visited the art gallery, and went to the Anzac Day concerts. It all helps with Lily’s learning.”

Isobel’s daughter, Alison Wylds-Blackburn, is also a tutor.

For the past 18 months she has been meeting every week with Mami Yasuda, who came to New Zealand from Japan eight years ago.

Like Lily, Mami studied English at school in Japan but needs help with speaking and sometimes understanding the spoken language.

“We often use the Sun newspaper in our lessons,” Alison says.

“I get Mami to read an article and then we talk about

it and sometimes I get her to write comments about it.”

“She gives me homework!”

Mami says with a smile.

“And Mami comes with lots of questions,” Alison says.

The couple use a variety of resources and look for interests they have in common so they can discuss them together.

“It’s getting used to the everyday phrases and sometimes the slang language that we use that is the challenge for these students,” Alison says.

“But when we teach, we also learn – about other people and other cultures. It’s very rewarding.”

Eunsook is one of Blenheim’s home tutor volunteers, and her learner is Vika. Eunsook is from South Korea and Vika is from Tonga. They have formed a firm friendship and each learns from the other.

Home tutors helping migrants

By Bill McElhinney It’s not easy to begin a new life in a country that’s vastly different from your own, and some migrants also face the challenge of overcoming the initial language barrier.

That’s where English Language Partners Marlborough and their volunteer teachers can help.

“Our special ESOL home tutoring programme allows learners and tutors to learn alongside each other,” says Charlotte Wood, co-ordinator of English Language Partners Marlborough.

“People are genuinely engaged in picking up English for their new lives here, to get to know other Kiwis, find work, and settle kids into school. And volunteers work hard to help them do this.”

The teaching takes place in learners’ homes, which is a comfortable environment if you’re new to English, and a relaxed space for volunteers to develop teaching skills, Charlotte says.

“Our tutors provide a hugely valuable service, and love what they do,” “Many make great friendships with learners and other volunteers.”

“That’s why we’re applauding both learners and volunteers.”

“They’re acquiring new skills together, and with a lot of enthusiasm!”

“We’ve been celebrating recently with a writing competition, where learners are invited to write about why Marlborough is the best place to live,” says Charlotte.

The Marlborough group recently ran a day where Margaret Western from the Marlborough Migrants Centre with Anne Barrer and Jude Streeter gave the tutors tips on dealing with other cultures.

English Language Partners teaches English to newer Kiwis nationwide.

The organisation has 23 locations and works with more than 7000 refugee and migrant adults and 1800 volunteers annually.

Tutoring the tutors. Back row, from left: Margaret Western, Jude Streeter, Barbara Muir, Kaye Keys, Charlotte Wood, Jillie Jaspersmith, Evin Wood.

Front from left: Alison Wylds-Blackburn, Anne Barrer, Isobel Wylds

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Red Cross show success

The Red Cross Crosses the Runway fashion show held on Monday evening was a real success, and $2600 was raised for Marlborough Red Cross, show convenor Lorna Whitehead says.

“A huge thank you to Michelle Bradley, MC, for coming to our rescue at short notice.

It was a fun with wonderful volunteer support from all involved, including hairdresser Nadia, all the models, work group members, back stage crew and Marlborough Public House owner and staff.” Lorna says.

Lynn Evans is the only person in Marlborough with a ‘hearing dog’, and says her Shih Tzu cross Bichon ‘Gem’ attracts a lot of attention.

Lending a paw

By Celeste Alexander With her friendly nature and happy wagging tail, Gem, a Shih tzu cross Bichon hearing dog, is the perfect companion for local woman Lynn Evans.

Lynn has moderate hearing loss in her right ear and no hearing in her left ear, so ever since her hearing dog arrived she has enjoyed the peace of mind that Gem will alert her to important sounds that most people take for granted.

What’s more, Gem is the only hearing dog in Marlborough.

Gem is trained to respond to certain sounds such as the doorbell or knocking, the smoke alarm, the telephone ringing and even alerts Lynn if there are people walking close behind her.

“If the doorbell or phone rings

I don’t hear it unless I’m close by them, so Gem will come to me and put her paws on my knees. I say ‘what is it’ and she leads me to the phone or door.

“If the smoke alarm goes off she lays flat on the floor.

I have a specialised visual vibrating smoke alerting system but if I don’t notice it, it’s comforting for me to know that Gem will get my attention,” Lynn says.

Being a hearing dog, Gem has special privileges and can go anywhere with Lynn, with the only exception being a hospital’s intensive care unit.

Gem wears a yellow jacket with the words ‘hearing dog’ printed on it so people know she has the right of access to any public place as well as public transport.

“Gem attracts a lot of interest from people who are curious about her, so I wanted to create an awareness of what she is and how she helps me with my everyday life by going everywhere with me,” Lynn says.

Hearing dogs like Gem are specially trained by charitable trust Hearing Dogs for Deaf People NZ. They are trained in Taranaki at a specialised centre and no specific breed or type of dog is preferred, hearing dogs can come in all shapes and sizes.

The cost to train each dog is $30,000 so as you can imagine, the application process is quite “intensive”, Lynn says.

“There’s quite a bit of paperwork to submit as well as interviews and face-to-face meetings. Re-

ferrals are also required from an audiologist.

I’ve also had support from my hearing therapist Tania Shearer of Life Unlimited, a charitable trust that provides free aural rehabilitation.

“Once I was approved I went up for a week and stayed at a cottage on the compound, free of cost, to meet the dog and spend a week with it.

“My first dog was called Ava which I had for 12months but she got sick and was retired to a nice home.

“Then I met Gem and we had an instant connection.

“I’ve had Gem since May and she is a lovely dog, a good companion and I couldn’t imagine life without her now,” she says.

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Ulysses memorial rememberance service

By Celeste Alexander A special memorial service is being held by the Ulysses Club Marlborough Branch this Sunday in remembrance of members who have passed away.

This is the first time that the Marlborough branch has held its own memorial service.

Normally the Ulysses Club hosts an event in the North and South Islands.

“The South Island service is so big due to the number of people who have passed

away over the years and it takes a long time to read the names, particularly for those who travel from Marlborough to hear their loved ones read out,” club member Murray Brooks says.

Murray spoke with the Marlborough branch committee which decided it was a good idea.

“We thought it would create a more personal service for members and the family of the deceased to attend, a celebration of their lives,” he says.

The memorial service will be held at 2.30pm at the commemoration plaque and rock at the corner of Hutcheson and John Streets in Blenheim, opposite the ASB Theatre.

The ‘Bikers Prayer’ will be read out followed by a reading of names by branch coordinator Kelvin Watson.

Family and friends will have an opportunity to say a few words, then once the service is finished there will be an afternoon tea held at the Clubs of Marlborough.

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By Celeste Alexander The Combined Colleges Formal will be taking place this Friday night, and all of this week students from Marlborough Boys’ and Girls’ Colleges are in full preparation mode as they count down the days.

For those wanting to go along and watch their sons and daughters arrive and walk the red carpet, there will be gated off areas where people can stand outside of

the Marlborough Convention Centre.

The formal begins at 7.30pm so students are expected to begin arriving around 7pm.

There will be temporary road closures to allow the line of vehicles transporting the students into the Clubs of Marlborough carpark.

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By Celeste Alexander Members of the Harcourts Marlborough team enjoyed a session of games with students at Whitney Street School last Thursday, as part of the Kiwi Can programme delivered by the Graeme Dingle Foundation.

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By Bill McElhinney Being the oldest recruit on his Air Force recruit course didn’t stop Picton man Shannon Huntley from winning one of the top awards.

Shannon, 29, a father of two, was presented with the R.I. Simpson Trophy for the recruit who achieved the highest overall standard in active defence and range practices at a graduation ceremony at Base Woodbourne recently.

“I’m tired, but I’m really proud of everything that we’ve been through,” Shannon says.

It’s been a pretty rough 13 weeks for a number of reasons, but it’s all worth it for graduation.”

Shannon graduated alongside 52 other recruits who

It was difficult to spend the training away from his wife and children, two-and-a-half and six months.

“And it was definitely hard for my wife too – maybe harder.”

Training isn’t yet over for Shannon – his next challenge is a three-month fire fighting course at Linton Army Camp, near Palmerston North.

“It will be hard going away again, but this time there will Shannon Huntley. be more freedom to go home have completed the three- on weekends. There’s also month training course. heaps of support on base for Shannon led the haka at the my wife and kids. ceremony.

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Had enough of Winston Dear Ed, Most of us didn’t vote for Winston (Mr seven per cent) Peters in the last election, but we were prepared to cut him some slack when he decided to toss his lot in with Labour.

But our patience is fading fast as we watch Winston’s latest shenanigans, attempting to manoeuvre himself and his motley crew into positions of power which they don’t deserve.

Let’s face it folks: It’s all about Winston, not what’s best for the future of our country, and many of us are getting tired of it.

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If I was him I’d be looking to unhitch myself from Winston’s lot because at the rate they’re going, NZ First is heading for oblivion.

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Nelson turns it on Dear Ed I so hope some councillors were able to attend last Saturday in Nelson for the AB’s game.

Nelson turned it on in style. Streets closed by 2pm on Saturday for a GREAT street party.

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Science Fair keeps bright young minds busy

By Bill McElhinney Young Marlborough minds have been busy over recent weeks dreaming up projects for the annual Marlborough Lines Science and Technology Fair: The Science Fair has been an annual event since the 1960s, and is now a partnership of Blenheim Lions, local school teachers, community sponsors and the major sponsor, Marlborough Lines.

Marlborough Lines is a long standing advocate of the need for increased youth interest in science and technology, so is committed to helping local schools enhance students’ interest in both.

The event gives youngsters a chance to be a scientist and do experiments to find about their world, or be a technologist who solves problems that people may have.

More than 450 primary and secondary school students have been taking part in this year’s Marlborough Science and Technology Celebration, all supported by their schools, teachers and parents.

Individuals or groups develop their scientific investigations and technological solutions in a competition initially held

within their own schools.

The successful projects then compete at a regional level and are exhibited to the public at the Science Fair. The event is currently being held at the Stadium, with the prize giving tonight at 7pm.

Over the past few weeks pupils from Marlborough Boys’ and Marlborough Girls’ Colleges have been visiting various schools and judging the entries to see which ones would make it in to the exhibition.

“The young judges are all science pupils,” former science teacher and science adviser Hugh Lensen says, “They have judging forms to complete which guide them through the process.

“There are far more categories this year, so we’re seeing a tremendous range of different exhibits.”

There are prizes for each year grouping, and the winner of the most outstanding exhibit will be offered a scholarship for further tertiary education.

Can we reduce the amount of rubbish bags we waste? Keera Duncan from Tua Marina School has her science fair project asessed by Rebecca Bassett and Hollie Allen.

Does age affect your reaction times? Tua Marina pupil Eden McLeod, left, shows her project to Marlborough Girls' College judges Hayley Gill and Estrella Tyrell.

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Poppa’s Christmas creations There’s always something happening in ‘Poppa’s Garage’, where Ken Lemon creates wooden Christmas decorations for family members as Celeste Alexander finds out.

A hobby that began in Ken’s home garage in Blenheim is now keeping him so busy that he’s in there working most days.

His decorations have been such a hit that he’s now making them for the Hospice Pre-Christmas Peek fundraising event being held on December 2.

“I don’t work weekends though due to Union problems,” he jokes as he winks at his wife.

“I like to be busy and have something to do so I come out first thing in the morning, stop for smoko and lunch breaks and finish around 2pm.

“It keeps me occupied and I like that the things I make bring people pleasure,” he smiles.

The retiree has built wooden toys for his great-grandchildren over the years including tables and chairs, toyboxes, treasure chests, ironing boards and even a digger.

Then his daughter Moerea Mustard asked him one year if he could make her some wooden shaped candy canes and Christmas trees for her backyard.

“It all started with the candy canes,” Moerea laughs. “The theme of my house at Christmas is the

result of Poppa’s workshop... lots of outdoor decorations.

“My yard is very Christmasy and the envy of my friends and neighbours,” she says.

Moerea, who is the volunteer coordinator for Hospice Marlborough, then asked Ken if he would consider making them for Hospice’s

“I would rather give to Hospice than make money from them...

Hospice does a great job in the community,” he says.

Pre-Christmas Peek fundraising event.

For Ken it was an instant ‘yes!’

Ken is given packing sheets from Blenheim ITM which he cuts his decorations from and 100 percent of his time and work is donated.

He has created some Christmas strings which feature 20 wooden

Blenheim retiree Ken Lemon has been busy making wooden Christmas decorations to help raise money for Hospice Marlborough.

decorations attached to a 3 metre long string.

He is also making Christmas tree sets, with three trees of different sizes to a set.

The Christmas trees have been designed to be packed away flat, and can have decorations added to them.

“They’re also something that can be passed down through the family,” Ken adds.

These decorations will be sold at a ‘mini market’ as part of the Hospice Pre-Christmas Peek, where ticket holders visit local houses decorated in Christmas theme.

Ticket holders will have the opportunity to purchase items at the mini market, so if you want to get your hands on some of Ken’s wooden decorations, make sure you purchase a ticket.

Moerea’s house will be part of

the event, showcasing many more of Ken’s creations.

The Hospice Pre-Christmas Peek will be held on Sunday, December 2 from 10am - 4pm and tickets for this go on sale on October 1.

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Ian has best results so far

By Celeste Alexander A crowd of more than 20 people gathered at the Marlborough Airport to surprise Spring Creek man Ian Woolley as he stepped off the plane, after competing at the World Ploughing Championship where he won third place.

Ian looked surprised as he walked into the terminal, as

signs were held up and a cheer erupted from the crowd.

His supporters were congratulating him on his fantastic effort making it onto the podium after competing against 31 other countries.

This was Ian’s best result since he first began competing at the World Champs over the past four consecutive years.

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By Megan Connolly The work Gemma McKinney has done for the Marlborough Maori community was celebrated on Friday evening at the Te Pataka o Wairau Maori Night Market in Seymour square.

Gemma was recognised for a wide variety of reasons one of the organisers, Ranae Niven, says.

“It is for her dedication to being a part of the organising team of Te Pataka o Wairau and for the huge voluntary hours she puts into community groups like Maori Women’s Welfare League and Maori Wardens.

“Earlier this year at the end of the first Te Pataka market, Gemma was one of the last people at the venue seen still picking up

rubbish and putting it in the bin,” Ranae says.

A Taonga made by Tasman Pounamu Carver, Taonga by Timoti, was presented to Gemma for her aroha and her manaakitanga to the Marlborough Maori community “I feel very blessed to receive this,” Gemma says.

“Gemma is all about whanau, she is all about supporting all Iwi and all Maori, no matter where they come from.

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By Megan Connolly Entries for this year’s Home Industries section of the Marlborough A&P Show are now open.

There are several different categories to suit a range of creative tasks such as cooking, needlework, hand craft, knitting and photography.

A&P Association committee member Fiona Higgins has been entering her work in the show for around six years, she says.

Fiona’s passion is the craft of sewing, and she has been entering the clothes she has made for as long as she has been on the committee.

But you can enter anything you’ve made recently or in the past, Fiona says.

“It doesn’t have to be brand new,

as long as it’s in clean and good condition.”

In the past, the other sections have brought in a range of different skills. The cooking section usually brings in scones, chocolate cake, bread, slices and preserves.

“There’s a class and section out there for everyone,” Fiona says.

All the hard work will be displayed at the A&P show on November 9 and 10.

Entries will close on October 20, so get in quick.

You can pick up a schedule at The Quilters Barn or at The Sewing Store.

Visit www.marlboroughshow. co.nz for more information and to enter.

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If you and your family are sick with the flu, keep away from school and work to prevent the spread.

Flu season

Influenza – or the flu – is a virus that spreads quickly from person to person.

Symptoms include fever, chills, aches, runny nose, a cough and stomach upset.

The flu spreads quickly from person to person through touch and through the air.

It’s caused by different strains of the Influenza virus, and currently there are four seasonal viruses circulating globally - influenza A(H1N1), influenza A(H3N2), Influenza B/Yamagata lineage and Influenza B/Victoria lineage.

This year the publicly-funded influenza vaccine includes all four strains and health professionals say the best defence is immunisation against the flu.

While you’re unwell, stay away from work or school.

Look after yourself and your family – rest and fluids.

You can spread the flu to people, including your family/whanau and friends, who are at most risk of complications.

While general health affects the severity of an infection, the influenza virus is contagious and anyone can become infected.

Influenza is more than just a ‘bad cold’.

Although some of the symptoms are the same, influenza is usually much more severe.

Symptoms of influenza include a cough,

headache, fever or chills, body aches and pains, fatigue and generally feeling miserable.

Even if you do not end up in hospital, influenza can keep you in bed for a week or more, preventing you from doing work, sport or just about anything that requires leaving the house.

The flu spreads from person to person.

The influenza virus is transferred in droplets of moisture expelled through breathing, coughing and sneezing.

The virus is spread when a person touches any droplets which contain the influenza virus and then touch their mouth, nose or eyes before washing their hands.

Influenza can affect anyone, no matter how fit, active and healthy they may be.

Although people with underlying health conditions are most at risk from influenza associated complications, previously healthy people can still become seriously ill an even die.

It takes around two weeks to develop immunity once vaccinated.

Ideally, immunisation should be carried out before the main influenza activity in May to September.

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Whooping cough Whooping cough (pertussis) is a highly infectious disease that is spread by coughing and sneezing.

It’s caused by bacteria which damage the breathing tubes.

Whooping cough can be very serious for babies and children – especially those under 1 year old.

If babies catch whooping cough, they: •May not be able to feed or breathe properly.

•May become so ill they need to go to hospital.

•Could end up with serious complications such as pneumonia and brain damage.

When it’s infectious People with whooping cough are infectious from six days after exposure to the bacteria, when symptoms are like a normal cold, to three weeks after the ‘whooping’ cough begins –

unless they are treated with antibiotics.

Many babies catch whooping cough from their older siblings or parents – often before they’re old enough to be vaccinated.

How common is whooping cough?

Most cases of whooping cough occur in adults whose immunity has faded. In these cases, symptoms tend to be less serious, although

the persistent cough can be unpleasant and frustrating.

Help stop the spread of whooping cough: •Make sure all your children are up to date with their immunisations.

•Keep your baby away from anyone with a cough.

•If you have a cough yourself, stay away from babies.

•If you’ve got a cough that won’t go away, see your doctor.

Healthline, Pharmacists, GP or GP Practice Nurse, and Urgent After Hours GP offer professional health advice.

If you arrive at Wairau Hospital’s Emergency Department with a non-urgent health concern you may be referred to your GP.

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MARLBOROUGH PARENTS CENTRE

SUNDAY SEPT 23, 2018 Stadium 2000 Kinross St, Blenheim 10am -2.30pm

Family expo fun this Sunday The Parent & Child Expo - it’s an event that the whole family can go along to and is being held in Blenheim this Sunday.

The Marlborough Parents Centre (MPC) hosts this highly popular event and every year it gets bigger and better.

It’s being held at the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 from 10am 2.30pm and promises a fun-filled day for all ages, as well as a huge range of stall sites for people to browse through.

There will be everything from beautiful baby clothing and accessories for purchase, through to fitness demonstrations and even a massage station, expo co-ordinator A voucher for a canvas is just one of the many items donated for the Expo's Maddy Robertson says.

“There’s been a huge amount of raffles and silent auction.

work put in by the committee and it’s looking to be a great event.

“We have a large number of stall holders this year including a good mix of repeat businesses from previous years, as well as a bunch of new and different exhibitors,” she says.

One stall holder is coming as far as Invercargill, called Whoopzie Giftz, which specialises in quality handmade infant clothing. Another is ‘Vintage Fairy Tale’, an event management business that helps people to plan unique date nights, kids parties and other special occasions.

“Some different things we will have on offer this year will be a photo booth by Oh Snap and we’ve got the Ladies and Lords

Wax Bar on hand to provide some treatments,” Maddy says.

For the children there will be an array of fun activities on offer including facepainting, a bouncy castle, a Bunnings DIY table and toys provided by the Blenheim Toy Library.

“And don’t forget, the first 350 paying adults through the doors receive some amazing goodie bags with some cool sample products and vouchers in them,” Maddy says.

Entry into the Expo costs $2 per person, children under 14 are free and there will be some food items available for purchase.

Bring along cash as Eftpos facilities are not guaranteed.

Raffles, auctions and more In addition to the stall sites and fantastic activities on offer, there will also be a number of raffles on offer.

Tickets cost $2 each or three for $5 and all proceeds from the raffle and the Expo itself, go towards supporting the Marlborough Parents Centre.

Raffle prizes include gro-

cery hampers, firewood, gift baskets and family swim vouchers.

There will also be a silent auction on the day and local businesses have been incredibly generous in their support.

An example of items in the silent auction include a 16x22inch frame, free en-

largement print, an Instax Camera and film and canvas voucher courtesy of the Harvey Norman Photo Centre.

There’s also pram that has been donated by Baby On The Move, pictured right. so to be in to win any of these amazing items, make sure you get along to the Expo.

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Weekly babies

Blenheim

Mum of the Week Congratulations to Laura Hunt

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HAD A BABY? Varick Hunt Born September 11, 2018 Weight 7lb 12oz Hospital Wairau

Nyomi llah Rose Cairns Born September 13, 2018 Weight 6lb Hospital Wairau

Grace Elizabeth Crosswell Born September 13, 2018 Weight 6lb 15oz Hospital Wairau

Laura and Wade are happy to announce baby Varick (7lb 12oz) on September 11, 2018, at 5.24pm at Wairau Hospital. A brother to Pyper.

Special thanks to my mum, everyone at the maternity ward and midwife Cathy Middleton.

Cairns: Jo and Sam would like to announce the safe arrival of Nyomi Ilah Rose (6lb) on September 13, 2018, at 4.49am at Wairau Hospital. A younger sister to seven siblings. Special thanks to all the staff at Wairau Hospital.

Crosswell: Beth and Lee would like to announce the safe arrival of Grace Elizabeth (6lb 15oz) on September 13, 2018, at 10.35am at Wairau Hospital. A little sister to Leon and Celia. Special thanks to Gwen Costello, Helen Crampton and the theatre and midwife teams at Wairau Hospital.

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Shining a light on first women’s advocate - Mary Ann Muller Blenheim resident Mary Ann Muller was New Zealand’s first women’s rights advocate, but few people know about her role.

Zonta member Jeanine Wardman and Cathie Bell are organising an event on Sunday to highlight her role.

Broadcaster Kim Hill will interview historian Professor Raewyn Dalziel, who has written about Mary Ann Muller. The event starts at 2pm on Sunday at the Marlborough Convention Centre.

Born Mary Ann Wilson in London in 1820, she left an unhappy marriage with two of her three children and moved to New Zealand in 1850.

She met Dr Stephen Muller, his wife and four children on the ship, and when Mrs Muller died, she looked after his children with her own in Nelson while he travelled for business.

The pair married, and they moved to Blenheim in 1857 so Dr Muller could be resident magistrate for the newly-established Wairau District.

Mary Ann was greatly concerned with women’s rights - particularly property rights and the vote. In those days, women lost control of their property to their husbands when they married.

Her husband was opposed to women being actively involved in politics, but she became a well-known advocate, writing a nationally-syndicated column under the pseudonym Femmina.

In 1869, she wrote a pamphlet, called “An Appeal to the Men of New

Mary Ann Muller Zealand”, arguing against discrimination against women, which received national and international acclaim.

It inspired women’s suffrage advocate Kate Sheppard, who arrived in New Zealand later that year, and who led the ultimately successful campaign for women to gain the vote.

Despite her husband’s views that women should not be involved in politics, Mary Anne Muller met with many prominent political leaders of the time, such as Edward Stafford, Alfred Domett, Sir William Fox, Sir John Hall, and Sir David Monro, and was an influential networker and lobbyist.

Parliament passed laws in 1860 and 1870 improving the position of wives

deserted by their husbands, and in 1867 allowing divorce. In 1884, the Married Women’s Property Act gave women within marriage a legal existence for the first time: it let them hold property, make contracts in their own right, and sue and be sued.

In 1893, women won the vote.

In Marlborough, about 200 women had signed the suffrage petition, and about 1000 women registered to vote in 1893 - Mary Anne Muller was one of those.

In December 1898, seven and a half years after her husband’s death, her identity as ‘Fémmina’ was finally revealed, in a notice in White Ribbon, the newsletter of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union.

Auckland University emeritus professor Raewyn Dalziel has written about Mary Anne Muller, notably for the New Zealand Dictionary of Biography.

Cathie says Marlborough is home to many people who have done important things in the world.

“I think it’s important we remember them and celebrate their achievements, as inspiration for the young people.

Jeanine says the event on Sunday is open to all, and encourages people to come and listen to one of New Zealand’s finest interviewers talk to Jeanine Wardman (left) from Zonta and Cathie Bell from the an expert on Mary Ann Muller.

Tell Our Story, 2pm, Sunday Sep- Marlborough Heritage Trust at the grave of feminist Mary Ann tember 23, Marlborough Convention Muller. Photo by Anthony Phelps.

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out & about

Spring Blooms

The Marlborough Horticultural Society held it’s annual spring show on Saturday which attracted a good turnout.

Coralie Jamieson and Tui Vercoe from the Orchid Society.

John and Marlene Carter browsing through the flowers.

Maori Night Market Stephanie Herron and Dawn Neil.

Batman Koen Avery and Seth Thompson.

Another successful Te Pataka O Wairau Maori Night Market was held last Friday.

Marie Hart and Jacqui Clayton.

Jim Gardiner with daughter Alice.

Dog Day Out

Owners and their pooches enjoyed a day out on Sunday.

Jeanine Sadd with grandson Alec.

Cooper and Kalita Cresswell with Ivan the dog.

Jennifer Little with dogs Caspar and Louie.

Any of our “out & about” photos can be purchased at the Sun Newspaper office.

101 Ways with Wool Event

March 21 -23rd 2019, A & P Showgrounds Thursday pm • Wool Workshops: Learn to Spin, Weave, Felt, Crochet, Knit Friday and Saturday • Breeds of sheep display & Shearing including Blade shearing • Wool Handling, Fleeces, 101 Ways with Wool Event Details on the facebook page: 101 Ways with Wool rd

March 21 -23 2019 A & Provincial P Showgrounds Rural Women NZ Wool101 committee Run by Marlborough Thursday pm –Wool Workshops: Learn to Spin, Weave, Felt, Crochet, Knit Friday and Saturday

Characteristics of Wool • Manufactured goods ie carpets, insulation • Fashion –including parade of woollen garments • Creative Fibre displays • School Art & Science Competitions • Photography • Adult Sculpture Competitions • Food • Bouncy Castle and more

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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. Diabetes Marlborough Inc: Office hours 9am-3pm Mon-Thu 5775549. Reg. Nurse 1pm-5pm Wed, 8.30am-5pm Thu & Fri 5206200 (Mary).

Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline.

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

Overeaters Anonymous: For more information. Ph 570 5137 Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 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) Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Aley 021 434117.

Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd. Open Monday - Friday, 8.30 - 4.30pm Wairau Hospital: Hospital Visiting Hours: 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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Public Meeting at Admirals Motor Lodge, 161 Middle Renwick Road, Springlands on Saturday, 22 September at 10am to 11.30am Tea/coffee provided. All Welcome.

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ANDREWS, Iris Florence Mary (Pix): Passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Friday September 14 2018, at Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village. In her 97th year. Loved wife of the late John (Jack), dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Gary and Judy, Kevin and Jenny, Peter and Marie, Graeme and Lynda, and Lee and Roger Smith. A much-loved grandma and great-grandma. Messages may be sent to the Andrews Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. A funeral service for Pix will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 1pm on Wednesday September 19, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719

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Staff from all departments welcome to a luncheon at Taylor Restaurant, 11.30am on Tuesday September 25. R.S.V.P to 5786524.

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HERD, Alan Keith (Kicka): In memory of a loving husband a n d fa t h e r w h o passed a way on September 18, 2002.

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McKENZIE, Aileen Clare: On 13 September 2018, peacefully at Waterlea Resthome, aged 90 years. Loved wife of the late F.J. (Jack). A loved mother and mother-in-law of Trena and Fred Schroder, Ian and Denise, Cheryl and Tony Medina, Brydon and Liz, Chrissie, Eric and Sharon, Darryn and Candy, and Hayden. A loved Grandmother and great grandmother of all of her grandchildren. Messages to c/- PO 9 Blenheim 7240. At Aileen’s request a private family service will be held.

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FISHER, John Vernon (Jack): On Thursday September 13, 2018, peacefully at Bethsaida Retirement Village. Aged 93. Loved husband of the late Pam, dear father and father-in-law of Karen, Nigel and Tracy, Ruth and Alan Preston. Proud grandfather of Stephanie, Verity and McKenzie. Messages may be sent to 53 Purkiss Street, Springlands, Blenheim7201. A funeral service for Jack was held in the Church of the Nativity yesterday, Tuesday.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719

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Harvest Crew 2019 – Marlborough and Waipara We are currently recruiting our 2019 Harvest Crew at both sites and we have positions available for: • Vintage Assistant Winemakers • Cellar Hands • Lab Technicians • Harvest Coordinators The positions will commence early March and run for 6-10 weeks. During the harvest peak, staff will be expected to work a 12hour shift 6 days per week.

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The Awatere River Wine Company is based in the Awatere Valley in Marlborough and is focused on making high quality varietal wines. We are a young company, and growing fast.

Due to continued growth we are looking for an Assistant Vineyard Manager to join our Awatere based team. This is a hands-on role and involves operational management over multiple vineyard sites.

Key accountabilities of the role will include: •

Execution of daily vineyard tasks including daily management of vineyard staff

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Assistance with business planning, budgeting and reporting

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Technical and practical knowledge of the viticulture industry with at least 3 years’ experience

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Understanding and ability to work flexible hours from time to time throughout the viticulture year

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In return you’ll get to exercise autonomy and creativity in a rewarding environment. If you are ready to branch out we would love to hear from you today.

This is a full-time, permanent position with remuneration being commensurate with experience. Only people eligible to work in this country should apply for this position. Please provide evidence of your work visa or citizenship.

To find out more about the role or to apply please contact Lloyd at: Lloyd@sapor.co.nz

The Awatere River Wine Company is based in the Awatere Valley in Marlborough and is focused on making high quality varietal wines. We are a young company, and growing fast.

Due to our ongoing expansion we are seeking expressions of interest for the role of Vineyard Operator

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Ability to work well in a small team and lead casual staff when required

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Previous experience operating and working with machinery, irrigation, young vines, trellis and property maintenance would be a definite advantage

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A driver’s license is essential for this role. All onsite training will be given. Competitive pay rates and other benefits will be discussed at interview and will depend on experience of successful candidate. Only people eligible to work in this country should apply for this position. Please provide evidence of your work visa or citizenship.

To find out more about the role or to apply please contact Lloyd at: Lloyd@sapor.co.nz

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As our parts person you will be receiving parts requests from our workshop, walk-in customers, via email and over the phone.

You will need to be highly-organised, able to work under pressure, have good communication skills and an eye for detail, while developing new business leads and contributing to sales growth.

You will also need: • A positive, energetic 'can-do' attitude • Good knowledge of motorcycles • Good computer skills and phone manner • Full drivers licence and NZ residency • Be able to work rostered Saturdays Apply in writing with CV to sherco@trialsnz.co.nz

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Motocross in honour of teen The 2018 George Holland Memorial Motocross event was held over Saturday and Sunday in the Waihopai Valley, attracting 129 riders from as far as Franz Joseph, Timaru and the North Island.

It was organised by Chris Parnwell, Mitch Parnwell and Phil Balcom in honour of local teenager George Holland, an avid motocross rider who passed away last year, aged 19.

Mitch and George were good friends and raced together since they were nine-years-old.

“Hence this event had huge personal interest for us,” Chris says.

Riders were aged as young as four-years and the two-day event “ran like clockwork”.

“There were good battles throughout each class.

Overall it was a really good Guss Jeffries competing in the MX2 class on Saturday.Photo by Lily-Alyce Vercoe event,” Chris says.

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Results from recent bowls matches played at Whitehead Park.

Wednesday: 1st Kevin Wills, Val Richards, Dawn Nicol; 2nd Kevin Wratt, Bev Newell, Brian Newell; 3rd Noelene Bryant, Richard Lissaman, Sue McDonald.

Sa t u r d ay, N Z V T Prostate Cancer open sixes: Winners were Trish Downs, John May, Noeline Bryant, Lindsay Thomason, Tui Harrison, Dawn Nicol.

Upcoming events: Wednesday, final winter triples. October 3, opening summer season.

Veterans tennis annual tournament The Marlborough Veterans Tennis Club held its 52nd annual tournament at the weekend at which every competitor received a mystery bottle of donated Marlborough wine at the prize giving, hoping this will encourage players to re-enter next year.

Most of the players were locals, but six competitors made the trip from Nelson.

Men’s and ladies doubles were held on the Saturday in perfect

conditions with 18 men and 22 women competing.

The mixed doubles were held on the Sunday, with blustery winds making for some challenging moments.

Results.

Men 60 plus: Mark Evans and Ross Charlton, Marlborough, 1; Garry Tait and Jim Sampson, Marlborough, 2.

Men 35 plus: Hiro Kishida and Kelvin Williams, Marlborough, 1; Brian Powell and Stephen Dempster, Marlborough, 2.

Women 60 plus: Roberta Marshall

and Diane Wallace, Marlborough, 1; Liz Ewins and Gail Foster, Nelson, 2.

Women A 35 plus: Pauline Fudge and Donna Clark, Marlborough, 1; Trish Dahlberg and Pauline Lowe, Marlborough, 2.

Womens B 35 plus: Karina Greenall and Helen Redshaw, Marlborough, 1; Hilary Wilkie and Rhonda Pillans, Marlborough, 2.

Mixed, combined ages, 80 plus: Karen Nichol and Warner Nichol, Marlborough, 1 ; Dale Hyland and Stephen Dempster, Marlborough, 2.

Mixed 90 plus: Donna Clark and Dave Williams, Marlborough, 1; Meiko Kimura

and Hiro Kishida, Marlborough, 2.

Mixed 100 plus: Elaine McFarlane and Alistair Matthews, Marlborough, 1; Kerrie Lankshear and Paddy Lankshear, Marlborough, 2.

Mixed 120 plus: Denise Marshall and Geoff Nalder, Nelson, 1; Lyn Broughton and John Lovelock, Nelson, 2.

Special awards.

Eric Jackson Memorial Cup awarded to the most successful local player who is not placed in the main events: Luan Muir.

Player of the Tournament went to Pauline Lowe for playing so well all weekend in younger age group.

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“Life Education do an amazing job within the community, I remember my son talking about Harold and enjoying the programme through the schools and I believe that promoting the health and wellbeing of the youth of today is a wonderful cause and I totally believe in the values of the Life Education Programme.

Raymond has had to alter his usual training plan for the Fight for Life Ed team as usually he would spend 12 months coaching the boxer on technique and sparring before they enter the boxing ring. “Sixteen weeks is considerably shorter so I have really made the training sessions a lot more intense and with a lot

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Another beautiful day dawned at Cheviot on Saturday enabling the racing pigeons of Blenheim to use their orienteering abilities and to quickly plot their course for home.

A very slight breeze with a northerly component slowed their arrival times by a few minutes compared to last weeks race but generally pretty good times with Two Fishers winning again with a speed of 71.7 km/hr, second position to Alister Cooper close behind on 71.4 km/hr, third to Ian McColm with his bird recording 70.4 km/hr and George Massie’s birds doing the extra distance to Picton on 64 km/hr.

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Results from the Marlborough Golf Club 2018 Club championship final.

Men’s senior: Richard Barnes bt Kerry Fyfe.

Men’s intermediate A: Paul Silke bt Mike MacLeod.

Men’s intermediate B: Mark Davis bt Peter Franks.

Men’s junior A: Liam Keegan bt Hans Blohm.

Men’s junior B: Ian Newport bt Brian Chippendale.

Women’s silver 1: Emily Stenhouse bt Jo Grigg.

Women’s silver II: Lucy Jefferis bt Frances Handforth.

Women’s bronze I: Marilyn Smith bt Julia Knowles.

Women’s bronze II: Julie Smith bt Gloria Rodgers.

Women’s bronze III: Mary Skilton bt Leanne Stowell.

Women’s 9 hole: Viv Boyle bt Suzanne Clifford.

more sparring earlier on so that they are ready for fight night”.

When asked what the best part about coaching the team he say; “It would have to be seeing the confidence of the boxers improve along the way, some of them had never boxed before and it is impressive how far they have come.”

“I also want to say a huge thank you to all the members of Marlborough Boxing for stepping up and helping coach the team and also to my amazing partner Jackie for her ongoing patience with never having me at home, her support is paramount”. To my boxers, you guys have worked hard and I look forward to seeing your hard work come together”.

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On Thursday the Marlborough Harrier Club is a holding a pack/ training run or walk leaving from the Oliver Park clubrooms at 6pm.

Reflector gear is compulsory. Joggers and walkers regardless of ability are welcome.

On Saturday the Prosser Cup is being held at Bill and Julie Hunter’s property, 357 Hawkesbury Road. Look for the Harriers sign.

The race brief will be at 1:45 pm and racing for all grades will start at 2pm.

This is the final race of the season and is a sealed handicapped.

Don’t forget to bring a plate to share for afternoon tea and please wear your club singlet if you have one. The supervision of children for this event is parental responsibility.

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Blue team coach- Raymond Madsen With a boxing career spanning 40 years, Raymond first stepped into the ring at the tender age of nine and continued to box competitively for close to 30-years.

You would have to say boxing is bred into him, as a third generation boxer and coach Raymond is following on in his families footsteps running Marlborough Boxing Club and coaching a number of children, teens and adults in the sport.

When boxing competitively, one of the highlights of Raymond’s career was winning the 1996 Welterweight New Zealand Title.

This year Raymond was asked to take on the role of Blue team coach in Fight for Life Education

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