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By Bill McElhinney Derek Matthews’ day starts early.

By 6.30am Derek is in the Spring Creek Cherrybank orchard carefully combing the trees for perfect fruit.

“You pick by colour and by size,” Derek says.

“You want the brix levels to be right, just like the grapes, so you’re looking for fruit that is the right colour and the right size.”

Derek has been picking cherries for 14 years, so he knows what to look for.

On a good day he will fill 20 buckets with ripe, red cherries. Continued on Page 2.

Veteran cherry picker Derek Matthews harvests early varieties at the Spring Creek Cherrybank Orchard.

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Cherry harvest gathers momentum Continued from page 1.

“But it takes longer to fill a bucket with the smaller ones, such as the Earlise, which we are picking now,” Derek says.

He also inspects each tree and removes any split or damaged fruit, and leaves unripe cherries to be picked later.

Derek works through the day with only a few brief breaks, finishing about 4pm.

“We want to get the fruit off while it’s ripe and the weather is good,” says Blair McLean, who owns the orchard in partnership with his wife Mel and long-time orchardists Bernie and Trish Rowe.

The recent warm weather is good news for the cherry harvest, Blair says.

The early ripening Earlise variety will go mainly to the domestic market leading up

to Christmas.

“We start with the early varieties then move on to varieties such as Stella, Dawson and the white flesh Rainier.”

Blair says.

“Later we’ll be picking fruit for export, mainly to Korea, Thailand and China.”

With cherries’ short shelf life, a quick turnaround between picking, packing and air freighting is vital.

The once-popular Japanese market has largely disappeared, Blair says. And so have many of the cherry orchards, which have made way for grapes.

“There’s probably fewer than 30 hectares of cherries in Marlborough now,” Blair says.

“It’s a high risk crop and you only get one chance a year.”

Over the coming weeks there will be 32 pickers at Cherrybank, working through until early January.

The New Zealand cherry industry is small internationally, producing just over 5000 tonnes last year off only 650ha, a volume that pales against the United States’ massive 110,000 tonne annual crop.

More than 90 per cent of New Zealand exported cherries are grown in the Central Otago, as areas like Marlborough have moved into vineyard production.

The 2016-17 season had the cherry industry achieve some new records, including a 5000 tonne harvest that earned the industry $88 million, of which two thirds came through export sales, largely to China and Taiwan.

Cherrybank Orchard part owner Blair McLean with a bucket of fruit ready for the local market.

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By Celeste Alexander They’re 70 and fabulous!

Longtime friends Viv Broughton and Gemma McK inney have been friends since the age of five. They met in their first year at St Mary’s School and have enjoyed many laughs over the 65 years that followed.

On Monday Viv and friends gathered to celebrate Gemma’s birthday,

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and then the celebrations will continue in a weeks time when Viv turns 70.

“It’s so special at this stage of our lives to be here today celebrating,” Gemma says.

“We always ring each other on our birthdays,” Viv adds.

Viv and Gemma are fifth generation Marlburians with Viv a member of the Newman family and Gem-

ma the MacDonald family.

At one stage the families were even neighbours, so it was no wonder that Viv and Gemma shared many common interests, such as playing netball together for St Mary’s.

“Our families were close and the MacDonalds always welcomed me into their whanau, which is something I’ve always admired,” Viv says.

LEFT: Friends for 65 years and still having a great time. Viv Broughton and Gemma McKinney toast to Gemma's 70th birthday on Monday, and Viv's 70th next week.

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Gloria and Neville Jones proudly display the medals Neville was presented with at Base Woodbourne last week.

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Picton weather station The new weather station at Waitohi Domain in Picton has been built and will now be tested so it can feed data to the MetService map for its national weather forecasting services.

The aim is to have Picton weather included in national radio, television and newspaper services. The station will measure rainfall, wind speed and direction, air temperature, humidity and barometric pressure using equipment that complies with the National Environmental Monitoring Standards.

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Erebus service honoured

By Bill McElhinney “In tragic times like these, it’s great to know someone’s there to get your loved ones home.”

Blenheim man and retired New Zealand Army Sergeant, Neville Jones, made these remarks as he was presented with a special medal at RNZAF Base Woodbourne on Thursday.

Neville received the seldom awarded New Zealand Special Service Medal for his part in the recovery operation after the Erebus air disaster.

Air New Zealand Flight TE901 crashed on the north slope of Mount Erebus, Ross Island, Antarctica on November 28, 1979, with the loss of all 257 passengers

and crew.

Neville, who was on the first of his three tours of duty with Operation Deep Freeze in Antarctica, assisted with the recovery operation for the disaster, known as Operation Overdue.

“The police were up on the mountain recovering the bodies and we were on the runway down below,” Neville says.

“We took the bodies and loaded them onto the aircraft bound for Auckland for identification.

“It was great working with a group of Kiwis, who had the attitude: ‘Let’s roll up our sleeves and get the job done!’

“And it was great to be part of the recovery operation, because

you knew the people back home wanted to get their loved ones back.

“I feel the same about the Pike River families. They also want to get their loved ones back.”

Neville joined the army in 1976 and served for 20 years until 1996.

He met his wife, Gloria, in 1978 when they were both at the Burnham military camp.

He and Gloria have recently returned from four years in Vanuatu. Neville was appointed by the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand as a project manager to assist with rebuilding in the wake of the 2015 cyclone Pam. Neville was also presented with a second medal, the New Zealand

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Defence Service Medal which was instituted in 2011 to recognise service in the New Zealand Defence Force.

The medals were presented by Chief of Air Force, Air Vice-Marshal Andrew Clark, a former Blenheim boy.

Andrew lived in Blenheim until he was about eight years old.

His father, Jack Moon, who had been in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, later joined Safe Air and flew Bristol Freighters out of Woodbourne.

His father’s passion for aviation rubbed off on both Andrew and his older brother Chris, who also joined the Air Force and served as a C-130 and B757 pilot.

A heavy vehicle hit the truss of Craiglochart Bridge No. 1 in Waihopai Valley Road on Monday and the Marlborough Distric t Council immediately closed the bridge to undertake a structural assessment.

The bridge engineer has advised the bridge can be re-opened to light vehicles but remains closed for all heavy vehicles.

A detour is available on the Avondale and Summerlands roads for heavy vehicles, up to a maximum of Class 1 loading.

The public will be advised of any change to the situation via the media and Council’s communication channels.

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Top line up of food, drink and music for Ocean Vine Hop

By Bill McElhinney Fun in the sun to kick start your summer - Ocean Vine Hop, held at Churchill Glade, Pollard Park, last year was a resounding success, so will be returning for the second year on Saturday.

“Jordan Luck is returning with the full Jordan Luck Band to pump up the sound with all your Exponent favourites,” Marlborough 4 Fun CEO, Katrina Lange, says.

Also featuring is leading 80s touring show, AutoMatic 80s.

“But you won’t be hearing any cheesy 80s hits,” AutoMatic 80s front man, Justin Maclaren, says.

“Only the best new romantic and new wave hits by Blondie, Billy Idol, The Pretenders, Simple Minds, INXS, David Bowie, Frankie Goes to Hollywood and many more.

Also part of the band is vocalist Pearl Runga, sister of Bic and Boh Runga. According to Boh, who was a founding member of AutoMatic 80s, Pearl has the best voice of the three sisters!

Local artist Chloe Vitale will open the event alongside local covers band Second Sunrise.

Cheers! Katrina Lange with Blenheim band Second Sunrise, who will be rocking along at the Ocean Vine Hop at Churchill Glade, Pollard Park, on Saturday. From left: Vincent van Kuyk, drums; Bruce Rodgerson, bass; Danica Manson, vocals; Steve Kennett, guitar.

Celebrated New Zealand cook, 2011 second place winner of New Zealand Masterchef, Jax Hamilton, will be back in the New Zealand King Salmon culinary marquee to share her love for rustic, seasonal, fresh, simple and fun food.

After appearing last year

Jax is a big fan of the event – and Marlborough!

She will be showcasing a hot smoked salmon recipe which will be matched with a Yealands Estate wine and creating an amazing ravioli with whitebait and scallops, matching this dish with a Wairau River wine.

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Joining her this year will be Karena and Kasey Bird, Masterchef Winners 2014.

They will also be at the Origin South Food Co pop up restaurant where they’ll be serving up lamb matched with a delicious Boom Town brew.

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The best craft beers from our local brewers have been paired with a pop-up restaurant where you can discover food matches that will bring out the best in your beer.

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restaurants with a wine… or two from Yealands Estate, Wairau River Wines or Black Cottage. Or if cider is more your bevvy of choice there will be various options available.

Don’t forget to bring a picnic blanket and remember this is a strictly R18 event.

Christmas cheer

By Celeste Alexander With just over two weeks to go until the Sun’s Christmas Appeal finishes, there is a growing pile of donations under the Sun’s Christmas tree.

People of all ages, including eight-year-old Ruby Garratt of Riverlands School, have been dropping off donations including gifts, clothing, non-perishable food items and toiletries which will be directly benefiting local families.

Each year different charities are chosen to benefit from the appeal, and this year it is Supporting Families Marlborough as well as Foundations, run by Noralyn Berwick.

These organisations work with local families who will find Christmas a struggle this year.

All donations can be brought into the Sun office at 72 High Street, Blenheim. The cutoff for donations will be Friday, December 8.

Thank you for your support.

Ruby Garratt (8) brought some lovely donations into the Sun office this week, for the annual Christmas Appeal.

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Business backing for CBD living All Blenheim business owners should be encouraged to get behind the notion of populating our CBD’s empty first storey with apartments and accommodation.

With this in mind, I approached the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce and the Blenheim Business Association for their thoughts.

Hans Neilson, the chamber’s newly appointed general manager, said: “The idea makes an obvious sort of sense. There will be a process that will have to be followed, but if Stuart Smith MP.

the end result is a solution that brings activity and vibrancy to the CBD, and addresses some of the region’s challenges around accommodation, then we are looking at the kernel of a great idea” Bl e n h e i m Bu s i n e s s Association coordinator Caroline Stone said the association supports the development of apartments and other accommodation in the CBD. “People create vibrancy, and having people living in

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the town centre should have positive effects for retailers and hospitality businesses,” says Caroline.

“Lifestyles are changing and apartment living is becoming more popular. By adapting and providing this opportunity we may also provide more options for people wanting to relocate to Marlborough.”

Backing for the idea of accommodation and apartments in our CBD from both the chamber and the Blenheim Business

Association – which has been doing some great work to revitalise central Blenheim, such as the Marlborough Mile - is heartening.

Support should be encouraged not only from chamber and association members who would benefit directly, such as the retail, café and restaurant owners, but its wider membership because a vibrant CBD makes Marlborough a better place to live for the whole community.

When looking at examples of other towns and cities working to revitalise their CBDs, on many occasions it was not only the foresight and initiative of developers, but also the cooperation, and in some instance an active push, from councils and local business groups that led to success.

All it takes is for one developer, one business owner, one person, to take the initiative and do this – others will soon follow suit.

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Band of Locals, a group of Havelock and Sounds singers and musicians, made their debut last year with a series of successful swinging musical evenings.

The group has been rehearsing hard and will bring their combined talents to the popular cosy, cafe style hall setting on November 30 and December 1, 7 and 8.

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Sun readers have their say... with the WORD on the Street.

Q:Do you buy fruit and vegetables or grow your own?

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A mixture. At the moment I’m growing rhubarb, tomatoes cucumber, beans, etc. I got taught as a child how to garden. I appreciate that I know where my food comes from.

I buy mine. I’m always on the go so I don’t have time to look after them.

We buy what we can’t grow.

I have a small section so I grow what I can. I love that it’s fresh.

A bit of both. I like to grow my own beetroot, herbs, lettuce. If you can grow your own, why wouldn’t you?

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Old Man’s Beard Dear Ed, I was amazed when going trout fishing down the Wairau to see old man’s beard vines growing everywhere.

What is council doing about it? I asked a friend.

“Well Perce me old mate, the council says it’s so widespread it’s no longer classed as a pest plant.”

Stone the crows! That means council has failed to control old man’s beard.

What’s more, my mate told me, council says wallabies are a pest.

“Where are wallabies?” I asked.

He told me there’s none in Marlborough.

What sort of pest management is that?

Real pests present are not pests. But a “pest” that isn’t here is? Eh? Percy Parker.

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Dear Ed, Once again I have narrowly avoided being hit by a speeding car at the Spring Creek roundabout. It was that close that I really thought I was a goner.

I was turning into Ferry Road, coming from Blenheim, and was just about to leave the roundabout when a car coming from Picton passed the give way sign and nearly t-boned me.

Allowing traffic to approach the roundabout at 70kmh is absolutely stupid, as what happened to me, for the second time I might add, can happen to anybody trying to enter Ferry Road.

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The planners of this death trap should take a closer look at the situation, and rectify it.

Traffic entering the roundabout from Blenheim and Rapaura Road, have to slow down to negotiate it, but traffic from Picton can approach it at a higher speed, putting others in danger.

And now the plantings in the approaches are starting to obscure your vision when in a normal car.

Not everyone has an SUV, but it seems that the people who design these things think they do. They should get in a car when planning the signs and plantings, and leave the SUV at the office.

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Jet boats on Wairau Dear Ed, Last Wednesday evening, at Selmes Road, two jet boats went speeding past just 20 metres from two women paddling, one with a young baby and two dogs.

As I understand, regulations state a boat must not exceed a speed of five knots (a fast walking speed) if within 50m of a person.

That is quite apart from the noise pollution and wake waves set up.

Who allowed jet boats on the Wairau? Wake up Maritime NZ. Cervus Blenheim

Couple says thanks Dear Ed, I am writing to say thank you to the Blenheim community for all the kindness and support we have received during this difficult time.

We have received over 45 sympathy cards and it would be quite a task to send responses to everyone. Thank you to everyone who thought to send a card or flowers.

We are humbled by the number of people who have gone out of their way to show their love and support.

Thank you again.

Alice and Toshiko Collinson Blenheim

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Arlin Sukarlin in front of 'Bloom', one of the garden themed pieces he is showing for Marlborough Art Society's exhibition titled Up the Garden Path to coincide with Garden Marlborough.

Some performers, Zane Lott, Bethany Lott, Dylen Foote, Nixon Lott, Tyson Foote with presents that they will be donating at the TEMPO Christmas concert on December 23.

Christmas cheer for Tempo concert

By Megan Connolly Get your Santa hats and wrapping paper ready because TEMPO’s Christmas concert is happening on Friday November 23 at 7pm at the Wesley Centre.

For their annual Christmas charity concert they ask everyone attending to bring a new, unwrapped gift instead of paying the

usual door charge.

All the gifts from the event will be donated to the Salvation Army Christmas appeal and be given to children whose fam ilies can’t afford Christmas presents.

Wrapping paper donations are also welcome, an organiser says.

What’s a Christmas cel-

ebration without a shared supper afterwards? Make sure you bring a scrumptious shared plate you can share once the concert is over.

Tempo concerts are a great way to support the young and talented emerging school-aged children of Marlborough performing on stage.

Arlin’s up the garden path

By Megan Connolly Spring has sprung at the Marlborough’s Art Society’s Up the Garden Path exhibition that features many colourful displays of local creative expression, which opened recently.

It’s one of the largest ever exhibitions held by the MAS with 113 works by 66 different artists, according to society president Annie Stark.

“You feel a deep appreciation of, and attraction to the beauty of the flowers and other plants being celebrated in the exhibition,” Annie says.

Fisherman and artist, Arlin Sukarlin, has been living in Marlborough around 10 years but he and his wife have been artists for many years.

Arlin describes his art as quite spontaneous and spur of the moment.

“I don’t know when it’s going to start or stop,” Arlin says.

The abstract and vibrant paintings are created with acrylic paints over many days. Some take much more time to create the layers and depths.

But the main reason for choosing acrylics paints is

that they are much quicker to dry than oil paints, he says.

“I like to experiment with many different techniques and feelings. All three of my paintings in the exhibitions are very different.

This isn’t the first time the artist is showing his works in the Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery.

“I try to do work I can express here. I just love coming to the gallery,” Arlin says.

When Arlin isn’t painting, he’s a fisherman, finding the beautiful and varying scenery of his job to be inspiring.

“I don’t copy other artists, I copy who I am.”

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Dance, medicine and motherhood A dancer, dance teacher, doctor and mother, Blenheim woman Sara Bishell has turned her passions into a career and is loving life, as Celeste Alexander finds out.

The saying ‘don’t wish for it, work for it’ would apply perfectly to Sara’s life. From a young age she trained in ballet, jazz then later highland dance, went on to win nine New Zealand championship titles, then spent six years at university studying medicine.

Even at university she was still training in highland dance, used as a physical outlet in between studying and exams. It’s been a lot of hard work for the former St Mary’s and Marlborough Girls’ College student, but it’s been all worth it, she says.

You could say Sara’s love for dancing was inherited. Her grandmother Daphne was a highland dancer, as was her mother Robyn who was awarded the Queen’s Service Medal for her involvement with highland dancing nationally and internationally.

“Dance has always been a big part of my life, pretty much since birth.

“The story goes, that mum was in labour with me while teaching a dance class. One of the parents told her she should go to the hospital... so really I was destined to dance,” Sara laughs.

Growing up Sara took ballet lessons from age three, then formal highland dance from age four.

“From then on highland was

always my main love,” Sara says.

“I learned from mum then when I went to university I had other teachers.”

“From then on highland was always my main love” For as long as she can remember, Sara says she always knew she wanted to study medicine. She

attended Otago University and studied for six years to gain her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB).

She returned to Blenheim with the aim to work for one to two years, but plans soon changed.

“I always thought I’d come back to work at Wairau Hospital for a year, maybe two, but then I met my husband and didn’t leave,” she laughs.

“Medicine could have taken me anywhere in the world, but I’m really valuing having my family close by.”

Sara and husband Simon Bishell married then welcomed their son

Lauchlan, now eight months old.

She’s enjoying a balance between her medical career, dance teaching and motherhood.

“It’s perfect, I can have my career, teach dance and spend time with our amazing family. It’s even more special to know Lauchlan has so many wonderful people around him,” she says.

While Lauchlan is young Sara is working part-time at Hospice Marlborough, with the view that she will return to general practice next year.

“I have a special interest in palliative care and I’m really lucky that the job combination is open to part-

time work. I’m also teaching dance one afternoon a week alongside mum at the Marlborough Academy of Dance which keeps me busy.

“Long term Blenheim is home and I’d like to go into practice/ ownership but for now I have two papers left to complete for my palliative care diploma then I will carry on with my Hospice work, which I absolutely love.

“I’d like to think I can also do some traveling with dance but in a slightly different role, maybe as a singer or choreographer.

“Who knows where life will take us. I’m just enjoying the journey,” Sara smiles.

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Foodbank volunteers will hit the street next Monday

By Celeste Alexander “Don’t forget that the Marlborough Community Foodbank Appeal takes place next Monday!”

Hundreds of volunteers will be collecting donations for the Appeal, which takes place from 6-8pm. This year the appeal has Marlborough Community FoodBank manager Wynnie Cosgrove with volun- been extended and will be visiting teers helping to co-ordinate the Foodbank Street Appeal, Tash Knox, John more communities, including Dry Hills, Fairhall, Fairbourne, Foley, Vonny Paul and Jo Lane.

Record numbers at shearing event

By Celeste Alexander A record number of dogs and shearers entered into the Woodbourne Tavern & Motel’s recent Speed Shear and Bark Up event.

It began with the popular Bark Up event where 43 dogs were entered. Woodbourne Tavern manager Rowan Ingpen says this was an “incredible” number.

“It was a great event with a wide range of ages entering. Local boy Scott Downing took the win this year, normally Freddy Gane wins with his Beardie ‘Trick’ but was pipped by Scott’s dog,” he says.

The Speed Shear also saw a large number of entrants due to the Marlborough A&P Show being on the same weekend.

“A bunch of shearers had come up from Canterbury and word had

gone around that we were holding this event, so at the last minute entered. We ended up with 28 competing,” Rowan says.

This posed a challenge for organisers as there were a limited number of sheep.

“Because we didn’t have enough sheep for the teams event at the end, we had to change things up so we had the teams tell a joke, blow up a balloon until it popped, eat a Renwick pie then drink a pint,” Rowan says.

“The Bayleys team won and it’s safe to say Glenn Dick’s joke was the best of the night.

“Both the Bark Up and the shearing drew phenomenal crowds and it’s definitely something that’s growing more popular each year,” Rowan says.

Woodbourne, Rarangi and Seddon.

The Marlborough Community Foodbank manager Wynnie Cosgrove says there is already a good stock of canned foods, but there are several other items needed.

“Things we are low on include spreads, flour, soup mix, cereals, milk powder, long life milk, noodles, crackers and non-perishable

Kerry Sommerville gives his dog Ninja some encouragement during the recent Woody Bark Up and Speed Shearing event in Renwick.

Photo provided.

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Firstly A-Temp strives to match the job and candidate correctly so it is a productive investment. There is no point sending a person out for a job when they are school leavers, and they are expected to drive a Class Four Truck. Getting the right person for the job is very important. Happy staff are productive staff.

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A-Temp has been servicing the Marlborough area for the past couple of years from its Nelson base, but to provide their clients an even better service, it was decided to open a branch in Blenheim.

What had been found in the past, is that A-Temp needed people based locally. So now Julia Knowles has come into the fold.

Julia is a long time Marlburian and is running the Blenheim Office. Julia is a very friendly and approachable and understands business herself, so is the ideal person to speak to about finding the right employees, or employers, throughout a wide range of Industries. Julia has been in the recruitment business for many years.

A-Temp came about as the owner of A-Temp, Debbie Smith, was trying to find herself some part time work, however was told she didn’t have any skills. Debbie had bought a small dry-cleaning business and after 28 years, and transformed it into a successful commercial laundry with 40 staff.

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Christmas treats. We also need baby food, formula... those sorts of items,” she says.

Volunteers will be out in force so when you hear the sirens, take your donations out to the collectors.

If the appeal is postponed, the Marlborough Community Foodbank Appeal will be held on December 3.

A-Temp Blenheim office manager Julia Knowles

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Wednesday November 21, 2018

Hope Walk Hundreds turned out on Saturday morning to take part in the second Blenheim HopeWalk.

Led by one of the organisers, Vita Vaka, the walkers gathered in Seymour Square, many wearing yellow shirts, and took a 30-40 minute walk down Nelson Street and around into High Street, attracting many honks and calls of support along the way.

The suicide and prevention awareness event remembers those lost by suicide and to celebrate life by focusing on positive values.

The walk concluded with live entertainment and words of encouragement from several speakers.

ABOVE: HopeWalk organiser Vita Vaka leads the hundreds of people who talk part in the walk on Saturday.

LEFT: Marie Normile, Karen McCarthy and Olivia-Grace Mackle ready to tackle the HopeWalk.

Jasmine Nicholls and Rose Olding at the HopeWalk on Saturday.

The Cancer Society team were busy blowing up balloons at the start of HopeWalk. From left: Sarah Leota, Fili Foty, Evana Leota, Raylene Foutanu and Destiny Aires.

ABOVE: The McCallum family had their yellow shirts on for HopeWalk.

Angus and Emily with Charlie, Gracie, William and Lindsay.

HopeWalk twins Emma and Louise Bedford.

RNZAF Base Woodbourne recruits turned out on force for the HopeWalk.Back row, from left: Jack Harvey, Marcus Johnstone and Matt Chamberlain. Front: Katie Ashworth, Olivia McDowell and Georgie Whiteman.

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Wednesday November 21, 2018

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Sarah, Duncan and family are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of George (8lb 14oz) on November 5, 2018, at 11.35am at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to Sue and all the midwives at Wairau Hospital.

Jessica and Shaun are excited to welcome Dunstan Cole Dai (9lb 12oz) on November 7, 2018, at 6.00pm at Wairau Hospital. A Brother to Riley, Emrick and Theo. Special thanks to Mandy Stanton and the staff at Wairau Hospital.

Rajvir and Gurjit are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their baby boy (8lb 13oz) on November 5, 2018, at 3.47pm at Wairau Hospital.

Special thanks to midwife Jenn Laing and all the midwives and staff nurses at Wairau Hospital.

Mini market for Hospice

By Celeste Alexander A family with skin problems inspired to make soap for sensitive skin and a woman who suffered a stroke and took up card making as part of her rehabilitation, will be selling their products at the Hospice Pre-Christmas Peek mini market on December 5.

The mini market is exclusive to ticket holders who will have the opportunity to purchase a wide range of items.

There will be seven stalls at the market which will be located at Hospice Marlborough. The market is just one stop as part of the tour which will take people around local homes decorated in various Christmas themes.

Pat Buckingham and daughter Catherine will have a stall selling their ‘Eikenhof Soap’.

Pat says their products are homemade, natural and made for sensitive skin.

“The idea came to us because we are a family with skin problems, so we began creating our own soap. We use mostly olive oil and coconut oil in our soaps, and we also create kawakawa balm which is harvested just for us in traditional Maori ways, which I then infuse myself.

“We also make shaving cream for men and baby mas-

sage oil using our own herbs grown in the garden,” she says.

For those wanting some unique Christmas cards and tags, Kathryn Dawson will have her ‘KD’s Cards & Tags’ stall. Kathryn has been making her handmade cards for four years after suffering a stroke.

They have since proved to be very popular she says, selling at the Farmers’ Market, Artisan Market, Honey Collection, online and also from her home by appointment.

“I love creating personalised and unique cards, and being part of this market is a great way of supporting Hospice Marlborough,” she says.

Kathryn will also be selling new potatoes.

Other stalls will include wooden Christmas decorations, traditional country preserves, candles, White Wabbit Tea and delicious gluten free mud cakes.

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.

They cost $55 each and can be purchased from Mayflower Studio on the corner of Queen Street and Maxwell Road, the Hospice Shop in Redwoodtown or online at www. prechristmaspeek.co.nz

Pat Buckingham with her natural soaps and Kathryn Dawson with her handmade cards. Both women will have stalls at the Hospice Pre-Christmas Peek mini market on December 2.

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Wednesday November 21, 2018

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Out & About

EVENT: Marlborough Farmers Market

Locals enjoyed music, food and fresh produce at the Farmers Market on Sunday morning.

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Coral and Olive Scott.

Mum Tania MaCaa with Nash and Taylor.

Helen van der Meulen and Marewa Sheen.

Ross Inder and Michael Parkinson.

Patricia Clay and Wendy Inder.

Matt and Nickie Winter.

The Randall/Galloway family enjoying the day.

EVENT: Celebrating 50 years

Blenheim South Rotary celebrated their 50-year anniversary with a gold theme on Sunday evening at the Scenic Hotel Restaurant.

Cheryl West and Neroli Edwards.

EVENT: Walk 2 D’Feet MND

A good crowd turned out on Sunday, November 11, for the annual Walk 2 D’Feet MND, an annual event along the Taylor River walkway to raise funds for research into Motor Neurone Disease, which has claimed the lives of a number of Marlborough people.

Walkers at the MND Walk.

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Nau Mai Haere Mai Date: Monday 10th December 2018 Time: 6.00pm | Venue: 56 Main Street, Blenheim Agenda: • Confirmation of Minutes of the last Annual General Meeting • Chairperson’s Report • Annual Reports • General Business • Election of Trustees If you are interested in becoming a Board of Trustee member please contact admin@maataawaka.co.nz or phone 5779256 for further information.

For Sale XMAS Presents– thousands of items to choose from, gold necklaces, bracelets and diamond rings, crystal, china, NZ books and art, originals and cheaper prints. Many old wind up and battery operated toys, nick knacks and gift vouchers. JUST BROWSING, Battys Road. Open Monday to Saturday (03)5775402.

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Notice of Annual Public Meeting (Pursuant to sections 100-102 of the Electricity Industry Act 2010) The Marlborough Electric Power Trust advises that it will be holding its Annual Public Meeting on Friday 30th November 2018 at 12.30 pm, to be held at the Chart Room, Scenic Hotel, 65 Alfred St, Blenheim

We are all about supporting our people, we recognise and reward experience, offer on-going practical skill-building opportunities where we place you in a role that matches your skills, training and aspirations.

The meeting is to: • Report on the operation of the Trust and the Company during the preceding financial year and on the financial statements of the Trust and the Company for the financial year ended 30 June 2018; • Confirm appointment of auditor and set their remuneration; • Enable general public discussion and information to beneficiaries of the Trust.

Apply your practical knowledge and skills on a day-to-day basis;

At the conclusion of the meeting afternoon tea will be made available.

Work with us in a supportive environment where quality outcomes are our goal. You will get a variety of opportunities to share your skills and develop knowledge for a recognised career in vineyard operations.

• Tractor and machinery operations • Spray applications • Irrigation operations • Hands-on vineyard maintenance • Harvest operations

Copies of the Trust’s Annual Reports and Financial Statements for the year ending 30 June 2018 will be available from Friday 16th November 2018 at the offices of Blenheim Accounting Ltd, 36 Maxwell Rd, Blenheim (office hours 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday) and can be viewed on our website www.mept.co.nz.

Brenda Munro, Trust Secretary

Please apply via our website or call Delegat National Viticulture Office for an application form on (03) 572 6300, 1st Floor, Riverview House, 13 Alfred Street, Blenheim 7201.

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Band of Locals Come and join the 'Band of Locals' for a night of something a bit different! Enjoy a range of easy listening favourites with the usual BYO & Havelock Theatre cosy cafe style seating with room for a bit of a boogie.

DON’T MISS OUT! Friday Night/Gala Night - wine kindly sponsored by te Pa Wines.

Tea/Coffee & Treats FUNDRAISER provided by the ladies of the Rai Valley Cultural & Archives Trust.

Four nights only Friday 30th November 7.30pm Saturday 1st December 7.30pm Friday 7th December 7.30pm Saturday 8th December 7.30pm Tickets: Adults $20, Senior Citizens $15 & Children $10 Available from: Bow to Stern Havelock ph 574-2941, Still Books Blenheim ph 578-9701, Take Note Picton ph 573-6107, Foresters Cafe Mt Richmond Rai Valley ph 571-6070 Door sales available, but with only 4 nights we advise pre-purchasing your tickets!

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Trustee Vacancies The Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust was formed in 1974 to govern over the Marlborough Civic Theatre, now the ASB Theatre Marlborough, and to promote the Performing Arts in Marlborough.

WHAT'S ON Tonight Housie 7.00pm - Club Main Hall Quiz 7.15pm Main Bar

Recently we updated the Trust Deed which has expanded the number of Trustees by 1 to 7. We are now seeking expressions of interest to fill this position.

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This is a voluntary position.

Housie 12.30pm - RSA Lounge

All applications will go to the Appointments Committee for final selection.

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All applications should be accompanied by a Curriculum Vitae and include two Referees/ References. The covering letter should also state how you, as an applicant can add value to the Trust.

Members’ Draw - $4300.00 Members’ Draw - $5000.00 Live Music - Break Thru - Club Bar from 7pm Super Sunday 4-6pm

Tuesday Members’ Draw - 1st draw $4600.00

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HOUSIE/BINGO. Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld Street. Thursday 6th December. 5pm onward. 50 games, 2 super@$500, raffles. Food available.

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Friday Members’ Draw - $4300.00

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By Bill McElhinney Two top country music artists will feature at the Blenheim Country Music Club’s concert day next Sunday, November 25, at the Redwoodtown School hall.

Maureen Thompson, a very well known country singer and recording star, is a guest artist.

Maureen, originally from Southland, has had over 50 years in country music and has made five trips to Tamworth, in Australia, one to Nashville in the USA and one to Norfolk Island. She has recorded five albums.

Also featuring at the concert is Les Thomas, one of the best pedal steel guitar players in New Zealand.

Les, also a former Southlander, is very well known in the music industry and has been a member of such well known bands as The Tunesmen, The Countrymen and the Quin Tikis. He has backed many top entertainers such including Eddie Lowe, Slim Dusty, Burl Ives and Suzanne Prentice, and has been inducted into the Southland Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

“This is a day for our members to entertain the public,” Ross Akerblom, one of the concert organisers says.

There will be afternoon tea provided at the event, which starts at 2pm.

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November 14-24, Boathouse Theatre December 9 & 10, 2017

Members, their guests and Affiliates Welcome P: 5781059 • www.clubsofmarlborough.org.nz

Wednesday November 21, 2018

Marlborough Boy's College Careers Department

Message of Thanks

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Well known country singer and recording star Maureen Thompson is guest artist at next Sunday's country music concert.

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Death notices POWELL: Geoffrey Rosslyn (Geoff) On Saturday 10 November 2018 Geoff unexpectedly passed away at home, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Marilyn. Much loved and respected father and father in law of Graeme (Wellington), Denyse, Cherilyn and Murray Foreman (Waipukurau). Beloved grandad of Jacinta and Chantelle Foreman. Treasured brother and brother in law of Ken and Glenis Powell (Paraparaumu), Loris Powell (deceased) and Neil and Pat Powell (Canada), and a very special uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Messages may be sent to 8 Safe Street, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers, a donation to St John, PO Box 467, Blenheim 7240 would be appreciated or may be made at the service. A celebration of Geoff’s life will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street, Springlands at 1pm on Thursday 22 November, followed by private interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

Cancer Society Marlborough acting manager Hilary Gill receives a cheque from Blenheim Sun Newspaper sales manager Simon Byrne. The cheque was proceeds from the Sun's recent Daffodil Day feature that was run in support of the Cancer Society. Thank you to all of the businesses that supported the feature.

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Acknowledgement

In Memoriam Remember your lost loved one on their anniversary.

NELSON: Shirley (nee Coe) Passed away 16 November 2018 at Ashwood Retirement Village, Blenheim, in her 100th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Jack and mother and mother in-law of Jenny and Peter Olliver.

Devoted gran of Claire and Simon.

Loved by her sisters and brothers and many nieces and nephews. Messages to 187 Weld Street Blenheim 7201.

A celebration of a remarkable life will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street Blenheim at 11 a.m.

Wednesday 21st November followed by private cremation. “Stories to be told and hymns sung with gusto.”

(Shirley’s words)

Community notices

Ex Wairau Hospital Ex Staff from all departments welcome to lunch at Taylor Restaurant Tuesday 27th November 11.30am RSVP 5786524

Talk/Tech/Teach Come and learn how to use your mobile phone, ipad. St Christopher’s, 9.30am, $2 donation towards cup of tea. Wendy 0212230160.

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.

Sheets ‘N Things We have a great selection of duvet covers in all sizes. Come and browse. Winter sheets all half price.

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Urgent Care Centre: Wairau Hospital Grounds. Entry off Hospital Rd, Blenheim, 8am8pm daily. Phone (03) 520 6377.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870.

A f t e r H o u rs C h e m i s t s : Springlands Pharmacy: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 6pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am - 5pm, Public Holidays 10am - 5pm. Closed Christmas Day. Ph 578 2271.

Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am-8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline.

M a r l b o r o u g h Wo m e n ' s Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers.

Citizens Advice Bureau: Free, friendly, confidential advice.

Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm. Phone 578 4272.

Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Wairau Hospital: Hospital Visiting Hours: Daily 11.30am7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only.

Maternity Ward: 10am-noon, 4pm-7pm.

Children's Ward: Daily 10am8pm. 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 10am3pm. Phone 578 2006.

Picton: Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 520 3222 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377.

Office 520 9980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Nonurgent 579 4870.

Chemist: Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 8.30-5.30pm, Sat 9-2pm.

Medical Centre Pharmacy, Ph 928 4265, Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm

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Wednesday November 21, 2018

Keen bowler Lindsay now leads Bowls Marlborough

By Bill McElhinney A lifetime interest in bowls has seen Blenheim’s Lindsay Thomason take up the role of CEO of Bowls Marlborough.

“I’ve been playing bowls for 30 years,” Lindsay says.

He plays for the Havelock club.

“A friend in Nelson got me started and I never looked back.”

It’s a game for all ages, Lindsay says, and more young people are joining up these days.

“Some of our Marlborough championship players started when they were 10 or 11 years old,” Lindsay says.

Former Blenheim bowls star Matt Gallop, who won a bronze medal in the triples at the 2012 World Outdoor Bowls Championship, started playing bowls when he was in college.

The previous year Matt had won the national championship fours with his father, Lloyd Gallop.

He decided to play bowls

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Harriers meet Thursday The Marlborough Harriers Club summer runners continues on Thursday with a two - person turnaround relay.

Meet at Civil Defence, Wither Road Extension, at 5.45pm ready for a 6pm start.

Everyone is welcome to participate.

These runs are non-competitive and are made as enjoyable as possible. Join in and run all events or just the ones you want to. The cost is $2 per week or $20 for the season (families $25 for the season).

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Lindsay Thomason with his Havelock team mates who won the Manawatu Shield in the inter-club sevens last year.

Back row: Andre Smith, Stu Borrie, Ross Grenfell. Front: Denis Mills, Dick Jones, Lindsay, and John May.

in 1998 when he watched his father, along with Andre Smith, Bob Dowling and Kevin Greenwood, win the national fours in Wellington.’

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dra Bunt, who plays for the Riverside Club, was named 2016-2017 Marlborough Bowler of the Year.

“Bowls is a game anyone can learn,” Lindsay

says. “It is a game a whole family can enjoy together.

“And it’s easy to learn, although it won’t take long to learn the fundamentals, but it can take a lifetime to master!

“It’s also ideal for corporate or social events,” Lindsay says.

“At this time of the year a lot of businesses will hire a bowls club for an enjoyable social function.”

The racing pigeons from Blenheim were released at Invercargill on Saturday at 6.50 am along with race birds from many lower North Island clubs competing together in the Central Districts Combine.

Overcast conditions with intermittent showers were obstacles the flock encountered on their way northwards and as the 700 km journey required good fitness and orienteering levels it caused the birds to arrive individually to their home lofts.

First place to Alister Cooper at Renwick whose bird did 60 km/ hr second place to Two Fishers partnership with a close up 59 km/hr, then third place to Chris Bensley on 53 km/hr followed by George Massie with 48 km/hr.

Golf results from recent matches Marlborough Golf Club November 14, women’s closing day stableford, Div.1: Jane Anderson-Bay 40. Div.2: Marion Tripe 45; Janet Leith 41; Sa-Nga Grupp 39; Lucy Jefferis 38. Div.3: Gloria Rodgers 41; Helen Lissaman 40; Elaine Porter 39; Lesley Corbett 38.

November 15, men’s stableford, Div.1:

Julian Terry 43; Terry Shagin 39; Jock Glennie 37; Hans Blohm 37; Jon Nicol 36; Rick May 35. Div.2: Stuart Parker 43; Ross Inder 42; Paul Ham 41; Ian Newport 40; John McIntosh 39; Robin Taylor 39.

November 17, women’s closing day stableford, Div.1: Jane Anderson-Bay 41; Marilyn Keenan 39. Div.2: Marion

Tripe 42; Kaye Eggers 41; Pru Jensen 40; Cherry Wilson 37. Men’s closing day stableford, Div.1: Paul Ferguson 38; Andrew Stowell 38; James Tyson 36; Allan Parker 35; Michael Irving 35; Yuichi Ando 34. Div.3: Stuart Smith 40; Richard McLean 38; Graeme Barsanti 38; Graeme Glackin 36.

Graeme Daines 37; Werner Pluss 36; Brian Brown 36.

Nov. 10 stableford and Eagles visit: Gordon Lang 42; Dez Campbell 40; Clive Aitchison 39; Cyril Scammell 39; Hugh Fitzgibbon 38; Graeme Daines 38; Dan Crawford 38; Bob Tapp 38; Bob Penington 37; Murray Belk 37; Ross Agnew 37; L Brook 37. Fairweathers Prize 6/15 NTP: Hugh Fitzgibbon.

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Nov. 11 stableford: Dez Campbell 43; Luke Yarrall 32.

Nov. 12 stableford, men: Leo Hawkins 20; John Rewi 19; Leo McKendry 18; Peter Olding 18; Ian Clark 18; Spot Saul 18; Alan Knight 17; Hay Montgomery 17; George Mitchinson 17; Bob Tapp 17; Don March 17; Ian Hatcher 17. Women: Colleen McLeod 19; Jenny Evans 19; Chris Burns 17; Trees Rewi 16.

Ian Johnson 37.

Friday 9 hole stableford: Odette Roper 17; Lyn Pawson 15; Judy Jones

15; Barry Mills 14; Beth Arnold-Johnson, Mary Butler, Colin Roper 13.

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Gase Sanita celebrates her victory. Photo by Brooke Bath

Gase wins gold Local woman Gase Sanita has become the first ever, two times International Mixed Martial Arts Federation World female champion, after winning gold in the women’s lightweight division.

The IMMAF World Championship was a five-day, nation vs na-

tion, amateur MMA tournament and featured 362 competitors from more than 50 nations, across 16 weight divisions, held in Manama Bahrain.

This is an incredible effort for Gase and her coach Marcelo Lopes.

Nov. 7, womens closing stableford: 0-25: Judith Batty 44; Sa-nga Grupp 37. 26-34: Ann Soper 40; Denise Hodson 38. 35- 40: Marg Hamilton 35; Marg Ogier 30. Nine holes: Shirley Godsiff 15.

Nov. 8 stableford: Jim Findlay 44; Cyril Scammell 43; Clive Aitchison 41; Warren Ingram 41; Bill Varrall 41; Don Lammond 41; Clive Drummond 40; Bob Tapp 40; Mike Guillemot 40;

Picton Golf Club November 15 stableford: Len Barlow 43; Alan Wilson 42; Mark Ivamy 42; Graham Couldrey 41; Jeff Pascoe 38;

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