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Bright spark! By Bill McElhinney Fancy a nuclear fusion reactor in your living room? It’s not the sort of thing you would expect to find at home, but 17-year-old Marlborough Boys’ College student Samuel Lee has one. He built it himself to enter in the recent Marlborough Lines Science Fair, and won joint first prize. And now Samuel’s science flair has earned him a place in a prestigious workshop for young scientists to be held in Wellington from December 10-13. Samuel is the only student from Marlborough selected to join 39 other talented senior secondary school students from around the country, who will be tasked to find answers to challenging questions posed by scientists at the Powering Potential event. Continued on Page 2. College student Samuel Lee won a prize in the recent science fair with this nuclear fusion reactor which he built.

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Samuel joins elite science group Continued from page 1. Organised by Royal Society Te Aparangi in partnership with Freemasons New Zealand, Powering Potential brings many of New Zealand’s most promising science students together to work alongside a scientist or PhD student, who will act as their mentor over three days. To be selected, Samuel had to submit an in-depth application and video, which focused on his science strengths. “The calibre of the students who applied was excellent and some tough decisions had to be made by the selection panel to get the number down to 40,” Royal Society chief executive, Dr Andrew Cleland, says. The students will work in teams of five on a question

submitted by their mentor. The students will then research, investigate and collaborate to provide recommendations. “I think the question will be about genetics, possibly gene editing,” Samuel says, although he won’t know for sure until he gets to Wellington. As well as being a top science student, Samuel also excels at music and has just passed his grade eight music exam. He plays the violin and has featured in the MBG jazz group, winning an award at the Southern Jam Festival. Building his nuclear fusion reactor was a challenge in both money and materials. “I worked two jobs, picking cherries and working in a fish and chip shop to raise the cash for the project,” Samuel says.

The parts for the reactor, many of which had to be imported, cost around $4000. And you really need to know what you’re doing. The project includes lethal voltage levels and the use of Deuterium, an explosive gas used as the fuel in the reactor. Samuel has also received an invitation to visit New Zealand’s innovation agency, Callaghan Innovation, next year. And to cap it off, when he returns from Wellington he will be travelling to Ch r istchurch for a private lesson with renowned violinist and composer Fiona Pears, who met Samuel when she was in Blenheim for a recent concert.

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Drivers urged to have lights on when it’s wet the conditions require it, then turn on your lights! “The conditions were bad, and you couldn’t drive safely at more than 75-80kmh, but many people on the road that day hadn’t bothered to use their lights. “It’s fine of you have a more modern vehicle with daytime driving lights, but if you haven’t, please use your headlights!” Nigel says he was dismayed to see a large 4x4 vehicle which was towing a boat sailing through the surface flooding with no lights showing. The Automobile Association supports the use of lights on during the day under certain Be safe, be seen. When it's overcast and wet during the day, drivers should have their circumstances. The AA urges motorists to headlights on so they can be seen.

By Bill McElhinney A trip to Picton this week in the pouring rain has left Blenheim road safety advocate Nigel Perry flabbergasted. “The conditions were dreadful,” Nigel says.

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Foodbank Appeal postponed The wet weather forced the postponement on Monday night of the annual Marlborough Foodbank street appeal. However volunteers led by the region’s emergency services staff will collect donations for Picton and Marlborough foodbanks next Monday, December 3. A siren will sound at 6pm signaling the start of the collection, so be ready with your donations. If you miss the Monday night collection, you can still donate food at any time through the Salvation Army.

Road slips and flooding Marlborough Mayor John Leggett chats with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at the Blenheim Railway Station on Friday as the Coastal Pacific passenger train service between Picton and Christchurch resumed.

PM has good news as she rides Coastal Pacific By Bill McElhinney Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made a fleeting visit to Blenheim of Friday as she joined passengers on the first KiwiRail Coastal Pacific train to run since the devastating 2016 Kaikoura earthquake. The Prime Minister joined the train in Picton along with some of the workers who toiled to rebuild the line. The train stopped in Blenheim, where the Prime Minister met Marlborough Mayor John Leggett. “The reopening of the passenger service is the icing on the cake of our two year-long recovery since the earthquake,” John says.

“This time last year we had the reopening of State Highway one, which was a wonderful Christmas gift for Marlborough and gave a big boost to everyone here. “The closure of State Highway One had a huge impact on Marlborough,” John says. “Our domestic visitor spending went right down. The road between Blenheim and Kaikoura was a ‘ghost road’. A lot of our domestic visitors come from Canterbury - it was much harder for them to get up here to their bach or campsite in the Marlborough Sounds.” And the Prime Minister had

some good news to deliver when the train stopped in Kaikoura: a $40 million investment from the Government’s Provincial Growth Fund, which is expected to bring $82m into the Marlborough-Kaikoura region by 2027, creating up to 400 jobs. “The $40 million investment will allow KiwiRail to run the Coastal Pacific all year round, add an additional 63-seat carriage to meet demand in peak season, and add a new luxury premium carriage which will offer more space and high-quality food and beverages to go along with the spectacular views,” KiwiRail

acting chief executive Todd Moyle says. “Before the Kaikoura earthquake it brought about 42,000 passengers a year into Marlborough and Kaikoura alone.” The train stations in Kaikoura, Picton and Blenheim will be upgraded as part of the investment. The regular Coastal Pacific tourist service will resume on December 1, marking a return to full services on the line. Overnight freight services on the line have been running since September last year, although they have had to be postponed several times due to bad weather.

There is a lot of surface flooding on the roads and motorists are being urged to drive with caution. M arlb orough Ro ads s ays the following are closed due to flooding: Speeds Road; Para Road; Pukaka Road. There is surface flooding in the Koromiko area, Omaka Ford Old Renwick Road, Wairau Bar Road and Lindens Road. There are slips on the Te Mahia Kenepuru Road, which is down to one lane; the Port Underwood Road in various locations; Tara Bay and Queen Charlotte Drive between Ngakuta Bay and Shakespeare Bay. SH1 between Oaro and Peketa reopened yesterday after it was closed just after 6pm on Monday due to heavy rain and the possibility of slips. More rain was expected in the area and motorists were advised to drive with caution.

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Marine farming folk celebrate a milestone By Bill McElhinney In the 1960s, the waters of the Marlborough Sounds were found to be an ideal location for growing greenlipped mussels. A few individuals with not much money and little experience set out to pioneer an industry that has since grown to be a major export earner. Last week some of those industry pioneers gathered at the Marlborough Convention Centre with other marine farming enthusiasts to celebrate the birth of the industry and, in particular, the anniversary of the passing of the Marine Farming Act in 1968. In the early days the mussels were farmed on rafts. Young mussels floating in the plankton attached themselves to ropes hanging from the rafts, and began feeding and growing. Harvesting in those days was very labour intensive. Everything was manhandled. The ropes the mussels grew on were hooked with a grapple, pulled on to a boat and then the mussels were stripped off the rope.

Now a long lines of rope suspended between buoys are seeded with stockings filled with tiny mussels and harvesting is carried out using specially designed harvesting craft equipped with gear to lift the heavily laden mussel lines from the water. Marine Farming Association president Jonathan Large recalled his early days in the industry and how his dad, Ken, was one of the early pioneers who developed a farm at Nydia Bay, “My first memories were from around five years old heading down to the farm, tying lashings and loading stocking tubes while scoffing down bacon and eggs ready for the days seeding,” Jonathan says. “In those days we were hand seeding 4m single droppers and hanging them on what seemed to be huge nails as long as my forearm all over our wooden raft. “I still remember the day we towed the wooden raft away and installed our first long line. To me it looked alien like especially the

floats and I remember thinking where are all the nails! “It was from these early days that I knew what I wanted to be when I grew up,” Jonathan says. “I looked up to the pioneers I knew at the time, many of who are here tonight and I’d like to personally thank you for sticking with it through thick and thin. You should all be very proud of the industry you created. “Aquaculture is now a half

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billion dollar, export-focused industry,” Jonathan says. “Marine farming directly employs over 3000 Kiwis – nearly a third of them here in Marlborough, and we export to 80 countries. “We have come a very long way in half a century and have much to be proud of.” Jonathan says, “and I’d like to think my children will be here at the 100th celebration.” Mick Norton and Mike Hitchens at the Marine Farming Association 50 years celebration.

Stephen Yealands and Willie O'Donnell were there in the John Neylon and Jim Jessep at the Marine Farming Associearly days of mussel farming. ation celebration.

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Benefits to defensive driving Whether you are an experienced or novice driver, or hold a learner, restricted or full driver licence there are loads of benefits for sitting a defensive driving course. Read on for the top five. 1. A defensive driving course covers important skills such as assessing and identifying hazards, helping reduce the risk of being in a crash. The course covers a range of situations that can happen at any moment on the road, helping you anticipate hazards, what to expect from other road users and how to avoid and overcome driving situations that could otherwise be difficult or even disastrous under normal conditions.

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2. It’s not just about safety - a defensive driving course gives young people a better chance at passing their driving test the first time. According to the Automobile Association, people who attend a defensive driving course are 10% more likely to pass their driving test the first time. 3. A defensive driving course helps you progress through the Graduated Driver Licencing System quicker. If you are on your learner or restricted license, a defensive driving course can fast track the time it takes to get your full license by six months, meaning young drivers can apply for their full licence as early as 17 1/2

years old. 4. A defensive driving course will give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to be a smarter and safer driver. And with a one hour in-car session included, the course also helps drivers to build their driving skills and confidence through hands on experience with instant feedback from an expert. 5. Lastly, the bill payers in the family might be interested to learn that some insurance companies offer a very reasonable discount on your policy if drivers have undertaken a defensive driving course. Drive safer, feel more confident on the road and save money - everyone’s a winner.

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Year 13 Marlborough Girls' College student Rachel Murray with some of the initial artworks for the illustrated story book she created about the Kaikoura earthquake for Design NCEA.

Young student creates book about Kaikoura earthquakes By Megan Connolly Talented Marlborough Girls’ College student, Rachel Murray, has created an illustrated book about the Kaikoura earthquakes for her NCEA design project and she hopes she can one day publish it. It all started with the inevitable subject choosing at the start of the year and Rachel’s desire to produce something other than just a painting. “I wanted to go beyond the board and potentially do something that would last after school,” Rachel says. Her book ‘The Road’ is about the road to Kaikoura and follows the events leading up to, and after, the earthquake told from the

perspective of one of the fur seals living along the Kaikoura coast. “I had the idea of a story when I went down to Kaikoura and saw the earthquake damage,” Rachel says. Rachel didn’t imagine drawing people originally, instead wanting to just stick to seals, but she came across artist called Ralph Steadman, who inspired her. “He drew people in a comedic way that I understood, and that I thought I could do,” Rachel says. All of her progress up until her submission last week is kept in an extensive portfolio. To combine words and drawings, Rachel took her

ink and watercolour drawings to Warehouse Stationery and scanned them into digital format before piecing the story together on her computer. Aside from her passion for design, the talented student is also a top student in geography. “I wanted to see the earthquake as an opportunity instead of a big disaster. “And use it as a thank you to people who worked on the road and the people who put Kaikoura back on the map,” Rachel says. Hopefully Rachel will be able to get her book published and fulfil her dreams of working at Weta Workshop in Wellington.

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It helps your fellow person giving something back to the community.

Community service is the soul of the community. When you learn to give you have plenty left for yourself.

It’s important for volunteers in every aspect to have contact with others. It connects people who are lonely or need the support in group situations.

The need is getting ever greater. All of us who are doing are getting older so we need new people to help. It’s not just the elderly that need it, it’s everyone from young, middle to old.

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Do something Dear Ed, Perhaps the angler who moaned about the old man’s beard on the banks of Wairau River should take a pair if secateurs and a bottle of stump killer with him the next time he goes fishing and spend an hour tackling a patch of old man’s beard before he prepares his rod. Maybe he could get his mate who seems to know about pests to join him. They would be surprised how quickly their efforts would make an impact on this invasive weed and then he could write a positive upbeat letter to The Sun about what he has achieved rather than the letter he wrote that seemed to concentrate on what he considered to be the failure of others. That in turn may encourage other fishermen and users of the river to do the same. Old man’s beard is quite easily discouraged and can be tackled at any time of the year, so no excuses for not getting stuck in straight away. Peter Buckley Rarangi

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Dear Ed, A letter several weeks ago referred to the Waihopai Road as poorly maintained. I have just been down the Kenepuru Sound by road and the road is a shocker. The maintenance is done by contractors. Oh for the days of the Marlborough County Council when Doug Newman led a council road maintenance gang and did a wonderful job. I suspect the contractors are smiling all the way to the bank with ratepayers’ money. Rural Crofter Blenheim

Dear Ed, In response to the letter about jet boats on the Wairau, Jet Boating New Zealand cannot be responsible for everyone who owns a jet boat, as many of them are not club members. Our members will always be mindful that the river is for all to use and mindful of the need to be courteous to swimmers, paddlers and fishermen. Jet boating is legally allowed on the Wairau River and club members are very aware of the speed and safety requirements, which are taken seriously by our organisation. The river flows do, however, dictate the course that can be taken. Chris Abbott Jet Boating NZ Blenheim

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Making work for elderly Dear Ed, We are in our late 70s and rent a house in Springlands, which we keep tidy. One neighbour is a big home on a double section. Our boundary is cyclone netting, overhung and entwined with a bush and tree mixture that is a good four times higher than any council permit allows. They have cut some back but not a large leaf and flower kowhai that is more on our side, with its two weeks of glorious colour and 12 months of glorious mess. Our small, pension assisted vege garden and glasshouse grow better kowhai than weeds. There is a saying that if you live next door to older people you should keep an eye on them. I must have missed the bit about making as much work for them as you can. Clint Eves Springlands

Living in CBD Interesting not much moving re Living in CBD. Don’t understand why developers and Council aren’t doing more. Maybe they are waiting for Blenheim CBD to die. Get moving

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to Marlborough.” My view is that apartment living and other CBD accommodation options would absolutely cater for a group of people who seek out this type of lifestyle, but currently have nowhere to find it in Marlborough, which could put them off staying here, or coming here at all. The wine industry, as an example, in its very nature attracts temporary workers across all levels of the industry, and this alone would provide a market for CBD living.

Consider, for instance, visiting winemakers from overseas who come just for the harvest period – a fully furnished CBD apartment is likely to suit them perfectly, as opposed to the unpractical option of an unfurnished residential three-bedroom house. We cannot rule out permanent residents either: Some people simply prefer this type of central living, and we should be providing that option for them. The Marlborough District Council has indicated that

if the market is there for such accommodation, their consenting process will support it. “This council is supportive of development that breathes new life into Blenheim’s town centre - and that includes appropriate residential development,” said chief executive Mark Wheeler, when responding to my queries on this topic a few weeks ago. But he questioned whether the demand is there to support it. “… There are market reasons why many people

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By Stuart Smith MP. Whether, and how, we should be providing for this potential market is something we should all be asking ourselves. The Blenheim Business Association made a good point in their statement for my previous column. They said: “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

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Women in viticulture Those who might think being a machinery operator is ‘a man’s job’, haven’t met the likes of Rose Henderson and Claudia Clark. Reporter Celeste Alexander visited Rose and Claudia at one of Constellation Brand’s Rarangi vineyards to find out what attracted them to the job. The two women are part of a working force of women employed in the Marlborough viticulture team for company Constellation Brands, of which 36 percent are women. Interestingly the company’s Cadet programme receives more applications from women than men. Julie Bassett, Constellation Brands VP of Human Resources for Asia Pacific says; “For us, it’s not a numbers game to hit a quota of females in the vineyards, although we are delighted that more women are joining our teams. “It’s about finding the best person for the job, and providing an inclusive environment where the best people can thrive and be successful. We have four regional managers in Marlborough and two are female, so there is opportunity from cadet to senior levels of management to rise through the ranks.” Vance Kerslake, advocacy manager at Wine Marlborough says a recent recruitment survey showed 85 percent of employers had permanent vacancies, including machinery operators, and they’re seeing employers taking a range of “innovative approaches” to filling these positions. “Many are now prepared to train and upskill people coming into the industry as well as providing flexible working arrangements, particularly to women who are returning or joining for the first time.

Rose Henderson and Claudia Clark of Constellation Brands are machinery operators and encourage more women to consider it as a career.

“I think there’s more women working in the industry than some people might think including on the viticulture side. If you look at the Young Viticulturist of the Year Competition, there are many fantastic young women involved,” he says. Rose says she first began working in vineyards 15 years ago after her husband lost his eyesight. Prior to that she was a volunteer ambulance officer for 12 years in Kaikoura. “We had 12 hectares that we developed into a vineyard and ran it ourselves. Then we sold it and moved to Blenheim for family reasons,” she says. Rose went into hospital work but missed being outdoors, so took a job with Constellation Brands and

went back to tractor driving. “I just retrained in the areas I needed to update and got back to driving the larger tractors and spray rigs... machinery I have dealt with before,” she says. Rose says the best part of her job is the ‘variation’ in work from day to day. “One day you could be putting irrigation together and the next you could be mowing. Everyday is different and I can honestly say that the best thing I ever did was change jobs. It was scary at the time, but worth it,” she says. At the other end of the scale is 22-year-old Claudia who has been in the job for two years. She was working as a delivery driver when she attended a hockey prizegiving event, and a friend

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Local students make finals in Peace Poster competition Students from two of Marlborough’s country schools are finalists in Lions International Peace Poster Competition. For the last 30 years Lions clubs around the world have sponsored the Lions International Peace Poster Contest in local schools and youth groups. This art contest for youngsters encourages young people worldwide to express their visions of peace. The competition is open to all students aged 11-13. The posters are evaluated on three criteria at each level of judging: originality, artistic merit and expression of the theme. The students are not allowed to have assistance in preparing their posters. The theme for this year’s competition is “ Kindness matters”. Archie Osborne-Bartlett, a 12year old student from Waitaria Bay school is one of the finalists. His poster is executed in chalk, pastel and dye. The other finalist is Petra Graney from Linkwater School, also 12 -years old. She used water colour and crayon for her poster. The winning poster will be judged, along with those from Nelson, West Coast and Christchurch. The overall winning poster is sent to the International Governor to be judged with posters from all over the world.

Longtime volunteers at the Marlborough Group Riding for the Disabled, Mandy Macfarlane, Roslein Wilkes and Gaylene Kelly are hoping for a new wave of volunteers.

Volunteers needed Archie Osborne-Bartlett from Waitaria Bay executed his poster in chalk, pastel and dye.

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By Megan Connolly “If you can spare a few hours, just give it a go,” volunteer at Marlborough group Riding for the Disabled, Mandy Macfarlane, says. RDA Volunteers work hard and train harder when it comes to helping improve the quality of life for the children and adults using horse therapy. But the therapy at RDA isn’t just for those with physical challenges, it helps those who face mental health issues like anxiety, ADHD and Autism. “We have huge skills and facilities, but we just need some more help,” RDA president Gaylene Kelly says. Spending a couple of hours a week grooming horses, helping out on the farm or getting the children ready to ride is all it takes to make a difference. “You don’t have to do everything,” Mandy says. “It’s really good for young people who want to further their racing or who are studying in that area too,” head coach manager Roslein Wilkes says. Roslein has been helping at RDA now

for 23 years and credits the move of volunteering to her happiness. “I feel it saved my life. “It helped me recover from losing my husband,” Roslein says. Mandy started by grooming horses, but took on other duties when she realised there was so much more going on at RDA than just the riding. It’s not just the social aspect either or about the Volunteering, the RDA staff say. It’s about the reward of seeing children who at first can’t even sit up on a horse, go off to ride independently. Gaylene has been volunteering her time for 16 years and is now a top coach and president of Marlborough group RDA. Her journey to volunteering wasn’t immediate. “I saw an advert asking for volunteers, but I took a while to come to it,” Gaylene says. What is some advice for people like Gaylene who might be thinking about volunteering? “Just come and see what we do! There’s something for everyone.”

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Despite some rain on Saturday, the Ocean Vine Hop was a roaring success once again. Organisers reported an increase in numbers from last year’s inaugural event, with nearly 2500 people enjoying the festival – including a high proportion being from outside the region. Festival goers enjoyed the selection of wines and ciders as they sampled a smorgasbord of different culinary options. The New Zealand Culinary Marquee was abuzz throughout the day with hilarity and lots of giggles as Jax Hamilton whipped up quick delicious recipes using Regal Salmon and whitebait whilst Kasey and Karena had Origin South lamb on the menu. Jax commented “I can hear Marlborough, feel Marlborough, taste Marlborough being celebrated - it’s a wonderful atmosphere” She later awarded Guytons to be the winner of the Best Stall Dish.

The entertainment line–up hit its mark with revellers enjoying covers from the talented locals in the early part of the day, Chloe Vitale and Second Sunrise. Legends the Jordan Luck Band stepped on to the stage after lunch pleasing the crowd with all the old favourites. “This is a huge team effort not only from Marlborough 4 Fun staff but also the expertise from all areas to make this festival work - from the support of sponsors and council of which we are very appreciative, to the stage crew, police, security and many others,” Katrina Lange, CEO of Marlborough 4 Fun says. “All in all with huge amount of positive feedback we have received already of what an amazing festival this is for celebrating the region and the number of people stating they will be back with even more friends next year. We are looking set to continue to grow Ocean Vine Hop year on year to become an icon event for the region. Bring on 2019!”

ABOVE: People were dancing and singing along to Jordan Luck Band and Automatic 80’s. LEFT: Hannah Simmonds (bride-to-be), Chloe Thompson, Jacqueline Allen and Cherise Fletcher were celebrating Hannah’s ‘hen’s party’.

Emily Stein and Erica Barlow.

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Quilters combine show with charity work By Bill McElhinney Marlborough Quilters combined their recent successful exhibition at the Clubs of Marlborough with some charity work. “Over the weekend of the exhibition, eight quilt tops were pieced together and quilted in the demonstration area,” exhibition convenor Jenny Fagan says. “These quilts will be donated to people in need in the local community.” “It was a highly successful exhibition, attended by over 400 people,” Jenny says. Ninety eight quilts made by Marlborough Quilters members were displayed for judging in 10 categories by Laurie Breadmore, from Rotorua. Best in Class winners were: Bed quilt over 1.5x2m, ‘Peacock Paradise’ by Liz Johnson; bed quilt under 1.5mx2m/lap quilt, ‘Linked Shapes’ by Margaret Hendry; children’s quilt, ‘Dancing Sea Horses’ by Denise Harding; applique quilt, ‘My Turkish Delight’ by Margaret Hendry; wall hanging/table runners, ‘Melbourne Skyline’ by Barbara Paton; art innovative quilt, ‘Tribal Princess’ by Clare Crosswell; kits and block of the month, ‘Christmas on my Table’ Sharyn Simpson; junior quilters, ‘Table Runner’ by Isla Read; quilt made from recycled fabrics and objects, ‘Journey of a Joycee Quilt’ by Sarah Petersen; miniature quilts, ‘Stir Crazy’ by Michele Armstrong; best hand quilting, ‘Art & Craft meets Art Nouveau’ by Margaret Hendry; best machine quilting – Free Motion, ‘Vintage Rose’ by Gail Stewart; best machine quilting – computer generated, ‘Batik Maze’ pieced by Denise Harding quilted by Venice Langrope; best use of colour, ‘Natural Blenders’ by

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members. Proceeds will be presented to the RSA on the next club night. “New members joined the club over the weekend. If you missed us please feel free to come to our meetings on the last Monday of the month at St Mary’s Pastoral Centre at 7.30 pm from January to November. “We gather for UFO (Unfinished Objects) days one Saturday a month and we have sewing retreats at Lake Rotoiti which are a great way to build friendships with like-minded people. Enquiries about the club can be made to Sharyn Simpson, phone 0272402653.”

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Schools commemorate Armistice Day By Megan Connolly Seddon and Ward schools received an award of recognition last week from the Awatere Valley RSA branch for their contribution to the remembrance of Armistice Day. Seddon school students crowded in the hall as Awatere Valley RSA representative Ross Cook, RSA president Chris Bamber and other service people talked about the importance of remembering locals who

fought in World War I. “We hope that the children can learn from this and learn to live peacefully so we never have to go through it again,” Seddon School principal, Tania Pringle, says. The students at Seddon School participated in the last five years of Armistice remembrance through schooling, lessons and history lessons at Brayshaw Park, where they got to dress up.

“It’s very important for young students to learn about the Armistice,” Ross and Chris say. “The country schools are remembering the history from that area and the families that still live and work in the community,” Chris says. “To me, it’s still part of the grieving process. Families from all over the country are remembered even if it’s just for a 10-minute service,” Ross says.

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Seddon School received a certificate of appreciation for their contribution to five years of Armistice celebrations last week from the RSA. Students Sienna Payne and James van Asch with mayor John Leggett, Awatere RSA president Ross Cook, MP Stuart Smith and Seddon School principal Tania Pringle.

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By Megan Connolly It was once said by legendary American Bridge player, Bob Hamman, that “if you keep playing bridge, you’re going to look like a fool a certain percentage of the time. You can count on it.” That’s why Marlborough Bridge Club has created workshops to be held in January which will focus on teaching beginners the ins and outs of the game of Bridge. “It’s a game of strategy,” Bridge Club president Ann Baker says. Bridge is a card game for four players, two against two.

They use one pack of cards at a time and the pack contains 52 cards. Each player is dealt 13 cards, face down. “Some people think it’s complicated but it’s quite basic. As long as you can sort the cards into suits you will be fine,” Ann says. The lessons will be taught by Marsha Woodbury, a longtime member of the club who has learned a new, hands-on way of teaching. She will be running ‘Learn Bridge in a Day’ which will require absolutely no experience to attend. Skill plays a major part in the

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Big year for local netballer By Megan Connolly It has been a successful year for aspiring netball player and ex Marlborough Girls’ College student, Lina Pale. The seventeen-year-old moved down to Christchurch’s St Margaret’s College last year on a sports scholarship to pursue her netball passion. Since then, Lina has played in St Margaret’s College Senior A team where, earlier this year, she was selected as a South Island Secondary School (SISS) talented player. Lina has also played for Lina Pale (center) playing for St Margaret’s College Te Wa ipou na mu Maor i Senior A team recently.

Netball Under 17 team and Christchurch Netball Centre Under 17 team this year. On two different occasions, Lina has played in Australia representing the NZ Maori Secondary Schools team and played in the International School Girls Tournament. In May this year she travelled to the Gold Coast to participate in the international School Girls Tournament where they unfortunately lost their semi-final against Samoa by one point, so played Fiji for the bronze medal and won. “The highlight of my year

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Wednesday November 28, 2018

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By Bill McElhinney A Royal Australian Air Force jet fighter with a maximum speed of 2200 kmh (Mach 1.8) will be streaking across the skies at next year’s Yealands Classic Fighters Air Show. It’s the F/A-18A/B Classic Hornet, a multi-role fighter, single seat aircraft, and not the 1960kmh FA-18 Super Hornet which has been featured in some media. “We’re delighted to be hosting any of the stunning FA-18 Hornet series jet fighters at this airshow,” Graham Orphan, a Classic Fighters organiser, says. “It makes more sense to have the Classic Hornet performing here at Classic Fighters Airshow, and of course, the Classic Hornet is faster, so will arrive sooner, so we could not be happier to be hosting these awesome machines!”. Held every alternate Easter, the air show is the main fundraising event for the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre. The next show is April 19-21. Classic Fighters has enjoyed great support from the RAAF throughout the years, Graham says, most recently in 2017 when the C-27J Spartan made its first New Zealand

cannon. “Classic Fighters has always featured some of the world’s most historic combat aircraft including displays that can only be seen at Omaka: the Fokker Triplane formation, V-1, and three Spitfires for example,” David Bamfield, Yealands Classic Fighters committee member and former Air Vice-Marshal says. “There are many aircraft of younger vintages that are in every way Classic even if they

are still state-of-the-art. The Classic Hornet is one of these and will be remembered long after its eventual retirement as one of the world’s most successful fighters. This will be a very impressive display.” It hasn’t yet been confirmed how many of the Hornets will be jetting their way to Classic Fighters 2019, but they are certain to make their presence known with a thunderous display of speed, power and manoeuvrability!

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“Five World War I and six World War 2 local French Pass servicemen gave their lives and are lost or interred overseas on a number of battlefields. This permanent, public memorial will recognise those fallen soldiers,” Geoff says. The French Pass Memorial Hall Committee Group will seek to secure funding for this project through council’s community projects fund – part of the Small Townships Programme. Council staff will work with the memor ial group, including committee members Angela Fitchett and Dean Baigent, who attended the committee meeting, during the application process and throughout the project. It is anticipated that the memorial will be completed prior to the 2019 Anzac Day anniversary.

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The French Pass community’s request for a permanent memorial to acknowledge those from their community who did not return from World War 1 and World War 2 has been approved by the Marlborough District Council’s assets and services committee. The committee’s acting chair, councillor Geoff Evans, says they have agreed to contribute $8000 towards the project, which will see the construction of a stone wall memorial adjacent to the existing French Pass Hall. “Subject to full council approval early next month, the memorial will be built on council reserve land and will feature stone plaques similar to many war memorials throughout New Zealand,” Geoff says.

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The Royal Australian Air Force Classic Hornet jet fighter will be a star attraction at the Classic Fighters Air Show at Omaka next April. Photo: Gavin Conroy, Classic Aircraft Photography

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Community notices Blenheim Healing Rooms Open 1st & 3rd Saturdays every month. 11am-12.30pm. Salvation Army HQ, Henry St, Blenheim. Sign out. Free Christian healing prayer available to anyone. Phone 578 9704. 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. Community Elder Care Programmes St Christopher’s. Talk/Tech/Teach every Thursday but the fourth Thursday at 9.30am. KeepingUMoving every Thursday but the fourth Thursday at 11.30am. Older Person Seminar fourth Thursday of the month at 10am. Phone 0212230160.

Death notices GARRICK, Dulcie Adelaide (nee Hounsell): Passed away surrounded by her family, on Sunday November 25 2018. Aged 94 years. Most treasured mother of Anne, Jim (deceased), Dale, Wynne, and David. Much loved Nana of Claire, Tania, Manaia, Alana, and Max, and loved by all her great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Messages may be sent to 26 Pitchill Street, Blenheim 7201. A funeral service for Dulcie will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, Blenheim, on Thursday, November 29 at 1pm. Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719

EDEN, Sandra: Passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 21, 2018. Aged 57 years. Much loved mum and mother-in-law of Nathan, Stacey, and Justin and Katie. Loved Nan Nan Sheets ‘N Things, 2A Redwood Street. of all her grandchildren, loved sister and sister-in-law of Wayne and Teresa, Do you have a bach or caravan? Lots of Grant and Lisa, Lee and Sharelle, and towels and bedding to choose from. the late Peter, A loved aunty, cousin, Dog beds and blankets too. and friend of many. Messages may be sent to the Eden Family, c/- P O Give away - FREE Box 110, Blenheim 7240. A funeral service for Sandra will be held at the FOUR Chickens to give away. Phone Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and 0274437123. Parker Streets, Blenheim at 2.00pm on Wednesday November 28, followed Wanted to buy by interment at Fairhall Cemetery. WANTED to buy - old NZ postcards & NZ Respectfully cared for by books, fountain pens, military items, scrap GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ gold or damaged jewellery, advertising Tel 03 578 4719 signs, NZ Maori / whaling & historical items, antiques, collectibles & the UNUSUAL. Free quotes. Please phone Phil on (03)5775402 (JUST BROWSING).

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Results from the Aston Cup played at Blenheim Golf Club on November18. Team gross: 1st Rarangi No. 1, 337; 2nd Blenheim No.1, 346; 3rd: Marlborough No.1, 361. Team nett: 1st Marlborough No. 2, 315; 2nd Blenheim No.1, 316; 3rd Blenheim No.2, 319. Individual gross: 1st Graeme Daines, 109; 2nd Brook Hale, 111; 3rd Blair Bavin, 112. Individual nett: 1st Graeme Daines 100; 2nd: Gary Wright 102; 3rd: Dave Watson 103. The final round of the Aston Cup is at Wairau Valley on Sunday, January 20, at Wairau Valley.

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Results from recent matches played at the Blenheim Golf Club. Nov. 15, mens stableford: Mike Guillemot 40; John Anderson 39; Wayne Waldin 37; Dave Menzies 37; Mike McConnell 37; Murray Belk 37; Jim Findlay 36; Clive Aitchison 36; Bill Varrall 36; Don March 36. Nine holes: Spot Saul 16. Nov. 16, 9 hole twilight: Can Crawford 23; Har Eradus 20; Clive Drummond 20; Margaret Hamilton 19; Ian Hatcher 19; Dez Campbell 19; Stu McLagan 19. Nov. 17 medal: Arnold Newman 63; Ross Agnew 64; Clive Drummond 65; Dan Crawford 66; Bernice Arnold 66; Chris Wolf 67; Trent Davies 68; John Anderson 69; Levi Mano 69; Ian Clark 69. Fairweathers Prize NTP 6/15: Mike Gardiner. Geoffrey T Sowman NTP for 2 9/18: Trent Davies. Nov. 19, 9 hole stableford men: George Mitchinson 24; Leo McKendry20; David Menzies 20; Alan Martin 20; Bob Tapp 19; Don Gray 19; Hay Montgomery 18; Brian Burgess 18; Allen Knight 18; Don March 18; Ian Hatcher 18. Women: Jan Pegler 20; Bernice Arnold 18; Marg Hamilton 16; Jenny Evans 15. Nov.21, women’s 1st summer stableford: Bernice Arnold 42; Jenny Adams 28; Colleen McLeod 28. 9 holes: Jenny Evans.

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Marlborough golfers feature in Tasman men’s and women’s teams By Bill McElhinney They played eight games in five days, and came within one putt of winning. That was the result for the Tasman Men’s Masters golf team, which eventually finished second at the National Inter-Provincial tournament played at Taupo. The Tasman team featured two Marlborough players: Blair Bavin from the Rarangi Golf Club, and Mark LeCompte from the Marlborough Golf Club. “We played eight games and won six, halved one and lost one,” Blair says. “In the end we were one putt away from winning, but finished second. “However, that’s an improvement on last year, when we finished third.” The Taupo course proved challenging as it is a long course and very undulating. “There’s nothing quite like it in Marlborough,” Mark says. “There were 15 teams from all districts around the country competing,” Blair

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Harriers Club events The Marlborough Harriers Club meets on Thursday for the Summer Runners 5km time trial series, starting at 5:45pm for walkers and 6:00 pm for runners. Meet beside the Taylor River just along from the Monro Street entrance. 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). Online entries are now open for the King and Queen of the Withers on January 5. Go to http://www.harriers. net.nz/events/kqw/ and go to the online entry button. Online entries close on January 3. On the day entries open from 7am on January 5. Great prizes.

Marlborough Golf results The Tasman Men’s Masters golf team, looking sharp in their team shirts. Rarangi golfer Blair Bavin holds the second place silver salver. Mark LeCompte, from the Marlborough Golf Club, is on the right.

says, “and we beat many of them, including the big provinces like Canterbury and Auckland.” The team members are picked following trial tournaments, and Blair and Mark hope to make it to the next Masters tournament to be held in Timaru next year. T he Tasma n Men’s

Masters team was: Craig Newman (Nelson); Glen Drummond (Westport); Blair Bavin (Rarangi); John Murray (Westport); Mark LeCompte (Marlborough); and Cory Taylor (Nelson). Tasman Women The Tasman Women’s golf team finished third in the South Island Inter- Pro-

vincial tournament held in Invercargill recently. The team was: Lizzie Neale (Nelson); Eve Clarke (Nelson); Emily Stenhouse (Marlborough); Tracy Bary (Rarangi); Amber Boyce (Awatere); Nataleee Reed (Greenacres); Michelle Reardon (Nelson); Sue Murray (Awatere).

The Tasman Women’s Toro team to play in Christchurch from December 4 in Christchurch is: Lizzie Neale (Nelson); Eve Clarke (Nelson); Emily Stenhouse (Marlborough); Tracy Bary (Rarangi); Amber Boyce (Awatere); travelling reserve: Natalee Reed (Greenacres).

Molesworth runners battle dust, stones and weather There were some impressive times recorded in the 23rd staging of the popular Molesworth Run through New Zeasland’s largest farm earlier this month. Seven soloist s, f ive two-person teams and 44 four-person teams battled the dust, stones altitude and changeable weather, that defines this event. Kiwi runner Brent Harris, now resident in Australia, made a return to the solo field this year, completing the grueling 84km in 7hrs 26min 41 sec. A keen competitor in this event, Harris maintains he will continue competing until he breaks Top Marlborough distance runner Robbie Barnes the seven-hour mark. Top Marlborough distance finished second in the solo section of the Molesrunner Robbie Barnes put worth Run.

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in a gutsy performance, having competed in several recent distance events, to finish second in a creditable 7. 51. 45 Stephen Blackwell followed in 8.07.36, with Jono Leach crossing the line in 9.02.48. Katie Wright was the first woman across the line in a smart 9.14 38 The two-person relay, (both competitors completing the marathon distance) was won by the Ben Wallbank, Tanya Bottomley combination in an impressive time of 7.25.06. The Marlborough/Nelson teaming of experienced ultra-distance runner Margaret Hazelwood and Andrew Barker completed in 8.22.11.

First across the line in the four-person team event was the impressive mixed team combination of Lisa Brignull, Shane Cross, Don Greig and Alex Simmonds in a quick time of 6.32.41. The Marlborough open men’s teaming of Dale Smit, Eliot Roe, Seb Baachus and Cameron Kain chased valiantly to finish some 14 minutes later in a creditable time of 6.46.54. First in the women’s category was the pairing of Kristin Dovey, Simona Avery, Izzy Jensen and Dannielle Taylor in a time of 8.05.19. Full results from a memorable day in the high country can be seen on the Marlborough Harrier Club website.

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Results from recent matches played at the Marlborough Golf club. November 21, Diana Pye Stableford: Louise Pearce 42; Jo Grigg 38; Lucy Jefferis 37; Helen Lissaman 35; Jeannine Paul 35. November 22, men’s stableford, Div.1: Jon Nicol 39; Bede O’Malley 38; John O’Brien 37; Chris Henry 36. Div.2: Lyndsay Burrow 47; John McIntosh 43; Ross Inder 43; Werner Pluss 41; Paul Eden 39. November 24, men’s Robinson Memorial Trophy 4BBB net: Nicol & Eden 59; Ham & Anderson 60; Buzan & Anderson 62; Newport & Blohm 63; MacLeod & Diack 64; Watson & Robinson 64. Mixed Robinson Memorial 4BBB net: Skilton & Skilton 54; Handforth & McLean 60; Pikering & Green 61; Rodgers & Rodgers 62; Wilson & Ponder 63.

Picton golf results Results from recent matches played at the Picton Golf Club. November 17, pairs stableford: Jeff Pascoe + Leigh S-Smith 79; John Saxon + Alan Butland 73; Ant Booker + I Johnson 71. November 20, Grannies Tournament: Overall winner, Cushla Brosnahan 102-32=70; 0-21: Judith Batty 38; Joyce Wast 35; Maria McConway 33. 22-29: Dido Harper 34; Joan Gabara 30; Elaine Brown 27. 30-36: Ricky Ashworth 33; Sue Hutchinson 31; Kaye Keys 30; Maureen McKenzie 28; Colleen McLeod 22. 37+: Margaret Frisken 37; Margaret McDonald 29; Joyce McClelland 29; Beryl Tripe 25. 9Hole: Lyn Pawson 17; Beth Arnold-Johnson 13. November 22: John Saxon 40; Barry Nitz 39; Alan Wilson 39; Jeff Pascoe 38; Craig McIsaac 38.

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