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By Bill McElhinney Marlborough’s Forrest GrapeRide is celebrating a new milestone on its 15th birthday.

For the first time, the ride will include mountain bike trails, along with the traditional road ride on Saturday.

“It’s something we’ve had on our radar for a number of years, but we’d never been able to satisfy ourselves we had the right course,” event organiser Duncan MacKenzie says.

The course has been a closely guarded secret, but starts and finishes from Forrest Estate, and showcases much of the riding available around the Wairau river bed and Conders Bend single track.

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Ed Murchison from Indevin and Richie Marsden from Edge Physio will tackle the inaugural mountain bike section of the Forrest GrapeRide on Saturday.

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Hundreds here for GrapeRide Continued from page 1.

Aimed at the beginner to intermediate rider, the 20km and 42km tracks go along the riverbed, taking in a variety of surfaces, from sealed road to riverbed stones, tree roots, rutted tracks and pine plantation.

A slight change to the road course means cyclists will ride along Old Renwick Road, then turn into Hammerichs Road and on to Rapaura Road rather than carry on through

to Blenheim.

“It adds another 400 metres to the distance,” Duncan says, “but it means cyclists won’t have to travel over the busy Grove Road bridge, and it also means an easier exit through the new Spring Creek roundabout.”

The rest of the course remains unchanged, with cyclists riding through to Picton before tackling the challenging Queen Charlotte Drive, through to Havelock and back to

Forrest Estate.

The top riders will compete in the Magnum, twice around the 110km course, and will be off between 5.45 and 6 o’clock Saturday morning.

Next up are the speed bunnies riding for cash prizes who set off at 8am, followed by the rest of the field in bunches from 8.15am on.

A 42km taster course takes riders off the state highway at Tua Marina and along the Kaituna-Tuamarina

Track by the banks of the Wairau River.

This is the fourth year e-bikes have been allowed to compete, although those riding them are not eligible for prizes.

A few years ago e-bikes were considered an oddity, but Duncan says they are becoming more and more popular, as they give people the opportunity to extend their life as a cyclist.

Ultra-distance champ starts GrapeRide early Katrina Whiteside

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Ultra-distance cycling champion, Craig Harper, is currently riding three laps of the 101km GrapeRide course each day through to Saturday.

By Bill McElhinney Blenheim’s ultra-distance cycling champion, Craig Harper, set out yesterday to ride three laps of the 101km GrapeRide course each day through to Saturday. That’s 303km a day, 1515km in all.

While other riders are finishing their one (or two) laps of the course, Craig will complete his 15th as he counts down to his next big challenge, the Race Across America in June, a distance of 5000km.

In the speed bunnies section on Saturday current national womens champion and local rider, Georgia Christie, will be out to claim the $1000 for first across the line but she’ll have some tough opposition including World Junior track cycling silver medallist Sami Donnelly and last years second placegetter Annamarie Lipp, both up from Christchurch.

In the mens elite, Christie’s husband Jason will be a hot prospect and the return of 2018 winner Michael Vink and second placegetter Bailey O’Donnell means nothing is certain at the top of the field, GrapeRide organiser, Duncan MacKenzie, says.

“With entry to the elite division open right up to race evening the rumour is that the Skoda Fruzio team may start in support of their rock star member Finn Fisher-Black,” Duncan says.

“Finn has had a stellar season, winning world gold as part of the NZ team pursuit at the recent Junior World Track championships and backing that up by recently smashing the World individual pursuit junior record as well as taking out the junior Oceania time trial and road race titles.”

With entries from the U.K., U.S.A., Japan and Australia as well as New Zealand, the event draws 90 per cent of its field from outside Marlborough.

Included in the field this year is television personality and journalist Mary Lambie, who will tackle the 101km and write about it for New Zealand Women’s Weekly magazine.

The fun doesn’t finish when the ride does. Locals and riders are invited to be a part of the postride celebrations at Forrest Estate with food trucks, wine tastings, craft beer, local coffee and the legendary grape crush to produce the wine for the 2020 event.

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Mobility parks: too far and too few?

By Aimee O’Hagan “Mobility parking should be accessible, friendly for the end-user, and without the penalty of an extra cost.”

That is the strong belief of Blenheim resident, Derryn James, anyway.

According to Derryn, in her near five years of receiving the privileges granted by her mobility permit, she has never been asked to make a parking fee payment in a mobility park.

However, she recently received a parking infringement notice for “failing to activate” the parking meter at the Blenheim Farmers/Marlborough District Council carpark on High Street.

“This means that I had not paid for and obtained a ticket from the meter,” Derryn explains.

Although her vehicle was parked in a mobility park, the parking infringement notice surprisingly did not mention anything about it.

The time of the offence was from 2:35pm to 2:44pm – less than ten minutes!

Derryn was completely unaware that she needed to obtain a ticket. She has never had to.

“At this carpark area, there is no signage anywhere, either at the two parking sites designated for mobility parking permits, at the main entrance, or on the machine itself,” she says.

Derryn has a number of health and mobility issues. She is a Type 1 Diabetic, Asthmatic, has had eye and heart surgery, two spinal surgeries (which seriously impair walking on her right side), and suffers from a foot condition where the arch of her left foot has collapsed.

Having to pay for a parking ticket, in Derryn’s words, is a “double whammy for the permit holder who has had to pay for their permit issuance”.

Not to mention walking to the faraway meter, which Derryn finds immensely

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Renwick woman missing A search for missing Renwick woman Jessica Boyce, who has not been seen for a week, has been called off. Her family are undertaking their own private search.

The 27-year-old woman was last seen last Tuesday, and was reported missing to police on Friday.

Police would like to speak to anyone who had been in the Lake Chalice area since Tuesday last week, or from anyone who may have seen Jessica.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Blenheim police on 03 578 5279.

Derryn James has searched online for details in regard to fees being charged to use a mobility park. She has found no relevant information.

Seddon’s water treated Seddon’s new multi-million dollar water treatment plant was officially opened on Friday by Marlborough Mayor John Leggett.

Treated water began flowing to Seddon’s residents in October, but the town’s boil water notice still remains in place.

The Ministry of Health Drinking Water Assessor is in the final stages of assessing information before he can provide approval to lift the boil water notice.

difficult to do.

She thinks that the enforcement of a charge such as this “does not reflect the community spirit in looking after those who are disabled, or the elderly”.

Other issues with mobility parking, Derryn believes, are the lack of mobility parks in the Blenheim CBD, and time restrictions on mobility parks.

To up the provision of mobility parks in the Blenheim CBD,

she suggests adding a mobility park on Market Street by Spark.

Perhaps another in the angle parks between Whitcoulls and Michael Hill.

As for the time restrictions on mobility parks: “If a mobility-impaired person has a bank appointment and needs to get from their car to the bank, in the time it takes to mobilise (wheelchair, etc), a limit such as P10 would be well exceeded,”

Derryn says.

She mentions that if there is any restriction needed, P30 might be more appropriate.

All Derryn is asking for something to be done about the inequitable enforcement of parking tickets, lack of mobility parking spaces, and the too-short time restrictions.

“MDC needs to be more consistent,” she exclaims. “It’s as simple as that!”

Shellfish warning The Ministry for Primary Industries has warned against collecting shellfish in Pelorus Sound, excluding the upper Kenepuru Sound, after tests revealed high levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP).

This means anyone eating mussels, oysters, tuatua, pipi, cockles, scallops, kina and all other bivalve shellfish from this area is potentially at risk of illness. Cooking shellfish does not remove the toxin.

Paua, crab and crayfish may be eaten if the gut has been completely removed prior to cooking.

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Myrtle rust detection Biosecurit y New Zealand and the Department of Conservation have launched an online training programme to help New Zealanders identif y suspec ted myr tle rust infections in their backyards.

The plant fungus can be hard to identify without training and can look different during seasonal changes.

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Popular Eldercare programme restarting

By Bill McElhinney St Christopher’s Anglican Church in Redwoodtown is restarting its popular Eldercare programme.

The first session is being held tomorrow, Thursday, from 10am to 1pm in the Church Hall, Weld Street, and everyone is welcome, says interregnum priest Rev. Dale Pomeroy.

The programme began about seven years ago and initially attracted up to 70 people.

Held on the last Thursday of the month, it comprised a series of talks on topics of interest to the elderly, a time to socialise and a light lunch, for which there is a small $5 charge.

“It’s companionship for the elderly, a community service that the church offers,” Dale says.

“We’re certainly not trying to make it a church outreach.”

There were doubts last year that the programme would continue, Dale says, but they are committed to continuing it and in the past between 30 and 40 people have attended.

“Tomorrow we’ll have councillor Mark Peters along to talk about Marlborough District Council issues and answer any questions,” Dale says.

Dale and Jennifer Pomeroy and Jackie Hall plan the programme for tomorrow's Eldercare session at St Christopher's Church hall in Redwood Street.

“And we’ll also have Sandra who runs balance classes for Age Concern. It’s important we can offer things that will help people’s health and quality of

life.”

Dales’ wife, Jennifer, is organising a fun photo competition involving identifying birds, and there will be a prize attached.

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Tania Murphy and Nicola Rodgerson are looking forward to moving their Scott Street Salvation Army Family Store to the new Redwood Street premises.

Sallies shifting shop to Redwood Street

By Bill McElhinney The Sallies are shifting, and they’re excited.

The Salvation Army Family Store in Scott Street closed its doors on Saturday, but on Monday, April 1, they will be opening their new Family Store in Redwood Street.

The new shop is next to Bays Joinery in the premises formerly occupied by Mike Greer Homes.

Shop managers Tania Murphy and Nicola Rodgerson are looking forward to the new premises, although they will be busy shifting a lot of stuff in the meantime.

“We’ve outgrown our Scott Street premises,” says Tania, who has been managing the store for the past nine years.

“A few yea rs ago we knocked a wall down and extended the store, but it wasn’t enough, and access has also been an issue.

“It’s difficult to bring our

truck into the rear of the store, and we’ll have much better storage and sorting space in the new premises.

“Plus it’s more modern and there’s better parking, which makes it easier for people to drop off and pick up,” Nicola says.

The Salvation Army have been running a shop in Blenheim for the past 50 years, and have been in Scott Street for about 25 years.

“But we’ve been searching for new premises for about eight years, and we’re really excited with what we’ve found,” Tania says.

Proceeds from the shop have allowed the Sallies to help thousands of people, some of who they see in desperate circumstances.

“There are more people around town sleeping in cars, more people just looking for help with basics – blankets, food – the necessities of life,”

Tania says.

“And it’s often not their fault.

Their rental may have been sold and they’ve nowhere to go; they can’t work because of illness; there’s a family breakup. People just get caught by the circumstances of life.

“We can help people move forward into a better situation.

We want to help them move forward, not just prop them up for a while.”

They’re grateful to Crafar and Crouch, who have offered to help move all their heavy items, and to builder Craig Shanks, who has given hours of his time to help fit out the new premises.

“And Bunnings have donated supplies for us, and we’ve had heaps of help from community volunteers,” Tania says.

“So come and visit us next week in Redwood Street!

We’d love to show you around.”

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Q: Are you concerned about climate change and are our politicians doing enough?

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Absolutely I’m concerned and no they aren’t. My daughter was in the strike last week. She is part of a Green Group at school and they were very excited to be making signs for it.

I am concerned but honestly, I have no idea what they’re doing about it or if they even are doing anything.

I’m definitely thinking about it more now that I’m a mother. It makes it all the more relevant because it’s what we leave our children.

I can see how it’s already changed in my lifetime.

I am concerned. Politicans bring up other stuff when they’re asked and try to cover up global warming. None of them want to talk about it.

I am concerned but right now I’m concerned about other things. It’s got to start with the individual.

I’m concerned but it’s not just about politicians, it’s about all of us. It’s about everybody taking responsibility.

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We will remember Dear Ed, In response to Bill McElhinney’s opinion piece of 20 March ‘This is some of us’.

Your writer is honest enough to say it as it is: racism and bigotry exist in our community.

I work in Budge Street on a beautiful campus with colleagues from around the world.

They come from many religions, beliefs, cultural backgrounds.

As I travel along Budge Street daily I see migrants populating the suburb of Riversdale.

They represent a cross section of multiculturalism reflecting a changed world from the Riversdale of 50 years ago.

Then it was for the average Kiwi family on a quarter acre with a vegetable garden to feed the family.

Last Monday we gathered together as one people around the NZ flag to reflect and pay respect to 50 innocent people brutally slaughtered.

We gathered as one with dignity and unity.

Marlborough Research Centre reflects a cross section of NZ’s multiculturalism.

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They must be signed and a street address provided to show good faith, even when a nom de plume is provided for publication.

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Society must change Origin of Alabama Rd Dear Ed, Bill McElhinney’s recent article in The Sun highlighted the need for society to change.

Those who oppose welcoming immigrants to New Zealand, and especially to Blenheim, forget we are all descendants of immigrants.

Either from Kupe’s voyages around 900 years ago or following Cook’s voyages to New Zealand in 1769.

More recently people have chosen New Zealand to escape persecution in their previous country or because New Zealand is a fantastic place to live.

Throughout our lives we have continually seen or heard racism, sexism and ageism to others. Many people do this without realising it.

However, others are well aware of their negativity towards others.

As President Kennedy stated, if we fail to stand up to such evil then evil will fester and have even greater impacts on all of us.

Ask yourself how Hitler managed to inflict his heinous views on the German people and subsequently the world.

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Dear Ed, Can you tell us, your readers, what is the origin of the name of Alabama Road in Blenheim.

It annoys me whenever l travel on it that l do not know how such an unusual name in NZ came about.

I cannot get any results from my researches.

Selwyn Law Blenheim Megan Ross, Archives manager at the Marlborough Museum replies: So far as we can tell the road was named after the Alabama Hotel, which was on the land now occupied by the showgrounds.

The first mention of the Hotel is 1868 and the first mention of the Road was 1874.

We don’t know how the Hotel got its name.

Proud Cantabrians The last week and a bit has been hectic for Canterbury and it’s people yet again.

The last decade has been one that we would not like to experience again and yet the Canterbury people have stood tall and stay patriotic to their province.

Well done Cantabrians.

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Dear Ed, A recent article in The Sun put out by the Marlborough District Council was headed “Traffic numbers do not justify Bypass Cost.”

The first point I question on this statement is the figures used are now four years old – let’s have some up-to-date data.

The second point to question is the cost of the bypass.

A much shorter bypass can be put in than the one off Mills and Ford Road at a far lesser cost than the up to 200 million estimated.

Third point from this article hopes that the new Opaoa bridge will make a considerable contribution to improving traffic flows.

I fail to understand this statement. The only way to improve the flow is to get the south-bound traffic on to a bypass.

This article in The Sun was followed in the Express by an article raising some other interesting points.

The main point being the detrimental effect the Main St traffic is having on the residents in that area.

The council has raised with NZTA what might be available to improve traffic flows.

This could include two lanes in Grove Rd and Main St. How is this possible and at what cost, with the necessary removal of some business buildings and houses to make the road wide enough?

The retired traffic planner, Mr David Turner, raises some very valid points such as that Blenheim would become a more pleasant place with less congestion .

As I have said before the new bridge is unnecessary and a waste of money.

That money should go to a bypass.

To finalise the argument, maybe the council should go to the ratepayers with a referendum on this issue as they are the people the council represents.

R.C. Heard, Blenheim

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Dear Ed, Two overseas tourists visiting Picton recently complained about a stall on the foreshore run by a couple of talented Picton ladies who knit attractive golliwog dolls.

It is unbelievable that Marlborough District Council has asked the Picton Lions, who run the cruise ship market, to no longer allow the sale of the dolls.

Are we New Zealanders

really “one,” as described by our Prime Minister?

I wonder if these tourists have a couple of our souvenir Maori dolls to take home with them?

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Letters to the editor Wilding pines impact viticulture

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Wagging school hasn’t changed Dear Ed, News about our students wagging school reminded me of a wagging experience from my College days.

Back in my day we were proud to have a perfect attendance record for an assortment of reasons, like being an attactive employee, reliable mate and doing our bit for our country.

I think the College even rewarded certificates of attendance for those with perfect records over the year.

So you can imagine my mother being a tad annoyed to see I had wagged half a day when she received my term school report.

She assured me she had sent me off to school every school day and

directed me to ask the school which day I had wagged. I didn’t.

School received a call from my mother the next day and that night I had to sit down and work out what I was doing on that day.

It was quite a memorable day so it was not hard to track and determine that I had in fact wagged maths and science along with my class mate Chris.

So I mentioned to Chris next day about whether he had been wagging on that day and he trots off to his mate Dave who doesn’t want another phone call from a parent, so he treats this request with a bit of respect.

So this anomaly goes into the system and about a week later it was established I was in Nelson playing hockey for the College against Waimea (and Chris was wing for the 1st XV!).

So what is the moral of the story and what has it got to with wagging pupils?

I’m prepared to keep an open mind. To (roughly) quote Homer (Simpson) “It’s not that I don’t understand it, it’s that I just don’t care.”

Mike Harvey Marlborough Boys College Pupil 1963-67

REDWOOD Wilding pines in Waihopai Valley. Glazebrook Conservation area.

Dear Ed, Our viticulture industry has just experienced a severe stress test over the prior 10 weeks, brought about by reduced rainfall in the Wairau,Branch,Leatham and Waihopai catchments, where millions of wilding pines suck the life blood, water, out of the four catchments.

Weather modelling shows that these catchments east of the main divide will receive less rainfall with the progression of global warming, and this is coupled with fast spreading wilding pines which have the ability to thrive from the valley floor to the tops at 2000 meters.

This will result in a worst case scenario, according to studies carried, out of an 80 per cent

loss in water yield over the four catchments.

This is not a maybe but a given.

It does not take a rocket scientist to realise what the implications are for the viticulture industry, heavily reliant on surface water extraction for irrigation.

What can we do ?

Vigorously lobby our local MP Stuart Smith for our share of the National Wilding Control Budget. To date Stuart has shown little interest in the problem.

MPI are tasked with allocating finance for the control of wilding pines at a national level and if enough noise is made we will receive money to begin to address the problem.

Murray Chapman Angoradale

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Can we please ask for Menzies Clans folk and Menzies Descendants to contact us for further information: Lindsay and Rayelene Withington; phone (03) 216-4366 or Dennis Menzies, phone (03) 578-3115, or e-mail menziesgathering2020@gmail. com Dennis Menzies New Zealand Commissioner Blenheim

actually learn better.

This world isn’t safe in places for girls to walk in now and today’s youth often have jobs, sport or others responsibilities so a slow amble home isn’t an option.

As for computers - what did we do before Google? The internet opens a window on the world we could not of even imagined in my school days.

Kids today are citizens of the world and they have the right to be heard. More power to them!

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First aid comes first Blenheim nineteen-year-old, Ben Parsons, chats with reporter Aimee O’Hagan about his budding career at St John Blenheim.

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If there is one message Ben has for young men and women wanting to get involved with the organisation, it is to contact St John and have a chat with a staff member. Learning and getting advice from experts is the best way to get to know the industry.

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His life at St John consists of a tiring yet reliably repetitive mix of day and night shifts – all 12 hours in length – four days working, and four days not.

The shifts are ideal for his social

“Dealing with people’s emotions is something you can’t be trained for...

You’re kinda taught about what it’s like to deal with people’s emotions, but it can’t prepare you for what it’s actually like to do so.”

Ben thinks that alot of the time it is more important for him to focus on a patient’s emotional state, as opposed to what is actually wrong with them. He says that if you can calm down a patient, and make them feel more at ease, the other problem tends to not be so massive.

“It’s really cool seeing the relief on people’s faces when we rock up,” Ben smiles.

A positive for Ben is getting to work “really closely with the coastguard in Picton”.

On the odd occasion, members

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“It’s really cool seeing the relief on peoples faces when we rock up.”

life. “It’s the same pattern so it’s super easy to plan things outside of work,” Ben says.

Despite the consistency of it all, Ben mentions that working so many hours in a row is certainly something to get used to.

“It’s not your usual nine until five... It’s certainly not Monday until Friday.”

The lengthy hours are challenging, but there are other aspects of his job that are a little more difficult for Ben to handle.

“It’s really hard to find a coffee in Blenheim after 3 o’clock in the afternoon,” he laughs, before settling on a more serious note.

“The majority of our work consists of dealing with people who aren’t having the best day.

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Growing up, Ben Parsons was always “that weird kid who brought a first aid kit to school”.

The youngest paid staff member at St John Blenheim, Ben works as a full-time emergency medical assistant. He has apparently always had a passion for first aid.

After finishing at Marlborough Boys’ College in 2016, Ben spent a couple of years working various, fulltime jobs. He thoroughly enjoyed taking part in last year’s annual Youth in Emergency Services programme, held by the Marlborough Youth Trust. The programme functioned as a “good stepping stone”, as he was later inspired to volunteer at St John Blenheim, and started doing so – once a week - in May last year.

He continued doing this for months, gradually building up to qualifying as a “first responder”.

“They sent me on an advanced first aid course, a driving course, and a risk management course,” Ben explains.

“I was able to volunteer for events, and sometimes got to work in a front line ambulance.”

For Ben, being a volunteer was an awesome experience.

So awesome that as October rolled around, “a few job openings” at St John caught Ben’s attention.

He applied – hopeful that he would be considered for one of these amazing roles.

“I didn’t think I’d get it because I’m so young,” he says.

But he did, and is still excited to be working in an industry where he is so passionate about what he does.

His job as an emergency medical assistant entails working alongside a professional paramedic, assisting them and helping them to make the important, clinical decisions.

Although these main duties apply every day he goes to work, Ben has come to learn that he will “never really know what the day’s gonna bring”.

“Some days we’re really busy. Other days it’s admin tasks around the

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FLAXBOURNE A&P SHOW

A large crowd turned out for the 94th Flaxbourne A & P Show at Ward Domain on Sunday.

Held in fine warm conditions and blustery at times, this didn’t deter competitors or the crowd enjoying themselves.

The trade show and various stalls were all busy.

Jo Cameron president says the weather makes the day and in that regard we “pulled it off”.

“It was great to have the centre shed up and running with new display cabinets after the earthquake.”

The Ironman competition was the last event on the day and proved to be a drawcard and one of the high lights, says Jo. The committee are very thankful for the public support and exhibitors for making this show a success, plus our many volunteers.

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Nine year old Charlotte Boyce with her lamb Snowflake at the Flaxbourne A&Pshow on Sunday.

Angie Daines and her daughter Lilly enjoying the fine weather at the show.

Cousins Ashley and Cairo Shadbolt at the show.

Amanda Boothman and judge Colette Barrow present the winners sash for the Pure senior miniature horse.

Fenella Cooney and Ryleigh Gale.

Billy Collins competing in the shearing.

Dad Saulo Camillo and son Theo (4 years).

Two year old Beau McKendr y made a beeline for the tractors at the Drummond and Etheridge trade display.

Steve Metzger from Honda Marlborough and Michael Daines with daughter Natalie.

Honor Todhunter, Victoria Hickman and Georgia Taylor having fun at the show.

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Kindy kids scoot around skate park for funds

By Bill McElhinney Twenty laps around the Blenheim skate park doesn’t sound like much. But if you’re just three or four years old, it’s a long way for little legs to push a bike or scooter.

That didn’t deter Seymour Kindergarten kids last Thursday evening as they set off on their annual trikeathon.

“It’s a kindy fundraiser,” head teacher Char Morison says.

“The children are sponsored for their 20 laps around the skate park.

“They were amazing – an awesome effort,” Char says.

“There were a few tired ones the next morning, though.”

There was also a competition for the best decorated bike/ scooter for boys and girls, with prizes from sponsors, and there were some amazing entries.

Seymour Kindergarten has also established a bike track, which helps the children develop cycling skills, Char says.

“They can practise on our bike track before they tackle the skate park challenge,” Char says.

Parents, grandparents and extended whanau enjoyed a sausage sizzle with the teachers and children at the conclusion of the event.

Tiari Wallace-Tapine looking fierce in his Katelyn Falvey's smashing silver bike was the winner in the dragon suit at the Seymour Kindy trikeathon. girls' decorated bike section.

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Ella-Rose Hurford looking pretty in pink.

And they're off! The Seymour Kindergarten trikeathon kids begin their laps around the skate park.

Archie Barlow's green dragon was Flower power earned Eva Holland Claudia Duncan’s unicorn helmet third place winner in the boys' deco- Tanner Blowers was Spiderman, Eelah Cockery on her decorated third place in the girls' decorated and decorated scooter earned her rated bike competition. complete with spikey helmet. bike. bike. a second place in the girls’ section.

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Avon Valley farmers Supreme Environment Awards winners A highly diversified sheep farm with a strong understanding of matching land use to land capability has won the Supreme Award at the 2019 Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards.

The Pyramid in the Avon Valley, farmed by Chris and Julia Dawkins and their family, covers 602 ha of rolling and steep hill country.

As well as livestock and forestry, there is a strong emphasis on protecting and restoring significant areas of native bush.

The Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards are held every two years to showcase businesses and community projects that protect and enhance the environment. Public field days will be held with the winners over the next few months to share their knowledge and experience.

The Awards are supported by the Marlborough District Council, Cawthron Institute, Department of Conservation and local sponsors.

“Achieving the balance between protecting – and using – the environment is an important message for New Zealand,” Bob Dickinson,

Chris Dawkins and family from The Pyramid accept the Supreme Award in the Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards. Photo: Ricky Wilson

chair of the Cawthron Institute Trust Board, says.

“Cawthron wants to make a positive difference to our environment and sponsoring the awards is an obvious way to encourage this.”

The Supreme winner was selected from the seven category winners announced at the awards dinner at the Marlborough Convention Centre on Friday.

Landscape and Habitat Enhancement: Picton Dawn Chorus.

A trail-blazing community project to get rid of predators

in the 2000ha around Picton and Waikawa and bring back the native birds. This is being achieved by trapping, education and encouraging residents to get involved.

2. Forestry: Merrill and Ring.

Forest management company Merrill and Ring is working to protect ecologically significant sites at the Branch River pine plantation by planting a buffer zone of totara on previously harvested areas.

3. Wine Industry: Pernod Ricard Winemakers.

The wine company has a culture of continuous improvement and is working towards an ambitious target of zero waste to landfill by 2020.

4. Community Innovation: Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary.

The 40-hectare predator-free sanctuary has forged close links with other community groups and puts a strong emphasis on education and guided visits to share the conservation message.

5. Marine: Marlborough Girls College Marine Team.

As part of their Envi-

ronmental Sustainability Course, the Marine Team looked at previous management of the Sounds and found an urgent need for better protection. They drafted special legislation which won support from the Marlborough District Council and was presented to the Prime Minister.

6. Farming: The Pyramid.

Sheep are the backbone of the farming operation, along with a focus on breeding Jersey bulls and mixed forestry.

Protection of significant natural areas, beekeeping and

grape-growing round out the enterprise.

7. Business Innovation: Vines Village Café.

Jeff and Tim Fulton have a strong ethic of looking after the environment as part of their business. They have transformed the Vines Village Café with native plantings, vege gardens and a lake. Behind the scenes the focus is on waste reduction, recycling, supporting local producers and making connections with other companies to promote sustainable tourism.

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Nurses come together after 60 years

By Aimee O’Hagan Twelve ex-nurses gathered together to celebrate a 60 year reunion last Saturday.

Out of the 19 young women that made up their class in 1959, only seven were unable to make it to this event.

The ladies have had a 40th and 50th reunion, and numerous get togethers since their time training at Wairau Hospital. However, most thought a 60th reunion would not be possible.

“We didn’t think we’d be able to have one this year,” says one of the organizers of the reunion, Irene Moloney.

“We thought we’d all be on walkers, or in a home...

But we’ve all got most of our marbles!”

The women feel sentimental reminicising about their time spent training at Wairau Hospital. When they first started training, most were only 17 or 18 years old.

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says.

“Living in the nurses home we made great friends and had a great support system.”

Irene mentions that they had “lots of fun” as young nurses. Living in the “brick building” – an extension of the old hospital that is no longer used – the nurses used to cheekily climb down the fire escapes. “ We wou ld n’t have changed anything about our training,” she adds with a smile.

Since then, most of them have nursed “all over the place”. All of the women who kept working stayed in nursing: nobody switched to a different career path.

Additionally, every single one of them married and had children. Most have grandchildren, and some even have great-grandchildren!

The ladies are certain that they will continue to have regular get togethers.

A 70th reunion is definitely on the cards.

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International Women's Night a "huge success"

By Aimee O'Hagan Women from a wide range of ethnicities gathered together for a social evening last Saturday night.

Sushi, spring rolls, and other delicious international delicacies were served; women were clothed in their colourful, national dress; the air buzzed with laughter and smiles shone brightly.

According to Migrant Services Manager at the Marlborough Multicultural Centre, Margaret Western, the women "heard two wonderful speakers". Performances by various cultural groups lit up the stage.

The night truly emphasized "the richness of diversity".

Margaret believes over 500 women attended the event. In fact, there were not enough chairs to seat everybody.

"It was heartening to see so many

women gathered together," she says.

"And what a celebration it was."

The theme of the evening was 'sisterhood', which Margaret says is a concept worth promoting.

"It is so timely after the horrific attacks in Christchurch," she mentions.

"In the last week we saw the strength of the nation grieving together."

In her eyes, the evening was "the right thing at the right time".

Margaret believes that if we all do what we can to connect with one another, we will effectively succeed in building a strong, inclusive community in Marlborough.

"We need more than ever a commitment to embracing diversity," she says.

"To our sponsors, the team that helped pull the event together, and to everyone who came along. Thank you.�

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Barb Baillie (left), Kerry Hamilton, Margot Wilson, and Edith Markie stopped by from Gisborne.

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EVENT: Staying Safe On Scooters Mobility scooter riders from around Blenheim gathered at the forum on Friday to learn all about scooter safety. Those who came along scored a free fluoro vest and a goodie bag.

“It was really good. We had lots of fun, and would love to do it again next year,” says the organizer of the event, Catherine Donnelly from Age Concern Marlborough.

“There were 38 people who showed up. It was a really positive event after what has happened recently.”

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Ted Woodward (left), James Cresswell, and Doug Woolf.

Mobility scooter safety is a family affair! Lisa Selwyn (left) with father Brian Selwyn.

Kim Rutledge (left), Graeme Colquhoun and Brian O’Docherty.

EVENT: Witherlea School Gala The Witherlea School Gala was another huge success this year, with crowds kept very happy by all the games, interesting stalls, performances by school students and delicious food on offer.

Paige O’Brien, Meila MacDonald and Janaya Cohen having fun Tess Tate, Sam Marfell and Zoe Tate with their purchase of Rice Bubble slice.

Vicki Roper helps on the cakes stall. at the Gala.

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Tony Smith Tony Smith is the new owner of Murray’s Lawn Mowing and Gardening.

His previous background has been in the veterinary large animal health retail industry.

Tony and his family moved to Marlborough from South Otago 15 years ago, to raise his family of three daughters who are all now working in Marlborough.

“Murray’s Lawn Mowing business became available and I jumped at the opportunity to become fully self employed” he says.

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MILAZO 26 inch, 18 speed bike. $70. Phone 5705344.

JEWELLERY – Many 9ct & 18ct gold with diamond, ruby, amethyst & sapphire rings, gold necklaces & bracelets. NZ books, original NZ art and prints, crystal, china etc. Many 1960’s wind up & battery tin toys, collectables, gift vouchers. JUST BROWSING Battys Rd. Monday to Saturday. (03) 5775402.

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PHILLIPS, Dorothy (Joyce): On Sunday March 24, 2019, passed away peacefully at Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village. In her 98th year. Dearly loved Mum and motherin-law of Lyn and Robbie Moore. Treasured Nana to Corbin, and Nathan and Yoma, and her great grandchildren Natalie, Kieran, Hermione and Haku. Loved sister of Doreen and Bubbles (deceased), and Pearl. A special thank you to the staff at Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village for Joyce’s care over the last two years. A Mum whose love and support will be sadly missed. Messages may be sent to the Moore Family, 21 Hillside Terrace, Blenheim 7201. At Joyce’s request, a private cremation has taken place.

TIMMS, Kenneth James (Ken): On Sunday March 24, 2019, at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. Aged 84 years.

Dearly loved husband of Janet, and loved father and father-inlaw of Selina and Joe, Jamie and Melanie. Loved Grandad of Greta and Sylvia; and loved Grandad Poppa of Riley and Alice. Dearly loved brother of Doreen Fowler (deceased), Rita Rainbow (Queensland), and Marie Booker. The family acknowledges with gratitude the loving care and respect shown to Ken and the family during his time at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. Messages may be sent to The Timms Family, 2830 S H 63, R D 1, Blenheim 7271.

A funeral service for Ken will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 2.00pm on Friday March 29, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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SMITH, Jack: On Saturday March 23, 2019, suddenly and unexpectedly taken while enjoying life. Aged 15 years. Always loved son of Amy and Ivan, cherished little brother of James and Jessica. Loved grandson of Poppa (Bo) and Liz, Irene, Janice, Gary and Christine. Loved nephew of Izzy and Terry, Sam, Rachel, Tracey and Mark, and Julie. Loved cousin of Bailey, and all other family members. Messages may be sent to 2 Weld Street, Seddon 7210. A celebration of Jack’s life will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 2pm Thursday March 28, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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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.

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Singles winners Jack Dijkstra, Vicki Wells, Vienna van Croquet pairs winners, from left: Bob Huntert, Alan Gare, Ron Ericson, Dave Grigg, Heeswyck and Jeff Sawyer.

Roz Bridges and Peter Burt.

Young players feature in local croquet tournament The Marlborough Croquet Association Golf Croquet handicap tournament played recently at the Brooklyn Croquet Club attracted entries from Nelson, Riwaka and Blenheim.

A handicap tournament is one where players’ handicaps come into effect and free shots are given to those with a higher handicap to help negate the effect of those with lower handicaps. Golf croquet is much faster to play, with games

being completed within half to three quarters of an hour.

Competition was intense from the 12 pairs who played on Saturday, teams being divided into two groups and playing five games in a round robin throughout the day.

Finals were then played with the top winners from each group to get 1st through to 3rd placings.

A singles tournament was held on the Sunday and again handicaps came into play.

Rarangi Golf results Results from recent matches played at Rarangi Golf Club.

March 20, men’s stableford: Gordon Lang 40; Mike Walker 38; Maurice Soper 38; Dennis Wye 38; John Cootes 38; Ezra Kahaki 38; Tony Nichol 38; Alan Rutledge 37; Terry Allen 37; Philip Shouler 36.

March 21, ladies Nancy McCormick foursomes over 36 holes and stroke round over 18 holes: Pat Olliver/Margaret McLeod net 147; Lyn Brice/Suzanne Lang net 152 and Dale McCrindle/Helen Neame net 152.

Stroke net: Kathy Payne 69; Tracy Bary 73; Susan Godsiff 74; Anne Newman 75.

March 23, ladies 1st round MacDonald bisque par: Winner overall, Jean Maxted +9; 0-20 Sue Campbell +4; 21-27 Maryann Best + 5 on c/b; Annie Hubert +5

Two 15-year-olds from Nelson attracted a lot of attention with their style of play and their ability on the greens.

This showed through with the final winner of the singles being Vienna van Heeswyck, one of the youngsters from the Nelson Hinemoa Club.

It is very encouraging that such young players are coming through in what is a non-contact sport that is also a lot of fun.

Results.

Pairs: 1st David Grigg and Ron Ericson of the Blenheim Club; 2nd Bob Hunter and Alan Gare from Brooklyn Club; 3rd Roz Bridges and Peter Burt also from Brooklyn Club.

Singles: 1st Vienna van Heeswyck from Hinemoa Club in Nelson; 2nd Jeff Sawyer; 3rd Jack Dykstra; 4th Vicki Wells.

These three all from the Brooklyn Club in Blenheim.

The Marlborough Harrier Club meets tomorrow evening, Thursday, for a pack/ training run or walk leaving from the clubrooms on the corner of Weld and Cleghorn Streets at 6.00pm. Reflector gear is compulsory.

Joggers and walkers regardless of ability are welcome. Everyone is welcome to participate. This is the first official Thursday evening pack/training run or walk for the season.

On Saturday there is a pack run over the Link Pathway, Nelson Square in Picton to Wedge Point and return, approx. 13km.

Meet at Nelson Square in Picton at 1.45pm ready for a 2pm start. Bring a plate to share with others at afternoon tea/coffee at the conclusion of the run/walk.

Non-members welcome. Children’s event catered for.

On-line membership is now open for the winter season. Discount $10 applies only to April 30. Get in before then. Go to http://www.harriers.net.nz/about/ membership/

Awatere golf results Results from recent matches played at the Awatere Golf Club.

March 13, womens stableford: 1st Carol Loe 42; 2nd Pam Farrell 40; 3rd Margaret Roberts 37.

March 20, womens par agg: 1st Rachael Westenra +6; 2nd Carol Loe +5; 3rd Wendy Avery +5.

March 23. Mens par agg: 1st E. McLauchlan +5; 2nd B. Solly +4 c/b; 3rd A. Noad +4; 4th L. Marfell + 3 c/b; 5th T Jordan +3; 6th C Watson +3.

March 23, women, putts ; 1st M. Burrow 27; 2nd S. Murray 29.

Marlborough Golf results ; 28+ Kathy Payne +8; Pat Olliver +4.

Men’s stroke par: Maurice Soper +6; Gary Barnett +4; Terry Allen +3; Terry Lane +2; Barry Ellis +2; Nick Thomson +2; Jerome January +2; Neil Reeves +1; Ezra Kahaki +1; Brian Gill +1.

March 24, ladies net medal + putts: Anne Newman 74+27–101; Janet Laing 76+27–103.

Men’s stableford: Aston Dollimore 40; Ezra Kahaki 38; Maurice Soper 37; Jerome January 36; Owen Gibbs 35; Duncan Bint 35.

Coming events: Wednesday men’s midweek golf, 11am start. Thursday L adies 9.15am s t ar t , medal+putts. Saturday 12pm start, group best ball stableford. Sunday 11am start, men’s stroke and ladies 2nd round qual. club champs, 2nd rpound LGU, Robertson, Stretch.

Results from recent matches played at the Marlborough Golf Club.

March 19, women’s 9 hole stableford: Neryl Savage 15; Jenny Speight 12.

March 20, women’s Avril Watson stableford, Div.1: Julie Nicolle 39; Lucy Jefferis 38. Div.2: Lynn Dowler 39; Gloria Rodgers 37; Janet Leith

36. Div.3: Jackie McGarry 45; Elaine Porter 44; Francie Shagin 38; Christine Armstrong 37; Lesley Corbett 36.

March 21, men’s stableford, Div.1: Jon Nicol 42; Arthur Dovey 42; Stephen Harvey 41; David Lightfoot 40; Bruce Dunphey 40; David McGuckin 37; John Buzan 34. Div.2: Ken Bennett

46; Brian Burgess 42; John Rodgers 41; Ken Small 41; Robert Hille 40; Trevor Coleman 40; Werner Pluss 40; Paul Ham 39; Rex Scoble 39; Mike Ponder 39.

March 23, women’s LGU Net, Div.1: Jane Anderson-Bay 67; Denise Pickering 72; Jeannine Paul 73. Div.2:

Gloria Rodgers 73; Jackie McGarry 74. Div.3: Elaine Porter 68; Francie Shagin 75.

Men’s Russian Roulette: Kirkwood & Buzan 94; Burgess & Terry 88; Stowell & Loomis 82; Ferguson & Fyfe 82; Johl & Burrow 79; Ponder & Yemm 78; Harvey & Rodgers 77.

Shirley Godsiff 30; Bernice Arnold 27; Christine Smith 27; Bob Tapp 27; Phil Starkey 26; Jenny Evans 26; Paddy Couchman 26; Brian Yarrall 25; Dan Crawford 25; Brian Yarrall 25.

March 16, Irish stableford: Bob Penington 81; Brian Yarrall 78; Alby Atkinson 76; Percy Noblett 76; Brain Brown 76; Morgan Bowe 74; Mike McConnell

72; Buck Asplet 72; Brent Baker 71; Mike Guillemot 71; Kevin Smith 71; Bob Tapp 71; Graeme Daines 71; Don Lamond 71; Judith Batty 71. Gary Hildyard had an eagle on no. 11.

March 20, womens LGU, Coronation Medal, Aotearoa Cup: Vets 70+ best gross cup, 1st Sowmans: 0-29: Rachel Bell 103-26-77; Lorraine Graves 105-

28-77. 30+ Yvonne Hore 128-56-72; Shirley Godsiff 109-34-75; Marg Ogier 114-38-76. Nine hole stableford: Joy Croft 14.

Coming events: Thursday, mens medal + puts. Saturday, Electic stableford; April 1, 9 hole stableford, all Welcome, 10am start. April 3: Womens Glad Perry open tournament.

March 19: Overall winner Lin Stone 40; 17.1-22.9 Helen McIsaac 34; Maria McConway 31. 23.0-26.8 Cushla Brosnahan 35; kaye Keys 32; 27.0 +

Joan Golding 37; Margaret Frisken 36.

March 21: Ian Molloy 43; Aaron Wilson 40; Trevor Gullery 39; Len Barlow 38; Gary Aldridge 38; Richard Avery 36;

Ron Peters 36.

March 22: Odette Roper 18; Beryl Tripe 17; Barbie Wilson 17; Ellie Gillies 17; Helen McIsaac 17.

Blenheim Golf results Results from recent matches played at the Blenheim Golf Club.

March 14, mens medal: Blue Arthur 66; Alby Atkinson 68; Cryil Scammell 69; Clive Aitchison 70; Don Lamond 70; Brian Brown 71; Morgan Bowe 71; Mike Guillemot 72. Nine hole stableford: Jan De Zwart 18.

March 15, 9 hole twilight purple tees:

Picton Golf results Results from recent matches played at the Picton Golf Club.

March 16: Ian Molloy 44; Ron Peter 42; Aaron Wilson 37; Trevor Gullery 37.

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