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Alarm check

By Bill McElhinney With clocks being wound back this weekend, the New Zealand Fire Service is reminding people to check their smoke alarms.

Clocks will need to be turned back an hour at 3am on Sunday, and the Fire Service says it is also an ideal time to check to see if smoke alarms were operating correctly.

“Every year we read about lives that could have been saved had there been a working smoke alarm in the house,” Blenheim Brigade chief fire officer Nigel Botham says.

In fact, the New Zealand Fire Service says in 80 per cent of the fires they attend, there are no working smoke alarms, so the figures speak for themselves.

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Daylight saving ends Sunday

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Don’t forget to wind your clock back one hour this Sunday morning.

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“The best smoke alarms are hard-wired into your home’s electricity system,” Nigel says.

But for most of us, battery-operated smoke alarms are an inexpensive solution and easily installed. But they do have a limited battery life, hence the call to check them when daylight saving starts and ends.

The most popular type of smoke alarm is photoelectric, as recommended by the New Zealand Fire Service. These not only detect fast-flaming fires but can detect smouldering fires faster through the detection of light in smoke particles.

Daylight saving ends on Sunday morning and resumes again on Sunday, September 29, when clocks go forward one hour.

However over half of the 6293 Kiwis who voted in a daylight saving poll want it extended by another month, meaning 62.9 per cent would like clocks to go back early May, as opposed to early April.

In April 2007, the government announced that the period had been extended by three weeks, taking its duration from 24 to 27 weeks.

In the meantime, clocks go back early this Sunday morning, so this is the weekend to

tick this checklist: 1. Change the batteries every time you change the clocks.

Getting into the habit will mean you are regularly reminded.

2. Every month clean dust from the alarm and push the ‘test’ button to make sure your smoke alarm is still working. If it isn’t, change the batteries and test it again.

3. Install your smoke alarm at least three metres away from the kitchen, so it doesn’t go off every time you burn the toast or char the steak.

4. Never paint your smoke alarm as it will be less effective, and it may impact on your insurance cover.

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Photoelectric alarms the best

By Bill McElhinney The best smoke alarms to have in your home are the long-life photoelectric type, Blenheim Fire Risk Management officer, Greg McLean, says.

“They provide up to 10 years smoke detection and they remove the frustration of fixing the ‘flat battery beep’,” Greg says.

“Because you’re not paying for replacement batteries, long-life alarms effectively pay for themselves over their lifetime, and you don’t have to climb up every year to replace batteries.”

The Fire Service urges people to replace the older ionisation alarms powered by nine volt batteries with the photoelectric ones.

Greg says they will undertake a home fire safety check, and if necessary, can provide and install smoke alarms.

“Our aim is to have smoke alarms installed in every house,” Greg says.

“If want help finding the best locations for smoke alarms we’ll be happy to assist, free of charge.

“You can phone us at the Blenheim Fire Station and we’ll make a time to come and check your property.”

Greg says landlords are required to provide smoke alarms for all rental properties, but it is the tenants’ responsibility to check that they are working properly.

The alarms themselves will also need to be replaced after 10 years of service. The expiry date of your smoke alarm can be found on the underside or on the side of the alarm.

If your smoke alarm does not have an expiry date on it, or you are unable to find it, contact the manufacturer.

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Flood closes road Waikakaho Road, in Tuamarina, was closed on Monday morning after about 50 millimetres of rain flooded the temporary structure used to cross the river.

Marlborough Roads said a ford was in place while the Butterlea Bridge was being replaced, but it came with a risk of road closures.

The road was reopened at 4.40pm on Monday.

Jessica still missing

Redwoodtown Market stalwarts gathered on Saturday morning to farewell Jamie Arbuckle, who has been selling fruit and produce at the market for the past 22 years.

Jamie Arbuckle says farewell to friends at Redwoodtown Market

By Bill McElhinney Jamie Arbuckle started selling fruit and produce at the Redwoodtown Market when he was a 16-year-old college student.

“It was a Marlborough Boys’ College Young Enter pr ise scheme,” Jamie says.

“We went to the market, sold a lot of stuff and made some good money.

“I thought that was great, a great money spinner, and I was hooked. I’ve been there nearly every market day since.”

But on Saturday, after 22 years, Jamie bid farewell to his market friends and the many customers he has had over the years.

“We’re sad to see him go,” market spokesperson Alison Souness says, “but we hope to have another

fruit and produce seller at the market soon.”

Alison and the other market regulars organised a cake and a special farewell for Jamie, who has seen big changes over the years.

“When I started there were around 100 stalls here on a Saturday,” Jamie says.

“It has certainly shrunk, but the markets have diversified.

Blenheim now has four regular markets covering a diverse range.”

Jamie has concentrated on selling local produce, much of which was grown on the family properties. Anything he couldn’t grow himself he sourced from other local growers or from Nelson.

“It’s always been a Top of the South market,” he says.

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owned by Jamie’s father, Dale was sold, and his own Battys Road property will go on the market.

He is planning to continue as a grower, but will focus on just one or two more seasonal crops.

Jamie is freeing up his time to focus on his political ambitions.

He is a Marlborough District Councillor, but also wants to be the New Zealand First candidate for the Kaikoura electorate.

“It’s a big electorate,” Jamie says.

“And I need the time to get out there and meet people.”

The market has been a popular meeting place and he has made a lot of friends and met a lot of people.

“That’s been the highlight of being here,” he says, “meeting people, hearing them talk about

issues. It’s a great community hub.”

There’s also his family to consider. Oldest son, Jackson, is studying in Napier. But his other three children, Paige, Dale and Keira are here and all involved in sport, particularly athletics.

Jamie’s wife Sally does the Saturday morning sports shuttles while Jamie is at the market, but he hopes to have more time now to travel to his children’s sports events.

“We’re very much a team here,” says Alison.

“The market has been going for about 30 years, and we will continue. We provide market sites free of charge for charitable groups among other things, and there are always the regulars to see.”

The family of missing Renwick woman, Jessica Boyce, have shifted their search to the Nelson area.

Jessica Boyce was last seen on March 19. Her red Holden ute was found near Lake Chalice, in Mount Richmond Forest Park, west of Blenheim.

The family are searching Motueka and Takaka first, and are asking members of the public to join the search.

Police and LandSAR have suspended their searches for Jessica until they have more information.

Partner for Chamber T h e M a r l b o r o u g h Ch a m b e r of Commerce have signed a new Cornerstone Partnership agreement with Marlborough firm Crombie Lockwood.

Crombie Lockwood has been a very strong supporter of the Chamber and in turn the wider business community through its sponsorship in recent years of the Chamber’s Business Excellence Awards, Chamber general manager Hans Neilson says.

“Crombie Lockwood will now support general chamber activities and have a presence across everything we do including events, training and the annual Marlborough Business Excellence Awards,” Hans says.

The Chamber has over 350 businesses as its members, representing a wide range of industry sectors across the region.

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Forrest GrapeRide

Les Wilson was one of the many out of towners to compete in this years Graperide. Les from Wanganui finished in 4 hours and will be back A local family affair, the Florence family all competed in this years Graperide. next year.

Kennedy, Addison, Chris and Wendy.

The weather gods were certainly favourable to the 14th running of the Forrest GrapeRide Marlborough.

There were more than 1300 competitors, coming from all around New Zealand and some overseas competitors. This year’s event was one of the best as far as fewer accidents, says Tony Cronin from St John.

The fastest speed bunny for the 101km was Laurence Pithie from Christchurch, in a time of 2:27:37. First local was fifth place Andrew Bidwell, just seconds behind the winner in a time of 2:27:39.

Carl Smith from Kaiapoi was first home with a time of 2.31.08. The first Marlbarian was Tony Catterick in a time of 2.38.06. Tony finished second in his age group M55-59.

The oldest competitor was 82 year old Bruce Stanton from

Christchurch competing in the 42 km event finishing 28th in a time of 1.28.01.

The youngest competitor was Witherlea school pupil Georgia Smith-Ackroyd competing in the Tandem Taster 42km event with dad Brent, finishing in a time of 1.23.29.

The winning time was 1.07.11.

Full results can be seen on www.graperide.co.nz.

One of the more fun events was the ‘Hundred Virgins’ wine for returning riders.

Since 2005 Forrest Estate have crushed grapes in their oak vat to produce their ‘Hundred Virgins’ wine for returning riders. In 2018 they enjoyed the first (award winning) Rosé from their grape crush. This year riders ‘virgins’ were selected to crush the wine for Dr John, producing the 2020 bottling.

The youngest competitor in this years Graperide was local Georgia Smith-Ackroyd with her dad Brent competing on a tandem. With her dad Brent, Georgia competed the Taster 42km course in 1.23.29 not far behind the quickest cyclist in 1.07.11. Georgia is a pupil at What does one do after competing in the Graperide, sample Witherlea School and is already looking forward to next some of the sponsors product. Michelle Turner and Hamish years Graperide although both were very exhausted Laura Murphy (left) was excited to have beaten her father, McRae selling some of Forrest Estate wines. after this years event.

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John Forrest (left) applauds as this man makes a decent splash.

After making a splash, these women link arms and do a dance.

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Mark Watson (left) and Melanie Hines came from Wellington to be at the Nicki Attridge (left) and Karen Tattersall conquer the Graperide Graperide on Saturday. together.

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

Q: Do you have smoke alarms and have you checked them?

Allan Kay Blenheim

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Yes, we have two smoke alarms, and I always check them when daylight saving changes. It’s a good reminder.

Yes we have smoke alarms, but I’m not sure if they’ve been checked recently. I’ll have to ask.

Yes, I’ve got a smoke alarm in my unit. I know it works, because it goes off when I burn the toast!

Yes, I’ve got a smoke alarm in my small flat, so I know I’m covered. I get the Fire Brigade blokes to check it for me every year.

Yes, we’ve got four smoke alarms at home. I know they work, because I occasionally burn something and that sets them off!

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Bypass cost prohibitive Dear Ed, Marlborough District Council recognises there are congestion issues at peak times along Grove Road and Main Street, so we’re discussing what options could improve traffic flows with the NZ Transport Agency.

It could be two lanes in each direction, including through the roundabouts. The new Opaoa bridge will help improve traffic flows too.

However, there just aren’t currently enough vehicle and truck movements through Blenheim to justify building a bypass around the town, and the cost would be prohibitive.

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Eastern Blenheim’s land poses major challenges; it is prone to liquefaction and crosses rivers, requiring much greater engineering design and expenditure. Buying prime grape land is much more costly now as land values have increased a lot in recent years.

Because our traffic volumes are relatively low by national standards, it is unlikely that a bypass would attract funding from the Government’s National Land Transport Fund. There are much higher priorities nationally.

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Siobain Browning, Picton Dawn Chorus, Rachel Russell, Kaipupu Point Wildlife Sanctuary and Andrea Askin-Mills, Envirohub Marlborough, outside their new Auckland Street, Picton, shop, which will be officially opened on Friday.

Picton enviro groups have a new home

By Bill McElhinney Three Picton-based groups passionate about our environment have joined forces to establish a new home.

Envirohub Marlborough, Picton Dawn Chorus and Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary are now situated together at 14 Auckland Street, Picton, where they have set up a shared office as well as a space for events and the sale of sustainable retail products.

The shop has been open for several weeks, but will have its official opening on Friday, much to the delight of Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary Coordinator, Rachel Russell.

“Our new premises are sponsored by Port Marlborough, and we’ve also had assistance from the Marlborough District Council,” Rachel says.

The new space provides a

central point for information about upcoming events, workshops and local initiatives as well as a base for environmentally-friendly retail products such as beeswax wraps, reusable cups and the popular pest traps.

“We are open Monday to Friday from 9am - 3pm, and hope to eventually extend this to a weekend day,” Andrea Askin-Mills , coordinator for Envirohub Marlborough says.

The space is available for environmental presentations, group meetings and workshops free of charge.

Envirohub Marlborough was started in 2017 to provide a community facility to help youth, families and individuals in Marlborough to reach their environmental goals more efficiently.

Picton Dawn Chorus was set up by a group of Picton

residents to control introduced predators in order to restore our native bird life.

Their trapping programme has been enthusiastically embraced by local residents who have now extended their trapping out to Wedge Point.

Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary is situated at the head of Picton harbour.

It is separated from the mainland by a predator proof fence, and an ongoing programme of trapping pests such as possums, mice and rats has enabled native birds to flourish, including the endangered South Island Robin.

Envirohub Marlborough also coordinates Conservation Kids NZ, a popular club in Picton where volunteers host a variety of fun events focused on conservation and wildlife education for youngsters.

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Serving a hunger for history We love our history! Bill McElhinney talks to Joy Stephens and Glenn Webster about the Top of the South history website, The Prow, named after the Maori name for the top of the South Island: Te Tau Ihu o Te Waka a Maui. Te tau ihu was the prow of Maui’s canoe, from which he fished up the North Island.

The brainchild of a group of librarians from Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman, The Prow was launched in response to requests from library users asking for references and resources on local history.

Ten years on, the website has hosted more than 658,000 online visitors and boasts 565 stories.

“The Prow offers local history stories for people to enjoy and dip into, with detailed references and extensive resource lists if they want to dig further,” Marlborough District Libraries manager Glenn Webster says.

“Marlborough’s stories cover early Maori mythology and history, the Wairau Affray, European colonisation and the development of infrastructure, business, whaling, forestry, farming, wine and aquaculture.

“The project was launched with 50 stories from Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman. There are now approximately 75 Marlborough stories out of a total 565 stories on the website.

“Some of these have been commissioned by the Marlborough District Libraries and others have been contributed by locals,” Glenn says.

Local writer Joy Stephens was based in Nelson when the site was launched, and was commissioned to write well-researched articles about Nelson and Marlborough.

When she moved back to Blenheim, Joy continued her work “I will discuss a topic with Glenn,” Joy says, “then begin the research, often with assistance from the library.

“The aim is to personalise it as much as possible, to have people’s voices in the story.

“And we get a lot of help with images from the Marlborough Museum.”

“The combination of stories written

by Joy and submissions by members of the public has developed a rich resource about Marlborough which anybody in the world can access,” Glenn says.

“Statistics show users from Australia,

Writer Joy Stephens and Marlborough Library manager Glenn Webster view the PROW, the popular Nelson-Marlborough history website that has been operating now for 10 years.

the US, UK, Canada, France and Germany are regular visitors – it’s a great way of bring our unique past to life.”

And 60 per cent of Prow users are aged between 18 and 34 During the Prow’s first 10 years, the website has been updated as digital technology develops.

In 2015 responsive web design for tablets was added and it was added for mobile phones in 2017.

Some highlights of The Prow’s first 10 years include: Community projects such as a collaboration with the Havelock Museum Society in 2015, which

resulted in a series of historical stories, the development of the mussel industry, Havelock’s historic general store, Sir Ernest Rutherford and Sir William Pickering’s school days in Havelock, life in Canvastown and the Wakamarina.

Members of the public have contributed 176 stories which are often connected to their family history or childhood memories. In Marlborough, Loreen Brehaut has contributed many stories about Picton and the Marlborough Sounds.

E.Mallet has contributed valuable stories including one about her

ancestors, John and Kurapa Davis, settlers at Port Underwoood which received considerable engagement from other descendants.

“It is very satisfying to see how well used the Prow is by all kinds of people from students and local historians to local media and genealogists researching from overseas,” Prow project manager, Nicola Harwood says.

“The comments section is fairly active with people seeking information about relatives from the past, adding new information, suggesting amendments or simply saying they are enjoying the site.”

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SeniorS expo

Tuesday 9 April 2019 | 10am - 2.30pm Marlborough Convention Centre, Alfred Street, Blenheim The Seniors Expo is once again being held at the Marlborough Convention Centre on Tuesday 9 April with a multitude of exhibitors providing relevant information to the region’s seniors.

Previous expos have been extremely successful and the level of interest in the 2019 event suggests it could be even more so.

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The expo has been running for a number of years with the intention of highlighting the variety of health & well-being support available to older people and our community.

The event is organised by our hard-working team of people from organisations all with an interest in well-being for our seniors.

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ADT Home Safe Alarm

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Age Concern Marlborough

“The previous expos were huge successes” Marlborough District Council Community Development Advisor Lyne Reeves says “they highlighted the demand for information and advice of this nature”.

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Alcohol, relationships and grandparents

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The expo is targeted for the whole community to help create awareness of what is out there for older people, whether it is to maintain an active lifestyle, access advice and support or to meet friends and have a good time. “It is the perfect opportunity to give people of all ages the chance to discover what is available for our senior citizens” Lyne Reeves explains.

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Blenheim Probus Club

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Citizens Advice Bureau

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Cancer Society Marlborough

“We not only encourage senior folk to come along, but also invite family members and caregivers. Perhaps someone wants to know if their parents or grandparents are getting the correct entitlements, how to solve a legal problem or just to find out what is available for the elderly to get involved in. Health checks are also an aspect of this expo with podiatry, hearing, strength and balance, flu vaccinations, Blood Pressure all available”.

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As usual, the Blenheim bus will be operating on the day free to gold card holders so people are encouraged to take advantage of this. For those who don’t qualify it is still affordable at $2 an adult. The bus stops right outside the convention centre to save on parking issues.

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There will be a wide range of organisations with information on health, financial entitlements, legal issues, social and recreational activities, safety and security and a whole lot more.

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Standing up against hate

By Aimee O’Hagan Local and national comedians from New Zealand Comedy Guild are “donating their time and talents” by performing at Blenheim bar, 5 Tapped, next Wednesday, April 10th.

‘Stand Up For Peace’ is set to be a night full of fun and laughter, and will be held from 8pm until 10pm. To get in, the cost is $20.

Doors open at 7 o’clock. Food and drink is going to be available.

All funds raised will go towards

the victims - and their families who were deeply and irreparably effected by the Christchurch Mosque terrorist attacks three weeks ago.

The event is being run in multiple destinations across New Zealand – including Christchurch, Wellington, Nelson, and more - at the exact same time, on the same day.

According to Blenheim comedian, Chris Lippiatt, all of them are going to be livestreamed.

“Although the man who committed the attack used livestream, we want to show that livestreaming is not a bad thing,” he says.

“It’s a tool.

“And that same tool can also be used to spread laughter.”

Stand Up For Peace is going to feature a range of acts, including Nigel Corbett, Maurice Davies, Jono Entwistle, and Chris Lippiatt himself.

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Resident doctors to go on strike again The New Zealand Resident Doctors’ Association has issued a fifth strike notice on behalf of all union members which will involve the full withdrawal of labour for four days from 8am on Monday April 15 to 11pm Thursday April 18.

The Nelson Marlborough District Health Board says it has contingency plans in place to en-

sure that Emergency Department and life preserving services are maintained.

However, in preparation they may need to reschedule a number of planned outpatient clinics and elective procedures both before and during the strike action.

All affected patients will be contacted directly, and people should come to their scheduled

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Blue Door chairperson Sue Duckworth gives Youth Trust chairperson Russ Smith a $20,000 donation towards the new Youth Development Centre. Looking on, from left: Kathy Hammond, Pam Woodward, Levi Heather, Bev Kingston, Andrea Cunniffe and Taylah Rasmussen.

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Blue Door helps Youth Trust

By Bill McElhinney Blenheim charity Blue Door, which raises money through the sale of donated second hand goods, has made a sizeable donation to the new Marlborough Youth Development Centre.

On Friday Blue Door chairperson Sue Duckworth handed Marlborough Youth Trust chairperson, community constable Russel Smith, a cheque for $20,000 to go towards a sound room at the centre.

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The plans for the centre include a soundproof music and recording room, which is what the Blue Door donation will go towards.

It will be a place where young bands and musicians can gather to rehearse, and people will be able to book it out.

The centre will also have a kitchen and cafe, two large multi-purpose rooms big enough for indoor sports and an outdoor area with a portable 8-metre high, four-sided climbing wall.

There will also be permanent counselling rooms and offices for staff.

“Blue Door celebrated 20 years last year, and we decided this was a fitting way to celebrate and support our young people,” Sue said as she handed over

the cheque.

“We’re a community group – the community supports us, and we support the community.”

“Its full steam ahead at the centre,” Youth Trust manager Jo Lane says.

“We’re hoping to open in Youth Week, around May 20.

“The youth have suggested that to recognise the support of Blue Door, we paint all the doors at the centre blue, so that’s what we’ll do.

“We’re also hoping to raise funds to paint the outside and put up a big screen which would advertise upcoming youth events.

“And we’re also looking for support and sponsorship for transport – we need vans to bring young people from places like Picton and Seddon.”

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Autumn CLEANING

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Vintage Prenzel fruit brandies discovered gathering dust

By Bill McElhinney A rummage through some dusty old crates has unearthed a stash of vintage Marlborough fruit brandies dating back to 2004.

The raspberry and blackberry fruit brandies were made by Marlborough distilling group Prenzel, which was bought by new owners, Kiwi Flavour Infusions, in July last year.

“We were going through some old boxes of junk, some old apple bins, when we discovered a long forgotten stash of 2004 vintage Prenzel fruit brandy,” manager Ian Runnells says.

“Normally these fruit brandies would have been sold a couple of years after production, but this box ended up forgotten and gathering dust in a dark corner of the warehouse until the recent discovery.

“Now 15 years old, they taste absolutely divine,” Ian says.

The brandies were made in the tra-

ditional European “eau de vie” style: Clear, crisp and pure, with almost no discernible sweetness.

“The brandies have mellowed out over time, and the result is an incredible smoothness, beautifully integrated flavours, and a very authentic example of the craft,” Ian says.

There were about 100 bottles of the brandies, some of which will be released to discerning customers, and some will be kept.

“It has inspired us to think about bringing back craft distilling,” Ian says.

Kiwi Flavour Infusions Limited has kept the Prenzel brand while its food service department manufactures and sells a wide range of culinary concentrates throughout New Zealand and internationally.

Traditionally in Europe, fruit distilleries have two distinct product lines.

Firstly, they have the fruit brandies and liqueurs, and they also produce a range of concentrates and gels for chefs, bakers, chocolatiers and food manufacturers to use.

Kiwi Flavour Infusions still has the small, wood-fired still, known as Alouette, which was discovered in France and shipped to New Zealand in 1989.

That was when Robert Wuest visited Hugh and Chris Steadman at their cherry orchard on the outskirts of Blenheim. Robert came from an old distilling family in Alsace in Eastern France, a region famed for its fruit brandies.

Amongst the cherry blossoms, he hit on the idea of New Zealand fruit brandy..

The still was brought to Blenheim and distilling trials were carried out in a shed at the back of the cherry orchard, with promising results.

Ian Runnells and Claire Rouse with some of the 2004 vintage Prenzel fruit brandy that was discovered gathering dust in a dark corner.

Four years later Prenzel’s Pear William brandy won a gold medal won by at the world’s largest open fruit brandy competition in Austria.

Prenzel went on to produce a wide

range of fruit brandies, tipsy cherries and Waterloo Gin, and introduced items such as infused olive oils that were designed for the kitchen, rather than for the drinks cupboard.

A sunny March, but we’re still behind Richmond in the sun stakes

By Bill McElhinney March was a sunny month in Blenheim, and we recorded more sunshine hours than Richmond, our sunshine stakes rival over the hill.

Blenheim recorded 13 hours more sunshine than Richmond last month, but we’re still trailing 23.8 hours behind Richmond for the first three months of 2019, Rob Agnew, from the Marlborough Research Centre, says.

Richmond is leading the sunshine stakes so far this year, with Appleby in second place, Blenheim third and Whakatane fourth.

The hottest day last month was March 4, with a maximum temperature of 28.7°C. March 2019 also recorded the warmest mean temperature since March 2007, which had a mean temperature of 17.8°C.

The average daily maximum in March was 22.6°C (1.1°C above average).

The coldest minimum temperatures were recorded on the morning of March 2, with an air minimum of 6.4°C and a grass minimum of 3.1°C. The well above average March rainfall also made a good start at recovering some of the large moisture deficit that occurred in January and

February, Rob says.

The topsoil at the Grovetown weather park was bone dry at the beginning of March after two months of very low rainfall.

The rain last month was good for Marlborough’s dryland farming properties after the very dry latter part of summer, and should ensure good autumn pasture growth before winter, Rob says.

In fact March rainfall total of 104mm was the highest March total since 1984.

However, total rain for the first three months of the year is 106.4 mm, only 79 per cent of the long-term average of 134.5 mm.

It also wasn’t as windy as usual, and Rob says this is the ninth year in a row that March has recorded less than average wind-run.

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Whooping cough on the rise again in Top of the South

By Bill McElhinney An outbreak of whooping cough has started across the Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough district.

The Nelson Marlborough Health Public Health Service is urging people to be vigilant and seek immediate advice from their GP if they or their children show whooping cough symptoms.

The top of the south has had the highest rates of pertussis, or whooping

cough, in the country as well as the highest rates of people refusing vaccinations.

The vaccine wears off after five to 10 years, so booster injections are needed to top up immunity, and Nelson Marlborough Health is encouraging families to get vaccinated.

Seventy three potential cases have been notified and 21 cases have been confirmed, a further 14 cases are suspected and the remainder are under

investigation.

Dr Stephen Bridgman, Medical Officer of Health, is urging people to seek immediate advice from their GP if they or their children show symptoms.

He also urges pregnant women to book in for a free pertussis vaccination if they have not already been vaccinated.

“Whooping cough affects people of all ages, but can be very serious for infants,” Stephen says.

“The best thing to do is to keep your

vaccinations up to date – these are free for children and pregnant women and are your best chance of avoiding this infectious disease. Contact your doctor or practice nurse if you are unsure whether you or your family has been vaccinated, and book in vaccination if they haven’t.

“Whooping cough is very easily spread in the air when an infected person sneezes or coughs. It’s difficult to avoid catching it if one person

in a home or class is contagious, so it’s important that people act on the symptoms quickly and get it treated with antibiotics.”

Whooping cough is most infectious in the first two weeks. The symptoms usually appear around a week after infection and start just like a common cold – runny nose, sneezing, slight fever and a mild irritating cough.

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Caroline Stone, coordinator/administrator for the Blenheim Business Association with the Market Street chalkboard which is being used to gather public opinion.

Have your say on the Market Street park

By Bill McElhinney The pop up park and the month-long trial closure of the southern end of Market Street has finished, and now the organisers want to know what the public thought of both the road closure and the pop-up park space.

The pocket park was a Blenheim Business Association project and the site is part of the Marlborough Mile, a concept aimed at attracting people in to the CBD and encouraging them to stay longer.

Caroline Stone, coordinator/ administrator for the Business Association, says they are now asking two questions: Did you like the pop up park?

What did you think of its location?

The consultation board erected outside the old First National Building on Market Street has gathered quite a bit of feedback.

“It is important that we receive as much feedback as possible to get a good view of both how the wider community and CBD businesses felt about the project,” Caroline says “This area forms one of the proposed Marlborough Mile sites, and the information collected will help inform the future planning of that space.”

Com ments can also be directed to the Blenheim Business Association online page or @BlenheimBusinessAssociation

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EVENT: Riverside Railway celebrates The Blenheim Riverside Railway invited members and guests to a special celebration on Saturday as the Society officially launched the running of their historic restored steam train, Donald.

Ray Cresswell from Renwick Lions, who have been major supporters of the restoration project.

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Nevil and Rosemary Paterson at the Saturday celebration.

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VISITING ANTIQUES & GOLD BUYER Will be in Marlborough region and would like to purchase for CASH any Gold & Silver, including Broken Jewellery, Pocket Watches, Wrist Watches, Rings, Brooches, Chains, Sovereigns, Alluvial, Gold etc. Ivory, Chinese & Japanese Antiques & Collectables, Pre War Post Cards, Old Hat Pins and Costume Jewellery, Early NZ Photo’s & Paintings, also Silver Coins & Banknotes, Coin Collections, Military Badges & Medals, Stamps & Stamp Collections, Old Petrol Pumps, Old Clocks, Old Lights & Lightshades, Paintings & Books, Old Violins & Musical Instruments, Vintage Toys etc, Paying up to $500 for old enamel advertising signs.

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WHAT'S ON

Tonight Housie 7.00pm - Club Main Hall Quiz 7.15pm Main Bar

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Friday Members’ Draw - $300.00

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Wednesday April 3, 2019 Property Wanted

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WANTED Another property SOLD within 1 week!

I have unhappy qualified buyers who missed out. $650,000 - $750,000 3-4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.

Phone me today in confidence

“I’m Selling Are You?” Mike Pero Real Estate Ltd. Licensed REA (2008)

Phone Debbie on 021 797 454

For Sale 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.

Wanted WANTED to buy - old NZ postcards & NZ books, fountain pens, military items, scrap gold or damaged jewellery, advertising signs, NZ Maori / whaling & historical items, antiques, collectibles & the UNUSUAL. Free quotes. Please phone Phil on (03) 5775402 (JUST BROWSING).

Marlborough, don’t miss the news!

BUTLER, Paul Francis: On Sunday March 31, 2019, peacefully at Hospice Marlborough with family at his side.

Dearly loved husband of Mary for 50 years. Loved Dad to Julie and Daniel, Denise and Bart, Tracy and Duncan.

Much-loved Pop to Stella; Owen, Kataraina, and Ash. Good mate and brother and brother-in-law of Trevor and Sue. Messages may be sent to the Butler Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. Special thanks to the team at Hospice Marlborough for their wonderful care and support. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 411, Blenheim 7240.

A farewell for Paul will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 1.30pm on Thursday April 4, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

BARNETT, Sally-Anne: It is with much sadness that Sally passed away at Hospice Marlborough on Sunday March 24, 2019, after a long and courageous battle. Aged 41 years.

Dearly loved and cherished mother of Taylor and Lucan, loved daughter of Jenny and Jim, and a loved sister of Andrea, Emma, and Cory. Now at peace. a big thanks to the team at Hospice Marlborough for their compassionate care. Messages may be sent to 4D Henry Street, Blenheim 7201. A private farewell for Sally has been held.

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HARROP, Keith Anthony: Died peacefully at his home on 1 April 2019, surrounded by his family, aged 74 years. Much loved husband and best friend of Karen Littejohn. Loved and respected Dad and father-in-law of Martin and Emma (U.K.), Ian and Amanda (Christchurch) and ‘Grandad Keith’ of Niah, Keira; and Henry.

Fondly remembered by his family and friends both here and overseas.

Messages to c/- PO Box 9 Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers a donation to Nurse Maude Hospice c/- PO Box 36126 Merivale, Christchurch, Marlborough Hospice c/- PO Box 411 Blenheim 7240 or St John c/- PO Box 467 Blenheim 7240 would be appreciated or may be made at the service. A celebration of Keith’s life will be held at the Port Marlborough Pavilion at Endeavour Park, Waikawa, Picton on Friday 5 April at 1.30pm followed by private cremation.

Remember your lost loved one on their anniversary.

The deadline is Monday 5.00pm. Please contact the Sun for further details. 72 High Street, Blenheim, email office@blenheimsun.co.nz or phone 577 7868.

Community notices Marlborough Community Housie INC. Housie/bingo. Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld Street. Every Thursday, 7pm start. Food available.

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.

St Christopher’s Goodwill Friday April 5th, 9am-noon at the Church Hall Redwoodtown. Usual bargains, good used clothing, household goods, tools, and books.

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Sunday 5th May, 12 noon. Redwood Tavern. Phone Melva 5736191 by 26th April. All welcome.

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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. Please note we are not open over Easter.

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

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870.

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

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

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

Citizens Advice Bureau: Free, friendly, confidential advice.

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

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

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

Children's Ward: Daily 10am8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward.

Picton: Ambulance: Urgent 111. Nonurgent 579 4870.

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

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

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

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

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Wednesday April 3, 2019

College Futsal team scores a third in national champs For the first time ever, Marlborough Girls’ College took a Futsal team to represent Marlborough in the New Zealand Secondary School Futsal Championships held in Wellington on March 25 and 26.

They were the only South Island team in the ‘Junior Girls’ section of the tournament, and came back with a third place finish, behind Saint Kentigern and Wellington East Girls’ College.

Futsal is one of the fastest growing sports in New Zealand and the world’s fastest growing indoor sport (with millions of players worldwide). The current world champions are Brazil.

The name is derived from the Portuguese words futebol (football) and sala (hall). Futsal is the fast-paced, five-a-side indoor variant of football. It is a game which combines fun, creativity, speed, technique, teamwork and quick thinking.

Since New Zealand Football implemented futsal in 2010, it has expanded from just 700 players to around 49,000 players in 2018.

There is now a Futsal Ferns women’s team, as well as men’s and women’s under-18 national sides, so there is now also a genuine pathway for talented players to take their sport to the highest levels.

This was the first time that Marlborough Girls’ College had a team in the national tournament, but a number of the players have been involved in the local Marlborough (mixed) futsal league, and two of the players, Tessa Hyland and Freya Thompson, are involved in the local Futsal skills centre year-round.

The team also has five Tasman United Academy players in the team. (Tasman United Academy is a top-of-the-South “elite player academy”). These are players who are passionate about their soccer and futsal, and who are relishing the opportunity to compete against other girls’ college teams at the national tournament.

The girls played in and won the ‘Junior Girls’ division at the Tasman Secondary Schools’ Futsal tournament in Nelson at the start of March.

“It was a fantastic opportunity for our girls to go and play Futsal at such a high level, and the

Some of the MGC Futsal team in their final game at the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Futsal tournament in the ASB Sports Centre, Wellington.

team was excited about gaining the experience,” coach Ian Thomas says.

The team is grateful for the sponsorship they received from the Marlborough Triple Links Youth Assistance Fund and New Zealand Home Loans Blenheim to help them cover some of the costs of getting to the nationals, and to Marlborough Football (particularly Nick Stanton) for coaching support and encouragement.

For any girls who are interested to know more, and would like to try Futsal for themselves, Marlborough Football are hosting a girls’ open day at Stadium 2000 on Sunday for girls Year 7 and above.

It’s a ‘no obligation’ chance to come and try out the sport in a supportive environment. No previous experience is necessary. For more details and to register your interest, email Scott Kennovin at Marlborough Football - scott@ mainlandfootball.co.nz.

All Marlborough children (boys and girls) are also welcome to sign-up to the ‘Futsal Skills Centre’ which is held on Tuesdays in term-time at Stadium 2000. For more details and to register for the Skills Centre, email Scott Kennovin (scott@mainlandfootball.co.nz).

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Harrier Club events The Marlborough Harrier Club meets tomorrow, Thursday, at the Oliver Park clubrooms at 6pm for a pack/ training run or walk. Reflector gear is compulsory.

Joggers and walkers regardless of ability are welcome. Everyone is welcome to participate. On Saturday meet at the Taylor Dam cross country course at 1.45pm ready for 2pm start.

Novice Cup handicap race with the cup being won by the first person to cross the line who has not won before.

Volunteers needed for set up please.

Contact Allister on 577 8870 or Bill on 572 9792 for more information.

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.

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

Saturday, men’s medal: 1st A.

Noad net 60; 2nd R. Caughley 62; 3rd T. Jordan 64; 4th E. McLauchlan 64 c/b; 5th I. Ruffell 68.

Women’s stableford: 1st P. Farrell 47; 2nd G. Marfell 42.

Next week: Johnny and Jimmy Forsyth Memorial Stableford.

women: Kaye Keys 35 c/b; Diane McCarthy 35. Men: Anthony booker 42 c/b; Aaron Wilson 42; Ian Molloy 40; Mike McGuire 39.

Teams: Mint Air 125; Golf Hub 123; Crow Tavern 123.

March 28: Ian Molloy 42; Richard

Avery 42; Trevor Gullery 38; Mike McGuire 38; Andrew Sunley 37.

March 29, 9 hole scrambled eggs: Cliff Hall 30; Wendy Hall 20; Beth Arnold-Johnson 20; Odette Roper 20; Barry Mills, Joan Gabara 18.

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

March 23, pairs stableford: Phil Hawke + Ron Frisken 94; Alan Butland + Nick Wright 91; Ian Molloy + Leigh S-Smith 73.

March 24: 1st Business House,

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

March 26, women’s 9 hole stableford: Bev Lindsay 23; Morag Dobbs 21; Jenny Speight 21; Neryl Savage 16; Lorraine Walton 16.

March 28, men’s stableford, Div.1: Bruce Dunphey 42; Hans Fischer 39; John O’Brien 38; Trevor McGarry 37; David McGuckin 37;

Malcolm Pettigrew 37; Murray Swanson 36; Terry Shagin 36.

Div.2: Charles Leith 41; Warren Houliston 39; Graeme Parker 38; Werner Pluss 38; Paul Eden 38; Paul Ham 36; Robin Whiting 36; Nevil Paterson 35; Trevor Coleman 35.

March 30, women’s net medal, Div.1: Marilyn Keenan 72; Jeannine Paul 74; Denise Pickering 74. Div.2: Elaine Porter 69; Kaye Eggers 72;

Julia Knowles 73; Gloria Rodgers 74.

Men’s monthly mug net medal, Div.1: Jock Glennie 64; Wesley Green 66; John Buzan 68; Mike MacLeod 68; Bede O’Malley 69; Malcolm Pettigrew 70. Div.2: Jeff Clarke 65; Glenn Kirkwood 68; Brian Chippendale 69; Ian Newport 69; Richard McLean 71; Robin Whiting 72; Alan Yemm 72.

Brian Gill, Janet Laing, 121.

March 31, ladies 2nd round qualifying club champs, 2nd round LGU, Robertson, Stretch: Best overall, Janet Laing 86-15-71; 0-18.4 Mariann Grant; 90-18-72; Andrea Corbett; 83-9-74; 18.524.7 Bridget Quaife 94-21-73 on c/b Maryann Best 98-25-73 on c/b Sue Godsiff; 24.8-40.4 – Kathy Payne 112-33-79.

Men’s stroke, net: Tony Nichol 68; Jim Thomas 69; David Robertson 69; Ben Holden 71; Allan Ryder 71; Aston Dollimore 72.

Coming events: Wednesday,

men’s midweek golf, 11am start, (Jonti from the Golf Hub will be at Rarangi at 9.30am for some practice.) Thursday, ladies 10am start (ladies 8.45am chipping practice with Jonti from the Golf Hub,) 2nd round qualifying club champs, 2nd round LGU, Robertson, Foote. Saturday 12pm start. Men, monthly mug, blue tees 1st round qualifying club champs. Ladies, monthly flute, yellow tees. Sunday, 11am start, men stableford, 2nd round qualifying club champs.

Ladies, 2nd round Charter Cup stableford.

Buck Asplet 35; Gordon Lang 35; Ray Herd 35; Bernice Arnold 35.

March 25,Fairweathers prize NTP 6/15: Buck Asplet. Geoffrey T Sowman Prize NTP for 2 on 9/18. NTP for 2 on 1/10: Mike Ashworth 1/10.

March 24, 9 hole stableford men: Ian Clark 21; Ivan Neame 20; David Waters 20; Brian Brown 20; Dan Crawford 20; Les Boniface 19; Allen Knight 19; Jan DeZwart 18; Ross Agnew 18; Mike McConnell 17; George Addis 17; Brian Burgess 16. Women: Bernice Arnold 22; Dawn Walker 18; Shirley Godsiff 16; Marg Hamilton 15; Jean Maxted 14; Jan Pegler 14; Jenny Evans 14;

Jenny Adams 14.

Coming events: Thursday, mens stableford 2nd round CV Richie Memorial.

Saturday men: Monthly medal 2nd round Reeves Cup; women, medal.

April 8: 9 hole stableford, 10am, all welcome. April 10: stableford.

Womens Tasman Masters Te a m p l ay i n g i n t h e N Z Womens Master Tournament at Nelson Golf Course on April 5-7 is: Emily Stenhouse (M a r l b o r o u g h) ; M i c h e l l e Reardon (Nelson) Captain; Natalee Reed (Greenacres); Jean Gibson(Karamea). Reserve: Robin White (Nelson).

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

March 27, men’s stableford: Iain Berrie 34; Gordon Lang 30.

March 28, ladies putting: Best overall, Tracy Bary 27; 0-20 Rete Kydd 30, Helen Neame 30; 21-27 Anne Newman 29, Julie Smith 32 on c/b Annie Hubert; 28+ Kathy Payne 30, Margaret York 30, Jean Maxted 33 on c/b Joy Ashby.

March 30, best 3 or 4 stableford: 1Terry Lane, Owen Gibbs, Ian Hale, Mark Milne, 125; 2 Dennis Wye, Wendy Moffat, David Robertson, Anne Newman, 122; 3 Jerome January, John Jones,

Blenheim Golf results

The MGC Futsal team. Back row left to right: Lauren Doherty, Riley Preece, Jordyn McKay, Lauren Sloan, Jaimee Randall, and M’Kenzie Webb. Front row left to right: Freya Thompson, Lea Poletti, Tessa Hyland, and Ruby Wybourne.

Results from recent matches played at the Blenheim Golf Club.

March 1, mens par: Jordan Judge +7; Steve Anderson +6; Brent Baker +5; Phil Starkey +5; Doug Shaw +4; Alby Atkinson +4; Don Lamond +4; Blue Arthur +3; Mike McConnell +3; Ezra Kahaki +3; Ian Clark +3; Mike Gullimot +1.

9 hole stableford: Ray Welsh 19; Jan Dezwart 19; George Addis 18.

March 23, stableford,1st round Seagers Trophy, Eagles visit: Jim Findlay 42; Mike Gardiner 38; Brent Baker 38; Bruce Curgeven 38; Alby Atkinson 37; Luke Yarrall 37; Ross Agnew 37; James Brunel 36; Bob Penington 36; Tere Poa 36; Bob Tapp 35; Percy Noblett 35;

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