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By Bill McElhinney A chance meeting in Samoa last year has sparked an amazing response from a generous Marlborough couple.

Ross and Tessa Anderson were holidaying in Samoa when, quite by chance, they ran into Joe Annadale, a paramount chief that Tessa had met in Marlborough through the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme.

“I had met Joe at the 10th anniversary RSE conference, held here in Blenheim,” Tessa says.

“Then we just bumped into him at a restaurant one evening while we were

in Samoa.

“We got talking to him and the needs of the local schools came up, so we asked if we could go and have a look.”

“Joe took us to Tafitoala Primary School where there were about 110 pupils,” Ross says.

“We saw the children all sitting on the floor on mats. There was no furniture and only about three books. Then he took us to a second school with 132 pupils and it was the same scenario.

“When we came back home, I said to Tessa: ‘Let’s do something about this!’

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Tessa Anderson and a team of helpers pack donated school furniture into a container, which is now on its way to schools in Samoa.

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Desks and chairs for Samoan schools Continued from page 1.

“I knew that there were probably many old desks and chairs that were not needed any more by schools here but that would be really valued by the people back in Samoa.”

Ross started to make some calls, and soon discovered there were many items that local schools no longer needed that could be recycled.

“We discovered desks, chairs, other furniture – all sorts of things that would be of value to these people,” Ross says.

Schools around Marlborough responded to Ross’s calls, and over the past month he and other helpers, including members of two Blenheim Rotary Clubs, have collected the items and packed them into a container, which they are paying to have shipped to Samoa.

“We initially started with a 20foot container,” Ross says, “but the response was so great we’ve filled a 40-foot container.”

As well as desks, chairs and other furniture, they also obtained hundreds of children’s book from the Marlbor-

Shipping sponsor Ross Anderson, Witherlea School caretaker Cyril Dawson and deputy principal Phil Funnell with Witherlea Room eight and nine pupils and some of the desks and chairs that will be going to two schools in Samoa.

ough District Library and stationery donated by Paper Plus, Warehouse Stationery and Base Woodbourne.

The Marlborough District Brass Band also had brass instruments they didn’t need and these are going too, along with brass band member Ollie Scherf, who will travel to Samoa with Ross and Tessa to tutor young

musicians there.

“We’ve assembled enough furniture to equip both schools,” Ross says.

Among those helping stack the containers was Meki Lotovale who went to one of the schools that will receive the furniture.

“We all sat on mats when I was at school,” he says.

“There were only books for those few families that could afford them.

“The people will be very excited to get all these things!” Meki says.

The container is heading to Samoa, and Ross and Tessa and some of their supporters will be heading there to help unpack and see a host of smiling faces!

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Have your say on council spending plans Submissions are now being sought on the Marlborough District Council’s 2019-20 Annual Plan, which explains the council’s work in the coming financial year, how much it expects to spend on activities and services, and how it will be funded.

Councillors adopted the plan for public consultation at a council meeting last week.

Mayor John Leggett says the council is maintaining its focus on capital investment for Marlborough’s core infrastructure.

“The proposed expenditure in this year’s annual plan is in line with forecasts in the 2018-2028 Long Term Plan, with Council investing $519M on

core services over 10 years,” John says.

“We have managed to reduce the proposed rates increase for this year to 3.96 per cent, which is well below the 5.72 per cent forecast in our 2018-28 Long Term Plan, and puts us in the lower third of New Zealand’s councils this year.

“We would like our increase to be lower but, like everyone, councils are subject to inflation. In our case BERL’s Local Government Cost Index forecast movement in the year ahead is 2.32 per cent; our other major impact is from capital expenditure.”

“We have many significant projects coming up, including upgrading Renwick’s water supply, building a new

water treatment plant in Havelock, and building new water and sewerage infrastructure in Picton.”

“In Blenheim, growth is driving the upgrade of our sewer network and pump stations. We’re building a new stormwater and wastewater network in the town’s north-west to support residential section development, which helps ensure that our level of housing supply improves.”

“Planning work is continuing on the new Blenheim Library and Art Gallery, the Lansdowne Park Sports Hub and the Flaxbourne Irrigation Scheme, which are all exciting major new developments for Marlborough.”

The Annual Plan 2019-20 Update is available on Council’s website, and

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By Aimee O’Hagan Blenheim dog trailest, Julian Anderson, is one of many Marlbarians who are ready to compete at the Wairau Valley Collie Dog Trial Club 2019 Trials, which are coming up this week on the 12th and 13th of April.

He will be running his heading dog, Ace, in the heading dog section, and his huntaway, Ninja, in the huntaway section.

Julian has had a great start with Ninja, who has already qualified for the South Island Championships. In order to also progress, Ace needs one more point.

Julian is definitely hoping to get that single, important point this weekend.

On both days, the trials are set to start at 7:30am. Activities will continue until it gets dark. Luckily, it is free entry for the public to come and watch some of New Zealand’s top sheep dogs work alongside their owners.

The event will be held at Glenmae, 3913 State Highway 63, Wairau Valley. Organizers suggest keeping an eye out for the “Tux dog sign” when looking for the venue.

People will participate in this event as part of the Nelson/Marlborough Championships.

There are approximately 80 heading dogs and 75 huntaways competing at the trials, all from Marlborough, Nelson, and Canterbury.

Julian feels excited to be working alongside two dogs that are doing so well, especially as they have not been competing in the sport for as long as other dogs have.

“It’s enjoyable when you spend a lot of time training a dog, and then start succeeding with it,” he says.

Julian thinks that dog trialing is a great sport. Not only is the sport a “good bit of social banter”, but it is also a sport for everybody, young and old.

Anyone can get involved, even if it is just by coming along and watching.

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Doctors consider strike The New Zealand Resident Doctors Association has lifted the notice for the planned strike action before Easter, but are voting on a five day strike starting from April 29.

Resident Medical Officers who are members of the RDA had planned to strike at the start of the school holidays in the week before Easter but have withdrawn the strike notice.

Both sides are waiting to hear this week whether the Employment Relations Authority will back urgent facilitation.

Shaking Change fundraiser In regards to last Friday’s article, Two Coins Can Create Change, all money raised at the Seddon Railway Station’s re-opening will not be going towards the Shaking Change For Good cause.

The funds raised via the sausage sizzle and the Shaking Change For Good market table will be the only money going towards the cause.

The rest will be the earnings of private businesses that are working on their own behalf.

Teachers propose strike Primary teachers and principals have overwhelmingly rejected their latest pay offers.

A nationwide strike for primary school teachers is being proposed on May 29.

NZEI’s national executive agreed over the weekend to call paid union meetings in the second week of next term, May 6-10. If there was no progress made by then, it is proposing members vote on taking partial strike action by working to rule from May 15 until a national day of strike action on May 29.

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Julian Anderson with his two dogs, Ace (black and white heading dog) and Ninja (black huntaway).

Bad weather on Saturday led to the postponement of the planned boardwalk opening at the Grovetown Lagoon. The boardwalk completes the final section of the loop track around the outside of the lagoon. The opening will now be held on Sunday at 11am.

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Laura is committed to seeing the Liberty Project grow to become a ground breaker and leader in Africa, facilitating the freedom of girls and women from backgrounds of oppression abuse and sexual exploitation.

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Gwenda Cavanagh, Angela Enright and Judy Burbidge from Blenheim Oasis Family Church are gathering items for the Saturday garage sale in support of the Liberty Project.

By Bill McElhinney A Blenheim woman is heading a project in Africa to help free girls and women from backgrounds of oppression, abuse and sexual exploitation.

Laura Monahan is the founder and CEO of the Liberty Project in Pemba, Mozambique.

Established in 2016, the Liberty Project, a faith-based non-profit organisation, is now in its third year.

Laura, who grew up in Blenheim where her parents still live, says it’s estimated that around 98 per cent of Mozambican females have been sexually abused, whether it be from cultural ceremony, forced sexual labour, or the ‘norms’ of womanhood that the culture perpetrates.

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Liberty House provides is a safe residential home for at risk women, and there is a hospitality training programme centre.

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Members of Ulysses Marlborough get ready for their weekly Thursday ride.

Bikers raise funds

By Aimee O’Hagan Local motorcyclists are revving and ready to go to raise funds for the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter.

The Marlborough Ulysses Club is set to host a ‘Rescue Ride’ on Saturday, April 13th, and they would love as many Marlbarians as possible to attend.

Riders will meet at the Waikawa Marina carpark (off Waikawa Road in Picton) at 11am, ready for a safe and timely departure at noon. They aim to ride their motorcycles into town, and reach their des-

tination of the APL carpark (on Seymour Street, behind AA) at approximately 12:30pm.

Member of Marlborough Ulysses Club, Tom Brown, says, “anybody is welcome” as long as they own a “road-worthy motorbike”.

For those who do not own a motorcyle but are still interested in taking part, there will be a sausage sizzle, coffee cart, and more at the APL carpark.

Tom mentions that there will also be badges for sale.

When the Rescue Ride was held last year, the weather was apparently “miserable”.

But Tom says the club is determined the event will go forward “no matter what”.

In the past, the club has held similar fundraisers to raise money for organizations such as the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and St John.

“A couple of years ago we raised over $2000 for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter,” Tom says.

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Ambulance life savers get Angela’s support

By Bill McElhinney “St John Ambulance helped save my life!”

Angela Bowers will never forget the night she nearly lost her life.

It was June 20, 2007, and Angela was travelling to Nelson for a work event.

It was around 7pm on a dark, drizzly night when suddenly her car lights went out.

Caught in the dark, Angela skidded off the road and hit a tree. The driver’s door took most of the impact and Angela was left unconscious.

A passing motorist, Andrew Smith, saw a glimmer of light off the side of the road, went to investigate, and called the emergency services.

It took the Havelock Fire Brigade one-and-a-half hours to cut Angela out of the wreckage while St John Ambulance staff worked to keep her alive and then rushed her through to Wairau Hospital.

The hospital wanted to send her to intensive care in Wellington, but a storm had grounded all flights.

Angela also needed blood product, which Wairau didn’t have, so an ambulance was sent from Christchurch with the blood while a Blenheim ambulance raced to meet it halfway.

Angela was taken to Wellington the next day in a drug-induced coma. She eventually came back

to Wairau, where she spent three months recovering from serious injuries.

“I had to learn to breathe again, to stand again and to walk again,” Angela says, “but I was determined to get my life back – I had my two children to care for.”

When Gayle Chambers from Blenheim St John came to the First National Real Estate office, where Angela is the branch manager, seeking donations, Angela was more than ready to help.

Gayle is seeking support for the St John appeal Pay for a Day in May. Businesses are being asked if they can raise $1000, which is the daily cost for running an ambulance.

“First National were the first people to get behind us,” Gayle says.

“We’ve also had support from New World and Pak ‘n Save and Cafe Home.”

“Because we’re a locally owned franchise, we can quickly get behind local causes,” company director Owen Norrish says.

“Most of us know of someone, maybe even a family member, who has needed the ambulance at some time, and we know how much the service relies on donations, so we’re happy to help.

“I hope more local businesses take up the opportunity to match what we’re doing. It’s vital to keep this local service going!”

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Graeme Hawtin - business, boundaries and beyond After more than 60 years in business it is safe to say, Blenheim Mitre 10 Mega owner, Graeme Hawtin has done it his way.

He talks to Sun reporter Jacob Page about how fish and chips, cricket and family have all played their part in his success in business and in life.

Graeme Hawtin has been successfully balancing business and pleasure for his entire adult life.

Born and bred in Blenheim, he left school at 15 and rode the ups-and-downs of a professional career which has seen him become one of the most recognisable and respected people in Blenheim.

The 77-year-old has taken a backseat to son David in recent years, but rest assured the social calendar remains full thanks to wife Shirley and thoughts of retirement are yet to cross his mind.

“I was bought up just after the war and there was nothing buoyant about the place at that time and we were just a hard-working Kiwi family.”

Graeme’s first job was at a hardware store on Market Street.

“My father came home one day and he said to me “I’ve been into Hopwoods and they’re looking for an after-school boy so you’d better go down and see them.

“I was only 12 so I went after school and saw Mr Bendall, who was the big chief and he said “you’re a bit skinny but if you can work as hard as your father, who had a carrying business you’ll be all right” so I used to deliver parcels and sweep the footpath on the way to school in the morning and that’s where it all started for me.

“I never really enjoyed school,” he says.

“I achieved well enough in school but no, I didn’t enjoy it so I left when I was in the fourth form.

“There was no real plan - I thought I might like to be an engineer but Hopwoods wanted a young fella to start fulltime and the boss asked me if I’d like it.

“Back then, jobs were hard to come by so I jumped at it.”

That after-school job was the start in a long line of successful business pursuits for Graeme.

“I progressed quite quickly,” he says “I was a builders rep for a number of years and got an excellent grounding in the business.

“We merged in 1972 and became Hopwood Wemyss and Bendall and I was made General Manager at 30.”

We joined Mitre 10 in 1975, a year after it was formed in New Zealand.

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A young Graeme with a new bat – one of many.

Graeme Hawtin outside Mitre10 MEGA on Alabama Rd. Graeme continued in that role until the business was sold to the Smith City Group in 1984.

“They were expanding and buying things when they were in good times and we eventually became Smiths DIY.” As Smiths City were a public company we had to relinquish Mitre 10.

Graeme initially wondered if he could match it with the high-flying city executives at Smiths City.

“That was a big learning curve for me joining a big corporate organisation.

“Having to go to meetings in Christchurch - I was terrified.

“It was a big step up becoming a member of their DIY board and one of the big things I learnt was don’t underestimate yourself because although it was strange to go into a board meeting, I soon realised I had just as much ability as the person sitting next to me.”

Graeme worked for Smiths City, running Picton, Kaikoura, Nelson and Napier DIY stores along with running its Blenheim store until the company went into receivership in 1990.

“At that time they were struggling,” he said. “There had been the sharemarket crash in 1987.

“I went to a meeting and the chairman said ‘we are going to sell off some of our a s s e t s’ a n d he looked at me and I thought hell, it’s a we e k before

Christmas, so I asked him if they were thinking about selling Blenheim and he said they were.”

Graeme saw an opportunity to buy the Blenheim, Picton and Kaikoura stores. He had already closed Nelson and Napier branches as they weren’t performing.

“I had a very good friend who was the financial controller for Smiths who is Sri Lankan.

“He’d left and gone to Canterbury Clothing, so I rung him up and asked if we could put a deal together for this business.

“So we met at Kaikoura and sat on the beach and ate fish and chips and he said to me, ‘I’ll go crunch the numbers and you go raise the money’.

“We found the money, put the bid in and purchased the business.

“It felt like a gamble, which it was, but here we are today.

“The first 10 years were pretty tough.”

Graeme and his wife, Shirley traded under The Home Centre Ltd before Mitre 10 asked them to come back into the group 12 months later.

“Initially, we didn’t have days off, we just worked.

“It’s what you have to do to establish yourself and succeed.”

The business has shifted various times from its original sites in Market Street and Grove Road.

They shifted to Kinross Street in 1998 and then when Mitre 10 Mega became the franchise model, they moved to their current site in Alabama Road.

Graeme credited good business controls, strong governance and quality staff for the success of the business.

In recent years, son David has taken the reins which Graeme is proud of.

“It’s great, you get to the stage where you get too old to run the business of the size it is and he’s the right age to put his mark on it and you never know, one of his children might take it over one day.”

Graeme’s sporting passion for cricket also helped him land the love of his life Shirley.

“She chased the bloody legs off me,” Graeme says with a chuckle in his voice.

“We met in 1960 and I was playing in a rep cricket match at Horton Park and someone had asked her to go down and help with the afternoon tea.

“It felt like a gamble, which it was, but here we are today” “That’s where I went to get my cup of tea and I thought ‘she’s not a bad looking bird’.

“She’s been a big part of my business life and my sporting life and we’ve been married now 52 years.

“She’d come to all my cricket on a Saturday,” he said.

Initially, cricket had allowed Graeme to overcome severe asthma he had suffered from as a child.

“Cricket built me up and I always put a lot into whatever I started whether it was sport or work, I always wanted to be successful.”

Graeme started playing cricket as a

teenager for Marshlands by Rarangi.

A handy allrounder, Graeme made his debut for Marlborough in 1958 as a 17-year-old.

He would represent Marlborough for the next 20 years, the last 5 years as captain and was part of the province’s first Hawke Cup triumph in 1968 by beating Hutt Valley and defending it a month later against Rangitikei thanks in part to Graeme batting for four hours for a first innings draw.

“I played for the United Club which doesn’t exist anymore and a lot of those players played for Marlborough.

Graeme was also a Central Districts under-23 selector for five years as well as serving on the Marlborough Cricket Association executive and eventually, he became a life member.

He is also part of the Mick Jellyman Trust which raises funds for junior sport in Marlborough.

“I was the first chairman of the Trust and I’m still a trustee and I really enjoyed Mick as a man and he did a lot of good things.”

Graeme was also the commodore of the Queen Charlotte Yacht Club when his children had taken up sailing and in the winter was a keen squash player and coached junior rugby when his kids were playing.

“Those were the days of five days trading when Saturday’s and Sunday’s were your free time which it obviously isn’t like that today.”

Graeme says he is not one for retirement and although he’s no longer involved in the day-to-day operations of his business, he still does “the odd job or two” amongst his many, many social engagements.

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Riverlands School Easter Gala a popular event Despite the freezing, rainy weather, Riverlands School Easter Gala was still all go last Sunday, April 7th.

Seemingly hundreds braved the conditions, turning up to enjoy what the gala had to offer.

Stalls were selling everything from candy floss to hot chips, ice

creams to sausage sizzles. Those who came watched dogs doing tricks and rummaged through the classic trash ‘n’ treasure.

There was even an Easter-themed photo booth!

The total amount that the gala raised has not yet been confirmed.

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Westwood in the early stages with Pak n Save and Bunnings completed. Looking back: Work begins on the Kmart back in 2018.

Outer Limits retail park plans now a reality In October 2004, developers Outer Limits applied for a resource consent to build a retail park on the north-western outskirts of Blenheim, on Middle Renwick Rd. The company, formed by developers Phil Robinson and the late John Marris, applied to the Marlborough District Council for the Rural 3 zone land to be reclassified as suitable for business purposes to cater for an increased demand for commercial sites in Blenheim.

The plan was to build a retail park which would accommodate several large stores, including Pak ‘n Save, Farmlands, PGG Wrightson and Bunnings. The development was also going to include parking for 1420 cars.

The Blenheim PGG Wrightson and Fruitfed Supplies team would like to welcome Kmart into the Westwood Business Park.

Last Thursday, 15 years later, Phil Robinson was at the opening of long-awaited Kmart, the latest development on the site.

Consultation with the council over land use consent started in 2003, when Outer Limits bought the Springlands block of land owned by long-time owners Blenheim couple Peter and Stephanie Blackmore.

The initial 2004 resource consent for Westwood was turned down in 2007 by independent commissioner Richard Fowler.

The Middle Renwick Rd complex proposed then included a Bunnings Warehouse, a Pak ‘n Save supermarket, two rural supplies stores and up to 11 large retail stores.

“We always had the vision for a large format business park,” Phil says.

So Outer Limits didn’t give up. The complex was consented for 24,990sqm after the initial application was rejected, and the $30 million Westwood complex was finally given the green light by an Environment Court judge in 2010.

Bunnings Warehouse and Pak ‘n Save were the first two tenants, followed by rural supplies stores Farmlands and PGG Wrightson.

With Kmart finally completed and opened, Phil and the Outer Limits team can look back on a successful development.

The next place to open at Westwood will be The Catalyst Eatery, a cafe/restaurant operated by CPR owners Dominic and Deborah Romano, which will be a welcome addition for the many workers at Westwood,

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“We’ve had 40 to 50 builders and subbies working on projects from time to time” Phil says.

“And as a result of that we’ve created a complex that has provided close to 400 jobs for local people.

“It also means we get to keep more retail spending in Marlborough, supporting those jobs”.

There are a couple of smaller sites to develop at Westwood, and a new road out to Rene Street will eventually open up some more industrial land.

In the meantime Westwood provides easy access and plenty of parking for the many Blenheim customers who avail themselves of the new and modern retail sites located there.

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campaign, Gallipoli was still held by its Turkish defenders.

Thousands lost their lives in the Gallipoli campaign: 87,000 Turks, 44,000 men from France and the British Empire, including 8500 Australians. To this day, Australia also marks the

events of April 25. Among the dead were 2779 New Zealanders, about a sixth of those who served on Gallipoli.

It may have led to a military defeat, but for many New Zealanders then and since, the Gallipoli landings meant the

beginning of something else – a feeling that New Zealand had a role as a distinct nation, even as it fought on the other side of the world in the name of the British Empire.

Anzac Day was first marked in 1916.

ANZAC - the history behind the phrase Anzac is the acronym for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. This corps was created early in the Great War of 1914–18. In December 1914 the Australian Imperial Force and New Zealand Expeditionary Force stationed in Egypt were placed under the command of

Lieutenant General William Birdwood. Initially the term Australasian Corps was suggested, but Australians and New Zealanders were reluctant to lose their separate identities completely.

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The Anzacs first saw action at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915. The small cove where the Australian

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This year the appeal activities peak on Friday and acknowledge the forgotten sacrifice that is made by families of service personnel.

Volunteers will take to the streets of Marlborough to collect donations in exchange for the unique Red Poppy.

This is earlier than normal due to where Easter falls this year.

In 2019, the focus is on the impact of service on families. Servicewomen and men often travel for long periods of time.

It can be both scary and unsettling for those left behind.

On leaving the forces many serving personnel can struggle with mental health and transitioning to civilian life.

This year the RSA is recognising the role of the family, who ‘live through’ and are impacted by these challenges.

In addition, they involuntarily become the primary support people and as such, make a significant sacrifice.

Approximately 80 per cent of referrals to the RSA support services (a nationwide welfare network) come from friends and family who are concerned about their friend or partner.

The RSA aim to make this easier and ensure service personnel and their families know they are able to help.

The annual Poppy Appeal is the RSA’s major fund-raising drive.

Everything collected during the Poppy Appeal goes into the Poppy Funds of local RSAs. These funds are restricted for use in helping New Zealand’s current and former service personnel, and their immediate dependents.

Funds raised in the community stay in the community, and are used to support those in the local area.

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their service.

Support ranges from individual grants to alleviate need and hardship (e.g. re-education, counselling, financial support), through to research to improve health and wellbeing.

Some examples of families helped in the last year include: • Providing funding for a cochlear implant for an under

one- year- old child of a services family • Providing emergency counselling for the wife of a Veteran, who suffers from chronic PTSI. • Providing counselling to the family of a currently-serving veteran.

• Flying a family of a sick veteran to provide support in hospital

• Supporting a fundraising campaign for young boy with microephally and undiagnosed genetic condition.

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Aunties pickle a medal winner The Omaka Aunties have picked up gold medal at the Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards.

Their Kamokamo Pickle, handmade in the marae kitchen, is one of just 40 products to win a gold medal from more than 180 products entered and is now in the running to win the Supreme Champion Award, to be announced at a gala dinner in Auckland on April 17.

Head judge, New Zealand food writer and champion for locally-grown and made food products, Lauraine Jacobs, saiys it is great to see the innovative approach many food producers have taken using premium ingredients predominantly grown and harvested in New Zealand.

Manaaki is a Blenheim-based social enterprise set up almost two years ago by the new generation of ‘Aunties’ as part of the Omaka Marae’s Pa Ora, Pa Wananga strategy vision, which is centered on whanau transformation through the creation of a thriving and sustainable marae.

Inspired by the ‘Aunties of old, the Manaaki team take a ‘seed to jar’ approach, with as much produce as possible grown in the marae garden and handmade into a delicious range of condiments, including Kawakawa Jelly, Kamokamo Pickle and Horopito and Lemon sauce.

Next month, the Aunties will be showcasing their culinary talents with a special event being held as part of Feast Marlborough.

‘Hakari with the Aunties,’ on May 11, will take guests on a culinary journey, with each course telling its own unique - and local - story.

Live music and cultural performances will make for a special night. For more information and tickets, see tastemanaaki.co.nz

Lots of help at Seniors Expo Mini health checks, information stalls and demonstrations on offer from over 30 exhibitors were on display at the Seniors Expo for 60+ at the Marlborough Convention Centre

yesterday. The Expo has been running for a number of years and highlights the variety of health and well-being support available for older people.

Ian Newman got a flag for his Jim Sampson from Citizens Advice Bureau and mobility scooter at the Seniors Raewyn Buchanan from the Blenheim Probus Club Expo. at the Seniors Expo.

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From rusty ruins to rolling again: Rail enthusiasts bring Donald to life

By Bill McElhinney It’s been a labour of love over 28 years, involving dozens of enthusiasts, and now the Blenheim Riverside Railway Society has officially launched their steam engine, Donald.

The ruins of the locomotive were first spotted in 19190, lying in a swamp in Puponga, Golden Bay. The little engine had been used for 30 years, from 1901 until 1930, by the Puponga Coal and Goldmining Company to haul coal to the Puponga wharf.

The locomotive was affectionately nicknamed Donald by the restoration team as a nod to its Scottish roots, having originally been built for a gas works in Glasgow.

“It was pulled out of the swamp and taken to the Rockville Museum before we were approached to see if we game enough to take on the restoration,” Riverside Railway manager, John Orchard, says.

“The Renwick Lions Club offered to help and they bought it over to Blenheim on the back of a truck.

“To raise funds for the restoration the Lions organised and ran Blenheim’s first beer festival, which was later taken over by the Round Table and became the popular Brews and Blues.”

The late Cliff White, led a small team of traction engine enthusiasts from 1991 to begin the restoration. The components were cleaned and painted.

A replacement boiler was obtained and re-tubed and some missing components were manufactured.

But then the work stalled, and the engine sat at Brayshaw Park for about 12 years until what John calls “the Steam Team,” got involved.

Gary Coburn, John Stichbury and Arthur Beaman combined their skills in trains, engineering and steam engines to begin to bring the old locomotive back to life.

The Steam Team that have worked to restore the engine: Gary Coburn, John Stichbury, Arthur Beaman and 12-year-old train enthusiast Michael Agnew.

Gary began his apprenticeship with New Zealand Railways in 1956 and spent 56 years with the railways, learning nearly every aspect of the various trades needed to keep the engines and rolling stock running.

Arthur is a former Royal New Zealand Navy naval engineer who had experience with steam and steam boilers, but nothing really to do with a railway.

For John, an engineering and miniature train enthusiast, it was

a walk along the Taylor River and over the criss-cross of small train tracks that first ignited his interest in the project.

The team started off with very little of the train, and many parts had to be painstakingly rebuilt by hand.

They’ve spent thousands of voluntary hours working on Donald’s rehabilitation.

This has included building a tender to run behind the locomotive to carry the extra water and fuel

needed to power the engine.

“It’s a 10km trip to Omaka and back,” says John, “and we needed a lot more water and diesel for the trip.”

The engine was once fired by coal and stoked by hand, but the risk of fire and soot pollution means the engine’s boiler is now diesel heated.

“And the cost of fuel means we’ll have to charge more for trips on Donald,” John says.

“On top of all that we’re also up for a $2000 boiler inspection fee

every year, so we’ve got to cover that as well.”

“Obviously we’re quite proud of what the group has achieved,” John Stichbury says. “You’re saving something from disappearing altogether.”

The $55,000 project has been funded by donations from a range of groups including the Rata Foundation and the Marlborough District Council, but mainly through the generosity of the Renwick Lions.

The lovingly restored steam engine takes the first passengers for a ride at the launch ceremony at Brayshaw Park on Saturday.

Traction engine enthusiasts Blair Neal, Malcolm Neal and Cliff White began the first work on restoring Donald.

ABOVE: Donald the steam locomotive being used in the construction of the Puponga wharf after being shipped from Glasgow in 1901.

RIGHT: The reamins of the old locomotive were found lying in a The Renwick Lions brought the remains of the locomotive back to Blenheim on the back swamp at Puponga, Golden Bay, in 1990. of a truck. A major restoration project lay ahead.

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Specialising in a relaxed, casual dining experience, featuring international fare created with the freshest local produce from this exceptional region.

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Picton Yacht Club Hotel Picton Yacht Club Hotel is renowned for its award-winning cuisine.

The unique features of our Chartroom Restaurant include scanned copies of Captain James cook’s original charts of the Marlborough Sounds and seats up to 45 people.

The Boatshed Bar offers a relaxed atmosphere with alfresco dining by the outdoor

pool. The dining experience combined with local Marlborough wines is unbeatable.

The hotel and its location make it the perfect venue for a unique getaway for conferences, corporate retreats, product launches and incentive programs Please contact sales@pictonyachtclubhotel. com or 0800991188 for bookings.

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EVENT: Riverlands School Gala

Despite the freezing, rainy weather, Riverlands School Easter Gala was still all go last Sunday, April 7th.

Out & About Have an event ? contact The Sun

The Sun EVENT: Interschool Ki-O-Rahi Tournament Children aged year five to year eight came from various Blenheim schools to compete at the Interschool Ki-O-Rahi Tournament on Friday.

The tournament was held at Redwoodtown School, and was successful despite the chilly weather.

Madison McGrath (left) with her mum, Marinda.

This Queen Charlotte College pupil is enjoying playing Ki-O-Rahi.

Gillian Slater (left), Robert Slater, and Sidney McCartney.

Redwoodtown School student, Daniel O’Hagan, races with ball in hand.

Quick! Run! This pupil from Redwoodtown School is determined to gain points for their team.

A Riverlands School pupil makes a dash for the tupu (central target of the game).

Matthew McLeod (front left), Gilliam McLeod, and Vanessa Joyce were selling delicious ice creams - complete with sprinkles!

Xanthia Allen (left) and Fade MacDonald enjoyed some hot chips.

A Riverlands School team member is pursued by a student from A Redwoodtown School student is chased by Queen Charlotte College. a Bohally Intermediate School player.

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EARTH DAY 2019 April 22

‘Mythical Creatures’ a poem by James Miller, 7, Springlands School

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Wairau Hosptial Casual position providing general store person functions working as and when required to meet service needs.

Closing date: Thursday, 18 April 2019.

Ref: W19-058.

Online application, CV and cover letter are required before your application can be processed. Enquiries can be made to Human Resources Nelson telephone: (03) 546 1274 or email vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz Register for job alerts and view full details of vacancies

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Eldercare Worker 15 hrs per week

Registered ECE teacher Permanent Full Time

In celebration of Earth Day 2019, Climate Karanga Marlborough has selected pieces of art work and creative writing from schools around Marlborough to feature on 60 screen printed banners.

The banners will be on display at the ASB Theatre in Blenheim, Picton Library in Picton, and the Havelock Town Hall, between April 25th and May 3rd.

Earth Day 2019 is centred around the

theme, “Protect Our Species”. Each of the selected art work and creative writing pieces embody this message in their own individual, creative, and stylistic ways.

All pieces of art work and creative writing submitted - including those that were not selected for the banner project - will be on display at Marlborough District Library between April 17th and May 3rd.

Eat local for a week!

Could you eat exclusively from market ingredients for a whole week?

The Marlborough Farmers’ Market is joining Farmers’ Markets across New Zealand in celebrating the first NZ National Farmers’ Market Week from April 6 – 13.

As concerns about food related issues continues to grow, so does the demand for local food.

The growth and success of Farmers’ Markets around New Zealand also provides opportunities for New Zealand farmers, growers and artisan food producers to sell seasonal, fresh food directly to the consumer.

The revenue generated at Farmers’ Markets tends to stay in the local region, which helps to support small and medium sized local businesses.

The Marlborough Farmers’ Market began in 2001. It operates year round and currently has around 50 of stallholders selling a wide variety of food items. As part of National Farmers’ Market Week the Marlborough Farmers’ Market is asking: How close to 100 per cent market ingredients can we get?

“We will be sharing meal plans and recipe ideas to encourage others to take part,” says Market chairman Neville White.

Boating & Chandlery Supplies Fishing Gear & Supplies Marine Hardware Supplies Outdoor Gear & Equipment Pool & Spa Supplies Open Mon - Fri: 8.30 - 5.00 Saturday 9.00am - 5.00pm 38 Grove Road 03 578 9960 jhendersons@xtra.co.nz

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher Belonging / Mana Whenua, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Communication / Mana Reo, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Well-being / Mana Atua We require a registered, qualified, experienced ECE teacher to join our team. Our centre is a 30-place mixed-age community centre with children attending from 2–5 years. We are a rural community situated in the beautiful Awatere Valley in the town of Seddon, Marlborough. ERO visited in January 2019 and we are very happy that our next review is in 3 years. We have great ratios of 1:8. Marlborough Kindergarten Association provides the teaching team with ongoing professional support.

The Eldercare Ministry of St Christopher’s seeks to reduce social isolation and enhance the mental and physical wellbeing of older people living in the Redwoodtown area.

The role includes the organisation of activities and working alongside volunteers and other agencies involved in Eldercare services.

For a copy of the job description, please contact Tineke, ph. 578 0139 or office@stchristophers.co.nz Applications close 24th April 2019.

How to apply

Please send your CV and direct enquiries to: Margaret Beban, Manager/Head Teacher 19 Clifford St, Seddon Office@awaterepreschool.co.nz (03) 575 7420

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FITZ'S Gym Now open 7 days at Simcox Stadium 50 Battys Road Casual and monthly rates available any enquires phone 5784851

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Painting and decorating work Qualified Tradesman Ph John Mills on 574 2466

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Tradesman 30 years experience Free Quotes Ph Gavin 0210 8656 568

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This Blenheim based company provides professional and leading-edge service in Surveying and Resource Management.

Covering all areas in the Top of the South and throughout New Zealand.

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual who is keen to join a progressive team delivering surveying services to Marlborough. We are looking for a Survey Assistant (no qualifications necessary). Our work covers a variety of roles both outdoors and in the office relating to all aspects of Surveying.

Assistance will be given to the right applicant who wishes to engage in further education within the industry.

Applicants must have a full, clean drivers license with experience in driving a manual transmission 4WD vehicle.

(03) 5777 868 classifieds@blenheimsun.co.nz

Clothing Alterations and Repairs Nulook Quality Tailoring at competitive prices

For further enquiries please contact Gina Hunter at HR@safetywire.co.nz

CLOTHING ALTERATIONS & DRESSMAKING Ready 3 - 7 days Will pick up and deliver Phone Robyn 573 7257 OR 0223172948

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Tonight June 20, 2019

Thursday Members’ Draw - $150.00 Housie 12.30pm - RSA Lounge

June 20, 2018

Friday Members’ Draw - $500.00

Saturday Members’ Draw - $4600.00 Live Music - Brent McGillen - Club Bar from 7pm

Tuesday Members’ Draw - 1st draw $400.00 *Unless struck prior

The Amy and Adele Songbook Sunday 5 May ONE SHOW ONLY Tickets available at Reception now.

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

Bethsaida RETIREMENT VILLAGE

SITUATION VACANT HEALTH CARE Kitchen Whiz Required ASSISTANTS A special personPermanent is required to assist & in our kitchen forshifts 5 nights per week. casual are available Duties include delivering supper to residents, preparing meal trolleys, setting tables and dishes. enthusiastic The hours will betweenfor 6.00pm to 8.30pm Thursdayand throughcommitted to Monday evening.

Applicants for this position should have Newcare Zealandassistants. residency or a valid New Zealand work visa health

Experience is preferred, but full training For an application form please call at office or phone (03) 5783341 will be offered to suitable applicants.

Applications close 20 April 2019 Please call at reception for an application form or email

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DOWNSIZING. Beds, dressers, whitebait net, complete tiling unit, small chainsaw and electric drill. Also leaf blower/sucker and many other items.

Phone 5781208.

To Let HAVELOCK, 3 bdrm fenced, Garage, No pets, $270 per week phone: 0277878061

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Marlborough, don’t miss the news!

EGGERS, Andrea Marion (nee Rae): 28 March 2019. Loved wife of Wayne, and Mother of Owen, Sean and Asha.

Loved Daughter of Stuart and Marie Rae. Loved Sister and Sister in Law of Petrina and Allan Shutkowski and Melissa and Tony Burdon. A wonderful Aunty to Jonty and Jackson Burdon.

A service for Andrea was held at Little Wanganui on the 3rd of April 2019.

HOLT, Ivy May: Passed away on Wednesday April 3, 2019, at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. In her 91st year. Loved and adored wife of the late Gordon (Cliff), loved mother and mother-in-law of Mandy and Alistair Mitchell, and Dawn and Graham Rous.

Adored Grandma and Grandma-inlaw of Brodie and Natalie, and Lauren and Sam; great Grandma of Maddie.

Together again. A special thank you to Ashwood Park Retirement Village for their care and support of Ivy and her family. Messages may be sent to the Holt Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. A private cremation for Ivy has taken place, and a memorial service will be held at a later time, details to be advised.

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

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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.

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URGENT services

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 9am - 5pm, Sunday & 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

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OFFORD, Mervyn William Edward (Merv): Passed away peacefully on Monday April 8, 2019 at Ashwood Park. Aged 85 years.

Much loved husband of Shirley and loved father of Kim and Keith.

Loved grandad of James, Julia, Bradley, Glenn and Toby and loved great-grandad of Bryn, Georgia, Ella, Harry, Rhyder, Charlotte, Leonardo, Alexa and Ana-Rose.

Messages may be sent to the Offord Family, at 16a McCallum Street, Blenheim 7201. Special thanks to the staff at Ashwood Park Retirement Village for their loving care of Merv. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Alzheimers Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to 8 Wither Road, Blenheim 7201. A celebration of Merv’s life will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, Blenheim at 10.30am on Friday April 12, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

HANSON, Kenneth Lloyd (Lloyd): Our mighty hunter has laid down his rifle for the final time. He won’t be “back after dark” this time. Died peacefully at home with his family at his side, on Thursday April 4, 2019.

Aged 67 years. Dearly loved husband of Eileen, loved father and father-inlaw of Corinne & Ray, Aimee & Ben, Alice & Ray, Dylan & Sara, Rowan & Bex, Aaron & Jaimee; treasured Poppa of McKenzie, Georgia, Indie & Blake, Tahlia, Herbie & Hunter, Ryan, Lilly, Louie & Felix, and Maiken. Loved son of the late Ken & Jean and loved brother of Dennis & Roseanne. Messages may be sent to the Hanson Family, c/P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Graf Boys 1080 fight at www.tvwild.com/contribute-1 A farewell service for Lloyd was held on Monday.

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Harriers combat weather Overcast and firm footing conditions prevailed for those that contested the Marlborough Harrier Club’s Novice Cup handicapped cross country event at Taylor Dam on Saturday afternoon.

However during the race it turned cold and damp, but that is cross country running/ walking.

The handicap system works so as to give every competitor, no matter what their ability, an even chance of winning their grade. In theory everyone in their respective grade should cross the finish line together.

The handicappers did a good job, with most competitors coming in within a short time. There were grades represented from 12 and under to veterans.

The next race at Taylor Dam is on April 27 for the Burton Cup, which is one of the club’s oldest trophies.

Novice Cup results: Veteran men, John Dickason; veteran women, Theresa Thompson; walkers, Barry Hyndman.

2000 metres, boys 12 and under: Connor Pugh 1 (30.37); Cullum Rayner 2 (30.39); Jayden Lucas 3 (12.13). Fastest actual, Connor Pugh (7.52).

Girls 12 and under: Katie Pugh 1 (29.48). Fastest actual time: Katie Pugh (9.18).

3000 metres, girls 14 and under: Jorja Bacchus 1 (28.37). Fastest actual time, Jorja Bacchus 14.37.

Boys 14 and under: Michael James 1 (29.16); Matthew Hall 2 (29.24). Fastest actual time,

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Michael James and Matthew Hall battling it out in Kay Leach and Sheila Waters enjoying their walk in the boys 14 and under event. the Novice Cup event.

John Dickason, winner of the veteran mens section of the Harrier Club Novice Cup event.

Michael James 14.16.

Walkers: Barry Hyndman 1 (48.35); Tony Burgess 2 (48.43); Judith Hyndman 3 (50.35). Fastest actual time: Tony Burgess (21.58).

4000 metres, veteran women:

Jorja B acchus finished first in the 3000 metres, girls 14 and under.

Theresa Thompson 1 (43.57); Hayleigh Rayner 2 (47.40); Tracey Sims 3 (48.13). Fastest actual time, Haleigh Rayner (20.40).

6000 metres, senior men: Dale Smit 1 (49.48). Fastest actual time,

Dale Smit 27.18.

Veteran men: John Dickason 1 (47.30); Mark Kennedy 2 (47.51); Russell Lundon 3 (48.06). Fastest actual time: Mark Kennedy (24.51).

Results from recent matches played at the Awatere Golf Club.

Wednesday April 3, women two competitions: 1st Pam Farrell net 73, three clubs and putter; 1st Carol Loe net 70, medal round.

Saturday April 6, J & J Forsyth Memorial stableford, men: 1st Owen Farrell 41pts; 2nd Garry Wright 40; 3rd Kris Callanan 38; 4th Greg Jowers 38 on CB. Women: 1st Pam Farrell 41; 2nd Gayle Marfell 40; 3rd Wendy Avery 38.

Overall winner, Owen Farrell on count back. (Will be cooking for a week!)

The Awatere Golf Club had a Pink and Blue cancer donation day on Saturday. All players were in a pink or blue top. A steady flow of donations was received. Thanks to everyone for your support of this worthy cause.

Picton Golf results

Blenheim and Nelson/Hinemoa Croquet Club players relax at the conclusion of their recent tournament.

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Results from recent matches played at the Picton Golf Club.

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The Marlborough Harrier Club meets at 6pm on Thursday at the clubrooms at Oliver Park 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 there is a pack run/ walk from Linda’s house on Taylor Pass Road at 2:00 pm. This is a good cross country excursion over the Sugarloaf, approx 9km.

Linda’s house is located on the left hand side just before the first bridge after Taylor Dam, approximately seven km from Wither Road. Look for the Harriers sign. Everyone is welcome to participate and there is a children’s run organised. Don’t forget to bring a plate to share for afternoon tea.

Awatere Golf results

Nelson take croquet club trophy Blenheim turned on a glorious day for the Annual Association Croquet Tournament with the Nelson/Hinemoa Croquet Club playing at the Blenheim Croquet Club.

Unfortunately Blenheim didn’t get to keep the Cup as the score was 141 hoops to Nelson/Hinemoa and 125 hoops to Blenheim.

Blenheim look forward to competing in Nelson next year to bring the cup back here.

Competitors had a wonderful day of excellent croquet, friendship, and good food.

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