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Enzo Gray is doing something rather remarkable in memory of his late mother. He is continuing the goal of his father, Colin, to walk the length of the country to raise money for the nurses who looked after his mother while she suffered from leukaemia. The 25 year old drainlayer was taking a well-earned break in Blenheim at the weekend, visiting his mum’s sister Moira Maher, after walking the length of the north island. Continued on page 2. Below: Enzo Gray and his dad Chris Gray. (inset) Enzo, “It seemed like a bizarre idea at the start.”
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received from the nurses, some of whom he knew from primary school, it was about raising money to give back to the wonderful work the nurses do. “I was just trying to make a few bucks for the nurses, the haematology unit and the bone marrow unit. Seeing Mum’s decline was horrific.” Enzo says one of the more challeng* ing logistics of the walk has been the consumption of water. “You need so much water. If you are some skinny little hiker that’s 40kgs you can get away with it, but I drink about six litres a day.” Enzo’s longest day’s walking was 44 kilometres from Plimmerton to Island Bay in Wellington. The planning and homework he says comes down to consistently checking the weather and the willingness to keep going. “As long as you have things* to keep you warm, you have food, water, a tent and a good mindset. It’s hard, but it’s whether you are willing to keep going.”
Continued from page 1. His mission? To walk the 3000 kilometre Te Araroa Trail from Cape Reinga to Bluff, all back country, which began on October 26. Originally, it was the idea of his father Colin, but when Colin injured himself twice on the walk Enzo decided to carry on with the ‘family mission’. Enzo’s mother Erin died from leukaemia in October 2020. “Dad didn’t know what to do with himself after mum died,” said Enzo,” so he decided to go and walk the country. It was more his idea and I was just tagging along to make sure he was all OK. It seemed like a bizarre idea at the start.” However, Colin suffered what was initially an ankle strain north of Kerikeri. After battling on to Whananaki (near Whangarei) Colin did further damage to the ligament and tendons resulting in Enzo continuing the walk on his own. Enzo says after watching the nurturing and respite care his mother
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Road closures threaten Covid jabs Continued closures of Kenepuru Rd may cause trouble for people wanting to get their booster or even their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Kenepuru Rd, in the Marlborough Sounds, is open by “controlled access” for residents only at certain points of the day, after heavy rain caused major damage to the road in July last year. And with more bad weather forecast for later in the week and the weekend, things could worsen. The Kenepuru road is only open to residents or essential workers as it is unsafe to those who do not know the road, and more traffic has the potential to damage it further. In the past, the Marlborough Primary Health Organisation (PHO) had taken vaccinations to Waitaria Bay in the Kenepuru Sound by water taxi. A water taxi for residents had also been funded into Havelock in August to help residents get their Covid vaccination. But due to stretched resources, Marlborough PHO chief executive Beth Tester said they likely would not get any vaccine clinic in the Kenepuru Sound until March. “That would be the earliest we could get there at the moment.” Tester said they had done what they could to get the vaccine to those residents in Kenepuru, who would have difficulty getting into town. Marlborough Roads manager Steve Murrin said this week, the
Kenepuru road was often closed 8.30am to 12pm, and then 12.30pm to 5pm on weekdays for repair work. “There’s still a heap of work to do, but we’re definitely making progress,” Murrin said. “We’re working on cleaning everything up and starting some of the bigger projects that we will be starting in the next few months. “So there will be times that the road will be closed completely, but we’ve promised residents we’ll give them a month’s notice when that happens.” He said the road was open on the weekend, but that “may change shortly”. “The biggest incident on the Kenepuru Rd is what we’ve called ‘the water tank slip,’ that’s just past Mistletoe Bay turnoff, then we have the two issues either side of Portage,” he said. “We have some bad weather coming at the end of the week which I’m a bit concerned about, that’s really the last thing we need, but hopefully we can get through that without any further problems.” A road update from January 17 said water taxis now required vaccine passes, so the unvaccinated in the Sounds area could only use road access. The update said “forward notice about closures will help them plan their travel”. But a Marlborough District Council spokesperson said on Tuesday they had not heard from anyone who was unable to access a service they need because they are unvaccinated.
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Two fatal accidents Two fatalities occurred on roads in the Blenheim area over the long weekend. One person died following a motorcycle crash on Wairau-Hanmer Springs Hydro Road on Sunday and another died following a crash on a section of State Highway 1, Picton on Friday. The single vehicle crash was reported to Police at around 10:15am, between Wairau Road and Lindens Road. The vehicle’s sole occupant was taken to Wairau Hospital, but subsequently died.
Time to play Bridge After the COVID lockdowns the Marlborough Bridge Club is offering a fast three-lesson “get started” class at the Bridge club. The teacher is Marsha Woodbury, an experienced instructor and Bridge player. Her classes are geared to getting people playing fast. In three 2-hour lessons people will learn the basics and play hands. Lockdowns moved many Bridge players over to online play and sparked keen interest in people who had put off learning the game. Attendees will also learn how to play online. Lessons are at the Clubs of Marlborough on Feb. 23, March 2, and March 9. The cost is $25, and that gives you a membership of the Club for the year.
Heavy downpours last week flooded the area where a partially built toilet block is under construction at Okiwi Bay.
Weather woes The impacts of the weekend’s wet weather in the Marlborough area were isolated to the Pelorus and Rai areas in addition to the closure of State Highway 6 to Nelson. Marlborough District Council says three bays in the northern part of the Sounds were cut off for a day by slips and a bridge approach washout, but Marlborough Roads did a great job reconnecting those communities on Monday, in poor weather. Some farmers lost fences, but animal welfare was managed and the Ministry for Primary Industries is supporting farmers as needed.
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Freedom convoy camps in Picton The South Island leg of the national Freedom convoy met up with the North Island team yesterday, Tuesday January 8, outside The Beehive. The protest was aimed in the first instance at the Covid vaccine mandate, but picked up a number of other causes as well. Those waiting for Tuesday morning’s ferries, as well as those returning home, ended the trip at a makeshift camp in Picton’s Nelson Square on Monday night. Lights flashing, they had done circuits of both Blenheim and Picton’s CBD’s, tooting and waving flags, though in Picton at least there was little evidence of the sideline supporters seen in other towns further south Protestors estimated their numbers, which grew as they passed through each city and town after they left Bluff, as at least 17,000. While that was impossible to confirm, it was certain that an earlier 17 kilometre long guess of the length of the convoy of cars, vans, buses, and trucks, was an underestimate. Traffic slowed to a slow crawl on the 67k stretch between Kaikoura racecourse and Cheviot, with supporters coming out, waving flags and cheering. Supporters from Nelson and the West Coast also came to Picton to support the group, though one protestor said the truckies leading the way had realised that Picton would not be able to accommodate them as well as the convoy vehicles, so they had turned back. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had signalled she would not meet any of their representatives.
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Billy Rayner Blenheim I do rent and at this point it’s a reality but one that is a heavy financial toll.
Shandi Smale Blenheim We rent and home ownership is not a reality for us. We have saved and have deposits but home loan requirements keep moving and it gets harder and harder. We rent out in Woodbourne because the rent is cheaper. All of our friends have got on the market because their parents have helped them by going guarantors on the loan.
Holly Snowden Blenheim I think I have come to the realisation in the past six months it is not a reality. Realistically even saving for a deposit won’t get us across the line. We have resigned ourselves to renting unfortunately. We put in an offer recently but we couldn’t get insurance let alone get a mortgage.
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Cycle safety Dear Ed I have come to the conclusion that motorists attitudes to cycle safety is abysmal – as since early December there have been four cycle versus car accidents. The first in Nelson was fatal, the other three in Christchurch, Cromwell and Blenheim were injury only. The Blenheim incident was when a SUV collided with the rear of my bike, sending me sprawling. The car did stop but the driver was more
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Rebecca (Bex) Dewes Bex initially started with us in 2005 as a legal secretary before qualifying as a legal executive. In 2015, she relocated to Blenheim, where she currently resides. She now practices as a Registered Legal Executive and re-joined us remotely in January 2022. Bex enjoys the challenge of a variety of property and commercial work and will be involved in residential, rural and commercial transactions. She also has a background in trusts, wills and estate administration and will be available to assist our Estate Administration and Elder Law Team from time to time. Bex’s strength is her “can do, will do, resolution orientated” attitude making sure the process for clients is as stress-free as possible. ‘I am very excited to bring a bit of Gawith Burridge to Blenheim, and to help you with your legal needs’.
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concerned about how this was going to affect his job rather than assisting with the accident scene. Fortunately he has pleaded guilty and the matter is no longer before the court. I was helmeted, hi vised and fully illuminated at 9.20pm. I think that the law should require any vehicle that hits a cyclist be it a horse and carriage, rickshaw car or 44 ton truck should immediately be impounded and stored until all bills are paid and legal matters settled. The vitriol and abuse directed at cyclists who do their bit for the planet must stop as we pay rates, taxes, insurance and some cases road user charges. Marc Wild Murchison W h e n o n ly t h e b e s t W i l l d o !
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Dear Ed Kahawai are a major recreational species providing fun and food for New Zealand families but they are under siege from the corporate fishing companies. Last year a friend was fishing a surface “work-up” (feeding as a school on surface chasing sprats) of kahawai off Pelorus Sound when a purse seiner approached and stopped. My friend realising the boat’s intentions, sat on the workup for an hour or so until time forced him to head back to Havelock. As he headed off, the trawler moved in encircling the shoal. More recently I’ve had a similar report of this year in Cloudy Bay where a company trawler, reportedly Talleys, moved in on a shoal of kahawai. Is it any wonder that kahawai numbers
Blame it on the seagulls I read in The Sun that pigeons have been blamed for the mess of droppings over buildings especially on Queen St. The bird responsible is the seagull, which have taken over the CBD. Certain seagulls are also protected. The MDC aren’t responsible for cleaning
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New Taylor Pass recreational space given the green light Council’s Assets and Services committee has approved, subject to full Council ratification, $1 million for the development of an extensive new recreational space in the Taylor Pass in Blenheim. This funding comes from Council’s Land Subdivision Reserve that is provided by The landscape design concept plans for the Taylor Pass levies charged to developers recreational space and dog park show the enhanced area for reserves and community will be in keeping with the location’s current environment facilities as part of the subdivision creation process. Council allocates this funding to a range pipeline for many years. The 2013 Taylor River Floodway Reserve Recreation and of local projects throughout the year. Amenity Plan (Taylor Plan) provided a list Assets and Services Committee Chair, of future development ideas based on Councillor Nadine Taylor, says the almost 20 consultation with the community at the hectares of new recreational space to the time. As well as identifying a designated south and west of George Conroy Drive is recreational space, the plan proposed the really exciting for the region. “Not only will development of a dog park, a carpark it enhance the area, it will also benefit our and a toilet to service the area. community who will have a large new “A new dog park is another great project reserve close to town to utilise and enjoy.” to come out of the concept plan,” “The landscape design concept plans Clr Taylor said. include new plantings, development of “We’ve seen the success of the Renwick greenspaces, an amphitheatre styled area Dog Park and now we have the opportunity for outdoor activities including walking, to bring a similar concept to Blenheim.” biking, events and festivals, and leisure,” Clr Taylor said. “This investment reflects the importance of interesting and attractive recreational areas “Given its location, the recreational space, to our Marlborough communities. It will be which will be developed over the next four another offering for recreational activity for years, provides a key connection from all ages, and will ensure our reserves and nearby residential areas to the already facilities continue to meet growing popular Taylor River tracks,” she said. demand,” she said. Work on this project has been in the
members to be part of what is a fantastic youth development initiative,” she said. “The Youth Council increases youth awareness of wider community issues and allows us to get input from young people on our Council processes and projects, and to provide opportunities in decision making in the allocation of Council’s youth funding.” Involvement in civic activities is a great way for young people to develop leadership skills as well. Applicants will be shortlisted and informal group interviews will be held at each of the colleges on 24 and 25 February with final selection made by 27 February. An after school orientation session will be held for successful candidates on Thursday 3 March. “The application form requires an endorsement from a member of school staff, so we encourage students to have a talk to their teacher before applying,” said Mrs Griffiths. The Youth Council meets once a month in Council Chambers.
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In a bid to rid the use of glyphosate to tackle weeds in Blenheim’s top two premier parks, Council has begun using an organic spray as an alternative. Parks and Open Spaces Manager, Jane Tito, says for the past 18 months the gardening team has removed all use of the herbicide glyphosate at Seymour Square, using an organic weed spray instead. “We’ve seen some great results since making the move in July 2020 - the next step is to start using the organic spray at Pollard Park. Our aim is to reduce the use of glyphosate at the park by half by 2026,” Ms Tito said. Glyphosate, a commonly used herbicide that kills broadleaf plants and grasses, is currently used to tackle weeds in a range of areas at Pollard Park, including the petanque court, gravel pathways, rockery, car parks and fence lines. “At the moment the park uses just under 10 litres of glyphosate per year. By 2026 we want to reduce this to five litres per year and use it on only the hardiest of weeds,” Ms Tito said. “The organic-based spray we’ve been using in Seymour Square can be used for the majority of spray needs at Pollard Park, however because it is more eco-friendly it requires more frequent applications to maintain the level of service expected at this park,” she said. Council’s green approach also extends to the pest management system at
Seymour Square is now a glyphosatefree zone after Council moved to an organic spray to tackle the weeds at Blenheim’s iconic gardens
Seymour Square and Pollard Park. “Over the past few years we’ve changed the way we manage some garden pests - for example we’ve introduced good insects like lady bugs to help manage the bad bugs. This approach, along with the use of organic spray, the use of baking soda for mildew, the removal of weeds by hand, and the use of different fertilisation techniques, helps to promote a microbiome system that conserves soil health,” Ms Tito said.
Council updates its vaccination policy
Calling Marlborough youth What are the issues that affect young people in Marlborough? If you want to be heard on the topics that concern you most, then the MDC Youth Council is a great opportunity and now is the time to apply. Applications close on 20 February so there is still 10 days to get your online application in at www.marlborough.govt. nz/our-community/marlborough-youthcouncil?ed-step=1 Council’s Community Partnerships Advisor, Jodie Griffiths, says the Youth Council was established in 2020 to give Marlborough youth a voice on issues that affect them. “This year the Council would like to recruit 20 Youth Council members with an even spread from Marlborough Girls’ and Boys’ Colleges and Queen Charlotte College. “It’s great to have a mix of both experienced and new youth councillors and we are fortunate that several members of last year’s Council are happy to continue. We are keen to recruit new
Council goes green to tackle weeds
Council is implementing a new Covid-19 Vaccination Policy for its employees under the national Covid-19 protection Framework, after a full staff consultation process. Chief Executive Mark Wheeler says Council is committed to keeping its workers, and other people with whom workers come into contact, healthy and safe. “Our policy provides Council’s position on Covid-19 vaccinations for workers and sets out processes and expectations for roles that may require vaccination due to increased health and safety risks.” For the public, the changes mean a My Vaccine Pass is now required at: • Marlborough District Libraries (Blenheim and Picton) at the Red setting • all programming at both libraries at the Orange setting • the Emergency Operations Centre during an emergency, at the Orange and Red settings • for events and gatherings >25 at the Red setting (max limit 100 people) • for events and gatherings >50 at the Orange setting • for events and gatherings >100 at the Green setting Visitors aged 12 and over will be asked to show their vaccine pass at Marlborough’s two library facilities. Mr Wheeler said the feedback from library staff was strongly in favour of My Vaccine Pass as an additional control. "We’re requiring it because we must look after our staff, customers and visitors, contractors and volunteers. Our priority is keeping everyone safe.”
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“Our libraries team are preparing a ‘takeaway’ service for those who are unable to access the library buildings. This service is for all customers who cannot or do not want to come into the libraries, but would still like to access our physical collections. A customer can make a request for library items via an online form or by making contact with us, and collection will be arranged. Kerbside collection is also available,” he said. Full details of the takeaway service will be available soon on the Marlborough District Libraries website at: www. marlboroughlibraries.govt.nz Mr Wheeler said My Vaccine Pass will not be required at the Blenheim Customer Service Centre as its risk profile is not as high as the two library facilities, where the number of people visiting and their length of stay are significantly higher. “The Blenheim Customer Service Centre also has additional control measures which decrease the risk of Covid-19 transmission.” “It does mean anyone in the Picton area who uses the Customer Service Centre there and is unvaccinated will need to conduct their business with us online at www.marlborough.govt.nz, or on Ph: 03 520 7400, or by visiting the Council front desk in Blenheim.” He said the Council is also completing risk assessments of its staff teams to identify those roles that are at higher risk of contracting or transmitting Covid-19 in the course of normal work duties. “Staff already work in bubbles and use the usual masking, remote working and physical distancing prevention tools that you would expect,” he said.
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Wednesday February 9, 2022
Glenn Kirby considers himself very lucky Glenn Kirby is known around Blenheim as the voice of real estate. He talks to Chris Valli about why he is lucky to work for Bayleys Marlborough and why living in the top of the south is the best place in the world. Known to many Marlburians as the ‘voice of Marlborough Real Estate’ or the ‘guy who does the quiz nights’, ‘Kirbs’ says he is fortunate to work in an industry where helping people achieve their goals and dreams is extremely satisfying. “Real Estate is a tough competitive industry and the harder you work, the better the rewards.” Being made redundant in radio for a second time, saw an opportunity come his way. After talking with his wife Hetty, (she knows me better than anyone, and I am in no way perfect but she is) she said, “You won’t know if you don’t try”. I took that as her tick of approval and because I am an all or nothing kind of person I took it.” The 46 year old is the oldest of three children including one sister and one brother. Glenn says real estate is very much a people person kind of job that requires trust and honesty. “You have to be able to communicate with all sorts of people. I’d like to think communication is one of my strengths, and I am willing to learn all the time.”
Glenn says real estate is very much a people person kind of job that requires trust and honesty.
He says the real estate market is a very competitive industry with differing brands which offers people choice. In regards to buyers, he firmly believes they are not worried about which company has the listing, it’s (primarily) about the house.
“When it comes to vendors, the company they choose is important on many levels, but on top of that they may have a great relationship with a particular agent. However for some it may come down to fees or marketing or who can get them the best price. I firmly believe in Bayleys as we have a great family orientated team and our vision is to be Marlborough’s biggest and most trusted real estate company.” “It’s about putting food on the table for my family. I have set goals like being mortgage free by 50. However, I love getting results for my clients and customers and every day I try and get people moving closer to close a deal.” Outside of his day job Glenn has been actively involved with the running of the Clubs of Marlborough weekly quiz. The seed or stimulus for such an idea came about 12 years ago with former radio colleague Wade Cornelius. “I followed up on it and it just took off. It’s believed at one stage we had the biggest quiz night in New Zealand as we had 45 teams. I do pride myself on delivering the best quiz possible.” The former Timaru native says the top of the south and the greater Marlborough community is second to none with a thriving plethora of options for employment and his own family. So what does he think sets Marlborough apart from other regions? “There is so much to love about Marlborough. We have a progressive council in my opinion. We have plenty of options and choices for our children. We have the Sounds and the Wither Hills on our back doorstep and we have plenty of employment opportunities and some incredible, inspirational people in our community.” As for being reflective and prosperous? “My late Nana, for some reason had a huge influence on my life and I used to hear her saying all the time: “your health is your wealth” but now I would have to say it’s my wife. I consider myself very lucky.”
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Heart help support group The Heart Foundation is providing residents of Marlborough living with a heart condition the opportunity to meet others with a similar condition to increase understanding of heart disease and enhance quality of life. The group, which will meet every third Wednesday of the month, will provide an informal meeting for people affected by heart disease and a place to receive or provide support
to others. The group will be made up of those who are experiencing what others in the group have been through, along with their whānau. The sessions will focus on heart health matters with the aim of improving your abilities to communicate with your healthcare provider and whānau, increasing your ability to manage a treatment/medication regimen and educating on lifestyle
changes to improve your health along with providing a friendly ear to listen and support. Averil West, Heart Health Advocate for the Heart Foundation says, “If you’re living with a heart condition, these sessions can be a vital aspect of maintaining a positive outlook as support helps you return to the person you were before your heart attack or diagnosis.”
“This is a free whānau-inclusive and diverse support group, so come along and join us for a chat and a cuppa.” The group will meet at Fairweathers, 36 Scott Street, Blenheim between 10.00 and 11.30am. The Heart Foundation is New Zealand’s leading independent funder of heart research and, since 1968, has funded more than $78 million in
research and specialist training for cardiologists. It also performs a wide range of activities to help support people living with heart disease and their families and provides educational programmes and campaigns that promote heart-healthy living. You can register for these free sessions by contacting the group co-ordinator, Jenny Goss on 021 162 9102 or jennygoss.65@gmail.com.
BMT’s Les Misérables utilises Covid strategies By Chris Valli
Can you hear the people sing? It seems to be loud and clear for the production team of Blenheim Musical Theatre’s Les Misérables. The show scheduled for May 18 28 at the ASB Theatre will still go ahead, albeit whatever scenario or eventuality Omicron takes in the impending months. After the decision to go into Red Traffic light settings under the Covid framework and events across the country being cancelled, Production Manager Mike Wentworth says everything BMT is doing is with the teams’ health and well-being in mind. “Clearly there are Ministry of Health guidelines we need to meet. However in addition to those, we have looked at risk mitigation strategies such as utilising multiple
changes to date including the rescheduling of workshops, information evenings and auditions and remain on track. At this time, we are proceeding with the determination to put on a show season commencing 18 May. We are well aware of the potential challenges with an outbreak, but ensure we are remaining nimble in response to the outbreak and associated curve balls.” Blenheim Musical Theatre potentially could go into the May window with a financial dilemma. It comes at a time with the news Production Manager that Tauranga Musical Theatre Mike Wentworth had to cancel their February searehearsal venues, rehearsal sched- son after a postponement from uling, the use of PPE (including September 2021. Mike says as a the use of masks at rehearsals), in consortium, there are implications addition to scenario planning in the for all involved. event of an outbreak. “The call is BMT’s to make – we are “We have experienced many the ones that carry the financial risk.
However, we are acutely aware that our season here in Marlborough is book-ended by other societies around the country and therefore has flow-on effects to other organisations. Unfortunately, the Tauranga Musical Theatre recently had to cancel their season and for all those associated with the show, it must be a truly gut-wrenching decision (let alone the financial impact).” At a cost of $77 a ticket and at a time where local business has been impacted by the pandemic, Mike says the justification of the ticket price is reflective of the home grown quality of the cast and the set which has come from the original production in the West End. “With Peter Meikle (Director) at the helm, an absolutely mind blowingly talented cast and orchestra, an international set and costumes
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Change brings opportunity at the ASB Theatre Marlborough The ‘Red’ setting under Omicron has impacted in many ways, but perhaps most tangibly in the events and entertainment sector, where limits and restrictions continue to challenge event planning around the country. However, at the ASB Theatre Marl-
borough, it’s ‘situation normal’ since Covid-19 arrived in New Zealand two years ago, says outgoing General Manager Karyn Delves. With family commitments, Karyn has made the difficult decision to step down and let a new leader continue the
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Theatre’s exciting work. “I have been part of some amazing events here and have been honoured to serve this community through difficult times. I’m enormously proud of my team who work tirelessly to make things happen, and the volunteers who give their time so generously - the ushers, the back stage helpers and the trustees who supported me through this challenging time. Thank you all.” Karyn moved back to Blenheim from Melbourne in early 2020 and took up the job of General Manager at the Theatre. She says her team always tries to find positive solutions to realise the goal of each event, balancing the ambition of the client with the challenge of the pandemic restrictions. And the results
have been hugely rewarding for her and the Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust, which owns the Theatre. “With physical spacing and online video conferencing, we have been able to deliver all kinds of events successfully, although, sadly, some were not able to go ahead. Our team now also manages the Marlborough Events Centre activities, so we’re looking after two of the largest serviced venues in the region, as well as Marlborough Light & Sound hire company.” Chairman of the Civic Theatre Trust Kevin Moseley acknowledged Karyn’s tremendous effort and commitment. “Karyn has delivered for the Trust and the community of Marlborough over such
a trying period in the performing arts and convention industry.” “The hunt is on for a new leader of one of the best venues in the country. The Trust is looking for an experienced manager who can lead the team through the next chapter and guide the emergence from the current challenges of Omicron to the inevitable flurry of activity when restrictions are relaxed. “The performing arts are well supported in Marlborough with so many locals enjoying participation in shows and getting along to see them. With the added opportunity to showcase the region through business events, it is a really exciting proposition for a keen candidate to take up,” Kevin said.
Havelock Community Theatre: The Old People are Revolting There will be a further opportunity to see Havelock Community Theatre’s The Old People are Revolting. Flooding on Saturday meant that two of the cast were not able to get to Havelock, so the
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Serious crash between Nelson and Picton say the headlines. Since when has it been the norm to consider that around 8kms south of Picton is between Picton and Nelson. If reporters want to report the facts, between Picton and Blenheim is more factual. I would consider that had the accident been along Rapaura Road then it could be considered to be towards Nelson rather than Blenheim. When I read the headline I considered the safety of my partner who drives to Nelson each day. Somewhat misleading information doesn’t help.
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Can anyone enlighten me on what is happening with the Redwood School. The roof has been covered for the last couple of months now.
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I am curious to know what the two structures are for that have just been erected at the cemetery up by the hospital. It’s taken a couple of weeks to build and I can’t figure out why money has been spent on something so useless. I have never seen any gatherings there and I pass it regularly so could someone enlighten me?
Not organised Well two ferries out of service. One train now and again going south after all the millions spent fixing the rail line between here and Christchurch. Trucks with large trailers bumper to bumper on the highway at night doing well over speed limit.
So sad Just read about the 19 month old child from Gisborne murdered. That’s 3 or 4 children killed in the last few months. I thought Maori had taken over the running of child, youth and family, so what’s going on? They said they could do a better job, doesn’t look like it. They media bashed the people before them who were doing the best they could.
To be or not to be The key answer quotes Mr Luxon, to our equity, or inequity, depending on your views is that we are one country and a National Government will target on the basis of need rather than ethnicity. Gee this will save me, a gang membership, sunbathing just a little or stop budgeting my pension.
Wow are you in a dream!? We the farmers are in the cab of the tractors to feed you. Unfortunately no one wants to grow food except us. If you need food we depend highly on overseas workers. What’s on your dinner plate next week without these workers. I myself rely on RSE workers to get the job done. Unfortunately we now have people in NZ that can’t do an honest day’s work. And they can. So many crops wasted because of government. Not good enough, fresh food shortage to come… no harvest.
Seriously failed We are deeply saddened for our young friend that was let down by the health system. Why is it kept hush, hush. Seriously when someone asks for help and needs it, it’s not hard to help them. Failed again in this town.
What a waste Watched an excavator demolishing a house in Grovetown today. Curtains and all. No signs of things salvaged, no materials separated, everything just munched up in a nice efficient pile. Place had only been recently reroofed. Sad we can still do stuff like this.
Bullying not OK Why is there so many people being bullied at their workplace. I hear this time and time again. When talking to the people it’s very concerning and sad to hear. We are in this world to be all one, some people are different but there is no need to bully them.
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I wonder how much it cost for the NZ Transport agency to amend its name to include Waka Kotahi?
The Maori Party is calling for a divorce from the Crown. What are they prepared to give up in return?
Still shaking my head Freedom convoy severely holding up traffic heading in and out of Kaikoura through to Blenheim on Monday and no police presence to be seen. I hope all the people that were in the convoy are vaccinated or are they driving around the country spreading covid? You are allowed your opinion but not to roam the country spreading covid. If you end up in hospital with covid you should decline an ICU bed and leave it free for someone who is sick through no fault of their own. Shouldn’t you be at work or are you taking the governments handout, from the government you are protesting about?
Re: Countdown carpark The line marking is a bloody disgrace, up your game Countdown. The facts are that Countdown are responsible for the gardens in their carpark not MDC.
txt talk of the week Stolen fruit No thanks to the scum bags who have trespassed onto my property in Renwick and stripped my peach, plum and greengage trees for the third year. Not one piece of fruit left on the trees. We feed, water and prune these trees so as we can have some fruit in season and now we have to buy it at the supermarkets. How do you sleep at nights? We welcome your texts on 027 242 5266. Limit to 70 words please. We reserve the right to publish at our discretion. Please note the opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Sun management.
Unfair theft We understand that thieving people are picking buckets of flowers from Pollard Park. Now I know why the rose garden looked sparse last time we were there. Not one flower should be taken from our wonderful park or trees damaged. Anyone seen committing these acts should be spoken to (from a safe distance), photo taken, car registration noted and police informed. As a community we must help protect Pollard Park from theft and damage.
Water wasters Paying back I would like to thank the lady who paid for my groceries at Countdown Redwoodtown. If you please ring or text this number to make arrangements so I can reimburse you. Please contact The Sun for number.
I have watched the seepage of water escaping underground pipes on corner of High and Henry Streets since November last year. Rang MDC several times, they said they had fixed it, yeah right still waiting. MDC said they are waiting to do all the leaks around town all at once, meantime how many hundreds/thousands of litres of water wasted? Just waiting for usual summer water restrictions to kick in then wait for MDC to tell us to conserve water!
Accident waiting to happen Around mid morning on Waitangi Day we witnessed a teenage male (long mullet) riding an electric scooter on Howick Road heading north towards Hospital Road. Not only was he riding on the road but he wasn’t wearing a helmet and he kept lifting his hand off the handlebars to read or text on his cellphone.
Bit of a worry Good luck with the small amount of ventilators locally if Omicron hits the numbers predicted. I just hope they go to the vaxed Marlburians first when needed.
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Climate change: By Wally Richards I remember about 15-20 years ago writing about pending climate change with temperatures forecast to rise and suggesting how great that will be as we will be able to grow more tropical type plants in New Zealand. I cannot remember any talk of man made climate change rather it was all to do with cycles that have been occurring for millions of years related to sunspots, volcanic activity, clouds and ocean tidal flows. Our planet during recorded histories has seen ice ages, mini ice ages, massive flooding, droughts of epic proportions and good times weather. Somehow or other we have as a species survived reasonably well through all that nature has subjected us to. Now I remember at school in social studies; how we were shown that all of New Zealand have at times spent about as much time under the sea as above it and then wondering if we were to need water wings before I was old enough to leave school. We are just the higher parts of a massive continent, most of which is under water currently. Imagine the wealth and land we would have if that continent once again rose above sea level. Likely the worst man made changes we have caused is deforestation of too many natural canopies that have protected the soil and absorbed excess carbon. Science tells us that in the past the planet has at times had extremely high levels of carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide is a colorless and non-flammable gas at normal temperature and pressure. Although much less abundant than nitrogen and oxygen in Earth’s atmosphere, carbon dioxide is an important constituent of our planet’s air. A molecule of carbon dioxide (CO2) is made up of one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms. When you inhale (breathe in), air enters your lungs and oxygen from the air moves from your lungs to your blood. At the same time, carbon dioxide, a waste gas, moves from your blood to the lungs and is exhaled (breathe out). Exposure to CO2 can produce a variety of health effects.
On the other hand CO2 is a must for plants which they love and the more they get the bigger they grow. Besides not only do our plants love CO2 but in taking it in they release oxygen which we love. Is that not a grand system? (reason why we have indoor plants to provide higher levels of oxygen and absorb our bad breath). When the planet’s air had high PPM of CO2 then gigantic forests of cycads and ferns grew and where did all the CO2 come from back then? Volcanoes which erupted frequently on the younger planet. If it was not for those events we would not have our fossil fuels today. Nurseries growing crops in glasshouses will often use CO2 generators to increase the amount of CO2 in the glasshouse which in turn increases the growth of the crops. Politically our farmers whom not only produce the food we eat but are a mainstay of our exports are under pressure to change their farming methods to reduce New Zealand emissions. I agree that some farming practices nowadays are very different to the way things were done say 60-70 years ago. I always feel really sorry for cattle and sheep out in open fields suffering from the climate; no shade in hot sun, no shelter from the elements; rain, wind and cold. Have you seen a sheep stand in front of a fence post to gain a few inches of shade from a hot sun? In a natural setting animals would be roaming in tree or bush clad areas foraging for vegetation to eat while protected from the elements. Not practical as you would need a lot of land for a small amount of stock. I thought of a compromise recently and that is why not have ever green trees planted along part of fence lines of paddocks? It would lessen the amount of grass grown overall but the health of the stock would improve as they would be able to shelter from the elements. If the trees grown were weeping willows then not only would you have a large canopy of shelter but willow leaves are a good supplement food when grass is short.
Great for draining wet areas and very fast growing. You only need to cut a small branch and poke it into the ground in autumn and you will have a good sized tree come summer. Carbon credits would help off set loses from other farming activities. An area where farming has changed from 70 odd years ago when I was a boy on my Uncle’s farm in Bell Block is; from smaller farms to large holdings today. Back then a farmer like my Uncle had about 100 to 150 acres and ran about a hundred cows. Farmers as such were considered well off if they had a good lifestyle, made good money, expenses were low (not buying tons of fertiliser or big vet bills) which meant a healthy bottom line. The soil in the paddocks was rich in earthworms and microbes, manure from stock was naturally broken down to feed the grass. The grass was highly nutritious so the stock was healthy. No pollution of water ways and nitrogen from manure was feeding the grasses. All that was needed occasionally would be a dressing of lime to keep the soil life happy and offset the acidity from urine and manure. Thistles and weeds would be grubbed out, not sprayed with herbicides. I would turn over a dried cow pad (manure) and gather a can of tiger worms to either go fishing for eels in the stream that flowed through one part of the farm or to feed to the chickens. Hay making in summer ensured a barn full of hay bales for winter feed when grass growth was slow due to short daylight hours. A big vegetable garden, a pig sty with a few pigs fed with slops from the dairy factory (curds and whey).
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EVENT: Blenheim Musical Theatre’s Les Misérables
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Chief Executive Officer $125,000 + to be negotiated. Full-time About us MCTT are a Charitable Trust operating the ASB Theatre Marlborough based in Blenheim. Within the Theatre is Marlborough Light & Sound; a business unit owned by MCTT, that provides AV and technical services in-house and off site. As of February 2021, MCTT took over the management contract for the adjacent Marlborough Events Centre, this now combined with the Theatre offers one of New Zealand’s premier Business Event facilities in a Brilliant Destination. MCTT has the support of the local community and Marlborough District Council. The Trust has managed well through the last 2 years of COVID-19 trading and is now seeking a Chief Executive to fully maximise the opportunity of the newly expanded operation, while still delivering for community stakeholders including Theatre user groups. We want to be positioned to bounce back from Omnicom and the CEO will drive this. Tasks & responsibilities • Ensuring the successful operation and growth of our business • Reporting to a Board of Trustees Qualifications & experience • Senior management experience with a proven track record of getting results • Systems focused • Personable and client centric • Leads from the front while achieving the big picture Benefits • Living in one of New Zealand’s most Brilliant Destinations • Being recognised as a community leader A detailed role scope can be requested by emailing ilikegallery@gmail.com Applications will only be accepted online via www.seek.co.nz and close 14th February 2022
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URGENT services Urgent Care Centre: Wairau Hospital Grounds. Entry off Hospital Rd, Blenheim, 8am-8pm daily. Phone (03) 520 6377. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870. After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy: Monday - Friday 8.30am 6pm, Saturday 9am - 5pm, Sunday and Public Holidays 10am - 5pm. Closed Christmas Day. Ph 578 2271. Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline. Women’s Refuge and Sexual Violence Support Centre Marlborough: Crisis line number phone 0800 refuge or 03 5779939. Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Alcoholics Anonymous: 0800 AA WORKS - 0800 229 6757. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am 4pm. Phone 578 4272. Wairau Hospital: Hospital Visiting Hours: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-noon, 4pm-7pm. Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward. Picton: Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 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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BARKER, Noeline Gladys: It is with sadness we announce the passing of Noeline at Seaview Home, Picton on Tuesday February 1, 2022. Aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ray, dearly loved mother of Gillian and Larry Simonsen (Gympy, Australia), Stephen (Sparky) and Chrissy. Dearly loved grandma of Jalaa, Haylee, Ricky, Leah, Daryl, Kerri-anne and Tara; and all her great grandchildren and extended families. Special thanks to Seaview Home staff for their wonderful care of Noeline. Messages may be sent to 34 Lucas Street, Blenheim 7201. A private cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date once Covid restrictions allow. Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719
WEBB: Norma Josephine (née Godsiff): Peacefully, on Sunday February 6, 2022, at Springlands Lifestyle Village. Aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Alan. Treasured Mum of Gwenda and Terry, Greg, Jocelyn and Jim, Leonie and the late Jerzy, Michelle and Mark, Neil and Kate. Loved Nana to her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved sister of Ray (deceased) and Shirley, and Enid (deceased). Special thanks to the staff at Springlands Lifestyle Village. Messages may be sent to 60 David Street, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or to account 03-13690365207-00, ref WEBB. A celebration of Norma’s long life will be held at Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, Blenheim at 1.00pm on Thursday February 10, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery. Due to Covid restrictions numbers will be limited to 100 however the service will be live streamed and may be viewed online at www.oneroomstreaming.com, Event ID: Sowmans Password 6JEGAN This will be a My Vaccine Pass event, and authenticators will be checking at the entrance; we appreciate your respect in this matter.
Saturday, February 12, 9am -1pm. Outside Queen Charlotte Tavern. Plenty of books, plants crafts, soaps, woodwork, children’s clothing to browse among while enjoying a whitebait sandwich. Sites still available $5. Ring Ian 574 2558.
Havelock Community Theatre Summer play “The Old People are Revolting” Final performance on Sunday, February 13 at 7:30pm. Tickets are available online Trybooking.co.nz/IXP or through The Gallery, Havelock. Price $20 adults, $15 seniors and students and children $10.
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Brady the winner before all else Few people can claim to be the best all time in their sport without much of an argument. Don Bradman, Babe Ruth, Wayne Gretzky and Michael Jordan come to mind and newly retired NFL quarterback, Tom Brady may be on that list. The 44-year-old ageless wonder called time on his career after 20 seasons last week. Brady went to an unprecedented 10 Super Bowls and won seven. Brady’s story is well known,
drafted as the 199th pick of the 1999 NFL draft. Throughout his stellar career, he never had the best arm, he wasn’t the fastest runner, he didn’t have the best footwork. What separates him the most is his unrivalled desire to win. Brady said in his 2017 book, “The TB12 Method: How to Achieve a Lifetime of Sustained Peak Performance” that he sticks to a 9pm bedtime and he wakes up at 6am. At one point, it was rumoured
Brady installed a clock in his home gym with a countdown to the next Super Bowl. Brady also tried to hold-off Father Time with a strict diet when he aged which included avocado ice cream. While all these things may seem a little odd, you cannot argue with the results. As a Green Bay Packers fan and someone who has followed the NFL for the past decade, I couldn’t warm to Brady.
It was nothing personal, his class is undeniable, his play never grabbed me, never made me as a rather clueless fan, sit up and take notice. The only thing that makes your eyes widen is the amount of winning he has done over the past 22 years. Brady is someone who got every single drop of potential out of himself. He had to scrap early in his career for recognition but once the starting
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quarterback job was his in New England, there was no stopping him. Winning matters a lot when it comes to legacy. Getting to the top of the mountain puts any athlete into a new stratosphere but to break new ground like Brady has is simply incredible. It’s highly unlikely anyone in the coming decades will win seven Super Bowls. That needs to be recognised and appreciated as a sports fan.
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Summer runners Thursday, February 10 - Wairau Lagoon, Hardings Road. Meet in the carpark at 5.45pm for a 6pm start. All abilities catered for so you can run, walk, jog or all of those. No-one left behind. No cost. See you there. Go to https://harriers.net.nz/event/ summer-runners-33/ for further information. For further enquiries contact Allister Leach on 021 159 0678.
Cuddon Cycling Marl Marlborough Rugby Sub Union Champions, (MRSU) Renwick Rugby Club 2021. By Chris Valli
A Blenheim rugby club is leading the way with players unaffected needing vaccination passes for this year’s competition. Marlborough club and college rugby players will need a Covid vaccination certificate to play in competitions this year. The directive announced by New Zealand Rugby in December, comes after some Marlborough Boys College First XV players have decided not to get vaccinated. Renwick Rugby Club won the Marlborough Rugby Sub Union (MRSU) competition in August last year. Club President Kelly Canning says the club is proactive and well aware of the mandated
rules and regulations. Under the Government and Sport New Zealand’s Covid-19 Framework, gatherings in the Red traffic light setting which do not use Covid-19 Vaccination certificates are limited to 25 people. “With regards to the mandate of only 25 limited for functions without vaccine passes, our club is very aware of the importance of following the rules and regulations. “We actually fall under the rules of Marlborough District Council (MDC) and will have vaccine pass checks on entry to after match functions which should not be an issue as generally it is players and their support team who are vaccinated as per game
requirements.” Kelly says the club is fortunate enough that they have not come across any issues with the vaccine requirements, as their current players understand the Tasman Rugby Union guidelines to be able to play this coming season. In the Red traffic light setting, 15-a-side rugby competitions would be unable to proceed without the use of Covid vaccination certificates due to the restriction on numbers. Kelly says training is divided into the two senior teams who train on different fields so does not affect them. “With the vaccine mandate they would be able to coexist if required under the 100 people
Golf Results Rarangi Golf Club Wednesday, February 2 – Men’s Midweek Medal – Net Roger Mitchell 66; Phil Hill 70; Malcolm Dixon 70; Alan Rutledge 70; Neil Turnbull 71; Ian Molloy 72; Dick Hubert 72; Hans Bloemberg 73;
Jack Gleeson 73; Alan Milne 73; Ray Tomlinson 74; Len Barlow 74; Terry Allen 75; Tim Clark 75; Graham Ilott 75; Allan Hogg 75.
Marlborough Golf Club February 2 - Diana Pye stableford, Annette Wilkinson 39, Angela Beard 37, Frances Handforth 34, Lucy Jefferis 33, Helen Lissaman 33, Judy Dwyer 32, Kath Elley 32, Pru Jensen 32. 3 February, Men’s stableford Div.1,Paul Eden 39,
Dave Knappstein 36, Ken Steel 35, John Rodgers 34, Malcolm McKenzie 34, Bede O’Malley 34, Jon Nicol 34. Div.2,Rex Scoble 40, Charlie Leith 35, Nevil Paterson 35, Tony Armstrong 34.
maximum as players required to be vaccinated.” New Zealand General Manager Community Rugby Steve Lancaster says there was a plan to record vaccination status in the registration system but clubs would take on some of the responsibilities as event hosts under the Covid-19 Framework. Kelly says she was comfortable asking players if they were vaccinated as this is part of the registration process. Further guidance will be issued by NZR in the upcoming months, including for Small Blacks rugby and players aged five to 11 years. Who will police whether teams are playing by the framework rules was not yet set in stone.
Wednesday, February 9, 6.30pm 16km Time Trial No. 5 from Wither Hills Winery. Please assemble at 6pm. Friday, February 11, 5.45pm - Track Cycling at Athletic Park. Training and coaching. Newcomers ideally aged 1112 years up. Track Bikes available. Come and give it a go. Saturday, February 12, 1.30pm - Stage Race Series No. 5 (Curtis Piper Memorial). Meet at 1pm opposite Grove Mill Winery at the start of Waihopai Valley Road. (Stage One 3.5km Delta Hill climb TT, Stage Two 16.5km Waihopai Road Race, Stage Three 18km Craig Lochart 18km Road Race, Stage Four 8km Spy Base TT). Shorter event Stage 1, 2 and 4. Monday, February 14, 6pm - Track Cycling at Athletic Park. Mixture of events for all grades. Warm up from 5.30pm. For further info contact Warren 021663910 or Graham 0278212379. Also see website w w w. cyclingmarlborough.org.nz for more information. All welcome.
Blenheim Golf Club January 31 - 9 Hole Stableford Men, David Dyer 23 Paddy Couchman21 Alan Martin 20 John Delany 19 Ian Hatcher 19 Allen Knight 18 Jan de Zwart 18 Ian Clark 18 Brian Brown 17 Stuart Parker 17 Bob Tapp 17. Ladies Barbara Looker 25 Christine Burns 22 Jan Peglar 19 Trees Rewi 18 Wendy Avery 18 Shirley Godsiff 18. February 2 - 18 Hole Stableford, 0-29 Trees Rewi 37 Marion Flynn 36 30+ Bernice Arnold 34 Kay Ayson 32. 9 Hole stableford, Barbara Looker 23 Joy Brehaut 17. 18 Hole Stableford, Max Stephens Memorial Jordan Judge 41 Phil Starkey
38 Clive Aitchison 38 Ray Herd 37 Roy Lilley 37 Bob Tapp 35 Graeme Daines 35 Colin Pitkethley 34 Stuart Parker 34 Clive Drummond 34 Blue Arthur 34 Ji, Findlay 34 9 hole 4. BBB stableford, Ian de Zwart + Ian Clark 24 9 Hole twilight Dan Crawford 23 Grant Flynn 21 Helen Neame 19 Judith Batty 19 Chris Nally 18 Kay Ayson 17 Ian Hatcher 17. February 7 - 9 Hole stableford, Vern Ayson 18 Alan Martin 18 Ian Hatcher 17 Steve Griffin 17 Clarry Neame 16 Ian Clark 16 George Addis 16 Ladies Treed Rewi 18 Helen Neame 17 Chris Currie 16 Jenny Evans 16 Bernice Arnold 14.
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