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Transfer charge ‘disgusting’

By Chris Tobin Charging $145 for a patient to be transferred less than 100 metres from Wairau Hospital to Hospice Marlborough is “appalling, disgusting and ethically wrong,” says Blenheim woman Marita Winstanley.

Mrs Winstanley said she was reluctant to speak out about the matter but so many Blenheim people were upset about the charge it was time someone did.

“I’m doing this because my friend just lost her son. She said one of the worst things of the whole nightmare was getting rung early in the morning by the hospital to find out if they (the parents) could pay $145 to move him from A and E to the hospice.

“I think it’s immoral.”

She said St John who did the transfer and made the charge were becoming unpopular because of it.

Mrs Winstanley said five years ago she and hospital staff had transferred her mother from the hospital to the hospice and no charge was imposed.

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Short journey: Marita Winstanley stands at the Hospice Marlborough entranceway with Wairau Hospital behind her.

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The campaign to retain Wairau Hospital’s health services is intensifying.

On Wednesday Save Our Services launched a new website www.handsoffwairau.co.nz The public of Marlborough will be able to go to the website to get up to date information and sign the petition, said one of the organisers, Marlborough District councillor Jessica Bagge.A new logo (above) has also been launched by Save Our Services.

Transfer charge ‘disgusting’ Continued from page 1 “We wheeled her out and she had monitors and drips.”

Mrs Winstanley’s mother died five years ago following injuries sustained driving her scooter into a wire fence at the Marlborough A and P Park.

Safety concerns for patients was the reason why St John was used to transport patients to the hospice, Wairau Hospital’s service manager Becky Olsen said.

“The change in practice came four years ago when it was identified that the safety and privacy of patients was being put at risk under the former practice.

“The transfer by ambulance is also more respectful for patients

and their families.”

St John’s Tasman operations manager James McMeekin said the $145 charge was made under an argreement between the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board and St John and there were no provisions for discharges to be covered.

“Therefore St John places a standard charge on these transfers to help cover the costs of providing trained crew and an ambulance to safely return the patient back to the hospice.”

Asked if he thought the health board should be transferring patients such a short distance, not St John, Mr McMeekin replied: “You would need to ask the DHB this question.”

Pumpkin and carrot growing competition

By Kat Duggan The Renwick Arms will be hosting its third annual Pumpkin and Carrot Growing Competition this Saturday.

Event organiser, Alan Ferguson, said the event had been really popular in past years, and he expected this year to be a good one.

“We’ve got 30 odd people growing out there, the first year was pretty successful because we had a good growing season, last year wasn’t so

good because of the Antarctic summer we had but this year there has been a great growing season.

The event would be taking place at 3pm on Saturday, March 23, with weigh-ins taking place between 3 and 4pm.

Competitors had entered last year, paying a $10 entry fee which would go towards prizes for the biggest pumpkin and carrot, as well as for the ugliest, prettiest, and best dressed vegetable, among others.

Molesworth road reopens The Acheron Road through Molesworth Station reopened at 7am this morning after sufficient rain fell to reduce the fire danger.

The road will be open until the end of its open season – Sunday April 7.

“We’re very pleased the conditions have allowed us to reopen the road over the long Easter weekend,” said Depart-

ment of Conservation South Marlborough area manager Dave Hayes.

“Easter has traditionally been a popular time to travel through Molesworth Station.”

The road had been closed on March 12 due to the high fire danger in the station at the time.

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Marlburians mad about Marmite

By Chris Tobin My favourite!

Brodie MacDonald, 16 months, right, is one happy little chappie now that Marmite is back on Blenheim supermarket shelves.

On Wednesday, dozens of Marlburians suffering severe cases of Marmite depletion rushed to supermarkets to buy the first supply to go into stores in a year.

“We’ve been selling it flat out,” Countdown Arthur St, Blenheim, checkout supervisor Susan Bruce said.

When spoken to by the Sun at 10am on Wednesday morning, she said the shelves had already needed to be restocked.

“All Marmite lovers knew it was being sold again; I love it! she said” Last month Sanitarium general manager Pierre van Heerden said production would be resumed at the company’s factory in Papanui, Christchurch with major supermarket chains allocated the first run of half a million 250g jars.

Production ceased at the factory after the February 2011 earthquake in Christchurch which left the building damaged.

Marmite supplies dried up and what was left sold for high prices.

Countdown Springlands was experiencing a similar hot demand for Marmite on Wednesday.

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Truck crash A 52-year-old man was taken to Wairau Hospital with minor chest injuries after the truck and trailer unit he was driving jack knifed on State Highway One, near Ward yesterday morning.

The crash took place at 6.15am between Kaka Rd and Ward Beach Rd. The road was blocked until 9am, when one lane was reopened with diversions in place.

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“It has been going really well,” staff member Natalie Waite said.

“Quite a lot of people came in early. We’ve got plenty of stock and the shelves are being

constantly restocked.”

Sanitarium has produced only 250-gram jars with production of 500g jars planned for the near future.

Colin King: Will he, won’t he?

By Chris Tobin The Kaikoura electorate National Party will hold its annual meeting in Blenheim on Monday where an announcement is expected from sitting MP Colin King whether he will stand again at next year’s annual general election.

Last year Mr King said he would make his intentions known at the electorate AGM. The Sun has been advised that Mr King could stand again. Attempts to contact Mr King were not successful.

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Among those considered potential candidates have been Marlborough District councillor Jessica Bagge.

However, she was not interested

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“I have no aspirations to run.

My children are still young and the Kaikoura electorate is far too large – it goes all the way down to North Canterbury.”

She added: “It’s going to be interesting.”

Another possible contender mentioned has been Ms Bagge’s fellow member of the Save Our Services group which is calling for Wairau Hospital services to be retained, grape grower Stuart Smith.

“I will be at the AGM but in

terms of candidates, I’ll wait until such time as the nominations are called for,” Mr Smith said.

Two other possibilities mentioned have been Marlborough College Charitable Foundation chairman Dominic Romano and Marlborough Research Centre chief executive, Gerald Hope.

The Sun attemped to contact Mr Romano but he was unavailable for comment.

Mr Hope said he would not be standing although he would attend next Monday’s meeting.

The Rarangi District Residents Association will be representing the Marlborough District at the National Community Awards in the Far North District today until Sunday.

The trip comes after the association became the Supreme Winner at the TrustPower Marlborough Community Awards last year for its work building a playground and pump cycle track in Rarangi.

Cycling for cancer Former Picton man, Shannon Huntley, will be biking through the Nullarbor Desert, from Perth to Melbourne in June this year.

Mr Huntley’s aim for the 3440km solo ride is to raise $10,000 for the West Australia Cancer Council.

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SUVs most popular Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) are now the most popular new cars sold in New Zealand, with 25,000 of the vehicles hitting roads across the country in 2012.

Summarising a record-breaking 2012, and looking ahead to further growth in 2013, Toyota New Zealand CEO Alistair Davis said that apart from a blip in sales associated with the global financial crisis, the New Zealand SUV market has been on a “relentless growth path” locally – mirroring the worldwide trend.

Guest speaker The second speaker in the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce’s BNZ Partners Speak Series will be Allan Scott, founder of Allan Scott Wines. The first speaker in the series was the Minister of Transport Gerry Brownlee. Mr Scott will speak on April 17 at the Scenic Hotel Marlborough. Tickets are $49 (includes lunch) and are available from debbie @mcoc.org.nz

Tourism showcase Around 26 of the world’s leading travel and tourism media will jet into Auckland next month to attend TRENZ 2013 (April 21-24), the $23.4 billion New Zealand tourism industry’s annual showcase event.

Organised by the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA), TRENZ brings together several hundred Kiwi tourism operators with the same number of international travel buyers who are looking for tourism products to sell to consumers in their home markets.

New Guthrie Bowron store taking shape

By Chris Tobin Work is well under way on the new Guthrie Bowron shop on the corner of Main and Opawa streets, Blenheim.

Owners Colin and Katrina Legge intend relocating their business from the existing site on Seymour Rd when the building is completed.

“The framing is going up and it should be lockable by the week of April 8. We still hope to be open by Queen’s Birthday Weekend but we don’t want too many glitches,” Mrs Legge said.

Mrs Legge described the process of obtaining resource consents from the Marlborough District Council as being “challenging.”

“The store will look and feel different and will be totally decoration orientated with giftware and a little bit of small furniture.”

The new 500sqm store is being built by Blenheim firm Findlater Construction. The Legges have operated the Guthrie Bowron store since May 2006.

Katrina and Colin Legge in front of what is going to be their new Guthrie Bowron shop.

NZ businesses complacent over fraud New Zealand businesses are too complacent about the growing risk of bribery and corruption, according to KPMG’s Fraud Bribery and Corruption Survey released this week.

One organisation surveyed suffered a $1.5m loss resulting from ‘inappropriate selection of third party distributors.’

Although the 140 survey respondents reported relatively few incidents of bribery and corruption, the level of complacency around the risks gives most cause for concern. More than 38% of survey respondents did not have clear anti-bribery and corruption policies and procedures in place.

Stephen Bell, from KPMG’s Forensics

team, said new UK anti-bribery law which came into effect in April 2011 had significant implications for New Zealand businesses operating overseas.

“Any New Zealand business with operations or a presence in the UK can potentially be prosecuted under the Act,” he said.

“Legislation in the US also has international reach. Yet in the survey, when asked whether or not they were aware of anti-bribery legislation in countries where their organisations operated, over half of respondents said ‘no’.”

The Ministry of Justice has also urged New Zealand organisations to seek advice on their exposure to the UK anti-bribery

legislation.

In other findings of the KPMG Fraud Bribery and Corruption Survey, fraud continues to be a growing problem in New Zealand. The total value lost to fraud is trending upwards, having increased by almost 8% since the 2008 survey.

Respondents believed, on average, that only 50% of all fraud losses were being detected. The current survey showed that ‘personal financial pressure’ was the number one motivating factor among perpetrators of fraud. This replaced ‘ greed/lifestyle’ from the 2008 survey, possibly reflecting the tougher economic environment.

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Religious callers Dear Ed, I do not have a religion, nor do I have anything against religion.

But what I do get annoyed with is having ‘religious callers’ visit on a Saturday, but rather than come to my door and speak to me themselves, they send their young children.

Is this their way of training the next

generation in the skills of recruitment, or is it simply because they think people won’t say no to a child?

What ever their reason I know as a parent myself that I would NEVER send my young child to a stranger’s door while I was out of sight waiting further down the road.

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Dear Ed, Since there is so much controversy over who is to run the hospital services and how, why doesn’t Malborough have its own health board in both the fiscal and representative senses?

If just saving time and money is the motivation for moving the port

to Clifford Bay, why doesn’t the Government go the “whole hog “ as it were and move it to Lyttleton -†saving on expensive road transport, the succession of accidents it generates, road maintenance (the sea doesn’t need tar sealing)†and all the double handling?

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Opportunities knocking Dear Ed, The letter from “Skeptical Pleb” in this week’s paper has finally goaded me into print on this subject.

I have never in all my long life come across such a crowd of doom and gloomers regarding the Inter-Island move to Clifford Bay.Don’tworry about it, it is a door that is closing look for the doors that are opening.

The average tourist doesn’t want to get from A to B in the shortest possible time, they want an “experience” and that is what the cruise through the Sounds will give them.

Bluebridge will still run into Picton. I bet they are considering plans and how about someone starting a passenger only service, not a ‘fast ferry’but a nice leisurely cruise through the beautiful

Wairau Hospital Dear Ed, In reply to possible cuts to services at Wairau Hospital we, the undersigned think it is unthinkable. To spend $60,000,000 on a new hospital then want to cut out the most important of its services. Well, it doesn’t equate. If the hospital board can’t balance the books, central government will have to cut out some of

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Campervans may probably use Clifford Bay, but think about it. What are the main tourist attractions in the South Island? Kaikoura for Whale Watch, Christchurch for Antartic Centre, Queenstown on the way to Milford Sound, over the Haast Pass to the Glaciers and then up the West Coast to Nelson and on to Picton I can hear all the but,but, buts coming already. So I say get off your butt, roll your sleeves up and look for those doors that are opening, they are there and you have five years or more to see the visitors come through them.

Don’t whinge and cringe it never got anyone anywhere.

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Problem there, I love all food.

In my book it’s hard to beat a good steak with mushroom sauce, mashed spuds and veggies.

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I have stayed in 5 star hotels to sleeping above pigs and chooks in a remote village.

There is not a holiday experience that I would trade be it having a massage in a luxury resort, my luggage arriving two days after me in Hanoi or visiting an orphanage in Phnom Penh.

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Children, especially my grandchildren. Oh, sarcasm also!

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People who don’t take responsibility for their own actions.

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Basil - flavoursome and pungent A frost tender lowgrowing herb. Basil is a culina r y herb prominently featured in Italian cuisine, and also plays a major role in the Southeast Asian cuisines of Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. The plant tastes somewhat like anise, with a strong, pungent sweet smell.

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Can be grown inside in pots in winter.

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Keep well picked to prevent flowering.

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Clip, clop, snap and prune After such a warm summer, some plants may have been damaged by the sun.

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Keep hedges looking trim and not only will the garden look better, but hedges will be stronger come winter.

Make a plan for the Easter break (at the end of the month) to give the garden a good autumn clean. It ís much nicer tidying the garden while the sun ís still shining.

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Courgette & Pesto Soup Easy to make and a great way to use up an abundance of courgettes!

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Friday March 22, 2013

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www. maxgeorge.com Locally designed and made: • Kitchens • Bench tops • Shops • Cafes • Wardrobes • Furniture • Stairs • Prehung doors Meet the local, friendly staff at Max George Joiners

Max George: Max began in the industry as a 15-year-old apprentice. He went on to be a tradesman for 25 years and has been designing kitchens for 15 years. Today Max carries out 3D design work and provides quotes to clients as well as helping out in the workshop.

A keen sportsman, Max spends his spare time playing tennis, squash and hitting the water for a spot of fishing.

Grant Craig: Grant started his apprenticeship with Max in 1999 and joined him in the business by purchasing a 50 percent share in 2004. Heading the workshop, Grant builds and installs bench tops and during his down time he plays golf and is Marlborough’s top squash player.

Ben Dick: A keen pig hunter and Awatere boy, Ben started his apprenticeship with Max and Grant in 2004.

Now a qualified joiner, Ben is the workshop’s leading hand. Away from the workshop Ben can be found scouring the hills for his next hunting trophy.

Ben Smith: Sports aren’t Ben’s only talent. In 2009 Ben began his apprenticeship with Max George Joiners and now specialises in building joinery and onsite installations. In his weekends Ben plays for the Moutere Rugby Club and is a national touch rugby referee.

Locally owned and operated

by Max George and Grant Craig, the business is proud to deliver top quality joinery made 100 percent in Marlborough.

15 Timandra Place

Regan Marshall: Since 2011 Regan has been working toward qualifying as a joiner under the guidance of Max and Grant.

In the workshop Regan helps with the building and installations of kitchens.

And aside from making ‘’a good coffee’’, Regan’s talents also lie in rugby where he plays for Senior Moutere and the U20 Makos squad.

Jo Cooper: Keeping the boys in line is Jo, who joined Max George Joiners in 2009 as the office manager.

She brings over 20 years experience in small business accounting and shares her colleagues’ love for sports. When she is not skiing during winter, Jo will be found relaxing on a warm sunny beach.

- Free 3D design, free site visit, colour advice, project planning and advice and other trades arranged.

- Full inclusive prices including installations.

- Custom made, quality hardware, after sale service and guaranteed quality.

- Training local apprentices.

Ph: 5777 099

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Blenheim Chief Fire Officer, Rob Dalton.

Become a volunteer firefighter

The Blenheim volunteer fire brigade will be holding a recruitment drive this Saturday, in the backyard of the Blenheim Fire Station.

Between 10am and 2pm, the public is invited to come in and have a look at the fire engines, ladder and hose displays, vehicle extrication, and a fire safety stand.

Blenheim chief fire officer, Rob Dalton, said a lot of people in the community did not realise that all fire fighters in Blenheim were volunteers, except for himself.

This means that all of the 38 current members of the fire brigade had to be dedicated to leaving what they were doing

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This Saturday, the 22nd of March • Free BBQ • Bring the family • Check out the fire appliances • Demonstrations by firefighters • Fire safety advice

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at any time of the day or night to attend an unpaid call-out.

Blenheim fire brigade had 13 call-outs on Monday alone, which means a lot of time is spent away from work, family and other commitments for these volunteers.

Saturday’s drive is a chance for the public to have a look at what the fire fighters do first hand, and Rob is hoping it will attract the interest of some new volunteers.

“We have vacancies for up to 8 people; it’s a large commitment, so we’re particularly looking for people who can be available during the day.”

This year is Rob’s 40th year with the New

Protecting the public The Blenheim Fire Service is an organisation dedicated to ensuring the safety of the public, and in particular Marlborough residents.

What many people don’t realise is that the 32 fire fighters with the Blenheim brigade are actually volunteers.

It would be impossible for Blenheim to have such

a strong fire service without the support and commitment of local businesses prepared to sacrifice their time, and sometimes money in order to have an employee on the brigade.

A number of the volunteers at the Blenheim fire brigade are self-employed, so time spent at a call out can often mean a loss of business for them.

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Zealand fire service, having spent time in Masterton, Christchurch, Hamilton, and has been with the Blenheim brigade since 2000.

“Sometimes it feels like a long time, but other times it doesn’t feel like 40 years.

“It’s a challenging career, no two days are ever the same, we meet some very interesting people, and our whole job is to help people, and to try and encourage people to be more fire safe.”

Rob will be at the drive on Saturday, with some of the volunteers, to answer questions people may have about joining the service, and aid them with filling in application forms if they are really interested.

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Satisfaction doing a good job The Sun spoke to two self employed volunteers, who said the disruption to their businesses is not enough to keep them away from the service.

Michael Rea, a self employed real estate agent, said the social nature of the fire service makes it a satisfying role to have, despite the time it takes from his business.

“It can be a burden, but at the same time

it’s very satisfying, and people do appreciate it, it makes a difference when you do hear from people afterwards.

“It’s a good social network in the brigade, there are people from different walks of life with different experiences, so you can pick up a lot from them and there is also satisfaction in knowing you’ve done a good job,” Michael said.

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Vortex Marine and Outdoors owner, Peter Watson, joined the brigade after being involved in a car accident a few years ago, where the fire service was the first on the scene to cut him out of his car.

“I just thrive on a challenge, there are lots of different steps…just the training and the new skills, there’s lots of things to learn,” he said.

“Protecting what you value” Michael Rea

Licensed salesperson REAA 2008

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Committed to marlborough Peter Watson and Michael Rea ready for action in their structural firefighting clothing

Peter Watson, owner of Vortex Marine and Outdoors, first year with the Blenheim Fire Brigade.

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I think when your pager goes off, you do feel a bit guilty if you can’t come and do the work that you’ve volunteered to do so you make every attempt to do it…I have to shut the shop to come down [to the station], I dunno who turns up when I’m not there… with my new hunting and fishing store now open and very busy I find it demanding and more difficult to be away, but once you’re in the system it [attending a call out] tends to come higher in your priorities.

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Professionalism, versatility & quality workmanship.

Committed to our community with ten years service to the Blenheim Volunteer Fire Brigade

Michael Rea, Real Estate agent with Mark Stevenson First National real estate, fifth year with Blenheim Fire Brigade.

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It’s about finding a balance between the two, that’s the biggest thing. Obviously you have a commitment to your clients as well as the Fire Brigade, and the Marlborough community at large…so you make every effort to be here, but at times you’ve got to realise who’s actually paying you as well.

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• Kaipupu Point sanctuary supporter • Employer of a volunteer fire fighter in the Blenheim volunteer fire brigade

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Supporting our Marlborough community • Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 • Marlborough Lines Science & Technology fair • Marlborough Chamber of Commerce Business Awards • Marlborough Schools Tertiary Study Awards • Classic Fighters Omaka Airshow • and so much more...

Thinking Outside the Square

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• Blumine Conservation project partner

Helicopter Ph: 03Patrols 577 7007 Marlborough Lines will be undertaking www.marlboroughlines.co.nz helicopter patrols over their 11/33kV Network as part of its vegetation maintenance program.

Providing quality solutions to the Marlborough region ■ Driveways (asphalt and concrete)

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Jag back where it belongs The beautiful shiny red 1966 Jaguar S Type - part of the car collection at Omaka Classic Cars has a strong local history thanks to the Broadbridge family of Wairau Valley.

Bought brand new by Cyril Broadbridge from local Jaguar dealers, Marlborough Motors (which were situated on the site where Youell House is today) son Ross remembers the day well. “Dad was grinning from ear to ear,” he recalls. “He’d had a number of second hand Jags, MkII’s mainly, but this was the first brand new car he’d ever bought.”

The cost of the car was £3046 – roughly equivalent to the cost of a mid-range transport truck. Today, one of those trucks, on the road, would take an investment of about $250,000.

This gives an idea of the car’s value back then!

Ross, one of seven children remembers the rules being barked out by his father; “Sit up, shut up and no eat up!” His mum had a 1958 Rover 90, so family outings usually involved both cars plus the cocker spaniel that was banned from the Jaguar!

From his time in the Islands during the war, Cyril had a love of motor vehicles, in fact a love of all forms of transport. Every Saturday morning the ritual was for the kids to clean the trucks used for the rural carrier business Cyril ran, while he lavished care and attention on the Jaguar. Once polished to his satisfaction, it was off to the Marlborough Club for the weekly ‘gardening session’...

Cyril also had a love of speed and the Jaguar was the ideal vehicle for times when he was in a hurry. Ross remembers when his Dad would roar to town and back in seemingly no

Ross Broadbridge with his father’s 1966 Jaguar S Type

time to get a part for one of the trucks, “Can’t have a truck doing nothing!” Cyril would say.

The boot was large enough to accommodate all sorts of tools and parts.

Mechanic and classic car restorer Owen Packham, now charged with looking after the cars in the Omaka collection as well as carry-

ing our car restoration for a number of clients, was an apprentice at Marlborough Motors when Cyril bought the Jag and his first job was to fit it with an ‘Aunt Daisy’ radio. He was also asked to fix a rattle that Cyril had been unable to locate which turned out to be the head of a torch inside the driver’s door!

Cyril eventually traded the car in at Archibalds in Christchurch where it was purchased by a local man. It came into the collection at Omaka last year when Ron Stewart, delighted with the local history, bought it from the owner and brought it back to Marlborough.

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what’s on

Friday March 22, 2013

in marlborough

- weekend event guide Friday 22 March

Saturday 23 March

Stadium 2000 Pool Friday 6am – 6pm. Adult $5, Child $3, Seniors $4.50, Family $12

The Picton Pestival Waitohi Domain 10am- 6pm. Great day out, raising funds to protect our native habitat. Live music, food, wine and beer stalls. Ecological activity and childrens programme.

The Muslim Association of Marl Inc. Friday (Jummah) prayers every week between 12pm 2pm, PH Br Zayd 027 644 979 or Br Fouad 021 0253 1275 The Edwin Fox Maritime Centre, Picton.

Open everyday from 9am Great wet weather day activity and child friendly.

Come check out the amazing history and facts. Kids under 5 free!

Sit and Be Fit with Sue Free general exercise for the not so mobile while sitting down! 1pm Monday and Friday afternoons at 131 Budge Street, plenty of parking. Phone Sue: 578 0469 Sit and Be Fit with Jeanette.

Free exercise for all ages at Crossroads, 2 Redwood Street. At 10am Phone 578 5395.

Quest Intermediate age youth group, 3.30pm5pm, Picton Baptist Church, 293 Waikawa Rd, Picton. Text Bronwyn 021 046 2434.

Harness Race Trials Waterlea Racecourse 10am start.

Dharma Bums Club present Bond Street Bridge-The Explorers Club. Inspired by stories of Captain Scott and Sir Ernest Shackleton, seasoned folk musicians present a show that will take listeners on a journey- from heartbreak to ice-melt.

8.00pm R18 Admission $10.00 Stadium 2000 Pool Saturday and Sunday 8.30am – 5pm.

Adult $5, Child $3, seniors $4.50, Family $12.

Pregnancy Yoga 9.15am-10.15am. For information call Huia: 021 0724 107 Mini Putt & Merry-Go-Round Picton Foreshore, 10am every day during school holidays, today and Sunday, 10am

Pastel Painting Marlborough Art Society, 10am till 3pm, Prue: 578 8888.

Redwood Market 8am-noon, Redwood Tavern car park.

Plants produce and crafts.

Tai Chi Today and Mondays. 10am, 11.30am and 1pm. Liz 027 748 6666.

Vintage Farm Machinery 10am till 3pm, Open every day. Brayshaw Vintage Farm, Guided tours available, Doris 579 4357.

Picton Museum 10am till 4pm daily, 9 London Quay. 573 8283.

Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park. Daily 10am till 4pm.

The Diversion Gallery Open 12noon-5pm Wed – Sat. 10 London Quay, Picton. 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery Open 10.30am till 4.30pm daily, 204 High St. 577 6784 www.marlboroughartsociety.com

Blenheim Playcentre Garage Sale Whitney school grounds on Saturday March 23 between 9am and 12 noon.

Sunday 24 March Flaxbourne A & P Show:

Weld Park, Ward, Sunday March 24, Equestrian events commence at 8.15am, show ends about 5pm. Gate admission $5 per adult, $3 secondary students and primary students. Pre-schoolers free.

Open Skate 4pm Steven street skating rink, we would like to aplogise to those who came last Sunday , the event has been postponed until this Sunday. Skate hire $3.

Sport Tasman Muddy Buddy Adventure Fun Run 1.00 - 4.30pm. The ultimate mud adventure run. Prizes for best dressed, shoes compulsory.

Havelock Estuary, Mahakipawa Road. Ph 03 923 2317 for information Riverside Railway Brayshaw Park host Steve Bagley Archaeologist with DOC talking about the Archaeological survey of Molesworth. 2pm Gold coin entry.

Witherlea School Gala.

11am - 3pm. A true family fun day. After 5 years absence you will find the usual stalls as well as some new and exciting ones.

Come along and enjoy the entertainment.

Ulysses Ride.

Kaikoura for lunch. Meet at the Railway Station (southend) at 10.15am, ride departs 10.30am. Prospective members welcome.

St Luke’s Anglican Church, Ferry Road, Spring Creek. Join us for Christian worship every Sunday 09.30.

Lunch and Great Expectations meeting after Palm Sunday Service, 24th March.

Contact Rev Derek 03 578 3909 Farmers’ Market A and P Showgrounds, Cnr Alabama and Maxwell Roads, Blenheim Picton Rotary Club Car Boot Sale. Picton RSA carpark from 9am-1pm, every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. Contact Sheira 578 3909 or see the notice board outside the church

Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on!

Tramping Club Mary 5728762.

Buddhism for Modern Life 10am, 573 5379.

Blenheim Bonsai 2pm-4pm, 7 Hale Street. Dave 577 8679.

Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Brayshaw Park, open workshop 1-4pm, Every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. Malcolm: 578 8809.

Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club 10am-4pm every Sunday at Brayshaw Park. Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and book. Free admission.

Marlborough Modellers Association 1st and 3rd Sunday’s of each month.

Brayshaw Park, 8 Arthur Baker Place.

UP & Coming Events The Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Inc Presents FINE WOOD EXHIBITION Gillan Gallery (opp Rail Stn Car Park, Grove Road) Starts Thursday 28th March open 10am - 4pm, closing 4pm Monday

Pony Club Pony Club Grounds, New Renwick Rd. 10am every 2nd Sunday of the month.

Grant 578 2100 Michelle 572 8984.

Rail Sail Open every day over the holiday period on the Picton Foreshore. 10am – 4pm for train rides and model yachts to sail.

Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am. Murray 578 9199 or Tony 577 9776.

Petanque 10am 65A Weld Street – Ph John 577 9789.

If you have an event contact Aynsley at The Sun on 5777 868

irau Valley Sophie Taylor, 4, from Wa ht Magic, Lig with her pony Clelton nd parade getting ready for the graow 2013 at the Flaxbourne A&P Sh

Discovering jewellery with Pamela McCormick Green for go!

In the world of colours.....

GREEN is the colour of the year for 2013!

An American company, Pantone, which provides professional colour criterion for the design industry has given it the nod. This waves goodbye to the reigning reddish-orange shades of 2012.

75 Market St, Blenheim Phone/Fax 03 578 7897

Q-Card accepted here

Gemstones come in a range of greens, and good-quality stones are always vibrant, regardless of shade. The most stunning greens will be found in Emeralds, Tourmalines, Peridots plus Sapphires and Garnets, (yes – both of these which we don’t normally associate with green)!

Malachite and Jade have their own beautiful green giving another dimension to the spectrum.

Green as a colour elicits some interesting trivia: • Since ancient times the lively, lush-green shade of emerald has increased our sense of well-being & promoted balance & harmony.

• The Chicago River is dyed green every year to celebrate St Patrick’s Day (hope the MDC doesn’t go there).

• Malachite was used by the ancient Egyptians to make the first known green pigments, used in tomb paintings and eye makeup.

Emeralds Any time you wish to learn more about any stone – or just enjoy their beauty – please call into the shop and our friendly staff will be pleased to show and share their knowledge of them.

Peridot in earrings My birthstone is a Peridot and growing up I was not particularly enamoured of this stone however now that I have had the opportunity to buy in some lovely Peridot stones for stock I have come to love this delicious colour.

It’s our passion and what we do best!

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Friday March 22, 2013

Marlborough wines clean up awards Nine of the 17 trophies awarded at this year’s Diamond Jubilee Easter Wine Show, went to Marlborough, including Champion Wine of the Show, awarded to Matua Valley Single Vineya rd Marlborough Chardonnay 2011.

Having already won the trophy for top Chardonnay, taking out the Champion Wine of the Show was a major bonus for Matua Valley.

But the accolades didn’t stop there. Matua Valley’s winemaker Nikolai St George was also announced as Winemaker of the Year.

It was the icing on the cake for the Marlborough region, having already taken out all but two of the show’s white wine trophies.

In total the region won the top trophy for Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Sparkling and Sweet Wine. The only two

white varietal trophies not to come Marlborough’s way were Viognier and Wine of Other Varieties.

The Heritage Rose Bowl for the best set of three wines of different aged vintages also came to Marlborough, being won by Hunter’s Marlborough Riesling, 2012, 2009 and 2006.

Wine Marlborough’s general manager Marcus Pickens said it was a stunning result and showed the versatility of Marlborough as a wineproducing region.

“To have seven out of nine white wine varieties win a trophy in one wine show is an indication of the depth of the industry here.

“There is so much versatility in Marlborough and these results show that,” Mr Pickens said.

It wasn’t just about the wines at the Saturday night gala dinner in Auckland. Marlburian Jane Hunter CNZM, OBE,

Matua chief winemaker; Nikolai St George; above; was named Auckland Agricultural & Pastoral Association Gold Medal for Winemaker of the Year.

was the first woman to be inducted into the New Zealand Wine Hall of Fame, along with well-known wine writer and educator, Bob Campbell MW.

Survey starts on rural crime Rural Women New Zealand have launched a rural survey on crime and safety that is aimed at making rural communities safer places to live.

The online survey has gone live, and we are hoping for a wide response from all sectors of the rural community,î said Rural Women NZ executive officer, Noeline Holt.

You may have already taken part in a recent survey around

crime occurring on your farming properties.† However, the focus of this survey is broader and we urge you to take part. “ We h ave wo r k e d w it h Crimestoppers and the police to develop questions that cover a range of issues including theft, drink driving and speeding as well as violence to people or animals.”

The survey will help us understand how people feel about crime

and safety ,” Ms Holt said.

The survey also seeks peopleís views on police responsiveness and involvement in rural communities.

Given the nature of small rural communities, we believe there are occasions when people are hesitant to contact the police, and for that reason we are promoting the work of Crimestoppers, where people are able to pass on information anonymously.

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Changes to Territorials Last Sunday saw the start of a new chapter in the history of the NZ Army’s Territorial Forces.

The NZ Army has made the significant step of streamlining its six Territorial Force battalions into three.

His Excellency the Governor General, Sir Jerry Mateparae presided over the parade which saw 100 soldiers and officers from across the entire Territorial Force mark this special occasion.

Colonel Bede Fahey, the commander of the Territorial Force, commanded the parade and said the new look Territorial Force would continue to serve as they always have.

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“These changes are about increasing our frontline military capability.

While it’s important for us to remember where we’ve come from, we must continue to look ahead at where we can provide the best support to the Defence Force.”

Territorial soldiers formally of the 2nd Battalion (Canterbury and Nelson-Marlborough and West Coast Regiment) and 4th Battalion (Otago and Southland Regiment) will now be part of 2nd/4th Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (2/4 RNZIR).

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Births This Week

Death Notices

DEANE: Sienna Angelina (8lb 3oz) 11 March 2013

CAMERON, Iva Mirriam (nee Topp): March 15, 2013

GREGG: Phoebe Victoria (7lb 7oz) 14 March 2013

COOPER, Peter Richard: March 7, 2013

MCLENNAN/LANE: Corban James (7lb 14oz) 14 March 2013

DAWKINS, Reginald Gerald QSM: March 15, 2013

OLIVER: E zekeil Jayden (7lb 11oz) 12 March 2013

FERGUSON, Frances Molly (Molly): March 14, 2013

VALLANCE: Beau Lyn (7lb 9oz) 11 February 2013

GLIDDON, Graeme Lindsay: March 16, 2013

VELDKAMP: Lily Jayne (8lb 3oz) 12 March 2013

HOLMWOOD, Graham David: March 15, 2013

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KNOWLES, Annie Rowena (Anne): March 15, 2013

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ANDREWS, Lewis Martin (Lew): March 18, 2013

MILLER, Samuel MacMillan (Mac): March 19, 2013

BERRY, Donald James: March 16, 2013

WARNOCK, Ngaire Elizabeth: March 14, 2013

CARSON, Judith Ann (Judy) (nee Neal): March 13, 2013

WATSON, Fiona Christine (Fi) (nee Giles): March 18, 2013

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public notice CONSERVATIVE PARTY On Saturday 23 March at 12 noon bring your lunch and meet other members and committee. Open to all members and other interested people. Meet at Pollard Park by childrens play area See you there. Authorised

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AGM will be held at Marlborough House, 21 Henry Street, Blenheim at 7pm on 27th March 2013 Everyone welcome

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Sport inbrief

Baby Carter on the way Dan Carter has confirmed he will not be travelling to South Africa with the Crusaders, due to the imminent birth of his first child, with his Blenheim born wife, Honor.

Carter recently tweeted that he was ‘‘Gutted not to be heading to SA with @crusadersrugby but very excited about becoming a Dad for the first time in April.”

Crusaders management have been looking to replace Carter in his absence, with Crusaders attack coach Aaron Mauger saying several players could cover first-five, including halfback Andy Ellis.

England loses batsman England batsman Kevin Pietersen has been ruled out of the decisive third test against New Zealand starting today, due to a knee injury.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced the decision on Wednesday.

Award nominations for breakers Four New Zealand Breakers players and coach Andrej Lemanis are among the contenders for the Australian NBL’s annual awards to be held in Melbourne on Sunday. Cedric Jackson has been nominated as defensive player of the year alongside team-mate Mika Vukona, while retiring veteran Dillon Boucher and American big man Will Hudson are among the finalists for sixth man of the year. Lemanis is expected to retain the coach of the year award, which he won last year, after leading the Breakers to a record-breaking regular season and their third straight minor premiership.

new captain for all whites Winston Reid is taking over from Ryan Nelsen as the All White’s captain, and will be handed the captain’s armband for tonight’s World Cup qualifier against New Caledonia in Dunedin.

The young player is said to be humbled to have been given the opportunity to captain New Zealand to have been given this role, saying it is an honour and a privilege.

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This time Highlanders under the hammer Last week the Crusaders were under the hammer to pull out a top performance in the Super Rugby competition.

And they didn’t disappoint us.

What a relief to see them showing something of the Crusaders of old and ending the horrible possibility of a hattrick of dismal losses.

And ending the Bulls’ unbeaten run.

That was an added fillip.

The Highlanders are still under a cloud though which must be disappointing for the fans south of the Waitaki River.

At the start of the season a lot had been expected of the Highlanders but so far Jamie Joseph’s outfit have failed to deliver and are showing no sign of improvement from last year. Perhaps the reverse.

Ma’a Nonu will be turning out for

them this week and Brad Thorn will be taking over from the injured Andrew Hore as skipper.

Still, they have a major task trying to knock over the Chiefs in Mooloo country.

Three losses from three matches could, unfortunately, be four from four by weekend’s end.

But you never know. Old Brad Thorn is known to breathe fire on occasion and he won’t go down lightly.

What did you think of Joseph Sullivan’s shock exclusion from the New Zealand rowing squad to contest the opening World Cup regatta in Sydney next month?

It happened a few weeks ago and the dust has settled but I’ve been wondering ever since whether Rowing New Zealand handled his dropping in the

right way.

A hard nose approach to picking teams is important.

No-one can expect to get selected on their past record and dropping somone like Sullivan does send a message to others that when it comes to wearing the black singlet and silver fern it has to be earned.

However, Sullivan is a reigning Olympic champion.

To go from the lofty heights of the London Olympics last year and an award at the national Halberg sports awards earlier in the year to getting dropped from the New Zealand team is a dramatic fall from grace.

Sullivan said he was gutted and acknowledged that on his current form he did not warrant selection. My view is, though, that as an Olympic champion,

Chris Tobin chris@blenheimsun.co.nz the selectors should have made it known to Sullivan before naming the team, that he wasn’t going to make it.

This would have given Sullivan the chance to declare himself unavailable before the team was named.

Sullivan has a point to prove now and I’m sure he’ll come back.

I think, however, that when you’re a newly crowned Olympic champion, you have earned the right to be treated a little differently....and a little better.

Getting muddy in Havelock Kids love it, mums tolerate it, washing machines hate it! But mud will be the main attraction this Sunday when the Sport Tasman Muddy Buddy gets underway at Havelock.

More than 120 competitors are expected to crawl, roll and wade their way through a challenging course in this inaugural mud fun run which is all about having a bit of old fashioned filthy fun, said Sport Tasman events manager Rita Merriman.

“This is a great event for people of all ages to team up with their mates, co-workers, brothers, sisters, fathers, mothers and have fun.” she said.

“Sure they get dirty but it’s one of those must do experiences if you live in our region. It’s cheap, adventurous and heaps of fun.”

Amongst the adventurous expected at the event are a contingent from Linkwater School who are keen to get amongst the mud of Havelock and have a go at the “Slip Inn Slide” and “Tug O’ Mud” challenges which will be part of the day’s activities.

Teams and families choose to complete one, two or three laps of the 1km course which is situated in the Kaituna River estuary.

Anyone from 5+ years can enter but if children are under 10 years they

This is how muddy they will get in Havelock. Competitors in the Tasman Muddy Buddy last weekend.

must be accompanied by an adult.

The Havelock community has got right behind this new event, coordinated by Sport Tasman, and has been very generous in providing great spot prizes for the day.

Fancy dress is highly encouraged and there will be prizes for best dressed.

Entries can be made on line at www.sporttasman.org.nz/havelock_mud or cash entries on the

day at the “Mole” off Rangitane Drive, Havelock from 12.00pm.

Race briefing is at 1.45pm and the fun begins at 2pm. Food and refreshments will be available on site.

Triathlon has another good year

Zac comes back Zac Guildford will be returning to the bench of the Crusaders for their Super 15 clash in Christchurch against the Southern Kings tomorrow night.

Guildford will be returning from attending a month-long alcohol rehabilitation course, after withdrawing from the team in late January.

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Susan Van Der Pol competed in the open women’s category of the sprint tri, coming in with a time of 1:25:18.4.

By Kat Duggan The Michael Huntley Memorial Triathlon was held at Anakiwa last Saturday, for the seventh year running.

Event organiser, Mark Grammer, was pleased with the seventh annual triathlon, which doubles as the Marlborough Triathlon and Multisport club champs.

“We have a certain sense of obligation, Michael was a friend of many of ours, and he died in 2005. He was verging on a being an elite athlete…there’s a sense of honour to be there and make it happen, his mum was there, she comes every year.”

Grammer added that the weather had been perfect for the day, and both the men and women category winners had been expected.

Jeremy McKenzie and Almuth Waechter won their categories for the second year running, with McKenzie completing the 1500m swim/40km cycle/10km run triathlon in 2hr 5min 30.5sec.

Waetcher took out the women’s section, completing the course in 2hr 31min 15.8sec.

Karen Berge won the 5km run/20km cycle /2.5km run sprint duathlon, with a time of 1:30:18, while

team Melanie Jones and Rebecca Harris, won the standard duathlon, which compr ised of a 10k m run/40km cycle/5km run, in 2:32:42.

The sprint triathlon, which was a 750m swim/20km cycle/5km run, was won by Jamie Kidd and JP Carre who competed as a team, completing the course in 1:10:35.

Individual competitor, Will Hart came in second in the sprint tri, with a time of 1:16:53.

More results are available on the Marlborough multisport website, marlboroughmultisport.wordpress.com.

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