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Happy Easter! Easter will be celebrated all over Marlborough this weekend, whether it be with some 'Easter Bunny' magic, quality family time or church commemorations. While retail stores prepare for one of their busiest annual holidays, aircraft enthusiasts will be arriving from all over the world for the 2013 Classic Fighters Omaka Air Show which is set to liven up the skies above Blenheim from Easter Friday through to Easter Sunday. However people choose to spend their Easter holiday, remember that the roads will be busy so drive safely. Happy Easter from all the staff at the Sun Newspaper. Madison Lammas (19 months) shares some Easter spirit with her family pet rabbit Violet. Photo by Celeste Lodewyk.

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King wants another term By Chris Tobin MP Colin King has decided he wants to have another term in parliament. At the National Party’s Kaikoura electorate meeting on Monday evening Mr King announced he would seek nomination again. “I was humbled by the applause and vocal support I received,” he said yesterday. “I believe I have the total support of the party.

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“We run a very democratic system and I recognise the challenges. Complacency is not to be tolerated.” Mr King said his motivation for standing was to see a number of issues through to completion. These include irrigation for the southern part of the electorate, Kaikoura hospital and the economic development of Marlborough. Regarding Wairau Hospital he said he was doing his utmost to ensure

services were maintained at the hospital “24/7.” “I believe the message is getting across to the DHB and I have a lot of confidence in the CEO and chair. They need to quickly assess the situation.” Asked if at 63 he had the energy and drive for another term (his fourth) in parliament, Mr King replied: “I’ve met people aged 30 who are like 60 and people who are 60 and more like 30; I’m the latter.”

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By Chris Tobin A total of 140 mainly regional management jobs and administration positions are expected to be cut by the Department of Conservation (DOC) but whether Marlborough will be affected is not known. DOC’s Marlborough Sounds manager Roy Grose said staff would have a better idea of what jobs would go in three weeks time when a final report

would be released. He said staff morale was “pretty mixed.” As a result of the planned cut-backs, DOC has proposed removing the existing 11 regional conservancy boundaries and creating six new regions. Marlborough, Nelson would be joined to the West Coast. Department of Forest & Bird advo-

cacy manager Kevin Hackwell said the proposed job losses and structural changes were a blow. “A lot of the staff who will lose their jobs are frontline staff, area project managers and rangers. They’re people who are out there doing the work. On top of last year’s redundancies they’ve lost 10 per cent of their staff.” Mr Hackwell said DOC’s directorgeneral Al Morrison had said there

would be greater efficiencies but he commented: “You can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear.” Mr Morrison said the job cuts were planned to ensure DOC met its current $8.7 million savings targets. DOC’s existing network of 100 offices, including offices in Picton and Renwick, and locations around the country are unaffected by the planned changes.

Hospice awaits update By Chris Tobin Marlborough Hospice volunteers who man the information desk at Wairau Hospital are wondering whether their services are to be cut. The Sun has been advised the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board was considering appointing a fulltime person to the position on a salary of $40,000 per annum replacing the volunteers. Marlborough Hospice receives a grant of approximately $10,000 each year from the health board for the service. The chair of the hospice trust Anne Rutledge said she could not comment until she received verification of what the health board proposed. “It’s rumoured that they’ll withdraw funding to the volunteers but there is no verification,” she said. Mrs Rutledge expected an update today.

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The district health board was contacted for comment but did not respond before the Sun went to print at 5pm yesterday. Volunteers man the information desk at the hospital Monday to Friday, for eight hours a day with

three weeks off a year. Yesterday afternoon the health board met in Nelson to discuss Wairau Hospital and received a summary of 60 submissions from staff and others regarding the hospital.

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Awards for Sun journalist Blenheim Sun journalist Kat Duggan graduated from the Whitireia National Diploma in Multimedia Journalism on Friday and picked up the awards for best reporter and best local government reporter. She passed the course with distinction.

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Jet to scream over skies By Chris Tobin The sounds of a jet rocketing through the Marlborough skies will return at this weekend’s Omaka Classic Fighters Air Show. Timaru man Rob Young is bringing his former Soviet L-29 jet aircraft to the show and is offering the public the chance to have what he called “the trip of a lifetime.” “We’ll be screaming over Blenheim and up the valley,” said Mr Young who described himself as “a collector of tired iron and military planes.” He hoped to have 10 half hour flights over two days of the airshow with a passenger accompanying pilot Ian Griggs each time. The cost would not be cheap.

“We charge $995 for the plane, pilot and aircrew and there’s the cost of fuel on top of that making $2500.” The fuel costs $2000 for each hour the plane is in flight. The L-29 can reach speeds of 750km/h per hour although Mr Young expected the aircraft would not be flying much above 700km/h at the weekend. Mr Young owns three L-29s, one he has kept for parts and another is being restored in Christchurch where all the aircraft are based. His company Soviet Star was the first New Zealand company approved by the Civil Aviation Authority to offer the public a ride in a former Soviet military aircraft

and the appearance at Omaka will be the first he has done at an airshow. “The licence was only issued last year. After a ballooning accident Minister of Tourism John Key said, ‘that’s it, we want strict controls on adventure aviation’ and operators were put through the hoops. “The CAA took some time to grant the licences and they’re strictly monitored. “You can’t do stupid things. Safety is important.” The L-29 was used by the Soviets to train MiG pilots and are two seaters. “These aircraft are still used in parts of Europe and I saw on TV the other night one did a bomb run in Syria,” Mr Young said.

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Man remanded A farm worker charged with attempting to murder a Blenheim sex worker appeared in the Blenheim District Court on Monday but entered no plea to the charge, nor of assaulting her causing grievous bodily harm and assaulting a man to escape from committing a crime. The man was remanded in custody to reappear on April 30.

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Rezoning to start The Marlborough District Council has announced it will start re-zoning land to the north and west of Blenheim for future residential development now that geotechnical testing has confirmed it is suitable for residential use. However land to the east of the town

has been ruled as unsuitable for housing due to liquefaction risk. After months of consultation and research, the results of land stability testing in the various areas identified for housing expansion has enabled the council to finalise its Marlborough

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Urban Growth Strategy. “It has taken time to bring the strategy to this point but the issues thrown up by the Christchurch earthquake showed we needed to take more time for detailed research into liquefaction issues,” said Marlborough District councillor David Dew. The strategy aims to provide sufficient land to meet the demand for Blenheim’s residential development for the next two decades. A block north of Old Renwick Road running east to Waipuna Street has already been earmarked for residential re-zoning after liquefaction testing. Now, council has agreed that another five pockets of land currently zoned rural will be re-zoned urban residential 2. Most of the land is off Old Renwick Road, in blocks to the east of Blicks Lane and to the west of Murphys Road. The other pocket is on the north side of David Street. In total, this will open up 146 ha of land for new housing. Land west of Battys Road will be considered after the Environment Court decision concerning Colonial Vineyard, due to be Graphic of the areas to be re-zoned for housing heard in August. Council’s projects manager Jamie Lyall could be completed by De- would depend on public input said it was hoped the re-zoning process cember this year although that and submissions.

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Wine industry looking positive By Kat Duggan After a few unsteady years in the Marlborough wine industry, things are looking up for local wine producers. Wine Marlborough general manager, Marcus Pickens, said despite Marlborough being a prime wine producing region, you could never predict what was going to happen. “It is a really wonderful environment to grow grapes, but you can’t sort of bank on things to be stable, there are so many contributing factors,” he said. In the five years he had been at Wine Marlborough, the industry has come through its ups and downs, and people were beginning to feel more positive. “If we look on the view of the people 12 months ago in comparison to where we are today, it’s a lot more positive, it’s brighter, the confidence is there in the industry

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again. “There have been these factors of play, and I think every winery and grower is a lot leaner and efficient than they were 4 years ago, you just have to be,” he said. Matua Wines technical supervisor, Matthew Duggan, agrees that the outlook for the wine industry here is looking more positive than

last year. “It’s looking more sustainable long term, the industry as a whole is finding a balance, which should support a long term outlook for Marlborough,” he said. He was positive about this year’s harvest, anticipating it to be better than 2012, in which the yields were down, and the quality wasn’t great, mainly due to poor weather. “This year there isn’t much to complain about, the small amount of rain we’ve had recently sent a bit of a scare through the camp, but we’re not too worried. “We’re looking at a good harvest this year, with average to above average yields, and the quality is really good,” Mr Duggan said. Matua had not started harvesting yet, as the grapes were not quite ready, but Mr Duggan expected picking to start late this week, or into next week.

Shellfish ban in Queen Charlotte Sound The public has been banned from taking and eating shellfish from the Queen Charlotte Sound and Tory Channel, as it could be infected by potentially fatal toxins. Nelson Marlborough Medical Officer of Health, Dr ED Kiddle made the announcement on Sunday, after tests on shellfish in the area. “Routine testing of shellfish in Tory Channel has shown higher than acceptable levels of the toxins that can cause Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) and from previous blooms this is very likely to occur in Queen Charlotte Sound as well,” Dr Kiddle said. He advised people not to eat kina, mussels, pipi, tuatua, oysters and cockles harvested from the affected areas since 15 March, 2013. Dr Kiddle said cooking or freezing the shellfish would not remove the toxins. Fish, such as snapper, cod, gurnard, and terakihi were not affected by the toxin algae and are still safe to eat, as well as scallops,

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Making Blenheim better for young people Attempting to get more things for younger people to do in Blenheim is one of the motivations for Deedee Bancroft. The Blenheim mother organised the inaugural meeting of the Blenheim Residents' and Ratepayers' Association in the Nativity Church Hall on Alfred Street last evening. “I have three children and when it rains, there's nowhere to take them, just the pool,” she said. “It's not greatly family orientated in Blenheim and I know growing up here there wasn't much for us to do. “I'd like there to be more variety for

the teenagers.” She said the aim of the association was getting like-minded people together to discuss ideas which could be used to help the Marlborough District Council to make Blenheim a better place to live. “It's not about slagging off at councillors; I'm looking for positivity.” Several councillors attended last evening's meeting. “I think the community could benefit by helping the council and it's somewhere where we can have a say,” Miss Bancroft said of the association.

Luke Dixon won the category for Most Pests for the five turkeys, three pigeons and one rabbit he brought in.

Picton Pestival brings in the bounties The Picton community celebrated the opening of Kaipupu Point Sounds Wildlife Sanctuary on Saturday with the inaugural Picton Pestival. Treated to a lovely sunny day; over 500 people were treated to live music from Emma Logan and Thornton Church, Midge McLeary and Jon and The Shot Band from Wellington. A total of 29 possum tails were swapped for a pint by the Mussel Inn and expert speakers engaged crowds of people throughout the day who were interested in protecting their patch of flora and fauna. Gareth Morgan arrived from

Wellington to judge the Pest Contest. The entries of deer, turkeys, pigeons and even a wallaby sparked some discussion amongst judges, Lisa Willis from Hooked on Boars and Gareth Morgan, over the definition of a pest. “If an animal is introduced and is destroying the habitat and wiping out native wildlife, then we can categorise it as a pest” said Gareth, “that goes for wandering cats too, whether they’re feral or not”. Roy Grose was awarded the bounty for Biggest Pest for his entry of two deer and Luke Dixon who arrived with five turkeys, three pigeons and one rabbit inspired organisers to create a new

category of Most Pests. Dixon also took out second prize for one of his large turkeys. Alan Izard, chairman of Kaipupu Point Sounds Wildlife Sanctuary Society applauded the instigator of the Pestival, Johanna O’Connell, for bringing the community together and creating the very first Pestival as a celebration of what a community can achieve with very little budget, but a lot of enthusiasm. “The last couple of weeks have seen the opening of Kaipupu Point to the public and the first Pestival which has been a great success in placing Kaipupu on the map for the rest of New Zealand to enjoy. “

Plunket urges care over kids' safety Plunket is urging New Zealand families to think about their kids’ safety while they’re on the roads this holiday weekend. “Have a great break this Easter, enjoy time with family and friends and remember everyone has to be properly buckled up”, said Sue Campbell, Plunket’s national child safety advisor. “If it means taking two vehicles to transport everyone, please do it, the consequences of an unrestrained adult or child in a crash can be

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Sun readers have their say... with the WORD on the Street. Q: What is your Easter tradition?

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Hospital transfers Dear Ed, What an outrage (Blenheim Sun, March 22). What’s going on when Wairau Hosital has to call up a family to make sure that they can pay to have their family member moved 100 metres to the hospice. Then calling up St John who have to bring out the ambulance – volunteers I suppose – to do the job. Next, St John sends a bill for doing it to the family for $145. What a bumbling system. Surely to goodness the hospital itself should take the patients to the hospice. If they don’t have enough staff or proper equipment to do this then why not? Saying the ambulance is needed for safety reasons as the hospital spokesperson said, sounds like PR spin. The distance is under 100 metres – not 100 miles. Sideline Sam

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Wairau Hospital acute & other services Dear Ed, I am totally shocked and horrified at the news that the acute and other services, at present offered at the Wairau Hopsital in Blenheim, are possibly to be moved to Nelson. This is utter madness – acute means immediate/now/straight away! Nelson is a good one and a half hours drive away, over a very challenging road which is made worse during the winter months with fog, rain, ice (on the higher stretches) and frost. All of the Blenheim area population who suffer from acute illneses would find it absolutely daunting to have to travel that distance when in pain/severe pain which cause stress and anxiety for themselves and for

their drivers. Are drivers going to be able to claim back fuel costs? The St John's ambulance service, who would be called in for the more serious cases provides a very bumpy ride (if you have ever travelled in an ambulance you will now what I mean), making the trip to Nelson almost totally unbrearable. The emergency helicopter could be called in to transprt patients but how many trips a day could they afford to make. Both the St Johns ambulance service and the emergency helicopter are run as charities, supported by donations from the already cash strapped public and the extra, inevitable, trips would cost both services

thousands upon thousands of dollars. My greatest worry is that patients who need acute treatment are not going to receive the service they obviously need in time to possibly save the lives or in the case of a difficult birth, the loss of a baby, a mother or both. The risk of moving acutely ill patients over to Nelson is absolutely idiotic – what is proposed is playing with peoples' lives. Another situation would rear its head if patients were transferred over to Nelson – how do the relatives and friends of patients with acute allnesses/ problems get to see them? There is absoluitely no argument that would support the removal of these services over

to Nelson – this should not happen – they should stay in/ at the Wairau Hospital. We, that is, the populations of Blenheim, Renwick, Seddon, Ward, Picton and settlements further afield, need all our services to stay where they are. In fact our hospital needs to expand to cope with the ever increasing population of Marlborough. MA. Walker, Blenheim Copies of this letter were sent the Prime Minister John Key, MP Colin King, Health Minister Tony Ryall, Leader of the Oppsition David Shearer, Opposition spokesperson on health Annette King and Nelson Marlborough District Health Board chief executive Chris Fleming.

New store in town Dear Ed, It is good to have a brand new store in town to buy our groceries at better prices. The other stores still have good food and good service and

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Share the road with trucks • With the Marlborough grape harvest gearing up and Easter holidays approaching, it’s more important than ever to show courtesy to truck drivers and drive sensibly during all hours of the day. • In addition to following the road rules, here are some reminders for motorists over the Easter break and grape harvest periods. • Keep well back when following trucks. At intersections and in slow traffic, ensure you stay far enough back for other drivers to see you. This is particularly important for motorcyclists. When following in the dark, keep your headlights on low beam. • Keep out of a truck’s blind spots. Trucks have a big blind spot directly behind them, so it’s a good idea to position your vehicle so it can be seen in the truck’s side mirrors. This will let the truck driver know you are there - drivers can then give you plenty of warning when they intend to stop or turn. Remember: if you can’t see the truck driver in their side mirror, the truck driver can’t see you! • Passing: Be patient! Be patient when waiting to pass a truck. It takes several seconds longer to pass a truck on a level road than it does to pass

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Omaka’s blasting boss The man in charge of the explosions that will help give this weekend’s Omaka Classic Fighters Air Show a real bang is Kelvin Holdaway. The Sun’s Chris Tobin caught up with him on Monday as he makes the final preparations for the show. “There’s definitely a bit of pressure,” Kelvin Holdaway, 51, says as we stand at Omaka airfield, with a nearby table lined with little black boxes – boxes which will detonate all sorts of explosions at this weekend’s air show. “You always get butterflies till you press the button and something goes off,” he says Kelvin has been a farmer all his working life, firstly on a cereal farm and for the past 20 of so years he and wife Jane have operated a poultry farm at Dillons Point. “They’re egg layers; we just raise backyard chickens for laying eggs,” he says. Pyrotechnics and poultry farming are an interesting combination although one suspects Kelvin would like to be fulltime in the former, if there was sufficient work available, that is. “I’ve always been into agricultural blasting,” he explains. “I was trying to dig pile drivers in a drought when I started. In those days farmers were just allowed to go to a shop and buy it (explosives). They’ve toughened up since 9/11.” Kelvin completed several pyrotechnic courses in Auckland and with Fireworks Professionals in Christchurch. “I volunteered when I was out here (at Omaka) one year; the second year I was in charge.” This weekend’s show will be his fifth in charge. To ensure all goes like clockwork come Friday Kelvin has worked his way through a myriad of red tape requirements involving the Department of Labour, Civil Defence and the Rural Fire Service who have the power to stop any exploding if

conditions are unsuitable. The fire service have done a pre-burn of the airfield too which Kelvin says, eases the pressure. He has sourced nearly all the explosives and fireworks from New Zealand, although most of them originate from China which he visited several years ago. “I went to the district which generates 86 per cent of the world’s fireworks; it was quite an experience. They’ve got fireworks going off all day checking the quality. “They have a population of 1.7 million and 75 percent of them are in the fireworks industry.” For this weekend’s show, Kelvin has all sorts of explosives and fireworks primed and ready. There are explosives for big booms, fireworks to simulate straffing and antiaircraft flak, others called Flaming Onions copy the fire from a German weapon of the First World War. “All of it goes to a time sequence,” says Kelvin. “You press the button once and get 12 shots. All are pre-programmed first in sequence mode.” A team of 10 work with Kelvin and they’re sorely needed. The job can be detailed and time consuming. “At the last show we blew up a tank and there were five components to it. One blew it to bits, another made a bang, another made flame and then we had crackers to simulate ammunition going off. “One explosion could be several components.” Besides the airshow, Kelvin’s expertise is used to run or assist with fireworks displays for parties and weddings. He runs

Ready for a blast: Kelvin Holdaway. Inset: A replica V-2 explodes after being bombed, a firey and exciting show which thrilled the crowd.

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Blenheim woman Navy’s first female warrant officer Blenheim born Teresa Ikenasio became the first female in the medical trade to attain Warrant Officer rank in the Royal New Zealand Navy earlier this month. Ikenasio joined the Navy 22 years ago, and completed her Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing) with them. “It’s an honour to be recognised with promotion to Warrant Officer”. “I hadn’t anticipated making it that far when I joined. It’s also a nice step for the Medical trade to have a female Warrant Officer,” she said. Mrs Ikenasio now lives north of Auckland, with her husband and their two young Teresa Ikenasio with her husband Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Rodney Ikenasio and their daughters Mikayla (left) and daughters. Kaitlyn-Marie after her promotion ceremony.

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male was arrested in Bexhill Cres after police were called to an address where a window had been smashed and the occupants were intoxicated and fighting. A 50 year old female was also arrested at the same address and arrested for wilful damage and trespass after smashing a window at the house and failing to leave when requested to by the lawful occupier. At 3.15am a 26 year old male was arrested for fighting in a public place he received a pre-charge warning and was released ·At 3.40am a 40 year old airman was arrested and warned for his poor behaviour after having altercation with another male on Maxwell Rd. At 10.20pm a 18 year old unemployed male was arrested Lucas St after being observed breaking into a vehicle. The police dog unit was used to track the mal. Police would like to thank the informant who called police immediately when the offender was first observed getting into the vehicle. This quick action played a big part in apprehending the offender.

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area for advising police of a large group of intoxicated youths moving through the area to a party. Police were able to stop and talk to the youths and prevent any offending and noise problems in the area Two 10 litre pails of paint were taken from a unlocked shed in Redwood St on the night of the 23rd. Police encourage people to ensure all out building and vehicles are secure overnight and when not a home.

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the y a s s d i K darndest things...

Miss four asked me if she was cut out of mummy’s tummy. I said no she wasn’t and vaguely explained where babies came from. She looked at me in disgust, told me it was disgusting and said “I’m telling grand-dad on you”. Anonymous Send in your child's funny comments to our weekly "Kids say the darndest things" column to celeste@blenheimsun.co.nz

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BLENHEIM

Wednesday March 27, 2013

WALK Yourself 2 Health is New Zealand's #1 coaching and support programme for those wanting to make a lifestyle change for the better.

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For an appointment Ph: 03 578 8310 c/- Physiotherapy Centre

MoleChecks Mole Checks or digital dermoscopy is is theequipped TheMoleMax Skin Clinic Marlborough analysis of high powered microscopic images of the skin allowingdigital early detection of with high resolution mapping melanoma and other skin cancers. technology detection Dermoscopyallowing can detectearly melanomas before of they are obviousand with other the naked eye. melanomas skin cancers. Make an appointment Early today diagnosis to haveand you prompt treatment can family’s skin cure from skin cancer. resultandinyour achecked. complete The clinic provides a comprehensive range of treatment options and is now approved by Southern Cross as an affiliated provider. Phone 578 1665 24 George St Blenheim Make an appointment today to have www.theskinclinic.co.nz you and your family’s skin checked.

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Support for child cancer Every child and their family walking One of the main tasks of this group the child cancer journey will never feel is fundraising, to assist these families alone. and for the events that are held for Every week in New Zealand three them. There are several very supportive families are told their child has cancer. organisations throughout Marlborough The Child Cancer Foundation supports who assist us annually with this task. these families from the very beginning. On the 10th March the Picton Rotary Through offering and coordinating Group held the annual Mt Freeth walk, support services the Foundation ensures which is a walk held as a memorial to children and their families are supported, one of our members. Also from Picton, informed, and well cared for at every the Crow Fishing Competition is another stage of their cancer journey. benefactor of long standing. This assistance is In June the Bridal delivered through“The Marlborough Family Show will showcase out New Zealand by Marlborough Support Team supports local what our Family Support has to offer and will team working in families financially with such once again support conjunction with the things as grocery and petrol the Child Cancer foundation’s branch vouchers, assisted technology, Foundation by domembers (parents nating the entrance and volunteers) in luggage, counselling and other fee to our organisathe local commu- support agencies.” tion. nity, which includes Child cancers are a Marlborough branch. different to adult cancers, hence why Although treatment for Child Cancers is the Foundation is a separate group and free to the families and sometimes Health not associated with the Cancer Society. Boards assist with travel, the foundation Though in saying this our local Cancer assists with their other costs. Society are supportive of our group, and The Marlborough Family Support we have our meetings in their premises Team supports local families financially in the Forum on every second Tuesday with such things as grocery and petrol of the Month. vouchers, assisted technology, luggage, We would encourage anyone that wants counselling and other support agencies. to join us to come to a meeting and see “All our members in Marlborough are what we do. Everyone has strengths that involved with supporting in a social, assist a group to function and we are caring and understanding way. happy to welcome any new members. “Most have first had hand knowledge of Heartfelt thanks also goes to all those the trauma child cancers can bring to a Marlburians who have supported the family. They are a very committed group Marlborough Branch of the Child Cancer of people, with several of them being Foundation with head shaves and wonresponsible for starting the foundation in derful donations of all types. You have Blenheim some 25 years ago.” made children smile.

Strike before influenza does The 2013 influenza immunisation campaign was launched earlier this month by Health Minister Tony Ryall who himself received a vaccination. “We want more New Zealanders to be protected against this serious disease, and this year the goal is to vaccinate 1.2million people,” says Mr Ryall. Around 400 New Zealanders die, directly or indirectly each year from influenza. Last

year the disease put more than a thousand people in hospital and nearly 50,000 people visited their GP with influenza like illness. Last year over one million New Zealanders had a flu vaccination around 23 percent of the population. However we want more people to be protected and I encourage you to get your flu vaccination, especially if you are in one of the at risk groups,” says Mr Ryall.

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Flaxbourne Show The Flaxbourne A&P Show was held in Ward on Sunday, attracting huge numbers of people from all over Marlborough.

 Jeremy Phipps with son Ollie (4) enjoying the bumper cars. g  Brothers Jack Love (6) and Ned Love (5) winning prizes on the Laughin Clowns sideshow.

 Chris Anderson takes Tommy Phipps (2) for a spin in the bumper cars.

 Checking out the motorcycle displays were Jonty Hickman (4) and James Litchfield (3).

Wilson and Jac  Angela Wilson, Steve as Pets’ at the Show.

‘Greyhounds Lockington representing

Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village Easter hunt

 Ward lads, Luke Thompson, left, and Jack Shadbolt enjoy the bumper cars at the Flaxbou rne Show on Saturday. Photo by Colin Francis.

The Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village held an Easter hunt for their residents yesterday. Residents and carers searched the village gardens for easter bunnies, which they traded for Easter eggs.

 Noela Robb, back left , Carmen Te Maiharoa and Susannah Higgins, fro nt.

ton, Lenita Markham and Val  Paddy Carter, left front, Ange Stan Coney.

 Tu Daunivavana and Dian McNeill.

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community notices

death notices

The Community Noticeboard is for non-profit organisations. For $10.00 you can publish up to 25 words. No AGMS, sporting notices or special meetings. Community Notices must be prepaid. Call into our office at 72 High Street, Blenheim

McLAREN, Archie Edward: On Friday March 22, 2013 peacefully, at Wairau Hospital. In his 92nd year. Dearly loved husband of Norma for 70 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Jeanne Cook, and Glenda and Bill MacDonald. Loved Pa of Bryce and Dianne, and Neil, and loved Great Pa of Quinn; and Andrew, Hannah and Shante. Messages c/- 39/1 Weld Street, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers, a donation to St. John would be appreciated and may be sent to PO Box 467, Blenheim 7240. By request, a private family service has been held. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www. sowmans.co.nz

SLOAN, Bridget Kathleen - Kay. On Saturday 23 March 2013, peacefully at Hospice Marlborough following a lengthy illness. Dearly loved wife of Bobby, sister of May (Palmerston North) , Eileen (Enniskillen, Nth Ireland) and Terry (Belfast, Northern Ireland). Mother and Mother-in-Law to Ciaran & Helen, Cathy-Ann & Mike, Rob &Vanessa, Brian & Tracy and Terry & Audrey. Grand Mother of Emma, Conal, Liam, Hannah, Joseph, Jamie, Rosie, Tod, Jet, Finn, Tom and Billy. Aunty of the Gallagher, Healy, Farquhar, Lyons, Sloan, Murphy, Burns and Taylor siblings, respectfully of Palmerston North, Toronto, Belfast, Enniskillen, Los Angeles, London, Hamilton and Sydney. Kay’s life will be celebrated at a Requiem Mass in St.Mary’s Catholic Church, Maxwell Rd, Blenheim, on Thursday 28 March at 11am. Thereafter the family will attend a private cremation at Sowman Crematorium. Heartfelt thanks for the enormous efforts from all the talented caregivers and supporters who assisted Kay in so many ways. Very special thanks to the wonderful staff at Hospice Marlborough. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Marlborough (PO Box 411 Blenheim 7240), The Marlborough Cancer Society (PO Box 233 Blenheim 7240) or at Kay’s Requiem Mass. Kay is an angel among us - may she rest in eternal peace. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS FDANZ. Ph 03 5784719 www.sowmans.co.nz

Family/Whanau or information/advocacy/support for families living with mental illness/addictions please contact– Supporting Families in Mental Wellbeing - Cheryl or Lyn on 577 5491 or visit us at 4 Scott Street.

Havelock Lions Car Boot sale and sausage sizzle Easter Saturday at Havelock Pavilion Neal street 9.00am - 1pm Sites available Ph Ian 574 2558

Hospice Shop, Redwoodtown Crazy Clothing Sale. All summer clothing half marked price at the Hospice Shop and the Discount Shop Redwoodtown. Phone 579 4686

Mental Health Consumer Advocacy Service. Our Advocates will take up your cause to ensure your rights are respected, listen to your concerns and support you in the actions you want to take to gain resolution. Ph: 579 5304 or call at Level 2, Aorere House, 54 Scott St.

Molesworth & Rainbow Station 2 day trip. Bookings essential. Phone Marlborough Museum 5781712 for details. Costs $10 per member $15 non members. Other costs for road toll and accommodation.

Molesworth & Rainbow Stations Final bookings 3rd April for 2 day trip. Bookings essential. Phone Marlborough Museum 5781712 for details. Costs $10 per member $15 non members. Other costs for road toll and accommodation.

Sheets ‘n’ Things good used linen for sale! Open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 12 noon at Bread of Life, 14b Stephenson Street (opp Boys College) Phone: 577 5423.

GRIFFITHS, Judith Gwendoline (Judy): On Friday March 22, 2013 at Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village, after a long illness. Aged 64 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Cleve and mother and mother-in-law of Tracey and Steve, and Shelley; and grandmother of Kann, and Emma. Messages to 1 Beach Road, Picton 7220. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be left at the service or sent to PO Box 411, Blenheim 7240. Heartfelt thanks to Dr Shapcott, doctors and staff at Hospice Marlborough, staff at Redwood Lifestyle Care and Florence Nightingale for their dedication to Judith and love and care. Thanks also to Bread of Life staff and girls. A service for Judy will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 2.00 pm Thursday March 28, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www. sowmans.co.nz EVANS, Alma Grace (nee Burrows): On March 24, 2013 peacefully, at Kaikoura Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Aged 98 years. Dearly loved and treasured wife for 66 years of the late Tom, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Margaret and Brian Bridgman (Blenheim), Alison and Clarrie Light (Christchurch), and Dianne and Peter Adams (Kaikoura). Treasured and much loved Nana of Leanne and Didier Sockeel, Paul, Shona and Julie; Hamish and Bec, Rebecca and Alan, and Ben and Kelly; Corrie and Tina, and Hayden and Maria; a loved Great Nana of Courtney, Samara, Danielle, Isabel and Audrey; Jesse, Charlize and Laura; Kerrie Marriner, Olly, Zack and Tom; and loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Evans family, c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240. Garden flowers preferred or donations to the Kaikoura Hospital Comfort Fund would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A funeral service for Alma will be held at St. Paul’s on the Hill, Deal Street, Kaikoura at 1.30pm Tuesday April 2, followed by private interment. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www. sowmans.co.nz

BATTY, Errol John: On March 26, 2013 peacefully surrounded by his loving family, at Hospice Marlborough. In his 86th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Jean, much loved and respected father and father-in-law of Donald and Ann Reid, Philip and Jaquee Reid, Linda and Richard Avery, Claire and Roy Grose, and Rosemary and Michael Patchett. Loved and admired Grandad Errol of Hamish and Eleanor, and Jill and Craig; Rebecka and Robert, Richard and Emma; Sally and Olly, Patrick and Rebecca; John, Emma, and Daniel; Sarah and Brendon, Emily and Frank, and Mathew, and Great Grandad of his eleven great grandchildren. Loved brother and brother-inlaw of the late Annette and Bruce Woolley. Messages to “Rosedale”, 25 Swamp Road, RD 3, Blenheim 7273. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be left at the service or sent to PO Box 411, Blenheim 7240. A service for Errol will be held at the Wesley Centre, Henry Street at 11am Saturday March 30, followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www. sowmans.co.nz

acknowledgement

3 SUPER houses Thursday 7pm Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld Street. 40 houses, raffles and meals from 5.30pm. Proceeds to Te Rerenga o Te Ra

SPENCE, Farley Alexander. To all our family and friends THANK YOU for the phone calls, messages, cards, flowers, home baking, and love and support we have received. They have helped so much through this very difficult time. We hope that each and every one of you will accept this as a very personal thank you! We thank you again very much, we are forever grateful for all the amazing support. Linton and Petra Spence

The Blue Door is open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 3.30pm. Saturday 9.00am - 2pm. Item surplus to your requirements we would gladly accept. We can deliver. Phone 579 4353.

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H E A R I N G c he c ks FREE, Diagnostic hearing tests, Latest technology call or phone Bay Audiology 54 Scott Street 579 4769

Gold bracelets, necklaces, 80 plus rings, Georgian & Victorian sterling silver items. Art by Owen R. Lee, Gopas, Greathead, Shona McFarlane etc. JUST BROWSING Battys Rd 5775402

EAR Health. Removal of Ear Wax using microscope & suction. Ph for an appointment 5788310 at Physiotherapy Centre, 11 Francis St.

Guitars, furniture, Moorcroft & Clarice Cliff bizarreware china, a lot of taxidermy, huge collection of NZ books including Marlborough. JUST BROWSING Battys Rd 5775402

D E NTU R E S - Advanced Prosthetic Treatment. Premium Dentures. Natural looks thanks to digital precision at Blenheim Denture Studio. 71 Alfred Street. Ph 578 4344 MOLE checks - for a thorough skin check u s in g d er m o s c o py. Call the Skin Clinic 578 1665.

public notice

Marlborough Special Olympic AGM

Blenheim Old Time & Modern Sequence Dance Club.

5.30pm, Wed, April 10 RDA rooms, Maxwell Rd. Contact Mark Witchalls 021-260-3389

AGM

Everyone Welcome

GENTLEMAN looking to meet aBe lady forld Dona n Mc50+ friendshipprand ts esenoutings with a view to possible relationship.(movies & sports). Reply to PERSONAL C/- PO Box 634, Blenheim 7240.

Monday 15th April 2013 at St Christophers Hall Redwoodtown at 7.30pm

CLOWN Fun! PomPom enter tains with bubbles, balloons and magic. Phone 577 7393

wanted to buy

PET MEMORIALS your pets image set into a tile. Phone 5705404 email: evermore@slingshot.co.nz

USED WARATAHS Ph 573 6627

CC Express (formerly Hebberds)

• Removals • Storage • Marlborough-wide freight

Literacy Marlborough Inc.

WHITE CHIP & white rocks. Ideal for pebble gardens, paths, driveways.Phone Thomson 575 6885

public notice

AGM

FREE packaging with house moves

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

Phone Cindy

577 2080 or 027 510 6770

Starring Directed by

Rozena Hallum

Alison Quigan

Join four of New Zealand’s leading ladies in Roger Hall’s funny, sensitive comedy that trails four Kiwi gals who decide it’s never too late to do their big OE.

Marlborough Civic Theatre, 1st May. Book at Ticketdirect

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GENERATORS

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KITCHENS

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TILING MAINTENANCE

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TREE CARE

WINDOW TINTING

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Are you tiredonly of scrubbing your dirty tiles and grout with no success? AA Defensive Driving One Instructor of the biggest drawcards for us

Grout is a very porous material and is rarely sealed when new so it starts to absorb dirt and bacteria from day one. In no time it starts to looks dirty and unsightly, no matter how long you spend on your knees trying to scrub it clean. To make it worse, the wrong type of cleaners could cause more damage!

Driving lessons for product range and services young andTheir old. include a breathable, topical sealer called Colourseal, unique in New AA approved monthly Zealand, which repels dirt, oils and However, Marlburians can now water and will prevent your grout defensive driving Interiors, exteriors,forget endless, pointless scrubbing, from restaining for up to 15 years. as Blenheim locals Darryl and This is applied to grout lines after courses. reseidential, commercial Cecilia Norman have just started up a deep and thorough clean with GroutPro (Marlborough) Ltd. They specialist products and equipment Including wallpapering, are part of a team of franchisees and offers a range of 89 different throughout New Zealand and colours. varnishing, roof spraying, Michael McCann started on Australia. 05/12/2012 10:48:38 new homes, repaints “It looks fantastic once it is applied, is the only business in truly making your grout lines look 30 Page Street Blenheim - we do it all “GroutPro New Zealand specialising in tile and like new again and as it repels dirt For all painting and decorating needs

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If you are selling your home and Phone 03 570 2214 Regent School “We are delighted to be able to want to give all the tiled areas a like Fax 03 570 2219 offer the people of Marlborough new appearance, give Darryl and this unique service. Our previous Cecilia a call. Fabulous kitchens MotoRing Mobile 0272 472 784experience in the flooringof industry and bathrooms sell houses and the combined with intensive GroutPro training has provided us with a good grounding with which to start our new venture.

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public notice

Walnuts

Ten Pin Bowling

Wanted, clean and dry or we can harvest under special arrangement.

We are Open easter weekend Friday to Monday 9.30am til late

Uncle Joe’s Walnuts Please phone 577 9884

School Holiday

Bethsaida Charitable Trust RETIREMENT VILLAGE

Casual HealthCare Assistant Required

Hours of work generally afternoon & night shifts. For more information email the Manger: manager@bethsaida.co.nz or phone 578 3341

programme - 9am to noon or 9am to 4.30pm *Qualified Dog Groomer *Specializing in smaller breeds. *Reasonable rates. *Will pick up and deliver your pets. For an appointment phone Carolyn Harrison 5778573.

blenheim indoor sports

Simcox Stadium 50 Battys Rd, Blenheim www.blenheimindoorsports.co.nz or phone 578 4851 for details

Also available for birthdays and casual bookings

Fine Woodcraft Exhibition starts Thursday 28th March at the

Gillan Gallery Art Salon (opp. Rail Stn), Car Park, Grove Road

Free Entry Open 10am-4pm daily, ends 4pm Monday

Wide variety of functional & ornament woodcraft Many exhibits are for sale Proudly Presented by: The Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Inc. Sponsored by: Gillan Gallery Art Salon

Marlborough Boys’ College

Workday

is on Thursday 4 April. Money raised on workday helps the College to fund items not provided for in the Government Grant. This year, the School Council will determine what the funds will be spent on, based on suggestions by the students. Students need jobs such as: car cleaning, gardening, lawn mowing, stacking wood, helping around the house, vineyard clean ups etc. If you have a job for 3-4 hours for one (or more) of our students to reach their commitment of $30.00 please phone the school on 5780119.

Colin’s Diary Colin King

MP FOR K AIKOU R A

Tuesday March 26: In Nelson attending meetings, if leave application is accepted. Wednesday March 27-28: In Parliament, Education & Science and Primary Production Select Committee meetings. Friday March 29: Good Friday, please drive carefully if you are on the road. Saturday March 30: Judge at the Young Farmer of the Year Regional Finals at Ohoka, North Canterbury. Monday April 1: Easter Monday. Tuesday April 2: Meetings in Kaikōura by arrangement. Wednesday April 3: In Blenheim meeting with constituents by prior arrangement. Thursday April 4-5: Primary Production Select Committee field trip to the Molesworth area. Monday April 8: In North Canterbury attending meetings with constituents by prior arrangement. Tuesday April 9-11: In Parliament.

Remember,

Thursday 4 April Marlborough Boys’ College

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Harvest 2013 Due to an operational change for harvest 2013 we are now looking for a conscientious and motivated person to join our team on a fixed term basis. Practical ability, good communication skills and an ability to work as part of a team is essential. TRACTOR DRIVER - April to Late May Previous gondola driving experience is preferred but not essential and preference will be given to those with tractor driving experience and a clean driver’s licence. The position available will be on either Day or Night Shift as we run a 24 hour operation. Training is available to the right candidate. Please send applications to either: kylie@witherhills.co.nz or to Kylie Andersen, Wither Hills, 211 New Renwick Road, RD2, Blenheim Applications close 31st March 2013 public notice

CENTRAL BADMINTON CLUB Club Nights

Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm, Marlb. Boys College Gym. All members and casual players welcome. For info contact Claire 921 0009 AH or claireandpk@gmail.com

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE

Any cars, vans,utes, 4x4's. In any condition.

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Queen Charlotte yachties take on Welly Four Queen Charlotte Yacht Club sailors, Oliver Cowley, Libby Grigg, Jack Tripe and Max Gibbs contested the Wellington Optimist Champs earlier this month. Being their first sailing trip to the infamous "Winds of Wellington"- they left the South Island with high hopes of experiencing what Wellington had to offer- and they were not disappointed. The regatta was held on the weekend of March 16-17, at the Worser Bay Yacht Club on the Western side of the harbour entrance and 18 boats contested the Open Optimist fleet. The first race started in 10-15 knots of wind and Oliver had a great start and held on to a good win over Wellington's top sailor (and eventual winner) Sam Bacon.

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Muddy mayhem in Havelock By Chris Tobin “It exceeded expectations,” is how Sport Tasman's manager of programmes and events Tony Thomas described Sunday's inaugural Muddy Buddy competition held in Havelock. “We got 247 entries and a lot of them came in costume,” he said. This was the first Muddy Buddy in Marlborough and if what has happened in Tasman is anything to go by, it should grow.

“Tasman's Muddy Buddy has been going four years,” Thomas said. “We started with 180 and this year we had 1600.” He expected there would definitely be a Marlborough Muddy Buddy next year. The event comprised an adventure mud run in the Kaituna River estuary over a 1km course. Some entrants – who were as young as five – completed one lap; some did three laps.

“It's a really good fun day out,” said Thomas. A total of 60 spot prizes were given out, most of which came from the Havelock business community as well as from Blenheim. “The local groups were fantastic and the Havelock fire boys put the course in for us. Some of them even had a run over the course at the end.” All proceeds from the day will go towards Havelock community projects.

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each outing and is close to winning form. Highview Robyn, yet another three-year-old filly, by Bettor’s Delight won the opening heat for maidens in 3m 07.7. Driven by trainer Grant Anderson, the Kaikoura based filly, showed definite improvement to win by ¾ length from Huckleberry Finn. Highview Robyn was clocked over the final 800m in 61.1s. The next trials at Waterlea will be on April 13. Results: Non-Winners and Qualifying 2400m Mobile. 1 Highview Robyn (Grant Ander-

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