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By Celeste Alexander “When you turn your clocks back an hour this Sunday, also check your smoke alarms,” Renwick volunteer and qualified firefighter Karen Timms says.

Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday when clocks go back by one hour at 3am, and the fire service urges people test their smoke alarms and replace batteries if needed.

“And if you don’t have enough or any smoke alarms in your home, now is a good time to do it,” Karen says.

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By Celeste Alexander Continued from page 1.

“Smoke alarms save lives.

It’s something I educate my children on and at home we have probably an excessive amount, but we have one in each bedroom, one in the hallway and one in the entrance to the kitchen.

“My husband Chris and I are both in the fire service and we

often see fires where smoke alarms have saved lives,” she says.

Karen first joined the Renwick Volunteer Fire Brigade 19 years ago and is the longest serving female there.

She says she was also the 100th member to join the Renwick brigade and is proud to be one of five females volunteering there.

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“Before I joined I would go along and help when Chris was in competitions, so since I was there I thought I’d give it a go.

“When I joined there were no females there, one had left just before me, and now we have five which is so great. We have a really supportive brigade family which makes it really rewarding to be part of.

Being a mother of four, Ka-

Sad end for penguin chick Takaraha, a juvenile yellow-eyed penguin that captured attention in recent weeks, has been euthanised after suffering a non-survivable injury to its left flipper, believed to be inflicted by a predator.

Takahara was one of 23 juvenile yellow-eyed penguins being remotely tracked by University of Otago researchers investigating dramatically declining survival rates of the endangered species.

The young bird made headlines after setting a blistering speed up the South Island’s east coast on its fledgling journey just over a fortnight ago.

Tuesday, the penguin was found at Cape Campbell, near Blenheim, by Department of Conservation volunteer Harry Litchwark, after University of Otago Zoology researcher Mel Young contacted the Wairau DOC Office, concerned that Takaraha had not moved in several days.

Mr Litchwark found the

It’s straight out of the days of Charles Dickens – a tale of love, gin and the pox.

“It’s a rollicking romantic musical journey through 15 gin soaked characters told with song, dance and questionable personal hygiene,” performer Penny Ashton says.

Having successfully lampooned the essence of Jane Austin’s novels in her show Promise and Promiscuity, Penny is back with a new musical comedy, Olive Copperbottom, taken from the works of Charles Dickens.

Penny brings humour and several catchy songs to the story of orphan Olive growing up in Victorian London with characters such as Tommy Titbit, Mrs Sourtart and Mr Goodsort.

Olive Copperbottom comes to the Picton Little Theatre next Thursday, April 5.

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ren says she alternates with husband Chris when they are on call.

“One of us will do days, the other nights. Sometimes it’s a case of who’s first up and best dressed,” she laughs.

“I think our children are proud of us and it gives them a sense of community, of what we can give back as volunteers,” she says.

penguin, thin and with a severe injury to the upper left flipper.

Despite this, the penguin was bright and alert.

DOC Wairau were able to take the bird to the Picton Veterinary Clinic, where veterinarian Christine Mackenzie was able to x-ray the affected flipper.

In consultation with Dunedin Wildlife Hospital’s specialist penguin vet Lisa Argilla, the decision was made to euthanise the penguin.

“There is already severe irreparable damage to the (elbow) joint and the bird needs a functional flipper to swim, so it will never be able to do this,” Dr Argilla says.

The body would be submitted to Wildbase for a post-mortem.

“This is an unfortunate end to an incredible journey, but was not completely unexpected, as more than 80 per cent of yellow-eyed penguin fledglings do not survive the juvenile year,” Ms Young says.

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French correspondent to Blenheim baker Contributed by Robyn Bennett Despite the 26°C heat and four weeks away from having her first baby, Morgane Solignac breezed into the café with the energy of ten people.

As she starts to speak her English is perfect and gorgeously French-accented.

Morgane has been living in Blenheim now for eighteen months.

“I’ve travelled all over the world.

I’ve lived in Nice, Argentina, London and San Francisco.

I never would’ve thought that one day I would call Blenheim home.”

Part of that has to do with her partner, Victor. She met Victor, who is a winemaker, in Blenheim.

“The funny thing about that is that Victor is also French!”

Morgane studied literature at the Jean Moulin Lyon 3 University and attended journalism school in Nice.

She was a journalist for more than seven years in Paris and reported via radio, websites, newspapers and TV on everything from social and economic to political issues.

“The best thing about my job was the interaction with people.

Every day was different.

The most memorable of interviews is when they invoke feelings within you.

And regardless of what you feel about something you must always remain professional.”

She remembers doing a two-hour audio recording of a famous actress in France.

“When I went back to the office to file the story they said I could only use 20 seconds. I was devastated.

“When I worked for a newspaper in San Francisco I covered lots of success stories. I learnt that everything is possible.

People were so positive and creative. And I get that same feeling in Blenheim.”

Morgane is very fond of food and cooking.

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Morgane is now living her life in Blenheim after travelling the world.

Below, some of Morgane’s baking.

As a child she would walk down to one of three bakeries in the small town she lived in and buy bread and other treats.

It was not uncommon for her to return home with just half of a baguette left!

In 2013 the travel bug hit and she backpacked around Australia for a year eventually ending up in Blenheim working as a cellar hand during the 2014 Vintage.

She baked pastries for her friends and when they said Blenheim needed something like a French bakery an idea started and grew to become Lola’s French Bakery.

She bakes croissants, pain au chocolat, baguettes, brioches and cookies selling mainly at the Farmers’ Markets.

“I love the atmosphere of the markets.

Pe o ple have been so positive about the baking; they want to share tips and recipes with me.

“There is so much variety in the business.

Not only do I get to do the baking, but also the marketing, selling my products, website design and organise events.”

When asked about how the name of Lola came about, Morgane explains, “There is a song called “Morgane de toi”.

The singer tells the story of how

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m u c h he loves his daughter Lola.

I really liked the name; it’s short, it sounds like lollies, and I wanted an image that said ‘simple, homemade, good’.

Some of my friends now even call me Lola!

I have big plans for Lola; I want to grow the business and sell more products and maybe even have a shop in town.”

As Morgane focuses on her more pressing project she says, “Blenheim is surrounded by beautiful nature, full of places to go hiking, and will be the best place for our little kiwi-frog to grow up!”

If you’ve got some spare time over Easter and want to see some great Marlborough history movies, pop in to the Marlborough Museum on Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday.

From 10.30-11.40am each day there will be a screening of the Marlborough Whaling Trilogy, three short films telling remarkable tales of Cook Strait whaling and the restoration of the historic Perano Whaling Station.

From 12noon-1pm you can view The Final Flight, 40 years of New Zealand’s SAFE AIR—the people, the planes, and the unique relationship with the Chatham Islands.

From 1.30-2pm it’s The Kaikoura UFOs. In 1978 an Argosy aircraft with two pilots and a three person television crew on board, was followed down the Kaikoura coast by a group of fast moving and unexplained lights.

The film coverage caused a worldwide media sensation.

The 2.30-3.15pm screening is Vintage Marlborough, a documentary of the people, the planning and the parties that grew a small town celebration into one of the world’s best-known wine and food festivals.

A $5 pass gives you access to all four films and the museum throughout Easter weekend.

Tuesday’s tragedies Tuesday was a tragic day for two local families, with seperate incidents occuring in the Redwood Pass area.

Mid-morning there was a serious crash when a truck and a car collided, resulting in serious injuries to a man.

He was flown to Wellington and is in intensive care.

Later that day 52-year-old Seddon man Jeremy Turnbull was killed as a result of a rural workplace accident.

Emergency services were called to a property off Redwood Pass Road on Tuesday afternoon.

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Knights Templar to re-enact a special ceremony in Blenheim

By Bill McElhinney For the first time in Marlborough the secret initiation ceremony of the Knights Templar - a medieval Christian military order - will be revealed at the Masonic Hall in Charles Street at 7.30pm next Thursday, on April 5.

The ceremony will be a re-enactment of the initiation ceremony carried out in France in the 12th century, the Prior of the Blenheim Priory, Peter Craig says.

“We’ve got special permission to do it from the Knights Templar United Great Priory by members of the two local Priories in the area, Blenheim and Nelson,” Peter says.

The Knights Templar was as an order of warrior monks whose role was to protect pilgrims on their way to Jerusalem.

They also fought alongside the Crusaders who were trying to recapture Jerusalem and other Christian sites in the Holy Land.

“They were a unique combination of religious people and highly skilled knights who swore an oath of poverty and chastity,” Peter says.

“The recent TV mini-series, Nightfall, bore only a fleeting resemblance to the real knights.”

Historically, they wore distinctive white mantles with a red cross, and armour.

The Knights Templar in New Zealand is a branch of Freemasonry.

Local Freemasons are supporting the event as it will allow members of the public to witness something very special, Peter says.

“The knights taking part will be dressed in their traditional uniforms.”

He said the re-enactment was a “making the information publicly available in a way people can understand”.

The ceremony focuses on one of the squires, or sergeants, being accepted into being a full knight.

Historically, a young squire would be associated with the order for several years and would only be accepted if he was deemed worthy.

“This is a very serious step because to join the Knights Templar you had to give them anything you owned and you became totally immersed in the life.

There was no way out apart from death,” Peter says.

Craig Hammond, Unanimity Lodge steward, and Chris Williams, “Fortunately this is no longer a Lodge Eckford master, with the Knight Templar model that will be requirement.” used to illustrate the initiation ceremony.

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By Bill McElhinney The band rotunda in central Blenheim is something most of us see regularly, but do we know much about the man whose name it bears?

The Cleghorn rotunda was erected by public subscription in 1903 to honour one of Marlborough’s favourite citizens and a pioneering and progressive scientific surgeon.

Despite living and working in a very small New Zealand South Island town, Dr George Cleghorn was nationally recognised as perhaps the foremost surgeon of his time.

He was appointed medical officer to the newly established Wairau Hospital in 1878, where he remained for more than 20 years.

H e q u i c k ly b e c a m e known as an efficient and innovative surgeon, who attracted patients from throughout New Zealand.

He was one of the first

Dr George Cleghorn.

surgeons in the colony to use antiseptics and perform complex abdominal operations, and performed what is believed to have been New Zealand’s first successful appendicectomy.

He was noted for his philanthropy, treating many poor patients for nothing Ret i r e d gener a l a nd vascular surgeon Stephen Vallance, who worked at Wairau Hospital in Blenheim for 24 years, recently

gave a presentation on the work of Dr Cleghorn at Te Papa and his insights and research on the doctor have been widely acclaimed.

The Friends of Marlborough Museum are hosting Stephen as part of their fund raising for display plinths and display cases at Marlborough Museum.

Stephen will give a presentation about Dr Cleghorn at the Marlborough Museum next Wednesday, April 4, at 7pm.

There are limited spaces, so if you would like to hear about this fascinating pioneering doctor, RSVP

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He korero no te Kaunihera o Wairau NEWS FROM THE MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Community News – Red Cross Marlborough Red Cross Marlborough provides a range of services including first aid courses, meals on wheels, community visitors, transport, disaster welfare and

rooms for hire. If you would like to become involved or would like more information, please phone 03 578 6134.

Temporary Road Closure Feast Marlborough On Friday 11 May 2018 the following roads are proposed to be closed to ordinary vehicle traffic from 10.00am to 12.00 midnight for Feast Marlborough.

Market St Blenheim, from Charles St to High St Wynen St Blenheim from Market St to First Lane. First Lane will remain open from Symons Street.

During the proposed period of closure, ordinary vehicular traffic may use the road being closed between events under the supervision and authority of an Officer of the New Zealand Police (Traffic Safety Branch).

It will be an offence under the

above regulations for any person other than under the authority of an authorised permit to use the road for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure.

Persons wishing to object to the proposal are to lodge their objection and grounds in writing before 13 April 2018 at the office of Marlborough Roads, Level 1, The Forum, Market Street, Blenheim or PO Box 1031, Blenheim 7201.

This notice is given pursuant to the Transport (vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965.

Any enquiries should be addressed to Sandra Boyd, Marlborough Roads, Ph: 03 520 8330.

Temporary Road Closure above regulations for any person other than under the authority of an authorised permit to use the road for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure.

This notice is given pursuant to the Transport (vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965.

Persons wishing to object to the proposal are to lodge their objection and grounds thereof in writing before Friday 13 April 2018, at the office of Marlborough Roads, The Forum, Market Street, Blenheim, PO Box 1031, Blenheim, 7240.

Any enquiries should be addressed to Sandra Boyd, Marlborough Roads, Ph: 03 520 8330

Temporary Road Closure Marlborough Car Club On Sunday 13 May 2018 the following portion of the road is proposed to be closed to ordinary vehicle traffic from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm for the purpose of the Marlborough Car Club’s Annual Pukaka Valley Gravel Sprint.

Pukaka Valley Rd, Tuamarina from the intersection at Pembers Rd to the end of the legal Council road During the proposed period of closure, ordinary vehicular traffic may use the road being closed between events under the supervision and authority of an Officer of the New Zealand Police (Traffic Safety Branch).

It will be an offence under the

above regulations for any person other than under the authority of an authorised permit to use the road for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure.

This notice is given pursuant to the Transport (vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965.

Persons wishing to object to the proposal are to lodge their objection and grounds thereof in writing before 14 April 2018 at the office of Marlborough Roads, The Forum, Market Street, Blenheim, PO Box 1031, Blenheim 7240.

Any enquiries should be addressed to Sandra Boyd, Marlborough Roads, Ph: 03 520 8330.

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New sheep shed celebrated in Ward A successful Flaxbourne Show Day launch of its new sheep shearing shed was the talk of the small rural community last Sunday.

The November 2016 earthquake damaged buildings on the Ward Domain beyond repair. The worst affected were the sheep shearing shed, the band shed and the historic pavilion. Since then the community and Council have worked together to

build a new sheep shed and restore and strengthen the pavilion, which is used on show day for baking, floral and children's exhibits.

Community aspirations have resulted in a much larger sheep shed, centrally located on the grounds overlooking the show ring. It proved a huge success at the Show and the community is already planning its potential as a multi-purpose building.

War memorials ready for ANZAC Day services

Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon On Saturday 12 May 2018 the followings roads are proposed to be closed to ordinary vehicle traffic for the purposes of the Saint Clair half marathon: Gifford’s Road Blenheim between the hours of 9.00 am and 1.30 pm O’Dwyers Road and Thomsons Ford Road, Blenheim, between Old Renwick Road and Rapaura Road, between the hours of 7.00 am and 10.30 am.

During the proposed period of closure, ordinary vehicular traffic may use the road being closed between events under the supervision and authority of an Officer of the New Zealand Police (Traffic Safety Branch).

It will be an offence under the

Pictured from left: Mayoress Anne Best, Mayor John Leggett, Councillor Cynthia Brooks and Flaxbourne residents and spokespersons for the shed's final design, Angus Moore, Pip Thomson and Herb Thomson, with grandson Jack.

The Council cares for our district’s war memorials as a mark of the community’s respect for those whose names are carved upon them, and to help keep alive the public memory of the military events which have shaped our history.

Every year, ANZAC Day services are conducted around the region, marking the landing of ANZAC troops on the Gallipoli peninsula in Turkey in WW1 but also recalling the other battles of this war and the war that followed. As our civic leaders, the Mayor and Deputy Mayor represent the public at these ceremonies.

The war memorials are the settings for these services and, this year, Council has been working hard to have the earthquake-damaged Seddon war memorial repaired so the dawn service can return. Work

has also been completed on the Ward war memorial in time for ANZAC Day. Last year, improvements were completed at the picturesque Rai Valley war memorial.

This year’s ANZAC Day Services will be held at: 6.00 am Soldiers’ War Memorial, Picton War Memorial, Kaikoura 6.30 am War Memorial, Seddon 9.00 am War Memorial, Renwick 9.30 am Spring Creek Hall, Spring Creek Memorial Hall, Linkwater 10.00 am Town Hall, Havelock 11.00 am War Memorial, Rai Valley War Memorial Clock Tower, Blenheim Sounds Soldiers’ Memorial, Marlborough Sounds In Ward, the service is held on Tuesday 24 April 2.00 pm at the War Memorial.

Positive Ageing – Seniors Expo coming up Health is the focus for the Seniors Mini Expo coming up next month – a chance to find out more about what’s on offer for the over-65s.

The Expo showcases the health sector activities and services available here in Marlborough. There will be free health checks, stalls with information

and talks with a focus on health issues.

There’s a new location for the Expo this year; it’s at the Convention Centre, next to the Clubs of Marlborough, 10am-3pm on Wednesday 11 April. It’s free admission and everyone is welcome.

Boil water notice - Awatere and Seddon Water from Council’s reticulation system in Seddon and the Awatere should be boiled. It does not currently meet the NZ Drinking Water Standard and may contain bacteria or protozoa that are harmful to human health.

Treated water is available at the public tap on the

Street Address: Phone: 03 520 7400 15 Seymour Street Fax: 03 520 7496 Email: mdc@marlborough.govt.nz Blenheim 7201 New Zealand

corner of Marama Road and Foster Street.

A new Seddon water treatment plant is under construction and will supply treated water to the NZ Drinking Water Standard.

For further information contact our Customer Service Centre Ph: 03 520 7400.

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There is someone having a moan about gum trees making a mess upper Wither road. We need as many trees as we can get. Its just nature doing what nature does. If thats all you have to moan about. Don’t go up there. Or stop and pick the bark up yourself.....

The Sun Fancy a fling A few weeks ago there was an article in the paper about Scottish dancing being offered. Sounded like it was going to be a regular weekly thing? I can’t find any more details. Can anyone help?

Would be appreciated.

Poor baby The person(s) that gave that baby 16 fractures over a period of time. I hope u get everything comming 2 u and then some

Cyclists not having lights Maxwell Rd, Wednesday evening’s, around 9.30pm, I have noticed two cyclists without any lights or reflectors on their bikes (not riding together). One rider doesn’t even wear a helmet.

I am concerned for your safety... you are hard to see. To all cylists, light’s and reflector gear go along way so that you get to your destination safely, and don’t forget that helmet. Please get your ‘safety’ sorted.

Pooping at home Cats don’t poo in their own back yard? Our 2 cats always do. How do I know? I see them do it every day.

Phone books not right New phone books...our number never got put in again. Wrong out of date info again this year.

A life without cats Enjoy positive messages but feel so sad for those lonely angry people who send messages about cats surely there is more in your lives that you could put some effort into life is too short , enjoy it while you can go on I dare you

The new dog parks are going to be paid for by those of us who pay our dog registration fees, not from rates. Get your facts right before you get your knickers in a twist!

A huge television media release scare tactic showing plastic top contamination in bottled water. Yeah right; do we not also use the same bottles and plastic cap seals with, fizzy drinks, milk, sauces, medicines, food, disinfectants, spreads and so much more, even the internal plastic seal of wine bottle screw caps-oops, oh yeah baby! Bring back glass milk bottles. Being so green makes one see red.

I agree about the i-Site staff should be local, there are plenty of us kiwi ambassadors out there who love working in the tourism/travel industry who are proud to offer international tourists our knowledge, experience of our wonderful country that often foreign staff don’t have.

With so many families in desperate need of homes at the moment it’s annoying to see a vacant council house empty and abandoned in Stratford st. Broken windows and grass growing up round it. It would be nice to see a family in it!

Road a disgrace Please could the road between Whites Bay and Robin Hood Bay be graded.

It is an absolute disgrace for such a popular road.

Maybe someone from the District Council should take a trip out there.

A broken clock is mainly wrong If the council can spend $12,000 per sign for welcome to Blenheim signs. Could they possibly spend a little bit on signs for our town clock. Only needs 4 , one for each side for a sign that says sorry about this but this clock it’s only correct at 8.15 twice a day

Automated cat hosing Question. Why can’t some “real clever” person patent an apparatus that works like security lights but turns water on offending cats that are using our properties for their ablutions. We all be happy. And the genius....pockets full of $$$$$

On behalf of all cats We have never mauled anyone to death. Free rodent extermination. Great comfort to caring owners and especially Hospice patients. You don’t step in our poos also some of that what you find in your garden actually belongs to hedgehogs, now there is a new subject for you !

Misplaced priorities

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It intrigues yet irritates that we can introduce amazing technological advances and systems, such as facial recognition to unite dogs with owners, yet habitual defaulters can continue to get loans and/or default on their financial responsibilities and move on seemingly avoiding embarrassment or detection. Somehow priorities are misplaced, the privacy act is complicit and a serious wake up is required.

Johns Kitchen does such a great job helping kiwis in need. I was sad to see car loads of backpackers turning up while they shut to take arm loads at a time of bread. Come on. If your’e on hoilday and can’t feed yourself go home.

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Festival doesn’t impress Really dissapointed wth the mussel festival.

Went for first time, drunk people everywhere, not good for kids to see. By 1.00 had sold out of mussel patties plus other food. Not good enuf. Drunk people abusing ambulance staff.

Then had to wait all day to hear a popular but average band, could have had them play a few songs throughout the day instead of people drinking more while waiting. Hmmm more booze than food, but they had a lolly stall, too much sugar there. Even too crowded to see th mussel opening, need more elevated seats.

Won’t be going again.

Pyrolysis patties Double hit!! The pyrolysis ovens are actually baking the posts, sending us the toxic waste and then selling the resulting charcoal to be used in cooking applications. It’s a financial double whammy-gets humans both ways. So bake it where they cook with it and try winning there. Not likely, others well know the medical outcome! How would you like your barbeque steak cooked councillors-to die for, well done!

Retail abuse Re retail work place stress I agree with the comments. I am a mother of a retail assistant in one of Blenheim’s stores and the way some of you rude and abusive people speak to and treat the staff is disgusting! They don’t have magic wands that they can pull out of their backsides ! . . How would you like your daughter or wife spoken to, the way you speak to these retail assistances. If I catch anyone speaking to my daughter like that get ready for a dressing down ! How dare you ! !

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Perception vs reality NZ gets top world place for the ‘percieved only’ view that we are the least corrupt in officialdom, now last week only 8th place in happiness. Don’t ask me that’s what a worldwide survey says. They did visit our wee shire?

Cat compost not recommended To the person who commented on March 23 article OMG .CAT.DOG.POO n to recycle it into the garden ....nice thought but that poo is made from meat not vegetation so you not only encourage flys but vermon like rats n mice ...just bury that crap away from your vegies ....I wouldnt reccommend using it on your eatable crop...

Molesworth ideas Perfect place for a new drug and rehab centre, free of temptation. Employment opportunity for unemployed with new vineyards, this could become the largest govt owned vineyard globally. A new viticultural college. Huge buildings and new settlement creation. Fresh pristine air, water, scenery-location, location, location. New roads and access to Hamner year long. Boost for St Arnaud area. Wow, drink to that!

Road rage Campervans & caravans when you hav 6 cars plus how about a bit of courtesy and pull over instead creeping along at 70/80 km on our highways. wud b appreciated

Let the cash flow A.T.M. in Havelock desperately needed. hundreds locals and tourists....would appreciate one. come on wake up banks.

Gravel price increases MDC shut down river gravel extraction to a trickel now moaning about price wakeup ratepayers voting time is coming

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Easter treats for pupils at Grovetown School

By Bill McElhinney It’s a good job Barry the Easter Bunny isn’t shy. Or scared of noise.

“Let’s make some noise for the Easter Bunny,” Scott Radovanovich from Hits FM urged Grovetown School pupils yesterday.

They certainly did. There was an ear-splitting roar and Barry the Bunny bounced in to the hall, to the delight of the

assembled school.

Barry was there with Amber Sullivan from Clubs of Marlborough to present a basket of Easter treats to pupil Millie Large, who was the winner in the Clubs of Marlborough Kidzone – Hits FM Easter colouring competition.

“It’s the fifth year we’ve done this,” Scott says, “and the kids love it.

“And thanks to the sup-

port from Makana chocolate factory, we’ve got around 400 individual chocolates to give away to kids from other schools who took part in the competition.”

After Millie was given her prize, the pupils lined up for a hug or a high five from the Easter Bunny and a chocolate from Amber, a great start to the five day Easter break for school pupils.

Eli Martin was happy to give Barry the Bunny Bunny hugs: Piper Hocquard-Johnsen gets a hug. up close.

RIGHT: Millie Large with her basket of Easter treats and her winning colouring competition entry.

BELOW: Thumbs up for Makana chocolates! From left, Alex Rainbird, Luka Paul Cunniffe-Tait, Lucas Simmonds and Cameron Park.

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Members of the newly formed Alzheimers Foundation Marlborough, Paul Robinson, Jenny Andrews and Joe Wallace. Absent Viv Broughton and Helen Knapp.

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By Celeste Alexander Alzheimers Society Marlborough has decided to ‘future-proof’ its organisation by establishing a foundation which aims to look after its capital needs, rather than relying on current funding sources.

Foundation members include Paul Robinson, Jenny Andrews, Joe Wallace, Viv Broughton and Helen Knapp.

The Alzheimers Foundation Marlborough has been in operation since the beginning of the year, set up to support the work of the Society.

With the establishment of this foundation, a strong financial plan for sustainability will take Alzheimers

Society Marlborough into the future, foundation members say.

“The Foundation has a strong desire to make sure it raises capital and reduce the impact of the reduced availability funding through grants bodies.

“It’s our job to help look after the capital and to plan for fundraising in conjunction with what Alzheimers Marlborough already does,” Joe says.

Jenny adds; “So many people in Marlborough are affected by dementia and the work carried out by the Society is incredibly important, so we are here to assist by creating a strong, financial foundation.”

For Paul, the motivation to join the Foundation came easily due to his own family’s experience with dementia.

“My father was diagnosed with Alzheimers and my mother was keen as a family to contribute back. It’s a cool idea of the community taking care of itself,” he says.

With Joe’s wife’s involvement as a committee member and volunteer, he too wanted to be involved.

As for Jenny, she says it was her admiration for the services provided that she too wanted to part of the Society going forward.

“This organisation has done a lot for the community and I’m happy to be part of this,” she says.

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“It became our aim to open a store with a large showroom where everyone could come and try products and equipment to suit their individual needs,” Chris says.

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Wheelchairs are available in both transit and self-propelled varieties, as well as a range of mobility scooters.

Electric wheelchairs are ideal for providing a compact solution for indoor and outdoor mobility and are available to try instore.

Threshold ramps suitable for internal/external entrances are also available, along with and a selection of vehicle ramps for wheelchairs and mobility scooters.

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Mobility map makes travel easier Getting around Blenheim by mobility scooter and wheelchair is going to get easier thanks to a new walkability map being developed by the Marlborough District Council with community input.

Marlborough District Council Road Safety Co-ordinator Robyn Blackburn says the walkability map will be designed after community consultation showed mobility scooter users often felt unsafe travelling into central Blenheim.

“The aim of the walkability map is to create some safe routes into the CBD for mobility scooters, wheelchairs and other pedestrians,” Robyn says.

“From next year the maps will be available at rest homes, iSITEs and other information centres for all residents and visitors to the region to support pedestrians who travel by mobility scooter or wheelchair.”

The routes have also been developed with the sight-impaired in mind.

The map will feature other useful information including the location of disabled toilets and mobility scooter charge stations.

An Access and Mobility Group sub-committee also developed the Marlborough District Council’s Community Walkability Improvement Policy, which aims to ensure all new or retro-fitted roadways are developed to be as pedestrian accessible as possible.

And for the past three years, the Marlborough District Council Road Safety Team has worked with mobility scooter and wheelchair users, and road engineers to locate and improve trouble spots, such as overhanging growth on paths, tree roots, and blind spots to create a smoother, safer ride for footpath users.

To begin with the walkability map will

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include safe routes into Blenheim from the retirement villages in Springlands and Redwoodtown, which other residents will be able to feed into.

The next step was to roll out a safe route into the CBD for residents in west and east Blenheim, and then into the Picton CBD for Picton residents, Robyn says.

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Kindy kids scoot around skate park for funds

By Bill McElhinney Twenty laps around the Blenheim skate park doesn’t sound like much. But if you’re just three or four years old, it’s a long way for little legs to push a bike or scooter.

That didn’t deter Seymour Kindergarten kids on Monday evening as they set off on their annual trikeathon.

“It’s a kindy fundraiser,” head teacher Char Morison says. “The children are sponsored for their 20 laps around the skate park.

“They were amazing – an awesome effort,” Char says.

“There were a few tired ones the next morning, though.”

Seymour Kindergarten has also recently established a bike track, which helps the children develop cycling skills, Char says.

“They can practise on our bike track before they tackle the skate park challenge,” Char says.

Parents, grandparents and extended whanau enjoyed a sausage sizzle with the teachers and children at the conclusion of the event..

And they're off! Seymour Kindergarten children begin their trikeathon on Monday evening.

Free workshop for arthritis sufferers

By Bill McElhinney “There are a lot of people in Marlborough living with arthritis,” Lynne McMillan says.

Lynne, a long-time arthritis sufferer, is the Blenheim coordinator for the annual arthritis appeal, and is delighted that arthritis educator Dave Cox, right is coming to Blenheim.

“Because of the road closure it has been a long time since we’ve had an educator here, so we’re thrilled that Dave is coming,” Lynne says.

Dave will be running a free workshop on living with arthritis next Wednesday, April 4, at the Riversdale Community House in Budge Street.

“Dave will be talking about the various forms of arthritis,” Lynne says,

Arthritis educator Dave Cox. “pain, its complexity, and tools and tips to manage it.

Pain does not always mean damage to joints or tissue.

“He’ll also cover medications, complementary therapies, joint protection, posture, pacing yourself and the role of thoughts.

“There will be lots of time for questions and discussion about other issues relating

to arthritis people may have as well,” Lynne says.

More New Zealanders than ever are living with arthritis – around 647,000 adults.

Latest Ministry of Health figures show 17 percent of adults have arthritis, up from 15 percent in 2011/12.

Half of adults aged over 75 have the condition, which often leads to chronic pain and is a major cause of disability for older people.

Arthritis comes in many forms and can affect people of any age. The most common is osteoarthritis, which affects 10 percent of adults (about 386,000), followed by gout (110,000 adults) and rheumatoid arthritis (109,000 adults). To book your place at Dave’s workshop, please phone 0800 663 463 or 0274 545 644.

Easter travel - be safe

By Community Constable Russ Smith The Easter long weekend is historically a risky time to be on the road, with fatal crashes often a feature.

If you’re travelling by vehicle during the Easter weekend, here are some tips to keep you safe: - Start preparation for the trip, including packing, well before hand.

This will ensure you’re not leaving flustered or in a panic because you’re late.

- Leave a travel plan with a friend, neighbour or relative - Make sure your vehicle is mechanically sound and ready for a trip.

At the very least, ensure your registration and warrant of fitness will remain current, wiper blades are in good condition, lights and indicators

Russ Smith. all work, tyres are legal tread depth and inflated correctly.

Check that oil, brake, washer and radiator fluids are all topped up.

- Plan your route before you leave, including rest stops

about every two hours - Allow extra time for the journey to avoid speeding to make up time - Don’t drink alcohol for 12 hours before driving - The driver should ensure that that they are well rested before starting the trip and share driving to reduce fatigue - Maintain the ‘2 second rule’ and make it a four second gap in the wet - When stopping for a rest, have something to eat and drink to keep energy levels up - Be courteous, pull over when it’s safe and let faster traffic past if you’re driving at less than the speed limit - Be patient, it’s not worth killing yourself and others just to get past a slower vehicle Have a safe and happy Easter.

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Helena van Velthooven Manager Riding for the Disabled Marlborough

Q A Q A Q A

My ideal day is spent...

With my husband, dog and the horses spending quality time with them all. Riding in the morning and taking Fred out to the beach for a swim in the afternoon.

One of my best holidays was...

Well I’ve just been on my Honeymoon so I better say that! We spent two weeks in Hawaii and it was wonderful, a very stunning place to go.

One thing on my bucket list is...

To train and compete my young horse through to grand prix level (dressage).

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If I could, I would...

Have a team of horses and train all day long! But if I can’t do that I’m living the dream in my current job.

What’s your favourite meal?

Chocolate everything.

My guilty TV pleasure is ...

Married at First Sight..

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Rich plant food from fish There is a story I heard years ago (that I have never forgotten) which related to the North American indigenous tribes.

Back in days when they roamed free, pre- European times, fish were so plentiful.

When they planted their corn seeds, a whole fish would be buried in a hole, covered over and one corn seed planted on top.

After the corn seed germinated it would root down into the decaying rich food source, making for a great corn plant.

Once the corn plant got up about a metre tall, a climbing bean seed would be planted in the root zone.

This bean would germinate and climb up the corn stalk.

Once the bean had started its journey upwards a gourd or melon seed would be planted between the growing corn plants.

The large leaves of the gourd or melon would tend to reduce competing plants (weeds) and also

reduce moisture loss from soil.

The climbing bean had a natural stake to climb while the corn plant produced cobs of corn.

Another interesting point: if you plant corn plants about half a metre apart they will produce a multiple of corn cobs, not just two to four when planted close to each other.

The reason I think we plant corn so close is lack of growing space and the idea that the pollen from the flower heads will pollinate the tassels below.

This is wrong, as the pollen will travel some distance on air currents and breezes, which is why you do not plant different types of corn anywhere near each other.

Now days the practice of placing a fish underneath corn or any other plants we grow is wasteful and not practical.

Recently I had a phone call from a gentleman called Mark who is a sales manager for a fish company

My parents used to say...

Treat others how you would like to be treated.

The keys to happiness are...

Love, life, horses, chocolate and sunny days.

Who would you love to share a meal with and why?

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Mark asked me if I would be interested to have a look at one of their products that they market for fertilising pasture and commercial horticulture land.

He felt that the home gardeners would also benefit from using it.

There are a number of ‘fish’ type plant foods already available, so to be competitive this product had to have some features that similar products might not have.

I have not done a check on all the other types available but I think this one, called Bio Marinus Organic Liquid Fish Fertiliser, would be hard to beat.

It is bio certified, so cleared for use by those growing organic certified produce and for home gardeners who like the assurance that it is as organic as possible.

It has a NPK rating of 2.2-1.550.28, which is nice and mild.

Biologically active soils have the ability to retain moisture and

release nutrients, ensuring greater production, faster rotation and more rapid recovery from stress.

To build a healthy biological soil we need products that can feed living organisms.

Increasing public awareness of the environmental impact of chemical-based fertilisers has created a demand for a safe, natural and environmentally friendly products.

Biological fertilisers increase nutrient availability and feed important soil organisms such as earthworms and microorganisms (fungi and bacteria) – all essential for plant and soil health.

Soil health and soil fertility requires much more than a NPK fertiliser. Without the right biology, plants and animals cannot reach their full potential. Biology is essential for the recycling of nutrients and the fixing of atmospheric nitrogen.

By using biological fertilisers

you are not only getting a great plant food, you are also getting beneficial microbes and fungi that are going to bring inert soils or poor soils back into life.

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Blenheim Country Music Club: Sorry no Club Day today. Wishing all supporters a very happy Easter. See you all Sunday 15th April 2018.

2018 Toyota Optimist Nationals: With well over 200 sailors participating in the Optimist Open Fleet, green Fleet and Team sailing events. Come along and support the sailors and crews. Today through to Tuesday April 3, 10am-4pm. Queen Charlotte Yacht Club, Shelley Beach, Picton.

Chess: Joocy Loocy Café, 4 John Street, 10am-1pm. Please bring your own board and pieces.

Marlborough Farmers’ Market: Enjoy an Easter theme market today with a family Easter hunt and raffle with three hampers to be won. Also don’t forget to grab yourself a delicious brunch and fresh produce.

9am-noon, A&P Showgrounds, corner of Maxwell and Alabama Road.

Special Easter Service: Enjoy a special Easter service with a musical production focusing on Easter, with the combined Marlborough Churches. Suitable for all ages.

10.30am, ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson Street.

Pirate School: Ahoy there shipmates. Explore the Edwin Fox Ship and learn what it was like to travel as an immigrant/convict. Take part in the treasure hunt, crafts, dress up, talk like a pirate, knot tying and quizzes. $5-15. Today, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. 9am5pm, Edwin Fox Maritime Museum, Dunbar Wharf, Picton.

Friday Knockout Pool Tournament: Open to anybody except 1st division players. Come along learn the rules, some tactics, and maybe even improve your play.

Limited to 16 people on a first come basis. Every Friday night at 7pm Clubs of Marlborough.

Hot Art in Havelock: The Gallery Havelock, open 10am-4pm, seven days a week. Enjoy browsing some of the excellent art on show from talented local artists. Come and have a look in the friendly little gallery at 60 Main Road, Havelock.

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery: Opening hours 10.30am4.30pm daily. Marlborough Arts Society, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

The Diversion Gallery: Facing Change, an exhibition confronting social and sustainability issues. On until April 26. Open Wednesday to Saturday, 12-5pm. 10 London Quay, Picton.

Heritage and Whaling Museum: A collection of 2000 items of Maori, whaling, maritime, heritage and textile displays. 10am-4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Picton.

Ulysses Club Ride: Visit the tame Eels and lunch at Jester House, Tasman. 10am departure from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station.

The 2018 Toyota Optimist Nationals will be held on Picton Harbour throughout Easter.

Saturday 31 Havelock Lions Three Day Book Sale And Market: A great variety on offer with new titles and excellent bargains. Today through to Monday April 2. 9am-3pm. Havelock Town Hall, Main Road, Havelock.

Music In The Sounds: Live music in the stunning Marlborough Sounds with Midge Mccleary, Sarah Brown and Steve Mitchell. Every Saturday until March 31, 1-10pm with free entry. Punga Cove Resort, Endeavour Inlet.

Marlborough Artisan Market: Highlighting the best of Marlborough’s art, craft, food and produce. Pop on down every Saturday, 9am-1pm. The Quays, 2 High Street, Blenheim. Wet weather venue is the Alfred Street carpark building.

Millennium Public Art Gallery: Exhibitions on show including ‘Mainland’ a substantial exhibition of art related to the land of Marlborough and the South Island of New Zealand and ‘Kiwi in the Kitchen’ an eccentric history of birds in the New Zealand home. On until 6 May. Corner of Seymour Street and Alfred Street, koha appreciated.

Blenheim Riverside Railway: Train Departs from Brayshaw Park as follows; 1.15pm and 3.00pm to Omaka and return, 1.45pm to Beaver Station, Riverside Park, central Blenheim and return. Adults $10 Child $5 (Omaka $6 & $3). Cash only.

Today and April 1.

EcoWorld: EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, Picton Foreshore. Saturday & Sunday 9.30am-5.30pm.

Redwood Market: 8.30am-12pm, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers and hand crafts.

Round’A’Mini Golf Picton: Picton Foreshore, 9am Saturday and Sunday.

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale: Every Saturday 8am–12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Road.

Vintage Farm Machinery: 10am3pm, open every day. Brayshaw Park guided tours available, on Sunday Thomas Tank Engine rides are available.

Blenheim Menz Shed: 4 Dillons Point Road. Open 9am-12pm Saturday and 1-4pm on Monday and Thursday.

Picton Men’s Shed: “Where men can do what men do best” 9am12pm and Wednesday 9am-4pm. 2 Market St. Picton.

5km Taylor River Fun Run: Free timed 5km run along the Taylor River, meet at the Amphitheatre, corner of High and Symons Streets, 8am every Saturday.

Brooklyn Croquet Club: Whitehead Park off Brooklyn Drive.

Play days are Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm. Come and have a go.

Marlborough Museum: Open 10am–4pm daily. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

Sunday 1st April Sneaky Bones: Seattle based multiinstrumentalist, songwriter Matthew Bean. Presenting his live solo act with warm acoustic instruments.

Tickets $10, 8pm. Le Café, 12-14 London Quay, Picton.

The Sounds Of Fools Ride: A fun ride down the sounds with lunch at Raetihi Lodge. Then onto Havelock for coffee. 9am-5pm. Free to attend but water taxi and lunch/coffee at own expense. Beatnik HQ, 49 Main Street, Blenheim.

The Edwin Fox Ship: Visitor Centre open daily from 9am. Explore the decks and depths of the Edwin Fox Ship. Dunbar Wharf, Picton Foreshore.

Blenheim Roller Skating Club: College Park, Stephenson Street. Every Sunday 1-3pm. $5 for hire of skates or $2 if you have your own. Come along and have a go, all ages and skill levels welcome.

Marlborough Golf Club: Half price green-fees after 4pm every day. 74 Paynters Road.

Picton Rail & Sail: Open (subject to weather) Sundays, public holidays & everyday during school holidays.

Picton Foreshore.

Marlborough Golf Club – Community Golf: Sunday afternoon play 18 holes $15 or 9 holes $10.

Must be a Marlborough resident. 74 Paynters Road.

Model Aero Club: ARA Wairau Valley 9am. Phone Murray 578 9199.

Petanque: 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street.

Kapa haka: Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall. 1-3pm. All welcome.

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We are looking for a Japanese chef and a Thai chef to work in Picton and Blenheim restaurants (Norimaki and Noodle Corner)

The Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust was formed in 1974 to govern over the Marlborough Civic Theatre, now the ASB Theatre Marlborough, and to promote the Performing Arts in Marlborough.

A vacancy exists from May 2018 due to one Trustee retiring part-way through their term.

We are now seeking expressions of interest from members of the public to fill this position.

If you would like to be a part of the Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust, please apply in writing to the following address: Nominations must be in writing to: Chairman of the Board Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust P.O. Box 163 Blenheim By 3pm, Friday 6th April 2018 All applications should be accompanied by a Curriculum Vitae and include two Referees/ References. The covering letter should also state how you, as an applicant can add value to the Trust.

You should be able to delegate tasks to kitchen staff to ensure meals are prepared in a timely manner. You must also be familiar with sanitation regulations.

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CARPENTRY APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY Clarke Construction is a progressive company specialising in architectural and light commercial projects.

We are currently looking for an apprentice to join our team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain skills and a qualification, while being involved in building some of Marlborough’s finest homes.

This position will offer competitive remuneration and ongoing support from the Director, who has a hands-on approach to all projects.

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Marketing Co-ordinator Marlborough District Libraries is looking for an energetic and innovative Marketing Co-ordinator to drive the development and delivery of marketing campaigns, promotions and strategies across the District.

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We have a number of roles available at our Seafood factory in Blenheim. Shifts are 6.00 – 14.30 and 14.45 – Midnight However, we are flexible within these shift times for some of these roles. We would consider applicants that cannot work the full 8-hour shift or want to start later or finish earlier.

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This newly created role offers a wide range of marketing and promotional activities. The Marketing Co-ordinator will work closely with other members of the library team to design and execute marketing plans, events, promotions, and general brand management. There will also be a requirement to deliver library services as part of the wider team.

You will have experience and proven success with both print and digital marketing techniques and platforms. This role requires high attention to detail and the ability to multi-task along with excellent time management and strong administrative skills.

Success in this role will hinge on your proven ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, strong communication skills, and the targeted delivery of marketing initiatives. Experience working in a marketing role and an awareness of local government is essential.

Applications close at 5.00 pm on 9 April 2018.

Applications should be made online via the careers page www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/careers/current- vacancies where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply.

For further information you are welcome to contact jane.robinson@marlborough.govt.nz.

Kono is a top 100, premium New Zealand food and beverage company with a unique 500-year business plan.

Its interests span wine, horticulture, healthy snacks and seafood and it exports to over 25 countries throughout the world. Its products encapsulate the pure taste of Aotearoa, New Zealand and are produced in a sustainable manner akin to the Maori values of its owners.

Our business is diverse, from farming and harvesting, to processing and the marketing of seafood, wine, cider, apples, pears, kiwifruit, hops and natural fruit bars. Wakatu, our parent company, and Kono are striving for operational excellence across all divisions, group functional areas and processes by deploying lean thinking philosophies, principles and tools.

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Intermediate Planner (Blenheim) Baseline Group Marlborough is part of Baseline Group, a Planning and Civil Engineering consultancy. Our Planning team prepares and processes resource consent applications, prepares plan change applications, provides expert evidence at hearings, and generally provides District Plan help and advice to all manner of land developers, large and small.

We are seeking an experienced Planner (Intermediate - Senior) to help develop our Blenheim based planning team. The successful candidate will have at least 2 years'experience and will also have proven experience with client communication and liaison.

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Our business is diverse, from farming and harvesting, to processing and the marketing of seafood, wine, cider, apples, pears, kiwifruit, hops and natural fruit bars. Wakatu, our parent company, and Kono are striving for operational excellence across all divisions, group functional areas and processes by deploying lean thinking philosophies, principles and tools.

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TURNBULL, Jeremy Bruce: Passed away on Tuesday March 27 2018, unexpectedly.

Aged 52 years. Dearly loved husband of Tonia, loved father of Annabelle and Nicolas.

Loved son of Alistair and Catherine Turnbull, loved brother and brother-in-law of Tony and Catherine. A loved uncle of Ben and Lucinda.

Messages may be sent to the Turnbull Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. A funeral service for Jeremy will be held at the Church of the Nativity, Alfred Street, at 11am on Tuesday April 3, followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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Thursday 5th April 2018 at 7.30pm If you can’t attend the meeting but are interested in making a submission you can: Pick up a hard copy from the Council offices OR visit the Council website and download the appropriate form OR email djpcturner@gmail.com and we’ll see how we can help.

Chloe Rarity is one of the first in line to get a selfie with well known radio personality Jay-Jay Feeney yesterday in Blenheim. Jay-Jay stopped in Picton and Blenheim as part of a road trip she is making before starting her new job with More FM. She is driving the length of the country and collecting 5000 selfies along the way and anyone who captures a selfie with Jay Jay will go into the draw to win $5000 cash.

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Pink ball simply a sign of the times The pink ball test may not be traditional but rest assured - day/ night test cricket is here to stay.

Yes, games won’t go four days, yet alone five, with the pink ball generating swing and seam movement under lights but it’s compelling viewing.

The 21st century sees plenty of lapsed sports fans with short attention spans.

Five days of test cricket simply doesn’t compel the masses like it used to.

England’s abysmal batting could

not be solely put down to the pink ball.

Joe Root’s team were dismissed for 58 at Eden Park on Thursday because none of the batsmen chose to get on the front-foot.

Trent Boult and Tim Southee are a dynamic pace duo in home conditions and they proved it.

As the wickets tumbled, 10 in 94 minutes to be precise, it made for unmissable viewing.

Day one also proved a good technique can overcome a swinging ball.

K a n e W i l l i a m s o n’s r e cord-breaking 18th year century was full of gritty determination and elegant stroke play.

On a day where the English looked all at sea, Williamson’s temperament showed them how to play.

Williamson may not be as majestic with bat in hand as previous New Zealand century record holder, Martin Crowe, but his prolific batting ability can not be denied.

With an average of 51, the New Zealand captain has attained the

record in 17 tests less than Crowe and along with Ross Taylor, has been the rock of the New Zealand top-order for eight years.

Pink ball or red ball, class is like cream - it always rises to the top.

With two days of rained out play, New Zealand Cricket will take a financial hit on a game they were hoping would be a money spinner but hopefully they’ve seen enough to suggest pink ball test cricket is a viable option - and that’s coming from a cricket traditionalist and tragic.

Young sailors flock to Picton for nationals

By Bill McElhinney It’s the biggest event in a long time for the Queen Charlotte Yacht Club members, who are hosting the 2018 Toyota Optimist nationals this weekend.

It is not very often a South Island club is chosen to host this event as most sailors hail from the northern part of the North Island.

But the Picton club has won the right to organize the competition this year.

Sailors will launch their yachts at Shelley Beach in large numbers and sail the waters of the inner and outer Picton Harbour.

Among them will be young Queen Charlotte sailor River Hopkins and his brothers and some of his friends.

“Lots of kids from different

schools and other volunteers will be helping to make this an awesome sailing event,” River says.

“The last time we had the optimist nationals was in 2003, and this was Peter Burling’s first big win and now look where he is.

“There will be over 20 sailors from Marlborough in either the Rainbow, Green or Open fleet,” River says.

“This regatta is big for Picton because there will be close to 200 sailors plus parents and supporters coming, including sailors from Australia and Tahiti.

“On Friday there will be teams racing in front of the yacht club for everyone to see,” River says.

“My friends and I are in a team for Queen Charlotte.

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Young sailor River Hopkins, second from right, with sailing friends Mika, left, Noah, brother Moss, and Louie.

There will be music and café open and we will make sure the harbour rocks!

“On Saturday and Sunday, the main regatta starts for the national champi-

onship. The finals are sailed on Monday and Tuesday. We will all try our best and hike till we drop. And we definitely will have fun!”

Wairau Valley golf Results from the Anderson Cup competition played at the Wairau Valley Golf Club.

Best nett overall: M Flynn 70. Silver gross: S. Murray 81; r/up M. Hampton 87. Silver nett: M. Flynn 70; r/up E. Brown 76. Silver stableford: A. Walker (cb) 29; r/up S. Lang 29. Bronze gross: S. Duckworth 100; r/up S. Hutchison 101. Bronze nett: M. Roberts 74; r/up C. Brosnahan 76. Bronze stableford: L. Stone 36; r/up M. Frisken 29.

Be safe this Roar Federated Farmers would like to remind deer hunters to take extra care as the roar season approaches.

The upcoming Easter holiday opens one of the busiest periods of the year, with many hunters heading into the hills to look for a stag, raising the potential for accidents.

“Over half of all big game hunting accidents occur in the months of March and April.

So it’s important that hunters, experienced or not, consider terrain, weather and what is best practice safety,” Katie Milne, Federated Farmers national president says.

“Hunters must correctly identify their target every single time.

If there is any doubt, do not pull the trigger.

“This time of the year is eagerly anticipated by hunters and we want everyone to have a great time and come back safe to their families and communities.

“Always plan your trip, tell someone your plans, and take the right equipment, including a personal locator beacon,” Katie says.

For those hunting on private land it is important to remember that it is a privilege, and to always consider the wishes of the landowner. Hunters must have permission to hunt, regardless of who owns the land - no permission, no access.

“It ’s all about thinking what constitutes safe practice and how your actions can impact on others.

Final speedway meeting after washout

Eastern States production driver Lee Paterson was one of many helping last Saturday to clear water off the track. Photo provided.

By Celeste Alexander Last weekend’s speedway racing was a washout thanks to the persistent rain pattern that hung over Marlborough, but don’t worry because there’s one more race meeting before the end of the season.

The North vs South Saloons championship title was meant to be held at Eastern States Speedway last Friday and Saturday, bringing together some of the country’s top saloon drivers in the ultimate battle of North Island vs South Island.

Local drivers Paddy North and Rob Flood were chosen for the South Island team, but sadly the weather denied them the chance to contest the title which last year was won by the North Island.

The Friday meeting was cancelled and it was hoped Saturday would be better, but despite the efforts of volunteers, drivers, their pit crews and committee members who worked hard to drain the track of surface water, it had to be cancelled.

Nick James Excavation’s supplies the club a range of diggers, back hoes and trucks that are able use at a moment’s notice.

Nick James has been a keen supporter of ESS ever since they moved to Marlborough.

The North Island team will continue to hold the title until the championship can be held again, hopefully early into next season, a spokesperson says.

“We do however want to extend a

huge thanks to everyone who turned up to the track and volunteered their time to dig holes for drainage, and also to the drivers and their crews who drove to Blenheim.”

The final race meeting for Eastern States Speedway for the 2017/2018 season will be the Harvest Nationals, set for April 14.

At this stage the committee is still confirming numbers, but it’s hoped there will be Open Champs for saloons, youth ministocks, super saloons, modifieds and sidecars.

Finishing off that meeting will be the crowd pleasing stockcar soccer.

Racing will kick off at 1pm and there will be a bouncy castle available in the crowd area, run by McKendrick Event Hire.

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