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Joy to the hospital

‘Deck the halls with boughs of… lollies?’

Is it Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory or is it Wairau Hospital’s Pediatric Ward? It could be easy to imagine yourself transported into Roald Dahl’s storybook thanks to the efforts of staff members who put the display up last weekend.

At the main corridor entrance, large candy canes and a chocolate coloured background welcomes patients and their families, while inside, a colourful display of giant lollies and a Christmas tree covered in ‘golden tickets’ adds to the festive cheer.

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Wairau Hospital’s Pediatric Ward has decorated its entrance and hallways in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory theme, and pediatrician, Stefan Schulze, is embracing the fun by dressing up as Willy Wonka.

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Hospital embraces Christmas Continued from page 1.

The people behind the ‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory’ theme are Pediatric staff Sarah Varney and Kittie McIntosh. The decorations were made and put up on display by a ‘working bee’ of staff who say they hope to be top runners for the inter-ward Christmas decorating competition.

Nurses Priyanka Jose and Gill Forsyth say the reaction to the decorations has been “amazing”.

“People have loved it… the kids especially love it too,” Priyanka says.

“We had a circus theme last year but I think this year could be ours to win,” says Gill.

Pediatrician, Stefan Schulze, has also been delighting patients with his Willy Wonka outfit.

“So much effort and fun has gone into our display. I’m hoping we will win,” he grins.

But the Pediatric Ward has some tough competition throughout the hospital, including their next door neighbour and last year’s winner – the Maternity Ward.

Midwives Tanya McConaghey,

Jodie Rofe was one of the three midwives who put together the Winter Wonderland themed display for the Wairau Hospital's Maternity ward.

Chelsea Hendrickson and Jodie Rofe have created a stunning ‘Winter Wonderland’ display which begins from the entrance with white lights and Christmas trees, and winds down each of the corridors with sparkling white

lights and hanging snowflakes.

The snowflakes were made by Jodie who says their display was put up two weeks ago, taking nearly a day to hang each of the handmade snowflake decorations and the strings of lights.

“This is similar to what we did last year, which we won,” she smiles.

“It’s a lovely welcome for families and visitors to the Ward and we just hope they enjoy it,” she says.

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LEFT: Nurses on the Pediatric Ward at Wairau Hospital, Priyanka Jose and Gill Forsyth, are enjoying their Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory themed Christmas decorations.

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Family escapes burning house Firefighters battled a blaze which took hold of a residential property on Glendale Place, Blenheim, around 4am on Thursday morning. A family, including a 10-week-old baby, made it out of their rental house safely before the fire caused substantial damage.

A neighbouring house was saved from serious damage thanks to a fireproof wall.

Christmas presents and the contents of the home were destroyed.

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RIGHT: Marios Sophecleous is passionate about music and the extremely positive impact it has had on his life.

Sharing the magic of music

By Aimee O’Hagan

For the last 35 years, Blenheim local, Marios Sophocleous, has been the Marlborough director for the Royal School of Music.

The prestigious role has seen him dedicate countless hours of his time – often free of charge – to helping young people excel at musical studies.

However, the time has come for Marios to retire, and he was recently replaced by worthy successor, Linda Holdaway.

Although Marios is turning 90 in January next year, he is not quite ready to stop passing on his love of music.

He’s been teaching students how to play instruments – primarily violin and piano – since he was a 20-year-old living on the island

of Cyprus, Turkey.

“When I was young, I sung a little bit of opera,” Marios says of his life in Cyprus.

“I was offered a scholarship to stay in London, but I couldn’t: by then, I’d already applied to go to New Zealand.”

Starting afresh in NZ in 1966 opened Marios to a world of possibilities.

He worked in Auckland, Levin, and Gisborne as a music specialist before moving to Blenheim in 1975.

When Marios transferred to Blenheim, he was appointed as deputy principal at Marlborough Girls’ College.

“In those days, deputy principals did a lot of teaching,” he says.

“I worked as a math teacher and also taught students music. That

led me to eventually become head of music and start MGC’s senior choir, which is now known as Ovation.

“One of my aims as deputy principal was to promote music.”

Marios was soon made principal of the college, but continued to strongly advocate muscial studies.

“Out of everything I’ve done in my life, I’m most proud of the work I’ve done at the college,” Marios says.

“I was there for 20 years.

“My philosophy was, ‘every dollar is for the girls.’

“One of my proudest moments was when a student came up to me and said, ‘Mr Sophocleous, you changed my life’.”

Other achievements of Marios’ include gaining five music

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degrees (including a Liceniate of the Royal School of Music), being made conductor of the Marlborough Choral Society (now the Marlborough Singers) and starting multiple orchestras.

One of these orchestras would practise every Saturday in Marios’ room.

“Afterwards, we would come downstairs and have a cup of tea,” Marios smiles.

After living a life that has been enriched by music, Marios has many words of wisdom for those following in his footsteps.

“You have to enjoy what you do, irrespective of whether or not people appreciate it,” he advises.

“Music has been my life. It has given me lots of pleasure.

“If you do something you love, you have to put your heart into it.”

The Mahakipawa Road on Queen Charlotte Drive, Havelock opened last night at 5pm, but reclosed 9am this morning until further notice.

Work is being done to clear debris from slips and fallen trees following the rain earlier this week.

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Sentenced for killing red-billed gulls A 65-year-old Kaikoura man was sentenced in Blenheim District Court on Wednesday to three months’ community detention with a 9pm to 6am curfew, after he killed nine red-billed gulls by driving over them.

Trevor James Baillie ran them over on Kaikoura wharf on June 16 last year. The nine gulls died from crush injuries.

He had pleaded guilty to a charge of hunting or killing absolutely protected wildlife in breach of the Wildlife Act 1953.

DOC South Marlborough Operations Manager Phil Bradfield says the conviction is a reminder the red-billed gull/tarapunga is a protected native species and DOC views harming them very seriously.

“Tarapunga are a taonga species for Ngai Tahu including Te Runanga o Kaikoura.”

The offence of hunting or killing absolutely protected wildlife carries a maximum penalty of up to two years’ imprisonment or a fine of up to $100,000, or both.

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Crossing the finish line

By Aimee O’Hagan

For almost two years, it has been Blenheim local Renee Craw’s goal to complete one of the world’s most colossal endurance runs.

Last month saw the mother of three do just so, travelling across the globe to run in the New York City Marathon for 2019.

The 42.2km course had approximately 54,000 runners from around the world take part.

According to Renee, she was training for 18 months leading up to the marathon, building up her stamina to make sure she could complete the mammoth run across the iconic American city.

“It was my goal to complete the marathon in under five hours, but I finished it in five hours and nineteen minutes,” Renee says.

“It just means I’ll have to do it again!”

Successfully completing the lengthy course was “much harder” than she thought it would be, she says.

“New York is actually very hilly!” Renee exclaims.

“My legs started giving up around the 25km mark.

“I knew I was going to finish, but at that point I just didn’t know how.

“Luckily, there were plenty of medical tents along the way, so I was fine.”

For her, the most positive part of the entire experience was not only knowing she had completed the

ABOVE: Renee celebrates as she nears the end of the marathon. Photo supplied.

LEFT: Renee holds her medal after completing the New York City Marathon. Photo supplied.

‘run of her life’, but also feeling the encouragement of watching supporters.

“There were three million people along the way,” Renee says.

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“The whole crowd was yelling and cheering – even the music playing in my ear [phones] was drowned out!

“It was very cool.”

Now, back home in New Zea-

land, Renee is getting ready to apply and start training for another big run.

“My next one will be the Chicago Marathon in three years,” she grins.

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

Summer reading programme heats up

Ward Town Hall gets new lease of life Following the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake, the Ward Town Hall, which was built in 1912, sustained significant structural damage.

Council’s Assets and Services Committee last week agreed, subject to Council approval expected later this month, that the hall should be repaired, strengthened and upgraded, at a cost of $564,440.

Around two thirds of the repair funds will come from the Council’s Emergency Events Reserve.

Wairau-Awatere Ward Councillor Cynthia Brooks said it was great news.

“Ward has been through some tough times with earthquakes in 2013 and 2016. The community lost their pub,

museum and water storage - and its hall was going to be closed unless this money was found.”

“Other funders have stepped in to help.

The Sutherland Trust has offered $50,000; another $50,000 will come from our Mayoral Earthquake Fund, and $99,631 will come from the Lottery Earthquake Fund. In addition we will receive $62,657 from the insurance claim.”

“Ward is on the up again and the Council’s Small Townships Programme is also helping the local community through a process to identify other improvements for the town.”

Work on the hall is expected to start in the New Year.

How should we manage and minimise waste?

Council is preparing its next Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2021-2027 and we want your feedback to help shape future waste services in Marlborough.

Council Solid Waste Manager Alec McNeil says it’s a region-wide initiative. “People know their local communities and we want them to share their experience and knowledge to help Council understand their waste and recycling needs.”

Community consultation will occur in three stages. Stage 1 will gather information about existing waste services, Stage 2 will look more closely at the topics you tell Council about, and Stage 3 will define the main points you want Council to consider for the next Waste Management and

Minimisation Plan.

Come along to a meeting scheduled below - they will continue until August next year.

If you can’t attend meetings, you can join in by completing an online questionnaire at: https://www. surveymonkey.com/r/WasteManMin

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Friday 6 December

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Council, 15 Seymour St., Blenheim

Monday 9 December

9.00 am – 10.00 am Spring Creek Council, 15 Seymour St., Blenheim

Tuesday 10 December

9.00 am – 10.00 am Tuamarina

Wednesday 11 December Midday – 1.00 pm

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Thursday 12 December

9.00 am – 10.00 am Picton

Council, 67 High St., Picton

Friday 13 December

9.00 am – 10.00 am Waikawa

Council, 67 High St., Picton

Monday 16 December

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Tuesday 17 December

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Thursday 19 December

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Renwick

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Youth Climate Council, 15 Seymour St., Blenheim Action

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It’s that time of year when budding young readers can register for Marlborough District Libraries’ Summer Reading Programme.

Children need to visit the library four times between Monday 9 December 2019 and Friday 17 January 2020. They receive a prize after each visit and those who complete the programme are awarded a book prize and certificate.

District Libraries Manager Glenn Webster said the programme is a great way to get kids excited about reading and visiting the library.

“It’s been a huge success in previous years and we expect that the programme will fill up fast again this year. There are 300 places available at the Marlborough District

Library in Blenheim and 70 at the Picton Library and Service Centre Waitohi Whare Matauranga. I’d encourage those who are interested to get in quick,” Glenn said.

Registrations open at 9.00 am on Monday 9 December. The programme is free and designed for children aged five to 12 years old. Parents or caregivers must visit the library to register, but children do not need to be present. An information pack and folder is provided.

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Ageing Positively – John Cuddon John Cuddon was born and raised in Marlborough. In 1960 he joined the local family engineering company and apart from spending a year overseas, he worked in the company becoming managing director in 1986. Although he’s now retired, he remains very involved and is still a director.

John was an elected member of Marlborough Electric Power Board from 1980 until 1991 and was a past member and chairman of Marlborough Electric Power Trust until last year.

He has also been actively involved in a wide range of community trusts, committees and campaigns, including the Undercover Indoor Swimming Pool fundraising campaign, the Hospital Scanner Appeal, patron of the ASB Theatre establishment committee and past chairman of Selmes Garden Trust.

In 2005 John became the chairman of the Asthma Marlborough Incorporated Society.

He got involved after developing asthma himself and says that over the last 14 years he has learnt a lot about the organisation and the great service it provides to

the community. John is currently a Wairau Hospital Equipment Trust member, an appointed Marlborough Aviation Heritage trustee and a member of the Millennium Art Gallery finance committee.

John says he and his wife Robyn enjoyed establishing a QEII National Trust wetland, including extensive native and exotic plantings. He likes to keep busy and enjoys playing tennis and golf, spending time with his grandchildren, and when he has some downtime, reading and watching sport on TV.

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The Sun No compassion Another cat shot in Bythell St, this time the cat next door to the other recent shooting.

The answer is simple. Some horrible person is sick of cats toileting in their property or fighting at night. The low life is clearly over your fence. Probably without a dog or an ounce of compassion.

Friday 13 Black Friday is Friday 13. What a scam having it Friday November 29. Sad people get sucked in.

Sick consumerism. Shame on unethical shops in on the con job!

Congrats Big congrats to organisers of Tuia 250... be proud of the event Picton. Amazing music and cultural displays.

Shutting the main street a big plus... gotta do that for maritime festival.

Disgraceful To the woman who works in a retail store in the CBD shame on you going into another store and bullying and threatening an employee to get your own way when she was trying to help you while adhering to company policy.

I bet you wouldn’t like it to happen to you.

Disgraceful behaviour.

No wonder Wow. The price of posting a simple Xmas card $1.30 and overseas $3.30. No wonder NZ post is closing so many outlets. Who can afford that, especially on a fixed income where every cent is accounted for.

Black Friday I remember when black Friday was a Friday the 13th. Now we have to suffer a whole week of Black Friday sales, extended sales and even blowout sales. Talk about milking it!

Good deal Got a good deal of fresh fruit and veg at the railway boot market got 3 avo’s for $2.50.

Let driving distract you from your phone

Not her nature I was gobsmacked by a woman pedestrian who not only held up supermarket traffic but created a real obstacle. She stopped midway on the pedestrian crossing to have a chat with friend in a utility vehicle also stopped, holding up traffic.

When trying to get thru she turned and abused me for being too close to her. Consideration for others was not in her nature!

Ridiculous Woollen tree covers. Ridiculous! What a waste of wool that could have been used for blankets and hats. I’ll bet the smaller ones won’t be there after a Friday or Saturday night.

Frightening Damn it, another wing mirror snapped off on that highway called Wither Rd. Surely the trucks can use a wider road to travel on and the speed they go is frightening.

Four minutes late In response to ‘Heart Wrenching’ I was on the biggest trip of my life, with the traffic being awful I ended up being 4 minutes late to my bag drop and was told I was too late to board...

The ticket said please have bags in 30 minutes before departure which I did.

When I was turned down I went straight to Sounds Air which boarded me within 20 minutes although costing an extra $200 dollars. Thank you Sounds Air. Never gone with Air NZ since.

Be on time To the people complaining about baggage check in time for flights and bags being overweight hence shuffling stuff into their hand luggage: rules are rules. If everyone flouted them the flights may not get away on time plus you are inconveniencing others. Just do it and be on time!

Airport check in I’m sick of reading about people and being told they are late for check in/bag drop.

Air NZ state clearly on their tickets when you purchase them and on their app and on their website, that the latest check-in is 30 mins domestic!! Sorry but you have plenty of time to check in before time is up.

From what I am aware airlines are charged for their time at airport gates, so if the plane is late they are charged for this!. It takes time to load an aircraft, it’s not like loading your car. If your 1 min late then the next person and so on, it has a flow on effect. It’s easy to not be denied your bags on board.

Turn up before the time!! Good on Air NZ I say.

Airport rudeness I too was told off by being a minute late and that was because the machine I was checking in on was sluggish, I tried to explain that to the Air NZ assistant but she didn’t care. It was her tone that really annoyed me.

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Thank you We wish to say a big grateful thank you, to all the anonymous knitters who make the gorgeous tops, and blankets, for the maternity section of Wairau Hospital.

Our baby girl was only 2.5 kgs, and these exquisite little garments were perfect for her. We will treasure the colourful baby blanket too.

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Thanks a lot On Friday at 5.30pm I was on Main Street. I indicated left as I was going to reverse into a parallel park. A commercial truck drove right up to my bumper and wouldn’t move. Seems he had decided I was to drive round the block.

Thanks a lot.

Cheques Re. So Frustrating If your bank is still cashing cheque’s you should be thankful - that won’t be the case for much longer. There are many more secure and less time consuming ways to exchange money.

You could change banks but ultimately you will have to change your thinking.

Dumb decision

Been hearing a lot of gossip about this Marlborough wind. Think it needs a name....

Maybe El Vino?

I wholeheartedly agree with “So frustrating” re service at a certain bank. I, too, am over the queuing.

Great TV ads, friendly staff but to replace tellers with 2 EFTPOS machines with very limited capacity - a dumb decision!

And the CEO is on a generous wage of $3.08 million!!!!!

Broken pole

What happened?

Is someone going to fix that pole at Lansdowne Park or are you waiting for it to be hit again and do more damage.

What happened to the lab that got hit in Renwick, did it die or not? Why was it roaming?

Hope it was put out of its misery.

El Vino?

Fresh veges Reply to A&P Market. I totally agree, there are very minimal fresh veges in what is called a Farmers Market. Stopped going every Sunday.

Will be travelling to the Saturday market in Nelson for my Christmas fruit and veges.

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LEFT: Karen Lang, Mark Wilson and Helen North were supporting Jean Wilson as she received her medal.

BELOW: Rosa Carrick, David St John, Janette St John and Ken Carrick.

Paul Garner-Richards, Elizabeth Bell, Sue Bell and Jackie Cestero.

Mary Hart (centre) with supporters Rose Rumbold and Krista Rumbold.

Local heros’ chance to shine Nine people who work quietly in activities that benefit the community have received Local Hero medals at a ceremony held at the Marlborough Convention Centre on Wednesday evening, as part of the KiwiBank New Zealander of the Year initiative.

The nine people - Mark James, David St John, Henny Vervaart, Ross Beech, Bryan Strong, Jim Thomas, Mary Hart, Jean Wilson, and Elizabeth Bell - all worked in different areas, MC Scott Radanovich said, but they had all contributed significantly.

Mayor John Leggett congratulated the recipients, saying they were “at the coalface” of the community.

“These awards are a way of thanking the people in our community who are prepared to get stuck in, the people who make a difference, without fuss or fanfare.

“Time is short, but there are still people who make time to work for others, people of goodwill and a great sense of service. ”In Marlborough, we have these volunteers and our community is the richer for them.”

Kiwibank’s chief strategy and innovation officer, Elliot Smith, helped Mayor Leggett present the medals, saying that when he looked at the nominations, “I wondered what I’ve been doing with my life”.

“People are amazing, it’s a pleas-

ure to be here.”

He has a local connection, as his mother lives in Picton and was at the ceremony too.

Jean Wilson received her medal for her advocacy for the older person; Mary Hart for her work with families in crisis; Henny Vervaart for his work with groups such as the Red Cross and Rotary; David St John for his work in the Coastguard and St John; Bryan Strong for his work which founded the Marlborough Sounds Community Vehicle Trust which takes people to appointments at Wairau and Nelson Hospitals; Mark James for his work with rowing; Ross Beech for his work with farming communities; Elizabeth Bell for her conservation work; and Jim Thomas for his work with the Lions Club and Rarangi Golf Club.

Jim says he was humbled by the award, but more excited that his 15 year-old granddaughter had received a similar one in Wellington last week. “I’m so proud of her!”

The Marlborough event was one of 16 being held around New Zealand, in the build-up to the national award ceremony in Auckland in February next year.

There were more than 870 nominations received nationally for panels of 72 judges to make regional awards decisions for.

Photos by Cathie Bell

Marlborough’s local heroes after collecting their medals; from left back row: Mark James, David St John, Henny Vervaart, Ross Beech and Bryan Strong, from left front row: Jim Thomas, Mary Hart, Jean Wilson, and Elizabeth Bell.

Planning for 2020? – Baseline Group Marlborough Can Help

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As 2019 draws to a close the team at Baseline Group Marlborough are looking forward to a wellearned Christmas break. Despite this, we understand the need to look forward to the new year as well. Now is the right time to start looking at, and planning for, new projects in 2020.

Baseline Group Marlborough specialise in helping people through the complex and often

frustrating process of seeking resource consents from Council.

We talk you thought your land development limitations and look to provide solutions to complicated planning requirements that result in you getting the very best outcome for your land.

So if you’re thinking of subdividing your property, setting up visitor accommodation or other commercial business or simply

moving a large amount of earth around your property, come and have a chat to us about your resource consenting needs. We will be back in the office from 6 January in the new year.

Baseline Group Marlborough would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and we look forward to working with you in the new year for all of your land development projects.

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‘Proud’ to mark five-years On December 6, 2014 there was an air of excitement and anticipation as Blenheim couple, Darrell and Tina Bate, prepared to open the doors to their brand new business – Mag & Turbo Blenheim.

Five years on that excitement has turned into jubilation as the Mag & Turbo team celebrates their fifth birthday.

The business began with Darrell and one other full time staff member. Bringing the Mag & Turbo franchise to Marlborough had been an idea of Darrell’s for a number of years and supported by his wife Tina, it soon became a reality.

Thanks to the outpouring of support from the wider community, Darrell and Tina have watched as their business continued to grow; prompting their team to expand and Tina to leave her previous job to work alongside Darrell.

As demand has grown and new products and services were introduced, the Mag & Turbo team has expanded to include five full time staff.

“Our biggest asset in the operation is our amazing staff,” Darrell says. “Our current team are all passionate about vehicles and enjoy the vast mix that visit our store.

“We have a large number of modern 4x4 utilities call upon us, as well as smaller or family cars through to the prestigious luxury and sports cars. Not many days are the same as the one before,” he says.

Darrell and Tina have also continued to expand the workshop, located at 27 Grove Road. They began with “a lot of spare room” for growth, they say, which has since been converted into added workshop zones and an additional bay to accommodate for increased workload and

services offered.

Another source of pride for the team is the state-of-the-art workshop equipment which ensures they are able to cater for the ever changing technology in the tyre and motor vehicle repair industries.

“We wanted to future-proof ourselves with great wheel changing, balancing and alignment equipment, and we have continued to update this where necessary,” Darrell says.

“However, all of this equipment is only as good as the technicians using it, so ongoing training is also something we like to invest in as it

becomes available.”

In addition to celebrating five incredible years of business growth, Darrell and Tina are also proud of some other “pretty major” achievements.

“We are proud to have entered the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards twice, collecting the Best Emerging Business in 2017. Then backing that up in 2018 with the Best Medium Business Award.

“It has been a humbling experience, learning more about the business we have built along the way, and what we can do to improve what we do,” Darrell says.

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Immediate past Master of the Freemasons Dunedin Lodge, Bruce Laurenson, was happy A second cheque was presented by the Freemasons Dunedin Lodge immediate past to present a cheque for $1600 to Cancer Society Marlborough. Accepting the cheque were Master, Bruce Laurenson, and treasurer, Dale Webb, to the Riding for Disabled Marlborough support and information nurse, Gina Saunders, and manager, Felicity Spencer. manager, Christine Moseley.

Two cheques to ‘worthy’ causes

By Celeste Alexander

Mocha, a new horse at Riding for Disabled Marlborough will soon be getting a new saddle thanks to a cheque for $1000 donated by the Freemason’s Dunedin Lodge.

Immediate past Master, Bruce Laurenson, and treasurer, Dale Webb, were happy to present the cheque to manager Christine Mo-

seley on Wednesday.

At the same time, they also presented a cheque for $1600 to the Marlborough Cancer Society which will be used to help fund some upand-coming workshops for people with cancer.

According to Bruce, the Dunedin Lodge is primarily a ‘Dining Lodge’, with an aim to raise money for good causes.

Renowned artist, Carole Shepheard to host workshop

By Celeste Alexander

For anyone who enjoys learning a new style of art that they otherwise would not have tried, there’s an exciting art workshop being held by well-known New Zealand artist, Carole Shepheard of Hamilton.

Each year the Marlborough Art Society invites artists to host a series of workshops for the public to participate in, and looking at the lineup of artists for the Summer 2020 Workshops which kick off in February, there’s plenty to be excited about.

In particular, Carole who is a self-described feminist artist, has an extensive background in the arts. She taught at Auckland’s Elam School of Fine Arts and has established women’s leadership programmes and artist associations.

The workshop she is bringing to Marlborough is titled ‘Dry Point Printmaking & Chine-Colle’.

Dry point printmaking is an intaglio process and made using copper, zinc, aluminium and plastic plates

with expedient non-toxic process, no solvents or chemicals.

The workshop will begin with an exploration of drypoint techniques, drawing layers of line and texture with drypoint needles directly onto perspex plates.

Participants will have the opportunity to create monoprints and/or editioned prints using reductive, additive processes.

In addition, they will be challenged first with experimental approaches to drawing and mark-making through a series of exercises and experiments.

The workshop will also use a technique called Chine-Colle, a process of simultaneously printing and mounting a thin piece of Asian paper onto a sturdier backing sheet.

This technique adds tone, colour and subtle texture to prints.

Interested? This workshop is suitable for all skill levels so to register your interest, email workshops@ marlboroughartsociety.com or phone Helen Ballinger on 021 0267 8711. PBA

All funds are raised by the members only who meet four times a year. Each year, the Master of the Lodge selects a charity he wishes to support, and this year it’s the Marlborough Cancer Society and the RDA. “This year we selected the Cancer Society as a high proportion of our members have been affected by (cancer) in one way or another.

“This idea was supported by the English Grand Lodge which gave us a subsidy of $1 for $1, which enabled us to donate $1600,” he says.

The donation for the RDA was money raised last year, and the organisation was chosen because of the work it does for people with disabilities, Bruce says.

The Dunedin Lodge has been based in Blenheim for the past 19

years and has 30 members. It was originally in Dunedin (hence the name) but when the decision came to close it, Marlborough decided to move it to Blenheim.

Other organisations it has supported include; St Johns, local fire services with teddy bears, the Tua Marina Church Restoration Fund, and the Budge Street Community Garden.

Blackadder bonanza!

By Aimee O’Hagan

Blenheim Musical Theatre’s dinner theatre production of Blackadder Goes Forth, The Musical, has been showing at the BMT rooms on Lakings Road since November 22; and despite the fact that it’s a huge twelve day season, the production has completely sold out!

The hilarious stage show is adapted from three episodes (Major Star, Private Plan, and Goodbyeee) of the fourth season of the original BBC sitcom, Blackadder, and is set on the front lines of World War One. It comprises of the various schemes that Captain Blackadder (played by Greg Hine) implements to survive the war and certain comical characters he is “thrown together with” in the process.

“It takes you on a full emotional ride... From the highs of the laughter to the lows of the sombre ending,” says BMT president, Mark Ham. According to Mark, the society’s version is potentially a world first ‘musical format’ adaptation of the show.

“Director Geoff Anderson has taken the three episodes and written a new script and songs,” he says.

“The score is based on the music of the era [drawing from the music hall and soldier songs of the period], so some of it is 100 years-old.”

Mark’s favourite part of making Blackadder Goes Forth come to life was the comradery between the cast and crew.

“We’ve bounced off of each other,” he says.

“I’ve never known such a cohesive group.

Some of the cast members of Blackadder Goes Forth. From left to right: Dave Barret (Captain Darling), Monique Webster (Nurse Joan), Greg Hine (Captain Blackadder), Racheal Kenyon (Driver Robert Parkhurst / Bob), Joshua Marshall (General Melchett), Michael Dudley (Harry Perks), Mark Ham (Lieutenant George), Shandi Smale (Nurse Penny), Vincent van Kuyk (Private Baldrick), Chris Valli (Lord Flashheart), Karl Wood (Sergeant Cartwright).

Racheal Kenyon as Nurse Roberta and Michael Dudley as Harry Perks.

“The Blenheim Musical Theatre society is all about friendship, and I think it’s really shown in this show.”

Although the production will be over

tomorrow night, the society has many exciting future projects to look forward to, including ‘The King and I’ in May next year, and ‘Les Misérables’ in 2021.

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Farming news

Prohibited firearm buy-back deadline two weeks away Marlborough firearm owners are being reminded that they only have two weeks until the buy back for prohibited firearms finishes on December 20.

Marlborough Federated Farmers vice president, Scott Adams, says

whether you agree with the Firearm Legislation changes or not, firearm owners should be taking advantage of being paid for any prohibited parts and models.

“Or if they have significant historic or sentimental value to you, apply for

a prohibited endorsement.

“Take the time and check your firearms, especially if you have any lever and pump action firearms, regarding their magazine capacity. Also check any semi-automatic rim fires in .22 calibre or smaller, and semi-automatic

the South Island have opted for a later season start and a daily bag limit of one fish per day.

In recent years Fish & Game have been asking anglers to lighten their footprint and redirect the focus away from aiming to harvest high season tallies to enjoying the places and faces of our sport.

The next buy back events in Marlborough will are as follows: Redwoodtown Community Centre, Blenheim: • Saturday, December 7 – 12pm-5pm.

• Sunday, December 8 – 12pm-5pm.

• Wednesday, December 18 – 12-5pm.

The MP says...

Salmon season open Last Sunday the sun rose on a new salmon fishing season. Sea-run salmon are a big fish that fight hard and taste great.

To many anglers Chinook salmon are king of the sports fish - the ultimate prize to bring home for the family.

The later salmon season opening on 1 December this year is part of a series of proactive measures Fish & Game are taking to restore the regions wild salmon populations.

Aiming to increase the number of wild fish returning to the spawning grounds Fish & Game regions around

shotguns for their magazine capacity.

“Checks are important to make sure they are legal and if not, you can get them modified to be compliant or take them to a buy back event. The choice is yours, but this needs to be done by December 20,” Scott says.

Catch and release of salmon is successful if fish are played quickly and kept in the water as much as possible during the unhooking process.

Fish & Game encourage anglers to adopt a voluntary season bag limit of four sea run salmon to help protect our spawning stocks.

Recently the Zero Carbon Bill was passed through its final reading.

National has made it policy to amend this Bill in future, including that the target for biological methane reduction be recommended by the independent Climate Change Commission.

The ongoing focus on methane emissions we cannot accurately measure is wrong.

Some see agriculture as an easy win to reduce emissions quickly, but if they truly cared about climate change they’d admit that it’s our carbon emissions we

should be working harder to reduce.

Last year’s New Zealand Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre Report to the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment stated while constant methane emissions “result in some additional future warming, this does not mean that methane has the same long-lasting impact on climate as carbon dioxide”.

I’m very confident we will meet our goal of a 6% methane reduction on or before 2025 – yet with CO2, we’re miles off the set target.

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IN MARLBOROUGH

Saturday 7 Mistletoe Market: A large selection of stalls including food, gifts, jewellery, clothes and so much more. A great opportunity to pick up some wonderful Christmas gifts. 9am-2pm. Blenheim CBD. Blenheim Christmas Parade: A fantastic way to start the festive season and celebrate the magic of Christmas. With plenty of colourful floats, and of course Santa. 3.30pm start. Blenheim CBD. Aotearoa – Our Land: Sharon Rennie School of Dance proudly presents Aotearoa - Our Land.

From the Pink and White Terraces to the devastating volcano eruption of Mount Tarawera which changed the landscape forever, this show displays classical work through to contemporary. 11am and 7pm. $17.50-$22.50. ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson Street.

Christmas Outdoor Movie: A family friendly outdoor movie to get you into the spirit of Christmas. Who doesn’t love ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’? With pre-entertainment, competitions, food stalls, raffles and giveaways. Make sure to bring a bean bag or picnic blanket to sit on. 8pm11pm. Entry by koha or purchase a ticket for $5 and go into the draw to win a prize. Seymour Square, 92 High Street, Blenheim.

Eastern State Speedway: Featuring the Precision Auto Centre Streetcar Series Round 1, Marlborough Streetstock Champs, ESS Modified Sprint / Mini Sprint Champs Round 1 and the Marlborough Car Club - Rally Cars. Gates open 5pm with racing from 6pm. $5-$25. Vintage Lane, Renwick.

Blackadder Goes Forth - Dinner Theatre: Blenheim Musical Theatre presents Blackadder Goes Forth, an evening of Blackadder humour set as a musical show. Tickets single seats $73, group booking (six or more) $68. Tickets include a three course meal. 6.30pm10.30pm. Blenheim Musical Theatre, 81a Lakings Road.

Marlborough Art Society Gallery: Exhibition on show ‘Figure’ a mixed media exhibition of figurative art. This exhibition draws from the work of mainly local artists. On until December 15. Open every day 10.30am-4.30pm.

Marlborough Art Society’s Gallery, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

Marlborough Artisan Craft Market: Come on down and check out the local craft stalls, coffee, food, music and children’s zone. Every Saturday 9am-2pm, October to February. The Quays, Riverside Park, High Street.

Millennium Public Art Gallery: Exhibitions on show ‘Time Travellers - Tuia Te Muka Tangata Ki Uta: Shared Futures’, Tuia 250 Encounters Marlborough Children’s Art Exhibition, on until January 26, 2020. Also ‘Te Pokohiwi o Kupe – Revisiting Past Voyages’, on until March 1, 2020. Millennium Public Art Gallery, corner of Alfred and Seymour Streets. Koha appreciated.

people plays a critical role in defining their future. 7.30pm-9pm. $35. Marlborough Boys College, 5 Stephenson Street. Get in quick as this event will sell out, tickets available from Eventfinda. co.nz Green Christmas Workshop: Join the team at Envirohub Marlborough for a fun evening while learning how to create a greener and more sustainable Christmas. Make your own flax puti puti decorations, beeswax wraps to give as gifts and repurposed Christmas gift wrap. $10 per person.

7pm-9pm. Light refreshments and materials provided. Envirohub Marlborough, 14 Auckland Street, Picton.

Bookings are essential to info@envirohub.co.nz or 021 1010818.

Wednesday 11 Quiz Night: Come along and enjoy a fun quiz night.

Great for family teams, teams of friends and workmates. With prizes for first, second, random and second to last.

Teams can consist of any number up to a maximum of eight. Registration from 6.30pm, entry $5 per team. All materials are supplied. 7.15pm-9.15pm.

Clubs of Marlborough, 42 Alfred Street.

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Tomorrow will be a celebration of all things festive with the Blenheim Christmas Parade taking place at 3.30pm. Make sure you find yourself a good spot to watch the approximately 25 floats decorated by local Blenheim Christmas Festival: Bringing the magical spirit of Christmas businesses, organisations and sports groups. File photo (2018 Blenheim Christmas Parade) Chess: Every Saturday at Delicia Ice Cream Café, 4 Scott Street, 10am-1pm. Also Wednesdays at Clubs of Marlborough, Bridge room, 6.30pm-8pm.

Please bring your own board and pieces.

Marlborough Museum: Visit the new Meretoto 1770 Exhibition, all welcome with free entry on Saturday’s. Open 10am-4pm daily.

Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

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

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

Vintage Farm Machinery: 10am-3pm, open every day. Brayshaw Park guided tours available, on Sunday Thomas the tractor 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” 9am-12pm 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.

Gravel Grind Ride: Open to all, on every Saturday. 3pm, Bikefit Marlborough, 24 Market Street.

The Gallery Havelock: If you’re in the area drop by and check

“It’s a convenience thing”

out all the artwork from Marlborough’s amazing artists. Open 10am4pm, seven days a week. The Gallery Havelock, 60 Main Road, Havelock.

Sunday 8 Blenheim Country Music Club: Christmas break-up, all welcome. $3 including afternoon tea. 2pm.

Redwoodtown School Hall, Cleghorn Street.

Spring Creek Messy Church: Christmas art, games and a shared dinner. 5pm-7pm, all welcome. St Luke’s Anglican Church, 20 Ferry Road.

Festival Of Woman’s Cricket: A six-a-side women’s only, one day cricket tournament. Never played before, no problem join in the fun and give it a go. Bring your friends and family for a fun day out. Prizes for the overall winner, the fastest bowler and the biggest hitter. 8am-4pm. $10 per player or $60 per team. Horton Park, corner of Redwood Street and Stephenson Street.

Marlborough Associated Modellers Society: Miniature train rides at Brayshaw Park, first and third Sunday each month, 1pm-4pm, $2. Model yacht and boat sailing at Brayshaw Park every Sunday, 1pm-4pm. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

Ulysses Club Ride: Social ride to Pelorus Bridge Café.

1pm departure from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station. Thursday Group rides, meet at Brayshaw Park carpark, 11am. Members and visitors welcome.

Handel’s Messiah: The Marlborough Singers proudly present Handel’s best known and most loved work. 2pm-4pm. $35. ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson Street.

Marlborough Farmers’ Market: Grab yourself a delicious brunch and fresh produce, with lots on offer. Every Sunday, 9am-noon. Marlborough A&P Showgrounds corner of Maxwell and Alabama Road.

Marlborough Vintage Car Club Museum: A variety of unique and rare vehicles, motor bikes and paraphernalia on display. Every Sunday, 1pm. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

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

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

Upcoming events: Monday 9 Miriam Clancy - Astronomy Album Release Tour: Featuring Miriam’s angelic voice, swooning electric guitars, Wurlitzers, early 90’s drum machines and analogue synths. $10-$15. 7pm-10pm.

Le Cafe, 12-14 London Quay, Picton.

Tuesday 10 The Developing Brain: Nathan Wallis will provide an informative narrative on how our day-to-day interactions with children and young

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Here’s your opportunity to try golf with coaching from a professional as well as time out on the course. 5.30pm-7pm. $10. Blenheim Golf Course, Parker Street.

Friday 13 Renwick Christmas Tree Festival: With over 40 Christmas trees decorated by local businesses and community groups, along with a variety of lights and other Christmas decorations. If you like Christmas you will not want to miss this spectacular display, a joy for all ages. 10am-10pm daily. On until December 24. Renwick Anglican Church, 54 High Street, Renwick.

Christmas Latin Party: A great way to get into the Christmas spirit. With DJ music, special performances and animation ‘follow-me’ dances. 8.30pm-11.55pm. Bring your friends along, everyone welcome.

Fairweathers, 36 Scott Street.

If you have an event email Susan at The Sun office@blenheimsun.co.nz

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GARDENING THIS WEEK December review: By Wally Richards I was asked recently by a reader if I could write about cucumbers and growing them.

Cucumbers are a heat loving plant that needs warm constant temperatures, shelter from winds and ample sunlight.

Easy to grow in a glasshouse but difficult to grow outdoors in all but the warmest regions.

In warmer climates you can sow seeds straight into their final growing positions.

Cucumbers prefer rich, fertile soil, so dig in plenty of well-rotted organic matter such as compost before planting.

If you’re growing your cucumbers upwards using supports such as trellis, set plants at about 18 inches (45cm) They prefer a pH of 6-7 which means a little on the acidic side which most NZ soils are if you do not spread garden lime.

If you grow outdoors early in the season before the warm weather settles then they will sit and sulk and do poorly.

So a later planting like now will give better results.

Mind you the weather is not settled yet and lack of sun spot activity indicates a cooling period.

Our problem is cold temperatures with short growing seasons is being able to grow food in say Auckland with possible weather seasons more likened to Invercargill or worse.

Glasshouses look to be a very good Christmas present and investment.

Maybe store a lot of seeds to use in the future as sprouts?

Grass grub beetles will be emerging about now and while doing their thing after dusk they will have nibbles on a number of different plants in your garden.

When you see holes in leaves and no culprit in sight then its beetles at night. Take a torch and go out after dusk and see what is happening.

If a number of beetles are seen then make up a spray of Wallys Super Pyrethrum with Wallys Super Neem oil added and go and spray them directly; like you would use fly spray.

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Gina Maunder Repeat nightly as conditions allow till no more for the season.

It will reduce lawn damage later on.

Beware of pea straw as a mulch as a number of readers have found out when using it around roses, tomatoes and beans. The plant’s new growths do funny things and in some cases die.

Reason apparently weed

killers such as glyphosate (example Roundup) used to quickly dry out the foliage so can be then sold to gardeners as mulches.

Same can happen with composts made from green wastes and animal manures where animals have been grazing on paddocks spayed with herbicides.

If you have any problems, ring me at 0800 466464.

Does ‘some bunny’ love me?

If you've lost a beloved pet bunny, then you're in luck - it might just have been found.

Blenheim local, Carly Peek, says that a small brown rabbit (male) hopped up her driveway on Muller Road approximately four weeks ago.

She has named him Sam, 'Mr Randy', and says he is friendly and very tame.

Carly has posted on social media pages trying to find Sam's owner but has had no response.

If you think the rabbit might be yours, give Carly a call on (03) 577 5328.

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GARRICK, Ngaire Ann (nee Hills): After a long journey she left us peacefully on Wednesday 27 November 2019, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Owen.

Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Wayne, Judith and Max, Lloyd and Meredith and Anna and Tony. Loved nana of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Loved sister of the late Calvin and Ray. Cherished twin sister and sister-in-law of Alison and Brian Hutchison. Loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews. A celebration of Ngaire’s life was held at the Taranaki Crematorium Chapel on Monday 2 December 2019.

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MARLBOROUGH CIVIC THEATRE TRUST NOTICE OF ANNUAL PUBLIC MEETING Kevin Moseley & the Board of Trustees kindly invite members of the public to receive the Trust’s annual accounts and highlights of the year.

This will be followed by a tour of the new Anderson Theatre.

6.30pm, Tuesday 17th December.

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Notice of Annual Public Meeting (Pursuant to sections 100-102 of the Electricity Industry Act 2010) The Marlborough Electric Power Trust advises that it will be holding its Annual Public Meeting on Tuesday 10th December 2019 at 7.00 pm, to be held at the Whitehaven Room, ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson St, Blenheim The meeting is to: • Report on the operation of the Trust and the Company during the preceding financial year and on the financial statements of the Trust and the Company for the financial year ended 30 June 2019; • Confirm appointment of auditor and set their remuneration; • Enable general public discussion and information to beneficiaries of the Trust.

Copies of the Trust’s Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 30 June 2019 will be available from Tuesday 26th November 2019 at the offices of Blenheim Accounting Ltd, 36 Maxwell Rd, Blenheim (office hours 9am-5pm, Monday to Thursday) and can be viewed on our website www.mept.co.nz.

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RSVP: gm@mctt.co.nz

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Death Notices ANDERSON, Shirley: November 29, 2019 BARTLETT, Rosa Gwendoline (Gwen) (nee Warburton): November 27, 2019 DUNN, Beatrice (nee Flowers): November 29, 2019 MCCALLUM, Pauline Fiona (Polly): November 29, 2019 MANSON, Mabel Isabel: November 28, 2019 WATSON, Marie (nee Manson): November 29, 2019

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Births This Week BRANNIGAN, Rose Victoria Luna: November 12, 2019 EATON: December 2, 2019 HELLSTROM, Harriet Rosa and George Mikaere: November 28, 2019 MURPHY, Emma Alison: November 26, 2019 QUITO, Matteo Rosh: December 1, 2019

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Notice of Election Under the Marlborough Electric Power Trust Deed of Trust notice is given that on Monday 23rd March 2020, an election will be held for three (3) trustees of the Marlborough Electric Power Trust under the First Past the Post electoral system by postal and online voting.

The Marlborough Electric Power Trust was established by Deed of Trust dated 28 April 1993. The Trustees hold the share capital of Marlborough Lines Limited in trust for the company’s electricity consumers.

The Trust Deed provides for three of the six Trustees to retire on the 1st of April each second year.

Call for Nominations Nominations are therefore invited from the public for three positions on the Trust.

Candidates must have a principal residence in the area served by Marlborough Lines Limited and be eligible to hold office under the terms of the Trust Deed, copies of which are available on our website mept.co.nz, or at the offices of Blenheim Accounting Ltd, 36 Maxwell Road, Blenheim.

Each candidate must be nominated on the nomination form available during normal business hours from: • the offices of Blenheim Accounting, 36 Maxwell Rd, Blenheim; • by phoning 021 1200 737 to have one posted out; • by accessing www.mept.co.nz Completed nomination papers can be lodged to the above address, or posted to Marlborough Electric Power Trust, PO Box 1025, Blenheim 7240, but must be received no later than 5pm Thursday 16th January 2020.

A non-refundable fee of $120.00 is required to be forwarded with each nomination, along with a candidate profile statement and photograph for sending out with the voting papers for consumers.

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On November 30 a mixture of boats took part in the annual Te Hoiere Seagull Funrun.

Sunshine cleans up in the annual Te Hoiere Seagull Funrun

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If you are keen to learn, we will provide the opportunity and training.

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Saturday, November 30 saw a mixture of boats assembling at the Havelock launching ramp for the annual Te Hoiere Seagull Funrun.

Around 17 boats competed, boats of all shapes and sizes entered, with three entries made from Mussels Buoys, Classic clinkers, Tin Billies, plastic fantastic and fibreglass. Entries came from as far away as Lake Paringa at Haast, Wairau Valley, Renwick, Havelock and Wakamarina.

The Fleet was given the H&S run down, our Divine One, Blue, blessed the fleet.

Ant the harbour master dropped the flag and signalled the start of the race, and then it was all on for some of the fleet.

First away was Bob and his Labrador dog in the Ruby K, closely followed by Hudson and his first mate, Zac the black Labrador, with the sound of seagull motors echoing around the harbour.

After a slow start the remaining boats managed to leave the launching ramp and head off to Te Hoiere riverway.

First under the Awanui

bridge was Sunshine and Black Pete, followed by Linton, Krusty Krab, Pee Wee and the Sand-fly. Engine malfunctions saw the sandfly retire and completed the race towed in by one of the support boats, the Orange Roughie.

Back in the waterway, the first breakdown was the Shady Lady, followed by the Mod Buoy, with the Mod Buoy getting towed

by Captain Dave in the second support boat up to the Double Crossing.

A change of spark plug saw the Mod Bod mobile again to complete the race.

The Phar Kit crew on Ruth engaged in a spot of fishing along the way, eventually missing the run of the tide with their 2hp motor, unable to navigate the running rapids further up the river.

An emergency phone call saw the Phar Kit getting towed out and becoming the Rear End Winners of the race with an appropriate prize to match .

The front runners passed the next point at Kowhai Terrace, with Linton, just edging ahead of Sunshine and Black Pete. A fuelling

issue for Linton saw Sunshine pull away and power on home as winners.

First home: Sunshine and Black Pete over all winners and 1st team 2nd - Linton Brown 3rd - Krusty Krab 1st lady home- Shady lady 2nd - Tracey from lake Paringa with The Rhino.

2nd team home- Waka Wombles, Melissa and David.

An after match function was held at the Havelock Hotel with prize giving and food blessed by our Divine One ‘Blue’.

The organisers would like to acknowledge and thank our two support boats, Vince on the Orange roughie, Captain Dave and our on water happy snappa - Paddy, Trish, Robert, Bob and Mary who were our onshore photographers.

Special thanks to our sponsors; Havelock Hotel, Port Marlborough, Sneaky Beach Café, Rays Place, Town & Country Builders Ltd and Pirimoana Holdings.

The next outing will be in February 2020, all depending on the tide.

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Wednesday The Phar Kit crew enjoyed a spot of fishing along the way, before later being towed out and becoming the Rear End Winners of the race. Photos provided.

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Popular Hopai Sports day coming up

By Aimee O’Hagan

One of the most eagerly awaited events in Marlborough is occuring in just under a month’s time: it’s the popular Hopai Sports day, which will be celebrating it’s 100th birthday.

According to Hopai Sports committee secretary, Ketta Gerard, the exciting event – which is set to be held at 10am, on January 4, 2020, at Hopai Bay – involves all sorts of sports contests, including wood-chopping; gumboot-throwing; eggand-spoon, swimming, running, and boat races; and much more.

“It definitely gets quite competitive,” she says.

“Sometimes we’ve seen up to 1000 adults and 300 to 400 children come along.

“On quieter years we’ve had about 500 adults.

“We usually get the same people coming every year... It’s very much a traditional family day!”

According to Ketta, a minimum age for taking part in the various races doesn’t really apply: in past years, the event has had three and four year-olds

The woodchopping event is a crowd pleaser. Photo supplied by Lamirana Photography.

competing against each other in sack races and games of tug-of-war!

“It’s a very fun-filled day,” Ketta says.

“At our next Hopai Sports event, we’re doing a bit of a specialty – we’ve got a 1900s period-costume competition so that people can dress up if they want to, just as a bit of an extra.”

There will be mugs, honey, cards, calenders, and even

commemorative hats for sale on the day – a small store will be open and is set to sell lollies, chips, and other goodies for all who come along.

Plans have been made to follow the event with a BBQ tea (BYO supplies).

“It’s a $5 admission fee to get into the event, and under 12s are free,” Ketta explains.

“We are a non-profit organisation, so the all money we get on the day just goes

towards running costs.

“Every year, we donate money to Westpac Rescue Helicopter, Nelson Helicopter, and Marlborough Hospice.

“We also support the local Waitaria Bay School.”

For more information about the event, visit the Hopai Sports Day 2020 page on Facebook, or phone Mike Gerard on 03 579 8232 or 027 652 4562.

The gumboot throwing was a fun novelty event enjoyed by all last year. Photo supplied by Lamirana Photography.

Marlborough teams excel in Rallysprint series Marlborough teams travelled to Murchison last weekend to compete in the third and final round of the Top of the South Rallysprint Series.

Each of the three events were a two-way rallysprint and approximately nine kilometers each way.

The fastest time over and back are combined to give competitors their best time for the day. To be eligible for the series trophies, entrants needed to compete in each of the three rounds – Dovedale (Nelson), Taylor Pass (Blenheim) and Murchison (West Coast).

With only two weeks between each event, this was a hard ask from even the most committed of drivers.

Seven teams from Marlborough competed in all three events. Great battles were had in most classes, with the overall

winner in Class A and B only decided in the last run of the last event.

The final results saw Marlborough Car Club members take out 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall, 1st, 2nd and 3rd in Class B and 1st in Class A, as well as Junior Driver and Co-driver. A great result for the club.

Results 1 st Overa l l - R icha rd Bateman 2nd Overall - Jason Clark 3rd Overall - David Gee Class B 1301 – 1600cc 1st- Jonty Brenssell 2nd - Liam Gee 3rd - Brendon Wadsworth Class A 0-1300cc 1st - Paul Roughan Junior Driver - Jonty Brenssell Junior Co-Driver - Becky Gee Photography by Craig Mcintosh.

Liam Gee won second place in the Class B (1301 – 1600cc).

Jonty Brenssell won the Junior Driver award.

Brendon Wadsworth won third place in the Class B (1301 – 1600cc).

Paul Roughan won first place in the Class A (0-1300cc).

David Gee won third place Overall.

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SPORTS TALK With Jacob Page

That logo, the decision The response to the Crusaders’ new logo was logically negative but the franchise was put in an impossible situation.

Once they committed to reviewing their logo, which was initially media-driven after the March terrorist attack in Christchurch, change was always going to happen, it was just a case of how much.

In my opinion, the new logo

screams political correctness.

The Crusaders PR machine tried to spin it as a mix between mountains, sea and culture and then tacked on a Maori translation for good measure.

The problem is, the die-hard Crusaders fans could not be convinced that there was a need to change the logo or the name.

In a recent trip to Queenstown I purchased a 2019 Crusaders jersey

and I intend to frame it.

It’s my individual, passive protest in disagreement to the move away from the traditional logo.

The Crusaders will have a hard time convincing the money-paying masses to buy their merchandise in the short-term - I know I will not.

For the most part though, I have sympathy for the franchise, my franchise.

They did not ask for this tragedy to strike their city.

They have had to change because of it, because of perceived public pressure.

I would argue there has been little public pressure towards change and more moral pressure from those unlikely to watch a Crusaders game on a regular basis.

The name and logo does not make a team but there is no doubt

that the fans do not feel listened to during the review.

There was a feel of inevitability about the change and perhaps that will make it easier to accept in a shorter period of time.

The product on the field must still be the priority.

That product and the success of it, combined with the one-eyed nature of their fans must continue to be the standard going forward.

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Marlborough Harriers Summer Runners – Thursday, December 12 at Brooklyn Park off Brooklyn Drive. There is no organising committee this year, generally an informal run with route decided with those present and an occasional preplanned route or relay.

All meet at 5.45pm for a 6pm start.

Everyone is welcome to participate.

For further enquiries contact Allister Leach 021 159 0678 or website www. harriers.net.nz King & Queen of the Withers – 11 January 2020. An event just for you to take off those kg’s from Christmas.

Online entries are now open. Go to http://www.harriers.net.nz/events/ kqw/ and go to the online entry button.

Online closes Thursday 9 January 2020.

On the day entries open 7am Saturday 11 January 2020. Great prizes. See you all there.

We have a great team of Volunteers but need a few more. Please contact Les McKay 021463922 or email les. mckay@xtra.co.nz if you are able to help on the day.

It's showtime for local streetstock drivers as they compete for the Marlborough Streetstock Champs tomorrow night. SpeedNut Photography.

Crunch time for streetstocks champs

By Celeste Alexander

Tomorrow night during Eastern States Speedway’s December 7 race meeting, it will be the streetstocks’ turn to put on a show for the crowd, as they compete for the Marlborough Street Stock Championship.

To date there are seven confirmed entries; including local drivers 16e Marcus Clark, 22e Jacob Lutherus, 11e Graeme Johnson, 4e Anthony Gane, and 8e Sydney Briggs.

Jacob and Graeme will be racing as a team and have cars

painted the same, so keep an eye out for the locals who will crash and bash their way through the field for points.

One class which will be making its debut for the season is the Precision Auto Centre Streetcar Series, formally known as the Farmlands Series.

This class was introduced a few years back and has proved to be a great feeder class for speedway. Several past drivers have started in the Streetcar Series and since moved in to other classes including production saloons, streetstocks and even the

stockcars.

Tomorrow will see the first of three rounds for the Streetcar Series, which has been proudly sponsored this year by Jeff and Ange Stanton of the Precision Auto Centre.

Jeff himself races in the production saloon class and his employees run a car in the Streetcar Series, so keep an eye out for the Precision Auto Centre logo.

Also on the night will be another big feature race which is set to once again prove to be a crowd pleaser – the ESS Modified Sprint & Mini Sprint Champs, Round 1.

This will be the first of a tworound series organised by local driver Nigel Jackson. The feature is being sponsored by Black Stag Construction, and the second and final round will be held on February 1, 2020.

These are a visiting class and ESS hosted them last year for the first time in many years, says club president Shaloe Lammas.

“They provided great entertainment for the crowd with close, fast racing and the drivers loved our track,” she says.

The gates open at 5pm and racing kicks off at 6pm.

Callum wins gold Blenheim cyclist, Callum Saunders, achieved an amazing victory at the UCI Track Cycling World Cup in Hong Kong recently, winning gold.

Callum beat off some of the world’s top keirin riders to take top spots in his heats, progressing through to final stage where he took first place over world champion Matthijs Buchli, and Olympic champ, Jason Kenny.

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