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With the animals: Katie Wilson, left, and Lynley Baker have 100 animals at their Walnut Ranch. Photo by Chris Tobin

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By Chris Tobin Blenheim women Katie Wilson and Lynley Baker have found children in the town, in spite of living close to the country, have no experience with animals. So they have done something about it. During the past 12 months they have established a petting farm, animal rescue centre and riding school on the western outskirts of

T h e Sun l o o k s a t l o c a l b u s i n e s s e s a r o u n d o u r Blenheim, in David Street. 12. Our horses tend to ﬁnd us. This was not their original intenWe get given them and we bought tion. It was just something that some on Trademe.” has gained momentum and grown As well as the horses, their Walnut quickly. Ranch Equestrian Club and Animal “The two of us started a year ago Park, as it is called, has expanded to giving pony rides and teaching little have 100 animals – in 12 months. kids to ride in the two hours we Chooks, an aviary of birds, deer, had,” Katie explained. dogs, sheep, pheasants, llamas, “I’ve got three small kids and goats, a donkey that came from Lynley wanted her daughter to ride. Katikati, pigs from Rangiora and “From two horses we now have ducks.

very own Main Street “A lady in Christchurch has some emu eggs and we’re hoping to get them as well. “The kids have so much fun hugging the animals – so we’ve collected more.” In the space of a year the women have built fences, rammed in posts and established sheds on what had been a bare paddock – besides gathering together all the animals. Continued page 2

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Special Olympians recognised Story and photo by Annabelle Latz Sporting achievements and dedication of all forms were all celebrated at Marlborough Girls’ College yesterday. Students received trophies and certificates at the Annual Sports Awards evening, which acknowledged success at local, regional and national representation levels. Three students on stage for the first time during this award ceremony were Special Olympians Laura Boyd, 16, Jennifer Healey, 15, and Alyssia Drake, 14. Between the trio, they have been involved in basketball, swimming, athletics, horse riding, and netball, competing in Marlborough and Nelson. They received their representation certificates for being in a top team for two years, both at a mainstream level and through Special Olympics. Alyssia was looking forward to her whole family attending the ceremony. “I’m nervous, excited and proud,” she said. Laura was happy to be going up on stage, and Jennifer said she enjoyed sport as a way to spend lots of time with friends. Jan Gallop, sports coordinator at the school, said these students going on stage was a reflection on the growing number of students with a disability getting involved in sport. “It’s recognition that these students have a role to play in the school. We have this

wonderful group of girls,” she said. Emily Witchalls, 17, and Sara-Lee Jones, 19, also received representation certiﬁcates for their involvement in mainstream and Special Olympic sports in Marlborough. Guest speaker was Barry Maister, an International Olympic committee member who lives in Waikawa, who this year was made an Ofﬁcer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in New Year honours. Two college New Zealand representative students also spoke; Jaime Campbell, basketball, and Georgie Crawford, volleyball. MGC staff member Roy Titheridge received an award for service to secondary school sport, for his involvement in volleyball. It was presented on behalf of the New Zealand Secondary School Sports Council.

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On Saturday September 29 a protest against NZ King Salmon’s expansion plans will start with a Hikoi from Waikawa Marae car park at 9.00am. The Hikoi is to provide for Marlborough people without boats to show their opposition. It is only a 30 minute walk around to Waikawa Bay foreshore. We encourage people to make placards or banners . If marchers would like to join protest ﬂotilla contact Pete Beech

Laura Boyd, (left) Jennifer Healey and Alyssia Drake received prizes at the Marlborough Girls' College Annual Sports Awards last evening.

Katie Wilson and Lynley Baker with some of their animals at Walnut Ranch.

5736901 and we try and arrange it. Protest craft of all shapes and sizes are invited to muster at Ruakaka Salmon Farm at 11.00 am. Bring a placard along and deliver your message to King Salmon and the Government. No missiles are to be thrown and no one is to berth along side or board farm. Flotilla will then steam across to Kaitapeha and Rua O Moko proposed farm sites before dispersing.

Bare paddock to animal park in 12 months

Continued from page 1 They said the animal park was a hobby, not a business. They rely on donations. “All the money for riding lessons is going back into the horses feeding them,” Katie said. “It’s creating a lovely lifestyle for us and our kids.”

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Big prize will boost company By Chris Tobin On the back of its international success finishing runner-up in a global green technology competition in New York on Monday, Blenheimbased company CarbonScape plans to expand. “We get $US125,000 and that translates to $NZ150,000 which is extremely useful but more important is that it introduces us to big signiﬁcant other parties,” the company’s chief executive Tim Langley said. Mr Langley said the company had signed a deal with a New Zealand steel manufacturer to supply 9000 tonnes of ‘green coke’ for 2013. CarbonScape has developed a process to turn sawmill waste into valuable materials such as graphite and activated carbon. “We’ll have to expand our Blenheim plant,” Mr Langley said. “We’re at Riverlands but we’ll have

to scale up and it may involve us moving”. Carbonscape ﬁnished joint runnerup in the Postcode Lottery Green Challenge behind an American entry Mango Materials which used bacteria to convert methane to plastic. The competition was co-sponsored by the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI). Carbonscape chairman Nick Gerritsen presented the company’s business case to a CGI dinner attended by statespeople, scientists and business leaders. “I’m completely blown away not only by winning this prize but also by the level of excitement and interest we’re generating from potential investors and customers, world leaders and media,” Mr Gerritsen said after collecting the award. “This success is down to our hardworking team in New Zealand and the faith a small group of investors

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A Marlborough man, Wayne Barnett, has been named as the new chief executive of the Mackenzie District Council in South Canterbury. He is replacing retiring chief executive Glen Innes. Mr Barnett is a project manager for Fulton Hogan and has experience in local government, having worked for the Marlborough District Council and Port Marlborough. Mr Barnett will be moving to the Mackenzie District with his wife, Christine. The couple have children at university and boarding school. He will take up his new role on November 12 and Mr Innes will retire later that month. carbonScape chairman nick gerritsen with his prize in new york on Monday with the winner of the global competition. Photo: Supplied

have shown in us. I’m immensely grateful to all of them.” P r esid ent Oba m a a nd Re publ ic a n p r e sid e nt ia l candidate Mitt Romney are speakers at the CGI annual meeting this week in New York. CarbonScape beat more than

500 other entries to make the ﬁnal. T he other r unner-up in New York was a Netherlands company, Peerby, which set up a system in which neighbours could rent or loan goods.

Concert raises more than expected A ﬁnal total amount of $12,000 is expected to have been raised from Saturday evening’s Charity Concert and Silent auction for Daffodil House. Organised by the Cancer Society and Blenheim South Rotary, the concert featured pianist/surgeon Dr Adrian Secker who had his daughter Flora also playing a piece on the voilin. Barry Hayman, spokesperson for the organisers, Blenheim South Rotary and the Cancer Society, said

it was a great evening and the amount of money raised was greater than expected. “It’s very humbling. We had 60 people at the dinner and the rest came for the silent auction which went very well. “We would like to thank those who donated items and who bought them.” Mr Hayman said he would travel to Christchurch to present the cheque. (See concert review page 26).

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Please help the family of Aaron Biggs By Annabelle Latz A Blenheim family is trying to come to grips with the fact that a loved one is not around anymore. A plea for support has been cast out to the local community to help the family of Aaron Biggs, 31, who died last Friday after a very short battle with cancer. He had been group accountant at Isabel Vineyard, Renwick, for the past three years. It was during a recent family holiday in Australia with his wife Melissa and three year-old daughter Lily that he started suffering stomach pains. On return to New Zealand, after tests were carried out, a month ago it was discovered Aaron had bowel cancer,

which had subsequently spread to his liver. In recent weeks Aaron was at Hospice Marlborough, surrounded by family, including his parents Brenda and Mike. “It has been very quick and aggressive,” said Barbara Faulls, a good friend of the Biggs family, who set up the ‘Aaron Biggs Appeal Fund.’ “I’m just trying to do anything I can to help really, I have faith in the Marlborough community.” The donation details can be found on the blog section of the Isabel website, http:// www.isabelvineyard.com/our-blog, put together by Laraine Brooke-Taylor from Isabel Vineyard. “The Aaron Biggs Appeal fund is at the BNZ, Blenheim, so anyone wishing to donate can just walk in there and donate,” said Barbara. Barbara wanted the blog and community fundraising effort to serve as a reminder that cancer can happen to anyone, so people must get their regular checks. “I’ve known Aaron since he was a little boy, and you just don’t expect it to happen at this age.” The fund is being set up to help Aaron’s young family. “Thank you everybody for your support, from myself and the Biggs family.” Anybody wishing to help Aaron and his family are welcome to contact Barbara Faulls on 03 5742806 or cbfaulls@xtra.co.nz . Margot Wilson is support and information nurse at Cancer Society Marlborough, based at Market St forum. She expressed her sympathy to the Biggs

family, and wanted to remind the community that the society is always there for support of families, friends, and those living with cancer, to answer any questions or help with any concerns. “There is a big ripple effect,” she said. The society also has a library, providing a range of reading for all age groups, and areas and effects of cancer. A pamphlet provided by the Cancer Society on Bowel Cancer states that looking after the bowel is important, such as a healthy diet, limiting alcohol, and not smoking. Symptoms of problems include bleeding, changes in bowel motion and stomach-related pains or irregularities should be checked by your doctor. “These symptoms may not be caused by cancer, but it is important to play it safe and talk to your doctor.” It was important people know their family history with cancer, and screening is available, such as the bowel cancer screening programme (checking people who have no symptoms) in the early stages of development - check www.nsu.govt.nz for more information.

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A meeting was held and facilitated by the Picton Police last Friday to discuss safety issues around the proposed Hikoi from Waikawa Marae out to the foreshore at Waikawa Bay and Protest Flotilla , planned for this Saturday morning. Peter Beech, from Guardians of the Sounds, said the meeting was well attended with representatives from Police, Harbour Master, Coast Guard, Marlborough Radio, Port Company, WaikawaMarae, Kiwi Rail, Guardians and several ﬁshermen and divers. He said after discussing all the issues such as ferry scheduling, effects of spring tides on a large number of vessels, and more, it was collectively decided not to hold the protest in Tory channel. “The aims and objectives of the protest could be achieved just the same by holding the protest at Ruakaka Bay Salmon Farm.,” he said. Therefore Hikoi will assemble at Waikawa Marae Carpark at 9.00 am, Saturday September 29. The Hikoi will march to Waikawa Bay foreshore, and meet those who wish to can join vessels. All other vessels wishing to take part can muster at the Ruakaka Bay salmon farm at 11.00 am for short protest, then steam across to proposed farm sites at Kaitapeha and Rua o Moko, then the ﬂotilla will disperse.

Respected community man dies

By Chris Tobin Laurie Duckworth, a former Blenheim deputy mayor who was honoured twice in the Queen’s honours for his services to Maori and the Marlborough community died at Lakewood/Wairakau Home and Hospital on Friday. He was 87. In 2010 Mr Duckworth received the insignia of Ofﬁcer of the New Zealand Order of Merit and in 1986 the Queen’s Service Medal. Mr Duckworth was the chief executive ofﬁcer of the Ngati Apa ki Waipounamu Trust from 1992 to 2006 and as coordinator of the Ngati Apa Waitangi Tribunal personally funded the legal expenses for court hearings and led the successful iwi claim. Mr Duckworth grew up in Pelorus Sound and Picton. He served in the Royal New Zealand Navy during the Second World War and was on HMS Implacable when he witnessed one of the atomic bombs being dropped on Japan. “We were only 40 miles away from where it happened and the only indication we had was when the magnetic compasses became disrupted from the explosion,” he told the Blenheim Sun in an interview two years ago. On his return, Mr Duckworth became a builder in Blenheim. Operating his own business, he built houses, school classrooms, including the library at Marlborough Girls’ College. He served on the Marlborough Borough

council for 12 years, was a board member of Marlborough Electric, now Marlborough Lines, and was deputy mayor for three years. After this he became active in the Maori community. He chaired the Omaka Marae Trust from 1983 to 2006 and was a founding trustee for the Marlborough Theatre Trust. He served on the Marlborough Arts Council and the Good Samaritan Society and was a life member of the Marlborough Historical Society. Well known Blenheim identity Graham Fuller knew Mr Duckworth for 70 years. “If he had become mayor he would have been the best we had because of his attitudes,” Mr Fuller said. “He had motivation, foresight and a dedication to ﬁnish the job and a lot of commonsense.” Mr Fuller said Mr Duckworth’s abilities and inﬂuence with government departments helped raise millions to build Omaka Marae. “His memorial is the marae,” Mr Fuller said. Due to the closure of St Mary’s church, Mr Duckworth’s funeral will be in St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church at 1pm today.

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Sun readers have their say... Q: What is your opinion on some tribes claiming rights to water?

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I thought we were all equals in this country, but how can we be when there is so much segregation and fighting over claims to own immeasurable objects such as the wind and water.

I’m dead against it. I understand and respect the Maori culture but the only reason they are doing this is to prolong the asset sales. I am for the asset sales, as long as New Zealanders hold at least 51% of our assets.

If the Maori can prove that it truly belongs to them then sure they deserve to use that to fight the Government trying to sell assets. But if there is no proof that they are entitled to it then it is up to the Government.

I feel that New Zealand belongs to everyone. Our ancestors made and signed the treaty; everyone got what they signed for so we shouldn’t be giving special rights to anyone who wants to own things like water.

Everyone living in New Zealand owns the water and wind. Not just one group of people. Next thing you know they will be trying to own the rain too.

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Sounds For Wealthy?

Dear Ed, I popped into the King Salmon hearing on a couple of occasions and it’s quite interesting. I was surprised to hear, assuming I heard correctly, a board member (Michael Briggs of Marlborough) through a question to a submitter infer the Marlborough Sounds is a recreational area for the wealthy. What nonsense! You don’t need to own a boat to access the Sounds.

You can drive particularly in the Kenepuru Sound out to Titirangi or Tennyson Inlet, French Pass area. A lot do to ﬁsh or picnic. It was more surprising because the view came from a Marlborough person too! Congratulations to the Marlborough Girls College Group who made a submission. Stand up for your rights girls! Shelby Wright Blenheim

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As a resident up top of Scott St, we constantly see and hear cars speeding at great speeds up the road. They would kill some one if they hit a person getting into a car. It’s going to happen. Not once have we seen police

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Dear Ed, It is only September, yet people are already starting to discuss Christmas. How absurd. Let’s not wish the year away, waiting for one day to arrive on December 25. Yes, it is a day that requires sufﬁcient planning.

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But the over-commercialisation of Christmas has ironically caused its progressive death. Please, can we keep the talk of the festive season for December. Yours faithfully No Christmas yet Renwick

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Wheely important brain power Jamie Kidd talks to Annabelle Latz about his life as two different journeys. The silver fern has featured during both Recover y took a huge level of of Jamie Kidd’s life journeys, for the exact commitment and dedication. same reasons; hard work, dedication and The right hand side of his body was most passion. affected. Jamie’s message is very straightforward; “I had to learn to walk and talk again.” “As soon as it gets tough, the tough get Six months after the accident he was going, and talent can only get you so far. back on a bike. It’s the guy who trains longer and harder “It was all I knew, it was always a part than someone else, who wins.” of me, and it always will be.” Jamie, 36, talked about his life before Jamie said the bike provided him the May 1998, with a massive grin slapped freedom to help with recovery. across his face. “You can work through all your problems He describes the three on a bike. Without consecutive years prior, “Mentally I’m exactly the bike I would not as a dominant figure be anywhere near on the national and this improvement. the same person. international duathlon Without targets and scene, talking about the I train hard, I race hard. the goals, what is Junior World Duathlon there really?” Champs in Cancun, That’s who I am, that’s “ T h e c y c l i n g 1995. fraternity here is “Cancun was wicked, the reason I succeed magic, a real feel it was my first New good club.” in cycling.” Zealand tracksuit, it was Livi ng wit h a just mind blowing,” he brain injury is about said. management. Originally from the central North “Life was a lot different before with my Island, Jamie moved to Blenheim in 1994, sport. I could devote my life to it, I could then Nelson early 1998 to work in the make it happen.” construction industry. Today, life is much more about balance. But the young dream took a sudden “Dealing with fatigue is the primary sharp change of direction when a car issue, so I have a sleep every afternoon.” accident in May left Jamie ﬁghting for His noise-reducing headphones block his life. out background noises like lawn mowers, Living with a brain injury was what trafﬁc and voices. Jamie’s future posed. “Writing stuff down is also crucial.” “I am the same person, but things In 2002 Jamie started competing again. changed. In 2007 he heard about ‘Athletes With That was stage one, and then the second Disabilities.’ stage began.” “I thought, Hello! Here is a category Jamie talked about the darkness, the for me!” grieving, the positives, the support, and Before the year was out, Jamie was back the love for his sport, family, and friends in the dominating seat, competing in the that has never disappeared. AWD circuit in cycling competitions “I’m positive, and I’ve come out on top.” around New Zealand. He returned to Blenheim in 2000, the He described his year as ‘a blinder.’ drawing factor being family and friends. “The key factor is determination and

discipline. That’s what pays” In 2010 Jamie went to Canada for the World Paralympic Champs. “That gave me an insight into what it would take to win.” He ﬁnished mid-track in the time trial and road race. “Mentally I’m exactly the same person. I train hard, I race hard. That’s who I am, that’s the reason I succeed in cycling.” Jamie suffered a set back this year, at the Grape Ride in Marlborough in April. He hit a road cone as he entered the ﬁnishing chute of his 101km race, fell of his bike and hit his head. The left side of his body was affected this time. “I’m getting my strength back, I’m getting back in my groove.” At the m o m e n t Jamie bikes up Taylor Pass Rd, does exercises at Athletic Park, and keeps himself busy in his shed with his own woodwork – his coffee stands are impressive. “I’ve done the New Zealand thing, pre and post accident. Those boxes are ticked so now it’s time to enjoy it.”

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The White Wedding Dress Wedding gowns were not always white. The marriage of Queen Victoria to her cousin Albert of Saxe- Coburg in 1840 has had more influence on weddings than any other. Queen Victoria was married in white. White was now set as the colour of choice for weddings and has continued ever since. In Godey’s Lady’s Book, 1849, this statement was printed: “Custom has decided, from the earliest ages, that white is the most fitting hue, whatever may be the material. It is an emblem of the purity and innocence of girlhood, and the unsullied heart she now yields to the chosen one.” The Industrial Revolution also brought about change. By the 1890’s and the arrival of the department store, almost every woman could realize her dream of being married in a “new” wedding dress. The white dress was gaining popularity. As wedding dresses closely resembled the fashions of the time, only a little alteration was needed for the dress to be perfect to wear again. Fashions became more extravagant as the decade progressed, but the outbreak of WWI meant styles became simpler, and also reflected

the changing role of women in society with hems getting shorter and the disposing of tightly laced corsets. Coco Chanel was a powerful force behind the change in women’s’ fashions, and was the one who ofﬁcially introduced the short wedding dress in the 1920’s. It was a white knee length dress worn with a long train. This cemented white as the universal color of the wedding dress. When the Depression hit, brides made do with their “best” dress for the wedding. If the bride was set on having a white dress, one could be borrowed or rented for the ceremony. If both the bride and groom were in the military they were married in their respective uniforms. After the war, prosperity made it possible for the large dream weddings inspired by the Victorian era to become a reality. Grace Kelly’s marriage to Prince Monaco garnered much publicity because of its grand fairy tale wedding. She wore a white silk and lace gown. The focus of wedding dresses has shifted since the 1950”s. The emphasis now is on the individuality of the bride.

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hands and feet before dressing her in her wedding gown. HOLLAND A wedding ‘wish tree’ is a tree branch placed next to the bride and groom’s table at the reception, and paper leaves attached to pieces of colorful ribbon are placed at each guest’s place setting. Guests write their special wish for the happy couple on their leaves, which the bride and groom can then read and hang on the tree. FRANCE The groom customarily walks his mother down the aisle before arriving at the altar to be married. This is a lovely gesture that can be easily adopted and will surely elicit a collective “aww” from the audience. IRELAND The night before the wed-

ding, the groom would be invited to the bride’s house, where a cooked goose would be served in his honour. A sunny wedding day meant good luck, and one way to ensure it would be a ﬁne day was to place a statue of the Infant of Prague outside the church before the ceremony. GERMAN Breaking dishes, pots, or anything that will break into pieces and then cleaning it up together is said to bring good luck to the bride and groom just before the wedding. The idea is to prepare the bride and groom for facing life’s trials together. ITALY During the proposal, a groom will typically serenade her ﬁrst and then present her with a diamond ring because of the belief that a diamond was

created by the flames of love. Sunday weddings bring good luck, as does the bride wearing green the night before the wedding. Conversely, if she wears gold on the day of the wedding or before it, she will receive bad luck. GREEK During the reception, traditional Greek food is served and guests dance to Greek music in the traditional style. During one of the newlywed dances, guests pin money onto the bride and after the celebration, dishes are smashed on the floor with choruses of “opa” for good luck. INDIAN Indian weddings are traditionally multi-day affairs, and involve many intricate ceremonies, such as the painting of the hands and feet of the bride called a mehndi. Garlands are presented to guests of honour instead of corsages, and lots of flower or rose petals are thrown for good luck. JAPANESE The Japanese ritual of “sansan-kudo”, the three by three exchange is rich with meaning. It is performed by the bride and groom and both sets of parents; each person takes three sips of sake from each of the three cups.

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Honeymoon Tips It is your trip This will be your honeymoon, so make it enjoyable for you. Planning is important, but too much planning can make for the ruins of a honeymoon. Afterall, even if the whole honeymoon is a disaster, you have still got each other. Make some plans A reasonable amount of planning can save you a lot of money and a lot of trouble in the long run. Get advice, and read up about your destination in professionally written guides. Don’t go into debt A memorable and romantic honeymoon is supposed to create memories and romance, but it should not break the bank. Money issues are one of the leading

causes of tension for married couples, so be sure not to start off your married life in that way. Book ahead Wedding reception sites ﬁll up a year in advance, and so do honeymoon destinations. Remember the small details like maybe needing to apply for or renew a passport. Before you pay Before you pay for your travel, read the ﬁne print. Look for hidden fees or charges, and be especially wary of hidden expenses on package deals. Take any paperwork documenting the purchase agreement (including printouts of promises and policies from company websites) with you on your honeymoon.

Don’t leave right after the wedding. Plan some downtime after the wedding before setting off on the honeymoon, unless of course you are getting married at your honeymoon destination. Pack your sense of humor. Chances are, the honeymoon will not be ‘perfect,’ so remember your sense of humour. Make it count Honeymoons can range from exotic trips to a long, scenic road trip. Whatever you choose, you only have one true honeymoon, so make it count. Search for localised tips on the internet or through travel agents, or reading books. Gathering a wide variety of honeymoon tips can make this trip of a lifetime a lasting romantic memory.

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By Robbie Parkes With the go-ahead of the new theatre in Marlborough, it is important to remember where musical theatre in the region truly found its feet. The Orange Hall (later known as the Blenheim Community Arts Theatre) on Main St is an icon of Marlborough musical theatre, and despite being demolished to make way for the current police station, its memories still reside with a few Blenheim residents. Terence Burtenshaw became a member of the Blenheim Amateur Operatic Society (now known as the Blenheim Musical Theatre Inc) in 1952, and recalls the iconic building. It was originally built and occupied by a lodge society until the mid 1920s. “Then it became a rehersal

space for the operatic society,” he said. During the 1920s the society continued to flourish, finally finding a permanent rehearsal room in the Hall. “The first one I was there for was ‘Arcadians,’ in 1953. “The shows at that time were always presented the week before Labour Weekend in October.” The society had been using the Orange Hall for a while, and even in time for their 50th jubilee in 1968. Terence remembers it vividly. “It was cold, it was cramped, but it was quite suitable for what we had.” “It did have a small stage, an elevated level and in later years we had show readings as a social thing.” After show parties would be

held there following each production. In 1952 however, a building fund was started when it was realised that the Orange Hall would not last forever. “We had to find alternative spaces and the ﬁrst one we went to was what is now the mall on High St.” The National Party rooms above Centrepoint Mall were used for rehearsals, and up until 1971 (when it was to be demolished), His Majesty’s Theatre on High St was the site for many of the society’s productions. For the next 12 years the society staged productions out of the Marlborough Boys’ College Hall until, in 1985 the new theatre at the Marlborough Centre was opened.

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Two of Blenheim’s Beyond the Fringe hairstylists have been chosen as finalists for Hairdresser of the Year. Jasmine Luke from the Picton salon and Karen Fishburn from the Redwood Village salon (pictured above) head to Auckland on October 14. To help them get there, a fundraising auction dinner at Chi Chi restaurant is happening on Monday October 1. Tickets are $35, and auction items are still being welcomed. Phone Vanessa Foster at Redwood Village salon, 5777 640, to purchase a ticket. Beyond the Fringe is also one of five Nationwide finalists chosen for the Kitomba Telecom Employer Choice Award.

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Marlborough schools ready for the ShakeOut By Robbie Parkes The students from Blenheim School are like clockwork to “drop, cover and hold,” as part of the nationwide earthquake drill happening today. At 9.26am, 1.2 million participants from all over New Zealand will be taking part in the Civil Defence’s ShakeOut, the ﬁrst of its kind. In Marlborough alone, there are 10,450 individuals registered for the drill, including 29 schools, and 19 pre-schools. With 6,950 teachers and students signed up on the ShakeOut website, schools in the region make up the majority of those ready for the event. Blenheim School deputy principal Pam Stoneley said the children have been very receptive to the ShakeOut mes-

sage, and are fully aware of its importance. “They’re very quick to pick it up. It’s been very much in their heads,” she said. Some students now attending the school lived in Christchurch before the earthquakes, and had to relocate to Blenheim. Pam said some families returned, but others have stayed in the region. “As a school, we’re thinking about the fact there’s a lot of displaced families.” “The children listen to the news, and hear what’s going on.” She said it is great for the kids to be taking these messages on board, because, should anything happen at home, they will let their families know exactly what to do.

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Rai Valley fete brings diversity By Annabelle Latz The vast array of stalls lined up for the Rai Valley fete this Sunday boasts a reflection of its diverse culture, including whitebait patties, Austrian food, and Devonshire tea. Gates open at 11am at Carluke Domain, for a day of family fun including Rai Valley School’s ‘heaviest worm’ competition, and activities from bow and arrow shooting and pony rides to a giant Titanic slide and balloon tying. Local musicians Matt McNeilly, Fella Voce, Wairau Plains Music Muster, and dancer Kelly Webster will also be there. Faye Leov, one of the inaugural committee members, has been organising the fete since 2006. It has been held every two years, but she hopes it will become an annual event. In 2010 the fete raised $5500, which

was used renovate a building in the area to be used as the new home for Rai Valley’s cultural and archives facility. Fundraising efforts from other fetes has provided new software and computers for the community library, and an upgraded toilet facility and repainting of the Rai Valley School swimming pool. “We have had great support from the whole community,” said Sarah Leov, who is helping to organise it for the ﬁrst time. “There’s lots of different skills here in the community,” she said. The Carluke Hall at the domain is the last of the original four community halls left in the district; which used to include halls at Pelorus Bridge, Rai Valley and Opouri. In the early 1970’s the Pelorus Bridge hall was shifted up to be Right: Sara Leov and her mother-in-law Faye have been busy putting the final finishing touches to the Rai joined up with the Carluke hall. Valley Fete, happening this Sunday.

Donors to benefit from Marine Treasures A limited print run of ‘Marine Treasures of the Marlborough Sounds’, evidence against the New Zealand King Salmon proposals has been printed to promote a continued fundraising effort to support Sustain our Sounds Inc in their battle against nine new salmon farms in the Marlborough Sounds. The 36 page, full colour booklet shows the underwater marine environment in areas NZKS are applying to put their farms. “These areas are ecologically significant, and on several occasions will be impacted by the farms footprint. This is salmon faeces that drops to the seafloor and makes up only 20% of the waste. Other areas are within the range of water column pollution which carries approximately 80% of the waste,” said Danny Boulton, (pictured) chairperson

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WOOD: Colin and Keryn are pleased to finally announce the safe arrival of Jorgia Anne Harper (7lb 13oz) on September 20th 2012 at 4.52pm at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to Ruth, Emily, Helen and all the staff theatre staff. Both well.

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 Oliver, Claudia and Sop hia Strawberry Festival at Dry Wiesner dressed up for the Marlborough lands on Sunday.

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 Mia Boyle and Antoinet te Bason enjoy the sun and strawberries at the Marlborough Strawberry Festival at Drylands on Sun day.

S.A.D.D  Left: MBC Students Scott Webley, and Piers Dashfield in the Forum demonstrated a ‘mock crash’ to raise awareness about drink driving.  Left: Marlborough Girls’ College Students Evie Benger, Alex Nolan, Steph Benseman, and Mo Gibson supporting SADD (Students Against Driving Drunk) and Brain Injury Awareness Day.

 Betty Waterman and her daughter-in-law Janet Care making the most of the delicacies available at the Marlborough Strawberry Festival at Drylands on Sunday.

 Above: Marlborough Boys’ College Students Tom Lichtnecker, and Hugo Smith supporting Brain Injury Awareness Day with a sausage sizzle fundraiser.

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 Phil Robinson and Da vid Dillon celebrated the progress of the new theatre at a function at the Floor Pride Marlboro ugh Civic Theatre last Thursday.

 Gabrielle Inder, Chris Borrie, and Bill Bristed at the Floor Pride Marlborough Civic Theatre.

 Barbershop quartet Fella Voce provided entertainment at the Floor Pride Marlborough Civic Theatre last week to celebrate the progress that had been made towards the new theatre.

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love, respect and kindness shown and for arranging our last dinner date; it meant so much to us. The funeral service for Aaron will be held at the Mayﬁeld Chapel, cnr Hutcheson & Parker Sts Blenheim, at 2 pm Wednesday September 26 followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z. Tel. 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

WILLIAMS, Ian Alfred: On Sunday September 23 2012, peacefully, at home. Aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband of Dorothy, much loved father of ReNae and partner Brent (Brisbane), Clinton (Blenheim), and Kylie and partner Phil (Wellington) and loving Poppa of Realitea and Slade. A funeral service for Ian will be held at the Mayﬁeld Chapel, cnr Hutcheson & Parker Sts Blenheim, at 2 pm Friday September 28 followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z. Tel. 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

DUCKWORTH, Lawrence Charles (Laurie), ONZM, QSM: On September 21, 2012 peacefully, at Lakewood/Wairakau Home & Hospital Blenheim. Aged 87 years. Dearly loved partner of the late Kath Hemi, loved father of Pam and Ian, and Chris and Barb. Loved grandpop of all his grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Rest in Peace. Messages to 16 Algarve Close, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations to the Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust would be appreciated and may be left at the service, or sent to PO Box 163, Blenheim 7240. A service for Laurie will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (due to the closure of St. Mary’s Church), Henry Street, Blenheim at 1pm Wednesday September 26, followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z. Tel. 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

BIGGS, Aaron Michael: Died, peacefully, at Hospice Marlborough Blenheim, on September 22 2012, with Melissa by his side and with the support of their families. Aaron died with dignity after a sudden and courageous ﬁght, aged 31 years. Loving husband and best friend of Melissa and dearly loved dad of Lily, loved only son of Mike and Brenda Biggs (Anakiwa) and brother of Shelley. Loved son-in-law of Colin and Barbara Robb and their loving families. Messages to 29 Hiley St Blenheim 7201. In lieu of ﬂowers donations to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be left at the service or sent to P O Box 411 Blenheim 7240. Special thanks to the wonderful and caring team at Hospice Marlborough for the

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Tuesday September 25-27: In Parliament. Caucus and Education/ Science Select and Primary Production Select Committees. Friday September 28: In Blenheim meeting with constituents and community groups by arrangement. Monday October 1: Canterbury Community Trust Board meeting, Nelson. Visit the Rai Valley and Havelock.

If you are a NZ Registered Nurse with experience in general practice and would enjoy supporting a small nursing team providing care for patients attending the Marlborough After Hours GP services, this position may suit you. For more information including a copy of the job description or to apply please contact Angela Henry-Gifford angehg@marlboroughpho.org.nz or phone 03 520 6200 Applications close Mon 1st October

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COUNTRY GARDENS 13th and 14th October On sale from Islington Gardens, Renwick Dairy, Selmes Garden Trust Nursery, Roselands Pets and Plants, Devon Nursery, Springlands Garden Centre & Cafe. Close to town around Fairhall and Brancott Road. Sponsors: Islington Gardens Harris Best Panelbeaters Renwick Dairy

Nelson Ranger Fishing Company Ltd is a privately owned and operated fishing company based in Picton who employs between 50 and 160 staff depending on the season. Nelson Ranger Fishing Company prides itself on processing and exporting high quality products. We are looking for key personnel to join our mussel processing team: · Day Shift Leading Hand · Night Shift Production Supervisor · Night Shift Quality Checker If you think you have what it takes to drive and support a culture of continuous improvement through mentoring and supporting our staff we want to hear from you: Please email your CV to recruitment@nrfc.co.nz or post to 43 Dublin Street, Picton. Job descriptions are available by phoning 573 7921 Option 0. NELSON RANGER FISHING Co Ltd 43 Dublin St, Picton Phone +64 3 573-7921 FAX +64 3 573-6333

Monday October 8: In Cheviot meeting with constituents and community groups by arrangement. Tuesday October 9: Visit the team at the Weka Pass Railway, Waipara, North Canterbury. Visit Kaikoura, attend Kaikoura Social Services meeting. Wednesday October 10: In Blenheim meeting with constituents and community groups by arrangement. Thursday October 11: In Parliament. www.colinking.co.nz

B LEN HEIM OF F ICE CON TAC T P.O. Box 130, The Forum, Market Street, Blenheim Mon - Fri, 10am - 3pm PHONE (03) 579 3204 0800 COLIN MP (265 466) FAX (03) 577 6934 EMAIL colin.kingmp@parliament.govt.nz Contact us for Colin’s email newsletter.

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The Receptionist/Secretary for our respective professional engineering and surveying offices is soon to go on maternity leave and we are looking for a suitable candidate to fill this fixed term position with the potential for continued employment. The position involves telephone/reception duties, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, searching Certificates of Title for the public, assisting with accounts and also other associated office tasks. Consideration will be given to part time solutions, but our preference is for a full time replacement. Applicants should have a high standard of personal presentation, good communication skills, the ability to relate well to clients and staff, a current drivers licence and experience in similar work. A more detailed job description is available on request. Applications will be treated in confidence and should be made in handwriting to: Leigh McGlynn Davidson Group Ltd Ayson and Partners Ltd Email: vacancy@davidsongroup.co.nz 03 579 2099 4 Nelson Street (P O Box 256) BLENHEIM

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A GREAT DAY OUT! Quality Assurance Officer – Marlborough Based Kono Seafoods, a division of Kono NZ LP was recently formed as part of the Wakatu Incorporation’s consolidation of its existing food and beverage entities. At Kono Seafood we take New Zealand’s reputation for world class seafood seriously. We take the best seafood from all over New Zealand, cultivate and catch our produce using the most stringent of safety and sustainability standards. We bring the best of New Zealand seafood to the world.

Tuesday October 2: Visit the East Coast (Ward / Clarence / Awatere). Attend the ‘Forget me not fashion parade’ fundraiser for Alzheimers in Blenheim in evening. Wednesday October 3-5: In Blenheim meeting with constituents and community groups by arrangement.

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The Quality Asssurance Officer will report to the Technical Manager and be responsible for: 

Maintaining external accreditations

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Sunday October 7th Senior Citizens Hall Learn from one of Christchurch's most experienced; American Tribal Style 12-2pm, Classical Egyptian 2.30-4.30pm. Beginners welcome. Contact bellydivine@gmail.com

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This is a great opportunity to join a fantastic team in an exciting industry. If you think you have got what it takes then we want to hear from you. Expressions of interest and CV’s should be emailed to the Kono Human Resource Administrator: gina.hunter@kono.co.nz or sent to PO Box 762 Blenheim 7201. Applications close 5pm, Wednesday 3rd October 2012.

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Wednesday September 26, 2012

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Visit our friendly team at Gate 2, Wairau Hospital, Hospital Road For more information phone 03 520 6377

By Chris Tobin A crashed car driven by a driver who had been drinking alcohol was the focal point of a display in The Forum, Blenheim, on Friday. Students from Marlborough Boys’ and Girls’ Colleges brought the vehicle to the site to publicise Students Against Driving Drunk (SADD). “We got the car through Auto Salvage where a student’s parent offered to bring it and display it,” Glenn Wallace said. A sign on the car’s front screen stated: “This car crashed in a 50kph speed limit area of Blenheim. Damage to the car was extensive. Think what else can be damaged in a crash.” Glenn said there had been a lot of interest in the car and Evie Benger found people were coming up and asking questions. Around 20 boys and 15 girls are actively involved in SADD at the two colleges. “We do presentations and have the sober driver of the month award,” Glenn said. He was motivated to get involved in SADD after seeing advertisements for the organisation and a friend of a friend

Smashed car: Glenn Wallace and Evie Benger with a car that crashed in Blenheim which was driven by a driver who had been drinking alcohol. Photo

had been in a non-fatal crash several years ago. Evie said she was prompted to get involved after a family friend was killed in a drink driving accident in Australia. Glenn said they hoped to

accompany police when they set up driver checkpoints. “If the drivers are OK we’ll give them a little reward, fuel vouchers and McDonald’s vouchers as well as

pamphlets and stickers.” Friday’s display was done in conjunction with a street appeal by the Brain Injury Trust.

New Maori carving in hospital chapel By Chris Tobin The Wairau Hospital has gained a greater Maori inﬂuence with the unveiling of a special carving in the hospital chapel. Hospital chaplain Reverend Kevin Gwynne said when the chapel was built three years ago it was felt something bicultural should be included. “It’s come a bit late but we wanted to do it right,” Reverend Gwynne said. The carving is the work of master carver Reg Thompsett, of Spring Creek, and is based on Genesis, the seven days of creation and the creation story of Ranginui and Papatuanuku. “ Bi s h o p J o h n G r a y o f Christchurch, who is in charge of the Maori chaplains, did the blessing,” Reverend Gwynne said. Mr Thompsett has another of his carvings at the hospital as well as one in the chapel at Nelson Hospital, and others in Blenheim. “The new chapel has been open for three years and is interdenominational; it’s open to everyone 24 hours,” Reverend Gwynne said. When the carving was unveiled

two Maori chaplains were also formally inducted – Graeme and Mabel Grennell. Meanwhile, the Interchurch Council for Hospital Chaplancy (ICHC) is holding its annual appeal for funds this week. Reverend Gwynne said the Government through the Ministry of Health paid 50 percent of hospital chaplaincy costs around the country while the remainder had to be raised. “This appeal week helps to raise funds and whatever is raised locally, stays locally. If people here send in money it comes back to Wairau Hospital,” Reverend Gwynne said. Donation envelopes have been distributed to all the churches around Blenheim. Reverend Gwynne said a fundraising dinner would be held next Tuesday at the Bamboo Gardens with Ivan Sutherland, a rowing bronze medallist from the Montreal Olympics as guest speaker. Reverend Gwynne hoped people would dig in their pockets. “As chaplains we’re available to anyone, of any or no religion.” Four trained volunteers assist Reverend Gwynne at Wairau

Wairau Hospital chaplain Kevin Gwynne with the Maori carving which has been unveiled in the hospital chapel.

Hospital. The churches that are members of the ICHC are the Salvation Army, Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian,

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There were overtones of both courage and sadness at the Daffodil House dinner, charity concert and silent auction held at The Winery, Riverlands (formerly Brancott) site on Saturday September 22. Over 140 tickets were sold for the $70-a-head event, the last to be held at the venue, which is now being closed. Blenheim South Rotary Club organised the fundraiser for the Christchurch facility which supports those having cancer treatment in Christchurch, along with their families. The Marlborough Music Society was one of the major sponsors, with the support of the Marlborough Cancer Society. Accomplished musician Nelson colo-rectal surgeon Adrian Secker was supported by his 11-year-old daughter Flora, a violinist (pictured above). This last concert, using the “Rachmaninov”, piano, sourced from the Albert Hall by theBlenheim Piano Society in the 1950’s, was held in the temperature and humidity controlled room provided by the winery for the treasured instrument. A final decision on its new home in Blenheim is yet to be made. Adrian’s first piece, the ravishing Jesu Joy Of Man’s Desiring, arranged by Myra Hess, set the tone for an evening of fine music, accompanied by Adrian’s informed commentary on both the composers and the wartime concerts at which their work was performed in London. Myra Hess’s indomitable spirit seemed to permeate the evening as the stories of her performances during the bombing raids on London – indeed on the National Gallery where she performed – were told. Her signature, along with Rachmaninov’s is one of those of the many musical “greats” which can be found inside the instrument. Flora joined her father after the interval, showing her versatility by playing one piece on the violin, and another on the piano. The programme, interspersed with pieces by Schubert, Debussy and Chopin, fittingly ended with Air on a G String by the ‘curmudgeonly” Bach. Though he was not like that here, Adrian hastened to add. There was a standing ovation for the musicians at the end of the concert. It had been enlivened by the compere, the ever-vibrant Jo Chamberlain, who, like fellow cancer survivor and organiser Barry Hayman, had good reason to understand just what this facility means for sufferers and their families. (The spirit of Myra Hess lived at the Winery that night!) Blenheim businesses provided outstanding support with donated goods for the silent auction, and those attending took full advantage of that, with a long line waiting after the event to collect their booty. It was a fitting goodbye to a fine facility. (Contributed by Glenise Dreaver)

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Old rivals face off

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By Robbie Parkes A few sore heads from the Saturday night seem to be the only injuries following the TOPSI Golden Oldies Rugby Festival on the weekend. Twelve teams from around the country took over Lansdowne Park to celebrate New Zealand’s favourite sport in its golden years. “It was a huge success, and the netball went really well too,” said Ray Haggland of the Marlborough Vintage Musseleers.

Six netball teams consisting of both men and women were a welcome addition to the tournament. Old rivalries re-emerged when the Moutere Magpies and Renwick Valley Vandals faced off on the day, but the Golden Oldies motto came out on top - “fun, friendship and fraternity.” Many a cheeky beer was drunk in between matches, and with some classic New Zealand music playing in the background,

an oxford oldies player makes a valiant charge into shakers' territory.

the atmosphere was rife with nostalgia of grassroots rugby. M a rlb o r o u g h h o s t s t h e tournament every two years, and the next big festival is set for Oamaru in 2013. Ray said a local or two will head over for the Golden Oldies World Rugby Festival in Fukuoka Japan this year, and some of the players here are aiming for the Norfolk Island tournament “Rugby on the Rock.”

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Breakers come out even in pre-season The NZ Breakers basketball team finished 3-3 at their pre-season tournament in Australia, ahead of the Australian NBL. They scored 1-2 against the Wollongong Hawks, and beat the Cairns Taipans and Townsville Crocodiles, but lost to the Sydney Kings on the weekend in their final match 100-93.

sportsperson contest deadline Those who want to enter the 2012 Blenheim Roundtable Marlborough Sportsperson of the Year competition have until Friday. Competition spokesperson Dion Mundy said at this stage four entries had come in but he expected to have a busy Friday. Entries usually come in a flood and he predicted he could have 35 by the final deadline.Those wanting to enter can contact him at dion.mundy@plantand food.co.nz The awards dinner will be held on Monday November 19 at the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000.

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ning comfortably over their older opponents the Westmeat Geriatrics, 25-12, 25-13, 25-18. Safe Crackers beat MIA 3 sets to nil, to place third. In the 5th/6th playoff Desperate Housewives faced MBC Junior A, but fell short with a 3 set loss, 25-23, 25-13, 25-20. 25-23. An upset looked on the cards for The A-Team in their 7th/8th playoff against MBC Yr9’s, but they came out on top 12-25, 25-22, 25-21. This Thursday the season will conclude with the ever popular Triples Tournament which is played 3-aside on a smaller court. Players are asked to be at Stadium 2000 by 5.50pm. After the tournament refreshments and prize-giving will be held for players only (by admission pass) at competition sponsors Fairweathers on Scott.

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