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Music masters Local band to open festival

Thieves caught Local businesses like The Warehouse Blenheim are cracking down on thefts, says loss prevention officer Anaru Norton.

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World stage From Tua Marina to Germany, professional dressage rider Melissa Parkes is realising her dreams.

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A kick above Blenheim teenager Braedon O’Brien is in for the fight of his life as he prepares to travel to Egypt for the Junior World Championship for Taekwondo.

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Sun Weather SunToday Weather 0-14 12-25 Today Thursday 1-12 Thursday 13-24 Friday 4-13 Friday Saturday 10-22 7-16 OutlookSaturday for Today 9-23 Fine and frosty. Not much for wind. Outlook Today Fine. Northwest breezes.

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Tom Knowles and his band Remastered are performing at the Marlborough Wine and Food Festival next month, a day he says is a huge part of summer culture in Marlborough.

By Annabelle Latz They ring people’s eardrums with tunes originally produced when their own parents were still kids. In fact, these musicians in local band Remastered play anything from any era, from rock and blues, to jazz and dub. It has to be good music, and that’s all that matters. Tom Knowles, Josh Logan, Jono Nott and Edward MacDonald will send the first set of music waves out across Brancott Estate at next month’s Marlborough Wine and Food Festival. Things will chop and change a bit when they take the stage mid morning, as the first glasses of wine are being poured. “We’re going to switch instruments during the set. It makes it a bit more fun for us to mix it up a bit,” said Tom. For their youthful 18 years, experience on stage is not limited. Between the band members, they’ve been involved in live music since intermediate school, in the form of jazz bands and rock bands. Tom is a big fan of New Zealand dub music, which he calls Aotearoa Roots music; a bit grimier than normal reggae. “It’s reggae that really incorporates the brass instruments and weird rhythmic timings, which makes it interesting and less mainstream.” Remastered really enjoy being a covers band, but these musicians are ready to start shaping a path of their own. “The New Zealand music scene has grown so much, because the musicians are not trying to write chart toppers, but just doing what they want to do.” A few originals are added into their playlists on stage now too for Remastered, which Tom hopes will happen more and more. “We want to build on this.” This year they hope to get to a recording studio in Wellington, where they are based. This summer, while on break from their studies in Wellington, these budding musicians have been meeting at each other’s houses and turning spare rooms into studios, and managed to get a bit of their own recording done. “If it wasn’t for the money we would be in a real studio in a flash.”

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By Annabelle Latz The Picton Maritime festival proved once again to be a day by the sea that locals flock to. Manager of the event Pauline Gregory said it has always had the support of local volunteers and business owners, offering their time, funding and attendance. “We couldn’t have had better

weather, families came for the whole day and into the evening, it was just fantastic.” Anticipation grew as spectators waited for the novelty rafting race, which Pauline said is more popular every year. About 7000 people were on the foreshore during the festival to enjoy the day, from all parts of

Margaret farewelled at memorial service Well known Blenheim woman Margaret Todd who was regularly seen about the town on her mobility scooter has died at age 70-years. Margaret died on December 20, 2011 and a memorial service was held for her yesterday. Margaret was a well known

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Marlborough and further beyond. Pauline said the core group of eight volunteers makes the festival popular every year, and locals are great at helping when they can, even just for an hour or two. “Picton people are embracing it, and that gives us the energy to come back bigger and better next year.”

The Taylor River will be a flow of excitement this Sunday, when the More FM raft race takes place. Because the rafts must be homemade from non-pollutant materials, and be non-motorised, it’s certainly a visual wonder. Contestants can bring their raft to the Beaver Road Bridge from 12.30pm. The major prize is a Heritage RedFish 12 foot Kayak, worth $1,699 from Hendersons, and anyone who enters is in with the chance to win it. There will also be spot prizes and prizes for placegetters. The race starts at 2pm from the Beaver Road Bridge.

‘Reely’ good day It felt a bit like a winter’s day, but those who are fond of fishing still had a great day reeling and netting at the Crow Tavern Fishing Competition last Sunday. Everything was in full swing by the time the rain came mid-afternoon, but Larry Ibell from the Crow Tavern Fishing Club said that didn’t dampen the mood for those taking part and watching. “There was a severe downpour and it got bitterly cold, but it went very well and there were a lot of people at the auction.” Once the auction started, people moved into the tavern carpark to take part. “There were some big crayfish and a couple of big snapper.” Final fundraising details have not been gathered yet, but Larry said it went as well as any other year, and he can’t wait to start preparing the day for next summer.

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Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk Shoplifting has continued to rear its ugly head during the holidays as Blenheim Police point out following the arrests of five individuals on Monday for thefts carried out in the central business area. This is an issue that has been ongoing for many businesses and has seen not only local people committing the offence, but also overseas vineyard seasonal workers according to The Warehouse head loss prevention officer Anaru Norton. “We see local people coming in to test their luck on what they can get away with, as well as foreigners who come in to target clothing and footwear and the odd unusual item. “We had a man last Thursday

come in and attempt to steal a glass cake plate worth $8. When we caught him he said he was living in a caravan and the microwave plate had broken so he wanted to replace it,” Mr Norton said. Since November The Warehouse Blenheim store has caught around 30 people attempting to shoplift, and in all cases the Police were called. “We have a zero tolerance toward theft and our catch rate is the highest of all Warehouse stores in New Zealand. We have security cameras covering the whole store as well as covert security walking the store,” says The Warehouse Blenheim store manager Ian Daubney. “Some people are desperate to be let off with just a warning and

you hear all sorts of sad stories of why they stole, but at the end of the day they committed a crime,” Mr Daubney said. Trendez Blenheim business owner Lisa Duncan told the Sun shoplifting in her store was evident before Christmas but not all were caught. “We have installed cameras looking at specific areas of the store and it helps to have an open store so you can keep an eye on people,” she said. One of Monday’s arrests included that of a 14-year-old female student and a 20-year-old unemployed man after a shoplifting spree around Blenheim. The duo stole $1,200 worth of goods and targeted stores such as The Warehouse, Farmers and Noel Leeming.

Perano’s whaler bound for Queen’s London Jubilee Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk Local boat builder Ron Perano (pictured) has not lost his grin since his replica whaleboat Swiftsure was accepted into the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee boat pageant set for June 3. The former whaler applied to have his 9.74m long boat entered into the boat pageant on the River Thames last year, and received the good news of its acceptance on New Year’s morning. “My first thought was oh hell… now I have a lot to do,” he laughs. “I was a bit overwhelmed to start with but that turned to excitement.” The Jubilee pageant has been described as being the greatest gathering on the River Thames for three and a half centuries. Proudly steering with a 21 foot long oar, Ron and his crew of Marlborough Boys’ College rowers will guide the Swiftsure through the 11km journey toward the front of the flotilla. “From what I understand we will be near the front of the flotilla, just one or two classes of boats behind the Queen’s barge,” Ron says. This “once in a lifetime” opportunity has been hugely exciting for Ron, but now the hard work of

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The Sun New Year babY flashback 2006 BABY: Okaramio girl Francis Edmonds was Blenheim’s first baby for 2006, and is already planning to be a veterinarian when she grows up.

Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk Cuddling one of her new puppies, six-year-old Francis Rose Edmonds is as quiet and relaxed as the day the Sun photographed her as Blenheim’s first New Year baby for 2006. Despite being quietly spoken, the Havelock School student is full of life and enjoys her life on her family’s Okaramio farm. The youngest of three children Francis could have been born anytime, says mum Kerri who spent two months on bedrest in hospital leading up to her birth. “It was neat she arrived when she did on January 4, and even Francis thinks it’s great,” Kerry says. The inspiration behind Francis’s name comes from Kerry and husband Colin’s families. Francis was Colin’s mother’s middle name and holds particular special meaning to the family, while Rose has been a family name handed down through Kerry’s family for generations. What makes Francis’s name even more special is that her name definition means ‘free’, which coincides with her initials (FRE). “That was purely by accident,” laughs Kerry. Asked what she enjoys most in her free time, Francis says it’s spending time with her three best friends, Anika, Bella and Amelia. “I also like playing with all my animals, I would like to be a vet one day,” she says. If anyone knows the contact details for Karen Rutland and Leighton Hynes, parents of Blenheim’s first baby in 2007 please contact the Sun office on Above: Francis today, age 6. Inset: Francis (bottom right) as she 5777 868. appeared with her family in the January 18, 2006 issue of The Sun.

Holden Donnelly has a few years of gardening experience under his belt already, but the size of the hollyhock he planted last year has really made this 11 year-old boy smile. Photo by Annabelle Latz

Young green thumb By Annabelle Latz Holden Donnelly’s hollyhock is planted in the right place, and the whole of Lucas St can see it. The 11 year-old Redwoodtown school pupil’s fingers have been green since he was just out of nappies, and the hollyhock is his best success story yet. It was planted half way through last year, and was just about 15cm when it was put in the ground. “It likes a nice sheltered place, with not too much water,” said the budding gardener. The pink-flowered beauty sticks its head up high through the top story kitchen window, with a piece of string attached to the bench to keep it upright. Holden loves the pretty flowers, but said they are better suited for outside rather than being picked. “I just leave them, it is not like a vase type of flower.” Holden found his gardening passion at a young age when he visited his next

door neighbour and helped her in the garden, where they would spend time chatting, drinking milo, planting and digging. “I like digging the best, I like getting dirty.” The main gardening lessons Holden has learned so far is to pull stinging nettle out by the roots so he doesn’t get stung, and to pull the weeds out properly. “I try and get the roots of the weeds so they don’t grow back.” He likes to garden when it’s not too hot, and doesn’t do it every day. “I like to play with my friends after school too.” To keep his energy levels up he drinks water and eats weet-bix. “I have eight or 10 weet-bix for breakfast, and about the same again for afternoon tea.” Holden is not sure what he wants to be when he grows up, but certainly plans on spending a fair bit of time in the garden.

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Wednesday January 25, 2012

Step back into the 1880’s

Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk Kneeling on the hard wood floor ‘blackening’ the stove of an 1800’s style cottage takes Brayshaw Park volunteer Doris Holdaway back to the days when she helped her mother with daily chores. With black stained hands she tells the Sun; “I can remember as a child having to do this job for my mother on a weekly basis, gosh it takes me back a few years,” she laughs. Doris is one of a small group of volunteers who have dedicated their time to restore a very special early settler’s cottage at Brayshaw Park. The cottage was built in 1882 for the Watson family and was later donated to Brayshaw Park by its current owners who considered demolishing the historic building. Three years later with the help of hundreds of hours of volunteer labour has seen the cottage be transformed from the rundown state it was in when it arrived, back to its former glory – well almost! It is hoped, says Brayshaw Park Vintage Farm Machinery Society member Shirley Shefford, that the kitchen and a bedroom will be completed in time for the Park’s Heritage Day on February 6. “If it wasn’t for the help and contributions made by Conal Cairns who built the chimney for free, Robinsons Construction for loaning us scaffolding for the wallpapering, and Guthrie Bowron for donating wallpaper for one room, we possibly couldn’t have had this done in time,” she says. Not only will the public be able to walk through and appreciate the cottage during the Heritage Day, there will also be a display of early settler kitchen and house wares for viewing.” “We really hope people can come through and look at the progress made on this cottage, it would be like going back in time,” Shirley says.

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By Annabelle Latz His mission in life is to depict the Marlborough Sounds, so writing and directing theatre is just one of the ways Rick Edmonds does it. The Moenui Bay resident has been involved in the Havelock Theatre Company since it began 13 years ago. Theatre has been his world for 35 years. “It’s brought people together, promoting Havelock, the people, the Sounds. That’s pretty neat.” His passion and commitment to the group is obvious. “We have introduced young people to that stage that have gone onto professional careers.” This year’s production of The Weatherman starts on Thursday, and Rick’s daughter Hillary who is based in Spain also features, via a television screen. “She was there at the beginning of Havelock, and now she’s in this play; that’s special.” It was the tragic episode of earthquake events in Christchurch that triggered Rick’s inspiration for this production.

The two main characters Bob and Billy are fishermen, with opposing theories on weather and environmental predictions. Rick said theories and conflicting ideas about earthquakes has become prevalent in daily conversation, and theatre would express these ideas. Bob and Billy are no strangers to the Havelock community. “This is the fourth of a trilogy, and the sequel is just there to be plucked.” Floating ducks and noisy cicadas tell a weather tale, according to some people in his community. “I’ve borrowed richly from my friends.” Bob and Billy have a huge fan base with local theatre followers, a ‘Bobbism’ being a coined phrase when someone says something a bit different. “They have taken on a life of their own.” For a ‘day job’ Rick paints, and spending time on his yacht is part of a days’ work as he gathers inspiration. It’s just another way Rick expresses a physical and cultural landscape he knows so well.

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Wednesday January 25, 2012

Good taste from rustic local cooking By Annabelle Latz She is the newest master of all things delicious, and she is taking it all in her flaming sizzling stride. Masterchef winner of 2011 Nadia Lim was on Picton soil for just a few hours on Saturday for the Maritime Festival. At the NZ King Salmon marquee she whipped out a couple of cooking demonstrations, and chatted to locals about the world of cooking. “I enjoy having a yarn to people,” said 26 year-old Nadia, currently based in Northland. Having spent eight years in Malaysia as a child,

and being dotted around a few different spots in New Zealand, the platform her culinary inspirations and ideas have come from is broad. She said the key to successful cooking, wherever you are, is to work recipes around easily accessible fresh produce. “I’ll go and see what looks good, what is in season, and go from there.” From Southland’s duck and wild venison, to Northland and Marlborough’s seafood, Kiwi-style flavours are very changeable, and Nadia loves to work with these regional differences.

“I reckon New Zealand food is some of the best in the world.” Nadia has been writing a cookbook since her Masterchef win six months ago, and has been conducting cooking demonstrations around New Zealand. “I’ve got to put together 120 recipes in three months, it’s quite a big ask!” said Nadia, although she loves it. She’s excited about the food scene in New Zealand, and has noticed a big trend towards rustic home cooking, with simple tasty ingredients. “It’s about being produce driven, and colour gives a lot of inspiration.”

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Sun readers have their say... Q: What local festivals are you going to and why?

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I’m going to Wine and Food as it’s like my big day out for the year; I go with the girls.

I’m not going to either of them. When you have younger children it’s just not appropriate; I’d rather spend the day with them.

I’m not going to any of them because they’ve become too dear. You can have more fun going out somewhere with friends.

I’m going to Wine and Food because I can only afford one, and it’s my favourite.

I’m not going to any. It’s just not something I’ve ever done.

I’m going to Blues, Brews and BBQ’s because the people I’m staying with said it’s a great day.

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air crash claims two A Russia-built-Yakovlev-52 aeroplane crashed in Timona Park just outside of Fielding on Monday, killing both passengers. Palmerston North doctor Ralph Saxe and a friend died during a private flight. The impact of the plane dug a hole into the ground and left a devastating scene in what was described as an “unsurvivable” crash.

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Anyone for tennis? Dear Ed, Who, I wonder, is in charge of the Marlborough Tennis Club, and who is driving this seemingly venomous attack on Mr Mooney and his daughter’s rights to use the club? I know next to nothing about his vendetta, but surely, if people are to be pilloried and denied the right to access - allowed by law, this is anarchy, and the public has the right to know the facts of the case. Can we have them please?

Yours faithfully, B. Boswell Ed responds... the saga between Mr Mooney and The Marlborough Tennis Club and The Marlborough Tennis Association has been on-going for some years now. The current issue is before the police and hopefully a resolution will be reached soon. The correspondent can read previous articles at The Sun office.

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Recreational fishers are happy with a 60m net. Two people set nets in the same bay, one with customary right, the other a recreational fisher - why should one have to stay their net and not the other? We need to know. Stop the diversion. Come on Mr King, do something for the area, meet with Ministry of Fisheries, Outdoor Recreation, Sport Fishing. Get it sorted before May and get yourself off the list of worst performing National Party MPs. Set up hope, that Mr Ganter is against discrimination and will put things right. Hopeful Fisher

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Sealing needs work Dear Editor, How is it that since the contractor used for Marlborough’s roads started, Oldfields, the sealing work is a load of rubbish? Take a look at the mess they’ve just made on the Dashwood Hill and on SH1 at Riverlands as you leave Blenheim. Last year they did the road in the Riverlands Industrial Estate (first on

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Blenheim Blues, Brews and BBQs is the festival that celebrates the best of summer. No wonder it’s one of the most popular events on Marlborough’s summer calendar. Held annually at the A&P Showgrounds, the event opens at midday on February 4 and will close at 7.00pm. Convenor Graeme Boon says the venue is ideal, it is within easy walking distance for most people and for those who require transport, taxis are available throughout the day. This festival is an R18 event, persons under 18 years of age will not be admitted. Children are not permitted. Breweries both small and large will be showcasing their premium beers, for those looking for an alternative

try a glass of Harvest Cider, or cruise past the Prenzels site who offer a great alternative with their distilled options. Non-alcoholic fruit juices, smoothies and copious amounts of iced water will be freely available. Foodstalls are aplenty with lots on offer ranging from wild venison, tempura prawns, barvaria sausages to wood fired pizza and local seafood. The festival attracts many hundreds of visitors to Blenheim each year; it’s the South Island’s only Blues Brews and BBQs festival and one the province can be proud of. An annual event since 1994, it’s an integral part of Marlborough’s summer entertainment calendar. And with tickets now limited it is guaranteed to

be a sell-out. There’s no better time or place to enjoy everything that makes summer special. The festival is organised and run by volunteers from Blenheim Round Table community service club. All profits raised from the Blenheim Blues, Brews and BBQs is for local charities with the emphasis on youth activities. That’s a really positive way to wrap up a great day out. Sounds Connection bus departs Picton 11am / departs Blenheim 7pm. $20 per person return trip. To book phone 0800 742 866 or visit www. soundsconnection.co.nz The festival will not be cancelled due to weather.

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Dreams of dressage By Annabelle Latz A long-standing dream of being a professional dressage rider moves towards reality for one Tua Marina teenager. Melissa Parkes returned home for Christmas after three months of dressage riding in Germany. She returns next month indefinitely. The 18 year-old country girl loves the challenge of this new lifestyle, but admits she does miss her family and the farm. She has spent from part way through 2010, through until September 2011 working dressage horses and working on the family farm. Melissa said this transition set her up for the professional horse industry in Germany. Based two hours north of Dusseldorf in Bad Salzuflun, the world of dressage professionalism was introduced to her last September. It is a world she embraced straight away, worked hard in, and learned significant amounts about riding, horse handling, and a brand new way of life. Melissa’s voice was a tone of fondness when she described the property; talking about the huge barn divided into apartments that was the home for about 10 family members, who would eat a three-course lunch together every day. “It’s so family orientated.” There were many stables, more than 25 Warm Blood bred dressage horses, an indoor and outdoor arena, and the entire day is heavily structured and organised. “It’s just so much more professional than over here, it’s more business orientated, and for a lot of horse people over there it’s just work.” She said dressage was more commonly a hobby here, because New Zealand is so much newer into the sport that Germany is leading the world in. Melissa was riding three to five horses a day, swapping horses over from paddocks to stables, tacking and untacking horses, and carrying out cleaning duties. Some work rules she had to learn the hard way.

Melissa described learning the art of having to share the arena with up to nine other horses and riders, where it is essential to look where you’re going. “You have to know the arena rules, I once went head on into someone when they were doing a canter pirouette on a grand prix horse. I got told off for that, and have learned to look up after that!” Her two favourite horses in Germany are what she is excited about going back for. A five-year old horse called Jason is one horse Melissa has her eye on for the near future. In 18 months’ time is the World Young Rider Cup in Frankfurt, and she thinks he could be her horse for it. “That’s my aim, who knows if I”ll get there or not, but in my brain that’s my aim.” The weather next month in Germany won’t be as much of a draw card for Melissa. “I had chilblains on my thighs when I came home, but the summers are good.” Melissa is learning German too, starting night classes when she returns. “If I don’t learn, it will be hard to live there.” Training dressage horses and improving her riding in Germany is what Melissa adores, and everyday she is inspired by her surroundings. “I love the feeling of a half pass, it’s the side ways floating movement on the horse, they look like they are floating on air.” But thinking back to New Zealand riding life, she said we are so lucky to have such diversity and space, like farms and beaches, to ride on. In the meantime, while she pursues her dream, Melissa will indulge and learn the German way of horse professionalism, a lifestyle choice she has no time limit on yet. “I want to do this for a career, that is the aim. At primary school I wanted to be an Olympic dressage rider, it’s crazy to think I’m on the path to doing it.”

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Wednesday January 25, 2012

RES T HOMES - In M arlb o ro u g h HealthCare NZ have an alternative to Rest Home care. HealthCare NZ Blenheim is your local national home support provider. Your local team of coordinators and Support Workers assist you to remain in your own home, living a life as independently as possible. Our services include: • Personal cares • Rehabilitation • Socialisation • Household management Staying in your own home has never been easier or safer - call us today. 73a Cleghorn St, Redwoodtown Ph: 03 577 9911

To advertise your business, call Jill on (03) 5777 868 Total market coverage in Marlborough

Choosing a rest home Choosing the rest home that best suits your needs or those of a loved one is not always an easy task, and can sometimes need to be done in a short space of time. The following gives an idea of some (but not all) of the things to observe and note when visiting: 1. Arrive unannounced - to gauge how flexible the staff are to show you around 2. Arrive at a meal time - so you can see what the food is like 3. Look at the residents - to see if they are well groomed and happy 4. Check the facility for cleanliness smells etc. 5. Do staff speak to you and/or smile as they pass? 6. Do the staff talk to the residents? 7. Is there laughter about? 8. Do staff look professional, clean and tidy? 9. Do clinical staff answer your questions openly and show a genuine interest? Another thing to consider is this: Sometimes it is not the look of the facility that matters but rather the atmosphere and

standard of care. As the saying goes; “Don’t judge a book by its cover”. This checklist was provided courtesy of Oceania Group, a New Zealand Aged Care Association and Retirement Villages Association member.

Oceania Group own and operate retirement villages across New Zealand, including Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village in Blenheim. For information about rest home and age-related hospital care at Redwood please phone Wendy Nicholson on (03) 578 7691.

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Rest home or hospital level care in a private, modern suite.

HealthCare NZ have an alternative to Rest Home care. HealthCare NZ Blenheim is your local national home support provider. Your local team of coordinators and Support Workers assist you to remain in your own home, living a life as independently as possible. HealthCare NZ have a commitment to education of our staff, with our Support Workers gaining qualifications to NZQA Level 2 and 3, as well as undertaking training for specific clinical competencies. This means we are able to deliver services to help you with personal cares, which includes showering and heavy household tasks. We are also able to help with any specialised clinical needs; this

Assisted Living Suites are for people who: • Have been living independently, either at home or in a retirement village, but now require rest home or hospital level care.* • Are already receiving rest home or hospital level care but would prefer to live in a superior, well-appointed suite. Assisted Living Suites at Redwood provide a modern suite with kitchenette, ensuite bathroom and a living environment that allows you to socialise in private with family or friends. There is a greater sense of the suite being “yours”: because they are available under an Occupation Right Agreement,** as long as you require rest home or hospital level care and provided your health needs can be met safely, we won’t ask you to move to another room or another wing of the facility.

includes cares that have been assessed as rest home level. HealthCare NZ Blenheim work closely with local Primary Care, General practice teams and hospital services, and the Needs Assessment Service Coordination – Support Works Team - to ensure that any changes in your requirements are discussed with the appropriate health professionals. We are currently recruiting people who want to make a difference in people’s lives. If you have energy, a passion for assisting people to remain in their own homes we are looking for you. Please give the team a call at 03 577 9911 or email Blenheim. reception@healthcarenz.co.nz

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Our Assisted Living Suites have nurse call buttons, in both the bedroom and ensuite areas. And there is a registered nurse on duty 24 hours a day. * A needs assessment is required as the first step. ** An occupation right is unsecured.

LIMITED - 3 Suites Available CONTACT: Wendy Nicholson Ph: (03) 578 7691 or email: wendy.nicholson@oceanialiving.co.nz REDWOOD LIFESTYLE CARE & VILLAGE 131 Cleghorn Street, Blenheim Ph: 03 578 7691

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Wednesday January 25, 2012

RES T HOMES - In M arlb o ro u g h Friends, high spirits and new hobbies

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The next stage for the Village will see the 3 story link between the extended level care building and the resthome with a basement carpark equipped with a “Blokes Shed”. The ground floor which will provide a walkway between the two buildings will have 6 studios and 6 resthome rooms. The first floor will house 9 independant Apartments with lovely views of the Richmond Ranges. Keep an eye out for the Open Day at Springlands Lifestyle Village in February where you will be able to see for yourself what the Village has to offer and have your opportunity to meet with the Staff, Village Manager and Owners and really understand their dedication to their Residents and the community. Plan the Retirement you deserve at Springlands Lifestyle Village, on Batty’s Road.

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Wednesday January 25, 2012

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OSWaLD: Jane and Hamish are delighted to announce the safe arrival of Angus Michael Robert (6lb 10oz) on 22nd December 2011 at 10:28am. A little brother for Sophie. Special thanks to our wonderful midwife Ruth Johnson and student midwife Emily Saul. Photo provided.

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WIchman: Nathan and Leah are proud to announce the early but safe arrival of their second baby boy, Lachlan Edward (4lb 12oz.) on the 9th January 2012 at 8:12am at Wairau Hospital. A little brother to James. A big thanks to midwife Cathy Middleton and all the staff in wards one and two. Photo provided.

caRSOn: Casey and Andy would like to welcome into the world Aidan Jamie, (7lb 6½oz) at 3:37am. A baby brother for Connor and Samantha. Thank you to Cathy Middleton, and staff on Maternity Ward. Also thanks to Aunty Sarah for all your support.

GRanT/FaLLOW: Shane and Janelle are thrilled to announce the long awaited arrival of Poppy Anahera Grant (8lb 7oz) on January 17th 2012 at 11:56am. A special thank you to Shona and Emma, along with the wonderful theatre staff and Maternity Ward staff. SHAVE-ELLIS: Zane and Rachel are delighted to announce the safe arrival of Maddie (9Ib 2oz) at 6:20pm on 10th December 2011 at Wellington Hospital. An awesome gift of a beautiful first granddaughter for Alf & Kathy Shave and Graham & Jo Ellis. Photo provided

MuM OF THE WEEK Congratulations to Leah Wichman this week’s lucky winner of the New World $25 voucher to spend at New World Blenheim. Our winner is invited to bring her ID in to claim her prize when she next visits New World Blenheim.

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The Sun

Wednesday January 25, 2012

Threats, thefts and assaults Threats and theft

Police appeal for cannabis information

on Waikawa Road in Picton.

Last Tuesday Blenheim Police arrested a 35-year-old male for an offence committed on January 2. Police say the male asked his victims (a 23-year-old male and 25-year-old female) for a ride to a Riversdale address. After the victims gave him a ride he then asked them if they had any money. When they stated they did not have any money the male has then threatened them, forcing the victims to hand over their wallets. He then allegedly removed $300 cash and left. When Police located him last Tuesday he was found to be in possession of a pocket knife and prescription medicine which was not prescribed to him. He was arrested for demanding to steal, possession of a knife in a public place and possession of prescription medicines. Later that day a 21-year-old male fisherman was arrested at 8:40pm for fighting in a public place as well as on a warrant for his arrest after an incident

Assault and alcohol causes disturbances

was arrested for assaulting Police and breaching her bail conditions after an incident at the Picton Foreshore.

Police recover stolen property On Friday night a 19-year-old male fisherman was arrested for assault after an incident on Maxwell Road in Blenheim. Later that night a 33-yearold unemployed male was arrested for driving whilst disqualified and breaching his bail conditions by consuming alcohol.

Police assaulted in Picton Saturday was only slightly more eventful for Blenheim Police with only three arrests made. In the early hours an 18-year-old male mechanic was arrested for breaching the liquor ban. Shortly after at 2:20am a 42-year-old male skipper was arrested for assaulting Police and resisting arrest after he allegedly pushed a Police officer on Wellington Street in Picton. Assaults on Police Officers continued when a 33-year-old unemployed female

Trouble began early on Sunday for Blenheim Police with the first arrest being made at 2:40am. A 19-year-old male vineyard worker was arrested for disorderly behaviour resulting from an incident on Scott Street in Blenheim. That afternoon at 2pm a 24-year-old male vineyard worker was arrested for possession of cannabis and possession of utensils after Police went to a Redwoodtown address on an unrelated matter. Hours later at 7:40pm a 19-year-old male labourer was arrested for burglary after he allegedly broke into a Riversdale address at about 6am and stole a laptop, play station and motor vehicle. Police recovered all of the stolen property. The male has been held in Custody and appeared before the Court on Monday. Shortly after a 23-year-old male vineyard worker was arrested on a warrant for his arrest for breaching his community work.

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Wednesday January 25, 2012

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death notices STEVENSON, Alexander Main (Alex): On January 23 2012, at Hospice Marlborough Blenheim. Aged 82 years. Dearly loved and devoted husband of Noelene for 60 years, much loved Dad and respected father-in-law of Lynette and Stuart Lean and Brian and Suzie, loved grandad of Brendon and Libby, Nathan, Angela and Duncan, and Catherine and Brodie and dearly loved Opa of Jamie, great grandad of Maia and Opa of William and Emma. A Patient Sufferer at Peace. Messages to the Stevenson family, P O Box 110 Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flower donations to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be sent to P O Box 411 Blenheim 7240. A graveside service for Alex will be held at the Green Park Cemetery Brighton Rd Waldronville, Dunedin, at 11 am Friday January 27.

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

Art in the Garden Clearance of sale paintings. Entrance through Bright Park off Dillons Point Rd. Fri 27 Jan 4:30-8pm, Sat 28 Jan 10am-4:30pm. Profit for Hospice. Gold coin donation.

Housie Every Thursday 7pm Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld St. Light meals available. Bring a friend for a good night out. Proceeds to Special Needs Children of Marlborough

Mental Health Consumer Advocacy Service. Our Advocates will take up your cause to ensure your rights are respected, listen to your concerns and support you in the actions you want to take to gain resolution. Ph: 5795304 or call at Level 2, Aorere House, 54 Scott St.

Secondhand Book Sale Rock & Mineral Club Rooms Brayshaw Park. Saturday 5th & 6th Feb 10am - 4pm Donations welcomed. Leave Clubrooms Sundays or ph 5787918 Joan for collection.

SF Marlborough (supporting families in mental well being) For information/advocacy/support for families living with mental illness please contact Cheryl or Lyn on 577 5491 or visit us at 4 Scott Street. All Welcome

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

Sunday Market Wynen St 9am - 1pm Fruit, produce, preserves, eggs, olive oil, books, belts, buckles, vegetable plants, general goods. Sites $5.00.

The Blue Door Open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 3.30pm. Saturday 9.00am - 2pm. Items surplus to your requirements we would gladly accept. We can deliver. Phone 5794353.

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community services Marlborough After Hours GP Services: Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm. Reception 5206377. Office 5209980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870. After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm 7 days Ph 5782271. Diabetes NZ Marlborough: 5775549, Office hours Tues,Wed,Thurs 9am3pm. Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543 354, 24hr helpline. Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers. Overeaters Anonymous: Red Cross Rooms, 33 Redwood St. For more information Ph 570 5137 Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 5788125 Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Ph Margaret 578 4690 or

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM FDANZ 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

Ross 578 5896. Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd, Mon,Wed,Fri 9am-4pm / Tue, Thurs 9.30-3pm. Hospital Visiting Hours: Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm. Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward. Marlborough Family Budgeting: Free confidential budgeting advice. Monday-Friday. Phone 578 2006. Citizens Advice Bureau Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am 4pm. Phone 578 4272. Picton Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377. Office 5209980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870. Chemist:Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 9-6pm, Sat-Sun 9-3pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

TUPE, Corey Wayne (Diggaa): On January 22, 2012, suddenly, at home in Ashburton, at the young age of 24 years. Dearly loved only son of Karen and Wayne, adored brother of Carlena and Roseanna and loving uncle of his niece and nephews. Messages to the Tupe family, RD 3, Blenheim 7273. A service for Corey will be held at 4 Wakefield St, Tua Marina at 1 pm Friday January 27 followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM FDANZ 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

GREIG, Geoffrey (Geoff): On Wednesday January 18, 2012, peacefully, at Hospice Marlborough. Aged 84 years. Loving husband of Jean, much loved father and father-in-law of Donald, Alistair and Blossom, Kathryn, and the late Martin. Loved grandad of Yelana. Messages to 112 Wellington Street, Picton 7220. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough PO Box 411, Blenheim 7240, or St. John, PO Box 467, Blenheim 7240 would be appreciated. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM FDANZ 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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Do you enjoy working with people and have a few hours spare a week? Do you want to learn new skills and assist others in your community? If this sounds like you, then why not become a Volunteer Budget Adviser at The Marlborough Family Budgeting Service - our next training course starts in February 2012 We require people with: • Integrity, honesty and a non-judgemental attitude • A good understanding of money management skills • Good communication skills • Ability to use initiative and plan work effectively • Confidentiality Comprehensive Free Training provided For further information, please contact Fiona, 03 578 2006 or email, budget@mfbs.org.nz, or call into Room 1, Marlborough Community Centre, 25 Alfred St, Blenheim.

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Wednesday January 25, 2012

Reeling back the years

SALOON STARS: Blenheim’s Paddy North with his second place trophy, pictured with Nelson drivers and podium winners Ian Burson and Shane Carey following last week’s New Zealand Super Saloon Grand Prix. Photo by TJ@mainlandphotos.co.nz

Paddy North takes second in Grand Prix By Darrell Bate After competing in four nights of intense motorsport amongst New Zealand’s best Super Saloon drivers, Marlborough driver Paddy North has placed second in the NZ Super Saloon Grand Prix in Christchurch last Friday night. The action began two weekends ago when 30 of the country’s top speedway competitors began in Nelson’s Tahuna Holiday Park Speedway with the two day National Championship.

A dramatic four lap run-off victory against famous NZ golf caddy, Steve Williams saw Paddy earn a spot in the finals night. Napier’s Steve Flynn was the driver to catch on the final night but after the three heats, the title was his. Although Paddy started strong the second heat saw the odds against him when he was turned around by another car putting him a lap behind. A strong third heat run was not enough for a top three

finish, placing ninth overall for the event. Most of the competitors then joined others at Christchurch’s Woodford Glen Speedway for the NZ Super Saloon Grand Prix held last Friday evening where a “Winner Takes All” race determined a title holder. Paddy managed to find substantial speed and handling to go into the final with confidence and worked his way to finish second in a dramatic 20 lap feature race behind Nelson’s Ian Burson.

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Make the most of the summer evenings, and step back in time. SolarCity Summer Movies is coming to Blenheim this month for the first time. A long-time featured event in Nelson, Organiser Antony Hodgson says it will be an equally great success here in Marlborough. “I think the simplicity is a big part of the appeal - it’s a low key event, where people can just spread out their blankets and relax as night falls and the movie begins,” he says. “The community feel of a shared experience is part of the attraction, and that goes with a fair bit of audience response such as booing at the villain and cheering the heroes.” National Velvet will be shown on Sunday 29 January at Baden Powell corner in Pollard Park, 9pm-11pm, (the movie starts at dusk.) Made in 1944, it is the film that catapulted the 12 year old Elizabeth

Taylor to stardom. She stars as young Velvet Brown, a girl determined to train a wild horse to race for England’s Grand National Sweepstakes - Mickey Rooney as Mi Taylor uses his contacts to get her clearance to enter the race and much drama ensues. National Velvet has a G certificate and a screening time of two hours. Cost: $2 adult, $1 child. Pack a picnic (BYO welcome), bring a rug or your couch, wear warm clothes or pyjamas and pocket a torch to light your way home. Movies will not screen if it is raining or if the weather is doubtful. Please check ‘Summer In Nelson’ on Facebook and ‘like’ us for updates. Or call 022 130 2329 to hear our weather message updated after 7pm. Full details in Summer in Nelson programme or online at www.nelsonfestivals.co.nz

Call for Master Builders entries By Annabelle Latz If trends follow last year’s form of quality building, there will be big local interest in this year’s Registered Master Builders 2012 House of the Year competition. Last year Marlborough featured prominently, receiving a number of awards including the overall House of the Year, for a property in Mahau Sounds, featuring Glenroy Housing Ltd. The awards have traditionally set a benchmark for residential and commercial buildings all around New Zealand. Marlborough Coordinator of the Awards, Jodie Lawson, said building

apprenticeships are still a popular occupation choice for people here in Marlborough. A nd rew Lawson of Lawson Builder, and who is President of the Marlborough Master Builders Association, regularly receives phonecalls from people wanting to get involved in the industry. “Last year’s results goes to show that the overall quality of our local Master Builders and tradesmen is exceptionally high, and this was recognised with the outstanding success of last year’s national awards,” said Jodie. Entries are now open for the awards, and close on February 26.

Ticket sales on track for Wine & Food Festival WATER ACTION: Zeline CaballeroRadley (11) ready for another exciting adventure on the Wairau River on one of her father’s newly imported fishing pontoon boats.

Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk Blenheim man Bob Radley may have started his water sport passion with jet boats, but nowadays he and his family can be found fishing and playing around in some unique inflatable boats. A retired businessman, Bob recently discovered fishing pontoon boats (pictured) after watching an American man landing “bumper” trout on the Karamea River. He tracked the manufacturer to

China and became the first person in New Zealand to introduce this particular model of boat. What makes them unique is their simple concept of using two inflatable pontoon tubes with a frame astride them and a seat upon the frame. They then deflate and fold down to a compact size, fitting in a bag similar in size to a large sports bag. Keen to put the boats through their paces, Bob and his family have been hitting the water on the Wairau River and in Port

Underwood’s Robin Hood Bay during the holiday period. “These fishing pontoons have an affinity with my past in being a boatie and we knew they would be great boats for NZ’ers on our many waterways,” he says. Bob operated NZ’s first commercial jet boat business originally set up by the Hamilton family inventor’s associates operating on the Waimakariri River. He also commenced this countries first commercial river rafting trips.

Ticket sales are looking good for this year’s Marlborough Wine and Food Festival. General Manager of Wine Marlborough, Marcus Pickens, said the tales of dressing up, sunshine and the general vibe of the festival circulate from year to year, and people paint their own picture of what the festival means for them. “It really puts Marlborough on the map.” The festival on Saturday February 11 at Brancott Estate attracted about 8000 people last year, and the same is

predicted for this year. “I’m encouraging people to act now and get the ticket on the website.” On the Friday evening, as part of the Festival, at Clos Henri vineyard an open air film will be screening. Changement D’Adresse is about an awkward and timid musician who has just moved to Paris, falls in love with his younger student, and reveals his awkward and rather amusing efforts to win her heart. For ticket information on these events, visit www.ticketdirect.co.nz

Whooping cough on the decline The rates of whooping cough notifications have declined over the first two weeks of January in Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough but still remain well above usual. Medical Officer of Health Jill Sher-

wood said, “This is great news, however we still need to be aware that there are cases in the community and if we are not vigilant in getting people treated this could once again increase when children go back to school.

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Wednesday January 25, 2012

All about balance >polo By Annabelle Latz They love riding their polo ponies after school, but also manage to keep room for other sports, play station and a bit of homework too. Brodie Ratcliffe and Cameron Hunt, both 16 years-old from Marlborough Boys College, are looking forward to playing on home turf at the Blenheim Polo Ground in this weekend’s tournament. Practice games, and traveling to tournaments around the South Island has kept them busy over summer. Cameron was introduced to polo three years ago by a neighbour in the Wairau township. “I just came to one tournament and did some grooming and got into it.” Even a broken arm in his early days has not changed his mind about horses. “You go pretty fast sometimes. But I was back in the saddle six weeks later.” Ponies can feel fresh at the beginning of the season which can be unnerving, but his favourite pony Sparky is always trusting. “A good pony is calm and nice natured.” Brodie has grown up with

Ly n n e H a i n e s i s encouraging people of all fitness levels to take part in the 5km running series at Taylor river on Tuesday evenings that started yesterday.

Ready to run

Brodie Ratcliff with polo pony Jordan and Cameron Hunt with polo pony Madge - they will be playing at the Skene Cup weekend of polo at Blenheim Polo Ground this weekend.

polo ponies, and also started playing three years ago, following the footsteps of his dad, grandfather and uncle. He will be competing in the A Grade competition this weekend, and said balance and confidence is important. “I like the adrenalin you get from polo, because you have people chasing you.” Tearing a ligament in his right ankle during one season reminded him what a close-contact sport polo is. “I was riding past a player and my horse ran into the side of him.” In a couple of years Cameron wants to

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head to England, and Brodie wants to head to America. They describe a day at the polo as a fun one. “Come and have a look, you’ll see some fast paced action!” said Brodie. “But don’t get sunburnt!” added Cameron. The Skene Cup polo tournament will be held at the Blenheim Polo Ground, Redwood St, from this Friday January 27, until Sunday. Six teams will feature in the A grade competition, and four will feature in the B grade.

By Annabelle Latz Put your running shoes on if you like to socialise. That was the message bantered around at the 5km running event by the Taylor River. With the aim of getting people fit for the St Clairs Half Marathon in May, and providing a social activity for people of all ages and backgrounds around Blenheim, the 15-week gathering at Taylor River on Tuesday evenings started, with the first session yesterday evening. Run in conjunction with the half marathon event, and AvantiPlus, the manager of the event Lynne Haines said lots of people have a vision of wanting to get fit and run a half

marathon, but need the extra encouragement and confidence. Running bibs are $5, and are purchased at the auditorium next to the river just before the run begins. Walkers and hybrid participants start at 5.45, and runners start at 6pm. The bib is swapped for a drink at Fairweathers afterwards. All proceeds from bib sales go towards Project K, a well known charity inspiring young children to gain self confidence through our natural environment. “We want to make running a bit of fun, it’s about socialising and meeting people,” said Lynne.

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Wednesday January 25, 2012

Blenheim teen to fight for NZ Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk It has been a momentous start to 2012 for Blenheim teenager Braedon O’Brien, who is celebrating his selection to represent New Zealand at the Junior World Championship for Taekwondo in Egypt at the beginning of April. Black belt holder Braedon was spotted at the Junior Black Belt selector tournament held in Auckland last October. During the tournament he fought in divisions, 68-73kg and heavy weights and won both fights. Since the age of four, he says he has been training for an opportunity such as this, but he was not prepared for how he would react when news arrived of his selection. “I was so excited when I heard, making the NZ team was a goal I have been working hard towards, but it still was a surprise when I found out,” he grins. For Braedon’s parents, Jill and

Colin O’Brien it will be a dream come true. “My first reaction was oh my god, this is so awesome,” Jill laughs. “For me I have always hoped one of our kids would represent NZ as no-one from my family had ever reached that goal, so it’s definitely been a huge highlight for me personally,” she says. For proud father Colin, he will be able to watch the action from the sidelines as he will be travelling with Braedon. But until the championship event, Colin says he will be helping to keep Braedon’s fitness, training and eating consistent in order for him to be at his physical best. “We always knew Braedon had this level of potential right from an early age, but I am still very proud of him and will be supporting him every step of the way,” Colin smiles. To prepare for the World Junior Championships, Braedon will attend two training sessions in Auckland where he will be instructed by members of the Taekwondo NZ (TNZ) high performance Olympic Squad and TNZ Senior Representative Team. In order for Braedon to get to Egypt he must fundraise around $8000. Already local businesses have been supporting and made cash donations and now the family has organised a fundraising dinner and auction night at Bamboo Garden Restaurant in Blenheim for February 28. Tickets can be purchased by phoning 577 6056.

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