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Story and photo by Celeste LodewykKiwi blokes are being more romantic this year in

the lead up to Valentine’s Day tomorrow, say local florists.

Stacey Nicholas of the Flower Box was busy preparing for the numerous orders she had received over the past few weeks.

“I have been receiving orders from two weeks ago.Continued page 2

Florist Stacey Nicholas of the Flower Box with some of the roses and teddy bears being sold this Valentine’s day

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Continued from page 1“There has even been a lot of

men being thoughtful of the Wine Festival being the same day and having the flowers delivered in the morning.

“It’s good to see kiwi blokes being romantic and showing their softer side, even if it’s only for one day,” she laughs.

The tradition of giving red roses and cute teddy bears bearing ‘I love you’ hearts are still popular, Stacey says, as is chocolate.

“I have one young man who has organised a chocolate bouquet for his girlfriend, how can you go wrong with that,”

she jokes.Mayflower Studio owner Jane

Robinson says she had received orders for roses in an assort-

ment of colours, including one bouquet of all white.

“The men are being quite traditional this year and show-

ing interest in how the flowers are being presented.

“They are looking online at what we do, then talking to us about the different options, whether they be roll wrapped or open bouquets.”

Other alternatives, Jane says, have been orders for bright gerberas and sunflowers.

“They seem to be going for either the romantic or the bright and vibrant.”

The most romantic Valen-tine’s Day gesture she says, is one man who has ordered a rose to be delivered every hour for the whole day then a dozen at the end.

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Fire and drought tollThe Onamalutu Valley, Northbank fire last week has

already burnt around 620ha, including forest, tree lots, some agricultural land and small holdings, with a large number of rural residents affected.

While the fire is largely under control, helicopters and ground crews are still monitoring the situation, and continue to work within the fire area.

As the hot days continue, farmers are reporting increasingly dry conditions in Marlborough.

Blenheim has had its lowest rainfall in 85 years over the July 2014 - January 2015 period, receiving only 35 percent of the long term average rainfall of 381mm.

Other areas of Marlborough are similarly suffering significantly lower rainfall, including Avon Valley, which has received only 245mm of rainfall, 53 percent of the long term average.

Marlborough’s summer has brought about firebans, forest fires and drought. Photo by Celeste Lodewyk.

These include: - Awatere Class C- Flaxbourne Class A- Omaka River Class B- Doctors Creek

- Waihopai Class A, B & C- Wairau Class C - Needles Creek.

Currently, nine of the sixteen consent areas have had their right to irrigate suspended.

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TRUCK VS CARState Highway One north of Kaikoura was closed on Wednes-day after a truck and car collided around 4:30pm.

While no one was injured, the truck caught fire and ignited scrub on the side of the road near Half Moon Bay.

The road was reopened by the evening.

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A donation page set up by the Marlborough SPCA after they had five puppies dumped on their doorstep last week is proving suc-cessful so far.

As of yesterday afternoon, $1000 had been donated to the Givealittle page.

On top of our usual amount of animals to rehome the SPCA has 19 puppies to feed, vaccinate, worm, and desex before finding them a new home.

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Last year’s Marlborough Boys’ College dux got a sur-prise this week when he found out he had achieved the top marks nationwide in one of his exams.

Piers Landon-Lane achieved the top marks in the country in the 2014 NCEA scholarship chemistry exam.

He says he was shocked when he logged in to the NZQA website to check his results, and realised his achievement.

“It’s pretty special. I got quite excited about it.

“I thought I’d done well in the chemistry test but not that well.

“It put a big smile on my face.”Chemistry was one of four

scholarship exams Piers passed. He also achieved an outstand-ing endorsement in physics, which meant he was in the top two percent of the country, as well as passing statistics and calculus.

He leaves for Christchurch tomorrow to start an engineer-ing degree at the University of

Canterbury. “I’m excited and ready for the

challenge,” he says.Piers’s teacher Sally Withers

says while he is extremely talented, his work ethic and self-discipline had helped him achieve highly, while principal Wayne Hegarty says the whole school community is proud of his achievement.

Altogether, five MBC students combined for 11 scholarship passes in 2014.

Piers Landon-Lane. File photo.

Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk

The Chilean Needle Grass (CNG) Action Group would like to thank the Marlborough community for their co-operation and support in identifying the weed pest which is a very real threat to agriculture.

One of the latest locations found to have the pest weed was at the Wither Hills Farm Park.

Mark Smith who farms the pa rk a ler ted the Marlborough Dist r ict Council’s biosecurity team around Christmas time, and an immediate search of the area was carried out.

This discovery, and the spray programme that quickly followed, has high-lighted the need to continue raising awareness across the

whole community not just to vineyard operators and farmers.

“We really want people using the Wither Hills Farm Park to keep an eye out for the seeds and plants.

“Check your shoes and socks for the seeds to help prevent the spread, and if you do come across any please contact biosecurity at the council,” Marlborough District Council biosecurity co-ordinator Jono Under-wood says.

“It could be anywhere so the more people who know about it the better.”

There are now 154 known sites in Marlborough rang-ing from just a plant or two, to larger infestations par-ticularly in the core Blind River area.

Public urged to ‘keep eye out’ for pest

Marlborough District Council biosecurity co-ordinator Jono Underwood near the site where Chilean Needle Grass, inset, was found at the Wither Hills Farm Park recently.

FUNDRAISING DINNER A dinner raising funds for the

families of those killed in the Pike River Mine disaster is being held in Blenheim next week.

The event on Monday is raising money to bring the Pike River Families to Marlborough for a weekend in March.

The event is at 6pm at Bamboo Garden.

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EDWIN FOX HANDOVER The Edwin Fox ship is due to be

officially handed over to the newly-formed Marlborough Heritage Trust on Saturday, February 21.

The ceremony is due to take place at 2.30pm on board the Edwin Fox.

This event is open to the public although spaces are limited.

NEW STAFF MEMBER F o r m e r TvA C h a r t e r e d

Accountants owner/director Peter Tolan has been appointed the new general manager of pcMedia.

Tolan was involved in the TvA setup for about 17 years, and relinquished his role to take up his new position.

Tolan is also chairman of the Marlborough Hospice Board and a member of the Institute of Directors.

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The event is on Friday, March 6, beginning at 6pm.

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Farmers are reporting in-creasingly dry conditions in Marlborough, and Federated Farmers Marlborough has established a local drought committee so stakeholders can keep up to date and discuss the issues.

The group is led by provincial president Greg Harris, and includes the Rural Support Trust, Ministry for Primary Industries, Beef & Lamb, Dairy

NZ and the Marlborough Dis-trict Council.

Federated Farmers has com-piled a list of resources avail-able to farmers during the dry, which can be found on their website, as well as opening a Feed line.

The feed line provides a venue to introduce members, who want to buy and sell feed, but we do not take any part in the sale of feed and it is up to

prospective buyers/sellers to get in touch with each other themselves.

Blenheim has had its lowest rainfall in 85 years over the July 2014 - January 2015 period, receiving only 35 percent of the long term average rainfall.

Other areas of Marlborough are similarly suffering sig-nificantly lower rainfall, and currently, nine of the 16 consent areas have had their right to

irrigate suspended.These restrictions have the

potential for adverse social and economic impacts in the longer term. However farmers are adapting to the conditions and are managing the situation by carrying minimal capital stock, feeding supplements to stock and, in some cases, destock-ing whole properties until the conditions recover.

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By Adam Poulopoulos A car accident led a Blenheim

taxi driver to look at a change of career, selling coffee out of his van.

David Rennie and wife Deirdrie started Hazbeanz a week before Christmas.

They serve coffee each morn-ing from the carpark of A1 Drycleaning and Laundry on High Street, and are available to work at events.

David says he was a taxi driver in Blenheim for 20 years before the incident which changed his outlook.

“I had a bad accident two years ago – I nearly wrote myself and

another guy off. “I just wanted an absolute

change, something I’d never been involved in before.”

He says the behaviour of some taxi passengers made the deci-sion easier.

“I really enjoyed it, but I got sick of the hours and sick of the drunks.”

David and Deirdrie took a cof-fee course with InFusion owner Melanie Jones before starting their new venture.

David says the business is continuing to grow.

“It’s been hard coming from the taxi business which was already established to something where you’re working from the ground up.

“It’s growing every day.”

Former taxi driver selling coffee

Good in the Hood The Z service station on Grove

Road is taking part in the com-pany’s nationwide ‘Good in the Hood’ promotion.

Every Z station will be giving away $5,000 to help their neigh-bourhoods.

Of this $5,000 per station, $4,000 will be distributed between four neighbourhood groups or projects that are selected by their local Z station.

To apply or to find out more, visit the Z website.

David Rennie and his van.

Countdown to Wine Festival almost overThis weekend sees the re-

turn of the biggest event on the Marlborough social calendar.

The Marlborough Wine and Food Festival takes place at the Brancott vineyard tomorrow.

The R18 event begins at 10:30am, and finishes at 6pm. Wine sales conclude at 5:30pm. After 3pm those purchasing wine will only be able to buy two glasses at a time.

Wine tutorials and cooking dem-onstrations will be held, as will the Fashion in the Vines competition. Ray McVinnie, Kasey and Karena Bird and Josh Emett will be among

the chefs present on the day. The competition has moved

off the catwalk this year, and is being held on photo-sharing app Instagram.

The Black Seeds will be provid-ing the musical entertainment.

The forecast for the day is fine. Organisers encourage festival-goers to bring water bottles, as there are stations where they can be refilled, and cups will also be available.

The festival has been running since 1985, and has been held at the Brancott Vineyard since 1987. Matthew Brydon, Nadine Rarity, Tim Burt, Holly Lyall and Sam

Solly, also known as "Martin's flock", at last year's festival.

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Track the path of your waste from kerbside to landfill and learn about Council’s plans for a new facility that will handle the commercial and industrial waste of Marlborough.Get behind the scenes of Blenheim’s waste disposal facilities at Wither Road and see how it all works; see what happens to your black bag after it’s collected from the kerb and how its contents are sorted.Learn more about how the town’s waste is managed and what else you can do

to cut down on the waste that goes into our landfill.At the Open Day you can see the plans for Marlborough’s next big waste management challenge; a new facility taking the region’s commercial and industrial waste. We’re the first council in the country to tackle this but waste disposal is a core Council function and we are aiming to have a new centralised sorting facility up and running by 2017 - a first for Marlborough.

Notices Open Day at the Resource Recovery CentreSaturday 21 February, 10am – 3.30pm

Water Restrictions for Renwick and PictonSprinklers use is now prohibited in RenwickDue to continued high water consumption and low well levels in Renwick water restrictions are increased as follows:From 10 February 2015 and until further notice, the use of sprinklers for watering is prohibited.Residents may use hand held hoses only.The term sprinkler means any hose which is not held and directed by hand. All residents are urged to comply with these restrictions to help reduce water usage and to avoid low pressure and loss of supply in some locations.

Current restrictions in Picton remain in place until further notice• A property with an even numbered street

address may use sprinklers only on even numbered calendar days.

• A property with an odd numbered street address may use sprinklers only on odd numbered calendar days.

• The term sprinkler means any hose which is not held and directed by hand. There is no restriction on hand-held hoses but residents are asked to limit such use wherever possible.

• Only one tap may be used at a time to run a sprinkler or sprinkler systems.

• In the case of corner sections and double sections the day is to relate to the street number displayed and used as the property’s address.

• If no street number is allocated one will be given on application to Council’s Assets and Services Department.

All households on the Picton water supply need to adhere to these water restrictions.

Notification of MeetingsFebruary & March 20151. Council Thursday, 26 February 2015 at 9.00 am2. Community & Finance Tuesday, 10 March 2015 at 9.00 am3. Regional Planning & Development Thursday, 12 March 2015 at 9.00 am4. Assets & Services Tuesday, 17 March 2015 at 9.00 am5. Environment Thursday, 19 March 2015 at 1.00 pmThe above-listed meetings will be held in the Council Chambers, 15 Seymour Street, Blenheim. The times and dates may be subject to alteration and confirmation thereof prior to the meetings is advised by contacting Nicole Chauval, Committee Secretary, Ph: 03 520 7400.

Community NewsCare and CraftCare & Craft offers people who are lonely, housebound or have a slight disability, an opportunity for companionship, communication and the chance to try some simple craft activities. They operate every Monday 10.00 am - 1.30 pm. For more information or if you would like to assist with this organisation Ph: 03 577 5002

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COUNCIL NEWS

Positive ageing - Take the plunge with new technologyAn opportunity to learn how to use a computer and associated software without pressure – with a kind and patient teacher – is being offered at our Libraries.Last year’s classes, organised with REAP Marlborough and a national trust promoting digital literacy, were very popular.This year’s classes begin soon,

running for eight weeks:Blenheim classes begin Tuesday 10 February from 9am-11amPicton classes begin Wednesday 18 February from 9.30am- 11.30am.Library staff and tutors will cover the basics including e-mail, the use of Facebook and TradeMe, searching the internet and the use of Word documents. Places are filling up fast

with some classes already full. District Libraries Manager Glenn Webster says the classes have brought new people through the library doors, they have reminded everyone that the library is a great learning environment and the classes have been particularly helpful for older people who have struggled with the new digital tools.

The Onamalutu fire has been a major emergency for our region but, thanks to the sterling work of our Marlborough Kaikoura Rural Fire Authority and the many fire fighters who answered the call, there has been no loss of life and property damage has been contained.The efficient and well-coordinated response underlined the effect of a decision made to restructure our region’s rural fire fighting system into a single body in 2012, when four different organisations were brought under the governance of the new MKRFA subsequently headed up by Principal Rural Fire Office Richard (Mac) McNamara.Stakeholders include the Department of Conservation,Marlborough District Council,Kaikoura District Council,forest owners and Federated Farmers.The threat to the Onamalutu Valley community has also been a timely reminder of the importance of good neighbourhood networks, particularly in isolated areas. All districts are encouraged to set up their own

systems for contacting and assisting neighbours. For more information about resources available to help communities get prepared, contact Marlborough Emergency Services officer Gary Spence, phone 520 7400.

Remember, in an emergency like a fire or flood, the Marlborough District Council website will carry updated bulletins at www.marlborough.govt.nz and the Council telephone number operates 24 hours – Ph: 03 520 7400.

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• See the latest MDC Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2015-2021 for more information at www.marlborough.govt.nz/Services/Refuse/Waste-Management-Minimisation-Plan-2012-to-2018

Public Meetings - Update on library projectsOpportunity for an update on progress toward new library-information hubs for Blenheim and Picton:Blenheim: Marlborough Convention Centre, Tuesday 17 February, 5pm-7pm Picton: Port Marlborough Pavilion, Endeavour Park, Wednesday 18 February, 5pm-7pm.Urban planner Kobus Mentz will outline the work that has been done to date and there will be opportunity for public

discussion of the concepts.The Blenheim library-art gallery is a key component of a CBD urban design project to help reinvigorate the High Street-Wynen Street area by creating a new riverside precinct. In Picton, the options for the location of a new library-community services building are still under discussion. Neither project has yet reached the point of architectural design.

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Reply to: Focus on driversIf you think that 59 km per hour south of hospital road, i.e. in a 50km zone is a minor speed breach, then - big no, you did not make the right decision to move here, we’ve got enough of your kind here already. 9km more than allowed is 18% more than allowed and should actually have been more expensive!

Why fireworks?Its dry as in the MARLBOROUGH district as every body knows yet last saturday evening we have morons setting off sky rockets in the REDWOODTOWN area.They must be two sandwiches short of a picnic!!!

Is a smile too much?? I used to enjoy my beautiful coffee and muf-fin served with a friendly smile & chat at my favourite cafe now its a sour face no smile at all and just handed my coffee wot happened to decent customer service!!!!

A jug of beer $20?I heard about this bar where you could go have a good time. I went up to the bar asked 4 a jug of beer gave the person 20 dollar and got no change.Well I’ll tell you this bar. I will never go there ever again. What gives you the right to charge that much.You’re just rippin people off. I think your name should be bank - make your deposit.Feeln ripped off and angry

Dumped kittensTo the person who dumped 2 beautiful kittens about 3 months old down Malthouse reserve 8am Thursday morning U DISGUST me. Unfortunately I could only catch the 1 which has been homed.I had so many people that wanted them...why would u be so CRUEL??? Wish I got your number plate u deserve to be punished...peeved off animal lover ........

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Top workTop work to all involved in the heroic fire fighting 5th Feb. You helped save my parents home/farmlet that is full of more memories than you will ever realise. Marlborough is so lucky to have an awesome team risking their lives to help others. We can’t thank you enough.

Very dangerousWhy do woman persist in getting/letting their children out of the right hand back door of their car into the line of traffic at Witherlea School ! And yes they have all been women l have seen doing this. (and l am one). It never ceases 2 amaze me. Very dangerous and as if there is not enough congestion at the time. Come on have a wee bit of thought and planning before you loose your doors and worse your children.

Reply to: RacketIf u don’t like it MOVE its a working shunting yard! It was probably there first ie: before you moved into the area.

Well presentedTasty well presented cabinet food at Cafe Home well done yummy Rosemary

SPCAThe SPCA is upset about puppies being dumped at their gate. Sure it puts a strain on their resources but isn’t that better than the pups being dumped in the countryside to starve to death.

NZ wake upYour government is full of liers!!!!!., Now they are talking about charging tax payers a hundred and thirty million to what!! Bring in more gambling problems to support the rich an powerful. How about that money going to poverty, education to the poor an struggling. Worse part is, you still back your government. To those people who keep voting them in.You must be well paid and dont care.Disgusting! !!!!!!!!

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By Adam Poulopoulos A former Fairhall School pupil is hoping

to use her year in charge at a Christchurch college to lift the gloom after a tough 2014.

Jess Wood is Head of School at Rangi Ruru Girls’ School, the school she has boarded at since leaving Blenheim in 2011.

She was born in Blenheim, and attended Fairhall School from 2002 to 2010.

Jess is basing her time in charge on pro-moting fun, following a sombre year at the college.

Last year, two Rangi Ruru students passed away. One was a good friend of Jess’s, who contracted meningococcal disease.

“So the girls and I decided this year was going to be all about having laughter and fun,” Jess says.

Jess and her leadership team came up with an acronym, FLOB, which stands for Fun, Laughter, Opportunity and Belonging.

Now, the question ‘have you FLOBbed to-day?’ is a regular inquiry on school grounds.

“We remade ‘Uptown Funk’ (a Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars song) with ‘Rangi

FLOB,” she says. “We welcomed the Year 7s, got them all an

ice-cream and got them to paint a banner with ‘FLOB’ on it, which is going to be put up at different places around the school.”

Before the school year began Jess attended the Student Leadership Conference on the Gold Coast for five days, along with about 160 other girls in school leadership positions from Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines and America.

Outside the classroom Jess sells wristbands with the message ‘Every Second Counts,’ raising funds for The Meningitis Foundation as a tribute to her friend.

She plays basketball and rows, and is due to head to the Maadi Cup at Lake Karapiro next month.

Jess’s achievement has not gone unnoticed at Fairhall School, and principal Steve Crockett says he is not surprised at the announcement.

“She was a role-model for other students throughout the school in giving her personal best, showing respect and integrity and hav-ing that determination to succeed.”

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Jess Wood with father Darrin after she received an academic prize recently.

Road closures continue It is mixed news on the road front follow-

ing the Northbank Fire. Northbank Road itself has been reopened,

but the general public are asked to avoid travelling through the area if possible.

Lamberts Road is open only to residents. The road closure was removed and re-

established at the end of the public part

of Lamberts Road – about one and a half kilometres from State Highway 6, last night. This closure will remain in place until Monday.

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WIND IN THE WILLOWSTue 7th April 10.30am, 1.30pm

Wed 8th April 10.30am, 1.30pm, 6.30pmThur 9th April 10.30am, 1.30pm

Admit One $13.50Family 4x tickets $45.00

QUEENIT’S A KINDA MAGIC

Sunday 3rd May 2015 @ 7.00pmAdult $61.00

Child (u13) $32.00Groups (6+) $56.00pp

DENNIS LOCORRIERE PRESENTS DR HOOK

Tuesday 5th May 2015 @ 7.30pmAdmit One: $85.00

MOSCOW BALLET LA CLASSIQUE

SLEEPING BEAUTYTuesday 19th May 2015 @ 7.30pm

Wednesday 20th May 2015 @ 7.30pmAdult $92.00 Conc (65+) $82.00

Child (u16) $72.00Group (6+) $82.00pp

FOSTER & ALLENTuesday 2nd June 2015 @ 7.00pm

Admit One $71.90

NZSO – CLASSICAL HITSSunday 20th September 2015 @ 5.00pm

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL UNTIL 31ST March

Adult $ $47.00 Conc (65+) $42.00Prices from 1 April 2015

Adult $52.00 Conc (65+) $47.00Child (up to & including

college age) $17.00Group (8+) $44.40

Purchase from The Floor Pride Civic Theatre or Take Note, PictonPHONE (03) 520 8560, [email protected]

Prices include booking feeSome Fees May Apply

FLOORPRIDE CIVIC THEATRE

Marlborough Rock and Mineral ClubBrayshaw Park, Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and books. Free Admission.

Associated Modellers SocietyMiniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm - 4pm $2.

Riverside RailwayFrom Brayshaw Park Station, Blenheim, 1.45pm & 3pm, $5 Child & $10 Adult (cash only). This 2 foot gauge Railway takes you on a scenic ride in open air, canopy covered car-riages along the Taylor Riverside, a return jour-ney takes just under one hour.

Simply the Breast Dragon Boat TeamTraining on the Wairau River - Sunday morn-ings from 9.30am from Blenheim Rowing Club, off Jones Road. Have lots of fun and get a full body workout at the same time. Ph Sue Bason 578 9110 for more details.

Up and comingSunday 1st MarchGrovetown School Hunting & Fishing Compe-tition. Weigh – In from 10am – 12 noon. Catch anything fish or game and weigh it in, to be in with the chance to win over $10,000 in spot prizes. Fabulous Family Fun day packed full of activities for the whole family.

Country Music ClubCountry Music in The Park, Sunday 22 Febru-ary at Pollard Park, 3pm - 6pm.

Friday 13 February

Framingham 2015 Harvest ConcertThe Framingham Harvest Concert is a cel-ebration of the upcoming harvest season.Framingham plays host to some of New Zealand’s top musical talent. Door sales available, Framingham Wines, 19 Conders Bend Rd, Renwick, Blenheim, 6.30pm – 11pm.

Basic Buddhist TeachingsCome and listen to Geshe Jampa Tharchin. His teachings are practical; he provides us with tools to deal with our difficulties and shows us how to live a meaningful life. 7pm - 8.30pm. Everyone warmly welcome - do-nation please, Alzheimers Rooms, 8 Wither Road, ph Maree 572 2774.

Adam Portrature AwardsTouring Exhibition, The Adam Portraiture Award is New Zealand’s premier portrait competition, at Millennium Art Gallery, Seymour Square. Open 10.30 - 4.30 Daily or 1pm- 4pm Weekends.

Hot art in HavelockThe Gallery Havelock, open from 10am to 4pm, 7 days a week. Enjoy browsing from talented local artists. We have oil, water and acrylic paintings, pounamu, bone carving, fabric art, sculpture, ceramics, photogra-phy, superb woodwork -come and have a look in the friendly little gallery 60 Main Road Havelock.

The Edwin Fox ShipVisitor Centre open every day from 9am, a great all weather and family friendly activ-ity. Come and explore the decks and the depths of the ship, great photo opportu-nities. Dunbar wharf, on Picton foreshore. For more information call Karen on 573 6868 or check out our Facebook or Trip ad-visor pages.

100 Days for 100 YearsMarlborough Brass Bandsman Denis Teel-ing is sounding the Last Post for 100 days from 15 January until 24th April 2015, each evening at 1800 hours at the Blenheim Cenotaph in Seymour Square, 92 High St, Blenheim, 6pm – 6.15pm.

Marlborough Wine Festival Market DayThe centre of town is closed off with the annual Marlborough Wine Festival Market Day and comes alive with arts, crafts, food, clothing, entertainment and more, 9am - 4pm.

Picton Museum10am - 4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Ph 573 8283.

Marlborough Museum26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park, Daily 10am - 4pm.

The Diversion GalleryOpen 12pm - 5pm Wed – Saturdays 10 Lon-don Quay, Picton, Ph 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz.

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery Open 10.30am - 4.30pm daily, 204 High St. Ph 577 6784 or www.marlboroughartsoci-ety.com.

Saturday 14 FebruaryBranch Mountain-bike tripJoin the Marlborough Mountain-bike Club up the Branch River. Bring your own moun-tain bike and food/water. Grade 2 riding (med). Meet at the Railway Station car park, back about 3:30 pm. (THIS RIDE IS ONLY SUITABLE FOR MOUNTAIN BIKES). 8:30 am - 3.30pm More info Clare 572 9741.

Children art class‘Learn to paint in 1 hour’ art class with pro-fessional artists at Tony Roche art gallery, 21 Wellington St. Picton between 1-3pm. Booking essential 0274-903-088.

Meditation ClassBreathing meditations and discussion with Geshe Tharchin aimed at calming the mind so that we may attain peace and content-ment and overcome difficulties in our lives. 10am - 11.30am. Everyone warmly welcome - classes by donation, Alzheimers Rooms, 8 Wither Road, ph Maree 572 274

Woodworkers ExhibitionThe Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers is holding a exhibition of fine woodcraft at McKendry Motors showroom from 9am - 4pm. Guild members and guest artisans will be displaying a wide range of their creations both functional and ornamental. Many of the items will be for sale.

Mega Radio Control ExpoBlenheim club is holding a swap meet and is going to attempt a Guinness World Re-cord Record for the most R/C items in one place, bring along anything RC from 10am - 3pm, Waterlea Racecourse, Linton St en-trance. Gold coin entry.

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot SaleEvery Saturday 8am – 2pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd, Ph Andy 578 2272 or 021 842 928.

Blenheim Menz Shed4 Dillon’s Point Rd opens 9am - 12pm Satur-day. Mon & Thurs 1 - 4pm. Building relation-ships and sharing skills. Ph Gerry 578 1835.

Mini Putt & Merry-Go-RoundPicton Foreshore, 10am every day during school holidays, Today and Sunday, 10am.

Redwood Market 8am - 12pm, Redwood Tavern car park, Plants Produce and Crafts.

Vintage Farm Machinery 10am - 3pm, Open Every Day. Brayshaw Park Guided tours available, Sunday Thom-as Tank Engine rides. Ph Doris 579 4357.

Marlborough Artisan MarketWynen Street Carpark Wynen Street, Blenheim, 9am – 1pm. Highlighting the best of Marlborough art, crafts, food and produce. Come along and browse our stalls, salmon, cheese, strawberries, tomatoes, veggies, blueberries, cherries, bread, ibiccis, your jam and preserves.

Sunday 15 FebruaryUlysses RideShorter ride to Port Underwood for after-noon tea, bring your own refreshments. Meet at the south end of the railway station carpark at 12.45pm ride departs at 1pm.

Community Guided Snorkel DayExperiencing Marine Reserves, supported by DOC, is proud to host our first commu-nity snorkel day at Long Island Marine Re-serve. Bookings essential. Go to www.nec.org.nz to book and complete registration process. Snorkel Guides and snorkel equip-ment provided free - Gold coin donation please. Bring your own gear if you have it. Under 15 years must have an adult accom-panying them.

Motor Scooter GatheringDo you own a scooter, step-thru or moped, interested in meeting like-minded people for coffees, short rides & social gatherings? Meet at Raupos at 10.30 am. Contact Bill at; [email protected].

Summer Concert SeriesThe annual Pollard Park Summer Con-cert. Gather up the family, round up your friends, bring a picnic and a blanket and relax and unwind after a busy weekend here in Marlborough. Pollard Park, Parker St, Blenheim, 5.30pm – 8pm.

Wine & Food Wind DownIn addition to the food and beverage stalls, there will be live music in new outdoor the-atre, children’s activities, guest chefs and plenty of room for the kid’s and family to explore, taste and relax. The Vines Village, 193 Rapaura Road, Blenheim, 10am – 5pm

Farmers Market Summer SeasonMarlborough A&P Showground’s, Cnr Max-well and Alabama Roads, 9am – 12pm. Buy Local - Cook Local. Showcasing the best of what Marlborough has to offer fresh, local and Marlborough grown sold by the pro-ducer.

KapahakaEvery Sunday at Tuamarina Hall 12pm - 3pm All welcome.

If you have an event email Tash at The Sun

[email protected]


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Sun Business Update

Murray’s handy serviceIn a recent career move, local man Murray Charlton

has decided since he enjoyed the outdoors, he would start a new business mowing lawns, gardening and general handyman jobs around the home.

His business, Murray’s Gardening & Handyman Service is focused on taking care of the jobs people find they don’t have time for, or need a bit of help with.

Jobs like digging, pruning, section tidy-ups, rubbish removal and cleaning up leaves in autumn are an example of the things Murray will take care of.

Murray has previous experience as a school caretaker which was work he enjoyed, as well as working as a builder’s labourer (building homes) where he gained skills which are handy around the home.

“Everything I have done is based around people and customer service, which is something I look forward to doing with this new business,” he says.

Because he is a people person, Murray enjoys the interaction with the public and goes out of his way to try to make someone’s day memorable.

Being an ex-policeman, Murray is also conscious that people, particularly the elderly, need to know that the person they have in and around their home is trustworthy and honest.

So, whatever the job around the home and garden, Murray is happy to get it done.

“No job is too small.”

Murray Charlton

• Lawn Mowing• Gardening Maintenance

• Handyman Services• Rubbish Removal

• Pruning & Trimming

Ph: 021 280 8182A.H. 03 578 3764

e: [email protected]

The Marlborough District Council was criticised by farmers attending the recent monthly meeting of Marlborough Federated Farmers.

It surfaced during a discussion on the council’s district plan draft review containing several stringent rule proposals.

Several farmers said the council was out of touch and not conversant with the realities and practicalities of farming, particularly dairying.

Two dairy farmers said council was wel-come to go to their farms. Richard Tripe of Koromiko said he complied with Fonterra’s standards.

“Fonterra standards are tough. Why should Marlborough District Council standards be tougher?” he asked.

“Council and staff are welcome on my farm to look at the practical workings of a dairy farm and understand the need for sensible,

practical rules. “Dairy farmers want to work with council.

Council is welcome on my farm,” he adds.Wairau Valley dairy farmer Evan White

agreed, saying council would be welcome to visit his farm.

“All we want is sound commonsense, rational reasoning and fair rules.”

Kristy McGregor, Federated Farmers NZ regional policy advisor, says Marlborough Federated Farmers was fortunate to be consulted early in the process prior to the

plan notification. She emphasised it was a draft plan with

rules only proposals at this stage.However on perusing some of the matters in

a report, delegates were not satisfied. Linkwater dairy farmer Sharon Parkes

questioned why council was proposing some rules no other region had.

“Why is Marlborough doing it? It’s done nowhere else,” she said.

Mention was made of council’s draft rule to ban the application of fertilisers or lime to “free draining soils when lime was a soil conditioner.

Ian Gifford of Rapaura said council should be ashamed of the staff making such imprac-tical and unreasonable rules.

Kristy McGregor advised delegates to discuss the proposals with neighbouring farmers and speak to Marlborough District councillors.

Council ‘not’ with farmers

Although the calendar says it’s the end of summer, February is exhibiting extreme heat and dry conditions, making it stressful for gardens and gardeners alike.

Here are some helpful tips for your garden checklist in February.

Reviving trimsTrim back faded or leggy summer annuals

like petunia, calibrachoa or annual salvia, then feed with liquid plant food. This stimu-lates new growth and extends the flowering season right into autumn.

Heat and humidity can take a toll on roses, but it’s not too late for a reviving summer prune.

Don’t be too fussy, just shear off 30-40 percent of overall growth including spent flower stems.

Water deeply and six weeks later you’ll be rewarded with fabulous autumn blooms.

February Pest WatchLawn pests like porina and grass grubs are

active in late summer and autumn and heavy infestations can destroy your lawn.

You may notice the lawn looking thinner, patchy and discoloured. Porina caterpillars feed at night and shelter during the day so they are hard to spot.

Treat with lawn insect control and monitor regularly. Once the lawn begins to grow again, apply some lawn food to bring the

lawn back to its former lush green.CitrusCitrus trees are carrying their winter crops

now so it’s important to keep them well watered and well fed.

Potted citrus can be fertilised fortnightly using a liquid plant food.

Check for the bumps of scale insects on leaves and stems of citrus. These sap-sucking pests hide beneath a protective coating and suck the goodness out of the plants.

Spray on a cool, clear day to help control pests like mealy bug and thrips. White fly can be a major problem for citrus, too, and it’s important to spray beneath the leaves where these pests are hiding.

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Servicing Commercial & Recreational Vessels, Barges and Trailer Boats.

Fibreglassing Repairs, Painting , Alterations, Anti-foul & Anodes. Slip capacity 100 tons.

Boatshed, 14 Rose St, Havelock. Phone 574 2476.

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Soaring succulent A Springlands couple have been surprised to see their suc-culent grow about 20 feet tall since the beginning of the year. The plant has sprouted sud-denly after lying dormant for about four years. The plant, possibly a hybrid of up to three different suc-culents, is likely to continue blooming for about two weeks more before dying.

Fresh from headlining his first festi-val, an up-and-coming Auckland-based musician is heading to Blenheim for a show later this month.

Raiza Biza, real name Ray Ruzibiza, will be performing his jazz and soul-infused style of contemporary hip-hop on Friday, February 20 at Ritual Café, beginning at 9:30pm.

The Rwandan-born artist worked with artists like PNC and P-Money on his latest album, and he headlined the Summerbend festival in Hawke’s Bay at the end of last month.

He says he is looking forward to

coming to Blenheim for the first time. “I always look forward to play differ-

ent places.“I did some stuff in the South Island

during festival season in early January. It’s a whole different vibe out there.”

He says he has a wide range of subject matter, including his close friend suf-fering from depression, questions about the universe and his experiences with women.

“I look at everything that happens around me, and things that happen to me and my friends.

“To an extent it’s social commentary

but to an extent it’s also self-explora-tion.”

Having worked with several Kiwi hip-hop artists in the past, he says he is now starting to make his own mark.

“I imagine Blenheim doesn’t have many hip-hop gigs coming through, so people will get a glimpse of the direc-tion New Zealand hip-hop is going.

“I’m part of a new wave, which is very different and unique. It’s fun but if you’re a thinking person you can follow the lyrics too.”

To listen to some of Raiza Biza’s music, visit his Soundcloud page.

Raiza Biza coming to Blenheim

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Water ‘harvesting’ for dry summers?The present dry, drought-like

summer has underlined the need for water harvesting where winter and spring rains are collected and stored in dams says Marlborough Federated Farmers’ president Greg Harris.

Rapaura farmer Alister Camp-bell said at a recent meeting that in the past the Marlborough

District Council told applicants there was plenty of water.

“Now it’s coming back to bite them in the backside,” he said.

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy yesterday officially declared the drought conditions on the east coast of the South Island, including Marlborough as being a medium-scale ad-

verse event.“This is recognition of the

extreme dry conditions farmers and growers are facing, and triggers additional Government support,” says Mr Guy.

“Most farmers have coped so far by destocking and using feed supplies, and most will not need extra support. However it’s clear

that conditions are only going to get tougher as the seasons change and we need to prepare now.”

Extra Government funding will now be available to Ru-ral Support Trusts who work closely with farmers, providing support and guidance.

A remarkable Blenheim woman has died.

Joan Bottom, aged 87 passed away on February 7.

Joan began travelling after her husband died 10 years ago. She joined the Friendship Force and ticked off many countries.

She was best known for her worldwide travels, including a tour of Mongolia in a 4WD and the Southern Ocean on a ship.

Other adventures included searching for dinosaur bones, camping in Australia and suf-

fering altitude sickness in Peru.She boasted of enjoying the

gym, regular walks, tending her own garden, using internet and Skype.

Joan had joined the University of the Third Age, “an organisa-tion for people who are retired and want to have friendships and keep their marbles”.

Through this, Joan attended poetry readings, a geology group, watched classic and doc-

umentary films, discovered music and discussed current events.

An avid fossil collector, Joan was a member of Marlborough’s rock and mineral club.

Last year she was reported as saying; “You have to look on the positive side. People say I’m amazing but no, I’m not.

“I just go from day to day, I make the best of everything and make the most of everything.”

Joan remembered as adventurer

Joan Bottom.

13SunThe Friday February 13, 2015Classifieds advertising PH 03 577 7868

public notice

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BlenheimBadminton Club

—Introduction to Badminton—

Give Badminton a go!Two nights of Badminton BasicsOn Mondays, 16 & 23 February

from 7-9pm, Cost $10

Register at:www.sportsground.co.nz/blenheimbadminton

Registrations close: Saturday 14 February.

—Senior Club Nights—Start on Monday 2 March

from 7-9pmAll welcome.

The above events will be held at:St Mary’s Hall

Cnr Hodson & Francis Streets, Blenheim

For more info contact:Mike Reed, Ph: 579 1954

Or email: [email protected]

The Blue Door IncApplication for Grants

The Blue Door is an Incorporated Society which has limited funds

to distribute to Not for Profit organisations in the Marlborough

District.

These funds are generated from profits of The Blue Door.

Application forms are available from The Blue Door at

46 Seymour Street or by visiting: www.nativity.org.nz

Refer to Calendar icon

Applications close March 7th 2015

Flaxbourne A&P Show

Sunday 22 March 2015

Schedules now available

Entries close 20 February

Free Trade & Craft sites available

Bernadette GilmorePh 577 7174

• Are you passionate about hairdressing and interested in working alongside a team who share this passion?

• Do you want to work for someone that rewards you with on going benefits?

• Does the thought of on going education excite and motivate you?

• Are you talented in all aspects of hairdressing and ready to share this with our clients that expect the best?

If you answer YES to ALL of the above, what are you waiting for, contact us NOW! We are looking for an experienced hairdresser that is a motivated and reliable team player.

Please email or drop in CV with a covering letter by the 9th of March.

Illusions Hair Salon135 Middle Renwick RoadSpringlands, Blenheim [email protected]

HairdresserRequiredNu-Look Clothing

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Quality tailoring at competitive prices

Ph/txt Christine 021 703 020 / 579 5267

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***PAWNBROKING***Need A Small Loan? We Can HelpYou can pawn Cars, Boats, Trailers, Motorbikes,

Jewellery, Items Of Value

Call into The Trading Post: 42 Arthur StreetOr Please Phone 578 3663 for further enquiries

RENWICK ARMS COUNTRY CLUB

Friday February 27thSaturday Feb 28th & Sunday March 1st

$7000+ worth of prizes to be wonEntries cost members $20.00.

Non Members $25.00Junior under 12 - $5.00 (all juniors get a prize)

Entry Forms available at outlets displaying posters or at Renwick Arms Country Club

92 High Street, Renwick.For enquiries phone Club 03 572 8597

or Manager 0275 788 292

Entries close 9.00pm Thursday 26th February

Family

EDUARD KLASSEN Playing the Paraguayan Folk Harp

Tues, 17 Feb at 7.30 pm St. Ninian’s Church (Alabama Road)

Born and raised in an isolated area of Paraguay Eduard has become a world renowned Harpist and Speaker. Be prepared to be enthralled by his talents. Admission Free – Retiring Offering to support Eduard. Further details phone Rita Paynter 578 8637

30 Maxwell Road • Ph 021 535 208

Chef/cook requiredfor busy bistro and pizza restaurant

Minimum of 2 years cooking experience25-30 hours per week with the possibility

of more for the right person.Immediate start

Contact Craig 027 227 7664

Joe 021 535 208Or email:

[email protected]

30 Maxwell Road • Ph 577 5266

CAMPERVAN Nissan Hightop 2 berth. Low km. Phone 578 5512.

COOK - experience in finger food and cafe food. Part time, flex-ible hours, start ASAP Ph 579-4997 email [email protected].

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NATIVITY ANGLI-CAN CHURCH, 76 Alfred St. All welcome to our service Thurs-day - 10am Eucharist Service, Sunday 8am Traditional Eucharist Service 10am, Fam-ily Communion Service 7pm night church.

NATURALLY RAW. Stockists of premium raw cat and dog food. Phon 0210-2929-400.

PRICED to clear at reduced prices all Nee-dlework/Haberdashery lines including charts, books, kits etc. Phone 5738-458 or call into 26 Gravesend Place, Picton. Monday - Sat-urday.

Chef and Manager Wanted

For busy restaurant and Asian food warehouse.

Noodle Corner and Mr Asian Shop

Must have knowledge of Asian food and cooking. Able to be adaptable. Have worked in team and been a team player. Quick learner, honest, responsible and hard working.

Speak 2 languages will be advantage.

Ph Dom 577 9918 11am - 8pm or 021 140 8249

Appointment MakerPart Time based at homeROLE WITH MANY PLUSES

Home Safe Alarms Ltd provides monitored medical alarms.

This is a part time role with flexible hours to suit and is home based. The role involves making

appointments for our Consultants and is done during business hours.

Average earnings of $20 per hour from a generous commission scheme.

This job does not involve hard selling. Comprehensive training and ongoing

support provided. This is an opportunity to make a real difference to peoples’ lives whilst making a good income.

As you will be on the phone your communication skills must be impeccable and

you must have a friendly, outgoing manner. If you think you would be successful in

this role, please send your CV to: [email protected]

• Min 3 yrs experience in vineyard

• Full drivers licence • can speak Thai/Chinese/

English

Ph 021 035 4853or 027 777 7795

[email protected]

Three Supervisors

Required

KINGCONTRACTING LTD

Grape Harvest Tractor & Harvester Drivers

We are seeking hardworking people for the 2015 Harvest to work as part of our team.

Previous gondola driving experience preferred but training will be available for

the right people.

Please call David on 0274 356 690 for further information.

2 BEDHOUSE with garage. 10mins from town. $300per week. Phone 022 413 2006.

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Home Garden or Lifestyle Block

Citrus PruningGardening, Raised Beds

Handy ManHedges & Shrubs

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SALESHave some junk thatcould be treasure?DON’T THROW IT OUT!

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CRAFT Items, wool, fabrics, lace, buttons etc. Small estate lots. Michelle 027 246 0202.

BOOKS , al l k inds. Small estate lots. Mi-chelle 027 246 0202.

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ST. JOHN-KNIGHT, Christopher Robert (Chris): On Tuesday February 10 2015, peace-fully, at Hospice Marlborough. Aged 69 years. Much loved husband of Marion, loved father of Robert; Suzanne and Tina. Grandad to Ben, Amy, William and George. Messages to the St. John-Knight Family, c/- 6/58 Maxwell Road, Blenheim 7201. A private service will be held. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, F.D.A.N.Z. Tel (03) 578-4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

COX, Bell Louisa Rose (nee Smith): Passed away, peacefully, on Wednesday February 11 2015, at Seaview Home Picton. In her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late Howard, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Wendy and Ron Gabites (Nelson), Irene and Pete Nankiv-ell (Taupo) and Pete and Derrice (Otematata), loving sister of Daphne Manning (New Brigh-ton), wonderful grandma of David, Bruce, Andrew and Tony; Kate and the late Sarah; Phillip, Michael, Sharon and Clyde and her 19 great grandchildren and 3 great great grand-children. A generous and full life, cherished by all. Messages C/- P O Box 110 Blenheim 7240. Our heartfelt appreciation to all at Seaview Home for their loving care and sup-port of Bell. A service for Bell will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson & Parker Sts Blenheim at 2 pm Saturday February 14 followed by cremation at the Sowman Crema-torium. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, F.D.A.N.Z. Tel (03) 578-4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

HARRIS, Michael Joseph (Mike): On Tues-day February 10 2015. Aged 60 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Joanne, adored father and father-in-law of Nicola and Jeremy Jones,Vanessa and Marc Flood, Kelly and Daniel Hammond and the most proudest and devoted Grandpa to Josh and Sam; Jackson and Logan; Harris, Maddison and Oliver. Do-ing his final muster. Passed away doing what he loved, but way too soon. Messages C/- P O Box 110 Blenheim 7240 A celebration of Mike’s life will be held at St Mary’s Catho-lic Church Maxwell Rd Blenheim at 1 pm Monday February 16 followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, Tel (03) 578-4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

HARRIS, Michael Joseph (Mike): Treasured son-in-law of Lou and the late Bill Earsman, loved brother-in-law of Julie and Bruce and loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Memories we will cherish forever.

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Months that begin on a Sunday will always have a Friday 13th.

100 Days for 100 Years The full list is held by the MRSA. You can visit the Panama Room, in the RSA Lounge of Clubs of Marlborough to view it.

February 13E.M Fraser, 14 June 1917, age 27J.G Frasi, 22 June 1916, age 39C Fryer, 29 September 1916, age 22J.E Fuller, 14 August 1940, age unknownG.W.F Funnell, 12 October 1917, age unknownG.N Gale, 28 November 1941, age unknown

February 14J.F.E Gale, Unknown, age unknownA Gallop, 15 September 1916, age 21K.F Gardiner, 9 November 1942, age 21T Gardner, Unknown, age unknownT.F Geary, 12 October 1917, age 27C.N Gibson, 13 November 1918, age 33

February 15G Gibson, 24 October 1918, age unknownL Gibson, 11 July 1916, age 30P.N Gibson, 19 April 1917, age 31A.H Gifford, 23 April 1918, age unknownE Gill, 12 August 1915, age unknownH Gill, 2 October 1918, age 30

February 16J.R Gillice, 12 March 1917, age unknownM.A Gillice, 11 February 1945, age 52I.W Gilmore, 23 September 1944, age 23A.G Glastonbury, 5 December 1916, age 34F.J Glastonbury, 14 July 1916, age 23A.H Glover, 21 August 1915, age unknown

February 17T.R Glover, 28 June 1942, age unknownF Godfrey, 8 October 1918, age unknown J.A Godfrey DCM, MM, 26 December 1917, age unknownJ.C.H Godsiff, 11 July 1916, age unknown G.L Godsiff MM, 24 August 1918, age unknownF Gould, 20 September 1916, age 29

February 18J.H Goulding, 6 June 1915, age 34R.E Goulter, 8 October 1918, age unknownT.M.P Grace MID, 8 August 1915, age 25G.C Gray, 4 November 1918, age unknownJ Gray, 16 September 1916, age 26J.C Gray, 24 September 1942, age 25

February 19D.A Gregor, 7 November 1917, age 18H.E Greig, 7 August 1902, age unknownA Gridley MM, 26 November 1918, age unknownG Griffiths, Unknown, age unknownW.J Griffiths, 30 April 1915, age 24R.F Gudgeon, 25 April 1915, age 20

FELIX, Cian Matthieu (5lbs 11oz) January 24, 2015INPLANG, Seiya Inplang,January 20, 2015 SPENCE, Oliver Ron (10lb 10oz) February 2, 2015LAULU, Shalom Vanier (8lb) born February 2

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BOTTOM, Joan: February 7, 2015COULING, Pauline Brenda (Brenda): February 4, 2015HIDE, Diane (Di): February 6, 2015MITCHELL, Robert William (Bob): February 3, 2015ST. JOHN-KNIGHT, Christopher Robert (Chris): February 10 2015

15SunThe Friday February 13, 2015 sport

World Cup Ireland and the West Indies will

face off in Nelson in a Cricket World Cup game on Monday.

The game is being played at Saxton Oval, with the first ball scheduled for 11am.

inbriefSport

TouCh A dozen players from Marlborugh

are heading to Auckland for the SAS Junior National Touch Cham-pionships this weekend.

They will be representing Tasman across the under-15 and under-17 grades.

The tournament begins today and finishes on Sunday.

Judging Halbergssports talk

In a hugely talented group, there had to be some unlucky ones…

Wednesday night’s Halberg Awards showcased the purple patch New Zealand sport has been going through in recent times.

Rowers Hamish Bond and Eric Murray took the top gong, beat-ing golfer Lydia Ko, Black Caps cricket captain Brendon McCul-lum and Paralympic swimmer Mary Fisher.

It’s hard to ignore Bond and Murray’s achievements – last year they won gold medals in both the coxed and coxless pair at the World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam. Since 2007 they have amassed seven World Rowing Championship gold medals and

one Olympic gold medal. Regardless, Ko is one who can

count herself unlucky. She is a victim of timing –

she reached the number one women’s golf ranking at the start of the month, outside the judging window. Regardless, her achieve-ments in 2014, her first full year as a professional, were incredible.

She beat three world champions to win female athlete of the year, including Valerie Adams, who has regularly featured in that category.

There’s something to be said for her age too. Ko is still yet to turn 18 – did that come into the reckon-ing? She can console herself with the fact she’s almost guaranteed to win it in the future.

It’s difficult to ascertain the criteria by which the Halbergs are judged – it’s all pretty fluid. The All Whites won the su-preme award in 2011, more for overachieving – going through the World Cup group stages unbeaten was an amazing achievement, but they didn’t reach the latter stages of the tournament either.

Does how popular the sport is worldwide come into the equa-tion? Does being a team give you an advantage because achieving highly requires input from several different sources? It’d be interest-ing to know what the judging panel takes into consideration or if it comes down solely to personal opinion.

With ...Adam Poulopoulos

CriCkeT Biddy Kates Celtic and Corner-

stone Wairau Cavaliers will contest tonight’s senior grade T20 final at Horton Park.

A powerful Cavaliers batting performance in Wednesday’s final round-robin game saw them score a 63-run win over Grove Tavern Wairau, and secure their place in the final.

Celtic, who had already qualified before Wednesday’s final round-robin games, secured a 12-run win over Criterion Hotel Wairau Valley.

The first ball tonight is at 5:15pm.

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After about three years bare-back riding and about five years riding altogether, Marlburian Robert Sheridan was excited about breaking open last month.

Sheridan will be riding in the bareback and both bull events at the Tua Marina Rodeo on Sunday, February 22.

After three years accumulat-ing points he now has enough to make his entrance into the top division, the open division, for the first time.

Sheridan, who rides in rodeos around the country, will be rid-ing in Reefton the day before.

The Tua Marina Rodeo is being held at the normal venue on Blind Creek Road and be-

ginning at 11am, with gates opening at 10am.

It is likely to attract between 2000 and 3000 people, with all proceeds going to Tua Marina School.

Monster trucks and vintage machinery will also be there on the day, with band Gold Rush providing the entertainment.

The kids dress up competition, with the ‘best cowboy/ cowgirl fancy dress’ theme, will be done at noon.

Refreshments, food stalls and EFTPOS facilities will be avail-able.

right: robert Sheridan in action.

Sheridan to ride in rodeo open division

By Adam PoulopoulosThe Brooklyn Croquet Club has started a

‘sun smart’ policy this season, an initiative which includes their new uniforms.

Club members now sport polo shirts, in the club colours of sky blue with navy trim, with ‘Brooklyn Croquet Club’ emblazoned on the left-hand side.

As well as identifying club members, the shirts have an ultraviolet protection factor of 25.

Club promotions officer Margaret Campbell says the process began at the start of the season.

“It all started when I realised my shirt was getting a bit tatty and I wanted one the same colour.

“I bought one at Mitchell Sports, and I was here one day and the others were admiring it.

“Everyone had a different shade of blue, so I thought we should buy a uniform shirt in appropriate colours.”

Now, about 80 percent of the club owns one. Newman Graphics embroidered the shirts.

“Quite a few of us have had lesions removed, so it’s important to keep covered up,” Mar-garet says.

She says the shirts have also given club members a sense of belonging.

Club secretary Pam Sawyer says the club’s sun smart drive has not ended with the shirts.

“Members are also encouraged to wear caps or hats while out playing and water is

available at each green for those who do not bring their own water bottle.

“Cancer Society Marlborough has gener-ously provided our club with UV sunscreen as part of our sun smart campaign which is much appreciated.”

Brooklyn Croquet Club operates Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, starting at 1pm at Whitehead Park, off Brooklyn Drive.

Four half-hour games of golf croquet are played each afternoon.

Staying sun smart

Club members Farquhar Wilkinson, Glenys Stevenson and dan Stevenson.

AThleTiCS The Marlborough Senior Athletics

Club meets again on Tuesday from 5:30pm at Athletic Park.

The programme will comprise of the 200 metres, 400m, 3000m, high jump, javelin and hammer.

The 3000m will start at 6pm.

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