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From the left: Lloyd Bush, Jo Renner, Alastair Hebberd and Jenny Andrews

WE’VE BEEN CARING FOR THE FAMILIES OF MARLBOROUGH SINCE 1869.

This shot shows how close the Onamalutu fire came to State Highway 6 yesterday. It is a forestry block close to the intersection of Northbank Road and the highway.

Story and photo by Celeste LodewykMarlborough residents, businesses and Wairau Hospital

were warned yesterday of possible power cuts due to the raging Onamalutu fire which threatened two of the district’s three main supply lines.

By 4pm yesterday the fire had extended its spread by about 20 percent since the morning so crews were working in an area of almost 300 hectares.

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Continued from page 1Firefighters were concentrat-

ing their efforts on on saving houses due to the fire’s ferocity.

The fire had pushed north into a small valley near Lamberts Road where the flames had moved very close to one house.

However intense work by the choppers and NZFS brigade crews seem to have saved that building.

Marlborough Kaikoura Prin-cipal rural fire officer Richard McNamara warned that, de-

pending on the winds, there was still potential for the fire to head north into the Onamalutu Valley.

“There’s a lot of heavy fuel out there and the fire is burning intensively in patches. We’re hitting it as hard as we can with about 45 fire fighters on the ground and the maximum number of choppers up in the air. It wouldn’t be safe to put any more up there at present.”

Crews would work until last light in the evening, he says.

The Marlborough SPCA evacuated its animals yesterday morning and traffic came to a halt as heavy smoke swept over State Highway 6.

The late-morning incident when a fire-fighting helicopter went down in the Wairau River while re-filling a monsoon bucket underlines the chal-lenging conditions, says Mr McNamara.

Two Iroquois helicopters with capacity to carry 1500 litres are being brought down from

Taranaki to join the fire crews.There were nine helicopters

and two fixed wing aircraft working at the scene.

The smaller fire in the Wai-kakaho Valley appears to have started in forestry slash – debris from tree-felling.

The NRFA national in-cident team will take over today with at least 10 rural fire and forestry crews from Marlborough, Nelson, Can-terbury and the West Coast.

Fire causes widespread damage

Taken at 10:30am, a helicopter takes a full monsoon bucket of water through thick smoke.

The Onamalutu fire raging out of control yesterday morning.A house high on a hill is threatened by ap-proaching flames.

As the fire crept closer to this property on the corner of State Highway 6 and Northbank Road, the owner was out wetting the dry ground around 11am.

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The Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust had its busiest month on record in January, with 64 missions.

The start of 2015 followed in the footsteps of last year when 460 callouts were made, a 28 percent increase on previous years.

Trust general manager Paula Muddle says more tourism, from around New Zealand and inter-nationally, was one of the reasons for the rise.

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The pilot of a helicopter involved in fighting a fire in Marlborough yesterday has had a lucky escape after his machine crashed.

The 47-year-old local pilot was refilling a monsoon bucket from the Wairau River about 11am when the machine went down, landing in shallow water.

The pilot was uninjured in the crash.The scene of the crash on the north bank of the

Wairau River near Onamalutu Road is about 300 metres from the edge of the fire.

The public is asked to stay well away from the area as winds are fanning the fire.

Sun reporter Celeste Lodewyk went to photograph the firefighting efforts, and found herself face to face with flames near the intersection of North Bank Road and State Highway 6.

While photographing the corner of a forestry block behind an Oyster Bay vineyard, she witnessed flames creeping down over a dry bank, just metres from the vineyard.

Within an hour the fire had spread and burnt a large area of that bank before helicopters brought it under control with monsoon buckets.

Oyster Bay staff and the forestry block owner Francis Maher could only watch from a distance as the flames engulfed trees and swept through the dry grass.

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sun reporter celeste lodewyk came across this fire engulfing trees and grass area around 10am yesterday.

Blenheim Police are looking into an incident which saw three people pull down a street sign, on the corner of Andrew and High Streets.

The incident was caught on film from across the street. The video shows a car pulling up to the sign during the night, and three people getting out to vandalise it.

The video was posted to the Marlborough Police Facebook page on Wednesday.

The post had been shared on 136 oc-casions and liked 69 times by yesterday afternoon.

If you have information on the matter, contact Blenheim Police.

Vandalism investigated

top inset: the wreckage of the precision Heli-copter. Photo by Marlborough Police.

another helicopter fills its monsoon bucket beside the wreckage. Photo by Mark Grammer.

piggery update Police have no further leads on an

incident at the Grovetown Piggery last weekend.

One pig is missing and two re-ceived cuts after the incident.

A neighbour reported a diesel vehicle entering the property during the night, followed by loud squeal-ing from the pigs.

If you have any information, contact Blenheim Police.

rapper comingRwandan-born, Auckland-based rapper Raiza Biza will be playing at a gig in Marlborough later this month.

The event is being held at Ritual Café on Saturday, February 21, beginning at 9:30pm.

Tickets are available at the door.


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By Adam Poulopoulos Blenheim-born, Canvastown-

raised mechanic Matt Watson has returned to Marlborough from Perth to start his new business.

Matt runs Amech Automo-tive, a mobile automotive ser-vicing and repair company.

The business offers Warrant of Fitness repairs, services, tune-ups and fleet maintenance for businesses and individuals.

Matt has come back to Marlborough full-time after five years commuting to West-ern Australia, where he was a mechanic for iron ore producer Fortescue.

There, he worked 90-hour weeks, fixing 300 vehicles and about 200 pieces of plant

equipment, before spending the next week back home.

He says he is looking forward to spending more time with his partner and two young daughters.

“The travel’s fairly extensive, and it’s come time to give it away.

“With the roster I was on, I would have had to work through Christmas for the next six years.

“It’s been great, but we had a five-year plan, and I didn’t want to do it any more.”

Before his job in Perth, Matt worked in automotive repair in Blenheim for about 10 years.

For more information about the business, email [email protected].

Matt returns to found automotive business

Matt Watson with the ute he is working out of.

By Adam Poulopoulos A young piano teacher is all

set to start up her own tuition service later in the year.

Marlborough-raised teen-ager Kimberly Jones will start Kimberly’s Piano Room at the beginning of term two.

Kimberly passed her Associ-ate of Trinity College London piano teaching diploma last year and her Grade Eight diploma the year before, making her a qualified teacher.

Her new service will run alongside the job she currently has, teaching piano at Rich-mond View School.

She says she began playing piano at a young age, learning a few tunes by rote.

She practiced under the tu-

telage of local musician Linda Lloyd for several years before starting at Richmond View last year.

She says she has always en-joyed both piano and working with children.

“I planned on becoming a primary school teacher but then I started teaching piano, so I decided to do that instead.”

She says she encourages her students to play in front of crowds.

“It’s very important for musi-cians to share their talents with the community, by playing at concerts like TEMPO, and that is what I will be encouraging.”

For more information, visit the Kimberly’s Piano Room Facebook page.

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By Adam PoulopoulosAfter leaving four months ago to

start a new life in Brisbane, Julian Campbell is back in Blenheim, and back at Blenheim Upholstery.

Campbell moved to Australia to be closer to his children and grandchil-dren, but struggled to adapt.

He has returned to Blenheim Upholstery, the John Street business he used to own, to start a partnership with Suresh Prasad, who took over after he left.

The pair is discussing ways to expand the business, which may include operating a foam store alongside the existing arrangement.

Campbell says his intention was to live, work and spend the rest of his life in Brisbane.

“I sold everything. I didn’t want to have a fallback option, and I wanted to make a go of it.”

For the first three or four weeks after arriving, he searched for jobs both online and on the street, look-

ing to start his business up or take over an existing one.

He says he encountered problems. “It’s a double-edged sword when

you have 30-plus years experience. “On the one hand you know a lot

but then they ask ‘how old are you?’ They don’t want to hire someone of that age full-time.”

Campbell, born and raised in Blenheim, also found moving to a city of over two million people a challenge.

After being welcomed back into Marlborough by Suresh and his friends, he says he is happy with his decision to return.

“It’s a comfortable community, and a nice community.

“I’m very happy to be back in the community again and to provide my input.”

Julian returns from downunder

KARAOKE COMPETITION Mikeys Bar in Picton is hosting a

children’s karaoke competition later in the month.

Picton’s ‘That Kid Can Sing’ competi-tion is being held on Sunday, February 15, beginning at 2pm at the bar.

The competition is aimed at children aged five to 17 and entries close tomor-row.

Entrants must sing on their own with-out instruments.

For more information, visit the Mikeys Bar Picton New Zealand Facebook page.

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The new partnership means over 395 clubs across New Zealand, including Blenheim Golf Club, will have access to exclusive accommodation offers.

Julian Campbell.

SunThe 5Friday February 6, 2015

All councils are required by law to set a 10-year budget and to review that every three years. We’re currently preparing the budget for 2015-25 and, by April, it will be available for everyone to discuss.The 10-year plan sets out the Council’s programme of work - and

how it will be funded. It focuses on the big things – like roads and waste – which account for almost all the Council’s spending.The Mayor, councillors and staff work together to produce the work programme based on the priorities councillors have set.

Before the plan is finalised later in the year, the public has opportunity to contribute their views. There’ll be time allowed for submissions and discussion with councillors. We will advertise the plan and submission timeframe.

Our Long Term Plan for Marlborough is coming out this yearPraise for our civil defence organisationAn external review of Marlborough’s civil defence arrangements has confirmed that the region has a strong team capable of responding efficiently in a crisis thanks to its nimble, ‘can-do’ culture.The Ministry of Civil Defence has just completed a review of the local Civil Defence and Emergency Management Group and the assessment is very positive, acknowledging its good organisational structure, sound experience and strong relationships with other agencies.The ‘capability assessment’ was done in the wake of the Seddon earthquakes and says the Marlborough organisation is “‘well-practiced and functions well”. The Ministry’s report also acknowledges the challenges for recovery and welfare after an emergency, given this region doesn’t have all the support agencies based here.The Council works in close conjunction with our emergency management organisation; Council employs the permanent leadership team and Council staff members fill many of the key roles during an emergency.“The report is a big step up on the previous assessment and confirms the professional approach that has been adopted even though the whole structure depends heavily on the efforts of its ranks of volunteers,” says Council deputy chief executive Mark Wheeler, who chairs the multi-agency executive team coordinating emergency management in Marlborough.The full report will be presented to the Council later this month.

Waitangi Day Council Services 2015Marlborough District Council Blenheim OfficeFriday 6 February 2015 – CLOSED.Marlborough District Library and Picton Library and Service CentreFriday 6 February 2015 – CLOSED.The Resource Recovery Centre, Re-use Centre and transfer stations will be open 8.30 am – 4.30 pm.The landfill site will be open between 8.00 am and midday only.Refuse, recycling and kerbside collectionsKerbside refuse and recycling collection due for pick up on Waitangi Day, Friday 6 February 2015 were collected on Thursday 5 February 2015.

Creative Communities NZ Local Arts FundingApplications for financial assistance by way of grants under the Creative Communities Local Arts Scheme are now being invited by Marlborough District Council.The scheme supports and encourages local communities to create and present diverse opportunities for accessing and participating in arts activities within the Marlborough community.Applications can be completed online by going to Council’s website www.marlborough.govt.nz/Our-Community/Grants-and-Awards.Applications close 5.00 pm, Friday 27 February 2015For further information please contact:Lyne Reeves, Community Development Advisor Ph: 03 520 7400

Marlborough District Council PO Box 443 Blenheim 7240 New Zealand

Phone: 03 520 7400Fax: 03 520 7496Email: [email protected]

COUNCIL NEWS

Positive ageing - stay healthy on holidayWith schools going back and the settled weather continuing, now is the time when older people often take holidays.Here are some tips for older travellers heading on a long holiday away from home:• Check in with your GP and dentist well beforehand.

• Ask your GP to prescribe plenty of medication for any existing medical conditions; if you’re flying, carry it in your cabin luggage. Be aware some medications (eg Insulin) can deteriorate in the heat; store in a

cool vacuum flask.• If taking long-haul flights, discuss prevention of leg clots with your GP. Remember to take a spare pair of glasses as well as the prescription for your spectacles/enough contact lens solution for the whole journey.

• Ask your GP for a letter outlining any significant medical history - including the dosages and generic names of any drugs you take.

• Wear a medic-alert bracelet if you have one.

• Take spare batteries for hearing aids.• If you’re going to a hot climate

remember older people who are overweight or have heart or diabetes problems are less tolerant of heat; take care with extra fluids.

• Beware of diarrhoea and constipation. Make sure you know how to treat either situation.

• When going overseas, ensure you have travel insurance covering pre-existing conditions.

• Get as fit and healthy as possible before you go - travelling is often hard work!

The fire ban means no bonfires and no backyard burning.The ban covers all fires in the open including camp fires on DOC reserves. The ban applies to:• enclosed incinerators• Chinese lanterns• pizza ovens• braziers • solid fuel barbecues The only type of outdoor cooking allowed is on a gas-fired barbecue.

Council is not mowing some public reserve areas while it’s so dry. Anyone operating equipment like mowers, harvesters, chainsaws or grinders should consider fire risk. Use all machinery carefully, preferably in cooler hours only and watch for sparks.Remember – fire in our landscape is everyone’s responsibility.

A Total Fire Ban is in place across Marlborough

Work is under way to prepare some design concepts for the proposed new Library-Community Information Hubs for Blenheim and Picton.In Blenheim a new building is planned for a redeveloped precinct near the Taylor River incorporating more landscaping to connect lower High Street with the riverside, while in Picton a location for a new library-community centre has yet to be settled.Council is using Kobus Mentz of Urbanismplus to bring together ideas from the community to prepare initial

concepts as a starting point for the projects. His work will build on the urban design work carried out by Urbanismplus in 2010 for the Council’s regional growth planning strategy “Growing Marlborough”.More detailed research about the needs of the two towns, and the possibilities presented by these projects, is still being brought together and there will be two public meetings later this month where the wider community can contribute their ideas.

All interested members of the public are invited to attend these open meetings: • Blenheim: Marlborough

Convention Centre, Tuesday 17 February, 5.00 pm - 7.00 pm • Picton: Port Marlborough

Pavilion, Endeavour Park, Wednesday 18 February,

5.00 pm - 7.00 pm.

Further information: MDC Projects manager Jamie Lyall, Ph: 03 520 7400 or [email protected]

Blenheim and Picton library plans

Not one ticket has had to be issued in the Marlborough Sounds over summer for failing to carry life jackets.Our Harbours team reports that with the wonderful weather the Sounds was humming with boats – and everyone seemed to have picked up on the safety message.“We’ve had patrol boats out every day since before Christmas and we noticed

many more people actually wearing their life jackets. It’s great to see the change in attitude,” says Harbour Master Alex Wijngaarden.“Let’s keep it up for this Waitangi Weekend.”The boating safety campaign - and the new 5-knot speed buoys - seem to have had an impact too; only one speeding ticket was issued over summer.

Well done Sounds boaties!

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Barkers placeRata place should be changed to barkers place with the amount of dogs that bark in it.

Get better soonMissing our town paper deliverer Richard. Hope you get better soon :)

Mufti carNot only tourists/Poor parkingWe need more mufti cars in Blenheim to nip the small crime in the bud eg. not stopping at STOP signs, parking on footpaths, incorrect indicating at roundabouts, incorrect parking at the Warehouse, doing 51kph in a 50k zone, overtaking school bus doing 50kph. Obviously Maxwell Rd is the worst for this small crime, and Weld St, and Wither Rd.....Oh and Blenheim.

Focus on driversI’m new to Blenheim and I know hoon drivers cause accidents. Can anyone please send me statistics on road deaths on Maxwell Rd? Apparently my 59 km an hour Sth of hospital rd was dangerous enough to earn a 30 dollar fine. I’m assuming there must have of been a spate of accidents in recent history for the police re-sources to be focused on these hoon activities. If crime is so low in Blenheim, police spend all weekend targeting minor speed breaches, then I obviously made the right decision moving here.

Sprinkler systemsWhy don’t council automatic sprinkler systems comply with watering restrictions that are enforce? Not a good example of do as I do but do as I say.

Driving at roundaboutsBAD DRIVERS AT ROUNDABOUTS - Agree with ‘Not only tourists’ tx 30/1 Sun tx. As regular walkers and cyclists up Wither Hills tracks see all too often motorists driving out of Rifle Range Carpark on wrong side of roundabout. Message 4 those doing it ‘Learn your road rules please before someone is hurt or killed’!!!

Great ideaI think it’s great that somebody decided to make the old I-site a cafe!I always thought that would be a good idea. Me and family just cant wait to go there next time we go on the train!

Drowning and quad bike accidentsWay too many and often preventable. Think about it New Zealanders!

Thanks ladiesBig thanks to the 2 lovely young ladies from Summit Real Estate who checked on me after my bike spill near Cob Cottage last week. Only my pride was injured, but good to see them looking out for others. From Daz

Love the chairsMan I love those deck chairs in Picton. Congratulations to the positive forward thinker who had this idea.

Kids on motorbikesTime to do something about the kids on unregistered motorbikes riding in the rarangi area on the road. Where’s the cops? Where’s the parents? Destroying the beach, a threat to local kids and dogs and the serenity!! Time for local action.

RE: Charlotte WaaraCannot believe tenant without a home would pay $1000 week at motorcamp!!!! Cheaper to stay at a motel or rural campsite...lots of rentals around if u look for families..many options..maybe barter some of your skills for exchange of rent to pay??

Oh come on! Sunday SUN. $1000 + a week motor camp rent. For that I could rent almost 4 houses at Woodbourne, one for each child or sub-let them. And WINZ would STILL help!

Teddy bear’s picnicThank you Marlborough Kindergarten As-sociation and teachers for the fabulous Teddy Bear’s Picnic last Sunday. Our wee ones loved it!

Community GardenAt the beginning of Spring I got myself a plot at Marlborough Community Gardens, to grow my own veges. I was never a gardener, but the results and amount of veges has been truly amazing. Hardly buying any supermarket veges now. Great help from lots of knowledgeable people there. Thank you so much guys!

Friends or foes !Once again another ex cop up in front of a judge! !!, and once again it is for a sick (crime) and once again the judge gives this one a protective punishment! !! Photoing a young girl in a shower! !!! I’d be in jail doing that !!!! Not that ex cop oh no !!! Law protects it’s own !!!! So when you talk to a cop face to face, think about what is playing in his head if you’re a young lady !!!

RacketIs anyone who lives in spring creek,sick and tired of the racket from toll?? 365 days they operate!!

Water shortageWhy is our council throwing water on a vacant piece of commercial land next to Bunnings when they are saying there is a water shortage. We cant get enough water for our golf courses or gardens/lawns yet they can through hun-dreds of litres on this bare land that is not even a park. Come on council sort it out. Annoyed rate payer.

Great serviceRedwood countdown. It is a great pleasure shopping there which I have done 4 approx 20years. Staff so lovely. Each and every one of them. Keep smiling girls. That is the free gift we share in life daily. Congrats 2 u all.

Merging lanesMerging lanes are designed to allow vehicles to join into a main road by matching vehicle speeds. If u stop in a merging lane, u deserve to be rear ended in my opinion. Would you stop for no reason elsewhere in moving traffic? There is no excuse to do so in a merging lane either is there?

Cheap and nastyJust read the Friday Sun. Response to the ugly deck chairs and tacky planters. I agree with you completely. As does everyone I have spoken to.I can’t believe that $30,000 was spent . It looks cheap and nasty and does nothing for Picton.

Trim foliageWouldn’t it be nice if the residents &/or roads people trimmed back foliage i.e. vines trees etc impairing motorists view coming off the stop signs at Brydon, Alma & Inkerman Streets Renwick onto West Coast Rd.

Harling Park facilitiesWhy is it that at harling park, the dog park there is a place for humans to put there excrement tho no where for the dogs ??? More bags and bin facilities needed.

Fed up In the last 6 months I have been stopped by police siren and lights going 7 times, not because I was doing anything wrong, but solely because I drive like me an old car. I am over it, no ifs no buts but this is bordering on police harassment so please mr and mrs plod go and do some proper policing

Dangerous driving Monday 3.23pm saw 2 TNL truckntrailers going through round-a-bout at Hutchinson St. Second driver 1 hand on wheel other with mobile to his right ear. How dangerous is that?

Re winz talk... To the one that wrote in about having a giggleHave you ever had to go in and ask for help?With your response probably not aye. But you can’t get by on a benefit and they wonder why people struggle and when you can’t get a job what more can they do maybe they should live on it for a month and try.

The River Queen What a wonderful night we had last Sunday. Gr8 views so relaxing. Lovely lovely meal. Gr8Service the crew went out of there way. Thanks so much Richard, Matt, Ashley, Michelle and Ann.

Firefighters and volunteersThank you to all the Firefighters and volunteers. You are all doing an amazing job.

Green lawns A lot of very green front lawns along hospital road extension! Why waste the precious water when you can’t even see the lawn over the big front fences! I don’t think anyone admires someones green lawns at this time of year, people just see it has unnecessary water wastage. Please stop

Great nosh!I had lunch at a Picton hotel (Escape To Picton) a couple of weeks ago. Wow! Gorgeous and beautifully presented food. A genuine surprise and a real treat for the food lover. Can’t wait to go back.

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By Adam PoulopoulosAfter learning off his father, a Blenheim

man’s gardening business is teaching his children the same lessons he learned as a boy.

Julian Cunningham runs Everyday Gar-dens, which specialises in growing vegetables and herbs, out of his Springlands home.

He sells out of his house and the Marlborough Farmers’ Market on weekends.

Julian is the son of Ross Cunningham, who until recently owned Marlborough Nursery on Old Renwick Road.

He says he runs his business in between looking after his children, Finn, 4, and Oscar, 10 months

“Dad has played a big part in everything. I’ve learned most things off him.

“It’s the same with my kids. They’re starting to pick up on similar things.”

Son CJ, 11, helps him at the market too. A chef by trade, this is Julian’s second

season running the business full time. He says he also learned lessons from his

first full season. “We got hit really badly by frost last season,

and lost about $200 worth of tomatoes, so I’ve put a weather station up.”

He grows everything the business sells from seed.

A family affair

Julian Cunningham with his sons Oscar, 10 months, and Finn, 4.

Printing with a twist

John Penney with the printer and some of his creations.

By Adam Poulopoulos A Blenheim man is looking to incor-

porate new 3D printing technology into his business after purchasing a printer at the end of last year.

Prisma Print publisher John Penney bought the printer, which creates three-dimensional models, in mid-December.

It uses ABS plastic, the same material used to make most Lego.

Penney, who has spent time experi-menting with the printer, says he was attracted to it due to his passion for building models.

“It comes form a hobby perspective.

I love to make things and work with the grandkids.

“It produces quite accurate results. If you draw something it comes out accu-rate to about a quarter of a millimetre.”

The printer, called the Da Vinci 1.0, works in conjunction with 3D model-ling computer program SketchUp.

The user draws what they want on the program, and the printer produces a plastic replica up to 20 centimetres wide, long and deep.

The printer can only produce one colour of plastic at a time, and along with size limitations means often, a project requires components to be

printed separately before being put together.

Penney says an iPod Mini stand took about an hour to produce, while a working clock 45 centimetres high took about 15 hours.

So far, Penney has marketed the printer to surveyors, building 3D topographical map representations, and technology students already using SketchUp without a 3D printer.

He says the printer can also be used to make household items, models and prototypes, among other things.

For more information, contact Prisma Print.

5 minutes with:8 Friday February 6, 2015

Jessica Dobbie

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My honeymoon. Though Ben (my husband) got sick and one of my wisdom teeth got infected.

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Definitely The Walking Dead. I love zombie programs so much. Walking Dead is amazing.

Q I’m inspired by...

Old people and cats. I love my Grandparents. I lived with one set since I was 11 till I left home and my other set were the kindest most beautiful and loving people you could imagine.

Q What’s one thing that you’ll never throw away?

My wedding ring, engage-ment ring... and bed.

Q Who would you love to have a meal with?

I’ll be cheesy and say my husband. He’s lovely and cooks more than I do (I am the baker, he is the cook).

Q What’s next on your wish list?

A baby. No just kidding. Well next on my wish list is a trip to India. Ben and I love curry and basically want to eat our way around India.

Q What is the one thing Sun readers would be surprised to know about you?I hate it when anything goes in between my second and third toes on either foot. It makes me feel nauseous.

An elephant. No not really maybe something really unhealthy like a deep fried mars bar.

A really nice sign to beg for more. Or a dress. Or food....

What would you spend your last $100 on?

Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk

Art is about creation - being unique and expressing an idea, emotion or truth about a subject.

This is what makes the up and coming Peters Doig Marlborough Art Awards such a popular event due to the diversity of art it attracts.

The Marlborough Art Society, in conjunction with principal sponsor Peters Doig Chartered Account-ants, are pleased to announce that entry forms have been sent out for the 2015 awards.

The Peters Doig Marlborough Art Awards is a hugely popular annual competition which attracts artists from all over the country.

Entries close on April 2, from which a judging panel will se-lect 60 entries which will be exhibited in the Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery from May 3 to May 31.

The opening of the exhibition and presentation of awards will be held on Saturday, May 2.

Seven prizes will be awarded for the winning entries, with the win-ning artist receiving the ‘premier’ $3000 cash prize sponsored by Pe-ters Doig Chartered Accountants.

Directors Anton James and Tim McKendry are proud to be sup-porting the awards for what will be the company’s 15th year of sponsorship.

“Judging by how successful last year’s awards were we are really looking forward to being part of it again this year,” Anton says.

“Supporting these awards is important to us as we have many artists associated to us through the business, and we ourselves enjoy and appreciate art,” Tim adds.

Peters Doig Chartered Account-ants regularly displays the work of local artists in the foyer entrance, with works from Keith Reed, a former art teacher at Marlborough Boys’ College currently on display.

Anton and Tim also own several pieces of art which they display in their homes.

Popular art awards open

A bid to discourage the growing consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks has moved another stage further today, winning the sup-port of the Marlborough District Council’s community and finance committee.

The committee has recom-mended the Council adopt the policy which states that such bev-erages will not be offered for sale at Council workplaces or supplied at its functions, or be available at events where the Council is the main funder. The policy would also see Council advocating to organisers of events and functions at Council-owned venues to opt for healthy options rather than sugar-sweetened drinks.

If the policy is formally adopted by a meeting of the full Council later this month it would be the second council in the country to take such a stand, joining the Nelson City Council in support

of a campaign initiated by the Nelson-Marlborough District Health Board.

Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman said the evidence pro-vided by the shocking dental records of youngsters in the Nelson-Marlborough region was compelling reason to take a lead.

“We have the opportunity to be a role model and help get across a message to those parents who do not understand the impact that fizzy drinks are having on their children’s teeth. If we can help by adding our voice to the health experts then I think it’s the respon-sible thing to do for the sake of the health of our community,” he said.

He told councillors that in Nelson, the only council to have adopted a similar policy, the decision had been well received by the public.

Marlborough councillors today decided their policy should be reviewed in early 2017.

Councillors back sugar-free stance as role model to community

President of the Marlborough Art Society Peter Davidson (centre) with Peters Doig Chartered Accountants directors Tim McKendry and Anton James. Tim and Anton are proud sponsors of the up and coming Peters Doig Marlborough Art Awards.

It’s another dry summer and as we look to our parched paddocks we wonder if we could or should be doing things differently?

Kiwi Seed has long recognised the need for research into cultivars that bury their roots deeper looking for moisture and that are more drought resistant than traditional grasses and clovers.

A trial is currently underway north of Kaikoura and a second trial has just begun in the McKenzie country to see how mixes of certain grasses and clovers inter-react and re-spond to the dryland conditions experienced – No better year than this to be investigating!

Over 150 different grass clover combina-tions are being trialled through the next few years with regular field studies to examine the continued health of these combinations.

Kiwi Seed’s research has led them to forming an association with Tas Global Seeds from Tasmania to introduce some new exciting varieties to our shores.

Tasmania shares the same latitude as the Upper South Island. Its hot summer and low winter temperatures mirror that of our east coast and rainfall patterns are similar.

Among the important introductions from Tasmania is Uplands Spanish Cocksfoot, a true dryland winter active variety.

A highly palatable, non-clumpy cultivar that persists well under hard grazing being very tolerant to high aluminium and acidic soils.

Megatas Cocksfoot - a vigorous, summer active, leafy variety, producing highly palat-able, high protein forage all year round.

Exceltas - a deep rooted, coloured summer active brome grass that’s as palatable as ryegrass producing a large bulk of protein and high-energy foliage.

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Lusa Persian clover is a highly winter active species that handles clay and high saline levels well and tolerates waterlogging. Arrowtas clover is an annual that flowers in early December.

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West Otago farmer and Silver Fern Farms board aspirant Fiona Hancox says it is imperative farmers voted in their local co-op elections.

Hancox says the bottom line is that the status quo has not delivered for Silver Fern Farm shareholders, and that change and

reform is needed at the co-op.“While the challenges facing the co-op

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Friday February 6, 201510 SunThe WHAT’S ON

IN MARLBOROUGH

- WEEKEND EVENT GUIDE - Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on!

If you have an event email Tash at The Sun

[email protected]

Friday 6 February

The Riding for the DisabledPlease join us for an easy 4km social walk alongside the Taylor River. Check in at the Riverside Amphitheatre, near Raupo from 9.30am for a 10.00am start. Give a gold coin donation or your sponsorship form to Blenheim Rotary and receive your entry certificate. Have your certificate stamped at the start, finish and checkpoint along the way to gain free access to Brayshaw Park Heritage Day celebrations.

Book SaleRock and Mineral Club, Brayshaw Park, 9am - 4pm, Donation of books welcome

Farmers MarketAt Raetihi Lodge, fresh farm grown fruit & vegetables, cheeses, woven baskets, plants. felted soaps, jewellery. Live music with Midge McCleary. Chef’s BBQ Lunch spe-cial. Water taxi available from Havelock at 10.30am returning 4.30pm. Ph 574 2151

Marlborough Creative Fibre GroupWeaving, Spinning & Felting will be dis-played at Brayshaw Park Heritage Day To-day 10am - 4pm, demonstrations during the day

Omaka Maize MazeThe Maze is a family fun attraction in Blenheim, come and try and make your way through the maize maze. Suitable for the whole family, come and check us out. 200 Dog Point Road, Hawkesbury, 5pm – 9pm, entry at 8pm. Sat 10am - 9pm with last en-try at 8pm. Sun 10am - 9pm with last entry at 8pm. Prices: $9 Adult, $6 Child, $28 Family (2 Adults / 2 Children) and under 4s are free. Eftpos is available.

Marlborough Heritage Day Brayshaw Park, 10am - 4pm, this is a fun day for all the family and is a celebration of Marlborough’s rich history. This year we are “Gearing up for Gallipoli” and encour-age everyone to dress up in the appropri-ate garb. The Vintage Car Club will again be providing tea, coffee, and light refresh-ments, and also their very popular Bacon and Egg Butties. Vintage and Farm Machin-ery and Associated Modellers will both be running sausage sizzles, etc.

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

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

Hot art in HavelockThe Gallery Havelock, open from 10am to 4pm, seven days a week. Enjoy browsing some of the excellent art on show from tal-ented local artists. We have oil, water and acrylic paintings, pounamu, bone carving, fabric art, sculpture, ceramics, photogra-phy, superb woodwork - and objects that defy description - come and have a look in the friendly little gallery at 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.

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

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

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 carriages along the Taylor Riverside, a re-turn journey takes just under one hour.

Saturday 7 FebruaryRock and Mineral Club, Brayshaw Park, 9am - 4pm, Donation of books welcome

Waitaria Bay Classic TriUnlike traditional triathlons our Waitaria Tri has a swim added to it. Waitaria Bay Hall, 5732 Kenepuru Road, Marlborough Sounds. 9am Registration, more Info Ph Di-anne & John 573 4420 or 027 337 5310

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

Blenheim Menz Shed 4 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.

Picton Men’s ShedEvery Saturday 10am - 1pm and Wednes-day 9am - 4pm. Plants and Garden furniture sold Saturday and Wednesday 10am - 1pm.

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 8 FebruaryRock and Mineral ClubBrayshaw Park, 9am - 4pm, Donation of books welcome

Marlborough Kennel Assn. Ribbon Parade, Aerodrome Rd, Omaka. Entries 10.15, judging 11am, all breeds rec-ognised by NZKC welcome. Spectators wel-come. Canteen, cold drinks etc. Info phone Sharon 578 5311

Te Ra Whakakotahi Waitangi Day Gala10 am Powhiri - Welcome to visitors, Story of the Wharenui and the significance of the Treaty of Waitangi, Food Stalls, Devonshire teas, mussel fritters, BBQ. Waikawa Marae, 210 Waikawa Bay Rd, Picton.

Ulysses RidesShort ride to the Rai Valley Cafe. Meet at the south end of the railway station carpark at 12.45pm ride departs at 1pm.

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. Abundant with seasonal fruit, veg-etables, baking and much more .

Kapahaka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall 12pm - 3pm. All welcome.

Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am, Murray Ph 578 9199 or Tony Ph 577 9776.

Petanque 10am and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street – John Ph 577 9789.

Tramping ClubWe go on tramp’s Wednesday & Sunday, please confirm for travel Ph Mary Ph 572 8762 or [email protected].

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

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. Ring Sue Bason on 578 9110 for more details.

Up and Coming15 FebruaryPicton’s “That Kid can Sing” Kids karaoke com-petition, registration at Mikey’s Restaurant & Bar, Jim’s Automotive Picton or Jackie on 021 611 031.

26 FebruaryThe Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, se-quel to the Exotic Marigold Hotel movie. The event is to be held at the Top Town Cinema in Blenheim on Thursday 26 February at 6.30pm. Tickets are $15.00 per person. Ticket sales is Denise on 578 5153.

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BUDDYTHE BUDDY HOLLY STORYSaturday 14th March 2015 @ 8.00pm

A Reserve $85.00B Reserve $79.90Child (u18) $57.00

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

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

Prices include booking feeSome Fees May Apply

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The Riding for the Disabled

Please join us for an easy 4km social

walk alongside the Taylor River. Check

in at the Riverside Amphitheatre, near

Raupo from 9.30am for a 10.00am start.

Give a gold coin donation or your spon-

sorship form to Blenheim Rotary and

receive your entry certificate. Have your

certificate stamped at the start, finish

and checkpoint along the way to gain

free access to Brayshaw Park Heritage

Day celebrations.


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Tickets available at All About You Lingerie, Maxwell Road.

By Celeste LodewykThe efforts of two people to fundraise

enough money to bring the families of the Pike River Mine Disaster to Marlborough has received the support of Mayor Alistair Sowman.

Wayne Carey knew three of the men killed and is determined to give the fami-lies a relaxing weekend.

He has organised travel, accommoda-tions, meals and activities but needs the community’s support to fund it.

Blenheim woman Erica Sprosen has joined forces with Wayne to help organise a fundraising dinner and auction at Bamboo Garden Restaurant on February 16.

The mayor has confirmed he will be

attending and supporting their efforts.“I spoke with Grey District Council

mayor Tony Kokshoorn to get his thoughts on it and he said he thought it was a great idea.

“I will certainly be there supporting the fundraising and I encourage the people of Marlborough to come and support it too,” he says.

Tickets for the dinner/auction are $35 per person and can be purchased from All About You lingerie shop on Maxwell Road, or by phoning Wayne on (03) 577 5444 or 027 303 5417.

Anyone wishing to donate items for the auction can also contact Erica on (03) 578 0273.

Mayor supports Pike River fundraiser

A deadline of mid-April has been set for employees to start moving into the old Number One Shoes building, on the corner of Queen and Charles Streets.

The building was gutted, and work on the interior of the building has started.

About 80 employees taken from a combi-nation of the Primary Health Organisation and the Blenheim Barnados office will be using the facility.

An open-plan office will be situated on the Charles Street side of the structure, with clinical rooms, meeting rooms and a recep-tion area also being housed in the building.

Marlborough Primary Health Organisa-tion chief executive Beth Tester says staff are excited to be moving into a building which was more accessible to the CBD.

Building progresses 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 new Primary Health Organisation building. Staff are due to move into the new building in mid-April.


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By Celeste LodewykFive puppies are the latest in a

string of animal dumpings at the gates of the Marlborough SPCA centre, enraging staff and volun-teers.

SPCA Marlborough centre man-ager Kaycee Polkinghorne says she found the cardboard box containing the four week old Labrador cross puppies on Tuesday morning.

The puppies were dumped with no food, water or blanket for warmth and were in a state of distress.

“We need to remind the public that we are not a dumping ground for unwanted pets. We are dedicated to the prevention of cruelty to animals, and where we can we will help with rehoming but due to these dumpings we don’t have the space,” she says.

This brings the centres puppy count to 19 in addition to the dogs already there.

“This is an incredible strain on our resources, we rely on community donations and need funds all the time, so this is really becoming a major issue,” she says.

The cost to care for, and prepare the five dumped puppies for adop-tion in five weeks time will cost the centre $4000.

This includes microchipping, desexing, food and general care.

“That’s just for them alone, it’s a huge cost on us,” she says.

A volunteer has set up a Give A Little page to raise money to help cover the costs of the puppies - givealittle.co.nz/cause/spcapup-pyfund.

By Thursday the total was sitting at $760.

Kaycee is also appealing to the community for help in covering the cost of a security system to be installed to help catch offenders dumping animals or attempting to break in and take dogs.

“This would help us catch the people who dump their animals, as well as identify those who come in and abuse our staff, so any help we would really appreciate it,” she says.

SPCA ‘not a dumping ground’

These five puppies were found dumped and distressed at the gates of Marlborough SPCA on Tuesday morning.

The Vines Village will be helping Wine and Food festival-goers to unwind with their Wine & Food Wind Down day later this month.

The event, which is happening on February 15, the day after the Wine and Food Festival, will feature a garden bar marquee, food stalls and live music.

Local food businesses to be represented on the day include Putake Honey, Cloudy Bay Clams and Kaikoura Cheese, while

alcohol will be supplied by Eradus, Astrolabe, Moa and the Marlborough Cider Company among others.

Blues band the Jurymen will be per-forming on stage.

The Sport Tasman activity trailer will be on site, while a kids’ bungy trampo-line will also be available for use.

Entry is free. The event runs from 10am-5pm.

Festivities to continue

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2015 Grape Harvest Tractor & Harvester Drivers

Vintage Harvesters operates a modern fleet of harvesters and tractors throughout the Marlborough District.We are looking for experienced harvester and tractor drivers. You will need a minimum of a class 1 driver’s licence for tractor driving and a wheels endorsement for harvester driving.We anticipate work will commence approx. mid-March and finish mid-April. Drivers must be available for extended hours and weekends. Please phone the office on 578 5300, text Jason Tripe on

027 434 2712 or email [email protected]

PYO Nectarines

8am - 5pmLast Day Sunday291 Rapaura Rd

2015 Grape Harvest Truck Driver

We have a vacancy available for an experienced truck driver for the 2015 Grape Harvest.The position will start mid-late March for the duration of the harvest. This start date can be flexible for the right candidate.You must have a class 5 licence. Trailer experience is essential, and you must be able to back a 4-axle trailer.

Please phone the office on 578 5300, text Jason Tripe on 027 434 2712 or email [email protected]

www.vintageharvesters.co.nz

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.

HARVESTER/GONDOLA DRIVERS

Montford Corporation is now looking for machine operators

for the 2015 Vintage.Must be reliable.

Drivers License required, wheel endorsements an advantage

Experience Essential

Contact Gareth 021 499 551

Nu-Look ClothingAlterations and Repairs

Quality tailoring at competitive prices

Ph/txt Christine 021 703 020 / 579 5267

Same day service Blenheim

HARVESTER OPERATORS

Experienced Grape Harvester operators required for our upcoming harvest season.

Transport to and from work will be provided along with meals and a very competitive hourly rate.

If you would like to work in a fun dynamic team contact Gareth on 027 407 1154 or [email protected]

19’ 6” HARTLEY 85 and 20 HP. Mercury outboard motors on tan-dem trailer. Offers. Ph 578 0794

for sale

N A T I V I T Y ANGLICAN Church, 76 Alfred St. All welcome to our service Thursday - 10am Eucharist Service, Sunday 8am Traditional Eucharist Service 10am, Family Communion Service 7pm night church.

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PIANO & Keyboard L e s s o n ' s Experienced, mature teacher, limited positions available, one on one lessons, "Always wanted to learn, why not have a go?" All ages catered for, very reasonable rates. Ph Marita 578-4088 or 027-619-5820.

wanted to buy

WANTED TO RENT by mature professional responsible woman. 1 or 2 bedroom cottage/house, Blenheim area, ph/txt 027 3388 277

wanted to rent

WANTED TO BUY Old NZ postcards & books, fountain pens, military items, scrap gold or damaged jewellery, stuffed birds etc, deer antlers, NZ Maori historical items, antiques & collectibles. Please phone Phil on 5775402 (JUST BROWSING)

Francis Street Medical

Medical receptionist

3 days per week 8.30-5.30

Phone Janice 578 5252 or email CV to [email protected]

LINE DANCINGNew Beginner’s Class

6 week courseTuesday evenings6.30pm till 8.00pm

10th February to 17th MarchCost $30 Adults, $15 under 15 years

Classes after 17th March $6

FAIRHALL HALLCome along for fun, dance and exercise

For more information Ph Judith 578 7554

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

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

DEAN BLACKLAWS LOGGINGrequires an

EXPERIENCED GRAPPLE DIGGER OPERATOR or

EXPERIENCED FELLING MACHINE OPERATOR

for our Ground Based Harvesting Crew operating in the Marlborough area.

Please contact Julia on 0273311660 or [email protected]

for a confidential chat.

***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

Ph 021 035 4853or 027 777 [email protected]

Three Supervisors Required

• Min 3 yrs experience in vineyard• Full drivers licence• Can speak Thai/Chinese/English

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For boys years 2 to13(6 to18 years old)

Contact: Chris Lane, Company CaptainPh: 578 6140, cell: 0274 579 004, e-mail: [email protected]

1st Blenheim Boys’ Brigade

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situation vacant

Administrative Assistant Fixed Term contractual position

7 to 10 hours per week The Marlborough Migrant Centre is looking for a suitably qualified person to provide administrative, secretarial and event management support to the manager.The position will be for a six month fixed term contract; continuation reliant on funding.Essential attributes and skills include• Passion for working in a multicultural environment• Advanced computer skills including a sound

knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, database management, social media and uploading of files to website

• Excellent time management with strong oral / written communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality

• Knowledge of or willingness to learn event management processes.For further information and job description contact the Marlborough Migrant Centre,

21 Henry Street, Blenheim, 7201. Email: [email protected]

Applications close on Monday, 9 February.

Marlborough Migrant Centre

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SUNRISE NELSON SUN CLUB OPEN DAY

21st & 22nd February11am-3pm (Clothes Optional)

Bring along a picinic or share a sausage in bread with the members

End of Sunrise Valley Rd Upper MoutereAll interested visitors welcome

www.nelsonnaturally.co.nz

situation vacant

garage sale

Fixed-Term Accounting PositionD M Office Services Ltd is a small locally owned business specialising in providing a wide range of customers with business administration, accounting and taxation services.We are seeking an experienced Senior Accounting Clerk to cover an employee on extended sick leave.It is envisioned the position will be for 30-40 hours per week. Start date would be immediately.The successful applicant will have: • Experience working in an accounting environment • Proven office administration experience • Experience with Microsoft software particularly Word and Excel • Payroll experience and knowledge of Ace Payroll software (desirable but not essential) • Experience in the use of Quantum Accounting/Xero/Banklink software (desirable but not essential) • Knowledge of the preparation and filing of GST returns • Good communication skills • Enjoy working as part of a small team • Good organisational and time management skills

If this sounds like you please forward a CV and covering letter to:Denise McIlroy, D M Office Services Ltd, P O Box 4037, Blenheim 7240

[email protected] close 13 February 2015

D M OFFICE SERVICES LTD

Fixed-Term Accounting Position

D M Office Services Ltd is a small locally owned business specialising in providing a wide range of customers with business administration, accounting and taxation services. We are seeking an experienced Senior Accounting Clerk to cover an employee on extended sick leave. It is envisioned the position will be for 30-40 hours per week. Start date would be immediately. The successful applicant will have:

Experience working in an accounting environment Proven office administration experience Experience with Microsoft software particularly Word and Excel Payroll experience and knowledge of Ace Payroll software (desirable but not

essential) Experience in the use of Quantum Accounting/Xero/Banklink software

(desirable but not essential) Knowledge of the preparation and filing of GST returns Good communication skills Enjoy working as part of a small team Good organisational and time management skills

If this sounds like you please forward a CV and covering letter to: Denise McIlroy D M Office Services Ltd P O Box 4037 Blenheim 7240 [email protected] Applications close 13 February 2015

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CRESSWELL: Quin Noel (10lb 14oz) December 23, 2014

FREW: Daniel Ryan, January 26, 2015

JENKINS: Kevai Stephane, January 24, 2015

MURPHY: Gus Michael Roger (6lb 13oz) January 3, 2015

PARKES: Robbie James (10lb 1oz) February 2, 2015

SAGUIN: Cooper Alexander (7lb 14oz) January 22, 2015

MILLER, Ann Marigold (Marygold): Passed away, peacefully, at Wairau Hospital on Monday February 2 2015. Aged 94 years. Devoted wife of the late Hugh Miller, ex-traordinary mother of James, Mary, Cathy, Rosy, and Bridget, and respected mother-in-law of Tom Parsons. Amazing grandmother and great grandmother (Gol Gol) to all her loving grandchildren. All messages can be sent to c/- The Miller Family, P O Box 92, Picton 7250, or at www.heavenaddress.com. In true Marygold style, she has donated her body to science and a celebration of her life will be held in Blenheim at a date to be ad-vised. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, F.D.A.N.Z. Tel (03) 578-4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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Marshmallows exist because of sore throats

In the 1800’s juice from the marshmallow plant was mixed with egg whites and sugar then whipped into a foamy mixture and given to children for sore throats. It was so tasty that it was eventually made into a treat and called

Marshmallow.

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 6P.G Dobson, 8 September 1943, age unknownA.J Dodd MM, 15 September 1916, age 27R.H Dodson, 18 September 1916, age unknownJ.L Doggett, 23 May 1944, age unknownJ.M Donn, 2 October 1916, age unknownE.J Doran, 2 September 1918, age unknown

February 7A.L Douglas, 9 October 1944, age 23K.J Douglas, 7 June 1917, age 23J Downie, 1 May 1918, age unknownC.C Duncan, 15 July 1944, age unknownR Dunckley, 11 July 1916, age 29R.H Dunckley, 27 August 1942, age unknown

February 8W.T Dundon, 5 June 1915, age unknownG.F Earnshaw, 7 July 1917, age unknownH.L Elkington, 8 May 1943, age 24J.A Elkington, 2 November 1942, age 36J.E Elliott, 1 October 1916, age unknownR.M Elliott, 2 November 1942, age 36

February 9W Elliott, 15 May 1915, age unknownA.C Emanuel, 18 March 1944, age unknownL.P Eves, 2 November 1942, age unknownN.C Eves, 15 April 1944, age unknownT. Eyles, 8 May 1915, age 24F.C Fairweather, 2 September 1918, age unknownC.M.M. Falk, unknown, age unknownE.A.R Falk, 17 March 1944, age 23

February 10V.A.B Falk, 26 June 1942, age 25E Farr, 10 April 1945, age 32H Fauchelle, 4 September 1915, age unknownT Fawcett, 19 December 1915, age 24G.H Fell, 7 June 1917, age unknownM.C Fell MID, 15 July 1942, age 30

February 11J.O Fidler, Unknown, age unknownE Fifield, 10 April 1918, age unknownH.J.G Fincham, 5 December 1941, age 43G.J Fitzgerald, 30 October 1917, age unknownT Fitzgerald, 20 September 1916, age unknownJ Fleming, 25 August 1915, age unknown

February 12W.E.F Flower, 24 April 1915, age 29D Fogarty, 8 June 1902, age unknownW Foley, 6 April 1918, age 28W.R Forbes, 6 April 1918, age 23R.G Fowler, 2 October 1916, age unknwonC.R Frankish, 7 June 1917, age 22

DAVIDSON, John William: January 31, 2015

GRAHAM, Janna Theresa:January 28, 2015

KIRCHER, Alison Hedley (Ali) (nee Rich): January 29, 2015

KNIGHT, Beatrice Florence(Beat): January 26, 2015

MILLER, Ann Marigold (Marygold): February 2, 2015

PAWSON, Anne (nee Lockwood): February 1, 2015

RENWICK, Frank: February 2, 2015

RYAN, John William: January 30, 2015

STEVENS, Ethan Cole: February 2, 2015

THOMPSON, Isla Margaret: February 2, 2015

WARWICK, Joyce Edith (nee May): February 2, 2015

WINDLEBURN, Jessie Mabel Davis: January 29, 2015

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inbriefSport

TRIATHLON The annual Waitaria Bay Clas-

sic Triathlon is being held this weekend in the Kenepuru Sound.

The event begins at 10am to-morrow. Registration is between 8:45am and 9:30am at the Waitaria Bay Hall.

France’s big bopperSPORTS TALK

This weekend, tighthead prop Uini Atonio, will debut from the bench for Les Bleus in their Six Nations opener against Scotland in Paris.

Atonio was born in Timaru, schooled at Wesley College, is of Samoan descent and has been in the Counties-Manukau ITM Cup squad. He is the latest in a long line of players from the islands to be selected for other international teams, but his physical attributes are what makes him stick out from the rest.

At six feet and five and a half inches tall, and 155 kilograms, Atonio is thought to be the largest individual to play for France, and one of the largest to play interna-

tional rugby. His shirt had to be custom-made for him.

Big Bill Cavubati, the Fijian co-lossus who weighed 165kg, keeps him from being the biggest. If they ever got into an on-field bust-up, God knows what would happen.

Atonio is bound to attract at-tention, and these larger-than-life players who add so much colour to the sporting landscape. They become cult heroes.

They don’t necessarily need to be good, just different. Sireli Bobo used to play on the wing for Wellington. The problem was he couldn’t catch a cold. The crowd was tortured watching him get two touches on a rainy night and drop the ball both times, his

sprinter’s speed imprisoned by his inability to catch.

Videos of the Tongan Thor, Taniela Tupou, went viral while he was playing for Sacred Heart’s First XV last year.

A whippet at 135kg, Tupou had incredible pace that made him world famous in New Zealand. He has since signed for the Queens-land Reds.

There are examples all over the world. Marouane Fellaini with his giant afro, John McEnroe and his temper, Nick Cummins and his post-match interviews…

In Atonio, the world sporting community will be introduced to a new hero this weekend.

With ...Adam Poulopoulos

KARTING The first twilight meeting at

Cresswell Electrical Raceway is tomorrow.

Car tuning begins at 2pm, with racing an hour later.

Spectator entry is free.

SURF BOATING The Rarangi Surf Life Saving

Club’s under-23 surf boat crew will be representing New Zealand at the Trans-Tasman test series against Australia at Waihi this weekend.

The boat is swept by Neil Watts, and the team includes Keagen Saul, Matt Jackson, Mick Boon and Joe Lepper.

VOLLEYBALL The college, senior social and

business house indoor volleyball league begins this month at Sta-dium 2000.

The event runs Thursday nights from February 19 to June 4.

Team registrations have to be returned by February 15. For more information, contact Marlborough Volleyball.

By Adam PoulopoulosAfter over two years away, former

national tennis coach Michael Mooney is back coaching.

A professional coach and player in both New Zealand and Germany in the past, Mooney is restarting his career with a twice-weekly coaching programme, beginning later this month at courts in Springlands and Witherlea.

He says he is happy to be back. “I’ve been able to put the past

behind me and move forward. I enjoy interacting with my students.

“I feel refreshed. I’ve been encour-aged by a lot of people to come back.

“I’d like it to be casual – I’m not quite as competitive as I once was.”

The programme will have a focus on sensory motor skills, which

Mooney used successfully with young players in Germany.

“Those skills transfer across all sports,” he says.

Mooney hopes to take about 20 young players of all ages in his programme, while he is also offering private tuition.

Mooney coached in Marlborough between 2000 and 2012, taking two junior players to national titles between 2002 and 2006.

A former New Zealand junior and senior champion during his playing career, Mooney is also looking to get back on the court.

He and son Caleb are searching for a local club to play for.

For more information on the programme, contact [email protected] or phone 5779552.

Mooney back into tennis

By Adam PoulopoulosThe Redwoodtown Social

Badminton Club had an im-portant ceremony at its weekly gathering on Thursday, with captain Nona King made the club’s third life member.

“King was presented with the certificate and a cake, as her 80th birthday was also celebrated.

King, who also plays tennis and has played netball in the past, says the club atmosphere was what kept her coming back.

“I don’t know for how many years I’ve been playing – it’s been a long time.

“This is a social club and everyone’s nice and friendly.

“We go on trips every so often too. It’s a good social club.”

She says an active lifestyle is the key to her sustained level of fitness.

“I’ve always worked pretty hard and stayed active, and that keeps me going.

“It’s good to stay positive all the time.”

King will not be playing com-petitive this year, as she is off to Europe to visit Gallipoli, and for a holiday, in the near future.

She says she has no plans to stop playing.

Club member Linley Wetton says King has been an important member of the club for many years.

“She’s taken the role of club captain and she’s been brilliant.

“She opens up and she’s always the last to leave. She organises events, gets people on the court and she’s always here.

“She never misses a beat.”Wetton says King has also

taken a strong coaching role with new young players coming into the club.

The club meets every Thursday from 9am-noon at the Blenheim Indoor Sports Centre on Battys Road.

Michael Mooney is back coaching in Marlborough.

King made life member

Right: Nona King has been made the Redwoodtown Social Badminton Club’s third life member .

Last weekend 24 swimmers took part in the Hipkins Swim at Rarangi.

After 31 minutes and seven seconds, Sally McMath took out first place, and first female home, closely followed by last years winner Paul Sell in Second place and first Male with a time of 31 minutes and 17 seconds.

Paul was followed by Sam Durrent in a time of 31 minutes and 25 seconds.

The youngest entrant was Jacob Babb, 13, who came in 10th, and the oldest was John Scobie, 63, who finished 14th.

The last competitor finished in one hour and three minutes.

McMath wins Hipkins Swim at RarangiPICTON MULTISPORT

A fun family triathlon is being held at the Picton Foreshore today.

The event involves a 50 metre swim, one kilometre cycle and a 200m run.

The Marlborough Sounds Half Ironman will be held tomorrow.

Dave Grono and Peter Colbert battle up the beach at the Hipkins Swim on Saturday. Photo supplied.

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