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Flood cleanup $100k damage to roads

By Adam Poulopoulos Marlborough District Council is counting the cost of the damage sustained in the wake of last week’s storm.

The Awatere Valley Road, Port Underwood Road and Tumbledown Bay Road all had significant slips and washouts.

Council is also assessing damage to rivers, the Awatere water supply, and sewerage overflows in both Picton and Blenheim.

Continued page 2 Above: Christian Fletcher-Firks of Pristine Housewash cleans the walkways around the Blenheim ampitheatre after the weekend's flooding.

Right: Flooding at Nelson St and Hutcheson St.

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Plenty of rain Blenheim is experiencing its wettest April in 34 years and the fourth wettest on record.

By Sunday, this year’s April rainfall total was 140mm.

The highest since records began in 1930 was 173mm in 1962.

In 1957, April had 151mm of rainfall and 1980 reached 153mm.

However, Blenheim is still one of the driest parts of Marlborough.

Last Thursday, Kekerengu received more rainfall in one day than Blenheim had all month.

Kekerengu had 149.8mm of rainfall on Thursday, while Ward received 137mm.

Picton’s Shakespeare Bay had 116mm that day and an April total of 226.4mm.

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Council assesses flood damage Continued from page 1 Marlborough Roads senior assets manager Wayne Oldfield said the flood was a “once in four or five year event,” and 10-12 roads around the region were closed at the storm’s peak.

He said roads in both areas had been returned to one lane, and permanent repairs would begin in two to three weeks.

Council assets and services manager Mark Wheeler said the money required to fix the three roads had not been calculated yet, but the figure would be more than $100,000.

“It’s not as significant as other

events we’ve had. The roading damage is by far the worst, especially in the Awatere.”

Awatere Valley Road above the medway can now be accessed by 2WD vehicles, but drivers are urged to take caution.

Mr Wheeler also reminded Awatere residents to take extra care with drinking water in the next week.

The water has become cloudy from the rain, which makes chlorination ineffective.

“It’s even more important for them to boil water than usual.”

Yesterday council were assessing damage to river stopbanks

and removing debris, and would take the opportunity to repaint the Taylor River footbridge, which folded up during the flood.

They were also continuing tests on the Picton water supply, which was affected by sewage overflow.

Locals were urged to avoid swimming or gathering shellfish until advised otherwise.

Mr Wheeler said a $21 million upgrade on Picton’s sewerage system would significantly reduce overflow.

He added three small sewer overflows were cleaned up in Blenheim on Friday.

The speedway track as of 5:30pm last Thursday.

Speedway track flooded The Eastern States Speedway’s Easter Extravaganza fell victim to the weather last weekend, as the track was inundated with water.

Racing on both Friday and Saturday was postponed with volunteer, driver and spectator safety in mind.

The Speedway Committee will discuss a new date at tonight’s meeting.

It will not be this weekend, however, as the King of the Coast event is on in Greymouth this weekend.

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A Dolly good time in Auckland

By Kristy Martin Blenheim’s number one Dolly Parton fan, Jeannine Paul’s, dream was realised when she met her idol in Auckland recently.

Jeannine won a national competition where she and husband Mick were flown to the North Island to see Dolly’s Auckland gig and to meet the country music legend backstage.

“She was lovely, really lovely,” Jeannine said of the 68-year-old singer.

“What you see is what you get really, with Dolly.”

Wanting to present Dolly with a gift representative of Marlborough, Jeannine and Mick gave the superstar a bottle of Cloudy Bay Pelorus champagne.

“She was delighted with it and we had a good old yak even though we only got a few minutes with her.

“She was just fantastic really.

“The concert was incredible and the crowd just loved her.”

As if that wasn’t enough excitement, the couple also received a trip to Tennessee in the USA to visit the recently revamped Dollywood theme park.

“We had an absolute ball,” said Jeannine, who returned home last week.

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WASP STING A 10-year-old girl was airlifted to hospital suffering an anaphylactic reaction after she was stung by a wasp.

The Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Linkwater about 10am on Sunday.

The helicopter’s onboard intensive care paramedic assessed and treated the young girl at the scene, after which, she was flown together with her mother to Wairau Hospital for furthur treatment.

QCC 50TH REUNION A meeting is being held on Wednesday April 30 at 7.30pm in the Queen Charlotte College library, for anyone interested in contributing ideas for the school’s 50th reunion.

The meeting will include the election of the executive committee, with proposed sub-committees including entertainment, fundraising and sponsorship, displays and logistics.

For more information, contact Beryl Bowers on 0274 886 824 or 573 6885.

Jeannine Paul was thrilled to meet her idol Dolly Parton. She is pictured with husband Mick at Dolly’s Auckland concert.

“We were given VIP status and a guide who took us to all the top of the queues. We didn’t wait for anything.

“The rides were bloody terrifying! We went on three and that was enough for me.”

Jeannine, who has been listening to Dolly Parton music since she

was a teenager, enjoyed touring the Dollywood museum and found it ‘very moving’ to see the ‘Coat of Many Colours’ that Dolly’s mother stitched for her from rags, which inspired the 1970s hit of the same name.

Jeannine and Mick went bar hopping in Nashville, toured the

Battle of Franklin plantation house and visited relatives in Canada, where they went dog-sledding in minus-20 degree temperatures.

“We did one week in Australia, two weeks in Canada and a week in Tennessee.

“It was all go go go,” Jeannine said.

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The Supreme Court has given the consents to farm salmon at nine Top of the South. green light for three new salmon new sites.

The decision to grant the fourth farms in the Marlborough Sounds The applications were first submit- farm, in Port Gore, was overturned ted to the Environmental Protection by the Supreme Court on the grounds but has blocked a fourth.

Authority in 2011 and heard by a the site is within an area of ‘outstandThe decision comes following ing natural character and landscape’. five-member Board of Inquiry. an appeal by the Environmental Once fully operational, salmon The Board of Inquiry granted perDefence Society against the four mission for four of the nine new sites farming in Marlborough is expected proposed farms, which New Zealand applied for. The Board’s decision to generate around $210m in direct King Salmon was given consent for, was appealed in the High Court by revenues as well as flow-on business after initially applying for nine sites, two environmental groups, Sustain for local companies supporting the in February last year.

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In addition, more of New ZeaNew Zealand King Salmon chief The appeals in the High Court land King Salmon’s operations executive Grant Rosewarne says were rejected and the groups took could eventually be located in Grant Rosewarne with the controhaving a final decision is a relief to versial king salmon. their appeals to the Supreme Court Marlborough, rather than Nelson, staff and management, despite the where three of the four farms were such as some fish processing and management functions. disappointment over losing one of while operating in an environmen- confirmed.

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The process had also proven that New Zealand King Salmon can operate in balance with the environment and fellow water users, Mr Hearn said. “ We u n d e r st a n d t h a t t h e Marlborough Sounds are near and dear to the hearts of the community who work, fish, boat, dive and holiday on the water – and we agree whole heartedly that there needs to be appropriate levels of protection to ensure these activities can continue.”

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After eight years hosting children at his home during the school holidays, today is his last day displaying his model trains.

He had always been interested in hand models, but first began taking it seriously after retiring 25 years ago, starting when he made electric speed controls for the trains.

Originally taking his gear to Christchurch for model train exhibitions, failing eyesight meant he could not drive there anymore, which is when he began his current arrangement.

He said it had been a great ride, but it was the end of an era.

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By Adam Poulopoulos Canvastown’s 150th anniversary celebraitons have been labelled a great success, despite less-thanideal weather in the lead-up.

About 2000 people turned up throughout the day to pan for gold and look at the historical exhibits.

The horse races, ploughing and other games were postponed, but will be held at a later date.

The period costume ball in the evening attracted about 100 guests Organising committee member Dianne Dixon said it was great to see so many people.

“It was lovely to see so many people, even with the weather turning to custard.”

Right: Rebecca Glen and Lilly Hodson, 5, panned for gold.

supply response The Nelson Marlborough District Health Board say in an ideal world, Renwick and the Awatere Valley would have their water supplies treated by filtration systems, but they understand the cost of doing so is high.

Marlborough District Council and the two residents’ bodies agreed that installing filtration equipment for the water supplies would see rates rise too high.

NMDHB officer of health, Dr Ed Kiddle, said meeting New Zealand’s Drinking Water Standards was important, but cost was also a consideration.

“The standards are there to protect public health, but we acknowledge it is hard to meet those costs.

“It is important to keep the issue on the agenda, and council are doing that.”

He said the main risks were covered by chlorination, which both water supplies were both treated with.

Filtration would filter protozoa, which chlorine cannot do.

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DISORDERLY TEEN At 10.30pm, an 18-year-old labourer was arrested in Picton and charged with trespass, disorderly behaviour and fighting.

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Q: What are your Anzac Day plans?

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We’ll probably go to the dawn parade in Seymour Square, and I guess we’ll try to have a nice family day.

I don’t have any plans. I missed the War by about six months.

No I haven’t. It’s just another day really but I will certainly remember what my father’s brothers did for us.

I’ll sleep in, then probably watch some historical programmes on TV.

I’m taking some leave that week, so I’m going to stay home and do some gardening and pilates. I’ll spare a thought for the Anzacs but won’t go to any ceremonies.

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Dear Ed, In reply to Arvensis and his letter published April 16, I wish to say he is correct.

Christmas and Easter are based on calendars different from the normal calendar used in the wider world.

These events are important in church life and central to the faith of most churches, the date these events are celebrated is not important.

But what happened on the day that

gives them the reverent importance of the occasion.

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Sincere thanks Dear Ed, To the very generous young couple who most kindly paid for our lunch at the Argosy Restaurant, Middle Renwick Road, Woodbourne on April 1st.

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Milk price rises Dear Ed, I find it very hard not writing to find out how people think about the milk going up. I’m sure my 3 litre bottle has gone up from $5 (something) to $6.69 quite a rise. Has anyone noticed yet, would be nice to hear what you think about it.

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Dear Ed, As a post office box holder at NZ Post in Main Street/Scott Street, I like many others one speaks to there, am puzzled by the locking of the door to the foyer where the boxes are.

This is locked 24 hours, 7 days a week.

During working hours it is still shut.

If it is cost saving well many box holders are puzzled.

NZ Post used to be a public service.

No more it seems under the SOE regime.

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Noah movie not factual Dear Ed, Well I went with a group to see the Movie Noah, I think the only true part was the name of the movie.

Russell Crowe played a close shaved young Noah.

They had so much added that was not fact. I believe if you look in bible Genesis 6-8 chapter you will see. I know the Movie people need to sell seats and change things a little, not a lot.

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George’s war story As Anzac Day approaches, Celeste Lodewyk talks to Picton man and World War II veteran George Jones (MID) about his life and how he shared a laugh with Prince William during the royal visit in Blenheim.

After World War II broke out, navy man George served in the Mediterranean with Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and now aged 93, George had the honour of meeting his grandson, the Duke of Cambridge and his “lovely wife”.

“Prince William is the most gracious gentleman. He could see I was trying to stand to greet him so he told me to remain seated, and bent down to talk to me.

“I told him in 1941 I served with his grandfather in the Mediterranean Sea fleet. He asked me if he made a good sailor.

“I said of course, to which he replied - ‘Naturally you would say that’, and we laughed together.

“Then he saw my name badge and commented on George being a good strong name,” he laughed.

George was born in Christchurch and joined the Navy at age 15.

Just shy of his 16th birthday, George went to sea on the HMNZS Leander on which he served from 1937 through to when the second world war began.

During this time the Leander was attacked continuously by enemy aircraft, mostly Italian, and it was George who was operating t he P1

George Jones meeting Prince William recently.

four inch anti-aircraft guns.

“There were times I was looking into the sun for approaching aircraft, that’s what damaged my eyes and eventually made me blind,” he said.

While taking a convoy up the Red Sea, the Leander received a signal from a destroyer that was bombarding north Africa. It had received a hit but couldn’t get out from under the enemy shore batteries.

“After some discussion we left the convoy and went flat out to aid the destroyer and when we got near it, we laid a smoke screen and went in between the destroyer and shore line, firing continuously.

“You could only imagine the feeling of relief in those men as they seen us flat out toward them,” George laughed.

“On the way back to the convoy some bombers misjudged our speed and dropped bombs ahead of us, so we all returned in one piece.”

The Leander went on into the Mediterranean for the evacuation of Crete where it met up with its sister ship Neptune.

As Neptune was

heading south of Africa toward NZ to pick up more crewman, the Leander went into battle along the Lebanon Coast firing at aircraft and French ships.

“Everytime we went out for oil we went under heavy fire so a notice went up in the regulating office advising us that we could transfer to the Neptune and go home for a break.

“I remember standing and looking at it for several moments and thought about how lovely it would be to go home, but I decided not to leave the ship,” he said.

It was a decision that saved George’s life.

“Forty men transferred to the Neptune, but at the last minute the Leander was damaged so Neptune took its place and Leander was sent home for repairs.

“The Neptune was attacked and went down with its 700 crewmen. I would have been one of them if I had transferred,” he said.

After George spent some time at home with his family, he was drafted to the armed merchant cruiser Monowai when the Japanese came into the war.

He went on to became the coxswain of the ship’s liberty boat where he recalls saving the life of one of his sailors who didn’t know how to swim.

“Ironic isn’t it. But he was young and at that stage of the war men were being taken regardless if they could swim or not,” George says.

George was eventually drafted out of the Navy due to sun damage to his eyes and moved to the Marlborough Sounds.

There he took part in the creation of marine farming using his knowledge of the sea. After a short stint in Auckland he returned to Picton and married his second wife Rona Jones who passed away in 2004.

“She was a stoic woman and her words have remained with me since her death.

“We were taking her to hospital for the final time and she stopped us at the doors and said; “I don’t know how this is going to pan out, but I want to thank you for a lovely life.”

“I’ll never forget those words.”

Today George still lives in Picton with son Brett and says the key to his longevity is; “No beer, no cigarettes and a good woman in your life.”

George was awarded with the following medals.

MID Emblem, 1939 - 1945 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939 - 45, NZ War Service Medal.

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by Celeste Lodewyk Choosing for your child to attend a boarding school is a big decision to make, but with the right support and encouragement their journey will be an enjoyable one.

Just ask St Bede’s College student and full time boarder Seamus Ryan.

Seamus, aged 14, who hails from the Wairau Valley is following in the footsteps of his father Jimmy, and his grandfather John who themselves attended St Bede’s College, Christchurch.

“I enjoy boarding school, you form a close bond with your mates and there are loads of opportunities for sports and activities to keep you busy,” Seamus said.

This season Seamus, who is in year 10, regularly uses the college’s gym and is playing for the college’s Under 15A rubgy team. In summer he plays tennis and table tennis, and for the full time boarders social basketball is held weekly.

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Seamus Ryan (14) of the Wairau Valley is a full time boarder at St Bede’s College in Christchurch.

When Seamus first attended the college he admitted there were some nerves.

“The transition was made easy for me through the college’s buddy system. I was shown around and helped out for the first year by them, and we even became friends,” Seamus said.

From a parent’s point of view, knowing that a full support system was available to their child was “assuring”, Jimmy said.

“Things like evening study hours are used for homework completion, dorm masters who keep an eye on the boys and an onsite nurse are all in place to ensure the boys do well.

“And if there are any issues, there is a good flow of contact with director of boarding Mark Vincent,” he said.

“St Bede’s College today remains the only all boys Catholic Boarding school in the South Island and is committed to working with you, the parent, so your son may reach his full potential and go on to be a learner for life,” Mark Vincent said.

St Bede’s College will be hosting its Open Day on Wednesday, May 14 where senior students will be available to take families on a tour of the college.

Staff will also be present to answer any questions, and a presentation to prospective parents will be held that evening.

For more information refer to the St Bede’s College advertisement on this page.

Garin College and Hostel

Garin College is a co-educational Catholic College with boarding facilities for boys and girls based in Richmond, Nelson. Our modern facilities and extensive grounds back onto Saxton Field, Tasman’s premier sporting grounds. We have a number of places for non-Catholic students.

Why choose Garin College • Small community based Catholic College • Modern facilities in beautiful grounds • A safe and caring environment • Family style hostel • Fantastic results for all students, NCEA, Rock Quest, Stage Challenge, Sports, Outdoor adventure and more Our off-site boarding hostels provide a welcoming family environment for students away from home and our boarders achieve well above the national average at all levels of NCEA. To find out more about boarding contact Robert Booth on 0276 544835, e-mail robertbooth@cloud. garincollege.ac.nz or visit our website.

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“What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to the human soul.”

- Joseph Addison

Second chance education Many teenagers will grizzle and groan about school, homework and the impact it may be having on their ‘social life’, but when they take it the next step and leave school prematurely, they should be considering what effect it could have on their future employment.

In an article printed on a teen advice website, a group of teenagers were asked for their insight into education and to list “10 things you need to know about dropping out of school”.

Here are their answers.

“Dropping out of school is a really bad idea, if things are bad at school because you are being harassed or bullied try changing schools rather than quitting.

“It is so not worth it, if academics are hard for you see your school counsellor and talk through your issues or get learning assistance.

“Drop outs have a harder time getting good, secure, decent paying jobs.

“More and more entry level and trade specific jobs require

a minimum of high school education.

“Dropping out gives you a lot of free time, even if you get a full time job, you are more likely to get in to a self destructive rut including drugs and/or alcohol.

“Being a drop out is much harder than you think it will be.

“Going back to school as an adult is not as easy as you think it will be.

“Contrary to popular belief 16 is not a magic age at which dropping out is OK.

“Dropping out is not cool, it does not make you a tough guy, nor does it mean you are grown up or more mature, in fact it makes you the exact opposite of all these things.

“Above all, if you do drop out then make sure you have some kind of employment or training opportunity, and don’t be scared to re-apply for educational courses when you are ready. Education is very important!”

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By the end of March, more than 170,000 students had applied for 2014 study with over 336,000 applications finalised.

Having more applications in and finalised earlier meant that fewer students needed assistance at the last minute, thanks to a highly successful Student Allowance and Loan peak season.

StudyLink faces an incredibly challenging workload, with more than 300,000 applications for financial support to process in only a few months.

This year StudyLink put in place a collection of changes designed to smooth out the pressure of the peak season.

This included increasing the number of permanent staff, improving training for temporary staff and being more proactive in their communication with students.

The result of this was thousands of applications sorted earlier in the summer and a 55 per cent reduction in complaints – these are indicators which tell me this has been a real success, said Associate Social Development Minister Chester Borrows.

One of the most significant changes came from a suggestion from the New Zealand University Students Associations (NZUSA).

This led to setting a target of 16 December for applications.

“More than 90,000 students applied by the 16th of December, which was 46 per cent more than the same time last year.

“Eighty five per cent of these applications were finalised by the major tertiary start date of March 3 with the balance requiring further information to be provided.

“This meant more students could start the academic year able to focus on their studies knowing they had their finances sorted,” says Mr Borrows.

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Affordable excellence Nelson College for Girls offers high quality, affordable education for young women in a very supportive environment.

Our Boarding Hostel, Clarice Johnstone House, is a very important part of this. It offers excellent accommodation for up to 150 students, from New Zealand and overseas.

This accommodation provides quality for our young women but is priced competitively.

For many of our boarders, there are significant opportunities for them to be involved in sporting and cultural activities that would not otherwise be available to them.

Our boarding students are part of a very large family, proactively supported by our senior students through a wide variety of student led activities.

Nelson College for Girls has a strong house system and all of our boarders are members of the same house, Whangamoa.

They are passionate participants in all house activities in the school and revel in the ‘purple’ house succeeding well.

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tion, opened in 2011, provides them with a more independent living experience, while still ensuring our most senior students play a pivotal role in creating the family atmosphere of the boarding community.

Our boarders enjoy academic success, make lifelong friendships and enjoy strong connections within the school and its community.

Many of our boarders join in activities such as sporting clubs, choirs, jazz bands and some take part in drama productions in the strong local theatre companies.

These are wonderful opportunities for them.

Nelson College for Girls has an outstanding reputation for academic excellence.

This is demonstrated strongly by our NCEA and Scholarship results for 2013.

An example in NCEA is at Level 1, where over 30% of our year 11 students gained a Level 1 Certificate endorsed with Excellence.

At the end of 2013 in the Scholarship examinations, a total of 25 Nelson College for Girls students were awarded Scholarships.

Our boarders are well represented in these statistics.

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LAMPE: Willem and Heidi (nee Bishell) are delighted to announce the safe arrival of Louis Ferdinand, on April 9, 2014, weighing in at 9lb 4 1/2oz. A little brother for Willem Jnr. Special thanks to Shona Wills, Carmen Brown and the surgical and maternity ward staff.

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Snoring has been linked to some serious health issues, ranging from sleep apnea to heart disease, and from depression to early death.

1. Obesity If you carry around some excess weight, particularly around the neck, you may be at risk of sleep apnea, a sleep disorder that restricts breathing for between 10 seconds to several minutes at a time, causing pauses (or apneas), infrequent breathing, and disrupted sleep. Luckily, those who lose the excess weight around the neck typically relieve the symptoms of snoring and disturbed sleep.

2. GERD GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is closely linked to sleep apnea for one reason—restricted breathing airways.

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 Shane Henry, 8, had fun painting the face of classmate Latoya Brunning, 9.

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Overeaters Anonymous: For more information. Ph 570 5137 Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 5788125 Citizens Advice Bureau - Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm. Phone 578 4272.

Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846)

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BOYD, Rae Mary: Passed away peacefully at Ashwood Park Retirement Home, Blenheim, on Saturday April 19th 2014. Aged 81 years. Loved Mum of Lisa and loved by all her friends. Messages to PO Box 628 Picton 7220. Stubborn, humorous and a fighter until the end. A memorial service for Rae will be held at a later date.

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Sheets ‘n’ Things - good used linen for sale! Open Monday to Friday 9.00am – 3.00pm at Bread of Life, 14b Stephenson Street (opp Boys College) Phone: 577-5423.

acknowledgement HALL Florence Ellen Jane. The family of Florence (Florrie) would like to thank friends and extended family for the practical help, love and comfort at the passing of a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Your thoughtfulness and care is appreciated. A gentle lady now at rest.

Strings Concert Local string orchestra performing on Saturday April 26th, Nativity Church 7pm. $10 per person (under 15’s free).

All proceeds to John’s Kitchen.

The Blue Door - is open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 3.30pm. Saturday 9.00am - 2pm. Item surplus to your requirements we would gladly accept. We can deliver. Phone 579 4353.

Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics.

Ph Margaret 021 0260 7468 or Cilla 570 5335.

Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd. Open Monday - Friday, 8.30 - 4.30pm Hospital Visiting Hours: Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm.

Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward.

Marlborough Family Budgeting: - Free confidential budgeting advice. Monday-Friday.

Phone 578 2006.

Marlborough Lupus Support: For more infomation phone Katrina 572 4333 or 021 502 451 Picton Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377.

Office 520 9980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870.

Chemist:Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 9-6pm, Sat-Sun 9-3pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

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The Sun Newspaper offers an acknowledgement service to its readers. You can submit acknowledgements following family bereavements. The deadline will be on Mondays at 5.00pm, with a limit of 50 words for $15.00. You can submit acknowledgements by bringing them to the Sun office at 72 High Street, or posting them to PO Box 634 Blenheim 7240. You can also email them to sales@blenheimsun.co.nz Please include your contact details: Name, address, email and phone numbers, including your mobile number if possible.

White to speak Mayfield Kindergarten will be hosting a fundraiser next month, with garden guru Xanthe White (pictured) the special guest.

Ms White will appear at the kindergarten on Thursday, May 15, beginning at 6:30pm.

The landscape designer’s speech will be on sustainability in communities and gardens.

Complementary drinks and nibbles will be provided.

Money raised will go towards the kindergarten’s playground.

Mayfield won the right to host the event through a sunflower gardening competition, hosted by Daltons.

Each kindergarten grew their own sunflowers and sent in photos.

Mayfield teacher Kathryn Richards

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“They all got really involved in it - they helped grow and water them.

“Gardening is a big part of what we do. We always try and think sustainably.”

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Friday April 25: Attending the Picton, Blenheim and Renwick ANZAC Services.

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Two men have been remanded in custody until next month after they were charged in the Wellington District Court over a shooting.

The two men have been charged with causing grievous bodily harm to victim Tulo Tuala, with intent to cause him grievous bodily harm.

The incident occurred at Makara Beach on Sunday.

Both men were granted name suppression.

Kayaker found A 19-year-old kayaker was rescued by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter crew after 12 hours on the water.

German tourist Philipp Cartier was found at about 10pm on Sunday night near Motunau, in North Canterbury.

He had begun his day trip at Gore Bay, part of his goal of paddling the length of the South Island, before a current pushed him off course and out to sea.

Mr Cartier began his South Island journey six weeks ago at Kaiteriteri, and spent about two weeks paddling around the Marlborough Sounds.

Paeroa crash One person was seriously injured in a two-car crash between Paeroa and Kopu in Thames Valley.

The crash occurred just before 11am yesterday.

Two people were freed from the wreckage by firefighters.

One passenger was flown to hospital in a critical condition, and another in a serious condition.

PM wants Easter trading

Monday April 28: Meetings in Picton and Havelock with constituents and businesses by prior arrangement.

Friday May 2: Guest speaker for Eric Roy, Member for Invercargill.

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The Easter Weekend road toll rose to four yesterday, following a crash on the Coatesville-Riverhead Highway.

A 27-year-old Auckland woman was killed when a truck travelling in the opposite direction collided with her vehicle.

The toll this year is the highest since 2011, when five people were killed.

In 2013 three people died, while there were no fatalities in 2012.

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John Key says he is in favour of scrapping Easter trading laws but that it can only be achieved through a conscience vote in parliament.

Wanaka retailers traded throughout Easter, breaking the law but escaping penalties because there were no inspectors in the town.

The prime minister said past attempts to allow shops to open on Good Friday and Easter Sunday have been thwarted by the unions and MPs with strong religious beliefs.

Two escape fire A mother and her two-year-old son had a lucky escape after leaping from a bedroom window during a house fire in Ranfurly in Otago yesterday.

A dog, which was severely burned, had to be put down.

The house, which did not appear to have smoke alarms, was completely gutted, firefighters said.

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Poppy man: Ted Worthington braved the wet weather on Poppy Day (last Thursday). RSA members were on the streets of Marlborough selling poppies to the public for Anzac Day on Friday.

National photography convention begins The Photographic Society of New Zealand’s 62nd national convention opens today at the Marlborough Convention Centre.

The Colours of Marlborough convention, hosted by the Marlborough Camera Club, runs until April 27 and includes an exhibition, presentations and workshops.

Highlights of the event include a number of guest speakers, such as 2013 Australian Professional Photographer of the Year Tony Hewitt, plus a variety of field trips for the photographers to local vineyards, the Marlborough Sounds and an Anzac Day dawn service.

Auckland-based photographer Ilan Wittenberg will be among those honoured at the convention.

Mr Wittenberg’s work ‘The Scholar’ has won the Best Photojournalism Print, a gold medal and the Shirley Peverill Memorial Trophy, which he described as an honour.

His image ‘Zebra Looking Down’ won a Zebra Looking Down. Photo by Ilan bronze medal in the Open Projected category. Wittenberg.

By Adam Poulopoulos As rugby season kicks into gear again, a Marlborough family is acting as the go-between for local donations to Cook Island rugby.

Mike and Lee-Anne Freeth, of Mayfair Spas and Pools donated 50 mouthguards to the Arorangi rugby club during their holiday in Rarotonga in January.

Now, they are focusing on gathering more gear for their next donation, including rugby balls and headgear.

The Tasman Rugby Union are also giving rugby balls for the cause.

Every kid that donates will receive a McDonalds voucher, while Air New Zealand have agreed to freight the gear over for free.

Mike said the idea began when son Dom, 11, played a game for Arorangi while the family were holidaying there last August.

“We were having a meal at a restaurant.

The guy playing music was there with his son, and Dom was wearing an All Blacks jersey.”

The game took place in the first week the rugby local body enforced their ‘no mouth guard, no play’ policy, which meant the family rushed to buy Dom one before the game.

The family returned to the island in January with the mouthguards and a video of the game.

While the Makos have made their donation, there is also a personnel connection between them and the Cook Islands.

Their hooker Francis Smith is a Cook Island international who also represents Dom’s local club, Moutere.

Now, the family intend to make the donations a regular arrangement.

Mike said it would be mutually beneficial.

“The Cook Islands’ goal is to grow the sport to the point where they’ll be included in the Rugby World Cup. “It’s good for the kids too - rather than throw away their old boots this is a chance to recycle.”

Donate your gear to Mayfair Pools and Spas.

Mike Freeth and son Dom with the donation of rugby balls.

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Conductor Marios Sophocleus at the TEMPO concert on Friday, April 11. Mr Sophocleus will conduct the concert on Saturday.

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By Adam Poulopoulos Blenheim will get a chance to listen to something a bit different on Saturday with the Summer Strings Concert.

The show, which features about 25 local performers ranging from 10-80 years old, takes place at 7pm at the Nativity Church.

Music will include pieces

written by Mozart, Bach and Albanoni.

All proceeds from ticket sales go to John’s Kitchen.

Organiser Linda Lloyd said it was a big opportunity for music in Blenheim.

“We haven’t had anything like this in Marlborough for such a long time.

“Our brass band is incredible

but we haven’t really had anything organised for strings.”

She hoped the show would lead to a full orchestra in Marlborough in future.

“Nelson have had one for uears so why can’t we have one?

We’ve got plenty of talented people.

“In any case we’re hoping to run this show again next year.”

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Sport inbrief Harriers Marlborough Harriers’ next training run leaves from the clubrooms tomorrow at 6pm.

On Saturday a pack run/walk leaves from Kemp’s Farm, at Seventeen Valley, at 2pm.

A children’s run is also organised.

Please bring a plate to share for afternoon tea.

Horse racing Marlborough Racing Club’s Annual Meeting is just around the corner.

The two-day meeting will be held tomorrow and Sunday at the Waterlea Racecourse.

Eight gallops races and two harness events will be held on each day.

Children’s entertainment will also be provided through the day.

Admission is free on both days.

Mt Vernon run The Mt Vernon grand traverse will be on Sunday, June 15, beginning at 10am.

Registrations are open from 9am on the day.

There are three race categories - the 18km grand traverse, 11km fun run/walk and the 2km kids challenge.

Marathon Entries are open for the Armstrong Motor Group Wellington Marathon later in the year.

The event is scheduled for Sunday, June 22.

The event also features a halfmarathon, 10km and kids’ magic mile.

Entries close on June 9.

To enter visit the Wellington Marathon website.

Hunting The Woodbourne Tavern hosts its annual pig and deer hunt this Queen’s Birthday Weekend.

The event begins on Friday, May 30, and continues until Sunday, June 1.

Weigh-in will begin at 2pm on the 1st.

There will be three age categories - kids, teenagers and open.

Visit the Woodbourne Tavern Facebook page for more information.

Correction On Friday the Blenheim Sun stated the Mini Makos Holiday Programme was sponsored by Crafar Crouch.

This is incorrect. The programme is actually the Farmlands Mini Makos Holiday Programme.

The event takes place at Lansdowne Park from April 28-30, and will be run by Makos coaches and players.

For more information contact the Tasman Rugby Union in Blenheim.

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Locals unlucky at karting nationals

By Adam Poulopoulos Local drivers experienced some misfortune at the Cresswell Electrical 2014 KartSport New Zealand National Sprint Championships over the weekend.

The meet, which featured about 160 drivers over nine classes, was a success, despite the changeable conditions.

Conditions for heats and finals on Saturday and Sunday were mainly dry, however.

On the track, Gary Cooze was running 5th in the 100cc Yamaha Heavy final before his engine overheated, dropping him to 12th.

In the 125cc Rotax Max Light class Daniel Bugler was running 5th in the pre-final, before his engine cut out to leave him 15th overall.

William Exton, 10, was the bestperformed of the locals, finishing

Mathew Kinsman (#30) celebrates as he takes the win in the 100cc Yamaha light class at the Kartsport New Zealand Sprint Championships. Photo: Fast Company / Blair Hall.

10th in the Cadet Raket class final.

Tayler Forbes, Leighton Stanton and Sam Bugler also competed.

Along with support staff, it is believed between 600 and 700 people were participating in the

event.

Kartsport Marlborough’s Neil Butts said despite a few issues, the meet “ran like clockwork.”

“It was awesome. They were all still practicing in those horrendous

conditions on the Thursday.

“The changeable weather meant there was a lot of pressure on the crews.”

Butts said sponsors Crafar Crouch brought in shingle to put on the track on Thursday, while Cresswell Electrical helped to fix a problem with a power generator on the Friday.

Overall, eight drivers were crowned victors across the nine classes.

The best-performed driver in the meet was Auckland’s Mathew Kinsman, who won the 125cc Rotax Max Light and 100cc Yamaha light classes, and finished third in the KZ2.

It was the first time the event had been held here for six years, and Butts said it would likely be that long before it was held here again.

Mariners building for future

By Adam Poulopoulos The Marlborough Mariners may have started with two wins and a loss this season, but immediate success is not high on the agenda.

The Marlborough development football side started with a 2-1 home loss to Nelson Suburbs, before thumping Wakefield 5-1.

This past Saturday they thumped FC Nelson 4-0, with captain Ollie Baker scoring one, Carl Connor-McLean taking his goal tally to six in three games, and Nick Kelly grabbing the other.

For the last two seasons the squad has been relatively settled, but new captain Baker said with several new younger players coming into the ranks this year, the season was the start of a two-year plan.

“We said at the start of the season it was mainly

about development.

“We’re definitely trying to build the squad.”

He said the early signs were largely encouraging.

“It’s a pretty cool team to play for. The team is starting to gel together already.

“Dave (coach Dave Turner) has got that typical British humour – he’s serious but he gets guys to enjoy playing the game.

Baker said several players were aiming to follow in the footsteps of current teammates Taine Swete and Connor-McLean, and trial for the NZ King Salmon Nelson Marlborough Falcons at the end of the season.

“It gives young players more of an opportunity to get noticed.”

They play Richmond AFC 1st XI at Jubilee Park on Saturday.

McMath in record-breaking spree

By Adam Poulopoulos A Marlborough Girls College student has rewritten the region’s swimming record book in recent weeks, and she hopes there is more to come.

Sally McMath, (pictured), 16, broke three open Nelson/Marlborough backstroke records and an age-group butterf ly record at the National Open Swimming Championships in Auckland this month.

The Blenheim Swimming Club member also swam personal bests in both the 50m and 100m backstroke.

Her next assignment is the National Age Group Champs in Wellington in a week’s time, which will be the fourth time she has competed in the meet.

She said that meet was her main focus.

“I went to National Champs more for experience – I was aiming more for PBs. Age Groups are the main focus.”

She said her training regime, which has contained nine swimming sessions and four gym sessions each week, was paying off.

“Since January I’ve woken up before six every weekday.

“I’ve definitely put in more work this year – opens helped me to realise my training’s been paying off.”

The Auckland tournament doubled as New Zealand’s Commonwealth Games swimming trial, and McMath said it was

exciting to rub shoulders with the best in the country.

“It was really cool. I was warming up and Lauren Boyle walked past.

“I was in the heat after the 100 backstroke and Corey Main did a qualifying time in the lane I was swimming in!”

In Wellington McMath will swim in seven events in total, comprising backstroke, butterfly and freestyle.

She will be joined at the tournament by club-mate Oriana Houra, 15.

Right midfielder Cailin Thompson, 15, captain and centre back Ollie Baker, 19, and central midfielder Bjorn Waechter, 15.

Pigeon Results It wasn’t until Monday of Easter weekend that the weather became good enough for the Blenheim Racing Pigeon Club to fly it’s young bird race from Parnassus a distance of 145 km.

The flock was released at 9.20 am into clear skies, sunshine and very little wind and with such good conditions the winning bird of Nearon Lofts, Seddon was clocked in after flying 1 hour and 50 mins at a velocity of 1204.79 meters per minute.

Just nine seconds behind and in second place was Donald Morrison’s chequer hen 156 with a time of 1203.28 mpm and third place also to Spring Creek was club president Carl Kirkwood’s red chequer 204 doing 1199.69. From first to last position there was only seven minutes difference in overall arrival times just showing how good the weather was.

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