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Linton Higgins has a passion for drift cars, and is not letting paraplegia get in the way.

The Blenheim man hopes to head to Hampton Downs to drive in a ‘Drift Junkies v DriftkanaX’ event day on November 23.

The Drift for a Cause charity has accepted Linton, and some other paraplegics, to drift around the racetrack in a modified hand-controlled Lexus V8.

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Paraplegic Linton Higgins hopes to drive in a national drift car event later this month. Here he is pictured with his family: Partner Ranee Norton, Tyler Higgins, 5, and Degan Higgins 11 months.

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Fundraising dinner to be held next week Continued from page 1.

Linton, who works at Heating Marlborough, hopes the event will also help him achieve a wider goal.

Currently, he is doing up a modified hand-controlled Nissan Silvia with the help of mechanic Gavin Kennett, with his ultimate goal for the car to be used for other paraplegics to have a go around a track.

With the opportunity to meet drifters or sponsors at the event, he said he hopes to have more understanding of what he needs to do to complete his dream.

“It’s always been my dream to do something like this.

“I’ve been interested in anything with a motor all my life.”

Linton damaged his t5, t6 and t7 vertebrae in a motocross accident in May last year.

After undergoing surgery in Christchurch to fuse his spine together, he spent three months rehabilitating at the Burwood

Spinal Unit, before returning to Marlborough and purchasing the Silvia.

To gather the funds for travel and accommodation, Linton and Ranee are hosting a fundraising dinner at Fairweathers on Monday, November 10.

Raffles will also be held, while spot prizes, donated by several local businesses, will be given out.

The Wadsworth family are also hosting a motocross day on Sunday, November 16, on their hill track.

It is $20 per rider, and all proceeds go to Linton’s cause.

Tickets for the dinner are available until the end of tomorrow. For more information, visit the ‘Help Get Linton to Hampton Downs Fairweathers Dinner’ Facebook page, or visit Linton at Heating Marlborough between 10am and 4pm.

Tickets for a three-course meal are $40.

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Above: Maia Gemmell has a turn at pumping water at one of the interactive displays.

Left: Rhyan Cadwallender is all smiles as he gets up close to a vintage tractor on Sunday.

Story and photos by Celeste Lodewyk Sunday was a busy day at Brayshaw Park with huge crowds of people turning out for the Marlborough Vintage Farm Machinery Society annual open day.

Organisers said they were pleased with the number of people supporting the event, with money raised from the gold coin donation entry fee going back into the park and restoration of its equipment.

There were several interactive displays for children to enjoy including vintage water pumps, steam train rides, rides on the Thomas the Tank Engine tractor and an old school bus.

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A juvenile Little Blue Penguin named Edwina has had a lucky escape after being flushed out of a drain by contractors near the Edwin Fox on the Picton Foreshore last Friday.

Steve Hardgrave and Rod Maude from Jetco in Wellington had been working over the last few days flushing out the Port’s stormwater drains.

They got quite the shock when a little wet dark blue ball rolled out of a drain and then started moving.

When Rob went to pick the ball up he got a nasty surprise when the ball quickly turned into a hissing, snapping and very angry bird.

EcoWorld’s Life Sciences Manager Regan Russell said the penguin, now named Edwina

by Rob, is in reasonable nick and looks to be OK. “She’s really feisty, I’ve been bitten a couple of times.

“That’s a good sign and means we are looking after a healthy bird,” he said.

The contractors took Edwina into EcoWorld Picton Aquarium as a wet bundle of dark feathers.

“We initially thought she was an adult but once she dried off we discovered we had a female fledgling.

“She has a good coating of down but there are patches where the down has obviously been

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State Insurance to close Jetco contractors Steve Hardgrave and Rod Maude with EcoWorld’s Life Sciences Manager Regan Russell, holding a very lucky Little Blue Penguin. Photo supplied.

worn off being flushed down the drain. We can’t see any obvious injury,” Regan said.

Edwina’s lucky escape is a classic example of man meets nature and nature comes off second best. Penguins live in dangerous places where it is hard for predators to get at them.

But a big flush of water is not something a little blue penguin might expect or protect itself from.

Steve and Rod admitted they were quite attached to Edwina and have dropped in twice to check on her.

If you find a sick or injured Little Blue Penguin please contact EcoWorld Picton Aquarium or your local DOC office for advice. Take care Little Blue Penguins are wild animals and they do bite.

War letters sought by RSA

By Celeste Lodewyk The Marlborough RSA is seeking copies of letters sent home from Marlburians serving overseas during World War One. President John Forrest said the branch was planning several commemorations in line with the WW100 Anniversary and hoped to include the letters.

“We are looking for copies of letters sent home to families from those serving on the war front, as well as any letters that family members have sent but were returned.

“It would give both sides of the war, what the servicemen were experiencing during the war as well as what their families were going through at home.

“With permission, we will make copies of the letters and use them in as part of future WWI commemorations,” he said.

If anyone has a letter they are willing to share with the Marlborough RSA, they are invited to visit the reception at the Clubs of Marlborough.

Blenheim’s State Insurance office will be closed by the end of next month, as the company looks to develop its online and phone services.

The firm is currently working with three affected staff members about possible new roles in the company.

The office will shut on Friday, November 28.

State customers are being notified of the change.

Book Launch A book featuring 45 wineries in the Marlborough and Nelson areas is to be launched later this month.

Former news photographer Geoff Dale wrote ‘Behind Winery Doors’ with the help of his daughter Renee, who’s a winemaker.

The book gives a behind-thescenes look at the wineries in the area, as well as giving tourists practical advice about each winery.

The book is set to be launched in Renwick on November 14.

Hair care winner The winner of the Sun’s Hair Care Giveaway is Narae Lee. Narae wins a bottle of ‘Tecni Art Texture Dust’.

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The Marlborough RSA is seeking copies of letters like this one, written by Marlburians during World War One. Right: Marlborough RSA president John Forrest.

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Welcome to the WELCOME TO THE SOCIETY Cancer CANCER Society MARLBOROUGH Marlborough

With the help of volunteers we work with local health professionals and community groups to ensure that information about living well, cancerhas treatment and support, and survivorship, Cancer Society Marlborough received support in so is available to anyone who needs it; free or many ways recently and wewith would like to extend our sincere minimal charges. It is important to us that thanks to the following people who have we reach everyone whocontributed needs our help andtheir time and efforts to support cancer patients their information, if you know of anyoneand who may families in our community. benefit from our services please cut out this Thank you to: newsletter and pass it on.

Diary, November 2014

• Mitre 10 Mega Spring Fling • Hamish and the Dartington Barn Cream a staff Introducing ourTea – friendly wonderful afternoon withMargot amazing food, that was and Wilson, RN-Manager and Support enjoyed by many.

Information Provider • The Flight Centre and staff Corinne Payne, RN-Health Promoter • Everyone who voted for us at The Warehouse (relief support and Information provider) Community voting boxes Gill, Finance and Retail Co-ordinator • Rochelle and the team atHilary Unichem Mortimer’ s & Frasers have been very busy putting together Jasmine McDonald, Volunteera delightful selection of baked goodies, and aandhuge raffle in support Co-ordinator Administrator. of Breast Cancer Awareness in Marlborough. Their we help? efforts raised $1000 forHow thecanCancer Society locally.

Thanks to Rochelle for herOursupport andenquiries the many people team welcomes from community groups, Maraes, schools, etc. who would like a who purchased raffle tickets.

Raffle winner: S Morgan.workshop or talk from the Cancer Society. We are happy to for visit Cancer Picton and Society Rural Marlborough.

• The generous donation of quilts patients, from the Friends of the Barn Club, at the Quilters Barn

By Adam Poulopoulos A Blenheim-based artist has been involved in a city-wide project that has seen giraffes invade Christchurch recently.

Penny Cameron decorated one of 99 fibreglass sculptures placed around the city as part of ‘Christchurch Stands Tall,’ an initiative designed to highlight the best attractions in the area.

Up to two and a half metres tall, the giraffes have all been differently decorated, and Penny’s is the only mosaicstyle giraffe among them.

The giraffes were placed around Christchurch on Monday, and an app has been launched to help people get around and see all of them.

Each sculpture is sponsored by a local business, and they will remain standing for three months until they are auctioned off for charity in early-February.

For Penny, it was a chance to get involved in the rejuvenation of her local community.

She has been working for ABC Blenheim Central since she moved from Christchurch in May, and left Christchurch with repairs still to be completed on her house after the earthquakes.

Kidicorp, who run ABC, have sponsored her giraffe.

She said she wanted to help people realise a lot of what made Christchurch special.

“A lot of what’s nice about living in Christchurch hasn’t

changed.

“It’s a beautiful place with beautiful happy families.”

Pen ny com mute d to Christchurch to decorate her giraffe, and spent about 170 hours over three weeks on the project.

She said her giraffe had spots, which were eventually revealed as depictions of Christchurch, all over it.

She said it would be great to see dolphins emerge around Blenheim locally.

“My thought is it would be great for Blenheim to do something like this at some stage.

“You have such an arty local population.”

Penny’s giraffe is stationed at Riccarton House.

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Marlborough Women’s Tri For more information (including venue details) or

to register your interest in these events, time! contact Train and support the Cancer Society at the same 03 579 4379 or marlcaso@xtra.co.nz

Jules Taylor Wines has very generously offered to donate gentle and relaxing yoga $1 for every km walked, ranYoga or Classes biked– over the Women’s Tri sessions; bring your loved one or a fellow survivor training sessions. along for some time out. Tuesdays, 5:30-7.00pm.

The first Sunday session raised $400 for the Cancer Society Network – for more Marlborough, but it wouldGynaecological be greatCancers to get some women with a diagnosis of Cancer of the uterus, people on-board so that we can get closer to the $10k endometrium, cervix, ovary or vulva. Thursday, target that’s on offer.

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Wally Bruce, left, and Andrew Benger pre-shave, as their colleagues look on.

Moria Movember Marlborough’s Villa Moria Movember team kicked off their month-long quest with a shave at the winery on Friday afternoon.

Wally Bruce and Andrew Benger both went under the clippers and were saying goodbye to their facial hair for the first

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Wally and Andrew following the ordeal.

time in decades.

It has been 23 years since Andrew was clean-shaven, and the 1970s was the last time Wally had no facial hair.

The donation drive is well under way, as Villa’s 54-strong team look to meet their $5000 goal.

You can donate at the Villa Moria Facebook page, while there are donation boxes at both the Grovetown Hotel and the Villa Maria cellar door.

A sausage sizzle is being held at Mitre 10 Mega between 9:30am and 2:30pm on Saturday, November 22.

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Halloween hijinks This image of Peter Yealands is from the advertising material that was released at the launch of The Marlborough Story.

Marlborough Story unveiled After months of input, the Marlborough Story was unveiled at the Marlborough Convention Centre yesterday.

Designed to convey the attributes of the region, The Marlborough Story sets out to create a broader sense of what makes Marlborough special.

The project offers a free set of resources telling a consistent story about the region, which may be used by local businesses across all sectors to promote themselves.

The groups who worked to produce it include the Marlborough District Council, Destination Marlborough and the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce, with support from Wine Marlborough and the Marlborough Research Centre.

Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman says the aim is to capture the real essence of Marlborough.

It is a way for us all to see Marlborough is a very special place with a special story behind it – and I think that message will help everyone to realise just what a great place this is to live and work.”

The industry-led project emerged from council’s Smart and Connected discussions with the wider community, after it became clear the region was under-selling itself.

Mr Sowman said one very important aspect of the whole project will be the community’s interest in it.

“This is very much the community’s project; business, civic and social groups are invited to pick it up and run with it. There’s plenty of flexibility in how the material may be used but its success will depend on whether the region grabs the potential that is being offered.”

“The Marlborough Story belongs to us all and we believe that, collectively, Marlborough’s voice can be a much stronger voice.”

Kids and adults alike gathered at the Fudge Factory on Rapaura Road for a Haunted Treasure Hunt on Friday afternoon.

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This reflects the older age structure of people in these families in Marlborough.

The Census also found that couples without children make up an increasingly large proportion of families, and this trend has been on the rise since 1991.

“Couples without children make up just over 40 percent of all family types, up from 35 percent in 1991,” Census Customer Focus Manager Gareth Meech said.

“Couples with children are still the most common family type, but the proportion of these families continues to fall,” Mr Meech said.

Since 2006, the rise in the number of couples without children was almost double that of couples with children.

Of the 1.5 million households in New Zealand, two-thirds contain one family, and just over 3 percent have two or more families.

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Worst Breakfast Dear Ed, I've found a top nomination for worst 'Breakfast of the Year.' Travelling on the Interislander, the 'big' breakfast I bought was small with a paltry one small spoon of baked beans, tasteless scrambled eggs from egg powder presumably, a small insipid tomato and, although small, a tasty rasher of bacon.

For a pathetic cup of tea, I got charged over $3.

The Interislander breakfast should win, hands down.

If we talk of consistency apart from consistently poor breakfasts, the Interislander wins in the unpunctual category by being so frequently late getting away, (usually half hour to an hour) causing in convenience with linkups at the destination.

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Fireworks have been on sale for a three day period from November 2 to today.

The New Zealand Fire Service encourages those celebrating Guy Fawkes to act responsibly with fireworks and recommends that the safest way to celebrate Guy Fawkes is to attend an organised public fireworks display such as the one held annually by Whitney Street School.

While fireworks related injuries and damage to property have dropped since the sale of fireworks was banned to people under the age of 18 years old and restricted to only the four days leading up to Guy Fawkes, caution is still urged.

Whitney Street School offers a safe fireworks event that the whole family can enjoy.

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Event organisers encourage families to go along and enjoy the pre-fireworks food and atmosphere, rather than try to host their a large fireworks display at home.

Whitney Street School principal Alan Straker said Lights Over Marlborough is a fun family event with plenty of entertainment and food.

“We’d encourage families to come along and bring a blanket to sit on as well as something warm to wear, and enjoy the atmosphere and the large display that we put on, rather than face the risks of hosting a fireworks display at home.

“By all means have a few sparklers at home, but join us at Lights Over Marlborough for a safe display on a grand scale.”

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In Tom’s memory Dementia is the ‘unlearning of the learnt’, a terrible disease that robs families of their loved ones in the most unforgiving way.

Local woman Maureen Powell lost her beloved husband Tom to dementia last year and shares her story with reporter Celeste Lodewyk.

Tom Powell was a happy man who loved his family and enjoyed being busy in his workshop.

Brought up on a farm in the North Bank area, Tom got into the farming scene early in life and used these skills throughout his life.

His wife Maureen said he could fix anything.

So when Tom was diagnosed with having dementia it was not only difficult for him to come to terms with, but it was devastating news for his whole family.

Tom was only 57 when he first learned he had dementia. Sadly he passed away at 69.

“It all happened quite quickly,” Maureen says.

“I first realised something wasn’t quite right when he began asking me if he had taken his medication.

“Tom had diabetes and always managed his own medication so I knew then that we had a problem.”

Fortunately Tom was put into the hospital system in the early stages, and had a dementia test performed by a specialist.

When the diagnosis came in, Maureen was advised to go to Alzheimers Marlborough, which then, was located in the Presbyterian Support Services building on Muller Road.

“I phoned and spoke with Rona Kennington who invited me to come down for a cup of tea with her.

“Dementia was a hard word to swallow so having her there to explain things to me made such a difference,” she says.

For Maureen, the hardest part for Tom was trying to grasp what was happening.

“I went into his workshop one day to see him and he was sitting with his head in his hands in tears. He told me he felt like he had a net over his brain, and was clearly frustrated.”

Maureen was advised to start writing a diary with her experiences and emotions as a way to help cope with the constant changes.

On the first page dated October 15, 2005 she wrote; “Not a good day. A frustrating morning.”

Tom’s dementia progressed rapidly, something his family struggled with.

“You experience a bucketful of emotions.

Sadness, worry, constant caring... and because you are essentially losing a person you are grieving all the time.

“Everything they have been been taught,

everything they have grown to enjoy and do in their lives, it leaves them.

“It’s the unlearning of the learnt.”

With Maureen as Tom’s primary carer, she joined Alzheimers Marlborough’s care group for support and information.

It helped to guide her through what Tom was experiencing and gave him the opportunity to spend time at the day centre.

“He really enjoyed it. He visited twice a week which gave me free time to run errands, do the shopping and even return home to mow the lawns without worrying about him.”

As Tom’s condition deteriorated from the dementia as well as other health issues, he spent time in Nelson’s specialist D6 unit.

At the time Marlborough did not have this facility, which made for a lot of travelling for his family.

“It broke my heart to walk out to go home and leave him there. It felt wrong, so when he was brought back to Blenheim I was so relieved.”

“It was a battle to bring him back home but thankfully Blenheim has a D6 unit now,” she

says.

Six months after he returned to Blenheim, Tom passed away.

“Dementia robbed us all of a great man. While it was so incredibly sad we have our memories of Tom which make us smile.

Since Tom’s passing Maureen returned to Alzheimers Marlborough as a volunteer to ‘give back her time’ and help with fundraising.

“People need to know how important this service is. The support I received was invaluable.

“My advice to others going through their own dementia journey is to make the contact with Alzheimers Marlborough and ask for help, don’t be afraid,” she says.

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Visitors will now get the same message as locals Visitors to Marlborough will soon get the message that locals already know – Marlborough is a brilliant place to visit all year round.

Destination Marlborough today launched its new visitor proposition, ‘Marlborough – Brilliant every day,’ as the visitor application of the Marlborough Story also launched today.

Destination Marlborough chairperson Nigel Gould said the message to visitors brings together everything that is

unique in the region, and positions it from the perspective of what visitors want in a holiday, conference or events destination.

“Marlborough – Brilliant every day’ speaks directly to visitors and describes the experiences that only Marlborough can deliver.

“Everybody wants to have a brilliant holiday, whether it’s for a romantic weekend or a week packed with adventures.”

Destination Marlborough’s general manager Tracy John-

ston said the organisation constantly gets feedback from visitors saying the weather is brilliant, they had a brilliant time in the sounds and a brilliant day visiting wineries.

“We’ve captured that excitement for our region with the message that Marlborough is Brilliant every day.”

Mrs Johnston said the message to visitors also reinforces that Marlborough is a great year-round destination.

Destination Marlborough has also launched a refreshed and

mobile optimised website under the URL MarlboroughNZ. com.

The new site serves up content based around travel styles to allow visitors to tailormake their ultimate holiday in Marlborough and offers guides to experiences on offer in the region from biking to boating.

The Follow-ME event guide and local business listings remain key features of the site to encourage travellers to plan and book online.

A can for a ticket Marlburians can have a cheap night at the movies next week – all it takes is a tin can.

On Wednesday November 12 moviegoers to Top Town Cinemas can swap a can for a movie ticket as part of the Wattie’s Can’s Film Festival.

The Festival, which takes place nationwide, is celebrating its 21st anniversary of helping New Zealanders in need by collecting cans for The Salvation Army’s Foodbanks. Wattie’s then matches each can donated at the festival.

The films that can be seen are ‘Planes: Fire and Rescue’ at 4:10pm, ‘The Boxtrolls’ at 4:50, ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ at 6:30 and ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ at 8:40.

Cans of food may be exchanged from today, right up to the festival night.

Right: Shannan Nicholas of Top Town Cinemas.

PORT MARLBOROUGH IS SHUTTING US DOWN!

Port Marlborough is refusing to renew our ground lease and is demanding the removal of our buildings, effectively shutting down two businesses.

We are seeking expressions of interest to remove our substantial buildings.

For more information please contact: Malcolm Barrer 03 574 2364 or Alan Stanford 03 574 2378

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Skin Cancer Awareness Month Be sun safe while enjoying the outdoors!

Warm weather signals rising UV levels The arrival of daylight saving signals that ultraviolet (UV) levels are rising rapidly and it’s time for New Zealanders to be SunSmart.

With the arrival of spring weather and the start of daylight saving, it’s tempting to get outside more.

While temperatures are still quite low, UV is already strong enough to cause sunburn if we don’t use sun protection for our skin.

Sunburn is a big concern

because it’s linked to melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.

And New Zealand has one of the highest rates of melanoma

in the world.

It’s especially important to use sun protection between 10am and 4pm from September to April when the

NOVEMBER

Sun alert App The HPA, MetService and NIWA, in consultation with the Cancer Society of New Zealand, have developed the new Sun Protection Alert based on consumer and media feedback.

It tells people the exact time when they should use sun protection no matter where they are in New Zealand.

It is hoped that the Sun Protection Alert will be very useful in reducing New Zealanders’ UV exposure.

It’s a free Sun Protection Alert that gives the exact time period each day when sun protection is needed and is available at metservice.com and takes into account geographical location and weather factors.

sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays are strongest.

But depending on the time of year and where in NZ you are, the period of time sun protection is needed is often longer.

During the daylight saving months, remember to ‘slip, slop, slap and wrap’ – slip on a shirt or into the shade, slop on plenty of broad-spectrum SPF30+ sunscreen, slap on a hat and wrap on a pair of wrap-around sunglasses.

UV radiation levels very high in New Zealand It’s not hard to be SunSmart. Research has shown that too much UV radiation causes sunburn, which can lead to skin cancer, and those cancers can be deadly.

UV radiation can also damage your skin in other ways, causing premature ageing and wrinkles.

In New Zealand we are lucky to have clear skies and little pollution, but that contributes to very high levels of UV radiation in our environment.

Our weather is also changeable – a rainy morning may mean we might leave the house without the sun protection we need if the sun comes out later.

And even if the sun doesn’t come out, and temperatures stay low, UV radiation levels can still be high enough to cause sunburn.

That’s why you need to be SunSmart, especially during daylight saving months (September to April), and between 10am to 4pm when the sun’s UV rays are strongest.

And don’t forget the children.

They most definitely need to slip, slop, slap, and wrap, too.

Nearly 80% of lifetime sun exposure happens after the age of 18, so it’s important to make sun protection a life-long habit, starting as young as possible.

Seek shade between 10am and 4pm

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SunSmart myths 1) I can’t get sunburned on a cloudy day.

False: You can still get sunburned on a cloudy day. At least 80% of UV radiation can get through light cloud cover, so unprotected skin can still be damaged.

2) Temperature gives me a good idea of the UV radiation risk.

False: The heat from the sun is caused by infrared radiation, not ultraviolet radiation, so UV radiation can still be very high even on a cool day, when infrared radiation is low. Just think about how easy it is to get burned on the snowfields when the temperature is hovering around freezing.

3) Sunscreen blocks out all UV radiation.

False: No sunscreen can fully

block out the UV radiation – that’s why you need to limit your time in the sun no matter what sunscreen you’re wearing.

4) Getting badly sunburned before the age of 20 increases my risk of getting melanoma skin cancer later on.

True: If you have a history of one or more sunburns before you turn 20, you have a much higher chance of getting melanoma skin cancer.

5) Wearing a T-shirt in the water is as sun protective as a rash shirt.

False: A wet T-shirt may offer only half the protection it does when it is dry. If you are going to be in the water, a rash shirt and sunscreen is your best form of protection.

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Multiple play date ANDERSON: Mick and Ange are proud to announce the safe arrival of Arnica Laker (7lb 10oz) on October 30, 2014 at 11:26am at Wairau Hospital. A little sister for Dakota. Special thanks to midwife Cathy Middleton and the amazing nurses in Ward One. Photo provided.

POHATU: Vikki and Karl are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their first baby girl (8lb 9oz) on November 2, 2014 at 4:06pm at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to Shona, Robyn and all the staff in the ward.

A dozen families gathered at Pollard Park last Sunday to celebrate the start of New Zealand Multiple Birth Awareness Week.

Marlborough Multiple Birth Club co-ordinator Kirsty Saxon said it was fantastic to meet some new families and their children, as well as one mum expecting twins next year.

The youngest set of twins at the event were five week old twins Samara and Matilda Harris, the oldest were 14 year olds Callum and Joshua Rowe. There was even one set of triplets - Jack, Stella and Ben Clark, with big sister Nina.

Fellow twin mum and cake decorator Keri Rowe donated a colourful multiple birth themed cake.

The aim of the Marlborough Multiple Birth Club is to support families with information and assistance leading up to the birth and as their children grow.

Any family with multiples is welcome to join. The club is affiliated with the Christchurch Multiple Birth Club and the New Zealand Multiple Birth Club Association.

For more information, please ring Kirsty 021 128 4719.

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VALK: Matt and Anna (Newman) would like to announce the arrival of Anais Bonita Firenze Valk (8lb 9oz) born October 30, 2014 at Wairau Hospital. A special thanks Drs Sarah Wakeman, Greg Philipson and their wonderful nurses. Dr Helen Crampton, her theatre staff, the lovely midwives in maternity and mostly our midwife Angela White for all they did to bring our precious daughter into the world. Photo provided.

GRAHAM: Gavin and Michelle along with big brother Cruz and big sister Eva, are excited to announce the early arrival of Mia Graham (8lb 6oz) on October 16 2014 at 4:33am at Wairau Hospital.

Huge thanks to our amazing midwife Angela White and ward staff for all your help. Photo provided.

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Country music entries open

By Celeste Lodewyk It’s that time again where locals can put on their best country voices and take to the stage for the 24th Gourmet Paradise Country Music Awards, set for January 17 - 18, 2015.

Entry forms are now available for the awards which is open to anybody as long as they perform a country song.

Last year’s event attracted around 200 entries from all over the country and already some have been accepted from Auckland, Rotorua and Hamilton.

The overall prize in the seniors is $2000 cash and the runner up prize is $1000 cash.

For the 13 to under 18 years category, first prize is $400 cash and runner up is $200 cash.

For the juniors, 12-years and under, the prize is $200 cash and runner up is $100.

Local businesses have strongly supported this event by donating toward the cash prize pool, including the Blenheim Country Music Club which puts up the $2000 overall prize.

For more information or to enter the 2015 awards, contact Carolyn Coles on (03) 577 8109.

Entries close November 14 so get in quick.

The awards main sponsor is Newstalk ZB Marlborough.

PHOTO: Tracey Ruffell and son Michael were among the 200 performers competing at this year’s Gourmet Paradise Country Music Awards held in January. File photo

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New bins to be installed

By Adam Poulopoulos Renwick and Rarangi will have new community recycling bins, as the Marlborough District Council continue to determine the most efficient way of recycling in outlying areas.

The bins, which are installed today, have two compartments for glass, and one each for plastic and cardboard.

The Renwick bin, at the community hall, has already been trialled this year, but the bin going in tomorrow has an added compartment for cardboard.

The Rarangi bin will be situated at their community hall.

The bins are being compared for effectiveness against kerbside recycling.

They will be trialled until the next council Assets and Services meeting on November 25.

If they prove successful, fur-

ther bins will be installed at Grovetown, Tuamarina, Spring Creek and Rapaura.

About 25 bins are already scattered around the region.

Council solid waste manager Alec McNeil said the bins had the potential to collect more than 300 tonnes of recycling a year if they were installed throughout Marlborough.

He said the bins minimised individual trips to the transfer station for those outside Blenheim.

Council secured funding from two national recycling projects, the Public Place Recycling Scheme and the Glass Packaging Forum, to cover the $15,000 cost of the facilities at Renwick and Rarangi.

HR Engineering, on Middle Renwick Road, built the containers.

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Vintage farm machinery open day The Marlborough Vintage Farm Machinery Society held its annual open day at Brayshaw Park on Sunday attracting a large number of people.

 Marlborough Vintage Farm Society member Helen Cam Machinery pbell dressed in the era of the early settlers.

 Kobi Dobson and Sophia Buckland handpumping water.

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 Bailey McLean-Waltho explores a vintage tractor with his father Gary McLean.

Andrew Benger and Wally Bruce from the Villa Maria Movember team lost their facial hair at the winery on Friday afternoon, in the leadup to the event.

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Mental Health Consumer Advocacy Service

The Community Noticeboard is for non-profit organisations. For $10.00 you can publish up to 25 words. No AGMS, sporting notices or special meetings. Community Notices must be pre-paid.

Call into our office at 72 High Street, Blenheim

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

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Bingo/Housie 1st Thursday of each month at 7pm. Blenheim Bowling Club, 40 houses, 3 supers 1 of $1000, raffles and meals from 5.30pm. Proceeds to Te Rerenga o Te Ra.

Family/Whanau for information/ advocacy/support For families living with mental illness/addictions please contact– Supporting Families in Mental Wellbeing - Cheryl, Lyn, Karina or Sandra on 577 5491 or visit us at 4 Scott Street.

community services Marlborough After Hours GP Services: Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm.

Reception 520 6377. Office 520 9980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111.

Non urgent 579 4870.

After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm, 7 days. Ph 5782271.

Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am-8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Diabetes Marlborough Inc: 5775549, Office hours 9am-3pm, Monday - Friday Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline.

Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers.

Overeaters Anonymous: 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.

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death notices PARK, Lola Hazel: On Monday November 3 2014, peacefully, at Ashwood Park Retirement Village.

In her 89th year. Loved wife of Harold, much loved mother of Daphne, David, Lionel, Bryan, Gary, John, Graham, Jimmy (deceased), Peter, Shirley and Sharon, and loved mother-in-law. A much loved grandmother and great grandmother of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Special thanks to the nursing staff at Ashwood Park for their care of Lola. A private cremation has been held.

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Sheets ‘n Things Now located beside The Warehouse car park, behind John’s Kitchen. Good used linen at bargain prices. Donations, gratefully recieved.

Ph. 578 1355.

ST Christopher’s Goodwill Friday 7th Nov 9am - Noon at the Church Hall Redwoodtown (opp Countdown) Usual bargains good used clothing, household goods and books.

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Saturday 9.00am - 2pm. Item surplus to your requirements we would gladly accept. We can deliver. Phone 579 4353.

24 HOUR SERVICE PHONE 578 4719

Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) 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.

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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 9-2pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

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 frontdesk@blenheimsun.co.nz Please include your contact details: Name, address, email and phone numbers, including your mobile number if possible.

Draft tourism strategy The Picton Business Group Inc. has prepared a draft tourism strategy document for Picton which they would like residents to comment on and provide thoughts and ideas that can be included into the draft before preparing the final version.

A tourism strategy has never been prepared before. While the emphasis is on tourism there are clearly aspects that impact on economic planning.

The reasoning behind this document is to try and avoid ad hoc decision-making on what is perceived is best for the town. A coherent plan will guide future decision making by council.

The final version will be forwarded to the appropriate council consultative group.

The group would like to see as many Picton residents as possible contribute to tourism planning. Please contact the secretary by email for a copy: secretary@pictonbusinessgroup.nz providing your email address.

If none, a copy can obtained on request. Your ideas should be submitted by 15 November 2014.

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The Department of Conservation (DOC), as part of its Battle for our Birds programme, intends to apply cereal pellet baits containing sodium fluoroacetate (1080) in Nelson Lakes National Park and Rainbow Conservation Area. The pest control is being undertaken to protect native species from rats and possums.

Description of the area Approximately 13,500 ha made up the western side of the St Arnaud Range adjacent to Lake Rotoiti extending south to include the Travers Valley and the side valleys (Hukere, Hopeless and Cupola) and the remote East Sabine Valley up to an approximate altitude of 1600m above sea level within the Nelson Lakes National Park and a small part of the eastern side of the St Arnaud Range within the Rainbow Conservation Area.

Areas affected include the St Arnaud Range Track, Loop Track, Honeydew Track, Lakehead Track, Lakeside Track (south of Whiskey Falls), Travers Track, Cascade Track, Hopeless Creek Track, Cupola Track, and the Sabine Track (between West Sabine Hut and Travers Saddle).

Method of control Cereal baits containing the pesticide 1080 will be distributed by helicopter over the above area except for the area between the Loop Track and Honeydew Track and some land within 50 metres of the Lakehead and Lakeside Tracks which will be hand sown. The 1080 baits are cylindrical pellets approximately 2-3 cm long, cinnamonlured and dyed green. The 1080 operation will be preceded by an application of non-toxic pre-feed baits. The non-toxic pre-feed baits are 2 cm long and not dyed.

Entry to all public walking tracks within the area will be restricted during and immediately following the 1080 operation until a track inspection is completed. This will be as soon as is practical and no longer than 24 hours after the operation. Warning signs will be placed at all normal points of entry to the area and at huts within the area immediately prior to the 1080 operation.

Always remember when in the area: • DO NOT touch bait or bait bags • WATCH CHILDREN at all times • DO NOT eat animals from this area • DO NOT allow DOGS access to animal carcasses (noting dogs are prohibited in the Nelson Lakes National Park) Observe these rules whenever you see warning signs placed at the public access ways in the above area.

Please call the National Poisons Centre for details regarding sodium fluoroacetate (1080) – Ph. 0800 764 766.

Commencement Date Application of non-toxic pre-feed bait is followed by application of 1080 bait. Operations will take place on or after 3 November 2014. The actual date of the operations will depend on the availability of periods of suitable weather.

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Casual Machinery Operator We now have an opportunity for a Casual Machinery Operator to join the team at our Wither Hills Rarangi Vineyard in Marlborough, reporting to the Vineyard Manager. You will be required to complete general vineyard machinery tasks such as trimming, leaf plucking, mowing and general vineyard hand duties as required.

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The purpose of this role is to operate a profitable shop utilizing volunteers to assist in the sale of a range of goods to raise money for St John in the Blenheim Area.

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Trainee Line Mechanic Marlborough Lines Contracting is a progressive electrical contracting business providing high quality services to the Marlborough region.

We have a vacancy for a Trainee Line Mechanic to assist with the construction and maintenance of overhead power lines and underground cables throughout the Marlborough area.

The successful applicant will be trained to National Certificate level as a Registered Line Mechanic.

If you would like to have a career in the electrical distribution industry, wish to obtain a recognised industry qualification and be part of a professional motivated team, then we would like to receive your application.

Please apply online through our website www.marlboroughlines.co.nz. Alternatively you can obtain a job description and application form by contacting our reception on 03 577 7007. Completed applications and CV can be emailed to info@linesmarl.co.nz, or posted to Marlborough Lines Trainee Line Mechanic Vacancy, PO Box 144, Blenheim 7240.

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Blenheim Country Music Club Inc. Presents a fundraising social for the

2015 Gourmet Paradise Country Music Awards Saturday 8th November 2014 7.30pm - 11.30pm at the Combined Clubs of Marlborough, Main Hall.

Nibbles, Tea & coffee provided

Tickets $15.00 per person.

Our January 2014 overall winners UNFINISHED BUSINESS from CHCH will be performing for your entertainment

Tickets on sale at Ken Hams Music Works and Combined Clubs of Marlborough Also door sales Full bar facility’s available.

For Further information & tickets Phone Carolyn Coles 577 8109

The students get creative.

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By Adam Poulopoulos More than 300 Witherlea School students dressed up and gathered on the school field for their 5+ a day picnic on Friday.

Each student dressed as a fruit or vegetable, beginning with the first letter of their name, for the picnic.

Students have been focusing on correct food and nutrition, and entered the nationwide 5+ A Day School Challenge, which requires schools to host an event based around the theme.

Jay Geris, 11, said he enjoyed the day.

“It’s been cool dressing up as fruit and vegetables.

“I learnt about the jicama, a Mexican yam, which starts with the first letter of my name.”

Witherlea School has gone into the draw to win a $5000 Bosch kitchen appliance package through the 5+ A Day Challenge.

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CAT FIGHT At 12:45am an 18-year-old female student and a 19-year-old unemployed female were arrested on Market St for assaulting another female.

They have been jointly charged with assault with intent to injure. They will both appear in the Blenheim District Court on November 10.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT At 11:10pm a 23-year-old female chef was arrested on warrants for failing to appear. She was held in custody and appeared in court yesterday.

BARRED At 11:15pm a 46-year-old bar manager was arrested on fines warrants for unpaid fines at the Taylor Dam. He was bailed to appear in the Blenheim District Court on November 10.

MONDAY 3RD

SATURDAY 1ST OUT OF HAND At 3:15am a 31-year-old kitchen hand was arrested on Stuart Street for failing to stop.

He has been charged with exceeding 50 kilometres an hour and excess breath alcohol. He was held in custody and appeared in the Blenheim District Court.

ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT At 2:45pm an 18-year-old labourer was arrested for assaulting his partner. He was bailed to appear in the Blenheim District Court yesterday.

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CAUGHT RED-HANDED At 2am a 15-year-old male student and his 15-year-old male student associate were caught breaking into a vehicle by the vehicle owner. They were found to be responsible for a number of other vehicles that were broken into or attempted to get into. They have both been referred to the Blenheim Youth Aid Section.

WALLET, TOBACCO DISAPPEARS At 10:45am a 40-year-old driver was arrested and charged with a historic theft. He had located a wallet and tobacco left on a table at restaurant and took them. He was identified by CCTV footage. He will appear in court on November 24.

HISTORIC ASSAULT At 8:30pm a 17-year-old unemployed female was arrested for an historic assault on another female. She was bailed to appear in court on November 10.

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Sport

Cricket growing at Canvastown

By Adam Poulopoulos Junior cricket in Marlborough is being bolstered by a team from Canvastown this season.

Named the Renwick Goldminers, the nine-strong team is made up of children from Canvastown School, with a roll of about 40 students altogether.

T he tea m comes i nto Blenheim or Renwick to play every Friday night.

Players range in age from six to 11.

Coach Mark Zillwood said it was the first time in a long time Canvastown had been able to field its own team.

He said despite early struggles, the players were all eager to get onto the pitch.

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“They’re keen as to play.

Apart from two kids they’re all new to cricket, so in the couple of games we’ve had so far we’ve struggled because a lot of the other teams are in their second year together.”

Zillwood said he was unsure if the school would be able to make a team each year.

“With 40 kids in the school you’re not going to get a team of kids where they’re all a couple of years apart.”

However, he said he was hoping with a couple of exceptions, the team would stay together next year too.

The team has been helped by former first-class umpire and cricket diehard Dave Paterson, who relief teaches

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The Renwick Goldminers - Back: Ayden Foster, 9, Jacob Zillwood, 11, Ana Carter, 11, Griffin Carter, 9, Abigail Ferguson, 10 and coach Mark Zillwood, and front: Damon Zillwood, 10, Luke Zillwood, 6, Jude Richmond, 9, and Jake Dodson, 11. at the school.

The team plays 20 over-a-side games, With the team able to practice at the where each pair bat for four overs and school and play during lunchtimes, it everyone gets a bowl. made travel less of a problem.

Campbell wins big

Volleyballers set to resume Marlborough Volleyball’s Subway Spikers’ & Premiers’ Schools Competition had a practice round last Friday due to the last minute availability of the Stadium.

Most of the teams used this extra game wisely to practice serving and passing techniques.

The Premier Division was encouraged to try some overarm serving and to try passing for good three-hit Volleyball.

Riverlands’ Spikers were a bit down after their first set loss of 25-7 to Renwick Spikers in the Premier Div 2, but after a bit of a team talk they went out fighting and with great serving once again from Michaela Boaz, Riverlands won the next two sets 25-12 and 25-4.

Action from Div One saw two teams, Fairhall Phoenix and Bohally Cookie Monsters, tak-

ing full advantage of the practice round.

Their game highlighted the promising volleyball futures of so many girls and also the only boy that was playing in that game, Tom Remacha.

Both teams tried to play good three-hit volleyball which led to some long rallies and made for a skilled and exciting game.

A lot of overarm serving was seen in this game, with Fairhall’s Sophie and Hannah Whittall showing their consistency and Bohally’s young Anna Gardiner showing her skill with jump serves.

First set went to Fairhall Phoenix 25-22, Bohally just managed to turn the tables in extra points in the second set 29-27. Fairhall then showed their experience in the third set to win 25-18.

Normal competition resumes on Friday.

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Marlborough Boys’ College deputy head boy Te Hauora Campbell was the major winner at the school’s sport prize giving last week.

Campbell won two of the school’s main awards, as the school’s sportsman of the year, and for making the best all-round contribution to sport at the college.

He was also named the senior touch player of the year, the outstanding first XV player and received the McCallum cup as the senior athletics champion.

Campbell was also recently named in the New Zealand under-19 touch rugby squad.

The smallbore rifle shooting trio of Josh Leach, Hamish Chapman and William van Asch was named team of the year.

First pigeon nearly nine hours Blenheim Racing pigeon Club held their yearling championship and a flock race from Mosgiel (565km)on Saturday.

The birds were liberated at 7am into fine weather, however the very strong west wind that developed the birds had to really work to make an early arrival to their lofts.

Alister Cooper of Renwick clocked a chequer cock bird # 243 after 8 hours 49 minutes on the wing to win the Yearling championship with a velocity of 1061.35

mpm, his second bird was also good enough to take second place with a time of 1039.45 mpm and third position to Shirley Morrison with her chequer hen # 307 at 1033.48 mpm.

The flock birds were won by Carl Kirkwood’s four year old cock bird # 367 with a velocity of 1028.52. 2nd and 3rd positions went to Donald Morrison also of Spring Creek with his 3yr old # 510 and his 2yr old # 110 achieving 1019.19 mpm and 1003.44 respectfully.

The 2014 Marlborough Sports Awards will take place on Monday, November 17 at the Marlborough Convention Centre.

The five award categories include Sportsman of the year, Sportswoman of the Year, both Young Sportsman and Sportswoman of the year, and Sports Team of the year.

‘The Marlborough Medal,’ an award given for a lifetime contribution to sport in Marlborough, will also be awarded on the night.

eco raCE T h e A m a z i ng E c o R a c e Marlborough 2014 is fast approaching.

The event takes place on Sunday, November 16 at the Meadowbank Station on Meadowbank Road, off Taylor Pass Rd. The event involves navigating around Meadowbank Station and the Taylor Dam to complete challenges and gain points as part of Conservation Week.

For more information visit http:// amazingecorace.weebly.com.

WOMANS TRIATHLON The Jules Taylor Marlborough Women’s Triathlon takes place on November 30.

For more information, or to enter, visit the Marlborough Women’s Triathlon website.

Newman shield lost Marlborough has relinquished the Newman Shield back to Nelson, beaten by 89 runs at Horton Park on Sunday.

Nelson scored 227 batting first, before rolling Marlborough for 138.

In senior cricket, Biddy Kate’s Celtic beat Grove Tavern Wairau by 74 runs, while Guthrie Bowron Renwick and Criterion Hotel Wairau Valley drew.

In 2nd grade Renwick thrashed Celtic by 107 runs.

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