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Earthquake hits home

By Adam Poulopoulos A Nepalese student based in Marlborough says her family is recovering after the recent earthquakes, but the effects will continue after aid teams leave the country.

Sunita Thapa, who works at Bamboo Garden Restaurant and studies Business Enterprise at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, faced an anxious wait after the first of two large earthquakes struck Nepal on Anzac Day.

Continued page 2 Pictured; Sunita Thapa from Blenheim has family affected by the Nepal earthquakes.

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Family injured but safe Continued from page 1 She says she was working when the magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck, and did not know about it until after she got home.

Sunita’s mother and sister live in Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, which is about 80 kilometres from the quake’s epicentre.

After several hours trying to make contact a friend of Sunita’s sister texted her to let her know her family were in hospital, but alive.

“It was only then I started crying,” Sunita says.

Both her mother and sister have been discharged, but Sunita’s mother is still nursing a leg infection.

Sunita was in class in Nelson

on May 12 when her friend told her a second large earthquake had struck.

Sunita’s homestay was contacted later that night with news her family was OK. Sunita last spoke to her sister earlier this week.

“Not much relief has reached them. My friends and family live in different parts of Kathmandu, and they haven’t really got anything.

“It’s hard to get to the villages even when nothing bad has happened because there are so many hills and the roads aren’t that good,” she says.

Sunita says symbols of her time growing up were destroyed by the first earthquake, including the scout build-

ing she spent time in at as a member and temples in Kathmandu, which were UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

She says even after the rebuild gathers speed, she sees a difficult future for her family and the country.

“My family’s main source of income is rental income, but now the buildings are gone so they’ll have to stay at someone else’s place.

“I don’t think people will go to Nepal any more. So many people’s work is based around tourism, and if tourists don’t go they’re going to have a hard time.”

Sunita’s financial situation means she cannot return home at the moment, but she hopes

to head back after her study finishes in March next year.

She says she wants to use her degree to start up a business in her homeland.

Bamboo Garden Restaurant are partnering with Marlborough Red Cross to hold a fundraising event for Nepal.

The three-course meal is being held on Wednesday next week from 11:30am-2:30pm.

All proceeds are going towards supplies, which will be sent to Nepal.

Individuals, groups and businesses are invited to attend.

Tickets are available from the Red Cross rooms on Redwood Street or by emailing blenheim@redcross.org.nz.

Parent and Child expo has new venue

By Celeste Lodewyk For years the Marlborough Parent Centre has delighted the community with its annual Parent and Child Expo held in Blenheim, but this year’s event has something very different and special in store.

The expo will be held at Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 on Sunday, June 7 from 10am - 2:30pm.

By being held in the stadium, there will be a huge space for the public to walk around the stalls as well as providing an area for children’s activities and entertainment, MPC president Rebecca Toms says.

“We really wanted to give families an event where they can spend a few hours, and with the stadium we have been able to fit in so much more.”

For the kids there will be two

Irmi Watt with daughters Clara and Theresa at last year’s Parent and Child Expo. File photo.

bouncy castles, a Bunnings DIY kids area, a bungy trampoline, a story teller, a colouring competition and dance demonstrations.

While the children are being entertained, adults can wander

about and take the time to speak to the many stall holders.

“We have a lot of new exhibitors this year, including horse riding instructors, speech therapists, photographers and a number of health services.

“The Police will also have an appearance to talk to families.”

The first 350 paying adults through the doors will receive a goody bag, and the public will have the chance to win some fantastic items through the silent auction and raffles held throughout the day, including groceries, baby items and a brand new car seat.

On offer with be plenty of food for all ages. MPC will have snacks available for purchase including fruit, ginger bread men and popcorn, as well as icecream by Men Love Berries.

Subway and CPR are also available in the main stadium.

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Aviation exhibition gets green light

By Jacob Page A major new permanent WWII aviation exhibition will open in Marlborough next year.

Prime Minister John Key today announced a $1.5m grant to Marlborough’s Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre as part of the Government’s Tourism Growth Partnership Fund.

The grant has enabled the centre to give the green light on expansion plans, increasing its display space by a third to incorporate a major new WWII aviation exhibition.

The exhibition will be built to the same acclaimed standard as the centre’s world-class Knights of the Sky exhibition, a display of Sir Peter Jackson’s collection of WW1 aircraft and memorabilia, which has been an international drawcard for visitors to Marlborough including the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Aircraft including a Hawker Hurricane, Avro Anson, Focke Wulf FW 190, Yakolev Yak 3, Stuka, and a MkXIV Spitfire, will be set in theatrical displays immersing people in the stories of WW2, including those of New Zealand pilots and aircrew who fought in the war. As with Omaka’s Knights of the Sky exhibition, a number of the aircraft on display will be maintained to a flyable standard.

Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre chairman, Brian Greenall, says the TGP funding “was brilliant”.

“The exhibition is something we’ve been working towards for a long time, and the funding means we can start building right away, fit it out, and open it to the public.

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FIREWORKS DATE CONFIRMED A date has been confirmed for Lights over Marlborough later in the year.

The event will be held on Saturday, November 14.

The event is the main fundraiser for Whitney Street School.

TACTIX TICKET WINNERS Congratulations to Shannon Taylor and Maree Harris who both won double passes to the Canterbury Tactix versus Queensland Firebirds trans-Tasman netball match at Blenheim’s Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000, on Sunday night.

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Concept plans for one of the new WWII exhibits at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre that will be completed by 2016.

more compelling experience for tourists.”

Destination Marlborough general manager, Tracy Johnston, says the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre already had a great reputation for delivering a quality visitor experience and this would only enhance it.

“This expansion has also become the catalyst for the Centre’s team to develop a new range of high value experiences to attract both leisure and corporate travellers. The initial response to

the new range of products from international travel buyers attending TRENZ this week has been overwhelmingly positive.”

The new experiences include guided tours of both exhibitions combined with a between-thewars cafe; a flying experience in a vintage Boeing Stearman open-cockpit biplane; a romantic package including a flight and luncheon in a vintage-themed marquee, and bespoke flying events.

Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith was

delighted to have such an investment in tourism in his electorate.

“This centre is already one of Marlborough’s leading tourist attractions. This investment will enable it to reach its full potential with regards to the scale and quality of its exhibitions, and the number of tourists it could attract.”

The centre will also have the ability to be transformed into an evening function venue to further support Marlborough’s appeal as a conference destination.

The Sun understands Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, on Grove Road, will be moving to Boyce Street in Springlands in the near future.

The business will be moving to the site currently occupied by Mico Plumbing, who are moving to share the PlaceMakers site on the corner of Grove Road and Farmar Street.

Cloudy Bay Funeral Services would not confirm the move.

MARLBOROUGH’S TOP TALENT The Marlborough’s Top Talent Show is being held on Saturday, May 30 at the Floor Pride Civic Theatre.

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Money seminar A seminar designed to help newcomers to New Zealand manage their money is being held later this month.

It is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26 from 7-9pm at the Marlborough Community Centre.

The seminar is funded by Immigration New Zealand.

Registrations can be made by calling the Citizens Advice Bureau.

Fundraiser for Cheryl A fundraising evening for Myotonic Dystrophy sufferer Cheryl Harding-Harper is being held next week.

The quiz night at the Vines Restaurant at the Redwood Tavern will be held on Tuesday, May 26.

Funds are being raised for Cheryl to undergo a stem cell transplant in America.

To book your tickets phone Rebecca on 0272572451.

A Givealittle page has also been set up for Cheryl – it can be found at https:// givealittle.co.nz/cause/cherylharper.

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Arthur Devine on the move

By Adam Poulopoulos The owner of a Blenheim salon and spa is excited about the effect moving into the CBD will have on his business.

Arthur Devine Inspired Salons and Spa is moving from its current home on Taylor Pass Road to 17 Francis Street.

Their first day of business at Francis Street will be Tuesday, June 2.

Renovations on the new property began at the start of the month, and are due to be completed early next week.

The salon will be housed downstairs with the family home on top, and business owner Arthur Devine says he knew the building’s configuration was perfect for what he wanted to do when the property came on the market three months ago.

“We’re trying to create an environment that is homely but has the professionalism and the commercial décor of a professional salon.

He says the CBD location will allow customers to make appointments during breaks in their work day, while the house is also handy for Arthur’s partner Rick White, who works in town.

The business will now offer two rooms for bed and breakfast accommodation, up from one at Taylor Pass Road, as well as hairdressing and beauty therapy.

The new salon will be 90 square metres, up from 36 square metres at Taylor Pass.

Arthur Devine, right, and his partner Rick White in front of the continuing renovations.

Fundraising at French Essence

By Adam Poulopoulos A Blenheim Café is dedicating one day next week to charity, as they look to raise funds for breast cancer awareness.

French Essence Café will section off part of their cabinet for the entire day on Wednesday, and will provide special sweet and savoury options for $5.

For every $5 spent, $2 will go to the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation.

Options available will include cakes, filled croissants, muffins and biscuits.

The café held a Pink Ribbon Breakfast last year, and head chef Nicole O’Leary says staff wanted to have another fundraiser, but wanted to make it different to last year’s event.

Right: Nicole O’Leary at French Essence cafe.

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Naturally Raw

By Adam Poulopoulos A Picton-based woman is looking out for our four-legged friends through her natural selection of pet food.

Pam Hopkins started up Naturally Raw – Nutritious Pet Food earlier this year.

She stocks products aimed at giving cats and dogs a balanced, speciesappropriate diet including lean meat, edible bone, organs and liver.

Items available include home-made patties, filled chicken frames and green tripe.

Pam says she was motivated to begin researching after seeing ingredients like corn are so prominent in pet food.

“When you read some of the labels on a bag of pet food it’s actually quite horrific.

“My belief is that dogs and cats should be fed a balanced raw diet… cats in the wild eat mice and rabbits.

People are scared to give them things like rabbit shoulder when that’s what

they eat in the wild.”

Pam says pets eating food high in corn and other grain-based products is akin to humans eating fast food or drinking alcohol.

“Although we like it, it’s not necessarily good for us.”

She says our pets have no choice in what they eat, so we should adjust accordingly.

“If they have biscuits or poor dog roll they can’t go to the fridge and decide they want a big hunk of meat.”

Pam’s five-year-old English staffy Ruby is on the diet, and Pam says she has noticed Ruby is softer, shinier and calmer.

If you would like more information on the business, Pam has set up a Facebook page, ‘Naturally Raw - Nutritious Pet Food.’

Right: Pam Hopkins with her english staffy Ruby and a tray of her homemade patties.

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COUNCIL NEWS Notices

Picton Smart and Connected Group Be informed – have your say – help Picton grow The Picton Smart and Connected Steering Committee is a team of community volunteers, working with the Marlborough District Council to help ensure the people of Picton have a clear and cohesive voice on issues affecting their town and community.

Be informed – have your say – help Picton grow.

Our first projects include the proposed new Picton Library/Community hub, Upper High Street development, London Quay and Foreshore, freedom camping, improving the Picton environment and the development and growth of Picton events, promotions and activities.

For further details, read the latest newsletter at the Picton Library or at the Picton Resource Centre (Mariners Mall) or go to www.pictonsc.org Get involved!

Visit our website or email info@pictonsc.org

Notice of Intention to Dispose of Impounded Motor Vehicle

The Marlborough District Council gives intention to dispose of Motor Vehicle UA9976 (1968 International Self-propelled Motor Caravan) previously seized under Section 37 of the Freedom Camping Act 2011 and to be disposed of under Section 40 of the Freedom Camping Act 2011.

Parties wishing to tender for Motor Vehicle UA9976 can submit to the Marlborough District Council, PO Box 443, Blenheim 7240.

Tenders close at 5.00 pm Friday 5 June 2015.

For any enquiries please contact Murray Morgan at Marlborough District Council Ph: 03 520 7400. This motor vehicle is being disposed of in an ‘as is where is’ condition and can only be viewed by prior arrangement.

Memorial restoration project for Picton Cemetery Preliminary planning is underway to begin some restoration work on some of Picton’s oldest gravestones.

Picton’s cemetery dates back to 1890 and its earliest graves are those of some of the first residents of the town and surrounding Marlborough Sounds. In its first decade, the cemetery was the final resting place for early settlers including members of the Freeth, Pickering, Greensill, Fuller, McCormick, Smith and Western families. But there are many other early graves too, in varying states of preservation, and Council has begun the job of identifying the memorials and headstones needing restoration.

A set of criteria has been established to guide this project and families are encouraged to contact the Council if they would like a family grave to be considered.

Council Reserves and Amenities officer Nic Crous, who is in charge

of this project, says he would prefer families to be involved where ever possible and they are invited to contact him at the Council, Ph: 03 520 7400, or by email nic.crous@

A broad band of response Interested in having input into Marlborough’s bid for central government funding to expand broadband coverage in this region?

Come to a meeting on Monday 25 May, 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm, at the Wisheart Room, Marlborough Civic Theatre.

A steering group is working with Council to prepare a bid for a share of the $350M government has tagged for resolving urban and rural broadband expansion and to solve mobile blackspots.

Your experiences with current connectivity as a business, farm, family

Pursuant to Section 28 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 the Rating Information Database of the Marlborough District Council is available for public inspection at the Marlborough District Council Office, 15 Seymour Street, Blenheim and the MDC Picton Service Delivery Centre, 67 High Street, Picton between the hours of 8.00 am and 5.00 pm Monday to Friday.

An electronic version of the database is also available on Council’s website www. marlborough.govt.nz/Services/Rates/RatesSearch

or individual could help shape the case for improvements.

To register please go to http:// connectivityandcellular.eventbrite.co.nz.

Enquiries and phone registrations go to MDC Project Officer Katie Covell, Ph: 03 520 7400.

Taylor River Works - Berm Revetment Works The public is advised that from Monday 18 May to Friday 26 June Simcox Construction will be undertaking berm revetment works on behalf of Council Rivers Department at Ben Morven Road junction with the Taylor River.

Contractor access will be from the end of George Conway Drive, off Taylor Pass Road.

Members of the public are asked to be aware of trucks and heavy earthmoving machinery movements during this time.

The western berm will be cordoned off and access will be prohibited.

Access for walkers/cyclists will be put in place along the eastern side of the river around the works site.

Signage will be erected to this effect.

Thank you for your cooperation and awareness during this time.

Enquiries should be directed to Ross Chandler, Simcox Construction 0274 251 475 in the first instance.

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There are particular risks to elderly people with house fires; escape is more difficult and there is the associated risk of fatality or serious injury.

Minimise the risk of serious house fires by being aware of the risks: • Electric blankets: Faulty electric blankets, and their misuse, cause fatal fires. Electric blankets should be checked each year to ensure they are still working safely.

• Smoking: Smoking is still a cause of fatal house fires, often beginning in bedding, furniture or clothing. Smoking is

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a particular risk for those who are bed-ridden or have limited mobility.

Heating: Keep heaters away from furniture and bedding. Take care not to trip on cords. Be aware of sparks from open fires and wood burners.

Unattended cooking: Overheated oil or fat is a major cause of house fires.

Poor memory and becoming distracted increase the risk of fires at the stove.

Other risky behaviours: Don’t hoard newspapers, boxes and

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other flammable materials and don’t throw burning or hot items into the rubbish.

Lack of smoke detectors and fire safety equipment: Too often fatalities occur in houses where there are no smoke detectors or where the smoke detector batteries are flat.

Living alone: Stay in contact with your neighbours; they may play a life-saving role in the event of a fire either by coming to your aid or calling emergency services.

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In the name of road safety, the clearing of the trees on the corner of Jacksons and Old Renwick Roads.

I don’t like cutting down trees, but in this instance their sacrifice was overdue.

Statistics Why, after getting all your basic details when unemployed is the next question “can you move” by WINZ? We have a house, bills, mortgage, kids and are not a number for your bonuses to push off the Blenheim stats.

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Where are the Tsunami safety lines in Blenheim?

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Deer on Arapawa Dear Ed, In response to the letter “Deer on Arapawa” in last week’s Sun I would like to confirm DOC staff are not shooting deer on Arapawa Island. Sam Socrates is correct in stating their numbers are very low. Our staff report not even seeing deer in the reserves they work in.

A quick phone call to our office could have clarified this.

Phil Clerke, DOC Picton

21st century Ecosystem Dear Ed, I note the Department of Conservation’s preoccupation with planting native trees for native birds which is laudable but narrow in its outlook.

Down by the Taylor River, tuis and bellbirds delight in the pantry of flowering gums.

Outside my study window, orange flowered abutilon (Chinese lantern) shrubs have flocks of waxes and occasional bellbirds feasting.

This love them too. And I recall down the Catlins in south east Otago seeing a flock of over 50 native pigeons feeding on flowering broom. Gums, abutilons and broom are all introduced plants.

The reality is we live in a 20th century ecosystem that no longer has moas, Haast eagles and huia but has evolved with humans in two waves self-introduced by migrations, some sad extinctions but with a host of beneficial introductions such as sheep, cattle, potatoes, petunias, pastoral grasses etc., Besides the gums, abutilons, bottle brushes, proteas and grevilleas are more colourful than 90 percent of our native plants.

I notice criticism of DOC shooting the few deer on Arapawa Island. Deer are browsers just as moa were for millions of years. Moas are gone thanks to man and deer are here.

Tony Orman

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Friday May 22, 2015

Speed in schools an accident waiting to happen - police Acting Area Commander Senior Sergeant Peter Payne says it is only a matter of time before there is a tragic accident involving a child travelling to or from school unless Marlborough drivers changed their behaviour.

His comments came after a series of operations monitoring speeds in school zones in the region.

“What I can tell you is that our staff will be making every effort to convince people that they must slow down around schools. We need this community to step up too,” he says.

Over the past two months a speed camera has been deployed to the schools where statistics show children are at greatest risk of being severely injured.

In April the speed camera recorded that 13.96 per cent of vehicles passing Spring Creek School were exceeding the speed limit. At Grovetown School 9.6 per cent of all drivers were exceeding the speed limit and at Renwick School 7.93 per cent of drivers were exceeding the speed limit past the school.

“As we head into May those numbers only get worse,” Senior Sergeant Payne says.

A three day operation in May saw 12 per cent of vehicles speeding past Spring Creek School, 25 per cent speeding past Grovetown School, 9 per cent speeding past Renwick School and 5 per cent of drivers were speeding past Queen Charlotte College.

The highest speed recorded this month was 78kph past Grovetown School, which is a 50kph area.

Payne says the majority of the tickets issued during the operation were for offences between 60 and 70 kph.

On one morning alone 115 people were

detected speeding past Queen Charlotte College.

“This sort of driver behaviour is putting the most vulnerable members of our community at undue risk of serious injury.

“Every one of us has a responsibility to look out for kids and do what we can to keep them safe. In Marlborough today that has to start with drivers slowing down around schools.”

Police would continue to pay close attention to driver behaviour around schools and drivers exceeding the limit should expect to receive a ticket.

I want it all, I want it now

Marlborough farmers still face challenges despite the green look of pasture.

Green drought masks farm predicaments Recent rains have not been enough to erase the effects of the summer drought.

Southern Marlborough and particularly North Canterbury farmers are still in the grips of an on-going drought with feed supplies depleted from feeding stock during the summer drought.

Glenda Robb, secretary of Marlborough Federated Farmers, says hopefully some winter grazing will be available in vineyards.

Federated Farmers have a feed help line where farmers can enter feed or grazing available for sale.

The recent rain had only wetted the topsoil and more rain is needed to erase the total soil deficits.

“It’s deceptive with the green growth on top, it’s masking the real situation. It’s the grim reality.”

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Friday May 22, 2015

5 MINUTES WITH: Lianne Budny A1 Drycleaning and Laundry

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My last meal on Earth would be...

Battered oysters, my homemade chips and eggs.

One of my best holidays was...

Holidays, what are they?

We have been away for a few short weekends, so any break away is always good.

My guilty TV pleasure is...

It has to be Criminal Minds.

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I’m inspired by...

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

My husband and best friend, Mike and our seven kids, especially our youngest daughter Tyler who has competed in the New Zealand Nationals (gymnastics) two years running.

I wouldn’t throw away anything as they all have value and memories.

Who would you love to have a meal with?

It would have to be my best friend... Yes, you guessed it, Mike.

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What would you spend your last $100 on?

I would put petrol in my VW Beetle and just cruise all day but then again I do like my wine.

What’s next on your wish list?

Winning Lotto then travelling around Europe in a Kombi (van).

What is the one thing Sun readers would be surprised to know about you?

I am human, and instead of Everybody Loves Raymond, it’s Everybody Loves Blonde.

That’s my nickname.

It has nothing to do with hair colour, I’m just blonde.

Les stays in tune

Harry gives toy joy MBC Leo representative Harry Crosswell presents Marlborough Women’s Refuge manager Rachel Black with toys for children of women who seek assistance from the organisation. Rachel says children can often be the forgotten part of the equation and the toys would provide some happy moments for them.

By Adam Poulopoulos Les Thomas bought his first guitar aged 17 in 1951. Fastforward through 64 years and countless tours in New Zealand and overseas and he still enjoys playing a tune.

Based in Invercargill early in his life, Les says he was inspired to purchase an acoustic guitar costing four pounds and five shillings by his father’s music.

“I liked country music. There wasn’t much to pick from back in those years.

“The only records I knew of were dad’s, and he had records

by Jimmie Rodgers and Wilf Carter.”

Les says he played it like a Hawaiian guitar by jacking up the strings and putting it on its Les Thomas with his pedal steel guitar. back.

He says the choice of genre was that time…if you showed interHe says the guitar “knew none initially unpopular, but that he est in hillbilly music it was of the chords I knew,” but he was proud of their achievements. almost like having a disease. improved. Soon he was part of “We finished up doing dozens “I like to think we made hisan Invercargill country band, the Southern Ramblers, who played of them (broadcasts) on a regular tory – I don’t even think the basis which was quite unique at Beatles did radio broadcasts!” live radio broadcasts.

He played with several bands in the deep south, working at revue shows, parties, dances and other events.

As his career progressed he got the opportunity to tour around the country with different shows, meeting musicians like Howard Morrison and Suzanne Prentice.

Les settled permanently in Blenheim about a year ago. He still plays his pedal-steel guitar.

Les will be celebrating his 80th birthday at the Redwood Tavern on Saturday, July 18, with a group including lifelong friends made through music.

“We’re all mates when we’re all together,” he says.

“The humour and friendship that goes with us is all bloody good.”

After that, he says he and his old band ‘The Countrymen’ are heading to play a show in Invercargill in early October, something he has dubbed “The Countrymen antique road show.”

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WHAT’S ON IN MARLBOROUGH

- WEEKEND EVENT GUIDE Friday 22 Wither Hills Farm Park Loop 1 - Wither Hills Farm Park - Redwood Street entrance carpark. Loop 2 – Wither Hills Farm Park - Quail Stream entrance carpark. Both routes head down an open ridge from Mount Vernon with a continuous view of Blenheim, out over the Wairau Lagoons and on a clear day across to Wellington’s south coast.

Taylor River Trail Burleigh Bridge to Taylor Dam, the full length between Burleigh Bridge and the Taylor Dam is approx 5 km, however, there are various points to enter and exit between these two points, the trail is of an off-road nature for the entire length but the terrain is generally flat and considered easy going for most.

Wither Hills MTB Park The 40 hectare Mountain Bike Park offers a variety of rides and the Mt Vernon Traverse is a challenging ride over the ridgelines.

There are 3 grades of tracks: Easy, Intermediate and Advanced. Access is via a car park o Taylor Pass Road or via the popular Stockyard Track. Most tracks are on steeper terrain more suited to experienced riders.

Conders Bend Mountain Bike Park Is located next to the Wairau River, Renwick side with approximately 6 kms of curved largely flat track.

Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 The multi-purpose Stadium, incorporates facilities for squash, basketball, tennis, volleyball, a state-of-the-art gymnasium. Indoor lane pools, leisure pool, childrens’pool, lazy river, sauna, steam room and spa/hydrotherapy pool. Kinross Street, Blenheim, ph 577 8300.

Pollard Park Blenheim’s premier Pollard Park is Marlborough’s showcase with 24.6 ha of wooded parkland, meandering stream and golf course. Also included are: Floral gardens, Playground, Rose gardens, Native rockery, Rhododendron Dell, Scented garden. Main Gates, Parker Street.

Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve Midway between Blenheim and Nelson on State Highway 6, from the car parks the main paths in the reserve explore the forest and riverbanks. They are wide and gentle, beyond these paths, and across the Rai swing bridge there are several other tracks.

Marlborough Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park, Daily 10am - 4pm.

If you have an event email Tash at The Sun frontdesk@blenheimsun.co.nz

Renwick Domain Skate Park Renwick Domain is home to a 1300 m2 concrete skate park featuring a spine, wedge, fun box, one-quarter pipe, drop in and grind box.

Access: Uxbridge Street, Renwick.

Hot art in Havelock The Gallery Havelock, open from 10am to 4pm, seven days a week. Enjoy browsing some of the excellent art on show from talented local artists. Come and have a look in the friendly little gallery at 60 Main Road Havelock.

The Edwin Fox Ship Visitor Centre open every day from 9am, a great all weather and family friendly activity. Come and explore the decks and the depths of the ship. Dunbar wharf, on Picton foreshore. For more information call Karen on 573 6868 or check out our Facebook or Trip advisor pages.

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am – 12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd, Ph Andy 578 2272 or 021 842 928.

Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillon’s Point Rd opens 9am - 12pm Saturday. Mon & Thurs 1 - 4pm. Building relationships and sharing skills. Ph Gerry 578 1835.

Tramping Club We go on tramp’s Wednesday & Sunday, please confirm for travel Ph Mary Ph 572 8762 or mjsrusty@kinect.co.nz.

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

Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Brayshaw Park, open workshop 1 - 4pm, Every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. Malcolm Ph 578 8809.

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

Picton Museum 10am - 4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Ph 573 8283.

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

Mainland Tactix v Queensland Firebirds Top trans-Tasman netball is heading to Blenheim, Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000, 6 Kinross St, Blenheim, 7:10pm.

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

Bikefit Marlborough Mountain Bike Challenge The terrain is medium to steep hill country on four wheel drive tracks or across paddocks with long stiff climbs, long descents and everything in between. Hill Country, 3938 State Highway 1 Seddon, 7.30am – 2pm. More info (03) 972 2239.

Collection Public art collections tell layers of stories and form an important part of a community’s identity also contains significant contemporary and historical New Zealand art. The Millennium Public Art Gallery, opposite Seymour Square, Mon- Fri 10:30am - 4:30pm, Sat/Sun 1:00pm - 4:00pm Peters Doig Marlborough Art Awards Premier exhibition attracting artists from throughout New Zealand, Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery, 204 High Street, Blenheim, Open daily 10.30am to 4.30pm

Saturday 23 Stand Up Comedy James Jobe - MC - Winner of Best MC in Wellington 2013. Tickets are at Take Note Picton, just $25. Strictly +18, after Show Party at Mikey’s Bar. Theatre bar and theatre doors open at 7pm.

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

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

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

Classical Concert At St Andrews instruments including cello, piano, clarinet, viola and soprano’s, 2pm 4pm.

Johanna Zellmer - Forged A fascinating exhibition of two interconnected bodies of contemporary jewellery work. The Millennium Public Art Gallery, opposite Seymour Square, Mon- Fri 10:30am - 4:30pm, Sat/Sun 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on!

Ulysses Ride Pack your picnic. Depending on the weather on the day it’ll either be Okiwi Bay or Marfells Beach for a picnic lunch. Meet at the Railway Station (south end) at 10.45am ride departs at 11am.

‘It’s all about the coffee’ Recreational bike ride - all year round departs at 9.00am from AvantiPlus Blenheim 61 Queen St, Everyone welcome. Register your interest www.bikemarlborough.co.nz Farmers Market Marlborough A&P Showground’s, Cnr Maxwell and Alabama Roads, 9am – 12pm. Buy Local - Cook Local Showcasing the best of what Marlborough has to offer Fresh, local and Marlborough grown sold by the producer. Abundant with seasonal fruit, vegetables, baking and much more ..

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

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

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

Up & Coming 27 May Curves will have a Pink Ribbon Breakfast including muffins, fruit, yoghurt, juice and coffee or tea from 6.30am - 11am for $10 per person with all funds to be donated. Tickets are available at Curves, We hope to raise $1000 to donate to the NZBCF. 28 May Golf tournament. Rarangi Golf Club, 11.15 -11.45am for registration & sausage sizzle.

Please email your registration details to enquiries@mcoc.org.nz.

29 May Blenheim Library Book sale next Friday, Good quality used books including adult books hardback, paperbacks and children’s books - Great Value. From 50 cents to $4.00. 9.30am - 3.30pm at the library.

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Every time you buy something from one of our shops you are helping us to raise funds which directly support the care of patients and families in Marlborough.

The Marlborough Hospice Shop has an eclectic mix of goods which offer a unique shopping experience and boasts first class

second-hand items.

There is an ever changing range of top quality fashion, retro and vintage clothing, bric a brac, furniture and books.

There are quality bargains galore in our shop, due to the generosity and wide variety of taste and background of our donors.

Timeless treasures Timeless Trading Co specialise in sourcing and restoring one-off pieces that you will not find anywhere else.

Walk into this quirky shop at 50 Grove Road and you are immediately transported to a wonderland filled with hand selected items of furniture, art and all sorts of unique decor items that will add some real depth to your home’s character.

Owner/operators Phil and Maree Patchett understand that good quality lasts and

Donations gratefully accepted

they have developed a knack for spotting the potential in items that, with some TLC, will become treasures again and continue to give good service for generations to come.

Their showroom is full of lovingly restored and up-cycled solid timber furniture, as well as a plethora of other items too numerous to list here.

Pop in and say ‘hi’. You will be amazed by what you find.

In more than 15 years of trading we have donated over $300,000 to Marlborough community organisations.

We sell a wide range of affordable household goods, clothing, toys, hardware, furniture and much more.

We gladly accept donations of saleable household items. (Phone for details).

We pick up and deliver. (Conditions apply).

Business hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 3.30pm Saturday 9am - 2pm 46 Seymour Street, Blenheim - parking available T: (03) 579 4353.

Check out our facebook page.

Buy once, give twice Our Op Shop will raise necessary funds to help feed and care for the abused, unwanted animals in our area.

Open Monday 9am - 2pm and Tuesday - Friday 9:30am 4pm 32 Grove Road Ph: 579 4860

Everyone loves a second hand bargain, but what many people don’t realise is that every dollar you spend at a charity store, it helps those who need it most in the community.

One charitable organisation that has benefited greatly from second hand goods is St John.

Last year St John charity shop opened on Boyce Street in Blenheim with the initial aim to raise enough money to purchase life packs for their ambulances.

The incredible community support has resulted in the shop being very successful, but to continue with their fundraising efforts, the shop needs ongoing support.

The community can support it by donating their surplus goods, or by purchasing goods from the shop.

For one customer, supporting the St John charity shop had several benefits.

“At Christmas time I bought something to give as a gift. When I come into a shop like this and buy something, I am giving twice.

St John Community Shop We are looking for donations of good quality items • Furniture • Clothing • Jewellery • Household items • Linen and much more Support the St John Ambulance service by shopping at the St John charity shop on Boyce Street.

“I am giving a gift to someone, and giving money to a charity,” she says.

The St John charity shop only sells good quality items, including household furniture and wares, clothing, footwear and jewellery.

Please drop off donations at Boyce Street, Springlands Phone 578 1754

Enquire about our pick up service Shop hours Monday - Friday 10am - 4.30pm Saturday 10am - 1pm

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Friday May 22, 2015

Lifeline needs good listeners

By Jacob Page Lifeline in Marlborough requires up to a dozen new volunteers to answer phone calls from those in need.

Marlborough branch manager Vienna Cassidy says she currently has six volunteers working shifts but would ideal love to triple that number.

The Sun spoke to two volunteers under the agreement of anonymity about what it was like to be a volunteer for the national counselling service.

One said he had always wanted to be a counsellor and saw this as a way to help people.

“I’ve had some stuff I’ve had to

deal with in my life and I think that has really helped me relate to people.

“I don’t think there’s any better preparation than the university of life.”

The man says empathy, compassion and a willingness to listen goes a long way.

“Often people call and they just want someone to talk to… Often, if you can open up to someone the more they will open up to you and all of this information comes gushing out and you are able to really help them.”

Another volunteer says he wanted to give back to people.

He says depression is a major issue

he dealt with on a regular basis.

He says he did not feel any pressure to always say the right thing.

“There’s nothing you can say that is wrong and if you do say the wrong thing, people will soon tell you.

“You just have to listen but when you know you’ve helped someone it’s very rewarding.”

The duo work one shift a week and Vienna says there is regular training for all volunteers.

People wanting to volunteer can contact Vienna on 03 578 7503. If you are struggling or need someone to chat with, you can contact Lifeline on 0800 543 354.

Lifeline Marlborough needs more volunteers to help callers.

Judge Jack perfect fit for awards Marlborough man Jack Glover will play a key role in deciding the winners of the New World Wine Awards this year, Jack enters the 13-man judging panel, with a long history in the wine industry.

Having grown up on a vineyard in Marlborough with a family heavily involved in the wine business, Jack has a holistic understanding of the industry.

After studying both oenology and wine marketing, Jack worked on vintages in the Napa Valley and Marlborough, later joining Pernod Ricard in 2006.

Jack and his young family moved back to Marlborough in 2011 and he shifted his focus to export markets, taking on the role of sales and marketing manager for the Mud House Wine Group – now Accolade Wines New Zealand.

Jack has judged wine competitions both in New Zealand and internationally, most notably as a regular senior judge at the International Wine Challenge in London.

He is also currently studying towards a master of wine qualification, and is on the Wine Marlborough board.

A change to entry requirements this year has given smaller wineries and more limited releases the opportunity to

participate in what has become one of New Zealand’s leading wine shows.

Chair of the independent judging panel, Jim Harré, says reducing the number of bottles needed for sale in order to be eligible for entry should enable more smaller, boutique wineries to take part in this competition, while still ensuring consumers have access to sufficient quantities of medal-winning wines.

The minimum number of bottles required has reduced from 6000 to 5000 bottles, with further reductions to the minimum stockholding for lesser-known varietals such as some aromatics and dessert wines.

The judges blind-taste each wine.

This years’ judging will take place over three days at Wellington’s Te Papa museum in August, using the same internationally recognised 20-point system as other leading wine shows to ensure the winning wines are the best example of their type. The only difference is that all wines entered must retail for below $25 a bottle and there must be a minimum quantity of bottles available, responding to consumer demand for high quality but affordable and accessible wines.

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Overall health focus of seminar

By Adam Poulopoulos Health and wellbeing organisations from around Marlborough gathered this week as part of a seminar at Marlborough Girls’ College.

About 500 MGC Year 11, 12 and 13 pupils took part in Thursday’s seminar, which featured presentations on drugs, alcohol, sexuality, relationships, nutrition and mental health.

A group of Year 12 health students helped to organise the event as part of their course.

Students were asked who they wanted to see, video clips were developed and then local businesses were approached to be part of the seminar.

Health teacher Libby Le Compte says it was great to see an event organised “by the students, for the students.”

She says having several health experts in the same place contributed to the seminar’s success.

It is the second consecutive year the seminar has been held.

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FREE Everyday Money Management Seminar

New Zealand Red Cross has wheelchairs for hire on a short or long term basis $10.00 a week short term $5.00 a week for 6 weeks or more.

Phone Gayle on 03 578-6134 for more information

Marlborough Tree and Hedge Trimming

Tuesday 26 May

Marlborough Community Centre Alfred St, Blenheim 7.00 - 9.00pm Large scale hedge & tree trimming services for vineyards, farms, roadsides, driveways & large gardens

with Citizens Advive Bureau, 25 Alfred st, Blenheim PH 578 4272

Don Mitchell | 021 318 622 Brian Wells | 021 288 5752 www.marlboroughtreetrimming.co.nz

Burleigh Memorial Olive Grove Harvest The Marlborough RSA (MRSA) will be carrying out the annual olive harvest at the Burleigh Memorial Olive Grove (opposite Carters at the Burleigh Bridge on New Renwick Road) over Queens Birthday weekend and we are now calling for volunteers to register their interest with Reception at the Clubs of Marlborough 5781059 or 5785230 or mrsa@clubsofmarlborough.co.nz This year’s crop is “par excellence” and will eventually be bottled and sold to provide funds for the MRSA Welfare Fund which provides for the needs of Returned, widows, widowers and Ex Servicepersons and their families requiring assistance.

Each day starts at 9:00 AM and our first day of harvest is Friday 29 May. Morning and afternoon teas are provided.

The Three Services website is at www.threeservices.co.nz J. L. Forrest President

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MISSING DOG, Grey with Black Spots and white blazer, very scared, Do Not Approach, $1000 reward, ph 020-40619790 or022-377-2606 immediatley.

D RY Old man pine.

3.6m3 $ 200.00 delivered. Phone 021 190 0254.

4 W H E E L M o bilit y Scooter, Ph 578 2584.

PAINTER 35yrs experience. No GST. Ph Gavin 02108656568

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PINE firewood ready for this winter. Delivered within the Blenheim area for $160 for 3m³ please phone 027-331-1660.

Pedigree English Springer Spaniels

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10 weeks old vaccinated & microchiped.

Liver & White $900.

Ph 022 2390 762

Kiln dried, sold by 1m3, pick up or can deliver.

Clean, easy lighting We can also offer, by the sack full: dry Manuka, dry pine cones, Kindling, charcoal (hardwood) weber BBQ, logs or briquettes.

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wanted to rent 3/4 BEDROOM Home required by Professional lady moving to Blenheim.

Close to CBD preferrable but anything will be considered with a fire please. Phone 027721-1555.

PROFESSIONAL Lady moving to Blenheim requires a 3/4 bedroom home, close to CBD, with a fire please phone 027721-1555.

situation vacant

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for Chinese Cuisine required Min 4 years experience Salary negotiable 40 hours/week Ph 021 186 7236

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SALES SUNDAY 24th, Weka Place - Picton, 9.30am - 4pm, treadmill, bikes general household bits n bobs.

SAT 23 & SUN 24, Hospital Rd extension 8am -12pm, mooving sale, queen bed, table/chairs, surf boards.

situation vacant Phone 577 7868 to place your situation vacant advert here

ST LUKES’S Anglican Church, Ferry Road, Spring Creek. Join us for Christian worship every Sunday 9.30am, Rev Derek. Ph 578 5050.

Register now

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The Marlborough Family Budgeting Service Inc. The newcomers workshops are funded by Immigration New Zealand.

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Nu-Look Clothing Alterations and Repairs

Quality tailoring at competitive prices Ph/txt Christine 021 703 020 / 579 5267 Same day service Blenheim

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All welcome to our services Thursday - 10am Eucharist Service, Sunday - 8am Traditional Eucharist Service 10am - Family Service 7pm - Night church. property for sale

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ANSWERS - MAY 22 ISSUE Across: 1 Scabs, 4 Fish and chip shop, 14 Forge, 15 Grain, 16 Remittance, 17 Droll, 19 End, 20 Buffalo, 21 Screeched, 22 Proved, 25 Vigilante, 27 Sagged, 28 Gulped, 33 Magistrate, 35 Elm, 36 Strain, 37 Ford, 39 Use, 41 Finance, 42 Better, 43 Speediest, 44 Adept, 45 Coleslaw, 50 Pi, 51 Stingray, 55 Piper, 58 Viscosity, 59 Eyelid, 60 Scruffy, 61 Ill, 63 Raid, 64 Recall, 65 Urn, 66 Candelabra, 68 Haggle, 69 Circle, 71 Headlight, 76 Swears, 77 Subscribe, 79 Glasses, 81 Pal, 84 Alien, 85 Illiterate, 86 Mends, 87 Novel, 88 Faster than sound, 89 Blend.

Down: 2 Circus, 3 Brief, 5 Idea, 6 Haircut, 7 Nutmeg, 8 Cynic, 9 Iceberg, 10 Suds, 11 Odours, 12 Greed, 13 Meddled, 14 Flavour, 18 Elliptical, 23 Fatal, 24 Dearest, 26 Imitate, 27 Samurai, 29 Pioneer, 30 Casino, 31 Delta, 32 Bisect, 34 Even, 36 Sewer, 38 Ditty, 40 Eden, 45 Cover, 46 Lasting, 47 Slow, 48 Arises, 49 April, 50 Prelude, 52 Incredible, 53 Goulash, 54 Afford, 55 Pyramid, 56 Reins, 57 Zinc, 62 Snide, 67 Illegal, 68 Helping, 70 Courier, 72 Embargo, 73 Troika, 74 Triton, 75 Leaden, 76 Slave, 78 Sylph, 80 Shell, 82 Knot, 83 Stun.

Start immediate, through October.

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Must be friendly, reliable, hard-working.

Ph. 5791407 ext. 1 and leave a message

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Maker/Sewer

Experienced person required to make curtains and accessories.

Hours to suit.

Phone 03 578 5398

3 Bedroom House in Blenheim

Warm, permanent material house, with log burner and electric heating. Fully fenced section.

Open plan kitchen/dining/lounge with sunny aspect.

Would make a comfortable, easy-care retirement property. Trademe ref 8568 63378 OPEN HOME Sunday 2.30pm-3pm

Phone Bronwyn 03 572 7188 or 027 712 0827 for an appointment to view.

FOOD PROCESSING BACKGROUND? Start ASAP, full time. Food tech experience a plus.

Must be friendly, reliable, hard-working.

Ph. 5791407 ext. 1 and leave a message

Biosecurity Officer (PERMANENT FULL TIME)

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PACKHOUSE/PROCESSOR GRADING

Marlborough District Council is looking for a team player to help implement Council’s Biosecurity programmes.

You will be predominantly field-based undertaking compliance inspections and service delivery works in relation to the Regional Pest Management Strategy and Operational Plan.

As Marlborough District Council is a Unitary Authority it deals with both regional and district matters.

It is therefore in a unique position to offer you: • Valuable experience in a range of pest management activities.

• An opportunity to help prevent and reduce impacts to Marlborough’s rural sector and unique environment.

• The enjoyment that comes from working with a range of landholders and the community to achieve positive outcomes.

• Plenty of scope to help develop innovative solutions to pest issues and future planning.

As part of a small and supportive Biosecurity team, you will be committed to providing a high quality service to council and the community. You will be able to work fluently within the rural community and be able to maintain a steady flow of quality information to landholders and the public.

Applications for this unique opportunity close at 5.00 pm on 26 May 2015.

Applications should be made online via our website, /www.marlborough. govt.nz/Your-Council/Careers/Current-Vacancies, where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply.

For further information you are welcome to contact annie.percy@marlborough.govt.nz.

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BENSEMAN: Charlotte Alexander (7lb) May 5, 2015

BLOOMFIELD, Jennifer Ann (Jennie): May 12, 2015

CHARLES: Thrain Dominic (8lb) April 13, 2015

BROWN, Carmel Louise: May 16, 2015

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Pies have been around since the ancient Egyptians. The first pies were made by early Romans who may have learned about them through the Greeks.

The first pie recipe (printed by the Romans) was for a ryecrusted goat cheese and honey pie, with more crust than filling, often made using fowl. The legs were left to hang over the side of the dish and used as handles.

FINDLAY, Charles James: On Tuesday May 19 2015, suddenly, at home. Aged 86 years.

Dearly loved husband of Natalie, much loved father and father-in-law of Steve and Jayne, Paul and Lisa, and Robert and Puy, loved stepfather and stepfather-in-law of Sue and Terry and Andrea and Terry and much loved grandfather and great grandfather. Messages to 10 Thompson Place Anakiwa 7281. A funeral service for Charlie will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Lawrence Street Havelock, at 12 noon Tuesday May 26. A private interment will take place in Christchurch.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN F.D.A.N.Z. Tel (03) 578-4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

DILLON, Julian Lincoln: May 14, 2015 RANGER, Robert Sydney (Bob): May 15, 2015.

SMITH, Owen Milsom: May 15, 2015 WRIGHT, Frances Margaret: May 19, 2015

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NEWMAN - Janice Ann 25.2.1970 - 25.5.2013.

Dear Mum, Love you always, miss you heaps. Mat & Alana.

Remembered every day, with lots of love Mum & Gary.

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JAMES: Indi May (7lb 4oz) May 9, 2015

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A record $240,000 will be paid in scholarships to help students in their study costs at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT).

More than 100 students enrolled in programmes as diverse as wine making, business, beauty and aquaculture will receive the funding boost.

The successful students, selected from 200 applicants, will receive their awards at separate presentation ceremonies, with the Marlborough ceremony is being held today Among the Marlborough recipients is Saphal Acharya from Nepal who is in the first year of study for a Diploma of Viticulture and Wine Production. He has won the hotly contested Equity International scholarship given to an overseas student on a student visa.

Blenheim Lions are supporting local Jessie Tudor who is in the second year of a Bachelor of Commerce degree and using video link for some of her Nelson-based classes.

New Zealand King Salmon has awarded scholarships to three students. Each will have their study costs of up to $12,000 covered.

Nelson Marlborough Freemasons are sponsoring a Marlborough chef who has

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decided to become a wine maker and is studying for the Diploma of Viticulture and Wine Production.

Three young Tasman Makos players and one from the Nelson Giants are also receiving sponsorships.

New sponsorships this year are from the Nelson Marlborough branch of Civil Contractors New Zealand to help a budding engineer and from Garden Marlborough for a horticulture student.

Year 13 school leavers from schools in Nelson and Marlborough who are starting NMIT degree programmes will also receive funding. The NMIT’s “Half a Degree for Free” scholarships provide students with $3000 towards the annual cost of their fees in selected programmes.

NMIT director of marketing and international development Virginia Watson says support from local businesses and trusts across Nelson and Marlborough helps to retain high performing students in the region who might otherwise leave and study elsewhere.

“The economics of studying locally make sense for many students as does having a familiar home base. But to get local businesses to partner with NMIT in supporting students to stay is hugely important for the region”.

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Friday May 22, 2015

Sport

Mate against mate It’s hard to pinpoint a single reason why, but Kiwis have a long-standing love affair with State of Origin.

Reasons for the attraction include the high level of the product provided, the biff, atmosphere at the ground, the iconic commentary team, the mateship of the boys having a few at the bar watching the game and the enjoyment we get from Australians beating up other Australians.

Whatever causes us to pack out bars for Origin on three Wednesday nights a year, it’s about to happen again.

Game one is next week in Sydney, and for the first time since 2006, New South Wales will start

the series with the trophy stowed away in their cabinet.

Last year’s victory ended a run of eight maroon series wins, inspired by one of the greatest rugby league teams ever assembled.

There are too many great players to name, but Thurston, Slater, Lockyer, Cronk, Smith, Thaiday, Myles, Civinoceva and coach Mal Meninga all played their parts in an unprecedented period of Queensland dominance.

Now, that team is getting old.

The media have labelled them ‘Dad’s Army.’ New South Wales took the trophy when they won last year’s titanic game two 6-4, a close game which Queensland

would probably have won during the eight previous years.

NSW coach Laurie Daley has gone for size in his team, which may indicate he thinks his younger, stronger players can overpower Queensland in the contact area.

He’s picked a big back three, a big pack and four big forwards on the bench, while picking Pierce and Hodkinson, who are both defensively sound, as his halves combination.

Queensland have stuck largely with the tried-and-tested, backing their old heads to rebound after last year’s disappointment.

It is guaranteed Kiwis will be watching to see who cracks first.

SPORTS TALK With ...

Adam Poulopoulos

Firing Line and jockey Gary Stevens in action.

Eamonn Cleary and Don Morrison.

years in New Zealand, and campaigned New Zealand Grade 1 winner Rags to Riches, as well as New Zealand champion steeplechaser Rand.

He died just six months after Firing Line was foaled in 2012, age 52.

Son, Eamonn now helps run the stud with his brother.

“It was very exciting to be over

there and to be a part of it with a potential winner.

“We went over last year to watch another one of their horses but he was scratched late.”

Don says being on track for a Kentucky Derby was “more frenzied” than a Melbourne Cup. There was a record crowd of more than 170,000 people for the event.

Don says American Pharoah has a better chance to win the Triple Crown than last year’s hopeful California Chrome.

His dominant performance in winning The Preakness Stakes means he has a chance to break a run of 13 horses that have won the first two legs but failed at the final race since the feat was last achieved in 1978.

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FREE CLINICS Three free LeslieRugby coaching clinics for young players are being held in Marlborough this weekend.

The Waitohi RFC session is at Endeavour Park at 5:30pm tonight, while the clinics continue at Lansdowne Park at 1pm tomorrow and with the Moutere session at Awarua Park on Sunday at 10am.

The Mainland Tactix play the Queensland Firebirds in an ANZ Championship match at Stadium 2000 on Sunday night.

The game pits the competition’s leading side, the Firebirds, against the bottom-of-the-table Tactix.

The game begins at 7pm.

RUGBY The penultimate round of Tasman Trophy matches this weekend sees Moutere playing Wanderers at Awarua Park, and Renwick hosting Nelson at the Renwick Domain.

Both games kick off tomorrow at 3pm.

Harlequins, Waitohi and Central all travel over the Whangamoas for their matches this weekend.

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Don enjoys being in the Firing Line

By Jacob Page Blenheim horse trainer Don Morrison had an extra reason to be on track at the Kentucky Derby this year.

It was Don’s second consecutive trip to America to witness the race called “the most exciting two minutes in sports” and to hopefully cheer on a horse bred by the family of one of his former stable hands.

Don had current Clearsky Farms manager Eamonn Cleary work in his stables when he spent time as a schoolboy at Marlborough Boys’ College five years ago, His father, Eamon Cleary, established the stud in Lexington, Kentucky and was the breeder of Firing Line, who finished second to triple crown hopeful American Pharoah in this year’s race.

“Eamonn used to work for me after school – whenever he could really,” Don recalls. He was 16 or 17-years-old but an excellent stable hand, very knowledgeable and reliable.

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Sprinter Lucy Sheat has been selected for the New Zealand Commonwealth Youth Games team.

One of five New Zealand athletes selelcted, Sheat will contest the 100 metres and 200m at the Youth Commonwealth Games in Apia from September 5-12.

GOLF The Marlborough Chamber of Commerce and Sharpies Golf are teaming up to hold a golf tournament later this month.

The event will be held at Rarangi Golf Club on Thursday, May 28.

The chamber is inviting members to sign up. Entries close today.

Nearo Lofts wins again The Blenheim Racing Pigeon Club raced on Sunday May 17 from Christchurch.

With the recent bad weather the pigeon transporter from Wellington was delayed by a day and the birds were liberated on Sunday in Christchurch at 9am.

The 120 birds which consisted of entrants of two races, a flock race and a nominated three birds with the best average of two.

Unfortunately most of the east of the country and a good deal of the ranges were at times shrouded in mist making the birds’ return journey a little more difficult.

A great weekend’s racing for Nearo Lofts of Seddon, not only winning the flock race with their grizzle hen with a speed of 1007.92 mpm, but their best two birds home in the nominated race also won first with a combined average speed of 1005.60.

Second place in the flock race and third in the nominated race was Alister Cooper of Renwick with speeds of 965.71 and 906.90 respectively. Shirley Morrison’s pied cock bird taking third in the flock race and husband Donald’s nominated team taking second prize in the team event with an average speed of 926.53.

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