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By Glenise DreaverFormer school teacher Nadine Francis of
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(pictured) has one word of advice for young people taking up
smoking.
Dont! Thats not your usual school teachery advice though.
It comes from a bed in Hospice Marlborough and from a smoker
with a 55-year habit.
It is over a year since Nadine was diagnosed with lung cancer
and she totally accepts the consequence of her habit.
I accepted it straight away, she said.That followed a very blunt
diagnosis from her doctor.He told me I probably had six months to
live.
Continued page 2
Dying womans plea
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Continued from page 1Despite this diagnosis, Nadine, a
devout
Seventh Day Adventist, says her Christian faith saw her through
and beyond.
The Lord gives me strength.And what also gives her strength, she
says,
is the wonderful treatment she has received since she moved into
Hospice Marlborough a few weeks ago.
If I was the best writer in the world Id
write a story and tell everyone in the world about this place,
she said.
There is so much attention, so much love. I feel so safe.
Do you know that if I was given the choice I wonder if Id want
to get better, it is so beautiful here. And people need to know
that.
Though she adds that if there is a miracle and she does get
better, she will work as a
hospice volunteer, giving back the caring that has so generously
been shared with her.
Her daughter Toni is one of the family members who stay with her
mother day and night. She says: There are no words to express our
appreciation at the level and quality of care that mum is given,
both from staff and volunteers.
She is treated with the utmost dignity and compassion.
Story and photo by Kristy Martin
Hundreds of motorcycles are expected to make their way from
Renwick to Blenheim tomorrow as part of the annual Marlborough
Ulysses Club toy run.
They are supporting the Salva-tion Army toy appeal and the entry
fee for riders is a toy or gift that will be donated to kids in
need.
Organisers are asking partici-pants to think outside the square
this year by providing gifts other than soft toys, which they
receive in abundance every year.
The local ride is now in its fifth year.
Motorcyclists and scooter rid-ers will meet at the Woodbourne
Tavern in Renwick at 11am and depart at 12pm for Blenheim.
Club member Allan de Reeper said there were more than 200 bikes
involved in last years event and that riders came over from places
like Nelson and Westport.
Streets travelled will include
Boyce Street, High Street, Seymour Street and Queen Street for
those who want to
head along and watch.The ride will end with a barbe-
cue at the Blenheim School from
about 12.30pm, where members of the public can go to view the
bikes or donate to the toy appeal.
Marlborough Ulysses Club members Jeff Champion, Allan de Reeper
and Jo de Reeper will take part in the club's annual toy run
tomorrow.
Annual toy appeal roars into town
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SunThe 3Friday December 13, 2013
By Kristy MartinWhile couples were rushing to
tie the knot and expectant mothers hoping for delivery on
11-12-13, Rita Wigham celebrated the special date by turning
100.
And she is one extra special lady, because she can say she was
both born on 11-12-13 and marked her centenary on 11-12-13.
It will be 90 years (Feb-ruary 1, 2103 or 01-02-03) before we
see three consecutive num-bers line up in the date, as they did on
Wednesday.
Rita celebrated the milestone with a party at her home, B e t h
s a i d a R e t i r e m e n t Village, with family members, friends
and three generations of relatives.
M a y o r Alistair Sow-man was also in attendance.
Ritas son-in-law Laurie honoured her with a speech about her
life and her history.
During his research, he discovered that Ritas grandmother, Mary
Eliza-beth Vallis, emigrated from England to New Zealand on the
Edwin Fox
in 1878.Rita Hellen Diamond was born
on December 11, 1913 and is the only survivor of seven
siblings.
She spent more than 50 years of her life in Lower Hutt, where
she
married husband Ron and together they had three daughters.
She moved to Blenheim in 2006 to be with her last surviving
daughter, Irene, and has been a
Bethsaida resident for two years.
R it a was showered with gifts at her par-ty, which included a
special
cake and musical en-
tertainment.
Rita celebrates 100 on 11-12-13
The six-tonne Aratere propeller has been successfully retrieved
from the Tory Channel.
Seaworks retrieved the propeller on Tuesday afternoon after it
was lost from the Interislander ship on November 5 when the shaft
broke.
The propeller was retrieved from a depth of around 120 metres
and approximately two nautical miles from Tory Channel, said
Interislander general manager Thomas Davis.
The operation used strops fitted around the blades of the
propeller and part of the shaft using a remote controlled
underwater vehicle.
The propeller was then secured to the stern of the salvage
vessel Brandy-wine and taken to Picton before being
loaded onto the deck of the vessel by a crane, he said.
The propeller was brought back to Wellington by Seaworks that
night, to allow a comprehensive examination by both TAIC and
Interislander he said.
It would have lost around $200,000 to replace.
On Saturday November 23, Seaworks used multibeam echosounder
sonar equipment and a remote controlled underwater vehicle with
cameras to search for the propeller.
The salvage attempt followed some modifications to the recovery
vessel.
Weather conditions and other op-erations by Seaworks had
affected the timeframe Mr Davis added.
Propeller back in WgtnThe Arateres lost propellor was recovered
from a depth of around 120 metres in the Tory Channel on Tuesday
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Peter Tolan said, We are very proud of the fact that Louise has
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officially listed for rent on Wednesday says Harcourts agent Sid
Doecke.
Its a great spot and its 230 square meters of usable space, with
parking at the rear for at least two cars, she said.
Any tenant would have to do their own fit-out and that was, she
said, reflected in the rent.
Its $37,000 plus any GST and other expenses.
Mortgage success after setbacks for young couple
Story and photo by Celeste LodewykRenwick couple Nick and Trish
Harding
have experienced a frustrating process of applying for finance
for a mortgage.
After months of setbacks and one upsetting moment when a house
offer fell through, the couple contacted Karen Mooney of Lifetime
Group and last month purchased their first home.
Their story highlights the impact of recent changes to lending
rules, while giving encouragement to others who may be finding the
process daunting.
Nick, who grew up in Renwick, was living in Nelson with wife
Trish.
They were renting a house and after taking on flatmates to save
money, they decided they had had enough and wanted to purchase
their own home.
We originally looked at buying in Nelson in July and had an idea
of where we were at financially. We found a house we were
interested in and tried multiple banks but were told we needed more
savings his-tory and to come back in six months with all our
banking statements.
It was crushing when the house fell through.
There were a couple of days we felt low but we had to pick
ourselves back up and carry on, Nick said.
His mother had seen a house for sale in Renwick she thought
would be a good option and gave Karen a phone call to get advice on
the couples situation.
Karen spoke with Nick and Trish and looked into what they could
borrow.
We found out that Kiwi Saver is actually a form of savings and
combined with a Home Subsidy we had a deposit close to $40,000,
Nick said.
Their deposit was 14-16 per cent of their homes value, less than
the 20 per cent
required according to the new loan-to-value restrictions set by
the Reserve Bank from October 1.
Despite this Karen was able to put Nick and Trish on to a
Welcome Home Loan through SBS Bank which gave them the finance they
needed to purchase their Renwick home.
We couldnt believe how easy and fast the process was thanks to
Karen.
She gave us all the information, told us what we needed to do
and it all fell into place, said Nick.
We never thought it would be possible after being declined and
hearing all the
horror stories about people having their pre-approvals withdrawn
after the changes were implemented, but its been a wonder-ful
experience, added Trish.
Their advice to others going through a similar process?
Persevere.It can work. You just need to talk to the
right people, they said.
NOTE: On Wednesday this week, the Reserve Bank decided to make
new builds (new homes constructed) exempt from the high LVR (20%
deposit) loans implemented in October 2013.
nick and trish Harding share their story of becoming home owners
in renwick.
By Glenise DreaverGary Ching of Blenheim sold
his locksmithing business five years ago, but his long-time
as-sociation with the Australasian and New Zealand Locksmiths
Association has only just ended.
In November, he and his wife Doreen went to Hobart to attend his
last annual general meeting as New Zealand state presi-dent, but
the conferring of life membership came as a surprise.
Gary, for 14 years New Zea-land president, has served on the
Australasian associations executive since 1998.
And Ive held all the other committee roles as well sec-retary,
treasurer - the jobs that no one ever came forward for.
Because most locksmiths run small businesses, taking time out to
attend conferences can be a problem but he and Doreen, who ran the
administrative side
of the business, are agreed that their great staff were key.
That meant we could take the days off , said Doreen.
The time had come to step away from the associations work said
Gary, both because he has just turned 70 and be-cause the
technological and electronic advances in the industry were becoming
harder to track.
He was presented with a plaque in honour of his life membership,
but an even bigger surprise was in store.
When they went down to the restaurant, he and Doreen were called
forward for another pres-entation, this time a melodic chiming wall
clock.
The trip also gave them an op-portunity to visit their two sons
and grandchildren in Brisbane, to celebrate their golden wed-ding
anniversary.
Local locksmith honoured
Gary ching with his life membership award and the clock he
received from the anZla.
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Friday December 13, 2013 SunThe6 letters
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This Christmas we will be holding Candlelight Remembrance
Services for
loved ones who have passed away. ALL ARE WELCOME
PICTON WEDNESDAY 11 DECEMBER: 7PM
The Queen Charlotte Yacht Club Shelly Beach
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SUNDAY 22 DECEMBER: 1-3PM The Mayfield Chapel
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Dear Ed,I want to let you know how blown
away I am by the workmanship on the redeveloped Picton
marina.
Its an absolute credit to all con-cerned. I check on it daily
and the
progress has been incredible. Rain, hail or snow they worked
through it all.
Its absolutely awesome.Lynette Cook
A community asset: the widened entranceway from Waikawa Road
leads to the transformed Picton marina.
Picton marina praised
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ThANk youThank you to Jackie at UFS pharmacy
for such friendly helpful service :-)WhAT?
Was enjoying the story on Helping babies sleep safely until it
said protect baby with a smoke free whanau, whare and waka - what,
what what!!!!!!!
RedWood TAkeAWAySRe: Redwood takeaways it wasnt even
busy when I went & still took 40 mins for just 2 fish &
a scoop of chips! Wont be back sorry :-(
LAck of PLANNiNGI have to agree with Letter to Editor in
Sun December 11.... too many of the ac-tivities this year have
clashed on the same day. Not good planning by someone.
B.W.
feWeR dRuNkS iN ToWNStopping bars from serving past 1am,
of course the Publicans are not going to support this proposal
but it probably does have some merit for less drunks around the
town. And it would force drinkers to drink earlier and get home
safely maybe?
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deAd buNNyWhile on my bike i c dead brown bunny
in gutter near guytons
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A million dollar upgrade of the infamous intersection of State
Highway 1 and Alabama Road better known as Butter Factory Corner
has been completed in time to help people travel safely during the
busy holiday season and beyond.
The NZ Transport Agency this week joined with Kaikoura MP Colin
King, Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman, Regional Transport
Committee Chair Terry Sloan and others involved in the project to
mark the completion of the eagerly anticipated intersection
upgrade.
Transport Agency Marlborough Roads manager Frank Porter says he
is thrilled that the project has been completed well before
Christmas, ahead of target.
This corners difficulty was so well known it had become local
folklore.
Now we have a far safer intersection with a modern engineering
solution that balances the multiple tasks this busy intersection
has to deliver.
We want families, tourists and truckies to be safe this summer
and for years to come, and we had our sights set on finishing these
safety improvements before Christmas.
The team deserve a huge pat on the back for delivering on
this.
Mr Porter recognised that there were some problems with the
first seal, but expected that these would be straightforward to
resolve.
Its something that happens from time to time.Its a bit
frustrating, but its standard practice
to lay down a second and final coat of seal at a later date, so
we could potentially bring that forward.
Whats important is that if you travel through this intersection
today, your chance of being involved in a crash has dropped
dramatically.
Butter Factory Corner upgrade
Johns Kitchen volunteers are brac-ing for the annual Christmas
dinner on Wednesday December 18.
Convenor Yvonne Dasler said the menu will include turkey, ham
and possibly crayfish, as well as traditional vegetables and
salads.
Pavlova, fruit salad and ice cream
will follow and each person will receive a small gift.
She said numbers could not be forecast, but last year about 170
people attended.
The small donations collected at this dinner would help fund
next years meal she said.
Christmas meal
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5 minutes with:Karen Boardman
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Friday December 13, 2013 SunThe8
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Q What is your favourite food?
Q What makes you smile?Theres so much, a sunny Marlborough day
and my daughter shes always up to something crazy.
Q Whats your pet hate?People who arent on time.
Q Your favoured holiday destination?I loved Alaska but anywhere
with my family away from everyday life is the best.
Q Whats your favourite music?At the moment its anything
Christmas, I just love getting into the Christmas spirit.
Q What is the one thing Sun readers would be surprised to know
about you?I never used to be able to bake but after having a year
off on maternity leave I got right into baking and love trying out
new recipes.
Q Whats next on your wish list?A permanent base for Marlborough
Parents Centre, thats my ultimate dream.
Q A saying you like to live by?Never forget why you started.
Def initely has to be whitebait patties, theres nothing
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George Clooney or Johnny Depp.
Who would you invite to dinner?
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By Glenise DreaverIn 1975 Alistair Boyce came to Queen
Charlotte College with his masters degree in geography. Not
newly graduated as a teacher he had spent three years at Timaru
Boys High School - but he was still at the start of his career.
His shift here came about because, while at Canterbury
University, he had done re-search on the sediments of the
Marlborough Sounds and was keen to follow that interest up.
During his 38 year career at QCC Alistair has worked with four
principals and says the biggest change in teaching is the shift
from being an instructor to being an educator.
Schoolteachers are so much more involved in the life of their
students outside the classroom.
The students too have changed he says. In my day what was given
to me I learnt. Now Year 13s are analysing data at what was
university level in my day.
They are more critical thinkers and they are trained in how to
evaluate different viewpoints.
And they do things because they see the
reason, not because they are told to. Thats harder for some
teachers.
He says Picton is well served with its sec-ondary college. Our
results are way above the national average for similar schools.
Our students are always the centre of everything.
Everyone feels so good in their com-pany.
Following his departure at the end of the school term, he and
his wife plan to travel.
One important destination is Chesil beach in Dorset in the UK. I
researched the literature on the sediments there while I was at
university. Its very similar to Rarangi Beach.
As he looks back, does he have any regrets?
Well, I spent too much time at school. My wife Margaret and our
three children
gave up a lot.Hes planning that retirement will allow
him a little more time with his grandchil-dren, in case his
already well-travelled family move overseas again Before I become a
Skype grandparent.
He is not, he says, giving up his contact with education
altogether, perhaps picking up a part time role of some sort.
A community acknowledgement of Alistairs service to education
and the Picton community will be held at Waikawa Marae tomorrow
from 1.30pm.
Alistair Boyce.
With summer here and grass starting to go to seed and dry off
throughout the district, fire bans are now coming into force.
Restrictions now apply to the areas of the Marlborough Kaikoura
Rural Fire district:
- South of the Wairau River and including the area north of the
Clarence River up to the Marlborough District boundary
- North of the Wairau River, including the Marlborough
Sounds
The only exception will be in the Kaikoura area, between the
Kowhai and Hapuku rivers, bounding the Kaikoura flats.
The Restricted Fire Season means a permit is required to light a
fire in the open.
The restrictions came into effect form yesterday and will remain
until further notice.
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Stealing foodSix foreign nationals have been
found stealing expired food from rubbish bins at PAKn SAVE.
At 10.45pm on Wednesday the men were found breaking into locked
rubbish bins at the supermarket.
The males were found by local dog handlers who were training in
the area at the time.
Police said the group had taken expired food items from the bin
to eat.
The men involved were a 25-year-old from China, a 26-year-old
and two 22-year-olds from France, 21-year-old from Germany and a
24-year-old from Czech Republic.
House break-inOvernight on December 10, a
house on Durham Street in Picton was broken into and items
taken.
Police said they were following positive lines of enquiry.
Also that night, Caterpillar Kids in Arthur Street, Blenheim,
had one of its windows broken.
Baa-d behaviourBetween December 5 and 9,
four lambs have been taken from a paddock near the intersection
of Jacksons Road and New Renwick Rd.
Chairs goneOutdoor furniture was taken
from an address in Alfred Street overnight on December 8.
The chairs were taken from the front porch of the property.
Call policePolice are reminding all residents
to be vigilant and to report suspicious people hanging round in
areas they shouldnt be.
Call police immediately on 111 in the event of suspicious
behaviour.
Window entryA property in Okiwi Bay was
broken into over the last four weeks.The offender has forced a
window
to gain entry.Taken from the address was a
brass box.
Garage failOvernight on December 9, a garage in Scott Street
was
targeted by an offender who tried to force the door.The offender
failed to gain
entry to the garage.
No dealA vehicle parked in Deal Street
in Kaikoura was broken into overnight on December 9.
Nothing was taken from the vehicle.
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Police will be out to curb alcohol-related crime and violence
this weekend as part of a joint cam-paign with Australian officers
called Operation Unite. Operation Unite will run today and tomorrow
and demonstrates the united determination of Aus-tralasian Police
to challenge anti-social behaviour and alcohol misuse.In
Marlborough additional Police will be patrolling in the urban
centres and drivers on routes in and out of the main towns will
be monitored.Controlled purchase operations will be conducted at
licensed premises and there will be zero tolerance for disorder and
liquor ban breaches.Police are also calling on the general public
to think about their behaviour when they are drinking.Marlborough
Area Prevention Manager Senior Sergeant Peter Payne said that
nationally, one third of recorded violence of-fences and family
violence inci-
dents were committed when the offender had consumed
alcohol.About half of offenders or victims of homicides or serious
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places, usually near licensed premises.In addition a high profile
road po-licing operation will be under way during the same period,
focussing on rural roads. Drivers can expect to be stopped and
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Enjoy the season but be safeConstable Nick Cooke and other
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By Glenise DreaverSome 35 concerned residents of
Picton and surrounding areas met last week to hear more about an
application for logging trucks to use public roads in the area.
They gathered at Endeavour Park Stadium to hear about an
application to be put to the assets and services committee of the
Marlborough District Council by New Zealand Forestland Ltd,.
This is a Nelson-based fam-ily company owned by brothers Gerard
and Angus Malcolm. They, and Satinder Mohan Singh, fronted at the
meeting on Thursday last week.
New Zealand Forestlands is the prospective purchaser of the
600-hectare Whataroa Forestry Development Ltd from where the logs
will come. Aubade NZ Ltd,
the prospective owner of the tree crop is a subsidiary of an
Indian-based group of countries.
The residents had been invited to the meeting through their
member-ship of community groups. Gerard Malcolm said it was not
intended
to be a public meeting, but a con-sultation.
The document provided nine bulleted undertakings to residents,
including prioritising cartage of export quality logs by barge to
Shakespeare Bay, limiting cartage
on public roads to 10 loaded trucks per day, and minimising the
cart-ing of logs through Waikawa road school zones between 8.15am
-9am and 3pm to 3.45pm on school days.
Strong feelings were however expressed by residents, though
there were one or two dissenting voices who did not have a problem
with the proposal .
MDC councillor Graeme Bar-santi attended as the two other Sounds
councillors David Oddie and Trevor Hook had a council workshop.
He described the meeting as very good adding that the two
brothers were up front and had listened to people. They were able
to answer most questions.
The application is to go to the assets and services committee in
January.
Picton braces for more logging trucks
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xmas Lights ListThe Sun would like to publish a
list of local Christmas lights loca-tions next Wednesday.
If you have a great Christmas lights display you want to show
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tap water tastes different
Picton people may notice their tap water tastes slightly
different.
The MDC brought the Essons Valley water treatment plant into
service late last week to meet increased summer demand.
The towns main supply is from a bore in Speeds Road. The Essons
Valley supply is stream-fed and, al-though its also filtered,
chlorinated and its acid-alkaline balance cor-rected, its taste is
slightly different.
Council staff have been mixing supplies from both sources to
lessen the taste difference.
new cod surveyScientists at the National Insti-
tute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) have recently
completed a survey of blue cod in the Marlborough Sounds.
In 2010 the last survey found a marked increase in the average
size, age and abundance of blue cod in the inner Queen Charlotte
Sound and Pelorus Sounds after the areas were closed to fishing in
2008.
New measures in 2012, hotly contested by many anglers, include a
seasonal fishery open from De-cember 20 to August 31, a daily bag
limit of two fish per person and a size limit of between 30 and
35cm.
All survey information from the survey will be presented to the
MPI Southern Inshore Stock Assessment Working Group for peer review
in March next year. One in every 40 drivers has been
found using their cell phones while at the wheel, according to a
new survey.
The Minist ry of Transport conducted a survey of 29,000
vehi-cles and found one in every 40 drivers using a phone, with
half of those holding a phone held to their head and the other half
appeared to be texting.
Associate Transport Minister Michael Woodhouse is now urging
drivers to put away their phones.
These results are of grave concern as the consequences of using
a cell phone while driving can be disas-trous, he said.
Weve seen some high-profile crashes in recent times where cell
phone use has been a contributor to the crash.
Using a cell phone while driving may seem a minor offence on the
face of it, but for some New Zealand-
ers it will be the difference between a long life or an early
death.
The survey was carried out at 52 sites around New Zea-land in
June and also found that when vehi-cles were stationary in a queue,
the number of drivers using a cell phone increased to one in every
20 vehicles.
Most of those were texting.
Springlands couple Brent and Christine Laurenson are avid
campaigners against mobile phone use while driving.
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like TXTN WHL DRVN IS DUMB.
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hayley Bann of specsavers in Blenheim helped dispense new
glasses to special olympics athletes as part of the opening eyes
programme.
Local support for Opening Eyes
Body foundAs The Blenheim Sun went to
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out of the water in the Marlborough Sounds. No further information
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By Celeste LodewykAsk a child what they would
like as a Christmas gift and they might rattle off a list of the
latest toys and gadgets available at local stores.
But to look at an example of an 1880s family Christmas, the
gifts were often hand made by members of the family.
This is something people can view for themselves this weekend at
Brayshaw Park as the Vintage Cottage will be open to the
public.
Inside the cottage each of the rooms are set up to depict a
typi-cal day in the lives of a middle
class family at Christmas.In the bedrooms mannequins
are positioned including a mother, father, small child and an
infant dressed in clothing from the era.
In the family room is a Christ-mas tree with handmade
decora-tions, handmade gifts beneath it including a dolls bed made
by a soldier before he left for war.
The whole layout is to show people how the cottage would look on
Christmas morning, its something I think people would find really
interesting, said Marlborough Vintage Machinery Club, Cottage Group
volunteer Shirley Shefford.
The cottage was originally built in Doulson Valley, nicknamed
Poverty Valley, said Shirley.
It belonged to the Watson fam-ily and was built from timber
purchased for 26 pounds.
The cottage was gifted to the club who has been restoring it for
the past five years.
It will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 3pm, and
Monday evening from 5pm - 8pm.
An entry fee of $3 per adult will go towards fundraising for
restoration work being carried out on a washroom and dairy behind
the cottage.
Inside the Vintage Cottage which has been restored at Brayshaw
Park and will be open this weekend for the public to see how a
family from 1880 would celebrate Christmas.
Experience Christmas in the 1880sRecent events in
Marlborough
have raised awareness of the need for every home and
organisation to have a quality first aid kit.
The Papatuanuku Independency Trust of Waikawa, which offers its
intellectually and physically disabled clients a home for life, is
raising much-needed funds through the sale of comprehensive first
aid kits. Trust board member Bev Evans says they meet both OSH and
consumer legislative requirements.
The 77-piece kits include instant ice packs, two emergency
blankets,
a CPR resuscitation mask and a ther-mometer along with other
standard items including a range of adhesive plasters and
dressings, scissors and safety gloves.
This time of year offers a good op-portunity to give a practical
gift that helps keep those you care for safe.
And of the $39 price, $12 goes to the trust.
Leave your name and contact de-tails by ringing Glenise Dreaver
on 021 100 3520 or e mail [email protected] to order a kit.
Are you prepared?
Offenders in Marlborough have contributed more than 14,000 hours
of Community Work to pay something back for the offences they have
com-mitted.
Offenders in Marlborough have clocked up 14,260 hours so far in
the second half of the year.
This contributes towards the national total of more than one
million hours of unpaid community work carried out since mid 2013,
often for non-profit groups or organisations.
Every week offenders contribute to their communities by cleaning
up graffiti, gardening, clearing rubbish, painting and planting,
among other activities.
Local community Work included pre-show set-up at the A&P
show-grounds, firewood chopping and delivery for the Salvation
Army, olive harvest for the Marlborough RSA, local schoolyard
maintenance on weekends and earthquake damage clearance at
Seddon.
Criminals clock up community work
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Friday December 13, 201314 SunThe whats on
in marlborough
- weekend event guide -
Get ready for the weekend with our list of whats on!
Friday 13 December
BombshellsThis internationally successful play is a truly fresh
look at the modern woman. Picton Little Theatre, Today Matinee at
2pm Saturday at 7.30pm. Contact Bruce Anderson, Mobile: 027 924
6606.
The Edwin Fox Maritime Centre, Picton.Open every day from 9am.
Great wet weather day activity and child friendly. Come check out
the amazing history and facts. Kids under 5 free!
Sit and Be Fit with SueFree general exercise for the not so
mobile while sitting down! 1pm Monday and Friday afternoons at 131
Budge Street. Plenty of parking. Phone Sue: 578 0469
Sit and Be Fit with Jeanette.Free exercise for all ages at
Crossroads, 2 Redwood Street. At 10am Phone 578 5395.
Picton EcoWorld Touch a Tuatara see a Penguin, get up close and
have fun discovering some amazing animals that live on Middle-earth
making New Zealand, the youngest land in the world, Unique. Open
every day from 9.30am.
QuestIntermediate age youth group, 3.30pm-5pm, Picton Baptist
Church, 293 Waikawa Rd, Picton. Text Bronwyn 021 046 2434.
Pastel Painting Marlborough Art Society, 10am till 3pm. Prue:
578 8888.
Tai ChiToday and Mondays. 10am, 11.30am and 1pm. Liz 027 748
6666.
Picton Museum10am till 4pm daily, 9 London Quay. 573 8283.
Marlborough Museum26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd,
Brayshaw Heritage Park. Daily 10am till 4pm.
The Diversion GalleryOpen noon-5pm Wed Saturdays 10 London Quay,
Picton. 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz
Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery Open 10.30am till 4.30pm
daily, 20 4 High St . 577 678 4 w w w.marlboroughartsociety.com
Saturday 14 December
The Marlborough Branch of Ulysses Club Toy Run, supports the
Salvation Army Toy Appeal. Open to all road worthy motorbikes.
Entry fee is a toy or gift, meet at the Woodbourne Tavern at 11am.
Leaves at midday and ends up at Blenheim School.
Brayshaw Park Heritage Cottage in Arthur Baker Place are open
for a Christmas display replicating how we celebrated in the 1800s.
Today and tomorrow from 10am till 3 pm. Adults $3 and children are
free.
Cinderella Sharon Rennie School of Dance. Suitable all ages.
11am and 7pm Marlborough Civic Theatre. Under 5 free Adults $22
Senior Citizens and 5-15 years $15.
Woodbourne Tavern CHILLI DOGS from 8pm
Marlborough Artisan Market9.30-1.30pm Wynen Street Carpark
includes a range of stalls, including fruit and vegetables,
woodwork, handicrafts, pottery, soaps, lavender products,
toiletries, oils and wines, nuts and flowers.
Blenheim Rotary Car Boot SaleEvery Saturday 8am 2pm at the
Railway Station car park, Grove Rd, Phone John 578 3918.
Marlborough Embroiderers Guild First Saturday of the month at
1.30pm - 4.30pm St John Rooms, Seymour St Ph Roz 57824
Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillons Point Rd open 9am to 12 noon
Saturday. Mon & Thurs 1 - 4pm. Building relationships and
sharing skills. Ph Gerry 578 1835.
Pregnancy Yoga9.15am-10.15am. For information call Huia: 021
0724 107.
Mini Putt & Merry-Go-RoundPicton Foreshore, 10am every day
during school holidays, today and Sunday, 10am.
Redwood Market 8am-noon, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants produce
and crafts.
Vintage Farm Machinery 10am till 3pm, Open every day. Brayshaw
Vintage Farm, Guided tours available, Doris 579 4357.
Picton Mens Shed Every Saturday 10am to 1pm and Wednesday
9am-4pm. Plants and garden furniture sold Saturday and Wednesday
10am to 1pm.
Sunday 15 December
Mountain Bike Fund Raiser 1pm Stirling Brook farm, Waterfalls
Rd, Seddon. Follow signs from Marama RD. Off road courses to suit
all ages and abilities. All money raised to be donated to the
Seddon and Ward Mayoral Relief Fund. Ph Peter 021 030 6577.
Christmas in the Park Put together a tasty picnic basket, grab
the kids and head to Pollard Park starting at 6pm. Come dressed in
Christmas theme! There will be spot prizes and food vendors. Listen
out for cancellations in the morning if weather is looking
unfavourable.
Blenheim Physiotherapy Summer Triathlon-Duathlon. Registration
8.30 Paddy Barrys Carpark. Minimum age 7 years.
Riverside Railway Departs Brayshaw Station at 1.45 and 3.00pm.
Adults $10 Children $5 CASH ONLY.
Renwick Anglican Community Church54 High St Renwick. Morning
worship 9.30am Rev Steve Allcutt ph 572 8850.
Summer Farmers Market 9.00amNoon A&P Showgrounds. Showcasing
the best of what Marlborough has to offer.
St Lukes Anglican ChurchFerry Road, Spring Creek. Join us for
Christian worship every Sunday 9.30am Contact Rev Derek 03 578
3909.
Picton Rotary ClubCar Boot Sale. Picton RSA carpark from
9am-1pm, every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. Contact Sheira 578
3909.
Pony Club at GroundsNew Renwick Rd. 10am every 2nd Sunday of the
month. Grant 578 2100 Michelle 572 8984.
Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am. Murray 578 9199 or Tony
577 9776.
If you have an event contact Liz at The Sun on 5777 868
Petanque 10am 65A Weld Street Phone John 577 9789.
Tramping ClubMary 5728762.
Buddhism for Modern Life10am, 573 5379.
Blenheim Bonsai2pm-4pm, 7 Hale Street. Dave 577 8679.
Marlborough Guild of WoodworkersBrayshaw Park, open workshop
1-4pm, Every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale.
Malcolm: 578 8809.
Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club10am-4pm every Sunday at
Brayshaw Park. Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and
fossil collection, work room and books. Free admission.
Associated Modellers SocietyMinature steam engine rides at
Brayshaw Park, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm till 4pm $2.
Open Skate @ the Roller Skating RinkLAST OPEN SKATE FOR THE
YEAR!A fun dress up skate for the whole family. Only $2 skate hire
OR bring a can of pet food to skate.All pet food donated to the
SPCA.2 - 4pm at the roller skating rink, Stephenson St - next to
the hockey turf.
Mountain Bike Fund Raiser, Saturday,
1pm Stirling Brook farm.
www.mctt.co.nz [email protected] (03) 520 8560
Amazing shows this summer
Purchase from The Floor Pride Civic Theatre or Take Note,
PictonPHONE (03) 520 8560, [email protected]
Prices include booking feeTransaction fees apply for phone and
internet bookings
Stuck for Christmas Gifts?Purchase a gift voucher or a ticket to
one of the festivals.
MarlboroughWine & Food Festival 2014
Saturday 8th February
The Phoenix FoundationIva Lamkum
NZ Army BandThe Beat Girls
The Classic Hits Winery TourSaturday 1st March 2014
6.00pm - 10.00pm
Civic Events PresentThe Exponents
Stan WalkerBreaks co-Op
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15SunThe Friday December 13, 2013
R E N W I C K31 High St Renwick Phone 572 8880
Open 6 Days [email protected]
For all your model and kit
set needs
Models and Kitsets
from $499 to $499Hundreds to choose from!
By Belinda JacksonDid you know that motor racing used to
take place in Renwick? From 1960 to 1966 the Renwick Road Races
were an annual event that brought as many as 6,000 spectators and
many competitors from all over the South Island. The circuit
started and finished about half way down Anglesea Street.
Cars would come down and turn left onto SH6 then left again
around the hairpin into Boyce Street, up over the rise and left
back on to Anglesea. This 1.1 mile circuit tested many a car in the
various races held all day. Saloon classes saw Austin Minis up
against the likes of Triumph Heralds, Wolsleys and Zephrys while
the Renwick 50 50 laps of the circuit was for race cars: Maseratis,
Lotus, Corvettes, Ford and more, reaching huge speeds!
Barry Voss has followed motor racing since 1959 and took a
particular interest in the local racing scene. Barry remembers the
Marlborough Car Club stewards setting up the race circuit at 6am
and making sure there was no sign of it by 6pm as this was when the
road had to be reopened. Unlike the massive, tailor-made structures
of today the Renwick Races track was comprised mainly of straw
bales!
It probably came as no surprise when the races were stopped
after the 1966 event. With cars becoming ever faster and
power-poles
being erected all over the place, safety issues were a serious
concern for both drivers and spectators.
Barrys collection of motor-racing coverage is extensive, not
only covering local events, but national and international
events.
Hays he can find any information that anyone wants, although it
might take a bit of time as he has numerous scrapbooks, folders and
boxes housing all the newspaper cuttings.
A life member and on the committee for 35 years, Barry is the
Marlborough Car Clubs historian. He loves the challenge of
researching old photos that people give to the car club, carefully
noting all the details
and cataloguing them for future reference. Hes looking forward
to the arrival of a 40ft container which is going to become the
clubs museum so that they can display more of the artefacts and
memorabilia collected over the years.
As a car historian, Barry loves his time as a volunteer at Omaka
Classic Cars. One of his favourite vehicles in the collection is
the 1970 MKI Capri. The racing version the Cologne Capri, was the
rarest and fastest of
the Capri variants and was built specifically for the 1974
European
Touring Car Championship.If anyone has old motor racing
photographs
or any memorabilia that they are willing to donate to the
Marlborough Car Club, Barry asks if it can be dropped to the club
or to Omaka Classic Cars. For more information on the Marlborough
Car Club and to check out the amazing old photos see
http://www.sportsground.co.nz/marlboroughcar
Showcasing the best of the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80sOmaka Classic
Cars
Open daily from 10am 4pm. $10 entry, kids go free!*
Aerodrome Road, Omaka. Phone 577 9419. (*up to two kids free
(under 13) with every paying adult)
Over 50 cars on display at any one time, from a collection of
120 plus motorbikes and other memorabilia.
The love of a lifetime
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Dermatitis, 17 Drive, 19 New, 20 Prudent, 21 Islanders, 22 Rising,
25 Sightseer, 27 Tiered, 28 Biting, 33 Proficient, 35 Ebb, 36
Moscow, 37 Scum, 39 Ape, 41 Macabre, 42 Picnic, 43 Sharpened, 44
Cadet, 45 Deceased, 50 Po, 51 Farewell, 55 Tango, 58 Racehorse, 59
Origin, 60 Sultana, 61 End, 63 Exit, 64 Thorax, 65 Let, 66
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Beef + Lamb New Zealands lamb crop 2013 report confirms that the
number of lambs tailed across New Zealand is down by 4.7 per cent
compared with last spring.
A total of 25.5 million head were tailed 1.3 million fewer than
2012 making the current lamb crop the second smallest in nearly 60
years. Only 2010-11 was lower.
B+LNZ Economic Service chief economist Andrew Burtt says the
lamb crop figure is actually higher than many may expect, given the
impact of last seasons drought on ewe numbers and ewe condition at
mating.
Were seeing good lamb thrift compared to last year thanks to
lower stocking rates and favourable pasture growth in most
regions.
If pasture continues growing at current rates, it could trigger
early store sales from regions that are traditionally summer
dry.
When analysed by island, the North Island lamb crop is down 7.4
per cent and the South Island down by 2.3 per cent.
One day after major tariff cuts came into effect between New
Zealand and Chinese Taipei, Statistics New Zealand confirmed New
Zealands terms of trade were at their highest levels since 1973,
the year Britain joined the European Union.
The latest terms of trade, which sees export prices for goods
rising more than import prices, may finally consign to history the
ghost of Britains entry into the EU, says Feder-ated Farmers vice
president, Dr William Rolleston.
This is timely, coming only 24-hours after tariffs were
eliminated on our exports to Chinese Taipei of milk powder, cheese,
butter, apple, cherries and wine.
Primary Industries Minsiter Nathan Guy was in Blenheim when the
tariffs were slashed, stating that local cherries
grown at Cherryland would be among the first products to
benefit.
The move would result in tariff savings of nearly $40 million on
current trade fig-ures.
It is great news for our ex-porters and is set to get greater
because tariffs on beef will be eliminated in two years time, Dr
Rolleston said.
In three years time kiwifruit tariffs will be eliminated and in
four years time, tariffs will be consigned to history on our
exports of sheep meat, honey and most fish products.
Once the agreement is fully implemented, in year eight, tariff
savings are estimated to reach $75 million.
Given the experience of other agreements, we can safety assume
savings are likely to be much higher as our trade expands.
New trade deal boosts economy
NZ lamb crop down
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy with Cherryland owner
Paul Kinzett and Kaikoura MP Colin King. Photo supplied.
Kaikoura Integrated Family Health Centre Project
Registrations of Interest are sought from Contractors/ suppliers
relating to the construction of the Kaikoura Integrated Family
Health Centre Project proposed to commence in Kaikoura early
2014.
This project is a joint venture between Canterbury District
Health Board (CDHB) and Kaikoura District Council (KDC).
Canterbury District Health Board is a publicly owned health and
disability organisation operating in the Central and North
Canterbury regions. We provide health and disability services
to the local population and speciality services to the region
and beyond. Almost 8,000 employees are involved in delivering
these services.
To access a copy of the Registration of Interest Submission
Document please visit www.cdhb.govt.nz
go to about us then choose Planning and Funding then RFPs and
EOIs thenKIFHC EOI
ORwww.gets.govt.nz link ref # 41071
Closing date for submissions Friday 20th December 2013.All
submissions to be electronic to Jan Hughes at the email
address noted below.We reserve the right to decline any or all
registrants. No
correspondence will be entered into with any declined
registrants.For any queries please contact
Jan HughesSite Redevelopment Unit
CDHBPh 03 364 1803
Email: [email protected]
farmingtender
CLASSIFIEDS ADVERTISING PH 03 577 7868
garage sales
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SaLeSProperty move clean out. 75a Hampton St Picton. Saturday
24th 9-3pm. Sunday 25th 9-12pm.Trailer, Boxing gloves, chainsaw,
food processor, porter cot, high chair, bikes, trikes &
more.
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17SunThe CLASSIFIEDS ADVERTISING PH 03 577 7868 Friday December
13, 2013
situation vacant
situation vacant
Be Part Of It. Its now more than 30 years since we introduced
the world to a wine style unlike anything experienced before. Were
proud to be home to the original Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, and
today, were still making history.
We are gearing up for another fantastic vintage and would like
to extend a warm welcome to you to join the Pernod Ricard
Winemakers New Zealand Marlborough Winery team in early 2014.
We have a number of Cellarhand positions available. The roles
are fixed term, full time, for a period of 8 10 weeks*. Vintage
generally runs from mid-March to mid-May, and we need most people
to work either morning or afternoon/night shifts. The roles will
include weekend work.
Ideally, you will have previous experience (a couple of vintages
under your belt would be great), have knowledge of automated winery
equipment, and a fairly good level of fitness (and no fear of
heights!) This, coupled with a good understanding of winemaking
processes and vintage operations, and you could be just the one
were looking for
We are passionate about making great wine. Our warm and friendly
team are ready to show you why, and welcome you on-board!
In return, we offer:
Good pay and lots of hours! Opportunity to work at the largest
winery in New Zealand Great leadership from our on-site managers
Excellent induction and training A superb vintage experience at an
award winning winery.
Are you ready to join us? We look forward to seeing you
soon!
Apply online at: www.pernod-ricard-nz.com,
[email protected] or in writing (CV and cover letter)
to: PRNZ, PO BOX 331, Blenheim (online applications preferable).*
The term of employment is anticipated to be 8 to 10 weeks. However,
this may vary due to the vintage conditions.
Please apply online at
www.pernod-ricard-nz.com
Vintage 2014 Opportunities
WANTED DEAD OR
ALIVEAny cars, vans, trucks, 4x4's.
In any condition.CAsh paid
FREE pick upMarlborough
Vehicle RemovalsPh Brent
027 766 7105
BURNLEA GARDENSGarden Tours Wedding Ceremonies
Gift & Garden Shop
OPEN: Sat & Sun 11 am till 4 pm or by appointment. Entry $10
pp.
130 ODwyers Road, RD3, RapauraPh 03 570 2089 or 021 222 4544
www.burnleagardens.co.nz
POSTSHOP/KIWIBANKCUSTOMER SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVEApprox 15 hours per week
Duties include Counter Work/Customer Service
Previous experience in banking orpostal work would be an
advantage.
Would be required to workSaturday mornings.Apply in writing
to
PO Box 5060Springlands
Blenheim
Earthquake Fund Raising Mountain Bike RideSunday 15 December at
1pm.
At Stirling Brook farm, Waterfalls Rd, Seddon. Follow signs from
Marama Rd.Enjoy different scenery. Off-road courses to suit all
ages and abilities.Adults $10, Children under 15 $5, Families
$20All money raised to be donated to the Seddon and Ward Mayoral
Relief Fund.
For more detail, contact Peter on 021-030-6577 or
[email protected] listen to More FM 92.9
Draughtsperson GIS/IMSCouncil has a vacancy available for a
Draughtsperson/Processor to assist with transferring
infrastructural asset data for infrastructural assets from hard
copy plans to digital format. Ideally the person we are seeking
will have experience with ARC GIS/CAD software; however this is not
essential, as training will be provided.Candidates should be able
to demonstrate: ExperiencewithGIS/CAD.
Experienceinusingengineeringdrawingsespecially utility services
plans. GoodcomputerskillswiththeuseofMicrosoft programmes.
Havetheabilitytoseeksolutionstoproblems.
Showapositiveattitudeandapproach.The successful applicant will
demonstrate thorough and meticulous adherence to standards and
procedures and have an exceptional attention to detail.
Applications close at 5.00 pm on 3 January 2014.For information
on how to apply please visit our website
http://www.marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/Careers/Current-Vacancies.aspx.
For
further information you are welcome to contact
[email protected].
TUA MARINAWAIKAKAHO
HISTORY"The Calm Beyond"
Buy now for Christmas at
selected BookshopsPicton and Blenheim.
Ph 579 1495errolmorrison@
xtra.co.nz
Relief paper deliverers required
Mayfield areaOver Christmas
Call Liz on 577 7868
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Approx 200 m2 Central BlenheimHigh foot traffic.
Possible to sub lease.
Rent negotiable.Phone
Rebecca 0274 835 776
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