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By Adam PoulopoulosA local personal training instructor hopes his quest to run

100 kilometres raises awareness of the disease which claimed the life of his wife’s brother.

Leroy de Beer (pictured) is in training to compete in the 100 kilometre Great Nazeby Water Race on August 30.

Alongside the run, de Beer, who works at the New Zealand Defence Force Physical Education and Recreational Training School at Woodbourne, is raising funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

The collection is in recognition of brother-in-law Chris, who passed away in 2004.

De Beer said the race itself, and the training involved, did not compare to the journey his wife’s family took.

“Doing 100kms is nothing like the mental hardship my wife and her family had to get through.

“It’s a degenerative disease and essentially the body breaks down. Chris wasn’t able to do things we take for granted.

“I can only imagine the financial side would have been hard too - the association can only help so much.”

De Beer got into serious running last year after moving to Blenheim, and married wife Romsey in December.

His current training regime has him running over 100kms most weeks.

“I’ve lost 5-6kg since February, but bear in mind I had a honeymoon when I let go!” he said.

His next training race is the Christchurch marathon on June 1.

To donate to Leroy’s cause visit http://www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/LeroydeBeer/.

Leroy is thankful for the support of his two sponsors - Camelbak New Zealand and Mark 2 Sports.

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Residents of Anglesea Street in Renwick described hearing a loud explosion when a vehicle struck a parked car on their street on Monday night.

The offending vehicle crashed into a silver Honda Ascot parked near the cor-ner of Kowhai Drive about 10.50pm with such force

it tore parts from the rear of the stationary vehicle and also pushed it several metres forward.

The driver took off with-out stopping.

A neighbour who heard the crash and ran outside told police he witnessed a blue four-door hatchback driving down Boyce Street.

Police are searching for the offending vehicle, which they said would have sustained moderate damage to its front.

Anyone with information on the hit-and-run or who may have seen the damaged vehicle is asked to contact Blenheim police on (03) 5785279.

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This Honda Ascot was struck by another vehicle in Renwick on Monday night.

By Celeste LodewykThe Yealands Estate Marlborough

Gallery was abuzz with excitement as the winners were announced for the Peters Doig Marlborough Art Awards on Saturday night.

It was standing room only as a large crowd gathered to view the 63 entries hung on the gallery walls and to con-gratulate the winners.

Winning the supreme award was Lisa White of Tapawera who received a $3000 cash prize sponsored by Peters Doig Chartered Accountants.

The win came as a shock for Lisa who was left speechless by the an-nouncement.

“In the five years I have entered this competition, my art has only been accepted twice so to win the supreme award is unbelieveable,” she said.

Her winning entry was of a painted portrait of her mother Mary who lives in Canada.

Lisa had entered the competition along with her friend Emma Panting who herself won fourth place in the awards.

Judges Barbara Speedy and Craig Bluett took the stand to congratulate all the artists who entered and said the calibre was “extremely high” this year.

“Choosing the finalists and the win-ners was not a task taken lightly, it took us hours to decide as the great technical skill and originality shown in the entries made our jobs very hard,” Barbara said.

Artist ‘speechless’ by award

Major awards winnersFourth place - Emma Panting,

‘Finding Solace’, sponsored by The Seymour Picture Framing Gallery

Third place - Christine Lang, ‘Ridgelines, Dry Hills’, sponsored by Tom and Nola Hurford.

Second place - Karen Neal, ‘Oka-rito Kotuku’, sponsored by The Marlborough Art Society.

Supreme Award - Lisa White, ‘The Artist’s Mother’, sponsored by Peters Doig Chartered Accountants.

Patron’s Choice Award - Allan

Jonassen, ‘Old Lathe’, sponsored by Mark Stevenson.

Framers on Queens Award - Glynn Davies, ‘Tantrum’, sponsored by Framers on Queens.

The People’s Choice Award is yet to be decided.

Lisa White was the Supreme Award winner of the Peters Doig Marlborough Art Awards. She is pictured with Anton James of Peters Doig Chartered Accountants who sponsored her prize. Photo by Celeste Lodewyk.

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St John Ambulance was called to assist a roof painter who was thrown back when his roller came into contact with power lines on Sunday.

The 30-year-old managed to climb off the roof on a ladder before being taken to Wairau Hospital emergency department for observation about 3.30pm.

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The double drowning of two el-derly men in a boat off Kaikoura in December has reinforced the need for people going out on the water to not only wear lifejackets, but to ensure they are properly maintained, says Maritime New Zealand.

Auguste Robin Munro Reinke, 79, and Ronald Clarence Monk, 75, drowned after their boat capsized while they were check-ing crayfish pots on December 3 last year.

The alarm was not raised until their partially submerged 4.8

metre boat was found drifting close to shore.

The coroner’s report states that Mr Reinke was not wearing a lifejacket at the time, while Mr Monk’s automatic inflatable lifejacket, designed to inflate when submerged, had not inflated.

Evidence indicated that it had p r e v i o u s l y been activated through immersion in water and then deflated

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“Inflatable lifejackets should be checked as part of your pre-boating safety checks every time you go out and serviced every year.

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By Adam Poulopoulos A well-known Kinross Street

nightspot is set to close down, but its owner is hoping for a last hurrah.

The Loft nightclub, and the downstairs pub, The Dungeon, will take their last orders on the morning of Sunday, June 8.

Owner Gary Smith said plans were in place to see it off in style.

“We’re going to have a few more parties before we leave!”

Mr Smith, who has owned the 1A Kinross St site for three years, decided to shut the club down after realising the building needed to be brought up to earthquake standards.

He said possible licensing chang-es, which would see the club shut at 2am, and rising expenses made

the decision a no-brainer. “I think they (the expenses) are

about three times what we were paying last year.

“It’s difficult for a place like this, which is only open for a few hours each week.”

After the building is strength-ened, Mr Smith hopes to turn it into a backpackers, and he said the site’s proximity to supermarkets, pubs and parking made it a perfect spot.

Despite the change, Mr Smith said he would leave with many memories, but said what happened in the bar stayed in the bar.

“There’s been a few eye-openers during our time here, but probably nothing I can tell you!”

The Loft/Dungeon opens from 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

The Loft to become backpackers

Owner Gary Smith hopes to be doing a lot more of this before The Loft shuts its doors.

WORKER BREAKS LEGA railway worker was taken to

hospital by ambulance after he was injured while repairing tracks at Tua Marina.

The incident occurred about 10.30am on Sunday.

The man, aged in his mid-50s, was working on the railway line when he was struck by some equipment and suffered a broken leg.

He was taken to Wairau Hospital by ambulance and admitted.

TOURISTS IN CRASHFour female tourists were travel-

ling in a car that crashed into a road-side barrier in Picton on Sunday.

Emergency services were called to the crash on Picton elevation at 6.20pm.

The vehicle sustained moderate damage when it struck the new barrier and two of the occupants, all aged in their 20s, were treated at the scene.

No one required transport to hospital.

TRAMPER AIRLIFTEDA 62-year-old male was airlifted

from the Nelson Lakes area by the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter on Monday.

The man had been tramping with others and felt unwell so remained at a hut on the D’Urville River while his friends continued for a half-day return trip.

He became increasingly unwell and activated his personal locater beacon.

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The District Health Board is examining whether any Marlborough students need to be revaccinated after two schools in Nelson and Tasman received vaccines stored at the wrong temperature.

Eighty-seven children have been offered a repeat dosage after the vaccines they re-ceived were kept at too cool a temperature during transportation to the schools and possibly rendered ineffective.

Vaccines should be stored at temperatures between two and eight degrees. Some vac-cines are particularly sensitive to exposure to zero degrees and below.

“The vaccines had a short period of time in a chilly bin that went below zero on the journey to the schools; this was identified when the full temperature data was able to be downloaded from the data loggers on return to the hospital base,” said Nelson Marlborough Medical Officer of Health Dr Ed Kiddle.

“We have contacted parents and apolo-gised for this incident and based on external expert advice recommended revaccination to ensure the children have received the appropriate levels of immuni-sation protection.

“The School Based Programme was temporarily put on hold until we were

able to introduce solutions to prevent this occurring again.

“The solutions include introducing laptops and software enabling a more continual temperature read-out and data to be downloaded from the data-logger on-site before vaccinations begin.”

In April, 15 children received HPV vac-cine (to prevent cervical cancer) which had got too cold and families were contacted at that time and informed of the incident and revaccination was recommended.

In early May, 72 children received vac-

cines that had been exposed to tempera-tures below zero.

The vaccines were: HPV vaccinations given to 20 girls in Year 8 and the booster for diptheria, tetanus and pertussis given to 52 boys and girls in Year 7.

Dr Kiddle said advice from IMAC (Immunisation Advisory Centre), after following up with the manufacturers, suggested the cold temperature may have affected the vaccine and there was no way to be sure it would work, hence the need for repeat vaccination.

“It is important to recognise that the children who received these immunisations were not exposed to any risks from receiv-ing the vaccine that got too cold,” he said.

“National guidelines were followed regarding the vaccine cold chain with ice added to the vaccine-transport chilly-bins.

“However, we suspect with cooler sea-sonal temperatures it is likely chilly bins were cold to start with leading to this breach in vaccine temperature.

“A full review of the two incidents is being undertaken to ensure we learn as much as possible about improvements we can make to the programme.”

Previous years’ data will also be exam-ined, he said.

Apology to parents over school vaccine risk

By Adam PoulopoulosA desire to share ideas and foster community spirit

through gardening was behind landscape designer Xanthe White’s visit to Blenheim last week.

Xanthe delivered a talk on sustainable communi-ties and gardens to around 70 people at Mayfield Kindergarten last Thursday.

The kindergarten got the chance to host Xanthe after winning the Marlborough section of the ‘sunflowers in kindys’ competition, run by Daltons.

Xanthe said both kids, who grew and nurtured the sunflowers, and adults got the chance to learn.

“It’s all about the experience. “We wanted to think of something that involved

all the community, and give some of that education back.

“The kids went through all that learning just from one seed - it was a real process of discovery.”

Mayfield teacher Kathryn Richards said the kids had an interactive learning experience.

“The children helped plant the seeds, and they were responsible for watering and looking after them.

“It also gave the opportunity to learn maths as they saw how much the plants grew.

“It made it very real and relevant.” Money raised from Xanthe’s visit will go towards

the kindergarten playground.

A bloomin’ good time

Gardening guru Xanthe White with Mayfield Kindergarten pupils William Stranchan, Maui de Wildt, Eleanor Hewer and Nita Leahy, all 4.

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Annette Michna-Konigstorfer, left, took the artisan breadmaking course which Marlburians Diane Payton, from the Rai Valley, and Heather Sorensen, from the Awa-tere Valley, attended on Friday.

The course was part of the Rural Women New Zealand Top of The South Conference, held in Havelock over the weekend.

The conference featured bread and cheese making, a gardening workshop with NZ Gardener magazine editor Lynda Hallinan and a variety of presentations on issues in the region’s rural communities.

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Associate Transport Minister Michael Wood-house is reminding drivers to keep focused while behind the wheel during this week’s Road Safety Week.

“It’s important to remember that a moment’s inattention can have serious consequences.”

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The Marlborough Kennel Asso-ciation celebrated man’s best friend at their championship shows over the weekend.

About 360 dogs of all shapes and sizes competed during the course of the two days.

Association secretary Bronwen Munro said the show could not have

gone better. “It was marvellous - a great show

with beautiful weather. “Everyone was really pleased, and

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Q: What do you think of the 2014 National Party budget?

readers have their say... with the WORD on the Street.Sun

Rachel CrosbieBlenheim

I’ve only heard a few things. I don’t really have an opinion.

Pat DeanBlenheim

It was helpful to young families, but I would have liked to see a bit more put in for pensioners. It was just OK.

Marie StewartBlenheim

There’s nothing in there for the low-income earner, which was a bit disappointing.

Vicky GaneBlenheim

I think free medical care for under-13s is a really positive step.

Corey HebberdSpring Creek

It’s not a real surplus. There’s not a lot in there for long-term growth. It didn’t focus on savings as much.

Karen DeanBlenheim

I think it’s stable. There could have been a lot of things changed that weren’t. We could be a lot worse off.

Dear Ed,There’s quite a few idiot drivers driv-

ing talking on hand held cellphones even while turning on a roundabout.

There’s inconsiderate idiot cell phone users like the two in a small cafe, who were individually talking on cell phones seeming to compete against each other for volume.

It was irritating to other customers

and the cafe owner. And because people shout in phones

we heard every word. And I didn’t want to.

I was in another shop and a fool had a long loud conversation on his cellphone.

Bad manners!Frank Henry

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Dear Ed,Apologies for the late reply.It has been noted by the Marlborough RSA

veterans and membership the comments and TXT messages to your publication about the Field Of Remembrance (FOR) or white crosses, that had been placed out prior to Anzac Day on the bank of the Taylor River and subsequently Seymour Park due to the flood waters.

Comments have been taken on board and we thank the public for their contribution to this important project.

What we want to advise is that each cross repre-sents a Marlborough man or woman that lost their life in a war, conflict or the result of war.

The original FOR placed on the river bank had a ‘key’ with the original roll of honour (ROH) for the categories that are labelled on the crosses and I wish to have it published because we did not have the room to do so at Seymour Square.

KIA is killed in action, DOW is died of wounds, DOD is died of disease, TROD The result of disease, DOI died of illness, EOWS effects of war service, more commonly known as suicide in modern times usually from Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome or PTSD.

Yes Marlborough had nine of these. This year we had 250 crosses placed, 2015 will see

the 622 that represent the number from Marlborough who made the ultimate sacrifice.

John L. ForrestPresident, Marlborough RSA

Cross abbreviations

Dear Ed,Many thanks to the kind person who found my

walking stick on Market St last week.I was so pleased to have it back. Much appreciated.Anne of Percy St

Many thanks

Dear Ed,It was heartening to read in The Sun that some of

the problems of Middle Renwick Road are on the way to being solved.

The difficulties of users and residents have reached the urgent stage when solutions must get underway and finalized.

I trust there will be further work undertaken soon for the benefit of those elderly residents whose daily needs are in the Countdown Mall across Middle Renwick Road.

At present, at risk, these residents must reach these services unprotected, while dodging the traffic in the busy three lanes.

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On a more serious note, I can now thank her and others so inclined for my recent episode of whooping cough, probably caught from a coughing child I had seen at the hospital.

In order to prevent such epidemics it is necessary to have a high level of immunisation (92-94% of the vulner-able population). This creates what is called a herd immunity.

The reason “Blenheim Mum’s” children are healthy is because they are protected by this herd immunity.

Parents who choose not to im-munise their children either through ignorance, or conspiracy fantasies, are freeloaders. They get the benefit of immunisation without accepting any

risk which is inherent in any medical treatment.

Immunisation is about balancing the risk of immunisation versus the risk of getting the disease.

I was born just too late to experi-ence the last polio epidemic in New Zealand in 1948 when schools were closed for months. I did, however, arrive in the UK in 1980 to find the country in the grip of an epidemic of whooping cough. I have personally seen small children gasping and blue in the face. Such scenes do not need repeating.

‘Blenheim Mum’ should take some time out from preparing vegetables for her children and do some research on the internet before bursting into print.

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Coralie is familiar to most as a medical receptionist at Lister Court Medical Centre where she has worked for the past 30 years, as well as her role as chairperson of the Simply the Breast dragon boat team.

She relishes her role as a wife, mother of two and grandmother of one but there is an exciting new direction that Coralie is headed as she embarks on a new journey as a marriage celebrant.

Coralie was overjoyed when she became a registered celebrant in September of last year.

“I have always loved weddings. I love people and it’s such a special thing to witness couples committing to marriage,” she said.

Unfortunately one month later her joy was overshadowed by the diagnosis of ‘Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma’, so plans to begin her celebrant work were put to one side while she began chemotherapy treatment.

“I had been feeling tired and very unwell so I had some routine blood tests which didn’t show much, but after presenting at the hospital’s emergency department doctors ran further tests.

“The A&E team was incredible and the doctor treating me stayed with me all day until he had things under control which was something I was so grateful for,” she said.

Coralie was visited by Wairau Hospital’s oncology team who confirmed the diagnosis and began a treatment plan.

“I was blank to what was happening. You go through all the emotions and drama when you are told you have cancer and what you don’t realise when you are in the thick of it is the impact it’s having on your family.

“Luckily I had a supportive employer and friends who rallied around me to help take the stress off me, so I could focus on my family and ultimately my recovery,” she said.

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Coralie continued to stream in but ul-timately she said it was ‘positive-ness’ that got her through.

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“I never felt nega-tive but I did have down days. It was those days that I was fortunate to have friends organise special out-ings and coffee catchups to get me out of the house which looking back was great for my confidence and an important part of my recovery,” she said.

Support for Coralie while she underwent treatment came in many forms, including countless cards and messages of support from patients of the medical centre and friends who never failed to turn up and sit with her during chemotherapy.

“I had one friend who would have a goody basket delivered to me and a work colleague who sat with me everytime I had chemo,” she said.

Nearing the chemotherapy ‘finish line’ Coralie is hoping to finish soon with her eighth treatment and is now journeying back to work.

“I have begun to take bookings for wed-dings which is a really exciting way to kick off the next chapter of my life, and I’m back at Lister Court part time and hope to return to the front desk soon.

“To look back at the past eight months I feel truly humbled and honored to have had so many people offering their support, love and prayers and I thank everyone from the bottom of my heart,” she says.

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Exciting new chapterBlenheim woman Coralie Holdaway is known by many people for her friendly smiling face and positive outlook on life, something that has helped her through a ‘challenging’ time over the past eight months.She talks to Celeste Lodewyk about her triumph over cancer and a particularly exciting new chapter in her life.

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As the nights get cooler Marlburians will again be reaching for their heaters, but the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) says getting the environment right is just as important as the type of heater you use.

EECA’s Christian Ho-erning says insulating a home’s ceiling and underfloor will make the single biggest difference to keeping the heat in.

“If your house is cold, sort the insulation before buying a new heater.”

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First, fix any drainage or plumbing issues that are causing water to col-lect under or near your house, Mr Hoerning advises.

“If there’s still damp-ness under your house, an on-ground vapour barrier can stop the moisture rising up from the ground inside and make sure all the vents to under the house are clear of things like plants and porch furniture so your home can naturally ventilate.”

Get the most from your winter heating

Dampness leads to mould which is harmful to your health.

• Open windows regularly to remove damp, stale air.

• Keeping bedroom windows (with security stays) open slightly at night helps reduce condensa-tion on windows in the morning.

• Using extractor fans in the kitchen when cooking, in the bathroom when showering, and ensuring your clothes dryer is vented to the outside all help pre-vent the build-up of dampness in a winter home. If you don’t have, or can’t install extractor fans, open a window when showering, cooking or drying clothes to let the moist air out.

• Indoor drying racks are a common sight in winter, but lead to laundry moisture lingering inside. If the weather means clothes can’t be hung outside, try hanging in a garage or carport to keep the moisture away from rooms you are trying to heat. If you have a dryer that is vented to

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• Once your home is dry, it’s important to eliminate draughts or the heat will just go out the window – or under the door. Pulling curtains, closing doors,

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Information on how to eliminate draughts and seal windows can be found on EECA’s website www.energywise.govt.nz

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Air quality and the health of your family is the most important thing to consider when heating your home.

Here is some advice for a healthy home during winter.

If buying a new heater: check out the information on EECA’s website www.energywise.govt.nz first.

The best choice depends on the room, and your budget.

If using a log burner: dry firewood is best, get your chimney swept annu-ally, control your fire through the size of wood you put on.

If using a heat pump: check the filter is clean throughout winter and that the external fan unit is clear of plants, leaves and anything else that may be sitting in front of it, use the thermostat and timer so rooms aren’t being heated when you are out. Heat pumps should be serviced annually.

If using a gas heater (fixed and flued): ensure it is dust free and get it serviced every few years to check safety, efficiency, and performance.

If using a wood pellet burner: make sure it is clean and dust free, clear away any ash build up.

If using electric heating: these are great for small and medium sized rooms such as bedrooms, but keep the heat in the room by closing doors and curtains. Be careful not to overload plugboards, circuits and wall sockets with too many electric heaters.

Don’t use unflued gas heaters(fixed or portable): these release moisture and noxious gasses into your home, and are the most expensive way to heat your home. Alternative heating options, including electric heaters, are cheaper and safer to operate than portable gas heaters.

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Good air quality in your home during winter is important to the health of your family.

Whether you’re out and about braving the elements or keeping snug at home, don’t let winter fun turn into a safety hazard. Follow these cold weather safety tips from Safekids Aotearoa.

Keep kids in child restraints till they’re 148cm tall. Driving in winter can be dan-gerous. Be prepared and make sure your child’s car restraint is installed correctly. Child restraints reduce the risk of death for infants and toddlers by as much as 70% in a car crash. Booster seats for children under 148cm reduce the risk of injury by as much as 59%.

When buying children’s nightwear, pick a design that is snug fitting and has a ‘Low Fire Danger’ label. Nightwear with this label is made of fabric that burns at a slower rate than others. However remember that ‘Low Fire Danger’ does not mean ‘no’ fire danger -- all fabric can catch fire.

Heat your home safely. Make sure electric blankets and heaters are in good working order. Use fire guards and re-

member the rule to keep kids ‘a metre from the heater’.

Hot water burns like fire. Always keep hot drinks out of reach of children. In case

of a burn emergency, run water from the cold tap gently over the burn for 20 minutes or until an ambulance arrives.

Have working smoke alarms. Test them now. Replace batteries to ensure your smoke alarms are always working to save your life in a house fire.

Prevent button battery-related injuries. When a child swallows a battery and it gets stuck in their throat, it can cause serious burn injuries in as little as 2 hours. Safekids and Energizer recommends that you: SEARCH your home for gadgets that contain them; SECURE these devices out of sight and reach of babies and toddlers, and keep loose batteries locked away; and SHARE this life-saving information with caregivers, friends, family and whanau.

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HEYWOOD: Tannea and Jake along with big sister Sophia and big brother Jordan are proud to an-nounce the safe arrival of Lucy (6lb 9oz) on May 12, 2014 at 4:14am at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to midwife Cathy Middleton and all the staff at Maternity. Both well.

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OGILVY: Luke and Kelly are proud to welcome Tui Grace Ogilvy into the family, arriving at 8:30pm on May 13, 2014 weighing 6lb 2oz. A little sister for Felix. Many thanks to our fabulous midwife Gwen Costello and the maternity team at Wairau Hospital.

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OFFORD: Kelly and Riki are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their beautiful baby boy, Luca Ross (8lb 2oz) on May 19, 2014 at 7:38pm at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to midwife Sue Hudson and all the staff involved.

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Walking into the infant and tod-dler rooms at Leaps and Bounds Early Learning Centre there is an air of calm as the babies enjoy heuristic play while the toddlers build their confidence and motor skills in areas specially created for them.

These rooms provide primary care based programmes for in-fants and toddlers by a team of dedicated and trained teach-ers led by Team Leaders Anna Broughton and Katie Broome.

Leaps and Bounds preschool centre philosophy is based on an approach of respect, “being who they are” is a vital element of our curriculum. This means accept-ing, enjoying and loving each child for who they are, allowing children the time, space, love and support to be themselves and to discover the world in their own unique way.

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Through the knowledge of the children, teachers are able to follow each child’s individual routines and parents feel secure in knowing that their children are being cared for in a loving and nurturing way.

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Infants and toddlers thrive with space, love and support

Babies love to look at themselves in a mirror, and you can turn this time into baby fun time.

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There are plenty of toys for babies that include mirrors and these are always popular once your baby can grasp things like rattles and soft toys.

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Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember.Involve me and I learn.-Benjamin Franklin

Marlborough Lupus Support Group members Dot Campbell,

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SpeedwayThe crowds turned out in force for the rescheduled Eastern States Speedway Easter Extravaganza on Saturday, the last day of the speedway season.

Dog Show The Marlborough Kennel Club hosted about 360 dogs from around the country at its championship shows over the weekend.

Locals found out a little more about the region with a fossil hunt on the banks of the Awa-tere River. About 30 people turned out to the event, a short walk from the Seddon Bridge, on Sunday. The event was run by the Kiwi Conservation Club, in conjunc-tion with the Rock and Mineral Club. Photos supplied.

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Wednesday May 21: National Excellence in Teaching & Leadership Awards. Select Committee meetings. Thursday May 22: Renwick School visits Parliament. Friday May 23: Dawn sod turning ceremony for the Kaikoura Integrated Family Health Centre. Monday May 26: In Blenheim. Marlborough Boy's college visit the shearing shed at Tempello with Colin. Tuesday May 27- 29: Parliament, visit by Renwick School. Meet with St Mary’s School Scholarship Recipients. Friday May 30: In Blenheim meeting with constituents. Monday June 2: Queen’s Birthday, drive carefully. Tuesday June 3: In Blenheim. Wednesday June 4: Education & Science Select Committee meeting in Wellington.

We currently have a position available for a Vineyard Supervisor.Applicants must have the following:

• At least three years experience• Be able to report to management and complete paperwork on time• Reliable and have a tidy work ethic• Preference will be given to an experienced Supervisor, but is not essential as full training will be given.• Be able to work long hours when required• Have excellent communication skills• A good understanding of RSE policy• Clean drivers license

In the first instance, please forward a brief email to john@thornhillnz. co.nz

no later than 31st May, 2014 explaining previous work history and contact details.

Thornhill Horticultural Contracting is a well-established, large supplier of labour to the Viticulture industry in Marlborough.Thornhill is a registered Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) recruiting specific staff from New Zealand, Thailand and the Pacific Islands, to fulfil the needs of its valued vineyard clients.

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Located 5 minutes from Blenheim, with hunting and fishing right at our back door, Meadowbank is a 2800 ha breeding/finish-ing property running 12000 stock units (with composite and merino ewes, Angus cow herd and trading stock).

We require a shepherd to join our team. This job would be ideal for someone with:At least two years farming experienceand 3-4 dogs.

For further information give us a callPhone Will Grigg on 027 243 0494

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Give your support to people with intellectual disabilities and, in return, we’ll give you all the support you need for your career. That means good training, plenty of opportunities, and a clear-cut career path.

We are looking for people to join our casual/relief team, which means providing cover for leave and being available on an on-call basis.

Often people with intellectual disabilities will need support to do tasks such as shopping, community activities, household tasks, personal cares and attending medical appointments. The hours include weekends, evenings and sleepovers.

Applicants should be able to work independently and as part of a team, hold a full driver’s licence and have previous experience or an interest in working with people in a support role.

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Youth Tutor – BlenheimThe Salvation Army Education & Employment is a successful Training Provider seeking a Youth Tutor ‘extraordinaire’ for our Youth Guarantee, Construction Trades Course in Blenheim.

This programme aims to prepare 16 to 19 year olds with basic introductory skills and knowledge in Building or Carpentry to help assist with a career path in these areas.

The successful candidate will be working in a challenging teaching environment that is also very rewarding if you have a passion for helping youth to succeed.

This position is a full-time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week with an immediate start date.

We are looking for a person who has the following attributes:

• Teaching qualifications and building or carpentry qualifications

• Familiarity with NZQA and NCEA processes

• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills

• Computer knowledge, internet skills and familiarity of Microsoft Office programmes

• Has an understanding of the problems facing our youth

• Excellent planning and organisational skills

• Has the ability to supervise with health & safety in mind;

Experience in working with youth who may have disengaged from mainstream school and requires extra guidance, support and focus to learn is certainly beneficial.

This unique opportunity requires the person to have excellent communication and relationship-building skills to enhance the profile of Education & Employment in the Marlborough region.

Training & support will be given to the successful applicant. Police vetting is required.

If you have the relevant qualifications and/or experience, please post or email us an up to date CV by 5pm, Tuesday 27 May 2014.

The Regional Manager, 160 Crawford Street, Dunedin 9054 or email your CV to: [email protected]

The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian church and human service provider. It is committed to caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society – all through the love of God shown in Jesus. The successful applicant should therefore show an ability to identify with the mission and values of The Salvation Army.

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Adults $12Child $5 (5 > age < 12 years old)Family: 2 Adults & 3 Children $30

Pre-schoolers are freePurchase your ticket from Civic Theatre. Proudly sponsored by Marlborough Pacific Trust

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THAI MASSAGE 8a Buick St Redwoodtown Blenheim Ph 021 025 65255 or 578 3778 9am-9pm.

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am Member

The Marlborough RSA are seeking

expressions of interest from persons

who wish to carry out volunteer services.

Services range from visiting veterans in

hospital, rest-homes and carrying out minor

tasks in the Burleigh Memorial Olive Grove.

Whether you are able to volunteer for only

an hour a week or more, we are interested

in any assistance people can offer. We are

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CROSSWORD By Russell McQuarters

SOLUTIONFor April 9, 2003

CROSSWORD By Russell McQuarters

SOLUTIONFor October 6, 2004

ACROSS 1. Contract (7) 5. Harsh questioning (5,6)11. Large Eskimo boat (5)12. Scrap (7)13. Drive (5)14. Of plants (9)15. High-spirited (9)16. Pointed remark (4)17. Flightless bird (7)19. Upper-arm muscles (6)23. Recieve (6)26. Month (7)29. Boundary (4)30. Spread hay(to air) (3)32. Pallid (3)34. Wrong (4)35. Sea god (7)36. Inprovoked (6)39. Fruit (6)40. Real name Frederick Austerlitz dancer; Fred ... (7)42. Fraud (4)46. Small portrait (9)48. Apathetic (9)50. Sandal (5)51. Bounty (7)52. NZ novelist, Janet ... (5)

53. Insight (11)54. Svelte (7)

DOWN 1. Nestling pigeon (5) 2. Brag (7) 3. Ancient Scandanavian raider (6) 4. Song writer(words) (8) 5. Acrobat (7) 6. Silly (5) 7. Bypass (6) 8. Outbreak(disease) (8) 9. Substitute (11)10. Splendour (5)16. Obvious (7)18. Sing (5)20. Breastbone (7)21. Suitable (3)22. Not many (3)24. Formal (11)25. ... gallon hat (3)27. Quotes (5)28. Uncooked (3)31. Moisture (3)33. Short sleep (3)37. Choke (8)38. Complaints (8)

41. Illness (7)43. Gaunt (7)44. Fine cotton fabric (6)45. Bewilder (6)46. Muffled (5)47. Uncanny (5)49. Comfort (5)

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AIMERS, Bryan Charles: On May 17 2014 at Wairau Hospital, after a short illness. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Bev, much loved father and father in-law of Tony, Susan and Lyn. Devoted and fondly loved grandfather of Jeremy and Michelle. Loved and respected brother to his sister, brothers and their families, and a loved uncle. So sadly missed. Messages to the Aimers family, c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim, 7240. A service for Bryan will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 11am Thursday May 22 followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nzDOUGLAS: Marjorie Ruth (Ruthie). Passed away, suddenly, at her home on Monday May 19 2014. Loved wife of Joe, loved Mum of Benny and Debbie, and Glen (Woody). Loved and treasured Grandmother of John, and Matthew; Danielle, and Ryan. Loved daughter of the late Joyce and Alex Hydes. Loved sister of the late Phillip, Mary, Pete, Daphne, and Jenny. Messages to P O Box 90 Seddon 7247. Funeral details to be confirmed.GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz DUNCAN: Donald William Errett, Reg No: 208899 Gnr: On Sunday May 18 2014, peacefully, at Maxwell Care Home. Dearly loved husband of the late Ngaire, beloved father of David (dec), Rhys, Owen, Andrew, Garreth and their partners. Loved grandad of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages C/- 16 Rata Place, Blenheim 7201. Special thanks to Waterlea Rest Home for all their care and support. In lieu of flow-ers a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be

appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 411, Blenheim 7240. A funeral service for Donald will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 1pm on Friday May 23 followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nzGODSALL, Nancy Elizabeth: On Monday May 19 2014. Peacefully at home in Blenheim. Aged 61 years. Dearly loved wife of Rusty, much cherished mother and mother-in-law of Lisa and Simon (Melbourne). Loved stepmother of Michael and Tania, Lisa and Blair. Adored Nanny of Ruby and Olive; Kris and Zara; Harrison and Lily. “She will live on in our hearts.” Messages to 41 Bythell Street, Blenheim, 7201. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 411, Blenheim 7240. A funeral service for Nancy will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 2pm on Saturday May 24 followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nzRUTHERFORD: Shirley Avis (née Cloughly): Passed away, peacefully, on Sunday May 18 2014 at home with family by her side. Aged 80 years. Cherished wife and companion of John, loved Mum of Jane and Russell, Phillipa and Bruce, and Genevieve and Rob. Loved grandmother of Tara and Chris, Kurt, Trent, Bridget, and Jordan. Messages to 272 Paynters Road, Blenheim 7272. At Shirley’s request a private service will be held.GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

Missing from Anakiwa Area MERTZ came home three days ago. He is very

thin, exhausted and very sore.BUNNY is still missing.

She is the more vulnerable one. She may be starving, cold and injured.

Any information please phone Richard or Karen on 03 574 2848 or 021 237 1706

Mertz Bunny

Missing Dogs

UPDATE

A heartfelt thank you to the Sounds Community and friends who have been so supportive in this search

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

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

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

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

Housie - Thursday 7pm Blenheim Bowling Club, 40 houses, 2 supers, raf-fles and meals from 5.30pm. Proceeds to Te Rerenga o Te Ra

Computing for Seniors - Taught by Seniors.SeniorNet Marlborough at Marl Club Flat, 6 Russell Terrace. Phone 579 2248 (Mornings)

Hospice Shop Redwood-town. Donations of lemons would be gratefully received. Thank you for your support.

The Community Noticeboard is for non-profit organisations. For $10.00 you can publish up to 25 words. No AGMS, sporting notices or special meetings. Community Notices must be pre-paid. Call into our office at 72 High Street, Blenheim

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19SunThe Sun sport

Entries are still open for the Christchuch Airport Marathon on Queen’s Birthday Weekend.

The event begins on the morning of Sunday, June 1, and includes a marathon, half marathon, 10 kilometre run and kids division.

To enter visit the Christchurch Marathon website.

MARATHON

inbriefSport

Wednesday May 21, 2014

By Adam Poulopoulos Local football nuts came in

their droves on the weekend as the FIFA U-20 World Cup trophy stopped in Blenheim.

The trophy was showcased at A&P Park on Sunday afternoon, with locals given the chance to have their photo taken with it.

A series of inflatables and inter-active activities were also set up for children to use.

Christchurch regional sales and marketing manager Simon Gerathy said the size of the event could not be underestimated.

“It’s the second-biggest FIFA event in the world, and more countries are part of FIFA than the UN.

“It’s a big deal. Messi and Mara-dona have played in this event in the past.

“Hopefully we’ll be able to see

the next world star playing down the road.”

The FIFA U-20 World Cup

Winner’s Trophy tour began in Waitangi on May 5, when it arrived in the hands of Oceania

Footballer of the Century Wynton Rufer.

Christchurch venue general manager Karin Osterberger said the event had been well-received across the country.

“The kids have loved it. The fact they have activities they can physically partake in is great.”

The U-20 World Cup begins on May 30 next year, and runs for about three weeks.

Tickets were available to regis-tered official fans of the tourna-ment from Monday, with general public tickets going on sale from Friday, June 13.

The closest games to Blenheim will be in Christchurch and Wel-lington, which will host 18 of the 52 matches between them.

This promotion tour finishes on May 30, a year out from the tournament proper.

Football frenzy as trophy comes to town

Baylasan Shram, 6, Owen Sidley, 10, Liam Clamp, 9, Ethan Ryland, 7, and in front Maddie Ryland, 8, and Rosie Powers, 8, pose with the trophy.

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Marlborough Boys College beat Waimea 16-10 in a tightly-contested Press Cup match at the weekend.

They played Shirley Boys High School in Christchurch yesterday.

PRESS CUP

Harlequins and Waitohi were the only Marlborough teams to register victories in the latest round of the Bayleys Tasman Trophy.

Waitohi and Wanderers, the two unbeaten sides, clash on Saturday in Nelson.

Central and Moutere are the only Marlborough teams playing at home this Saturday.

TASMAN TROPHY

Megan Craig has been named in the New Zealand team for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, beginning in July next year.

In the meantime, Craig won her fifth WSA title over the weekend, beating Tong Tsz-Wing 11-4, 12-10, 11-5 in the final in Alice Springs.

Craig, ranked 42 in the world, is the top seed for the City of Perth WA Open, beginning tomorrow.

SQUASH

Six and a half months of racing at Eastern States concluded over the weekend with the Speedway’s Easter Extravaganza.

The Saturday meet, which was rescheduled after the track was flooded during the Easter storm, was followed by the season prize-giving in the evening.

Committee member David Rennie said Saturday, and the season as a whole, had been largely positive.

“It’s been a quiet year for car numbers, but we have picked up numbers from the year before.

“Racing on Saturday was great - there were lots of cars out and a lot of families watching in the sun rather than having to watch at night.”

Rennie said developments to the track, including with the safety fence and concrete kerbing, had been well-received, and highlighted productions driver Sam Martin, 16, and 12-year-old ministocks driver Wade Sweeting as ones to watch next season.

He added the committee’s thoughts had already shifted to the New Zealand Saloon Car Title in January next year, the track’s next big meet.

Speedway wraps up

The production cars line up before the race. Photo: Peter HoosonRight: Frank Burns speeds around the track. Photo: Eduard Ets.

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