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By Chris Tobin Hopes that plans for a $1

million extension to Picton Museum can be kept alive will be decided at a special meeting of the Picton Museum and Historical Society tomorrow evening.

On October 19. Richard Fowler, an independent com-missioner for the Marlborough District Council, refused the society’s resource consent appli-cation to extend the museum on council foreshore reserve land.

Society spokesman Bill Brehaut said the society was greatly disappointed by the

commissioner’s decision and tomorrow’s meeting would decide whether an appeal would be lodged.

“We have until next Tuesday to decide whether we will ap-peal. For the last week I’ve been meeting more than a dozen people to decide what recommendation I will take to Thursday’s meeting.”

Mr Brehaut said the com-missioner felt compelled by the statutory criteria regarding what can and cannot be done on a foreshore reserve not to grant resource consent.

However, the society believed an exception could have been made.

The society’s plans for the two-storey extension were to

house a whaling, maritime and heritage display.

This would include a replica whaling boat Swiftsure built by Ron Perano of Blenheim. The boat was rowed down the Thames River in London as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

Mr Perano said he was “very disappointed” by the commis-sioner’s decision.

“An appeal could cost $12,000 or even more,” he said.

Jon Perano, of Blenheim, has also offered his 1960 whale chaser boat Catchalot III for the proposed museum extension.

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By Chris Tobin Clifford Bay resident Pete

Davison is one who is glad to see the proposal to relocate the interisland ferry terminal from Picton to Clifford Bay is being considered seriously by the Government.

Mr Davison moved to the Clifford Bay area 12 years ago hoping that the plan would

proceed. He was confident that it would now do so.

“It’s not here yet but I’m fairly sure wise heads will prevail. New Zealand is bigger than Marlborough but it will be be good for Marlborough too and will bring people here.”

He said the Clifford Bay plan made sense economically.

“The savings in fuel for

trucks and trains will pay for it in a couple of years.”

Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee announced last week a business case would be put to Cabinet for moving the terminal to Clifford Bay.

Mr Brownlee said the pro-ject would have the potential to rewrite the transport map for the country while allow-

ing Picton to become another Queenstown.

The cost of relocating the terminal to Clifford Bay would cost up to $422 million. It would reduce the rail-ferry journey by up to 110 minutes and cut approximetely 80 min-utes from the road-ferry trip between Christchurch and Wellington.

Clifford Bay terminal plan welcomed

“We’ll accept any decision that is made,” regarding the proposed new ferry terminal being built at Clifford Bay, the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce says.

The chamber said a final decison on the matter was of national importance with major implications, especially for the South Island.

“Marlborough has a fabulous tourism and visitor offering and if Clifford Bay does proceed

the chamber’s key message will be about people choosing Marlborough not only as a destination but as a great place to live,” the chamber’s chairman Steve Riley said.

The decision to move the ferries to Clifford Bay would mean a significant change for Picton and the Marlborough Sounds.

The chamber’s genera l manager Brian Dawson said

over the next six months they would be advocating support be made available to Picton and Marlborough Sounds businesses.

“This support should be a joint effort of central and local government and the Chamber of Commerce.

“We will also be working hard to help Marlborough businesses make the most of the $422m infrastructure project.”

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Four rifles, a shotgun and their respective scopes were found at the address.

Police believe the firearms were taken in a recent burglary of a bach in the Marlborough Sounds.

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New Zealand, raising money to give some children in New Zealand great memories and experiences.

The 25 year-old Blenheim labourer leaves Cape Reinga tomorrow, and will head to Bluff, on a push bike, called Red.

He aims to raise $5000 for Make-A-Wish New Zealand, an organisation which makes a difference to children’s lives who are living with life threaten-ing medical conditions, to enrich the human experience through hope, strength and joy.

“I was pretty fortunate to have an enjoyable upbringing here in Marlborough,” he said, and wanted to help make someone else’s childhood enjoyable.

While in Auckland this week, he visited Make-A-Wish.

“They do a great job,” he said.He has just returned from a three

month working stint on the super yachts in the Mediterranean, and thought it was time he put his feet back on solid ground.

Well, just about.He predicted it will take him 15 days

to cover the 2192km journey, so he aims to reach Bluff on November 23.

“It’s a bit daunting,” he conceded, and said some people thought the task sounded a bit impossible.

But he ensured he would keep warm and well fed, thanks to thermals and lolly cake.

He drops into Blenheim next Friday. “I’ll be eating enough lolly cake

to sink a ship, and hopefully mum’s brewed up a bit of a batch,” he said.

Although Ben does not call himself much of a cyclist, he did once bike from Auckland to Wellington for the rugby sevens annual weekend.

“It was just a way to counteract the big weekend of partying ahead, just a bit of fun,” he said.

Long ride for a good cause

So far, Ben has raised just over $4000, for Make A Wish.

“I think I’ll get close to $6000.

He expects the stretch from Taupo and Hastings to be

tough, as well as the day from Kaikoura to Christchurch.

To help with Ben’s fundrais-ing efforts, visit ‘Ben and Reds Long Ride South’, a public event on Facebook.

Ben walker from Blenheim hits the road tomorrow, biking from cape rienga to Bluff, to raise money for make-a-wish new Zealand.

Story and photo by Annabelle Latz

The face of the agricultural sector is changing, and Tim Leslie (pictured right) said the key to a successful A&P show is to embrace this.

He is this year’s vice president of the Marlborough A & P Show, which will be held on Friday and Saturday.

Tim is returning to the post that was familiar to him a decade ago, when he was vice president then president.

“I’ve been recycled,” he said.Born and bred in Marlborough,

Tim has been involved in many aspects of the agricultural sector; livestock, aquaculture, horticulture, and the wine industry.

From farming and mustering, to

working in Wellington for Young Farmers and Federated Farmers, and most recently his involvement with international wine company Accolade Wines, Tim said trends have changed and this needs to be acknowledged.

“Time marches on, so things change a bit,” he said.

To keep Marlborough A&P Show fresh, and an attractive entertainment option for both urban and rural punters, he said it is vital to keep up with these changes, and involve all sectors in the show.

Marlborough 4 Fun has assisted in this, and 2012 is the second year it will be running the entertainment section of the show.

Woodchopping is always a crowd pleaser, which includes Marlborough’s own world champion Adam Lowe.

The Gift Sheep Competition is a fundraising event for Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust, with the helicopter arriving at 10am on Saturday.

National MP Colin King will shear the “Shrek Like” sheep from Richard and Sue Murray’s property,

Bluff Station on Saturday at 1.45pm. Money raised will also go to the

rescue helicopter.On the traditional side of the show,

merino judging, dog trials, and equestrian events will take place.

The Grand Parade will be on Saturday at 2.30pm, featuring a monster truck.

On the main stage on Saturday, James Ray, an up and coming country rock artist, will perform, joined by Jay Chasland, an impersonator and singer.

About 5000 spectators attended the show last year, and at least that amount is expected this year.

The terrier race will be another popular spectator event, taking place at 3pm on Saturday, said this year’s president Sam Rutherford.

“It’s all looking fantastic,” he said.

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By Chris Tobin Marlborough Boys’ College

year 10 student Mitchell Mullen is thankful he was wearing his cycling helmet last week, and so is his family.

Mitchell, aged 15, was mountainbiking with his friend Brody Dawson, in the Wither Hills mountainbike park last Wednesday afternoon when he came off.

He has no recollection of the fall but it appears while travelling at speed his bike struck a rock and Mitchell sprawled on the ground taking much of the force on the right side of his head.

He cannot remember the crash. In fact he has no recollection of what happened from Tuesday through to Thursday of last week.

Mitchell’s mother Bernie said she received a text from Brody to

say Mitchell had taken a bad fall. “I texted back and asked, does

he need picking up? Brody said no and they made it

to the Rotary Lookout Park at the base of the hill from where they intended walking to Mitchell’s home in Grant Place.

However, quite a few people at the park were worried by Mitchell and they said take him to the hospital.

“He could communicate with Brody and he was saying he was fine but he wasn’t,” said Bernie.

She and husband Brent rushed to Wairau Hospital where at 5.15pm they found Mitchell dazed and then unconscious.

The crash occurred at 4.35pm. He came around at 9.30pm.

“They were wonderful at the hospital giving him pain relief and taking x rays,” said Bernie.

Mitchell had suffered severe

concussion and since the accident has been extremely tired.

This week he has been on half days at college which will continue for several weeks and he is off all sport for six weeks.

It could have been much worse had he not been wearing a helmet.

“If it wasn’t for the helmet it would have been his head that was cracked,” Bernie said.

“It shows how life saving helmets are.”

Also she was thankful for the support from hospital staff and the people who assisted in the park.

“There are still some good Samaritans out there.

“I did follow up one with a phone call and thanked him.”

He said if one of his kids was in the same situation he hoped I’d do the same thing.”

Mitchell saved by his helmetThat's where I landed: Mitchell Mullen, points to the crack in his helmet which took the force of a fall from his mountainbike. Photo by Chris Tobin

Story and photo by Annabelle Latz

Khristina Costello believes people must think about their lifestyle before taking on the responsibility of a pet.

This week is Paws Appeal Week, and, Khristina urges people in the community to donate.

“As a charity this is our annual appeal, and we rely on the support of the community to fund our work.”

As one of three welfare inspectors at Marlborough SPCA, Khristina described her work as both rewarding and heart wrenching.

Her work varies, from being called out to stray animals, to visiting owners’ houses.

Khristina said typically busy lifestyles led these days means less time spent at home, and animals being left alone for many hours each day.

“Separation anxiety is a common problem.”

Assessing a potential owner’s lifestyle and property is a requirement before an animal

is adopted out.“It’s not that people are non-

caring, but they have to look at their day to day situation.”

Constant barking, lack of shelter, and lack of food and water are common reasons that a welfare officer will get called out to a property.

“We educate people about animal awareness needs, and encourage them to be more responsible, and hopefully better owners.”

SPCA welfare officers are issued search warrants through the Ministry for Primary Industries, and in some cases, the police are called upon to offer assistance.

“We have the powers of the police, and I don’t think people often realise that,” said Khristina.

Visiting schools and clubs is a big part of her job.

“We are available to give advice the best we can.”

At the moment there are six dogs and 20 cats and kittens at the SPCA near Renwick, and during the busiest summer

months there can be up to 150 animals needing homes.

Khristina said the great team of volunteers at Marlborough

SPCA, whose const a nt generous efforts, are essential in providing the service for animals in need.

Helping people to help animals


By Annabelle LatzFrom jandals and sunhats to

toys and toothbrushes, Christmas is going to be one to remember for many children in Papua New Guinea this year.

Thanks to the generosity of the Marlborough community, more than 150 shoeboxes are being sent to the Pacific, as part of Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Collection.

The annual appeal involves filling a shoebox with practical and fun Christmas goodies for children in poor communities.

Nicole Ecklein, a Blenheim representative for the appeal, said there was plenty of enthusiasm around the appeal again this year, despite shoebox numbers being about 100 less than last year.

“Tough economic times are definitely showing, but we still had people ringing from Nelson asking to participate.”

She said it was great to see sunhats in the boxes, which many children will not have.

“These are really important for kids in the Pacific,” she said.

Cherie Bary, another Blenheim representative for the shoebox appeal, agreed with Nicole that it was great to see the generous spirit continuing in Marlborough, as people think about those far away.

“It’s easy in hard times to get focused on what’s happening just close by,” she said.

A number of primary schools, individuals, and people involved in the Wesley Centre in Blenheim took part in the appeal, dropping shoeboxes off at Cresswell’s Shoes and The Sun.

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A memorial service will be held at the Blenheim War Memorial clock tower at 11am on Sunday, November 11 to mark Armistice Day.

Seymour Square will also be the site of this year’s Stihl Shop Garden fete but the organisers of each event have worked together to ensure the public space is shared.

“We acknowledge the importance of the day to our returned soldiers and we will be making sure the band playing at the fete put their instruments aside when the clock strikes 11.00 am,” said Garden Marlborough president Frank Metcalfe.

Marlborough RSA president Ernie Thomson and vice-president Peter Slape hope that, with such a big crowd

in Seymour Square, it will be a chance for more people than usual to take a moment to observe Armistice Day.

About 50 people usually attend the Armistice Day ceremony at the base of the war memorial clock tower at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month - the symbolic moment chosen to remember the cease to WW1 hostilities on the Western Front in 1918.

A traditional wreath of red poppies is laid, a reminder of the wild poppies that grew across the fields of Flanders where so many Allied troops lost their lives in the First World War.

Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman and RSA vice president John Forrest will each give short addresses.

Armistice Day on Sunday

Working bee at Kaipupu Point

The next working bee at The Kaipupu Point Sounds Wildlife Sanctu-ary has been postponed until December.

It was to be held on November 17.

Anyone interested can email [email protected], or check the facebook page closer to the time.

The Kaipupu Point Mainland Island Sanctu-ary is well on schedule to open this summer, after news that Pub Charity has confirmed funding to pay for the third and final stage of the first public walking track.

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By B R WhitesideA decade ...thank you Marlborough,

below the masthead of the Blenheim Sun.

I smiled as I guess only a father would ...proud yes, but also mindful of where the lad had come from.

Craig McDermid of Blenheim Toyota would be amused to know that Les’s first pay packet actually came out of the Toyota assembly factory in Sockburn, Christchurch in 1972.

It was the first and last as an angry father marched into the factory and frog-marched his son back to school ...for the last 12 months of his schooling days.

When he finished school and to his great credit Leslie or to everyone else since Les, applied for a job at the old Christchurch Star newspaper in February 1973.

From the start he was a lad with a purpose and progressed well until he had a stint in Brisbane.

After nearly twelve months he returned home.

Although he has probably forgotten I told him to go back to the Christchurch Star.

Almost reluctantly he obeyed his dad ...I chalked that one up.

He did well but he was never a follower; he was restless to lead.

He was barely 28 when he told

me he was going to buy the old Ellesmere Guardian newspaper in Leeston, Central Canterbury.

A kid buying a newspaper ...who did he think he was?

Rupert bloody Murdoch!This is where fate I guess played

its hand.My father Bill Whiteside started

out as cadet with the long since defunct but well known Lyttelton Times.

Writing was in his blood and the tragedy was that his father pulled him out of the paper.

’No son of mine is going to be a scribbler’ and with that he placed him into a ‘real job’, painting hansom cabs that gave way to 40 years of being a painter and paperhanger.

In the days of the Great Depression dad often wrote poetry ...something he did more prodigiously when I was kid.

He often featured them in the

old Standard newspaper and the prestigious Mirror.

When my mother took ill dad began writing cricket reports for the Rotorua Post.

It was here that an old acquaintance Leicester Spring who happened to own the Bay of Plenty Beacon offered him a job as a ‘proof-reader’.

Many years later dad was offered the job as editor, but declined opting to train someone much younger.

Re-enter Les when he fronted the then owner of the Ellesmere Guardian.

Perhaps amused by the ‘impudence’ or just plain astounded that someone so young could even contemplate buying a newspaper the gentleman told him politely to go away and come back in a couple of years time.

Les handed him his business card, said “I’ll be back’, only to be called back when the owner spotted his name and asked, “do you know Bill Whiteside”?

“He’s my grandfather”. With that the hands of fate stepped in.

“Your grandad taught me all I know about newspapers’, and so unwittingly he set in motion the passion that Les talks about today.

Yet there is a sad side to this story. It was my dad’s passion in his poetry that gave rise to my involvement with some hot political issues in Australia.

I have always considered him to be one of New Zealand’s finest poets, a man without recognition in his own country.

For many years all of his work was buried under coal in a shed in Christchurch.

I managed to salvage them and asked him a few weeks before he died what he wanted me to do with them.

His reply is seared into my memory. “Bruce, bury them with me ...they wouldn’t understand it”.

Today they can be read in their entirety.

I know that featuring poetry is not passé these days and I am sure

that Les as a hard-nosed newspaper man would not entertain the notion ...which is a pity.

I would like to join with the local community and business people in congratulating Les and Katrina in their achievement.

Whilst it is no mean feat to establish a newspaper from scratch the important ingredient is customer/client relationship.

I wish them all the best.

(Footnote: To those who wish to read Bill Whiteside’s poetry they can be read or downloaded from www.brwhiteside.com)

By Robbie ParkesSupport and interest in the Port

Marlborough Pavilion at Endeavour Park in Picton is growing, as a good number of community groups turned out for an information afternoon held at the weekend.

The Endeavour Park Pavilion Society Inc hosted an afternoon on Sunday for different groups to express their interest in the new facility.

Society chairman Graham Gosling said there was a good cross-section of people, including representatives from rugby, soccer and community groups.

Steve Mitchell from Sport Tasman was present, as was Olympic gold medallist and International Olympic Committee member Barry Maister.

“He’s (Barry) very much in favour, it’s community and sport in one complex,” said Graham.

Graham said the meeting was really a fact-finding mission for a lot of people, giving them an opportunity to see the design of the facility in person.

He said it was good to see people living in the immediate area present and interested in joining the society itself.

“We want the community to take ownership of the building.”

“I think eventually there wouldn’t be many people in Picton who don’t have use of it.”

The society has a few ideas in the pipeline to raise the $800,000 needed for stage two of the development.

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‘A kid buying a newspaper ...who did he think he was? Rupert bloody

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Happy BirtHday: Monday was the tenth anniversary of the first issue of the Blenheim Sun and owners Les and Katrina Whiteside celebrated by sharing a specially baked cake with staff and visitors to the office during the day.

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Q: How are you finding the NZ economy and have you thought of moving to Aussie?

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Elaine TaylorBlenheim

I do think that it’s harder, especially in the last five years. If I did move it would be Australia or back to the UK, more job opportunities and higher pay.

Denise WinstanleyBlenheim

It’s not too bad, I’m managing fine. I think holidays to Australia are enough, I’d never move there, especially when my family live here.

Shirley ConroyBlenheim

No, I think that I’m coping as well as I can. I’ve lived here all my life and have travelled but there is no place like home.

Philip SloperBlenheim

I have no plans to move to Australia. The NZ economy is becoming harder. Bureaucracy is involved and making self employment harder.

Heather BleeBlenheim

I think a lot of people are finding it tough. Personally I wouldn’t want to move to Australia, but I can understand why many people want to go.

Carol SchwassBlenheim

I’m coping fine. I was more financially stable 5-10 years ago, but I am still coping, and wouldn’t want to move to Australia.

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Dear Ed,With the warmer weather now upon us I have

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then putting their cycle helmet on top. This appears not fashionable or safe, so what

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The Marlborough District Council are certainly and squarely to blame for this chaotic predicament (also we lost one air-line service over this).

It is new council’s responsibility to rectify this situation.

In my opinion council should take the money that they have aside for a non-essential project, namely the new theatre building and divert the money into an essential project, namely the new airport building or tarmac on the south side of the airfield.

Yours, K.O.Lawrence

Council to blame

Dear Ed,When are we going to see strict po-

licing of truck speeds on highways? Frequently trucks travel at 98 km/

hour, even 100 km/hour, slow down on hills and corners and then wind up again.

To get around them a motorist is forced to do 115 km/hour and runs the risk of a ticket.

On passing lanes they go up to

100km/hour or even more.If the traffic officers kept them

strictly to 90 km/hour then one could pass without breaking the speed limit.

But then what bureaucratic boffin raised the speed limit to 90 without thinking of the consequences on the ordinary motorist?

They need sacking.Frank Henry

Truck Speeds

Two exhibitions open at the Millennium Art Gallery tomorrow evening.

Jo Ogier’s woodcuts and drawings and Simon Edwards’ paintings and drawings are being exhibited until December 9.

Jo has been part of several group exhibitions at the gallery and held

her first solo exhibition at the gallery, Voyager, in 2001.

Her work deals with such issues as conservation and ecology.

Simon has exhibited regularly since 1998.

Sketching trips to the Southern Alps have been the basis for his work in the exhibition.

Exhibitions open at Millenium

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Another phase in the renovation of Scenic Hotel Marlborough has been completed.

General manager Brett Inkster said although the hotel looked unchanged from the outside, the hotel had undergone significant interior refurbishment.

“We started with the rooms in 2011. Now the restaurant, bar and public areas have also been transformed.

“Mondrians Restaurant and Bar promises an exciting new level of dining in the Marlborough region,” he said.

“New head chef Sasidha r Thathapudi draws on his considerable international experience to present a menu of style and elegance.”

Mr Inkster said the new name and décor for the restaurant and bar came

from the distinctive feature glass walls and abstract artwork used in the renovation.

“Inspired by the aesthetic of Piet Mondrian, a founder of the Dutch modern art movement De Stijl in the early 1900s, the glass is striking in its simplicity and elegance”.

Scenic Hotel Marlborough’s conference and meeting facilities will undergo refurbishment next, and are due to be completed early next month.

Exterior landscaping will be undertaken next year to enhance the indoor/outdoor flow of the bar area.

New head chef Sasidhar Thathapudi has worked in Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Australia, England and India.

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The Marlborough Wine and Food Festival may continue to use glass to serve wine at this summer’s festival but a slightly later start time of 11am has been set down by the District Licensing Agency.

Police again objected to the use of glass but the sub-committee accepted the Wine and Food Festival organisers’ submission

that wine glasses were appropriate for the event which is to have a change of direction with a different style of music and greater emphasis on food.

Blenheim Blues, Brews & BBQs organisers have already made the switch to polycarbonate glasses and the licence for its event was granted on that basis.

The Marlborough District Council’s Liquor Licensing Sub-committee, acting as the District Licensing Agency in Marlborough, yesterday heard Police objections to the special licence applications for both events which are held one week apart in February.

The applications were heard by the sub-

committee of district councillors Graeme Taylor and Graeme Barsanti and chaired by Cr John Leggett.

It is a condition of each licence that a limit of two drinks per customer is imposed for the last two hours of each event in an attempt to slow down the rate of alcohol being served in the closing stages.

Use of glass at wine, food festival likely to continue

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Following in his father’s footsteps


Brian Badcock is largely a landscape artist who says he feels “blessed” to be doing the thing he really enjoys.

An exhibition of his works ‘Keeping It Local’ opens on November 16 and features a series of works he has painted of the stunning country at the Stronvar and Glazebrook Stations in the Waihopai Valley as well as the Awatere Valley.

It’s an exhibition focussing on hidden places often overlooked, which are characteristic of Marlborough.

“I want people to come and have a look and be prepared to be surprised and inspired,” he says.

It is highly likely many will be. The exhibition will be held in the gallery at the

front of Brian’s home in Leitrim St and it is there he talks with The Sun.

The gallery walls are surrounded by his work - oil paintings of tawny hills, snow-covered peaks, the meandering Waihopai River, and several of quiet back country streams bounded by bush.

It’s real New Zealand. “The paintings have all been done outside, on

location and not off photos,” says Brian. “In the studio you can spend time ‘polishing the

apple’ as they say but outside you have to work very quickly, because of the light, especially (and he points to a painting) with that one which was done in August.

“On a clear day you have a window from 10am to 3pm.”

To create largish sized oil paintings in limited

Blenheim’s Brian Badcock is a well known professional artist with his work being sold throughout the country and to numerous overseas visitors who visit his gallery in Leitrim Street. Recently his work has been featured

in the prestigious International Art Centre in Auckland which deals with the most sort after artists in New Zealand.The Sun spoke with him before his

upcoming exhibition in Blenheim.

time requires high technical skill. And it is apparent in Brian’s work. It’s a skill he learned from his father.

Douglas Badcock. “Dad provided for our family by painting

which was not an easy thing to do. “Any photos that I’ve taken of these

places don’t do much for me as they do little justice to the beauty that I see.

“With painting I can express more about the project and have the liberty to interpret it in a more personal way.

“Also you’re not copying from the subject but borrrowing from the subject.

“Therefore you’ve got to make the decision often to do a little painting and then go back and do another one.

“This process can take a lot of work and time.”

How long? he is asked.“Thirty five years,” Brian replies. This is his stock answer, he explains,

whenever a person asks him how long it took him to paint a particular work.

“I was brought up where we didn’t have a great deal of patience for the ‘art thing.

We’re doing a job like everyone else.”

Br ian’s father Douglas, who died in 2009, painted 1000s of acclaimed New Zealand landcapes a n d w o n t h e prestigious Kelliher Art Competition.

Often Douglas took Brian, his sister Jenny, and brothers John and David on h is pa int ing excu rsions into remote parts of Central Otago.

His love of art has passed on to all three sons who are fulltime professional painters. John, based in Geraldine, is renowned for his portraiture and David who lives in Australia is a landscape painter.

In this passing on from father to son also, Brian, a Christian, believes his father gave him something spiritual.

“When dad was ill – he was then living

in Clyde, I used to go back and forward. In his last few days he said to me, ‘what

can I do for you, son?” I said ‘pass on your mantle.’

“When I went up the Waihopai Valley and painted the wonderful back country landscape I knew that it had happened.

“God had placed that mantle on me and it was confirmed when people would say about my recent work, ‘this painting is just like your dad’s’.”

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Six Marlborough secondary school students have been awarded for their unique contributions to their communities during their final year at school.

The 52nd ASB Community Bursary Awards recognised Marlborough Boys’ College students Glenn Wallace and Leatham Landon Lane; and Marlborough Girls’ College students Ruby McIntosh; Shivaughn Jennens; Laurel Hewetson; and Taylor Rogers.

Each student was nominated by their respective school for the awards.

Glenn and Leatham, both school prefects, were nominated for their significant roles in the school and how they have contributed to the local community.

Ruby, 2012 environment prefect, focussed on establishing a “Too Beautiful to Rubbish” campaign this year, as well as planting native trees within school grounds.

She is also leader of the MGC Salmon farming submission group.

Shivaughn is a member of the Community Service Committee and has assisted with

charity dinners including Riding for the Disabled and Stars in their Eyes.

She was a key organiser for the Child Cancer fundraiser, collected for Daffodil Day, learnt to knit to help cancer patients, and helped with catering at Crossroads.

Laurel, a community relations prefect, organised the 40-hour famine; set up the school’s Community Service Form class challenge; fundraised for children with brain-injuries, for Canteen, Starship Hospital, the Heart Foundation, and the Daffodil Day street appeal.

Taylor coaches a junior year 10 netball club team, volunteers as a surf lifeguard at Rarangi Surf Life Saving Club, and as a qualified junior surf coach helps run programmes during the summer weekends for young members.

ASB Bank Blenheim branch manager Chris Mitchell took the group out to lunch last week to celebrate their achievements.

They each received $150 and a certificate to recognise their successes.

October 2012 was a reasonably warm, dry and sunny month, according to data from the Blenheim Meteorological station at Grovetown Park, Marlborough Research Centre.

There were 239.5 hours of sunshine recorded this October, 6% above the long-term average of 225 hours.

October 2011 recorded 165.5 hours of sunshine.

Rainfall totalled 53.0 mm, 8% below the long-term average for October of 57.7 mm.

Rainfall last October was 85.4 mm.The total rainfall for January to October

2012 was 547.6 mm, 99.2% of the long-term average; almost identical to the total for the same period in 2011.

Total rainfall for January to October 2011 of 544.2 mm was 98.6% of the long-term average.

A mean temperature of 13.1°C was 0.1°C above the long-term average temperature for October.

October 2011 mean temperature was 12.9°C, and October 2010 mean temperature was 12.4°C.

The last year that Blenheim experienced a much warmer than average October was 2001.

The average daily range in temperature for October of 11.2°C, was 0.9°C above the long-term average of 10.3°C.

This is the highest daily range in temperature for October since 2002.

Five ground frosts were recorded in Blenheim in October 2012, compared to two in October 2011.

The average number of ground frosts for October over the 24 years 1986-2010 is two.

October was ‘reasonably warm’

Students’ hard work rewarded

ASB Community Bursary Awards recipients (front) Marlborough Girls' College year 13 students Shivaughn Jennens, Laurel Hewetson, Ruby McIntosh and Taylor Rogers. (Back) Marlborough Boys' College year 13 students Glenn Wallace and Leatham Landon-Lane with ASB Blenheim branch manager Chris Mitchell (left).

Is it a tooth puller or maybe a nut cracker.....? Les Roger and his mates have been mystified with the device he is holding in his hand as to what it actually is. To try and solve the mystery Les dropped into The Sun to see if our readers might be able to help.

“It came from an elderly man’s estate,” says Les. “He had been an engineer and donated all his tools to the Alzheimer’s Society who auctioned them about two months ago.”

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inbriefPolice

Arrests over the weekend

Friday, November 2At about 10.15pm a 19 year old part time

labourer was arrested for an incident at the McDonalds Family Restaurant.

The labourer and an associate had gone to McDonald’s and when they believed their order was in correct began racially abusing the staff.

As they left they pushed the Ronald McDonald House donation box off the counter smashing its contents over the floor.

An off duty Police officer witnessed the incident and detained the 19 year old until Police arrived.

The young man was to appear in the Blenheim District Court on Monday, charged with Disorderly Behaviour and Wilful Damage.

The following day Police located the second offender, a 21 year old unemployed male who has been charged with the same offences and was to appear in the Blenheim District Court on Monday.

Saturday, November 3At 12.30am a 17 year old male seasonal

worker was arrested near the Picton Ferry terminal after being disturbed by staff in the terminal.

He has been charged with burglary and wilful damage.

He appears in the Blenheim District Court on the 26th of November.

At 2am a 45 year old male was arrested on Kinross St for offensive language after verbally abusing Police as they drove past and continuing after being warned to desist.

He was also charged with resisting arrest.His 44 year old unemployed associate was

also arrested after he tried to stop Police arresting his friend.

He was held in custody until sober and released with and pre charge warning.

At 8.25pm a 26 year old male labourer was arrested near the Horton Park Public toilets after Police observed two intoxicated

males and when spoken to he became aggressive and abusive towards Police.

He has been charged with disorderly behaviour and resists arrest and is to appear in the Blenheim District court on the 5th of November.

His associate a 39 year old unemployed male received a pre charge warning.

At 9pm a 23 year old forestry worker was arrested for disorderly behaviour after being observed letting fireworks of at members of the public and his neighbour on Kinross St.

His male associate a 22 year old male was also arrested for the same offence both received pre charge warnings

At 10pm a 30 year old unemployed male was arrested for breaching his bail he was held in custody to appear in the Blenheim District Court on Monday.

Sunday, November 4At 12.45am four youths were arrested

in Hutcheson after a fight at a party at a private address on Hutcheson St.

All four youths have been referred to the Blenheim Youth Aid.

Notable incidentsAt 11am on Friday the Police attended

a vehicle accident near 210 Alabama Rd. The driver of the vehicle attempted

to complete a U turn and drove into the drainage ditch on the side of the road.

The vehicle ended up on its roof but the occupants managed to get out of the vehicle.

No injuries were sustained in the accident.

The overseas driver was spoken to by Police and was given some advice on driving in New Zealand.

On the 2nd of November a house in Hutcheson St was broken into via an open window.

The offenders has removed property from a bedroom.

Police would like to remind people to secure their property when not in residence.

Lock all doors and windows of your house and vehicles on the property and notify Police immediately if seeing any suspicious behaviour in your neighbourhood.

Blenheim and wairau rural women members Margaret Marfell and Jeanette weir sold raffle tickets for gift baskets at springlands supermarket last week to help raise money for education, and education-related charities.

By Annabelle LatzThe Bohally Interme-

diate pupils were ‘ab-solutely gutted’ when informed that the kapa haka competition they had practiced all through their school holidays for, had been cancelled.

The Te Waipounamu Kapa Haka, or top of the south competition, was supposed to take place in Nelson last weekend, but due to lack of entries, it did not go ahead.

Allyson Court, who

takes kapa haka and Te Reo Maori at the school with Nan Kahu, had to break the news to the 36 pupils just a few days before they were to travel to Nelson for the competi-tion they had fundraised for.

“They were really up-set, they wanted to know why, so we just sat down and chatted about how we felt.”

Only three teams had entered the competition, the other two compris-

ing of club teams from Nelson.

It is a biannual competi-tion, shared between re-gions in the South Island.

The auction dinner at Bamboo Garden had been a huge success for the Bohally pupils, where close to $2500 had been raised, thanks to the great local business communi-ty and individual support.

“The kids are so moti-vated, all they want to do is perform,” said Allyson.

They plan to perform

around Marlborough, in rest homes and to other groups.

“We have to move on from this, and come up with other ideas.”

The pupils are planning an educational trip with their fundraising money.

Allyson wanted to make a special thank you to Stewart Parker, Shaun Bryant, Vanessa Foster, Tony Macdonald, Tracy Thomas, and Beana Hawkins for all their help with the fundraising.

Kapa haka cancellation disappoints

By Chris Tobin A superbug that has

struck hospitals around New Zealand have not reached Marlborough, according to a health offi-cial Nelson Marlborough

District Health Board physician Dr Richard Everts, said the region had managed to avoid it so far.

“There have been no cases of this new hyper-

virulent strain of Clostrid-ium difficile in Nelson Marlborough DHB facili-ties. So this strain has not reached us yet.

“We have good antibi-otic guidelines in place

and all doctors and nurses are aware of this new strain and its potential.”

The antibiotic resisitant intestinal bug can cause mild to severe diarrhoea depending on the strain.

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The Marlborough Boys’ College junior volleyball A team finished the third annual Roy Titheridge Invitation Tournament at Stadium 2000 at the weekend on a high note, taking out second place.

The boys’ squad lost just one match to tournament winners Waimea A.

Marlborough Girls’ College Gold also took out a top spot, winning division two of the tournament.

Easter Tunai turned the tables on Nayland B who beat MGC Gold in the pool play but faced them again in the final.

Easter’s powerful top-spin serve carved up the Nayland girls especially in the second set.

Frances Schreuder and Shara Ramoa had

great games at the net and with a little more ball control of the first pass and structure to their play.

MBC B placed seventh in the 10-team boys’ competition.

Deirdre Van Velthooven took the MGC A team on Saturday and won two games, both 2 – 0 againast Aranui A and Waimea B, before tripping up against Nelson A and going down 1 – 2.

This set up a must win ‘semi-final-like’ situation vs top seeds Waimea A which MGC A Lost narrowly in 2 close sets.

From there they finished third by beating MGC B team 2-0 ,2-0 in back to back games.

Co-captains and middle blockers Megan

Fyfe and Lia Nicholls led the charge with outstanding serving efforts notching up 15 and 30 aces each over the tournament.

Courtney Turners passing stats defied belief as she passed near perfect with only two errors, both against the tough Waimea A service line-up.

Sammy Woollcombe and Eloise van Velthooven got through a lot of work in their open hitter roles and hit their spikes with ferocious power.

MGC B (or BLUE) coached by Year 12 student Mary Claire James did the giant killing job on Nayland College A and Nelson Girls B on Saturday and earned a spot in the upper section of division one, finishing fourth.

Top results for college junior volleyballers

Abi Evans serves up for Marlborough Girls College A volleyball team against Waimea at the third annual Roy Titheridge Junior Invitation tournament a t M a r l b o r o u g h Lines Stadium at the weekend.

The combined colleges' junior production of 'Gumshoe' opened last week to a great reception. The slapstick comedy musical followed the adventures of PI Hunter and his sidekick Peta Steel. Pictured are Carmen Veranda (Lara Goncanel) and Mac Hunter, Private Eye (Daniel Cunningham) in the Rio De Janeiro scene. Photo supplied.

Junior production

The 2012 Marlborough Girls’ Col-lege Academic Prize Giving held last night in the college hall recognised the high achievers from the school and their achievements throughout the year.

The following are the recipients of some of the top awards from the night.

Outstanding Academic Awards for Levels 1, 2 and 3 for 2012:

Rose Argyle received the Smith Farm Trophy for first place in year 11, PTA Excellence Award for Outstanding Achievement in NCEA Level 1. First in History, Mathematics 101, Geography, third equal in Eng-lish, fourth equal in Bio Chemistry, fourth in Physics/Chemistry.

Nerys Udy received the Faulls Trophy for first place in year 12 and PTA Excellence Award for Outstand-ing Achievement in NCEA level 2. First in History, Media Studies, and Mathematics 201, and winner of the Gillian Hodgetts Cup for Excellence in French.

Proxime accessit to the dux, Sonia Ginders.

Sonia is the recipient of the Marlborough Lines Tertiary Study Award, Principal’s Award for Academic Achievement and the Marlborough Colleges Old Girls’ Association Prize for the Proxime Accessit to the Dux, Leov Cup. First equal Myrtle Currie Bequest for Eng-lish Studies 301, the Lorena Cowen Memorial Cup for Graphics, Media Studies Cup for Journalism, Statistics and Modelling, Student Representa-tive on the Board of Trustees.

Dux, Rebecca Forgesson.Rebecca receives the Marlborough

Lines Tertiary Study Award, Princi-pal’s Supreme Award for Academic Achievement and the Marlborough Old Girls’ Association Prize for the Dux. The Marlborough Old Girls’ Association Trophy, Sumantha

Mukherjee Memorial Cup for Level 3 Chemistry, the Rocco Cup for Math-ematics with Calculus, Young Cup Physical Education, first in Physics, Science Cup for Top Student in Science.

Special Awards for Leadership and Service:

Te Rangatahi O Wairau Academ-ic Award for Senior Maori student going to tertiary study in 2013 and Te Amorangi Taonga – for the Senior Maori student who participates fully in the life of the school. Meriana Johnsen.

The Kath Hemi Award to the student who exemplifies the qualities valued by the College in partnership with local iwi. Maia Skoczek.

The Kia Mataara Trophy for the top student of Maori descent Grace Tocker; The Lou Stafford Award – Toa Wahine Courtney Wilson; The Pacifika Cup for a top all round Pacifika student at Marlborough Girls’ College Josie Mason; Z Club Cup for Service to the Junior School Evie Benger; Zonta Cup for Service to Others and Good Influence Emily Tombs; Inner Wheel Community Service Cup Ruby McIntosh; Luisa Guard Memorial Award for Per-severance Lotomoua Moli; Currie Rosebowl for Service Lara Simmons; The Booth Courtesy Rosebowl Renata Kawala.Special Awards and Scholarships:

Top Performing Arts (Performing or Visual Arts) Trophy Kristen Meaclem; Social Science Trophy for Academic Excellence in Social Science Letitia Moseley; Zonta Scholarship for a student going onto Tertiary Education Charlotte Jen-ner; Stratford Prize for Excellence in Practical Biology Alice Elliott; Cuddon Engineering Award Grace Cook; Federation of Nelson Womens Graduates Scholarship and Blenheim Round Table Award for Service

within the School Grace Tocker; Bay of Many Coves Young Writing Scholarship Nerys Udy.

Year 13 Scholarships for 2012:Jack Swindell Scholarship Katie

Burnett, Emma McIntyre, Brenna Downes; Jack Swindell Scholar-ship and Massey University High Achiever’s Scholarship Alice Elliott; University of Canterbury Emerging Leaders’ Scholarship Jaime Camp-bell; University of Canterbury Excel-lence Scholarship Lara Simmons; University of Canterbury Emerging Leaders’ Scholarship and Univer-sity of Canterbury Engineering High Achievers Scholarship Rebecca Forgesson; NMIT Half a Degree for Free Scholarship Paige Chauval; Otago University Leaders of Tomor-row Scholarship Sonia Ginders; Otago University Maori and Pacific Islands Entrance Scholarship Harriet Lintern; Victoria University Excel-lence Scholarships Caitlin Morris, Letitia Moseley, Olivia Sheat, Evie Templeton, Emily Tombs; Victoria University/Victoria House Recog-nising Potential Scholarship Amy Thomas; The Clubs of Marlborough Furthering Hospitality Training Award Sophie Boyce; NMIT Sec-ondary School Scholarship Hannah Falconer; Paul Hodgson Scholar-ship Jordan Shallcrass; John Innes Scholarship Emma Deason; Spring Creek Districts Lions Club Scholar-ship Amelia Tiueti. This scholarship enables a student to go on the Spirit of New Zealand next year 2013; The Bartlett Cup for merit in class and field Jamie Campbell; Fulton Cup for All Round Endeavour Alice Elliott; JE Barker Award for Dignity, Sincer-ity and Consideration for Others Lara Campbell; The Principal’s prize for the Head Girl - for outstanding service and leadership in all aspects of College Life Olivia Sheat.

Murray wins MBC award

Tom Murray, gold medallist at this year’s World Junior Rowing Championships has been named the 2012 Marlborough Boys’ College Sportsman of the Year.

Murray and other top sportsmen from the college were recognised last night at the school’s annual Sportsmans’ Dinner.

Kurt Schollum was awarded the James d’Auvergne Trophy for All Round Sportsperson for his roles in rugby, softball, athletics and golf.

The under-18 coxed four rowing squad was named Sports Team of the Year.

Right: All round sportsperson award recipient Kurt Schollum

MGC top academics recognised

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OLD: Blake and Melanie would love to announce the birth of their first born, Amelia Jane, on the 30th October, at 1327, 7lb 2oz at Wairau Hospital. Many thanks to our awesome team, Lynley Baker, LMC Cathy Middleton, and her side kick Abby and all the staff at Ward One. A precious gift from God. Photo Provided.

MISCHESKI: Mum and Dad welcome Frankie-J Janine (6lb 13oz) our precious little angel at 5.01pm on the 29th October. A little sister for Lily and Ezrah. Huge big thanks to Theresa (Toots) friends, family and Gwen for an awesome safe birth. Praise the Lord!


WHITE: Hirini and Kerry are pleased to announce the safe and speedy arrival of Kaydin-Jade. A beautiful baby brother for Branden and Chad-Luke. Special thanks to Helen Crampton, and midwives Sue Hudson and Rhianne and all staff on the Maternity Ward.

TAYLOR: Lisa would like to announce the early but safe arrival of Toby James Michael Lucas, on 5th November. 5lb 09oz. A new brother for Mitchell and Roshana, and Uncle for Connor. Special thanks to Shona Wills and to everyone on the Maternity Ward for their wonderful care over the last past months. Also very special thanks to Uncle Mike, Aunty Lee and Tyrone for all their love and support.

Congratulations to Amber Parker this week’s lucky winner of the New World $25 voucher

to spend at New World Blenheim. Our winner is invited to bring her ID in to claim her

prize when she next visits New World Blenheim.

Tel: 03 520 9030, Fax: 03 520 9080, Email: [email protected]

MuM OF THE WEEK

“Proudly 100% locally owned and operated”

Tel: 03 520 9030, Fax: 03 520 9080, Email: [email protected]

MRonald McDonald House Charities

develops and supports programmes that help children lead happier, healthier lives.

Names for the future Here are some picks for what could be the top baby names a decade from now. Some of these are already rising rapidly through the ranks; others might still be considered cutting edge (but won’t be for long). Here, the top baby names for both girls and boys for 2019. Girls1. AVA – Glamour Girl name beats out Eva along with other A names for top spot. Runner up: AVERY or ADA.2. AMELIA – New spin on long-time number one Emily and contender Emma. Runner up: EMILIA.3. ELLA – All names –ella – Isabella, Gabriella, Stella – have been popular, but Ella itself gets the most attention. Runner up: ELLIE.4. GRACE – Simple, cool, and well, graceful. Runner up: HOPE.5. VIOLET – Purple-y flower name popularized by Ben and Jen’s little girl. Runner up: SCARLETT.6. RUBY – Sassy choice with a rich jewel undertone. Runner up: SADIE or PEARL.7. LILY – The double L is a winning sound. Runner up: LILA.

Boys1. ETHAN—This likeable Biblical name makes it to the top. Runner up: CALEB.2. AIDEN—Traditonal Irish name replaces trendier Cadens and Jaydens. Runner up: LIAM.3. JACK – Relaxed nickname name becomes megapopu-lar. Runner up: CHARLIE.4. OSCAR—Odd Couple name gains wide acceptance. Runner up: FELIX.5. MILO—Parents like the upbeat, energetic O-ending. Runner up: LEO.6. ZANE—Western cowboy name gallops up the list. Runner up: RYDER.7. CASH—The failed credit economy continues to impact baby names. Runner up: CHASE.


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John and Christine Rodger.

Katie Gibbons, Bailey Dewe and Sonia Tafilipepe.

Doug Nottage and Geoff Duckett.

Victor Collinson and Bob Chetwin.

Bev Hodgetts, Carolyn Irvin, Alan Irvin and Gweneth Pilling.

Patricia Kemp and Ethel Johnston.

Amy Eyles and Debbie Ruffell.

Michelle Van Stone and Vicki Downes.

Lyn Hope and Jennifer Meyers. Lyn Hope and Jennifer Meyers.

Lyn Hope and Jennifer Meyers.


The 78th annual South Island croquet Championships began on Saturday, with the players and spectators braving the turbulent weather.

Racing this time: The Clubs of Marlborough was the place to be yesterday, when people came in large numbers to watch the Melbourne Cup, and were all dressed for the occasion.

Katie Gibbons, Bailey Dewe and Sonia Tafilipepe.


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TheMarch 30, 2012

Outlook for TodayEarly cloud, then fine. Northwesterlies.

Sun Weather Today 7-20 Saturday 8-17 Sunday 9-19 Monday 8-19

call us on: 5777 868Don’t forget to put your clocks back one hour on Saturday night!

DAYLIGHT SAVING eNDS APRIL 1Top ranking awaits

Story and photo by Celeste LodewykShe is one of our region’s top sportswomen and on the international stage, Megan Craig is fast climbing towards her goal of being the world number one ranked women’s squash player.Helping her toward this dream

will be a fundraising dinner held on April 24 which will feature Megan’s idol and former world squash champion Dame Susan Devoy as guest speaker.Continued Page 5.

March 30, 2012Sun Weather Today 7-20 DAYLIGHT SAVING eNDS APRIL 1

7-20 7-20 7-20

Top Top ranking awaitsawaits

Story and photo by Celeste LodewykShe is one of our region’s top sportswomen and on the international stage, Megan Craig is fast climbing towards her goal of being the world number one ranked women’s Helping her toward this dream

Helping her toward this dream will be a fundraising dinner held

will be a fundraising dinner held on April 24 which will feature

on April 24 which will feature Megan’s idol and former world squash champion Dame Susan

Everyone gets The Sun

Total market coverage in MarlboroughEveryone gets The Sun


Page 2

ObituaryWith a love for business,

racing, rugby, a beer and

family, Les Hope was a well

known local identity.

Brewing

magicCreating tasty beer involves

a great process, and a bit of

magic too. David Nicholls shares

a word or two about making a

brew at Moa Breweries.

Page 5

ANZAC Parade moves

ANZAC Day parade moves to

Blenheim School this year, as

the clock tower at Seymour

Square proves too much of an

earthquake risk.

Ask Amcal first

Springlands Pharmacy

131 Middle Renwick Road, Blenheim

Phone: 03 578 2271

your pharmacy...

OPEN 7 DAYS

9Am-6Pm

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READ ONLINE NOW

www.blenheimsun.co.nz


The

Wednesday

February 22, 2012

New Friday edition

Sun goes

twice weekly

Outlook for Today

Periods of rain. Light winds.

Sun Weather

Today

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

17-20

15-25

13-25

11-23

The Blenheim Sun will publish twice weekly

starting on Friday March 9.

Publishers Les and Katrina Whiteside see this

as an exciting time, to provide Marlborough

readers with a second edition as well as the

popular Wednesday paper.

Advertising support has continued to grow for

the Blenheim Sun over the last 12 months and

the demand from advertisers for a Friday paper

has been the driving force to go twice weekly.

Les says the encouragement and support from

major advertisers is just fantastic, particularly

in this economic climate.

However he believes the Marlborough public/

readers who have continued to support the Sun

paper is the main reason why it is so successful

for advertisers.

“We believe this move also shows our confi-

dence in the region,” says Les.

Last week the ABC Audit Bureau of NZ re-

leased its yearly newspaper circulation numbers.

“The Sun is now the number one circulated

newspaper in the region with 18701 copies,

this compared to the Marlborough Express

8077 ANC”

“The Express suffered another sizable de-

crease in circulation, similar to last year,” says

Les.“The new Friday Sun edition will be similar to

Wednesday, but with a few surprises,” he says.

TWICE ThE READ: The Blenheim Sun Publishers Les and Katrina Whiteside.

Page 6

Get YOUR message to Marlborough, twice a week!

To advertise your business in the largest circulating newspaper in Marlborough*

call 5777 868 today.REMEMBER: Get your GaRaGE SalE advts in by Thursday

3pm for the weekend!

*Source: ABC Audit 2011

SunThe 19

death notices

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

acknowledgement


community servicesMarlborough After Hours GP Services: Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm. Reception 520 6377.Office 520 9980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870.

After Hours Chemists:Springlands Pharmacy9am-6pm 7 days Ph 578 2271.

Diabetes NZ Marlborough:577 5549, Of f ice hours Tues,Wed,Thurs 9am-3pm.

Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543 354, 24hr helpline.

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

Overeaters Anonymous:For more information Ph 570 5137

Victim Support:0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846)

Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 578 8125Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Cilla 570 5335.

A l z h e i m e r s S o c i e t y Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd, Mon,Wed,Fri 9am-4pm / Tue, Thurs 9.30-3pm.

Hospital Visiting Hours:Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only.

Maternity Ward:10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm.

Children's Ward:Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward.M a r l b o r o u g h F a m i l y Budgeting:Free confidential budgeting advice. Monday-Friday. Phone 578 2006.

Citizens Advice Bureau Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm. Phone 578 4272.

PictonDoctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377. Office 520 9980. Ambulance: Urgent 111 Non-urgent 579 4870. Chemist:Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 9-6pm, Sat-Sun 9-3pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

WILKIE, Robert Stewart: on Sunday November 4 2012 at Ashwood Park Retirement Village Blenheim. In his 93rd year. Dearly loved husband of the late Muriel, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Yvonne Wilkie (Dunedin), Miriam and Malcolm Taylor (Ward), Kathy and Kerry Boyle (Napier) and Don and Sue Wilkie (Napier), loved grandfather of Stephen, Craig and Grant Robertson; Graeme, Warren and Kevin Taylor; Deirdre and Conor Boyle; Michelle, Nicola and James Wilkie; and his 15 great grandchildren. Messages to P O Box 3 Ward 7248. A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Henry St Blenheim at 1.30 pm Thursday November 8 followed by private interment.GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

PARISH , James Ir vine (Jim): On November 1 2012, suddenly, but peacefully, at Wairau Hospital. Aged 67 years. Loved Dad of Irvine, Steven, Nigel, James, Dwayne, Kathy, and Rebecca, loved grandad of all his grandchildren and loved friend of Gail and his large extended family. Messages to 1 Burleigh Rd Blenheim 7201. A service for Jim will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson & Parker Sts, at 1 pm Tuesday November 6 followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

SMITH, James Edwin (Jim): On November 4 2012, peacefully, in his sleep at home

in Blenheim. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Betty, much loved father and father-in-law of Lyn and Chris Des Forges, Steve and Sandy, Wayne and Karen and Karen and Gavin Gill, treasured grandad and poppa of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to 9 Fell St Grovetown 7202. Donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service or sent to P O Box 233 Blenheim 7240. A service will be held for Jim at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson & Parker Sts, at 1 pm Friday November 9 followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

SMITH, James Edwin (Jim): Returned Servicemen are requested to attend the funeral service for the late Reg No. 653066, James E (Jim) Smith, NZ Army, which will be held at the Mayfield Chapel cnr Hutcheson & Parker Sts, Blenheim, at 1 pm Friday November 9 followed by cremation. Marlborough RSA

W I L K I N S O N , E u a n Benjamin: Reg No 4214250 Army/Air Force, WWII. On November 2 2012 at Aberleigh Rest Home Blenheim. In his 91st year. Loved husband of Carol, uncle of Rodney, Alun and Lindsay Beck. Special thanks to the staff of Aberleigh Rest Home for their love and care of Euan. Messages to 1 Tui Drive Waikawa Picton 7220. At Euan’s request a private service will be held.GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz


M10 64531 MEGA lugs Blenheim 50x55.indd 18/03/12 1:08 PM


TheMarch 30, 2012

Outlook for TodayEarly cloud, then fine. Northwesterlies.

Sun Weather Today 7-20 Saturday 8-17 Sunday 9-19 Monday 8-19

call us on: 5777 868Don’t forget to put your clocks back one hour on Saturday night!

DAYLIGHT SAVING eNDS APRIL 1Top ranking awaits

Story and photo by Celeste LodewykShe is one of our region’s top sportswomen and on the international stage, Megan Craig is fast climbing towards her goal of being the world number one ranked women’s squash player.Helping her toward this dream

will be a fundraising dinner held on April 24 which will feature Megan’s idol and former world squash champion Dame Susan Devoy as guest speaker.Continued Page 5.

March 30, 2012Sun Weather Today 7-20 Saturday 8-17DAYLIGHT SAVING eNDS APRIL 1

7-20 7-20 7-20

Top Top ranking awaitsawaits

Story and photo by Celeste LodewykShe is one of our region’s top sportswomen and on the international stage, Megan Craig is fast climbing towards her goal of being the world number one ranked women’s Helping her toward this dream

Helping her toward this dream will be a fundraising dinner held

will be a fundraising dinner held on April 24 which will feature

on April 24 which will feature Megan’s idol and former world squash champion Dame Susan

Everyone gets The Sun

Total market coverage in MarlboroughEveryone gets The Sun


Page 2

ObituaryWith a love for business,

racing, rugby, a beer and

family, Les Hope was a well

known local identity.

Brewing

magicCreating tasty beer involves

a great process, and a bit of

magic too. David Nicholls shares

a word or two about making a

brew at Moa Breweries.

Page 5

ANZAC Parade moves

ANZAC Day parade moves to

Blenheim School this year, as

the clock tower at Seymour

Square proves too much of an

earthquake risk.

Ask Amcal first



Phone: 03 578 2271

your pharmacy...

OPEN 7 DAYS

9Am-6Pm

InsideThe Sun

READ ONLINE NOW


SunBlenheim Marlborough

The

Wednesday

February 22, 2012

New Friday edition

Sun goes

twice weekly

Outlook for Today

Periods of rain. Light winds.

Sun Weather

Today

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

17-20

15-25

13-25

11-23

The Blenheim Sun will publish twice weekly

starting on Friday March 9.

Publishers Les and Katrina Whiteside see this

as an exciting time, to provide Marlborough

readers with a second edition as well as the

popular Wednesday paper.

Advertising support has continued to grow for

the Blenheim Sun over the last 12 months and

the demand from advertisers for a Friday paper

has been the driving force to go twice weekly.

Les says the encouragement and support from

major advertisers is just fantastic, particularly

in this economic climate.

However he believes the Marlborough public/

readers who have continued to support the Sun

paper is the main reason why it is so successful

for advertisers.

“We believe this move also shows our confi-

dence in the region,” says Les.

Last week the ABC Audit Bureau of NZ re-

leased its yearly newspaper circulation numbers.

“The Sun is now the number one circulated

newspaper in the region with 18701 copies,

this compared to the Marlborough Express

8077 ANC”

“The Express suffered another sizable de-

crease in circulation, similar to last year,” says

Les.“The new Friday Sun edition will be similar to

Wednesday, but with a few surprises,” he says.

TWICE ThE READ: The Blenheim Sun Publishers Les and Katrina Whiteside.

Page 6

Ask Amcal first



Phone: 03 578 2271

your pharmacy...

OPEN 7 DAYS

9Am-6Pm

InsideThe Sun

READ ONLINE NOW


SunununununununununununununununununununununBlenheim Blenheim Marlborough

The

Sun goes

twice weekly

Get YOUR message to Marlborough, twice a week!The largest circulating newspaper in Marlborough* call 5777 868 todayREMEMBER: Get your GaRaGE SalE advts in by Thursday 3pm for the weekend!

*Source: ABC Audit 2011

CROSSWORD By Russell McQuarters

SOLUTIONFor March 2, 2005

ACROSS 1. Rope dancer (11) 7. Nourish (7)11. On the move (5)12. Exhausted (7)13. Swift (5)14. & 30 ACROSS. Minor mistake (speech) (4,2,3,6)15. Implored (9)16. Laboured (6)18. Difficult to catch (7)21. Lazy (4)23. Delve (3)25. Finish (3)27. Hypocritical speech (4)28. Ceased to occupy(house) (7)30. SEE 14 ACROSS.32. Sheep in 2nd year (3)33. False hair (3)34. Hesitate (6)35. Characteristic of class (7)36. Cease (4)37. Snake (3)39. Born (3)41. Bait (4)43. Christian recluse (7)45. Sacred place(pl) (6)48. Arrest (9)

49. Live a country life (9)51. List of jurors (5)52. His works include’Madam Butterfly ‘ & ‘Tosca’(7)53. Number (5)54. Tolerates (7)55. Interpret wrongly (11)

DOWN1. Droops (5)2. Nourishing (11)3. Abandoned (8)4. Modernize (6)5. Icon (5)6. Offers (7)7. Calming (8)8. Endure (6)9. Warned (7)10. Famous (5)16. Diplomatic (7)17. Varied (7)19. Rent (5)20. Lures (7)22. Example(pl) (7)24. Joke (3)26. Cur (3)29. Choose (5)31. Unwelcome party guest (11)

32. Evening meal (3)33. Come first (3)38. Anticipates (3-5)40. Simplicity (8)42. Matured (7)44. Small quantity (7)46. Bank worker (6)47. Greenland inhabitant (6)48. Abundant (5)49. Spoils (5)50. Weird (5)

For October 31, 2012

in memoriam

McQUILLAN, Drew Dustin: In loving memory of Drew who passed away 7 years ago today. They say Drew, that time will heal,But neither time nor reason will change the way we feel.For no one knows the heartache that lies behind our smiles,And no one knows how often we have broken down and cried.We want to tell you something Drew,So there won’t be any doubt,You’re so wonderful to think about,And so hard to live without.Memories of you are our greatest treasure,To have and cherish close to our hearts.We will always love you and remember you,Today, tomorrow, our whole lives through.-Ryan, Lyn, Maurice and Brenda.

Acknowledgements

Please see page 22 for your

Community Notices


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Special Annual MassOn Thursday

November 15th at 7pmOur special annual Mass for the

bereaved and their loved ones will be held in St Mary’s Catholic Church,

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Saturday Nov 10th, 10am – 11.30am Alzheimers room , 8 Wither Road, Blenheim

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Tuesday November 6-8: In Parliament, Primary Production and Education and Science Select Committees.

Friday November 9: In Blenheim meeting with constituents by arrangement.

Saturday November 10: Officially open the 140th Marlborough A&P Show.

Monday November 12: In North Canterbury meeting with constituents by arrangement.

Tuesday November 13-15: In Parliament, Primary Production and Education and Science Select Committees.

Friday November 16: 150th Canterbury A&P Show, Colin to commentate on shearing.

Saturday November 17: Opening of the Blenheim Menz Shed.

Monday November 19: In Blenheim meeting with constituents by arrangement.

Tuesday November 20: Public meetings in Blenheim and Kaikoura with regard to the White Paper on Vulnerable Children with guest speaker Dr Cam Calder. (Please call 0800265 466 for details).

Wednesday November 21: Meetings in the Awatere, East Coast area.

Thursday November 22: In North Canterbury meeting with constituents. Attend the William Pike Challenge Prize giving at Loburn School.

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In a short space of time the Yealands Wine Group has established itself as a global leader in sustainable wine production.

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To enable this growth to continue we are looking to recruit a highly motivated individual to lead our enthusiastic logistics team.

The successful applicant will be responsible for overseeing all functions within logistics, including production planning, freight forwarding, stock control, reporting, supplier relations and purchasing.

This senior position will suit someone with proven leadership skills and experience in managing logistics, preferably within an export-led production company.

The role will be based at our award winning CarboNZero certified winery in Seddon, and an attractive package will be available to the successful applicant.

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Ex Wairau Hospital staffAll ex staff from all departments welcome to lunch at Marlborough Club Tuesday. 13th Novmeber at 11.30am. $26 p.p. R.S.V.P. to 578 6524.

HousieThursday3 super houses.Thursdays 7pm Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld Street. 40 houses, 1 special. Raffles and loads of food. Proceeds to Te Rerenga o Te Ra

HousieSaturdaySaturday 6.30pm at the Racecourse Hall. Entrance down Linton Street. 50 games, 2 super houses, raffles and food for sale.

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

SF Marlborough (supporting families in mental well being) For in-formation/advocacy/support for families living with mental illness please contact Cheryl or Lyn on 577 5491 or visit us at 4 Scott Street. All Welcome

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By Darrell Bate With Mother Nature dealing a

cruel hand last weekend, Eastern States Speedway regretfully had to cancel the first meeting on the 2012/13 race calendar much to the disappointment of competitors and spectators eagerly awaiting the start of an exciting season.

The Renwick venue will now roar into life this Sunday with the Eve of Destruction Stockcar spectacular kicking off the season’s events.

Visiting drivers from Palmerston North and possibly Christchurch will form teams to battle out for honours before meeting again next weekend at Woodford Glen in Christchurch in the hope of being ranked top team.

The Blenheim squad, led by Ralph Gillespie, will include Ricco Gray, Steve Buddulph, Terry Brown and Sam Thompson while the KB’s Cowboys from Palmerston North will be represented by Ken Meehan, Jordan Dare, George Frear, Brad Powell, Mitchell Hill and Ikey Hautapu.

Local Stirrer, Ricco Gray was presented with the Palmerston North Club’s “Warrior of the Oval” trophy last season earned by being part of the best action shot caught on camera when Gray dealt to Wellington racer, Paul Gaskin at the National Teams Championships...something of which will still be fresh in the minds of the Cowboys when visiting this weekend.

The Eastern States Titans dominated the meeting last year, taking victory over the Cowboys and Canterbury Crushers and hope to perform again according to Gray.

“We need to get our team on track for the season and prepared for the big events coming up and this is where it all starts”.

Mass casualties in the finals heats of the championships last year meant the Titans had to settle for fourth spot, something that all team members are out to improve on this campaign.

Along with classes of saloons, production saloons, streetstocks, youth ministocks supporting the meeting as well, the other highlight will be a game of stockcar soccer where an expired road car is used as a ball amongst a field of stockcars all wanting a piece of the action, slowly compacting it into a smaller mass.

This event proved a favourite amongst fans last year with local Daryl “Dagwood” McDonald pleasing the crowd with his aerobatic skills.

The past few months have been intense for a committed group of club members and supporters, having to construct a new safety fence to meet national body standards.

President, Stuart Coutts is proud of the club’s achievements with a tight budget and relying on voluntary hours makes it that much more meaningful.

“The club has now set a benchmark for other tracks around the country and the Speedway Control Board were more than happy with the end result” commented Coutts.

Provided the weather plays its part on the day, the rest will be up to the entertainers on the dirt making the event a great day out for the family.

Gates will open at 12pm with racing due to start at 1pm.

Renwick ready to roar into life

Action from the Eastern States Speedway track

23SunThe Sun sport Wednesday November 7, 2012

Top croquet players from around the country braved the dodgy weather conditions on Saturday to kick off the first day of the 78th Annual South Island Championships.

Hosted by the Marlborough Association at the Blenheim Croquet Club and Brooklyn Croquet Club, the competition includes four events: the South Island Open Championship; South Island Open Plate; South Island Championship Doubles; and the South Island Singles.

Rod McKenzie is the only

Marlborough player in the open field, while Erica O’Connor and Moira Paul are competing in the South Island singles class.

One notable inclusion in the field was recently crowned world women’s champion Jenny Clarke from Christchurch.

She claimed the title late last month which also bolstered her world ranking (for both men and women) to an impressive eighth, 49 places above the next-highest ranked female.

Play ends today.

On Saturday the Blenheim Pigeon Club flew two races from Mosgiel, the club’s regular flock race and our Annual Yearling race. In total 93 birds were re-leased into fine calm conditions from Mosgiel at 07.00 am.

First yearling bird arrived home to its perch by 2.42.46pm giving an average speed of ap-prox 73.5Kph.

The first flock bird home ar-rived at 1.57.34pm to give an even more impressive average speed of 81.4 kph.

Both birds are owned by Dave

Dredge’s in Seddon.Yearling Championship re-

sults: 1st D Dredge 14.42.46 Velocity 1199.629 mpm; 2nd D Dredge 1177.076; 3rd Tum-bledown 1165.381; 4th J Webb 1143.702; 5th S Morrison 1115.290; 6th J Webb1098.087; 7th S Morrison 1097.975; 8th Morrins Hollow 1072.755; 9th C Kirkwood 1065.556; 10th S Kirkwood 1065.523; 11th A Cooper 1023.652; 12th A Cooper 1023.498.

Flock race results: 1st D Dredge 13.57.34pm Veloc-

ity 1329.484mpm; 2nd J Webb 1321.824; 3rd J Webb 1288.472; 4th A Cooper 1268.729; 5th D Dredge 1256.039; 6th J Mcil-roy 1184.562; 7th C Kirkwood 1157.543; 8th C Kirkwood 1133.876; 9th MorrinsHollow 1100.930; 10th MorrinsHol-low 1098.608; 11th Nearo Loft 1093.807; 12th S Mor-rison 1088.379; 13th A Cooper 1040.508; 14th Tumbledown Loft 1013.213; 15th S Kirkwood 1008.164. Next weeks race will be flown from Timaru nominal distance of 470 km.

Dredge wins two races

World champ competes

By Annabelle LatzDespite the bad weather and

a f lat tyre, mother and son combination Antonia and Jacob Radon competed in the 19th Allan Scott Family Winemakers Queen Charlotte Classic on Saturday, with a smile on their faces.

Jacob, 14, suffered a puncture just 2km from the end of his 40km cycle.

“I got a ride to the finish in a race official car.”

“But then I thought, that’s just this year, and I will do it again next year.”

His mum Antonia, had run the very muddy 14km leg from Mistletoe Bay to Anakiwa in the rain and wind, and was determined they would complete

the event.“I just grabbed his shirt and

took off!” she said, just needing to complete the kayak leg around the heads of Picton harbour.

“The weather was a bit disturbing, I just kept rowing as fast as I could,” she said.

The weather cleared by event finish time.

“We will be doing it again next year for sure,” said Jacob.

There were 175 competitors in total, including the team and individual section of the multi sport event, and the 20km adventure run, which went from Lochmara Lodge to Anakiwa, along the Queen Charlotte track.

Jeremy McKenzie took the men’s title, finishing in 2:28:24, two

minutes clear of Graeme Hill, 2:31:20, and third place was Luke Vaughan.

Winner of the women’s individual race was Swedish multi-sporter Sia Svendsen, 2:59:08, ahead of second placed Anna Reid, 3:0828, from Oxford in England.

Tania Maitland from the West Coast was third.

With the ea rly morn ing conditions of wind and rain there was consideration to cancel the kayak, so race organiser Peter Yarrell was relieved when the wind dropped.

“It went from gloom to doom,” he said.

Any money left over after the event bills have been paid will be donated to Marlborough St John.

Classic event despite wind, rain

Jenny Clarke takes out one of the early games in the competition.

Antonia Radon in action during the Queen Charlotte Classic on Saturday. Photo credit: Richard Briggs, www.richardbriggsphotography.co.nz

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