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By Adam Poulopoulos A flurry of last-minute entries left organisers with a near-sellout field at this year’s Forrest GrapeRide. About 2300 rode in Saturday’s event, short of the 2500-capacity, but more than organisers expected. About 90 percent of competitors were from out-of-town, close to the normal figure. Event organiser Duncan McKenzie says he was happy with the day as a whole. Continued page 2 GrapeRide virgins jump into a barrel full of grapes at the event on Saturday.
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Turnout higher than expected Continued from page 1 “It was a darn good field after the dire predictions of the weather and a whole lot of other things. “It was pleasing, but it was a shame there was rain on the course.” After negative feedback over last year’s 42-kilometre taster course led to much of this year’s drop-off in attendance, McKenzie says there was a focus on improving that part of the event. “Marlborough Roads stepped up and delivered a great taster course. “We asked logging truck drivers to look after the gravel section on the Tua Marina Track…I saw it in action – trucks travelling at very slow speeds and essentially rolling the track for us. “We’re confident we’ve ridden out a bit of a rough patch with the taster and the problem is solved.” As usual, 100 grape-crushing virgins jumped into a barrel of grapes and crushed the fruit, which will be bottled and given to next year’s competitors. In the barrel among the grapes was Peter Preddy, an 82-year-old GrapeRide veteran who not only rode earlier in the day, but has ridden in every event since its inception. “We’re thrilled with that. It was great to have him up there – we’ve never really had a guest of honour,” McKenzie says. “At 82 years old, to still be doing that is a great achievement.”
Ariane Pritchard and Nikki Jacoby after exiting the barrel.
Keeva Stott, 6, and Debbie Cain.
McKenzie says the main negative aspect of the day was the weather. Rain made the Queen Charlotte Drive slippery for cyclists.
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Busy Saturday for medical staff By Adam Poulopoulos Greasy roads have been labelled as the principal factor in what was a demanding Forrest GrapeRide for medical staff. Blenheim St John Station manager Rebecca Lee says 43 event cyclists were treated on Saturday, with 10 transported to Wairau Hospital by
ambulance. Injuries ranged from minor to serious, and included abrasions, fractures and head injuries. Lee says in her experience of working the event, it was one of the most hectic. “It was pretty busy. It’s up there. The weather was a factor – it got quite
greasy for them. “It was a busy day trying to get through that work and the normal work in the community but we got there. “We had huge resources and we planned well in advance.” She says there was no motorist involvement in the injuries as far as
she knew. One change from previous years was the points where cyclists were injured. This year, most injuries occurred at Wedge Point, in Shakespeare Bay, where in previous years, most took place at either Spring Creek or Okaramio.
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Love the bond for 65 years By Jacob Page Ron Mills “would crawl over broken glass” for his wife of 65 years, Noela. The couple celebrate the milestone today and will enjoy a dinner with friends after having an early celebration in Christchurch with some of their 12 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. “They breed like rabbits,” Ron says of the extended family. “Don’t ask me what all their names are, neither of us can keep up.” “Ron says he knew Noela was his future wife after their second date. The couple met in 1947 at a dance at the Grovetown Hall, Ron was 19 and Noela 18. “I don’t think we’d ever laid clappers on each other before then which is something since we’ve lived in Blenheim all our lives. Ron was certain but Noela took a bit longer. She wanted to be married over Easter but that was not allowed so they did it a week earlier instead.
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Omaka train line open The Omaka train line will be running from Friday to Sunday this Easter weekend. Trains will be running from Brayshaw Park to Omaka from 9am to 5pm over the three days. Also, Air Show trains leave Beaver Station at Riverside Park in central Blenheim for Omaka at 9am and return at 4.30pm.
Noela and Ron Mills celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary today
The secret to their longevity is simple. “We love each other.... I’d do anything for her,” Ron says. Noela is partially blind but still enjoys
cooking a roast meal on a regular basis, while Ron, a motor mechanic by trade and former Marlborough Boys’ College caretaker, still drives regularly.
Backing the Black Caps By Jacob Page Mitchell Starc should have been ticketed for going at 150kph in the Melbourne CBD. The start of many quality bits of banter from the Melbourne Cricket Ground as New Zealand fell at the final hurdle of the Cricket World Cup. In reality, Sunday’s seven wicket loss to Australia was spent hoping after that Starc stunner smashed the stumps of Brendon McCullum in the first over. The seagulls circled above as if like sharks as New Zealand tried to fight back in front of a large contingent of Kiwis that helped the crowd reach a record 93,013. This was a trip, at considerable expense, I might add that had to be made once Grant Elliott hit that stunning six against South Africa. The atmosphere was amazing. There were plenty of ‘Kiwi’ chants. I was sitting in the second tier
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Daniel Vettori bowls the final ball of his 18-year international career.
Olympic stand surrounded by Kiwis and a couple of Aussies. The bloke next to me had flown in from Singapore that morning and succumbed to jet lag late in the game and left for a bar. Next to him was a guy in a tricoloured London New Zealand cricket blazer that made him look like toothpaste. He delighted at yelling at Ross
Taylor, begging him not to run out Elliott for the sake of the game. An Aussie supporter who lived in Auckland pointed out how big the MCG boundaries were compared to NZ. A forward defence from Taylor was met with a call of ‘That would have gone out of Eden Park.’ My desperate attempt to talk up the hitting prowess of Carey An-
derson and citing his world record fastest century at Queenstown also gained little traction “Are you kidding me? ” He says. “You could fit the whole of Queenstown in the MCG.” Elliott received some sledging from the Aussies after his facesaving 83. The crowd enjoyed it but weren’t impressed when Kiwi quick Matt Henry celebrated the wicket of Australian captain Michael Clarke when the game was already won. You have to love the double standards. Despite the lopsided finish those who could shook hands at the end and basked in what they had witnessed. For me, six flights and 13 hours of travel organised at next to no time was totally worth it even though the match did not deliver the dream outcome that had enticed me to do it.
Helicopter callouts The Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter had a busy day on Monday, called out twice in the Marlborough region. At 12.50pm it was dispatched in response to a patient in Picton having a serious medical event. This patient was flown back to Nelson Emergency department for further care. The helicopter was then immediately responded back to Wairau Hospital to uplift a patient suffering from suspected bends after a diving incident in the Marlborough Sounds. The 32-year-old Blenheim man was flown to Christchurch Hospital to the decompression chamber.
Wilson out on parole The ‘Beast of Blenheim,’ Stewart Murray Wilson, has been released on parole in Wanganui. Wilson is being monitored by GPS, after being released to a home on the Wanganui Prison grounds. He was granted parole in December, and the ruling took effect on Monday.
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Coming out the other side
Welcome to the WELCOME TO THE SOCIETY Cancer CANCER Society MARLBOROUGH Marlborough
With the help of volunteers we work with local health professionals and community groups to ensure that information about living well, cancer treatment and support, and survivorship, is available to anyone who needs it; free or with minimal charges. It is important to us that we reach everyone who needs our help and information, if you know of anyone who may A free course offering education and support benefit from our services please for cut outanyone this newsletterthose and passwho it on. have finished diagnosed with cancer, including
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Living Well starts tonight
treatment and also those still in or awaiting treatments. Introducing our friendly Run on a Wednesday night, for six weeks. For staff more Margot Wilson, andor Support and information, please phone Margot onRN-Manager 5794379 email Information Provider marlborough@cancersoc.org.nz. Corinne Payne, RN-Health Promoter (relief support and Information provider)
Look Good Feel Better 2015 Hilary Gill, Finance and Retail Co-ordinator Jasmine McDonald, Volunteer The Look Good Feel Better workshop is a free, fun, Co-ordinator and Administrator. relaxed event, designed to boost your self-esteem Howhave can wecompleted help? after diagnosis, when you or are Our teamof welcomes undergoing cancer treatment any enquiries sort. from community groups, Maraes, schools, etc. who would like a For more information or to register fortheour workshop or talk from Cancernext Society. Look We are happy to visit Picton and Rural Marlborough. Good Feel Better workshop on the 11th May 2015, please2009 contact the Diary, June-July Office on 579 4379 or pop in and see For more information (including venue details) or us downstairs ininterest The inForum. to register your these events, contact 03 579 4379 or marlcaso@xtra.co.nz
Congratulations! Yoga Classes – gentle and relaxing yoga sessions; bring your loved one or a fellow survivor
for some time out. Tuesdays, 5:30-7.00pm. Well done to our summeralong raffle winner, Gynaecological Cancers Network – for R. van de Water. women with a diagnosis of Cancer of the uterus, We hope you enjoy theendometrium, wonderful Mor products, cervix, ovary or vulva. Thursday, June 11, 6.00-7:30pm kindly donated by Prices Pharmacy. Sleep Workshops – Sleep disruption is common
in people with a cancer diagnosis, making Marlborough Daffodil Project
coping more difficult. This course, run over two Saturdays, looks at practical ways to improve Fairhall sleep for well-being – Saturday, June 13 and 27.
Thank you to School for getting the Did you know that Bowel cancer is one of the Marlborough Daffodil most common cancers among men and women in NZ? Public Lecture – “Reducing the Impact Project off to a flying start of Bowel Cancer – what can you do?” Speaker by creating our first 204 Dr A Luck (colorectal surgeon). Come along to daffodils. hear one of Australia’s experts on the subject to find out more. Tuesday, June 16, 7.00-8:30pm, For more information visit Scenic Circle Hotel (Seymour Street.) “Marlborough Daffodil Project 2016” on Facebook or Breast Cancer Support Services, Mid-Winter call Zoe Gray on 579 4379.Function, Thursday, July 2, 6:30-8:30pm. Prostate Cancer Informal Dinner Meeting – for
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The amazing Cancer Society Cancervolunteers Contacts have been busy over the past fewCancer months supporting us in Society Marlborough, The Forum, PO BoxLife, 233, Blenheim; Phone 03loan 579 4379; many ways. From Relay For the Shade tent Opening hours: Monday to Friday scheme, the Skin Awareness Clinic and more recently 9.00am-4:30pm with Graperide, your help and are most Email address: expertise marlcaso@xtra.co.nz Cancer helpline: 0800Society, CANCER (226 237) valuable to the work of the Cancer and we Cancer Society website: www.cancersoc.org.nz appreciate you all very much, Thank you!
“The only difference between stumbling blocks and stepping stones is the way in which we use them.” Inspiring words that pretty much sum up the life of Awatere woman Jac Lockington. Jac is not only a successful businesswoman, financial advisor and mortgage broker, but she is also someone who knows what it is like to have lived with depression - and come out the other side! She sat down with reporter Celeste Lodewyk to share her experience and to show others that you can ‘beat the blues’ and continue on to have a great life. When Jac was five-years-old Jac Lockington. she suffered some traumatic “Life was drained of any events which she says definitely colour, any feeling or joy for had long lasting effects on her. many years. It was tough and In addition there was a family it was tough for my kids too”. history of depression. In her 30s Jac finally received Jac was first diagnosed at 17. the correct diagnosis and was After having her two children prescribed with medication that she went through Post Natal she says “completely changed Depression which was undiag- my life”. nosed and left her feeling like “Much like people with other illnesses, depression requires she was barely managing.
medication and a healthy approach to life. “Medication has certainly corrected the imbalance of brain chemicals and I have been able to move forward in a positive way. “Of course life isn’t a fairy tale, and it’s not going to be happy ever after upon receiving a diagnosis. I have to work at
keeping myself healthy and be aware of any subtle signs that things are going downhill and take action,” she says. Asked what advice she could offer other people experiencing depression, whether it be in the early or later stages, she says to “take action”. “However small, it is the most valuable piece of advice I can give to anyone suffering from depression. “That one step, whether it be making a doctor’s appointment or confiding in a trusted person, is the beginning of them taking control of their lives again,” she says. For Jac it has been her sense of humour that was her “saving grace”, keeping her looking forward to new challenges and propping her up when she was feeling down. “I can make jokes about anything,” she laughs.
‘Mayor of Redwood’ turns 90 One of Blenheim’s oldest residents celebrated an important milestone with family and friends last week. Ronald Thorn turned 90 and marked the occasion with family and friends at the Old Bank Tavern on Thursday. Ron is a long-time Blenheim resident who has owned various businesses, including the Z petrol station in Redwoodtown and the Redwoodtown Book & Gift shop. He also played rugby for the Moutere Rugby Club and brews his own beer. Ron married Beth on 15th January 1949, and celebrated his Diamond Wedding anniversary in 2009. Old Bank Tavern owner Mike Pink says because of his constant wit and humour and
Ron Thorn and his family at the Old Bank Tavern last week. his love of a good beer, tavern customers The Honourable Ronald ‘Prickles’ Thorn’ named him The Mayor of Redwood. hangs over the bar. A plaque saying ‘The Mayor of Redwood:
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There was mud, sweat and tears at the Havelock Estuary on Sunday as the Sport Tasman Muddy Buddy was held.
Ninety years for toastmasters Toastmasters International celebrates its 90th birthday this year, and the organisation’s two Blenheim groups are holding an open day to mark the occasion. The event is being held today from 10amnoon at the Saint Mary’s Church mercy room on Francis Street.
All are welcome to attend the event. The two local Toastmasters groups are Wider Horizons, which meets during the day, and Sunbelt Speakers, which convenes in the evening. For more information on both groups, email widerhorizons@toastmasters.org.nz.
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Sun readers have their say... with the WORD on the Street. Q: How are you spending Easter weekend?
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Spending it at home. Just quiet time I hope.
I might be going to the Air Show, and failing that, probably fishing if the weather is good.
I’m working at Countdown. I get Friday and Sunday off.
Just visiting family and catching up, and I’m amazed at how much Blenheim has progressed.
I might go for a hunt. That will probably be about it.
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Dear Ed, I see Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith fears traffic snarls with the coming use of Cook Strait rail ferries carrying greater numbers of vehicles. Now Stuart can focus his attention on the need for a bypass for southbound traffic east of Blenheim. He can convince his transport minister of the need and tell the Marlborough Council to
wake up and show some foresight. Everyone sees the merit of a bypass but council. Do we have a strong mayor and a foresighted council? Do they realise the trucks rumbling down Grove Road and Main Street will be largely gone plus ferry traffic cars? Grove Road bridge no longer a problem. “Wake Up”
Dear Ed, The new theatre building puts Clubs of Marlborough in the shade. The theatre has been described as a ‘monstrosity’ and ‘Sowmans folly’. Did the council and planners not consider the ‘blotting out of the sun’ to C of M?
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Dear Ed, With escalating cost now at $20 million for this ill-conceived project. Bearing in mind the council’s promise of thousands of dollars annually to assist with maintenance and running cost’s, plus as I understand it, the council has agreed to underwrite the whole project cost overruns. Now is the time for the council to publish the amount of money this council has to find to honour these committments it has made. We do not want ‘it is commercially sensitive’ claptrap, this debt will be paid for with money taken from the ratepayer’s pocket, as it will be the ratepayer paying they have every right to be informed of the total sum amount this council has committed them to. A response and an explanation would be appreciated. Mike Dietrich
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A big thank you Dear Ed, Recently I had a bad fall, was taken to hospital and in hospital had a cardiac arrest. I would like to give an extremely grateful thank you from my family and myself to Bupa who acknowledged my medical alarm call and got the ambulance and family to me within ten minutes. To the St John ambulance medics they were marvelous both with medical attention and care. To the doctor and staff of The Wairau Emergency Department a huge thank you. There is no doubt they saved my life and within an hour I was on the helicopter to Nelson, for me and my family you are top of the tops. Also to the medical staff and coronary care unit there for looking after me so well, again a very big thank you to you all. Jim Park
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Fishy goings-on Dear Ed, I saw Terry Tarakihi’s letter and felt I should express my agreement. What is going on with the Marlborough cod shambles and the new group Marine Futures. Who set up Marine Futures? Who picked the trustees? Where is the proper consultation by both? One Sunday (awkward day for many) in Picton is not consultation. What about Blenheim? What about those from outside Marlborough who own Sounds properties or holiday here? Do the powers-that-be really want to know our views? A good question is who funded Marine Futures? The Auckland visitors, fees, accommodation, travel etc must have been paid by someone or some body. All for a “babble-fest” as Terry described it. Did the rate-paying public fund it? Well did they MDC? “Recco Fisher”
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Smart and connected Former New Zealand hockey representative Barry Maister was part of the New Zealand Olympic Team which won gold in Montreal in 1976. Now based in Picton, he splits his time between volunteering for the International Olympic Committee and chairing two Picton community groups. He spoke to Adam Poulopoulos. Sport has always been part of Barry Maister’s life. Born into a family of hockey players, he was selected for four Olympic Games, and is perfectly placed to see the changes in sport over the years. When New Zealand beat Australia 1-0 to win gold in 1976, it could not have been further removed from events four years previously. Barry also attended the 1972 Munich Games, memorable for the massacre of 11 Israeli soldiers by Palestinian group Black September. He has been approached by a documentary filmmaker, and will soon head to New York to film for the project. “The Germans were trying to make a very friendly Games after the War, and security was so slack,” he says. “We were right next to the Israeli quarters, and I remember looking out and seeing a terrorist there. “We got people into the village by putting them in tracksuits, and there were people climbing over fences.” In 1976 he says security was tighter, and it was the first time he had seen athletes subjected to testing. “Before we got our medals we had to wait backstage while two of our team were tested for drugs. “We played hard, but we played fair. We didn’t have the pressure of money and people playing for contracts.” Outside sport Barry has a background in education. For nearly 30 years he was a teacher or principal at high schools in Christchurch. In 2001 he relocated to Wellington to become secretary-general of the New
Zealand Olympic Committee, but with an increased interest in the international side of the Olympics he became an IOC member in 2010, and moved to Picton with wife Cheryl. Barry spends a third of the year travelling the world for the IOC, but is also involved in local projects. He is chair of the Kaipupu Point Wildlife Sanctuary Committee and Picton Smart and Connected. He says the Smart and Connected group, which was founded late last year, was about giving Picton a coherent voice. “There’s probably a feeling Picton hasn’t got what it deserved, and council says it isn’t speaking as one voice. “I couldn’t believe it when I came here – it was very ‘them and us,’ Picton v Blenheim. We’re only one little region. “Whenever I go overseas I say I’m from Marlborough and people say ‘that’s the wine place.’ “That’s important but with the Clifford Bay decision made Picton has a great opportunity to advance.” He says the group should have a strategic vision by the end of the year, and he hopes to emphasise Picton’s status as a maritime village, and its ecological and off-road walking resources as part of it. He says he is glad he made the decision to move to Picton. “We’d holidayed here for many years and when I left the NZOC we thought ‘the family’s in the South Island, we love coming here and all the work I’m doing is overseas.’ “I’m incredibly lucky. I’ve got skills and interests I can pursue at this time of my life and I’m doing it in a place I love dearly. “I look out (of my window) every day and ask ‘how could you not love it?”
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Warm tones that sizzle Start growing out your locks because long hair is in for 2015. As for colours, if you are freshly out of ideas for this season then simply take some inspiration from the A-listers that we so often admire onscreen, on the catwalk and in the glossy magazines. Whether you want an all-over dye, subtle highlights or simply ombre - here are some tips for what shades are hot for 2015. Warm brown colours emerged as a pretty potent look this year. That’s why we’re all witnessing the A-list crowd warming up deep browns and darkening their blonde. Cameron Diaz is a perfect illustration. Rich auburn tones are a serious envy (anyone thinking of Emma Stone right now?) so are the blonde nailing celebrities. The Platinum shade that January Jones is rocking around is simply to die for. If you’re in the mood for a little drama, why not go a complete colour change. Reese Witherspoon certainly pulled it off. She went from blonde to dark brown. If you’re going for an instant full look update, new hair hue is simply the perfect way to do it and get away with it. Just be careful and try to complement your eye colour and skin tone with your new shade. Bold colours have grown in popularity recently. Pioneers of this trend are certainly Nicole Richie and Chloe Norgaard. Their ‘dos are ever-changing, and speak for
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MASLIN: Tony and Bonny (Hapakuku) would like to announce the arrival of Jada Megan Maslin to the world, on March 29 2015 at 5:37am at Wairau Hospital. Big thanks to Sue, Jen and the lovely helpful staff in the maternity ward.
HARRISON: Big brother George is proud to announce the safe arrival of his little brother ‘Boris’ on March 25, 2015 at 8:57am at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to Cathy, Tania, Sue, Mandy and the theatre team. Mum and baby doing well.
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RICHES: Amelia and Chris are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their second baby boy, Oliver Orlando Riches, 7lb 9oz, on March 29, 2015 at 2:11am. A baby brother for Coben.
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BERRY: Steven Berry and Katrina King were married at the home of Katrina’s parents, Lynnette and Colin King on March 28th by celebrant Leonie Welsh. The ceremony was witnessed by close family and friends. Photo: Simon Greenwood - Marlborough Wedding Photography.
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Marlborough Girls’ College hosted a market day recently to showcase products designed by their year 10 and 11 students.
Georgia Penno, Awhina Millan, LilyAlyce and Emily Morgan of ‘A Sweet Idea’.
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Family/Whanau for information/ advocacy/support Family/Whanau for information/advocacy/support for families living with mental illness/addictions please contact Supporting Families Marlborough - Cheryl, Lyn, Karina or Sandra ph 577 5491 or visit us at 4 Scott Street.
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death notices GIBSON, Robert Archie (Bob): Born 2-8-1921 and passed peacefully on the 28-3-2015, with loving family by his side. “Farewell my loving family, especially to Brian, Ruby and my exceptional, professional nurse Maggie”. Loving Pop to Lee, Judith, Jillian, and Robyn, and treasured Grand and Great Grand Pop. A service for Bob will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets at 2.30pm Wednesday April 1, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz
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Part Time Medical Receptionist/Accounts Receivable Part Time Medical Receptionist/Administrator We have the opportunity to offer two positions within our admin team. We are a busy medical centre looking for two new staff members that are customer focussed with lots of common sense, initiative and a can do attitude. If you think outside the square, don’t falter under pressure and can multi task then you could be the right person. It will be an advantage to have experience in the health sector. Part Time Medical Receptionist/Accounts Receivable Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday. 8.30am – 5.30pm Your duties will include: • Receptions duties • Management of accounts receivable • Excellent computer skills including excel, word & xero • Bank Reconciliation • Experienced managing bad debts • Ability to problem solve Part Time Medical Receptionist/Administrator Hours: Monday & Wednesday 8.30am – 5.30pm Your duties will include: • Reception duties • Patient transfers • Scanning • Excellent typing skill • General administration. Both positions offered are part time but each applicant must have the flexibility to work across the week to cover leave. Send your application with referee contact details to: The Practice Manager, Springlands Health Ltd 139 Middle Renwick Road Blenheim 7201 Email: drs@springlandshealth.co.nz Closing date 15th April 2015 @5pm
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TopHouse Historic Guesthouse Nelson Lakes Easter Sunday 5 April. 10.00- 12.30.
*Family Brunch and Easter Egg Treasure Hunt for the kids. Reservations required. $25.00 per adult and $15.00 for kids up to 12 years $20.00 for the big kids up to 18 years of age.
Easter Monday 6 April
Car Boot Sale & Bow & Arrow Shooting 10.00am – 2.00pm. Our local bow & arrow experts Ed & Nicki Shaw will be there to entertain the big & little kids ( charges apply). Check out www.tophouse.co.nz or ph. 0800-544545 for more details.
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Dining out for Easter The Easter Air Show means thousands are descending on Blenheim this weekend, and bars, restaurants, cafes and wineries around the Marlborough region are going to be making sure your tribe doesn’t go hungry or thirsty. If you feel like a drink, coffee or a sit-down meal in Blenheim, somewhere like Dolce or The Speights Ale House might be for you. Centrally located in The Forum, Dolce uses its wood-fired oven to make some of the best pizzas in town. Dolce is open until late on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. At Springlands, not far from Air Show central at Omaka, the Ale House is open every day from 8am, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with no surcharge all weekend. Looking to cater to a big group, Bamboo Garden is your kind of place. With a massive menu and both
sit-down and takeaway options, Bamboo Garden is open for dinner from Friday to Monday, and lunch on Saturday. If you like wineries, you could hardly be in a better spot. Driving around the region and choosing your preferred spot is always fun, but one of the better ones is
Open Good Friday and Easter Monday
Hunter’s. Hunter’s is open on Rapaura Road Saturday Sunday and Monday over Easter from 11am-3pm. The Hunter’s Garden Café serves platters to go with their award-winning wines. If you’re staying at a motel and you feel like stocking up for a
few days, New World Blenheim will have you covered. They’ll have just about everything you need for breakfast, lunch, a midnight snack and those other supplies you’re going to need throughout the day. New World Blenheim is open from 7am to 10pm from Saturday to Monday. For those who feel like hopping in the car and exploring, St Arnaud is a possible destination. There you’ll find not only outstanding views, but the TopHouse Historic Guesthouse, which is open both Saturday and Sunday afternoons. There’s a family brunch and easter egg hunt on Saturday, and a car boot sale and archery on Sunday. Visit the TopHouse website for more details. If you’re worried about being able to sit at a bar, have a meal in the region or keep those supplies stocked, rest assured you have options this weekend.
Hunter’s Garden Cafe
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Saturday: Lunch 11.30am - 2.00pm Dinner from 4.30pm Sunday: Dinner from 4.30pm Takeaway 4:30pm - 9pm
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EASTER HOURS Good Friday: 10am - Late Saturday: 8:30am - Late Sunday: 9am - Late Easter Monday: CLOSED No surcharge ... and we’re family friendly with our kids playroom!
Ph: 579 3182 • Level 1, The Forum
Open every day over Easter 11am - 3pm Hunter’s Cellar Door Open 7 days 9.30am – 4.30pm Closed Good Friday
Phone 0800 HUNTER 603 Rapaura Road, Blenheim www.hunters.co.nz
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Good on ya mate Happy easter
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Wednesday April 1, 2015
Double wins gold, breaks record at Maadi Cup
Sport inbrief
By Adam Poulopoulos A gold medal in the boys under-18 lightweight double sculls capped off an exciting meet for the Marlborough Boys’ College rowing crews. The crew of Campbell Stevens and Jordan Gasson rowed to victory in six minutes and 48 seconds, just under two seconds ahead of second-placed Wellington College. The pair also broke the Maadi Cup record by four seconds. The medal completed a meet that saw MBC narrowly miss out on bronze in the under-18 coxed four event, the Springbok Shield. They finished fourth in 6:34.35, 10 milliseconds behind Christs College. They also picked up fifth in the under-18 coxed eight, the flagship event at the Maadi Campbell Stevens and Jordan Gasson. Photo credit: Karmyn Ingram. Cup. He says they picked up their stroke rate Stella Blake, Morgan Gurr, Kate Rawcliffe Coach Bill Campbell says he was delighted dramatically in the final, as they beat their and cox Nicky Murray also took gold, adding about the meet as a whole. time in the heat by over 10 seconds. “Winning gold and breaking a record has to the Marlborough medal tally. “They raced their heat well within themgot to be a highlight, but competing against They won their final in 7:21.48, just over the best schools in big races like the Spring- selves. Their rating came down to about 28. half a second ahead of Diocesan School for “They really put down the throttle and had bok Shield and Maadi Eight was great.” Girls in second. He says Gasson and Stevens trained more a go in the final.” Rowers now go into winter training in The Marlborough Girls College under-16 for the other two races, so for them to win gold and break a record was a great effort. coxed quad sculls crew of Sophie Robinson, preparation for next season.
GYMNASTICS The Blenheim Gymnastics Club on Opawa Street is on track to reopen later this month following a period of seismic strengthening. The club is planning to have an open day from 1-4pm on Sunday, April 19.
RUGBY Central have beaten Moutere 24-12 to become the only team to register two wins from two in the Marlborough division one competition. In the other game, Harlequins beat Renwick 65-27.
Marlborough riders prosper Nikita Gane, here pictured with Freddy Gane and Jonty, eight weeks, was the first woman home on the Forrest GrapeRide taster course over the weekend. Her time of one hour, nine minutes and 55 seconds was good enough for third overall. Lucy Trollope and Hannah Lucas, both also of Blenheim, were the third and fourth women finished in the category respectively. All up, 327 riders took part in the taster course. In other Marlborough results, Georgia Catterick was the third
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placed woman in the speed bunnies race, in two hours, 39 minutes and 31 seconds. She was two seconds behind Michaela Drummond from Ashhurst, the first woman home. Sean O’Neill was third in the magnum in five hours, 35 minutes and three seconds, while in the GrapeRide proper, Mitchell MacKenzie Mol was fourth overall, and Kate Harper of Blenheim was the third woman over the line.
HARRIERS The Marlborough Harriers have two pack runs coming up this week. One leaves from the clubrooms at 6pm tomorrow night, and the other takes in the Riverlands Loop on Saturday. Runners are asked to meet at the Riverlands Community Hall at 1:45pm for a 2pm start. For more information visit the Marlborough Harriers website.
SQUASH Megan Craig and Christchurchbased Chris van der Salm were the open women’s and men’s winners respectively at the Fairweathers Marlborough Squash Open over the weekend.
Right: Nikita and Freddy Gane with Jonty, eight weeks.
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BIRD SCARING SUPPLIES Christopher Cameron and Jasper Hopkins of Queen Charlotte College going around mark one.
Smooth sailing for Marlborough Marlborough’s sailing crews came away with the Top of the South Trophy at the 420 college team sailing ‘Top of the South’ regional regatta in Picton over the weekend. They notched a 17-10 win over their Nelson counterparts over the three-day meet. Only three of the four round-robin rounds were completed as the regatta was affected by light winds on all three days.
Ten college teams from around the South Island competed at the regatta, and Marlborough Boys’ College came away with the overall victory. Queen Charlotte College finished third in the gold fleet, while Marlborough Girls’ College were fourth in the silver fleet. Six of the ten teams head to Taupo to sail in the team sailing nationals later in the month.
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