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Off to Glasgow Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk “We are definitely going there to win, that’s our goal!”

They are young, ambitious and about to embark on an incredible sporting opportunity, as Callum Saunders and Quinn Karwowski head to Glasgow to contest the UCI Junior Track Cycling World Championships next month.

Callum and Quinn were selected by BikeNZ to be part of a nine strong team for the Championship which runs from August 7 to 11. In the men’s sprint team they are joined by Jeremy Presbury (Invercargill) and Zac Williams (Auckland).

The duo left Blenheim airport on Wednesday but prior to their departure they took the time to speak to the Sun about what it meant to be representing New Zealand at the new Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome which will be used for next year’s Commonwealth Games.

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“No! I wouldn’t stand for Mayor!” says Marlborough Sounds Ward district councillor David Oddie when asked the direct question. He says it very firmly.

“It’s not what I aspire to and would not be the best platform to represent my ward.”

“I like the work in my ward. It’s a large and complex one with many small communities and townships.

“Working with the communities to achieve their aspirations has been positive and rewarding for me.”

“And it’s part of what is one of the best coastal waterways in the world. It’s special and it needs caring for.”

However, the councillors’ governance role meant that there had to be balance, with many different points of view weighed to make decisions as to what was best for the whole area.

It took some time for the first-time councillor to realise that if you wanted something achieved you had to take six others on the 13-person council with you. “If you can do that, there’s nothing you can’t achieve,” he said.

He agrees there has been turmoil around some issues, with the building of the new theatre a divisive one that split the very new council by one vote in the early days.

He was one of those opposing the idea, cautious of on-going running costs. “Not the capital expenditure. That’s always the easy part.

“I’m concerned with burdening the future generation with on-going expenditure.”

“However once the decision was made you need to accept that that is democracy. From there on I’ve been supportive of the build. If you don’t you’re being obstructive.

” If you are defeated on an issue you need to move on. There is too much to get on with to dwell on an issue,” he said.

One of the nicest things about being a councillor was working with the truly dedicated staff he added. “They are very committed and passionate about their work.

“A councillor’s role requires the best information to get the best decision and council staff work hard to give us that,” he said.

Asked about the possible move of the ferries to Clifford Bay, David says the district, but especially Picton, would face some huge challenges.

“How we face those challenges could define our district for several years.”

An economic and social impact study needed to be done: “If we lose 100 families from Picton, what will the effect be on schools, police and other services?”

Looking back, he says his first term on council has been positive and rewarding adding, however, that he was naive about the workload.

“It’s become full time.”

He was in a position to retire from business at a young age when he began though. “So time has not been a problem for me.”

He recognises that for young people however, the level of work could be an issue. “They would need a very underMDC Councillor, David Oddie. standing partner.”

Off to Glasgow Continued from page 1 “There are definitely some nerves,” laughed Quinn.

“This is the biggest event for us to date so there’s a mixture of excitement, anticipation and nerves but overall I can’t wait to get there,” he said.

“The team is made up of all really great guys, we have made some close friends

within it and we all share a common goal - we want to win,” added Callum.

Leading up to the Championship the team has had three training camps and will complete a final build-up overseas which will see them training most days in the new velodrome.

Supporting Callum and Quinn will be over 20 supporters and officials including

family, management and coaches.

According to proud father Sturrock Saunders this Championship will be a big moment for the boys and the pinnacle of their career to date.

“Until they hit the elite field, this is big for them, and I know I will be cheering proudly in my kiwi colours,” he said.

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These Queen Charlotte College students used the Port Marlborough pavilion’s opening day in Picton as a final fund-raising opportunity in the days before they left on a school trip to Europe this week.

The 29 students and eight adults who are going had raised some $6000 each, and aimed for $1500 additional money to cover them for the month they will be away.

The educational bus tour will include Croatia, Germany, and Austria Belgium, Slovenia, Italy and the Vatican City, though not Britain.

(Right) Waitressing at the pavilion opening on Saturday were, from left, QCC students Brittany Andrell-Bunt, Wairemana Houra, Shirrah Casey, Lily Pawhau and Jenn Karena.

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Gift will save lives Blenheim Police Station now has a new defibrillator thanks to the generosity of the Blenheim South Rotary Club.

Mike Parkinson of Rotary presented the $3000 life-saving device to Sergeant Mark Kirkwood of the Blenheim Police on Monday. Triple One Care manager Nine Scott, who is responsible for the training of

police at the station, was also there for the handover.

Sergeant Kirkwood said that it was a far more effective way of saving lives than CPR and the machine could make a huge difference in survival statistics.

It can be used in cases of cardiac arrest, alcohol poisoning, drug overdoses and head injuries.

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“They love it. They get very engaged.”

The term’s work required them to undertake activities such as writing a CV, applying for positions including those of CEO and accountant, designing currencies, creating a business plan and selecting, creating and selling their product.

The “profits” were spent yesterday on such treats as renting computer time, buying healthy sandwiches and Mike Parkinson of Blenheim South Rotary presents the defibrillator to Sergeant Mark Kirkwood. other rewards.

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The public are welcome to watch the Horty Sports challenge, a fun top town style challenge, held over lunch on the day of the competition from 12.30pm until about 1.30pm.

Spectators are encouraged to dress up warmly however.

Youth crime down In the year to June, charges being dealt with by the Youth Court in Marlborough were down 77 per cent and the number of individuals appearing in the Youth Court was down 26 per cent.

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There were enthusiastic marketers leaping from behind market `stalls to sell their wares to any passing visitors as Blenheim School held its annual Market Day on Tuesday July 9.

The children had set up the stalls to sell the creations they had made since they started their business module at the start of the term.

Principal Dina Ahradsen said creating the little businesses was a very popular activity for the children.

A ceremony to mark the 60th Anniversary of Korean War Armistice will be held at the War Memorial in Seymour Square on Saturday July 27 at 11.00 am.

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Dingo Injustice Dear Ed, You have got to wonder at the hysteria accompanying the calls for Robbie Deans head after the Wallabies lost 2-1 to the Lions.

You also have to wonder at the dubious intelligence of the media baying like a bunch of crazy bloodhounds. The Wallabies might have won the first test had Kurtley Beale not slipped when attempting a last minute, potentially easy match winning kick. Arguably the the Wallabies would have won the series 2-1.

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was decided on a mere couple of points out of a rough total of over 130 points scored.

Compare the hounding of Robbie Deans to the All Blacks winning the World Cup where a single point was the winning or losing. From that one point came insincere bragging made bizarre by the ludicrous knighting of Graham Henry. Had the French won as arguably they deserved to, Henry would have been a plonker instead of a national hero.

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Tua Marina protest Dear Ed, The Residents’ Association at Tua Marina are objecting to the Treaty settlement negotiated by the Crown with a signed agreement to vest the Wairau Affray site in Ngati Toa. Recent publicity has led others, who also feel that such a nationally significant heritage reserve should not fall into private hands, to contact us. A man whose great great grandfather lies in the unmarked grave, was one of The Scene of the Wairau Affray near Tuathe temporary constables marina who died in 1843. remain as it is, shared equally by He writes ...” amongst my many relatives who are de- all New Zealanders.”

Unlike other sites in the settlescended from this man, a considerable number are rightly able ment, no restrictions are proposed to claim Maori and European with administration or management of the reserve. One wonders just ancestry.

“It is over 150 years since the what lengths- or depths – our politirespective ancestors fought and died cians are capable of in the quest for PC (Political Correctness - Ed) the on the reserve.

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Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk With just a week to go until the HOB Boar Slaying Super Comp kicks off, organizers Matt and Lisa Willis are in the process of finalising last minute details, one of them being the prizes.

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“The only catch is that the winner of the holiday must be present on Sunday or it will be redrawn,” Matt said.

Entries for the competition are still open but end on Thursday, July 18 at midnight, entry forms are available and able to be paid for at Hunting & Fishing Marlborough on Main Street, Blenheim, the Renwick Dairy and online at www.hooked onboars.com

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- weekend event guide Friday 12 July

RSA Picton present Country Pickers free admisson.

Classy Tradtional Burlesque Show For all ages performed by dancers from the Momentum Dance Company. Drylands restaurant 6.30 - 10.30pm. Enjoy an evening with bubbles on arrival, show and 3 course meal - $65 per person. $5.00 of every ticket goes to The Womens Refuge.

Marlborough Harriers Pack run/walk to Trig Station ‘K’ from Pelorus Bridge at 2:00 pm. Carpooling will depart the clubrooms at 1:00 pm sharp, contact Allister, 577-8870

The Muslim Association of Marl Inc. Friday (Jummah) prayers every week between 12pm 2pm, PH Br Zayd 027 644 979 or Br Fouad 021 0253 1275 The Edwin Fox Maritime Centre, Picton.

Open everyday from 9am Great wet weather day activity and child friendly. Come check out the amazing history and facts. Kids under 5 free!

Sit and Be Fit with Sue Free general exercise for the not so mobile while sitting down! 1pm Monday and Friday afternoons at 131 Budge Street, plenty of parking. Phone Sue: 578 0469 Sit and Be Fit with Jeanette Free exercise for all ages at Crossroads, 2 Redwood Street. At 10am Phone 578 5395.

Quest Intermediate age youth group, 3.30pm-5pm, Picton Baptist Church, 293 Waikawa Rd, Picton.

Text Bronwyn 021 046 2434.

Pastel Painting Marlborough Art Society, 10am till 3pm, Prue: 578 8888.

Tai Chi Today and Mondays. 10am, 11.30am and 1pm.

Liz 027 748 6666.

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

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

The Diversion Gallery Open 12noon-5pm Wed – Sat. 10 London Quay, Picton. 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery Open 10.30am till 4.30pm daily, 204 High St. 577 6784 www.marlboroughartsociety.com

Saturday 13 July Woodbourne Tavern present Helter Skelter at 8pm

Marlboroughs Top Talent Live Grand Final 7.30pm at the Floor Pride Civic Theatre, Arthur Street, Blenhiem. visit www. ticketdirect.co.nz PH: 520 8560. There could be Juggling, dancing, kapa haka, singing, comedy, magic tricks and more Rainbow Ski Area Visit www.skirainbow.co.nz for more info.

Marlborough Embroiderers’ Guild First saturday of the month at 1.30pm - 4.30pm St John’s Rooms, Seymour St Ph Roz 5782471 Blenheim Rotary Boot Sale Market Every Saturday 7am to noon. “I” site car park.

For info Ph John 578 3918 Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillons Point Rd open 9am to 12 noon Saturday and Wednesday. Monday 1 - 4pm.

Building relationships, sharing skills and working on your own or community projects. Ph Gerry 5781835

Celebrate Bastille Day at Clos Henri One of the most celebrated dates on the French calendar, Bastille Day is held every year on the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille, 14th July 1789. This year we’ve exceptionally opened our doors and welcome you and your family to join us at Clos Henri for some fine wines, French food, a little rustic French music and a whole lot of French fair.

11am til 3.00pm Marlborough Mountain Bike Club “Stirling Brook” signposted from Seddon.

Registration at 0930 for 10am start. No dogs please.

Ph Peter Webster 578 1003 Blenheim Riverside Railway Departs Brayshaw Station 1.45 and 3.00pm for Beaver Stn Blenheim. Return journey approx 1 hour.

Adults $10 Children $5 CASH ONLY The Peoples Sunday Market Winter location 10am Market Place (The Forum) Plants, Books, Jewellery, Pine Cones, Crafts. Sites $5 Ph 5787918 Ulysses Ride short ride decide on day. Meet at the Railway Station (southend) at 12.45 departing 1pm.

Prospective members welcome.

Pregnancy Yoga 9.15am-10.15am. For information call Huia: 021 0724 107

St Luke’s Anglican Church Ferry Road, Spring Creek. Join us for Christian worship every Sunday 09.30 Contact Rev Derek 03 578 3909

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

Farmers’ Market Winter Location Liz Davidson Park Cnr Queen & Charles Street, Blenheim10 - 12.30pm

Redwood Market 8am-noon, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants produce and crafts.

Picton Rotary Club Car Boot Sale. Picton RSA carpark from 9am1pm, every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month.

Contact Sheira 578 3909 or see the notice board outside the church

Vintage Farm Machinery 10am till 3pm, Open every day. Brayshaw Vintage Farm, Guided tours available, Doris 579 4357.

Sunday 14 July Marlborough Kennel Assn.

Ribbon parade. Entries from 10am judging 11am. All breeds recognised by NZ Kennel club welcome. Held wet or fine, hot food, spectators welcome free entry. Clubgrounds opposite Omaka airfield. Ph Sharon 578 5311 Fly Casting Blenheim Instruction in the art of fly casting (beginners and intermediate) Bring your own fly rod and line Brooklyn Park 10am til noon. Ph 577 7443

Pony Club @ Grounds New Renwick Rd. 10am every 2nd Sunday of the month. Grant 578 2100 Michelle 572 8984.

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

Blenheim Bonsai 2pm-4pm, 7 Hale Street. Dave 577 8679.

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

Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club 10am-4pm every Sunday at Brayshaw Park.

Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and books.

Free admission.

Marlborough Modellers Association 1st and 3rd Sunday’s of each month. Brayshaw Park, 8 Arthur Baker Place.

Open Skate @ the roller skating rink Fun, music and skating! BYO skates $1 - skate hire $2. College Park Skating Rink, Stephenson St, 2pm - 4pm. Weather permitting.

Celebrate Bastille Day at Clo s Henri One of the most celebrated dates on the French calendar, Bastille Day is held every year on the ann iversary of the storming of the Bas tille, 14th July 1789.

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

Petanque 10am 65A Weld Street – Phone John 577 9789.

Tramping Club Mary 5728762.

Buddhism for Modern Life 10am, 573 5379.

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Looking for an experienced intermediate or senior hairdresser to come and join a fun, energetic team.

Full or part time, strictly confidential.

VOCALIST Popular rock/pop band requires a vocalist for the summer season. Some live gig experience would be preferred for more info ph 0223150565 or 035705020

Phone Tracey 027 3869 677

Permanent Part-time Are you a team player, adaptable, self-motivated, computer literate, familiar with accounts payable and the Microsoft Office Suite?

• Valuable experience in a wide range of pest management activities.

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

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

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

Health Care Assistant Required

Are you wanting a change?

We are looking for clerical support in our Accounts Payable team with the primary tasks of scanning in our accounts payable invoices, journal scanning and processing. Hours are 25 a week 9.00 am to 3.00 pm with half an hour for lunch.

Wanted, full or part time qualified beautician.

All enquiries strictly confidential.

Phone Tracey 027 3869 677

You will have a good head for numbers and be able to reconcile creditor accounts.

We are looking for the following skills and attributes: • Good organisational skills • Computer literacy • Interest in accounting principles • Positive attitude • An ability to deal with the general public with a courteous and positive manner • Self-motivated and hard working • Accounts payable experience would be an advantage.

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

Applications close at 5.00 pm on 22 July 2013.

For information on how to apply please visit our website http://www. marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/ Careers/Current-Vacancies.aspx.

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

VINEYARD OPERATOR

The successful applicant will need to have knowledge and experience of a wide range of vineyard duties, primarily the operation of tractor based machinery where strong mechanical aptitude and previous driving experience is essential. A good attitude and willingness to learn, along with the flexibility to work extra hours to meet operational and seasonal needs will be required. Growsafe and Approved Handler certificates are advantageous.

Remuneration will be competitive and dependant on skills and experience.

Please send a covering letter & CV to : The Viticulturist, Dog Point Vineyard PO Box 52, Renwick 7204 Or email: nigel@dogpoint.co.nz

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If you have experience in the Aged Care industry or have a genuine passion for working with the elderly then call Naomi, Village Manager on 5775208 or 0211366504.

ASSISTANT TEACHER POSITION

Dog Point is a large organically run vineyard located at the confluence of the Brancott and Omaka Valleys, supplying quality fruit to a small number of wine companies. Due to increased workload we wish to add another permanent employee to our valued vineyard team.

Applications for this position close at 5.00 pm on Wednesday 24 July 2013.

For information on how to apply please visit our website http://www. marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/ Careers/Current-Vacancies.aspx.

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

We are looking for a Health Care Assistant to join our team. Applicants must be able to work AM, PM, Nightshifts and weekends.

Marlborough Girls’ College

This role also assists the Rates Office and the Heat Smart programme.

Marlborough District Council is looking for a team player to help implement pest management programmes. You will be predominantly field-based undertaking a range of activities from Nassella tussock compliance inspections to rabbit trend monitoring.

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McCONWAY, Peter James: On July 10, 2013 at the age of 47, at Hospice Marlborough, surrounded in love. Deeply loved husband and best friend of Tania and precious Daddy of Stacey and Ben. Dearly loved son and son-in-law of Tony and the late Janet McConway, Moira and Stan Paul, brother of Terry, Dave and Jackie, Mark and Lucy, Margaret and Karen, brother-in-law of Theresa and Ramon Smith, Dave and Vonny Paul; uncle and great uncle to all his nieces and nephews. A mighty warrior, you fought your battle so bravely and with incredible courage. See you in paradise my darling. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be left at the service or sent to PO Box 411, Blenheim 7240. Messages to 15 Belvue Crescent, Blenheim 7201. A celebration of Peter’s life will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Maxwell Road, at 1.00 p.m. Monday July 15, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

HAMMOND, Daughter (8lb 2oz) July 7, 2013

KING, Alton Eli Cousins (8lb 5oz) July 1, 2013

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Death Notices BALDERSON, Alva Edna: July 7, 2013 BYRNE, Hugh: July 10, 2013 COLLETT, Lillian Patricia (Pat): July 6, 2013 DACOMBE, Maurice David (Morrie): Reg. No. 4311935, RNZAF, July 7, 2013 HOWE, Roseina May- Belle: July 6, 2013 JOHNSTON, Phillip Bruce (Bill) June 19, 2013

MARFELL, Basil John: July 6, 2013

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Can you name all the animals? Teach your children the ABC’s and animals by helping them colour in this page. Each of the 26 blocks feature an animal, a letter of the alphabet and the names of local businesses sponsoring their favorite critter. Once your child has finished colouring the page, either post it into The Blenheim Sun Newspaper, PO Box 634, Blenheim or deliver it to The Blenheim Sun, 72 High St, by 12 noon Monday July 22nd, 2013. Make sure you include your child’s name, address, phone number and age. Age groups are 8 years and under, and 9 years to 12 years. There will be prizes in each age group.

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The rise and rise of Warren Gatland

Marlborough Women’s Triathlon This year’s popular Women’s Triathlon, to be held on Sunday December 1, will be run by Mark Grammer, an international multisport athlete and Lance Spencer, who are partners in Marlborough Sport Development.

MBC game schedule The NZ King Salmon MBC 1st XV is to play Naenae College in Blenheim on July 20 for a ‘friendly’ match.

The next Press Cup competition match is in Christchurch against Christ’s College on July 27, not this weekend as stated in the Sun on Wednesday. We regret the error.

Warren Gatland a future All Blacks coach?

That has to be a possibility when it comes time for the present incumbent, Steve Hansen, to vacate the hot seat.

With the Lions’ crushing 4116 win over the Wallabies at the weekend the former Waikato prop proved his chops.

Prior to that crucial final test a storm of vitriol erupted, especially via social media, when Gatland dropped Irish legend Brian O’Driscoll from the midfield and brought in Jamie Roberts.

That meant 10 boyos from the valleys in the Lions starting line-up.

Enough for a Welsh choir.

It is debatable whether the Lions gained anything playing-wise with Roberts’ inclusion. Psychologically speaking, however, for the 10

Welshmen it was an unspoken statement from Gatland: ‘My faith is in you to do the job.’ And, with Alex Corbisiero (an Englishman) a powerhouse in the front row, they did. Spectacularly.

So Gatland’s star is in the ascendant while Robbie Deans, coach of the wobbly Wallabies, has been dumped up a dirt track with a suitcase and a bus ticket going nowhere.

The lofty heights of his glory days with the Crusaders are long past.

The former All Blacks assistant coach is out of a job; temporarily, no doubt, but where to now?

I always believed after Graham Henry’s All Blacks team bombed out in the quarterfinal of the 2007 World Cup against France that Deans deserved his chance as head coach of the All Blacks.

“Give me another four years,”

Ted pleaded. And the New Zealand Rugby Union agreed.

Ted got his four years and a campaign that ended with the All Blacks scoring a squeak win over France in the World Cup final nearly two years ago. And Ted received a knighthood.

In that same period virtually the only thing Deans acquired was a new nickname, Dingo. Compared to his early coaching years his Wallaby stint brought ashes and dust, and horror of horrors, defeats even to Samoa and Scotland.

It’s hindsight now but going over the ditch to coach our bitter rival mates, Australia, was not a wise move by Deans, certainly if he harboured the desire to one day achieve what must be the pinnacle for any New Zealand coach – to be at the helm of the All Blacks.

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Had Deans gone to the northern hemisphere, rather than Australia, one of the Home Nations would have gladly snapped him up.

‘Dingo’ Deans becoming the All Blacks’ head coach now looks unlikely, perhaps impossible. Not for Gatland.

He seems to be walking in the footsteps of Sir Ted. And he has already gone one step further than Henry. He has taken the Lions to a series win over Australia.

Feats of strength Last Saturday saw many feats of strength not normally found in carparks as Snap Fitness Gym ran a Health Expo to mark its first birthday.

Michael Washington (“Washy”) took out the Strongman title and Tracey Nicholl was the Strongwoman on the day.

The formidable list of tasks included flipping a huge tyre the length of the carpark and back, then pushing a sled down the course and pulling it back on the end of a rope. (The pulling proved hardest of all.)

Finally, contestants did the “wobbly

bar” section, with different weights on each end.

Another contest was held on the rowing machine.

Winner of the women’s section was Kelly Wilson, while Liam Falkner won the men’s section.

The day was a huge success said Snap Fitness assistant manager Julian Claasen-Kemple.

“It wasn’t just about us.”

They had brought in many health professionals with all sorts of information about health and fitness generally he said.

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From left: Marlborough swimmers Tallara Daldorf, Ruby Roberts, Sara Gane, Megan SommervillePeterson, Nicholas Meiklejohn and Toby Lloyd. Story and photo provided.

Swimming meet at new pool This weekend, Friday and Saturday July 12-13, over 150 secondary school aged swimmers will gather in Blenheim for the first big meet to be held in the new Blenheim pool.

It is the first time for many years that the area has been able to host a major meet.

The Secondary School South Island Championships will see 13 young swimmers from Marlborough colleges compete against nearly 40 colleges from around the South Island.

Swimmers will compete in a variety of swimming events, in two age groups, 14 and under and 15 years and over in what will be a great warm up for the New Zealand South Island Championships which will be held in late August.

The public can watch the races at no cost to support the Marlborough teams.

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Reassurance on gangs Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman says he has been advised by the Police that Mongrel Mob presence in this region is not increasing and that the Police are maintaining close scrutiny of those who are here.

Mr Sowman spent more than an hour with acting Area Commander Senior Sergeant Allyson Ealam on Wednesday morning discussing the level of gang activity and the police strategy to deal with it.

“We know who they are and we know where they are. Their numbers are small and stable. We monitor their movements.”

Senior Sergeant Allyson Ealam Wearing a patch in itself is not an offence but any behaviour that intimidates or threatens should be

reported to us immediately and we will respond,” said Senior Sergeant Ealam.

She undertook to follow up several matters which Mr Sowman relayed from community members who had approached him with specific concerns.

She also said the community should see an increase in police visibility with the recent issue of iPads and smartphones to staff, enabling them to be more mobile.

After the meeting, Mr Sowman said he had been assured there had been no change to the local police policy on gangs adopted by former

Muster of Maseratis on Maxwell

Yealands Winery recently raised $254 for Awatere Playcentre in a raffle for a sculpture 'Metal Fantasy'.

It was created by Aaron Black, their talented and creative Yealands staff member.

“As a non-profit community based provider of Early Childhood

education we would really like to acknowledge Yealand's generosity in supporting us," said the Playcentre's secretary, Mel Ewart.

Last Thursday, Frankie Hall, at left, presented Awatere Playcentre Treasurer Shelley Avery and son Quinn Avery with the cheque.

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The owners of the four (slightly mud-weary) Maseratis parked in Maxwell Road on Thursday afternoon remained anonymous as we went to press.

Your intrepid Sun reporter failed in her mission to track the obviously seriously rich owners of the powerful beasts.

Area Commander Steve Caldwell.

“Senior Sergeant Ealam told me the foot had not come off the pedal and I am pleased to know that. There is no place for gangs in our town.

“I acknowledge that social conditions can enable gangs to recruit members and I understand why some individuals want to join. But this is not a gang town and I don’t want to see that change,” said Mr Sowman.

Police say that seasonal work was the reason that some gang members had moved to Marlborough.

Mr Sowman said it was vital

that local vineyard contractors understood and observed their responsibilities as good employers.

“Do they security check them?

Do they ensure accommodation is appropriate? We all share a responsibility for keeping this town safe,” said the Mayor.

Mr Sowman said he would be seeking an early meeting with the new Marlborough police commander once he’d started in the role because he wanted to ensure there would be no change to the proactive policing of gangs.