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Boys eye title Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk For local boys Cooper Forbes, Leighton Stanton and William Exton karting has proved to be much more than just a weekend sport.

It has provided them with exposure to national level racing such as this weekend’s Armstrong Motor Group 2013 KartSport New Zealand National Schools Championships in Christchurch.

Practice runs begin tomorrow ahead of racing on Saturday and Sunday.

There all three boys will be racing in their classes against large fields of school aged drivers, all vying for the top prize.

Cooper will be racing in the Junior Restricted class, Leighton in the Formula Junior and William in the cadet class.

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“It’s about commonsense” This is the fifth of a series of interviews with sitting MDC councillors.

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Podium demolition close The resource consent for the razing of the earthquake-risk building the Podium, on the corner of Market and Wynen streets, was granted on July 5 said the Group leader of the MDC’s building control section Bill East.

Once work starts, Marlborough Roads will allow the streets around the site to be fully closed only on Sundays, though they could be reduced to single

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When Peter Jerram was first elected to the Marlborough District Council, it was in the 2009 by -election.

That meant facing a second and successful election campaign in 2010.

“I’m almost good at it!” he says as he gears up for his third.

Later on, it’s clear this is a joke, as Peter said bluntly he didn’t enjoy campaigning.

“I’m not very good at talking about myself. New Zealanders generally don’t like doing that.”

While Peter has been a high profile councillor, chairing the vital environment committee, he says he would still be campaigning this time, because people needed to know what you had done.

He’s enjoyed the environmental job and hopes to carry on because he said, it meant he was “at the sharp end” of important decisions.

He pointed out that the unitary nature of the council meant that the area stretched from south of Ward, through the Marlborough Sounds.

Vital issues for the whole area include ensuring good water quality and soil conservation into the future he said.

That in turn meant balancing both economic and environmental sustainability.

“You work with industry to ensure that.”

Early training has been very useful.

Though coming to the council as he retired from his veterinary practice, his first degree, Bachelor

of Agricultural Science, was followed by several years of work as soil conservator on the West Coast.

(He started his veterinary training after marrying Ally and, he said, the young family was “on the bones of its bum” for years.

He attributed all he has done, and continues to do, to his “very supportive” wife.)

This council had eight new members out of thirteen and, he said, it took a bit of settling down.

“But it has mostly settled down well.

Those who realised they needed to be part of a team have made it a good council.

“It’s no good flying kites and making noise.

Private agendas don’t achieve anything.”

He singled out first-time Councillor Terry Sloan as an example of a younger councillor who had soon recognised that.

Although ten of the current 13 councillors are over 50, Peter said age was irrelevant.

“It’s about commonsense.”

Experience counted too, he said, which is he why he hoped there would not be too many changes this time round.

The council was generally performing well he said, under the “extremely good” leadership of Mayor Alistair Sowman.

“A very sound, a very good man” he said.

“You can only hope that people will trust us to make important decisions.”

MDC Councillor, Peter Jerram.

lanes sometimes during the week.

Paul Flanaghan Contracting of Christchurch will undertake the demolition, which is expected to take about six weeks to complete.

T H Barnes of Blenheim have the contract to build a single-storey retail shop on the site.

It will be occupied by the Number 1 Shoe Warehouse.

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by Celeste Lodewyk Blenheim woman Lysa Woodcock has been inundated with support and generosity since making a heart warming plea on the popular Online Garage Sale Marlborough Facebook page last Friday.

Lysa placed a public message about her 16 year old adopted brother Shawn Hodgetts who lives with their parents in Hawkes Bay, appealing for ideas of what to do with him when he arrives in October on a surprise visit.

What makes this story unique is that Shawn was born with drug and alcohol fetal syndrome and was adopted

by Lysa’s family at four days old.

Shawn has fought and beat leukemia twice and since his treatments he has had many serious complications including epilepsy, and his growth has stopped permanently.

“Shawn has also had both his hips pinned twice and has the mental capabilities of a child many years younger. Now sadly we have found out Shawn has tumors on the brain, so it’s so important to us that we create some really special memories with him,” Lysa said.

Lysa and her sister who also lives in the South Island could not make it to Shawn’s recent 16th birthday, so instead she is paying for and organising a surprise trip to Marlborough.

“I needed ideas to make this an

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extra special time for Shawn and it’s my wish to give him a new experience every day he is here as I may never get the chance to do this again,” she said.

Due to Shawn’s disabilities Lysa said she was “stuck for ideas” of what the family could do while he was visiting, so she turned to Facebook to reach out to the community for ideas.

In less than a week Lysa had received countless public and private messages from the community offering ideas and support to the family.

The response did not stop there.

Lysa said the family had also received numerous offers of financial help and accommodation which she was grateful for but turned down.

“This was never meant to be a charity story, I simply wanted ideas but looking at the response that I’ve had I am so overwhelmed by this community.

“I’m from Hawkes Bay and I don’t believe the response would have been the same, there’s something so special about Marlborough and the people who are willing to open their homes and wallets to strangers. I want everyone to know how grateful I am to all the suggestions and offers of help,” Lysa said.

“Words cannot describe how moved our family is knowing how much people care, so thank you from the Blenheim woman Lysa Woodcock with a photo of her adopted bottom of my heart,” she said. brother Shawn Hodgetts (16)

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Eight members of the 35-strong Blenheim Masters Swimming Club members proved what a tough bunch they are with their annual mid winter swim at Momorangi on July 7.

Club members have been doing a mid-winter dip for some twenty years said spokesperson Barbara Taylor , adding that the age range of those who went in on the day was from 53 to 68.

Club members ages ranged from 73 to 35 she said and they meet every Thursday night at 8pm at the Marlborough Lines Stadium and Aquatic Centre.

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Boys eye kart national title Continued from page 1 The boys admit they have podium finishes in sight, though for Leighton and William this will be their first time competing at a national event such as this.

“There has been a lot of practice put in by the boys to get to this stage,” said Marlborough Kart Club president Shaun Forbes.

“These boys are a great example to others interested in karting, proving that it is a serious but fun family sport while having the potential to take drivers further into motorsport.”

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“We are looking for new members of all ages and abilities to join our club. The benefits of karting are huge including drivers learning valuable handling skills, and our track is of the best in the country.

“It is definitely worth trying, look at where these boys are now and it will only get better as they advance through the classes,” said Gareth.

For more information visit their website, http://www.kartsportmarlborough.co.nz

Storm damage revealed Members of the MDC ‘s assets and services committee have been briefed on the extent of storm damage to the roading network during the storms of June 20-21.

At their meeting on Thursday July 18, they were told winds gusts of up to 225kph had been reported in the Ward and Ure Valley area and a number of fallen trees had closed roads.

There were major slips in the Ure Valley Road, one in excess of 3000 cubic metres. Other slips occurred around Ward, Awatere Valley, Kenepuru Road and Queen Charlotte Drive.

Two major drops also occurred on the Kenepuru Road between the Heads and Waitaria Bay. Snow blocked the Awatere Valley Road from the Upcott Saddle right through to Molesworth, with drifts of snow up to 3m deep in places.

A claim for the $350,000 cost of repairs has been lodged with the New Zealand Transport Agency.

Marina Cove, the good life is here.

Invitation to Picton’s young people St John is starting a Youth Division in Picton and is looking for eager-to-learn young people to join.

The organisation runs one of the biggest youth programmes in New Zealand, with over 5800 members.

It caters for children and young people aged six to 18 with a fun programme which promotes learning across a wide ranging curriculum.

The programme teaches first aid skills, leadership skills, communication and health care and aims to raise good citizens.

Many cadets also go on to careers in health.

The new Picton Division will be led by Lisa McAulay, who works as an occupational therapist in Blenheim.

She said the new division would meet every Thursday during term time between 6-7.30pm. The first night will be August 1 at the Picton Emergency Operations Centre.

An information evening will also be held at the centre on Wednesday July 24 at 6.pm where those interested can meet the new leadership team and ask Lisa McAulay: setting up a St John youth questions. group in Picton.

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Community backs proposed plans for Renwick Hall

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“This hall must remain an asset to the community.”

- Chairperson Murray Newman.

Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk The Renwick community has given its nod of approval to proposed plans to upgrade to the Renwick Community Memorial Hall.

The support came following a public meeting held June 26 by the hall committee who presented their plan for the 33 year old hall which is in need of repair to its infrastructure and upgrading to carry it into the future, said committee chairperson Murray Newman.

"We are experiencing ongoing maintenance issues as you can imagine with a building of this age. It is time to modernise and improve this facility," he said.

The planned development is in five stages. Construction would depend on how much funding is available and the most important stages would be carried out first, said Murray.

"At this stage we have agreement in principle with the New Zealand Army Engineers Regiment to assist with the build.

"Being an RSA memorial hall they want to give something back to our old soldiers

and for the relationship that has been formed with Renwick School through teaching Base Woodbourne children for many decades," he said.

Before any work is carried out the committee is seeking someone (or several) to assist with the funding of the development.

"We see our funding opportunities being community trusts, Lottery and other funding sources, so we need the help from someone with experience in this field," he said.

The next stage is to prepare detailed plans for stage one and have the necessary building consents submitted to the Marlborough District Council.

Murray is encouraging the community to write letters of support which can be addressed to him at 14 High Street, Blenheim.

Alternatively the community will soon be able to keep track of the hall's progress as a website is currently being developed.

(Above)The concept view of the Renwick Community Memorial Hall from High Street.

(Left) Renwick Community Memorial Hall committee chairperson Murray Newman gives the thumbs up to a proposed hall development launched last month.

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Hunting is Don’s life Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk The call of a duck and roar of a stag are music to the ears of local hunter Don Hanson who has spent much of his life hunting throughout New Zealand.

His dedication to the sport has served many purposes, one being a career through his business Hunting & Fishing Marlborough.

As a young boy growing up in Temuka, Don said fishing was where it all started as there was an abundance of rivers where he lived.

"I was always fishing.

There were four rivers around us and I spent as much time as I could out with my rod," he said.

From the age of 12 years Don began thar hunting in the Southern Alps which progressed to deer stalking, a passion which grew as each year passed.

"Hunting deer and thar was a natural progression from fishing which presented opportunities for work as a hunting guide," he said.

Don found his next hunting adventure

when he began working for Lilybank Hunting Lodge in Lake Tekapo in the 70's, which at the time was New Zealand's first game park.

Hunting took a backseat when he left to join the Navy where he spent six years in service. After leaving the Navy Don did a lot of salt water fishing He spent time underwater diving and even worked for a wholesale company managing the South Island area and selling dive gear.

"Purchasing a business was a natural progression from there and after 13 years of travelling, Blenheim was looking good on the radar," he laughed.

Don bought the franchise rights to Hunting & Fishing and settled in to Marlborough life.

Through his connections Don became involved on a sponsorship level with a number of local hunting events, including this weekend's HOB Boar Slaying Super Comp and midwinter community festival at the Giesen Sports and Events Centre.

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"I'm always amazed at the people who do come along and think they won't like it if they aren't hunting orientated, but it's going to be such a great

community event," he said.

The event takes place on Sunday from 11am and is aimed at attracting families from all over Marlborough, with "something for everyone".

Local economy boosted by Classic Fighters

An independent evaluation of this year’s Classic Fighters Omaka Air Show shows a 631 per cent return to the Marlborough region on every local dollar spent on the air show.

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The new bigger menu caters to all feedback, offering Chinese, Thai and Japanese food, and importantly, has kept all of the old favourites.

Owner, Bu-nga Krataitong, is from Thailand and said they aimed to keep what the people love, as well as introduce more authentic Thai dishes, which are their specialty.

“Before we introduced this menu I asked the customers for feedback, and have made changes because of the feedback.”

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Second dive survey for sea squirt The Marlborough District Council’s Biosecurity Coordinator Jono Underwood says the initial dive survey work in late June, which removed some 100 specimens of the invasive marine sea squirt, Styela clava, from Picton marina will be followed up with another survey in late August.

After the results of that, a long-term response would be considered he said, judging whether it was possible to keep the area free of the pest.

In theory while the water temperature in the harbour was high enough to allow for spawning since the first specimens were removed, Jono said the experts had told them that some of the sea squirts had been at the stage of being reproductively active.

“It may be that the specimens in Picton harbour are reproducing at a cooler water temperature that has been internationally accepted,” he said.

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

Q: Free parking in the Wynen Street carpark every Thursday in August:

Will that attract you to park in the CBD?

Barbara Black Blenheim

Jacky Moore Picton

John Chamberlain PIcton

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Lauretta Marshall Blenheim

Yes, I probably would come on a Thursday it’s better than getting a ticket – I seem to get one every time I come to town.

I don’t park in the CBD, so the free park would not be attractive to me.

We come in once a week and we probably would come in on a Thursday.

The last time we came in it cost us a $12 parking fine.

I have used the Wynen Street carpark before but Thursday free parking won’t benefit me. If I go shopping in town I generally try and park out front of the shop.

Free Thursday parking on Wynen Street makes no difference to me, I use the Farmers carpark. It’s a good idea though and I can see how it would be enticing for others.

Marianne Berkelman Blenheim I come into work every weekday and use free public parking, so it won’t make any difference to me.

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Waterlogged Endeavour Park Dear Ed I note with interest that the sports fields at Endeavour Park are still waterlogged after all the money that has been spent trying to improve the surface drainage.

All the money in the world spent on drainage will not fix the problem. The problem is the soil and soil from Ward is high in clay content.

Someone needs to be ticked off for signing off the use of this soil. Other than changing the soil, they need to improve the soil structure, not the drainage.

The soil will always turn to mud when wet unless the soil structure is changed and this is not a quick fix.

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Con O’Brien Dear Ed Con O’Brien singing Bring Him Home from Les Miserables, was the most magical piece of singing heard on the Blenheim Stage. Absolutely spellbinding. Thankyou Con for the memory.

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Front up call to letter writer Dear Ed, I read a letter in the Sun (July 5,2013) written by K.O.Lawrence, calling for the cancellation of the new Civic Theatre. He also advocates bringing in bulldozers and requesting the majority of MDC councillors resign.

The writer has really raised my ire by repeating incorrect, vitriolic garbage with these requests, and as to the cost to ratepayers for the construction and running of the new theatre.

Well, great news for our beautiful town, the project is proceeding in earnest!

I believe that as a community we are very fortunate to have a group as passionate and professional as the Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust, who have worked tirelessly are raising most of the funds to finance this project.

If this trust did not exist the population of Blenheim would still rightly want and need a theatre.

Without the Trust the full cost burden would then fall on the MDC to provide and run the facility. That scenario would cost the MDC and ratepayers far more. I can imagine K.O. Lawrence fair going into conniptions then!!

K.O. Lawrence also claims to have the support of other citizens with his opinions and signs himself as “Secretary of the Marlborough Concerned Citizens Incorporated”.

Now I have searched the NZ Companies Office Register of Incorporated Societies for this organisation. It is not listed, it appears not to exist.

Through your column I invite K. O. Lawrence to inform your readers just who he claims to represent and to enlighten us as to the bona fide existence of the Marlborough Concerned Citizens Inc, its constitution, incorporation number and membership numbers?

M.E.Loach

Three terms is enough Dear Ed Your profile on incumbent Councillor Graeme Barsanti dated July 10th makes astounding reading.

24 years service is sufficient for anyone to serve on Council and is more than sufficient for their offspring to stand against them. What does this say folks. Like all good sportsmen and women and smart Politicians the true measure of humility is to step aside while on the top. Every person has a life cycle and I suggest anyone with more than 3 terms under their belt has served their purpose, done what they said they would do (sic) or run out of time and enthusiasm to do it.

I have no doubt Graeme has served his Ward admirably. This is not in question. The point is 24 years is long enough and possibly about 15 too many.

Please, Graeme, call it a day. Step aside before you are rather unceremoniously cast aside. Your self esteem deserves better.

Marlborough is in dire need of youthful enthusiasm and vision. Those past their respective “use by” dates know who they are. Consider others and let some fresh blood take us all forward. Council should not become a mini series of “Gliding On” Consider the Region Please.

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In Loco Parentis for Woodbourne trainees Sergeant Lindsay Norris of Woodbourne has been awarded the DSD for his work with Air Force Trainees - here he talks to Glenise Dreaver.

The prospect of keeping some 150A keen multi-sporter himself, Lind200 young air force trainees interested say and several more of the commitand motivated in outdoor weekend ted staff who support the programme activities year round might daunt get together at the start of each year to many people. build a programme. Some of them are Not so Sergeant Lindsay Norris of actually “graduates” of earlier courses Base Woodbourne who has, since several years ago.

1998, run the In Loco Parentis proThis year’s 30+ trips include sailing, gramme from the base. His many paua diving, clay target shooting, sea hours of largely volkayaking, rafting untary work for that, “Then they decide to down the Clarence much of it done in his River, overnight own time on weekend get a real job. They have and day tramps, trips, saw him award- signed up for twelve a ski trip to the ed the Distinguished years, and are building a Rainbow ski fields Service Decoration in career path for the rest of and a 4WD trip to this year’s Queens’s Kaikoura. their lives.”

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The air force proSergeant Norriss vides the transport said that the up to 200 trainees on the and costs are subsidised. Trainees may base at any one time were living in be charged from nothing through $5 barracks, away from home, coming to $70-$100 for the ski trip, as they from all over New Zealand . have to meet the cost of gear hire and Up to 100 were taking the initial air lifts themselves. force recruit course, 20-30 were in There is no compulsion to go on any officer training and the rest in trade activity. However, despite being totally training he said. That includes those alcohol-free, there are always at least training as aircraft mechanics. Most twenty eager trainees at any one time are there for at least a year. who put their name down. “They are “The bulk of them are aged between very highly motivated.”

18-22.” It was rare that the trainees Those who come from places like came to them straight from school, Auckland may well never have been he said. in the bush in their lives.

“Most of them have tried uni and The letter from the Governor Genmaybe even a couple of other things,” eral informing Lindsay of his QSD he said. “Then they decide to get a real was a great surprise – he had no idea job. They have signed up for twelve that his then-commanding officer years, and are building a career path Squadron Leader Trevor Hammond for the rest of their lives.” had nominated him.

With the trainees having been With his background in church youth through basic training, disciplinary group leadership brought to the task, issues are non-events. “The random he says: “It’s just like a big youth group ones have already been sorted out.” really.”

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The industrial look takes objects that have their origins in workshops and factories and brings them into the home.

“This kind of style looks naturally archaic,” said trend analyst Gabriela Kaiser.

“It means everything can look a little rougher and tattier than normal.

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Make the most of your walls There’s no quicker, easier or more affordable way to make a statement in a room than to give it a coat of brightly coloured paint, but if you’re nervous about using too much colour, you can play it safe, but still make a statement, by introducing a feature wall.

Feature walls, now often referred to as statement walls, add vibrancy and personality without overpowering the rest of the room, and they allow you to be more daring with colour without having to go all out.

Paint is not your only option though. There are many other creative alternatives.

“Using a textured paint-on wallpaper and then painting it the same colour as the room is one option,” says Resene colour consultant Sarah Gregory.

“Or a tonal colour rather than a block of full-on colour. Or you could use a nice statement wallpaper.”

While a statement wall provides a focal point to a room, it can also transform it, making it appear larger or wider, cooler or warmer, even more intimate. A statement wall can enhance a room’s best features or downplay its weaknesses.

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“I love feature walls in the landscape,” says landscape designer Sandra Batley of Flourish.

“And they don’t need to be boring.

“Feature walls can have a simple water weir built into them to transform it into a water feature. Or outdoor sculptures and weatherproof art can be attached. Vertical walls or green walls are a huge trend.”

There are fabulous colour choices for coloured feature walls.

One of the best ways to make a statement on the exterior of the house though is to paint your front door in a

Accent colours are also a means of changing the mood of a room. Brilliant colours give a room energy and vibrancy while softer, tonal colours create a calming, relaxed atmosphere.

Splashbacks are another place for adding colour in the kitchen, but current trends have seen a shift away from the ever-popular red to other cheerful colours such as oranges, yellows and even metallic colours are also coming into use.

Using different paint sheens also adds eye appeal.

While low sheens are usually used on interior walls, using a mix of low and high sheen can impart that wow factor.

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Keep yourself healthy in winter Living in a dry and warm environment is good for everyone but if you, or a member of your family has asthma, or is prone to chest infections, it is especially important to ensure that your home is a healthy place to live in, especially in winter.

The Asthma Foundation of New Zealand’s advice provides food for thought for all of us, not just those whose family has health problems, (After all, prevention is better than cure.)

Here are some of the foundation’s cost-effective and simple tips for a dry, warm, pollution-free home The first step is to keep your house dry - keep moisture out: • Put lids on pots when cooking • Dry clothes outside • Vent your clothes dryer to the outside

• Air your house on fine days • Use extractor fans or open windows in the kitchen and bathroom to remove moisture • Remove mould using very diluted household bleach • Check for water leaks from guttering, plumbing etc, and have them repaired • Ensure that there is adequate drainage around your house • Black plastic on the ground under the house will keep it drier and easier to heat • More expensive but well worthwhile options include installing an in-roof ventilation system to reduce condensation and consider double glazing if you are building or replacing windows.

As well you need to keep heat in • Have well-fitting curtains and pull

them at night to keep heat in • Use draught stops under doors and draught proofing strips around windows and doors • Use a healthy form of heating such as a flued gas heather, heat pump, pellet or wood burner • Insulate your ceiling and under the floor to keep heat in and heating costs down.

Note that unflued gas heaters release moisture and harmful gases into the home, and that 40 per cent of heat can be lost through an uninsulated ceiling and 10 per cent through the floor.

A reminder: $100 million will be spent over the next three years on the Warm Up New Zealand: Healthy Homes programme, targeting low-income households for home insulation.

It is expected to insulate around 46,000 additional houses.

The Government’s investment will be matched by funding from trusts and other third parties. This will see insulation available to those households in most need, at low or no cost.

An earlier scheme, Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart has seen around 215,000 homes insulated since 2009.

When that scheme ends in September 2013, 230,000 households will have benefited.

Dealing with dampness The Asthma Foundation of New Zealand tells us that condensation, often most easily seen on window panes but also found on walls and ceilings, indicates a lot of moisture in the house.

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The water makes houses feel colder and more difficult to heat. (Mould is also a trigger for asthma.)

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King moves changes to age of majority Colin King MP has drafted a private member’s Bill to make 18 the ‘age of majority’ for all but the most controversial matters.

For example, his Bill would allow a person over 18 to take a case to the High Court or be the executor of a will. They would be able to access birth parents’ information if adopted, or could set up or dissolve a trust.

However, he said that when it came to matters such as the blood alcohol level in a driver under 20, it should remain at zero.

“Nor should young people be granted entry into a casino under the age of 20.

“These laws must take precedence.

“However, when you look at today’s society and people’s access to mature activities, eligibility for everything within the bounds of the law happens when you’re 18.”

Mr King’s Age of Majority (Attainment at 18 Years) Bill amends the Age of Majority Act 1970 so that a person attains full age on turning 18.

“What this does is bring the law into line with legislation that confers rights and duties MP AIKOU at the FOR age of 18Kyears, such asR theADefence Act, the Electoral Act 1993 and the Sale of

Liquor Act. “The Age of Majority Act came in some 40 years ago so it needs an update. “ Other legislation had overtaken the original Act and made it redundant in some respects.

“My Member’s Bill gives the original Act a modern context and in doing so, alters five laws.”

The proposed law change has now gone into a ballot and Bills are selected when there is space in the parliamentary agenda.

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Wednesday 24: Visit the waste waterBride of Theatre project on solidApril ground The end of the that the treatment development in piling themeant lower Wairau excavation of the basement will begin, the Year with Robinson Construction already under Valley. In Picton meeting with constituents by prior way with off-site precast concrete work. is now complete arrangement. andTheMrroadSmitrealignment Photos also said there had been

The first stage of construction of the new Civic Theatre was completed this week with the screwing in of the last pile to support the new building.

Theatre Trust chairman Kevin Moseley said: “We are delighted with the result, as the greatest risk to all major projects is what you can encounter beneath the ground.”

Project manager Tim Smit said a dense gravel layer was reached at 14m below the surface and the screw piles go down another 2.5m into the gravel layer.

The decision to adopt screw piles was the correct one with the adjoining Clubs experiencing little impact from the piling activity Mr Smit said.

“It was a challenge to penetrate this layer and the density of the gravel resulted in two of the piles being sheared off by the extreme torque forces that the Smithcrane piling rig put on them.”

Mr Smit said confirming the density of the gravels layer had added a further level of comfort and confidence in the security of the theatre foundations.

very positive feedback from the Clubs of Marlborough regarding the newly widened entrance to the Council car park outside the Convention Centre and the Clubs.

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Monday April 29: In Blenheim meeting with 72 High St, Blenheim The second stage of a $800,000 construction upgradeconstituents and community groups by arrangement.

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The work will see a new two-storey block with offices and meeting rooms for up to twenty more staff and is scheduled to finish in December.

Major renovations and new building work on the first stage is almost complete. New offices have been completed for Marlborough-based staff of the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).

Previously two separate agencies, MAF Fisheries and NZ Food and Safety Authority, they are now part of MPI and will share a new suite of double-sized offices.

Also due for completion by the end of July is an expansion for Hill Laboratories. It will double their laboratory area to accommodate extra staff, a range of new services and high tech equipment used for providing analytical services to the New Zealand wine industry and other businesses.

Chief Executive Gerald Hope says planning and building consents were issued back in 2008 but expansion was put on hold after the slump in, firstly, the global economy and then the regional economy.

“The board took a conservative position and parked capital expenditure. Now the time is right to move ahead. “We’re confident enough to invest in new infrastructure to lay a David Crockett, left and Waldo Hartzer of Haack Construction were on broader foundation for further growth in Marlborough based Monday preparing the foundations of the new two-storey block at the around science, innovation and technical services,” he said. Marlborough Research Centre. Photo by Glenise Dreaver

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See Amid the Winter’s Snow - appropriate for the current NZ weather and In Blenheim meeting with constituents and as the words of a well-known Christmas carol , a timely reminder that we are five months out from Christmas 2013. community groups by arrangement.

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A footnote on Pearls Monday May 6: Visiting farms in the Awatere Valley As I mentioned previously, natural pearls are again at a premium mainly due to the devastation of the pearl-bearing oyster in today’s over-fished Only $29pp or area. $79 for a family (2 adults, 2 kids). Only for 20,21,26,27 July. and polluted seas, but an early historian believes one of the reasons the

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On our initial visit we will determine how often your unit requires maintenance, and offer future scheduled service for peace of mind. An estimated price for servicing a single unit in the Blenheim district is $70.00 including GST. Grey power discounts apply.

COME AND VISIT US AT OUR SHOWROOM 11Freswick St, Blenheim Blenheim Freswick St, Phone 5780030 0030 Phone (03) (03) 578 paul@a.martella.co.nz

GORDON: Stacey and Andrew are pleased to announce the early but safe arrival of Ivy Elizabeth on July 11, 2013 at 2:43am. A wee sister for Charlotte. Special thanks to Sue Hudson and all the staff on Ward One. You guys are fantastic!

GRAHAM: Kevin and Sharon are proud to announce the long awaited arrival of their baby girl, Kaylee Rose (10lb 7oz) born July 10, 2013 at 7:40pm at Wairau Hospital. A little sister for proud brother Taylor.

Special thanks to midwives Angela White and Emma and all the staff at Ward One. Both well.

PERKIN: Angela and Paul are proud to announce the safe arrival of their baby boy, Hunter Harold (9lb 15oz) born July 10, 2013 at 12:13pm at Wairau Hospital. A little brother for proud sister Danae. Special thanks to midwives Shona and Emily and all the staff at Ward One.

SLOAN: Daniel and Katherine (nee Gray) are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of Kieran Daniel, born Saturday May 25, 2013 weighing 8lb 5oz.

A big thanks to Heather, Cathy and the staff at Palmerston North Hospital.

Photo supplied.

MuM OF THE WEEK Congratulations to Sharon Graham 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.

“Proudly 100% locally owned and operated” Tel: 03 520 9030, Fax: 03 520 9080, Email: blenheim@newworld-si.co.nz

PLEASE NOTE Wairau Hospital Maternity Ward visiting hours are: DAILY at 10am - 12pm and 4pm - 7pm

Order your baby photos at the Sun office: 72 High Street,

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the y a s s d i K darndest things...

Yesterday was my daughter LJ’s 7th birthday party. So when I asked her if she had fun at her party, she said, “Yeah, I’m a party girl!”

Sarah Send in your child's funny comments to our weekly "Kids say the darndest things" column to celeste@blenheimsun.co.nz

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‘its about time you popped in’ Timex Ironman Triathlon gents watch 100m water resistant Was $189

Now $110 Citizen Eco-Drive two tone gents watch with expandable strap.

Was $425

Now $199 Your Watch & Clock professional.

From quality brands to repairs.

See us for Haines Hunter, Surtees, Osprey, Stabicraft, Smartwave, Aakron, Yamaha, Evinrude and Honda.

Jewellers

PhiliP Gibbison

Open Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm (9am - 1pm Saturday) Phone 578 0569 72 Grove Road, Blenheim AH 021 328 241

Ph 578 2595, Cleghorn St, Redwood Village

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“Everything to keep you cycling in Marlborough” • • • • • • •

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24 Market St, Blenheim www.bike-fit.co.nz • shop@bike-fit.co.nz

Ph: 972 2239

Regent School of MotoRing can help you achieve this

Philip Gibbison Jewellers From a young age local jeweller Philip Gibbison spent many hours fixing battery operated mechanical toys for his grandfather.

This sparked a lifelong interest which developed into a passion for watch making.

“It’s something I have always enjoyed, pulling apart and fixing clocks and watches,” he says.

He began a watch making apprenticeship in 1973 and clocked up 10,000 hours of training before qualifying and going on to work for local jewelers.

In 1986 Philip achieved one of his professional goals, opening his own store which then, was situated in Market Street North.

Over time the business has evolved according to the market and customer’s needs, including a shift to Redwoodtown where it has now been for over 15 years.

Today Philip Gibbison Jewellers is one of Marlborough’s few specialist watch repairers, with all work carried out onsite, he says.

“We service what we sell and stock quality brands that have good movements, guaranteeing quality and reliability.”

In addition to Philips beautiful watches for men, women and children, there is a selection of clocks in store from modern designs through to the classic cuckoo clocks.

Philip also has an extensive range of trophies for sale which are engraved onsite, frames, sparkling crystal ornaments, key chain pendants, money boxes and giftware for births and christenings.

There is a select display of jewellery items from rings, necklaces and pendants through to chains, bracelets and earrings.

Call Mike McCann on 021 786 871 or 578 0213 www.learner.co.nz 30 Page Street Blenheim email: mikemcc502000@yahoo.com

Professional

Quality Electrical Solutions

• Domestic • Commercial • Industrial

Where there’s a Will, there’s a way.

Ph: 027 285 7514 • Office: 572 5200 Email: will@willpowerelectrical.co.nz

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Any of our “out & about” photos can be purchased at the Sun Newspaper office.

Omaka Mystery Match!

“Take a journey back through time Match the objects And solve the rhymes The clues are here for you to see So come along, ‘cos KIDS GO FREE!”

Join the fun these School Holidays at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre Open daily 10am-5pm

79 Aerodrome Road, Blenheim • www.omaka.org.nz

School children go free when accompanied by an adult calid until 28.7.13 Special rates for Marlborough locals (bring along ID)

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

Bingo/Housie

Thursday 7pm Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld Street. 40 houses, raffles and meals from 5.30pm. Proceeds to Te Rerenga o Te Ra

Blenheim Healing Rooms

open 1st & 3rd Saturdays every month. 11.00am - 1pm.

Stonewood Homes Office, 68 High Street. Free Christian healing prayer available to anyone. Phone 5789704

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

Family Life Pregnancy Support: FREE pregnancy tests and support. Are you worried about being pregnant? 0800 367 5433

Family/Whanau

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

Garage Sale St Ninian's Church Hall, 1 Riley Crescent Friday 19 July 10.00am to 3.00pm Saturday 20 July 8.00am to 11.30am Lots of bargains for everyone.

Hospice Shop Redwoodtown Gratefully accepted clean, tidy and good quantity donations of Bric Brac, Linen, Books, Produce, Craft and Jewellery. Thank you for your support. Ph 5794686

Older Persons Supportive Services Free Seminar PROTECTING YOUR FINANCES The Wesley Centre 3 Henry St 24th July 1pm, All welcome.

Enquiries and registration: Wendy, Age Concern Ph 579 3457

Sheets'n'Things ‘require warm linen and blankets now. Please phone or drop in to Bread of Life, 14b Stephenson Street Phone: 578-1355 ext:5 - happy to collect linen.

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

community services Marlborough After Hours GP Services: Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm.

Reception 5206377.

Office 5209980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111.

Non urgent 579 4870.

After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm 7 days Ph 5782271.

Diabetes Marlborough Inc: 5775549, Office hours 10am - 1pm Monday - Friday

Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543 354, 24hr helpline.

Marlborough 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

Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Har vey 5788125

Citizens Advice Bureau

The Peoples Sunday Market Market Place Plants, books, secondhand clothing, jewellery, pine cones, and general goods. Stall sites $5 Ph 578 7918

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

Ex Wairau Hospital Staff from all departments. Welcome to luncheon at Marblorough Club. Tuesday 23rd July 11.30am.

R.S.V.P to 578 6524

Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Cilla 570 5335.

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Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846)

Al-Anon Adult Children of Alcoholics: A support group for those who grew up with addiction. Meet every Wednesday 7pm, SF Marlborough rooms (upstairs), 4 Scott St. Ph Tania 972 0155, Ross 578 5896.

Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd, Mon,Wed,Fri 9am-4pm / Tue, Thurs 9.30-3pm.

Hospital Visiting Hours: Wa i ra u H o s p i t a l : D a i l y 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm.

Children's Ward: Daily 10am8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward.

Marlborough Family Budgeting: Free confidential budgeting advice. Monday-Friday.

Phone 578 2006.

Picton Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377. Office 5209980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Nonurgent 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.

CROSSWORD

POYNTER, Daphne Esther (Daph): On Sunday July 14 2013, at Waterlea Rest Home. In her 90th year.

Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Ken and Wendy, Annette and Gary, Ray and Anne and Colin and Debbie (USA), much loved nana of Jodie, Dean, Sharleen and Todd; Heather and Jason; Shaun, Mark and the late Michelle and great grandmother of all her great grandchildren. Loving sister of Lois. Messages to 94 Thomas Rd RD 3 Blenheim. Special thanks to Kathy and the staff at Waterlea for their care and support. A funeral service for Daph will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson & Parker Sts at 1.30 pm Monday July 22 followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz SMITH, Bruce Tony: Dearly loved son of Freda and Anthony (Tubby), who passed away suddenly on July 14 2013 at Wairau Hospital Blenheim. 46 years old.

Loved father of Jordyn and Tyran, much loved brother and brother-in-law of Tania and Paul, loved uncle of Jed and friend of Rata. Messages to 54A McLauchlan St Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers a donation to Diabetes Marlborough Inc would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 855 Blenheim 7240. A service for Bruce will be held at the Church of the Nativity, Alfred St Blenheim, at 1.30 pm Thursday July 18 followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

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

acknowledgement

Acknowledgements BRUNING, Muriel Elizabeth: Elaine and Alan Scorgie and the Bruning Family would like to sincerely thank everyone for their loving kindness and support we received after the loss of a much loved mother and grandmother. To those who phoned, sent emails and texts, the visits, the hugs, sent lovely flowers and cards with messages of sympathy, it was very much appreciated. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgment to you all.

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SOLUTION Last weeks answers

For November 17, 2004

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CANCER support and information. Contact The Cancer Society in the Forum. Open Mon - Fri 9.00am - 4.30pm.

Ph. 579 4379.

MOLE checks - for a thorough skin check u s i n g d er m o s c o py.

Call the Skin Clinic 578 1665.

SPRAY TANNING Mobile, Full body tan $20 normally $40 until end of July Ph 021 1257190

MAY the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, honoured, adored and glorified throughout the world now and forever.

Say six times per day for nine days and promise publication. Your prayers will be answered no matter how impossible it may seem to you on the ninth day.

ANTIQUES, china, silver and gold items, jewellery 90 plus gold rings, NZ art and framed prints, NZ historical books. JUST BROWSING Battys Rd Ph 577 5402 C O LLE CTA B LE S, crystal, taxidermy, nautical and aircraft items, swords, clocks, old bottles and a large amount of furniture. JUST BROWSING Battys Rd Ph 577 5402

EAR Health. Removal of Ear Wax using microscope & suction.

Ph for an appointment 5788310 at Physiotherapy Centre, 11 Francis St.

for sale

VEINS, do you dream of wearing shorts again.

Call for your free no obligation assessment.

Ph 03 548 8216 D E N TU R E S - Advanced Prosthetic Treatment. Premium Dentures. Natural looks thanks to digital precision at Blenheim Denture Studio. 71 Alfred Street. Ph 578 4344

FOR MAL GOWNS one black velvet top and pink skirt one rose taffeta both mid calf length size 12-14 ph 745 1105

situations wanted Full or part time work on Dairy Farm contact marcwild.nz@gmail. com

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CC Express

PAINTING & DECORATING

(formerly Hebberds)

Need paintingwallpapering-spraying or just some water blasting to tidy things up, call Merv Scott for your free quote.

• Removals • Storage • Marlborough-wide freight FREE packaging with house moves

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WHITE CHIP & white rocks. Ideal for pebble gardens, paths, driveways.Phone Thomson 5756885

CLOWN Fun! Pom-Pom entertains with bubbles, balloons and magic.

Phone 577 7393

Merv Scott Decorating Ltd Ph: 0800 DO IT UP

Phone Cindy

577 2080 or 027 510 6770

(0800364887)

Mob: Merv 021 669 666

General Meeting Wednesday July 31st 7.30pm at the Clubrooms.

Vital information regarding the future of our club.

Relief Paper Deliverer required for Spring Creek next Wednesday and Friday phone Liz 577 7868

All members please attend plus bring partners, family members or other interested parties.

Trades and Services CARPET CLEANING

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Winter hunting supplies 2013

GARAGE DOOR SYSTEMS

CLEANING

Window Cleaning House Cleaning Office Cleaning Builders’ Cleans Move In / Out Cleans Shower Cubicles

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Driveways • Drainage Concreting • Labouring Demolitions • Roading Scrub Clearing Subdivisions Land & Vineyard Development Construction Blasting Diggers • Dozers Mulching • Loaders Trucks • Top Soil Gravel Screening & Supplies

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ENGINEERING MARLBOROUGH POWDERCOATING

Stand out in colour with more bang for your bucks!

We service all Commercial Kitchen & Laundry equipment.

Local agent for Starline Dishwashers.

Ph: 579 4445

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Now Renting One, Two & Three bedroom units with carports, some furnished.

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Are you tired of scrubbing your dirty tiles and grout with no success?

PAINTERS & DECORATORS For all painting and decorating needs

Grout is a very porous material and is rarely sealed when new so it starts to absorb dirt and bacteria from day one. In no time it starts to looks dirty and unsightly, no matter how long you spend on your knees trying to scrub it clean. To make it worse, the wrong type of cleaners could cause more damage!

One of the biggest drawcards for us was to be able to see what a huge difference our services can make to the appearance of tiled areas in a home.”

Their product range and services include a breathable, topical sealer called Colourseal, unique in New Zealand, which repels dirt, oils and However, Marlburians can now water and will prevent your grout forget endless, pointless scrubbing, from restaining for up to 15 years. as Blenheim locals Darryl and This is applied to grout lines after Cecilia Norman have just a deep and thorough clean with thestarted sunup reaches GroutPro (Marlborough) Ltd. They specialist products and equipment more people than are part of a team of franchisees and offers a range of 89 different throughout New Zealand and colours. any other local Australia.

“It looks fantastic once it is applied, community paper.

“GroutPro is the only business in truly making your grout lines look New Zealand specialising in tile and like new again and as it repels dirt grout restoration and we offer a cost and oils – no more scrubbing!!!” If effective solution to making your you are building a new home with tiles and grout look brand new again” tiled areas, Coloursealing the grout All Workmanship says Darryl and Cecilia. “It costs only as part of the build finish is high Guaranteed a small proportion of the price to recommended. restore tiles than to replace them”.

If you are selling your home and “We are delighted to be able to want to give all the tiled areas a like offer the people of Marlborough new appearance, give Darryl and this unique service. Our previous Cecilia a call. Fabulous kitchens experience in the flooring industry and bathrooms sell houses and the combined with intensive GroutPro GroutProl process could increase the training has provided us with a good value of your home and help you grounding with which to start our clinch the deal! new venture.

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Coastal Painting Projects

Marlborough Softball Association Annual General Meeting A & P Park on Maxwell Road on Wednesday 31 July 2013 at 7pm All players, members and supporters are urged to attend.

Desks for Sale Two office desks, 3 drawers right hand side, surplus to requirements.

Over 30 years experience in all aspects of painting & decorating.

FREE QUOTES No job too small.

Scott Hogg 027 922 4355 03 579 1557 scotthogg989@ yahoo.co.nz

Contact: Secretary ph 520 6068

all about homes • Insurance Appraisals • Project Management • New Builds & Renovations For all enquiries, phone Donna Lee 03 578 2741 or 027 675 6763 allabouthomesnz@gmail.com PO Box 5191 Springlands, Blenheim

WANTED TO BUY Early N.Z. historical items eg Whaling and Maori related, military and rugby badges, taxidermy birds, marble bottles etc.

Crown Lynn Swans and white vases, fountain pens, NZ related books and any old collectables. Free quotes given.

Ph: 03 577 5402 • AH: 03 578 8551

Offers, phone Liz 577 7868

part-time programmes starting July Small business management

Info sessions: Wednesday 31 July @ 6pm Certificate in Small Business Management | Level 4 | 36 weeks | Monday evenings

 Learn how to run a successful business  Do your own business plan

This programme is Blenheim based

Call 03-547 6138 Text 022-484 2501 hello@barbicantc.com Register at www.barbicantc.com

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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.

Saturday July 20th 7.30pm St John Hall, 93 Seymour St, Blenheim Tickets $40 at the door (cash sales only)

Ph Diana on 0274 595557 for further information

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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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We have a vacancy for Supervisors in our Mussel processing plant near Renwick.

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The position includes staff supervision, quality management and machine operation.

Warmly invites you to an evening of readings, insight, exploration and understanding of messages from loved ones

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You will have experience in staff supervision, and the ability to learn about the processing and packing machines and our various product specifications.

Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

Written applications with CV and references should be addressed to: Paul Frost, PO Box 304, Blenheim, or email your application to Paul.Frost@bm.talleys.co.nz Applications close Wednesday 31 July 2013.

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Wednesday July 17, 2013

Rave reviews for stadium’s first big event Last weekend, The Port Marlborough Endeavour Park Stadium was the venue for its first big event with a major bridge tournament, the Centre Island Pairs.

Picton Bridge Club president Chris Marshall said that was a prestigious national event hosted by the small Picton club on behalf of the Top of the South region and he had heard nothing but “rave reviews”.

“In fact the national director said he’d like to run

all his tournaments here. He couldn’t speak highly enough of the venue, or the catering done by club members.”

Competitors had come from as far away as Auckland and Invercargill, and with 44 pairs at 22 tables, they had far exceeded the numbers of last year’s event in Wellington. “There were 26 pairs there.”

Michael Weir, New Zealand’s top player from the Akarana Club in Auckland had flown in specially.

“A very strong player. And he won.”

(Left) Just some of the 22 tables at the Centre Island bridge pairs tournament, played in Picton over two days last weekend.

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Guthrie Bowron marks official opening Story and photos by Celeste Lodewyk More than $1000 in prizes were given away at Guthrie Bowron's official opening on Saturday which owners Katrina and Colin Legg said was a huge success.

New and existing customers flocked to check out the new store, many of whom were looking for some 'inspiration' for winter renovation projects.

"Our staff were kept busy with people looking at wallpaper and curtains while others simply enjoyed walking around and getting a feel for the store," said Katrina.

Leading up to the opening day a competition was run by The

Breeze Radio Station which selected four winners who had to attend the opening day to claim their prize.

They each had to select one of four mystery envelopes which contained vouchers.

The excitement was too much to contain for winner Roseanne Hanson who let out a squeal of delight when she drew a $200 Guthrie Bowron curtain voucher.

"This was what I came in for today, new curtains," she beamed.

Overall the day was a huge success and the store has remained busy since, said Katrina.

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Sport inbrief MGC success Fifteen-year-old MGC student Sara Gane of Blenheim won gold in both the 100 and 200m breast stroke events at the South Island Secondary Schools Swimming Championships held at the Marlborough Lines Stadium Aquatic Centre at the weekend.

She also won silver in the 50m event. Her performances were the highlight of Marlborough’s showing, though the keen competition saw many local swimmers achieving personal bests.

Rowing success While Olympic gold medallist, Picton rower Joseph Sullivan, will be disappointed with his most recent showing, being unplaced in the single sculls event at the World Cup regattas just held in Lucerne, Marlborough was well represented.

I n t he double sculls event Marlborough rower Robbie Manson and his partner Michael Arms won on Sunday.

They had taken over the boat after Nathan Cohen and Joseph won gold in the event at last year’s Olympics.

Harriers events On Saturday July 20, Marlborough Harriers will hold a pack run/walk from Yealands Estate, Seddon at 2pm. Carpooling will leave the clubrooms at 1.15pm sharp.

The weekend after, there will be a 5km time trial at Wynnie’s place 221A Redwood Street. Please note change in time to 4.30pm (not 2pm).

Immediately after the July 27 event they will continue with a mid- winter BBQ.

Speedway fundraiser Photo by Celeste Lodewyk Maryellen Robinson and daughter Monica Gibbs (9) were pictured washing cars at Bunnings Warehouse on Sunday as part of an ongoing fundraising venture by the Eastern States Speedway (ESS).

The club is looking to raise enough funds to cover some up and coming projects including the replacement of the speedway track's concrete pole line this winter.

Funds will also be going towards the upgrade of the track's toilet blocks. This upgrade comes following the club's recent announcement that it will be hosting the 2014/2015 New Zealand Saloon Championship.

The ESS club is encouraging the Marlborough community to supports its efforts to raise money by going along to their next carwash and sausage sizzle on July 27 at Bunnings Warehouse.

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Beer for Sir Ian Cricket legend Sir Ian Botham is going in to bat for Marlborough-based craft brewer Moa as an international ambassador.

The company ‘s CEO Geoff Ross says Sir Ian discovered the brand at the 2013 NZPGA in Queenstown.

“We were a sponsor and Sir Ian and some of the Moa lads had a tasting session ... and

in time he offered to work with Moa as it expands internationally.”

Sir Ian said Moa knows how a beer should taste.

“And I’ve enjoyed a few of them so I can say that with confidence!”

His favourite is the Pale Ale.

All credit to volleyball newbies Week three of Marlborough Volleyball’s Fairweathers’ Senior Winter League was played last Thursday evening at Stadium 2000.

As a new team in the president’s grade Wadsco Giants was thrown in the deep end against Magnum.

Magnum includes the experienced old hands of volleyball, but Wadscos scrambled for every ball.

Even going down in all three sets, they can hold their heads up high. Kinoaths played Cri Clovers in an entertaining game with some tricky shots being played. For Kinoaths Chris Phelan set well and Dave Wickens played brilliantly to seal the game for their team by all three sets.

The two Woodbourne teams, Lane Street and newbies Mixed Brew played each other in a very competitive game, with Mixed Brew the victors, winning two sets to one.

In Mixed Grade two new teams, Mayfield Motors

and The Young Guns competed. Mayfield had a great start, taking The Young Guns by obvious surprise 25-7. The Young Guns woke up and took two sets. Then they relaxed and The Young Guns won the last set.

Yet to be Decided beat new team Pictonites by all three sets. Pictonites, however, put in a good effort and showed great sportsmanship.

Meaters showed Marlborough Musselleers how to play volleyball, playing consistent volleyball to take the game by three sets.

However, Marlborough Musselleers collected the Fairweathers’ Fair Play of the Week Award.

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