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Region shakes, nerves rattled... Mayor Alistair Sowman took the opportunity to send a strong message about Clifford Bay to the Government on the nationwide Breakfast programme yesterday. Alistair and the presenter Rawdon Christie discussed the issue, which was obvious as they looked at the map of the quakes. “I hope the government is taking where they have occurred into account,” he told the Sun yesterday. Clifford Bay is in close proximity to the faultline and that’s an issue that they haven’t raised to date.” “There is constant seismic activity there.”

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The intensity was frightening and I couldn’t stop shaking for a half hour from the shock. I slept fully clothed on the lazyboy ready to leave. I am prepared at home and bought more water containers.

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I was home in Tua Marina when the house started shaking up and down. I ducked under the bench, the power and internet connection went out. My nerves are ok, I’m not worried about anything below 5.8.

Earthquake markers are approximate based on data. Minimum recorded here is 4.0 magnitude.

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Wednesday July 24, 2013

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“I’m a recycled councillor!” says David Dew, who spent 18 years on the Marlborough District Council from 1989 to 2004. “I just needed a break,” he said. Now he’s back, following concerns about projected MDC debt levels in the 2009–19 ten-year plan and consequent high rate increases. “I felt motivated. I thought, ‘I can’t stay on the sidelines here’.” He’s standing again too, saying: ”I’m full of new ideas.” Last time, David campaigned on a nil rate increase. Only two other councillors had supported that stance. “Geoff Evans and Jamie Arbuckle.” Councillors didn’t pull back as much as he would have liked but “we’ve got more people on board”. It was a challenge to convince people, not alienate them he said. In the event the rates rise was

3.19 per cent less than the projected 7 per cent. Projected debt levels had dropped dramatically from three years ago he said. “The luxuries have been cut and it’s essentials only now.” “It’s a team game there. You can get the best headlines in New Zealand, but without a team approach you’re completely ineffectual.” Other challenges have also surfaced and David has damning condemnation of the government’s handling of the Clifford Bay ferry relocation saga. “It’s blighting the community in Picton. The delays are a disgrace. It can’t work on the economics. Any sensible government isn’t going to throw all that money into a hole.” However, the challenge for Picton was not actually Clifford Bay, he said. “It’s how can we encourage the rejuvenation of

Picton once the truth comes out.” Another big challenge for the new council is going to be to get the CBD running. “Council is now in a position to be a lot more positive going forward. “We have to convince people it’s less about shopping and more about entertainment.” Of the possible new council, he says: “New blood is always useful if it brings new, smart ideas.” To do it well, age and gender didn’t matter he said. “It’s about your ability. You can get people of 25 with none and people of 70 who are outstanding.” “It’s a hell of a hard job though. If you are in the engine room working, there is a lot of reading and time commitment.” “Alistair has been a good Mayor to work with and I have appreciated how he presents Council to the public,” Sitting MDC Councillor David Dew. he said.

6.5 quake “Hopefully the biggest..” The severe magnitude 6.5 earthqua ke, which str uck Seddon, Marlborough and Wellington on Sunday evening at 5.09pm, will, say scientists, hopefully be the biggest. GeoNet said it was centred in Cook Strait, 20 kilometres east of Seddon at a depth of 17 kilometres. Phone lines jammed in Marlborough and the central North Island immediately after as people tried to call family and friends, a Telecom spokeswoman said. Both the mobile network and the landline network were overloaded for

20 minutes. There have been constant aftershocks since the first quake - 4.2 - struck at 7.04am. It was 10k deep, centred 35km east of Seddon. It was followed 13 minutes later by the 5.7 shake that was centred 30km east of Seddon at a depth of 19km and then at 7.20am by a 4.3 shake at a depth of 14km and 25km east of Seddon, while a fourth - 4.3 - rattled the region from a depth of 22km at 7.30am. Sunday’s nights 6.5 saw several stores and supermarkets with minor

damage and they were closed while shelves were re-stocked. The worst affected was the SuperValue store in Seddon which was closed Monday morning while safety checks were completed and damage cleaned up. New World in Blenheim reported Sunday night’s earthquake caused some minor damage to stock from small amounts of products falling from shelves. The store was closed for a short time to clean up and do building checks said Katherine Klouwens, Group Communications Manager,

Foodstuffs New Zealand. PAKnSAVE in Blenheim was unaffected by Sunday nights 6.5 earthquake. Most trading banks in Blenheim were closed on Monday while their buildings were checked by engineers for damage. Soon after Sunday nights magnitude 6.5 earthquake, people were congregating on the road sides outside their homes, while other people were filling their cars up with petrol and trying to shop at the supermarkets for essentials.

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“The main issue is people,” says Mayor By Glenise Dreaver. Photo by Les Whiteside. Mayor Alistair Sowman, who has visited Seddon and seen the results of the recent earthquakes first hand, says the damage was not comparable to the Christchurch disasters. “Nothing collapsed.” However, while there were some relatively small issues with plumbing and single brick buildings with no reinforcing, the main issue was, he said, the effect of the constant shaking on people, especially those in Seddon. “That’s the major story out there. These people are getting no sleep. There are frayed nerves and cranky children and they’ve had enough.” Many were not, he said in close proximity to neighbours. “But they are meeting to chat at the supermarket.” Council staff had come in on Sunday evening to keep phone lines open. “And the Mayor was bugging them.” He had been at the first day of the Local Government New Zealand conference. They felt the big quake, but it took a few minutes to find out it was centred in his area. Getting home that day proved impos- Barb Winstanley helps clean up iHair next to Farmers on Market Street on sible, with Hamilton airport fogbound. Monday.

Porse Building The Porse building in Market Street North was yesterday cleared for occupation following a report by a structural engineer from Christchurch. Owners TH Barnes had been told to commission the report following concerns from MDC about possible structural issues

with it, especially the stairways. That had been a problem in the CTV building which had been designed, though not built, by the same firm. Mr Smithies said work on strengthening the building was to start in the near future. “That was always the plan anyway.”

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Strong building code The Marlborough District Council reports that there has been little or no damage to homes, commercial properties or public buildings. “There would have to be questions asked if there were,” says Mayor Alistair Sowman, adding that the level of the building standards here were considerably higher than those in Christchurch. “We are in a different seismic zone.” The Blenheim Library, the Millennium Art Gallery and the Stadium and Aquatic Centre have been checked by Council building inspectors and structural engineers. Ceiling tiles have fallen down in some commercial buildings in Blenheim and the Awatere Memorial Hall in Seddon. There were no

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structural problems with these buildings however. While power had gone out in Seddon, Rarangi and Tua Marina and it took until Monday morning for all Seddon properties to be reconnected, other areas had power restored by 8.15pm on Sunday. There were minor slips on a number of roads such as State Highway 1, south of Seddon, the Port Underwood Road and State Highway 6 in the Whangamoas. Bridges on the roading network have been cleared and all roads are open. Mr Sowman said home owners were being encouraged to contact their insurance companies as soon as possible if they had suffered damage.

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Betty Woodham QSM March 18 1933 - July 15 2013 Betty Woodham was born to be a sportswoman. A member of the large Saul family which has a fine record in sport in Marlborough at all levels, she quickly distinguished herself both as a competitive swimmer and a talented netballer. A passion for and ability in the game saw her progress to representative status in the Marlborough team at only 16 years of age. That was the start of 65 years of dedication to the sport as a player, a player coach then coach at both club and provincial level. Betty was also a committee member, vice president and president as well as having been secretary

treasurer for Marlborough Netball. She became a life member and a patron of the organisation. She also played for College Old Girls and founded the United Club as a social group that soon progressed to club status. In 1990, sesquicentennial year, she was awarded The New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal, while the QSM for 40 years service to Marlborough netball came in 1994. Betty also received a Netball New Zealand Service Award in 2001. She achieved what she did with grace and trademark humour, enjoying socialising and she had a flair for ideas for fun events. (One of her greatgrandchildren wore Betty’s Dame Edna Everage glasses to her funeral as an unmistakeable tribute to her sense of humour.) Betty had strong administrative skills which were used to support husband Keith in their building business Woodham and Morris. For twenty years she was secretary of the Marlborough Horticultural

Society, and was also treasurer and president, being awarded life membership. She always enjoyed art and craft, later in life becoming very passionate about the art of china painting. One of the many netballers who knew her paid her this tribute: “Marlborough Netball was all the richer for the endless work she put in over many years. Her cheery smile and her red jacket will be missed on the sidelines.” Betty and Keith had three children, Shirley Hocquard, Helen Woodham-Enosa and the late Kevin. There are six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, all of whom mourn the passing of a great lady.

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Seal and seal pup shot in head The Department of Conservation is condemning the shooting of two seals at Ohau Point seal colony on the Kaikoura coast and is asking for help to find who is responsible. A female seal, and a pup thought to be about 11 months old, were found with gunshot wounds to their heads on Saturday July 20. The dead seals were about 50 metres apart and it is not known if the female was the pup’s mother. DOC South Marlborough area manager David Hayes said the two seals appeared to have been shot at close range between late Friday afternoon and around midday Saturday. “It is deeply disappointing that some person or persons would deliberately and callously shoot two fur seals in the head.” He said Ohau Point was a popular stopoff between Picton and Kaikoura. The waterfall pool inland from the colony, where seal pups gather and play between

May and September, had become a popular attraction with around 12,000 visits a month he said. A volunteer from the Ohau Seals Volunteers, who help educate people visiting the pool about seals, found the two animals around midday on Saturday and reported it to DOC. Under the Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978 there are penalties of up to six months imprisonment or a fine of up to $250,000 for killing or harming fur seals or other marine mammals plus a further fine of up to $10,000 for every marine mammal the offence was committed against. In late 2010, 25 seals, including pups, were found beaten to death at Ohau Point seal colony. Two men were later arrested. One was convicted and the trial of the other is scheduled for September. Anyone with information is asked to contact the DOC South Marlborough office (03) 572 9100 or Kaikoura police.

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Sun readers have their say... with the WORD on the Street. Q: Where were you and what were you doing when the first Earthquake

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I was in Seddon. I grabbed my Iphone. I’m from Christchurch and it was way different to the ones from there.

I was in bed when I heard my mirror and lamp shaking. I wasn't too sure if it was going to carry on, so I just stood in the door frame to make sure.

I was sitting in the lounge reading the paper, I was slightly startled.

I was ironing and I thought ‘Oh’! I heard the noise first. I thought it was just a heavy truck down the road.

I was at home standing next to my toilet door and the door started rattling, so I ran to the lounge to my son.

Wayne Nyberg Blenheim I had the day off work, I was with my mum and she yelled out to me. I knew it was an earthquake because I came here from Christchurch.

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Premature Babies Dear Ed, I read in the Listener a while ago about premature babies and the debate about how much oxygen they should get. Well I got thinking that I hope the newborns are kept in the dark, as that would be the case if they had not been born so early. Could they cover their dear wee eyes? I think it would aid growth and soothe them, and not dress them but keep them warm. K M Warren

Expensive visits Dear Ed, I read in the local paper that they are paying Age Concern $49 a visit to the Aged in Blenheim. What a lot of money, I haven't worked it out as I don't know how many aged in Blenheim? I think it's daylight robbery just to find out their thoughts and worries (it was published in the July 22nd edition) K M Warren Letter to Ed: Corin Murray. Letter far exceeds our 150 word limit

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Clifford Bay Dear Ed, What an interesting read from Patriot re Clifford Bay I don't know what was the funniest. The Mayor, Greens and Labour hopping up and shouting at the environment, or the comment about all NewZealanders fronting up with the proposed $420m. In my humble opinion without theatre content. The best thing that could happen to Picton would be to see the backside of the old ferries heading to Clifford Bay. I can’t agree that Picton and Blenheim communities will be devastated economically. Picton would go through a short period of adjustment for goodness sake it isn't a new proposal? When the wheat is separated from the chaff a great destination will rise from the ashes. Where theres gain theres pain as the saying goes. As an experienced visitor/tourist operator we are only treading water.

Speaking and hosting visitors on a daily basis gives one an insight into what is happening and whats holding the town back. Bring it on I say. I have it on good authority that two overseas investors have shown fiscal interest in the proposed Clifford Bay development. Picton will attract private enterprise to operate a comparable ferry service that may have fewer scheduled trips, that runs with fuller passenger numbers and keeps a timetable. I appreciate government-run operations at times lack the personal touch but they do their best under the circumstances. Nothing wrong with corporates, self employed or people working hard for a profit. They can make a difference as can those valued employees that many bosses bend over backwards to accommodate Maggie M

Blenheim missed out Dear Ed, A month or so ago I went to a Glenn Miller concert in Nelson and it seemed half of Marlborough was there. It was in Nelson's Trafalgar Centre and what a great night of music! The concert was going on to Westport, then Greymouth. But why was Blenheim missed out? If the Trafalgar Centre could be used, why not Blenheim's Stadium? Blenheim is building a new theatre. Why I'm not sure. But I'm sure it's the wrong time with rate rises. If Nelson can use a stadium why not Blenheim? Questions and more questions. Tommy Dorsey

Elections thought Dear Ed, We have Marlborough District Council elections this year. Then next year is general election. Here's a very good thought to ponder on. "Remember, politicians and diapers should be changed often, and for the same reason." Ken Lloyd

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Common sense? Dear Ed, Cnr Jerrams profile in the Sun (July 17) makes for an interesting read. How to commit political suicide 101. The first law of survival when entering a race is decide who your opposition is not who you want run behind. Cnr Jerram says of Mayor Sowman. “A very sound, a very good man”. “Sound and good” do not a leader make! Stupid statement should the incumbent Mayor get dumped as may well be the case. Then about Cn Terry Sloan as one of the “younger” councillors. How

downright condescending. Terry deserves better than to be treated like some kindergarten kid to be patted on the head by Cnr Jerram or anyone else for that matter. If I were Terry, I’d be horrified at being referred to in this way. Then to “private agendas”? Here I was thinking Council is about openness, transparency, honesty, integrity and teamwork. So now we know. Perhaps Cnr Jerram could tell us who writes the secret stuff in his next interview? Calling for change.

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Honour for local author Blenheim man Denis Martin, finalist in the LIANZA Book Awards, talks to Glenise Dreaver about his writing Blenheim author Denis Martin has scored another suc- The first volume was sent for assessment to Allen & cess with his teenage thriller Marked, released last year and Unwin last week. “My agent, Frances Plumpton, is now nominated as a finalist in the 2013 Library Associa- pretty confident.” tion of New Zealand’s (LIANZA) The second is half written and Denis, Children’s Book Awards. “semi-retired” from teaching, is spending “ It would be very, “I’m fairly chuffed at being ina maximum of four hours a day on it. cluded in some pretty big names in an average of two hours, with very arrogant to have “Maybe New Zealand writing,” he says, with some days none.” A recent overseas trip trademark understatement. interrupted the flow though. any expectation This is not the first time one of his “This week I’ll re-read it to books, written for teenagers, has get started again.” of winning. I’m been short listed for an award. He’s not going to the just pleased to be August 5 LIANZA Face It, set in the Marlborough Sounds, was listed for the Esther ceremony in Welamongst them. “ Glenn Award. “ I was pretty chuffed lington because about that too.” he has a prior The Weekend Herald’s reviewer late last year included engagement. “The Walker team Marked, set in the Coromandel, in its list of ten current will be there though. best reads. “Combining the fiction of mystery and action “ It would be very, - guns and abductions – with real life teen problems of very arrogant to have bullying and relationship angst, this is a great choice for any expectation of Christmas.” winning. I’m just The Listener’s Ann Packer described it this way: “The pleased to be amongst twists and turns in the life and death plot make this first them. “ person narrative a page turner...” The boxing segment has drawn high praise from two reviewers who both hate boxing. One of them was a top Australian reviewer, the other well-known New Zealand author Barbara Else, who says: “This reviewer, perhaps the last on the planet who wants to read about boxing, found it both gripping and funny.” “I don’t like boxing either!” said Denis adding that his father was keen so he had been taught. “I wasn’t bad, but I didn’t like it.” Despite his successes, Denis’ response to the inevitable question about whether earning a living with his writing was possible, was emphatic. “Heck no! “Perhaps major figures like David Hill might, but he earns from other sources like writing columns as well. “You’d have to be very, very good and very, very lucky to make a living out of it.” Marked is, however, his first book to have an Australian publisher. “Walker Publishing reaches a much bigger market than my previous New Zealand one.” It is also the first of his books to be released nationwide and is in such outlets as The Warehouse “Though funnily enough, not in Blenheim.” The book is being followed by the Somerleigh trilogy, a crossover between fantasy and social history he said.

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IN BUSINESS

Profiling Marlborough Business Women

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Jackie Swanson Jackie Swanson of Picton hit the ground running when she started her business Great Soundz Karaoke in October 2012. She’s always loved music and 15 years ago bought the karaoke equipment. Kevin and Janice Colville, of Mikey’s bar in Picton knew that, and asked if she would like to give it a go. “I thought ’Why not?’.” Jackie loves singing and she says it gives her a kick to see others enjoying themselves

while she is making music. She now runs theme nights at Mikey’s with the help of two friends. One was 50s-60s-70s music, and there’s an 80s-90s night coming up. The drag night was a huge hit when they went all out and brought in a drag queen from Wellington. “Priscilla Queen of the Sounds...” Great Soundz Karaoke has also been to the Starborough tavern in Seddon and are hoping their Friday night gig goes ahead without any earthquakes. “The first time, no one wanted to sing, but by the end we lost the mike. It just went round the crowd. Everyone had a go. So cool!”

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Blenheim beauty therapist Christine Dell has brought together health, hair and beauty through her clinic Beau Belle in Blenheim’s CBD. Located at 28 George Street Beau Belle is offering a full range of beauty therapy treatments including gel nails, skin and beauty treatments, full hairdressing services, deep tissue and sports massage and specialised dietician and health services. Christine is also offering Intense Pulse Light (IPL) laser treatment for veins, hair removal, skin

pigment correcting, acne and skin rejuvenation. Combining the services under one roof has been a goal of Christine’s after being in the beauty industry for most of her working life. “It’s about well-being as a whole. It really benefits the client to have all these services in one premises. In the near future Christine will be introducing medical range Medik8 Skin Needling, the latest skin rejuvenation techniques to help restore a healthy, flawless and youthful appearance to the skin. Medik8 will compliment Beau Belle’s existing services using German essential oil based skin care La Biosthetique. Beau Belle is open Monday to Saturday and has plenty of free parking available to clients.

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Brenda Munro Today it employs five staff and is located at 36 Maxwell Road in Blenheim. Brenda and her team look after a number of small businesses throughout Marlborough, as well as clients from as far as Auckland and Christchurch. Using Xero, the latest in accounting software Blenheim Accounting & Taxation Services Ltd provides accurate, consistent and quality services in a timely manner. “Most importantly we work with clients at their level, whether it be through regular online contact or someone who brings in a shoebox full of receipts,” Brenda says. For book-keeping, wages, tax returns, financial reports, company trusts and everyday accounting needs contact Brenda and her team today.

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Jenny McClelland Jenny McClelland has achieved a long term goal of owning her own business, after purchasing the Cabello Hair Salon in Renwick earlier this month. Jenny has been in the industry for nearly 11 years and says she is “thrilled and excited” with her purchase. “It’s happened a lot faster than I expected, but owning a salon has always been at the top of my list,” she says. Joining Jenny in the salon will be former owner Angela Nicholls who has stayed on part time.

Christine Dell

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Blenheim Accounting & Taxation Services Ltd has long operated with its philosophy of providing financial services to clients how they want, suited to their individual needs. It has been this philosophy which has contributed to the business’s long term success, along with its friendly staff and reputation for reliability. Blenheim Accounting & Taxation Services Ltd is owned and operated by Brenda Munro who started the business 26 years ago from home.

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There are a number of exciting changes afoot at Cabello including the introduction of Redken products and hair colours. “Redken is a colour I know and have trusted for years, and the products are of a high quality,” Jenny says. Cabello will offer full hair services, full body waxing and facial tinting as well as three late nights a week for client convenience. For new and existing clients, Jenny will host an opening evening in the next month. Until then anyone is welcome to call in or phone to make a booking. Cabello is closed Monday, open late nights Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am 8pm (by appointment), Friday 9am - 5pm and Saturday 9am - 1pm.

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Gayle Chambers has been in the Programmes Coordinator role for the New Zealand Red Cross Marlborough branch for over four years, and says it has been a very fulfilling experience. “In my working career I have always worked for charities such as Cancer Society and Hospice, so to me this was another role where I could be helping people in vulnerable situations.” When Gayle joined the Red Cross Marlborough branch the Meals on Wheels

and community van programmes were already well established, and from there she developed additional community programmes. “We have a community visiting service run through aged care facilities focusing on people who have no family or friends. “We have also rented a plot at the community gardens in Ballinger Street where we get people involved who have low income, are new to NZ and wanting to form local networks or people who love to garden but have no space for one. “The produce we grow goes back to those who help to grow it,” Gayle says. The NZ Red Cross Marlborough branch is always needing volunteers to help deliver their programmes to those in the community experiencing difficulties in their lives.

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Donna Lee Blenheim business owner Donna Lee has launched a new business called All About Homes Ltd, focusing on project management, insurance appraisals, renovations and new builds. Donna has been in the building industry for 12 years with experience in both the commercial and residential sectors. It is this experience which she draws upon when servicing clients through All About Homes Ltd. All About Homes Ltd was created following repeated requests for renovation work and

property appraisals through Donna’s building business Peter Ray Homes Marlborough which she owns with husband Rowan. “There was definitely a need in the market place, particularly when it comes to individual property reports and insurance appraisals. “There are big changes being made to home insurance policies and what people may not realise is that it is up to them to nominate the value of their home,” Donna says. All About Homes Ltd offers property owners a comprehensive on-site assessment and full report based on the total costs involved in rebuilding their home. It is this figure which should be used when insuring a home, she says. “It is easy to over or under value a home so it’s important to have it done correctly.”

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Crackdown on online medicine sales Medsafe is warning about the dangers of buying medicines online following a joint Medsafe and Customs crackdown on substandard, illegal or counterfeit medicines. Medsafe Manager Compliance Management Derek Fitzgerald says prescription medicines purchased online are risky because quality, safety and effectiveness can’t be guaranteed. Prescription medicines are potent substances and as such should only be used following a consultation with a doctor. Medsafe and Customs participated in the week-long Operation PANGEA VI led by INTERPOL (June 18 - 25). This is the sixth time New Zealand authorities have participated. Customs targets all incoming international mail suspected to contain medicines, and thousands of interceptions are referred to Medsafe each year. As a result of Operation PANGEA VI, 298 packages were held requiring further investigation, more than double the number investigated last year (124). These parcels originated from 32 different countries around the world (21 last year)

and were stopped because they contained prescription medicines, weren’t labelled or were known to contain undeclared or hidden ingredients. The most common sources of these products were India (79), USA (59) and China (30). Mr Fitzgerald says unlabelled medicines were the most prevalent products examined by Medsafe (8774 individual tablets). Medicines for weight loss, diabetes and insomnia were the next most prevalent. Only one parcel contained a counterfeit or fake product - the same as last year. Medsafe strongly encourages anyone intending to buy prescription medicines via the internet to consult their doctor who can advise on potential side effects, interactions with other medicines and appropriate dosage. Prescription medicines are referred to Medsafe by Customs to ensure compliance with New Zealand law. Most prescription medicines Medsafe detains are held until the importer provides a valid doctor’s prescription - if this does not occur they are destroyed.

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Midwinter festival Sunday's HOB Boar Slaying Super Comp and midwinter festival at the Giesen Sports & Events Centre was a hugely popular event attracting hundreds of people.

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 Phillip Bens em Mya Benseman an, Mel Wright and (1 out the Razorb 9months) checking ack Dog Boxes.

 Hurricanes’ prop Ben May is put through his paces in a pig carrying obstacle course.

 Graeme Dick with his 55.5kg boar.

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Saturday night saw the Giesen Sports & Events Centre host a 70's and 80's fancy dress cabaret which was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended.

 Julie McKay and Mary-Anne Horn.

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The Marlborough Poultry, Pigeon & Cage Bird Association Inc hosted its 126th annual show at the Riding for Disabled Arena.

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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

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

Christian Women Communicating

A group that brings all women together. Next meeting: Spring Speaker Tuesday 30 July 7.30pm Nativity Hall, Blenheim Info: Ruth 579 3565

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

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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.

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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

Gratefully accepted Clean, tidy and good quality donations of Bric Brac, Linen, Books, Produce, Craft, Furniture and Jewellery required. Ph 5794686

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

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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

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‘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.

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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.

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

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

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.

BROUGHTON, Desmond Stuart (Smiler): On Saturday July 20 2013, at Wairau Hospital. Aged 72 years. Dearly loved husband of Violet, and the late Angela, loved father and father-in-law of Phillip and Elizabeth, Melissa and Chris Ruffell. Loved Poppa of Caitlin, Samantha, Jesse and Lochlan, and loved Great Grand Poppa of Paige. Messages to 2381 SH 6, Okaramio, RD 1, Havelock 7178. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Nelson/ Marlborough Rescue Helicopter, PO Box 2227, Stoke, Nelson 7041 or St John PO Box 467 Blenheim 7240 would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A funeral service for SMILER will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Henry Street at 1pm Wednesday July 24, followed by interment at Omaka Cemetery. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz HIGGINBOTTOM, Francis William (Bill): Reg. No. 35629 WWII. After a short illness, peacefully, at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. In his 95th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Daisy, much loved father and father-in-law of Ron and Alison (Noosa), and Elaine and Frank Porter. Pop will be missed and remembered by his grandchildren and partners Steph and Randall Sturm (Auckland), Darryl and Shari (Melbourne); Kirstie and Kieron Thorpe (Christchurch), Jennie and John (London), John and Danielle (Wellington) and great grandchildren Vanya, Mia and Misha. Messages to 57 Leefield Street Blenheim 7201. The family would like to thank

POWELL, Terrence Neal (Tom): Passed way, peacefully, on July 22 2013, surrounded by his family at Maxwell Care Home. In his 70th year. Dearly loved and treasured husband of Maureen, loved Dad of Ian, Deborah and Stephen. Treasured Grandad of Thomas, Ned, and Lucy Boyce; loved youngest son of the late Percy and Nancy; loved brother and brotherin-law of Lorna and the late Digger, Ngaire and the late Peter, Brian and Frances, Trevor and Margaret, and Bev and Malcolm; Peter and Janice, Robin and Gail, Shirley and Barry, and John and Deb. A loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to 682 Waihopai Valley Road, RD 6, Blenheim 7276. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimers Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to 8 Wither Road, Blenheim 7201. A sincere thanks to the staff at Maxwell Care Home and Alzheimers Marlborough for their loving care and support of Tom. A service for Tom will be held at the Church of the Nativity, Alfred Street, at 1pm Saturday July 27, followed by interment at Upper Wairau Cemetery. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

acknowledgement

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.

the management and staff of both Aberleigh Village and Ashwood Park for their wonderful support and care for both Daisy and Bill over the last decade. At the family’s request a private service has been held. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

ALDRIDGE, Shirley Joan The family would like to sincerely thank everyone for their loving kindness and support we received after the loss of a much loved mother, grandmother and

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Golden years of friendly rivalry On Monday night July 22 over 40 Grovetown and Strand club indoor bowlers, past and present, celebrated the 50th jubilee of their annual battle for the coveted Jackson Neal trophy. Mr Jackson of Grovetown and Mr Neal of the Strand club were great rivals on the mat and great friends off it. In 1963 they donated a cup with their names on it to be contested on a home and away basis every year To the credit of everyone involved in the competition it is still going strong. While early honours for the cup went to Grovetown, recent victories have gone to the Strand. Grovetown however hopes to pull them back in the next round. The Strand Club began bowling began in the National Party rooms in the Strand Arcade, now part of the Farmers’ complex. They currently play on a Thursday evening at the Redwoodtown Community Hall As the name suggests, Grovetown began its history in Grovetown and after a number of moves are now playing at The Foundry on Wednesday evenings. (Right)Christine Westonbury, with over 30 years with the Strand Indoor Bowling Club, cuts the cake. Enjoying the moment were, from left, Peter Hand, Ivy Miller and Colleen King, along with David Brown (partly obscured at back).

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Marlborough Community College is celebrating raising $510.80 in one day for the Child Cancer campaign. Students and staff showed their artistic flair as they baked, designed and iced cupcakes on Thursday July 18. Each class was given a budget to design amazing cupcakes with no guidelines except to have fun for a great cause. The cupcakes were sold for $3 each and the $510.80 far exceeded their goal of $200. The college has had a long-standing affiliation with Child Cancer, taking special pride in

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Kart drivers return more experienced By Celeste Lodewyk Marlborough Kart Club drivers Cooper Forbes (10), Leighton Stanton (13) and William Exton (9) faced tough competition at the weekend when they travelled to Christchurch for the Armstrong Motor Group 2013 KartSport New Zealand National Schools Championships. Club president Shaun Forbes said the boys each faced hard work in their classes as they battled against drivers with more experience

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NZ se lecti o n fo r rowers Marlborough rowers Robbie Manson and Duncan Grant have been selected for the New Zealand team to contest the world championships at the end of August. Picton’s Olympic gold medallist rower Joseph Sullivan made himself unavailable for selection but is to return to the squad in October to prepare for the 2014 season.

Life members Long-serving members of the Renwick Cricket Club Darryl Roughan and Andrew Marshall were this month voted in as life members of the Renwick Cricket Club

Local girls winners The Marlborough girls’ team were tournament winners when the Mainland Zone under-15 basketball tournament was held at Marlborough Lines Stadium at the weekend. They took on, and beat, teams from the West Coast Nelson, Canterbury White and Mid Canterbury. They went down to Canterbury Black in their first match, but in the decider managed to beat them as well to come out top tournament team.

The full squad of the New Zealand King Salmon MBC First XV.

Loss worthwhile

While the final score in their Blenheim match saw New Zealand King Salmon MBC First XV go down to Naenae in a friendly with the scoreline 38 -22, coach Gray Cornelius said the game was worthwhile. “It provided certain players with valuable game time before heading into the crunch part of the season.” The first half performance was not good enough and lacked passion, intensity and they had too many unforced errors he said. “In the second half the boys addressed some of these issues but it was too late. This is a valuable lesson for all players in our squad.” “Some guys put their hand up for

positions in the 22 for next week while other guys need to work on basic skills and fitness. “The starting XV will see the return of the five boys who have been away at training camps as well as two to three other guys who were resting injuries. “Our next game is Saturday July 27 versus Christ College in Christchurch, a crucial Press Cup game.” Try scorers for MBC were Bevan Moody, Josh Holdaway, Israel Hebberd and Litani Tautoa. There was one conversion by Mitch Smith. (Right) Josh Sutherland, back from weeks of injury, impressed with this lineout jump. Photos by Ali Kenny

Wadsco Giants justify promotion In an early President’s Grade game in Marlborough Volleyball’s Fairweathers’ Senior Winter League, Wadsco Giants played Woodbourne Lane Street. It was an entertaining game and the Giants win in all three sets showed why they deserved to be bumped up to that grade. Woodbourne Mixed Brew lost to Cri Clovers in all three sets. The never give up attitude Week Award. On the court next door Treefellas played Kinoaths in another close game that ultimately saw Kinoaths take all three sets.

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Open Monday HOMES - Friday 8am TO FIT YOUR- 5pm (9am - 1pm Saturday) SECTION AND BUDGET Phone 578 0569 72Showhome Grove Road, Ofﬁce and hours: 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday Blenheim AH 021 328 241 1pm to 3pm Sunday

Phone 03 579 2282

Closed Saturday

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Wednesday July 24, 2013

Ph: 0800 500 123

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