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Story and photo by Kristy Martin A 26-month labour of love has paid off for Riverlands man Mark Stead, whose custom-built green pickup truck recently won an award at the CRC Speedshow in Auckland. Mark, a member of local hot rod club Sun Valley Roadsters and owner of Big Shed Customs, said he worked tirelessly on the vehicle, with the help of colleagues Vaughan Hall and Steve Mitchell, and David Clark at Wadsco Commercial. Continued page 2

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Story and photo by Glenise Dreaver “I’m a bit rough around the edges,” says first-time councillor Terry Sloan. “And the Mayor gives me a bit of a hard time about it. It’s tongue in cheek though – I just tell him to look at my campaign material. Not a tie anywhere.” Terry, the owner of the Criterion Hotel, is at 41 the second youngest of the batch of eight new councillors and has loved the experience. “It was a massive learning curve though. And there’s plenty more still to learn.” The early days where conflict emerged were, he said “very interesting”. “I didn’t know if that was normal or not. “But I think conflict is healthy. It made people ask a lot of questions.” The Sheard report, coming after allegations of corruption were made, allowed everyone to “have their whinge, to get out their conspiracy theories” he said. “It helped clear the air.” Now he has worked alongside staff and other councillors, he realised it ran to the letter of the law, he said. “I’d back anyone on that.” The Kiwi accent belies his origins – Terry was born in Belfast, so an Irish pub is not a long shot as a career. “But I came here when I was eighteen months old, so I’m almost a local.” His father was a well known school teacher

at St Mary’s for eighteen years and the family has its fair share of teachers, but he was never tempted by a career in education. “I did a carpentry apprenticeship, then had my own building and concreting businesses before we took over the Criterion. I was only 31 when we did that, and our children were one, two and three, which tells you about how supportive my wife is.” In his first year, the business did suffer though. “I couldn’t get enough of council.” “I had to take a look at things. I realised it was time management. The former representative sportsman says much council work is about teamwork. “Not every decision goes your way. You just suck it up and back the team.” He said a couple of councillors had found that difficult. “That’s their right and choice. But it’s not my style.” Terry highly respects Mayor Alastair Sowman as a leader. “You won’t find a person more passionate about the position. He puts so much time and effort into it.” No surprises then to the inevitable question about standing for the mayoralty: “Now isn’t the time. Quite a few have approached me though. “Perhaps next time. Provided I get through this round...” Sitting MDC councillor Terry Sloan.

Unique truck takes out award Continued from page 1 “ We m a d e it f r om scratch,” Mark said. “It was just sheets of panel steel when we started. “It has been great to see it all come together.” The bright green “Big Shed Customs cabover” truck has become Mark’s

everyday vehicle and, like a proud father, he admits it is his “baby”. “You can’t get rid of your first-born,” chuckled the long-time classic car enthusiast. “People say it looks good, but others say it’s really ugly. I just laugh when they

say that.” The truck won first place in the speedshow’s inaugural Customs and Classic car show for the category of best Custom Car or Pickup. Mark’s prizes included a year’s worth of Castrol oil, a soft shell jacket and A before shot of Mark Stead’s custom built screwdriver set. pickup early in 2011.

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“Strong” earthquakes - Thursday Marlborough and Seddon continue to rock with more than a dozen earthquakes over 3.3magnitude on Thursday. GeoNet recorded a ''moderate'' 4.2-magnitude quake beneath Cook Strait at 5.46am on Thurs-

day at a depth of 25km, 20km east of Seddon. Then at 11.10am a 4.9-magnitude quake shook central New Zealand. GeoNet categorised the earthquake as "strong".

It was at a depth of 16km beneath the Cook Strait, 30km east of Seddon. At 11.55am at the same spot another 4.2-magnitude aftershock at a depth of 18km. No damage has been reported.

The earthquakes were felt in Wellington, the Hutt Valley and Kapiti Coast. The Seddon area has been continually rocked by aftershocks following the July 21st 6.5 earthquake.

Quake victims find new homes in Blenheim By Kristy Martin Five Christchurch families displaced by the earthquakes have relocated to Blenheim thanks to a Housing New Zealand incentive scheme. The tenants were among 350 on the Christchurch state housing waiting list in the wait for 5000 quake-damaged properties to be repaired. The incentive scheme, which offers rental rebates to those willing to relocate to parts of New Zealand where housing is available, has seen five families move out of caravans, sheds or backpackers and into Blenheim homes. One woman has also relocated to Picton. “By offering prospective tenants the opportunity to relocate to another area, we are giving them the chance to get into a warm, dry house really quickly rather than have an indefinite wait for a property in Christchurch,” Housing NZ regional manager for the south island Symon Leggett said. “It is important to note that we are very careful to match prospective tenants to housing that will best suit their needs. “For example this includes bedroom numbers, size of the house, as well as whether the location is going to be suitable for them.” As well as repairing damaged properties, Housing New Zealand is building up to 700 new houses over the next two and a half years, but that doesn’t help the current situation, described as "dire" by area manager for Marlborough Dale Bradley.

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Voting information Nominations for the Marlborough District Council elections close at noon on Friday August 16 at 5pm. The postal voting documents with candidates’ names will be delivered to ratepayers’ homes between September 20-25. Voting can start on the 20th and runs until noon on Saturday October 12.

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Peters Doig Accountants welcomes new directors Story and photo by Kristy Martin For the new directors of Peters Doig Chartered Accountants, Tim McKendry and Anton James, business is about providing a high quality, personalised financial service to each and every client. Both men bring a wealth of international finance experience to the established Blenheim business, which has a staff of 13. Anton was born in Marlborough and grew up here, but decided to return to the fold after spending 14 years in London working for Standard & Poors and Ernst & Young. “For me, this was a chance to return home for the lifestyle and family,” he said. “I wanted my three young girls to grow up as Kiwis not Brits, and they are just

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Frugal folly Dear Ed, I read a piece out of the paper that will upset diabetic people. It seems the Govt have changed diabetic equipment in March to save $10 million. This effects 150,000 diabetic across the country those ones who have to test their blood glucose regularly.

Diabeties liasion officer said he had heard concerns about the new Korean made Care Sens meter from more than 100 people over the past few months. Making people suffer to save money just isn't good enough. K M Warren

As always our hospitals keeping up with its useless ways! had 2 pick my wife up in town after she collapsed crossing the road! rushed her up there only 4 them 2 tell us go see after hours gp! We only look after sick people!!!!! What a sham 2 call themselves A & E ! You have 2 be cut in half & bleeding out like a stuck pig b4 they want 2 know!!!!!

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Collins Septic Tank Services “You’ve got to have a sense of humour in this job,” says Noel “Smokey” Collins, a fully-licensed drainage contractor. It’s not everyone who would spend thirty years of their life cleaning out septic tanks, grease traps, disposing of winery waste, cleaning up after industrial accidents and fuel spills. “Anything that goes up a four-inch pipe, I can suck it up,” he says. “I do portaloos and long drops.” Though he admits long drops can be difficult. “People use them instead of rubbish tins and there can be anything in that.” He’s made some interesting discoveries in his time with false teeth, watches. shovels, rakes, even a five-foot stepladder once. There was also a Queen’s Award Medal. “I retrieved that for the customer.” “I’ve seen it all!” “I’m one of the longest-serving operators in the South Island, if not the longest.”

And Smokey has kept his trademark earthy sense of humour. It goes with him on all his jobs. He travels from the Rai Valley, to Kaikoura and Lake Rotoiti, French Pass and D’Urville Island. “I do all the Sounds by barge and road.” “And I react quickly to emergencies.” With five appointments for an interview for this ad cancelled because of customer emergencies, you know it’s true. “The customer’s my boss,” he says.

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- weekend event guide Friday 2 August The Big Latch On An Event for all breastfeeding mums and supporters. Club’s of Marlborough 10am for countdown at 10.30am. Free morning Tea and lots of spot prizes on offer. The Muslim Association of Marl Inc. Friday (Jummah) prayers every week between 12pm 2pm, PH Br Zayd 027 644 979 or Br Fouad 021 0253 1275

Child, $5 adult and $10 Family, please bring along a small plate of food to help with the supper. Funds raised this year are going to a Pre-school back in Vanuatu. Ph 5728506 or 5729809 TheatreFest 2013 Boathouse Theatre 7.30pm A competitive festival of short plays performed by Marlborough Girls College and Havelock Theatre Company Adjudicator Ewen Coleman. Door sales from 6.30pm $12 Adults $10 students/senior citizens.

The Edwin Fox Maritime Centre, Picton Open everyday from 9am Great wet weather day activity and child friendly. Come check out the amazing history and facts. Kids under 5 free! 1/2 price Sunday’s through August. 160th Anniversary Year

Marlborough Harriers Anakiwa on the Queen Charlotte Track at 2:00 pm. Meet at the start of the Queen Charlotte Track. Run to the lookout/seat approx. 14km return or to Davies Bay approx. 6km return. Carpooling will depart the clubrooms at 12:45 pm sharp. Ph Les 5778307

Sit and Be Fit with Sue Free general exercise for the not so mobile while sitting down! 1pm Monday and Friday afternoons at 131 Budge Street, plenty of parking. Phone Sue: 578 0469

Marlborough Embroiderers’ Guild First saturday of the month at 1.30pm - 4.30pm St John’s Rooms, Seymour St Ph Roz 5782471

Sit and Be Fit with Jeanette Free exercise for all ages at Crossroads, 2 Redwood Street. At 10am Phone 578 5395. Quest Intermediate age youth group, 3.30pm-5pm, Picton Baptist Church, 293 Waikawa Rd, Picton. Text Bronwyn 021 046 2434. Pastel Painting Marlborough Art Society, 10am till 3pm, Prue: 578 8888. Tai Chi Today and Mondays. 10am, 11.30am and 1pm. Liz 027 748 6666. Picton Museum 10am till 4pm daily, 9 London Quay. 573 8283. Marlborough Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park. Daily 10am till 4pm. The Diversion Gallery Open 12noon-5pm Wed – Sat. 10 London Quay, Picton. 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery Open 10.30am till 4.30pm daily, 204 High St. 577 6784 www.marlboroughartsociety.com

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Blenheim Rotary Boot Sale Market Every saturday 7am to noon. “I” site car park. For info Ph John 578 3918 Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillons Point Rd open 9am to 12 noon Saturday and Wednesday. Monday 1 - 4pm. Building relationships, sharing skills and working on your own or community projects. Ph Gerry 5781835 Pregnancy Yoga 9.15am-10.15am. For information call Huia: 021 0724 107 Mini Putt & Merry-Go-Round Picton Foreshore, 10am every day during school holidays, today and Sunday, 10am Redwood Market 8am-noon, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants produce and crafts. Vintage Farm Machinery 10am till 3pm, Open every day. Brayshaw Vintage Farm, Guided tours available, Doris 579 4357.

Sunday 4 August Fly Casting Group Final day of Winter Sessions Open to all Fly Casters. Competition Distance and Accuracy. Raffle and Prizes, a selection of Rod and Lines to test drive. Bring your own cup of tea for half time. Brooklyn Park 10am till noon.

The Renwick String Band (from Vanuatu) are back again performing at Renwick Community Hall 7-9pm. Entry: $2

Winter Farmers’ Market 10am - 12.30pm -Liz Davidson Park, Cnr Charles & Queen Streets,Showcasing the best of what Marlborough has to offer Fresh, local and Marlborough grown sold by the producer. Abundant with seasonal fruit, vegetables, baking and much much more. Blenheim Riverside Railway Departs Brayshaw Station 1.45 and 3.00pm for Beaver Stn Blenheim. Return journey approx 1 hour. Adults $10 Children $5 CASH ONLY The Peoples Sunday Market Winter location 10am Market Place (The Forum) Plants, Books, Jewellery, Pine Cones, Crafts. Sites $5 Ph 5787918 St Luke’s Anglican Church Ferry Road, Spring Creek. Join us for Christian worship every Sunday 09.30 Contact Rev Derek 03 578 3909 Picton Rotary Club Car Boot Sale. Picton RSA carpark from 9am1pm, every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. Contact Sheira 578 3909 or see the notice board outside the church

Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on! Open Skate @ the roller skating rink Fun, music and skating! BYO skates $1 - skate hire $2. College Park Skating Rink, Stephenson St, 2pm - 4pm. Weather permitting.

UP & COMING EVENTS The Outlook for Someday sustainability film project Wed 7 Aug, 9:00am–4:30pm Redwoodtown Community Centre, Cnr Cleghorn & Weld Streets, Blenheim All Ages Admission: Free. The Outlook for Someday sustainability film project for young people presents its 2013 series of one-day film-making workshops. The film-making workshops offer an opportunity for young people and adults to upskill together.

Pony Club @ Grounds New Renwick Rd. 10am every 2nd Sunday of the month. Grant 578 2100 Michelle 572 8984. Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am. Murray 578 9199 or Tony 577 9776. Petanque 10am 65A Weld Street – Phone John 577 9789. Tramping Club Mary 5728762.

Buddhism for M odern Life - Sund ay 10am, 573 5379.

Buddhism for Modern Life 10am, 573 5379. Blenheim Bonsai 2pm-4pm, 7 Hale Street. Dave 577 8679. Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Brayshaw Park, open workshop 1-4pm, Every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. Malcolm: 578 8809. Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club 10am-4pm every Sunday at Brayshaw Park. Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and books. Free admission. Marlborough Modellers Association 1st and 3rd Sunday’s of each month. Brayshaw Park, 8 Arthur Baker Place.

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‘Airport doesn’t need 24-7 fire coverage’ By Kristy Martin The Royal New Zealand Air Force has told the Sun the Marlborough Airport does not need 24-7 fire coverage in the wake of downsizing its fire service at Woodbourne. As reported in Wednesday’s Sun, the airport’s fire service was recently downgraded from 24-7 to a Monday –Friday operation, meaning volunteer firefighters from Blenheim and Renwick will now respond to airport fires and aviation emergencies at night and on weekends.

“The RNZAF reviewed the provision of Crash Fire Services at Woodbourne and determined that it can reduce the hours of service and still meet the necessary requirements,” the RNZAF said in a written statement. “The NZFS (New Zealand Fire Service) will respond to all afterhours airport emergencies. A duty RNZAF senior fire fighter will attend all fires at RNZAF Base Woodbourne. “There is no requirement un-

der Civil Aviation Authority for Marlborough Airport to have 24/7 crash fire coverage. “The number of f lights into Marlborough Airport does not meet the threshold for full time fire coverage, as is the case for many airports of similar size around New Zealand.” The RNZAF also denied staff had been laid off. The move has drawn criticism from airport chief executive Dean Heiford who said he wasn’t happy with the reduction of service.

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Skiddy Wanted AFH are currently looking for a Skiddy to work in our safe professional ground based team. The ideal applicant will have: his own Chainsaw, be qualified, have an excellent attitude with a sense of humour. Being able to rotate around tasks, fall trees and operate a grapple skidder/digger would also be desirable and training will be provided to obtain these skills for the right person. We offer safe long term stable work with modern machinery, located 30min from Renwick. AFH operates a Drug and Alcohol policy with pre-employment Drug testing mandatory.

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AWF is employing staff now to fill various vacancies within the roading sector, full training is provided. We will train you from basic traffic control through to the various levels of STMS (Site Traffic Management). You will need: • Positive attitude • Reliable transport • Be able to pass a pre-employment drug test. In return we will offer: • Career progression in roading and qualifications • A great place work and meet new friends.

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