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Bulked to win Novice wins regional bodybuilding competition

Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk Blenheim man Anaru Norton has achieved big results for his first time competing in a bodybuilding competition.

Anaru competed at the NABBA/WFF Top of the South Classic 2013 Regional Bodybuilding Show on Saturday in Nelson, winning his catergory ‘Novice’ and qualifying for the national event in Auckland on October 5.

Bodybuilding has always been a goal for Anaru but because there is not a strong following here in Marlborough he said he didn’t know where to start.

“By chance I was given the contact for Mark Anderson, a Nelson personal trainer who organised the show.

“I’m definitely hooked now.”

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By Celeste Lodewyk The Rotary Club of Blenheim Boot Sale Market held weekly at the train station carpark has been described by some as a ‘destination’ for Saturday shopping.

The club has held this market for 20 years, collecting money from site holders which then is distributed throughout the community by way of grants.

People wanting to sell home wares, furniture and clothing attract those looking for a bargain, while sites selling fresh produce, plants, antiques and even jewellery are a delight to the crowds which flock there every week.

During the winter the Boot Sale Market attracts up to 70 site holders who arrive early in the morning to secure their spot.

In summer however the popularity of this market is evident by the “easy one hundred” sites sold, Rotary Club of Blenheim members John May and Brian Simpson said.

“We have a lot of great clients who support us with the market and the community seems to really enjoy what is on offer.”

The idea to start a boot sale market was initiated by Brian after becoming president of the Rotary Club of Blenheim in 1993.

He could see the club was struggling to raise money for people, so he had a meeting with Marlborough Roads Manager Frank Porter who suggested a boot sale.

At that time Brian owned the Parker Grain Store situated behind the train station, so the market was initially held inside the building and out on the surrounding grassed area.

Rotary Club of Blenheim members Brian Simpson and John May are pleased with the success of the Saturday Boot Sale Market after 20 years.

The club set about sourcing items to sell to help raise money, and it was club member Doug Dean who began sourcing wine barrels to be cut in half and sold.

As the railway station was developed and the area was cleared of the grain stores which sat there, the market eventually moved to the carpark.

“We approached Frank Porter and agreed to allow us to use the carpark.

“From there the market has grown and

become more successful and today we have people from the Top of the South coming to sell their wares.

“It been a simple idea which we have stuck to throughout the years and it works well and I’m pleased with how well it runs now,” Brian said.

In the early days sites were sold for $2, now they cost $5.

People wanting to apply to the club for funding are invited to meet with members.

Novice bodybuilder wins title Continued from page 1 A l so c om p et i ng f r om Blenheim were Vern Elkington who came 2nd in the ‘Masters’ and Nate Williams who was the overall winner of ‘Physique Men’.

Nate also qualifies for nationals.

Winning a first placing was

the icing on the cake for Anaru who has spent the past five months dedicated to a strict diet, cardio workouts and weight lifting.

Eating boiled chickens, tuna, eggs and drinking protein shakes and spending hourly sessions on the treadmill each night have helped Anaru to

shed his “excess fat”.

“When I first started I weighed 154kg and had 22 per cent body fat.

At the show I weighed in at 130kg with a 9.8 body percentage, it took a lot of dedication and work to get to that point but the rush of competing and winning has definately sparked

something now,” he grinned.

“Everyone has been really supportive including my partner Mel and my daughter Piiata who I really want to thank.

“My work colleagues have also been great, putting up with my stinky tuna lunches,” he laughed.

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Bev Doole, David Lloyd, Cynthia Brooks and Brian Dawson at the new candidates’ office in Blenheim. While these four candidates were available for a photo, the office will be open for use by all of the new candidates.

New candidates’ office

By Kristy Martin A group of new candidates for the Marlborough District Council has joined forces to set up an office where members of the public can stop in to meet them.

The office, located at 3 Maxwell Rd in the Blenheim CBD, is a new initiative aimed at giving the voting public greater access to those standing for council.

Aiming to prove they can already work together, the new candidates

will set up a roster system and let the public know through advertisements when they will be available at the office for meet-and-greets.

The previously unoccupied office, next door to Mango restaurant, is owned by Blenheim Ward candidate David Lloyd, who has offered it up for use by all new candidates.

“It is for new candidates only, not (sitting) councillors,” he said.

“They already have a profile and

a record to stand on, whereas we’ve got nothing.”

Mayoral candidate Brian Dawson was one of the first to jump on board, saying the move was a great idea.

Wairau/Awatere Ward candidates Bev Doole and Cynthia Brooks say having access to a central base would allow the people to come to them, rather than trying to get out to everyone in their rural ward.

“It’s great for me because my ward is so huge and that makes it so difficult to get out and meet people,” said Ms Doole.

Ms Brooks agreed.

“It is a bit hard for the rural candidates to walk door-to-door.”

Mr Lloyd said tea and coffee will be offered at the office, which he insists he has made available with “no strings attached”.

“This is not for us, it’s for the people,” he said.

$160,000 fast-track bus stop for Picton Local design and construction expertise is to be a feature of Picton’s long-awaited new bus shelter, to be erected in front of the I-site.

Kai Hawkins of Hawkins Design of Seddon has designed the structure, while Davidson Partners of Blenheim are working on the engineering design.

Local companies are pricing the steel frame and installation.

“The only thing that cannot be sourced locally is the glass,” said MDC Support Services manager Dean Heiford. “That’s a highly specialised component.”

He said the Picton tourist sector had lobbied for the stop, asking that the job get under way as swiftly as possible in time for the coming tourist season. $160,000 has been allocated for the project.

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A man missing after falling from a boat in the Marlborough Sounds has been named by police as Craig Alfred Partridge.

Mr Partridge, 45, a local winegrower, fell overboard from a private launch in the area of Endeavour Inlet about 2am on Tuesday.

He was not wearing a life jacket at the time.

An extensive air and sea search by police, coastguard and the navy has turned up a jacket belonging to the missing man.

Mr Partridge’s family has requested privacy at this time.

The search was still underway late yesterday.

$10,000 for earthquake fund The Canterbur y Community Trust has donated $10,000 to the Marlborough Mayoral Earthquake Relief Fund.

Chair of the Trust Tracey Chambers said the donation had been unanimously approved at their monthly Board meeting earlier this week.

Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman said the donation was particularly poignant given that the people of Canterbury had a unique insight into the hardships endured as a result of earthquakes.

The Mayoral Fund will go towards Seddon and Ward residents who are experiencing financial hardships as a result of earthquake damage.

Candidates in Picton

Using local firms would speed up the process and avoid additional margins.

“However, we still need to work through the building consent process, and possibly a resource consent. We have to go through the same hoops as everyone else.”

Picton is also to get a second and smaller bus stop at the bottom of Wellington Street , by the grassy area near the foreshore.

Picton residents are invited to meet the council candidates during a public forum next Thursday, September 12.

The event will be held in the Picton School hall from 7.30pm-9.30pm and all are welcome.

Margaret McHugh will MC the event and time will be dedicated for members of the public to ask questions.

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The free parking at Wynen Street in Blenheim on Thursdays will continue to run until the end of September.

The council initiative, which is aimed at boosting trade for local businesses, had received positive feedback and as a result Marlborough Roads has been authorised to continue it through to the end of the month.

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The demolition of the earthquake prone Marlborough District Council’s archives building behind the council offices has been completed and the area is to be marked out for some 8-10 car parks.

MDC spokesman Jamie Lyall said that council was looking to lease them after approaches from businesses in the area.

They were waiting for the parks to be marked out, however.

“The difficulty is availability of contractors.”

With the aftermath of the earthquakes in the area the roading industry was, he said, “pretty busy”.

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Healing help in Ward, Seddon Tomorrow at the Seddon School, local small businesses will donate their skills and services free to the people of Seddon and Ward.

Five health and wellbeing practitioners will be accompanied by Havelock’s Kerstin Gramss from Bread on Tour, who will be making free wood-fired pizzas for young and old.

The day will run from about 11am to 2.30pm and Kerstin, event organiser, said it was about helping the victims of the earthquakes heal.

“I’d seen the stories about Wellington’s earthquakes,” said Kerstin.

“And I thought ‘It’s not really up there. It’s down here.’

“People forget how hard it has been for the people here.”

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course she and some of the others were attending, the idea grew.

Julia Marshall from Julia’s Herbal Health will take blood pressures and talk to groups or individuals about anxiety and health issues resulting from the earthquakes. She will discuss natural remedies and strategies for the future.

Kerry Ellis and her team of reflexologists will donate their time for relaxing foot massages, while Erena Oliver from Towards Healing Hearts will show people practical tools to handle anxiety.

Chiropractor Chris Jennison from Marlborough Family Chiropractic will also be in attendance, as will certified masseuse and registered nurse Nicolette Fee.

Reflexologist Kerry Ellis will give foot massages, Julia Marshall will take blood pressure and Kerstin Gramss will make wood-fired pizzas for Seddon and Ward residents.

Understanding new mortgage lending restrictions set for October 1 Story by Celeste Lodewyk First home buyer? Looking to sell your home and upgrade to a new one?

It’s important you first understand how the new residential mortgage lending restrictions will affect you from October 1.

Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler announced in August that from October 1 banks will be subject to restrictions on high loan-to-value ratio (LVR) housing mortgage loans.

Banks will be required to restrict new residential mortgage lending at LVRs of over 80 percent to no more than 10 percent of the dollar value of their new housing lending.

Before then, it is essential that first home buyers and home owners looking to sell and upgrade need to discuss their options with an authorised financial advisor, said Paul Fuller of Prosper in Blenheim.

“The Reserve Bank has said to banks it wants to control lending to clients over 80 percent of the house value.

“These are steps being taken by the Reserve Bank to protect banking and the country’s financial stability from any financial collapse.

“There is concern about the rate at which house prices are rising which increases the likelihood of a significant fall

in house prices in the future.

“If it was to happen that a house’s value fell below what the bank lent, it would pose considerable risk to the financial system and economy,” he said.

These new mortgage lending restrictions mean first home buyers will potentially need to put up a 20 percent deposit.

“For example a house worth $ 250,000 will require a $50,000 deposit.

This in turn now causes issues for home owners looking to sell and upgrade,” Paul said.

“When they sell their home, repay their loan, pay any real estate fees and additional costs,

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My question to the council is where is the street lighting on such an active road ? There is also no duck crossing sign at the burleigh end warning of the possibility of ducks. How many innocent, unsuspecting ducks have to die before something is done ? My three young kids and I are still in shock from this horrific event and we want action! Dave.

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Thanks to us motorists who leave extra minutes in the metres when we leave a parking Equal pay space.

My partner an i,laughd our heads off watchng breakfast show the other day. equal pay for woman. sitting behind a Third Law of motion desk,an u want 2b paid the karma..means: for every ac- same as a man who does tion, theres an opposite and heavy lifting for 12hrs a day, equal reaction. its simple, do the same wrk, get paid the same money. and stop ur wineing. r men treated equal in the family courts, Concerned it deeply concerns me when advertising.no!! its all about i see a tourist wanting sme in- the woman, do u see us men formation about accomadition wineing about it. even tho in blenheim from the blenheim we arnt treatd the same. cant i site and she was told to just always hav the cake an get 2 walk around and find sme. eat it 2. NM&LW. What is wrong with this town.

We need as much positive feed back as we can get from tourists a good idea not negitave ones. Maybe the Re Council’s ‘gentle restaff there need to do a kiwi minder’ in Fridays Sun about host course to learn how to treat recycling & not to put paper & cardboard out when rainpeople with respect. ing...Why don’t they give us descent bins with lids (wheelie bins) like other Good Guy Award town’s. Maria Good Guy Award of this week goes to Electrician Bill Arnold for climbing out of his Think about it sickbed afterhours to assist is there somethng in the 91 year old when pole fuse water here ? why are so many blew. cmr kids bullied here ? its copy cat gangs. teenagers who imitate and who get around bullying the smaller educated teens.

Yellow stickers its a small town and if ure a explained In regards to “yellow stick- new teen u arent welcome.. ered” they have different trucks well we just thnk thats small for rubbish and recycling, the town syndrome. 2many teens recycling truck would of put r means in ths town. )) : the sticker on your bag to let you know why it wasnt picked up, which actually slows them Re Bad Doc down from the already hard Totally agree that the GP sysjob they do, trust me these tem is messed up. Was asked guys work really hard for every to pay $17 for a ph in script dollar they make. Thanks guys when it would have been free J Silva for my 2 year old if he had an app with doc, wuld have taken doc 2min to write script for a cost of $17 but a 15min app for Subway Picton the new managers are awe- the same thing is free, doesn’t some. So friendly and wel- make sense. So nxt time I’ll coming. They are always well waste everyones time and stocked, fast and organised. make a free appointment, i A big improvement from the suggest other parents do the same and keep their money previous ones. in their wallets.

youth center wot about opening up a place 4 the youth where they can drop in do sme art, sew, play pool, do screenprinting and just b creative. a building where youth can sit on sofas, chat and come in2 off the streets. why isnt there a buildng available 4 our youth?

early bird annoys 2 times now we have had courier drivers turn up before 7am causing dogs to bark and babies to wake. Very poor practice, especially if all the lights are still out!

vandals To the person who damaged my letterbox last nite why DONT U GROW UP ! ! !

HELTER SKELTER Helter skelter are playing at Paddie Barry’s this Friday and Saturday 9.30 til late c u there.

women’s house theres no womens house here. recently i visited the womens house down south. i was able to drop in, met other women and get help wif endometriosis and things. i did an art class there and made sme gud friends. i want to hav a womens house here it wuld b awesome bcos theres alot of skilled women in blenhiem who can share their skills

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Marlborough Elections Dear Ed, The letters taking ex-Mayor McKendry to task for trying to influence voters to vote for the “old guard” are so right. Reading them, jogged my memory. I searched back and there it was on 4 March, 2010, Mayor Alastair Sowman reported as “vying for a third and final term…...If he was appointed for a third term, the mayor said he expected it would be his last...

Nine years would be enough. It would be time to step aside and let someone else have a go.”

Well what happened to that promise?

Mr Sowman is going for a 4th term.

Despite McKendry protestations perhaps it’s time for a change at mayoral and council level.

What is the saying “past its used-by date”?

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Protect your pins Dear Ed, This is a warning to all users of credit cards and eftpos, especially the elderly who have difficulty in remembering numbers.

Do not keep your cards and pin numbers in the same purse or wallet.

Our cards were stolen recently and some unsavoury character emptied

our bank account and maxed out our visa account.

If you want to avoid the heartache, and sleepless nights, please keep your cards and house keys safe.

Should you lose any of the above, please inform the Bank and Police immediately.

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Praise for Marlborough emergency crews Dear Ed, There can’t be many of your readers who are unaware by now, that we in Seddon have had an extremely moving experience and I am anxious not to let the moment pass without acknowledging the speed and efficiency with which the emergency response organisations swung into action.

They were everything they should have been to everyone who needed them and I must say that I have been treated with the utmost courtesy, respect and consideration by the many people and organisations involved, all the way from the plumbers who reinstated my access to hot and cold water in record time to EQC who accepted my claim, gave good advice and had assessors on the job within a week.

In between these two examples of efficiency and effectiveness there have been a multitude of purveyors of kindness such as the Blenheim Presbyterians and Salvation Army, the Red Cross, the local Volunteer Fire Brigade, St. John and Civil Defence.

Finally it would be a mistake not to acknowledge the work over some years of Marie Flowerday and Lillian Broadhurst for facilitating the meeting held in the “Hub” rooms at the request of the EQC for the local residents to meet the MP, Mayor, EQC administrators, CAB representatives and other functionaries, all of whom were able to give information, answer questions and make significant contributions to the wellbeing and peace of mind of all.

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Rod Thompson 6 Opawa St, Blenheim

Peter Johnson 17 Rangitane Dr, Havelock

How many years have you been in business?

25 years with Malcolm Dyer Television, and the last 7 as Marlborough TV Services.

What is it about your line of work that is most satisfying?

Customers bringing in their broken TV’s and appliances thinking they will never go again, and seeing their reactions when it is repaired as good as new.

What has been your most memorable highlight over these years?

Employing and training one of New Zealands only female Electronic Technicians in a very male dominated industry.

What is it about this region that has kept you here?

As I am a local person, it is the

friendliness of the people and easy access to all the great outdoor attractions. Living in a small town and only 2 minutes to work.

How has your business changed over time?

When I first started we repaired over 90% of the TV’s in the customers house. Now it is the other way around with nearly every TV repaired in the workshop. Also, how so many of the electronic products are now just throw away items and not worth repairing.

What words of advice would you give to other businesses in this economic climate?

Don’t be afraid to listen to advice from people outside your business. Staff are the most important asset of your business, so look after them.

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What is it about this region that has kept you here?

Well it’s home. I was born and raised in Havelock and I have never been anywhere else I would rather live.

How has your business changed over time?

We no longer do passenger work. We cart more fish and logs than sheep and cattle. Also our systems have become more mechanised which saves a lot of the hard graft.

What words of advice would you give to other businesses in this economic climate?

Think very carefully about everything you do in business and always have some money put away for when times get really tough.

Phone: (03) 574 2434 Fax: (03) 574 1456 info@johnsonsbargeservice.co.nz

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Lyall & Elaine Daines 16 Waipuna St, Blenheim

How many years have you been in business?

31years - In 1982 a career change took place.

Lyall trained and qualified as an Insurance Adviser. Working together with Elaine as partner and administration support, we have created a very successful Business. It is not just a “job” - It is a “Profession”.

What is it about your line of work that is most satisfying?

Currently working in the family market, gives great job satisfaction with meeting the needs of existing clients and third generation family members. It is crucial to be impartial and trustworthy.

What is it about this region that has kept you here?

It is our family heritage. Through the decades we have achieved the challenge of Family, Business and Sport with the opportunities that have been available here in Marlborough.

We have family and clients worldwide. Really, we live in paradise and we need to spend more time exploring the province/country.

Home is where the heart is!

How has your business changed over time?

Progressing from one Agency, one Company, too many Agencies, many Companies with

How many years have you been in business?

Johnson’s Barge service was formed in 1977 between myself, mum and dad, Allan and Val Johnson. However the Johnson family began boating and barging in the Marlborough Sounds in 1919.

What is it about your line of work that is most satisfying?

Steaming down the sounds on a nice calm morning watching the daylight break.

What has been your most memorable highlight over these years?

It would have to be building and launching our first motorised barge, ‘Pukatea’ in 2000. I designed it, Cuddons built it and mum, dad and my wife Jennie all helped to make the

a vast range of products. We are continually attending seminars/webinars to keep pace with knowledge of products, technology, also the current business climate and trends.

What has been your most memorable highlight over these years?

Lyall attaining the distinctive qualification of CLU “Chartered Life Underwriter” and more recently becoming an AFA “ Authorised Financial Adviser”.

The most recent humbling experience happened in May this year, while attending the IFA “Institute of Financial Advisers” conference in Auckland – Lyall was awarded an IFA “Fellowship” in recognition of his 30 year contribution to the Insurance Industry, in particular the Tasman Branch of the IFA. What words of advice would you give to other businesses in this economic climate?

The World financial crisis is still very real. Be “SMART” - Specific, Manageable, Achievable, Realistic, Time management. Work within your means, know your products well, offer excellent service, most importantly - look after your customers/clients. Service is the essence of a successful business. If you tell a customer/ client you are going to do something for them: Do it promptly - include your smile!

Phone 03 578 4331 Email: DainesLE@xtra.co.nz

Noel Templeton 122 High Street, Blenheim

How many years have you been in business?

40 years.

What is it about your line of work that is most satisfying?

Dealing with peoples needs and being able to get them better vision.

What has been your most memorable highlight over these years?

Moving from Auckland to Blenheim to establish our business here.

What is it about this region that has kept you here?

Friendly people, the Marlborough Sounds and the climate.

How has your business changed over time?

Scope of practice has expanded into therapeutic optometry.

What words of advice would you give to other businesses in this economic climate?

Offer good service and friendly staff.

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what’s on in marlborough

- weekend event guide Friday 6 September

Brayshaw Heritage Park. Daily 10am till 4pm.

Marlborough District Library Books and babies – come and join us for stories and songs for under 2s, each Friday at 10.30 upstairs at the library.

The Diversion Gallery Open 12noon-5pm Wed – Sat. 10 London Quay, Picton. 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz

Craigs Investment Partners Annual Golf Tournament To raise funds for Marlborough Hospice.

Shotgun start, 8 a.m. and 12.30 pm Rarangi Golf Club Contact David Winstanley, email: blenheim@craigsip.com

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery Open 10.30am till 4.30pm daily, 204 High St. 577 6784 www.marlboroughartsociety.com

The Daffodil Day Quiz and Auction Join ANZ and More FM and help raise funds for the Marlborough Cancer Society. It will be held in the Clubs of Marlborough main hall with doors open at 7pm. Ph 579 4379.

Tempo Is back on stage at the Wesley centre from 7pm. It’s only $2 per person or $5 for a family at the door. The theme is “A Night at the Classics” with two special guest artists Barbara Song and Simon Evans. Ph Helene 5728661 The Muslim Association of Marl Inc. Friday (Jummah) prayers every week between 12pm 2pm, PH Br Zayd 027 644 979 or Br Fouad 021 0253 1275 The Edwin Fox Maritime Centre, Picton Open everyday from 9am Great wet weather day activity and child friendly. Come check out the amazing history and facts. Kids under 5 free! 1/2 price Sunday’s through August. 160th Anniversary Year Sit and Be Fit with Sue Free general exercise for the not so mobile while sitting down! 1pm Monday and Friday afternoons at 131 Budge Street, plenty of parking. Phone Sue: 578 0469 Sit and Be Fit with Jeanette Free exercise for all ages at Crossroads, 2 Redwood Street. At 10am Phone 578 5395.

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

Text Bronwyn 021 046 2434.

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

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

Liz 027 748 6666.

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

Marlborough Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd,

Saturday 7 September Seddon Earthquake Support 10am – 3pm Seddon School. Local businesses are getting together to support Seddon in the wake of the recent earthquakes: Julia’s Herbal Health blood pressure checks, Kerry Ellis from REVIVE reflexologist, Erena Oliver from Toward Healing Hearts will show people practical tools to handle anxiety and Kerstin Gramss from Bread on Tour will make woodfired pizzas Scout Jamboree Fundraiser Monster Garage Sale Churchward Park (Taylor Pass Rd) 9am - 3pm All sorts of Bargains DOC Boat trip to Kaipupu and Mistletoe Bay Leaving on Beachcomber 9am. Bring lunch and dress accordingly. Back home by 3pm Ph Robin 5784115 Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am – 2pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd, phone John 578 3918.

Marlborough Singers Concert “Introducing Nancy” tonight 7pm Sunday 2pm Entry $10.00 (door sales) Wesley Centre, Henry St. Marlborough Harriers Fairhall Road Race on Ben Morven Road. The race brief will be at 1:45 pm and racing for all grades will commence at 2:00 pm. Ph Allister, 577-8870, Marlborough Embroiderers’ Guild First saturday of the month at 1.30pm - 4.30pm St John’s Rooms, Seymour St Ph Roz 57824 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. Mon & Wed 1 - 4pm. Thur 9 - 4pm.

Building relationships and sharing skills. 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 8 September Daffodils at Timara Lodge Today from 1-4pm the extensive gardens of the exclusive Lake Timara Lodge are open to view the amazing spring daffodil display in the meadow garden. Devonshire teas available - cash sales only.

Marlborough Holiday Expo Discover what you can do with your friends and family in Marlborough. It’s like searching for your ultimate holiday with real people telling you all about real experiences and providing you with the perfect holiday at home. Convention Centre.

Renwick Anglican Community Church 10am Family Service, joining the Messy Church and Mainly Music. Christian Worship, fun family games and shared lunch. Ph Colleen and Rob Elwood, 5728240 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.

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

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

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

Tramping Club Mary 5728762.

Buddhism for Modern Life 10am, 573 5379.

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.

UP AND COMING EVENTS Meet the Candidates Evening For the Marlborough District Mayoral and Waiaru / Awatere District Council Candidates at the Renwick Community Hall Wed 11th Sept 7.30pm.

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

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

If you have an event contact Liz at The Sun on 5777 868

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Lucy Walter Puddle Jumpers

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What is your favourite food?

Vietnamese Cuisine

What makes you smile?

Plenty! My husband and two boys plus my fellow bootcampers at 6am!

What’s your pet hate?

People who are too lazy to take their shopping trolley back inside or to the trolley areas in the car park

Your favoured holiday destination?

Camping in the Marlborough Sounds or Hong Kong for the obvious differences!

What’s your favourite music?

Whatever vinyl records my husband is playing, right now Alison Krauss and Robert Plant What is the one thing Sun readers would be surprised to know about you?

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I get sea sick sitting in a rocking chair but love boating and fishing

Stephen Fry, Ellen DeGeneres, Richard Branson and reluctantly Tom Waits for my husband...

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A family holiday – long overdue A saying you like to live by?

Rural mental health an issue Federated Farmers is joining the Rural General Practice Network in calling for specific funding for rural mental health.

This follows the latest annual release of suicide statistics by the Chief Coroner.

"When there are more suicides in New Zealand than road deaths, drownings and workplace accidents combined, there is a serious need to change tack,” says Jeanette Maxwell, Federated Farmers Health & Safety spokesperson.

“Last year, 541 New Zealanders took their own lives and Jeanette Maxwell.

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“As the Chief Coroner, Judge Neil McLean recently told 3 News, “Farming is tough.

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Despite this, Budget 2013 did not include any provision to address what is believed to be an increasing rate of suicide in rural New Zealand. Federated Farmers agrees with the New

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Classic cars – a life’s passion!

Owen Packham looks after all the vehicles at Omaka Classic Cars – that’s the 60 or so on display plus another 60 or so stored elsewhere!

He chatted to Belinda Jackson.

When did you start working with cars, Owen?

Well, I had two cars when I was 13 and I worked after school in a wrecking yard. I left school at 15 and got an apprenticeship as a mechanic and have been doing the same thing ever since! I did have a car yard as well for over 30 years – Marlborough Auto Sales on Main Street.

What were the cars you had when you were 13?

Two Austin 7’s – one was pretty much for parts. I actually ended up with three of them, one when I got my licence.

What cars have you owned and what were your favourites?

I’ve owned over 100 and I doubt I could list them all now! My favourites were the E-type Jag and the Triumph Stag. The E-type came out brand new in 1962 just as I started working. I’d have cut my arm off to own one then and always knew that one day I’d have one. I bought one from the States through a mate and did a full restoration on it – every nut and bolt – everything on the car was rebuilt. I loved it but it wasn’t very practical – just two doors and not much room. I sold it to someone in Japan.

The Stag is part of the Omaka Classic cars collection. I love the sound of it, the V8 engine. It’s also quite practical being four doors but also a convertible. It’s a good all-rounder.

Have you ever come across a car you couldn’t fix?

Yes – anything with electronics!

I’m too old to be bothering with all that stuff!

What do you enjoy about working on classic cars?

They are simple to work on, not high tech and it’s all the stuff I worked on when I did my apprenticeship. It’s relaxing when you know your way around – some of the cars I worked on back then when they were new, I’m still working on them now as classics. A good example is the red S-type Jag. We sold that to Cyril Broadbridge brand knew and I fitted the radio in it. Now it’s here and part of the collection.

How easy is it to get parts for classic cars these days?

Not too bad actually. There’s lots of replica bits you can get hold of if the original parts can’t be found and you can always make them if you can’t find them.

What’s the rarest car you’ve worked on?

I reckon the 1935 SS-Jaguar. We completely restored that, piece by piece.

Is there anything you don’t like about your job?

No, not really – maybe the cold winter mornings when the tools are freezing cold to the touch!

Models and Kitsets

Omaka Classic Cars

Showcasing the best of the ‘50’s, ‘60’s, ‘70’s and ‘80’s Over 50 cars on display at any one time, from a collection of 120 plus motorbikes and other memorabilia.

Open daily from 10am – 4pm. $10 entry, kids go free!*

Aerodrome Road, Omaka. Phone 577 9419. (*up to two kids free (under 13) with every paying adult)

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Happy 60th edding Anniversary Congratulations Mum & Dad Llongyfarchiadon Mam ac Tad (in Welsh) on the 7th of September, 60 years ago at St Mary’s Church, Blenheim.

Grosvenor Jones of Bodrhyddan Lodge, Dyserth, North Wales married Margaret Mary (nee) Eaton, of Wilderness Road, Kaikoura.

20% Off All Knitting Wool at The Sewing Store 29 High Street, Blenheim

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Married at Lyttelton 6.9.1963

CONSTRUCTION WORKER AVAILABLE

Congratulations Mum and Dad

Love Dion, Dale & Carol

On your Diamond Wedding Anniversary Well done from Sian & Roy, Dai & Jill and their families both in Wales and New Zealand.

public notice commercial lease Office SPACE to lease

Approx 200 m2.

Central Blenheim High foot traffic.

Possible to sub lease.

Rent negotiable.

Phone Rebecca 0274 835 776

Public Meeting Notification

MEET THE CANDIDATES Meet your local Marlborough District Mayoral and Waiaru / Awatere District Council Candidates at the Renwick Community Hall Wednesday 11th September 7.30pm All welcome

OSH FORKLIFT COURSE Refresher $130 • Basic $170 F Endorsement $120 October 9th and November 13th We also run on-site courses to suit

public notice Heavy Industrial Training Ltd Ph: 03 544-8064 oshforklift@xtra.co.nz www.Heavyindustrial.co.nz ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Annual General Meeting of the Volunteer Marlborough Charitable Trust Inc. will be held on Thursday, 19 September 2013 at 12:00 p.m.

The Chairperson’s Report and Financial Reports for the year ending 30 June 2013 will be presented. Board Officers for the 2013/14 financial year will be elected.

Any submissions for the AGM should be submitted in writing to the Secretary by 5:00pm Tuesday, 17 September.

Location: Marlborough House, 21 Henry Street, Blenheim All Welcome For more information call 577-9388

Tree Pruning Maintenance

WANTED TO BUY Bookcases & Dinghies Call Peter 0274579595

Second Hand Shop 42 Arthur Street

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• Specialising in pip & stone fruit trees • Well equipped • Includes removal • Quotes available • Thirty plus years experience

Ph David 027 215 1582

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WE NEED GREAT PEOPLE TO JOIN OUR TEAM AT THE SPEIGHTS ALE HOUSE BLENHEIM!

Chef and Cook positions available To apply, call 577 9992 or email CV to john@alehouseblenheim.co.nz

Contact ph 021 1111 565

situation vacant garage

SALES SHOP FITTINGS sale counters shelving display units and more Saturday 7th 8 a m, M a i n fr e i g ht Depo. T X T 021 1509017 for more info 32 HENDERSON ST Saturday. Lots of good bargains 9am til 12 noon.

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Wanted Waiter & Waitress • Experience in food service.

• Honest & reliable person to work in busy restaurant Please contact 021 02306078

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You must be honest & reliable Phone Liz at The Sun 5777 868

Marlborough Lines

Storeperson We are looking to employ a Storeperson in our Taylor Pass Stores division.

In-service training will be given in all aspects of the Stores operations.

The prospective person needs to be physically fit with an interest in learning and developing.

The ability to operate computer controlled inventories is essential and a fully endorsed forklift license is preferable. Accuracy with figures and a mechanical aptitude would be advantageous.

If you are a motivated individual, believe you would be an asset to our company and you enjoy working in a team environment, we would like to hear from you.

This position offers the right person opportunities of advancement in a logistics career.

(opposite Countdown)

Balanced Not too late to top large fruit trees

• Experienced concrete construction worker available for immediate start.

• Wide experience in all forms of concrete construction particularly on large commercial projects as well as Project Supervision, interpretation of plans, working with Architects, Engineers and Councils.

Would prefer to work in Blenheim rather than Christchurch.

References available if required.

Friday September 6, 2013

Part-time Retail Assistant Approx 20 hours per week Do you have….

• A bubbly and friendly personality, with a fantastic smile.

• Great customer service skills and fantastic personal presentation.

• Honesty, integrity and reliability.

• A flexible attitude and enjoy being part of a top-notch team.

• An ability to leave a space looking spick and span.

Then we want to hear from you!

Call Sharon on 027 611 9915 or email: seanandsharon@xtra.co.nz

For a job description and application form for this role please contact our reception on 03 577 7007.

Alternatively you can email us at info@linesmarl.co.nz or download them from our website www.marlboroughlines.co.nz. Completed applications and CVs should be returned to: “Storeperson” Vacancy Marlborough Lines PO Box 144

BLENHEIM 7240 Applications close Monday 9 September 2013

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DRAKE, Pauline:

RUMMEL-CLEMENT: Amiria Keyanna (3080g) August 10, 2013

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PRESTON, Anthony Page (Tony): August 30, 2013

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NEILL, Rhys John: September 2, 2013

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PRESTON, Anthony Page (Tony): On Friday August 30 2013, at Sydney Australia. Dearly loved husband of Anne, much loved father and fatherin-law of Emma and Pete Coldwell, Guy (San Diego), and Kim and Sam Hiney (Sydney) beloved Gandar of Abby,Tom, Joe and Connie; Charly, Molly and Daisy. Messages C/- 10C Stephenson St Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 411 Blenheim 7240.

A funeral service for Tony will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson & Parker Sts Blenheim, at 1.30 pm Monday September 9 followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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JAMIESON, Jennifer Joyce (Jennie): September 2, 2013

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MCKAY, Beverley May (Bev): Passed away peacefully on September 4 2013, surrounded by family, at Springlands Lifestyle Village Blenheim. Aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Brian, loved mother and mother-in-law of Mary and Harold, Brian and Wai, John and Trish and Raymond and Mary, cherished nana of Angela and Anton, Rochelle and Leigh; Nicole and Brenton, Brian and Verity; Christina and Jason, Sean and Lauretta, and Corey; and Stephanie, and special great nana of Noah, Maddison and Isabella. Many thanks to the staff at Springlands Lifestyle Village for their care of Bev and to everyone who looked after Bev over the nine years since Brian’s passing. Messages to 14 George St Picton 7220. A family service will be held.

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

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Coach a winner A junior rugby coach from Seddon, Hayden Shadbolt, is the first Sport Maker in the Tasman region to win $250 worth of sports gear and clothing courtesy of the Lotto Volunteer Foundation and Sport NZ ‘Thank a Sport Maker’ campaign.

Hayden coached the champion Harlequins Under 14.5 team to victory for the third time this year, despite a 100km round trip each training session.

Marina 2 marina On Sunday October 13, 2013 the inaugural Marina2Marina walk/run will be held. The 9km event from Picton to Waikawa marina and back is for kids and for adults.

The 14km Snout option will also be available.

Drink and refreshment stations will be provided along the way and the event begins and ends at London Quay.

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Ranfurly Shield rugby – sport at its best In the last few weeks we have had more than an inkling as to what the Ranfurly Shield must have meant in the amateur era of the game.

Let’s face the cold, hard facts – the Ranfurly Shield is not what it was in terms of prestige value.

The professionals who run the game would consider the shield as an add-on, something ranking down the pecking order behind winning the ITM and Heartland championships.

But tell that to rugby fans in Otago and Hawkes Bay! Last week In Otago mums, dads, grans and kids came from all over just to catch a glimpse of the old log o’wood as it has been called,

before those Hawke’s Bay invaders had the cheek to whisk it off them last Sunday, and by one point I might add.

The shield has brought a sparkle to both those communities which competitions like Super 15, the ITM Cup and Heartland championships never have, and probably never will.

Why is that?

Partly it’s the long history of the shield. Partly, I think, too, it’s about provincial pride. Playing for your home province means a lot even for today’s professional players. Napier Boys’ High School old boy Zac Guildford rated last weekend’s Ranfurly Shield win

alongside being a member of the successful World Cup winning All Blacks.

It’s that provincial pride which set Marlborough alight when it managed the upset of all upsets against Alex Wylie’s Canterbury team way back in the early 1970s.

The spirit of rugby was fully alive in those days. There was no need for some PR spin merchant in Wellington to talk about heartland rugby. It existed. You didn’t even need to comment on it. Players were for the most part home grown, they played week-in, weekout for local clubs; they became local identities and rugby was at the very heart and soul of the

Chris Tobin community.

Crowds were allowed to invade the playing field at the end of big matches and carry players off on their shoulders if they wanted to. I’ve even heard stories of supporters joining the players in the showers after their team won the shield in a challenge.

It’s some of those vestiges of that old spirit in rugby that we’ve seen in recent weeks, a spirit which is not artificially contrived.

Local boy in America’s Cup

By Kristy Martin Blenheim woman Charlie Costello was chuffed when she got to meet Emirates Team New Zealand yachtsman and Marlborough boy Winston Macfarlane at the Louis Vuitton Cup in San Francisco.

But it wasn’t just because Macfarlane represents New Zealand in the world’s top yachting race the America’s Cup, which starts this Sunday.

It is because the Marlborough woman used to be his nanny.

Ms Costello said it was a chance meeting at the Louis Vuitton Cup, the regatta that determines which challenger

races the defender in the America’s Cup finals, that allowed her to let grinder Macfarlane know she cared for him as an infant.

“I saw the name on the back of his shirt and I just interrupted whoever he was talking to and I said ‘I was your nanny when you were a baby!’

“He said ‘Really?’ and he gave me a big hug.”

Ms Costello was 19 when she was Macfarlane’s nanny, a job which only lasted about three months before she left the role to get married.

He grew up in Kekerengu, she explained, with his parents

Sue and Richard who still own The Store and Winterhome garden.

A couple of days later Ms Costello bumped into Macfarlane again at the US event, and he said he’d told his parents he had seen her.

While she is not a massive yachting fan (she had been in the states on a holiday with her partner Kevin and some friends - not for the cup), Ms Costello said the reunion with Macfarlane was definitely a special moment.

“He was just gorgeous,” she said.

“It made my trip.”

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