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Meet the Wairau/Awatere Ward candidates for the MDC election

See page 12 for Blenheim Ward candidates.

Martyn Birch

Les Whiteside

Raised and educated in Lincoln, I joined the navy and served for 24 years, including as a UN peacekeeper in Cambodia. Later, at Woodbourne, I trained defence force physical education instructors and have represented New Zealand in triathlon age group championships.

In 2005 we purchased Thymebank, building the business up and supporting and sponsoring many local organisations before selling this year. The values I would bring to council are perseverance, integrity and courage.

I am concerned about the level of Marl-

borough’s debt. Senior council management must work harder to create and stay within budgets. We must also reduce red tape.

Smart water allocation is important, and we need to ensure our civil defence systems are maintained to the highest possible standards.

back as a voice for rural communities on council.

I will work hard to ensure there is robust communication between ratepayers and council, the democratic process is upheld, rates in the rural sector remain affordable, our smaller communities are supported

in achieving their aspirations – and that commonsense prevails.

He aha te mea nui? He tangata! He tangata! He tangata!

What is the most important thing in the world? It is people! It is people! It is people!

questions and take a balanced view - all valuable skills for council, as is my knowledge of how council works As president of the Rarangi District Residents Association I’ve led community projects and have the experience to represent rural people.

My priorities would be affordable and safe drinking water, well maintained roads and support for communities rebuilding after the earthquakes.

I have a positive and practical approach and am committed to Marlborough.

munities and work together for progress for all.

Marlborough is dependent for its prosperity on people, land and water use.

We are lucky that our industries are supported by innovative Marlborough processors who add value and who export .

Encouraging business to flourish grows

provincial income, which pays for local ambitions.

As the only career farmer and practical conservationist standing in this Ward, I see the “big picture” based on my experience of what works.

I understand your operations and concerns.

I believe I can continue to be effective for all rural Marlborough citizens.

A good listener, I have worked hard for Wairau/Awatere, and for Marlborough.

I believe I bring common sense, perspec-

tive and experience to decision making.

I will work for viability and sustainability of primary production, viability of rural communities, water storage, allocation, and quality, transparent local decision-making, long-term planning and responsible rating.

Cynthia Brooks Raised in Ward, educated in Blenheim, Renwick resident 42 years.

For the last 30 years I have been privileged to record the lives and history of the people of heartland Marlborough in my writing.

I have developed a deep passion for this place and its people and I now wish to give Katrina Whiteside

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Bev Doole I grew up on a market garden in Tua Marina and my father Gordon Doole taught agriculture at Marlborough Boys’ College.

I worked as a journalist on the Marlborough Express and the Financial Times in London.

I can work in a team, research, ask tough

Geoff Evans (Sitting councillor) My vision is for a Marlborough where people have the freedom to live, work and play in a business-friendly, safe, “go ahead” environment.

My affordable rates policy of last election remains relevant. Economic conditions have improved, but not for everyone.

Council must listen to our diverse com-

Peter Jerram (Sitting councillor) A Marlborough veterinarian for 34 years, with my wife Ally I now grow figs in Rapaura.

I have enjoyed being part of council decision-making and knowing primary producers and the communities well means

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Purrfect pets for Black Friday The SPCA decided to turn Black Friday into “Black Cat Friday”, encouraging members of the public to shun superstition and adopt a black cat.

Debunking the myths that black cats were unlucky, SPCA Marlborough’s office manager Kate Horrey said there was no room for superstition when it came to the very real issue of animal welfare.

“We firmly believe that bringing a black cat into your life is a very lucky thing,” Kate said.

To mark Friday the 13th, the centre, on Fox’s Island Road, Renwick, had extended opening hours, while staff decorated the animal enclosures and gave balloons and lollies to visiting kids.

The majority of animals at the SPCA are strays. They occasionally take in unwanted pets, but only when people can’t look after them for exceptional reasons, such as ill health.

Two cats were adopted out that day, but unfortunately neither were black.

SPCA Marlborough animal care manager Jess Monk with Jack Black the cat on Friday the 13th.

proposal to shift the ferry terminal from Picton to Clifford Bay, originally costed out at $420m, warrants further investigation, relevant consents will be applied for. At that stage there will be the opportunity for public input.

It is not known how recent concerns about seismic activity in the Clifford Bay area have affected the analyses in the report.

It has been prepared by Treasury and Transport ministry officials and is being led by management consultant Andrew Robertson

0800 What’s Up wristbands and wallet cards have been distributed to schools in Seddon and the surrounding area, to remind quakerattled children there’s always someone to talk to if they’re feeling distressed.

0800 What’s Up manager Rhonda Morrison said that after both major Canterbury earthquakes, the free phone counselling service had lots of calls from children and young people needing support.

“The big February quake resulted in earthquakes being the 10th most called-about problem category in 2011,” she said.

“We still receive a lot of calls

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Airport expansion The Marlborough Chamber of Commerce has praised the council for supporting the airport expansion, announced last week.

“On behalf of the chamber and the business community we represent, we would like to congratulate Marlborough District Council for having agreed to move on this initiative,” president Nikki de Reeper said.

“We have been lobbying for this since 2010 because we believe the benefits for Marlborough will significantly outweigh the costs.”

Expected to start next April, the passenger terminal will be extended to prevent congestion and the baggage area upgraded.

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Clifford Bay report Phone counselling for Seddon quake kids likely this month A spokesperson for Minister of Transport Gerry Brownlee’s office has confirmed that the feasibility report on the Clifford Bay terminal proposal could come to the Minister by the end of September.

The Minister’s Press Secretary Nick Bryant said yesterday that the next step would be that it would go to a Cabinet Committee for discussion, then to Cabinet itself, for a decision on whether to proceed. That process could take several weeks.

Should Cabinet decide that the

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from Christchurch children that are quake-related, because the effects of a major earthquake are long term – having to move, leaving your friends and your school, bereavement and family breakdown.”

Rhonda said it was natural for children in the Marlborough region will be dealing with anxiety about the quakes, just as young Cantabrians did.

“We’re letting them know that, if they need to talk to someone outside their family, they can call us and speak to a trained counsellor who can support them and help them develop coping strategies to deal with their concerns.”

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Following the success of the meet the council candidates event, the Picton public can now meet the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board hopefuls.

The forum will be held on Thursday September 26 from 7.30pm at the Picton Primany School.

Each candidate will have five minutes to put their case forward followed by questions from the floor.

Crash Investigation Police are seeking any witnesses to crash which occurred on State Highway One near Clarence on Sunday about 1pm.

A silver Honda was travelling south towards Kaikoura when it collided with an oncoming Toyota Camry.

Police would like to hear from other motorists who may have seen the Honda, particularly anyone towing a caravan or similar vehicle in a southerly direction at the time.

No one was injured in the crash, however the road was reduced to one lane for two hours while the scene was examined and cleared.

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New Zealand Citizenship Ceremony A New Zealand Citizenship Ceremony will take place in Blenheim this Friday, September 20.

Twenty people will be granted citizenship on the day, in a service that will begin at 3.30pm.

The ceremony will be held at the Marlborough District Council Chambers on Seymour Street.

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by Kristy Martin Six-year-old Jonty Gifford was one of the lucky children who got to take Timmy the pony for a gentle stroll around the Redwoodtown School last Saturday.

Timmy, a placid creature in the company of the Blenheim Riding School, was a huge hit with hundreds of kids that day at the Redwoodtown School gala.

Crowds flocked to the gala, held in perfect sunny weather at the Cleghorn

Street grounds.

Highlights of the event included a petting zoo, bouncy castles, face painting, chocolate wheel, silent auction, plants sale, cakes and a trash and treasure stall.

There was even a human fly wall for children to climb while wearing velcro suits.

Students from the school kept the crowds further entertained with singing performances and kapa haka displays.

Right: Jonty Gifford, 6, gets a ride on Timmy the pony, with the help of Kristen Burnett from the Blenhem Riding School.

Inset: Bella Sword, 4, from Blenheim cuddles up to a rabbit at the River Loop Lops petting zoo.

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Popular Gifts for a Wedding Party Today couples are definitely shopping for gifts for their bridal party.

Cufflinks are a very popular choice for the groomsmen and crystal or pearl earrings for the bridesmaids.

Depending on the couple’s budget, suitable watches may also be a good choice for the men and a pendant, tennis or pearl bracelet or earrings gives variety of choice for the women.

For the bride tennis bracelets in diamonds or CZs, antique-style earrings, and diamond (or CZ) set pearldrop earrings are very popular.

On many occasions the husband-to-be or the parents of the bride wish to give her a piece of jewellery to wear and remember the day.

A custom-made item can be perfect and does not need to ‘break the bank’!

For the groom a pair of stylish cufflinks or a dress watch can fit the bill and again custommade or antique cufflinks can mark this very happy occasion. They never date and can be worn for all the special occasions that unfold for the couple over the years ahead Many times brides will buy for themselves for their wedding day and this can be made easier when discussed with experienced staff who can suggest how the perfect result can be achieved.

Wedding season is approaching again so if you have any of these gift choices to make ask us first. You won’t be one of the crowd.

By Kristy Martin Marrion McNabb is one crafty woman.

She creates unique and eye-catching figurines out of recycled materials like wire, old singlets and beaded necklaces.

“They are made from old t-shirts, singlets, bits of material,” Marrion explained.

“Some are made from lace doilies.

“I get most of the jewellery from The $3 Shop.

“They are 99 per cent recycled.”

Marrion’s dolls, which she hasn’t yet named, were on display at the Marlborough Federation of Women’s Institutes’ One Day Festival last week.

The event, held in the Salvation

Army rooms in Blenheim, featured a craft competition with more than 200 entries, photography, baked goods and guest speakers.

Federation president Maureen O’Connell, who was offering taste tests of her Stony Bottom olive oil, said the calibre of entries in the craft competition was very high.

The five women’s institutes are Renwick, Springlands-Farnham, Picton and Dillons Point.

Renwick won a trophy for the most points scored on the day.

Right: Marrion McNabb with the figurines she makes from old shirts and singlets, pieces of material and beaded jewellery.

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Lights Over Marlborough fireworks spectacular Lights over Marlborough, the annual Whitney Street School fireworks display, will be held at Marlborough’s A&P Showgrounds on Saturday November 16.

This is the school’s major fundraiser for the year and 2013

marks its 30th anniversary.

Last week, the banner used to promote the event went up with the assistance of installers from Marlborough Lines.

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Over Marlborough started from small beginnings as a fireworks display in the school grounds, but has grown to become one of the largest events in the community with close to 5000 people attending each year.

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Percy’s journey to better health In July the Sun featured an inspiring story of Picton man Percy Chandler who, at age 63 was losing the battle with his weight and health.

Percy had battled Type 1 diabetes for 23 years and found he was having trouble keeping it under control, so he joined a System:slim programme called ‘How to Save a Life’.

Three months into the programme Percy has lost 10.8kg and has seen a considerable difference in his health and lifestyle.

Percy has been taking supplements to improve his metabolism, help detox his body which in return has given him more energy

Picton man Percy Chandler is seeing results from the ‘How to Save a Life’ programme.

and helps suppress his appetite and encourages fat burning.

Supporting Percy is System:slim mentor Jean Rooney who is pleased with his progress to date.

“He has changed his eating

habits and lifestyle and these results have improved his diabetes dramatically. He is now only taking a quarter of the insulin that he was initially, and the 10.8kg loss has enabled him to work long hours and keep up with his grandchild who he adores.

“We are very proud of Percy’s results as he continues to make progress and is committed to keeping his weekly consultation which he says is the key to his success,” Jean says.

“Having a one on one consultation with Jean keeps me motivated and focused on my goal, even when my health sometimes makes this difficult,” Percy said.

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Waste site ‘undecided’ Marlborough District Council says it is yet to decide the future of the green waste site in Wither Road following the departure of Greenfingers Compost.

Last Friday, a Sun report explained that Greenfingers would no longer lease the site from council from the end of 2015, so the business would stop accepting grass clippings as of next month.

In response, council’s solid waste manager Alec McNeil confirmed Greenfingers would vacate but would also have a further year to clear the site of any stockpiled waste material.

“The future use of the site has been under review by council since ...May 2012,” Mr McNeil said.

“Council is considering a number of factors that may influence the future use of the site, including development on neighbouring land. Another factor ... was the work underway to establish a regional composting operation in conjunction with the wine industry at another location.

“In the meantime the Wither Road site will continue as a drop-off point for greenwaste and pick-up point for compost products. After the lease expires in December 2015 the actual compost production process may relocate to a new site,” he added.

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Malayan Veterans’ Day

Mayfield Kindy kids Samuel Marshall,4, and Karma Alekna, 4, are learning to grow sunflowers.

Marlborough Malayan Veterans’ Association president John Chevaul addresses a service at Seymour Square on Monday to mark Malayan Veterans’ Day. It was the first time the day has been honoured locally.

Mr Chevaul is pictured with Luke Elliott from the RNZAF, Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman and Reverend Canon Graeme Grennell.

In the last 12 months, the Council has begun something new, something exciting - and I very much want to see this through.

We’ve begun an economic development project that is the most imaginative and comprehensive that Marlborough has seen in decades.

Our “Smart and Connected” work recognises and reflects the innovative streak that runs through Marlborough - and brings together all that is best within our many bright industries and businesses.

It’s our vision and plan for the future.

Helping to extract more value and create job growth.

What it’s done is to provide this region with some economic leadership, and confidence that this is a place where smart business will flourish.

I am totally comitted to this project.

Kindy gardening

By Kristy Martin Gardening used to be a skill that was passed on from generation to generation, but sadly this is no longer the case.

It is for this reason that Daltons Landscape Supplies has teamed up with local kindy teachers to encourage kids to learn to grow

their own sunflowers.

The children at Mayfield Kindergarten in Blenheim are among scores of Marlborough youngsters growing their own sunflowers, which teachers hope will give them a variety of new skills.

The children will learn about how plants grow from tiny seeds

to flourishing flowers, the responsibility of regular watering and even the basic math of measuring and recording plant growth.

The project will also include a competition to see whose plant is the tallest at the end, who was the most diligent waterer and whose sunflower has the widest head.

School science fun

By Kristy Martin ing and comparing different Dissolving powders, water dissolving powders. bottle jet boats, mouldy sandThis involved much testing inwiches and beanstalk growing side the classroom and included are just some of the projects cre- investigating whether cold or ated by the Springlands School hot water would dissolve the kids for their science fair. powders faster.

All students participated in the Many of the students will now event, spending most of the term compete in the Marlborough hypothesising, investigating, Lines Science and Technology experimenting and designing Fair, after their projects were their weird and wacky projects. presented to a team of judges Room 7 teacher Bev Phillips last week. said her class had fun investigatRight: Year 1 & 2 Springlands students with their science project Jock and the Beanstalk.

Sun Business Update

Yum Cha available for lunch Bamboo Garden Restaurant is bringing the delectable tastes of their Yum Cha meals to their lunchtime menu.

The Yum Cha menu has been hugely popular with Bamboo Garden Restaurant’s evening diners so owners Bu-nga Krataitong and Nuttavut Rodsienglum are extending it further.

“Yum Cha are small, light portions which allows customers to sample a variety of dishes, which make them perfect for lunch,” Bu-nga says.

Yum cha is a culinary tradition that originated in China where people would sit and relax, drink tea and eat the small bite sized portions.

Cooked fresh to order by specialist Chinese Yum Cha chef Weidan Zhen (pictured), the menu consists of a variety of vegetable, meat and seafood dishes.

Think crisp flaky pastries filled with sweet juicy pork, dumplings, vegetable parcels and sweet sesame balls. These plus many more are sure to tempt your tastebuds.

“Many of our customers enjoy the Yum Cha

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

Q: Do you own a suit and when was the last time you wore it?

Geoff Robinson Blenheim

Graeme Wallace Blenheim

Yes I do, but it is probably eight months since I wore it. I don’t really go places where I need to wear one.

Yes, I do. The last time I wore it was probably three years ago, at one of the kids’ weddings.

Rex Schroder, Blenheim No, I don’t own one. I hired one for a wedding once.

I just don’t like wearing them.

Brian Leask Blenheim

Peter Deacon Blenheim

Don Helman Blenheim

I own one, but I can’t remember the last time I wore it. I just go casual most of the time.

I own three - one nice one, one okay one and one shabby one. I’m from the UK and one of the best things about New Zealand is not having to wear a suit everyday.

I do own a suit, but I have no idea when I last wore it. Probably about six months ago.

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Old guard Dear Ed, What a reaction of squawking (September 4) at critics of ex-mayor Leo McKendry publicly endorsing the “old guard” for Marlborough’s council elections.

I thought McKendry’s public thoughts were really “off.” What I noticed was the correspondents defending him. Is it true, one is the wife of the mayor’s campaign manager?

Are the three defenders of Mr McKendry and the “old guard” on council happy with council’s spending and rates?

The new theatre and its car park. We are in a recession, the timing is very wrong! Not helped with the recent quakes in and around Seddon & Ward.

What of the Queen Street concrete park, the $65,000 roundabout tittivation by council offices, council into commercial ventures while core services languish? What of debt? What of closed meetings? What of rate rises? Is MDC’s forestry good investment? What of murky streams and the Taylor River?

I do praise council for opposing King Salmon’s industrialisation of the Marlborough Sounds, as a few years ago at one stage the Sounds were a Maritime Park. But like most ratepayers I am not sure about our Council keeping the Scottish report secret? Often they cite commercial sensitivity (or jargon to that effect), but what they really mean is?

RATEPAYER Sensitivity!! (us mugs) Graham Elwell

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Stop the quakes Dear Ed, Councillor Barsanti would appear to be exceeding his duties as a MDC Councillor, unless he has access to some greater power than I have.

For the love of me, I can’t see how Councillor Basanti - and his posse of MDC councilors - are going to “stop the earthquakes.”

People pray and put money in collection plates to achieve such dreams - rates should not be used for such purposes.

However, I, along with many more ratepayers no doubt, await the results of his efforts.

Care?

Dear Ed, I visited a home at a lake and a wood, to see a special person who is misunderstood.

With her flattened hair, glazed eyes and hand out stretched, she recognizes me, but I not her.

She cannot reach with her out stretched hand and then I see she is tied down.

I look around and see more and feel dismayed at what I saw.

The watchdogs come in and tick all the boxes, everything is hunky-dorey from what they saw.

So I continue to feel upset from what I saw, and wonder is this, what is install!

For many of us in our golden years to languish is such disgusting care.

Sunflower

Carvings Councillor Graeme Barsanti.

Perhaps he can advise which Marlborough beach I should stand on to see the tsunami reverse its direction.

Cliff Smith, Wairau Valley

Dear Ed, Re Reg Thompsett carvings.

One other of Reg Thompsett’s carvings worthy of mention is the Totara Panel on the wall in the foyer of St Mary’s catholic church Maxwell Rd. This panel representing the Creation according to Maori lore was contributed to the church by Blenheim’s Catholic Maori after extensive renovations to the church in 1992/93 Patricia Swindells

IT'S TIME FOR A MORE OPEN APPROACH

Success is often brought about by body tackling issues from different to prospective, thereby As a candidate in this years local elections, I am adelighted see the number of people achieving were for notoffice. previously thought possible. who havenew put outcomes themselvesthat forward This shows that certain individuals just like myself That’s have promotedOver to you voter more open approach as the key driver that will are upwhy for I the challenge. thethe next fewaweeks leading up to Election Day all manner of enable bigger possibilities. statements will be made to entice you, the voter, to back them and their vision for our district.

Going forward if elected I would be looking into ways in which council canfact adopt better to extract more as our I love the that I live strategies in a country where we canrevenue, all exercise well as business opportunities from current assets. democratic rights once every three years, and decide who is doing At the same time agree thinking council need to the business for Ius, andwith whothe is not.

I like that to keep things simple, become more of an enabler of business and development in the like most Kiwis. Have the present councillors met our needs well? property sector, and not compete directly with the private sector My view is that they have all done their best, but is it time for to the detriment of real growth. changes? for one, feel that time for new I some believe these areI, two key areas thatthe if tackled in exploring the right way angles that will better meet your needs as ratepayers has come. will bring a major turnaround to the people of this district.

This only be to brought about byand smart visionary I willcan work hard represent you, your needs ifthinking, elected. and a collaborative It's time for aopen moreapproach. open approach.

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Joan Johnson with “12 points of view”, a collaborative work by the Redwood Village Artists.

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“The nicest part was everybody being so enthusiastic.”

The Redwood Village Artists meet every Friday at the Brooklyn Croquet Club in Blenheim. The group is now in its 15th year.

Their exhibition is called The 12 Late Bloomers and begins on Friday night from 6pm at the Yealands Estate Gallery on High Street.

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9 Gold Medals for Yealands The Yealands Wine Group continues to go from strength to strength, picking up a remarkable nine Gold medals at the country’s largest wine competition, the New Zealand International Wine Show.

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Story and photo by Kristy Martin A collaborative oil painting by a dozen artists will be the focal point at the Redwood Village Artists’ exhibition starting this week.

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“I’ve always been a fighter” Feebe Busch of Waikawa talks to Glenise Dreaver about “the road less travelled” that is her life.

Feebe had to show real grit from the start, having been brought up on a pioneering farm near Lawrence in Central Otago.

Her stepfather didn’t believe in mod cons like machinery. There were horses and sledges, she said. “And us.”

“Me and my twin brother were cocky’s slaves. I can remember tossing bales of hay on stacks twelve high.”

Although now in her element in the craft shop “feebe-s” in Picton’s High Street, handiwork wasn’t on the agenda then.

“My mother wouldn’t teach me to knit, so a girl at school taught me using wool on pencils.”

Unsurprisingly, it wasn’t a happy home. “I broke away.

I went nursing.”

But working on her weekends off on a logging skidder earned her £10 a week more than her nursing, so Feebe lost enthusiasm. She married during training and left when she completed.

The years during and after her marriage were tumultuous and she shifted often. And, she says, her fights for the underdog have also seen her move on.

Work in woollen mills and the furniture and upholstery industries developed her craft skills. There was also a return to nursing, including a spell as sub-matron at the Laura Fergusson home for the disabled.

The call to the sea that followed may have been because her natural father came from a well-known seafaring family. She worked on fishing boats as a ship’s nurse, but there was also hard physical labour.

By then twenty three and a half stone, she was fit and well able to cope with the work. “The doctors said my pulse was better than John Walker’s,

44 to his 46.”

Things changed after a serious fishing boat accident.

“I broke two vertebrae in my back and crushed another two.”

She developed Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), which can follow injury. There is severe pain, swelling, skin problems and sometimes Feebe’s concentration is affected.

ACC at first did not recognise RSD, though the specialist they finally called in did at first glance. The four weeks she then spent at the Auckland pain clinic were the most wonderful treatment you could have, she said.

She also got an electric wheelchair. “I was in it 90 per cent of the time and still use it 30 per cent.”

Her later improvement she puts down to a herbal ointment.

“Onion, garlic and grass juices. It takes away the pain.”

Once in Picton Feebe, obviously still disabled, found getting a job impossible.

But a local businessman who saw her crafts suggested setting up a cruise boat day market.

Feebe followed up and while less than popular with some local retailers, some refusing to serve her, tourists loved it.

Fight on though. There were complaints about her stall to the Commerce Commission and she is still working through the issues.

Her response has been to escalate and with ongoing formal study in small business management she has opened Feebe-s in a shop near Mariner’s Mall.

“I’m here long term,” she says firmly.” My motto is ‘Reasonable prices for all and listen to what the customers want’.”

“Me and my twin brother were cocky’s slaves.”

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Nelson event guide Sports, arts, performance and cuisine. Nelson offers it all!

There are hundreds of events scheduled for the months of September and October.

Here are just a few up and coming events on Nelson’s calendar.

The Nelson Saturday Market Saturdays from 8am - 1pm.

Explore, Experience, Discover. Nelson’s Saturday market defies description.

The Saturday market in Montgomery Square is another way to experience the creativity of Nelson’s community. Prowl the lanes between the hundreds of stalls for Nelson’s best; crafts, pottery, unique gifts, designer wear, woodwork, organic veges, breads, fruit, cheeses, gourmet foods and treasures ... treat yourself at the food stalls!

Montgomery Square Carpark in the heart of Nelson City.

McCashin’s Market Saturdays from 12 noon.

McCashin’s Market is every Saturday year round (fine weather only). It starts at 12 noon with live music in the beer garden starting at 1pm. $10 woodfired pizzas, thai food, cupcakes, fresh local produce, bric a brac, plants, books, toys, clothing, free bouncy castle for the kids.

Come along and bring the family.

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The Bragg Brothers Saturday, September 21.

The Bragg Brothers have a hard hitting attitude to their music with covers such as Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and many more of your favorites.

These Gifted musicians promise to impress.

Head on down to The Vic Brewbar, 281 Trafalgar Street, Nelson Cherry Blossom Festival 2013 Sunday September 22.

Nelson Miyazu Sister City Association presents the 2013 Cherry Blossom Festival. Come and enjoy a programme of music, food & entertainment to celebrate Japanese culture.

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Tasman Makos v Hawkes Bay Sunday September 22.

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Meet the first of the Blenheim Ward Council Candidates Jamie Arbuckle (Sitting councillor)

Jenny Andrews (Sitting councillor)

Jessica Bagge (Sitting councillor)

I stand on performance.

Thank you for the chance to represent our community on council.

The financial recession is causing difficult times for us all.

I am committed to common sense decision making. The Mayor needs to be responsible for council financial plans and policies.

Maintenance of council assets need to be a priority and financial decisions need to be prudent. This isn’t a time for luxuries.

Our core industries must be supported and sustainable.

Our CBD needs a vibrant vision.

I have stood on a platform of transparency and accountability.

This led to a report into corruption and tendering practises and made recommendations for council to be more transparent.

I fully support open communication and consultation processes.

We need more community involvement in council decision making and annual plans.

I consider it a great honour and privilege to have served the people of Marlborough as a District Councillor and Deputy Mayor. Marlborough has great potential, still small enough to care about our citizens and their aspirations and concerns.

With commonsense, wisdom and careful stewardship we can make it a place for young families across the board to seniors.

My interests include Justice of Peace, Musical Theatre, Garden Marlborough, Rotary, Nativity Church, grandchildren, family and friends. I am passionate about Marlborough being progressive, user friendly for all, while mindful of escalating rate demands.

My strength on council is working for the senior folk of the community, making Marlborough accessible to all, while supporting our younger ratepayers.

I have both time and commitment to work for you.

Please contact me: jennylandrews@xtra.co.nz or phone 035785580

I am a mother, businesswoman and current first term councillor.

I believe in Marlborough and that strong positive leadership is crucial for the future of our region. We need a vibrant community for businesses to invest in and nurture pathways for our youth.

We need a “can do” attitude from Council.

We need more transparency and accountability in Council processes and meetings, so that you can see how decisions are made.

We need sound, informed environmental planning, sensible development, a strong education platform for our children; community and health services when and where we need them.

We have so many opportunities ahead of us. I would like to be part of the new council that advocates and delivers.

Vote for Jessica Bagge – a strong voice for community and business.

Brian Dawson

David Dew (Sitting councillor)

I am a candidate because our community needs fresh leadership and a vision to address the big issues.

Our population is aging and there are few well-paid jobs to keep our children and grandchildren living and working here.

The rate base is not growing and the burden of rates increases is falling on those on fixed incomes who cannot afford it.

This cannot continue in such a blessed region with a fantastic landscape and beautiful climate, internationally known for fabulous wines.

We need jobs to keep our young people here and to encourage others to move here.

Stronger leadership will make the most of what we have and take the pressure off rate-payers.

With fresh leadership and a vibrant economy, Marlborough will be a great place for people to live and work.

“Succes is not final, failure is not fatal, it is the courage to continue that counts.”

Churchill’s comments are very apt.

Council is a complex $100 million business employing over 200 people and it requires Councillors who have experienced all of those things and who have the battle hardened skills to take Council forward. I have those skills. I ask straight and direct questions and give straight and direct answers.

Ask any current Councillor or the Mayor about that if you wish. Past ideas of mine have saved ratepayers large sums.

I am also the only Councillor who contunues to contribute original ideas for Council to get funding without increasing rates.

I am a longstanding Marlborough Lawyer, chair of Marlborough Lines and have experience in governance unequalled in Marlborough.

Keith Buck I am married to Susan, and we have a blended family of five children and 14 grandchildren.

I have lived in Blenheim for almost 40 years.

I am passionate about Marlborough, I love its community and believe we have a great future.

But I believe Marlborough is being stifled by the costs and bureaucracy imposed by council.

And I don’t believe council reflects the dreams and aspirations of its community. I think we can do much better.

I will work to reduce both costs and red tape, and will work to make sure that genuine consultation with the community happens before decisions are made, not just as a token gesture afterwards

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Picton grills candidates

By Glenise Dreaver Some thirty Marlborough Sounds Wards residents attended the “Meet the Candidates” evening held in the Picton School Hall last Thursday.

Mayoral candidates Brian Dawson and Jamie Arbuckle attended as did Richard Feather, who is also standing for a Sounds Ward seat.

Mayoress Thelma Sowman read a speech from Mayor Alistair Sowman, who was at an EQC meeting in Ward.

Chair Margaret McHugh pointed out that it was “his duty” to attend that meeting. She was less understanding about sitting councillor Graeme Barsanti’s apology, pointing out that he had not attended three years ago either.

With Trevor Hook also apologising, David Oddie was the only Sounds Wards councillor who attended.

Blenheim Ward councillor Jessica Bagge attended and was asked by the chair to discuss the issues for the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board, for which she is also standing.

David Oddie, asked to discuss the ferry terminal issue and Clifford Bay, said Picton would survive the removal of the terminal, though the decision was out of council hands.

“But there has been zero information from central government, and we’ve been to them several times.”

He said it was “astounding” that Picton had to wait 15 years for the bus shelter at the i-site, which provided complex engineering challenges, and that funding would

Spring market for toy library refurbishment

By Kristy Martin The Picton Toy Library’s Spring Market is back again following the success of last year’s event.

There will be over 30 stalls, a monster toy sale, plants, handmade jewellery, tasty food, quirky buskers and a variety of kids’ activities.

Money raised will help the toy library’s “dilapidated” building get a much-needed facelift, said

market day coordinator Haylee Milham.

“It’s a fundraiser for the toy library building which needs a bit of exterior work,” she said.

“It will go ahead rain or shine and if people want to donate toys for our monster toy sale they can contact me.”

The event will be held from 10am on Saturday October 5 at the Toy Library grounds on Market Street.

David Oddie gives his presentation (far right) watched on by Richard Feather, Jamie Arbuckle, Brian Dawson and Mayoress Thelma Sowman.

come from the forestry rev fund so it would have no rating impact. He did not escape a mauling, however, when asked about age and gender issues. His query about whether he was boring people was met with a brisk “Yes!” from the Chair.

Richard Feather said he was standing in the Sounds Ward, because Picton was where it had all started for him. “Once a Picton boy, always a Picton boy.”

He floated the idea that council should provide skills and employment for the young by building a house, raffling it, then starting a new one. “There is always loose change that could be used for something like that.”

Jamie Arbuckle was introduced by the chair as a man “very much changed in appearance”. He said he was standing on his performance.

On Sounds needs, he said Picton

needed to be better promoted as a destination, with more cruise ships attracted and better freight movements. An extension of the Waitohi wharf would help make these things possible.

Mayoral hopeful Brian Dawson was the only candidate to speak without notes. He said of sitting mayor: “Alistair is a lovely man and a very good civic leader. But it is well and truly time for a change.”

Our biggest challenge was growth, he said. It was the only way to keep rates down.

Mayor Sowman’s presentation emphasised his experience and credibility. Marlborough needed someone who understood the role, he said, able to present a case to central government. “People have no idea what is really required until they were in the job and Marlborough was a $100m business.”

Oliver Barclay, 2, and Charlotte Pitt, 8 months, playing with the toys at the Picton Toy Library.

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Redwoodtown School gala The Redwoodtown School gala was held last Saturday with big crowds showing up to enjoy pony rides, bouncing castles, baked goods and a trash and treasure sale.

 Declan Quinn, 10, from Nelson

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 Mathew Hamlin, 10, bit es into a tasty toffee apple at the schoo l gala.

 Daniel McHaffie, 4, Ollie Eyles, 6, and Emma Eyles, 3, had their faces painted.

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 Breeanna Paget, 12, and Iain Holdaway running the chocolate wheel.

All the students from Springlands School spent the term investigating, designing an problem solving in order to create their entries for the science fair, held last week.

 Noah Jones, Matthew Carter, Maia Gemmell and Rebekah-May Saussey with their gold certificates.

 Room 7 students Olive Paterson, George Matthews and Somerset Wight doing the touch test.

 Year 4 students Valma i Morden, Freya Thompson and Alice Paterson with their gold-winning projec t.

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

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Marlborough

Professionals

Open 7 Days Join our FREE loyalty club and save $’s!

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

Ph: 972 2239

Professional

Quality Electrical Solutions

• Domestic • Commercial • Industrial

Bikefit Marlborough owners Brent Ackroyd and Graham Henderson.

Bikefit Marlborough

When cyclists set out on the road, mountain track or hillside how well their bikes perform comes down to several factors.

For someone starting out it’s important they be fitted with a bike that is comfortable and suited to their level of fitness.

The same is said for athletes. How well they perform comes down to the quality of their equipment and their ability to ride comfortably and to the conditions.

This is where Bikefit Marlborough excels, Where there’s a Will, providing the region with specialised inforthere’s a way. mation, advice and a full range of bikes and accessories for all ages and abilities.

Owners Brent Ackroyd and Graham Henderson believe a good fit is essential and along with their highly skilled team, guide people to the bike that’s fitted to their unique shape Ph: 027 285 7514 • Office: 572 5200 and style.

Email: will@willpowerelectrical.co.nz “It’s important to us that people are confident and that they have all the information and knowledge needed to get the most out of their cycling,” they said.

With the warmer months approaching

Marlborough’s only AA Defensive Driving Instructor

cyclists are beginning to have their bikes serviced by Bikefit Marlborough ready for summer riding.

Now is also a good time for first time cyclists to talk to the team about getting started.

“We can get you set up and advise on what local clubs are around and when events are scheduled throughout the region,” Brent said.

The Bikefit Marlborough team: Specialising in professional bike fitting and sales is Graham who is also up-to-date with information on all things cycling in Marlborough.

In the servicing department is Brent and Merrick who specialise in all services and repairs, while in sales is Susie, an internationally award winning athlete who has recently returned from the Long Course Duathlon Age Group World Champs in Switzerland where she won bronze.

In marketing and sales is Cassandra and instructing Bikefit’s spin classes is Andrew Jamieson who also offers training programmes through his Fitlab business.

Your Boating experts Professional no-obligation advice on all your boating requirements.

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

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

‘its about time you popped in’ Cuckow Clock small Was $360

Now $250

Driving lessons for young and old.

AA approved monthly defensive driving courses.

To ensure you are above the standards call Michael McCann 03 578 0213 or 021 786 871

Cuckow Clock large Was $595

Now $425

30 Page Street Blenheim 03 578 0123 or 021 786 871 email: mikemcc502000@yahoo.com

Regent School of MotoRing

Christmas is three months away and Bikefit Marlborough offers a laybuy service on a huge range of adults and children’s bikes and accessories.

From balance bikes through to 24inch bikes, scooters and skateboards there is something for all ages.

Bikefit Marlborough is holding a huge clearance sale on all their road and hybrid bikes which includes 2013 and 2014 models.

Major brands Merida, Kona, Marin and Ridley are all included in the sale.

Sale prices on road bikes begin from $899 which includes a free service and fitting.

Your Watch & Clock professional.

From quality brands to repairs.

Jewellers

PhiliP Gibbison

Ph 578 2595, Cleghorn St, Redwood Village

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community notices

death notices

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 prepaid. Call into our office at 72 High Street, Blenheim

BREWERTON, Roger: On September 14, 2012 peacefully, with Alison by his side, at Hospice Marlborough. Aged 65 years. So much loved husband of Alison, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Mark and Jen (Texas, USA), and Gena and Greg Muller (Galway, Ireland). Loving Grandpa and Poppa B of Jack; and George, Grace and Lulu. In lieu of flowers a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be left at the service or sent to PO Box 411, Blenheim 7240. A service for Roger will be held in the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets at 2.00 pm Friday September 20, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

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

Bingo/Housie Thursday 7pm Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld Street.

40 houses, raffles and meals from 5.30pm. Proceeds to Te Rerenga o Te Ra.

Blenheim Healing Rooms Open 1st & 3rd Saturdays every month. 11.00am - 1pm. Stonewood Homes Office, 68 High Street.

Free Christian healing prayer available to anyone.

Phone 578 9704.

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

Hospice Shop, Redwoodtown We gracefully accept donations of bric-a-brac, linen, books, furniture, plant and produce in good condition.

We thank you for your support.

LDS Blenheim Branch

Howick Road. Open Home Saturday 21st September 1.00pm-4.00pm. Come join us for a free event for the whole family! Postponed if wet

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: 579 5304 or call at Level 2, Aorere House, 54 Scott St.

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

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

Phone 579 4353.

The Peoples Sunday Market Due to complaints to the Council, we can no longer use the forum for our market. A new location is being located.

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

Reception 520 6377.

Office 520 9980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111.

Non urgent 579 4870.

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

Diabetes Marlborough Inc: 5775549, Office hours 9am-3pm, Monday - Friday Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline.

Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers.

Overeaters Anonymous: For more information Ph 570 5137 Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 5788125 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) Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd, Mon,Wed,Fri 9am-4pm / Tue, Thurs 9.30-3pm.

Hospital Visiting Hours: Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm.

Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward.

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

Phone 578 2006.

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

Office 5209980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111.

Non-urgent 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.

CLOUSTON, Catherine Jean (Jean): On September 11 2013, peacefully, at Hospice Marlborough. Dearly loved wife of the late Vern and loved mother and mother-in-law of Falcon and Isobel, and Jason and Rebecca. Loved grandmother of Jane, Amelia and Sally, and loved great Grandmother of her seven great grandchildren. A special thank you to the staff at Ashwood Park, Wairau Hospital and Hospice Marlborough for their care of Jean. Messages to 40A Percy Street, Blenheim 7201. At Jean’s request, a private family service will be held.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz PRICE, Patrick Harold (Pat): On Tuesday September 17 2013, at his home. Aged 80 years. Loved husband of Diane and the late Dora, loved father of Lynette and Paul Newport, David and Frances, Garry and Lorraine; loved Poppa of Rebecca and Nick Twidle, and Jeremy; Tiffany and Corey, and Leighton; and Hayden and Shane; a loved great Poppa of Casey Twidle. Loved son of the late Leslie (Sandy) and Elsie and brother and brotherin-law of Terry and Pam Price, Colleen and Roger Lawson, and the late Jeff and Valda, Iris and Sid, Jimmy and Bernadette, Nita and Jo Brunel, Manny (deceased) and Valerie, and much loved Uncle Pat of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to 55B Brooklyn Drive, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to PO Box 411, Blenheim 7240. A funeral service for Pat will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Maxwell Road at 1.30pm Thursday September 19, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

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

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health & beauty

health & beauty

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

Ph. 579 4379.

VEINS, do you dream of wearing shorts again.

Call for your free no obligation assessment.

Ph 03 548 8216.

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

wanted to buy GOLD - always buying scrap gold, paying top rices, free quotes. Photo ID required on payment.

Just Browsing Phone 577 5402.

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

Ph for an appointment 578 8310 at Physiotherapy Centre, 11 Francis St.

WHITE CROWN Lynn Swans, Miltary Badges, Early Kiwiana (NZ Maori Items), Antiques & Collectables.

Just Browsing Phone 577 5402.

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

Call the Skin Clinic 578 1665.

WHITE CHIP & WHITE ROCKS. Ideal for pebble gardens, paths, driveways.

Phone Thomson 575 6885

commercial lease

for sale PEA STRAW $10 per bale delivered ph 572 2701. Please leave a message.

office space to lease

art/antiques

Approx 200 m2.

Central Blenheim

m Pom Paogic The M n Clow

High foot traffic.

Possible to sub lease.

Rent negotiable.

public notice

CC Express

PAINTING & DECORATING

(formerly Hebberds)

Stock liquidation sale bargains galore for early birds.Inc NZ Paintings, Rugs, Books, China, Toys etc. Ph 579 6046 Souchebys Antiques 50 Grove Rd (SH1) Blenheim.

• Removals • Storage • Marlborough-wide freight

furniture

FREE packaging with house moves

Stock Liquidation Sale.

Genuine bargains inc Large dining tables, chairs, chests of drawers, display cabinets, rugs etc. Ph 5796046 Souchebys Antiques 50 Grove Rd (SH1) Blenheim.

Phone Rebecca 0274 835 776

R O TA R Y L A W N MOWER prefer catcher anything considered Ph 5705880.

public notice

Phone

577 2080 or 027 510 6770

holiday accommodation

Surfers Paradise

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

Merv Scott Decorating Ltd Ph: 0800 DO IT UP

(0800364887)

Mob: Merv 021 669 666

Stay 7 / pay 6 at Le Chelsea Apartments with Lynne and Peter (ex Blen). Close to beach. Cavill Mall & Pacific Fair (conditions apply) . w w w. lechelsea.com. au stay@lechelsea.com.au PH; (07)55383366.

Trades and Services CARPET CLEANING

CLEANING SPECIALIST For all your...

Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Stains and spot treatment Professionally cleaning Marlboroughs carpet for 5 + years Call today for a FREE quote.

Lee 022 140 2057

0800 200 678

Family owned & operated

CONTRACTING

ELECTRICAL

HUNTING

DAVE HUGHES CONTRACTING

For all your electrical needs

Get ready for summer

CLEANING

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

Simon Simon 027 299 299 9022 9022 027

GARAGE DOORS

GATES

GARAGE DOOR SYSTEMS

Classic Gates

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

We service all Commercial Kitchen & Laundry equipment.

Local agent for Starline Dishwashers.

Ph: 579 4445 www.cmelectrical.co.nz

2240 SH 1, Springcreek Ph 03 570 5993 Mobile: 027 451 5644 davehughescontracting@xtra.co.nz

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

Honda EU20i Generator

• 5 grades of bark • compost & soil conditioner • pungas • peastraw • bricks • cream pebble • white chip • screened topsoil • firewood • coal • trailer hire • wine barrels

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See the experts for:

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Powdercoating Gates, Fencing Furniture Pool Fences 6 Nelson St, Blenheim

EX DEPOT OR DELIVERY

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Dirty Tiles & Grout?

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LIFESTYLE SETTING

Massage

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

From $125 to $220 per week plus power.

Pets may be considered.

References required.

From one week to one year.

Spa & Massage

RELAX YOUR BODY AND MIND Traditional Thai massage Foot reflexology massage Shoulder back & neck massage

Warm Herbal Compression Shoulder back massage Foot reflexology massage

Full body warm herbal compression Traditional Thai massage Aromatherapy massage Sports massage Facial treatment

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Mob 0220 117 072

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Ph 027 503 2523

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TREE CARE

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Zealand, which repels dirt, oils and water and will prevent your grout from restaining for up to 15 years.

This is applied to grout lines after a deep and thorough clean with specialist products and equipment and offers a range of 89 different colours.

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and oils – no more scrubbing!!!” If you are building a new home with tiled Coloursealing the grout Allareas, Workmanship as partGuaranteed of the build finish is high recommended.

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Tree Removal Height Reduction Trimming/Thinning Branch Chipping Hedge Trimming Line Clearance Stump Grinding Mulch Supplies Fully Insured FREE QUOTES

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Service agents for all the major brands.

Repairers & Installers of TV’s, Home Theatres, DVD’s, Stereos and small appliances.

Suppliers & Installers for Freeview, Motorhome portable dish kits, Sky Commercial Qualified Technicians Contact Rod Thompson Ph. 578 8410 or 027 201 6447

6 OPAWA ST marlbtvservices@xtra.co.nz

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

For all your Wa rau Power Serv ces Ltd electrical needs

• Commercial & Domestic Wiring • Industrial Wiring • Computer Cabling • Telecom Cabling • All Wiring Work • Test and Tag Small Appliance Tools Proud to be locally owned & operated since 2002 We offer a prompt & friendly service We cover all of Marlborough Phone: 03 578 4648 or email: admin@wairaupower.co.nz

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commercial lease

LIQUIDATION ASSET SALE OF VINE SERVICES LIMITED (IN LIQUIDATION)

Office SPACE to lease

Saturday 21st Sept. at 10.00am Tractors & Machinery Landini & Massey Ferguson Tractors Rata Cultivtor, Cambridge 1.7m Rollers 1100L Contractors Spec Fuel Trailer Vehicles - 2008 Holden Rodeo General items for auction as well AUCTION TO BE HELD AT Marlborough Auctions Premises 42 Arthur Street, Blenheim Ph 578 3663

Responsible Balanced

Celtic Cricket Club Day

Community

Saturday 28 September

Approach

Blenheim Indoor Sports Centre 10.30am – 12noon Senior and Juniors all Welcome Light Refreshments Provided Senior training begins Wednesday 25 September Contact Club Captain Andrew ph: 579 3444

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John Leggett

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This advertisement authorised by John Leggett. 29 Percy St, Blenheim.

MITCHELL SPORTS ATTIC SALE This Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm Bargins, antique sporting equipment, clothing, footwear, shop fittings and much more.

Everything must go! This is your chance to find a unique sporting momento.

Come on down to 10 Wynen Street between the 20th-22nd September to get your piece of local history.

For current sporting equipment, find us in our new home at 7 Scott Street.

Resource Management Act Seminar Process What to Aim for Effectiveness 25 September 2013 9.30- 11.30 Speaker: Simon Gaines LLB Environment Management St John’s Rooms – Seymour Street Cost: $10.00 Please register by phoning 035779919

Wednesday September 18, 2013

Approx 200 m2.

Central Blenheim High foot traffic.

Possible to sub lease.

to let FULLY furnished and fully equipped, self contained bedsit unit. Suit clean living, quiet, mature person. $190 per week, including power and internet. Ph 027 577 0195 or 578 0522 A/H 2 Bedroom modern house with garage $230 pwk Ph 021 235 6401.

Cook/Chef - Part time-nights Looking for a mature well presented person to join our friendly team.

m Pom Paogic M The Clown

Experience in a busy kitchen prefered.

Please apply to: Rocco`s Restaurant, Blenheim Ph 578 6940 or roccorest.bl@gmail.com

Rent negotiable.

Phone Rebecca 0274 835 776

Quality Controller (QC) Talleys operate Mussel and Vegetable processing plants at the Old Renwick Road site.

Pelorus Area Health Trust AGM

We have a vacancy for a qualified or partly qualified Quality Controller. You must have good communication, document recording, and numeracy skills and will have all or some of the following attributes: • HACCP 2 certification • Health & Safety procedure experience.

12 October @ 11.00am at the Havelock •

Pavilion

•

Chairperson Report

•

Finance Report

•

Nomination of Trustees (6)

•

Guest Speakers

•

General Presentations

Nomination Forms available at the Treasure Chest Shop - Main Road Havelock or email Lina inag@pelorusareahealthtrust.co.nz Nomination Forms need to be into Lina by 27th September 2013.

44 Bulford Rd North, RD 2, Rai Valley 7192

Experience with staff supervision and mussel and vegetable food processing is desirable.

Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

Written applications with CV and references should be addressed to: Matt Loose, PO Box 304, Blenheim or email your application to Matt.Loose@bm.talleys.co.nz

www.talleys.co.nz

situations vacant

Taking names for relief paper deliverers for school holidays and beyond.

Includes Grovetown Renwick, central Blenheim, Colemans Road, Fulton Street, and McLachlan Street area.

Must be honest, reliable and enthusiastic.

Great way for children to earn some pocket money.

Ph Liz 577 7868

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The Fresh Name in the Freezer

The Sun

Rural Post Relief Driver We are currently looking for a relief driver to cover approx 6-7 hrs every Saturday.

The role will encompass the sorting and delivery of mail and freight to part of the Blenheim RD3 run, and extensive training will be given to the right applicant.

We need someone who can work independently, has the ability to think logically as well as having some flexibility should the need arise regarding hours etc.

Marlborough Lines

Arborist

The successful applicant will a Rachel Marlborough Contracting is a progressive Proofneed read by:_______________________________ With:Lines _______________________________ Date:_____________________________ clean drivers licence and be prepared to electrical contracting business providing high undergo a police & drug test to meet NZ quality services to the Marlborough region.

Post requirements.

We are seeking applications from experienced If this sounds like it could be you Arborists to assist our arboricultural division with then please call Pete on 021 966 365 the maintenance of trees around powerlines. or 572 9790 (before 7pm) job: C46096 If you are a motivated individual looking for a career in this exciting industry, you can obtain a size: 10 x 2 format: b&w job description and application form by contacting

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publication Blenheim Sun

Marlborough Express

2013

our reception 03 577 7007.

Alternatively runon date position sortyou cost (excl gst) can email us at info@linesmarl.co.nz or download Wedwebsite 18 Sept Sit Vacant $145.00 them from our www.marlboroughlines.co.nz.

Wed 18 Sept Sit Vacant $158.20 CompletedSat applications CV should be 21 Sept and Sit Vacant returned to:

General Manager – Contracting Marlborough Lines Ltd PO Box 144 Blenheim 7240 Applications close Friday 4 October 2013

$158.20

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Wheeling into Wonderland Photos by Kristy Martin The spotlights were on, red carpet laid out and cameras ready.

Hundreds of people gathered outside the Clubs of Marlborough to witness the Year 12 and 13 students roll in for the highly anticipated college formal.

And roll in they did - on floats, in caravans, classic cars, trucks and trailers. Some hired party buses, while others sped in on scooters.

The 2013 combined colleges formal had the theme Wonderland and with it came a night of fun and glamour for the seniors of Marlborough girls' and boys' colleges.

Beautiful hair for any occasion w

Tel: 03 572 7117 High Street Renwick

Sun sport

The Sun

Sport inbrief

Bronze for Aviss at world champs Susie Aviss has won bronze at the ITU Long-Course Duathlon world champs held in Zofingen, Switzerland on September 7 and 8.

This is Susie’s second consecutive bronze medal after she also won bronze at the 2012 event.

Two wins remain after spectacular victory Emirates Team New Zealand has moved to a 7-1 lead in the race to claim the America’s Cup. What has been described as heartstopping action between defender Oracle Team USA and challenger Emirates Team NZ, victory was sweet for NZ which was just two races to win the Cup. The winner of the 34th America’s Cup will be the first team to win 9 points.

QC Relay this weekend Marlborough Harriers is gearing up for the Queen Charlotte Relay this Saturday, September 21.

Walkers’ start time is 11:30am and the starting time for runners is 1pm from outside Waitohi Domain on Dublin Street in Picton.

Competitors are being asked to be there early for the race briefings.

All team and support vehicles must leave the race start area at least 10 minutes prior to the start of each race.

Second pigeon race held Last Saturday the Blenheim Racing Pigeon Club held their second race from Kaikoura an airline distance ( straight line ) of 100km.

Although a little cooler the day dawned sunny and bright allowing for very good visibility just the thing for a good result in these early season races.

The 98 Blenheim birds were released at 8am along with other birds from the lower North Island and because of the lovely weather they made very good times as was expected.

The first position went to Mrs. Shirley Morrison her bird achieving a velocity (speed) of 1314.14 meters per minute followed closely by husband Donald Morrison at 1309.61 mpm.

The 3rd and 4th positions also went to the Spring Creek area with last weeks winner Carl Kirkwood’s bird doing 1302.29 mpm. and daughter Sindy Kirkwood 4th doing 1291.53 mpm.

Nearly all birds were home to their lofts within just minutes of each other most covering the distance in around 1 hour 25 minutes.

This bodes well for next weekend’s race which is the next step south at Christchurch.

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Taekwondo sisters deliver the goods Story and photo by Kristy Martin Olivia and Nadia Chan-Roberts use the money they earn delivering Sun newspapers to help fund their love of taekwondo.

The two Blenheim sisters are off to Christchurch this weekend to compete in a South Island taekwondo tournament, which their mum Emilie says they have worked hard to fundraise for.

“They use all their paper delivery money and they help us out with our cleaning business, plus the club has been very supportive,” Emilie said.

“It’s not cheap when you have to travel to a tournament and then you’ve got accommodation and entry costs on top of that.”

The sisters, aged 11 and nine, are both members of the Blenheim Olympic Taekwondo Club and most recently competed in the nationals at Porirua.

Olivia, a 4th gup blue belt, won a gold medal at the event, as did fellow club member Kevin Elsmore, a senior 3rd gup competitor.

Following in the footsteps of their older brother, Dominic, the girls took up the sport

Blenheim sisters Olivia, 11, and Nadia, 9, Chan-Roberts are off to Christchurch for a taekwondo tournament.

which their mum says is good for their self discipline, self defence and fitness.

The girls will join four other locals in the two-day Christchurch comp, which begins

this Saturday.

The Blenheim Olympic Taekwondo Club, which has about 24 members aged five to adult, will host its own tournament in October.

Monster Garage Sale for nationals

By Celeste Lodewyk The Simply the Breast Marlborough Dragon Boat Team is holding a Monster Garage Sale this Saturday to raise funds for the Dragon Boat Nationals event next year in April.

The sale will be held at the Taylor Pass Road Girl Guide Scout Hut from 8am till 2pm and will have something for everyone.

There will also be delicious home baking as well as a sausage sizzle.

The Simply the Breast Marlborough Dragon Boat Team is also looking for some new paddlers for the new season starting in October, so if you are interested please contact Coralie Holdaway on 578 8064.

The Simply the Breast Marlborough Dragon Boat Team is holding a Monster Garage Sale this Saturday to fundraise for the Dragon Boat Nationals.

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