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Story and photo by Kristy Martin A mystery donor with a big heart has left $500 cash in the letterbox of Grovetown School.

School secretary Debbie Wallis said it was a huge shock to find a bundle of $20 notes inside a plain envelope addressed to the school.

Along with the cash was a handwritten note that said “donation to school”.

There were no other clues as to who might have left the unexpected gift.

“It was really bizarre,” Debbie said.

Continued page 3 Grovetown students Thomas Large, 8, Jake Brydon, 8, and Riley Hale, 9, with the mystery money.

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Richard Gilbert, owner of the Powerboat Centre Marlborough, says lifejackets are vital for boaties.

Lifejacket safety demo to be held next month

By Kristy Martin The Powerboat Centre Marlborough is inviting members of the public to come along and learn how to properly fit a lifejacket in the wake of two fatal boating accidents this month.

An open night will be held at the Blenheim store, in which people can watch safety demonstrations, including how to select the right lifejacket and correctly adjust the straps.

The initiative follows the deaths of two boaties in separate incidents in the Marlborough Sounds this month.

Nelson man Charlie Gallagher, 52,

died at the weekend after being swept overboard by a wave on his 11-metre yacht.

Earlier this month, local man Craig Partridge fell from his private launch and despite extensive searches, his body was not found.

Neither man was wearing a lifejacket.

“While we feel remorse for the families of these people, we believe the incidents once again highlight the importance of lifejackets,” Powerboat Centre Marlborough manager Dianne Kennedy said.

“It’s not just about wearing a lifejacket, it’s about having one that fits.”

She said lifejackets should be worn at all times by every person on a boat.

You can even get lifejackets to fit newborn babies, she said.

Lifejacket safety demonstrations will be held in-store on October 24 from 4pm to 7pm. Use of flares and other life-saving devices will also be discussed.

Nelson man Mr Gallagher was sailing towards Picton when he was swept overboard from his Elliot racing yacht, Mrs Jones, on Saturday.

His sailing companion was able to secure a tether to him, but was unable to get him back onboard, police said.

A rescue helicopter winched him out of the water but he was pronounced dead shortly after.

Back on September 3, Marlborough winegrower Craig Partridge, 45, fell overboard at Endeavour Inlet about 2am.

Police, Coastguard and Navy searches recovered a jacket belonging to him but his body was not recovered.

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British military band comes to Blenheim Britain’s renowned Band of the Royal Marines will be performing in Blenheim this weekend in one of only four New Zealand concerts.

Famed throughout the world for their immaculate appearance, drill and musicianship, the bandsmen and women of the Royal Marine Band combine military precision and discipline with an artistic interpretation that places them in the top level of musical ensembles.

Blenheim residents are fortunate, as this will be the band’s only South Island

stop in their New Zealand tour, with the other concerts being held in Auckland, Wellington and Wanganui.

The performance has been organised by the British High Commission in Wellington and the Marlborough District Council.

The concert will be held at the Marlborough Convention Centre from noon on Sunday.

Proceeds will go to the Marlborough Hospice and Help for Heroes charity in the UK.

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Mystery donation for Grovetown School Continued from page 1 “The postman delivers our mail right to my office so we don’t check the box every day.

It might have been there two or three days.

“It’s a lot of money to just leave in a letter box for someone.”

The students have described their surprise and excitement at the discovery.

“We are awesomely excited,” said Jake Brydon, 8.

They have even compiled a list of items they would like to spend the money on, all ways that could improve the school and help “make a difference”, which is their motto.

But most importantly, they wanted to say a “huge thank

Marlborough secondary school students have two weeks to get their entries in for the country’s biggest short film competition, ‘Cut!’.

Cut!, run by the Waikato Institute of Technology, is now in its 10th year and is open to students across New Zealand.

Films can be documentary style or fiction, on any topic and should be between four and six minutes.

Fallen police honoured A Remembrance Day Service honouring Marlborough police officers killed in the line of duty will be held this Friday.

The event will run from 11am in the RSA Lounge at the Clubs of Marlborough.

Right: Grovetown School secretary Debbie Wallis with a list of items the students would like to spend the money on.

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“All of our staff at Rainbow give their sincerest thanks to all of our customers for the enthusiastic support and patronage this past winter,” the ski rainbow website said.

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you” to the anonymous donor.

“Thank you - that was a kind thing to do for our school,” Jake said.

The money will most likely be spent on two child-sized bee suits because the school recently acquired its own bee farm.

“We got them to learn about bees because we were interested in the topic,” explained principal Selena Tonks.

“The honey was just a bonus.”

Debbie said the 48-student school was quite small, so the money would be a big help.

“We just wanted to let the person know that it was a lovely gesture and we will put it to good use,” she said.

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Meet the candidates Today we run the final group of MDC candidates from among the 19 who are contesting the seven seats in the Blenheim Ward Sue Cresswell

Russell Montgomery

Michael Mooney

Having lived and worked in Marlborough most of my life, I have seen many changes which have bought employment into the area.

Some think the empty shops in the CBD is not problem. I do.

The Speights Ale House should be sitting proud on our riverbank. Just think of the foot traffic that would have bought to town.

Most of our ratepayers recently had properties devastated.

Did that bring reductions in rates? No. Still the annual increase.

This we need to address.

The aesthetically pleasing policy introduced by the council to cover many areas in the rural areas and Sounds has upset many.

It is time to stand up and fight for your rights and beliefs.

Eight years ago, I decided to stand for council.

As council’s Reserves and Amenities Manager, I enjoyed working with previous councillors and the community.

Now, after four years travelling overseas with my wife Robyn and setting up my own business, the time is right for me to fulfil my ambition of becoming an elected representative of my community.

I have a strong community focus, considerable experience and I know how to get things done.

I am an active member of the following groups: Marlborough Search and Rescue, coordinator of the Alzheimer’s Search Group, Alternate Controller for Civil Defence, the WHO Safer Community project and the Good Homes for Good Living committee.

I speak up for what’s right and have the experience, commitment and drive to have a positive impact on council.

The voters have a choice.

Business as usual. The same people, same result.

Look at their decisions.

Theatre. Roundabouts, urban parks, bus stops, empty parking building, rate rises well above the rate of inflation. Other areas with faltering services applied unfairly. Drinking water for Renwick and Seddon.

We clearly have two teams. Old and new. This council is wealthy in assets , resources and revenue. However, ratepayers are bleeding from uninformed decisions.

Decisions originate from non-elected managers rather than elected, accountable representatives.

We need monitoring, auditing of tendering, and an independent panel for complaints.

Retail/town parking, water, land quality, youth are “now problems”. We need a vision. We need change now.

Most people know I will stand up for my employers. Stop the waste. Reduce the burden.

Laressa Shenfield

Terry Sloan

Graeme Taylor

It is with great pride that I stand for re-election to our District Council.

Raised in Blenheim, I have been a proud younger member of our community for the past 40 years. I have the energy and experience to support my passion to improve the growth and performance of our province.

As a local business owner and family man, I offer you my services to ensure the Council performs to the best of its abilities, on issues that really matter. I endeavour to ensure the people of Marlborough are getting value for their rates.

Through my experiences as a sitting councillor, administrator, team member and sporting coach, together with my 18 years in business, I believe I have what is needed to continue to help steer our Council in the right direction. I am committed to ensuring Council services and infrastructures are capable of meeting the needs of our province.

Married to Helen, four children As the current chairman of Council’s Assets and Services Committee I have enjoyed the challenges of looking after the people of Marlborough’s assets and the services that help our community.

Council must maintain and improve the current standards that have been set with its infrastructure projects and its assets and ensure that all major projects are finished on time, on budget and to a top standard.

Other challenging projects I have been involved with include Council’s long term sports facility for the future and also our pensioner housing stock, also looking to the future.

I love Marlborough because of its wide open spaces, the weather, the natural beauty, the beautiful parks and facilities, but most important of all is our wonderful caring community who are always prepared to get in behind projects and support each other.

As a parent raising children in Marlborough I am invested in this region!

I want to make a lasting contribution to our community.

I offer a fresh perspective, positive energy, great communication skills, and a commitment to stay connected.

Marlborough’s future concerns me.

There are fewer wellpaid jobs that allow families and our youth to stay here.

Older residents on fixed incomes and families on lowmiddle incomes simply cannot afford rates rises above the rate of inflation. Sensible spending is critical.

We need a council that encourages and supports sustainable business enterprise to create well-paid jobs and secure future opportunities for this generation and those to come.

I will ask the hard questions and be a strong voice and driver for our community.

Chris Wolfe It was not my intention to stand for council solely to become a councillor. I felt the need for change.

Some candidates advocate growth. To what end, at what speed and at what cost to the essence of Marlborough?

I believe we must first work with what we have, honour our current commitments and investigate and promote sustainable opportunities within the region.

Council must recognise it’s most important asset - You and our community.

To maintain and enhance this asset requires a good deal more empathy and a focus on the wellbeing of the people and ecology of this Marlborough region.

Whether you vote for me to facilitate this, or for other candidates who advocate the same, what matters is that you cast your vote for the greater good of Marlborough.

“Peter

Jerram has acted with absolute integrity and dedication, and been totally committed for the Rarangi community.”

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By Kristy Martin The glitz and glamour of the Oscars is coming to Blenheim this weekend.

Marlborough seniors will get a chance to walk the red carpet and then kick up their heels on the dance floor during ‘An Afternoon at the Oscars’ on Sunday.

The annual seniors’ dance, at the Clubs of Marlborough, will begin at 2pm and will feature musical

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“The Oscars theme is about giving people the opportunity to go down memory lane and they can choose their favourite movie star to dress up as.

“We are hoping we might get

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It’s that time of year again... Operation Christmas Child has begun its annual appeal for gift-packed shoeboxes for the children of poverty-stricken Pacific nations.

Organiser Nicole Ecklein says this year the boxes will go to Western Fiji and Papua New Guinea.

Immediately after the Christchurch earthquakes, she said the numbers of boxes had reduced as people focused closer to home but last year’s collection was excellent.

This year, Seddon and Ward have come to the fore, but Nicole and co-organiser Cherie Bary believe that despite that, local donors will give the scheme a boost.

Support from local schools is already obvious and filled boxes are arriving at The Sun office in High Street. Empty ones can be obtained here and Cresswell’s Shoes also provides boxes.

Filling the boxes is an ideal school holiday activity for children, who delight in choosing the small gifts and toys. The holidays run from Saturday September 28 to Sunday October 13 and the completed boxes will be picked up from schools, and the Sun office, on Wednesday October 16.

The boxes are filled and labelled for gender and age groups and must include all new contents due to customs requirements. A list of suitable contents is available when you pick up the box.

Toothbrushes are particularly valuable, given the growing exposure to sugar products.

(Toothpaste tubes can leak, so are not included, nor can chocolate and other sweets.)

“But soap is great.”

Special needs students from schools across Marlborough took part in the Schools Aquatics Ribbon Day, a Special Olympics New Zealand event.

Participation key for swimmers

By Kristy Martin Students involved in the Special Olympics New Zealand’s swim day on Monday discovered first-hand that participation is more important than winning.

Special needs students from schools across the region came together for the Marlborough Schools Aquatics Ribbon Day, which was held at the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 in Blenheim.

The annual event was open to those aged eight and up.

“The emphasis is on participation rather than competition,” said Ongoing Resourcing Scheme teacher Jo Askin.

“It’s about being liberated to partici-

pate freely and it’s good for the parents to come along and see the kids in action.”

S c h o o l s i n vo l v e d i n c l u d e d Marlborough Boys’ and Girls’, Riverlands, Whitney Street, Kaikoura High, Redwoodtown, St Mary’s and Ward.

Children competed against others of like abilities in walking, kickboarding, freestyle, breastroke and relay races.

“It’s about self esteem and confidence plus sport,” said Graeme Bain, Special Olympics New Zealand’s regional sports coordinator.

“Everyone gets a ribbon because we are rewarding participation not winning.”

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Q: Should all aeroplanes have child-free zones?

Roger Harvey Blenheim

Richard May Seddon

Mel Cairns Nelson

Kirsty Chalmers Blenheim

Tania Penhalluriack Blenheim

It is a good idea and should be an option. I love kids, but perhaps not in certain situations.

I think it has merit, because there is nothing worse than a baby crying in that situation.

No. I don’t see how it would work and I don’t think it should even be an issue.

Personally I wouldn’t mind it on a long-haul flight. If it’s feasible, then it’s not a bad idea.

Why not? Some people don’t like kids. You should be able to have that choice.

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Vernal Equinox Dear Ed, On September 23, the Vernal Equinox, the first day of Spring, brought in Eastertide, named for Eostra, the Goddess of the season while for Maori it’s Te Koanga and Te Wha o Mahuru.

Both celebrations are, by far, very ancient forerunners of the very new, unrelated, unseasonal Christian one which superseded them.

Egg-related words are obviously from Eostra and my feathered familiars are presently in a nesting flurry! One March/April, when but a tot, a granddaughter declared emphatically, “It’s not Easter - the birdies aren’t hatching their eggs!” From the mouths of babes, eh?

Rachael Foley Koromiko I think it’s fair enough.

I’ve been on many flights with upset children. If you don’t have kids of your own it can be distressing.

Equinox is that time of poise and balance at the moment when darkness and light are of equal length, after which the light increases and the days subtly lengthen (till Daylight Saving from September 29 puts paid to perceiving that!). It’s a time to spring clean and consider where you want to achieve a sense of balance in your life and what newness to bring into it.

This chocoholic forgot to buy Easter eggs six months back. I went to the cupboard and ‘twas bare, so to speak!

Good job specialty chockies are made for Fathers’ Day nowadays - that recent purchase will do just as well!

Happy Eostra!

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Scrutiny for Clifford Bay Dear Ed, I have been following this story with a lot of interest, having left Blenheim in 1972 .

There was always talk of moving Picton to Marfells Beach as they used to say, in the future, even when I lived in town, but this time the NZ Govt seem to be a bit more serious about the move.

I wonder if the latest Seddon earthquake has put a brick in the works.

Looking at what happened to Lyttleton a few years ago, and especially Japan.

Japan spent billions building sea walls in the hope of protecting open areas from a wall of water, but sadly as they found out mother nature has more power than any government, or engineering guru who think they can keep the oceans out in the advent of a major earthquake .

Clifford Bay must come under scrutiny for this very same reason, a major earthquake may wreck the port facility thus rendering Clifford Bay a no go zone, if a major wave results from the earthquake the port will be destroyed.

Picton does have the advantage of at least being protected from a major ocean event, and so far has escaped any major tremors.

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Pam Hilliard, Win Currie and Christine Marks with one of the works in the new foyer display at the Marlborough Museum.

Museum launches new exhibition

By Kristy Martin The concepts of old and new are being redefined in Marlborough Museum’s Inspiration – Transformation exhibition, which was launched yesterday.

Inspiration-Transformation, in the museum foyer, is an experimental exhibition that draws on museum collection items to inspire creative new works.

The inspiration was provided by twenty items from the existing museum collection, which were presented to the Marlborough

Creative Fibre Guild.

Guild members were asked to contribute by creating something new that was recognisably inspired by the colour, form, texture or function of the inspiration pieces.

During yesterday’s launch, guild members spoke about their work and the various processes and techniques adopted.

Museum chief executive Steve Austin thanked museum textiles experts Pam Saunders and Bev Webb for their help in preparing

and installing the exhibition.

He went on to say the guild members had surprised everyone with their range of talent and interpretation.

“It is great to see that the collection items still have the power to inspire,” he said.

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From postie to poster girl for neurosurgery Lyndal Orchard talks to Glenise Dreaver about her journey to health after brain injury.

Blenheim postie Lyndal Orchard knew something was wrong when she started crashing on her bike.

“I had no balance. I was crashing into post boxes, trees, branches,” she laughs.

Then, when on a truck’s deck, she caught the back of her head on a crossbeam as it backed out of a shed.

Her symptoms, and the personality change after that, led to a diagnosis of concussion. “I used to be calm, serene.

After that I didn’t stand for anything.”

With headaches 24/7, she was however, sent to a specialist who sent her for an immediate CT scan. It showed “excessive” fluid on the brain, so within hours she went to Nelson for an MRI. They found that from birth, Lyndal had had undiagnosed hydrocephalus.

“I’m surprised you’re still here,” the neurosurgeon said.

“This is very, very serious.”

In Wellington, the first of fifteen brain surgeries proved unsuccessful.

The neurosurgeon apologised. “I’ve failed you.” It had got too dangerous to continue.

“I just said ‘Thank you! I’m still here!’.”

The next surgery, three months later, succeeded. Lyndal, with a shunt to drain fluid, was again a postie. But the pressure built up so in 2009, she was given a new, improved shunt.

Things went badly wrong and she developed a brain infection. “I knew there was a five per cent chance of that.”

She was in and out of hospital and on December 22 she was comatose and on a life flight to Wellington.

“The doctor invited us to come in to say goodbye, then she corrected herself and invited us to see her before she went,” said her mother, Carol Orchard.

The coma lasted six months. “And I was having massive seizures,” said Lyndal. They led to other painful complications with her hands and feet.

At some stage during the ensuing surgeries, she was told compassionate medical staff asked her neurosurgeon whether he should let her go.

He refused. “She’s a fighter.”

She defied predictions, coming around and spending 18 months in a rehabilitation unit in Wellington, totally disorientated much of the time.

“I thought I was in a camping ground,” she says. “The bathroom seemed to be across a paddock.

It’s hard to believe this lively and fluent woman had to relearn to swallow, walk, talk, read - and be toilet trained.

Back in Blenheim, in a wheelchair, she picked up a “green prescription” and started working with Debbie Healy of the Public Health Organisation (PHO).

Debbie, whose fitness regime supplements Lyndal’s medical support, got her to the baths and came in the pool with her. It was 12 months before Lyndal could swim, but she can now and it supports her walking and balance. The wheelchair has been retired.

“My neurosurgeon says I’m their poster girl. Whenever he thinks he’s hit a brick wall he says he thinks of me and can go on.”

Now she knits for premature babies at Wairau Hospital and volunteers at the hospice, “Because it’s time to give something back.”

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A Decade in Business Loyal Clients’ of MCN

The MCN team; Josh, Craig, Pieter, Joseph, Azher and Bronwyn.

What began in a garage as a small IT business has grown considerably over the past decade.

Managed Computer Networks (MCN) is marking its 10th birthday by looking back at where it all began and celebrating the clients who have supported the business along the way.

MCN was first established on October 7, 2003 following a late night conversation between Azher Mir and Dan Rotar. The two were colleagues at a Blenheim IT business which they learned had been sold.

“We felt it was an appropriate time to go out and start our own business to provide clients with a high level of support in a proactive approach. We wanted to develop a different type of connection with clients, one based on mutual trust and a shared goal of IT systems that were reliable and cost effective.“ Azher said.

MCN remained a home based business for two years before moving to its current premises at 64-66 High Street. In 2010 Dan decided to leave MCN and his share of the business was purchased by Azher and his wife Bronwyn.

“We wanted to bring a new methodology to serving our clients; Managed services fit more

with our philosophy of working in partnership with businesses and their owners. We felt the traditional system of break-fix was counterproductive so instead of going out and fixing each reoccurring problem we wanted to work with clients to permanently solve their IT problems by taking a holistic and proactive view of their systems. Less breakdowns, less frustration.”

“Changing MCN from a break-fix to a Managed Services Provider was a win-win for our clients and for us, by basing our pricing on fixed fee, we had to develop systems that were more efficient and required less time to maintain, resulting in a better experience for the client and better revenue for us.”

Over the past 10 years MCN has been working with a wide range of clients from small businesses with one PC, through to large scale companies with PC’s scattered all over the globe. Many of their clients today have been with MCN from the beginning.

“One of our clients came to us wanting a problem with their printer fixed, frustrated with the lack of resolution from their current IT provider. I visited their office and looked at the problem from a holistic viewpoint, applied a fix, not only to the printer but the computer

network and gave the client some advice. From that initial contact they felt we had the knowledge and support to work with them as they grew from a four computer system to over 100 PC’s with staff located all over the world.

“The same can be said for other clients who may not be wanting to grow, but their needs do change over time and we are there to support them the whole way,” Azher said.

When asked what was their greatest achievement Azher and Bronwyn replied; “Rewriting our business model to a managed service company was a defining point. We didn’t want to just sell a computer, we wanted to provide a solution based on what was best for our individual clients so approx. 4 years ago we turned our focus away from ‘only fixing what was broken’ to monitoring our clients systems 24 hours a day in order to prevent problems from occurring.”

“We’re also very proud of the team here at MCN, they share the same determination of providing excellence.”

“But mostly, the trust-based relationship we have with clients is gratifying and something we are really proud of.”

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For a fixed price per month MCN maintains and monitors computer systems and networks, advising clients of any issues and resolving them before they cause any problems.

In addition MCN offers everything ‘IT’ from selling computers, printers and servers through to installing complete IT infrastructure solutions.

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Moreporks Preschool Dress Up Day The kids at Moreporks Preschool in Blenheim were invited to dress up last Friday as a way to celebrate and support their different interests.

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Marlborough Schools Aquatics Ribbon Day The annual Marlborough Schools Aquatics Ribbon Day for students with special needs was held on Monday. The event, run by Special Olympics New Zealand, took place at the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000.

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 Laura Boyd, Sky Veevers and Jennifer Healey from Marlborough Girls’ College with their many ribbons.

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Vitamin D is a star nutrient these days, as research links it to numerous health benefits.

Studies suggest vitamin D may go beyond its well-established role in bone health and reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, autoimmune diseases, and more.

What makes vitamin D unique is that it is a vitamin and also a hormone your body can make from the sun. Despite the ability to get vitamin D from food and the sun, there is still a large number of people who are deficient.

Why? Vitamin D is not abundant in our food choices and the sun is not a reliable source for everyone.

Many factors affect the skin’s ability to produce vitamin D, including season, time of day, latitude, air pollution, cloud cover, sunscreen, body parts exposed, colour, and age. Dermatologists recommend using sunscreen and getting vitamin D from food and supplements rather than risk the harmful rays of the sun.

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Best Sources of Vitamin D • The sun is an excellent source of vitamin D, but it is hard to quantify how much vitamin D you get from time in the sun and the risk of skin cancer may outweigh the benefits.

• Salmon has by far the most Vitamin D of any food • A serving of tuna has a healthy dose of Vitamin D - more than one-third of a daily dose.

• Flatfish like sole and flounder have about one-fourth a day’s worth of Vitamin D. • Fortified milk has about one-fifth a day’s worth of Vitamin D (whole milk has more than skim).

• Three little ounces of pork can provide as much as almost one-seventh of a daily dose. The most can be found in ribs, and the amount of Vitamin D in pork varies greatly by cut and preparation. You’ll barely get any Vitamin D from a slice of ham.

• Two large eggs have about one-tenth of a daily dose of Vitamin D. • Ricotta cheese stands out among cheeses for its relatively high Vitamin D content. It would still take about 24 servings to get your daily dose solely from ricotta cheese (not recommended). That said, ricotta has about five times as much Vitamin D as most other cheeses.

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The most recent nationwide New Zealand survey into oral health showed 40 percent less tooth decay on average for children living in fluoridated areas compared with non-fluoridated areas, Mr Ryall says.

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Mr Ryall says tooth decay, which is less likely in individuals when fluoride is added to the water supply, is painful and costly when fillings are needed to treat it. Community water fluoridation is effective, safe and an affordable way to provide the dental health benefits to everyone in a community.”

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BLAKE, Francesca Vanna Gina (Cicci) (nee Paterni): Born Savona Italy 1921, passed away peacefully at Springlands Lifestyle Village Blenheim on Saturday September 21 2013.

Aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ralph, mother of Joyce Blair, much loved Mum of Shirley Harvey (Nelson), beloved mother-in-law of the late Neil Harvey, loved grandma of Gina and Terence, Toby and Angela, Rab, and Ryan and loved great grandma of Lily, Jamaika, Grace, and Ava. A loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to 139 Jeffries Rd RD 1 Brightwater Nelson 7091. 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 Cicci will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson & Parker Sts Blenheim, at 11 am Wednesday September 25 followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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

JACKSON, John (Jacko): 27.06.1943 - 18.09.2013: On a beautifully clear starry Spring night, Jacko’s spirit was released from pain at Hospice Marlborough. Treasured husband of Carolyn, dearly loved father of Belinda Jackson-Roelofsma, Craig Jackson and Cyree Hunt. Fun-loving Poppa John of Chantal Jackson-Roelofsma and fiance Jesse Painter, John and Max Jackson and Jack and Lance Hunt. Loved father-in-law of James Wycliff, Adrienne Couch and Quentin Hunt.

I remember the day I met you And the day God made you mine.

I’ll remember the day I lost you, And I will to the end of time.

But through all my tears and heartache, There’s one thing for which I’m glad, That you chose me to share with you, The 45 precious years we had.

At John’s request, a private cremation has taken place. A gathering for friends will be held in the Donaldson Civil Training Room, 4 Echodale Place, Nelson on Saturday September 28th at 2pm. The family is eternally grateful to the staff of Hospice Marlborough for their care of John and the compassion shown to all of us. Thanks also to all the Doctors and Nurses in both Nelson and Blenheim who worked so hard to help John. No flowers please but donations to Hospice Marlborough would be greatly appreciated and may be made at the gathering or sent to PO Box 411, Blenheim 7240. Messages to PO Box 2114, Stoke, Nelson 7041.

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

HASSAN, Lawrence Gerard (Lawrie): On Tuesday September 24 2013, at Wairau Hospital Blenheim. Aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of Gloria for 67 years, loving father of Christopher (deceased), Nicholas, Geraldine, Simon, Maria, Peter, Paula, Anthony, John, Adrian, Dominic, Joseph, Mary-Angela, and Imogene (deceased). Beloved father-in-law, grandad and great grandad. In loving memory of our dear Dad and Husband. Loving brother of Fr Joe SJ, Joan, Sr Rita RNDM and Sr Mary RNDM (deceased). Messages C/- Gloria Hassan, Bethsaida Retirement Village, 66 Litchfield St Blenheim 7201.

In lieu of flowers a donation to the Society of St Vincent de Paul would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to 63 High St Blenheim 7201. A Requiem Mass for Lawrie will be celebrated at St Mary’s Catholic Church Maxwell Rd Blenheim, 12 noon Friday September 27, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz LOVE, Maaki Rakapa (Mitzi): Peacefully, on Tuesday September 24 2013, at home, surrounded by her family. Dearly loved mother of Jason, Arrion, Justin, Renee, Jenna and Rewa and a much loved Nanny to all her mokopuna. Messages to 1 Lawrence Place Blenheim 7201. A funeral service for Mitzi will be held at the Wairau Pa Marae, Wairau Bar Rd, at 10 am Friday September 27 followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz WALLCROFT, William Charles (Bill): On Friday September 20, 2013 peacefully, at Wairau Hospital. Aged 88 years.

Dearly loved husband of the late Helen, much loved father and father-in-law of Denis, and Sheryll and Les Lewis. Loved Grandad of Jason, Kerry, Kori and Tane; loved Poppa of Bailey, Honey, Tane, Charlize, Maia and the late Laylah-Rose. Messages to 47 Girling Avenue, Blenheim 7201. At Bill’s request, a private cremation will be held.

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

STANDISH, Frank Thomas: On September 24 2013, peacefully, at Wairau Hospital Blenheim. Aged 83 years.

Dearly loved husband of Marion, loved father and fatherin-law of Matthew and Sue (Nelson), and John and Sarah (Western Australia), loving grandad of Kate, and Michael; and Emma, and Alec. Messages to 66 New Renwick Rd Blenheim 7201. A service for Frank will be held at the Church of the Nativity, Alfred St Blenheim, at 11 am Saturday September 28 followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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

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SOLUTION Last weeks answers For February 9, 2005

18 Scott Street Blenheim Email: tansplace@xtra.co.nz • Ph 578 9701

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health & beauty

health & beauty

for sale

for sale

public notice

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

Ph. 579 4379.

VEINS, do you dream of wearing shorts again.

Call for your free no obligation assessment.

Ph 03 548 8216.

WHITE CHIP & WHITE ROCKS.

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

PAINTING & DECORATING

CC Express

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 KENNEL & Dog Run combined, for small dog. Phone 572 7390.

Ideal for pebble gardens, paths, driveways.

Phone Thomson 575 6885

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

PUPPIES two male.

Fox Terrier X 10 weeks old $ 250.00. Phone 572 7390

work wanted

public notice

20 year old female Nursing Student with full driver’s licence, available for daytime, mon-fri child minding during the October school holidays.

Will consider evening care & weekends. ph or txt Ellen 027-872-8200

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.

• Removals • Storage • Marlborough-wide freight

Merv Scott Decorating Ltd Ph: 0800 DO IT UP

(0800364887)

Mob: Merv 021 669 666

Phone

office space to lease

birthday greetings

HAPPY 1st Birthday to our BeAutiful BoY

Approx 200 m2.

Jett Alex ander

Central Blenheim

FREE packaging with house moves

SCHOOL HOLIDAY CHILD CARE

m Pom Paogic M e Th Clown

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

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

(formerly Hebberds)

commercial lease

High foot traffic.

577 2080 or 027 510 6770

Possible to sub lease.

Rent negotiable.

Phone Rebecca 0274 835 776

LOts Of LOve from Mum, Dad , big sister Piper and all your family.

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GATES

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KITCHENS

incl

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See the experts for:

Sandblasting

Mastercraft Kitchens by Cantwell Joinery 15 Bristol Street, Riverlands, Blenheim

6 Nelson St, Blenheim

Ph/Fax 578 0374 a/h 021 838 550

578 1021

Massage

PAINTER

03 578 3375

Come and see us for a free consultation, great advice, and award winning design.

Dirty Tiles & Grout?

DAVE REES Mon Thai PAINTERS & DECORATORS

Vortex Marine

PH 578 5720

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

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2575

Williams Service Centre

Everything you need instore at

6 Dodson St, Blenheim

al $ peci GST

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Powdercoating Gates, Fencing Furniture Pool Fences

We service all Commercial Kitchen & Laundry equipment.

Local agent for Starline Dishwashers.

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

GENERATORS

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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

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community 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 pre-paid. Call into our office at 72 High Street, Blenheim

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

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.

Former Awatere Flaxbourne Residents Service and Luncheon being held Wednesday 2 October 11am Church of Nativity Finger food for lunch much appreciated.

Hospice Shop, Redwoodtown We have an great array of Clothing, Bric Brac, Linen, Jewellery, Furniture and much more. Something for everyone, come and see for yourself.

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.

Model Show Realistic scale models Presented by NZ Model Vehicle Club Marlborough Redwoodtown Hall Saturday 5th Oct 10am -3.00pm gold coin entry.

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.

Wednesday September 25, 2013

to let

public notice

Tidy 3 bedroom house close to town $275 pwk plus bond No dogs Ph 035729214 evenings

Marlborough Freshwater Anglers’ Club Special General Meeting Tuesday 8th October 7.30pm. Enquiries 5793331.

Lovingly Kept Bungalow

FOR RENT

CLASSIFIEDS ADVERTISING PH 03 577 7868

Colin King MP FOR K AIKOUR A Thursday September 26: In Parliament. Primary Production Select Committee meeting.

Call us today!

577 8871 www.harcourts.co.nz

Friday 27th September 7pm - 8.30pm

garage

Saturday Meditation Class

Saturday 28th September 10am – 11.30 (followed by shared lunch) Alzheimers Rooms, 8 Wither Road, Blenheim By koha/donation at the door, everyone warmly welcome All inquiries to Jan 578 2737 or Maree 572 2774

Responsible Balanced Community Rank

John Leggett

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

Wednesday October 2: Visit Seddon and Ward area to meet people about earthquake damage.

Thursday October 3: In Blenheim, meeting with constituents by prior arrangement.

Book launch for the Working Men’s Club 125th Anniversary.

Friday October 4: In Blenheim meeting with constituents and community groups by prior arrangement.

Saturday October 5: Working Men’s Club 125th Anniversary dinner.

Monday October 7: In North Canterbury meeting with constituents and community groups by arrangement.

Tuesday October 8: In Kaikoura meeting with constituents and community groups.

Wednesday October 9: In Kaikoura and visiting the Seddon Community Centre. Attend function to say thank-you to local earthquake recovery volunteers in Seddon.

BLENHEIM OFFICE CONTACT Mon - Fri, 10am - 3pm P.O. Box 130, The Forum, Market Street, Blenheim PHONE (03) 579 3204 0800 COLIN MP (265 466) FAX (03) 577 6934 EMAIL colin.kingmp@parliament.govt.nz

www.colinking.co.nz

At Simcox Stadium ENTER NOW FOR SUMMER LEAGUES

www.national.org.nz

• 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

Celtic Cricket Club Day Saturday 28 September

Book your space now in our Friday Sun Garage Sale Column!

Phone 5777 868

*Qualified Dog Groomer *Specializing in smaller breeds. *Reasonable rates. *Weekend appointments available For an appointment phone Carolyn Harrison 5778573.

situation vacant

Caravans for sale

Relief Paper Deliverers Required for school holidays.

Must be honest, reliable and enthusiastic.

Great way for children to earn pocket money.

1995 Elddis Mistral Ex 300 – 2 Berth 1996 Avaondale Orestes – 2 Berth 1997 Avondale Golden Mayfair 510-5 4-5 Berth 1997 Bailey Discovery Landan – 2 Berth 1997 Bailey Discovery Manta – 2 Berth

Nicely finished self contained caravans.

Come and have a look…..

Hours 9 - 5pm Monday to Friday and 9 – 2pm Saturdays

South Island Caravans 42 Arthur Street, Blenheim Ph 578 3663 situation vacant

Senior grades for all ages Netball 6 & 7 aside and FAST FIVE Cricket 6 a side Soccer 6 a side

School Leagues also available 3.45 start time Junior Netball Monday Junior Kiwi Cricket Friday Junior Soccer (Day to be confirmed) Also running School Holiday programme Monday 30th Sept to Friday 11th Oct. Phone 5784851 for information or call into SIMCOX STADIUM, 50 Battys Rd Email info@blenheimindoorsports.co.nz

Funded by the Parliamentary Service and authorised by Colin King MP, Forum Building, Market Street, Blenheim

SALES

Phone Liz 577 7868

BLENHEIM INDOOR SPORTS

all about homes

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

Basic Buddhist Teaching

Sunday September 29: Invited as a guest to the Dance for Seniors, Blenheim.

Tuesday October 1: Visit St Mark’s Addiction Residential Treatment Centre. Meetings in Picton.

AGM

public notice

Friday September 27: Meeting with Dr Yong Zhao, an internationally-renowned scholar, about education issues. Return to Blenheim. Attend Marlborough Sports Hall of Fame.

Monday September 30: Meeting with Scott Gallagher, Acting Director-General, Ministry for Primary Industries, re: Primary Growth Partnership.

MARLBOROUGH HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC 2 pm Sunday 29 September 2013 Marlborough Museum AV Theatre 26 Arthur Baker Place Blenheim.

All Welcome

Approach

Colin’s Diary

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$325/wk

NO LETTING FEE

3 bedroom, well maintained bungalow. Formal living with log fire. Insulated under floor and ceiling. Sunny private front veranda, and back deck with morning sun. Well fenced and close to Redwoodtown amenities. Call Jo for a viewing.

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Hairy Mussel Co

Mussel Storeman

The Hairy Team are seeking an enthusiastic, energetic individual to join our packhouse team.

The successful applicant must be reliable, punctual and honest with an eye for detail. Ability to work well in a team environment is important. A full driver’s license is essential.

Duties will include: Heavy Lifting, Folk lift driving, Compliance to Health and Safety policies. 7.00am start, on a part time basis.

For a Job Application Form and information please contact: hmco@hairymussel.co.nz (03) 574 2575

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Wednesday September 25, 2013 situation vacant

situation vacant

Open your heart and your home | Become a caregiver Idea Services is looking for two homes for individuals with intellectual disabilities to live with a person or family in their home. These individuals are both quite independent and require some support in certain areas.

They are: • Mature female who would like to be as independent as possible, having her own space or even a sleep out. She loves animals and likes to be helpful around the home.

• Adult male who loves being busy and being part of a family. He likes music and chatting and spending time with the boys.

You must be able to provide a spare bedroom and a safe, secure and stable environment. As a caregiver you will have one of the above individuals living with you in your home.

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

Experience in a busy kitchen prefered.

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

You will undergo our vetting process which includes police and CYF clearances. In return, you can expect full support from us – regular visits, telephone calls, regular respite, reimbursement of costs & boarding payments.

Idea Family/Whanau Services is an IHC community service and supports the vision of an ordinary life for people with intellectual disabilities.

If you would like to open your home to either of these individuals, then give us a call today!

For further information please contact: Alta Bezuidenhout Idea Family/Whanau Service Marlborough Phone: 03 578 8518 / 027 268 0237 Email: alta.bezuidenhout@idea.org.nz www.ideajobs.co.nz

Te taro o te ora

Community Support Worker 35 hours a week We are looking for a person who has compassion, empathy and a willingness to care for others.

Desirable applicants should have: Qualifications and experience in working with people • Training or experience in the social service sector • Computer Skills • Budgeting Skills an advantage • A good Team player Job description and application form available from The Manager Bread of Life Centre, 14B Stephenson Street, Blenheim Phone/Fax 578 1355 Email: brian@breadoflife.org.nz Applications close 11 October 2013

Marlborough Lines

Arborist Marlborough Lines Contracting is a progressive electrical contracting business providing high quality services to the Marlborough region.

We are seeking applications from experienced Arborists to assist our arboricultural division with the maintenance of trees around powerlines.

If you are a motivated individual looking for a career in this exciting industry, you can obtain a job description and application form by contacting 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 CV should be returned to:

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

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CLASSIFIEDS ADVERTISING PH 03 577 7868

Laboratory Technician Winemaking

To apply for this role you must have at least 2 years full time winery lab experience, a degree in Science or Chemistry, advanced Excel and computer skills.

As we need someone to “hit the ground running” and start immediately you’ll also need to be competent using Winefile winery software.

Working in a world class winery, we only seek the best; this is a role for a team player and excellent communicator.

To apply please provide a full CV and cover letter outlining what you can offer us.

You must have a relevant NZ work permit to apply for this position.

Applications close: Friday 4 October Email your application to: leonie.woolnough@concero.co.nz

Intermediate / Senior Office Administrator We are seeking an energetic and organised Office Administrator.

As our customers first point of contact, you will be friendly and efficient with a clear concise phone manner.

Experience in MYOB / Payroll is essential.

Marlborough Science Fair Prizegiving

By Renwick School student Oscar Nott On the night of September 18, kids that competed in the Marlborough Science Fair (and got Highly Commended or Gold) packed into the basketball courts to get their awards that they won at the Marlborough Science Fair.

The kids rushed to get good places at the front of the stage.

Councillor Terry Sloan, MP Colin King and many other figures of council were there to shake hands with the kids who got awards.

The Yr 3-4s got their awards first: Highly Commended, then the gold winners.

Then it was the Yr 5-6s. They went in the same order as the Yr 3-4s.

Then, finally, the Yr 7-8s and College Students.

A college student won The Marlborough Cup and a grand total of $1,000!

Also, three schools won $1,500 each. Springlands, Tua Marina and Spring Creek School were all delighted to take their ginormous cheques.

Renwick School had lots of students that went up and received their rewards. A Yr 5-6 group’s

Renwick School student Oscar Nott

exhibit, ‘Creek Trons’, won a gold and 3rd overall in their age group (Nicole B, Kyla O, Eleri J-S, Rose B).

Renwick had 11 prizes given but the Creek Trons group was the only that won a gold. Their experiment was about the conductivity of water in two creeks.

Both the Yr 5-6 students and the Yr 7-8 students had a great time getting their awards and can’t wait until two years time when they can compete again. *The Sun is proudly supporting the Renwick Accelerated Programme’s student journalists.

Shoes & Accessories

www.tangosshoes.co.nz

“I don’t know who invented high heels but all woman owe him alot” - Marilyn Monroe

First ever fexi sole platforms L i k e u s o n FA C E B O O K

8 Arthur Street, Blenheim. Phone 578 3139

To the people of Picton and the Sounds

“Listening to your concerns and representing you at council continues to be a privilege.”

Vote #1

Accurate computer data entry skills and knowledge of BankLink and other programmes would be preferred.

This is a full time position from 8.30 – 5.00pm, Monday – Friday.

Graeme Barsanti

If you think you are looking for a career that offers variety and challenges, then please apply to: Office Position P.O. Box 50 Blenheim

Marlborough Sounds Councillor Email: takorika@xtra.co.nz Follow me on Facebook Authorised by Graeme Barsanti, Nicholson Street, Havelock.

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The Marina 2 Marina will include scenic tracks for adults and children. Photo by Rachel Russell.

New Picton event up and running

By Kristy Martin Picton’s newest fun run, the Marina 2 Marina, is set to be a fantastic day out for the entire family.

With scenic walking and running tracks for adults and kids, plus a host of food and market stalls and activities, the event will have something for everyone.

Director Tania Wayman said it was about bringing the community together in a way that promoted fun and fitness.

“I’m a very slow runner, more like a shuffler actually, but I’ve run in a few events and I really loved how it brought everyone together,” she said.

“We don’t really have anything like that in Picton.”

Tania says the event has been a year in the making and will go on to be an annual thing for the Picton community.

She and her fellow committee members are all parents of Waikawa Bay students, so they decided the money raised at Marina 2 Marina will go to the school’s fitness circuit.

The event will be held on Sunday October 13, with the 9km Marina 2 Marina track going from Picton Marina to Waikawa Marina and back.

There is also a 2km kids’ dash and a 13km snout run for the more

serious competitors.

Entry cost is $25 until October 12, or $30 on the day.

The event is not only in need of participants but marshals too, Tania said.

The Picton Men’s Shed and the Lions Club have agreed to help out, but in order to make everyone as safe as possible, more bodies were needed.

The day will include a whole festival atmosphere, including music, a bouncy castle, puppeteers, jugglers and market stalls, to be held at London Quay.

For more details, visit marina2marina.co.nz.

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