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‘Make library a youth centre’ Youth advocates want Arthur St site

Greg Hall It’s just a suggestion, but give the youth the library once it’s moved

Morgan Whittaker, 19 I don't see the point of making a new building. They should build a new skate park first. I'd love to see the old library used as a youth centre.

By Kristy Martin Blenheim might be buzzing with debate about where the new library should go, but youth advocates are seizing the moment to stake a claim on the old building.

Anna Pettersson and Greg Hall from Cash is King and youth study coordinator Russell Montgomery all believe the Arthur Street building would be the perfect site for a youth centre.

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Library site ‘meets criteria’ for youth Continued from page 1 Ms Pettersson and Mr Hall said everyday teenagers were using Cash is King, a street wear shop on Main Street, as a place to hang out.

Staff even had to remove furniture from the store to stop kids from loitering.

“We get a lot of kids coming into the shop because there is nowhere else for them in town,” said Ms Pettersson.

“It’s not such a good image for business, but we can’t really kick them out because they’ve got nowhere else to go.

“They even come in here to tell us about their personal lives.”

Mr Hall said teenagers were always

talking about the need for a youth centre, a place they could play pool and video games, use the internet and socialise.

“It’s just a suggestion, but give them the library once it’s moved,” he said.

“They already hang out outside the building and people seem to complain about it.”

Russell Montgomery, who recently conducted a feasibility study on a youth centre for Blenheim on behalf of council, agreed the site could work.

“It certainly would have to be an option that is put on the table,” he said.

“The CBD is the preference for young people as it needs to be accessible.

“On the face of it, it would appear to

meet the criteria but there would need to be further investigations into it.”

The Marlborough Youth Trust has given Mr Montgomery’s report the tick of approval and it has since been passed to council for consideration.

There were other location options that needed to be considered, too.

“People have said a youth centre should be incorporated into the combined colleges, others have said it should be in a position near the skate park.

“It could also be incorporated into a new community building that houses the library.

“There are all kinds of options.”

Library a hotspot for region

By Kristy Martin Despite continuous advances in technology, the Marlborough community still loves its libraries.

Half the region’s population were active members of either Blenheim or Picton libraries, according to Marlborough District Libraries manager Glenn Webster.

And demand for services has never been higher.

“There is a large demand for internet use as well as traditional book borrowing,” Mr Webster said.

“Libraries are often referred to as ‘the third place’.

“We’ve got home and work and libraries because they are seen as a community hub, a safe environment where people can go.”

Local library membership is up at 20,042 across Blenheim and Picton, and that is just those who have used their cards in the past two years.

Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman has opened discussions

Q Where should the new library be located?

Library manager Glenn Webster.

on where the new Blenheim library should go, whether it be the Civic Theatre building – across from the current site – when the new theatre is completed, or a new purpose-

Grant Mazengarb Seddon I like it here because of the free parking. If it was by the river there might be parking issues.

I think it could do with more books.

Gillian Somerville Havelock It has to be central and somewhere you can park easily. I'd like to see a cafe included so you can sit and read while you have a coffee.

built facility on High Street near Raupo café.

Mr Webster said it was a very exciting time for the library, which had outgrown its current building after 25 years.

A new library would need to have more shelving, enough computers to meet demand, casual seating, small and large rooms for meetings, quiet study

spaces and a special area for Skype.

It would also be nice to have an outdoor area, Mr Webster said.

“The current building is 1400m sq. We could easily do with twice as much space.”

Community members will get the chance to have their say on the library upgrade during a series of planned focus groups.

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Council proposes 2.95% rate rise

Marlborough District Council is looking at a 2.95 per cent increase on total rates and charges after considering a range of new initiatives put forward by councillors.

Council met yesterday to consider the draft Budget 2014-15, which proposed an increase in total rates and charges of 1.91 per cent to retain existing services, but the higher figure was reached based on support for a small range of new projects.

The programme outlined in the draft budget concentrated on core infrastructure which was, rightly, the council’s first priority, said Mayor Alistair Sowman.

He said it was always a challenge for councillors to decide how many new initiatives should go ahead.

Some projects, like essential forward planning work on Blenheim’s ageing stormwater network, could be funded from reserves, he said.

However the Council’s economic

development project and a proposed fund to assist commercial events would need to be met from rates, as would the Council’s commitment to monitoring Marlborough’s coastal waters.

An obligation on the Council to meet maritime safety requirements, set out under a Council bylaw, also had to be funded.

While council had agreed on the 2.95 per cent hike, the draft would still have go to public submission

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Quake hits region before the budget was finalised.

“The key for councillors will be to balance the demands of prudent financial management with their responsibilities for forward planning,” said the Mayor.

The draft Budget 2014-15 is due to be adopted on April 3.

Submissions are then accepted from the public up until Thursday May 8 and, after they are considered, councillors must finalise the budget and set rates by late June.

Rates hike will hit Keep elderly hard the rates

By Kristy Martin Any rates increase is going to hurt the elderly, says Marilyn McLeod of Marlborough Age Concern.

Ms McLeod, an older persons supportive services worker, says it is unfair to hit seniors with another rates hike when their pension was already ‘inadequate’.

“This just puts more pressure on the elderly.

Marilyn McLeod.

“Already we are seeing more and more food parcels being handed out because the pension is not enough.”

For property owners, it was a hit they didn’t need and those in rental accommodation would also feel the pinch, she said.

“Landlords put their rent up because of the rates rise and so that cost is passed on to the elderly living in rental accommodation.”

Ms McLeod said the single living alone pension was $714 per fortnight and $549 each for married couples.

“The pension does go up every now and again but if you’ve got a rate rise of two per cent or four per cent it’s never going to match that.

“It’s not fair.”

down, says pensioner Blenheim pensioner and home owner Keith Snalam says he will cop the rates rise on the chin because he has to, but believes council needs to address its priorities.

“It’s an age-old thing and we pay our rates year after year because we have to,” the 78-year-old said.

“But I do think this council has a champagne taste and a beer income.”

Mr Snalam wanted to know why council was building a new theatre and a new library when there were issues with housing and infrastructure that needed funding.

“I do admire council’s ambition and its will to get things done, but these projects are not essential in the community,” he said.

Mr Snalam said with the rising cost of living and inflation, council should be doing its best to keep rates down.

A 3.9 magnitude earthquake was measured 30km north-east of Seddon on Wednesday morning.

The quake occurred at 11.24am at a depth of 16km, according to GeoNet.

Commissioner announced Deputy of Commissioner Operations Mike Bush has been announced as the country’s next top cop.

Police Minister Anne Tolley made the announcement on Tuesday that Bush was the new Police Commissioner.

In the last three years Mr Bush has managed a change programme in police was has seen reported crime drop 17.4 per cent.

Mr Bush replaces Peter Marshall, who has held the Commissioner’s job for three years Mr Bush starts in his new job on April 3.

New ambo for Picton

Pensioner Keith Snalam says council needs to address its spending priorities.

Picton will get a new ambulance paramedic, after St John approved funding for 57 additional staff across the country.

The figure amounts to a commitment of $4 million, from fundraising and commercial activities.

Last year St John completed detailed analysis to understand how its current ambulance resources, including vehicles and rostered personnel, matched with actual patient demand for emergency ambulance transport, non-transport and patient transfer services.

Peter Bradley, St John chief executive said the benefits for patients would be more effective services and more efficient response times.

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Business Business inbrief Seminar A seminar teaching businesspeople about lean thinking in business is coming up.

The seminar will be held at the Scenic Hotel on Tuesday, March 4, beginning at 9am.

Lean thinking is based on the core value of maximising customer value and minimising waste.

For more information on registering contact the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce.

River Queen sold The Marlborough cruise boat River Queen was sold this week to an in-town buyer.

Former owner Peter Makin said he oficially sold the boat to the new owner on Monday morning.

“There were a number of bids and all would have been fine and dandy but we chose the one that suited us the best,” he said.

He said the new buyer intended to keep operating the boat in Blenheim, but was unsure of their exact plans.

Mr Makin took ownership of the boat in 2010, operating cruises on the Opawa river before moving to Auckland last year.

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Picton Fresh Choice changes hands After 29 years, one of Picton’s largest businesses enters a new era on Monday as it comes under new ownership.

Hamish and Heide Watson take over the Fresh Choice supermarket, in Mariners’ Mall, from Heide’s aunt and uncle, Linda and Casy Smits.

Returning to New Zealand two years ago, Heide and Hamish were looking for a business opportunity, and decided to buy Picton Fresh Choice.

“We see it as a great opportunity to live within a community, not in a big city,” Heide said.

Both Hamish and Heide

come from small town backgrounds.

Hamish grew up in Darfield, while Heide was born in Blenheim.

She worked in the Picton supermarket in the summers during her teens.

They said their past experiences in small towns would hold them in good stead with Picton Fresh Choice.

For the last three months Hamish and Heide have worked at the supermarket, getting to know the business and the community.

The pair say they are community-focused and want to do their best to support the community and the local suppliers where possible.

Heide and Hamish Watson, the new owners of Picton Fresh Choice.

Loco for Loka Yoga

By Adam Poulopoulos A yoga teacher with overseas experience has come back to Blenheim to start her own business.

Sharon Thatcher takes her first classes at her new studio, Loka Yoga, on Monday.

Loka Yoga is located at 106A New Renwick Road, and the first class begins at 9:30am.

The 60 square metre studio is joined by a large grassy area for outdoor classes.

Ms Thatcher has been teaching at Studio 88 for the last two months while the new studio was built.

Originally from Wellington, Ms Thatcher has spent considerable time in Blenheim and now considers it home.

She taught voluntarily in Fiji for three years, with the money going to the Nadi Animal Clinic, Fiji’s SPCA equivalent.

She said she could not wait to start in the new studio.

Sharon Thatcher at her new studio

“It’s tucked away, a beautiful, peaceful location.

“When the UV levels get a bit lower we can have classes in the sun.”

Ms Thatcher took up yoga six years ago after suffering two prolapsed discs and sciatic nerve damage during a marathon training run.

She said the benefits were almost immediate.

“In two months I had my mobility back or even increased.

“For the first time in my life I could touch my toes.”

Ms Thatcher’s classes do not adhere to any particular yoga style. She said customising the classes for each person was important.

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Minimum wage New doctor for Renwick to increase On Monday Labour minister Simon Bridges announced the adult minimum wage will rise to $14.25 an hour.

The current adult minimum wage rate is $13.75 an hour.

The starting-out and training minimum wages will also increase from $11 an hour to $11.40 an hour, which is 80 per cent of the adult minimum wage.

“Setting these wage rates represents a careful balance between protecting low paid workers and ensuring jobs are not lost,” says Mr Bridges.

“The increase announced today balances the needs of both businesses and workers and will have minimal impact on the wider labour market and inflationary pressures.

The new minimum wage rates will come into effect on 1 April 2014.

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Councillors Peter Jerram, Jamie Arbuckle and Cynthia Brooks with the Marlborough Landscape Group at the Beacon Road property.

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A big thank you 2 all the nurses and doctors at wairau and chch hospitals 4 the great care of me after my car accident on 29.12.13 during my 6 week stay. Also thank you to the kind lady who helped me get into taxi and young girl who picked up my crutches. Karen

Use a lead If Lisa Willis had her dog on a lead could she not hve pulled the dog out of the road of the cyclist.

Embarrasing opinion As parents of a 13 month old living in Seddon it was embarrassing to read such an uninformed comment! I just hope that the Seddon Volunteer FB know that their valuable time and effort is appreciated and we are fortunate to have such a responsive resource in our community.

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Impatient drivers

business hub Big thanks Marlborough Big thanx 2 all fab & friendly shoprs & cool CD staff in Springlns Mal on hot fri.

Also Lynsay @ cafe. Y’al made our day.

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Why does middle renwick road need two more roundabouts? The waiting time at the intersections is nothing compared to some roads in Auckland. The money in these two projects would be better off spent somewhere else and impatient drivers can then learn what the word patience means.

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Re parent parking spaces. You complainers seem to miss the point of parent parking spaces. The spaces are slightly wider to allow parents to remove their child from car seats without the car door banging and scratching the car in the next park. It’s difficult to squeeze in through a small space to get the child out and put back in so more space is needed.

Generations before there were no such thing as child restraint seats. The kids were just thrown in the car unrestrained mostly. And about the parking spaces being at the entrance well sometimes little people have a mind of their own and due to their unpredictable nature can suddenly take off which is frightening. If you had children you would understand.

Thank you to Tyreland for your fantastic customer service. Hope you enjoyed the frozen cokes on such a hot day.

Mob in town mongrel mob town..blenheim now has mobster families from wairoa, wellington and ch.ch they run this town. its a fact. their kids sit next to ures in school. gangsters. our question 2 al parents is how wil u handle it when ur youth comes home barking at you in bright red? do you hav a plan? the youth are being targeted by mob. standup 4 ure kids rights against this gangster violence today!

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Sun txt Talk I enjoy the tx page it alows people to say thanks for gd services as wel as hav a whing keep it going keep smiling Babs Its a good column for the people of blenheim to have a say! why would any1 want to muzzle us? its a safe place to have a say about wots wot in this town! speak up people stand up for ure rights.

Gratitude 2 the SUN txt talk..i think uz are wonderful allowing public 2 have their say anonymously.. and THANKU 4 that privledge.. also the BLUE DOOR Rocks!..amen

No sports at MGC Re marlborough girls and boys joining together. We aren’t aloud 2 play sports on the field at mgc anyway so if the colleges were 2 join together unless we wouldn’t b wasting field. Why cant we play sports at lunch anyway. Just because we’re girls doesn’t mean we dont wanna play.

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Taylor river path Stop speeding

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Thank you UFS Pharmacy for going the extra mile. Your staff are always very caring and helpful.

Benge & co what lovely staff. And great value. Got a whole basket of fruit, vege & fish for $30

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RATE PAYERS VS GREEN WASTE DISPOSAL

Hav th lesons lernt in nature not been noticed - in othr words do not introduce large numbers of species into unsuitable habitat - falcons r a mountain bird so al our resident birds betr woch out as food becomes the issue.

traffic lights unfamiliar?

Traffic lights could cause ‘issues’, because Marlborough drivers would be unfamiliar?! What an insult to our intelligence Mr. Porter! Heaven forbid anybody ever needs to leave town and drive in another part of the country, imagine the carnage.....! Some very fair points as to why lights aren’t an option here but that was not one of them.

GREAT SERVICE TILE RITE A big thank you to Paul and Mark for laying our tiles. Fantastic job, Highly Recommed. Joy and Dave Holmes.

building by the river How is it ok to build a library by the river, but it wasnt ok to build a Speights ale house? Oh thats right. Its because the council does whatever they want.

Dangerous intersection Wen r Marlb Roads goin 2 do sumthing about the confier hedge on Jacksons/ Old Renwick rd cnr? I hav 2 go ova the yellow ‘Stop’ line 2 c if the road is clear 2 the left. An accident waitin 2 happen!!

come on rate payers jump on the band wagon! Im sick of mowing the councils grass out the front of my section only to find im paying massively to dump it. Now I mow with no catcher (grass clippings everywhere) hey not my grass not my problem! Thanks council your saving me a fortune!

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Early bird prices I say keep the Early Bird cheaper prices for those who are prepared to comit to organising time off early. as for keeping the prices the same... well hello!!?!! Tell me what stays the same price year in year out?? nothing. prices go up its the way of the world.

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Big ups Big ups for Padz n Pawz, our boys love staying with you guys out there, well worth the drive and time to go there than the terrible service at Vin View, let dogs be dogs!

not rocket science we don’t know how to use traffic lights?

A lot of drivers don’t know how to use round abouts. I’ve seen several near misses because drivers are indicating incorrectly. Its not rocket science

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and the taylor river.. cyclists ride at people! iv seen it! the council are ignoring it. its not a nice place to walk it could be improved. needs lights down near rodger st. needs a new pathment for cyclists since they insist on cycling on the footpath!

Re Taylor River Footpath. hell it is a FOOTPATH. Not cycle track so try taking ur mountain/Off rd bike on the grass like it was made to do.

River walker im a bit sick of this taylor river issue - i use the path every single day, usually on my bike and often walking and have never had any issues - in fact its a rare morning that i dont get a smile and a ‘good morning’. just use common sense - noone wants to crash in to anyone else. to all those that think cyclists or dog walkers or anyone else using the path is such a problem, perhaps the problem is in fact your lack of courtesy.

EVERYONE is entitled to use the path.

Smoke in the air Nice work on my shoes Boots n All. Must’ve been all that smoke in the air.

good work Mitchell sports store good location Scott st. Keep up the good work & service :-)

computer coding Are there any local groups or people interested in electronics, programming and computers? I would be really keen to meet like minded people.

Got an important issue to share with Marlborough?

Why do cyclists need to try and force themselves between myself & my dog on 1mtr lead on concrete path @ river..2 called me a hog.. I ride but cycle on the grass.. the path is for pedestrians.. where are our police... hiding?

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immorality Allowing your kids 2 watch miley cyrus videos is the same as introducing them 2 soft porn. The only difference between a porn watcher and a porn actor is the latter is more adventerous. Im sure we’ve all indulged in a little sexual immorality one way or another. Everyone needs 2 take a look at themselves before throwing stones at other people.

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Keep library in town We sooo need 2 keep our library in town. So many people shop b4 or afta they have been 2 the library. Please leave it where it is or shift it across th road but NOT further out of town. I think the library wud suffer 2 if that happened.

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Learn to use roundabouts Dear Ed, I have just been handed your latest edition and shown the story regarding roundabouts.

I have to agree a lot of people would not know how to use traffic lights, but they also don’t know how to use roundabouts.

People do learn quickly about road rules when the get hit by something bigger than themselves and end up with no transport of their own.

So I think we can learn to use lights if we think about things, we have educated ourselves with a lot of modern things eg. banking.

Mark Reid

Friday February 28, 2014

Businesses cautious on roundabouts Springlands business people are still concerned about losing their parking spaces when construction of the new Boyce Street roundabout begins.

This is despite assurances from Marlborough Roads that the on-street parking at the north side of Middle Renwick Road will remain.

When contacted by the Sun, staff at several businesses did not wish to comment on the project, with some saying it was still too soon.

One worker said he was cautiously optimistic, as long as the parking remained.

Barbara Williams from Dress Ups costume shop said she too was happy so long as the customer parking remained.

She was, however, most looking forward to the new cycleway, which would get

turning right.

“It’ll be great to just shoot down to the supermarket after work because that’s always been an issue for us.

“And being in the repair business, hopefully people will crash their cars at the roundabout too,” he joked.

Two patrons at the Springlands Tavern were also pleased the project was going ahead. The men, who did not want to be named, said it was the best thing to happen to Springlands.

“It’s a s*** of a corner,” one described the Middle Renwick Roads and Boyce Street intersection.

“It’s long overdue with the school down the road, the supermarket and the daycare.

“Hopefully people know how to use them (roundabouts).”

The Boyce St intersection at Springlands.

bikes off the narrow sidewalk.

“My biggest concern is cyclists going the wrong way at speed on the pavement.

“Half of them don’t even have helmets.”

Chris Driffell, owner of Blenheim Collision and Customs, says the roundabout would benefit his staff when it came to

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I myself try to be a considerate rider, how about the able bodied people be a bit more considerate.

I have watched them wander all over the pavement, not even thinking some one might like to get past, when you toot to let them know you are there, you normally get a filthy look.

Headphones are a liability, also cell phone users, they stroll along as though they haven’t a care in the world, walking out of a shop doorway without even a glance left or right while texting, someone will get hurt soon and it won’t be the mobility riders fault.

Also pedestrian crossing are a hazard to us, I have nearly been taken out a couple of times at the Francis street crossing, I always wait until I see that it is clear, but speeding drivers do not help.

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Maori Health Service changes A meeting to inform locals of changes in Maori health services will be held in Blenheim next month.

The meeting will be held on Friday, March 14, at Wairau hospital.

The DHB are overseeing the implementation of a Whanau Ora Framework, and the introduction of Maori community nurses, health social workers and community health workers.

The new positions will act as the first port of call for Maori in Te Tau Ihu, or Nelson-Marlborough General manager of Maori Health and Whanau Ora Harold Wereta said the changes would impact all Maori health providers in hte Top of the South.

“The approach seeks to improve the level of service coverage across Te Tau Ihu and the reallocation of

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existing funding to support future service delivery.”

Similar meetings will be held in Nelson, Motueka and Golden Bay during the course of the month.

In November the DHB and Iwi Health Board agreed to a business case submitted by six of seven Maori health providers.

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Earthquake trauma remains Six months on from the earthquakes in Seddon the shakes may be less frequent, but the trauma is still real for many.

Counsellor Kieran Venning has been working with Seddon residents following the quakes, helping diagnose and treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Common in war veterans, PTSD can manifest in different ways, including anxiety attacks, loss of interest and physical symptoms like heart palpitations and breathing trouble.

He said six months on was a “critical time,” as victims become more isolated.

“Everybody went back to their own lives, but some people in Seddon are still picking up the pieces.”

Mr Venning worked previously with victims folllowing the Christchurch quake.

He saw a rise in several trauma signs, such as drug and alcohol consumption, domestic violence and a lack of motivation.

He also noted several people experienced a recurrence of symptoms after the Seddon quakes.

Mr Venning said those previously affected by trauma, the elderly, people with disabilities and children with affected parents were at greater risk of developing PTSD. He said those who have stopped engaging in meaningful pre-trauma activities, or “anchors,” were also at high risk.

TEMPO starts again The 2014 series of TEMPO concerts is due to start up again on March 7.

TEMPO, which stands for Today’s Emerging Musicians Performing Onstage, gives young musicians a platform to perform to the community.

The first concert will be held at the Wesley Centre at 7pm.

TEMPO promotions manager Linda Lloyd said the concert helped prepare youngsters for performing at a higher level.

“It’s for kids. Kids from the little wee ones up to those just about to leave for uni.

“They can learn to control their nerves and enjoy the applause.

“There’s usually a good crowd, and they’re so appreciative.”

The likes of Hadley Anderson, Clara Van Wel and Olivia Sheat have performed at TEMPO concerts in the past.

Counsellor Kieran Venning

“One guy in Seddon said to me ‘My neighbour goes to his shed, sees the mess and closes the door. He doesn’t know where to start.”

Mr Venning said it was important to ask for help if you felt you needed it.

“Trauma is not discerning.

“It’s important people do seek help - its not a sign of weakness.”

Counsellors began to specialise in trauma recovery started training after the September 11 attacks when in many instances, counselling made symptoms worse.

This is the seventh year TEMPO has been running.

To register your performance email tempoconcert@hotmail.com

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Dress as a pest, BYO dead animal Asking people to bring a dead animal to an event is hardly your average BYO. But organisers of the Picton Pestival are aiming to draw attention to a unique and serious issue.

The second annual Pestival (pest eradication festival), to be held on Saturday March 22, raises funds for Kaipupu Point Wildlife Sanctuary and its pest monitoring efforts.

To reach the goal of the bird sanctuary being predator free, ongoing funds are needed.

This year marks the sanctuary’s first year of being open to the public.

The event, to be held at Waitohi Domain in Dublin Street, will feature music, arts and crafts, prizes and entertainment including ‘dress as a pest’ and the popular bring a dead pest competition.

“We’re looking for stoats, rats, mice, hedgehogs,” said committee member Chrissy Powlesland.

“Again they’ll be a ‘swap a possum tail for a pint’ competition at the bar (conditions apply).”

About 500 people attended last year’s event and

organisers are hoping to double that this year.

Ms Powlesland said the most serious issue facing forests in the south island was the predicted Beech Mast.

“An event that occurs only once in every 10 to 15 years (with the last in 2000), this autumn beech trees around New Zealand are likely to produce a million tonnes of beech seed.

“Rat and stoat populations are expected to increase tenfold – resulting in huge numbers of predators breeding and, once the seed runs out, predating on our native birds.”

The Pestival will run from 11am-6pm and features conservation talks, a Kids Zone with bouncy castle, food caravans and a variety of musical acts including Shot Band from Wellington, Blenheim reggae group #Onestep, Picton’s Midge McLeary and Blenheim jazz pianist/ singer Lee Stuart.

Tickets are available at eventfinder.co.nz/pictonpestival. Adults $10, Kaipupu Point members free and children by gold coin donation.

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Big week for Marlborough paintball

By Adam Poulopoulos The Against All Odds Paintball Club are in the middle of a busy period, catering to players old and new this week.

The club is hosting an open day on Sunday, and their Woodsball Cup competition was held last weekend.

Against All Odds owner/operator Beau Michaels said a variety of different people play paintball.

“It attracts people from different walks of life.

“Some are dressed hardout in camo, others have come in shorts and shirts.

“It’s like hide-and-go-seek or tag on adrenaline, or like a game of chess played at 100 miles per hour.”

Mr Michaels said a paintball marker was able to shoot paintballs at a rate of 250 feet per second, at a range of

100 feet.

Last Sunday, seven teams from Nelson, Marlborough and Christchurch took part in the event.

Teams played ten-minute games in a double round robin format.

Mr Michaels said he was happy with the level of interest shown.

“We’re looking at doing two or three of these a year. We’ve had a really good turnout.”

Blenheim team the Woodsball Wookies won the tournament, knocking last year’s winners and other Blenheimbased team War Machines down to third place.

Right: Action on and off the field at the Woodsball Cup.

Take your furry friends to the Beneful Playtime in the Park this Sunday.

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Unleash the fun Give your four-legged friend a treat this weekend by taking him or her to the Beneful Playtime in the Park.

The event, to be held in Blenheim on Sunday, is part of a national tour by the team at Beneful dog food company aiming to bring good oldfashioned playtime back to Kiwis and their dogs.

The Beneful Play Truck is tiki-touring New Zealand and will be at the Taylor River reserve off Monro Street from

9am-noon.

Bring your best friend along to try out the Beneful play-gility course, complete with seesaws, jumps, tunnels and weave poles.

If that’s not your thing, there’ll also be heaps of tennis balls and throwers for a good old game of fetch, doggie dress ups and fun photo opportunities for you and your furry friend.

Plus, the Beneful Play Team will be giving out special treats and spot prizes for you to take home.

Mentors needed

By Adam Poulopoulos A programme seeking to pair children with individual mentors has a training day this weekend The Synergy Youth Mentoring Programme are seeking men as mentors, with a training day on Sunday, beginning at 9:30am.

Women are also welcome to attend.

The event, organised and run at the Presbyterian Support building on Muller Street, pairs children with a mentor of similar interests.

Organiser Nancy Sherwood said the group training sessions were

important.

“It sort of builds a bit of esprit de corps.

“I prefer the group training because I like the dynamics. There are valuable things to learn off each other.”

She said there were criteria for mentors to meet.

“They have to like kids and have time to give to the child, a minimum of one hour a week for at least a year.

“The kids need that regular reliable friend in life.”

Mentors also undergo a stringent vetting check before being assigned

a buddy.

“It’s for the family benefit, so they know their child’s safe, but also for the mentor, so they know they’re properly qualified,” Ms Sherwood said.

In recent years the age for children entering the programme has become 5-12, down from 8-15.

Ms Sherwood said the programme worked better intervening at an earlier stage.

For more information email nancys@psusi.org.nz

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By Belinda Jackson Ron Stewart – the man behind the impressive collection at Omaka Classic Cars, also has a love of tractors – two particular tractors to be exact. The first is a Fergie 28 of which he says, ‘As the Morris Minor was to the British car industry, the Fergie 28 was to the agricultural world’.

Ron learnt to drive the Fergie at the tender age of ten on the family dairy farm at Kiripaka, Whangerei and remembers the time well, “No one batted an eyelid at a young boy driving a tractor on the roads between farms - life was far simpler back then!”

The Fergie 28 was the farm tractor right up to the mid-sixties when Ron’s father, Murray bought a 135 which took on much of the everyday work. But it is the Fergie 28 that Ron remembers as the ‘do anything’ tractor, from tedding and baling to spending the drought-ridden summer of 1962 cutting down and dragging willow branches into the fields for the cows to eat. Ron says the milk tasted a bit funny for a while, but at least the cows were still producing!

Although he spent some time travelling, Ron worked on the farm until he was 20, before moving into town. Murray wasn’t keen on either Ron or his sister Eileen going in to farming as he thought there were better opportunities, so there wasn’t an expectation that the farm would continue with the next generation.

Murray retired from dairying in the late 1960’s and sub-divided the land into lifestyle blocks – one of the first developments of its kind in this area of the country. He then went in to the stock and station agency business with North Auckland Farmers. The company merged with Farmers Auctioneering Company of Hamilton to become Allied Farmers which was then bought out by Elders. At this point Murray retired from the company but continued in a private capacity until about four years ago when he suffered a stroke.

When Murray passed away two years ago, Ron brought these two tractors down to Blenheim and restored them. In fact they

Ron on a Massey Ferguson 135.

had been looked after so well they were in very good condition and really only needed repainting. Both can be seen as part of the collection at Omaka Classic Cars.

From an era between vintage cars and the textbook vehicles of today, Omaka Classic Cars offers four decades of real cars with real stories from when motoring challenged the limits of both design and technology.

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- weekend event guide Friday 28 February 2014 Energy Healing and Medicine with Kathy Moore A public presentation, 7pm Red Cross House.

It’s $10 and if you would like more information on this workshop learning about this art of energy healing, then call Kathy on 06 354 9317 The Edwin Fox Maritime Centre, Picton Open every day from 9am. Great wet weather day activity and child friendly. Come check out the amazing history and facts. Kids under 5 free!

Sit and Be Fit with Sue Exercise for the not so mobile while sitting down! 1pm Monday and Friday afternoons at 131 Budge Street. Plenty of parking. $2.00 per session. Phone Sue: 578 0469 Sit and Be Fit with Jeanette Free exercise for all ages at Crossroads, 2 Redwood Street. At 10am Phone 578 5395.

Picton EcoWorld Touch a Tuatara see a Penguin, get up close and have fun discovering some amazing animals that live on Middle-earth making New Zealand, “the youngest land in the world”, Unique. Open every day from 9.30am.

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

Text Bronwyn 021 046 2434.

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

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

Liz 027 748 6666.

Rapaura School Country Harvest Fair 10-2pm. Bouncy castle, food stalls, country cafe, crazy trailer, cherry ice cream ,white elelphant and produce.

Rai Valley 80th A & P Show Carluke Domain in Rai Valley.Gates open at 7.00 a.m. Band is Helter Skelter and are playing from11.30 am to 4pm.

We have a GRAND PARADE at approx 2.00 p.m.

The Classic Hits Winery Tour The 8th annual Classic Hits Winery Tour 2014 will visit Villa Maria Estate in Marlborough this summer. The line up includes; The Exponents, joined by pop superstar Stan Walker and the heavenly voice of Breaks Co-Op. Contact Phone: 0800 484 2538 The Yealands Yak Get the girls together, grab your walking or running shoes and take on The Yealands’ YAK All Women’s Great Vineyard Estate Race. Enjoy a weekend of wine, adventure and friendly competition with the favourite women in your life. Contact Phone: 03 5757618 Marlborough Artisan Market 9.30-1.30pm Wynen Street Carpark includes a range of stalls, including fruit and vegetables, woodwork, handicrafts, pottery, soaps, lavender products, toiletries, oils and wines, nuts and flowers.

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am – 2pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd, Phone John 578 3918.

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

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

Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillons Point Rd open 9am to 12 noon Saturday. Mon & Thurs 1 - 4pm. Building relationships and sharing skills. Ph Gerry 5781835

Marlborough Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park. Daily 10am till 4pm.

Pregnancy Yoga 9.15am-10.15am. For information call Huia: 021 0724 107

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

Mini Putt & Merry-Go-Round Picton Foreshore, 10am every day during school holidays, today and Sunday, 10am

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Redwood Market 8am-noon, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants produce and crafts.

Vintage Farm Machinery 10am till 3pm, Open every day. Brayshaw Vintage Farm, Guided tours available, Doris 579 4357.

Marlborough Multicultural Festival Celebrating Race Relations and Awareness.

11am-4pm Pollard Park. Music Dance Ethnic Food and stalls.

Picton Men’s Shed Every Saturday 10am to 1pm and Wednesday 9am-4pm. Plants and garden furniture sold Saturday and Wednesday 10am to 1pm.

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

Kapahaka for Youth Blenheim School 6pm - 8pm. All welcome.

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

Beneful Playtime Tour For You & Your Dog. Taylor River Reserve 9:00am–12:00pm Bring your four-legged friend along to try out the Beneful play-gility course. Plus, the Team will be giving out special treats and spot prizes for you to take home.

Mountain Bike Family Fun Day Looking for a fun activity for the family this Children’s Day? Get out and active between 11am and 3pm at Conders Bend Mountain Bike Park. Great for preschoolers on running bikes through to more advanced riders. Ph Sport Tasman 5778855.

The Cancer Society Is a holding a non-competitive 10k walk and run. Entry fee is only $5 or you can raise more money with sponsorship. Starting at 9am from the Wither Hills Winery and finish’s at the Cancer Society Memorial Garden on Nelson Street. For more info call Zoe on 579 4379 Synergy Youth Mentoring Programme Are after MEN as MENTORS and have a Training Day. 9:30am to 3:30pm with lunch supplied. They have a large waiting list, mostly boys, who need a buddy they can count on as a friend, someone to talk to, learn from and do things. Ph Nancy 577 9005 x709.

Ulysses Ride To Clinker Cafe, St Arnaud for lunch. Meet at the Railway Station 10.45am ride departs at 11.00am.

Riverside Railway Departs Brayshaw Park 1.45pm and 3.00pm for Beaver Station return. Adults $10 Children $5 CASH ONLY Kapahaka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall 12pm - 3pm All welcome Renwick Anglican Community Church 54 High St Renwick. Morning worship 9.30am Rev Steve Allcutt ph 572 8850 Summer Farmers’ Market 9.00am - noon A&P Showgrounds. Showcasing the best of what Marlborough has to offer.

St Luke’s Anglican Church Ferry Road, Spring Creek. Join us for Christian worship every Sunday 9.30am. Ph Rev Derek 5785050 Picton Rotary Club Car Boot Sale. Picton RSA carpark from 9am1pm every Sunday. Contact Sheira 5737390

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885 Park. Ph Sport Tasman 577 Pony Club at Grounds New Renwick Rd. 10am every 2nd Sunday of the month. Grant 578 2100 Michelle 572 8984.

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

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

Tramping Club Mary 5728762.

Buddhism for Modern Life 10am, 573 5379.

Blenheim Bonsai 2pm-4pm, 7 Hale Street. Dave 577 8679.

Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Brayshaw Park, open workshop 1-4pm, Every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. Malcolm: 578 8809.

Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club Book sale today 9am - 4pm. Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and books. Free admission.

Associated Modellers Society Minature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Prk, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm till 4pm $2

UP AND COMING EVENTS Monday 3 March Dillions Point Community Playgroup Celebrate Childrens Day. 9-12pm. Teddy Bears Picnic - Bring your teddy bear. Bouncy castle face painting fun crafts and prizes. $2.00 per child or $3.00 per family

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

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Danger lurking in your backyard Poisonous garden plants Most hospital admissions from plant poisoning are young children who have eaten or touched a plant in a garden. Most of these poisonings are non-fatal.

Many poisonous plants in New Zealand have been introduced for horticultural reasons.

Only nine native plants appear on Landcare Research’s list of 93 plants and plant groups that pose a danger to children.

The nightshades Top of the list for hospital admissions are members of the potato and nightshade family (Solanaceae).

Many admissions are for suspected poisoning by deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna), but this plant is very uncommon in New Zealand, and the cause is usually black nightshade (Solanum nigrum).

This very common weed is often mistakenly called deadly nightshade, although it is much less toxic.

Jerusalem cherries (Solanum diflorum and S. pseudocapsicum) are a more common danger.

There has been at least one case of a child fatality and several have become ill after eating the fruit.

The small shrubs have attractive bright red berries and are often planted for winter colour.

The arums Plants of the arum family (Araceae) are the second largest group causing hospital admissions. Included in this family are: - Calla lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica), known as arum lily in New Zealand - Italian arum (Arum italicum) - Dumb cane (Dieffenbachia species) - Taro (Colocasia esculenta) - Elephant’s ear (Alocasia brisbanensis), also known as kape or ’ape by Pacific Islanders.

All parts of these plants are poisonous and cause severe irritation of the mouth and throat if swallowed. Most arum poisonings occur when children eat the bright fruit spikes of calla lily. This is widely grown in home gardens, and a common weed.

Pretty and poisonous The most likely plants to cause severe poisoning in New Zealand are (in alphabetical order): - Castor oil plant (Ricinus communis) - Datura or thorn apple (Datura stramonium) - Hemlock (Conium maculatum) - Jerusalem cherry (Solanum diflorum and S. pseudocapsicum) - Laburnum (Laburnum anagyroides) - Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) - Yew (Taxus baccata).

By Adam Poulopoulos A handful of winegrowers have begun to harvest their grapes, marking the start of Marlborough’s 2014 harvest.

The first pinot noir grapes, used to make methode champenoise, were taken earlier this week.

Wineries like Hunters, Daniel Le Brun and St Clair were the first off the mark.

St Clair owner Neal Ibbotson said everything was looking good so far.

“We’ve had very good weather up to this point in time. The canopies are looking healthy, so the crops are looking really good.

Mr Ibbotson was hoping the fine dry weather and cool nights would continue throughout the harvest period.

St Clair will begin to harvest their white grapes in about two weeks time.

Harvest is estimated to be about two weeks ahead of schedule this year.

Kings seeds Giveaway

St Clair red winemaker Kyle Thompson.

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Harvest weekend

Framingham Winery will be marking the start of harvest with a concert next month.

It begins at 6:30pm on Friday, March 7.

The Dead Parrots, Chinese Beach Party and The Nudge will be performing.

For more information visit www. framingham.co.nz

Hans Herzog Estate is holding its harvest weekend on April 12 and 13.

Wine-lovers are invited to pick grapes on Saturday morning, enjoy a degustation dinner that evening, followed by a long lunch the next day.

For more information visit www. herzog.co.nz

Williams Service Center 0800 476 868

Summer is coming to an end, and it’s the best time to get a head start on the coming season by sowing your autumn vegetables now. Kings Seeds have made it easy with their Autumn Best Sellers seed selection which contains ten of their top selling Autumn Vegetable varieties.

You can grow something for everyone in the family; the selection contains Beet Rainbow Lights, Broccoli Tender Stems, Beetroot Detroit Dark Red, Carrot Touchon, Florence Fennel Milano, Cauliflower Violet Sicilian, Onion Ishikura, Kale Cavolo Nero, Radish French Breakfast and Rocket.

The Sun, in conjunction with King Seeds has three selection packs to give away valued at $30.00 each which contains ten of their top selling Autumn Vegetable varieties*.

To be in to win, just email celeste@ blenheimsun.co.nz with ‘Kings Seeds’ pack in the subject heading.

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For more information on Kings Seeds visit www.Kingsseeds.co.nz * Kings Seeds reserves the right to adjust the components of the seed selection should an item become unavailable.

Please contact: Crichton Purdie 10 Seafair Close

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AIRFORCE and Army uniforms wanted modern and old any uniform items considered. Ph 0800 559 922.

OIL MEMORABILIA wanted Big Tree Shell Mobil signs bottles petrol pumps badges and advertising items. Ph 800 559922

We want to hear what YOU have to say...

AMMUNITION RELOADING PRESS and reloading accessories. Ph 0800 559 922.

BAYONETS swords and militar y k nives wanted modern and old. Any Considered. Ph 0800 559 922.

BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS wanted fiction and non fiction modern and old small to estate lots. Ph 0800 559 922.

CA M E R AS wanted film type any considered. Ph 0800 559 922.

COINS wanted pennies threepence sixpence any coins considered. Ph 0800 559 922.

FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION wanted military guns sporting rifles shotguns and pistols modern and old single items to whole collections Ph Benjamin 0800 559 922.

FOUNTAIN PENS wanted Conway Stewart and Parker style any considered. Ph 0800 559 922.

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OMEGA & SEIKO WATC HES wanted Seamaster Cosmic and Geneve going or not any considered. Ph 0800 559 922.

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R EC O R D S wanted 1930’s to 1980’s classical ABBA Seekers Pink Floyd etc small to large lots. Ph 0800 559 922.

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RUGBY programmes and badges wanted small to large lots any considered. Ph 0800 559 922.

We help people to hear better...

It’s what we do!!

New listing $225,000

S TA M P S w a n t e d modern and old used/ unused any collections/ albums considered. Ph 0800 559 922.

TABLE TENNIS TABLE in good condition and reasonably priced Ph Bruce 021 156 3804

Immaculate town house in an ideal location · · · · · · ·

WATC HES wanted wrist and pocket style.

Going or not any considered. Ph 0800 559 922.

Phone 577 7868 to place your ad here

MASONIC LODGE items wanted badges aprons jewels and regalia all items considered.

Ph 0800 559 922.

Cost of our Hearing Aids from $1500 after discount

95A Hospital Road, Witherlea

Sunny Open Plan Living Two Double Bedrooms Mobility Access Shower + Separate Toilet HRV System For A Warm, Dry Home Lock Up Garage For Security Easy Care, Low Maintenance Section Close To Hospital + Redwood Town Green Door Web Ref - MB258 Open Home Sunday 2nd 1.30-2.00pm For Sale by owner Contact Debbie 021-323-902

NEVER pay for follow up appointments NEVER pay for Hearing Aid adjustments HOUSEBOUND? we can come to you FREE appointments FREE hearing tests

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Colin Calcott - Hearing Aid consultant can discuss the best Hearing Aid options for you and will be visiting at:

Space Available in established Health & Beauty Clinic

M E DA L S wanted sporting military and fire brigade modern and old any medals considered.

Ph 0800 559 922.

M I L I TA R Y I t e m s wanted badges buttons uniform and memorabilia modern and old. Ph 0800 559 922.

Convenient, Cosy Cottage

All facilities setup and available on a permanent or casual basis.

N Z R N Z Railways items wanted badges signs uniforms and china any items considered. Ph 0800 559 922.

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Phone Christine to discuss your options.

Unichem Mortimers & Frasers Pharmacy 101A Market Street, Blenheim Thursday 6th March 2014

$239,000

152 Waikawa Road, Picton

For a no obligation appointment call 578 5228

Two large bedrooms and gas hot water heating Cottage kitchen with double oven, dishwasher & log burner Sunny open plan living area, opens onto front deck & garden Section has fruit trees, garden and workshop/shed Large carport providing off street parking for car or boat

$500 DiScOUNt on eACH HeAring Aid for gold CArd

Green Door Web Ref - MB258 Open Home Sunday 2nd March 11.00-12.00pm Contact Agent: Pauline Earle (Licensed REAA 2008) Ph (A/H): 03 572 9939 Mob: 027 825 1777

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Maori Fishing Guide by Bill Hohepa www.tidewiz.com www.tidespy.com

Across: 1 Musty, 4 Make short work of, 14 Clasp, 15 Lingo, 16 Lascivious, 17 Prior, 19 All, 20 Guarded, 21 Burnished, 22 Burial, 25 Enlighten, 27 Tenant, 28 Felony, 33 Scrutineer, 35 Mar, 36 Shifty, 37 Star, 39 Put, 41 Nearing, 42 Jingle, 43 On the ball, 44 Defer, 45 Employee, 50 No, 51 Ecstatic, 55 Canoe, 58 Shipshape, 59 Garlic, 60 Strolls, 61 Owl, 63 Debt, 64 Classy, 65 Ewe, 66 First thing, 68 Keeper, 69 Credit, 71 Solitaire, 76 Wrench, 77 Cautioned, 79 Ignited, 81 Cue, 84 Parka, 85 Originally, 86 Vague, 87 Eight, 88 Behind the scenes, 89 Steed. Down: 2 Unique, 3 Tiger, 5 Away, 6 Exclude, 7 Havana, 8 Roots, 9 Western, 10 Rope, 11 Odious, 12 Fatal, 13 Apology, 14 Cruiser, 18 Deficiency, 23 Thief, 24 Incisor, 26 Neutral, 27 Torpedo, 29 Outcast, 30 Scream, 31 Image, 32 Static, 34 Raid, 36 Stuff, 38 Relic, 40 Feat, 45 Eased, 46 Pliable, 47 Oust, 48 Enable, 49 Enjoy, 50 Neglect, 52 Set at large, 53 Another, 54 Island, 55 Censure, 56 Greet, 57 Tiff, 62 Frail, 67 Receipt, 68 Kitchen, 70 Diamond, 72 Operate, 73 Accrue, 74 Copies, 75 Secure, 76 Wedge, 78 Thigh, 80 Inapt, 82 Taxi, 83 Flue.

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CLASSIFIEDS ADVERTISING PH 03 577 7868

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Redwood Market

FRESH MEALS DELIVERED to your door for the Elderly and others in need. The Quest Catering Co. Ph 573 7654 or 577 9400.

Site Free for Community Groups. Redwood Market ever y Saturday 8am-noon.

Redwood Tavern Carpark. All proceeds to Hospice Marlborough.

RAI VALLEY A&P SHOW

80th Saturday 1st March 2014 Gate tickets: Adults $7 - Children $3 Family pass $20 Schedule & trade forms available online www.raivalleyshow.co.nz

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Flaxbourne A&P Show

TO LEASE Approx 200 m2

CHEF required, experience, qualified, Chinese cuisine Chef, minimum 5 years experience, for busy takeaway shop. CUSTOMER SERVICE required full time/part time. Ph 021 266 1144.

Sunday 23 March 2014 Weld Park, Ward

Free Trade & CraFT SiTeS available Bernadette Gilmore Ph 577 7174

Central Blenheim.

High foot traffic.

Ph 577 5356 or 021 432 462

Phone Rebecca 0274 835 776

$$$$ for Walkers

Phone Vaughan on 0272 464 111 or Tracy on 027 444 1404 for further details.

Retired, at home with children, or just need extra income every week?

Housekeeper / Kitchenhand

Need Staff?

Advertise in Marlborough’s Highest circulating newspapers!

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Homecare Direct Shopping has vacancies in your area NOW! Ph/txt 027 326 2604 or 03 547 2515

BURNLEA GARDENS

Sites are now available for the Marlborough Parent and Child Expo on Sunday 8th June 2014 at the Marlborough Convention Centre.

Garden Tours • Wedding Ceremonies Gift & Garden Shop OPEN: Sat & Sun 11 am till 4 pm or by appointment. Entry $10 pp.

Earlier bird rate is $110.00 before the 28th February, so get in quick otherwise sites are $135.00.

FREE Entry to garden 1 person with every $50 sale at shop.

130 O’Dwyers Road, RD3, Rapaura Ph 03 570 2089 or 021 222 4544 www.burnleagardens.co.nz

Kindly sponsored by the Blenheim Sun newspaper.

Experienced truck drivers are required for the upcoming harvest from Mid March to end of April.

Rent negotiable.

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For more details contact Rebecca Toms Parent and Child Expo Coordinator Marlborough Parents Centre parentandchildexpo@gmail.com 027 257 2451

Truck Drivers Required

You must have a class 4 or 5 license and be able to work extended hours including weekends.

Phone us on 5777 868

We believe it is a strategically important opportunity for you to promote and sell your products and services to a key target market.

situation vacant

Possible to sub lease.

Blenheim Marlborough

More than 1000 people attended the expo in each of the previous four expos.

The Expo now has a good reputation among a wide audience of Marlborough parents with children aged 0-6 years, as well as grandparents and others looking for family related products and gifts.

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CAN AM OUTLANDER 500 DPS was $14,775 - NOW $13,775 incl Special price - 3yr warranty Very limited stock - Be quick!

53 Grove Rd, Blenheim 03 579 2500 www.trialsnz.com

Accounts Payable/Receptionist Be part of the Cloud revolution with New Zealand’s top Cloud based IT company. pcMedia, winner of Microsoft’s New Zealand Cloud Partner of the Year Award, is expanding across the Top of the South.

We now have a position available for a full-time Accounts Payable/Receptionist to join our Blenheim based team.

Key skills: • Good Communicator and well presented.

• Ability to work under pressure • Experience of a general accounting role Previous accounts payable experience would be an advantage along with experience of Quickbooks.

• Good organisational skills with attention to detail • Cheerful disposition and good sense of humour.

• Good communications skills and plain English approach • New Zealand resident with full driver’s license.

If you think you’re who we are looking for then e-mail your CV along with a covering letter before 5pm, 7th March to: jobs@pcmedia.co.nz

Theatre Technician – Sound required.

The Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust runs the Floor Pride Civic Theatre, Wisheart Function Room and Marlborough Light & Sound. Due to increase in our business we require an experienced Theatre Technician - Sound to join our team. The successful applicant will require the following: • A sound knowledge of sound and sound requirements for both onsite and offsite Events.

• Be able to design, rig and operate a full indoor and outdoor sound system including backline.

• A sound knowledge of lighting and lighting requirements for both onsite and offsite • Be able to design, rig, programme and operate both indoor and offsite all lighting requirements.

• Experience in rigging.

• At least 2 years theatre experience working in an active Theatre.

• Have a above and beyond attitude.

• Able to work within a great creative team that works under time restrictions and pressure.

• Able to solve issues on the spot as they arise.

• Have great time management and able to work to schedules.

This position will mainly be an onsite position; with some offsite work as required. The successful applicant will be in charge of keeping all the equipment in good working order.

Please send you CV with a covering letter to

ceo@mctt.co.nz Marlborough Civic Theatre PO Box 163, Blenheim

Are you the reliable, hardworking and friendly helper for laundry, ironing and cleaning that we are looking for?

Flexible, lunch times, evenings, weekends / public holidays required.

Hans Herzog Estate Please call Samantha Young on 572 8770 (Previous applicants need not apply)

Part-time Kiosk Operators Bluegums Landfill - Blenheim We are seeking two enthusiastic and reliable staff to operate our kiosk which will require computer skills.

Other duties include record keeping and grounds maintenance.

One position will be Monday to Wednesday and the other Thursday to midday on Saturday.

Must be willing to complete a First Aid Certificate.

Please send your applications including work history to derekroading@gmail.com

Grocery Checkout Position Part time We are seeking a motivated, friendly, person to join our staff.

Days of work would be Thursday to Saturday.

Approx 27 hours.

This is a fixed term contract.

Application including CV can be sent to the store addressed to Store Manager Renwick Supervalue 78 High Street, Renwick Overseas applicants must hold NZ citizenship NZ permanent residency or valid NZ work visa.

Office and Customer Service Job Share Position • We require an honest reliable person with good people skills.

• Computer/Accounts system experience an advantage. Training will be given.

• A high degree of accuracy is essential for the position.

As part of a small team you must be motivated and able to work independently.

Initially 20 hours per week.

For a detailed Job Description please call into 31 High Street, Renwick.

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ABERNETHY, Kenneth George (Ken): On Wednesday February 26 2014, peacefully, at Ashwood Park Retirement Village Blenheim. Aged 96 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Bernice, much loved father and father-in-law of Barrie and Jill, Alan and Kay, Jill Gibson, and Roger and Kaye, adored grandad of Debbie and Stuart; Colin and Jamie; Michael and Jacqui; Jeni, Angela, Niki and Rae and a great grandfather of his 9 great grandchildren. A special friend to Miriam Mills. Special thanks to Ashwood Park for all their care and support. Messages to 37 Brydon St Renwick 7204. A funeral service for Ken will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson & Parker Sts Blenheim at 2 pm Wednesday March 5 followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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

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Death Notices ADAMS, Gary William: February 23, 2014 DELEGAT, Vidosava (Vida): February 18, 2014 FAIRHALL, Margaret Ruth: February 22, 2014 GILMORE, Elizabeth Rose: February 25, 2014 KENNY, Trevor Noel: February 22, 2014

REARDON, Barbara Agnes (nee Vocasivich): January 31, 2014

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POWELL, Marilyn Norma: On February 24 2014, peacefully, at Aberleigh Rest Home. In her 79th year. Dearly loved wife of Geoff, loved mother and mother-in-law of Graeme, Denyse, Cherilyn and Murray Foreman, loved grandma of Jacinta and Chantelle Foreman, treasured sister and sister-in-law of the late Melva and John Ward and auntie of Lynette Sutherland, Marianne Vertelman and Bryan Ward. Messages to 8 Safe St Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers a donation to Alzheimers Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to 8 Wither Rd Blenheim 7201.

A service for Marilyn will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson & Parker Sts, at 1 pm Tuesday March 4 followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

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

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SAYERS, Vera: Passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 26 2014 at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. In her 102nd year. Loved wife of the late Charles, loved mother and mother-in-law of Judith and the late Brian Plant and Marian and Phil Smith (England), loved grandmother of Michael Plant, David and Carole Plant, Stephen and Vicky Plant; Vivienne Smith (England) and Virginia Smith (England), loved great grandmother of Amy Plant, Phillip Plant, Christopher Plant, Rebekah Plant and Jenna Plant and great great grandmother of Brandon Gardiner, Rylie Plant, and Logan Plant. Messages to 53 Leefield St Blenheim 7201.

A service for Vera will be held at the Church of the Nativity Alfred Street at 10 am Wednesday March 5 followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

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

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ROBERTS, Shirley Alwyn: February 21, 2014 VOSS, Audrey Joan (Joan): February 20, 2014 WIELSMA, Fogelina (Lina): February 22, 2014

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Sport inbrief

Golf Entries for the 15th Allan Scott Women’s Golf Tournament are still open.

The tournament will begin on Monday, April 7, and continue for three days.

Daily and championship prizes are available.

Entry forms are available at marlboroughgolf.co.nz

Basketball OKC Thunder centre Kendrick Perkins has been ruled out for six weeks with a groin strain, potentially opening the way for Steven Adams to play more minutes.

The Kiwi centre has started a handful of games in his first NBA season, but has mostly been used off the bench.

Adams, was picked at number 12 by the Thunder in last year’s NBA draft.

He is the only New Zealander currently playing in the NBA.

Quadrathon The 28th Marlborough Quadrathon will take place this Sunday.

The race begins at 8:45am at the Waikawa Bay Foreshore, and finishes at Whites Bay. Late registrations will be taken between 7:30 and 8am on the morning of the race.

Volunteers are also needed for the cycle and run legs of the race.

For more information call Andrea on 5784767 or email andreakoorey@ hotmail.com

Public welcome to kart comp T he second round of t he Marlborough Kart Club Twilight Series is on this Saturday at the Cresswell Electrical Raceway in Blenheim.

The first race kicks off at 3pm and some of the best karters in New Zealand will be driving at these meetings in preparation for the 2014 Nationals Competition.

The club welcomes any spectators into the pit area to see what goes on between races.

Entry is free and the food shop will be open.

Forrest Grape Ride Less than 200 tickets remain for the Forrest Grape Ride on Saturday, April 5 The 101 kilometre bike ride begins at Forrest Estate at 10am.

Riders head through Blenheim, Picton, Havelock and back to Renwick.

Other options for riders include completing the course twice or four times, or the 42km taster course.

To enter visit www.eventplus.co.nz

Indoor bowls Marlborough Harriers is organising an indoor bowls competition for businesses and sports clubs.

The fours indoor bowls will be held on Sunday, April 6 at Simcox Stadium.

Entries close March 27, and are $20 for a team.

Coaching is available before the competition if required.

For more details email info@harriers.net.nz

sport

Friday February 28, 2014

Bad metaphor alert In March, the last thought on our minds is football, but in the UK, it’s a different story.

The Premier League is slowly reaching its much-anticipated crescendo, and it’s anyone’s game.

With 11 games to go, Chelsea leads the league by a point from Arsenal. Manchester City lie two points further back in third.

Liverpool lurk in fourth, with the best player in the league, Luis Suarez, primed to do some damage.

Recently Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers said his side “may be the chihuahuas that run in between the legs of the horses” in the title race.

While the metaphor makes it

sound like Liverpool are just as likely to get squashed as anything else, I’m not so sure. The SAS Suarez-Sturridge strike force gives that little dog a serious bite.

Every team is fallible in their own way.

If Liverpool’s a chihuahua scurrying around freely in the park, Chelsea’s that seriously talented ‘Billy Elliot’ type kid with the turbulent home life, playing by himself.

How much will Jose suppress the flighty talents of Hazard, Willian and Oscar?

What about the Arsenal? Everyone’s favourite kid.

They have all the best toys, but tend to break them a lot.

Can they look after their players?

Have they got enough silk to match that steel?

Then there’s City. That kid with the rich parents who’s a bit screwed-up in the head.

He tends to bully all the other smaller children, but runs home crying for more lunch money if he gets beaten up.

Do they have the mental fortitude to hold off the other challengers?

Time will tell.

But hey, I’m a Spurs supporter.

Our mascot represents how much we’ve cocked things up this season.

And I realise in the metaphor, one team’s a dog and three are human, so what do I know?

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Adam Poulopoulos

Bowler close to a return

By Adam Poulopoulos Blenheim-born Central Districts bowler Ben Wheeler continues to rehabilitate as a brace of injuries keep him sidelined.

Nicknamed ‘the Marlborough Express,’ the 22-year old leftarm paceman has been playing with a lower abdominal tear for most of the season, then strained his side bowling against Wellington at the start of the month.

He has spent the last three weeks working with the team physio and swimming at his Napier base.

The Marlborough Boys College old boy said he was expecting to return to the field in two weeks, probably to club cricket, before coming back into the Stags XI. Wheeler’s setback came after he started CDs four-day

campaign with 15 wickets in six matches, at an average of 29, and scored his first two half-centuries for the side.

On a team level the Stags have struggled, finishing fifth in the Plunket Shield and last in the HRV Cup twenty20 tournament.

“We’ve obviously struggled to put performances on the park but we’re a reasonably young side, and we’ve lost a few key players from last season.”

He said failing to win a fourday game early in the season meant they were always off the pace.

Central Districts’ first oneday game is in Palmerston North against Wellington on Sunday.

Wheeler said he was planning to return to Blenheim to see family in April.

Netball grants up for grabs The netball season is approaching faster than Jade Clarke can pass a netball down mid-court.

For many of Marlborough’s players and teams that means starting the season with last year’s worn-out equipment and uniforms.

The ANZ Netball Grant Scheme is calling for entries from deserving netball players and coaches around the country who want to get the most from their favourite sport.

The scheme offers $100,000 worth of grants that can be used for everything from gear, new uniforms, coaching equipment, repairs to hoops and courts, or simply tickets to ANZ Champion-

ship games.

School teams, social teams, individual players and diehard fans are all eligible to apply for a grant from the ANZ Netball Grant Scheme.

ANZ Head of Sponsorship Sue McGregor says; “We want to hear from every netball player, fan and team in the region who needs assistance.

“Whether it’s for new uniforms or new goal posts, applying for an ANZ Netball Grant might help you get what you need to reach your goals.”

Apply at anzcourtside. co.nz by June 3, 2014 for the chance to receive a share of $100,000 in ANZ netball grants.

Jeremy McKenzie and Dan Busche rode the longest distance

Enduro ride a success Thirty cyclists turned out for the first Marlborough Mountain Bike Enduro Ride on Sunday.

Organiser Kevin Wilson said he was happy with the non-competitive event.

“I was very pleased with it at the finish.

“The turnout was good and the riders enjoyed it.”

Josh Sim and dad Gavin

Wilson said he hoped for a slightly bigger turnout, but the event was competing with the Rainbow Rage the previous day.

The 15 pairs included two ladies’ teams, one husband/wife team and two father/son duos.

Jeremy McKenzie and Dan Busche completed the longest distance in 3 hours, 18 minutes.

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