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By Celeste Lodewyk ‘Being a mother is one of the highest paying jobs... since the payment is pure love.’

Mother’s Day (on Sunday) is a day to celebrate the women in our lives, our mothers, grandmothers and other family members who have played an important role in our lives.

This year is very special

for Blenheim mother Mandy Anderson as she celebrates her first Mother’s Day with her twin daughters Indi and Ruby (7 months).

“Being a mother is so special and seeing their smiles and hearing them laugh makes me so happy,” she said.

Mandy plans to have a “girls’ day” with the twins and enjoy a lunch together.

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A spate of boat burglaries at Waikawa Marina has got police urging boaties to secure their vessels.

Thieves raid five boats in Picton

By Kristy Martin Police are warning boat owners to be vigilant and to secure their vessels after a series of boat burglaries at Picton’s Waikawa Marina.

Marine electronics, petrol tanks, and a gas stove were among the items targeted in the raids on at least five boats this week.

Police said it appeared the offenders were forcing locks to gain entry to the vessels.

Boat owner Aaron Blackmore, who works at Oddie’s

Marine, said while he had not been a victim of the raids, he had been at the marina checking on his boat every day.

“It’s very frustrating because there is not much you can do and it is hard (for police) to catch them,” he said.

“It’s like being broken into in your own home, it’s an invasion.”

Two other boat owners, who didn’t want to be named, said word of the

thefts had spread quickly.

They said it wasn’t the first time the marina had been targeted.

“It comes in patterns because people come from out of town, load up with stuff and then go back and sell it on TradeMe,” one of the men said.

“It’s simple to steal from here.

“There is security, but the cameras face the carpark and not the multimilliondollar boats.”

Roundabout contract goes to local firm The SH6 Springlands Intersection upgrade will provide welcome construction work for the region after the project was awarded to local company Fulton Hogan Marlborough.

Marlborough Roads highway manager Frank Porter says the $1.3m project should begin within the month and if conditions were favourable over winter, could be finished as early as October.

“It’s really gratifying to see jobs going to local contractors,”Mr Porter said.

“It’s a boost for Blenheim and it means we’ve got locally experienced contractors working in their own community “People can expect to see work begin in the next month, and if Mother Nature smiles on us over winter then we hope to be largely finished around October.”

The left turn into Boyce Street will be built next year to allow time for property acquisition in relation to land now occupied by the Motor Centre.

“We ask people to bear with us while we do this work over the next few months – there will be some disruption, but it’s a small price to pay for helping to keep people safe,” Mr Porter said.

“Building roundabouts in the middle of a busy road will inevitably result in some delays, but together with Fulton Hogan we’re committed to doing whatever they can to minimise delays.”

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100 years young and sharp as a tack

By Kristy Martin Since Ian Mathieson was born, in 1914, the population of New Zealand has more than quadrupled.

He has lived through two World Wars, a depression and has seen 21 prime ministers in power.

Ian yesterday celebrated his 100th birthday with a morning tea at his home, Marina Cove Retirement Village in Picton.

About 30 people, including residents and members of Ian’s immediate family, were there to mark his centenary.

“I thought there would only be a dozen or so here,” Ian said.

“But everybody brought their friends.

“I hope we have enough tucker!”

Still sharp as a tack, Ian put his longevity down to a healthy lifestyle and keeping active.

At 99, he was the oldest-ever competitor in the South Island Masters Games and gets regular exercise in the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 pool, which he describes as a ‘lifesaver’ for seniors.

Friend and long-time neighbour Judy

Ian Mathieson celebrates his 100th birthday in Picton yesterday with sons Neil and Brent and daughter Vicki. He also received a card from the Queen.

Legal highs pulled from shelves All psychoactive products, aka legal highs, became illegal as of yesterday.

The government has temporarily banned the synthetic drugs nationwide while manufacturers conduct testing to prove they are low risk.

It is now an offence to possess, supply or sell these products and Marlborough’s two sellers, Boots n All and Tiger Takeaways, will have to comply or risk hefty fines or even jail time.

Meanwhile, the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board’s Addictions Services will continue to meet the demand for services by those addicted to synthetic cannabis and party pills.

Legal highs are manufactured chemicals that can mimic the effects of illegal drugs such as cannabis and amphetamines.

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SMOKES SOLD TO MINOR A local tobacco retailer is in hot water after selling cigarettes to a minor.

The sting was carried out in Marlborough and Nelson last week by the Nelson Marlborough Public Health Service and of the 34 retailers they tested, four sold cigarettes to the underage volunteer, with just one of these occurring in Marlborough.

That retailer will face a $500 fine.

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Ian receives a bottle of 'medicinal whisky' from good friend Judy Neil.

Neil said it was the first 100th birthday celebrated at Marina Cove.

She gave a speech honouring her friend before presenting Ian with a bottle of what she jokingly described as ‘medicinal whisky’.

“You are a fine example of how to grow well and we are very proud of you,” she said.

Ian will celebrate his birthday with family and friends from all over the world at a party this Saturday night.

Legal highs are now illegal.

“Use of these chemicals has been known to lead to dependence and withdrawal problems however most people will be able to stop taking these products without experiencing serious side effects,” Tom Morton, Clinical Director

of the Emergency Departments, said.

Addictions Specialist Dr Michael Haskew said withdrawal symptoms could range from mild to more severe, and could occasionally require specialist advice.

“We encourage those who are experiencing problems related to withdrawals regarding these substances to contact the Addictions Service or their GP for further assistance.”

He said depending on the client’s activity they could experience a variety of short term effects.

“The treatment of these problems involves a substance misuse assessment, education about their possible effects, and psychosocial support to help address issues that are perpetuating use, or that may lead to relapse.”

The New Zealand Ploughing Championships 2014 will be held tomorrow and and Sunday at Spring Creek.

Thirty-one ploughing persons will compete in conventional, reversible, vintage and horse ploughing.

The winner of the conventional and reversible ploughing will go on to represent New Zealand at the World ploughing Champs held in Denmark in 2015.

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By Kristy Martin Owner of the Old Bank Tavern, Mike Pink, says he might be forced to sell his business at the end of this year due to a significant increase in liquor licensing fees.

Mr Pink, who has owned the bar at Redwoodtown for five years, says his fees have gone up nearly 550 per cent from$793.24 for three years to $4128.50.

The new fees, set by the government, were implemented in December last year and are worked out based on a venue’s ‘risk’ factor.

Instead of one national fee of $793.24, venues are now allocated points depending on their type, operating hours and how many liquor laws they have broken.

These points are tallied and the venue allocated one of five risk categories from very low to very high.

Licence holders now pay an application fee as well as an annual fee.

The changes were brought in by the government to ensure licensing costs were met by the alcohol industry, rather than ratepayers.

“I find it very unfair,” said Mr Pink, whose licence is up for renewal at the end of the year.

“I just don’t know what I am going to do.

“We are just breaking even here.

“Any small venue just doesn’t have that sort of money hanging around.”

Now classed as high risk, he is consider-

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Mayfield Kindergarten is hosting garden guru Xanthe White, who will speak on sustainability in communities and gardens.

Tickets to the May 15 event, which begins at 6.30pm, are $20 with a complimentary drink and nibbles provided.

Mayfield is located on Girling Avenue.

To book tickets, contact the kindergarten direct.

FREE COMPUTER TRAINING Marlborough District Libaries, REAP Marlborough and 2020 Communications have teamed up to offer free computer training classes in May, June and July.

The two-hour courses will cover computer basics, email, employment seeking, Trade Me and Facebook and people can choose the class that best suits them.

Only six places available per class.

Register at www.steppingup.org.nz or at the Blenheim library.

BRUNCH FOR A GOOD CAUSE A Pink Ribbon Brunch & Bubbles will be held at Port Marlborough Pavilion at 10am on Sunday May 25.

Cost is $30 which includes brunch, a glass of bubbles and spot prizes.

Guests are asked to dress in pink.

For tickets, call Shirley on 573 7227.

Mike Pink, owner of the Old Bank Tavern, says he might have to sell up due to the huge increase in liquor licensing fees.

ing selling the pub, which employs three staff.

“But will I even be able to sell it? The new owner is just going to be in the same position as me.”

Licensing inspector for Marlborough District Council Karen Winter said some ‘very high risk’ venues, such as nightclubs, were now paying over $5500 over three years.

“It has gone up substantially,” she said.

“We do sympathise with the licence holders but this is legislation set by the government.”

She said some venues were scaling back their operating hours in order to lower their fees.

Licence holders wanting a review or advice are welcome to phone Ms Winter on (03) 520 7400.

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Work is being carried out to bring the old David Johnston Gallery building up to earthquake standards.

Owner David Lloyd said the building, on Maxwell Road in Blenheim, was not being demolished but rather the top level was being removed.

The building would go back to one storey and would have some further rebuilding work carried out before new tenants moved in.

Mr Lloyd, who used the space next to Mango restaurant as a campaign office when he ran for council last year, would not say who the new tenants were.

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- WEEKEND EVENT GUIDE Friday 9 May 2014 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. Ph Sue: 578 0469 Sit and Be Fit with Jeanette Free exercise for all ages at Crossroads, 2 Redwood Street. At 10am Ph 578 5395.

Quest Intermediate age youth group, 3.30pm-5pm, Picton Baptist Church, 293 Waikawa Rd, Picton. Text Bronwyn 021 046 2434.

Marlborough Hockey Day Features Blacksticks Jospeh Bartholomew and Nick Wilson. From fun stick kids right through to seniors there is something that all hockey players will appreciate. Its starts at 9am for fun stick and finishes up after 2:30 for seniors.

The Vines Village Is going all out for Mother’s Day specials for Mum for those last-minute shoppers. There are now 8 artisan stores. Special deals will be available for the day and every purchase goes in to win a ‘Best Of The Vines Hamper’.

The Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon With gorgeous scenery, unexpected entertainment, delicious tasters and a bottle of bubbles to celebrate your achievement, running doesn’t get much better than this.

Picton RSA Jam Session 1pm. Bring your own instrument, all welcome.

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

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

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Marlborough Embroiderers’ Guild First Saturday of the month at 1.30pm 4.30pm St John Rooms, Seymour St Ph Roz 578 2471.

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

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

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

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

NZ Ploughing Championships Today and tomorrow Hillocks Road, Spring Creek $10 entry fee per person over 16. A ploughing competition with 31 Ploughing persons competing in conventional, reversible, vintage and horse ploughing. There will also be Trade and craft sites and entertainment throughout the day. NOTE Dogs not allowed. Ph Graham Gifford 03 570 5750 Croads Honda 50th Peter Brown Memorial Motocross The Throne Track 135 Avondale Rd Waihopai Valley. Today 3 racing rounds. Sunday 2 racing rounds followed by Junior feature and Memorial races. Variety of food available.

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

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

grabs. 11.30am - 1pm - Check in. 1.15pm - Race briefing. 1.30pm - The fun begins, Havelock Estuary. Contact Jane Miles Ph. 03 923 2317.

Kiwi Conservation Club Come and join us on a fossil hunt on the Awatere River banks. Cross the bridge at Seddon, turn a hard right just as you leave the bridge and park down by the bridge on the top side of the river. Meeting at 9.30am. Bring lunch and good walking shoes. If raining we will have the 18th May as a back up date.

Vines Village Mother’s Morning tea, lunch or afternoon tea being served with special emphasis on ‘Mum’ with a manicures, wine and family portraits available.

For the rest of the family, from 1pm there will be a host of kid’s activities including a pooch parade, teddy bears picnic, a treasure hunt, a slow bicycle race, golf chipping and longest goal-kicking competition and live music.

Blenheim Fly Casting Group 10am til noon. Burleigh Park. Free admission. Bring your own Rod, Line & Leader. All welcome. Ph Hendersons 578 9960.

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

Buddhism for Modern Life 10am, Ph 573 5379.

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

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

Marlborough Mountain Bike Club Cross country. Registration 9.15am for a 10am start. Landsdowne, Wairau Valley Township.

Sign posted in township. Ph Peter 021-0306577.

Ulysses Ride Shorter ride to Ward or Pelorus for coffee.

Meet at Railway Stn (south end) at 12.45pm ride departs at 1pm.

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.

y Marlborough Hockey Da peh Bartholomew Features Blacksticks Jos stick kids right and Nick Wilson. From fun ething that som is re the s through to senior iate rec . Its starts all hockey players will app shes up after fini and k at 9am for fun stic 2:30 for seniors.

St Luke’s Anglican Church Ferry Road, Spring Creek. Join us for Christian worship every Sunday 9.30am. Ph Rev Derek 578 5050.

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

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

Sunday 11 May 2014 Sport Tasman Muddy Buddy Adventure Mud Run. Grab a mate or an entire team, break out and wear your fancy dress and join the filthy fun! There’s heaps of great spot prizes up for

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

Don’t forget mum this Sunday!

Happy Mother’s Day!!

Tramping Club Ph Mary 572 8762.

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

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Rhys DARby: MR ADventuRe Monday 19th May @ 8pm NOTE R16 Adult $49.50 Conc(65+) $44.50 Student (16 - 19 years) $44.40

MAsteRclAss foR hospice Thursday 22nd May @ 7.30pm Admit One $35.00

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gRuMpy olD woMen fifty shADes of beige Sunday 1st June 2014 @ 7.30pm Admit One $71.90

KiDs foR KiDs Wednesday 11th June Thursday 12th June @ 7.30pm Adult $24.50 Conc(65+) $20.00 Child/Student $20.00 Child under 5 Free Family (2 adults, 2 children (U16) $73.00

the toMMy DoRsey oRchestRA the Kings of swing Wednesday 16th July @ 7.30pm Admit One: A Reserve $91.90 Admit One: B Reserve $81.90

the seARcheRs Sunday 27th July @ 7.30pm Admit One $69.90

oKlAhoMA! Sunday 24th August @ 8.00pm Premium $101.90 A Reserve $87.00 B Reserve $81.90 Child (U16) $67.00 A Reserve (First 100 tickets) $81.90

tAKe Me hoMe Music & life of john DenveR Friday 5th September 2014 @ 8pm Adult $71.90 Conc(65+) $66.90 Student/Child $66.90

nZso - in the hAll of the MountAin King Saturday 22 November 2014 @ 7.30pm Adult $52.00 Conc(65+) $47.00 Child (U19) $17.00 Pre Show talk 6.45pm

RussiAn nAtionAl DAnce show – KostRoMA Sunday 23rd November @ 7.30pm Adult $92.00 Conc (65+) $77.00 Child (u16) $67.00 Group (6+) $77.00

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What is your favourite food?

Chinese and chocolate.

What makes you smile?

My husband and my daughter.

What’s your pet hate?

Unclean bathrooms.

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Your favoured holiday destination?

Africa.

What’s your favourite music?

Michael Jackson.

What is the one thing Sun readers would be surprised to know about you?

I have been hairdressing for 11yrs and have always dreamed of having my own salon.

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Who would you invite to dinner?

Close friends, there’s nothing better than having lots of laughs with the people you relate to the most.

What’s next on your wish list?

At the moment I have everything I have ever wished for.

So just going to focus on my family and the salon.

A saying you like to live by?

Do not underestimate yourself by comparing yourself to others. It’s our differences that make us unique and beautiful.

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The Slip Inn team at last year's Muddy Buddy in Havelock. Photo: Facebook.

Dirt alert – Muddy Buddy this weekend A muddy good time will be had in Havelock this weekend as participants flock to the popular Muddy Buddy adventure run.

Organisers Sport Tasman are hoping many people will turn up in crazy costumes to tackle the

1km adventure course through the Havelock estuary on Sunday.

The event, which sees hundreds of people running and crawling through the mud, had to be postponed back in March after a sewage spill.

Online registrations will close at noon today, but would-be competitors can still register on Sunday from 11.30am.

Entry costs $10 per person or $25 for families.

Wow! Samoan holiday up for grabs

By Celeste Lodewyk An amazing prize has been donated for this year’s Beavertown Blenheim Lions Bride of the Year Show on July 19 which organiser Carol Taylor hopes will encourage brides to enter.

The main prize will be a holiday for two to Coconuts Beach Club Resort and Spa in Samoa, valued at $2800.

“This is an amazing prize which I am positive the winning bride and her husband will thoroughly enjoy, so make sure you get your entry in quick so you don’t miss out,” Carol said.

The show will be limited to 25 bride entries and already three have been received.

The categories from which a winner will be chosen are as follows: - First, second and third

Cheddar potato soup Ingredients:

Instructions:

• 1/3 cup chopped onion

In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter until tender.

Add potatoes and broth; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Puree in small batches in a blender until smooth; return to the pan.

Stir in the cheese, milk, pepper and paprika.

Cook and stir over low heat until the cheese is melted.

Garnish with croutons and parsley.

Serves 8.

• 1/3 cup chopped celery • 2 tablespoons butter • 4 cups diced peeled potatoes • 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth

The main prize for this year’s Beavertown Blenheim Lions Bride of the Year Show will be a holiday in Samoa.

- Audience choice - Miss photogenic, sponsored by the Sun Newspaper - $300 cash lucky draw, sponsored by Bernadette Thomas There will also be a new category for this year’s show - Bridegroom of the year.

“It’s a good option for the brides out there who don’t want to enter as they can still enter their husbands,” Carol said.

There will be a “fantastic prize”

for the winning bridegroom.

The show will be held at the Marlborough Convention Centre from 7:30pm and tickets for the event cost $50 each, which include a light supper.

Tickets go on sale on June 3 at the Sun Newspaper office, but can be pre-booked by contacting Carol on 03 572 5323.

Money raised from this year’s show will be donated to @Heart and Hope House.

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Movies inspire motors!

By Belinda Jackson Anna Greenhill, born and bred in Blenheim is a lover of classic cars and has fond memories from her childhood.

Her father owns a 1972 MGB GT and Anna remembers not bring able to see over the dashboard as a small girl, but loved the chance to get out on the road with her dad.

Her favourite trips were on the Classic Car Club runs to Pelorus or Lake Rotoiti but due to lack of space in the MG mum was relegated to follow behind in her Honda Civic!

Anna’s uncle had a Jaguar and her cousin a Datsun 120y.

Her mum’s first classic car was an MX5 but this has progressed to a Honda s2000 – a roadster produced from 1999 to 2009.

Dad still has the MGB although the engine has been reconditioned by classic car mechanic, Owen Packham.

As a young girl, Anna and her sister would do battle over who got to ride in the MG, despite mum having the newer MX5.

“It was just way cooler,” explains Anna.

“And mum always drove with the roof down – rain or shine. It was freezing!”

Also involved with the Hospice Classic Car Display, Anna enjoys spreading the word about Blenheim’s classic cars and does quite a bit on social media, particularly Facebook.

She also loves the big screen and says mainly of her car passions originated from the movies.

Asked if she had a particular car that she’d one day like to own, her eyes light up and with no hesitation she says, “The black Chevy Impala from Supernatural!”

Other cars on her ‘must have’ list include the Ford Anglia from Harry Potter and the DeLorean from Back to the Future.

On the subject of Anglia’s, Anna remembers stories of her mum having one in her youth and fitting 12 people in it!

Anna enjoys driving the MG but says it’s pretty hard.

Anna Greenhill checks out a 1965 Ford Cortina MKI GT at Omaka Classic Cars Museum.

“It’s just a small steering wheel and really hard to turn – no power-assistance!” and what does she think of driving the Honda s2000?

“Mum says I can drive that when it snows in Hawaii!”

Hmmm, don’t hold your breath then, Anna!

The car Anna is pictured with is a 1965

Ford Cortina MK1 GT which can be seen amongst the collection at Omaka Classic Cars.

Ford created this family-sized car to sell in large numbers aimed at buyers of the Morris Oxford and Vauxhall Victor.

It was designed to be economical, cheap to run and easy and inexpensive to produce at Ford’s Dagenham plant in the UK.

Models and Kitsets Hundreds to choose from!

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

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

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Immediate Start Good rates available Phone Daniel 027 823 7292

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Parts Consultant

Are you looking for your next challenge? Interested in working in an exciting industry within an award winning business? Love Marlborough? Then we want to hear from you!

Blenheim Toyota offers the chance to work with New Zealand’s and Marlborough’s most popular vehicle brand, dealing with a variety of people every day. The successful applicant will enjoy working within a great company atmosphere, focused on customer service and achievement of department goals. Being part of the Toyota Team ensures challenges within the vast line up of product along with a commitment to ongoing training & personal development.

Reporting to the Parts Manager; the key responsibilities of this role include sales and enquiries relating to vehicle parts and accessories via phone, email and counter service. Our customers incorporate retail and trade sales, along with our internal service and sales departments.

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Be part of one of the most successful Motor Vehicle franchises within a team that is consistently performing in the top national levels of Toyota Parts and Accessories.

Please reply with a covering letter and a copy of your CV outlining your work history and qualifications to: Blenheim Toyota, P O Box 802, Blenheim or scotty@blenheim.toyota.co.nz

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Limited to 25 Brides

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To enter please email Carol Taylor: carolmet@xtra.co.nz or phone 572 5323

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Customer Service Representative A vacancy exists for a customer service representative to join our busy Budget Rental Cars airport team.

You will be able to demonstrate through previous employment, stability, positivity and being prepared to roll up your sleeves to get the job done to ensure customer satisfaction.

Computer and administration skills essential.

Able to work under pressure and enjoy a team environment essential.

Full drivers licence essential.

You will be flexible in your work hours as our business is seasonal with the high season over summer.

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Waiariki Institute of Technology is a leading provider of tertiary level programmes across a wide range of disciplines and levels. We are currently seeking to employ a full time Forest Operations Tutor to deliver both theory and practical work with students in the Blenheim Region.

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She has been bailed to appear in the Blenheim District Court on May 19.

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Death Notices ANDREWS, Grant: April 30, 2014 BUTLER, Patricia (Pat): April 24, 2014 DOUGLAS, Ian Gordon: May 3, 2014 GOODWIN, Neville: May 2, 2014 HAYMAN, Sheryl Patrcia: April 27, 2014 LOVE, Moewai Kerrie: May 5, 2014 MORRISON, Charles Jarvis (Chic): May 6, 2014 NORRISH, Leslie Oswald Veteran of WW11: May 2, 2014 WOOD, Robert James (Bob): April 29, 2014

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SINGLETON: Riley John (7lb 5oz) April 29, 2014 THOMS: Indi Rose Alexis (7lb 7oz) April 17, 2014

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MELLING: Jay Cameron (6lb 1oz) April 16, 2013 PATTERSON-GREEN: Luke Nicholas James (8lb 15oz) March 27, 2014

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Three men were arrested on Tuesday in separate incidents.

A 29-year-old male was arrested for disorderly behaviour in the Blenheim CBD and released with a pre-charge warning.

A 21-year-old male was also arrested, on a warrant, and a male painter arrested following a domestic-related incident.

Developed by Jacques-Yves Cousteau to record basic observations of life underwater, Conshelf I was a drum like structure about the size of a shipping container. It was submerged in 10 metres (33 ft) of water near Marseilles, France and two oceanauts, Albert Falco and Claude Wesly lived in it for a week.

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At 4.15pm yesterday, police attended a vehicle accident on State Highway 1 near Para Road.

They said a driver on medication fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into trailer being towed by another vehicle.

There were no injuries as result of the accident and only minor damage to both vehicles.

The driver of the offending vehicle has been forbidden to drive on medical grounds.

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At 6pm on Wednesday, an 18-year-old unemployed female was arrested for failing to appear in the Blenheim District Court.

She was held in custody to appear before the court yesterday.

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Happy Mothers’ Day

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It’s nearly that time of the year again, that one day of the year when we stop to take time and appreciate mothers everywhere, and I thought I’d do the same.

Looking at the game at the professional level, there are some pretty amazing athletes, coming back after giving birth and reaching their sporting pinnacle.

Belgian tennis star Kim Clijsters won the US Open in 2009, 16 months after giving birth.

It was her third tournament after returning.

Scottish golfer Catriona Matthew played in the 2009 Women’s British Open less than three

SPRING CREEK RUN Marlborough Harriers is a holding 12km pack-run/walk from Spring Creek on Saturday at 2pm.

The event is about 12km along the riverbank and stopbank and returns via the road, but shorter distances are available for walkers and children.

Participants are asked to be at the meeting point at 1.45pm for a briefing.

Everyone is welcome to participate and there is also children’s run organised.

For more details, visit the Marlborough Harriers Club website.

months after giving birth.

The 40-year-old had never won a tournament before, but proceeded to clean up, winning the title by three shots.

But it’s not just about the stars on the TV. Mums selflessly play a large part in helping our young sportspeople develop their games.

It may well have been different for others, so apologies for generalising, but dad was always the one in the backyard playing catch or kicking the ball back in the day, but mum was the one doing all the things us kids didn’t want to do.

We’d run around in the mud,

tackling each other, and then marvel how our clothes wound up all clean on the bed a few hours later.

We’d break the laces on our boots at footy, and they’d be magically fixed by next week’s game.

We’d come in from the big backyard cricket match for a break, and there’d be drinks on the table waiting.

There would always be bandages on hand, oranges sliced up, and occasionally, the bath would be running.

So spoil your mum on Sunday.

Happy Mothers’ Day.

The Huff & Puff Queen Charlotte Regatta will be held on the Queen’s Birthday weekend, Saturday May 31 and Sunday June 1.

This event, put on by Waikawa Boating Club, covers a regatta from Waikawa Bay to Resolution Bay. The runner comes ashore and runs 11km to Furneaux Lodge with the yachts sailing to Furneaux.

The next morning the runner runs from Furneaux Lodge to Punga Cove and yachts sail to Punga Cove where sailors and runners meet for breakfast.

On completion of the event, a prizegiving will be held at Waikawa Boating Club.

Details of courses, costs, entry at www.queencharlottehuffpuffregatta.co.nz

By Kristy Martin Almost 3000 runners are set to participate in the annual Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon tomorrow.

Race organiser Anna Polson said 80 per cent of competitors were coming from out of town, with most from the Canterbury region.

Forty-five runners are coming from Australia to take part in the event, the eighth annual for Saint Clair, plus a few from the US and UK, and one from Norway.

“It’s been pretty manic the past few days,” said Anna.

“We’ve got just under 3000 (runners) – that’s a lot of people to look after!

“We’ve got a lot of first-timers,

Close to 3000 runners will take part in the Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon tomorrow. Photo: Facebook.

as many people use this as their starting point for other events.

“We have a gentle approach, with music, entertainment and

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food along the course so it’s more of a jolly old time and that seems to be popular, especially with women.”

There were also families of up to a dozen people meeting up to compete together.

“It’s a real bonding thing,” Anna said.

This year’s event had also raised $23,000 for the charity group Beat Bowel Cancer Aotearoa.

This was through a portion of the entry fees donated and 100 runners that opted to pay extra specifically for the cause.

The race starts and finishes at the Saint Clair Cellar Door on Selmes Road, with the first briefing at 8.35am.

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Results: The Blenheim Canine Training club would like to thank Mighty Mix Dog Food and Riverby Single Estate Vineyard who sponsored their May Jumpers Champ show last weekend with 110 dogs and 60 handlers competing in 18 events.

The event was judged by visiting judges Irene Lock, Martin Bush and Nick Chester at the Rewi Murray Polo Park.

Local club member Sandra Goodwin with Finn came out top dog in the medium dogs, while Roselle Bremmers and Quiz (Waimakariri) came in top dog in the maxi dogs and Lola Anderson and Maggie (Nelson) in the Micro/ Mini dogs.

Other successes by local club members included Natasha Neame who gained three first places with three of her dogs and Marcela Zatloukalova and Toby who narrowly missed out on top dog with 2nd ,3rd and two 4th places.

Clear round runs were also recorded by Wendy Reynolds and Crystal, Stephanie Hayes and Maisie, Jane Norton with Tiffany and Theo, Shona Sam with Oscar and Kimi, Claire Taylor with Gem, and Karina Greenall with Tia. Show secretary Karina Greenall would also like to thank all the club members and their friends and families who worked tirelessly over the two days making the show run so smoothly.

BCTC hold agility and obedience classes all year round at the A&P showground and welcome enquires from new members.

Contact Melissa Jeffries 578 1664.

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