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Jaguar rally The Easter Jaguar rally gave locals plenty to see.

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Ken still dancing Ken Lawrence shows there is still life at 83 years.

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Pharmacy a ‘go’ COMMUNITY PHARMACY: From left Kim McIntyre, Katy Campbell, Debbie Carter and Krystle Neal.

A new pharmacy at The Warehouse King Salmon debate Environmental group invite public to meeting.

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By Annabelle Latz The pharmacy at The Warehouse is changing name and owners. From the end of the month, it will be called Community Care pharmacy. The new owners will be Debbie Carter, who is currently manager of The Warehouse pharmacy, and current pharmacy technician Krystle Neal. Debbie said the new name was an easy choice. “We have especially called ourselves that because of all the community support.” It was a corporate decision of The Warehouse to close its pharmacies, but the one in Blenheim has received so much support that Debbie thought it was a service too valuable to abandon.

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“If it wasn’t for the public support we wouldn’t have had the courage to even start setting up this business” Community Care pharmacy will be in exactly the same place as The Warehouse pharmacy, and the space will be leased from The Warehouse. “The Warehouse in Blenheim has been amazing with their help to get this going.” Debbie said the new pharmacy will practically be the same service, except The Warehouse products will not be able to be purchased over the Community Care pharmacy till, and vice versa. “We will have the same values, the same stock, the same staff.

The only difference is that it will be an independent company.” Debbie said additional products will also be stocked, to have a ‘tailor made feeling for the community’ in the pharmacy. Debbie has been manager of The Warehouse pharmacy for three and a half years, and is looking forward to this new business venture with her current team of herself as pharmacist, Krystle as technician, one other full time pharmacist, and part time technician. Expanding the team is an option they are considering. “I will be relieved when the end of April comes, I look forward to that bit.”

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Jags lead the way over Easter

John and Wendy Gray organisers of last weekends Jaguar Rally, with their 1958 Jaguar XK 150 OTS (Open Top Sports) at A&P Park on Sunday.

By Annabelle Latz The sun gleamed on the polished bonnets and warmed the leather upholstery of the Jaguars that assembled in Blenheim at the weekend. It was the 11th National Jaguar Rally, and went from Friday until Monday. “The weather gods smiled on us very nicely!” said rally organiser John Gray. He and his wife Wendy have a 1958 Jaguar XK OTS Roadster; one of the 160 gathered here for the weekend. The Gray’s have had Model T Fords for many years, and bought their first Jaguar two year’s ago. “I saw an XK Roadster when I was 19 years-old. I was so impressed, it took me 35 years to achieve that dream of getting one, but I did it!” He takes it for a drive at least once a week, and describes regular maintenance work on it as a relaxing past-time. “It makes me smile every time I get into it.” His Jaguar has been very reliable for the thousands of kilometers they have covered on their own road trips all over New Zealand. “We only have the roof up when it’s rain-

ing heavily. And I can wear a hat; it’s not a problem as long as you keep it pulled down hard. I have lost a few in the past.” John said the Jaguar following in New Zealand is great. “There was a very strong group here from all over New Zealand, and a couple from Australia. There could have been about 200 but we had to limit numbers for venue size.” The Jaguar rally happens every three years, alternating between the North Island and South Island. This rally weekend for Jaguar enthusiasts involved dinners, a prize giving, road trips to Havelock and Picton, and a display at the A&P grounds. Yesterday some drove over to the West Coast for the week. “We like to use local community groups to do catering, like in Havelock. We took kids for rides too, and I think the drivers had more fun than the kids, there was no shortage of drivers offering to have a turn!” In Picton they enjoyed seeing the new Emergency centre. “There was quite a large amount of people having a look.”

Tauranga Jaguar enthusiast Westell Marshall with the only NZ new 1960's XK 150S FHC Jaguar.

John said $1000 was raised for the hospice here in Blenheim, and the business the rally brought in was huge. With more than 300 people involved in the rally; going out for meals, booking accommodation, shopping, going to farmers markets and visiting local sights, money was going back into the area. “It’s quite amazing how wide

spread the spending is.” He said with venues like Clubs of Marlborough and Convention Centre, Blenheim is well capable of holding many successful events. Tauranga Jaguar enthusiast Westell Marshall, pictured above, featured in last week’s Friday Sun, won the best overall Jaguar, with the only NZ new 1960’s XK 150S FHC.

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Power saving efforts get drastic

With power prices going up and winter on the horizon, energy saving efforts fast are becoming routine in any household. Picton resident, Renee Rihia has taken drastic measures to cut costs, starting with switching her power company to even restricting hot water usage. “I can only turn the hot water on ‘x’ amount of times.” She said turning the hot water off takes another six hours to reheat. “If we don’t use too much it will last four days.” “It’s a bit drastic but it’s a matter of having to.” She said her household washes clothes in cold water and uses energy efficient lightbulbs. “My house is full of them.” “They’re a lot more expensive but they last longer.” She said it is even harder for

families. “Running after kids, it’s not easy.” She said she understands upgrades and price increases need to happen but they come at the worst time. “Those upgrades always seem to come at winter time.” Renee recently switched power companies, going from Just Energy to Genesis Energy after seeing price differences on the website Switchme. “Looking on the site, everything’s cheaper.” “It was enough to make me change.” Sh e s a id t h a t p r ic e s fo r Marlborough Lines services don’t help either, especially when rebate cheques are getting smaller and smaller. “I can’t swap Marlborough Lines but I can swap my power company.” Bill Brander, RedLight campaign

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Business training workshop Blenheim business consultancy Forte Management and the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce is running the first of three business training workshops over two days. The workshops will take place on April 11 and April 18, from 9am to 12.30pm at the Scenic Hotel, Marlborough. For cost information, and registration, phone the Chamber, 577 9575.

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programme manager for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority urges households to switch to energy efficient lightbulbs to save money. “By replacing five of the most used standard lightbulbs with five energy efficient bulbs, a household

O’fagan tops will save around $100 a year.” He said the reality is that the new bulbs cost more but they are better in the long run. A standard $1 100W bulb costs $25 a year to run while an $8 energy efficient bulb costs $5 over the same period.

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After a six month trial, the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board has decided to end a shuttle service taking patients to and from Nelson hospital. The service ran from September last year to March this year but stopped due to low usage. The Board issued a statement that said 217 passengers had used the service over the six month period. “Not for one minute do I expect that is a correct figure,” said Bill Cox, a Marlburian who is against the service ending. Bill had used the service on three different occassions and said he

Bill Cox. saw seven, eight and five people using the shuttle respectively. “Even if you take that low figure

of five, that gives us twenty-five people a week.” The service picked up Marlburians five days a week, from Renwick to Havelock, to the likes of Rai Valley. He said the main factor was convenience, and a $5 or $10 increase the $30 fare would be fine. “Even if it’s only three days a week, it’s providing an essential service. James Bowyer, Service Director for Clinical Service Support, who was in charge of the service said the figures were accurate and that the ending of the service was justified. “We know how many people

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FALLEN SOLDIER ARRIVES HOME It was a sombre occasion as Corporal (CPL) Douglas Hughes, who died tragically in Afghanistan earlier this week, completed his journey home when he arrived back in New Zealand on Sunday night. CPL Hughes arrived in Whenuapai on a Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130 at 2130 hours, and was met by members of his family and a small contingent of personnel from the 1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment. At the completion of the Coroner’s initial examination, CPL Hughes will be taken by his family to Tuakau whilst final arrangements are made for his tangi in Kaikohe later in the week.

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Easter Road toll ZERO Driving was generally very good over the Easter weekend on our roads. But Barrie Greenall, Highway Patrol officer, said it was also down to fate that the road toll stayed at zero. “We still had a number of crashes. Some could have been a lot more serious.” Fatigue, speed, alcohol kept police busy. Two drivers fell asleep; involving a male from Christchurch in his early twenties, driving off SH1 near Rakautara in the early hours of Saturday morning, and an 18 year-old female from Blenheim, driving back from Springs Junction on Friday afternoon, hitting Birch Hill Stream

bridge, SH63. Both the drivers walked away, and both will be facing charges. Two drivers blew over the legal breath alcohol limit of 400 micrograms of alcohol/litre of breath. A 24 year-old female blew 945 micrograms alc/l. “She was grossly intoxicated.” A 29 year-old female blew 675 micrograms alc/l. Barrie said a team of seven patrol cars on the roads helped to keep driving behaviour in check. “We put maximum coverage on as much as we could.” There were 148 speeding tickets issued. The biggest offender was clocked doing 150km/h, near Riverlands.

On Sunday night two men, in their late thirties, were involved in a car crash near Havelock, and flown to Nelson hospital. One man received serious head injuries, and the other received moderate head, hand and leg injuries. Barrie said it was generally very good on the roads, with only some people letting the side down. A combination of factors kept the roads relatively safe during Easter. “It was more police, more patrols, better driving, and good luck.” Two people died in 2003 during Easter, the lowest toll before 2012. Last year five people died.

A dancing success By Annabelle Latz

The dance workshop and competition in Redwoodtown last Saturday was described as absolutely brilliant. Coming from international dance award multi-time winner, and a dancer on the UK’s Dancing With The Stars, it is a great compliment Karen Hardy right, was one of the adjudicators at the competition, featuring Latin American, New Vogue and Ballroom dancing, and held a dance workshop in the morning. “It was wonderful, people had travelled from far and wide to get to the event.” She was more than happy to help out with the event when she heard she would be in New Zealand at the same time.

“I said I’d be at it for sure.” Karen’s husband Conrad Murray, also a former dancer, is a New Zealander, so they visit our shores as often as they can with their seven year-old son Callum. Karen described New Zealand as a nation of competitive people. “Dancing gets a bit lost in the hobby world here, but I could see them improving in front of my eyes.” She described the competition as the ‘grass roots’ of where dance competitions all began. “My son even did his first competition at the weekend, he just loved it!” She wishes the event organisers Gaile and Robin French all the best for next year’s event.

“It deserves so much support, it’s about driving people forward when you see talent.” Karen and her family were relaxing near Nelson this week. “New Zealand is my sanctuary.” Gaile French was thrilled to see her hard work come into colourful fruition. She is already looking forward to next year’s event. She wanted to thank Margaret and John Cornelius for doing the music. “It’s a big job to do music for competitions, they did an excellent job.” She said Karen had amazing personality, and great interaction with the dancers in the workshop and the competition. “I couldn’t have asked for more,” she said.

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Still competing at 83 years They impressed the panel of adjudicators, including multitime dancing winner, and the UK’s Dancing with the Stars big name, Karen Hardy, with their fox trot and quick step, fox trot and waltz, and cha-cha and gypsy tap. “We know dozens of dances. But I didn’t expect to get anywhere, so was quite surprised!” Ken started dancing when he was living in Springfield, near Christchurch, in his twenties. “There were a lot of nice girls, so it was a reason to keep going.”

By Annabelle Latz With about seven decades of dancing under his belt, it’s little wonder Ken Lawrence has enthusiasts following in his step. At 83 years-old, he’s certainly one of the more senior dancing regulars in Blenheim. He dances at halls around the town at least three nights a week. At the weekend he took away three second-placings with his dance partner Lorraine Taylor, at the competition in Redwoodtown.

He didn’t do as much dancing throughout his working life in Blenheim, but started up again 10 years ago. He said it’s a great way to get rid of an achy body. “By the end of the dance I feel as good as gold.” He said being a successful dancer is about detail, paying attention to the heel, toe, turn, the way you hold the partner’s hand, and standing up straight. “People tell me I’m a good teacher, but I’m just showing them what I’m doing.”

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Renwick School’s new junior playground area is close to completion, just one of many exciting plans set for the school.

School’s growth welcomed as student role increases Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk There are plenty of exciting plans on the drawing board for Renwick School including the pending construction of four new classrooms. The school’s role count has increased significantly over the past few years and as of March 15, it was sitting at 467, says Renwick School Board of Trustees chairperson Brian Roughan. “We have very few out-of-town children

enrolling with the school, but if we have many more in-zone enrolments then we may not be able to accept those from out of Renwick,” he says. This growth is pleasing, he says. The Ministry of Education has recently approved funding for the classrooms and the school is working with its architect on the design and location of these new rooms. Another development which is currently

underway is the new purpose built junior playground as well as plans being made for the development of an amphitheatre for outdoor learning. Brian says it is hoped construction for the playground will be completed early next term. The school’s dental clinic has now been decommissioned and will be upgraded to a new entrant’s classroom until the new rooms are built, Brian says.

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Renwick will be proudly hosting a unique Springtime Business Expo in conjunction with the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce in August. Originally the event was scheduled for February but with the time extension, businesses in and around Renwick still have the chance to register their interest. Being hosted by the Giesen Sports and Events Centre, the Expo is designed to showcase our local busi-

nesses in an innovative and ‘hands-on’ way. Businesses will each have a table with an exhibit, giving them the chance to show the Renwick and Marlborough communities what their business is about. A date for this event is yet to be set, but anyone wanting to find out more or to book a site can contact Vicki on 03 572 9688 or email info@renwicksportscentre.co.nz

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The other side of salmon farming By Annabelle Latz The sooner people realise the detrimental effect that more salmon farming will have on the sustainability of The Marlborough Sounds, the better. This is the message Danny Boulton, secretary of Save Our Sounds, wants to get out to everyone. A public meeting will be held next week by the group, to address and discuss King Salmon’s request for a Private Plan change to set up more salmon farms in the Sounds. Danny invites all those interested in the future wellbeing of the Sounds to come along, ask questions, and be assisted with personal submissions. He is pleased the Marlborough District Council has confirmed it will lodge a submission in opposition to the application. The Council released details last

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lodge a submission to address the planning implications. Danny said SOS will lodge a submission, stating the adverse effects that even more farmed salmon would have in an already stressed marine environment.

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Books, jumble and bric a brac – they want it all. The Blenheim South Rotary Club is hosting a garage sale on April 21 and 22, but in order to make it a successful community fundraiser, organisers are appealing for donations of goods to sell. Organiser Paul Eden says

anything in good condition will be gratefully accepted. “All funds that we raise are returned to the community, so this is a really worthwhile fundraiser and we hope you will support it by supporting us,” he says. Items can be left at the Salvation Army Church building at 35

George Street in Blenheim from April 16, between the hours of 9am to 1pm. The garage sale itself will be held at the RA Maru IHC building on Weld Street. Fo r mo r e i n fo r m a t io n regarding the sale leave a message for Lachlan on 578 0862.

Strengthening neighbourhoods On the strength of the huge success of Neighbourhood Support Week and the recent CPTED programme at Taylor Crescent, police hope neighbourhoods will continue to band together with their own initiatives. Community Constable Russ Smith said the newest development for familiar neighbourhoods has been to visit businesses, and

chatting to staff during their smoko breaks, about the importance of getting to know their neighbours. Russ, and Robin Harris, coordinator for Neighbourhood Support in Marlborough, said this idea has been well received. “In a time of crisis people band together, you tend to look out for people you know,” said Russ.

He said we should just be happy with the amount of farms we have, and it is just tough luck if no more can be set up. “Salmon farming is like a piggery in the sea, there is nothing natural about it.” SOS has budgeted $500,000 for a court case to oppose King Salmon’s proposal. SOS has about 1000 members, the most recent addition being Pelorus Boat Club and its 570 members, and a $1000 donation. “It is certainly gathering momentum.” Danny said there has to be more understanding around the effects that eutrofication has on the Sounds, and this must be weighed up with the proposed promise from King Salmon about more farms producing more jobs. “How do we balance the promise

of jobs against the legacy of pollution discharges equivalent to the nitrogen from 500,000 people?” SOS has conducted a comprehensive underwater study in areas around the proposed farms. “It is like a dead back yard, there’s too much pressure on the system. The Sounds can only take so much for so long, then by God it will let us know about it.” The public meeting will be at the Marlborough Convention Centre, 46 Alfred St, next Tuesday, April 17, at 7.30pm. For more information, look at www.sustainoursounds.org.nz And for more information on the adverse effects of unsustainable marine farming, Danny also encouraged people to look at http:// www.latimes.com/news/local/ la-oceans-series,0,7783938.special

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Sun readers have their say... Q: How did you celebrate Easter?

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Unfortunately with easter eggs and chocolate. But we do an easter egg hunt to keep the children happy when we go away to the Sounds for the long weekend.

It’s a good time to relax and I love to spend my long weekend with my family and friends.

My university friends come back for Easter, so it a great excuse to party and spend some time with them.

We celebrate with an easter treasure hunt for the kids, you have to have easter eggs at Easter.

We prefer to celebrate with family, rather than getting stuck into easter eggs and chocolates.

I get the kids easter eggs and hot cross buns and we do treasure hunts when we go to the sounds to celebrate with family.

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Shuttle Bus to Nelson debacle! Dear Ed Regarding the previous letters to you about the hospital shuttle bus to Nelson I phoned, several months ago, to see if I could use the bus, as a non hospital appointment paying passenger, if there were seats free. I presumed that patients travelling to Nelson would have to prebook and that the organisers would know if there were free seats on the bus. I was prepared to go up to Wairau Hospital on a “see if there is a seat free” basis on the morning I wished to travel.

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Age defying Well known for her successful career in the fashion, beauty, modeling and media industries Denyse Saunders is enjoying a quieter lifestyle back in her hometown of Blenheim while promoting her fourth book Beautiful You. Looking back over the past year it took to complete, Denyse sits down with Sun reporter Celeste Lodewyk to share her experiences in writing the book as well as talking about her childhood growing up in Blenheim. At the age of fifty-four-years Denyse has the natural beauty of a woman much younger than herself and all her life she has shared her knowledge on how to look and feel fantastic at any age without surgery. Denyse grew up with what she describes as a “typical kiwi childhood”. The eldest of four children Denyse recalls her family life as being loving and nurturing. “I believe I had the perfect childhood. My whole family was very loving and we spent a lot of time together, especially at the family bach in the Marlborough Sounds. “I remember living in Redwoodtown at a young age and we would play outside with the other neighbourhood kids. “It’s what I have always loved about Marlborough, that strong sense of family and belonging,” Denyse says. Many women, like myself might look at Denyse and exclaim in disbelief; “She must have the perfect life”! But in reality Denyse says she has had her fair share of trauma throughout her life, and after suffering a recent injury which left her physically impaired, she became even more determined to carry on sharing her wisdom with women. “One of the reasons I returned to Blenheim last year was to rehabilitate after a serious back injury I suffered 18 months ago. “Then after picking up a bag of potting mix I further injured the nerves in my spine causing me to collapse and be rushed to Wairau Hospital where I had two prolapsed discs removed. “The damage caused from both incidents means I will be facing further surgery in nine months.

It has left me with numbness in one leg and reliant on using a walking stick,” she says. Another reality Denyse has to face is the fact she will never wear stiletto heels again, a reminder of the life altering changes which she must now accept and adapt to. “I honestly don’t know what is around the corner for me, but there are worse things that have happened to people. “As life changing as this experience has been for me, I keep positive and am focused on public speaking again,” she says. One day prior to her injury, Denyse signed a contract with Harper Collins Publishers to write Beautiful You. “I couldn’t get out of bed for two weeks and went from being in a wheel chair to using a walking stick. “In those following three months I focused on writing the book which was the best therapy I could have had as it kept my brain active. “It goes back to what I have always said, things happen to you in life but it’s a matter of carrying on,” Denyse says. Beautiful You covers everything from top 10 anti-aging foods, how to apply make-up correctly, putting together a workable wardrobe without spending a fortune through to how to build courage, confidence and self-esteem. “I firmly believe it does not need to cost a lot of money to look good, more attractive and youthful and my wish is that you gain the knowledge that many other women around the world have already found to be true,” Denyse says. The book will officially be launched in Christchurch but in Blenheim Denyse is holding a ‘Books and Bubbles’ event at Paper Plus on Friday, April 27 where she will be speaking as well as signing books. Tickets are available from Paper Plus Blenheim.

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School’s edible project Mayfield School is busy developing a new ‘Kids Edible Garden.’ This KEG is about to become a reality, after lots of planning and preparation. Last Wednesday the whole school gathered to have a ground breaking ceremony, to signify the start of the building phase. KEG facilitator Kerry Raeburn talked to the children about the planning and preparation, and helped as several students dig up the turf. Jenny Gane and Arthur Phillips, from the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board were there too, as the DHB is assisting with funds for this outside learning area. Last Thursday Nigel Nicholls, from Beechhaven Excavations, came in to prepare the site on a Fulton Hogan digger. During the holidays Lachlan Marshall and a team of volunteers from the Salvation Army will be coming in to build the garden. Principal David Nott said that everyone is excited about the next phase of the project, and the whole school will be working in the garden in Term Two. He said that he has been overwhelmed by the generosity and support the school has received from Lachlan and his team.

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SIO/BERTOGG: Nele and Lucy are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their baby girl, Layla Teresa (9lb 10oz) on April 4th, 2012 at 8:45pm at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to the lovely Emma Barnett and staff. Both doing well.

Allen, Ben, Brent, Brian, Casey, Chad, Daniel, Dave, Dylan, Ethan, Gavin, Jack, Jake, Jason, Jesse, Josh, Justin, Logan, Matt, Max, Mike, Nicholas, Rob, Ryan, Sam, Tyler.

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BOWN – Michael and Melanie would like to introduce to the good folks of Marlborough, Miss Delilah Florence Bown, finally born fashionably late on Monday 2nd April 2012. Shout outs to midwife Cathy and all the maternity ward crew for your support and advice. Much appreciated by two rookies like us!

Allison, Amber, Annie, Ashley, Becca, Callie, Carrie, Danielle, Diane, Emily, Hailey, Heather, Isabel, Jessica, Jordan, Josie, Justine, Kim , Lauren, Liz, Maggie, Nicole, Rachel, Samantha, Sarah, Selena.

Photo provided.

PLEASE NOTE Wairau Hospital Maternity Ward visiting hours are: DAILY at 10am - 12pm and 4pm - 7pm

Order your baby photos at the Sun office: 72 High Street, Blenheim

HAMMOND: Daniel and Kelly are pleased to announce the safe and early arrival on the 17th March of Oliver Daniel. (7lb 3oz). A little brother for Harris and Maddison. Another much loved Grandson for Michael, Joanne, Jim and Kathy. Photo provided.

MuM OF THE WEEK Congratulations to Lasara Wilson this week’s lucky winner of the New World $25 voucher to spend at New World Blenheim. Our winner is invited to bring her ID in to claim her prize when she next visits New World Blenheim.

“Proudly 100% locally owned and operated” Tel: 03 520 9030, Fax: 03 520 9080, Email: blenheim@newworld-si.co.nz

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If you’ve just had a new bundle of joy, email your baby photos with their birth details and your special message to:

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community notices

death notices

The Community Noticeboard is for non-profit organisations. For $10.00 you can publish up to 25 words. No AGMS, sporting notices or special meetings. Community Notices must be pre-paid. Call into our office at 72 High Street, Blenheim

DAWKINS, Margaret Ester (Peg): On Friday April 6 2012, unexpectedly, at Nelson Hospital. Aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of Marcus, much loved mother and mother in law of Doreen and Ian McFarland (Gold Coast), Gloria (Taupo), Lorraine and Russell Payne (Christchurch), loved Nana of Lisa; Craig, Andrea, Georgia and PJ; Jackson and Harrison and Great Grandmother of Kye. A loved sister, sister in law and aunty of all her family. Messages to 4a Lawrence St Havelock 7100. A funeral service for Peg will be held at the Havelock Bowling Club, Neil St at 2.30pm Wednesday 11 April followed by private cremation at the Sowman crematorium.

Calling All Lazybones

Bring your flab and sense of fun to Crossroads 2 Redwood Street, 10.00am each Monday, Tuesday & Friday for 30 min of sit and be fit exercise. You don't even need to get out of your chair.

Housie Every Thursday 7pm

Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld St. Light meals available. Bring a friend for a good night out. Proceeds to Special Needs Children of Marlborough

Housie in Renwick

Every Monday at 7.30pm Giesen Sports Centre. 40 Houses + 2 supers. Light supper and shop available. Fund raiser for Renwick Marching Club

Mental Health Consumer Advocacy Service

Our Advocates will take up your cause to ensure your rights are respected, listen to your concerns and support you in the actions you want to take to gain resolution. Ph: 579 5304 or call at Level 2, Aorere House, 54 Scott St.

SF Marlborough

(supporting families and mental well being) For information/advocacy/support for families living with mental illness please contact Cheryl or Lyn on 577 5491 or visit us at 4 Scott Street. All Welcome

Sheets ‘n’ Things

good used linen for sale! Open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 12 noon at Bread of Life, 14b Stephenson Street (opp Boys College) Phone: 577 5423.

The Blue Door

is open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 3.30pm. Saturday 9.00am - 2pm. Item surplus to your requirements we would gladly accept. We can deliver. Phone 579 4353.

The Peoples Market

Queen Street 10am-2pm. Vegetables, fruit, eggs, buckles, local grown pears, crafts, woodware, books. Sites available after 9am - $5 Ph 578 7918

CROSSWORD

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

acknowledgement

community services Marlborough After Hours GP Ser vices: Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm. Reception 5206377. Office 5209980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870. After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm 7 days Ph 5782271. Diabetes NZ Marlborough: 5775549, Office hours Tues,Wed,Thurs 9am3pm. Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543 354, 24hr helpline. Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers. Overeaters Anonymous: Red Cross Rooms, 33 Redwood St. For more information Ph 570 5137 Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 5788125 Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Cilla 570 5335.

Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd, Mon,Wed,Fri 9am-4pm / Tue, Thurs 9.30-3pm. Hospital Visiting Hours: Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm. Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward. Marlborough Family Budgeting: Free confidential budgeting advice. Monday-Friday. Phone 578 2006. Citizens Advice Bureau Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am 4pm. Phone 578 4272.

Acknowledgements The Sun Newspaper now offers an acknowledgement service to its readers. You can submit acknowledgements following family bereavements. The deadline will be on Mondays at 5.00pm, with a limit of 50 words for $10.00. You can submit acknowledgements by bringing them to the Sun office at 72 High Street, or posting them to PO Box 634 Blenheim 7240. You can also email them to sales@blenheimsun.co.nz Please include your contact details: Name, address, email and phone numbers, including your mobile number if possible.

Picton Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377. Office 5209980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870. Chemist:Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 9-6pm, Sat-Sun 9-3pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

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51. Angry (5) 52. Solidify by cooling (7) 53. Anaesthetic (5) 54. Humbleness (7) 55. Friendship (11) DOWN 1. Sound (5) 2. Sent (11) 3. Shy (8) 4. Of public revenue (6) 5. Turn outwards (5) 6. Constrict (7) 7. Has high morals (8) 8. Reduce (6) 9. Sanction (7) 10. Audacity (5) 16. Arrange in steps (7) 17. ‘Old Blue Eyes’ Frank ...(7) 19. Competitor (5) 20. N.Z. Prime Minister 1975-84 Sir Robert ... (7) 22. Boils (7) 24. Catch (3) 26. Group of whales (3) 29. Topic (5) 31. Uninvited guest (4-7) 32. Deoxyribonucleic acid

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K A R T S P O R T M ar lb oroug h A .G.M Wednesday 18th April 7.30 Club Rooms, Wither Road Extension. All members to attend.

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Neal Cousin Luncheon Sunday 1st May, Redwood Tavern Restaurant 11.30am start. Phone by the 24th April. Anne 578 4742 or Melva 573 6191. boat specials BOAT SPECIALS

New Surtees 4.85 Workmate with Evinrude Etec 40 $32,388 New Stabicraft 1750 Fish’r with Yamaha 90 $38,595 New Surtees 5.5 Workmate Hardtop with Evinrude Etec 90 $46,995 New Stabicraft 1530 Fish’r with Evinrude Etec 60 $31,999 Many more boats and motors at special prices, call in and get a copy of the stock list. Bargain tables in the shop, parts and accessories cheap as chips. All fishing tackle half price (we are not re-stocking fishing gear so be in quick). Powerboat Centre, 72 Grove Rd, Blenheim Phone 578-0569 or 021-328-241 Open 8am to 5.30pm weekdays, 9am to 1pm Saturday and Sunday.

public notice

Colin’s Diary Colin King

MP FOR K AIKOU R A

Tuesday April 17: Colin in Blenheim meeting with constituents by arrangement. Attend Rotary function, (Michael Woodhouse MP guest speaker).

situation vacant

Earn some holiday money. We require temporary relief deliverers for runs over the School Holiday period. Must be reliable and honest.

Thursday April 26: Colin in Kaikoura meeting with constituents by arrangement. Friday April 27: Colin in Blenheim meeting with constituents. Saturday April 28-29: NZNP Mainland Conference, Dunedin. www.colinking.co.nz

B LEN HEIM OF F ICE CO N TAC T P.O. Box 130, The Forum, Market Street, Blenheim Mon - Fri, 10am - 3pm PHONE (03) 579 3204 0800 COLIN MP (265 466) FAX (03) 577 6934 EMAIL colin.kingmp@parliament.govt.nz Contact us for Colin’s email newsletter.

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Relieving HealthCare Assistant Must be able to work all shifts. For more information email the Manger: manager@bethsaida.co.nz

Look locally in your region...

Cleaning Supervisor This is a part-time position of 25 hours per week with the possibility of regular additional hours. The position requires a person with hands-on practical experience along with the skills to lead and develop the local team. Flexibility in the hours of work and tasks is required. Cleaners Required Cleaners required in Blenheim and Picton, for various early morning and evening positions, up to 25 hours per week available. Must have own transport, experience not necessarily required as full training will be given. To apply for either of these positions, please send a brief CV stating which position you are interested in by email to nigel.gray@ocs.co.nz Or by posting to PO BOX 500, Blenheim 7240.

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Reliability is a must and a little flexibility would help as well and being able to work the weekends. You’ll be able to think on your feet and have a positive attitude. You will also know the importance of quality customer service and strive to deliver it every time. Reliable transport to work is a must. So, if you think you have what it takes to be our new Sales Team Member – then please send your application to Jane Roberts at Jane.Roberts@mitre10.co.nz. Please quote HWLEF01 on your application.

Jane Roberts, HR Mitre10 MEGA Marlborough PO Box 67, Blenheim 7240

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Probation Officers play a vital role in making communities safer. By effectively managing sentences and orders such as community work, home detention and parole, Probation Officers aim to minimise risk of further harm.

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As a Probation Officer you’ll work closely with offenders to make sure they’re meeting the conditions of their sentence or order. You’ll assess people and their situations to manage risk, set and maintain boundaries and motivate offenders to make positive changes.

We are looking for an experienced, creative and enthusiastic Sign Writer to manage our Sign Writing business based at Waikawa Marina in Picton. The position is sole charge. The position covers a wide range of sign writing design and production. Experience with the following is essential: • Corel Draw • Digital Print experience If you have worked in the sign industry and are looking for a change in scenery with a great lifestyle location, we look forward to receiving your application and CV. Please post or email your application and CV to:

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Our vacancy is Sunday & Monday in our Housewares Department – got a passion for adding a bit of a wow factor to your home?

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OCS Ltd, New Zealand’s premier cleaning service, require staff for the following positions:

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Mitre10 MEGA is looking for its next retail superstar! We need an animated person who is ready to hit the ground running within our Retail Sales Team at our locally owned and operated store.

For more information and an application form please call our Nurse Manager: Jeanette Sutherland, 03 578 1239 Blenheim SMART Care Services Ltd

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Friday April 20: Colin in Rangiora and Amberley meeting with constituents by arrangement.

Wednesday April 25: ANZAC DAY. Attend ANZAC day commemorations in Marlborough. Also Historic Places Trust opening of the Delta Camp interpretation site, Waihopi Valley intersection.

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Thursday April 19: Colin in Blenheim meeting with constituents by arrangement.

Tuesday April 24: Colin in Picton meeting with constituents by arrangement.

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Bethsaida Charitable Trust

Wednesday April 18: Colin in Blenheim meeting with constituents by arrangement. Meet with Marlborough Hospice day patients.

Monday April 23: Colin in Blenheim meeting with constituents.

Wednesday April 11, 2012

You’ll be someone who relates to people from all different backgrounds and cultures - you’ll need resilience, common sense and maturity. If you’re a solid communicator, computer literate, and have strong written skills, becoming a Probation Officer could be an excellent career choice for you. You’ll have the chance to connect with people, build strong relationships and do something which really makes a difference and improves public safety.

Are you a true local? Find out what’s going on in your region...

As an employer, the Department of Corrections offers personal and professional development, clear career progression and job security. Vacancy Number CPSSR2198 Applications close Monday, 16 April 2012 www.corrections.govt.nz/careers For the right person, it’s a great career. To find out more about this position email info@thecallcentre.co.nz or call 0800 177 622 quoting the vacancy reference. At the Department of Corrections we are passionate about reducing re-offending and keeping communities safe. With Corrections you’ll be part of a highly supportive team that manages offenders in prison and in the community.

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Wednesday April 11, 2012 public notice

situation vacant

Graphic Designer Wanted

Are you a true local?

An experienced graphics person is needed in our Blenheim office working on our twice weekly community newspaper. The core role is producing effective advertisements for The Blenheim Sun clients. You must be proficient with Indesign CS5 and Photoshop CS5. Other tasks can be expected, including photo editing and layout. You will be working closely with our newspaper team. You must be fast, be able to handle the pressure of deadlines and work beyond 5pm as necessary. This is a competitive field and working to a weekly deadline to produce the best newspaper is important. Our advertising clients’ needs are crucial and we expect our graphic designer to be customer focused in all areas. Presently we are the only newspaper in a strong growth mode. Experience in producing exciting ads that sell would be a distinct advantage.

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This is an exciting opportunity to live in sunny Marlborough and enjoy the region’s riches. Please include a resume and examples of published work with applications and references to: les@blenheimsun.co.nz

Support for flood ravaged Fiji New Zealand’s support for Fiji continues, and a total of $1.25 million will now assist the island, in response to the severe flooding. Foreign Minister Murray McCully said the weather is

improving, but an enormous clean up job, and many challenges, are ahead. Reports from the end of last week suggested up to 14,000 people continue to take refuge in evacuation centres, with

many facing uncertainty and major damage when they return to their communities. The Minister said assessments of the damage are still being carried out, and monitoring of further assistance will continue.

It’s all inside Marlborough’s truly local newspaper.

E A Y S P T P E R A ! H

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MBC teams dominate triples to gain crown L a st T hu r sd ay n ig ht at Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 the Fairweathers’ Triples Tournament saw some exciting games with 26 teams of three taking to the smaller badminton sized courts. The competition was made up of 3 grades; Presidents, C and a Mixed/Social grade. The President’s Grade had nine teams competing and without the Woodbourne teams participating the competition was even closer than usual. MBC entered three teams the top two Kadin’s MBC and HAB MBC played each other twice winning one apiece and tying on ten wins to jointly take the winners crown. They were followed close behind by Kinoaths on nine wins

gaining 3rd place and 4th went to Camy MBC on seven wins. Close behind in 5th equal position was MGC 2 and Treefellas 1. Eight teams competed in C grade with seasoned triples campaigners MASH 2 gaining bragging rights by just one more win over closest rival Desperate Housewives 2 on eight wins. The Mixed/Social Grade was contested by nine teams and top honours went to new chums 3 Degrees playing out of their skins recording 12 wins, four clear of their nearest rivals Meaters 1. Following the games at 8.30pm players attended the season’s prize-giving. Fairweathers’ Triples Tournament Fair Play Team of the Week Award went to: Mixed/Social grade’s: Domin8. The Fairweathers’ Most Valu-

able Players (MVP’s) for the Term 1 season were: President’s Grade: Matt Williams (Woodbourne Cannons) B Grade: Alvar de Castillo (Treefellas) C Grade: Ben Askew (Safe Crackers) Mixed/Social Grade: Jacinta Halliday (Domin8) All were presented with a Fairweathers’ $50 food & beverage voucher. The competition now has a four week break and commences again on Thursday 10th May, 2012. Teams need to register by Friday 4th May by phoning Alvyn on 578-1264 or email him at alvyn@marlboroughvolleyball. org.nz. Registrations can also be made on-line at www.marlboroughvolleyball.com .

Fundraiser reminder Tickets for the fundraising dinner being held for Marlborough sportswoman Megan Craig are still available for sale. Being held on April 24 at the Marlborough Convention Centre, the dinner is a much anticipated event featuring guest speaker, former world squash champion Dame Susan Devoy. Tickets for the dinner cost $50 are on sale now at the Sun office, Mitchell Sports and Harcourts or by phoning Megan on 027 4466 808.

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Marlborough’s endurance riders brought back some good results from the National competition at the weekend. Based in Hawarden, North Canterbury, there were trail ride compeitions and longer endurance rides. Charlotte Wadsworth, from Blenheim, won the Junior 38km Trial Ride competition, the 38km course taking her three hours 49 minutes, eleven seconds outside the optimum time, assisting her to won best timed rider out of all the riders at the competition. In the 120km endurance competition Charlotte was vetted out after her pony, Avaasha, went lame. She won best presented horse and pony. Despite the ups and downs, Charlotte still enjoyed the weekend. “It was really good fun, but it was quite tiring.” She will turn her endurance ponies out now, after a long hard working season. Penny Valk, also from Blenheim, was first in the Open 63km Trail Ride competition. “It was a bit different, I enjoyed the first loop but not the second.” The trail, which went over a variety of terrain, took her five hours 23 minutes. “It was really nice weather, quite warm, and heaps of fun.” She was riding her bay endurance mare BTR Royal Opera.

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Pigeon results Saturdays pigeon race was from Waiau, again perfect conditions. The birds were released at 10.05 with first bird in at 12.07.13 to give an average speed of 76kph Results;1st Shirley Morrison, 2 A Cooper, 3 James, 4 Morrins Hollow, 5 Tumbledown Loft, 6 J webb,7 S Kirkwood, 8 C Kirkwood, 9 D Dredge. Next week’s race is from Kaiapoi.

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