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Siblings Noah (3) and Leila (2) Elkington are eagerly waiting for ‘Easter Bunny’ to visit on Sunday. Here they are pictured with some of the Easter eggs and hot cross buns being sold at Blenheim New World, owned by their parents Mark Elkington and Andrea Boock. Blenheim New World will be closed Easter Friday and Easter Sunday. Who’s open this Easter...... Story page 2.

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Photo and story by Celeste Lodewyk “Retiring is just going from a paid job to an unpaid job,” jokes Blenheim New World liquor manager Bob Tapp who yesterday retired. Supermarket staff, owners Mark Elkington and Andrea Boock and customers fondly farewelled Bob as he hung up his uniform for the last time. “It’s going to be a shock when he’s not here and there will be far less debates,” Mark laughs. “But we will all definitely miss Bob,” he says. Bob’s working career began in his teens and after his father passed away he took over the family butchery business at age 17. He went on to marry wife Sue and start a family before selling the business in 1982. “Our girls were practically brought up under the counter,” he jokes. Bob then headed out to the vineyards for a short stint before taking up the butchery manager position at Redwoodtown SuperValue. Leaving there he went to work at Blenheim City SuperValue and when that closed he joined the team at McCabes Meat Centre. After 18 months he then joined the team at Blenheim New World in 2003 taking up the position of Liquor Manager. Looking forward to retirement, Bob says his decision was partly due to a

FOND FAREWELL: Blenheim New World long standing employee Bob Tapp retired yesterday and is getting set to soon hit the open road for a campervan holiday.

close friend who passed away December last year. “He retired at 70-years and after three weeks he died. “It really makes you think and really it’s time for me to move on,” he says. With plenty of spare time on his hands now,

Bob says he will first be focusing on the work he is doing in the Blenheim Musical Theatre comedy Spamalot, then packing up a campervan and touring the South Island with his wife. “I have always been controlled by a clock so I am looking forward to winding down,” he says.

Shutting up shop for Easter Story by Annabelle Latz Most shops will close their doors for Friday and Sunday. Picton Fresh Choice will be open on Friday however, in line with a ‘Picton Overall Exemption’ from the Department of Labour, dating back to 1988. Owner Casy Smits said he tried to get rights with the Department to open on Sunday, but legal issues need to be sorted further, and he hopes it can happen next year. “There are lots of tourists in

Picton during Easter, so we should be open just for the service we provide.” If a cruise ship comes in on an Easter Sunday his shop can open, but that is not happening this year. He can open Good Friday, because it is classed as a statutory holiday. “The restriction is that we can’t sell alcohol, but most kiwis are pretty organised with stuff like that and will buy it today or on Saturday.”

Although he would like to be open for business on Easter Sunday, he is looking forward to a relaxing day off, the last late summer break before winter sets in. “People in Picton then hibernate for the six months of winter!” he said. Blenheim New World will be closed Friday and on Easter Sunday. Owner of Blenheim New World, Mark Elkington, said he is looking forward to the two days’ holiday.

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“It will be nice to spend the time with the family,” he said. He said opening last year on Easter Sunday was to do with servicing a public need. “With 30,00 0 people in Blenheim last year, for Anzac Day and the Classic Fighters Air Show, there was a need to open.” “We were complying with the law.” If shop owners are unsure of whether or not to open, they can call 0800 20 90 20 .

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Incidents of Disorderly Behaviour, Breaching Bail, and Burglary have kept police busy in the lead up to the long weekend. Arrests. On Tuesday morning a 41 year old male vineyard worker was arrested for Disorderly Behaviour after an incident on Main Street. In the early afternoon a 20 year old male cleaner was arrested for Breaching his Bail Conditions. And a 43 year old unemployed male was arrested for Burglary after he allegedly entered a property on Opawa Street and stole scrap metal.

Wineyard worker. On Wednesday morning a 26 year old male vineyard worker was arrested on a warrant for his arrest for breaching his community work. In the afternoon; A 42 year old unemployed male was arrested for Shoplifting after he allegedly stole property valued at $57.95 from Farmers. A 47 year old male beneficiary was arrested for Shoplifting after he allegedly stole stamps from Countdown in Blenheim. A 43 year old female mother was arrested on a Warrant for her Arrest for Failing to Appear in Court. A 19 year old male cellar hand was arrested for Unlawfully Takes a Motor Vehicle after a vehicle was stolen from Alfred Street on the January 1 2011, and located at Pollard Park several hours later.

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Lester Rainey cleans up the graffiti on the Queens St toilets on Thursday.

Graffiti has to go By Annabelle Latz Graffiti is a time consuming, costly, and annoying habit of troublemakers around Marlborough. The Council’s Reserves and Amenities officer Nic Crous said graffiti instances go up and down like a yo yo. He said there are stages of the year where occurrences are more common, for example near the end of school holidays when youths get bored, or when a new group comes

into an area. But he said compared to other towns, it is not too bad here. “Blenheim is not a town to have ongoing graffiti, so we don’t get this continual frustration.” But Nic still takes a no acceptance policy towards the annoying habit. “We have a policy to try and remove it within a 24 hour period.” The Council now uses anti-graffiti paint on areas that are targeted, such as public toilets and parks.

Pictured here are the public toilets on Queen St, which were attacked with spray paint early yesterday morning. Nic said nearly all the walls have been repainted with the antigraffiti paint, and this particular wall will be painted now too. “It costs a little bit more, but is a whole lot easier to remove the paint because it washes off.” He said improving the look and upkeep of public places helps to

reduce the amount of graffiti. “It seems to deter the vandal.” Nic said police work hard to identify the perpetrators and deal with individuals appropriately. He said passing the costs of paint removal onto the offender, handing out community service sentences, requiring offenders to clean up their own damage, and court appearances, are all methods of dealing with the issue.

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From Left; Nicki Stace, Robin and Cherrie Mitchell at the Royal NZ Airforce 75th Anniversary on Wednesday night at Woodbourne Airbase. More than eighty civilians were guests.

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Air Force marks 75th anniversary There were 300 guests, including eighty local dignitaries, who were guests at the Royal NZ Airforce at Woodbourne on Wednesday night. It was an evening to celebrate 75 years of providing safe and effective military air operations to New Zealand. The evening ended with The Beating of the Retreat, performed by young Air

Force members. As part of this celebration, The Red Checkers formation flying squadron will fly over Blenheim at 1pm on Easter Monday. A busy calendar of events for the first quarter of 2012 marked their 75th anniversary and culminating on Anzac Day celebrations on Wednesday April 25.

ABOVE; One of the hi-lights of Wednesday nights 75th anniversary celebrations was the lowering of the ensign after the Beating of the Retreat.

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Coming home inspired cafe Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk Moving to Blenheim felt like “coming home” for Christchurch couple Nicole and Geoff Pybus. They arrived four years ago to take on their first business venture, Cafe Home on Main Street. “With my family here in Blenheim it really gave us a sense that this is where we belonged, the inspiration behind the cafe’s name,” Nicole says. Last month marked the couple’s fourth successful year in business, something they attribute to the support of their customers

and family. “It’s important to us that our family is involved with the business and this I think gives the cafe special meaning, something our customers really enjoy,” she says. Nicole’s sister Jessikah and sister-in-law Stephanie have been with the business since the beginning. And on public holidays the whole family goes in to make it a “family day”. “Our daughter Ever is also a popular feature at the cafe, customers love it when she comes in for a visit,” laughs Nicole.

Prior to taking over the lease the premises was home to the CPR cafe, a regular stop for Nicole and Geoff. “Every time we visited Blenheim this was our favourite cafe to come to, so when the opportunity arose to open our own café here we jumped at the chance,” she says. Long standing staff members Sarah, Jessikah, Stephanie, Jessica and Laura are familiar faces at the café which is currently open Monday to Saturday. After Easter Cafe Home will be extending its hours to open Sunday as well.

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Ray White has closed its doors. Stuart Parker, who was owner of the property management company, has moved from Queen St, to Summit Real Estate on Alfred St. “I’m working for them, I’m going to be over seeing their property management, as well as selling commercial property.” Stuart said it takes away the responsibility of running his own company, and he was looking forward to doing more selling on the ground. “It’s all good, it’s excellent, otherwise I wouldn’t have done it.” He said house market seems to be improving. “House sales have gone up, although prices have stayed the same.” Stuart said this could be because people have sat on the same property for quite a while now, and realised they have to make another move at some stage. “As long as people buy and sell within the same market they will be ok.”

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Parental Control? I agree with “mum of 2”, if you can’t supervise your child in public not to blame others. Also are these parents able to looks after them when they aren’t out?? Pip

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Parents responsible Dear Ed, After reading the Chantilly story in your Sun Paper I agree with Mum of 2’s letter - parents are responsible for their children at all times.

I am a regular customer at the Chantilly and the staff are wonderful and caring. The food is just the best. Ann Roberts

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victim speaks out Thanks 2 Carol 4 sharing her story in the Sun, April 4. Ur brave. Well done u! mum

Great pic Loved the cartoon pic on front pg of Sun April 4! Not to lighten a serious issue but it’s good to portray some humour. Keep up the good work. Kevin

coffee prices Has anyone else noticed the price of coffee around Blenheim? Is it just me or is this “treat” pricing itself off the menu? Some cafes need to look at this i reckon. Coffee bean

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Power prices Dear Ed, Your front page story was great! But it probably left a lot wondering about the much vaunted electricity reforms brought in by then National minister Max Bradford. We the plebs, were promised greater efficiencies and lower power bills. Privatisation and the free market is a rort on consumers. Since it was a National government what sayeth senior public servant

and prime minister John Key? What will he do about it? Can he reform again electricity to bring it back to what it was, i.e. lower power bills? Or doesn’t he care because his rich corporate power company buddies are making massive profits while also wrecking public rivers like Trustpower wants to do with the Wairau? Don Coyote.

Shuttle bus #@!&* Dear Ed, I was amazed to read in last weeks’ Sun that the trial hospital shuttle bus run to Nelson is to finish after a 6 month trial. I was even more amazed to hear that the Wairau hospital still offerred a mileage allowance for those patients who elected to take their own vehicles.

Jane with daughter Harper. Parents naming their children can be inspiring these days but remember it’s a life long decision.

And why wouldn’t they if they can, as in most cases, make a profit on their petrol costs! Surely, if one is to run a trial, then there should be no other service on offer than the one in question? Perhaps the hospital board would like to respond. Very Confused!

Dear Ed, Your lists of popular babies names (4.04.12) made me wonder, especially the names for baby girls. For instance, the meaning of Campbell (a Scottish surname) is ‘twisted or crooked mouth’. Similarly Cameron translates from Gaelic as ‘ twisted or crooked nose’. Another Scottish surname, McKenzie, has been given to lovely little baby girls. Its meaning is “son of Kenzie or Kenneth”. Some of the surnames in the list are Blake, Harper, Reeve, Parker, Quinn, Sidney and Wylie. Imagine what nicknames might be conjured up as the little girls grow. Isabel MacGillivray

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Dear Ed, I refer to the letters from Keri Herd and Gaylene Le Bas in response to Phil Russ’s letter. It was only last month that the body of Emma Campbell was discovered almost two years after her car crashed off the Port Hills in Christchurch. Her body was found by a hunter in a deep scrub-covered ravine several hundred metres away from her car. There can be many variables in accidents - whether it be disorienta-

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Kick up heels in Garden of Eden By Celeste Lodewyk Get your dancing shoes on as the Saint Marys Youth Group gears up for its much anticipated ‘Garden of Eden’ dance on May 19. The dance is the Youth Group’s fundraising initiative to raise funds for its camps, events and general running of the group throughout the coming year. There are two Youth Groups, the junior and senior which get together once a week and participate in a wide range of activities; this will be what the money goes towards. Tickets are selling fast but there is still time to grab some early

bird specials at $15 per ticket if purchased before May 1. After this date tickets cost $20 each, and although there will be door sales on the night dance organisers insist for catering reasons that tickets be pre-purchased. Dancing kicks off at 7:30pm and finishes at midnight and for the protection of the hall’s floors, no thin heels are allowed. “All ages are welcome to attend and people are encouraged to dress up to the dance’s theme ‘Garden of Eden’. “For a great night out and loads of fun, we would love to see you there,” says Mieke Hilhorst.

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LEFT: Colourful gerberas are Andrew and Melissa Bassett’s main source of income, but for 6-month-old Tahlia, they are just a tasty snack.

Gerberas; a blast of colour Story and photo by Stephanie Choate As the bright blossoms of summer gardens begin to fade, the Bassetts want to help bring a blast of colour into Blenheim homes. “We’re trying to promote people living with flowers,” said Melissa Bassett, who runs The Pot Shed with her husband, Andrew. In Europe, she pointed out, people buy flowers as part of their weekly shop, not just for special occasions— a habit they’d like to encourage. “Every week, people can brighten up their homes and bring the garden in,” she said. Two long greenhouses are filled with vibrant gerberas in the brightest shades of red, orange, pink, yellow, and cream. Though they also sell calla lilies and Christmas lilies, the gerberas are their mainstay, filling florist shops throughout the south island year round. “Gerberas brighten up a home and just make it a happier place,” Andrew said. The fragrance-free blooms are also perfect for those with allergies or sensitivity to scent. “We get a lot of positive feedback about our product, especially that our gerberas tend to last a long time, which is really satisfying,” he added.

Cut gerberas will stay vibrant in a vase with a bit of attention to the water. Since gerberas are voracious drinkers, Andrew recommends keeping their water clean and bacteria free with a drop of bleach. He also suggests cutting the stems regularly. “One thing we hear so many times is that people think they are plastic, because they are so perfect,” Andrew said. “I guess for us that’s the ultimate compliment,” Melissa added. Between their three small children, thousands of flowers, and

rows of berries they sell at the farmers market, the Bassetts have their hands full. “It’s a juggle,” Melissa said, holding her squirming 6-month-old daughter Tahlia. “It’s hands on all the time. I think that’s true with gardening in general,” Andrew said. “To keep a perfect garden you need to keep an eye on it all the time and keep tinkering.” The Bassett’s gerberas are available in Blenheim florist shops or can be hand-selected at their Rapaura Road shop.

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Friday 6th April

Farmers Market

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Marlborough Farmers Market 9am till noon, A&P Park.

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Boot Sale

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8am – 2pm Blenheim Railway Station car park on Grove Rd.

Picton Foreshore 10am-4pm – Miniature trains and yachts, everyday throughout Easter

Redwood Market

Ulysses Club

Easter Fun Day at Pinedale Motor Camp

Come and join in the fun with an Easter Egg Hunt, Sausage Sizzle and Chocolate Raffle from 11am. Entry to the Easter Egg Hunt $6, free eggs for every entrant, children 7 years and under must be accompanied on the egg hunt. Proceeds from the sausage sizzle will be donated to Canvastown School. Pinedale Motor Camp, 820 Wakamarina Road, Canvastown. To book phone 03 574 2349

Art Workshops

Lochmara Lodge, Artists in residence, Maria Martin-Smith and Michelle Cambie will be leading workshops and arts play for adults and children over Easter and the school holidays.

Dance Competition

If you love Ballroom, Latin American and New Vogue dancing then come and watch Experience Marlborough’s Dance Competition at St. Christophers Hall (Redwood Town) at 2pm – 10.30pm (Door Fee)

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10am, coffee and a catch up at Shelly’s Café, The Vines Village, Rapaura Rd Embroiders Guild St Johns Buliding, 93 Seymore St, 1.30pm. Noeline 577 6055 or Roz 578 2471

Celtic Craft Market

10am-3pm 72 Main Road, Havelock, Marlborough Sounds (Lennys on Main Irish Pub and Café)

Kaikoura Schoolyard Market

9am till 1pm, Kaikoura Primary School, in the hall if wet.

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

Taste Marlborough Saturday Market

9am-1pm in The Forum – Ethnic food, local produce, arts, crafts and jewellery.

Vintage Farm Machinery

10am till 3pm, Brayshaw Vintage Farm, Guided tours available, Doris 579 4616.

Secret Garden - Comedy Club.

Midge McCleary - Playing at the Punga Cove Resort, Endeavour Inlet, Marlborough Sounds 4.30pm-7.30p

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Beeches Café in Murchison for lunch. Weather permitting there are various options for the return trip. Meet at the Railway Station (south end) at 9.45am, ride departs at 10am. Prospective members welcome.

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160 Jaguars will be displayed alongside the Marlborough Farmers Market, A&P Show grounds, Maxwell Rd. 8.30am till 11.30am.

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Strong spot prices for grape growers By Annabelle Latz Spot buyers will be paying more for grapes during this harvest. But a strong international market should counter this cost within the next year. Louis Vavasour, wine maker at Awatere River Wine Company Ltd, has no doubt that he’ll be paying more for sauvignon blanc grapes this harvest, on the spot market. Louis said spot prices are up, with growers fetching $1200-$1800/Tonne. Last harvest the district average was closer to $1100/ Tonne.

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“The good thing here is that they are going up. I think this is positive, and needs to be spoken about.” In the 2011 vintage he

saw over 300,000 tonnes of grapes harvested, but expects less in this time around, closer to the 200,000 tonne mark. “Overall crops are down between 20% and 30%, and that’s pretty much across the board.” Louis expects that within eight to 12 months they should start to see the effects of higher spots market prices combined with a decrease in supply. “If the annual fruit harvested from the 2012 vintage is down by 20-30%, then this will have flow on effect that will cause a shift in demand

in the global markets.” Awatere River exports to six different countries, including the US, UK, and parts of Asia, and parts of Europe. “Asia is definitely the rising star for export.” He said less sunshine hours meant slower ripening leading into vintage combined with a bad flowering, resulting in a late start to harvest. Louis said this did not necessarily mean a bad outcome for wine in Marlborough. “It’s not a bad vintage at this stage, it will depend on how much rain we have just before actual harvesting.

It’s a matter of getting nice settled weather.” He said at the moment quality is looking good, with a little bit of unevenness (hen & Chicken) in the bunches, but less disease pressure due to more air flow because of the looser bunches from the not so good flowering. Historically, harvest has started on the first block around March 25, and this year harvest is about two to three weeks behind. “You learn not to worry about the weather because it’s out of our control. It’s a matter of being well equipped to handle the situ-

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Errol Batty was one of the pioneers of Angora goat farming in Marlborough, and is saddened to see it fade from the strong agricultural industry it once was.

Angora ‘80’s hay day’ ers meeting, with an incorporation of an AGM for Mohair NZ. Marlborough’s Association closed this week after handing over its funds, a group no longer needed for the diminishing industry. Approaching his 85th birthday this month, Errol is happy with his 10 goats now. “We would have had about 600 roughly back then,” he said. Errol said the grape boom, and the economic crash of the 1980’s, were big factors for the end of the goat farming. “There were only a handful of us left after that.” Errol said he was saddened to

see goat farming drop. “People worked hard in those early days, a lot of work went in by a large number of people.” Gary Barnett, president of Federated Farmers said there is still a place for the goat industry in Marlborough. “It would be good to see it fostered,” he said. He said Angora is a beautiful fibre. “South Africa has Angora goats in the millions, and even they can’t satisfy the world market.” Glynne and Jon Perano farmed Angora goat in the Waihopai Valley until 2003. They still farm a small handful in Omaka Valley, but they had about 1800, widely using frozen embryos from South VitiCultuRAl ContRACtoRs Africa. “They are adorable, probably too intelligent for their own good. And they make excellent pets.” PO Box 5043 “Goat meat is the widSpringlands est eaten meat in the world, you don’t see Blenheim it much on the menus 7241 here.” Mobile: 027 498 2328E For more information, phone Glynne, 572 52 Email: youngr@slingshot.co.nz 88.

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Church set to move?

Errol Morrison and Basil Parkes say the Methodist Church at Tua Marina is all set for the move. But the question still lies, where will it be going?

Photo by Maree Perano, story by Annabelle Latz The Methodist Church in Tua Marina is all set to move, but has nowhere to go. Built in 1875, it was a focal point of the community for many years. In 1934 a bigger church was built, so it moved to the back of the section, as a continual meeting point for events like Sunday School for many years. It is now no longer used, so the decision was made to move it to Brayshaw Heritage Park in Blenheim. It would be as a gift from the Methodist Church of New Zealand to the Marlborough Historical Society. But plans have been halted, due to differences in opinion of where it should go at the park. Dale Webb is president of the Marlborough Historical Society, and said everyone with interests in the church was happy for that proposed site, which had been approved with the Brayshaw Heritage Park Administrators Group. It was to be placed between the museum and the caretakers cottage, by the path that leads to the railway

station. “But on Tuesday this approval was rescinded,” said Dale. “The new suggestion was to put it down by the riverbed, and it would be the first building there, and who knows what would happen in the future.” He guessed that the new proposed site was something to do with the drafted development plans for the south end of the park. Dale said there is a strong support network behind moving the church to the desired site at the park, and expects further mediation to take place after Easter. “There’s always an alternative, but it would be nice to have a church at the park.” Errol Morrison, whose great grandfather John Botham was involved in the church when it was first built, said the work had been done and the church is ready to be moved. “The foundations have been disconnected, the wires have been cut.” He was looking forward to it moving to the park, where it could be used for weddings and other gatherings just like it was in Tua Marina for many

years. “It could live on for another 100 years or more, it would compliment the whole park area.” Before the church was built, big gatherings like weddings and funerals were held on his great grandfather’s property, John Botham, on Hunters Rd, Tua Marina, at the original family homestead. Basil Parkes described the man who built the church as a very loyal southern Scotsman. It was his great grandfather, David Boyes. “He built the roof steep like it would have been in Scotland.” The roof will be removed on moving day, when it goes through a paddock, takes the ‘back road’ from Tua Marina, and on into Blenheim. “We will just take it quietly.” Peter Tester, president of the Brayshaw Heritage Park Administrators Group, said he had no comment at this stage regarding where the church will go.

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truck driving Licence Specialising in: 3 LTSA approved licences classes 2, 3, 4, 5 3 Tracks, wheels and roller endorsements 3 OSH approved forklift licenses available 3 Dangerous Goods endorsements 3 Traffic management training Pete Shannon

Phone/Fax: (03) 578 4150 Mobile: 027 270 4274 17 Corry Crescent Witherlea, Blenheim Email: provine@xtra.co.nz

Accredited Seasonal Employer

Ph: (03) 579 5509

027 579 5509

email: pete@licence2drve.co.nz

For All Your Vineyard Labour Requirements

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Thursday April 5, 2012

Weddings

Leanne Budny and Scott Palatchie were married on the 21st January 2012 at Monaco Resort, Nelson. A perfect day shared with family and friends. Photographer: Chris Conroy.

Shawn Bentham, son of Don Bentham and Karen O’Hanlon, and Laura Moleta, daughter of Noel and Debbie Moleta, married on February 11. On the Moleta Family Farm in the Marlborough Sounds, by celebrant Pauline McMahon. A big thank you to family and friends for all their help and support! The best day ever! (A Sophie Voon dress and the photographer was Amber-Jayne Bain)

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Puzzles

ANSWERS - APRIL 5 Issue

Blenheim Sun Sea Conditions Friday

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Sun Fishing Guide

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Moon

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NOTE:

Havelock heights. Recent Land Information NZ updates now mean Havelock heights will remain as they have been for the last several years. The official authority is the NZ Nautical Almanac. Displayed heights are based on 2010/2011 Nautical Almanac height computation figures. Wairau Bar tide times are based on Wellington plus 2hrs 2mins. Wairau Bar tide heights are Wellington heights as no height data is available. Not for navigational purposes.

Graphic supplied by OceanFun Publishing Ltd. www.tidewiz.com www.tidespy.com

SPEND MORE TIME ON THE WATER. Open Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm (9am - 1pm Saturday and Sunday) Phone 578 0569 72 Grove Road, Blenheim AH 021 723 478

PLAGUE: 31 words: age, ague, ale, alp, ape, gal, gale, gap, gape, gel, glue, gulp, lag, lap, lea, leap, leg, leu, luge, page, pal, pale, pea, peal, peg, PLAGUE, plea, plug, pug, pul, pule

ANSWERS - APRIL 5 Issue Jumbo Crossword 905 SOLUTION Across: 1

Truce, 4 Raise one’s sights, 14 Probe, 15 Spiel, 16 Royal flush, 17 Barge, 19 Lad, 20 Leopard, 21 Clientele, 22 Cavity, 25 Frustrate, 27 Adroit, 28 Famous, 33 Bottleneck, 35 Ska, 36 Suffer, 37 Last, 39 Gut, 41 Magnate, 42 Veneer, 43 Liability, 44 Atoll, 45 Repaired, 50 Um, 51 Renegade, 55 Crook, 58 Plentiful, 59 United, 60 Traipse, 61 Owl, 63 Dais, 64 Truant, 65 Err, 66 Promontory, 68 Skewer, 69 Nettle, 71 Ascending, 76 Carpet, 77 Permitted, 79 Twosome, 81 Woo, 84 Spine, 85 Thoughtful, 86 Medal, 87 Eject, 88 Slippery as an eel, 89 Broke. Down: 2 Rapier, 3 Cheap, 5 Atom, 6 Scarlet, 7 Offset, 8 Erupt, 9 Scholar, 10 Gobi, 11 Threat, 12 Jolly, 13 Meddles, 14 Pelican, 18 Prospector, 23 Creel, 24 Pitfall, 26 Rotunda, 27 Anagram, 29 Ocarina, 30 Locate, 31 Ashen, 32 Rebate, 34 Knew, 36 Stoop, 38 Thyme, 40 Hide, 45 Rapid, 46 Puerile, 47 Iota, 48 Effort, 49 Robot, 50 Ukulele, 52 Narrow down, 53 Glisten, 54 Desire, 55 Cleaver, 56 Nitre, 57 Keep, 62 Boxer, 67 Defrost, 68 Seaweed, 70 Theatre, 72 Sweeten, 73 Serial, 74 Stages, 75 Embark, 76 Coped, 78 Moody, 80 Sheer, 82 Weep, 83 Pure.

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CLASSIFIEDS ADVERTISING PH 03 577 7868 situation vacant

public notice

Proposals for Funding The Kaufman Trust seeks funding proposals from local charitable and community organisations oriented to children, the elderly, and animals. Applicant's proposals will be subject to a selection process to ensure the selected organisations have verifiable qualifications in their field, and their activities assist the Trusts target groups in immediate and long term ways. Applications will close on 7 May 2012. Selected Applicants will be contacted by the Trust before 6 August 2012. Please submit proposals with full details of your organisation and the purpose(s) to which the funding will be used to: kaufmantrust@xtra.co.nz. Be aware our funds are limited.

public notice ISLINGTON GARDENS Open 9-5 All weekend except Good Friday

plants for sale

situation wanted GA R D E NIN G work re q u ire d by ex p er i enced gardener, casual or weekly. 0211188158 / ( 03) 4200484 (This is a Satellite phone Blenheim)

property for sale Topiary plants.

Bethsaida Charitable Trust

Aircraft Loader Part-time / Casual

RETIREMENT VILLAGE

Required for loading, unloading and cleaning aircraft. Alternate weeks 0615-1000 or 1530 - 2130 Some weekend work available prior to commencement. Airport & Airline Security clearance required, and a Drug & Alcohol test.

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

FULL TIME COOK / CHEF In busy Blenheim town centre restaurant. Please send C.Vs to: RBM (2005) Ltd, P.O. Box 975, Blenheim

blenheimrestaurantjob@gmail.com

578 1630 for sale

SPA 5 Seater. Phone - 5725344

Handmade Gifts Lovingly hand crafted • Gift bags • Hand bags • Quilts • Jewellery rolls • E-reader cases and more!

Buy online at my site for NZ home crafters!

www.iheartquilts.felt.co.nz

Open Home

142 Waikawa Rd Picton Phone 027 308 2254

Need an ad? Call us on 5777 868

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: Signs @ Work Picton Ltd PO Box 152 Picton 7250 Contact: Glen on 03-573-8554 or Glen@soundsmarine.co.nz

Kelvin Cruickshank Presents

Soul Food

Floorpride Civic Theatre Sunday 22nd April, 7.00pm - 9.30pm Doors open 6.30pm, Tickets $65 plus ticketing fee With the outstanding success and popularity of the award winning series Sensing Murder, Kelvin has been literally swamped with people wanting to see him. For this reason, he has decided to introduce a series of exclusive evenings that will help to reach out and touch more people at once. These evenings will simply be Kelvin working with spirit, and sharing his knowledge of life after death. Kelvin will read as many people permitted by spirit per session, although we do not guarantee that he can read everyone.

Tickets on sale at www.ticketdirect.co.nz R18 Visit Kelvin’s website www.kelvincruickshank.co.nz

situation vacant

Wanted: Reliable Cleaner (Full time) Rostered shift. Wanted: Part Time cleaner

approximately 10hours a week.

Applications close 10th April 2012.

Please phone Ross. 577 9990 extention 235.

Benge & Co green groCers Blenheim

Truck Drivers Reliable & enthusiastic people are wanted to join our team for this year’s grape harvest. We require people who have their class 5 license & have had experience driving trailers. Harvest work is expected to start after Easter for approx 3-4 weeks. Drivers are expected to be available to work extended hours and weekends. Please phone Tracy on 027 444 1404 for further details.

Private Sale

from 11am-3pm Saturday 7th April & Sunday 8th April

Written applications to: Aircraft Loader C/- P O Box 634 Blenheim 7240

WORK AVAILABLE

7 Varieties available from $39.95. At Islington Gardens:

situation vacant

Thursday April 5, 2012

Vehicle Groomer We are a growing Company that proudly represents Nissan and Hyundai brands for Marlborough, and now are also the Service and Parts agent for VW / Skoda. We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic part-time vehicle groomer to join our team. Being able to demonstrate an excellent work ethic is essential. You will be reliable and have a proven work record, and be able to demonstrate through previous work experience “stickability”, and take pride in what you do. Hours Tuesday -Friday 10-3, Saturday 9-3. A clean drivers license is required. Mayfield Motors was voted best Hyundai workplace for 2011. Applications to: The Manager, Mayfield Motors Limited P.O.Box 278, Blenheim

Ward School

(1 position)

Scale A, fixed-term maternity leave position, Tuesday 5th June to end of 2012 school year. Our beautiful country school has a full time position available in our senior Year 5-8 class. We need an energetic and organised person to run an exciting and rewarding programme for our senior class. The successful applicant will be a fully registered NZ teacher with multi-level teaching experience and strengths in Literacy and Numeracy. This could be a job share position and help with finding accommodation is possible. Applications close Monday 23rd April 2012. Please apply by sending your covering letter and CV including 3 referees to the Principal, PO Box 41, Ward, Marlborough, 7248. principal@ward.school.nz

PRODUCE ASSISTANT FULL TIME, PERMANENT

6.00am-2.30pm Monday - Friday and a full day every second Saturday with a weekday off. Want a key role in a tight knit team where everyone’s contribution and a fanatical attention to detail matter? Come and work in our growing, fast-paced and hectic independent produce store. To thrive in this environment and fit in with the team you will be positive, energetic, enthusiastic, have a flexible and willing attitude and help foster a high energy, fun and productive environment. There is no mistaking that the Produce Assistant role is physical and active (nothing like multi-tasking your fitness training with your day job!). You will need to work with urgency, show initiative, and use clever prioritising to make the most of every day. Easy, friendly and clear communication with your work mates, supervisors and customers must be second nature. All roles require exceptional customer service, and this role is focused on receiving produce into the store, keeping the store full and well stocked all day and replenishing produce with care. Cashier activities including till operation & cash handling will be required, however the focus of this role is heavily on physical work around the store (never forgetting the exceptional customer service!). Applications are preferred ASAP, and no later than 5pm Friday 13th April. Email your application to colin@bengeandco.co.nz.

Housewares Sales Team Member Permanent Part Time – 16 hours – Sunday & Monday 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. Our vacancy is Sunday & Monday in our Housewares Department – got a passion for adding a bit of a wow factor to your home? 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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Thursday April 5, 2012

Puzzles

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