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Old Bank break-in The Old Bank Cafe owner Mike Pink says his recent break-in was no surprise.

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Death inquiry underway By Damian George A joint investigation by both the Department of Labour and Blenheim Police is underway following the death of a Renwick man at the Woodbourne airfield on Monday. Miles Hunter, 51, was tragically killed when he was sucked into the engine of a Hercules aircraft during a routine engine test early Monday morning. The aircraft engineer was working at the Safe Air base when the accident occurred. Blenheim Police confirmed it was working

in conjunction with the Labour Department, but that the latter was in control of the inquiry. “As that is onging, we cannot make any further comment at the moment,” a Labour Department spokesperson told The Sun yesterday. Investigations can take up to six months, but will not take any longer than that, the spokesperson says. Mr Hunter joined the Air NZ subsidiary in 2005. He had previously spent 12 years working for

Nelson motorcycle company Thunderbikes. Meanwhile, an online tribute page has been set up for Mr Hunter following the incident. A Runanga woman was the first to leave a message on the page on New Zealand website A Memory Tree. “Thank you, Miles, for your kindness to me. I will miss you,” the woman writes. “You’re a legend, Miles Hunter...” she says. Anyone wanting to leave messages on the website can do so for free until August 30 at www.amemorytree.co.nz.

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FORMAL ARRIVAL Among the first to arrive at the Marlborough combined colleges 2011 ‘Winter Wonderland’ formal were Caitlin Wilson (16), Cameron Yarrall (17), Stephen Green (17) and Eliza Elkington (16) in their lit-up caravan. Story page 2, more photos page 19. Photo by Celeste Lodewyk.

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Break-ins ‘a part of society’ By Damian George The owner of a Blenheim cafe and bar robbed on Thursday morning says such incidents are now just a “part of society”. Mike Pink, owner of The Old Bank Cafe & Bar in Redwoodtown, estimates damages from the early morning break-in will likely cost him more than $2000. Security camera footage shows the four offenders threw a rock through the shop’s window, stole eight bottles of spirits, and knocked a beer tap when leaping

over the bar which caused it to leak 50 litres of the store’s most expensive brew. The rock also made several dents in the bar’s wood floor. Mr Pink says robberies like this one are now just part of the territory for bar owners. “The thing is, you get a lot of hassle in Blenheim and in Marlborough. “You’ve just gotta go with the flow and take it as it comes,” he says. “There’s no use ranting and raving - it’s not gonna get you anywhere. “You’ve just got to accept it as part

of society these days.” Mr Pink says the spirits will likely cost about $250 to replace, while the door window, which had to be completely replaced, will be the most expensive. Mr Pink’s insurance covers him for damages in excess of $2500, meaning he will have to foot the repair bill. “And that amount is without incidental expenses like my time, and time spent cleaning. “The [staff] came in and helped to clean up as well.”

Principal rapt with formal By Damian George Marlborough Boys’ College principal Wayne Hegarty has lauded the behaviour of his students following the Marlborough combined colleges formal on Friday. Mr Hegarty says staff spoke to the students about honouring the event by acting like adults, and that is “exactly what they did”.

“There are issues around the country with balls and some schools are getting rid of them because of a fear of what can go wrong,” he says. “But the students here seemed to honour it as an occasion and, hopefully, it can be a tradition that exists in this community even if it doesn’t exist elsewhere.” Mr Hegarty says he has received

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no reports of any incidents at various after-ball parties to date. Hundreds of people turned out at the Marlborough Convention Centre to watch an elaborate parade of arrivals for the event. Vintage cars, hot rods, caravans, trucks and even a tractor – transporting four girls on its shovel – made their way across town and to the venue with the party guests.

Blenheim hair stylist Nadia Beswick was the only Blenheim winner in the Nelson Marlborough regional Fashion Hair Design Awards held on Sunday.

By Damian George Blenheim hair stylist Nadia Beswick carried the flag for local competitors at the Nelson Marlborough Fashion Hair Design Awards held on Sunday. The Solutions 93 employee won the apprentice Urban Women’s/Men’s Fashion Cut category, beating three other entrants in the annual competition. Nadia, 20, was tasked with completing a re-style and blow wave on her female model within a 40-minute timeframe. She says she could have done an even better job on her design if time had allowed. “I didn’t get to finish my whole look in that timeframe - I wanted to do more,” she says. In the end, her effort was more than enough, as she took home Blenheim’s only first-placing in the event held at the Marlborough Convention Centre. It was the first time the competition had been held in the Marlborough region since the Nelson and Marlborough awards merged in 1993. Nadia is due to complete her three-year hairdressing apprenticeship at the end of this year.

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‘We don’t owe anything’ - salon owner Landlord says figure in the thousands By Damian George Blenheim salon owner Arthur Devine says he owes no rent money to the landlord of his business’ property, but the landlord claims Mr Devine owes him “a good four-figure amount”. Arthur Devine Inspired Salon and Spas, in Blenheim, was closed on Friday after property owner William Yates cancelled the proprietor’s lease and locked staff out of the building. It forced the salon to transfer clients who had appointments in Blenheim to the company’s Picton salon, including 19 school students who had booked into the salon ahead of Friday night’s combined colleges formal. Mr Yates says Mr Devine, who opened the High Street premises in 2006, owes him a significant amount of money in rent arrears, but Mr Devine strongly denies the claim.

this unless you’ve got “We definitely don’t no other option.” owe any rent at today’s When asked how date,” he told The Sun much M r Devine on Friday. owed, Mr Yates reMr Devine says the plied “a good fourtwo parties had been figure amount”. negotiating a new lease “This should come as agreement, with the no surprise to Arthur. five-year lease due to Arthur Devine He’s aware of what’s expire on August 31. been going on. He says he did not “I really feel for his staff and I agree with the rent price offered in the new lease, citing a discrep- really feel for his customers.” Mr Yates says he was unaware ancy between that amount and the property’s value according to local the schol formal was being held on the day he ended the lease. valuer Alexander & Hayward. The company’s Picton salon Mr Yates says that is a separate issue from the one which led him had 11 staff working on Friday as opposed to the usual five, as to terminate the lease on Friday. “Arthur has not been meeting the Blenheim-based stylists acthe obligations of the lease for a companied their clients north to considerable period of time,” he prepare them for the event. Mr Devine says the incident does says. “We’ve given every opportunity not signal the end of his salon in Blenheim, though it is unclear for him to catch up. “You don’t do something like what his plans are.

Community leaders recognised Six community stalwarts have been recognised at the prestigious District of Marlborough Civic Honours Awards, held at the council chambers on Friday. The honours award extraordinary service within the district, and are handed out only once within the term of each council. The recipients of this edition were welfare worker and librarian Roy Ramsay, Department of Conservation [DOC] Marlborough Sounds worker Roy Grose, gymnastics coach Maureen Elliot, nurse Helen Knapp, and prominent volunteer workers Robin Brown and Lynette Cook. Mr Ramsay runs the Drug Arm Caravan youth welfare service in the evenings, spending huge

amounts of time giving support and help to young people with drug and alcohol problems. Mr Grose, DOC Marlborough Sounds area manager, has played a central role in the preservation of flora and fauna in northern Marlborough, helping most of the islands in the Sounds become pest-free. He has also played a key role in securing historical status for Ship’s Cove and the Perano Whaling Station. Mr Brown is chairman of the Waitaria Bay Hall Committee, former Waitaria Bay School board of trustees member, chief of Waitaria’s volunteer fire force, and former president of Marlborough Federated Farmers.

Recognised as a legend in local gymnastics, Mrs Elliot has introduced hundreds of schoolchildren to the sport, and is a life member of the Blenheim Gymnastics Club. Mrs Cook’s volunteer work ranges from work with social welfare, the disabled, young people and the elderly. She has provided foster care, respite care, and has worked with the IHC and the Anglican Church. Mrs Knapp has been one of the founding forces behind Alzheimers Marlborough, leading the fundraising team which enabled the organisation to open its purposebuilt facilities on Wither Road. She has been heavily involved in promoting understanding and awareness of dementia conditions within the community.

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By Damian George plore how they can A comprehensive help to make Tuamacommunity survey is rina a better place to underway in Tuamalive in. It’s almost as rina, the first of its kind though they’re ready in the district. for this,” he says. The ‘mini census’, Mr Masters says compiled by the Turesults from the suramarina-Waikakaho vey will enable the Residents and Ratepayresidents’ association ers Association, will to make better deciprovide the region with sions about what to a definitive analysis John Masters do with the historic of its demographic hall. makeup, and explore Currently, it is used ways to increase the usage of its War only a few times a month, and Memorial Hall. increasing usage is a focus of the It was rolled out on Saturday, project. with ten interviewers having been The surveys will be collected in the appointed to approach each of the second half of this month. 140-odd households in the district. The organisation then plans to Tuamarina resident and survey co- release an introductory handout ordinator John Masters says public on Tuamarina for residents and feedback has so far been positive. visitors, which it plans to stock at the “People are really wanting to ex- Blenheim i-Site.

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Preservation reminder for whitebaiters By Damian George Whitebaiters are being reminded to fish within regulations and follow other conservation guidelines ahead of the upcoming whitebait season. The season in Marlborough runs from August 15 until November 30, the same as most of New Zealand. The season runs from September 1 until November 14 on the West Coast. The Department of Conservation (DOC), which manages the fishery, says steps need to be taken now to preserve the native fish species for future generations. “It’s quite a unique fishery in that you don’t need a licence, you don’t need a permit, you can sell it and you can take as much as you want,” DOC South Marlborough Area programme manager Colin Davis says. “So we’re asking people to fish within the guidelines and just take what you need.” Whitebaiters are allowed to use only

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Dear Ed, No wonder vineyard workers are unhappy if they are paid ‘peace rates’. They need real money. sounds like the industry needs to get itself sorted out. Come to think of it, it would be funny if shearers were paid by the hour. I doubt they would accept the minimum wage. Clarkie

Dear Embarrassed and Disappointed, Glad you enjoyed the RWC Roadshow and visit from Tamati and Breakfast TV. From the feedback I received, Blenheim organised one of the best Roadshow events and definitely the best in the south Island. so a big thank you to everyone that was involved. As for the matter of Tamati wearing a usA shirt - this was organised by TVNZ and NZ2011. Tamati had to wear each of the 20 RWC nations’ jerseys at each of his 20 ‘live’ crossovers

around NZ. In some towns, this meant the team they had adopted would not be the same as the jersey that Tamati would be wearing. I too found this very difficult to understand. To combat this, we laid on the Russian theme nice and thick. If TVNZ wanted to talk about the usA rugby team, we made this almost impossible for them. I challenge you to ask anyone in the community or in NZ which team Marlborough is supporting. Mission accomplished! Susan Witehira, Regional Project Manager RWC.

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Sister act Tessa and Sophie Warburton look back on their short time practicing judo and share their experiences with Sun reporter Celeste Lodewyk in the hope that more youth will “give it a go”.

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Normally when you listen to someone speak passionately about a hobby interest, you generally take note and in some cases even try it out for yourself. This was the case for the Warburton family who two years ago decided to take a friend’s advice and joined the Blenheim Judo Club. The subsequent success of sisters Tessa and Sophie has been nothing short of encouraging for their parents and peers. At the tender age of 11, Tessa is already a gold medalist after winning at the Canterbury Open Championships last year. It was Tessa who was first introduced to judo and despite her love for the sport, she openly admits that it was her parents who “insisted” she try it to begin with. “Mum and Dad insisted I go along but after the first day I was hooked,” she smiles. After watching Tessa during a train-

ing session, Sophie (13) also decided of their increased fitness, balance and to join, a decision which has led her to co-ordination. Motocross enthusiast and regular win five medals this year alone. Sophie was awarded gold and a bronze competitor Sophie has found judo to medal at the Central Districts Open be beneficial to her balance on the bike. Another experience was during a Championships, gold at the Canterbury Open Championships and two silver netball game when Sophie was tripped up. Thanks to her judo medals at the Wellington Open Championships just “The benefits training, she was able to break her fall safely, roll, two weekends ago. spin around and catch the “Watching Tessa and see- are huge ball and stay in the game. ing how much she enjoyed “The benefits are huge judo made me want to join, and we find and we find ourselves callit just looked like a lot of ourselves ing upon our skills in a fun,” she grins. of situations,” the Instructor Dave Foley was calling upon number girls say. also a source of inspiration, “It gives me a sense of particularly for the girls’ our skills in security knowing that if the mother Gloria. girls were ever attacked, I “Just look at Dave, in his a number of trust that they could defend 60’s and still competing. If themselves,” Gloria adds. anything he is just as pas- situations” Currently Sophie is in her sionate if not more about judo as when he first began his own final year in the Senior Girls level and training, he is a great role model for will be progressing into the Cadets. the students,” she says. This opens many doors of opportunity Both girls have also including trying out for the NZ Oceanic joined the Pelorus Team. Tessa has recently upgraded to her Judo Club and regularly commute to first year in the Senior Girls level and attend training ses- is looking forward to her chance to earn sions under instruc- more competitive points in the future. And what an exciting future they have tor Shayne Jacks. Now in their second ahead of them, four major Judo Chamyear of training the pionships coming up later this year, girls are already including the National Championships reaping the awards in Auckland on October 29 and 30. If you would like to find out more about joining the Blenheim Judo Club and how it can benefit yourself and your family, you can contact Gloria who is also the Club’s Treasurer, on 0276645771.

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The Station Cafe and Restaurant staff member Jeanette McGilvray pictured with one of the cafe’s famous pies. “Our pies are extremely popular, people come from Blenheim to enjoy them. “Also popular are our Station Burgers so next time you visit Awatere, call in and visit us,” she says.

Excitement builds over Awatere ELC Seddon’s beautiful ‘The Church of the Epiphany’ will soon be transformed to home the Awatere Early Learning Centre Inc.

By Celeste Lodewyk What began as a dream three years ago is close to becoming a reality for Awatere families as plans for the Awatere Early Learning Centre Inc begin to take off. The centre will be in The Church of the Epiphany which will have internal and external renovations carried out, as well as the addition of a 35 square metre building to house toilets, an office and staff facilities. So far the Ministry of Education has approved the plans, and all there is to wait on is the building consent before plans can start. “We would like to be open before the end of the year,” says Awatere ELC Inc committee member Kathy Jackson.

The centre will cater for 30 over two-year olds, relieving the pressure off parents having to drive to Blenheim for childcare. Behind the hard work and ongoing fundraising efforts is a nine person committee. “We have had such fantastic support from the Marlborough community in helping us get to the point we are now. “We have been trying for three years to have this centre up and running so as we get closer to begin building, we are all getting quite excited,” Kathy says. To date the committee has received a $5000 grant from the Lottery Commissions and $32,000 from the Canterbury Community Trust, and have 39 children pre-

registered for the centre. The Awatere community has also supported a number of fundraising events for the centre, but the committee still needs to raise an additional $100,000. “We have been shown a lot of generosity already and for that we are really grateful. “But if anyone has surplus furniture, toys and whiteware they want to donate, it will help save money and allow us to spend it on the building expenses,” she says. If anyone can help by way of donations or perhaps by volunteering your time for up and coming “working bee” days, contact Kathy on 03 5757699 or email awatereearlylearning@gmail.com

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Home-made pies and locally grown and produced wines are just a sample of what the Cosy Corner Cafe and Bar has to offer. Open 5:15am until late, the Cosy Corner has everything from hot breakfast options through to delicious evening meals, including the popular lamb shanks and seafood chowder.

Seddon School benefits SUPPORT: Southfuels local manager Graham Payne presents a quarterly cheque to Seddon School principal Tania Pringle as part of Southfuels’ ‘Fuel for Schools’ sponsorship programme. Photo supplied.

Rural schools across the country have been enjoying the benefits of Southfuels’ Fuel for Schools sponsorship programme. The programme supports rural schools and communities, and rewards a customer’s school of choice with an ongoing financial sponsorship relative to litres of bulk fuel purchased. Last year, over $13,000 was donated to South Island schools alone, one of them being Seddon School. Local manager Graham Payne

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Seddon fire fighter wins grocery grab By Celeste Lodewyk Seddon volunteer fire fighter Rebecca Stevens was a bundle of nerves yesterday as she raced around New World Blenheim Supermarket in a 90 second dash to grab as many groceries as she could. Rebecca was the lucky Marlborough shopper who won the chance to grab up to $500 worth of groceries in the New World/Nestle Grocery Grab promotion. Before her 90 seconds began, Rebecca’s family including her husband, three sons, parentsin-laws and sister all gathered to wish her well. “Make sure you get something for yourself,” Justin told Rebecca. As an ex employee of New World Blenheim Supermar-

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ket and a weekly shopper, Rebecca was confident of her strategy to get the items she wanted. “My goal is to head toward the beauty and freezer isle where most of the items I want are,” she says. Wearing her running shoes, Rebecca raced through the produce department and steered toward the beauty isle. There she managed to half fill her trolley, stopping to select items normally deemed as “luxuries”. “I made sure I got things that we normally wouldn’t include in the shopping. “It was a lot of fun and despite feeling more nervous than going on a call-out with the fire brigade, it was a great opportunity,” she says.

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OCR predicted to be 5% by next year The Reserve Bank announced recently it will leave the official cash rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.5 percent, but markets predict it will reach 5 per cent by the end of 2012. The Reserve Bank says its decision to temporarily leave the OCR where it is comes as it waits to see how things pan out offshore, and because the New Zealand dollar has been so high (reaching 88 US cents last week). However, as of

Positive month for housing market The housing market has seen a rise in residential property interest, more people attending open homes and stronger auction clearance rates, according to the latest BNZREINZ survey. The monthly survey for July, which was taken from 742 licensed real estate agents, also shows a perception that house prices are rising rather than falling, contrary to the last three surveys.

The buyer interest in residential properties appears to be coming largely from first home buyers, the report says. Of the agents who took part in the survey, 30 per cent report an increased interest from this group. A net 23 per cent of agents report noticing more people going through open homes, the fourth increase in this figure in four months.

The rising buyer enquiries appear to be changing price pressures, with 14 per cent of agents reporting they believe property prices are rising. The report says perceptions of price rises are very strong in most parts of Auckland and Christchurch, but there remains strong perceptions of prices falling in centres such as Tauranga, New Plymouth and Invercargill.

National title for Prosper owner By Celeste Lodewyk It has been 10 years in the making, but Prosper business owner Paul Fuller has won the prestigious New Zealand Mortgage Broker of the Year award for 2011. The awards ceremony was hosted in Auckland last Friday night by the NZ Mortgage Brokers Association. The sold out conference was attended by 300 mortgage brokers. Not only did Paul win the national title, but he also won the regional award for

Marlborough for the fifth time. “It was a great honour to be named in the awards. I have had nominations and finished runner up twice in previous years but this is my first national win, so I am thrilled. “It has taken nearly 10-years to achieve this result,” he says. Karen Mooney of Mortgage Link Marlborough also achieved a nomination as a finalist in the NZMBA Broker of the year awards.

Paul Fuller of Prosper

2pm yesterday, it had dropped to 80.38 US cents. The Reserve Bank has indicated a hike is likely in the near future and markets have factored in a 0.5 per cent rise from September, a view backed by BNZ’s weekly overview. BNZ says in the overview it expects another rise in December, to 3.25 per cent, before another rise in March next year and the rate to end 2012 at 5 per cent.

ASB has moved to reduce its home loan fixed interest rates after increasing them less than a week ago. The new rates include a 0.25 per cent drop in the one-year rate to 5.9 per cent per annum, a .30 per cent reduction in the 18 month rate to 6.1 per cent, and a 0.35 per cent reduction in the two-year fixed housing rate to 6.3 per cent per annum.

Budgets and forecasts with Allan de Reeper - Chartered Accountant A lot of business owners don’t prepare budgets because they think that they don’t have to. More often than not they don’t see a need for one. However if you talk to your accountant or banker they will recommend that you prepare one. Why do accountants and bankers want you to have a budget? Quite simply a budget is a good tool for business owners to use to see how well the business is going and which areas of the business needs their focus. A budget is usually set annually. It is a forecast of revenues and expenditure for the business based upon expected conditions and plans. It enables the actual financial operation of the business to be measured against the forecast. Most small business software allows for budget reporting. Once you have entered your budget into your software you can

produce monthly actual to budget comparison reports. If your actual results are similar to your budget it indicates that you understand your business and that it is going in the intended direction. If the results are wildly different, the indication given is that you don’t have a good handle on your business and where it is going. Budgets need to be reviewed and possibly amended regularly. If an unexpected event occurs that will impact your business you need to allow for your budget to reflect this. When looking at your actual vs budget reports you should try and analyse why there are differences in the results. The areas of greater difference may be the areas of your business that require greater focus for the next period.

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DISASTER STRIKES? Make a plan NOW In a major disaster, it might be several days before vital services are restored so it is important that your family has a plan in place in the event of an emergency. Involve each member of your family in the planning process. By showing them simple steps that can increase their safety, you can help reduce their anxiety about emergencies. • Make sure everyone knows where to find your disaster supply kit and Go-bags. • Have a flashlight and a pair of shoes under everyone’s bed in

case there is an earthquake during the night. • Plan where to meet after a disaster if your home becomes unsafe. Choose two places, one just outside your home and one outside your neighbourhood in the event of evacuation. • Determine and draw a map of the best escape routes from your home, and strive to try to identify two escape routes. • Make sure each member knows who your family’s outof-region contact is and instruct them to call this person and tell

him/her where they are. • Locate the gas main and other utilities and make sure family members know when and how to turn them off. • Practice your evacuation routes, “Drop, Cover and Hold, and Stop, Drop & Roll” drills. • Teach each member of your family how to use a fire extinguisher. • Take into account the special needs of children, seniors or people with disabilities, family members that don’t speak English and pets.

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actions, plus all the day-to-day risks of car accidents, falling, ingestion of dangerous substances are among other possibilities that may confront us at any given time, so it is important to know how to administer first aid. Knowing what to do in these

situations can be the difference between someone living or dying, between a temporary or permanent disability. For more information contact Triple One Care Marlborough and find out how YOU can do first aid training.

First Aid training does not have to be so expensive. First Aid training does not have to take so long. Triple One Care Marlborough. Professional, Fun, Fast, First Aid without the fuss Blenheim, Picton, Kaikoura, Renwick, St Arnaud, Nelson, Havelock Ph 03 5737 189 • Cell 021 114 6997 • email: nine@tripleonecare.co.nz Next Courses: Picton, Fire Station, Friday 12 or Saturday 13 August We train NZ Police, SAR, Coastguard, Local Colleges and Schools, Skippers, Divers, Electricians etc

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MASON: Rachelle and Martin are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their baby boy Leo Te Marikena (8lb 6oz) on 3.08.2011 at 1.44am at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to Jerry Lawson and all the staff on the Maternity Ward.

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COWAN/CAMPBELL: Darren and Jessie are pleased to announce the arrival of Claudia Jean Cowan on 15th July 2011 at Royal Brisbane Hospital. Weighing 7lb 6oz (3400g). Blenheim Grandparents are very pleased and so proud. Photo provided.

WALKER: Phil & Trina are thrilled to announce the arrival of their gorgeous baby boy Tyler Philip (8lbs 10oz) on 25th July 2011 at 7.57pm. Both well. Special thanks to Gwen, Tai, Sue & Hilda and all ward one staff. Photo provided.

IRELAND: David and Anita (nee Anderson) are proud to announce the speedy and safe arrival of their daughter Shanae Zara (5lb 12oz), born Sunday, 17th July, 2011 at 1.27am, at Wairau Hospital. A precious wee sister for a very proud Caitlin, Ashley, Daemyn and Kobi. Special thanks to the wonderful Ruth Johnson, Shona Wills and Mandy Stanton for their care and support during our pregnancy and birth. Also to the fantastic staff at Ward One.

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KHANOEINGAM: Tip and Tid are pleased to tell everyone that they have had a lovely baby boy on 30th July 2011, at 2.07am. Weighing 3400gms. Everyone is well. Thankyou to all our Doctors and Nurses for all our care.

WINITANA: Riki and Lisa along with big brother Cayse, are pleased to announce the arrival of Connor Rurehe (8lb 1oz) on July 31st 2011. A huge thanks to to our Midwife Carole Thompson.

No meningococcal cases in Marlborough

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

There remain no cases of meningococcal C notified in the NelsonMarlborough area so far this year, the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board says. DEL-FAVERO: Tracy and Gavin are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their 3rd baby girl, Zoe The reassurance comes following the confirmation of three cases Jayne Del-Favero. On Thursday 14th July 2011 at 5lb of the disease in Christchurch, including that of Fulton Hogan chief 10oz at 11.01 at Wairau Hospital. A sister to Emily and executive Bill Perry, 48, who died on July 30. Bailey. Special thanks to midwife Sue Young and all Nelson Marlborough Medical Officer of Health Dr Ed Kiddle says the staff. Photo provided. although there have been no reported cases in the district, it is important people are alert to the symptoms of the infection. “The bacteria could cause both meningitis and bloodstream infections and is very serious,” Dr Kiddle says. Congratulations to Jessie Campbell this week’s Symptoms include fever, vomiting, headache, lucky winner of the New World $25 voucher muscle and joint aches, a dislike of bright lights, stiff neck, confusion, sleepiness and, at times, a to spend at New World Blenheim. rash which may be just a few spots. Our winner is invited to bring her ID in to claim her Infants and babies may be more unsettled or prize when she next visits New World Blenheim. sleepy than usual. Dr Kiddle says people with these symptoms should be assessed by a GP. He says it is possible for a child to contract meningococcal C and other strains of the bacteria even if they have been vaccinated against meningococcal B. “Proudly 100% locally owned and operated” There has been one case of meningcoccal B notified in the Top of the South this year, in Tel: 03 520 9030, Fax: 03 520 9080, Email: blenheim@newworld-si.co.nz Nelson.

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DAWKINS, Yvonne Beverley Kahurangi (nee Love): On August 3, 2011 at her home, surrounded by her whanau. Daughter of the late Willie and Ina Love, beloved wife of Peter, adored mother of Vicki and Pita, Pareiha and Justine, Tini and Maika, and Harry, cherished Nan of Robbie, Brooke, Nick, Te Amo, Whaiaipo, Kawana, Cameron, Aaria, and one more to come. Stepmother and Stepnan to Teresa, John and family, also Neil, Rebecca and family; devoted mother to Honey. Messages to 12A Kilworth Place Blenheim 7201. Special thanks to the nurses at In Patients, Wairau Hospital. Best Mummy and Nan in the world, forever in our hearts and always in our minds. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

Housie Thursdays 7pm Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld Street. 40 houses, 2 super houses, 2 silent lines & raffles. Bring a friend, have a good night out. Proceeds to Special Needs Children of Marlborough.

M ental Health Co nsu m er 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: 5795304 or call at Level 2, Aorere House, 54 Scott St.

NZ Model Vehicle Club Inc. Marlborough Branch, Model Expo Redwoodtown community hall. Saturday August 13th, 10am-4pm. Gold coin entry and raffles.

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. Items surplus to your requirements we would gladly accept. We can deliver. Phone 579 4353.

Weekly Sunday Market Wynen St Carpark, 8.00am - 1.00pm. Produce, crafts, plants, books, preserves, general goods. Traders Welcome $5.00 car space. No bookings necessary. Information Joan 578 7918.

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community services Marlborough After hours GP Services: at Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm. (excluding Redwoodtown Doctors patients see below) Reception 520 6377. Office 520 9980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870. Redwoodtown Doctors: 9am-noon Saturday morning. Redwoodtown Doctors' patients requiring A/H consultations please phone 5780470. After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm 7 days Ph 5782271. Diabetes NZ Marlborough: 57 7 55 4 9, O f f i c e h r s Tues,Wed,Thurs 9am-3pm. Lifeline Marlborough: 5778668, 24hr helpline. Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital (5209999) and ask for Women's Refuge contact numbers. Overeaters Anonymous: Red Cross Rooms, 33 Redwood Street. Every Tuesday at 7.30pm. 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 Ross 578 5896. Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd, Mon,Wed,Fri 9am-

4pm / Tue, Thrus 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 10am8pm. 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. Picton Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377. Office 5209980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Nonurgent 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. Seddon Health Clinic Monday 10am-1pm; Wednesday 3pm-7pm; Friday 10am-1pm. After hours: Marlborough GP Services: Reception: 520 6377. Office: 520 9980. For an appointment phone 578 1665 or Seddon Plunket Rms 575 7194 during clinic hours.

DOWDLE, William Ross: On Saturday 30 July 2011, at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. Aged 69 years. A private cremation has been held. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz MASON, Ianthe Maude: Passed away, peacefully, on 2 August 2011, at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. In her 94th year. Loved wife of the late Richard, loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Dewy, and the late Juliette, loved grandma of Hamish and Charlotte, Richard and Tash, and Joél and loved great grandma of Mikayla and Jordan. Messages C/- P O Box 463 Blenheim 7240. A very special thank you to all the staff at Hospice Marlborough and Ashwood Park Retirement Village for their wonderful care of Ianthe. At Ianthe’s request a private service has been held. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz WOODEN, Jeane Margaret: Passed away, peacefully, on July 31, 2011 at Wairau Hospital. Aged 85 years. Born in England, previously lived in Christchurch. Loving mother to her sons, David and Keith, and loving wife of the late Ron. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

acknowledgement MUIR, Allan John, sadly you left me on August 9th, one year ago. I'll never cease to miss you, or ask the reason why, You who deserved to live, should be the one to die. I think of you so often, and talk about you still, You'll not be forgotten, Al, at least by me, you never will. Arohanui Your Princess.

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D OUBLE bed near new. Can be used with Head & Foot board or legs. Ph 577 8106 after 6pm

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2 BEDROOM UNIT. Carport, private grounds, open plan. Well insulated, very neat and tidy. Suit professional or older couple. Central. $240/wk Phone 573 8058 or 027 2416915

FIREWOOD green oldman pine. Delivered in town boundary. $135 for 3 cubicmeters. Phone Pam 572 5345 or Rex 578 0552

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FRIDGES for Sale 1 Kelvinator 1 Fridgedaire Phone: 578 5178 PEASTRAW $9. Delivered. 572 2701. Please leave a message. WHITE CHIP & white rocks. Ideal for pebble gardens, paths, driveways.Phone Thomson 575 6885

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SUNNY 3 BEDROOM family home. 3mins from town centre . Close to schools. Large section with fruit trees. Plenty of off street parking with single garage. Wood burner with wet back. $300p/w. Phone 027 393 3342

Executive Home Available to rent 5 years old 4 Bedroom house in Springlands Extremely tidy $450 per Week Includes Gardener.

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The Sun

Wednesday August 10, 2011 wanted to rent

THREE adults looking to rent new/modern 3 bedroom unfurnished house on lifestyle block or similar from October upto June minimum. No children. No pets. Houses currently advertised "For Sale" considered. Contact: blenheimkiwi@ hotmail.co.nz

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DO You want to UPSKILL or study for free while working (not sitting in a classroom everyday)? Fully subsidised distance learning programmes with local tutor support and flexible weekly workshops (for NZ permanent residents and citizens) Certificate in Computer Technology (level 2 or 3) National Certificate in Retail (level 2 or 3) Certificate in Community Support services (Care for the Older Person) NMIT level 4 For more details on all programmes call 578 0215 Ext 587 Or call / text for Computing Peter (021) 187 9663 for Retail Angie (021) 0303 243 and for Caregiving Programme Eleanor (022) 077 1957 Or email richmond@skillsupdate.co.nz

Marlborough Boys’ College

Workday

is on Thursday 18th August. Money raised on workday helps the College to fund items not provided for in the Government Grant. This year, students are raising funds to purchase Library resources.

Find out what’s going 16 or 17 Coffee Making Your Phone onPassion? in your 578 2886 Marlborough Community College. region...

If you have a job for 3-4 hours for one (or more) of our students to reach their commitment of $30.00 please phone the school on 5780119.

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WANTED A bright & breezy personality required to assist the Diversional Therapist on Tuesdays 1300-1600 approx with Resident outings. You will also be required 2-3 Thursday mornings per month for about one hour. Must have full drivers license and be able to commit to the days identified. Contact: Manager 03 5783341 or manager@bethsaida.co.nz

HEB Construction is a leader in the construction of New Zealand infrastructure. We provide road construction and maintenance, bituminous surfacing, earthworks, drainage, water & waste water, landscaping, bridge construction, piling, marina & wharf construction, precast & pre-stressed concrete & structural steel services to key clients. Our Marlborough region is experiencing growth within both the road maintenance and construction industry and we are looking to recruit enthusiastic and experienced staff for the following positions: STMS L1 Traffic Supervisors Driver / Labourer (Minimum requirement is a Class 4 Drivers licence)

Night / Weekend Duties

St Marks Residential Alcohol and Other Drug Centre require a “fill In” Supervisor for one to two shifts per week. Also to be available to cover staff absences e.g. holidays, training or sick leave. This position requires overnight stays. It is a sole charge position, with responsibility of the safety of our client group and security of the premises. This would suit someone who enjoys working in the “people field” and who has some training/experience in this area. Applications to: The Manager St Marks A&D Treatment Centre 61 Main Street, Blenheim Applications close: 21st August 2011 For further information and job description, please contact the Manager at: 61 Main Street. Blenheim. Phone 03 578 0459 Extension 2, or email: lois@stmarks.co.nz. 16 or 17 Coffee Making Your Passion? Phone 578 2886 Marlborough Community College.

REGISTERED PLUMBER Laser Plumbing Blenheim is an established, successful company providing plumbing contracting services throughout Marlborough and Nelson. We have built a reputation for delivering high quality “Totally Dependable” service and we pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service. We now require an enthusiastic and experienced registered Plumber to join our team. Duties will include the installation of a range of plumbing products, maintenance or repairs. This role requires the successful candidate to supervise projects and liaise with our clients. You will also be required to manage jobs to successful completion and represent both the company and clients in a professional manner.

Students need jobs such as: car cleaning, gardening, lawn mowing, stacking wood, helping around the house, vineyard clean ups etc.

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EXPERIENCED WRAPPERS REQUIRED Immediate start through to late September

SPRINGLANDS modern bedsit with private courtyard. $180.00 per week includes power. Ph after 6pm 027 2952902.

BIG-FUN Entertainment. Pom Pom the magic clown etc. Ph 577 7393 16 or 17 interested in becoming a Chef? Phone 578 2886 Marlborough Community College

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The successful candidate will have the relevant plumbing qualifications and have a New Zealand registration. Gasfitting, drainlaying and roofing experience would be an added bonus. They will have the ability to lead and manage jobs, make decisions and be well organised. This is a full time position and a vehicle will be provided. A full and valid New Zealand drivers licence is required. If you believe this is the job for you, and you meet the requirements, we would like to hear from you. To apply, email your resume to blenheim@laserplumbing.co.nz or ring 03 579 6001

Operator/Labourers

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The successful applicants will: • Have experience within the roading maintenance and/or construction industry, • Have experience with NZ Transport Agency and local Councils, • Have the ability to work with all walks of life, • Have a proven work history of reliability, timekeeping and good workmanship • And have the appropriate clean drivers licence as a minimum requirement. If you think you are up to the challenge and have a ‘can do’ attitude, please forward your CV to: craig.hr@heb.co.nz or contact our head office on 09 295 9000 for further details. Pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol test will be conducted.

Kono Seafood (Formerly Aotearoa Seafoods Ltd)

Mussel Processing We are seeking applicants for our Mussel Processing Factory situated in Riverlands Industrial Estate, Blenheim. Monday to Friday with some Saturday work required: Day Shift Table Control 5:45am – 2:30pm Day Shift Openers 6am – 2:30pm Night Shift Bag Room 3pm – 12am Night Shift Openers 4pm – 12am Night Shift Final Pack 4:30pm – 12:30am Experience preferred, but not essential as full training will be provided for all successful applicants. We encourage people who have a proven reliability in their employment attendance, and are enthusiastic about their work to become members of our motivated processing team. Kono Seafood has an excellent contract piece rate and we also pay a weekly travel assistance allowance. If you would like to fill in an application you can do so at the Blenheim WINZ Branch, 3 Alfred Street, Blenheim or 16 Bristol Street, Riverlands Industrial Estate, Blenheim. Applications close 19 August 2011.

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Sun sport

The Sun

Under-13 team struggles >Hock e y By Damian George The Marlborough under-13 girls hockey team has been taught some harsh lessons during a warm-up tournament for October’s national championships in Palmerston North on the weekend. The Marlborough side suffered 0-5, 0-6, and 0-12 losses to Wairarapa, Wellington and Canterbury respectively in the five-team tournament also involving Nelson. Marlborough Hockey development officer Brent Edwards says the tournament, played in Blenheim, was a steep learning curve, and is realistic about the side’s chances in the national tournament. “We haven’t been performing that well [in the nationals] and we’re likely to go pretty similar again this year,” he says.

Last yea r, the He says there is Marlborough side finished a lot of improve23rd out of 24 teams, and ment to be made in the side is in a similar this year’s national position to that of 2010, tournament squad, Brent says. which was due to He says both the girls be finalised last and boys team - who will night. play their national tour“ We ne e d t o nament in Masterton in work on the baOctober - have modest Brent Edwards sics, learning to goals for the competitions. beat players one“If we can keep the scores at a on-one, learning to link with maximum of five or six goals, that our own players and get a better would be a bit of a success for us.” understanding of positional play Brent has made a concerted and marking and so forth.” effort to entice junior players to “We will be better in two the sport this year, and that has months’ time but I think we’ll resulted in a big increase in player still struggle a bit this year. numbers in the year three to six “But we will go anyway just so age-groups. we can keep putting together a “But it will be a couple of years plan to develop the game here.” before we see the benefits of that An under-13 boys tournament at some of the higher levels,” he involving the same teams will be says. held in Blenheim this weekend.

Your week in sport

ABs on top, now to stay there

Wednesday August 10, 2011

Taranaki next for Makos By Damian George The Tasman Makos will look to bounce back from a heart-breaking ITM Cup loss to Canterbury four days ago when it takes on Taranaki in New Plymouth on Friday night. The Makos mounted a spirited second-half comeback to come within four points of the secondplaced Premiership side, eventually going down 32-36. Tasman currently sit at the bottom of the Championship standings, tied on six points with fellow cellardwellers North Harbour, on the back

of five losses from six games. It has a tight turnaround following Friday night’s game before it takes on Premiership side Auckland in Nelson on August 16, then Otago at the same venue on August 21. It finishes the regular season with a third consecutive game in Nelson on August 25, against Manawatu. With only the top teams contesting post-season action - in a one-off final - Tasman’s playoff hopes are well and truly gone, but there is still plenty to play for as it looks to add some respectability to a tough season.

Rugby side seeks funding The Marlborough Boys’ College under-15 rugby team is appealing to local businesses for sponsorship as it prepares to travel to Dunedin and Invercargill for the South Island secondary schools rugby tournament this month. The tournament, originally scheduled to be played in Christchurch, runs from August 22 until August 25. As a result of the extra travel now required, the college is seeking ad-

ditional funding for the trip. Businesses can enter the draw to have its name appear on one of the horses at a race night organised by the school at the Giesen Sports Centre in Renwick on Saturday. Tickets for that draw are made via a $20 donation. Alternatively, people can pay $5 for the event, which will go towards the fundraising effort. The race night starts at 6.30pm.

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In many ways, the situation the All Blacks are now in following their Bledisloe Cup rugby victory over the Wallabies on the weekend is very similar to the one they were in back in 2003. Then again, in many ways, it isn’t. The parallels: it is World Cup year and, in their second-to-last hit-out against the Wallabies before the big tournament, the All Blacks blew the Wallabies off the park. The differences: this match was played on home soil, and, despite the 30-14 scoreline on Saturday not being as great as the 50-21 victory in Sydney eight years ago, this performance was actually better. Whereas in 2003, a raw New Zealand side containing rookies such as Mils Muliaina, Joe Rokocoko, Daniel Carter, Richie McCaw and Keven Mealamu – blitzed the Wallabies with scintillating tries from broken play, this hardened All Blacks side dominated in every aspect. The unknown quantity that was the ’03 excitement machine has been replaced by the most experienced All Blacks side in history – there were 766 test caps in the run-on side on Saturday. Unlike 2003, the All Blacks extended their recent dominance over Australia. It has now moved to nine consecutive Bledisloe Cup series victories, and 11 wins in their last 13 matches; in 2003, the All Blacks regained the trophy for the first time in five years. On Saturday, the All Blacks dominated the set pieces, out-thought Australia, executed their kicking game better, and finished better. By the time they faded in the last ten minutes, it was clear they had already dropped their intensity mentally as they knew the job had been done. Surprisingly, much-talked-about Wallabies pivot Quade Cooper went missing and resorted to throwing no-look passes to nobody on his own goal line. Following this win – Graham Henry’s 81st test win from 94 matches as All Blacks coach – this All Blacks side has re-confirmed its status as overwhelming World Cup favourites. Now, let’s see if the most seasoned New Zealand side ever has conjured up enough experience to hold its nerve this time round.

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The Sun

Wednesday August 10, 2011

Olive oil ‘Simply the Breast’

Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk Last year the Simply the Breast dragon boat team thought it would be a good idea to harvest olives and produce their own fundraising olive oil to sell. Last year they sold 170 bottles in five weeks and because of this immediate success, the team has taken it up a notch and produced an even larger amount this year. The idea came from team member Wendie Partner who with her husband owns a four acre olive grove outside of Blenheim. Selling the bottled oil has now become the team’s major annual fundraiser and this year they have produced two varieties, Koroneiki and Barnea. Harvesting was done in June by team members and their families over two days which was then taken to be pressed in Riverlands. “This is beautiful, local olive oil which through its sales will be assisting our team to compete at four up and coming regattas, as well as the general upkeep of our new boat,” says Simply the Breast chairperson, Coralie Holdaway. The bottles are priced at $20 each and can be purchased individually or by the case. For more information or to place an order contact Wendie on 03 572 7414, or Coralie on 03 5788 064. Alternatively, there is an order form at The Sun office.

Undie drive

ORPHANAGE HELP: E l ain e B ow m an , missions ministry leader for the Blenheim Baptist Community Church, has been the driving force behind a recent ‘undie collection’ for an orphanage in Borneo.

Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk The Blenheim Baptist Community Church, along with its very committed and determined missions ministry leader, Elaine Bowman, has achieved an incredible feat for an orphanage centre in Borneo. Members of the church and community have donated 526 pairs of underwear as well as items of stationery, Elastoplast bandaid strips, toys and gifts for the 600 children which live at the Living Waters Orphanage and Centre. It has been Elaine’s desire to help underprivileged children that inspired the “undie drive”. The items will soon be shipped

to the centre which is located in a remote rainforest, and homes young children whose parents have died or abandoned them. “Many of the children have become sick which is perceived by their parents as being cursed, so they dump them in an effort to prevent the ‘curse’ spreading through the village. “Others, particularly young girls going through puberty are brought to the centre by their family to prevent them from having to marry so young, which is customary in many villages,” she says. Elaine plans to regularly send parcels to the orphanage throughout the year, so if anyone would like to make a donation you can drop it to the church office.

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Simply the Breast Dragon Boat Team members Coralie Holdaway and Wendie Partner with bottles of oil the team is selling.

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