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Singer returns Sarah Brown is back in Blenheim and loving it.

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Fleet blessing Picton fleet blessing likely to become annual event.

Tayla Maxell, 10, Lily Bartholomew, 8, and Brayden Sagar, 8, are making the most of their holidays and had a splashing good time at the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 yesterday. Pool operations manager Richard Norton said about 50 children had been enjoying the pool’s, reading and quiet time and sports based activities each day. “There are still a few spots left for the holiday programme”, he said. Photo by Annabelle Latz

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Flotilla was smaller than expected to oppose farms Story and photos by Annabelle Latz The protest flotilla that took place at the Marlborough Sounds last Saturday could have been bigger.

This was the opinion of Peter Beech, chairman of Guardians of the Sounds.

“There were enough people there to make a statement, and everyone was well behaved.”

But Pete was disappointed Coast Guard was not at the flotilla.

The flotilla gathered at Ruakaka Salmon

Farm, where people shared a moment to prove their point they did not want nine more New Zealand King Salmon farms in the Marlborough Sounds.

A police boat accompanied the peaceful flotilla of about 40 boats, which then continued on to the proposed farm sites of Kaitapeha and Rua O Moko.

Police were also at the Hikoi that morning, a walk from Waikawa Marae to Waikawa Bay foreshore.

Pete said Coast Guard’s reluctance to be on the water while the flotilla was taking place reflected the influence NZKS was having over local authorities.

“We need to stand up to this enormous wealth these multi-national companies like NZKS have.”

Pete said NZKS’s wealth means they are a valuable sponsorship resource for volunteer groups like Coast Guard.

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Dick Chapman, Coast Guard Marlborough president, said Coast Guard had no reason to be on the water during the flotilla, to serve their purpose as a safety measure.

“If there had been an emergency, we would have been out there in a flash. We had crew on standby.”

Dick said it was vital for Coast Guard not to be seen as having any political stance.

“Coast Guard is not a political football. I can’t allow us to be put in that position.”

He said Coast Guard is a purely voluntary organisation, which goes to sea for any emergency.

Pete Beech was aware the flotilla received negative feedback from Kaikoura MP Colin King and Nelson MP Nick Smith.

Both men viewed the event as a means of seeking publicity that would lead to people misbelieving that their protest actions would

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influence the decision of Environment Court Judge Jordon Whiting, and the independent board of inquiry.

He said the comments were disappointing and very calculated, but said was a reflection of the big impact the flotilla had.

“I don’t think they would have been said if the flotilla wasn’t effective,” said Pete.

Chief executive officer of New Zealand King Salmon, Grant Rosewarne, said the number of boats that joined the flotilla was minimal.

“There are over 2000 boats in the Marlborough Sounds, and they (Guardians of the Sounds) managed to muster 35 for the flotilla.”

“When it comes down to numbers, they are not really there.”

NZKS has been around for 25 years, and supported many groups in the community during that time.

Grant said groups would not have been reluctant to attend the flotilla because of previous Dre Falesolofa, 9, and Darryl Marriner, aboard the Tutanekai, prepare to join the flotilla. financial support from his company.

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By Chris Tobin Walking man Ken Lusby bustled into Blenheim yesterday morning well into his journey of walking the length of the country and raising thousands of dollars for Cure Kids.

“We’ve hit over $20,000 at this stage,” Ken said as he took a break from his walk into town from Seddon, “and we’d love to raise $100,000.”

Ken’s journey began on August 30 when he walked Stewart Island and on September 1 he set out from Bluff.

Five blisters, two pairs of shoes and 100s of kilometres later he said his body was standing up well.

“I couldn’t feel fitter.”

The weather was playing its part too. He could remember only three days when it had been wet.

“We’re waiting for the dark days to come,” he smiled. “Probably in the Desert Road.”

‘We’ are his supporters – John Neal of Auckland, his chief sponsor, and a mate from Ken’s hometown of Palmerston North, Tony Brown, who rides a bike ahead of Ken to alert

oncoming traffic.

He has been amazed by the response from people.

“They let their pain out to me. There’s not a New Zealander who has not been touched by a sad story with cancer. “ They’ve hugged me and cried and are blown away by someone taking time out to do this.”

The scenery has been amazing also.

“The Kaikoura coast blew me away – to walk 45kms in that was so enjoyable.”

Blenheim Lions club members are assisting with Ken’s stay in town. He said he would be outside New World supermarket today collecting for Cure Kids, then he would be walking to Picton tomorrow and would take the ferry to the North Island on Friday morning.

Anyone wanting to contribute to Ken’s fundraising can do so at www.fundraiseonline. co.nz/kenlusby or at Kiwibank.

Walking man: Ken Lusby walking into Blenheim yesterday morning. Photo by Chris Tobin

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Home is where Sarah’s heart is

By Robbie Parkes New Zealand singer-songwriter Sarah Brown is putting family first and returning to her roots here in Marlborough.

The songstress has opened for the likes of Tim Finn, Opshop, and Pluto, released two albums, the latest of which - The Great Heart Robbery, came out in May. Blenheim-raised, Sarah is making the move home with her family after a long stint in Auckland and then Hawkes Bay. The move is to focus on her family, including one-year-old daughter Eliza, and what really matters.

“When you become a parent you realise how important family is. This has always been home and I’ve always come back at summer,” she said.

“It is a family thing.”

Sarah moved from Blenheim in 2000, making her way north.

“My career grew in Auckland.

It is a very different place to here, and it was just a great place to spend my 20s.”

“I’ve been really lucky with the experiences I’ve had.”

Hawkes Bay was a bit of family time, she said.

The move from the big smoke to Hawkes Bay, and finally back to Blenheim may seem an odd twist for the songstress in the midst of her highly successful career, but it in no way shows she is slowing down.

Sarah recently signed a management deal with Robert Stigwood who has looked after big musical acts such as The Bee Gees, The Who and Cream.

They are trying to secure a re-

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Rothschild buys vineyard Rothschild, one of the world’s most renowned wine names, has bought the Paul Family Vineyard in Raparua Road. The 26.4 hectare vineyard has been purchased by Compagnie Vinicole Baron Edmond de Rothschild Winemakers for $3.7 million. The Overseas Investment Office gave consent to the Frenchbased company’s acquisition of the vineyard. Rothschild intended to establish an “ultra premium” single estate wine brand.

Webber at the Civic High profile medium/psychic Deb Webber is appearing at the Marlborough Civic Theatre this evening as part of her national Heal and Hope Tour.

Queensland-based Webber is well known through her appearances in the show Sensing Murder and through a weekly column in Woman’s Day magazine in New Zealand and Australia.

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New Zealand singer-songwriter Sarah Brown and her one-year-old daughter Eliza have made the move back home to Blenheim.

lease for The Great Heart Robbery in Europe, and a Northern Hemisphere tour for July 2013.

Robert actually contacted her after meeting an aquaintance in the UK. “He found out about me through a guy from Marlborough who was showcasing his wines, and he had my CDs on him.”

From there, he contacted Sarah

because he was looking for one last project before he retired.

“I was lucky, it was an absolute chance encounter.”

As a result, Sarah and her family will be spending a lot of time in both the UK and Blenheim.

“I think it’s all about having a good balance.”

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Meanwhile, Sarah is getting settled back into small town life, and starting to take guitar, singing and songwriting lessons for kids, something she also did in Hawkes Bay.

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Fleet blessing to become annual event

By Chris Tobin Photos by Maree Perano The inaugural blessing of commercial fishing boats in Picton Harbour on Saturday was so successful organisers hope it can become an annual event.

Dick Hall of the Picton Professional Fishers’ Association said 13 boats, many of them lined with festive bunting, pulled in at the marina area for the blessing by Father Joe Keegan and Reverend Richard Dyer.

However, if the timing had been more favourable, he expected this number could have been as many as 30.

“We’re in the middle of the crayfish season and I can understand why some stayed away and the paua boys have been busy too,” he said.

The intention is to continue the event, but perhaps slightly earlier when fishermen were less busy.

Just prior to the blessing, a memorial to commercial fishermen who have died since 1950 fishing in the area was officially dedicated.

The memorial is an anchor from a barque which shipwrecked in 1872 and was salvaged by Joe Hebberley in 1996.

Mr Hebberley attended Saturday’s event and assisted by Ted Collins laid

a wreath at the memorial and then took it to the sea where it was placed on the water.

Mr Hall said Mr Hebberley’s wife Heather had researched all the families of those fishermen who had died and it was a credit to her efforts that each of the families was represented on Saturday.

“She did a lot of work behind the scenes.”

Mr Hebberley said it was a moving occasion and he had some special memories of those who had died.

“I can remember Malcolm Kirk who was run over by a Korean boat; I went to school with Malcolm.”

Malcolm Kirk died in 1974. His mother Mary Kirk-Williams, of Picton, was at Saturday’s event including his brother Athol Kirk who travelled from Whitianga.

Above: Joe Hebberley, left, and Ted Collins prepare to lay a memorial wreath on the water.

Left: Onlookers at the ceremony with Maori providing musical accompaniment.

Bunting covered fishing vessels line up at the marina for the blessing.

Left: Father Joe Keegan, left, and Reverend Richard D ye r ab o ut to bless the boats.

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Police remember their fallen

By Chris Tobin Three 21 years service awards were presented to Blenheim and Picton police officers at the Police Remembrance Day service in the RSA Lounge at the Clubs of Marlborough on Monday.

The awards went to Sergeant Mike Western, who has been stationed in Blenheim for 10 years (joined the police in Waitakere); Senior Constable Richard van Asch, in Blenheim 11 years (he started with the police in Masterton) and Senior Sergeant Peter Payne of Picton where he has been stationed seven years (also started in Masterton.)

Marlborough Area Commander Steve Caldwell said the day was to pay respects for those police who had lost their lives on duty and to salute present

day police officers who put their lives in harm’s way.

He made reference also to New Zealand service personnel killed in Afghanistan and to English police officers Fiona Bone, 32, and Nicola Hughes, 23, who were killed in a gun and grenade attack as they responded to a burglary call in Hattersley, east Manchester, on September 18.

A roll of honour of those officers who have died on duty was read by Constable Aaron Senior and Sergeant Mike Porter.

Wreaths were laid at a police commemorative plaque in the lounge

by Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman on behalf of the Marlborough community, and by the police and RSA. A police medal ceremony was then

held.

Recipients were.21 year clasp: Snr/Sgt Peter Payne, Sgt Mike Western, S/Const Richard van Asch.

Long service and good conduct medal: Sgt Bill Talbot, S/Const Brendon McLauchlan; S/Const Tim Goodyer.

NZ Defence Medal: S/Const Robin Stocks, S/Const Wayne Fransen.

14 year badge: Lynn Wong.

Blue line: Three police officers who received 21 years service awards on Monday are, from left, Senior Sergeant Peter Payne, Senior Constable Richard van Asch and Sergeant Mike Western.

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Murals get tunnel vision Story and photo by Annabelle Latz Our region depicted in murals as bold colourful displays of bush, birds, trees and enticing activities has brightened up an underground tunnel on Rapaura Rd. The murals are in the underground crossing linking The Vines Village and Marlborough Vintners Hotel.

They were created by Renwick School, Riverlands School, Havelock School, Springlands School, Tua Marina School, St Joseph’s School in Picton, Bohally Intermediate and Marlborough Girls’ College, and some schools created up to three murals.

The theme was ‘tourism through the eyes of the next generation.’

Mitchell Blake, 11, from Springlands School said the mural he worked on with his friends from school was a real team effort.

He used charcoal, chalk, pastel to create many layers of colour.

He said they all took turns, and sometimes worked on it all day.

“I liked the chalk and pastel the best, and blending and shading the colours.”

The mural he worked on was many individual snap shots of Marlborough, like the sea, the bush, and features of towns.

The murals are painted on boards and will stay up for one year, then be auctioned off, with the money going back to the schools.

Tracy Purcell, Vintners Hotel General Manager, said the enthusiasm was great.

“The kids did such an impressive job. We’re already planning next year’s murals,” she said.

Details for next year’s theme will be announced in February.

She said the mural project was a great

way to support local schools, and make the public aware the hotel restaurant is open seven days a week for everyone.

The first monthly Artisians’ Market started on Sunday at the village, featuring gourmet wine and food.

“It went really well, we had a lot of people through,” said Tracy.

Voting for the best mural can be done until the end of October, by filling in a form at the hotel’s reception.

The winner announcement and prize giving will take place at the following market.

Frank Porter, Marlborough Roads, said the underpass tunnel was a genuine recognition of safety.

“It is going to be here for a really long time, it’s going to be great for the future,” he said, at the opening address of the mural opening last Friday afternoon.

Marlborough welcomes new citizens Citizenship was granted to 27 people in the Marlborough District Council chambers on Friday.

Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman swore in the new residents who came from a number of countries – Britain, Zimbabwe, Sweden, Vanuatu, the United States and Canada.

Certificates were presented and a letter of congratulations from the Minister of Internal Affairs Chris Tremain was

read out.

Those who received citizenship with their country of origin in brackets were : Sally Blohm (Zimbabwe); Diana Brown (Britain); David Sinclair (Zimbabwe); Katherine Sinclair (Britain); Deborah Sinclair; Rebecca Sinclair and Nathanael Sinclair (all Zimbabwe); Alwyn Driver; Christopher Driver and Anastasia Driver (all Britain); Richard and Angela Glover (Britain); Jason Mera

(Vanuatu); Trevor Skilton (Britain); Ronald Williams (Britain); Yvonne Williams and Kate Carlam-Williams (Sweden); Hazel and Michael Pink (Britain); Colin Gillies (Australia/ Britain); Danny Hill (Britain); Robert Lowe Jnr (United States); Jennifer Lowe (Canada); Christoffel van de Venter (South Africa); Renate von PetersdorffCampen (Germany); Paul and Vivien  Mitchell Blake, 11, from Springlands School, with his school Dumican (Britain). mural that is on display in the tunnel.

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Men and their models he wanted to buy.

“In those days we had to go to the post office to buy postal notes.”

He said there have been stages when putting together a model has been a daily activity.

Models can have a hundred to three hundred pieces to assemble together.

“It took me a year to build one of my trucks.”

Mr Fox would like to see more people join their club.

“There are people out there who have models, so just bring them along.”

Die Cast models are Mr Fox’s preferred choice for collection.

Molded in metal, the pieces arrive shiny and new.

Some die cast models are pre-assembled, but there are always finishing touches to do.

Mr Fox said some people like to make their model look muddy, rustic, or old.

He has been selling some of his models on Trade Me and at local markets.

“It’s to create room and money for more models.”

Birthdays and Christmas are not occasions for new model equipment.

These men say it is easier to buy their own, as models and parts can be hard to find.

Mr Tyson collects dioramas.

It took him three months to complete

Police operation ends with nine arrests An operation conducted by 18 Blenheim and Nelson Police staff on Saturday night targeting local licensed premises in Blenheim and Picton CBDs ended with nine arrests.

Constable Andrew Holdaway of Blenheim, said the randomly conducted operation aimed to look at the premises and the behaviour of people in town.

It was undertaken from 7pm

until 4am solely in the Blenheim CBD, as the Picton area was closed by midnight, he said.

The arrests are as follows: 4 arrests for disorderly behaviour, 3 arrests for breaching the liquor ban, 1 arrest for offensive language, 1 possession of cannabis.

Eight of those a r rested received warnings and were later released when sober.

Warren Piesse, Jim Fox and Warren Tyson say collecting models is an addiction, but a socially acceptable one.

his tank scene on a battle field, which included ‘roughing it up.’

He has also completed a model of a solider in the Vietnam War, taking a bath.

“Models don’t have to be vehicles.”

Mr Tyson said creating dioramas helps him keep

his mind active.

“It helps my imagination, and I am interested in history.”

This hobby will be a long-term one.

“You have to be mad to do it, don’t you?” said Mr Fox.

New iPhone takes off

By Robbie Parkes Tents and sleeping bags did not scatter the pavement outside the Blenheim Telecom store on Friday, but there were certainly some eager customers keen to get their hands on the new iPhone 5.

The latest model was released nationwide and internationally last week, and Telecom Marlborough manager Steve Holtum said there has been a big demand for stock in Blenheim.

“There’s a significant part of the population who love all the new things it brings,” he said.

With 200 new features, it was no surprise the store was about halfway through their stock by 10am.

“The iProducts have a very loyal base. It is a very nice piece of equipment, and it never ceases to amaze me.”

“There’s a bit of demand for iPhones for businesses in Blenheim - 64 GB is able to support a hell of a lot of things.”

Customer Renee Edwards purchased the last two 16 GB iPhones from the store early that morning.

“One’s for me and one’s for my friend. I’ve been waiting for these ever since they announced the Renee Edwards got her hands on the iPhone 5 on release date,” she said.

“I’m absolutely stoked, I can’t wait to get home Friday, when the new model was released both nationally and internationally. and start using it.”

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Story and photo by Annabelle Latz These men like their models to come in a range of styles and sizes, from shiny and round, to dirty and lean.

Some have wings, most have wheels, and they are all as equally adored by their owners.

A display of passion, history, skill and patience will be on show this Saturday, when the Marlborough branch of the New Zealand Model Vehicle Club holds its model expo.

Held at Redwoodtown Community Hall, a collection of cars, trucks, planes, tractors, fire engines, and even some warfare models, will be up for show.

Warren Piesse, Jim Fox, Warren Tyson and a handful of other model enthusiasts meet on the first Thursday of every month at the Wesley Centre on Henry St, and each bring along a model of choice they want to share with the group.

They discuss the company that made it, modifications they have done, and its history.

“It’s nice to see other people’s collections over time,” said Mr Piesse.

Mr Piesse, who had a special room for his models, with his favourite collection item being Kenworth trucks, remembers when he was a youngster and having to write letters to people all over the world to find particular models

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Wonderful Craft Expo Dear Ed, I write to thank St Ninian’s for their wonderful Craft Expo last Saturday 29th September.

I was one of the demonstrators and met so many nice people, both the visiting public and stall-holders.

And what about the set up for the refreshments?

The little lounge had separate tables, all with clothes on.

In the centre of each was a bottle of water and glasses.

The ladies behind the hatch were helpful, cheerful and polite.

Is this because they were all volunteers?

What a wealth of things to learn and do, to have a go at and perhaps think about for later?

There must have been some of them there but thank goodness, I didn’t meet them – those boring miseries of all ages who moan ‘there’s nothing to do’. Bravo St Ninian’s!

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‘Bully corporates’ Dear Ed, Like Mr Wright (September 26) I have popped in to the King Salmon hearings.

Commissioner Mr Briggs reckoned the Marlborough Sounds is a playground for the wealthy.

Well that’s news to me because I’m not wealthy and I enjoy the Sounds for fishing.

My mates do too.

They’re not wealthy either.

Face it, the Sounds is a public recreational area and for all New Zealanders, not just Marlburians.

We don’t want industrial development like salmon farms.

Come to think of it, there’s too many ugly mussel farms.

Neil Wilson

Remain alert Dear Ed, After reading the letter from ‘walker’ in Wednesday September 26 paper, I thought maybe while I have not sped over the crossings mentioned, I have driven too fast approaching them and other zebra crossings in town.

The reason being, the raised courtesy walkways while not given the same status as painted lines, do make driv-

ers slow down, and become aware of them quicker.

The only simple answer is for walkers and drivers to remain more alert at all times and keep the important things important, and not be distracted by lesser things - mainly listening to music devices when out and about.

Mark Reid

Well done Guardians Dear Ed, Well done Guardians of the Sounds for their 40 boat flotilla protesting at King Salmon.

What a clumsy piece of public relations by King Salmon’s Grant Rosewarne in sneering at the protest.

Just where is MP Colin King coming from in his statement saying the flotilla was like a “lynch mob”.

He and Nick Smith were sneering too.

I remember Nick Smith in Opposition several years ago, critical of the rush of aquaculture applications

Troy Gilmore Blenheim I’ll be doing a lot more rowing for rowing season and other outdoor sports.

saying they were like a wild west gold rush.

Now he’s in government it’s a U turn and wanting King Salmon’s application approved.

Are Messrs King and Smith happy to turn the public space in the Sounds into an industrial fish farm?

All for a foreign owned company too!

Before Smith and King indulge in name calling of “xeonophobic”, I say it’s patriotism, “NZ for NZers” Blenheim

Coldest September frost recorded If you thought Blenheim had a few sharp frosts last month, it is easy to understand why.

On September 12, the Blenheim Meteorological Station recorded a ground frost temperature of -7.8 degrees Celsius and the air frost temperature was -1.1C. It was the coldest ground frost temperature for September recorded since records started in 1972 and the fourth coldest ever. There were a total of 11 frosts last month.

Temperature-wise spring 2012 has started on an average note although it has been warmer than last year.

A total of 204.6 sunshine hours were recorded last month (248.9 hours in 2011); rainfall figures were 32.4mm (33.8mm in 2011), and the mean temperature 11.4C (10.2C in 2011).

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Pub crawl of generosity Ian Vercoe speaks to Annabelle Latz about his pub crawl that has spanned more than two decades, and raised tens of thousands of dollars to help those in need.

During the 26 years that Ian Vercoe has been love and support. doing his pub crawls, he has never touched a He urges others to do the same. drop.

“Nobody notices what a housewife has done, He joined the Salvation Army 28 years ago, they only notice what she hasn’t done.” and has been collecting for the hotel ministry Mailene works at the Toy Library in for 26 of them.

Blenheim, and plays in the church band.

Aged 71 and “two-thirds”, he has a few tales “We belong to a very generous community, a to tell. very caring community, and a very supportive He visits 17 pubs on a Thursday, starting late community.” afternoon in Picton, meandering his way to A man named Bob Taggart passed away Springcreek, Grovetown, and Renwick. recently, who was a regular at Springcreek On a Friday evening he visits 19 pubs in central Tavern.

Blenheim.

Bob’s bar stool was put on a lean against the “I meet thousands of people on a Thursday table he drank at. and Friday night.”

“They were respecting Tag, as we called him, Back in the day, he used to do and his chair was at half mast.” the whole lot in one evening, “He comes out with a new “Don’t sweat quote and even went as far as Rai every week!” says John Valley. the small stuff Grydley, a regular at Grovetown “Sometimes I’d get home at Pub. 11.30pm,” he said.

“He’s loyal, he’s a figurehead,” and never “I tell people I never mind said Terry Munday, a visitor to worry about Grovetown pub. my meal being kept warm in the oven on a Thursday or Dewy Van Der Vey, from the big stuff.” Holland, Friday night when I’m on a is another Grovetown pub crawl, as long as it’s not a pub regular. lettuce salad.”

“He reminds people that there are still good Born locally, Ian said life inside the pubs is people and lightness around.” still great, filled with lovely generous people.

“I do not share grubby humour. Clean “I tell people I was born at Havelock, where humour is a wonderful thing, it lifts people,” Rutherford and Pickering received their primary says Ian. education.”

After the second big earthquake in ChristchIt was through the Salvation Army that Ian urch, Ian did a collection for the Christchurch found strength 28 years ago.

Earthquake Appeal.

Once an alcoholic, he turned to it for support, Through the loose change in people’s pockets and wanted to give some back. at the pub, $1349 was raised.

“I do this because I love the Lord.

“Through the years I have had nine $50 notes, There are times when I pray with people in and one $100 note. Awesome isn’t it eh?” the hotel.

Ian makes visits to the Blenheim Courthouse “I’ll do it for as long as I’m physically able. and Wairau Hospital, and helps at the Salvation “When it’s cold outside and warm in the pubs, Army Men’s Group.

I run between and linger in.”

“It gives me an opportunity to offer prayer Some lines Ian has been repeating for nearly for people.” three decades.

Ian has seven children, two of whom are with “Don’t sweat the small stuff and never worry Mailene, his second wife. about the big stuff.”

They had 23 year-old Philip together, and Ian speaks extremely fondly of his wife adopted 17 year-old Simon when he was just Mailene, and thanks her enormously for all her 11 days old.

Ian Vercoe sees John Grydley every Thursday evening at Grovetown Hotel.

“I tell people they all got their good looks from me, because I haven’t got any left.”

Everybody knows Ian is a wonderfully generous man, but not many people know about his athletic past.

As a youth he was in the South Island wrestling team, and competed in Sydney at the “one and only” Australasian Amateur Wrestling Championships.

“The Aussies ate us, they were just too good!”

There are not many tales over the years that Ian has forgotten, but if he has forgotten one, he doesn’t stress about it.

“There is nothing wrong with my memory; it’s just that it’s very short.”

Ian would like members of other churches to help him with the hotel ministry, to see the reality of society in these establishments.

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spring CLEANING Spring clean with Feng Shui

Alternative ways to spring clean Using those chemical-based cleaning products may not be everyone’s cup of tea, so when clearing out the dust for spring, why not try some homemade and natural cleaning products.

Spring is the season of renewal, manifestation, and celebration.

Now is the time to take those bold steps and manifest your dreams.

Feng shui can help with a variety of easy, powerful tips for spring cleaning your home.

Here are five tips to de-clutter and organise your home life for spring cleaning: # 1: If you are looking to improve your health, get rid of all the items that are cluttering and blocking the energy flow in your kitchen (especially your cupboards and the freezer.) The state of your kitchen is the state of your health, so do

yourself a favour and clean. # 2: Bring three new pots with vibrant feng shui green plants to refresh the energy of your space and symbolize, as well as ground, the energy of new beginnings. Focus on your front entrance, as well as your kitchen, as both are strongly connected to your health. # 3: Thoroughly clean and clutter clear your bedroom and your bathroom, get rid of anything that you haven’t used in the past 6 months. Clear the space under the bed, clear the windows, refresh and re-decorate for spring both your bedroom and your bathroom.

# 4: If you would like to welcome a new love relationship into your life, make space for a new person to be in your home. Clear out your closets for a better flow and more space.

You literally have to create an open flow of energy in your home to be able to attract and manifest more of what you are looking for. # 5: Be sure you understand the importance of space clearing and are comfortable with at least a simple feng shui space clearing session for your home. Better yet, find the time to do a major space clearing session; as spring is the best time for clearing stagnant energy in your home.

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Roger set up SteamCleanz in January 2010 after identifying an opening in the market for modern sanitary cleaning.

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business has continued to grow to employ a staff of 40 experienced cleaners, many of which had previously worked for Dave over the past five years.

SteamCleanz services primarily in casual daily commercial contracts right across the region, including all three Marlborough colleges.

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and loyal team utilising new and up to date tools and equipments to tackle all cleaning details.

“We will tackle anything, inside and out,” Roger says.

“Employ one firm for the lot or we will find or recommend a specialist.”

Roger and Dave wish to extend their gratitude to their wonderful staff for their hard work and loyalty, as well as thanking customers for their support and repeat business.

Vinegar: Vinegar actually cleans much like an all-purpose cleaner, disinfectant and deodorizer.

All you need is to mix a solution of equal parts of water and vinegar in a spray bottle and you have a solution that will clean most areas of your home.

It’s always best to test any cleaner on a hidden area first to make sure no color change or damage occurs.

Vinegar isn’t a good idea to use on marble surfaces.

And, don’t worry about your home smelling like vinegar. The smell disappears when it dries.

Some common uses for vinegar in the rooms of your house are...

Bathroom: Clean the bathtub, toilet, sink, and counter-tops.

Use pure vinegar in the toilet bowl to get rid of unsightly rings.

Flush the toilet to allow the water level to go down before pouring the undiluted vinegar around the inside of the rim. Scrub down the bowl.

You can also mop the floor in the bathroom with a vinegar/water solution.

Kitchen: Clean the top of the stove with equal parts vinegar and water.

Most appliances and counter-top surfaces can be cleaned with this same all purpose mix.

Laundry Room: You can use vinegar as a natural fabric softener which can be especially helpful for families with sensitive skin issues.

Add ½ cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle.

Vinegar has the added benefit of breaking down laundry detergent more effectively.

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Lemon juice can be used to dissolve soap scum and hard water deposits.

It is a great substance to clean and shine brass and copper.

Try mixing lemon juice with vinegar or baking soda to make cleaning pastes.

Cut a lemon in half and sprinkle baking soda on the cut section of the lemon.

Use the lemon to scrub dishes, surfaces, and stains.

Be aware that lemon juice can act as a natural bleach so it’s a good idea to test it out on a hidden area first.

Mix 1 cup olive oil with ½ cup lemon juice and you have a furniture polish for hardwood furniture.

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Baking soda: Baking soda can be used to scrub surfaces in much the same way as commercial non-abrasive cleansers.

Baking soda is great as a deodorizer.

Place a box in the refrigerator and freezer to absorb odors.

Put it anywhere you need deodorizing action.

Baking soda makes a great addition in the laundry room as well.

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spring CLEANING Give windows a new shine Why not give your windows some extra shine when it comes to spring cleaning this year?

Some simple, but effective methods will make it a quick and worthwhile task in opening your home to spring.

When it is time to clean windows on the inside or the outside, make sure that the window sills and frames are cleaned first.

To clean windows best, start at the top first and work down to the bottom.

A n i mpor t a nt t ip about preventing streaks is to never clean windows in direct sunlight, the sun will dry the cleaner before it can be wiped away and there will be streaks.

Another “streak tip” is to clean windows with up and down strokes on one side and side to side strokes on the other.

This allows you to see which side has the streaks.

Newspapers are recommended as a great way to clean windows.

Simply sponge on or hose on the water and wipe it away with newspaper.

Be sure to wear gloves.

Paper towels and glass cleaner are effective to clean windows, but paper towels are also wasteful.

To clean windows that are large, a squeegee is practical.

After the squeegee is wet pull it across the top of the pane.

Next pull it down a couple of inches and then across again.

Continue to overlap the squeegee passes until the entire window has been “squeegee’d”.

Wipe the edges of the window if needed.

Window cleaning solutions.

One cup of white vinegar

and a gallon of water (add in a bit of dishwashing detergent if the window is greasy) will clean windows nicely with no streaking.

One half cup of clear ammonia in two quarts of water will also remove tough dirt.

(Never m ix vinega r and ammonia. Ever.)

Rubbing alcohol will also give a streak free shine to clean windows.

If needed mix two cups of r ubbing alcohol with two tablespoons of clear ammonia and two tablespoons of dishwashing detergents.

This mixture must be rinsed off windows.

The beautiful, clean view will be completely worth your effort in the end.

Cash in on spring cleaning If you think spring cleaning just means elbow grease and throwing out junk, you might be sending cash to the landfill.

With a little bit of legwork, the common stuff we all purge while spring cleaning can fatten your wallet and strengthen your bottom line.

Your old wardrobe won’t make you wealthy, but it can make you quick cash.

To get top dollar, only sell clothing currently in season.

One man’s junk might be another man’s treasure -- but a true antique, by definition, is generally at least 100 years old.

To sell to an antique dealer, get at least three appraisals and never take your first offer.

If you start to hear the same number over and over again, that’s probably what it’s worth.

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Evening of wrestling not for the PC brigade

By Chris Tobin I suppose you could call it an evening of enormous interaction between the entertainers and their audience.

That would be a polite way of referring to last Saturday’s Brawl in the Hall, an evening of wrestling organised by Southern Championship Wrestling (SCW) in the Redwoodtown School hall.

Having interviewed Blenheim’s Lazza Stevens on his chances defending his SCW heavyweight title against Christchurch’s Matt Mackay I decided to attend the event.

When I arrived to take up my seat among the predominately young audience – there were a preponderance of eight to 12-year-olds there - the Giantslayer Kauri Walker was throwing, and being thrown in turn, around the ring by Michael Winner.

This was a ‘Young Lions’ clash – they looked to be about 16 - and as it happened they were probably the most athletic pairing of the evening as we saw back flips, somersaults and more.

The Giantslayer had long shoulder length hair which Winner was not averse at pulling and at one stage Winner even spat water in the Giantslayer’s face.

The Giantslayer won the contest and was roundly cheered.

Next up, Shining Nick Silver from the New Zealand Wide Pro Wrestling organisation (NZWPW) of Wellington, swaggered into the ring wearing a cape.

Having disrobed from the cape it was seen that Shining Nick had a hairy back which sent the man next to me away on a stream of taunting, “Shave your back! Shave your back!”

Shining Nick’s tattooed belly flopped over his tights but his opponent was of similar plumpish proportions and after a rather tedious affair, Shining Nick retired to the changing rooms as winner.

Next appeared quite probably the star turn of the evening – not for his wrestling skills, but rather for for his ability to wind up the audience.

He was ‘The Beast of the British Isles,’ Jakob Cross.

Mr Cross, late of Portsmouth, wore Union Jack boots and shorts and we were told he was the sexiest man to come out of the British Isles which doesn’t say much for the British Isles.

Like Shining Nick Silver, his belly bobbled and his chest wobbled – more so than Silver’s even.

“Lose some weight!” someone yelled.

“I have you ignorant bastard!” he retorted.

So began a lively exchange with the audience.

At one stage he sprawled into a woman spectator’s chair saying how he’d made her night.

“Stay off the ropes!” the referee instructed him soonafter.

Winner: 'The Beast of the British Isles, Jakob Cross is awarded the contest against D-Mack, just before he acknowledged the crowd in his own way. Photo

by Halo & Howl Photography W h e n o n ly t h e b e s t W i l l d o !

Unbelievable?

High flyer: Lazza Stevens gets aerial against Matt Mackay. Photo by Halo & Howl Photography “Stay off my mum!” Cross replied.

At one point his opponent D-Mack lay prone on the canvas in centre ring. Cross seized his chance and taking up a cry, “God save our noble Queen...” dropped on one knee and with the other, kneed D-Mack in the stomach.

For a follow-up, he mimicked the England rugby player Jonny Wilkinson lining up a goal kick and proceeded to kick D-Mack in the face – well not really. It just looked like that.

Cross won the contest - to the consternation of the mainly eight to 12-year-olds.

As the decision was given he retained his composure remarkably well but then realising the mood of the crowd, he felt compelled to raise his fingers in a two-fingered salute.

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He departed the ring to a crescendo of boos.

That would be hard act to follow I thought.

And it was although ‘Rufguts’ Roddy Gunn, also of the NZWPW stable, ran Cross close as the star of the evening as he too embarked on a barrage of abuse with the spectators.

By the time the main event came around - Lazza Stevens against Matt Mackay - I’d seen enough action and horseplay.

Lazza had told me Mackay was a powerhouse.

But he was a powerhouse of minor proportions and even Lazza himself looked more a whippet than a heavyweight. Mr Cross had provided enough entertainment for me.

After a few minutes watching Stevens and Mackay (Lazza won), I left thinking as I did, what would the PC brigade think of this?

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 Lacemaker Rosemary Paterson working on her piece at the St Ninians Craft Expo last Saturday.

ues at the St.  Barbara Hill with her Serviette Plaq Ninian’s Craft Expo.

Inspiring young artists display their work

 Jeziah Heather, 11, and Leta Jerrett, 11, from Renwick School with their mural that is on display in the tunnel between the Vines Village and Marlborough Vintners Hotel, on Rapaura Rd.

8, Zoe , Gwyneth Walker,  Nicole Bourke, 10 ra Aston-Butterfield, 9, from Sa d Fairweather, 12, an Havelock School.

 Felix Jackson, 11, Mette van Pallandt, 11, and Ha rry Jackson, 11, from Renwic k School with their creatio n.

International day of the older person

 Gwendoline and Barry McCutcheon caught up with friends at John’s kitchen on Monday for a free coffee, to celebrate International Day of the Older Person.

 Jenny Gargett and Lor na Fraser enjoyed a free coffee at John’s kitchen on Monday to celebrate International Day of the Older Person .

 A J Chapman, 12 , and Raya Jukes, 13, fro m Bohally Intermediate, with their mural.

Frames preview evening

 Dispensin g opti  Emma Lingham-Musgrove looks at frames caught up with cian Theresa Deighton Trac with office manager Helen Nicholson. Emma Templeton Fram y Nicholl at the Noel e Preview ev draw onal Wednesday. ening last won a set of frames, in the promoti Frame on Templet Noel the at place taking Preview evening.

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community notices

The Community Noticeboard is for non-profit organisations. For $10.00 you can publish up to 25 words.

No AGMS, sporting notices or special meetings.

Community Notices must be pre-paid. Call into our office at 72 High Street, Blenheim

Blenheim Healing Rooms

Open 1st & 3rd Saturdays every month. 11.00am - 1pm. Stonewood Homes Office, 68 High Street.

Free Christian healing prayer available to anyone.

Phone 578 9704

Mental Health

Consumer Advocacy Service. Our Advocates will take up your cause to ensure your rights are respected, listen to your concerns and support you in the actions you want to take to gain resolution.

Ph: 579 5304 or call at Level 2, Aorere House, 54 Scott St.

New Zealand Model Vehicle Club

Marlborough Branch Model Expo. Saturday 6th, October 10am-3pm Redwood Town Community Hall. Gold coin entry.

Seniors Come and enjoy the music of Gina from Celtic Rollers, followed by afternoon tea. Senior Citizens Hall, 172 High St. Thursday Oct 4, 2-3pm

SF Marlborough

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

Sheets ‘n’ Things

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

The Blue Door

Is open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 3.30pm.

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

The People’s Market

Sunday, Noel Leeming carpark 10am-1pm. Fruit, vegetables, jams, preserves, F/Range eggs, olive oil, whitebait, jewellery, woodware, gifts, plants, crafts, books.

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CROSSWORD

community services Marlborough After Hours GP Ser vices: Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm.

Reception 5206377.

Office 5209980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111.

Non urgent 579 4870.

After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm 7 days Ph 5782271.

Diabetes NZ Marlborough: 5775549, Office hours Tues,Wed,Thurs 9am3pm.

Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543 354, 24hr helpline.

Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers.

Overeaters Anonymous: For more information Ph 570 5137 Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 5788125 Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Cilla 570 5335.

Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd, Mon,Wed,Fri 9am-4pm / Tue, Thurs 9.30-3pm.

Hospital Visiting Hours: Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm.

Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward.

Marlborough Family Budgeting: Free confidential budgeting advice. Monday-Friday.

Phone 578 2006.

Citizens Advice Bureau Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am 4pm. Phone 578 4272.

Picton Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377.

Office 5209980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111.

Non-urgent 579 4870.

Chemist:Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 9-6pm, Sat-Sun 9-3pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

BRYAN, Una Violet Olive (Heather): On Sunday S e p t e m b e r 3 0 2 0 12 , peacefully, at Redwood Retirement Village. Loved wife of the late Major Douglas Bryan, loved mother and mother-in-law of Jennie Rose and John Gulland and grandmother of Jacqui and Nicole. Messages C/- P O Box 110 Blenheim 7240. A funeral service for Heather will be held at the Blenheim Baptist Church, cnr Beaver Rd and High Sts at 2 pm Wednesday October 3 followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z. Tel. 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

LAMMAS, Athol James: On Saturday September 29 2012, peacefully, at Ashwood Park Retirement Village.

Aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Eileen, much loved father and father-in-law of Pam and Wayne McCallum, Colleen and Owen Simmons, Roger and Samantha, Ian and Julie, Trevor, and Denise and Bruce Boniface, loved grandad of Tanya, Samantha, Troy, Simon, Wendy, Marie, Jeffrey and Lindsey and a treasured great grandad. Messages to 20A Dillons Point Rd Blenheim 7201. A funeral service for Athol will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson & Parker Sts at 10.30 am Saturday October 6 followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z. Tel. 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

FARNELL, Janet Ann: On September 29, 2012 at Wairau Hospital, after a recent illness. Aged 60 years young. Much loved partner of Dudley Lerwill, dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Robert and Charle Karen, fondest Aunty of Jim and Eleny, and Pete, and Great Aunt of Natasha, Chloe, Jade, and Struan. “Loving friend to many”. Messages to 415 Old Renwick Road, RD 2, Blenheim 7272. Donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service or sent to PO Box 233, Blenheim 7240. A service for Janet will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, Blenheim at 2pm Wednesday October 3, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z. Tel. 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

LOVELL, Lester Kenneth George ( Bunny): On S e p t e m b e r 2 8 , 2 012 , suddenly but peacefully at Wairau Hospital. Aged 74 years. Dearly loved Dad of Trudie, and Raymond and father-in-law of Nigel. Loved Grandad of Brodie, loved brother of June. Special Uncle Bun of Sharon, and Great Uncle Bun of Chris, Caroline and Charlotte.

Messages to 9A Manson Street, Blenheim 7201. A service for Bunny will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 11am Tuesday October 2, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z. Tel. 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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CARAVAN. 15 foot Bailey, separate shower/toilet, full awning.

Lots of extras, very tidy.

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MOLE checks - for a thorough skin check using dermoscopy.

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public notice

CC Express (formerly Hebberds)

DIGITAL Satellite Receiver - Free View. Up to $50. Phone 577 6084

• Removals • Storage • Marlborough-wide freight

WHITE CHIP & white rocks. Ideal for pebble gardens, paths, driveways. Phone Thomson 575 6885

FREE packaging with house moves

boats Boats - get serviced now. Just in time for Labour weekend and summer. Phone to book in. Top job, good value. Powerboat Centre Marlborough, 72 Grove Road, phone 578 0569

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BOATS wanted to buy.

Up to approx 7metres.

Power Boat Centre. 72 Grove Road. Phone 578 0569 or 021 328 241

HOUSIE 6.30pm at the Racecourse Hall.

Entrance down Linton Street. 50 games, 2 super houses, raffles and food for sale.

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GATES

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On selected solution dyed nylon & 100% wool Extra heavy duty carpets $180-$249 Lm (Conditions apply) Free Measure & Quote Ph 0800 82 00 06 JS Flooring Ltd Locally owned and operated * 100% wool loop pile 2nds $60+gst Lm (ideal rental houses or sleepouts) * Solution dyed nylon cut pile $77+gst Lm (9 colours heavy duty)

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situation vacant

Experienced Stainless Steel Sheetmetal Fabricator Required for a large variety of work within our expanding work schedule.

Tank fabrication experience an advantage.

Permanent position available for an enthusiastic, ambitious worker within our progressive company.

Modern well equipped workshop and facilities.

Job Benefits Excellent wages package and bonus scheme Active social club Staff health plan Forward CV to Employment at ATI Engineering Ltd PO Box 2275 Stortford Lodge Hastings 4153 or email simond@ati.co.nz

situation vacant

Fixed term November 2012 - March 2013 We are looking for Customer Service Representatives to join our Bluebridge team at our Picton Passenger Terminal.

Ideally you will have previous customer service experience, a full driver’s licence along with cash handling experience and good computer knowledge.

This varied role includes passenger check-in, call centre duties and dealing with customer Customer Service Representatives enquiries.

Picton Passenger Terminal To be successful in this role you will need to Fixedbuild termrapport November 2012 - March 2013 and easily with both customers other team members.

We are looking for Bluebridge Customer Service Representatives to join our Bluebridge team at our Picton Passenger Terminal. Ideally you will have previous customer service experience, a You will be happy to roll up your sleeves and full driver’s licence along with cash handling experience and good computer knowledge. pitch in, use initiative and be helpful, friendly This varied roleenergetic. includes passenger check-in, call centre duties and dealing with and customer enquiries.

The role is a part time position (approx To be successful in this role you will need to easily build rapport with both customers 30 hours per week) and based on a roster and other Bluebridge team members. You will be happy to roll up your sleeves and pitch in, use initiative and be helpful, friendly and energetic. incorporating days, nights, weekends and public holidays.

The role is a part time position (approx 30 hours per week) and based on a roster incorporating days, nights, and public ‘can holidays.

If you haveweekends a practical do’ attitude and would toattitude be aand part please If you have a practicallike ‘can do’ wouldof likeour to be team, a part of our team, please forward aforward current CV and covering letter katrinam@strait.co.nz. a acurrent CVto:and a covering letter to: katrinam@strait.co.nz.

Registered Nurse - Casual Marlborough After Hours GP Service The Marlborough After Hours GP Service is located at the Wairau Hospital Campus, Hospital Road.

It operates on weekday evenings, weekends and public holidays.

If you are a NZ Registered Nurse with experience in general practice and would enjoy supporting a small nursing team providing care for patients attending the Marlborough After Hours GP services, this position may suit you.

For more information including a copy of the job description or to apply please contact Angela Henry-Gifford angehg@marlboroughpho.org.nz or phone 03 520 6200 Applications close Mon 1st October

Nelson Ranger Fishing Company Ltd is a privately owned and operated fishing company based in Picton who employs between 50 and 160 staff depending on the season.

Nelson Ranger Fishing Company prides itself on processing and exporting high quality products.

We are looking for key personnel to join our mussel processing team: · Day Shift Leading Hand · Night Shift Production Supervisor · Night Shift Quality Checker If you think you have what it takes to drive and support a culture of continuous improvement through mentoring and supporting our staff we want to hear from you: Please email your CV to recruitment@nrfc.co.nz or post to 43 Dublin Street, Picton. Job descriptions are available by phoning 573 7921 Option 0.

NELSON RANGER FISHING Co Ltd 43 Dublin St, Picton Phone +64 3 573-7921 FAX +64 3 573-6333

Students 9-13 years

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Paper Deliveries

Making Picton better: From left, Kurt Trixl, Peter Bugler, Jimmy Swanson and Sheira Hudson in the background at Saturday's clean-up.

Graeme Fishburn, Picton Rotary Club president, threw down a gauntlet one Monday meeting night: Find a place in Picton we can improve!

Brian Henstock, a new member from Ashburton Plains remarked that Bob’s Bay, that iconic bit of grassy beach along the Coastal Track of the Victoria Domain had, in 1955, been a Rotary Project. Why not see what we can do to give Bob’s Bay a bit of a makeover?

And so we did!

On Saturday morning, September 29,

several members of the Picton Rotary along with some surprise guests, hacked their way through broom and gorse along the Southern edge of the bay as well as planting six karaka trees, gifted to the Club by Roy Grose of the Department of Conservation and given an extra boost of nutrition from Robin Dunn of the Marlborough District Council.

In time, a non-destructible and solid picnic table (or two!) will be shaded by the native, salt tolerant trees, giving the Bay an extra bit of delightful majesty. (Contributed)

situation vacant

public notice

We require deliverers in Blenheim for permanent runs for our Wednesday and Friday papers.

Must be reliable and honest.

Please phone 577 7868

Housekeeper Required

Salsa Groove Dance Class Thursday nights starting 11th October to 29th November Star Dance Academy Studio @ Annies, Grovetown

A permanent part time position is available for a Motel Cleaner.

Recent experience is preferred, but full training will be provided.

6.15pm - 7.15pm - Beginners (rhythm & timing) 7.30pm - 8.30pm - Improvers/Advanced (latin rhythms - Street Cha, Bachata, Rueda, Salsa)

Hours of work start from 9am with an early-mid afternoon finish.

Must be able to work weekends, holidays and on call if needed.

Costs: $60 single $110 double $10/ class casual Great way to meet people and learn a new skill.

Bring your friends along... see you there!!

For more information phone 578 2022 after 10.00am Thursday.

For further info contact Karen on 027 309 0268 email: kmoathens@yahoo.com or ‘Salsa Groove Marlborough’ on Facebook

OPEN HOME SUNDAY 18A Bythell Street 2pm-3pm

Ref: 670-033

Blenheim Give your support to people with intellectual disabilities and, in return, we’ll give you all the support you need for your career. That means good training, plenty of opportunities, and a clear-cut career path.

We are looking for people to join our casual/relief team, which means providing cover for leave and being available on an on call basis.

Applicants should be able to work independently and as part of a team, hold a full driver’s licence and have previous experience or an interest in working with people in a support role.

Often people with intellectual disabilities will need support to do tasks such as shopping, community activities, household tasks, personal cares and attending medical appointments. The hours include weekends, evenings and sleepovers.

To apply for this position and view a full job description please visit our website www.ideajobs.co.nz, for all other enquiries please contact Amy Grant-Dredge on 03 538 1119 or Angela Stuart on 03 578 0949. Closing date: 12 October 2012.

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Customer Service Representative Picton Passenger Terminal

Wednesday October 3, 2012

Are you a hard worker and looking for a small job? Do you have Parental or Caregivers support?

If this sounds like you, please discuss with your parent or caregiver and give us a call.

Please phone 577 7868

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Sport inbrief

McCaw book out next week A much awaited book on All Blacks captain Richie McCaw will be released on Tuesday next week and booksellers expect it will fly off the shelves.

Karen Gibb of PaperPlus in Blenheim said they were expecting it would be a big seller.

“Generally those sorts of books sell well and he’s really popular.”

McCaw will undertake a short booksigning tour next week. He will be in Christchurch bookstores on Saturday, October 13 after booksigning sessions in Auckland the day before.

Black Caps out of World Cup The Black Caps have been knocked out of the Twenty20 World Cup in Sri Lanka after their Super Over defeat to the West Indies.

The New Zealand cricket team chased 140 to beat their opponents at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium but only managed 139 for seven, following Doug Bracewell’s dismissal.

NZ officials mugged in Argentina Two New Zealand rugby officials were mugged in Argentina following the All Blacks 54-14 win over the Pumas on Sunday.

Mike Eagle and Gerard van Tilborg were outside their hotel in Buenos Aires when they were accosted by assailants on motorcycles.

Neither man was hurt, but a Rolex watch was stolen.

The incident had been reported to police.

Two boks ruled out Two Springboks have been ruled out of this week’s match against the All Blacks in South Africa.

Centre Francois Steyn injured his ankle at training and has been ruled out for the rest of the year and fullback Zane Kirchner is in doubt following their match against the Wallabies.

The All Blacks and Springboks face off in Soweto on Sunday (NZT).

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Up against the best

By Annabelle Latz It was a good learning curve at the National Duathlon Championships in Taupo last weekend for two of Marlborough’s up and coming athletes, and the familiar face of Jeremy McKenzie kept up with the best in his elite race campaign.

Jess Barnes finished sixth at the championships, less than a minute outside her desired fifth-placing.

The 18 year-old Marlborough Girls’ College pupil has only had a few race starts with the best in the country, but her competitive instinct was not lacking.

“I was hoping to make the top five, so I’m a bit disappointed to be honest,” she said.

She completed the 5km run, 20km bike, and 2.5km run in a time of 1.16.36.

Her gutsy effort on the bike helped her cause, after falling behind the lead bunch of runners after the first run.

“I made up a few placings on the bike,” she said.

She said conditions were hot, so was happy with the overall performance, considering the challenging field and heat.

“There were a few New Zealand reps in the race, there was heaps of competition.”

She will spend more time in the pool now, with a summer of triathlon competition ahead of her.

Will Hart finished near the bottom of the field in his competition, but the 17 year-old Marlborough Boys’ College pupil said he enjoyed the chance to race amongst the best, and now knows what to work on.

“I really struggled with the heat,” he said, but conditions were good.

He completed his race in 1.12.24.

Racing the same style as Jess, he had a few

to pass on the bike after lagging a bit after the first run.

“It was just good getting an opportunity to race a bigger race.”

His focus this summer will also be his swimming, helping his triathlon training.

Jeremy was up against an extremely competitive field in his elite race.

He will be seeing many of them on the start line of the World Cup Triathlon Championships in Auckland later this month.

His fifth place finish matched his finishing position of last year, and with this year’s focus on triathlon, he was happy enough.

“It wasn’t too bad,” he said.

“Conditions were good but there was quite a bit of wind at stages, which was sapping on the bike.”

He completed his 10km run, 40km bike, and 5km run in 2.01.43.

Above: Jess Barnes, Far-left: Jeremy McKenzie, Left: Will Hart.

Weekend sailing results Saturday was a beautiful sunny day, perfect for the Queen Charlotte Yacht Club fleet to enjoy the 3 race Vet Centre Handicap series.

The Race Officer Katrin Wendt, managed to organise the fleet and sail herself in light breezes but tightly contested racing.

A good fleet of seniors made up for the missing top Optimist Sailors, most of which are in Auckland for training prior to the Winter Championships this coming weekend.

The Laser Class made up most of the seniors,

the best turnout of Lasers for quite a while.

The seniors take their racing seriously, Jason Anderson taking out he days racing from his father, Derek, and Warren Algie.

In the Optimist Open Class, Nico van Beek made a welcome return to the water though sailing with an injury, Taking out the Oen Opti Class from Iolo Adams and Angus Dysart-Paul.

The Optimist Green Fleet was won by Emily Overend, Nicholas Turnbull second and Kate Overend third. The Greenies enjoy really tight

racing and their skills are improve rapidly. Most will make the leap to Open fleet soon.

Nicholas Gardiner headed the Starling Fleet with a well deserved win, Callum Radford second and Christopher Cameron third.

Some of the Intermediate Starling sailors are away sailing for Marlborough Girls College at Algies Bay, but still a good turn out for the start of the season.

The Club welcomes the new sailors joining the Rainbow fleet and their enthusiastic parents.

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World famous in Blenheim

By Robbie Parkes Get ready, The Great Bohally Truffle Roll is just around the corner.

Bohally Intermediate School isbeginning to roll out with their annual truffle fundraiser, with pre-sales for the chocolate delicacies starting October 15.

At $5 a dozen, truffles have proved a popular choice, especially in time for Christmas.

“We’ve already had people from the community asking when the truffles go on sale,” said deputy principal Carey O’Hagan.

“They’re world famous in Blenheim.”

With 47,000 made and about $20,000 raised last year, the aim is to repeat that success and add to the school’s outdoor environment.

“This year, part of it is we want to redesign our outdoor area and do some landscaping, as well as put money towards technology in the school.”

Some of the money would go towards the school’s very own radio station,

which is set to hit the airwaves soon.

The fundraiser is organised by FAB (friends at Bohally), on offshoot of the PTA, and organised by the parents.

“And the students roll all the truffles,” said Carey.

A truffle roll-a-thon of sorts takes place November 22, 23, and 24, with over half the school expected to get involved.

“It’s a bit of a three-day mission to get them all together.”

Carey said the truffles are something different which appeals to a lot of people.

“It’s just good old fashioned home baking.”

Students will be given forms on which they can take pre-sale orders for the truffles from October 15 until 30.

The truffles will be picked up from the school and delivered on November 24.

Orders can also be made by calling Bohally Intermediate School students Maggie Edwards and Caitlin McIntyre are geared up for the upcoming Great Bohally Truffle Roll. the school.

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Crime increases over past year A big rise in drug offending, an increase in sexual assaults and a drop in robbery offences has been recorded by the Marlborough police area.

Tasman District Commander Superintendent Richard Chambers said Tasman had experienced an overall 1.5 percent increase in crime from July 2011 to June this year.

Tasman recorded a 605.6 percent rise in

offences related to trafficking and dealing in illicit drugs.

“The district also recorded greater than 99 percent resolution for this offending,” Superintendent Chambers said.

“The figures show the successful proactive work police in Tasman have done in targeting drug dealers.”

Marlborough recorded a 65 percent rise in

sexual assaults and related offences.

Superintendent Chambers attributed this increase to a small group of serious offenders who faced multiple offences and in Blenheim two men were being dealt with by the Marlborough District Court.

Robbery, extortion and related offences dropped by 47.4 percent, theft and related offences were down 6.6 percent.

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