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Arbuckle apologises Jamie Arbuckle says sorry for stress caused by council review

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Just reward Jack “Dusty” Miller receives Rotary’s highest accolade

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DISBELIEF: Mr Asian store owner Udomsak Juchange was stunned to see his shop had been broken into for the second time in three months. Right: The shop window broken by the burglars.

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Store owner fed up with burglaries World Cup dream Susan Witehira on Marlborough’s Rugby World Cup preparations.

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By Damian George The owner of an Asian grocery store burgled on Sunday morning is thankful a broken window is the only significant damage his business sustained this time round. Udomsak Juchange, owner of Blenheim’s Mr Asian on Alfred Street, was awoken by his recently-installed alarm system while at home early on Sunday morning. He raced to his store to find the main door’s window had been broken, but that only $40-50

had been taken from the cash register. It was a much different story a few months ago, when thieves broke into Mr Juchange’s personal office and stole two safes holding nearly $9000, and a laptop. Mr Juchange says he could not believe his store was once again a target on Sunday. “When I got to the store this time, I said ‘holy crap, not again!’” Security footage showed the culprits - two men aged 17 and 18 - tried to break into the cigarette

cabinet behind the shop’s counter, but fled before they were able to do so. The break-in followed a similar incident in Blenheim early on Saturday morning, when thieves broke into takeaway and convenience store Mr Frys and stole drinks, chocolate and medicine. Mr Juchange has a simple message for the offenders who broke into his store: “Stop doing it, leave this community alone. We don’t need any more bad people in this community.”

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By Damian George news@blenheimsun.co.nz Blenheim businesses say there is “too much going on” at the Grove Road and Budge Street intersection which has been at the centre of a number of road incidents recently. The intersection has long been a point of concern for the nearby businesses, who say car brakes are often heard screeching and large trucks are sometimes forced to use the wrong side of the road due to a lack of turning space. The four-way intersection is bordered by Blenheim Super Cheap Auto, Peter Grinter Motorcycles, Wayne Lucas Glass and a Shell service station. Blenheim Super Cheap Auto employee Matt Rowe says there have been “heaps” of vehicle crashes at the intersection over the last few years, including three or four within the last six months. “There’s too much going on,” he says.

“The way I see it, the pedestrian crossing [opposite Shell] should never have been put there. What a stupid place to have it - right at a main intersection.” He says recent incidents include a car colliding with a parked truck, and a child being knocked off his bike by a car. Wayne Lucas, owner of Wayne Lucas Glass, says trucks turning right from Grove Road into Budge Street to use the service station often turn directly into the right hand lane, as it is too difficult to make a regular turn. Another problem is cars exiting the Shell station onto Grove Road colliding with the arrow sign on the road’s island, he says. “That’s frequently being replaced. “[The intersection]’s definitely a problem, but I don’t know how you fix it.” Marlborough Roads senior asset manager Steve Mur-

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Accident waiting to happen: Local businesses say this intersection at Grove Road and Budge Street is a frequent site of road incidents.

rin says he is aware of the concerns, and improving the intersection is one of the safety projects on its agenda for the next 12 months. Last year, the island on Budge Street [near Shell] was reduced by 1.2 metres to

allow more room for turning traffic. Within the next 12 months, he hopes the footpath on the corner of Budge St and Grove Road outside Shell will be narrowed, further increasing road space.

Marlborough Roads’ fiveyear crash statistics from July 2005 to June 2010 show there have been just six reported crashes in the last five years, though crashes after June 2010 have not yet been added.

Brown re-elected MTA president By Celeste Lodewyk Local car dealership owner Phil Brown has been re-elected as Marlborough Motor Trade Association (MTA) president (uncontested) for his second term. Last week saw local branch members meet to discuss what plans they will make for the year ahead, but for now he says they will be concentrat-

ing on adding value to the brand for MTA members. Last year was Phil’s first term as president and included highlights such as a visit from car racing legend Greg Murphy who was the guest at a MTA charity dinner held in September last year. Donations raised from the dinner were donated to St Johns Ambulance

and SAAD Marlborough. MTA has 32 branches throughout New Zealand with each its own elected President and committee. The organisation represents every facet of the automotive industry and covers everything from general repair workshops through to vehicle sales, service stations and repairers.

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By Damian George Marlborough district councillor Jamie Arbuckle has apologised to his fellow councillors and council staff for the stress placed on them during the recent council review, but won’t apologise for instigating it. Cr Arbuckle told The Sun yesterday he has been overwhelmed by the public support he has received since the independent review was presented to the council, reaffirming his decision to raise allegations of corruption within the organisation. The independent review, carried out by Auckland lawyer Denis Sheard, was received by the council on July 8. It cleared all council representatives of any wrongdoing, prompting several councillors to call for Cr Arbuckle to resign, apologise and pay back ratepayer money used to fund the inquiry.

Cr Arbuckle told The Sun yesterday it was now time to “walk away” from the issue, and offered this statement to his council colleagues: “To all council staff and councillors, I am sorry for the extra workload and pressure that has been put onto those concerned. “In my view, the review was required to answer the many questions that the public had of the council. “We all now can stand tall and proud to those who we represent - the Marlborough community.” Cr Arbuckle endured a torrid barrage of criticism during a council meeting following the report’s findings, but reaction outside council chambers has been much more forgiving. “To the many hundreds of phone calls and emails over the past week in support of the review, I thank you for your support,” Cr Arbuckle says.

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“I stood on a platform of accountability and transparency in council and I will continue to do so. “As a councillor, it is my duty to bring ratepayers’ concerns to the council table. “I will continue to raise issues and ask questions on the behalf of those who have elected me into council.” He also praised the work of Mr Sheard, who did “really well” with the review. He says his only concern is that there is a perception the allegations were raised purely on “hearsay”, when that was not the case. The review was ordered by Marlborough mayor Alistair Sowman following allegations by Cr Arbuckle that council staff could tamper with tender documents and some people believed the organisation was corrupt.

Dusty just ‘doing God’s work’ By Damian George Paul Harris Fellowship Award recipient Jack “Dusty” Miller says he was humbled to receive Rotary’s highest recognition recently, but the accolade really belongs to God. Mr Miller was one of two people, along with fellow Blenheim man John Orchard, to be presented with the prestigious medal by outgoing Rotary Club of Blenheim South president Jim Hasseldine last week. The international award was established in memory of Rotary founder Paul Harris, and rewards members’ contributions to the foundation’s charitable and educational programme. Mr Miller, who worked as a Salvation Army Corps Officer in Blenheim for 24 years before retiring in 2009, says he was merely doing God’s work. “At one stage in my life, about 40 years ago, I was in a situation where I needed some help and the ‘Sallies’ turned up and helped me, and I thought ‘that’s the kind of Christianity I can relate to,” he told The Sun yesterday. “I’ve really got to give the honour to God. He’s the one who called me into that work in the first place, I was just trying to do what I could in the calling that was mine.” Among Mr Miller’s major achievements is the role he played in establishing the Marlborough Hospice which opened in 2003, where he remained Chaplain to the staff and patients until he retired. He served on all the committees during his six years with the Blenheim South Rotary, and initiated the club’s involvement in the local Food Bank effort and Salvation Army Toy Appeal.

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Mr Orchard, a born-and-bred Marlburian, received the award for his “tireless” work in helping to preserve and protect the region’s heritage for future generations. In the 1980s, the keen historian helped to set up, and ran, History of Marlborough trips through the Rural Education Activities Programme (REAP). This involved leading a bus tour around historical sites. As chairman of the Riverside Railway Inc, under the umbrella of the Marlborough Historical Society, Mr Orchard was instrumental in establishing the railway line from Blenheim to Brayshaw Park. He is now leader of the Heritage Education programme at the Marlborough Museum.

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Prison escapee vows change his second son Sebastian 17 days ago, the self-employed plasterer says the incident was the final straw. “I sort of used it all as a turnaround point,” he told The Sun. “I stopped smoking drugs and just tried to do, well, I did do, everything that the courts told me to do so I can move on and be a better role model for my kids.” Mr McMillan says he had been smoking cannabis intensively for the last decade, which gradually began to bring on “psychotic episodes” and induced emotions which “spiralled out of control”. However, through an alcohol and drug counselling programme he was ordered to take following his release from Christchurch Men’s Prison in March, the drug has now become a non-existent part of his life. “I haven’t smoked anything for over a month and I have no intention to smoke

By Damian George news@blenheimsun.co.nz He made headlines for kicking an escape hole through a police station wall before calling a local newspaper, but Blenheim man Leonard McMillan has vowed his name will never again be seen in the local court pages. The 26-year-old was being held at the Blenheim police station for breaching bail when the incident occurred in January this year, following an earlier arrest for domestic violence. After fashioning the escape route, through the station’s prisoner phone room plaster wall, Mr McMillan called the Marlborough Express to complain about the way he had been treated by police. It was the climax to a ten-year episode of heavy drug taking and psychological meltdowns, but Mr McMillan has turned a new page. Kicked into action by the birth of

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it again,” he says. “It pretty much caused me a lot of trouble and put me in a bad head space. “I wouldn’t say it’s been easy, but it’s been rewarding.” The husband-to-be will have his community detention anklet removed tomorrow. It has been on him since he was released from prison following the break-out, and prohibits him from leaving his house between 8pm and 6am. Its removal, he says, will signal new beginnings. Since his release, he has become engaged to his partner Sydney, welcomed Sebastian as a brother to 8-year-old son Noah, and cut all ties with his cannabis-smoking circle. To other cannabis users, Mr McMillan says: “I think people should respect it. It can be overdone. “Maybe get counselling before you’re breaking out of a police cell.”

Turning over a new leaf: Leonard McMillan, with 17-day-old son Sebastian, will have his community detention anklet removed tomorrow. He says it will signal the start of a new life without crime.

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Expansion would ‘spur economy’

By Damian George The expansion of Marlborough’s airport to cater for more visitors could be the catalyst for kickstarting economic growth in the region, the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce says. The expansion of airport facilities is one of four key priorities the Chamber is looking to address in the next 12 months. Marlborough Chamber of Commerce general manager Brian Dawson says upgrading the facilities and increasing flights would make it easier to attract and retain businesses, as well as entice visitors to the region. “It is hard to convince Australian and other conference organisers to bring their 600-person

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conference to Marlborough when commercial flights only bring in, on average, 19 people at a time, with the odd 50-seater from Auckland,” he says. Mr Dawson says the devel-

opment would also help to encourage a hotel chain to build another “much-needed” hotel in the region. With the $17 million Civic Theatre project having been given the go-ahead, the district will have invested $40m between that facility, the Clubs of Marlborough building [$12m], the Convention Centre [$3.9m], and the Alfred Street Car Park [$6m] in recent times, he says. “This investment must be supported by additional quality accommodation and airport capacity.” Local accountant Mark Peters, of Peters Doig Chartered Accountants, says the airport terminal is “definitely too small”, but is not convinced

Snow arrives early Last Wednesday saw the first heavy snow fall arrive this winter. The Lake Rotoiti area was covered, with Rainbow Ski Field receiving a good dumping of snow. Below: Fulton Hogan clearing the Howard Valley Road near St Arnaud. Photo courtesy randall@tekihitours.co.nz

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WINTER FUN: Left; Plenty of Marlborough families were out at the weekend enjoying the recent snowfall at Lake Rotoiti and Rainbow Ski Field areas. Pictured is two-year-old Piper Alexander who was photographed with her snowman on Sunday.

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Local Stars in Your Eyes winner Clara van Wel performs at John's Kitchen on Wednesday, as kitchen staff look on.

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By Damian George Local Stars in Your Eyes competition winner Clara van Wel says she had no hesitation in choosing to donate her $1000 prize money to Blenheim charity John’s Kitchen. The 13-year-old was awarded the money to gift to any charity organisation in the region after winning the competition recently. The Marlborough Girls’ College student says John’s Kitchen, which provides a free two-course

The Marlborough Lions Club, which organises the annual Stars in Your Eyes concert, raised just under $25,000 for local charities through this year’s event. It awarded $750 and $500 to the second and third placed getters respectively to give to a charity of their choice. T hat money went to Marlborough Boys’ College Rugby and Project K - an outdoors programme for Year 10 and Year 11 students to assist development.

Sisters win savings By Celeste Lodewyk Three prizes of $200 have been awarded to members of the same family by the National Bank Blenheim branch. The Bank was running a promotion encouraging families to open savings accounts for their children, and had staff speaking to parents at the Marlborough Parents Centre Parent and Child Expo held last month. There were three separate prizes for families who opened savings accounts, and by lucky chance the Gemmell family won them all. Samantha (18), Tori (13) and Isabella (5) were the official winners, though Isabella plans

to share her winnings with her sister Natasha. “They are all beginning to understand the importance of saving for their future, especially Samantha who now has a nine-week old baby,” says their mother Monique Gemmell. “The reality of needing to save is really starting to hit home,” she says. The $200 prizes will be deposited into their accounts to kick start their savings.

Lower power prices National MP for Kaikoura Colin King says the low electricity price rise in Marlborough over the last 12 months is a very good result for the region. The latest Ministry of Economic Development [MED] figures show prices rose by an average of just $40 during the last year, the lowest of any region in New Zealand. Mr King says it is reassuring to see the minimal effect price rises have had

on businesses. “Power prices have risen 72 percent over the last ten years, so it is satisfying to see the lastest MED figures show that power rices in Marlborough increased just 1.7 percent in the past 12 months.” Mr King is urging people to shop around for the best electricity deals to continue to encourage competition in the market.

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Sittting in front of a nice warm fire.

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Some of the new artists fumbled their parts and others intelligently remained silent in the wings. Reports attribute the best performance of the night delivered with dashing swash-buckle by the rising star young Jamie who demonstrated great verve, when swinging a double edged sword he cut to the nub of the theme. On completion of his brilliant performance he stood defiantly to the front of the stage, cementing his position and was accorded much whistling, hooting, clapping and cheering from the cloisters. Who needs a new Theatre? Sword of Damocles

Good work Jessica Dear Ed, Congratulations and well done, councillor Jessica Bagge. Unlike the other councillors, who appear to be the most biased group of people ever to be elected to administer this district, your comments in The Sun [in the July 13 issue] do you proud. Jessica, are you able to also paint a

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body, not Mayor Sowman. Re the reference made by Mayor Sowman to the “supposed” damage of Marlborough’s reputation ........ I suspect his concern is more for the council and its tight-knit members. Maybe they should remember they are representatives of the public........... not dictators. G DellaBosca

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Pleased with Jamie Dear Ed, I have no knowledge of the council’s tendering processes. However, I’m very pleased to support Councillor Arbuckle’s endeavours. It’s so encouraging to have a young councillor prepared to listen to constituents’ concerns and have the courage to air them. He also showed integrity to insist that an unbiased commissioner hear them. Obviously, those accusing council failed him by lack of concrete evidence and verification of their accusations. He should have asked them for hard proof with their cases. He shouldn’t be condemned as council is doing - to their own detriment. No resignation nor payment of costs is required. Government introduced so-called “whistleblower’s legislation - for this exact purpose. An elected representative must be entitled to question policy or processes without fear of recrimination. Council accepted Mr Sheard’s ruling of no wrongdoing, therefore must accept his ruling to improve processes and communication. I’m appalled at their treatment of Councillor Arbuckle, but am not surprised. I remember, along with 60 other Picton people, watching in disbelief the former council unanimously vote to condemn Picton to ten more years of the release of methyl bromide. Yes, it is legal, but showed council to have no conscience as the power was theirs to stop it. So, sitting members from the former council, stop polishing your halos and commend a young man merely fulfilling his duty and listening to his constituents as every elected representative should do.

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Rugby World Cup 2011 regional project manager Susan Witehira under one of the 14 Russian street signs erected to mark the Russian side’s stay in Blenheim during the tournament.

Susan Witehira had always dreamed of murals all over the walls.” a job involved in rugby, so it is more than A “great spectator from the sidelines”, appropriate she has been entrusted with the Susan remembers fondly her days as a task of overseeing Marlborough’s contribu- ‘scarfie’ at Otago University, which involved tion to the biggest rugby event on the planet. frequent trips to the famous Carisbrook to The born-and-bred Marlburian, appointed watch the local side. regional project manager for Rugby World Later, she got a much closer look at the Cup 2011 in late 2009, has been working workings of a male rugby team. tirelessly for the last 18 months to ensure “My dream job was with the NZRU, I everything is in readiness when the much- always wanted to work with them,” she says. anticipated tournament hits our shores in “I applied for a few jobs and then Chaz September. Ferris - the ex-New Zealand Maoris coach A passionate rugby follower, and Marl- who was coach at Grammar Carlton in burian, Susan is intent on using the global Auckland - phoned and up and said ‘I need tournament as the vehicle for promoting a manager for the senior reserves side’. the region to an international “I was in the dressing rooms audience. - the whole lot. People from “Everyone “There’s two ways you the other team would shout can go: you can sit back and that lives here to our guys ‘hey hey there’s hope people will come [to a chick just walked into your Marlborough], or you can knows how changing rooms’, and our be proactive and give them team was quite proud and great it is reasons to come,” she says. they’d say ‘yeah, that’s our “Everyone that lives here manager’.” knows how great it is - that’s that’s why It is now less than two why we live here. It’s just a months until the World Cup matter of projecting that mes- we live here.” kicks off, and Susan says it is sage to everyone else.” hard to project what impact As regional project manager - a role the tournament will have on the region. established by Destination Marlborough “People often ask me: ‘are we going to - Susan has been overseeing preparations feel its impact?’, but it’s really hard to tell,” for the various events scheduled throughout she says. September and October, and will also be “There are 16,000 ticket-holders who are in charge of the hosting of the Russian going to come to the Top of the South, which national team and looking after the 43 local is no busier than our peak summer, so this is volunteers involved in the tournament. not the biggest influx all in one go.” It may all sound like a lot of hard work but, As the tournament draws closer, Susan for Susan, the role is close to her dream job. says she still has “a heap to do” but is “I thought it was an opportunity of a becoming increasingly eager to get the show lifetime,” she says of seeing the position on the road. advertised. “This is what it’s all built up to, it’s really “I still remember the first Rugby World exciting and I can’t wait till it all starts. Cup - I was in third form [year nine] at “Sometimes, I’m so wrapped up in the Marlborough Girls’ College and we all had organising and I forget how exciting it’s to choose a country and do themes for our going to be.” classrooms. We had these huge posters and

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By Celeste Lodewyk For the first time ever two of the region’s leading viticulture events, the Marlborough Silver Secateurs and Markham’s Marlborough Young Viticulturist Competition will be combined into one – the inaugural Wine Marlborough Viticulture Field Day which is being held this Friday. The skills and expertise of Marlborough’s vineyard professionals will be on show at the Yealands Grovetown Vineyard, and ac‘ALL BRANDS’ cording to events manager Sarah HISTORICAL Booker there will be plenty of PARTS SUPPLIERS TO THE INDUSTRY action.

Traditionally the two viticulture events have run separately but in mirroring national competitions the two have been combined to run the same day. The Markham’s Young Viticulturist of the Year Competition gathers the region’s best young viticultural talent to test their knowledge and skills and last year eight entered. Last year’s Young Viticulturist of the Year was Stuart Dudley of Delegats who went on to compete in the nationals, which he won, before going on to win the title of National Horticulturist of the Year.

Stuart is currently travelling South America with travel vouchers he won from these competitions. For the Marlborough Silver Secateurs Competition there will be five events held before the winners are announced at the prize giving at 2:30pm. Generally around 50-60 people enter Sarah says, so there will be plenty of action during the competition. “This event is open to the public, though the best time to watch would be between 12 and 1pm,” she says.

Spray store continues to grow

Up to now 1200ltrbecome 12 volt sprayersNearly three years down thevolt track respected as the Up stays operational.” Deckmount Sprayers to 1200ltr 12 sprayers Deckmount Sprayers 30 - 200L $350 Mount Marlborough “Spray Store” Linkage CONTROLLERS REELS andDeckmount MORE Up from to 1200ltr 12 volt sprayers Sprayers and and Marlborough’s only30specialist Key products - 200LLinkage from leading $350 Mount are… CONTROLLERS REELS MORE HOSE

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2 Main St Blenheim

PQ200TM (paraquat) is used as the knockdown chemical for winter weed spraying. Paraquat is restricted to knockdown only, therefore the addition of a residual chemical is required. Depending on the weed spectrum and age of the stand residual chemicals such as Atragranz®/Gesaprim® (atrazine), Gesatop® (simazine) or Gardoprim® (terbuthylazine) should be considered.

also including expert advice on all styles of pumps, hoses and fittings. Our client base has increased dramatically even in this tough climate, primarily due to Harpers staff understanding that a business is not built on a “one off” sale, but a level of dedication to their customers that offers 24 hour contact and service. Colin says “The reward in business - comes from being here when our customers need, assisting them in this industry with honest, accurate advice, and enjoying the resulting success for both the customer & ourselves. Our service department is always available ensuring that customers equipment

- NZ built Bertolini Agricultural, Horticultural, Viticultural & Industrial Pumps, Sprayers and associated equipment. Including Hot & Cold Water blasters. -Top of the line Collard & Boisselet trimmers, weeders, mowers and leaf removers. - DAVEY Pumps & water treatment products - Threaded fittings, filters, camlocks, clamps and hoses - Specialised Caltex Oil products to suit any purpose So feel free to call in and have some questions answered – WITHOUT the hard word to buy today.

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Wednesday July 20, 2011

Growing healthy vegetables and fruitful orchard trees If you are a keen gardener and not sure where to start, read what others have said after attending the latest Nelson Agriculture New Zealand Gardening or Go Organic course.

“I can’t think of a topic I could honestly say was not of some relevance to my lifestyle”. “I found the course raised an awareness of how you can reorganise your garden to achieve better results”. “I would certainly recommend this course and have had fantastic discussions with my neighbours who are always asking what I have learnt”. “I hope this course continues- keep up the good work”. “Was a steep learning curve, and each topic was beneficial to my involvement in the farm”.

Another of the popular ‘Go Organic’courses begins in September.

New Evening Classes You now have the opportunity to join one of these classes in Spring when new evening (6:30pm to 9pm), or daytime (9am to 3pm) classes begin early September. Trainees meet once a week for eight months excluding school holidays. Courses are unit standard based and trainees work towards a national certificate. Some practical and theory assignments will need to be completed at home. For more information, freephone Agriculture New Zealand on 0800 475 455, but don’t delay as classes fill quickly.

Classes Starting Soon Go Organic This course is ideal for lifestyle block owners, home gardeners and/or commercial growers and will provide key knowledge and skills required for organic growing. The overall aim is to build ecosystems, promote biodiversity and increase soil and plant health, instead of relying on artificial fertilisers and poisonous sprays. We will explore the latest trends in sustainable farming both internationally and within NZ. A practical, science-based approach is used to separate myth from fact, while exploring a wide range of organic techniques and methods. On successful completion you will be awarded a Certificate in Organic Horticulture (Level 3). * Minimum numbers for course to commence.

CODE: A258

0800 475 455 www.agnz.co.nz

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Wednesday July 20, 2011

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• Well Child checks for Tamariki from Birth - 5 years • Parenting Support and Advocacy for Whanau • Home based – Free Service

ANTENATAL CARE

• Antenatal Support, Education and Advocacy

82 Seymour St, Blenheim • Phone 577 9256

DURHAM: Kimberley is pleased to announce the safe arrival of her first baby boy, Dontae James (6lb 15oz) on July 18 2011, at 3:19am at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to midwife Marian and all the staff at Ward One. Both well. STEER: Richard and Sarah are pleased to announce the safe arrival of Eliza Jane (10lb 13oz) on July 13 2011, at 2:43pm at Wairau Hospital. A little sister for Jaime, Hannah and Zoe. Special thanks to Helen Crampton and all the staff at Ward One. Both well.

GIBBS: Craig and Maryellen are proud to announce the safe arrival of their second daughter, Sophie Alexis Hope (7lb 8oz) on July 14 2011, at 2:46pm at Wairau Hospital. A sister for Monica. Special thanks to midwife Ruth and Helen Crampton and all the staff at Ward One. Both well.

CLISSOLD: Gary and Angela are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their baby girl, Isabella Jane (6lb 11oz) on July 14, at 1:24pm at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to midwife Shona Wills and the staff involved, you all do an amazing job.

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

DWYER: Andrew, Jo and big brother James are delighted to announce the arrival of Emma Elizabeth (8 lb 3oz) on July 7 2011, at 2:51pm at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to our fantastic midwife Gerry, Helen Crampton, theatre and maternity staff. Photo provided

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

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

ROUSSEL: Lacey and William are pleased to announce the speedy arrival of their first baby boy, (2490kg) on July 16 2011, at 6am at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to midwife Tash and my Nana. Both well

Bride of the Year Photos Come in to the Sun Office (72 High St) to see our collection of photos from Bride of the Year All photos are available to be purchased

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

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Wednesday July 20, 2011

community notices

death notices

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

Housie Every Thursday 7pm Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld Street. Light meals available. Bring a friend for a good night out. Proceeds to Special Needs Children of Marlborough.

Marlborough RDA Learn to ride holiday program 10am - 12.30 $60.00 includes instruction, pony care and games. Contact Alison asouness@yahoo.co.nz Phone 578 5109

Marlborough SPCA Feeling the cold? Snuggle up in front of the fire with a new friend adopted from our Foxes Island Centre. Visit www.marlboroughspca.co.nz

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.

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

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 5794353.

The Peoples Market Alabama Road, Sunday 9.00am produce, fruit, eggs, pears. Badges, souvenirs, jewellery, plants, books, paintings, crafts, jam, pumpkins, secondhand goods. Sites $5.00.

CROSSWORD

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: 9amnoon 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: 5775549, Office hrs Tues,Wed,Thurs 9am-3pm. Lifeline Marlborough: 5778668, 24hr helpline. Marlb 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 Marlb: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd, Mon,Wed,Fri

9am-4pm / Tue, Thrus 9.30-3pm. Hospital Visiting Hours Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am7.30pm, 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. Marlb 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:Pic ton 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.

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Experience you can trust 3 We have two factory trained and qualified marine technicians with over 35 years experience between them 3 Guaranteed warranties and value for money 3 Servicing all makes and models of outboard motors 3 Mobile marine workshop servicing the entire Marlborough region 3 Large range of wrecked motors and second hand parts Phone or see David in the showroom for all workshop bookings, inquiries and spare parts

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health & beauty

to let

for sale

ADRIENNE'S Beauty Den. For all your beauty treatment. 85 Lakings Road. Ph 578 8862

2 Bedroom flat. Carport. Unsuitable for children. No Dogs. Redwoodtown. $190 per week. Phone 572 5117

'82 XR 200. No Engine. $130.00. TWIN shock 185 running but smokey $230.00. CRF150 Fitted with Honda 200cc Engine $2600.00 Offers considered TXT 021 02760582.

DENTURES Advanced Prosthetic Treatment. Premium Dentures. Natural looks thanks to digital precision at Blenheim Denture Studio. 71 Alfred Street. Ph 578 4344 EAR H E A LT H Removal of Ear Wax using microscope & suction. Ph for an appointment 578 8310 at Physiotherapy Centre, 11 Francis St. WINTER service your lawn mower, only $35.00 at Picton Equipment Centre 7 Devon Street Phone 573 8150 MOLE checks - for a thorough skin check using dermoscopy. Call the Skin Clinic 578 1665. SYSTEM : Slim lose weight the easy way, food designed for NZ'ers by NZer 's. Ph J ean Rooney 577 8686.

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L ARGE Room in Renwick for rent. $80pw Phone 578 0639 or 027 3024867 SPRINGLANDS modern bedsit with private courtyard. $180.00 per week includes power. Ph after 6pm 027 2952902.

wanted to buy R E C O R D S, CD's, DVD's and turntables wanted. Any amount considered.Please phone: 578 8508 DONT get the skip in yet! Some of the more valuable items come out of old sheds. Free quotes given. JUST BROWSING 577 5402 N.Z BOOKS, or collections, old postcards, fountain pens, bayonets, swords etc. Anything old or interesting. JUST BROWSIN G, B at t ys Road 577 5402 OLD whaling and early NZ / Maori items wanted. Private registered collector. Phone Phill on 577 5402 or A/H 578 8551 POOL table with folding legs, also balls, cues, etc. Must be in good condition Phone: 579 1284

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accommodation

TE RAWA RESORT Wilson Bay Pelorus Sound. Restaurant & Bar. Right at the waters edge, accommodation, Shop, On & Off Licence, petrol on wharf, LPG & moorings. Private functions & small conferences. Ph 03 579 8285 www.terawa.co.nz

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A spirited fundraiser By Celeste Lodewyk On Saturday night, the Queen Charlotte Yacht Club held a fundraising dinner at the Marlborough Convention Centre which featured invited guest speaker Dean Lawrence, CEO for Spirit of Adventure Trust. The Spirit of Adventure Trust helps to transform the lives of 15-18-year old youths by teaching and honing skills in communication, self-discipline, self esteem, resilience, co-operation, confidence and tolerance while onboard the 47m, three masted barquentine sailing ship. “I have spent a lot of time in the Marlborough Sounds over the years so it was a pleasure to be asked to support the fundraising efforts of the yacht club,” he says. The fundraising dinner was attended

by around 100 people who turned out in support of the club’s bid to raise funds to go towards the purchase of a new coach boat and to renovate its clubrooms. Approximately $9000 was raised on the night, a promising start to the club’s fundraising. Addressing the audience, Dean shared an insight into the important work done by the Spirit of Adventure Trust, and shared positive stories from youth who have taken part in the 10day Youth Development Voyages. “The Trust’s mission is to provide a positive environment for young people to learn the value of team-work and develop leadership skills… away from cell phones and outside distractions. “On the ship they are all equal and have to interact with one another and

learn to mix with strangers. This programme is a good start to adulthood and we want this message to reach parents so they can understand the benefits and encourage their teenagers to take part,” he says. One inspirational story which has stuck with Dean came from an email sent to him by the mother of a teenage boy who took part in the programme. “She said prior to her son being on board he was often alone at school, had no friends, bullied regularly and lacked social interaction with his peers. “Since he returned from his 10-day voyage he has kept in touch with friends made on board the ship, and now realises that the school community he was in was not normal’, so has gone about making changes to his life,” he says. Guest speaker Dean Lawrence, CEO for Spirit of Adventure Trust.

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Katherine Rock says the board had signalled for some time that health provider contracts no longer considered to deliver best value for money will be discontinued. The announcement is a cruel blow to husband-and-wife Dr Bob Blake and nurse Susan Blake, who set up and ran the centre. It celebrated its 10th birthday last year. Dr Blake was recognised for his work

with the centre by being awarded a Kiwi Bank Local Heroes medal in March this year. “A portion of today’s youth have either forgotten how to dream, or believe they are not worthy of seeking a better life for themselves,” Mrs Blake told The Sun last year. “It is up to us to fight for them and to help make a difference to their lives.” Horizon will close on Friday.

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