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Theatre all go Nil holding cost for council - tenants’ rents will pay loan By Damian George Marlborough mayor Alistair Sowman says the $6 million council has agreed to pay to buy the Civic Theatre building and the surrounding block of land is “a fair price”. The Marlborough District Council made its decision to buy the land during the 2011-12 annual plan meeting yesterday, after Mr Sowman and councillors voted 8-6 in favour of the move.

The MDC has a current registered valuer’s report valuing the property at $6.24 million tenanted [$5.9m untenanted] and a Government-rating valuation of $7.5m. “It’s a fair price. I think both parties are pretty happy with the outcome,” Mr Sowman says. “I think we’ve got a good buy for the people of Marlborough.” Mr Sowman says the council will take out a loan to buy the building off the Civic Theatre

Trust, with regular instalments being made until April, 2013. A takeover date is set for September, 2012. He says the interest on the loan, which stands at seven percent, will be covered by rental payments from the three businesses that lease parts of the building - Noel Leeming, No 1 Shoe Warehouse and State Insurance. “So there will be nil cost to the ratepayer.” Continued Page 3.

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Commercial property values on the rise By Les Whiteside There has been a flurry of commercial sale activity in Marlborough during the last four weeks. A Scott St commercial property at 56 Scott St sold last week at auction for more than Government valuation. The property has been sold to a local investor for $885,000, with a 7.9 percent yield. The Government valuation was less than $800,000. “There were multiple bidders at the auction which shows a positive sign in the local market,” joint marketing agent Grant Baxter from Bayleys says. The sale was one of three so far this month in Marlborough, Grant says. The Christian Bookshop in

Maxwell Road sold last month for nearly $320,000 to an Auckland client. A site previously occupied by Water Dynamics opposite Burger King on the corner of Opawa and Main streets is under offer. The site comprises two sections with a current GV of $935,000. An Auckland developer has a contract on the site for more than $1m. Well leased commercial properties are selling for 7.9-9.5 percent, Grant says. Other sites for sale are the former FMR Ltd site on the corner of Liverpool and Herbert streets, which is being sold vacant by deadline sale on June 30, and a Liverpool Street property is also being sold vacant.

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Quake help not required, yet By Damian George Marlborough Civil Defence head Ross Hamilton says he has not received any call for help as yet from Christchurch authorities following two damaging earthquakes which struck the city on Monday. The two quakes, measuring magnitude 5.7 and 6.3, hit ea rly Monday after noon, collapsing buildings, leaving homes without power and water, and causing widespread liquefaction. There were no fatalities from the two quakes, but at least 46 people were taken to hospital with injuries. “They haven’t requested anything - they’re obviously managing it themselves at this moment,” Mr Hamilton told

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‘What’s My Number’ campaign proving a hit The high number of people visiting the ‘What’s My Number’ website to find out how much they can save on their electricity bills proves consumers are willing to shop around for electricity, Acting Minister of Energy and Resources Hekia Parata says. “In the 12 days since the Electricity Authority’s ‘What’s My Number’ campaign was launched 118,000 consumers have visited the website to find out how much they can save,” Ms Parata says. “This shows people’s willingness to shop around and make more informed choices about their electricity supplier.’’ The Electricity Authority’s campaign provides consumers with information about how to switch electricity suppliers, the ease of switching and the potential savings that can be made from switching. The campaign results from a major review of electricity market performance in 2009 which found that residential consumers could make significant savings by switching to the cheapest available retailer.

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McDonald’s founder remembered By Damian George The $30,000 needed to build a room in memory of Blenheim McDonald’s founder Philip McAuslin at Ronald McDonald House in Wellington has now been raised. The new room will coincide with the complete redevelopment of the Wellington house, which is scheduled to be completed in August next year. Mr McAuslin passed away due to prostate cancer in November 2008. He established Blenheim’s first McDonald’s restaurant, on Main Street, 16 years ago, having previously moved from Dunedin with his wife Jenny and children Lauren and Josh. Ronald McDonald House Wellington chief executive Lesley Slieker says the new room, which can house up to five people, is a fitting way to pay tribute to Mr

McAuslin’s contribution to the cause. “The new facility is giving longterm supporters of the house an opportunity to be remembered and put their names into the project,” she says. “It’s just delightful for us that Philip’s name will live on in our house. Every night his name will protect families, which is very much to the heart of what we do and what we’re about.” Jenny, who now manages the restaurant, says the fundraising drive for the project was kept very low-key, with most donations coming from people who knew Philip rather than a generous Marlborough community who were always dipping into their pockets. “I think that’s part of the reason I never went out and made a lot of noise - because [Marlburians are] always giving something,” she says.

Jenny says she would now like to turn her attention to raising money for the Ronald McDonald House in Christchurch, which is in need of repairs following the February 22 earthquake. Construction of the new 34-room Wellington house is scheduled to begin on August 15. The existing house, as well as a commercial building, have recently been demolished, meaning patients will be housed at a nearby lodge during construction. Collectors will be roaming the streets of both Blenheim and Nelson on Friday as part of a nationwide appeal to raise funds for the $15 million facility, which is still “millions and millions of dollars away” from its target, Mrs Slieker says. An automatic $3 donation can also be made by texting ‘Ronald’ to 3890.

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From Page 1. The council’s move to buy the theatre building means the Civic Theatre Trust, which has long been waiting for a decision to be made, can now move ahead with its plan to build a new theatre. It had been banking on the $6m from the sale of the site to help fund the $17m project. “The purchase of the building does two things: it gives the theatre trust a home while they’re building [a new theatre] and it gives [the council] potential to

have a home for a new library two or three years down the track,” Mr Sowman says. Not all councillors, however, were happy with the move. The six to vote against the decision were Jessica Bagge, Jamie Arbuckle, Geoff Evans, Trevor Hook, John Leggett and David Oddie. Cr Bagge says it is not the council’s job to “be developers”. “And the feedback that I got from other councillors is that it isn’t the council’s job to be developers.

“I don’t believe now is the time to make a strategic purchase like that.” She also says she was disappointed with the process by which the decision was made. “It appeared to me that there wasn’t all the information there for the council to look at.” Those to vote in favour of the move were Mr Sowman, Jenny Andrews, Graeme Barsanti, David Dew, Peter Jerram, Francis Maher, Terry Sloan and Graeme Taylor.

Heritage Centre to get loan, not grant By Damian George Other key decisions to come out of the annual plan meeting included the council increasing rates for the region by an average of 3.2 percent, and agreeing only to loan $1.4 million to the Aviation Heritage Museum Trust, rather than provide a grant. Mayor Alistair Sowman says the change represents the increase in rates the council will receive as a whole, and does not reflect individual percentage changes. The figure edged up by 0.4 percent on the original estimate,

after the council agreed to increase some public funding. “I would have liked to have had it down below three, where it originally started, but councillors have listened to the submissions and, in the end, were swayed,” Mr Sowman says. The increased funding will go towards various community services such as sewerage, water, roading, parks and reserves, as well as several community groups and trusts. “We had probably the most number of public submissions

ever,” Mr Sowman says. In a reversal of an earlier decision, the council backtracked on an agreement to grant $1.4m to the Heritage Trust. The money will now be loaned, but all interest on the loan will be written off if the Heritage Centre can get “enough people through the door” over the next five years. Mr Sowman says the two parties will discuss a reasonable visitor number target in the near future. A council employee will be appointed to the Trust’s board.

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Top Art exhibition arrives in Blenheim A touring art exhibition featuring New Zealand’s top secondary school Visual Art portfolios on display at Marlborough Boys’ College will wrap up on Friday. The annual exhibition, Top Art, represents a selection of the top Visual Arts portfolios from students throughout New Zealand. All of the students involved gained Excellence for their work at NCEA level 3 in 2010. The touring exhibition will be hosted by approximately 33 venues around New Zealand until mid-August. W h e n o n ly t h e b e s t W i l l d o !

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Lisa back home in Blenheim Family thanks Marlborough By Damian George After spending five weeks in a critical condition in Wellington Hospital, local woman Lisa Tau’alupe has now returned to her friends and family in Blenheim. Speaking to The Sun last week, Lisa and her family talked for the first time about her rare and debilitating illness, known as neuromyelitis optica[NMO], which confined her to an intensive care unit for a month. Lisa first contracted the illness in February this year and was admitted to Wairau Hospital in early March, before being flown to Wellington Hopsital when her lungs collpased several weeks later. Also known as Devic’s disease, the illness attacked Lisa’s gastro and respiratory system and meant she was unable to eat, talk, or breathe on her own. “I had to re-learn eating, walking, talking. I went three

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Clara’s our local shining star The Marlborough Convention Centre was the ideal venue for Friday night’s Stars In Your Eyes event organised by the Spring Creek and Districts Lions Club. The fourth year continued to be one of the best events on the Marlborough calendar with tickets selling out early.

From the start compere Jackie Clarke, former NZ Idol judge, entertained the audience of 300. The twelve performers gave impersonations of their chosen artists, none more so than winner, thirteen year old Clara van Wel, with her performance as Rickie Lee Jones singing Chuck E’s In Love.

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By Celeste Lodewyk When organisers of the Marlborough Parents’ Centre Parent and Child Expo 2011 said they wanted to attract more numbers to this year’s event, they were only too delighted to hear that they had. The Marlborough Parents Centre hosted the annual Expo on Sunday at the Marlborough Convention Centre as their major fundraiser for the year and as a lead up to their national Parents Centre Week which runs until June 19. More than 1300 people passed through the doors on Sunday compared to the 1000 from last year. The Expo began at 10am but there was already a queue waiting at the doors says co-ordinator Stacey Inwood. “We had over 100 people come through within the first 15 minutes of opening which to us showed how much they wanted to see the Expo.” The combination of exciting new giveaways, live expert ‘advice ses-

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This year’s show hosted by the Marlborough Convention Centre has a slightly different format. There will be cabaret style seating and half way through the show nibbles will be placed on each table. Ticket holders will be given a complimentary glass of wine or juice on arrival and the bar will be open during the show for drink sales. Prizes donated by local businesses have been overwhelming, Carol says. “The calibre of prizes this year is outstanding and it is amazing to see what local businesses have come forward with, we are very lucky to have received such great support,” she says.

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First place prize package is worth nearly $3000 and includes a white gold and diamond necklace worth $895, kindly donated by McCormick and Co Jewellers in Blenheim. Second place prize package is worth over $1500, third place prize package is worth over $1200 and the audience choice is worth over $1000. There have been 25 bride entries for this year’s show who will take to the stage in their wedding attire in the hope of being named the 2011 Beavertown Blenheim Lions Bride of the Year. The show commences at 7:30pm and tickets cost $45 each and are still available at the Sun Newspaper office until Friday. For late ticket purchases you can phone Carol on 03 572 5352. “You really don’t want to miss out on this show as it is gearing up to be one of our best yet. “This is the most bride entries we have ever received and for the ladies it is a fantastic opportunity to get back into their dresses. It may even be an opportunity for brides-to-be to get ideas for their own weddings,” Carol says.

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Human beings make mistakes - Murray Deaker made one the other day [when he used the ‘N word’]. It’s just how it’s perceived.

I suppose he did make a bit of a nuisance of himself but he’s obviously a very good broadcaster.

It’s excellent. He shouldn’t have been fired in the first place.

I think he’s fantastic. I just love his humour and I love his honesty. He says what we all think.

He’s awesome - ever since he made fun of that name [Sheila Dikshit], I thought he was awesome. It will probably be good entertainment.

He should be back on air. He crosses the line but he’s honest. If you don’t like it, you don’t listen to it.

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Rude elderly drivers vs bikes To the elderly couple in a small shiny silver car at the Domino’s pizza/BP roundabout on Thursday the 9th of June at around 3:20pm who in approaching two Bohally School girls on their bikes rudely and abusively tormented them as they waited for a safe chance to bike around the roundabout... you should be ashamed! My daughter was one of those girls and she came home distraught that an elderly couple who should

know better tooted their horn madly at least 11 times and rudely gestured for the girls to hurry up. Tell me exactly why people like yourself treat others that way? These girls where only minding their own business and biking safely until you came up behind them suggesting that they cross the road quick smart into oncoming traffic as if your ‘getting somewhere’ was more important than their lives.

Helmets, people... Dear Ed, Can someone please tell me why we are starting to see cyclists riding everywhere without helmets, including dads teaching children to cycle? If this is you - PLEASE think of your children. If you have an accident, what use are you to your children and family? It’s like driving a car without a WOF or Rego. THINK. Helmets Required

Truck safety Dear Ed, Come on, Safety First, re dangerous trucks, you were not forced to pass that truck. Just take a deep breath and relax and you’ll get home safely. Charlie

Go easy on BK In response to BK Hawaiian Fan’s letter ‘BK-bad experience’, June 8: Don’t knock the new workers. There has been a sign saying “training in progress”. This was there for a reason. These young workers are doing their best and don’t need to have their confidence knocked. For many this is their first steps in the workforce. New equipment often breaks down as it’s run in (like a car). As for speed I have been there several times. The first time there were large queues. If you didn’t want a long wait you should have left. Machines work at a set speed (not faster if there are more people). New workers are slower, but when they know where and how everything works and goes they will go faster (as I’m sure you did at your first job). Chip sizes are pretty much the same at all fast food chains. Go to a fish and chip shop if you want bigger. Give our young workers a chance. T Brooks

Not only did you upset them by being rude, you also had the nerve to speed up behind them as they started to cross the road, screach on your brakes and then drive madly off. As an adult I just can’t believe this behaviour from an older couple and it makes me mad that my daughter and her friend had to feel threatened like that....Shame on you!! Concerned parent

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Hunter’s join carbon footprinting elite

Marlborough’s Hunter’s Wines has joined an elite group of wineries to be accredited a ‘CEMARS’ certification for its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. The winery became just the third in New Zealand, and second in Marlborough, to receive the recognition, when it was presented with the certificate by CarboNZero programme representatives on Friday. “Hunter’s have been producing award-winning wines for 30 years now, and it is important to show that we are committed to sustainability practices while still making a quality product,” Hunter’s Wines managing director Jane Hunter says. CEMARS [Certified Emissions

Measurement And Reduction Scheme] is one of the initiatives of the CarboNZero programme, designed to enable businesses to measure and reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It was established in 2001 by Landcare Research New Zealand. To receive the certification, Hunter’s had to demonstrate it had put in place strategies to reduce emissions by 2.5 percent per year. CarboNZero marketing manager Alan Carnaby says Hunter’s had to pass a rigorous qualification process. “CEMARS was sort of set up to demonstrate to the consumer and wider public that what we’re

doing is credible, and based on facts,” he says. “It’s quite a robust process, and quite a hard process.” Some of the winery’s policies to cut its emissions include reducing the weight of glass bottles and other packaging components; trimming electricity consumption and limiting diesel consumption at vineyards. CarboNZero chief executive Graham Carter paid tribute to Hunter’s, saying it was one of a group of proactive organisations leading the way in the area. The other New Zealand wineries to have achieved the CEMARS certification are Marlborough’s Left to right: Hunter’s Wines administration coordinator Renee Edwards, Villa Maria Estate and Palliser CarboNZero representatives Rick Brown and Graham Carter, and Hunter’s Estate Wines in Martinborough. Wines managing director Jane Hunter at a presentation ceremony on Friday.

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Still truckin’ away At 80 years of age, Raynor Henson is the oldest firefighter in New Zealand and has been awarded a Queen’s Service Medal for his efforts. But in the meantime, he also discovered he could handle a paint brush, as Damian George finds out. After completing three free painting lessons in 1994, Picton man Raynor Henson was told by his teacher he didn’t need to continue coming in. Though he had never picked up a paint brush in his life before he was persuaded to give painting a crack upon retirement, Raynor already knew exactly what he was doing. “My teacher said ‘you’re wasting your time coming in here - you can already paint’,” Raynor recalls. The idea of painting was put to him after he had finished building his house, in Dorset Street, and found himself with a surplus of time on his hands.

Now he says he can spend hours at a time immersed in a new painting, oblivious to the fact most of the day has sailed away. The first painting he drew was of the former Picton fire station, which was on Wairau Road, while other impressive works include depictions of the famous Kingston Flyer train and Edwin Fox ship, which Raynor had frequently played on as a kid. Inbetween paintings though, there is more serious work to be done, as Raynor, who celebrated his 80th birthday last week, continues his 56th year as a volunteer firefighter for the Picton fire brigade. In 2005, he was awarded a Queen’s Service Medal as recognition of 50 years of service. But Raynor says he is under no illusion that his wife and four children are the real heroes.

“Any medals or anything should have been given to my wife, not to me,” he says. “I couldn’t have stayed in the brigade as long as I have if it wasn’t for the wife and the children. “There’s been hundreds of times when I’ve just been sitting down to have a meal and the alarm goes - one time, there was an aeroplane crash on Boxing Day - and I’ve gotta go.” At 80 years of age, Raynor is the oldest firefighter in New Zealand. The youngest is 16. Despite this, he still attends the three mandatory practise sessions a month, which involve training exercises such as running out hoses, cutting up cars and other general fire drills. The retired carpenter says he is not sure why he has kept so fit, but his sporting background may have something to do with it. “It’s just the luck of the draw I suppose. “Years ago, I played rugby and in the summer I spent a lot of time yachting. I represented Marlborough in yachting when I was 18, and in rowing when I was about 25. We won a maiden four at the Waiola New Zealand Champs. “But I also cycle and when the kids were growing up I used to run Harriers with them.” He says the worst experience he has had on the job was when he was called to a plane crash near Koromiko about 20 years ago. “It crash landed. We got there, but there was nothing we could do,” he says. “It had exploded as it hit the ground. It was quite a shock to see seven people still sitting in a plane, burnt.” So, does being on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for more than half a century, ever take its toll? “Sometimes...but I think ‘you could save a life, or somebody’s property. “I often say to the boys ‘when I miss the first machine [fire engine] and then the second machine, it might be time to hang up the boots. “But lately I’ve been getting the first one.”

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Volunteer Awareness Week 19 - 25 June 2011 “Volunteering – every minute counts” will be the theme for the 2011 Volunteer Awareness Week.

Volunteers raise stroke awareness

The theme of the Week will highlight that volunteers provide an invaluable contribution to our society and that every minute of their work counts.

Marlborough Stroke Foundation volunteers Martin Lane [left] and Jerome O’Malley outside the o r g a n i s at i o n’s building on Scott Street.

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Incoming Marlborough Stroke Foundation president Jerome O’Malley says he wants to do more to raise public awareness about strokes once he officially takes up the role tomorrow. Jerome, who has been a volunteer at the organisation for just over a year, is set to be named president at the Stroke Foundation’s annual general meeting. “What I want to really focus on is promoting and informing people about

strokes,” he says. “It’s the third-largest killer in New Zealand, after cancer and heart attacks. “It can happen at any age, it can actually happen before birth in the womb.” Jerome had a stroke five years ago, prompting him to join the foundation. He attends the Stroke Club meetings every second Friday, which usually have a speaker to talk to people who have had a stroke.

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CELEBRATING OUR VOLUNTEERS We celebrate and thank our volunteers who play a vital role in assisting the Cancer Society in so many ways. • Patient Support • Office Support • Assisting with resources and information • Transporting patients to treatment • Fundraising and special events • As Executive Committee members We appreciate our volunteers ‘gift of time’ and their willingness to support and assist wherever the need is.

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Thank You I want to acknowledge the many good people of Marlborough who give their time and energy to our community in so many different ways. We are fortunate to have amongst us those who are prepared to work on behalf of others, to share their skills and their enthusiasm, to support the causes and organisations that contribute to the social health of our community. This important work is so often carried out in a quiet, unassuming way but it should be acknowledged because it helps to determine the quality of life here in Marlborough. The volunteers who keep our sports and clubs running, those who assist others across many fields and those who quietly offer their services in even the smallest of ways; these volunteers all deserve our heartfelt thanks. They are the people who make a difference - who help to make our community a better place to live.

Mayor Alastair Sowman

Martin Lane, whose wife had a stroke many years ago, has been a volunteer in Blenheim for four months and attends the monthly ‘carers group’ meetings. The gatherings are for close family members of people who have had a stroke. “It gives them a chance to talk with people who understand what they’re going through so they can get that support from like-minded individuals.”

Brush with cancer inspired volunteer work By Celeste Lodewyk Many years ago Blenheim woman Pat Dean was diagnosed with Bowel Cancer, and after surviving she made the decision to become a volunteer for Cancer Society. After retiring from her banking consultant job with PSIS, Pat followed through with her goal of helping others affected with cancer and became a volunteer three years ago. “The most rewarding part of being a Cancer Society volunteer is being

able to help in one way or another and being available to listen. “Plus I love working with our local team, they are all so friendly and always make you feel welcome,” she smiles. Pat who has lived all her life in Marlborough, says becoming a volunteer is a worthwhile experience and thoroughly recommends it to all ages. “You don’t have to be directly affected by cancer to be a Cancer Society volunteer, we appreciate a nyone wanting to help and will welcome any enquiries,” she says. The Cancer Society Marlborough office located downstairs in The Forum Building in Market Place is open Monday to Fr iday from 9am until 4pm. Staff and volunteers are always available to offer support and information to absolutely anyone wanting to find out more about cancer. Cancer Society Marlborough is also non gover n ment funded so is operated purely on donations, sponsorship and bequests.

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It’s finally come time to release our 2011/2012 Salon and Spa Memberships: For the first time ever, you have the opportunity to become a member of your very own salon and spa. But… (There is always a but) only the first 47 people to respond will have this opportunity!

Read quickly…and then get on the phone and ring 03 579 5470 and ask for Zarah, Chelsea or myself to hold your membership.

As a member you can come in whenever you like (only Saturday’s are excluded we like to save them for brides) and have whatever service you like, depending on which membership you choose, and not pay a cent.

How can I be one of the exclusive 47 members you ask? It’s simple! For the month of JUNE ONLY - 15 days and counting or until sold out, we are offering Bronze, Silver and Gold and Diamond Memberships at Arthur Devine inspired Salons & Spa.

You can come in everyday for a year, for a minute, an hour, or a day! You will feel like a kid in the world’s biggest candy shop and hopefully become a “hair & beauty

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hAVE A looK AT ThiS ExAMPlE oF ouR Gold MEMbERShiP SAVinGS:

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The ulTiMATE MEMbERShiP and Hollywood Lifestyle, because you get unlimited access to ALL the Salon & Spa services. Enjoy our full range of:

The pick of the bunch, because you get unlimited access to all the salons services! plus the essential of the Spa beauty treatments for any well groomed Lady, Man or (Lady-Man) . Enjoy our full range of:

• facials • AHA facial peels • waxing • massage • body wraps • body scrubs • sauna

• cellulite treatments • bathing rituals • spray tanning • haircuts • coloring • tinting

• chemical straightening • perms /body waves • conditioning treatments • manicures

• pedicures • eye treatments • teeth whitening • blow dry’s • make-up services

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• perms /body waves • conditioning treatments • manicures

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• blow dry’s • make-up services • full body massages

You choose whatever you like, whenever you like!. You can pay nothing all year or spread the cost over 12 monthly installments of $792 per month and so can come as often as you like. Your membership costs less than $183 a week. Money well spent to have a Hollywood beauty lifestyle.

You choose whatever you like, when you like.

As an added bonus you will also receive a luxury KMS Product Gift Pack Valued at $100 FREE from us to welcome you to your new diamond Membership with all the goodies a Glamour Women deserves. PluS 10 x $20 Gift Vouchers for you to give to your Friends and Family That’s an added value of $200 FREE!

As an added bonus you will also receive a luxury KMS Product Gift Pack Valued at $70 FREE from us to welcome you to your new Gold Membership with all the goodies a Glamour Women deserves. PluS 10 x $20 Gift Vouchers for you to give to your Friends and Family That’s an added value of $200 FREE!

ThERE ARE STRicTly only 6 diAMond club MEMbERShiPS oFFEREd.

ThERE ARE STRicTly only 6 Gold club MEMbERShiPS oFFEREd.

You pay nothing all year and so can come as often as you like. or spread the cost over 12 monthly installments of $542 per month and so can come as often as you like. Your membership costs less than $125 a week. Money well spent to have a Hollywood beauty lifestyle.

Even if you were only coming in once a month, for a Cut, Colour and treatment, Manicure, Pedicure, Waxing, Massage, Eye package and teeth whitening

you will save $4664!

The more you come the more you will save: 12 Style Cut and Conditioning Treatments ...............................$1068 12 Full Hair Colours ...............$1400 12 Manicures & Pedicures.....$2160 12 Eyelash Tints, Brow Shape & Tint ............................................ $540 12 Full Leg, Bikini & U/arm Waxing.......................................$1620 12 Blow dry’s & Makeup Applications ........................... $1056 2 Teeth Whitening ................... $798 26 60min Full Body Massages ......................................................$2522 Grand Total ................ $11,164

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hAVE A looK AT ThiS ExAMPlE oF ouR SilVER MEMbERShiP SAVinGS:

Silver Membership only $3000

Bronze Membership only $1250

Even if you were only coming in once a month for a Cut, Colour, Blow dry, make-up, Hair Treatment and eye package

Silver Membership automatically entitles you to full use of the salons Hair and Eye Treatment services whenever you want. Have whatever you like from:

Bronze Membership automatically entitles you to full use of all:

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you will save $1982!

The more you come the more you will save. 12 Style Cut and Conditioning Treatments .........................$1068 12 Full Hair Colours .........$1400 12 Eyelash Tints, Brow shape & tint.......................................$540 12 Blow dry’s .......................$516 12 Make Ups ........................$660 2 Teeth Whitening .............$798 Grand Total ................ $4982

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• chemical straightening • global coloring

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You can pay nothing all year or spread the cost over 12 monthly installments of $250 per month and so can come as often as you like. Your membership costs less than $58 a week. Money well spent to have a Glamorous lifestyle. Come when it suits you, during the day or after work when you can relax while hubby looks after the kids. It works out to be less than $58 a week, not bad to look ten years younger than your friends. As an added bonus you will receive unlimited use of the salon’s makeup services. Free tuition’s to teach you how to apply your make-up like a professional - or why not get your make-up done for special occasions. Enjoy our gift to you A Gorgeous KMS Product pack Valued at $70 absolutely free! Plus 10 x $20 Gift Vouchers for you to give to your Friends and Family That’s an added value of $200 FREE! ThERE ARE STRicTly only 15 SilVER club MEMbERShiPS oFFEREd.

If you were to come just once a week to have a blow dry or set this membership would SAVE you $466 plus all your haircuts, treatments and facial wax and tinting would be FREE so you would be saving even more. Your membership works out to be less than $26 week, not bad for all the Hair Cut’s, Hair Styling, Facial waxing and tinting you could want in a year. Plus a beautiful KMS Product pack valued at $70. Plus 10 x $20 Gift Vouchers for you to give to your Friends and Family That’s an added value of $200 FREE! ThERE ARE STRicTly only 20 bRonzE club MEMbERShiPS oFFEREd.

“Hi, it’s Arthur here from Arthur Devine inspired Salons & Spa and I am pretty excited about our NEW membership program for 2011/12 as this is a huge revamp of last year’s program. Get in quick and SAVE!”

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Careers Evening Careers Evening Marlborough Boys’ College extends an open invitation to its annual careers evening for all students, parents and members of the public.

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Some students have a clear view of their career direction, and others still have no idea as they approach their final year at secondary school. This is the challenge faced by many as they ponder the many educational and training options available throughout New Zealand. Whether you are considering a career in the arts, automotive industry or perhaps you would like to work in agriculture, the annual Careers Evening hosted by Marlborough Boys’ College can help. For nearly 20 years the annual Careers Evening has been providing students, caregivers and members of the public with a variety of educational and training agency contacts. This year’s Careers Evening will be held at the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 on Monday, June 20 from 7pm - 9pm and is being hosted by the Marlborough Boys’ College. Each of the 36 stalls, covering a wide variety of training institutions and universities will have industry experts on hand to meet and talk to secondary students, caregivers and members of the public. There will be representatives from Canterbury, Lincoln, Massey, Otago

Garth Archer from the Marlborough Sports Academy discusses Sport programmes with Marlborough Girls College students, Elodie Jacoby, Alex Williams and Maighan Watson at the Monday nights Careers evening hosted by Marlborough Boys College.

and Victoria Universities as well as the Armed Forces and such government agencies as Study Link and Career Services, says MBC Careers and Transition Manager Peter Kemp. “This evening gives the chance for all of the provinces secondary students, caregivers and members of the public to talk about their future, whether it is to educational institutions, apprenticeships or employment with training,” he says.

Second chance students looking for a career change will also find the evening as useful as secondary students, Peter says. To help people get the information they need for their career decision-making, a list of questions for parents and prospective students to ask will also be provided at the door. Study Link advisers will be on hand to give advice about student loans.

Careers Evening growing every year The Careers Evening, hosted annually in Blenheim has gone from strength to strength. What began nearly 20-years ago with only universities and polytechnic institutions attending, has since expanded to incorporate a wider range of training opportunities. Last year saw 961 people attended the 2010 Careers Evening and this year organisers hope to welcome more. “This evening provides an opportunity for parents, students as well as members

of the public to meet and discuss courses with providers. “We think parent involvement is important, particularly for many students as they near their subject selection, enabling years 11 and 12 students to get advice about which subjects to choose for a career or tertiary course,” says Marlborough Boys’ College Careers and Transition Manager Peter Kemp. New to the 2011 Careers Evening line-up is Taratahi Agriculture Training Centre and DairyNZ.

Taratahi has been successfully training Kiwis for agricultural careers since 1919, and offers full-time courses, extra-mural study, short courses and STAR/Gateway programmes. DairyNZ currently funds or are involved in joint ventures with a wide range of organisations including Lincoln University, Massey University, Agricultural ITO (industry training) plus many more. To find out more, go along to the Careers Evening on June 20 from 7pm-9pm.

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Student insight What the students have to say about choosing the right subjects. Marlborough Boys’ College year 12 students Ben Parker and Alex Bowen say choosing the right school subjects to enhance your career options is a tough challenge to face. “I found that it was good to start thinking about these things early so you can know what classes to take and what credits are needed. “ T h e wo r s t t h i ng would be finding out you are under qualified and unable to get into university,” says Alex. “I agree,” says Ben. “The earlier the better so you can angle your subjects toward the career you want.” For Ben, choosing a career path was straight forward and all he has

to do now is plan what he will do after finishing high school. “There was no other subject other than Japanese that I enjoyed, so I have decided to pursue teaching English as a second language in Japan. “I am looking at a number of options which is where the Careers Evening will help,” he says. Alex says he has always been interested in psychology and law and is also currently looking at university options. “I am definitely planning to go to the Careers Evening where I can talk to the different universities and find out which one caters for what I want to do,” he says.

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McCormick & Co shop manager Rhonda George gets some jewellery valuation tips from one of the country’s expert Gemmologists, Jill Towers who is in Blenheim until tomorrow.

By Celeste Lodewyk McCormick & Co Jewellery Merchants and Manufacturers owners Pam and Ray McCormick say their business aims to “bring the best to Marlborough”, and that they have done this week. They invited one of the country’s expert Gemmologists, Jill Towers to spend one day (yesterday) in their Market Street store valuing jewellery for locals. This was Jill’s first valuing trip to Blenheim. After advertising Jill’s trip to Blenheim, the store’s phones went “mad” and her trip was extended until tomorrow, says Ray. “A lot of the interest came after we placed an advertisement and local insurance companies heard of Jill’s visit, so the bookings began pouring,” says Ray. “We have got to the point where we now have to turn people away, the response has been incredible.” Jill is originally based in Auckland where she runs her own company, New Zealand Jewellery Valuations. She is also the president of the Gemmology Association as well as a private tutor. Her main job is a jewellery valuer, testing gem stones in jewellery and valuing them for insurance companies. Because many people do not like sending away their precious jewellery, Jill has been documenting each individual piece brought in by customers who booked in-store, and will take this information back to Auckland where she will complete her valuation. Valuation certificates will then be sent to the customer. “It’s an added service we wanted to offer, bringing the best to Marlborough,” Ray says.

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kETSA - bALdwiN: Kirsty Ketsa and Andy Baldwin were married on April 16, 2011 on a Beachcomber boat at Mistletoe Bay in the Marlborough Sounds. The Bride travelled out on the Duke of Marlborough Steamboat. Jack Miller officiated. It was a great day, even with the rain, full of fun and laughter and lots of love, surrounded by special friends and family. Photo by Duo Photographers.

McELHINNEY: Harris, Patrick and Rachelle and big sister Shanaya are pleased to welcome the early but safe arrival of Ryley Oliver (7lb 2oz) on Monday 30th May 2011. At 12.03am at Wairau Hospital. A big thank you to Cathy and Ward One. Photo provided. MCKENZIE-KEEN: Jacinda and James are happy to announce the safe arrival of their beautiful baby girl Sophie Manea Ann (7lb 7oz) on June 7 2011 at Wairau Hospital. Many thanks to Angela White, the fantastic maternity staff, friends and most of all our family for all their support.

SANFT - TAU’ALUPE: Lisa Sanft and Viliami (Willie) Tau’alupe were married on the 19th February 2011 at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Blenheim. Photo by Anita Ireland

O'HAGAN: Brendan and Ingrid are proud to announce the arrival of Sean Eamonn Gerald O'Hagan. (8lb 7oz) 12th June 2011 at 5.51pm. A little brother for Aimee, Naomi, Faith and Daniel. Many thanks to Ruth Johnson and all the Nurses and Hospital staff. Also to our friends and family for your love and support. PICKERING/HOSKING: Aroha and Alan are proud to announce the safe arrival of their baby boy. Born on June 11th at 9.30pm. A big thank you to our midwife Ruth, and the Wairau Hospital Staff in Maternity Ward.

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vAN STyN - jUNE: Stacey van Styn and Ver non June were married on January 22 2011 at Marlborough Vintners Hotel. Gown by A lf red A ngelo. Headgear by Hayden Marc.

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Minor offences lead to arrest A 26-year-old unemployed man was arrested and charged with receiving a stolen cellphone at about 6.20pm on Tuesday. Earlier, a 35-year-old male vineyard worker was arrested for failing to appear in court.

Domestic assault A 16-year-old unemployed woman and a 37-year-old male student were arrested for assault following a domestic-related incident early Wednesday morning. Earlier, a 22-year-old male grape worker was arrested for possession of cannabis. At about 1am, a 21 year old male tourist was arrested for Possession of Cannabis and Consumes Cannabis At 3.40am, a 23-year-old unemployed man was arrested for breaching his bail curfew.

Arrests for no-shows Two people were arrested on Thursday for previously failing to appear in court. They were a 17-year-old male student, and a 31-year-old woman, unemployed.

Teenager arrested for assault A 14-year-old woman was arrested after allegedly assaulting another woman late Friday morning.

Earlier, a 22-year-old man was arrested for possession of cannabis, and a 27-year-old male labourer was arrested for possession of cannabis for supply following a police search of a house in Springlands. At 5.45pm, a 14-year-old woman was arrested for breaching her bail conditions.

Door staff assaulted A 38-year-old unemployed woman was arrested for assaulting door staff after being kicked out of a licenced premesis early Saturday morning. At midday on Saturday, a 39-yearold male vineyard worker was arrested for breaching a protection order.

Incident-filled Sunday for police A 21-year-old male student was charged with trespassing after he refused to leave a licenced premise in the first of a spate of arrests in Blenheim on Sunday morning. At 2.05am, a 30-year-old female labourer was arrested for disorderly behaviour after an incident on Scott Street. Ten minutes later, a 23-year-old male student was arrested for trespassing after returning to a licenced premises he had

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already been kicked out from. Shortly after, a 21-year-old unemployed woman was arrested for breaching the liquor ban. A 40-year-old male factory worker was then arrested on a warrant for failing to appear in court. At 4.10am, a 58-year-old unemployed man was arrested for breaching the liquor ban, as was a 41-year-old unemployed man ten minutes later. In the afternoon, a 16-year-old unemployed man was arrested for allegedly stealing alcohol from Countdown at about 3pm. At 5.50pm, a 29-year-old unemployed man was arrested for breaching his bail conditions. At 8.10pm, a 34-year-old woman was arrested for disorderly behaviour after an incident on Gascoigne Street.

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Two teenagers were due to face court charges on Monday after allegedly smashing the quarter lights on two vehicles and trying to break into a third on Wednesday morning. Blenheim police they were alerted to the incidents by a member of the public who saw the two 17-year-old boys attempting to break into one of the cars. The two were bailed and were due to appear in Blenheim District Court on Monday, charged with three counts of unlawfully interfering with a motor vehicle.

Alcohol a factor in crash Police say an 18-year-old woman whose car collided with another vehicle in Blenheim on Sunday morning had been drink driving. The incident occurred at about 8.40am at the intersection of Kinross and Stuart streets. Police say the woman, a student, failed to give way at the intersection, causing the crash. The driver of the other vehicle, a 23-year-old man, suffered a broken nose as a result of the collision. The woman will face charges of driving with excess breath alcohol and careless driving causing injury.

Two people were arrested for breaching their bail conditions on Monday morning. They were a 46-year-old unemployed man and a 19-year-old female support worker. At 8.05am, a 27-year-old male vineyard worker was arrested for failing to appear in court. At 10.50am, a 28-year-old male labourer was arrested for breaching his bail conditions, as was a 14-year-old woman at 1.30pm.

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SMAILL, James Mackay (Jim): Reg. No. 80322 Trooper WWII. (formerly of West Otago). On Monday 13 June 2011, peacefully, at Bethsaida Retirement Village . Aged 93 years. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Ruth and Dick Cook, Florence (deceased), Don (deceased) and Chrissie, loved uncle of Anne and Bill, David and Suzanne, Jonathan and Kylie and cousin of Elsie Grant and Flora Grant (deceased) and a much treasured great uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to Ruth Cook, 63 Northumberland St Tapanui West Otago. In lieu of flowers a donation to Bethsaida Trust would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 333 Blenheim 7240. A funeral service for Jim will be held at St Ninian’s Presbyterian Church, Alabama Rd, at 10.30 am Thursday 16 June followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

Be Confident Its your life-Live well. A FREE seminar for the over 60’s to develop and maintain confidence over your choices and decisions in life. Thursday 23 June 1.30 - 3.30pm, The Wesley Centre Lounge Blenheim. Telephone Age Concern 579 3457 to register.

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 5789704

Computing for seniors Learn about computers in an easy, friendly atmosphere at Seniornet. Courses every month. Taught by seniors. 1st Floor. P.O Building. Phone 579 2248-mornings. Email seniornet.marl@paradise.net.nz

Hospice Shop Redwoodtown requires donations of quality preowned goods. Fine china, designer clothing, jewellery, furniture, paintings, wool, drapes, bric brac, treasure and bling. Phone 579 4686

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 Poultry 124 Annual Show R.D.A Riding Arena. 8 & 9 July 2011. Entries close Wednesday 22 June 2011 with Kevin Sowman, 8 North Street, Blenheim Phone 578 9941.

Redwood Market Support Hospice every Saturday at Redwood Tavern car park 8am till noon stall holders site fees directly supporting Hospice. Great selection of stalls, fruit, veges, eggs, fish, garden plants and crafts.

Sheets ‘n’ Things have a severe shortage of linen. Ph: 578 1355 Lynette Stanley if you can donate linen. Open Monday to Friday 9.00am – 12 noon at Bread of Life, 14b Stephenson Street.

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 579 4353.

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community services Marlborough After hours GP Services: at Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm. (excluding Redwoodtown Doctors patients see below) Reception 520 6377. Office 520 9980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870. Redwoodtown Doctors: 9am-noon Saturday morning. Redwoodtown Doctors' patients requiring A/H consultations please phone 5780470. After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm 7 days Ph 5782271. Diabetes NZ Marlborough: 57 7 55 4 9, O f f i c e h r s Tues,Wed,Thurs 9am-3pm. Lifeline Marlborough: 5778668, 24hr helpline. Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital (5209999) and ask for Women's Refuge contact numbers. Overeaters Anonymous: Red Cross Rooms, 33 Redwood Street. Every Tuesday at 7.30pm. Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 5788125 Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Ross 578 5896. Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd, Mon,Wed,Fri 9am-

4pm / Tue, Thrus 9.30-3pm. Hospital Visiting Hours Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm. Children's Ward: Daily 10am8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward. Marlborough Family Budgeting Free,confidential budgeting advice. Monday -Friday. Phone 578 2006. Citizens Advice Bureau Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm. Phone 578 4272. Picton Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377. Office 5209980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Nonurgent 579 4870. Chemist:Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 9-6pm, Sat-Sun 9-3pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm. Seddon Health Clinic Monday 10am-1pm; Wednesday 3pm-7pm; Friday 10am-1pm. After hours: Marlborough GP Services: Reception: 520 6377. Office: 520 9980. For an appointment phone 578 1665 or Seddon Plunket Rms 575 7194 during clinic hours.

O’LEARY Marjory: (Marge): Marjory died peacefully on 12 June 2011. In her 101st year, surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of the staff at Bethsaida Retirement Village. Marjory was the wife of the late John, mother of Humphrey, mother and mother-in-law of Geraldine and Ross Jackson, beloved grandmother of Rachel, Timothy, Rosalind and Wayne and great grandmother of Rohan and Finnian. Messages to 34 Stableford Drive Pyes Pa, Tauranga 3112. In lieu of flowers a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 411 Blenheim. A memorial service for Marge will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson & Parker Sts at 1.30 pm Wednesday 15 June. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz HAM, Peter David: 15.11.1926 - 12.6.2011, peacefully, at Hospice Marlborough. Dearly loved husband of Myra (nee Holdaway), loved and respected father and father-in-law of Barry (deceased), Tony and Sue, Christopher (deceased), Christine and John, Chris and Julie, and Anne-Maree and loved Poppa of all his grandchildren and great grandaughters. Messages to 10 Francis St Blenheim. In lieu of flowers a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 411 Blenheim 7240. Peter will be at his home until the time of the Requiem Mass which will be celebrated at St Mary’s Catholic Church at 1.30 pm Thursday June 16 followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. The Rosary will be recited at home, 10 Francis St, on Wednesday June 15 at 7 pm. Please note change of venue. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz FORSYTH, Pauline Alexis Reta (Reta): On June 9, 2011 at Hospice Marlborough, surrounded by her family. In her 80th year. Dearly loved wife of the late John, much loved mother and motherin-law of Bernadette and Trevor Gilmore, Karen and David Ensor, Diane and Hugh Taylor, Michael and Kate, Susan and Alan Pope, Gill, Craig and Pip, and Stephen and Keryn. Special Grandma of Pippa and Tim Ensor, Kate and Tony Shadbolt, Marcus, David and Kelly, Richard Taylor, Sam, Heath and Ben, David, Nick and Jess Pope, Oli and Hannah and Gabby and Jonty, and Great Grandma of Holly Shadbolt and the late Charlotte Pope, “Grandma Forsyth” to many others. Rest in Peace. Messages to 8 Kilworth Place Blenheim 7201. Special thanks to Bethsaida and Hospice staff. No flowers by request, but donations to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be sent to PO Box 411 Blenheim 7240. A service for Flo was held on Monday in Ward. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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Do you have a Bible question for Jeff? Email us your question at pastor@mbbc.org.nz or post it to us. Full confidentiality is assured at all times. Q – Why are the Protestant and Catholic versions of the ten commandments different? (PO – email) A – Believing the Bible at face value and holding to tradition will always lead you in two different directions. Most people are unaware that Catholics and non-Catholics generally follow two different versions of the ten commandments. Although there are many commandments found throughout the Bible, three times the Bible specifically says that God gave TEN commandments and personally wrote these on two tablets of stone (Exod 34:28; Deut 4:13; 10:4). These ten commandments are given to us in two passages – Exodus 20:1-17 & Deut 5:7-21. The problem lies in the fact that there are more than ten imperative statements in each of these passages – clearly some of the statements were intended to be joined together – but which ones? For the two passages in dispute that lead to different versions of the 10 commandments, read: 1) Exod 20:3-5a –Catholicism makes this one command – “Thou shalt have no other gods before me” Non-catholicism sees this as two: a prohibition against other gods AND a prohibition against making graven images 2) Exod 20:17 -Non-catholics see this as one command - “Thou shalt not covet” which includes all seven things listed in the verse; Catholics view this as two commands - one against coveting your neighbour’s wife and another command against coveting your neighbour’s goods, or the other six listed items. The supposed reasoning behind the Catholic version is tradition – St. Augustine came up with this list and thus it is today. Who is right? How can we tell? Fortunately the answer is in the Bible – the Catholic version is incorrect. Several times in the New Testament the ten commandments are alluded to and/or partially listed. In Rom 7:7 and 13:9 “Thou shalt not covet” is given as one general command – it is never divided into two. Logic tells us something isn’t right as Exod 20:17 lists six specific things not to be coveted with a “catch-all” added for good measure – what is the logic in splitting seven items into a group of one and group of six? None of the other of the 10 commandments involve splitting a sentence? Something is fishy here. The obvious problem is what is being covered up – someone who has images and statues in their church building and allows people to kneel before them is trying to minimize the command against doing so! It is both possible and common to worship false gods w/o ever making graven images. It is likewise possible to make a graven image and/or bow down before it while claiming to worship the true God. One can break the first command and not the second – and vice versa. These first two commands were never intended to be combined as Rome has done.

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Sport’s greatest chokes The NZ Warriors’ loss to the Wests Tigers on Sunday conjured up memories of some of sport’s greatest ‘chokes’: • The South African cricket team has now forged a reputation as Cricket World Cup chokers. The 1999 tournament saw Alan Donald famously ‘forget to run’ as they crashed out against Australia, and they stumbled chasing a modest total against New Zealand earlier this year. But perhaps their worst indignity came in the 1999 tournament when they misinterpreted their Duckworth-Lewis target against Sri Lanka, blocked the final ball and exited in the first round on home soil. • The Silver Ferns have suffered many a heart-breaking loss to Australia, but Donna Loffhagen’s missed shots under the hoop in

the 1999 World Championships would have to rate as the worst. The Silver Ferns were tournament favourites, playing on home soil and took a six-goal lead into the final quarter. But they wobbled, Loffhagen missed two sitters in the final minute and her opposite Sherelle McMahon netted the winning goal with one second left. • The words ‘All Blacks’ and ‘choking’ usually induce Rugby World Cup memories, but the side’s fifth straight loss in 1998 was as demoralising as any World Cup hiccup. Searching for their first win of the Tri-Nations tournament, the All Blacks led South Africa 23-5 in Durban with less than ten minutes to go before letting in three tries to lose 24-23. • The LA Lakers went into game four of the 2008 NBA finals

series against Boston 2-1 d ow n a n d Damian George ne e d i ng a win. T hey went about it the right way, jumping to a 35-14 lead early and holding a 24-point lead in the third quarter. However, the Celtics went on a 21-3 run before taking the lead with four minutes to go. The Lakers lost the match and the series, 4-2. • The Black Caps blew a golden opportunity to beat Australia in the 2003 World Cup after Shane Bond had the Aussies in tatters at 84 for seven. Michael Bevan and Andrew Bichel steered Australia to 208, before New Zealand folded for 112. The phrase ‘clutching defeat from the jaws of victory’ had never been more apt.

Round two of flat track series The 2011 Fairweathers Flat Track Series raced off to a great start on May 1 which has set an exciting pace for the second round running this Sunday at North Bank. Being held on the Wadsworth property at Bartlett’s Creek, local and out of town riders will be competing in their classes to improve on points gained from the first round. A pleasing show of around 150 competitors took part in round one, so Sunday’s action is looking just as exciting. Open to the public, all ages are welcome to go along and support local riders as they battle it out for points. For more information about the 2011 Fairweathers Flat Track Series or to enter, visit the Marlborough Motorcycle Club’s website www.mmcc.co.nz. Sponsors to thank Peter Grinter Motorcycles, Jacks Tyres of Richmond, Motocare Blenheim, Automotive Solutions, Place Makers, Auto & Marine Electrics, Hendersons, Mike’s Mowers and Chainsaws and Hynds.

Joan Webb right, president of the Blenheim Flying Pigeon Club presents Ganga Kirkwood with the Classic Cup for the longest youngbird race.

Ladies winners During Queens Birthday weekend the Blenheim Pigeon club held their longest youngbird race from Oamaru. The first pigeons covered the distance (480km) in a time of 7 hours 33 minutes. Ganga Kirkwood and Joan Webb were the only flyers to clock a team on the day. This race is a teams race, with two birds in each team. When both birds arrive home, an average of their speed and time determines the winner. 1st G Kirkwood; 2nd J Webb 57.35; 3rd K Kirkwood 52.31; 4th Morrins Hollow/Anthony 51.33.

Wednesday June 15, 2011

Taekwondo coach proud of her team

Blenheim Olympic Taekwondo Club athlete Jesse Cain on her way to gold at the South Island Championships in Christchurch.

By Damian George Blenheim’s Olympic Taekwondo Club coach says she is “stoked” with the performance of her team following the South Island Championships in Christchurch recently. The club returned to Blenheim with a haul of nine medals, including four gold, with all but one of the competitors finishing inside the top three in their respective grades. “I was really stoked with that for such a young club,” Katarina Slade, the team’s coach for the tournament, says. “The average age of the club is really young and I was really pleased that they were able to accomplish that.” Katarina, 17, turned her hand to coaching at the beginning of the year after a hip injury ruled her out of competing indefinitely. The Marlborough Girls’ College student says the team’s success can be put down to the hard work put in prior to the competition. “We did the practise, put in the effort - we’d been training for this tournament for two months.

“The obvious goal was to try and get everyone a medal. I just try to give them as many tools as possible so they’ve got something to work with which they can use on the day.” Two of the team’s golds came in the Youth grade - Jesse Cain and Tamara Elsmore both picking up first place in their respective sections in the 15-16 age-group ‘poomsae’, a demonstration-type event. Dominic and Olivia Chan-Roberts then both grabbed gold in the boys and girls grades respectively, Dominic in the 44-48kg and Olivia in the 28-33kg. A further three silver medals were awarded to Cain and Nadia ChanRoberts [both Youth grade] and Finn Thompson [boys]. Jesse Lyster and Jack Western both took home bronze in the boys section. The club now looks forward to the national championships in Wellington later in the year.

Fairweathers defeat MBC Fairweathers Magnum’s Phillip Steel produced an outstanding game to lead his side to a three-set victory over Marlborough Boys’ College in the Marlborough volleyball winter league on Thursday. Steel was in great form at the net as Magnum won 25-16, 25-16, 25-21. In other games, Cannons came

back from a 0-1 deficit to record a 2-1 victory against Flamin’ Mongrels, while Wayward Spikers whitewashed Fairweathers 3-0 to take out the nonchampionship game. In B-Grade action, Cri Clovers succumbed 2-1 to second-placed Treefellas, and Just Woodbourne defeated Not Sure.

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Wednesday June 15, 2011

Bowl me over SUPPORT: Wairau Plains Country Muster member Janice Thompsett hands over a cheque to Red Cross Blenheim Centre administrator Gayle Chambers following a fundraising concert on May 28.

No lack of support for Christchurch LETS PLAY: The Blenheim Indoor Sports Centre officially opened its Ten Pin Bowling facility last Friday. Staff members Bindy Taylor (left) and Nicole Trixl are thrilled with the public’s response. Photo by Celeste Lodewyk.

By Celeste Lodewyk The long wait for Ten Pin Bowling is finally over after the Blenheim Indoor Sports Centre officially opened its new facility last Friday. Owners Dorothy and Brian Fitzpatrick say they are thrilled with the public’s response and have

been taking regular bookings for small and large groups. “We received many bookings prior to our opening but now we are up and running the bookings are now streaming in, including a group of 80,” Dorothy says. Construction of the seven lane

Ten Pin Bowling facility began on May 9 this year, after plans to add a Ten Pin Bowling facility to their existing centre first began two years ago. Ten Pin Bowling is open seven days a week from 9:30am, and bookings are advisable.

By Celeste Lodewyk It has been nearly four months since the devastating Christchurch earthquake hit, but the people of Marlborough have not shown signs of slowing donations pouring into the quake-stricken city, says Red Cross Blenheim Centre administrator Gayle Chambers. This was again proven on Monday as Gayle received a cheque for $2189.10 from Janet Thompsett of the Wairau Plains Country Muster. On May 18 the country music group hosted the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Concert at the Renwick Community Hall and invited a number of local and out of town performers to appear on stage.

This included Roger Tibbs, a celebrated New Zealand country singer, songwriter and yodeller. Around 170 people attended, a number which Janet says showed fantastic support for their fundraiser. “We were absolutely thrilled to have that many people come along and the feedback was so positive. “I had people stopping me at the end of the night to thank us for putting on the concert,” she says. The $10 ticket sales and added donations from the audience were donated in full to the Appeal Fund as the Wairau Plains Country Muster covered the costs of the concert.

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