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National award Yvonne Dasler is ecstatic about John’s Kitchen’s win.

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Handing over the reins Pat O’Brien looks back at his time on the NZ Racing Board.

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FAN: Springlands School student Campbell Gill (10-years) lined up patiently with his electric guitar to meet popular New Zealand band Ivy Lies band members at last Friday’s concert. The school won a nationwide competition which included a 40minute concert and an autograph session with band members. More photos page 21. Photo by Celeste Lodewyk.

World Cup loss Council says cost too high for ratepayers Helping hand Ben McKinnon talks about the Christchurch recovery effort.

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The Marlborough District Council did not apply for Blenheim’s Lansdowne Park to be a Rugby World Cup venue because of the affect it could have had on ratepayers. Marlborough District Council reserves and amenities manager Rosie Bartlett says the decision not to apply for hosting rights was made because Rugby World Cup organisers wanted the council to

underwrite ticket sales of 10,000. “The council didn’t want that cost being put onto the ratepayer,” Mrs Bartlett says. “There were other associated costs on the ratepayer as well that the council didn’t feel were appropriate.” She says Lansdowne Park would have only been able to host day games unless its lighting

was upgraded to meet Sky Television standards, another investment which would have been funded by the ratepayer. It was announced last Wednesday the five group matches and two quarter-finals scheduled for Christchurch will be moved due to damage caused by the recent earthquake, with the venue of some pool games still to be decided. Continued Page 3.

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By Celeste Lodewyk Locals who fear for the historic Blenheim Railway Station, now that a new i-SITE building is being built at the site, fear not plans are afoot. KiwiRail, owner of the station building is gearing up to action its’ plans to restore and upgrade the building which first opened in 1906. Once the i-SITE building is complete at the end of June, the station will begin its refurbishments before introducing new visitor and tourist operators, says KiwiRail national property development manager Mark Baylis. “An internet café, luggage storage, ticketing services, car hire and bicycle rental are some of the activities being considered,” he says. Plans for the refurbishment

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are currently underway with KiwiRail consulting with the same architect, Studio of Pacific Architecture, which designed the new i-SITE building. “We will begin work once the i-SITE team has vacated which will see the interior and exterior of the building refurbished and upgraded. “This includes more shelter added and the platforms upgraded to coincide with a new fleet of modern carriages on the TranzCoastal passenger train, which will hopefully start visiting Blenheim this year,” he says. Refurbishments will include the replacement of the Marseille tiles on the existing roof, an upgrade of timberwork, window and skirting replacements to match the original design as well as the possibility of a new ceiling.

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From Page 1. However, while it is still possible some of the nations due to be based in Christchurch may make Blenheim home during the tournament, suggestions it could have hosted any of the disrupted matches are unrealistic, World Cup Marlborough regional project manager Susan Witehira says. “A lot of people are saying ‘why can’t we have a game here in Blenheim?’, but it’s not quite as easy as that,” she says. “To have two teams come here to play a game means you need

to have two separate training grounds because teams can’t practice and play on the same field. “Then you have to find two lots of accommodation, and you have to find inside training venues as well. “Some people think we could possibly have done it, but it’s a lot more technical than people think.” Tournament heavyweights England and Australia were due to spend a total of 19 and 16 days in Christchurch respectively, while

Argentina were due to spend 23 days, and Scotland 11. Italy, Russia [who will be based in Blenheim] and Georgia were due to stay in Christchurch for seven, six and three days respectively. Marlborough mayor Alistair Sowman says Blenheim is ready to “step up” should any further hositng opportunities arise. Mr Sowman cited access issues and limited ground capacity as other factors influencing the decision. However, Mrs Bartlett says, with a capacity of 13,000, that was not an issue.

Moon Man quake prediction causes fear By Damian George The controversial prediction of a large earthquake in the South Island by weather forecaster Ken Ring had many Blenheim residents on edge over the last couple of weeks. Ring, also known as ‘the moon man’, warned a major quake could occur near Christchurch around March 20, a prediction that has so far yet to eventuate. However, a 5.1 magnitude after shock did occur in Christchurch on Sunday night. His prediction saw some people flee from Christchurch, and created angst among some locals who feared the quake could affect Marlborough. New Zeala nd Red Cross

Marlborough Branch administrator Gaylene Chambers says the organisation has fielded many questions from people seeking advice on how they can prepare should the quake strike. “People were asking what they need to get ready, what they should have,” Gaylene says. “The reality is, no matter how prepared you are, you’re not prepared. You can have everything ready but if you’re not at your house at the time, what you’ve got may not be of any help to you.” She says the most important thing to organise in preparation for any natural disaster is a meeting place, as there may be no way of communicating with friends and family should power or phone

lines be cut off. Marlborough Civil Defence manager Ross Hamilton says the emergency response team have not pay much attention to the predictions. “My own personal view is I don’t know how you can predict that,” he says. “In our position, we can’t take him seriously, otherwise we’re going to be adding to the issue.” He says people should already be prepared for any event by having a survival kit ready, including food, water, torch and radio. The Christchurch earthquake had shown people should be able to look after themselves for over a week, not the commonly-accepted period of three days, he says.

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Left to right: Volunteers at the ‘Our Time’ auction for the Christchurch earthquake, held in Blenheim recently, Steph Gifford, Hayley McCairns, Sophie McLernon, Kate Cameron and Faye Dobson. The event raised $33,000.

Organisers of a Christchurch earthquake charity auction held in Blenheim on Thursday night say they are overwhelmed by the generosity of Marlborough people. Local women Sophie McLernon and Kate Cameron were able to put together the event in just over a week, selling close to 200 tickets and arranging nearly 50 items for auction. By the end of the night, more than $33,000 had been raised for the Red Cross Christchurch Earthquake Fund, well above what they had been expecting. “From the beginning, when we first suggested the idea of a charity auction, we were amazed at how many people supported us,” Sophie, originally from Christchurch, says. “From the Blenheim Club on High Street

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Left to right: Blenheim children Emily Cross, Lydia Columbus and Josephine Michna-Komigstorfer helped contribute to the collection of pet food to be taken to the SPCA in Christchurch.

By Damian George After seeing a terrified dog roaming the streets of Christchurch in the wake of last September’s earthquake, Blenheim woman Marita Winstanley knew the latest quake would have left many animals in the city scared and homeless. Prompted by her experience, Marita, a piano teacher in Blenheim, called on her students and anyone else who could help to donate pet food to the SPCA in Christchurch. “When this earthquake happened, because I’ve got a lot of dogs myself, I started worrying about the animals down there,” she says. “I was in the car one day and I heard Danny Watson talking away saying that everybody can make a difference if they could just think of something to do, so that’s how this started.” Marita managed to catch the stray dog, which had ran under a bus and a truck and “somehow managed to come out the other side, and take it to the SPCA. Now, with the help of her students, Marita was able to return to the SPCA last week with well over 100 items of pet food to help the organisation with its effort.

Fun day for Christchurch This Saturday, Lochmara Lodge is hosting its annual Fun Festival Day, with all proceeds going to the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal. There will be activities and performances throughout the day including a kids treasure hunt, face painting and story time for the kids, and wine sampling and edible goodies for the adults. Entry is free but organisers will be taking donations throughout the day.

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Reward for John’s Kitchen By Damian George John’s Kitchen organiser Yvonne Dasler says she was stunned when the volunteer group received a second placing at the TrustPower National Community Awards in Tauranga over the weekend. The Blenheim-based community kitchen was one of 25 volunteer organisations from around New Zealand that took part in the awards, after winning their resepective regional competitions at the end of last year. Mrs Dasler says she was extremely surprised at the recognition, as it was the first time the group had achieved a placing at the awards despite several appearances. “To be runner up is a real feather in the cap for Marlborough,” she says. “I was absolutely amazed because the calibre of all the other ones to be nominated was phenomenal.” John’s Kitchen, situated at the Crossroads building on Redwood Street, has been providing a weekly dinner, bread for school lunches, and budget cooking classes for the Marlborough community for the last ten years. They also run the Koha cafe [cafe-style food in return for a donation], and have produced a cookbook called

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Wednesday March 23, 2011

Lions help get Kaiapoi out of a jam The Kaiapoi and Districts Lions Club received a welcome surprise from their Blenheim counterparts recently when they were presented with nearly 150 jars of jams and preserves for the area’s food bank. Members of the Blenheim Lions Club spent two weeks

making the preserves, which were taken to Christchurch on March 12 to assist the Kaiapoi club following the recent earthquake. Blenheim Lions Club president Mary Beesley says the group thought it would be a nice gesture for a region which had been hit hard by the recent

events. “Kaiapoi had been hugely affected in the September quake and again affected in the February quake so we decided it would be a nice idea to give the preserves to the food bank,” she says. “The impact of a small gesture can mean so much to some people.”

New phone line for emergency accommodation Housing New Zealand now has a 24-hour phone line to handle any requests for emergency accommodation in Marlborough from Christchurch people affected by the earthquake. From Friday, all requests for assistance with accommodation should be directed there, rather than to Civil Defence, a spokesperson says. The

number is 0800 435 700. Mayor Alistair Sowman offered his thanks to the several hundred Marlborough people who offered houses and baches to people fleeing from Christchurch. Many individuals and families had been given a very welcome respite in Marlborough and the hospitality had been greatly appreciated, he says.

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Kaiapoi Districts Lions Club president Ann Holder [second from right] receives food donations from Blenheim Lions Club members Harold Beesley [left], Mary Beesley and Malcolm Williams following the Christchurch earthquake.

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Moko the fr iendly dolphin won many a heart as he swam the waters from Mahia to Gisbor ne, Whakatane and Tauranga. This beautifully presented book of memories, stories and photographs has been recorded to share some of the emotive events during Moko’s travels before his tragic death in the winter of 2010. The young dolphin was famous for his trusting nature, free spirit and delightful sense of humour. Educational, entertaining, and poignant, ‘In Love with Moko’ is a worthy tribute to this unforgettable dolphin and all the wondrous things he achieved in his short but meaningful life. Published authors/illustrator of In Love with Moko, Nikki Slade Robinson and Val Bird are offering one free copy to a Sun reader who submits a short story in tribute to their own beloved pet. The short story can be between 100 and 300 words, and can be emailed to celeste@blenheimsun.co.nz or posted to Celeste Lodewyk, PO Box 634 Blenheim. Please include your name, address and phone number. The winner will be announced on Wednesday, March 30.

Congratulations Marlborough! Marlborough wines won more than half of the gold medals presented at the Royal Easter Show Wine Awards gala dinner in Auckland on Saturday night. Of the 118 gold medals, Marlborough won 62 with Whitehaven, Nautilus, Lawson’s, Johanneshof, Riverby and Hunters all taking away trophies.

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Sun readers have their say... Q: How have you been affected by the Japan earthquake/tsunami?

Don Adams Blenheim The Nuclear explosions would be their main worry at the moment. On top of what they already have would add to more devasatation.

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Dear Editor, In regard to your article on the proposed shifting of the Tua Marina Hall, I regard this moving of this communityowned hall [not council-owned] as outrageous. This would make no provision for children and people, possibly who live on the hall side, to cross the highway. Tua Marina, being a built-up area on the highway, needs to be a restrictedspeed area. In my opinion, it needs to

have further signs added [“slow down pedestrian crossing”], marked out and managed at school times. The crossing would allow for both directions. Now the train: the school needs to phone the railways and find out when the trains come through and adjust their school movements in between. Ken Lawrence, Secretary Marlborough Concerned Citizens Inc.

Double standards? Dear Ed, It was most interesting to read councillor Graeme Taylor’s comment in The Sun Newspaper last Wednesday regarding The Tua Marina Hall. It appears to me councillor Taylor may have double standards here. I agree that the Tua Marina community should be part of that decision. I would suggest

that the same courtesy be given to the citizens of Marlborough regarding the proposed new Civic Theatre. The council should consider a referendum giving Marlborough people the opportunity to agree to or to reject the financing and siting of this project, especially in this economic climate. Bruce Wallace

A letter to the Mayor Dear Sir, You have allowed a group of local people to make an unpopular decision to supply an unpopular site and finance to build an unnecessary new theatre [“you” as puppet]. From the correspondence in the news print media from your public and ratepayers, this is a bad decision. As a ratepayer, I call for a public referendum for and against this new theatre. This would show your credibility in your office of mayor to the public, and ratepayers of the MDC. Derek ‘Dicky’ Bate Mayor Sowman issued this response: The decision on the theatre site was made by the previous council, not a group of local people. The choice of site has been criticised by the RSA, which is directly affected, and the plans have been altered to alleviate its concerns. The site has also been criticised by a small group of regular writers of letters to local newspapers. They have chosen to ignore or reject the reasons for selecting the preferred site. They are entitled to do that but this does not make them right. A public referendum on this issue would be a large expense imposed on our community. Even more importantly, it would simply enable our current councillors to abdicate responsibility for the job they were elected to do; make the tough decisions on behalf of the residents and ratepayers who chose them as their representatives. Alistair Sowman Mayor

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Marlborough. It could be an aerial view from above or even the coastline. Just whatever looks striking. How do other people feel? It would be good to hear a few comments from your readers. Like I say though a lovely coloured photo would look better than the new cover. Not so impressed reader

St Patrick’s Day thankyou Dear Sir We would like to say a big thankyou to all those people who came to the Redwood Vines restaurant on St Patrick’s Day to be entertained. Nearly everyone who came through the door had gone to a great effort to dress for the day. There was a sea of green everywhere and the people were in a party mood. A huge thank you has to go to Bronwyn and her staff who served meals to 110 people. With thanks from the Celtic Rollers, Gina Lackner, Trevor McLean and Kath Maher.

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Police have busy week Tuesday, March 15 At 2.15pm, a 21-year-old male cleaner was arrested for stealing from a car, and interfering with a car, in Lucas Street. At 7.40pm, a 19-year-old unemployed man was arrested for possession of cannabis.

Wednesday, March 16 At 1am, a 56-year-old male builder was arrested for disorderly behaviour and unlawful possession of a firearm after an incident in Picton. At 3.20pm, a 27-year-old female home maker was arrested for stealing a prescription form and using it to buy prescription medicines at a chemist. She was also charged with theft and possession of cannabis. At 4.30pm, an 18-year-old unemployed man was arrested for stealing and breaching his bail conditions after he allegedly stole clothing from The Warehouse. At 8pm, an 18-year-old male vineyard worker was also arrested for breaching his bail conditions.

At 11.55pm, a 22-year-old unemployed man was arrested for disorderly behaviour, offensive behaviour and resisting arrest after an incident in Wairau Bar Road.

Saturday, March 19 At 1.15am, a 27-year-old male shearer was arrested for driving while disqualified and was found to have a warrant to arrest. At 7.20am, a 28-year-old self-employed man was arrested for possession of a Class A drug, and trespassing, following a domestic disturbance in

Colemans Road. At 6.50pm, a 52-year-old male beneficiary was arrested for assault after an incident at New World supermarket. At 8.50pm, an 18-year-old unemployed man was arrested for trespassing.

Sunday, March 20 At 1am, a 21-year-old man was arrested for wilful damage of a tree in Scott Street. An hour later, an 18-year-old unemployed man was arrested for offensive language in Market St.

Thursday, March 17 At 9am, a 33-year-old unemployed man was arrested for failing to appear in court. At 12.50pm, a 40-year-old male sickness beneficiary was arrested for stealing alcohol from the communal kitchen of a local backpackers. At 3pm, a 38-year-old unemployed man was arrested for offensive behaviour. At 9pm, a 21-year-old unemployed man was arrested for breaching his bail conditions.

Friday, March 18 At 2.10pm, a 33-year-old unemployed man was arrested for breaching his bail conditions. Shortly after, a 22-year-old unemployed man was arrested for theft. At 4.45pm, a 44-year-old male machine operator was arrested for possession of cannabis. At 10pm, a 30-year-old male beneficiary was arrested for disorderly behaviour causing violence after an incident in Farmar Street. At the same time, a 28-year-old male beneficiary was arrested for driving while forbidden.

Search leads to multiple charges A 29-year-old unemployed man has been arrested on four charges including cultivating cannabis following a police search of his house in Havelock on Wednesday afternoon. The man was also charged with possession of drug-using equipment, resisting arrest, and being the owner of a dog involved in a human attack. He was held in custody and was due to appear in Blenheim District Court on Thursday.

Man strangles partner A 39-year-old unemployed man is facing criminal charges after he allegedly strangled his partner until she blacked out and told her he was going to kill her at a Redwoodtown address on Thursday morning. The incident happened at 10.40am. The man was arrested on charges of injures with intent to injure and breach of a protection order, and was due to appear in Blenheim District Court on Friday.

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Handing over the reins Pat O’Brien talks to Damian George about his long association with horse racing in Marlborough and New Zealand. Pat O’Brien has already retired under Pat for two years in the early once. But this time, he is retiring 2000s and won the New Zealand for good. Country Club Championships. The current New Zealand Racing “He won 10 races for us, then went Board chairman will be stepping onto America,” Pat says. down from his role when his term “We’ve had a number that have won ends on July 31, ending a four-year six, eight, nine races. stint in the position. Most of them have been sold on to But when he called time on his America afterwards where they’re previous 14-year spell on the same treated a little easier, they race board in 1993, Pat never thought he shorter distances and that sort of would once again be hanging up thing.” the reins. Pat says there is no secret to horse “Some issues crept up in 1999 and training, other than trial and error. I was asked to go back on it,” he “You’ve got to have a reasonable explains. horse to start with. You’ve got to feed “They didn’t like the way that the them well and get them fit. game was being run, so a “You just have to go group of us got together through them ‘til you “I think it’s and went back on.” find one that’s got more Following the damage ability than the others. caused by the magnitide getting to the It’s like kids playing 6.3 earthquake which hit football: some make the Christchurch just over a stage where grade and some don’t.” month ago, Pat was one At 77, he says he is of the administrators who it’s a job for now looking forward had to make the decision to continuing to train someone to move the 2011 Inter a few horses without Dominion racing series to younger” worrying about the adAlexandra Park in Auckministration aspect. land. “I think it’s getting to “At the time the decision was made, the stage where it’s a job for someone we thought that Addington was in younger,” he says. pretty poor shape,” he says. “We’ve “The travelling gets at you as you learned since it’s in extremely bad get older as well. I’m up and down shape. to Christchurch every fortnight, over There’s damage to the stands, to Aussie two or three times a year. liquefaction in the track which needs I won’t miss the travelling, that’s to be repaired - they start next week for sure.” and there’s no show of getting it done As for his next horse likely to in time.” make an impact, Pat says “Veitchy”, Also an avid horse trainer, Pat named at the time broadcaster Tony trained his first horse 40 years ago Veitch was “having a bit of trouble”, and has seen his fair share come has the potential to go a long way. and go. “He’s won five out of 12 starts. He nominates Il Campione, which, He’s just out having a spell at the in Italian, means “the champion”, as moment but he’s probably the best the best horse to grace his training we’ve got. I think he’ll win quite a paddocks. Il Campione trained few more races.”

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Scott Street “destination point” for shoppers The number and variety of specialty shops in Scott Street creates a “destination point” for people from outside the town as well as local shoppers. A number of retailers are also recording a significant and steady growth in business with visitors dropping in for a look before ordering when they get home.

The close-knit group of retailers know and respect each other, welcoming the new specialty businesses that build the street’s variety and distinctive culture. There is a strong emphasis on service to customers. Excellence, value for money and a strong sense of community are long standing bywords.

Some businesses have been there a long time, Poswillo’s Pharmacy at forty four years one of the longest, the Magazine Shop since 1975 and Smith’s City moved in 1981. Ken Ham’s Music Works has been there for twenty four years while the Blenheim Dive Centre has also been in Scott Street for twenty four years.

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Marlborough’s premiere business development and accountancy firm Parkers Business Solutions Ltd operate from 8 Scott Street, Blenheim. T he forc e b e hind Parkers is the Managing Partner, Susheel Dutt, who is looking forward to getting alongside local businesses and assisting them to develop and achieve their short and long term goals, to grow profitability. Susheels’ business development expertise has been forged in the commercial sector over many years in various industries. He has many success stories of happy clients improving profits through increased productivity and market share due to his bold and innovative visions and ideas. Susheel has recently completed an MBA, is a member of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants and holds a public practising certificate. “We want to add value to our clients’ business” Susheel says.

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WELCOME: New addition to Scott Street, Blenheim Electronics Ltd has been busy supplying customers with all their electronic needs. Owner Ruby Han and staff member Sam Tennent (pictured) welcome new and existing customers to their store at 8c Scott Street.

HELPING HAND: Salvation Army Blenheim Family Store staff member Ken Buck outside the store’s Scott Street premise. The goods they sell make a huge difference to people’s lives and provide much-needed relief in tight household budgets. Profits from goods and clothing sold through our Family Stores support their community work. Local generosity helps them to make a difference by building better communities.

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Wednesday March 23, 2011

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Creating a “Buzz” in the kitchen is Aston Restaurant and Bar head chef Rayella (Buzz) Milne. New to the team, Rayella brings fresh ideas, passion and enthusiasm to the kitchen with her fresh and innovative approach to home-style cooking. “What I love most about working here is the warm and inviting environment and I plan to compliment that with my wholesome, home-style meals,” she says. With 16-years industry experience, she has created a mouth-watering menu using locally sourced and fresh produce. “This includes fresh fish, meat, vegetables and fruit – all sourced within Marlborough,” she says. Within the restaurant, between 24 and 30 people can be seated, which can include private bookings. Menu specials change daily to provide diners with a range of options to choose from and can be checked out on the Aston Restaurant and Bar Facebook page.

Compliment your meal with one of Aston Restaurant and Bar’s tap beers and house wines. Bar options include a selection of natural beers brewed in Nelson Bays. Bays Brewery uses traditional, natural brewing methods with no sugar, chemicals or preservatives, producing internationally award

winning (natural) beers. Feel like something hot? Try a Tuatara Coffee, an organic fair traded coffee hand-roasted in Golden Bay. Not only will you be enjoying a quality hand-crafted coffee, but you will be helping to support Tuatara conservation through donations from coffee sales.

New owners showcase passion for hospitality Located beside the Aston Court Motel, the restaurant/bar has been a welcome addition for motel owners Noel and Trish Noble, who took over the business on February 28. The couple is thrilled with the purchase and say the business provides great benefits to both motel users and the public. “We are really excited about the purchase and feel that it offers a great place for locals to relax, unwind and sample delicious, homestyle cooked meals,” Trish says. “In addition we have our daughter Jaimee here to manage the bar. Being a family run business really adds to the homely and welcoming atmosphere,” Noel says. The restaurant has been busy Aston Restaurant owners Noel & Trish Noble with daughter Jaimee.

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Restaurant diners will have plenty to look forward to when visiting The Aston Restaurant and Bar on Main Street, Blenheim.

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with lunch and evening diners but very soon it will be adding breakfast to its opening times. “From this Thursday we will be open from 7am to 9:30am for those wanting to catch an early breakfast before work or travel. “In addition our lunch hours are from 11:30am to 2pm, the bar re-opens at 4pm and dinner is served from 5pm,” Jaimee says. The Aston Restaurant and Bar is also a great place to host private functions. “Get-togethers, birthdays, work functions, meetings and conferences are all welcome, and we will gladly book them for anytime during the day,” Jaimee says. With great service, friendly hosts and delicious, wholesome food, The Aston Restaurant and Bar offers an enjoyable and memorable dining experience.

Pleased to support Trish and Noel in their new venture, The Aston Restaurant & Bar. 3 Stuart Street, Blenheim Ph: (03) 578 7247 Fax: (03) 578 7246 Email: cresselectrical@xtra.co.nz

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Wednesday March 23, 2011

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Wednesday March 23, 2011

Transport Operators

in and around Marlborough

SpecialiSing in general Freight diStribUtion For the top oF the SoUth Linking with nationwide companies new ZeaLand wide

other services available: • Haib Truck • Truck & Trailer • Curtainsiders • Bulk General Freight • Refrigerated Freight For reliable Friendly ServiceS contact US now

Office: (03) 578 2211 • Fax (03) 578 2213 PO Box 537 Blenheim • info@mdfreighting.co.nz

Daily runs throughout Nelson, Blenheim, Picton and Kaikoura Storage and Distribution Chilled and Ambient Goods

PHONE 03) 579 5090 or 021 411 040 Get on the road to success with your

truck driving Licence Specialising in: 3 LTSA approved licences classes 2, 3, 4, 5 3 Tracks, wheels and roller endorsements 3 OSH approved forklift licenses 3 Industry training & assessments 3 Traffic management training

Ph: (03) 579 5509 027 579 5509 • Fax: (03) 579 5507 Pete Shannon

email: pjshannon@xtra.co.nz

Local businesses experience growth Many local transport companies have gone from strength to strength during the past 12 months with staff expansions and additions to their services. One in particular, MD Freighting which is based in Riverlands experienced some exciting changes recently when it was purchased last year by local company, North Group.

Marlborough’s Specialist Log Carriers

Marlborough’s only self-loading log truck available for woodlot harvesting

Email - crbtransport@xtra.co.nz

Mobile: 027 444 6748 www.crbtransport.com

The purchase was made alongside Auckland based company Fluidex Transport Ltd. The North Group now owns the general freight business, land and buildings while Fluidex has taken over the mussel freight and container lifting side of the business. MD Freighting will continue to operate under its name.

CRB Transport - building a community partnership

We cart your logs when YOU want

Phone/Fax: 570 2259

Headed by businessman Patrick North, MD Freighting was a welcome addition to the North Group’s current freight business. “MD Freighting is a great addition to our existing Chiller Transport business and we plan to operate both freighting businesses from the Riverlands site later this year,” he said.

CRB owner Mike Gifford.

Operating a local business is all about building a partnership with the community, says CRB Transport owner Mike Gifford. CRB Transport is Marlborough’s only 100 percent owned and operated specialist log carrier and has been providing service to the top of the south loggers since 2001. Owned by Blenheim-born Mike who is more affectionately known as ‘Giffo’, CRB Transport is proud to be locally owned and operated. Employing 23 local staff, Mike says it is important to support the community. “When you are harvesting a local resource you should be employing local people and keeping as much money within the community as possible,” he says. CRB Transport operates from it’s Blenheim base at Spring Creek and services contractors from Canterbury North to Blenheim, and from Nelson through to the West Coast. With a large modern fleet of trucks including Marlborough’s only self loading log truck, CRB Transport has the experience and equipment to get your logs from the forest to the customer when you want.

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Wednesday March 23, 2011

Transport Operators

in and around Marlborough

Broadbridge, a family business Broadbridge Transport Ltd has a long and rich family history. The company is a livestock and log cartage business with vast experience in logging and rural haulage. Owners and operators, Weir and Leon Broadbridge take immense pride in being reliable and providing top quality service. Their main depot is located in Renwick, Marlborough but there are also trucks based in Nelson and Christchurch which allows the Broadbridge Transport Ltd to service those regions effectively. Company history:

Cyril Broadbridge.

In late 1946, Cyril Broadbridge traded his 1935 Ford sedan in on a brand new International KS-5 truck. This sparked the beginning of CD Broadbridge Limited. Cyril and his brother Noel began by servicing rural customers in Wairau Valley during the day, before heading to the West Coast to pick up a load of coal each night. Cargo being transported consisted pri-

marily of livestock, hay, wool and coal but other more challenging loads were also taken on including a vintage plane as well as lime and manure spreading. In 1948 Cyril added a second hand Chevrolet to the business and in 1949 Cyril built the company’s first wooden double-decker sheep crate. Additional trucks were added to the fleet - in 1950 a V8 Ford was purchased, followed by two new Austin Loadstars, and in 1956 Cyril purchased his first bulk spreader. In 1953 the fleet moved from their base in Hillersden to a new depot in Wairau Valley. Very much a family affiar, Cyril drove while his wife Hazel managed the office. The business then relocated to a depot in Renwick in 1971, next door to where the Renwick Community Hall now resides. This was later followed by the presentday yard which was built in 1983 on the corner of State Highway 63 and Hawkesbury Road.

Finding the right transport operator When you’re in a business where you require the transportation of heavy, delicate or specialist items, it’s important to find the right transport operator. Fortunately Marlborough has a wide range of specialist transport companies, each with their own unique service to offer. Riverlands based MD Freighting specialises in general freight distribution for the top of the south and has the ability to link with nationwide companies. Chiller Transport operates daily throughout Nelson, Blenheim, Picton and Kaikoura offering storage and distribution of chilled and ambient goods. CRB Transport is Marlborough’s specialist log carriers and has the region’s only self-loading log truck, designed for woodlot harvesting. Renwick based Broadbridge Transport

offers professional cartage of livestock And finally, for those wanting to join and logs and has vast experience in log- the transport industry or simply upskill ging and rural haulage. for the workplace, Pete Shannon of For the transportation of products Training Solutions Ltd can help you gain including concrete panels, construction your truck driving licence. sites and tanks, Deans Lifting Services The business specialises in LTSA Ltd has the knowledge and expertise to approved licences classes 2, 3, 4 and get the job done. 5 as well as tracks, wheels and roller Local Renwick operator Lift N Shift endorsements. can help with the lifting and shifting of For more information about our local containers, wood, steel, site offices, spa transport operators and what they can pools, boats, machinery plus much more. offer you, refer to their advertisements Offering nationwide vehicle transporta- and contact them today. tion, Jeffs Vehicle Deliveries Ltd is the one to call. With branches spreading right across the world, Mainfreight is continuing to expand its global “We’re there when you need us” footprint with its managed warehousing, international and For your lifting & shifting needs we have a crane domestic freight forwarding.

For professional cartage of • Livestock • Logs

delivering the goods www.broadbridgetransport.com

Phone 572 8579

�� Transportation of wide range of products including: �� • Concrete Panels �� • Construction sites • Tanks and more

Containers available for sale or lease ��

PHONE: 579 5753 I MOBILE: 027 433 4024 Email: deanslifting@xtra.co.nz Marlborough owned and operated

LIFT N SHIFT

available to lift in close 12000kg & 500kg @ 26m. We have a hiab truck with a winch set-up, that allows us to operate like a crane. Containers • Vehicle Recovery • Wood/Steel Frames • Site Offices • Sleep Outs • Household Effects • Spa Pools • Boats • Motors • Nets • Machinery • Concrete Pipes • Panels • Dairy & Wine vats Contact your local Renwick operator for all your lifting and shifting enquiries and container hire. Providing a prompt honest service (ex Oliver Concrete Pumping)

Warren Oliver 021 2844891

As a global logistics provider, Mainfreight offers managed warehousing and international and domestic freight forwarding. With team and branches across New Zealand, Australia, China, Europe and the United States Mainfreight continues to expand its global footprint. Try our website: www.mainfreightprecision.co.nz Get an estimate, pay by Credit Card and book a pick-up - perfect for online purchases! 14 SUthErlANd tCE BlENhEiM

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Wednesday March 23, 2011

Sun Healthy Bodies

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self esteem

Pigeon Anti-Mosquito Wipes. Suitable babies and children

WAIRAU PHARMACY

The Drive Thru Pharmacy 47 Scott Street Phone 578 6022 Free and available parking

Cancer Society Marlborough Contact us for support and information on any aspect of cancer

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Support services for people diagnosed with cancer Information and support for partners, families and friends Education to promote prevention and early detection of cancer

Healthy bodies start with healthy minds. Learning how to build self-esteem in children and adolescents is an important part of being a parent. The development of self-confidence begins with children at an early age, and parents provide the greatest influence on how their children come to value themselves and those around them. Self-esteem and innerconfidence is how a person likes, accepts and respects themselves. What they think about oneself determines how a child feels, and having high self esteem can greatly impact on a child’s success and inde-

pendence as adults. For children to achieve this they must feel they are loved and valued unconditionally by their parents, and receive plenty of encouragement and praise. Children also like to know that we see them being capable of doing things for themselves and by themselves. To encourage this and to help build self esteem, give children age-appropriate activities, chores a nd responsibil ities within the home. Once completed show plenty of praise and gratitude, this will teach children how to feel good

Child Cancer Appeal Month

about themselves, their abilities and accomplishments. In the adolescent years, parents can avoid problems associated with low esteem by focusing on giving positive feedback and encouraging comments while providing the oppor tunities to discover and experience success. After school sports and extra-curricular activities help keep young minds and bodies active. Help them to discover who they are. Support their interests whether it is gardening, dance, music, art or handling animals etc.

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• GIFT: Gift a Bead of Courage - $5 donation only at Farmers stores. Go into the draw to win an exciting family journey with Intrepid Travel to one of four breathtaking destinations. • CALL: 0800 4 CHILD (4 24453) $20 donation • TEXT: bead TO 206 - $3 donation

Improving community well being by reducing the incidence and impact of cancer

Children with high self esteem are able to:

• Feel unloved and unwanted; • Blame others for their own mistakes; • Avoid taking on challenges or tasks; • Put themselves down; • Discredit their own abilities; • Are easily influenced or manipulated by others.

Email: marlcaso@xtra.co.nz Website: www.cancersoc.org.nz

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• Help set and clear the table for meals; • Help with grocery shopping; • Help to plan and prepare family meals; • Make their own lunch; • Help with household chores; • Feed and walk family pets

Children with low self-esteem may:

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or Family pack for $29.95

Self-esteem activities for children:

• Act independently; • Assume responsibility; • Take pride in their ability; • Understand and deal with their emotions; • Willingly accept new challenges; • Handle problems efficiently.

www.theskinclinic.co.nz Make an appointmentPhone today 578 to have you 1665 and your family’s skin checked. 24 George St Blenheim Phone 578 1665 Ph: 578 1665 www.theskinclinic.co.nz 24 George St Blenheim

Bug Band $9.95

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• VISIT: www.childcancer.org.nz (100% of individual’s donations go directly to support our Child Cancer services.)

Ask your clinician for an APT Denture today!

A system that provides high quality dentures that are the most natural looking and closest fitting prosthetics available. Using state of the art technology to replicate the appearance and function of natural teeth.

Ph 578 4344

71 Alfred Street, Blenheim FINANCE AVAILABLE

Removal of Ear Wax using Microscope & Suction A much kinder & safer method of wax removal The only acceptable way for Tinnitus Sufferers

• Glue Ear • Discharging Ears • Dermatitis Mary Tolan (RN) Ear Health Nurse

For an appointment Ph: 03 578 8310 c/- Physiotherapy Centre

WAIRAU CHILDREN’S PROGRAMME An Educational and therapeutic program for Children/Adolescents who have experienced, seen or heard family violence.

PROVIDED BY MARLBOROUGH WOMEN’S REFUGE A free programme aiming to: • Increase your child’s confidence and self-esteem • Help them understand that violence is not a solution to problems. • Increase their safety skills. • Stop blaming themselves for family violence and marital separation The programme is facilitated by Rob Jenkins MNZASW and Lizzie Fulton MNZAC

PLEASE PHONE KATH: 577 9939

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Wednesday March 23, 2011

Students appeal for funding Six Marlborough Boys College students are preparing to knuckle down in a bid to raise enough money to fund their Spirit of Adventure voyage starting on April 26. The 5-Day Spirit Trophy, run by the Spirit of Adventure Trust, sees four groups of year ten students from schools around New Zealand compete against each other in a range of activities. Four of the year ten students from the Marlborough Boys’ College team have gained funding, but the remaining six members [Jonathan Cash, Leiam Hartley, Alex Hill, Keegan Lane, Hayden Nott, and Logan Silcock] are now appealing to anyone who may be able to provide them with work.

The college’s assistant head of faculty in technology Giles Lancaster says the school will also likely organise fundraising events such as sausage sizzles to assist the students in their efforts. The teams on the Spirit of Adventure boat will accumulate points through tasks including teamwork, problem solving, ship handling and aquatic sports, with the team with the most points being crowned the winner. The competing schools were selected by ballot in October last year.

Marlborough Boys’ College students [from left] Logan Silcock, Jonathan Cash, Keegan Lane, Hayden Nott and Alex Hill are fundraising for their Spirit of Adventure voyage in April. Absent: Leiam Hartley.

GARDEN SHED PROMOTION FREE TOP QUALITY ROD AND REEL h During Marc *Purchase ply conditions ap

During March we are giving away free top quality fishing rod and reel for every erected shed or building ordered (deposit paid) during March!

• Complete installation services available • Complete range from zincalume, coloursteel or timber • Check out our 21 shed display • Free onsite quotation service available

check out www.marlboroughconstruction.co.nz Phone: 0800 14 74 33 or 578 5711 93 Middle Renwick Road, Blenheim

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Come along to Ladies Night 5.30pm - 7pm 31st March 2011 at Peter Ray Homes Showhome Taylor Pass Road Come, join us for wine and nibbles. It’s a casual women’s-only evening, learn about the build process, everything from planning of the home to planting of the garden. Please register on 579 2368 by Monday 28th March or email donna@peterrayhomes.co.nz

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Wednesday March 23, 2011

Sun babies proudly brought to you by: M A ATA A WA K A K I T E TA U I H U T R U S T

• Tamariki Ora/Well Child: Home based Well child service for Tamariki birth - 5 years

• Antenatal Health Planning: Advice and support for expectant mums.

• Whaea Ki Te Whaea:

Mum4Mum - Free, caring peer support for Breastfeeding mums Breastisbest@maataawaka.co.nz Phone/text 0277 809 269 www.pcp.org.nz (peer counselling program)

CODy: Joshua and Michelle are proud to announce the safe arrival of their beautiful girls - Lily Ellin Joy (6lb 6oz) and Indie Esmae Ann (5lb 14oz) on 14th March at Wairau Hospital. Two sisters for an excited big brother Oliver. Many thanks to our amazing midwives Shona and Nicky, our specialist Melissa and all the wonderful Maternity staff.

Committed to supporting the health needs of Tamariki and their whanau in Marlborough “KIA MANAAKI AI TE IWI” “LET THE PEOPLE BE CARED FOR” FOR MORE INFORMATION PHONE 03 577 9256 or call into our office at 82 Seymour Street, Blenheim ALL SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE

ROJAS - BEQUE : Carlos and Ali are pleased to announce the early and safe arrival of their first little baby girl, Olivia Isidora ( 2 . 5 kg a n d 4 5 c m long). Born on March 12th 2011. At 5.04am at Wairau Hospital. Spe c ial thanks to Midwives Carol, Shona and Nicky and all the lovely staff at Maternity Ward. BOTHAM-WADSWORTH: Nigel and Gina are excited to announce the safe arrival of their second baby boy Charlie John Botham (6lb 15oz) on March 15th 2011. At Wairau Hospital. A baby brother for a very excited Archie! Special thanks to Carole and all the Maternity Ward Staff.

NOTT: Chris and Sarah are happy to announce the safe arrival of their fourth child. Oscar, Iris and Albert’s new brother was born on March 14 weighing in at 8lb 10oz. Many thanks to midwife Ange for her care and support. And the name debate continues!

G RE y: K im and Alister are pleased to announce the birth of baby Dylan (7lb 9oz). Arrived a little early on Saturday 19th March. Little brother for Chloe. A big thank you to all the team at Wairau Hospital.

HOGGARD: Matt and Jodie (nee Devton) are grateful to have a wonderful son, at Wairau Hospital on 13th March 2011. 7lb 11oz. A special thanks to the Team at Wairau. Baby and Mother are both well.

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

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SA XON : Jack and Kirsty are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their first baby, Ruby Gwenyth Aislin Saxon (8lb 12oz) on March 17th 2011. 1.59 am at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to Shona, Nicky and all the staff on Maternity Ward.

MuM OF THE WEEK Congratulations to Gina Wadsworth 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.

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

HOLDAWAy/GREER: Nick (roundy) and Ashlee are pleased to announce the safe but early arrival of their first baby boy, Cooper Gary John (8lb 11oz) on March 12 2011 at 1.12am at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to our wonderful midwife Angela White, Melissa Smith and all the theatre team. Mum and baby both well.

Baby acne The reason that baby acne or newborn acne is such an important issue is that it is very common and it can often be mistaken for an allergy to formula or something in the mother’s milk. Baby acne will often appear somewhere around 8 weeks. It looks like adult acne and starts on the face. It then usually moves down the neck and upper back and chest. It lasts on average for about 2-4 weeks, but usually returns later in a less severe form. Just about the time when your baby is more aware and you are ready to take pictures, it seems to strike. The cause is hormones from the mother from when the baby was in the womb and also hormones passed through breast milk. There is nothing you can or should do about baby acne except just wait. The reason you will know that it is not an allergic reaction is it will not spread to the lower stomach, lower back, or legs. Whereas an allergic reaction would be all over the body and would look less like pimples and more like a rash. If your baby is having a reaction to a type of food, it could surface in various ways. Most parents look for a rash but it might be cause gas, diarrhoea, vomiting, or puffy eyes. The main thing is to look for something that is out of the ordinary. If you observe a reaction report it to your doctor as soon as you can.

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Wednesday March 23, 2011

Students rocked with Ivy Lies Springlands School was the envy of Marlborough schools last Friday as they hosted popular New Zealand band Ivy Lies for a short concert and autograph session. The concert was part of a prize package won by Springlands School students Ned (7-years) and Thomas Boyce (10-years) in the nationwide “Back to School Rocks” promotion with Paper Plus. The boys chose 12 friends to share a VIP prize, which included a meet and greet session with Ivy Lies after the concert had finished. “The concert was awesome and all our friends loved it,” the boys grinned. Ivy Lies singer Emla Palmer said the concert was great fun and that the kids were “rocking in true fashion”. “We were blown away to see so many kids getting right into the music. They were dancing, waving their arms and some were even head-banging, it was fantastic,” she laughed. Lies third autograph from Ivy  Millie Wensley gets her l. drummer Rosie O’Connel

 Arin Phelan gives the thumbs up to Ivy Lies bas sist Rowan Crowe.

 ROCK FANS: These four young Ivy Lies fans were spotted shaking and grooving to the music last Friday.

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 Nicharla Laird was quick to line up for an autograph from Ivy Lies singer Emla Palmer.

 WINNE R promotio S: Winners of the Back to S n, Ned an cho dT their pictu re taken w homas Boyce we ol Rocks re ith New Z ealand ba thrilled to have nd, Ivy Lie s.

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French Bistro in the vineyard”

French country platters From $19 FAMILY: Back: Dylan Sadd, Warren Sadd, Lauree White and Chris Tinnion and Chrystelle Tinnion-Pewhairangi. Front: Pauline Drake, five-month-old Kallyn Sadd and Nellie Drake. For one local family last month’s Christchurch earthquake has reunited five generations. In a bid to escape for a break from continuing aftershocks, extended members of Tuamarina’s Drake family celebrated a five generation reunion recently. Warren, Dylan and Kallyn live in Blenheim and Pauline and Nellie in Tua Marina. Escaping from the Christchurch aftershocks were

Chris and Chrystelle. Nellie Drake was joined by her family in celebrating her 91st birthday, a day marked by the arrival of two streams of five generations. “It’s nice when something good comes from something tragic. For our family this was the first time we have had a reunion of this size and it was a very special day for us all,” family member Lauree White says.

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out & about

St Mary’s students promote gala

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 Pearl Bray, Sam Hayman and Mathew Tutuila.

 Ruby Kane, Casey Lan e and

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Janelle Brown.

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 Pearl Bray, Sam Hayman

and Mathew Tutuila .

Happy Birthday at Happy Faces

 Karlos Gemmell, Olie Booth and Luke McClelland enjoy the bouncy castle.

 Cullum Wadsworth and Tyler O’Donnell make friends.

 Piper Alexander pictured with Lily Booth celebrates her 2nd birthday with friends.

Any of our “out & about” photos can be purchased at the Sun Newspaper office.

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community notices

Wednesday March 23, 2011

death notices

The Community Noticeboard is for non-profit organisations. For $8.00 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

McGREGOR, Richard (Richie): On Monday March 21, 2011 at Hospice Marlborough, surrounded by his loving whanau. Dearly loved husband of Leela, loving father of Tracey, Leah, Jason, Rochelle, Matthew, Krystal, and their partners. A beloved Grandad, Opa and Great Grandad. Messages to 10 Smith Avenue, Blenheim 7201. A funeral service for Richie will be held at the Waikawa Marae, Waikawa Road, Picton at 2pm Thursday March 24, followed by interment at Waikawa Urupa. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Ph 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

Engaged, Cohabiting or Married? The PREPARE/ENRICH programme provides keys to help you build a stronger relationship. (Individual couples). Phone facilitators: John & Jeanie Etheredge 5786873

Historic Places Trust

PARKES, Shirley Ann: On March 17 2011, peacefully, in her sleep, at Fairview Hospital. Dearly loved Mum of Lynette, Denise and Rodney and bestest Nan-Nan ever. At Shirley’s request a private service has been held. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Ph 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

Peranos 27th March. Historic whaling sites in Tory Channel with John Orchard. Boat leaves 8.30am Beachcomber Cruises jetty. Cost $50 adult & $25 youth. Bring lunch,drinks & suitable clothing. For further info & to book ring Robin Cox 578 4115 evenings.

Historical Society Field Trip Thursday 24th March visit to Havelock Museum. Morning tea supplied. Meet Marlborough Museum 9.15am. Bring or purchase lunch. Return 2pm. Names to 578 1712 asap.

Hospice Shop Redwoodtown requires donations of quality preowned goods. Fine china, designer clothing, Jewellery, furniture, paintings, wool, drapes, Bric Brac, Treasure and Bling.

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

Mental Health Consumer Advocacy Service. Our Advocates will take up your cause to ensure your rights are respected, listen to your concerns and support you in the actions you want to take to gain resolution. Ph: 5795304 or call at Level 2, Aorere House, 54 Scott St.

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

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

The Blue Door is open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 3.30pm. Saturday 9.00am 2pm. Items surplus to your requirements we would gladly accept. We can deliver. Phone 5794353.

The Peoples Market Sundays Alabama Road. Has space for non-profit organisations to fundraise, promote or demonstrate. Sites $5 no bookings. Information Phone Joan 5787918

Young Entrepreneurs Wanted!

CROSSWORD CROSSWORD

Sell your surplus goods at The Children’s Market. Sunday 27th March 9.30am site $5. Bring table or mat. Bookings Phone Joan 5787918

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 Ph 578 0470. After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm 7 days Ph 5782271. Diabetes NZ Marlborough: 5 7 7 5 5 4 9, O f f i c e h r s Tues,Wed,Thurs 9am-3pm. Lifeline Marlborough: 577 8668, 24hr helpline. Marlborough Wom en's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, Ph Wairau Hospital (520 9999) and ask for Women's Refuge contact numbers. Overeaters Anonymous: Red Cross Rooms, 33 Redwood Street. Ever y Tuesday at 7.30pm. Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 577 7651, Harvey 578 8125 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, Thurs 9.30-3pm. Hospital Visiting Hours Wairau Hospital : Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10amNoon, 4pm-7pm. Children's Ward : Daily 10 am - 8 p m. Vi s i t in g 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. Ph 578 2006. Citizens Advice Bureau Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am 4pm. Ph 578 4272. Picton Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377. Office 520 9980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870. Chemist:Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 9-6pm, Sat-Sun 9-3pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm. Seddon Health Clinic M o n d a y 10 a m -1p m ; Wednesday 3pm-7pm; Friday 10am-1pm. After hours: Marlborough GP Services: Reception: 520 6377. Office: 520 9980. For an appointment Ph 578 1665 or Seddon Plunket Rms 575 7194 during clinic hours.

BOESE, Donald William (Don): On March 20, 2011, peacefully, at his home in Blenheim with his loving family. In his 66th year. Much loved husband and best friend of Marie, generous, strong and loving father of Jenny and Brian Alexander, Donna, Roger and Rebecca, André and Sarah, Daniel, Joshua and Halen. A wonderful and supportive Grandad (Da) of Tracy, and Anna; Jessie, Paige, Courtney, and Emma; and Kate, and Arna. Loved son of the late Walter and Nola Boese, dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of John and Lesley, Janet and Lynton Neal, Dianna and Mike Connolly, and Anne and Denis Morgan. Loved by all his nieces and nephews. Dearly loved son-in-law of Joan Andrews. Messages to 28 Lewis Street, Blenheim 7201. A service for Don will be held at the Church of the Nativity, Alfred Street, Blenheim at 1.30pm on Friday March 25, followed by interment at the Upper Wairau Cemetery. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Ph 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz DILLON, David William: Passed away, peacefully, at Redwood on 20 March 2011. Aged 79 years. Loved husband of Iris for 56 years, loved father and father-in-law of Gary and Helen, Warren and Judy, Julie and Graham Sergent (Auckland), Peter and Tracy, and Brent and Trudie (Motueka). Loved son of the late William and Agnes Dillon. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Christine and Neil Gamble (Dunedin), Bill (London), the late Michael and Mary (Auckland), the late Margaret and Ollie Connor, Agatha and Les Wotton, Lily (Dunedin) and the late Allan Mackle, Les and Dot Mackle (Dunedin), the late Dorothy and Tom Ferguson , June (Dunedin) and the late Bill Galvin, the late Raymond and Phyllis Mackle, the late Mary and Bob Burns (Dunedin), Beverley (Waimate) and the late Murray, and Edna Mackle (Blenheim), loved grandad of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren and loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A special thank you to all the caring staff at Redwood Village. Messages to 111A Weld St Blenheim 7201. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Ph 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz MEHLHOPT, Christopher John: 16.5.1954 - 18.3.2011, peacefully at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. Father and father-in-law to Lynley and Lee Walker, Susan (Australia), and Sharyn (Blenheim), treasured son and son-in-law of Evelyn and Trevor Cresswell, and Bert Mehlhopt (deceased), loved brother of Mike and Cindy, George and Yvonne (Blenheim), special uncle and great uncle to all his nieces and nephews, grandfather to Hayley, Cameron and Clair. Messages to 47 New Renwick Road, Blenheim 7201. Special thanks to all who cared for Chris. A funeral service for Chris will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 11 a.m. Friday March 25, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. By Russell By Russell McQuarters GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Ph 03 578McQuarters 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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Wednesday March 23, 2011

health & beauty

for sale

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

A HUGE SALE up to 30% off everything in stock, until 31/03/2011. Powerboat Centre 72 Grove Road. Phone 578 0569

FLAT, 2 bdrm, tidy, $210 per week. Ph 021 36 0008 ROOMS available in furnished 4 bedroom house. $130 pp per week. Includes power and broadband internet. Phone 578 5421 text 021 411 248.

A.G.M Redwoodtown Social Badminton. 9.30am 31 March at Stadium. All Welcome

BIG-FUN Entertainment. Pom Pom the magic clown etc. Ph 577 7393

EAR HEALTH Removal of Ear Wax using microscope & suction. Ph for an appointment 5788310 at Physiotherapy Centre, 11 Francis St. MOLE checks - for a thorough skin check using dermoscopy. Call the Skin Clinic 578 1665.

situation wanted NEED a qualified carpenter? Check out my rates. No job to small. Eddie 577 8911

FIREWOOD Old man pine. large ute loads. Prices may vary. Phone 021 025 44777 PEA AND BARLEY Straw $6 on farm $8 delivered Ph: 03 57 57 254 WATERPROOFING Silicones, buy direct from manufacturer and save. Treatment of Oamaru stone, bricks and concrete etc. Free phone 0508 88 5656

painter

John R. Mills

Qualified Painter & Decorator • All painting • Wallpapering • Specialist spray equipment • Water blasting • Equipment hire • Gib stopping

Phone 021 469 873 or 574 2466

WHITE CHIP & WHITE ROCKS Ideal for pebble gardens, paths, driveways. Phone Thomson 5756885

LITERACY Marlborough Inc. AGM will be held at Marlborough House, 21 Henry Street, Blenheim at 5pm on 30th March 2011. Everybody welcome

wanted to rent MATURE male house trained wanting self contained sleepout or unit. Phone 574 2129 or 027 574 2129

wanted to buy DONT get the skip in yet! Some of the more valuable items come out of old sheds. Free quotes given. JUST BROWSING Ph 577 5402 N.Z BOOKS, or collections, old postcards, fountain pens, bayonets, swords etc. Any thjng old or interestng. JUST BROWSING. Bat 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

wanted

Walnuts Wanted, clean and dry or we can harvest under special arrangement. Uncle Joe’s Walnuts Please phone 577 9884

holiday accomodation

CLAIRVOYANT, internationally known, 1 hour readings available in Blenheim 7th April. $100. Bookings essential. Phone Margaret 021 230 1518.

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public notice

Rent to Buy

Old Time Dance

6 Anglesea Street Renwick 4 bed, fully renovated

At the Combined Clubs of Marlborough Saturday 26th March, 8pm - 11.30pm with Janets Old Time Dance Band Admission $10.00 Proceeds to Christchurch Earthquake Relief Fund Raffles · Novelty Dances · Everyone Welcome

View Sun 12-12.30 Or call Heather 03 545 0591 or 021 124 6363

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BLENHEIM PALMIST and Dimensional Reader. For information phone 03 5779637

Surfers Paradise Stay 7 / Pay 6 at

Le Chelsea Apartments with Lynne and Peter (ex Blen). Close to beach. Cavill Mall & Pacific Fair

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www.lechelsea.com.au stay@lechelsea.com.au

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TE RAWA RESORT Wilson Bay Pelorus Sound. Restaurant & B a r. R i g h t a t the waters edge, ac c o m m o d at i o n, S h o p, O n & O f f Licence, petrol on wharf, LPG & moorings. Private functions & small conferences. Ph 03 579 8285 www.terawa.co.nz

Merv Scott Decorating

For all your painting & decorating needs • Wallpapering • Waterblasting • Painting and much more

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Builder Over 70% of our work comes from recommendation by SATISFIED CUSTOMERS

Computer

Yes, we do house calls

Yes, we do house calls • Prompt friendly service & support

Make us your first call for: * Alterations and additions * Renovations * New homes * Commercial projects

• New & used computer sales •Prompt friendly service • Computer component sales • Computer and supportupgrades • Internet/email connections & help •New & Used sales • Infusion small computer business software • Farming & vineyard software •Computer component sales • HP & leasing options •Computer upgrades Sam Rutherford Ph: 572 /9287, 572 9285 •Internet Email027connections Email: sam@rutherfordcomp.co.nz and help •Infusion small business software •Farming & vineyard software •HP & leasing options

Electrical Services

Garage Doors

GATES

For all your electrical needs

GARAGE DOOR SYSTEMS

Classic Gates

• Commercial Doors • Gate Systems

Call Neil Callahan & Ian Martella Ph: 579 4445 Fax: 578 4443

Sam Rutherford Ph:572 9287, 027 572 9285 Email sam@rutherfordcomp.co.nz

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Joinery

Landscape Supplies

Secure This Spot For Your Business Call Les at the SUN to discuss your options. Prices start from $35.00+GST a week

Cantwell Joinery & Window Centre Ph: 578 3375

Cnr Bristol & Manchester Sts Riverlands Industrial Estate

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• Roller Doors • Tilt Doors

• 5 grades of bark • compost & soil conditioner • pungas • peastraw • bricks • cream pebble • white chip • screened topsoil • firewood • coal • trailer hire • wine barrels

• Garage Door Openers 41 Grove Road BLENHEIM

Ph 578 8251 Painter

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Ph 578 9590

578 1021

Plastering

Spraypainting

MJs Plastering Ltd

Riverside

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Interiors, exteriors, reseidential, commercial Including wallpapering, varnishing, roof spraying, new homes, repaints - we do it all

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Williams Service Centre

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Sandblasting

6 Nelson St, Blenheim

All work guaranteed Ring Mike 021 572 800 Approved Dulux Acratex and Mineral Plasters Applicator

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Kitchen & Joinery Specialists

ENGINEERING MARLBOROUGH POWDERCOATING

GENERATORS

Prices start from $35.00+GST a week Tree Care

Refinishers For all spraypainting requirements • Cars • Trucks, buses and caravans • Boats, marine and farming equipment • Joinery • Deckliner • Aircraft “Care in our work, , pride in our operation and customers come first” 40 Park Terrace, Blenheim

577 5166 www.riversiderefinishers.co.nz

Tree Removal Height Reduction Trimming/Thinning Hedge Trimming Line Clearance Branch Chipping Mulch Supplies Fully Insured FREE QUOTES

Ph. 03 578 0083

(Lance) 021 361912 cts@xtra.co.nz

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situation vacant

TRUCK DRIVER IMMEDIATE START For 2011 Grape Harvest Previous experience driving a truck and trailer a must, minimum Class 5 licence.

situation vacant

Cook Required Part time, split shifts, must be able to work some evenings and weekends Approx 20 hours per week Immediate start

Apply to Stacey at Woodbourne Tavern 03 5728007

Call Jason Tripe on 0274 342 712

Top Up Your Income

Students 9 - 13 years

Earn extra cash every week distributing Homecare catalogues and delivering customer orders to local homes. Car, phone, and internet required.

Paper Deliveries Are you a hard worker and looking for a small job? Do you have Parental or Caregivers support? If this sounds like you, please discuss with your parent or caregiver and give us a call.

Please phone 577 7868

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Blenheim Marlborough

Cellar Door

PART TIME - PERMANENT Yealands Estate Wines is New Zealand’s premier sustainable wine grower. We are looking for a host for our international awarded cellar door. The successful applicant will work 2-3 days per week, (including Saturday and Sunday), and be responsible for hosting visitors, organising functions and leading winery tours. The ideal applicant would have experience in hospitality or tourism, exceptional people skills and a passion for wine and sustainability. A Bar Managers Certificate would be an advantage, however all necessary training will be offered to the right person. Applications including a cover letter and CV should be emailed to our cellar door manager Brydie Morrison at brydie@yealands.co.nz by 5pm Thursday 31 March

Adviser To Schools REAP Marlborough invites applications for the full time, short term position of adviser to schools. The appointee will provide curriculum support to teachers during term 2&3 2011. Applicants must have a strength in one or any combination of the following: The Arts, Music, Physical Education, Science, Environmental Education, Values Education, or Educational Technology. The successful applicant will have exceptional interpersonal skills and be able to transmit their passion through school visits and teacher clusters. The position involves day travel throughout the Marlborough region. A car is available.

Applications are to be sent to: The Administration Officer, REAP Marlborough, 19 George Street, Blenheim 7201 Please ring 03 578 7848 or email admin@ reapmarlborough.co.nz for an application pack.

Applications close on Friday April 8, 2011

REAP Marlborough

View the videos and apply online at www. homecaredirect.co.nz or phone 0800 500 005

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Wednesday March 23, 2011 public notice Read the Sun online!

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AGM Where : John Street Preschool 1A Henry Street Date: 30th March 2011 Time: 6.30pm All Welcome

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1/2 Leg Waxing with Cheila *Limited to 20 appointments only and first time clients at the Nitespa. Valued at $37.00

Now only $18.50

03 579 4044 48 Rene Street, Blenheim Open 9am till late appointment only

Blenheim Indoor Sports Netball 6 a side, Cricket 8 a side Soccer 4 a side Leagues for Adults and Juniors. commencing end March

Experienced Pharmacist required for full time work starting July 2011

Phone 5784851 or email blenheimindoor@xtra.co.nz Simcox Stadium 50 Battys Rd

At least six months contract to cover maternity leave.

Also available for birthdays and causal bookings

Blenheim Building Centre would like to advise that we will be closed for Stock take from 12pm on Thursday the 31st of March and re opening at 7.00am on Friday the 1st of April.

Rostered Saturday mornings and no Sunday or Public Holiday work. You must be customer focused, efficient and have a good clinical knowledge.

New Listing

For expressions of interest please phone Rebecca 03 578 6022 (daytime) or apply with CV by 8th April to: The Dispensary Manager Wairau Pharmacy P O Box 174, Blenheim

Dominion Salt Ltd Process Operator Permanent Part Time

Dominion Salt is New Zealand’s largest producer and refiner of processed salt products. It supplies major industry (dairy, pulp and paper, tanning, food etc) and specialist markets (pharmaceutical, animal health). Applications are invited for this position responsible for operating the solar salt and refinery and packaging plant at Grassmere. The position involves working shifts, on a set roster as well as significant relieving work when required. Key attributes you will possess are: • A high degree of motivation • The ability to work with limited supervision • Forklift operating experience • Mechanical experience and aptitude • Logical thinking with problem solving ability • Product testing and record keeping Training will be provided to augment your skills and provide knowledge required for salt processing. A competitive remuneration package is offered as well as subsidised superannuation and medical schemes after a qualifying period. Applications and CVs should be sent to: The Production & Dispatch Manager, Dominion Salt Limited, P O Box 81, Seddon or stephen.gould@Domsalt.co.nz Applications close Friday 8th April 2011

Picton Village Bakkerij Picton Store

Sandwich Maker / Customer Service We require someone to work as an all rounder, someone who can be flexible with hours and stay on for extra hours as required, sometimes at short notice. All applicants must have the ability to work in a busy environment and at all times under pressure. You will have excellent food handling practises, customer service experience and be able to work as part of a well organised team. The set roster is 4 days on and 4 days off, 6am-10am plus extra hours and days as required. Application forms are available at Picton Village Bakery, 46 Auckland Street, Picton Your CV with previous work references can be sent to perasoni@clear.net.nz

BRIAR HOUSE B&B 160a Waikawa Road, Picton

The Perfect First Home

Enquiries over $389,000 •The first floor has a self-contained studio • Two further bedrooms are located upstairs • Going concern, ready to move into • All furniture is negotiable in the sale • Indoor four person jacuzzi opens onto a private garden area • Main road location gives good passing trade

3/40 Stuart Street, Blenheim Price: $185,000

Web Ref No: MB218 Contact the Owner: (027) 341 9906

Contact the Owner:(021) 502 144 Open Home: Sunday 1-2pm

• 2 bedroom home with logburner on wetback • Single garage plus numerous garden sheds • Beautifully planted gardens and substantial vegetable garden • Walking distance to Horton Park and CBD • Rateable Valuation: $170,000

Web Ref No: MB219

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Wednesday March 23, 2011 business opportunity

PIZZA HUT IS BACK! Opportunity to buy into an established food brand with a proven track record from $175,000 Pizza Hut, New Zealand’s biggest and most popular pizza chain with international backing has over 90 stores throughout the country, with sales of over $60 million a year. After two to years of suboptimal performance, Pizza Hut is now showing strong growth in both sales and profitability. The chain is operated by Restaurant Brands along with its other two large franchises, KFC and Starbucks Coffee. Restaurant Brands and Yum Restaurants International (the franchisor) have decided to sell a number of stores to independent franchisees. This will provide opportunity for entrepreneurial business people to become owner-operators and maximise their returns whilst supported by the considerable resources of Restaurant Brands in New Zealand and Pizza Hut worldwide. The Blenheim store is available for franchising. Sales turnover from $11,000 per week, EBITDA from $50,000 per annum. Priced at $175,000 includes an existing store, fit out, fixed assets and customer base. Interested? Contact Alan Brooks, Pizza Hut Franchise Sales Manager at: Alan_brooks@restaurantbrands.co.nz Ph 09-5258700 Mob 021-2769769 Email alan_brooks@restaurantbrands.co.nz

Mussel Festival pulls the crowds More than 5000 people from New Zealand and overseas turned out for the annual Havelock Mussel Festival on Saturday. Frenchman Jeremy Marc, who ate a pottle of mussles

and sculled a beer in just 31 seconds, won the annual Mussel Munch Competition, which included competitors from Ireland, the United States, France, Australia, and New Zealand.

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Q – “Should we answer the question, ‘What must I do to be saved?’ with the three steps of: 1) Repent, 2) Be Baptised and 3) Receive the Holy Spirit?” (Peter – question asked in literature he handed to one of our young people while we were out witnessing about Christ on Market Street) A – No. Following on from last week, we have more false doctrine by the RCI! If you can read, the answer to this week’s question is explicitly stated by the Holy Spirit in the Bible: “Sirs, what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.” (Acts 16:30-31) A man full of repentance is told to believe – No, You must be baptized. No, You must receive the Holy Ghost. It doesn’t get much clearer than this! The only way you could miss this would be if you were guilty of listening to a church instead of the Bible. As we have documented numerous times in this column, water baptism is an act of obedience for a new Christian that shows outwardly to the world what has already taken place in the heart. It has absolutely nothing – Zero, Nada, Zippo – to do with salvation. It is not part of the gospel and someone is outright lying to you by twisting a few verses out of context if they are saying otherwise. The Apostle Paul said, “Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel” (I Cor 1:17) – Jesus overwhelming reiterated that salvation was gained by belief in his finished work on the cross and not any human effort or obedience. Pulling Mark 16:15, John 3:5, Acts 2:38, 22:16, and I Peter 3:21 out of context and forcing all of the clear verses in the Bible about NT salvation to fit these five twisted verses is grossly dishonest and deceptive. Yes – the RCI and others will talk as though these are the only five verses in the Bible about water baptism – which they are not. God (Father, Son and Spirit) is inseparable from eternal life – it is his presence within a person that gives them eternal life. “He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.” The RCI and most other Charismatic groups make the error of saying that the Holy Spirit is received AFTER salvation – by definition this is impossible! If the Spirit is Life (Rom 8:10) then you could only receive the Spirit WHEN you get saved, not after. Rom. 8:9 flatly says that if you don’t have the Spirit or Christ, then you aren’t saved. One does not get two-thirds of God when they believe and then the Spirit at some point down the road. Someone here is confusing the baptism by the Spirit (one time event at salvation = eternal life) with the filling of the Spirit (oft repeated event after salvation = power for service). The indwelling of the Spirit of God occurs immediately upon our belief in Christ (Gal. 3:2) – it is not a further condition of salvation, but a part OF salvation; it does not need or involve water baptism to happen; it is NOT evidenced by tongues or miracles. We know of his presence FIRST and foremost by the clear teaching of scripture and then by the evidence of his fruit in our lives (Gal 5:22-23).

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Wednesday March 23, 2011

Your week in sport

Little master a champion in every way Legendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar walked out onto Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday with the weight and expectation of a nation once again on his shoulders. An excited full house turned out to watch the little master in India’s crucial World Cup game against West Indies, a century of centuries for his country only 100 runs away. T he crowd did not see Tendulkar blaze the Windies attack to all parts of the ground in that match, but they did witness another act of true class from the champion batsman. In the first over, Tendulkar edged a ball from bowler Ravi Rampaul through to the wicket-keeper

when on just six. Umpire Steve Davis heard nothing; Tendulkar did, and he walked. The crowd could have been disappointed its main draw card had departed the scene so soon. But Tendulkar’s decision to walk with so few runs to his name was as much an example of his class as his masterful batsmanship might have been. The cynic would say he had nothing to lose - he has 17,000 runs already, it was only a group match, he had a whole bunch of match-winners to back him up if he failed. The reality is, as Sunday’s crowd exemplified, Tendulkar always has something to lose. Most of the billion or so people

living in India exp e c t Damian George nothing less than the impossible – dominance of the opposition every time he steps onto the field. On the game’s biggest stage, in front of a willing home crowd, why not let technology decide his fate? It is the perennial question that this incident has again sparked. There is no answer to it; only individual responses which reflect the standards of the respective players. Tendulkar’s response, therefore, is not surprising.

Tee off for Christchurch Eastern States stockcar driver Steve Biddulph (front) won first place in Saturday night’s Stockcar Open Championship. Here he is pictured witih pit crew member Kerry Lammas.

The much anticipated Radiator Services South Island Saloon Open Championship got off to a great start on Saturday night, but due to mechanical difficulties and the strength of the out-of-town contenders, Eastern States missed out on a podium finish. In first place was (5T) Daryl Ains-

ley, second was (26D) Dave McCallion and in third (13T) Peter Kirk. Eastern States stockcar driver (196E) Steve Biddulph, pictured with pit crew member Kerry Lammas, won the Stockcar Open Champs ahead of second place getter (469E) Gavin Marshall and (61N) Dallas Murray who placed third.

Pigeon race results Results of the first race of the Blenheim Pigeon Club’s 2011 young bird season flown from Clarence River on Saturday. First, Morrinshollow; second, Carl Kirkwood; third, George

and Joe Peart; fourth, Joan Webb; fifth, James; sixth, Cindy Kirkwood. Next week’s race will be flown from Kaikoura, weather permitting.

Rarangi Golf Club has decided to do something out-of-the ordinary for Christchurch earthquake survivors. In the past, the club set the New Zealand “Score for Christchurch” will tee off on Sunday, April 3 at Rarangi Golf Course record for the The event will tee off on The winning team will be fastest one-ball round so to add something Sunday, April 3 and is still presented with the Charity One-Ball Trophy by club mem“quirky” to their fundraising open for more entries. Teams of up to 12 players are bers. initiative, club members are The cost for a team to enter is inviting the public to give it a encouraged to take part which will see the use of strategy and $120 and all proceeds will go shot themselves. The “Score for Christch- speed to get the ball around to the Red Cross Earthquake urch” will be the first of many 18 holes in the shortest time Relief Fund. For more information includannual fundraising events possible. Teams can be made up of a ing rules of play and strategy held from this point on, which will benefit a different charity mix of handicapped or non- suggestions, contact Dick on handicapped players. 579 5369 or Barry on 578 3519. each year.

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Back to reality

Marlborough Red Cross worker Ben McKinnon says his time assisting with the recovery effort in Christchurch was a real ‘eye-opener’.

By Damian George Marlborough Red Cross welcomed back the last of their volunteers last week who had been assisting in the Christchurch recovery effort following last month’s earthquake. Team leader of the Marlborough Red Cross Response Team Ben McKinnon, who was in Christchurch for 12 days, says the destruction evident in the ravaged city was a real eye-opener. “We were mainly in the lower socioeconomic areas that got hit the hardest, which was shocking to see,” he says. “There were some very, very badly damaged houses.

“Driving past the rescue base on Latimer Square a few times, there was just dead silence.” The Marlborough team were the first response team outside of Canterbury on the scene following the earthquake, having arrived at 1am the day after it struck. The Red Cross workers made up one quarter of four-person teams assigned to assist people affected. The teams also included a Salvation Army worker, building inspector and Department of Health representative. “Our role was really to find out what their needs were. A lot of people were looking after themselves but a lot were

just waiting for a knock on the door.” Originally from Christchurch, Ben has been involved with Red Cross on and off since he was 18, meaning he was well prepared for the challenge facing him in Christchurch. “It’s what I’d been training for since I was 18 - to do exactly that,” he says. “People say ‘it must be hard’ and ‘it must be tough’. Well, yes, but I wouldn’t have done all that training if I didn’t want to be there.” Ben says Red Cross are currently looking for new volunteers, of any age and any level of fitness. Full training is provided for anyone who wants to join.

Former Marlburian finds international success

By Celeste Lodewyk The name Jacque Taylor has been well known in Marlborough and New Zealand for many years, but more recently it has been added to the international stage of country music. Jacque who lived and worked as a musician in Marlborough for 16-years, moved to Perth, Australia with her husband John Taylor who got a job coaching a premier rugby team five-years ago. Jacque and members of her family have won numerous music awards in both Marlborough and NZ. But something even more prestigious, Jacque’s country song “Country Yodeling Hoedown Girl” has been picked up by Universal Music and compiled onto a CD along with well-known artists such as Kenny Rogers and Trisha Yearwood. This recent success stems from winning an online music competition. Jacque’s song, along with nine others, was chosen to be part of the online competition where listeners could vote for their favourite song. “In the end I was leading by 1.25 million votes, something which totally shocked me. “But it was a great honour and I am really excited to have my song featured on the album, which is titled Saturday Night Country,” she says. Jacque hopes her international success will continue, opening more doors to exciting opportunities.

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