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Quake wedding Blenheim rallies to host wedding for quake victims Jeremy and Viane.

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REMEMBRANCE:Grief was largely felt by those who attended yesterday’s two-minute silence for Christchurch earthquake victims at Seymour Square.

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Quake victims remembered By Damian George Hundreds of people gathered in Blenheim’s Seymour Square yesterday to observe two minutes silence for the people of Christchurch exactly one week after a fatal earthquake ravaged the city. The death toll from the disastrous quake stood at 154 yesterday, and will likely reach more than 200, while authorities say the city’s CBD will be closed for months. Mayor Alistair Sowman led the tribute, and thanked those who attended for turning up in such large numbers to pay their respects. “If there are people from Christchurch here

today, our thoughts are certainly with you,” he said. “We are all grieving and asking ‘why have we gone through such a terrible time?’ The scenes have shocked us beyond words.” Mr Sowman said so many people know Christchurch as a beautiful city with tranquil gardens and peaceful settings, but all that had been “swept away by this violent event”. “Know that we will do whatever we can to support you at this time as we remember you today...we think of you and hope and pray your peace and tranuility will be restored. “We can only imagine your suffering, but we

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mourn with you.” He also thanked the people of Marlborough for their support and generosity over the last week to help Christchurch. “The response of people in the province has been outstanding and I’m particularly proud.” Among the crowd was Christchurch resident Rai Leota, who is staying at his brother’s house in Blenheim with wife Rebecca, and children Chloe [5] and Mason [eight months], while the stability of their house remains unknown. “It’s still standing but, until it has been checked over, I wasn’t too keen on having my family stay in it,” he said.

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Run dry: The Warehouse Blenheim manager Ian Daubney says the store’s entire stock of 10-litre water pallets was sold out in two days as Christchurch earthquake escapees prepared to head back to the city last week.

By Damian George Local businesses were inundated with fleeing Cantabrians in the days following last week’s devastating earthquake in Christchurch, with The Warehouse reporting they were unable to keep up with demand and cleaned out of several products. The Warehouse Blenheim manager Ian Daubney says Cantabrians seeking refuge from the carnage had stocked up on several survival items as they prepared to head back to the city, and by Thursday many were sold out. “Everything that holds water we’ve just about sold out of,” he said on Thursday. “We’re sold out of water containers, every bucket in the place is just about gone, even weed sprayers ‘cause they can hold five to ten litres of water as well.” Most of Christchurch was without power or running water in

the days after the magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck. The Brenssell family of Beckenham, who were at The Warehouse on Thursday shopping for water containers, buckets, and fuel containers, say they ended up in Blenheim after deciding to “just get out”. “When we left Christchurch, there was no power, no water, no toilet, no phones, so we came up here just to sort of take stock,” Graeme Brenssell said. “All we were getting is aftershocks all the time. Here, we can get our phones sorted out, make phone calls and watch TV to see how bad it is. “We couldn’t even text in the car so we had no idea what was going on.” Graeme says he plans to return in the next few days, while wife Ros, and children Laura and Jake, would remain at Ashleigh

Court Motel where the family were staying. People arriving from Wellington on the Interislander Ferry and others from the top of the South Island were also stocking up as they prepared to visit friends and family, and locals flocked to do the same in case of an earthquake here. Blankets, inflatable beds and pumps, sleeping bags, and chilly bins were among the items to be snapped up, while the entire stock of 10-litre water pallets, camping cookers, and portaloos were gone. “I think it’s just become a reality - it’s a wee bit close to home,” Ian said. “I don’t think it’s panicking but people are just getting prepared.” Ian said he was frantically trying to order replacement stock from Wellington, as that was the fastest way get it to the store.

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Cash donations best way to help Civil Defence minister John Carter says cash donations are the best way to help people affected by the magnitude 6.3 earthquake that hit Christchurch nine days ago. Mr Carter says offers of support through donations of money are the quickest and easiest way to help organisations on the ground get what they need. “That way, affected people can make their own choices about putting their lives back together,” he says. “What’s more, money spent locally helps the local economy at a crucial time. “If you have goods to offer, rather than cash, it will be some time before the logistics to handle this will be available.” Mr Carter says Civil Defence will make a public call if there comes a need for specific goods to be donated as the recovery effort develops. Donations can be made through any of the below channels: Red Cross - visit: www.redcross.org.nz/donate Salvation Army: 0800 53 00 00 [Specify your donation is for ‘Canterbury Earthquake Appeal’] Any ANZ Bank branch: Account number 01-1839-0188939-00 Any National Bank branch: Account number 06-0869-0548507-00 Any Westpac Bank branch: Account number 03-0207-0617331-00 Any ASB Bank branch: Account number 12-3205-0146808-00 Any BNZ Bank branch: Account number 02-0500-0982004-000 Any Kiwibank branch: Account number: 38-9009-0759479-00

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in both a wedding ceremony and reception being organised as early as Thursday afternoon. “We’d been planning it for four months and then everyone’s been able to pull together and plan it in two days. It’s quite amazing,” Jeremy says. “It’s really nice that everyone’s pulled together - especially our families but also people that we don’t even know. “They’ve been so generous and understanding. There’s people way worse off than we are, by far.” While Viane managed to salvage her wedding dress, Jeremy’s suit was in the Munn’s Menswear store in Christchurch’s CBD, one of the many buildings to be reduced to rubble by the quake that struck at 12.51pm. Jeremy had been due to pick up his suit

from the store at 1pm, but by sheer luck was delayed. Thomas’s of Blenheim was one of the buisnesses to jump onboard at the last minute, providing Jeremy with a replacement for the big day. The Old Barn Function Centre contributed the venue, and accommodation for the couple, while Gibb’s Restaurant - themselves a victim of a fire which destroyed their restaurant recently - provided chefs and wait staff. Decorating, venue design and set-up was organised by Got It Covered, and flowers for the venue were supplied by Pink Poppie. Viane and Jeremy also want to extend their thanks to Marlborough’s River Queen and Golfers World Blenheim for their generosity over the weekend.

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By Damian George Not many people can say they have planned a wedding in two days, but a Christchurch couple whose original wedding plans fell through following last week’s earthquake has done just that. Bride Viane Pritchard [20] and groom Jeremy McCulla [23] were to get married at the Charlotte Jane hotel in Papanui on Saturday, but that became impossible when central Christchurch went into lockdown and a state of emergency was declared after Tuesday’s devastating quake. The couple instead decided to elope to Blenheim, where Viane has family, and were determined their wedding would still go ahead on the scheduled date. What unfolded was a remarkable effort from friends, family and local businesses which resulted

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2011 Census cancelled The 2011 census scheduled for March 8 has been cancelled and will not be held this year, it was announced on Friday. Statistics minister Maurice Williamson says he was advised by government statistician Geoff Bascand the census could not be successfully completed because of the recent Canter-

bury earthquake. “This is not the time to go door to door asking New Zealanders for information when they’re dealing with the aftermath of the earthquake,” Mr Williamson says. “It’s unthinkable that we would ask this of people. It would be an unfair burden and

distraction at a time when they are grieving.” Mr Bascand said he acknowledges the decision will have consequences for people who use the census data in their work. “We will now investigate the feasibility of alternative options,” he says.

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Amelia Wadsworth [left] welcomed her cousin Brooke Williams to Witherlea School last week as Brooke’s school in Christchurch remains closed.

By Damian George With so ma ny Christchurch schools closed following the damage caused by last Tuesday’s earthquake, a number of students from the city have found a temporary home at schools around Blenheim. Witherlea School welcomed a total of 16 new students on Monday, providing some sort of normality for the displaced children and alleviating some of the stress on parents. Among the new crop at Witherlea School was nine-year-old Brooke Williams, who started on

Friday and was able to join her 10-year-old cousin Amelia Wadsworth at the school. Brooke was at Elmwood Primary School in Christchurch having lunch with her friends when the earthquake hit, and quickly put her earthquake training into action. “We all ran into the middle of the field and went into the turtle position,” she says. Like many of her fellow students around the city, she has no idea when her school will be back open. “We can’t go there because they have to have a safety check and there’s no water or anything running,” Brooke says. In the meantime, she is enjoying being with her older cousin, and also with two of her schoolmates from Elmwood who too have joined the school. Witherlea School principal Murray Hewson says the influx of students is testing the school’s capacity, but they will “keep packing them in”.

“If it ends up becoming a long-term thing with some students, we’re counting on the Ministry of Education providing some extra staff for us. “It does give you a feeling that you are of some help, and it’s providing some structure and security and something positive for these kids.” He says the new students appear to be “relaxed and positive” about the move, and their inclusion has given his students a chance to implement the values they are taught. “It’s a really authentic context for them: we have this little code that our kids live by of ‘be kind, be safe, and be fair, so this is a real living example of how they can put all of that into practise. “It takes a lot of stress off parents and makes the day a bit easier for the kids. “There’s so much they have to deal with - if you can help by having these kids at school, hopefully that’s a helpful contribution.”

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By Celeste Lodewyk Since last Tuesday’s Christchurch earthquake, there have been many stories of bravery, survival and regrettably – the loss of loved ones. For most of Marlborough, we can only watch in horror and deep sadness but for those who have seen first hand the wide spread devastation, the reality is much worse. The Sun spoke with Christchurch Central Labour MP and former Blenheim resident Brendan Burns about his and his family’s personal experience. Brendan’s electorate office located on Hereford Street was amongst the many buildings destroyed by last week’s earthquake. His three staff and one volunteer managed to escape through the building’s rear entrance, thanks to an earthquake drill carried out the previous week. “Luckily we had not long received advice from a builder to exit the rear and not the front, so the information was imprinted in the staff’s minds,” he said. Brendan’s wife Philippa along with daughter Rachel and her boyfriend Willy Roundhill are safe and well, and their home was virtually unscathed. “Mercifully my family came through fine but sadly this has not been the same for many families in Christchurch. Brendan has visited the CDB several times and described it as being more harrowing than the last. “I recently went with former Prime Minister Helen Clark and Labour leader Phil Goff down Colombo Street and looked at the buses which had been crushed by rubble, it was very hard and sad for all of us to see,” he said. Brendan’s message to the people of Marlborough is an appeal for the community’s support. “I know the Marlborough community, and I know of the generosity that the community has shown in the past. Canterbury is going to need every ounce of that support to help get through this disaster. “I know there will be people in Marlborough who has lost family and friends and my heart goes out to you. Christchurch will rise from this but for now this has to be the nation’s darkest hour,” he said.

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Hall relocation ‘act of desecration’

By Damian George A Tua Marina resident says the proposed relocation of the town’s Memorial Hall to Tua Marina School is an “act of desecration” and will diminish the building’s significance to the community. Representatives from Tua Marina School want to move the hall onto its grounds so children no longer have to cross the road and rail line to get to it. But John Masters, a resident for 25 years, says moving the hall from the site for which it was intended will be detrimental. “The site offered to locate the hall, by the bishop of Nelson at the time, is adjacent to the district graveyard where forebears rest who gave their blood, sweat and tears to acquire this wonderful community asset,” he says.

“It was extended and given War Memorial status in 1954: it’s prefectly reasonable to describe any removal as an act of desecration.” The proposal prompted John to study the history of the district through War Memorial Hall records, various documents held at the Marlborough Museum and Archive, and several historical John Masters books. “As a result, I have come to the conclusion that, though I accept a number of people are acting with what they consider to be the best of intentions, history will prove this is the wrong concept being

driven by the wrong people.” Tua Marina School principal Cheryl Wadworth says the proposal was made after lengthy consultation with the Tua Marina Residents’ Association, Tua Marina ratepayers, Marlborough District Council and the Ministry of Education. “There’s been a lot of research investigating a lot of options. At this stage, the most financially viable option is moving the old hall and upgrading it in the process,” she says. “We still want it to remain a memorial hall here; we certainly don’t want to decrease the significance of it. “I want to reiterate that it’s to benefit the whole community, and it’s from a safety aspect.” She says the proposal is only the first stage in the process, and there is a lot more to be discussed with the respective parties.

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Former Brazilian residents now living in Blenheim entertain children at the Marlborough Multicultural Festival on Saturday. Back row: Allan Jaqueira, Ricardo Carvalho and Joseph Helfensteller. Front row: Marcello Pinheiro. By Damian George The Marlborough Multicultural Festival held at Pollard Park on Saturday once again attracted an exciting mix of international groups - among them a group of Brazilians who are trying to promote the sport of ‘futsal’ in Marlborough. A variation of soccer, futsal is a fast-paced, indoor game typically played by teams of five, and has already become popular in certain parts of New Zealand. “It’s really big in Europe and South America, and now it’s quite big in Auckland and Chrsitchurch,” former Brazilian resident Marcello Pinheiro says. “So we’re just trying to bring it to Blenheim and develop the sport here.” Marcello and fellow immigrants Allan Jaqueira, Ricardo Carvalho and Joseph Helfensteller say their main aim is to also establish a soccer school for children in the region, for kids aged between eight and 11, and 12 and 15. “From there, we’ll see how it goes,” he says. “We may be able to hold one for people 16 and up as well. Next week, we are going round the different schools to try and promote the idea.” All four of the men have been enamoured by the easypaced lifestyle they have encountered in Blenheim, a far cry from the hectic big-city rush in some of Brazil’s main centres. “Here, I get whatever I need, I get more space; over there, there’s people everywhere,” Marcello says. “In New Zealand, you have all the varieties of sports, and nothing’s too far - it’s only 15 minutes from any place to another place. “The best thing for Ricardo is when he turns the tap on, he gets cold water!”, he jokes. Allan was also taken aback by the community culture in Marlborough’s main town, which was on display on Saturday. “It’s so safe. You have cops coming round and talking to the people and the community coming together,” he says. “It’s great - it’s so small, everybody knows each other.”

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Passion for drama Dressed in costume and performing for her family and neighbours, a young Sarah Taylor developed a lifelong passion for speech and drama very early, and has since journeyed forward to realise her dream of teaching, as Celeste Lodewyk finds out. “My family has a very theatrical “It is really inspiring to have people background and as kids we would put around you who believe in what you on shows for the neighbours twice a are working so hard to achieve, this is year, we loved it and so did our audi- something I hope to pass on to others,” ences,” smiles Sarah. she says. Sarah, who recently celebrated her Another inspiration in Sarah’s life 30th birthday has decided to leap has been her mother. A cliché it may forward with her life long ambition of sound to some but for Sarah, more of teaching speech and drama to youth a lifelong influence. aged seven to 18-years. “Mum would take my sister and I to “I have always known deep down musicals such as Cats and the Rocky that I wanted to teach speech and Horror Show so we could learn to drama. I have a passion for acting appreciate and enjoy theatre. From and working with young people and there she has always encouraged me find it very rewarding knowing that I to follow my true passion, so it was am part of them realizing only natural for me to their potential,” she says. pursue it through high Sarah offers classes for “It is really school. students wanting to sit inspiring to have “I achieved well in my exams through Speech high school Speech NZ New Zealand, as well as people around exams before going to a Drama Club teaching all at Toi Whakaari you who believe train things involved in theatre, NZ Drama School. drama and acting. “T h roughout t he in what you are “At this stage classes are following years I expart time but I am hoping working so hard perienced more of the to expand upon this in the to achieve” stage through a variety future. My objective is to of performances to the start small and do well Wellington public, with what I have, and then grow from including producing and performing there,” she says. theatre for the Wellington Fringe Pursuing this dream has been a long Festival, community based projects journey for Sarah who has spent many with Women’s Circus Aotearoa and years studying, and more recently acting in theatre produced through working toward her Licentiate to Victoria University,” she says. Teach Speech and Drama. With her love for people and enthusi“I have been planning this for a long asm for life, Sarah hopes to inspire her time and in a funny way I have gone students while providing a supportive in a full circle, from acting as a kid to stage for aspiring speakers and actors. studying and now teaching classes of “Speech and drama does challenge my own,” she says. you emotionally but it is also very Guiding her along is mentor and rewarding. You gain life skills, comlocal woman Pam Logan who Sarah munication skills and make some says has been an inspiration and ongo- great friends along the way,” she says. ing source of encouragement. For more infor mation about “I have had some amazing teachers Sarah’s classes, you can email her in my life and Pam has helped me so at supasezt@hotmail.com or phone much, she is truly fantastic. (03) 577 5425 or 027 461 5218.

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Sun readers have their say... Q: What are your thoughts on the earthquake in Christchurch?

Alan Naysmith Blenheim

Anna Stuart Blenheim

It’s disastrous for the people, Christchurch and New Zealand.

I was down there at the time. Just absolutely terrifying.

John Hyland Blenheim Unbelievable. I have family members there. It’s shocking. Cars and buildings can be replaced, but not people.

Michelle Dawson Blenheim

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Tragic for all those involved. So much for them to deal with. They deserve all that NZ can provide for them.

I think it’s a tragedy. Awful and terrifying. My heart goes out to everyone.

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Dear Ed, I am dusgusted to look at the elated faces of the “Friends of the Theatre Trust” and councillors printed in the Marlborough Express. Are the friends and councillors happy with the cost to the ratepayer of $25,262 within the MDC with a population of 45,000? The mayor has promised $5million to the trust, to come from infrastructure funds - most of which has been inherited from the disbanded Marlborough County Council and Catchment Board for the future capital works [i.e. Floods and Roads]. Further to the ratepayers, there will be another $250,000 contributed per year for ten years,

which equates to approximately $10 per ratepayer, per year. Also, the old theatre may be bought back for $6million to build a library. The total cost will be $11million, or $435 per annum from each ratepayer, as a one-off. The plans the mayor indicates are only artists’ impressions and would not be a financial loss for the Theatre Trust if not used. The construction plans cannot be drawn up until the foundation tests are completed. The Theatre Trust has a wealth of talent: why don’t they use their combined efforts to raise funds for the theatre instead of begging for funds from the ratepayers? [Abridged] Derek [Dicky] Bate

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Police concerned with drink driving Wednesday, February 23 At 3.05pm, a 28-year-old male timber merchant was arrested on a fines warrant. At 5.50pm, a 23-year-old unemployed man was arrested for breaching his community work. Five minutes later, a 25-year-old male insulator was arrested for failing to appear in court.

Thursday, February 24 At 3.05am, a 24-year-old male gib stopper was arrested after he was seen by a member of the public attempting to drain the petrol tank of a vehicle outside a Witherlea house. He was charged with unlawfully entering a motor vehicle and possession of cannabis-smoking equipment after a cannabis pipe was found on him when he was arrested. At 7.15pm, a 27-year-old unemployed man was arrested for disorderly behaviour. At 8.20pm, a 23-year-old unemployed man was arrested after he allegedly verbally abused and threw a bottle at a group of Vanatuans while driving past them on Hutcheson Street. At 10.35pm, a 41-year-old female office manager was arrested for assault after she allegedly pushed two females’ heads together at a licenced premesis on Scott Street.

Friday, February 25 At 12.25am, a 27-year-old male forestry worker was arrested for breaching his bail conditions, breaching the liquor ban and possession of cannabis. Shortly after, a 19-year-old male student was arrested for offensive behaviour after an incident on Scott Street. At 1.20am, a 30-year-old female waitress and a 20-year-old mother were arrested for disorderly behaviour after an incident on Queen Street. At 3.40am, a 23-year-old male vineyard worker was arrested for assaulting assaulted a 28-year-old man on Market Street. At the same time, a 30-year-old unemployed man was arrested for possession of cannabis and a cannabis pipe, and for stealing tobacco from another man. At 9am, a 20-year-old woman was arrested for failing to appear in court. At 5.45pm, a 43-year-old female supervisor was arrested for possession of cannabis. At 9pm, a 42-year-old male was arrested for disorderly behaviour after an incident in Picton.

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Saturday, February 26 At 1.35am, a 26-year-old woman was arrested for breaching the liquor ban. At 4.05am, a 24-year-old unemployed man was arrested for burglary after allegedly breaking into a property on Maxwell Road and stealing alcohol. Shortly after, a 44-year-old unemployed woman was arrested for disorderly behaviour after an incident in Mayfield. Around midday, a 48-year-old unemployed man was arrested for breaching his bail conditions. At 6.50pm, a 40-year-old unemployed woman was arrested for drink driving, assaulting police and careless driving after she crashed her motor vehicle into a street light on Dillons Point Road.

Sunday 27th February At 12.05am, a 20-year-old male baker was processed for drink driving, and was found to be over the legal breath alcohol limit. Police made four separate arrests for disorderly behaviour in less than three hours in the early hours of the morning. They were: a 19-year-old male vineyard worker at 12.45, a 23-year-old unemployed man at 1am, a 24-year-old male forestry worker at 1.35am, and a 21-year-old male student at 3.15am. The latter was also arrested for possession of a cannabis pipe. At 7.20pm, a 17-year-old unemployed man was arrested for failing to appear in court.

Monday, February 28 At 6.20pm, an 18-year-old unemployed man was arrested for assaulting a woman and wilful damage after an incident at a Mayfield address. At 10.10pm, a 29-year-old male painter was arrested for asaulting his 23-year-old partner with a cane stick following a domestic incident at a Yelverton address on February 27. He was charged with assault with a weapon, and was due to appear in court yesterday. At 11.20pm, a 48-year-old male vineyard worker was arrested for possession of cannabis and cannabissmoking equipment. The arrest came after police were called to a Seddon house due the man refusing to leave and causing a disturbance.

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Fatal car accident A 69-year-old man has died and his 66-year-old wife is in a critical condition in Wairau Hospital after the car they were in lost control and ended up at the bottom of a steep bank in Awatere Valley last Wednesday. Police say the vehicle appeared to have failed to take a sharp right turn and went off the road at about midday in the area known as Cow Creek (Awatere Valley). The vehicle was found upside

down during a police search and rescue operation after a woman had reported her father-in-law and mother-in-law missing. Enquiries found they couple had not been seen since approximately 3.30pm the previous day. Police say the man was dead at the scene, while the woman was alive but trapped in the vehicle, and had to be freed by emergency services before being airlifted to hospital.

Arrest follows break-in at Haack Construction A 19-year-old man has been arrested for breaking into a fenced off area at the Haack Construction site at the Blenheim Railway Station carpark early Friday morning. It is understood the man smashed the

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Congratulations! You’re about to embark on two amazing adventures - the first, of course, being your life as a wedded couple and the second being the exciting, yet often overwhelming process of planning a wedding...

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love to travel, consider naming tables after places you’ve visited together. If you are a fishing aficionado, consider fishbowls with live fish in them as centerpieces. Your wedding will be a thousand times more special and memorable. 4) You don’t have to follow tradition Don’t spend money on things just because you think they’re traditional. If you don’t really want it, don’t do it. 5) Have a wedding you can afford Rather than accruing massive wedding debt, pay for it as you go along. The number one thing couples fight about, according to psychologists and couples therapists, is money. You don’t want to start off married life with a monkey on your back. A big formal wedding is nice for those who can afford it, but you don’t need to “keep up with the Joneses” at the expense of your future happiness. Before you become overwhelmed, take a deep breath and read through our wedding supplement for advice from local industry experts.

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The fragrant aroma of fresh cut flowers fills the entrance of Blenheim New World Supermarket as local florist Jonel Clemett adds the finishing touches to the in-store bouquet display. Jonel, a professional florist for more than 30-years has been creating beautiful flower arrangements for the Flower Box at Blenheim New World for the past eight years. Since its beginning, the Flower Box has expanded in many areas to include helium balloons, an extensive gift range plus the addition of new and exciting flower options. The Flower Box provides floral arrangements for weddings, funerals, birthdays, personal gifts, corporate events plus much more. “We aren’t a Supermarket Florist, we are a Florist in a Supermarket,” Jonel proudly

Wedding workshops Becoming engaged is an exciting time in a couple’s life, but what comes next? Organising a wedding can be as simple and detailed as you like, but with so many wonderful services available in Marlborough, deciding on what step to take next can be very overwhelming.

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T his is something that Marlborough marriage celebrant Carol Taylor knows well after being a wedding planner and bridal shop owner for a number of years. After many requests from her clients, Carol has launched a series of wedding workshops for couples who need advice

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states. “The advantage is we can do top quality arrangements at bargain prices!”. In addition people can purchase bulk flowers when wanting to do their own floral arrangements. “We have all sorts of requests everyday which is what makes this job so interesting and rewarding,” Jonel says. “One of the most unusual was a single red rose attached to a bale of hay delivered to the hospital for Valentine’s Day,” she laughs. When it comes to weddings, the Flower Box team specialises in everything from traditional through to the more unique bouquets. “No matter what style you are wanting or how unusual your request, come in and see us at the Flower Box and we will create something beautiful for you, and arrange for it to be delivered,” Jonel says.

on planning their special day. The first of the workshops will run on May 4, 11 and 18 and will be held at the Heartland Hotel in Blenheim. “My reason for introducing these workshops is to promote Marlborough as a wonderful destination for a wedding and the wonderful array of services available for all types of weddings, whether it’s in the garden, a vineyard or hotel.

“The aim of the workshops is to point couples in the right direction and to enable them to ask as many questions as they like,” she says. The workshops will host a range of local services which will also be on hand to answer questions. For more information about these workshops, contact Carol on (03) 572 5323 or email carol@nzweddingvows.co.nz

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Getting married? Come in to Thomas’s to see how we can help with your special day

Wedding Registry Thomas’s provides an on-line wedding registry service. This allows the bride and groom to select a number of gifts from the homewares department for guests to choose from. These can either be purchased in store or on line via the Thomas’s website. Come in and talk to our homewares staff or to view a sample registry logon to www.thomass.co.nz/registry.

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Got It Covered are professional wedding and event planners. Got It Covered began in June 2005 with a basic website and a small stock of chair covers out of a family home. Four months later, owners Sue and Luke Spencer left the safety of full time employment and began manufacturing table linen and coloured organza sashes. Their house was soon overrun with linen of all types. Many an hour was spent well into the night hand ironing linen on the family dining table to ensure it was ready for the courier. It wasn’t long before the business out-grew home, and they moved into their current Richmond, Nelson premises. From there the company expanded rapidly, complete with six permanent staff brought in to help with orders, linen, enquiries and customer consultations. Not to mention the large expansion of linen, decorative items

and imported chairs. Dreams of expansion began to take on real possibility with the opening of a second full-time showroom in Blenheim in 2010. The business has come a long way from the dining room table. In 2009 Got it Covered won the Radio Network Small Business Award in the Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce Business awards. Heading up the Blenheim office, Sarah Laplanche brings a wealth of experience having worked in Brisbane for a number of years in wedding and venue design. Sarah helped organise the last-minute earthquake affected wedding for Viane Pritchard and Jeremy McCullough, whose story features on page 3 of today’s Sun. Sarah shows a great love for

Sarah Laplanche, Events Consultant at Got It Covered in Blenheim, showcases some recent venue designs.

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Beautiful wedding The perfectly polished and shaped nails of a bride are often the focus point of many beautiful wedding photos, so finding the right nail technician for your special day is an important decision. Equally important is for the bridal party to be able to relax and enjoy one on one time while being pampered, says Beautiful Nails technician Melissa Henderson. “Because I operate my business from home it is private, there is no rush, just plenty of time to have a glass of bubbly, put your feet up and unwind while I take care of your nails,” she says. There are many options for

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SHEILD/BELL: Emma and Tom are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of Jimmy Geoffery Bell. 5lb 15oz. Thank you so much to Cathy and all the Maternity Ward Staff.

MASON: Sarah (Wichman) and Lee are proud to announce the arrival of their first baby girl, Sophie May Hana Whiro (8lb 4oz) at 11:44pm on February 25, 2011 at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to Shona and Nicky, theatre and Ward One staff. Both well.

GOFF: Jeff and Abby are proud to announce the safe arrival of their second baby, a girl, Lillian Moana (10lb 2oz) at 10:21pm on February 24, 2011 at Wairau Hospital. A sister for proud big brother John. Special thanks to Angela White and all the staff at Ward One and Paediatrics. Both well.

BOYCE: Logan, Alice and big sister Charlotte Boyce are all very excited to welcome Amelia Vergie into their family. A wee treasure that arrived on 19 February 2011 (8lb 2oz). Sincere thanks to Gwen, Sue and the helpful staff in the maternity ward.

TURNER: Richard and Felicity are proud to announce the safe arrival of their fifth baby, a boy, Elias Roger Bruce (7lb) on February 24 2011 at 1:30pm at Wairau Hospital. A brother for Georgia, Tegan, Zoe and Ainsley. Special thanks to Gerry Lawson and Helen Crampton, theatre and Ward One staff. Both well.

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

MENZIES/HAYES: Renee, Carl and brother Jayviah are pleased to announce the early, safe arrival of Reon Bruce Marioh Menzies. 7lb 9oz. Special thanks to Ruth, Joyce and Sue.

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WOOD: Mami and Bo are pleased to announce the arrival of their second baby, a boy, Alexander Ryutaro (7lb) at 9:23am on February 24, 2011 at Wairau Hospital. A brother for Anna. Special thanks to Gerry Lawson, Dr Jennings, theatre staff and all the staff at Ward One. Both well.

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FOWLER: Simon and Jane are thrilled to announce the arrival of Will Simon Fowler. 29/01/11 at Wairau Hospital. 7lb 6oz.

NEWMAN: Paul and Karen thank the Lord for the safe arrival of Georgia Kate (7lb 11oz) on the 18th of January at 12.36am. A precious little sister for Liam and Hamish.

ROSSI / OLIVEIRA: Eder and Roselaine are very happy to announce the safe arrival of their first baby, Anthony F.R. De Oliveira. 3.4 kilos. Thank you to God.

SMILER/WILLS: Vicki and Magen are proud to announce the arrival of a beautiful baby boy (3.84kg), 1st Feburary 2011 at Wairau Hospital. A wee brother for Hohepa and Charlie.

EDGECOMBE: Warren and Samara are now the blessed and proud parents of Isaiah Arthur John, born February 13 at 7.55am (6lb 7oz).

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ASHTON: Olivia would like to welcome her little sister Aurora Grace born 24/01/2011 at 4:12pm. weighing 7lb.13oz.

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PRESTAGE: Thomas and Melanie are pleased to announce the safe arrival of our gorgeous Cyrus James (8lb 4oz) on January 29th 2011 at Wairau Hospital.

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FELL: Paulette and Phill are pleased to announce the arrival of baby number four, Tyler Jayden (6lb 15oz) on February 9 2011 at 4:24pm at Wairau Hospital.

Everitt/Winkler: Amanda, Mike, Kalum, Georgia and Jett are stoked with the arrival of Ruby Titia May, born at home on 02/02/11. 7lbs 10 1/2oz. Thanks to Ruth and Joyce.

MURPHY: John and Jo are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their baby girl; Isabel Kate (7lb 8oz) on February 13th 2011 at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to our midwives Shona and Nicky; Dr Jennings and the Ward 1 staff.

RASMUSSEN: Kelvin and Michelle are proud to announce the safe arrival of their 11lb “Whoppa” boy, Zach Andrew, born February 10 at 2:55pm at Wairau Hospital. A brother for Brooklyn, Taylah and Jordan.

MCLEAN - WALTHO: Gary and Ketrina are proud to announce the arrival of their first baby boy, Bailey Neil (7lb 1oz) on February 10 at 11:15pm at Wairau Hospital.

FULLER : Jeff and Lisa are pleased to announce the safe arrival of Lily May (8lb 11oz) on 3 February 2011. A beautiful little sister for Tracey and Daniel.

COLES: Big Sisters Danielle and Rose along with their mum and dad (Grant and Kirsten) are very excited to introduce their baby brother, Marshall Cullen Coles (7lb 1oz) born on Tues 8th Feb 11.22pm at Wairau Hospital.

POWELL : Mar y and John are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their baby boy, Boe James (7lb 7oz) on February 9 2011 at 2:55pm at Wairau Hospital. A brother for Nicole, Daniel and Jack.

BORRIE/COTTIER: Belinda and Sam are pleased to announce the arrival of Pippa Mary Cottier (7lb 7oz) on February 19th 2011 at Wairau Hospital. S pe c ial thanks to Melissa Smith and all the Theatre and Maternity Staff.

PRICE: Sean, Kirsty and big sister Frankie are proud to announce the speedy birth of Lacey Jayne. 8lb 3oz at 6.36am. Special thanks to our Midwives Ruth and Joyce. All well.

ASKIN/GRIFFITHS: Jessica and Joesph are so pleased to finally announce the birth of Izabella Joy. 8lb 9oz on 03/02/11 at 8am. A special thanks to Cathy Middleton. (You are a Gem!)

LONGMAN-PELVIN: Chelsea and Chad are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their first baby boy, Ashley Jay (6lb 14oz) on February 16th at 9.40am at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to the Maternity staff.

SOPER: Al and Naomi (nee Galvin) are thrilled to announce the birth of Penny Eloise (5lb 14 1/2oz) on December 19 2010, at 9.06 pm. A sister for Jemima. A special thanks to Marion and all the wonderful Ward 1 and 2 staff.

GOODWIN : Jen Renee is pleased to announce the safe arrival of Ashton Barry Goodwin (8lb) on February 20th at 8.32pm at Wairau Hospital. A grandson for Barry Goodwin and Carole O’Neill.

DUTTON: Angus Michael would like to announce to everybody he has arrived. He is very proud of his parents Bridget and Michael as he is their first. 8lb 15oz. February 15th at 10.57pm.

PATCHETT: Antoni and Desiree are delighted to announce the arrival of their new baby boy (3.22kg) on January 30th at 3.02pm at Wairau Hospital. A brother for Isabelle.

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

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Redwoodtown Kindergarten Trike-athon Gala held last Thursday

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The MORE FM Winery Tour at Villa Maria on Friday

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 Emma Schultz, Nikki Brow, Emily Herbert, Ma rie Schultz and Sandra Sexton.

 Maria, Allen and Esther Fearn with Pauline Manley (front).

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Wednesday March 2, 2011

death notices

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CARTER, Cor: On February 24, 2011, at Redwood Retirement Village. Aged 85 years. Loved by all his family. At Cor’s request, a private cremation has been held. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM FDANZ Ph 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

Historic Places Trust

JEFFCOTT, Margaret (nee Thomson): Passed away Thursday February 24, 2011 at Ashwood Park Retirement Village, Blenheim. Aged 80 years. Loved wife of the late Noel, mother and mother-in-law of Bruce and Trish (Nelson) and Heather and Nick Wright (Picton), and loved Nana of Michael, Gary, Andrew and Sarah. A patient sufferer at rest. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM 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.

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.

Peoples' Market Every Sunday 9am Alabama Road. Jams, Chutneys, Eggs, Olive Oil, Pears, Tomatoes, Live Chicks, Organic Fertilizer, Belts, Buckles, Fishing Gear, Souvenirs, Jewellery.

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.

St Christophers Goodwill at the Church Hall, opp Countdown, Redwoodtown this Friday 9am - 12noon. Great bargains in used clothing and household goods. Some free items.

ST Patrick's Day Concert Join Celtic Rollers at The Vines Restaurant Redwood Tavern. Thursday 17th March 11.30am Ph 5783259. Please ring and book a table.

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

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community services Marlborough After hours GP Ser vices: 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: 5 7 7 5 5 4 9, O f f i c e h r s Tues,Wed,Thurs 9am-3pm. Lifeline Marlborough: 5778668, 24hr helpline. M a r lb orough Wom e n'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, H a r vey 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, 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 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 d o c t o r 57 3 6 0 92 o r 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 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 phone 578 1665 or Seddon Plunket Rms 575 7194 during clinic hours.

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RENNIE, Ella Elsie: On February 23, 2011, peacefully, at Wairau Hospital. In her 95th year. Loved wife of the late Jack (Jock) Rennie, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Joan and Eric Huddleston, and John and the late Alison Marchant, loved Gran of Antony and Rowena, and Susan Huddleston, and loved Nanna of Sarah Marchant and Thomas Smith, and Helen and Josh Ryder, and a Great Gran to Sophie Huddleston, Chloe, Miya and Alyssa Ryder. Ella’s family would like to thank management and staff of Seaview Home Picton for their comfort and care of Ella these last two years; also thanks to the House Surgeons and staff of the ATR Unit Wairau Hospital for their support, understanding and care of Ella and her family in Ella’s last few days. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM FDANZ Ph 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz BLACK: Graham Mackenzie (Blackie): On February 22, 2011, as a result of a car accident, at Awatere Valley, Marlborough. Aged 69 years. Dearly loved husband of Bev, loved and admired father and father-in-law of Duncan and Michelle, Sally and Eric Smith (Mt. Arrowsmith Station) and Niki and Calvin White (Wanganui); loving and adored Grandpa of Eve, Alex, and Bailey. Loved brother of Averil, and Dorothy (Timaru), and Ian (USA), and their families. Messages to Private Bag 1225, Blenheim 7240. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM FDANZ Ph 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz TOMLIN, Shane Robert: 6 January 1969 - 22 February 2011. Aged 42 years. Died from the injuries he received from the Christchurch Earthquake. Cherished son of Bernie and Doreen (Kaikoura), dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Judith and Peter McLaughlin (Brisbane), Raelene and Andrew Miller (Gore) and Karen and Terry Franicevic (Blenheim) and awesome uncle of Grace, Kyle, Luke, and Laura; Liza, and Emma Rose; and Kelsey, Ryan, and Hamish. You were courageous. We love you and we will miss you. A heartfelt thanks to the many brave heroes who helped to rescue Shane. Messages to 61 Ludstone Rd Kaikoura. Donations to the Kaikoura St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM FDANZ Ph 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz PEARSON, Hilda Dorothy: On February 22, 2011, peacefully, at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. Aged 86 years. Much loved wife of the late Frank, beloved mother and mother-in-law of Alan and Eleanora, treasured Grandma Frank of Andrea and Peter, Daniel and Julie and loving Great Grandma of Amber, Anystasia, Trent, and Kyle; loved sister of Eric. Messages to the Pearson family, c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240. Donations to Alzheimers Society Marlborough would be appreciated and may be sent to 8 Wither Road, Blenheim 7201. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ ByRussell RussellMcQuarters McQuarters By Ph 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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Wednesday March 2, 2011

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

CLEAN Barley Straw $8.50per bale. Delivered Blenheim /Picton. Tua Marina Vintage Traction & Machinery Club Phone 5705866

DONT get the skip in yet! Some of the more valuable items come out of old sheds. Free quotes given. JUST BROWSING 5775402 N.Z BOOKS, or collections, old postcards, fountain pens, bayonets, swords etc. Any thjng old or interestng. JUST BROWSIN G. B at t ys Road 5775402

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2L MILK, 2 for $6.50. Night 'N Day. 60 Main Street Blenheim.

SPECIAL $35 WOF for February only at Precision Auto Cent r e , 16 A u c k l a n d Street, Blenheim. Phone 577 7783 FE E LI N G thirst y? Cream freeze delux shakes, Brain Freeze and Sundees. Night ' N Day. 60 Main Street Blenheim.

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EAR HEALTH Removal of Ear Wax using microscope & suction. Ph for an appointment 5788310 at Physiotherapy Centre, 11 Francis St. ELECTROLYSIS A permanent solution for unwanted facial hair. Phone Elaine at Ericson Medi Spa 577 8688 FACELIFTING Using NZ's only Specialised Ultrasound Machine. Intro du c tor y 1 hour special $40.00 Phone Ericson Medi Spa today 577 8688. Gift Vouchers available. MOLE checks - for a thorough skin check using dermoscopy. Call the Skin Clinic 578 1665.

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H O T Chicken and Chips, Fish and Chips. From 11am till 9pm. Night ' N Day. 60 Main Street Blenheim. PEA and Barley Straw $6 on farm $8 delivered Phone: 03 5757 254 PEDIGREE Persian Kitten -. Female, litter trained, wormed and defleaed. Also older females. Available to pet homes only. From $25 upto $250. Ph 027791520 SEASONED old man pine. Large loads $70.00 or barter. Phone 02102544777 WATERPROOFING Silicones, buy direct from manufacturer and save. Treatment of Oamaru stone, bricks and concrete etc. Free phone 0508 88 5656

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Big-Fun Entertainment. Pom Pom the magic clown etc. Ph 577 7393

BOAT Cleaning/Grooming/Professional Valet. public notice Pick-up and delivery with Free boat & trailer safety GOLD Max Bread 2 for check. Phone for groom$4. Only at Night ' N Day. ing prices. Powerboat 60 Main Street Blenheim. Centre, 72 Grove Rd, Ph 5780569 or 0276425400 HELOVA Coffee and after hours. Iced Coffee on the go, at 60 Main Street, Night 'N' REIKI class. 9 & 10 Day Blenheim March, stage 1 (includes BIT HOT? Then come 4 attuments). Anyone to Night 'N' Day. 60 Main interested please contact Street Blenheim for a Hiromi Stewart. Reiki Slushie and Energy Master/Teacher Phone Shake 03 5776240

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public notice MARINE MAMMALS PROTECTION REGULATIONS 1992

REDWOOD TRUST INCORPORATED The above Society and Charitable Trust raises funds through the operation of gaming machines for distribution within the community. Grant application forms are available by : - collection from the gaming area of one of our venues, Redwood Tavern, Cleghorn Street, Blenheim - writing to the Society or Trust at PO Box 349, Blenheim. - download from our website www.redwoodtrust.org.nz Grant applications close on the 15th of each month. How to apply. The process is outlined very clearly on the application forms. If assistance is required please contact us direct by phoning (03) 5780180. Applicants should note that under the law, venue operators cannot play any part in the grant process, any applicants must deal directly with the Society or Trust. Direct contact with a venue could jeopardise the gaming licence for that venue, and threaten our ongoing funding in the local Marlborough community. The trustees meet monthly to consider grant applications. Applications must comply with the Gambling Act 2003, the licence conditions made by the Internal Affairs pursuant to the Act, any regulations made under the Act and the Society or Trust’s policies. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The Society and Trust reserves the right to decline applications that do not comply with the Act or where funding is not available. Any complaints regarding the distribution of grant proceeds must be sent in writing addressed to the Society or Trust at PO Box 349, Blenheim. Any complaints received will be considered by the trustees and will be acknowledged in writing after the monthly meeting. Contact Details PO Box 349, Blenheim Phone (03)5780180

APPLICATION FOR A NEW COMMERCIAL MARINE MAMMAL WATCHING PERMIT. Mark and Jill Evans, trading as Cougar Line, London Quay, Picton, have applied for a permit to operate commercial vessel-based tours to view seals, dolphins and whales in Queen Charlotte Sound and Tory Channel. Application details can be obtained from the Department of Conservation offices in Nelson and Picton. Any submissions on the application are to be sent to the Director-General of Conservation, Department of Conservation, Private Bag 5, Nelson, to be there by 31st March 2011. Note: Submissions are part of a statutory process and may be commented on by the applicant. The lodging of a submission will be deemed acceptance by the submitter to the release of the full submission to the applicant. All submissions are discoverable under the Official Information Act and may be discoverable under the Privacy Act.

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Retail Training Facilitator A part / full time contracting position has become available for a Training Facilitator / Tutor in our National Certificate in Retail programme Level 2 and 3. Cover any or all of Tasman, Nelson, and Marlborough. We are seeking a suitably qualified and dynamic person who has: • Relevant education and hands-on work experience, manager or trainer • Is a positive team focussed person with a “can do” attitude. • A sound knowledge of the NZ Educational System and NZQA standards. Please forward your application, CV and references to:

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Thank you to the vast number of applicants we received for our part-time Office/Admin Position. We wish to advise that the position has now been filled.

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68 Main Road, Havelock We currently have a permanent full time position available in our busy supermarket. Working days would be Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. (40 hours.) Lotto training and a Bar Managers Certificate would be advantageous but full training can be undertaken.

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A permanent part time position is available for a Motel Cleaner. Recent experience is preferred, but full training will be provided.

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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

For more information phone 578 2022 after 10.00am.

Customer Service Representative Strait Shipping Limited, proudly New Zealand owned freight and passenger shipping company, is looking for outgoing Customer Service Representatives to join our Bluebridge passenger team at our Picton Passenger Terminal. The role is a part time position (approx 30 hours per week) and based on a roster incorporating days, nights, weekends and public holidays. This varied customer service role includes: • Customer bookings through our call centre • Passenger check-in • Marshalling passenger vehicles • Dealing with customer enquiries • Tying up the ships’ lines To be successful in this role you will be happy to roll up your sleeves and pitch in, be able to use your initiative and be a team player. If you have previous customer service experience, cash handling and computer knowledge and have a full, clean driver’s licence, we want to hear from you now!

Applications close 16/3/2011 Please forward your CV to Marie Jessup, mariej@strait.co.nz.

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New Zealand Red Cross 2011 Earthquake Appeal @ Moa Brewery Live music from The Thieving Gypsy Bastards: Celtic & Folk Duo, Midge McCleary & the Midgettes: original funk Jazz & blues band The Acoustasonics: Classic rock, reggae & folk duo Strange Brew: A combination of all the above acts to finish the evening off Free BBQ & Awesome Raffle with prizes donated from local organisations 100% of takings donated to the appeal so please come down and show your support!!!

Wednesday March 9th from 7pm The Moa team wish to say a massive thanks to all the people involved who have made this event possible – including the musicians and local organisations who have donated their time and money. - Advertisement sponsored by The Blenheim Sun Newspaper

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MINISTRY OF HEALTH DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES Do you or a family / whanau member have a disability?

Disability Support Services are coming to your area to talk about some of the work underway for this year: • The new model for supporting people with disability • Individualised funding for consumers • Supported Living options • Ideas for new respite support models • Carer Support • Community living options • Child and youth projects We would like to hear your views and ideas. Please join us. Location

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Bible Answers... with Pastor Jeff Williams

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 did God allow this latest Christchurch earthquake when he could have prevented it? (Quite a few people up and down the country!) A – “Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.” Matthew 27:54 First, let me offer my sincerest sympathies and condolences to all of those affected by the events in Christchurch over the past week. I trust that God’s grace will be sufficient for all who seek his help – our prayers are with those struggling at this time. The standard religious answer for this week’s question is that we don’t know – God’s ways are mysterious – we just have to accept things as they are, etc, etc, etc. A closer look at what the Bible actually says however reveals that God has two major attributes: love and holiness. Every action of God is done with purpose, accomplishing some aspect of his will which is ultimately that, “not...any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” Pain, suffering, death and so-called “natural disasters” were not part of God’s original plan – “the wages of sin is death.” God longs to be at peace with his creation – he has paid the ultimate sacrifice (his life!) in order to make it possible for our sins to be forgiven and short of making us repent and believe, will do all within his power to get our attention and bring us under conviction of our sin and need to be saved. Because he has given us a free will, the choice is still ours whether to curse him or cling to him in trials such as the one at hand – but the purpose of such disasters is to bring unbelievers face to face with their mortality and their need for a Saviour; at the same time God shows believers their need to ever more closely depend upon him rather than themselves. As the crowd gathered at Calvary to witness the death of Jesus Christ on the cross, his followers wept and stood around in shock. The unbelievers largely mocked and scoffed –but as the sky grew dark and an earthquake tore the ground apart, some finally came to the place where the recognized and believed in Jesus Christ for who and what he was. As we watch videos of the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquake, clearly people are shaken. Some can be seen on camera who, “blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and repented not of their deeds.” It is our prayer that many will alternatively see the hand of a loving and holy God working in their lives and getting their attention about what is truly important in a way they have not seen before.

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Sport takes back seat as country mourns It was hard to think about anything else this week after the worst disaster in New Zealand’s history struck a helpless city last Tuesday. As thousands of people scrambled to find fresh water, food, and some sort of power, came to terms with the fact that their city as they know it is gone, and grieved over the horrific scenes that have shocked all of us, it seems absurd that any sporting event was allowed to take place in this country over the weekend. I understand, for a lot of people, there is not a lot they can do, other than lend a hand in the form of a charitable donation. But it seemed more

than slightly inappropriate that a country in a national state of emergency should at the same time be one focusing attention on something as insignificant as a game of sport, as was the case over the weekend. I have no doubt the people involved, especially the players, feel this fact as much as anyone. It must have been incredibly hard for the Highlanders and Chiefs Super Rugby players to focus on scrums and lineouts in Dunedin on Friday night when, only four hours up the road, people in a city resembling a war zone were focusing on trying to salvage bodies so badly injured, some can’t be identified. For the players’ sake, the match

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selected who had not been based in Marlborough, he says. He also says his players have not entered tournaments because his club, the Wanderers, were denied entry into the senior interclub competition. Marlborough Boys College player Alex Judd, who is in the college’s top team, says several players are disillusioned after not being picked, or contacted. “In my opinion, they picked a less able team,” he says. “I have played players in the team and feel I could have made it but the end of the story is I was not approached so I couldn’t play, which is disappointing and disappointing for other players too.” This season, Marlborough lost the Blair Cup and Lucas Cup to Nelson, both by 15 matches to one, and the Winstanley Shiled also involving West Coast, by eight matches to none.

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Cup selector David Winstanley says the feud between Mooney and the MTA was not a factor in determining which players were selected. “The first criteria is they need to be eligible - and that means they have to be residential in Marlborough and be affiliated with a club,” he says. “They also need to be 18 and under, be up to the skill level, and be suitable to fit into the team culture. “Some of the players Michael has mentioned could have been selected on skill level, but they were not eligible because they were not affiliated with a club, and the players who were omitted haven’t entered anything all year.” But Mooney says he knows of players who were not approached to play, while some players said to be too old were in fact under 18. Players had previously been

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should have been Damian George cancelled. A country in this state of emergency should also be one in a state of mourning, and normal transmission should have been suspended. The Crusaders players had no choice but to abandon their game against the Hurricanes on Saturday night, as the closelyknit Canterbury community remained in a state of shock and despair. They will resume their season against the Waratahs this weekend, hopefully never having to play another game as difficult as this one is sure to be.

Former tennis coach questions selections By Damian George Former Marlborough junior tennis coach and selector Michael Mooney has questioned the selection policy of the Marlborough Tennis Association at junior levels, and says it is contributing to the plight of tennis in the region. Mooney, a former New Zealand representative and coach, says the selection policy “appears to be deliberately discriminating” against several top-ranked players who he is coaching, following a dispute between himself and the MTA for which he is currently seeking legal action. He says excluding several highly-ranked players affected the Marlborough side’s chances in the recent Blair Cup, Winstanley Shield and Lucas Cup, which were all lost easily. “My comments are in no way directed at the children selected, who were brave to take on such a mission, and certainly some of them were well up to the task,” he says. “My comments are solely directed at the administration and selector.” Mooney says selecting players as young as 12 and 14 years of age to play in some of the tournaments was unfair on them. “While I acknowledge and admire some of the younger players - I’ve coached some of them - it’s unacceptable to put young, inexperienced kids in against hardened, older junior players,” he says. “I dont think the results are acceptable in context with the players that we have in Marlborough and the fact we could field a team that could probably win these tournaments.” However, Marlborough Blair

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No lack of courage here GIRL POWER: Local girl Tyler Gray may be young, but behind the wheel of her ministock she is fast learning what it takes to be a competitive speedway driver. Photo by Celeste Lodewyk.

By Celeste Lodewyk Fourteen-year-old Tyler Gray may be young but certainly not lacking in courage as she readies to pit her Ministock driving skills to the test this Saturday. Eastern States Speedway is hosting the Ministock Mayhem, featuring adult and youth Ministock drivers. For Tyler the 2010/2011 season has been her first introduction to the motor sport after deciding to follow in her father, Ricco Gray’s footsteps. “Ultimately I want to be racing

Stockcars like dad but because of my age I am starting with Ministocks,” she says. Tyler began the season by leasing a Ministock and registering with Nelson, as there were not enough youth Ministock drivers in Blenheim. After seeing Tyler’s enthusiasm for the sport, Ricco purchased a Ministock for Tyler to work on and eventually race. “She has done most of the work to it herself, first stripping it down to chassis then reassembling it, it’s good

for her to know the ins and outs of a Ministock,” Ricco says. “My plans for it include a white body and a new race number, 222 like dad’s,” Tyler adds. Describing the thrill of racing on the track, Tyler says she feels nervous to start with but after completing a lap she switches focus to the race. “Once you get going it’s really fun. I haven’t won anything yet as I am still working on my speed and confidence but ultimately it’s a great sport for youth to be part of,” she says.

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