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‘We want two schools, one site’ Principals back shared facilities
“If there’s going to be a new school then we’ve got to have the benefit of co-location.” – Wayne Hegarty, MBC principal “We want the best for our young people. All students deserve to be taught in modern learning environments.” – Karen Stewart, MGC principal By Kristy Martin Building two new colleges next to each other on one site is now the preferred option for Blenheim’s future secondary schooling, both principals told a public meeting on Wednesday night. Seven months after Marlborough Boys’ College principal Wayne Hegarty stood on stage and championed retaining the status quo, he admitted he’d since done a backflip. Mr Hegarty and Marlborough Girls’ principal Karen Stewart, and the boards of trustees at both colleges, now firmly believed that fixing the old and leaky buildings at the existing schools was not an option. Continued page 2
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Principals in favour of one college site Continued from page 1 Their preference was for two single-sex schools on a co-located site. Keeping the existing colleges meant Blenheim risked falling behind when it came to delivering quality education in modern learning environments. About 220 people attended Wednesday’s forum at Marlborough Boys’ College, the third public consultation meeting since December. The Ministry of Education is considering the best way to upgrade the colleges after discovering both were in need of significant building repairs. After an initial round of consultation that began in late
2013, three options have been presented for consideration. Option A – Relocation of one or both schools to a co-located site Option B – Retaining the status quo Option C – One co-educational school With the ministry prepared to inject $51.5 million and $52.6m into options A and C, but only put up $10.8m for option B, Mr Hegarty said this was not like comparing apples with apples. He said option B had funding for essential health and safety infrastructure work only. “(MBC’s technology and arts blocks) are disgusting facilities that aren’t even third world,” he said.
“Our board believes the future students of Marlborough deserve better than what option B offers,” he said. MGC principal Karen Stewart urged the community to consider the wide scope of learning opportunities that ca me f rom two schools working collaboratively at a co-located site, with shared management and governance. While each school would retain its culture and traditions, the move could reduce timetable clashes and offer a host of new subjects, including tertiary studies. “This consultation process is very much about the next 50 years,” she said. “We want the best for our
young people. “All students deserve to be taught in modern learning environments.” The ministry of education says it is prepared to consider acquiring land for a new build on three conditions – if the current MGC site proved unworkable, if the community indicated a strong preference for tertiary education to be included and if suitable land was available. Mr Hegarty argued all three conditions could be met. The public has until the end of this month to make a submission to facilitator Janet Kelly at janet.kelly@xtra.co.nz or 31 Courtney Street, Motueka, 7120.
Bridge upgrade a win for truckies By Kristy Martin Local transport companies say a new Grove Road bridge cannot come soon enough and that National’s pledge to upgrade the notorious section is a win for truck drivers. Weir Broadbridge, of Broadbridge Transport in Renwick, believes upgrading the ‘banana bridge’, over the Opawa River, is long overdue. “It’s absolutely magnificent, the best thing National has ever done,” Mr Broadbridge said. Currently, two trucks travelling in opposing directions are unable to use the narrow bridge at the same time. This had caused headaches for drivers for years, he said. But Mr Broadbridge said they didn’t have to tear down the historic bridge, which is almost 100 years old, they could build another single lane bridge beside it. At Renwick Transport, they too were celebrating the news of the bridge upgrade. “It’s the main route for all the trucks coming off the Picton ferry and those travelling north,” said Jacky Smith, operations manager.
Weir Broadbridge, owner of Broadbridge Transport, says the Grove Road bridge upgrade will make life easier for his truck drivers.
“At the end of the day something needs to be done to make it safer for trucks, trailers and any other vehicles.” Ms Smith said the stretch was particularly troublesome during grape harvest time. “It was diabolical,” she said. “We are definitely happy they are upgrad-
ing it. “We’ve been waiting for this a long time.” The Grove Road bridge and the Wairau River bridge, both on State Highway 1, will be upgraded as part of the government’s $212m roads package. Work is expected to start in 2016-17.
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Former Blenheim pupils make musical waves
By Adam Poulopoulos Two former Blenheim primary school pupils are taking the New Zealand music scene by storm, and have no intentions of stopping yet. Pop duo Broods, comprising of Caleb Nott, 21, and younger sister Georgia, 19, is sitting at number two on the New Zealand singles chart for their song ‘Mother and Father.’ Caleb and Georgia, who attended St Mary’s School before moving to Nelson in 2000, hold number three on the NZ albums list for their EP. The pair first began making waves when their band, the Peasants, won Smokefreerockquest in 2011, the first Nelson band since 1992 to win the award. They formed Broods at the start of 2013, and after releasing their EP in January, toured North America and the UK, and opened for Ellie Goulding when she toured down under. They have a full-length album coming out in August. Music had always been a big part of Caleb and Georgia’s lives, even if they were not always as polished as they are today. Dad Garry made Caleb his first guitar, a plywood instrument with no strings, when he was two. He had his first ukulele soon after. “He liked the idea from the start, he just didn’t know what he was doing,” Garry said. Garry said he remembered playing at a wedding when Georgia was six months old, and taking her with him. “We had to take her to my sisters’ place. She made so much noise.”
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LOGGING ACCIDENT A 22-year-old forestry worker suffered chest injuries when a logging chain snapped and smashed through his cab on Wednesday in the North Bank area near Renwick. The man was treated and stabilised on scene before being flown to Nelson Hospital in a stable condition.
PAROLE DECLINED Convicted sex offender Stewart Murray Wilson has been declined parole after meeting the parole board at Wanganui Prison. Wilson, better known as the ‘Beast of Blenheim,’ was said to still be at a very high risk of reoffending. He will be seen again by the parole board in October this year.
ARATERE BACK IN NZ Broods siblings Caleb and Georgia Nott
Garry said the pair progressed rapidly. “We knew they were keen on music so we’ve encouraged them, but never pushed them along and told them they needed to do something. “They would’ve ended up in music in some form but the timing has been amazing, with what Lorde has done and having the opportunity to work with Joel Little. “They know each other so well, being brother
July starts cold after warm June Blenheim has experienced its chilliest weather of the year to date, but the cold snap is not expected to get as cold again. The temperature dropped to minus 4.2 degrees celsius between 6-7am yesterday morning, leaving a heavy coating of frost. Thrusday morning’s temperature was the coldest of 2014 to date. The mercury remained in single figures throughout yesterday, but is expected to
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crack double figures shortly after noon today. Metservice meteorologist Peter Little said the weather came as a critical southwest flow makes its way over the country. He said the weather would remain fine and frosty in Blenheim until some late rain on Monday, but the temperature would not drop quite as low again.
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and sister - they can say what they want and know they’re not going to offend each other.” Despite their growing fame, Garry said the pair remained the same as always. “They’re still amazed by where they’re at. “They’re genuinely humbled by people listening to their music, and amazed when they get up to play and people sing the words back to them.”
The Interislander ferry Aratere is back in Wellington, awaiting the conclusion of further safety checks. The boat arrived back in Wellington at around 4am on Wednesday morning. It birthed for customs, immigration and health department clearance before shifting to the Interisland ferry terminal. It is due back on the water next week.
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MARLBOROUGH LINES AWARDED Marlborough Lines have been recognised with a Gold award in the recent Australasian Annual Report Awards. It was the fourth year in succession the organisation has won a gold award. Their 2013 Annual Report was also the only New Zealand entity in the non-listed companies and entities category.
NMIT PARTNERSHIPS Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)is partnering with two Chinese universities to deliver joint education programmes in viticulture and wine. Under both initiatives, students will initially study in China utilising the NMIT curriculum, and also studying English as part of their programme. Students will later have the opportunity to complete part of their education in New Zealand through NMIT. Cooperation in activities such as student and staff exchanges and joint research projects is also being explored.
By Celeste Lodewyk For more than 50 years Blenheim has had a specialist lingerie shop in the CBD. It has been through a number of name changes over the years, and it is now about to be given a new one. Formerly known as Bella Donna Lingerie. the business has been purchased by long time employee Erica Sprosen and rebranded as ‘All About You’. Erica has been with the business for 20 years, but when the business was on the verge of being closed by previous owner Carolyn Orchard, Erica decided to take it over and
‘revive’ it. “This is an industry I love and I felt that there was still a need for a specialist lingerie shop and personal fitting service,
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RAUPO CHANGING HANDS Helen and Marcel Rood are selling Raupo Cafe, on the Taylor River. From August 1 the cafe will be owned by Taryn Gilbert and Stephane Ughetto. The Rood family built the cafe from scratch, and have owned it for six years.
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so I decided to take it on and revamp it slightly. “I do wish Carolyn the very best in her future endeavours and I look forward to meeting
new and existing clients to All About You,” she said. All About You, located at 22 Maxwell Road is currently undergoing refurbishments and will be open for business on July 21. Erica plans to continue specialising in professional fittings and one-to-one consultations as well as branching into bridal lingerie. “When people want a gift for a lady, I want All About You to be the first shop that comes to mind, where we can put together a special gift and give people a memorable shopping experience,” she said.
Polly and David Churcher in their new shop.
By Adam Poulopoulos A new fashion accessories business has opened in the CBD, taking the long-vacated Old Bank Building space. Owners Polly and David Churcher opened Zip and Ginger’s, at 62 High Street, on Tuesday. The business sells a varied range of stock, from wallets to cardigans to jewellery. Polly said she had enjoyed the first three days of business. “There’s been a steady stream of people, and lots of people have been really interested, which is good.” Attracted by “the climate and the friendly people,” Polly and David moved to Blenheim from Sydney two years ago.
“We bought a little house and we intended to do a lot of fishing,” Polly said. “We starting talking about this idea and it just grew from there.” After doing her research Polly believed she knew they could provide something in Marlborough. “The aim is to offer things you can’t buy in New Zealand, and get people into Marlborough to do their shopping. “We found a lot of people heading out of town for something a little bit different. “We’re bringing something colourful and some really highquality pieces to the area.” The Old Bank Building has been without a permanent tenant since 2012.
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By Celeste Lodewyk Terry joined the Geoffrey T Sowman team in December last year, stepping out of his taxi business and into a new career as a funeral director. Looking for a new opportunity, Terry knew he wanted to be working with people in an industry where no two days are the same. “When I saw this position advertised I knew it was for me. “What I love the most is working with families to give them the very best of service while they are going through a challenging time in their lives. “They deserve the best and that is what I strive every day to give them,” he says.
Terry’s background as a fully registered nurse and experience in the field of science enable him to fully appreciate how important his role is in organising funerals. “I am very people orientated and as a funeral director you meet thousands of people, so for me to work in this industry is very rewarding and fulfilling,” he says. In his spare time Terry helps with his taxi business which is operated by wife Barbara, and enjoys ‘catching-up’ with his seven adult children throughout New Zealand. Terry is also a parishioner of St Mary’s Catholic Church and is a member of the Lamb of God community.
Funeral director Terry Ryan is welcomed to the Geoffrey T Sowman team. Photo by Celeste Lodewyk.
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COUNCIL NEWS Marlborough Airport parking During the construction of the terminal extensions commencing July 2014 there will be very limited parking in front of the terminal. Those picking up and dropping off are advised to use the main car park, which has a 20 minute free exit time. After the first 20 minutes the cost of short term parking is $1 per hour. For the free exit simply use the card you take at the entry barrier in the ticket slot at the exit barrier. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Owner of vessel sought The Marlborough Harbourmaster is seeking the owner of a vessel that appears to have been abandoned. The vessel has the name ‘Tern’ partially visible on the bow and was recently moored in Shakespeare Bay, Picton. If the vessel remains unclaimed for 30 days from the date of this publication the Harbourmaster will formally declare the vessel abandoned and it will be sold or destroyed. Please contact the Harbourmaster immediately if you are the owner of the vessel by phoning Ph: (03) 520 4000 or email Alex.VanWijngaarden@marlborough.govt.nz
Marlborough District Library July school holiday schedule 2014 Monday 7th July 10.30am ‘Having a good yarn’ – stories and craft - all welcome! No need to register! Monday 7th July 2pm Big kid craft for ages 8-12 years – Fun with wool. Registration required! Tuesday 8th July 10.30am Winter stories and craft - all welcome! No need to register! Thursday 10th July 10.30am Winter stories and craft – all welcome! No need to register! Monday 14th July 10.30am Winter stories and craft – all welcome! No need to register! Monday 14th July 2pm Big kid craft for ages 8-12 years – Making birdfeeders from recycled items. Registration required! Tuesday 15th July 10.30am Puppet stories and craft – all welcome! No need to register! Tuesday 15th July 2pm Big kid craft for ages 8-12 years – Making sock puppets. Registration required! Wednesday 16th 2pm Teen craft for ages 12 -18 – Upcycled tee-shirt bag. Registration required! Thursday 17th July 10.30am Winter stories and craft – all welcome! No need to register!
Serious fun – the art of picture books The Millennium Art Gallery in conjunction with Marlborough District Libraries welcome best-selling, entertaining illustrator Donovan Bixley to the Marlborough region! Children and parents are invited to meet Donovan for the following sessions: Wednesday 9th July 10.30am – 12 noon Millennium Art Gallery, Seymour Square ‘Serious fun with Donovan Bixley’, session includes craft activities for ages 5–10 years Wednesday 9th July 2pm – 3pm Millennium Art Gallery, Seymour Square ‘Serious fun with Donovan Bixley’ for ages 10-15 years. Registration on arrival required please!
Grovetown Lagoon Steam Wharf Walking Track Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman cut the ribbon to open the new Steam Wharf Walking Track which gives public access to the Grovetown Lagoon. The walking track is the latest step in the Lagoon Restoration Project, a project that was launched in 2002 and is an example of a highly successful partnership between local iwi and the Grovetown community, DOC, Nelson Marlborough Fish and Game Council, NZ Landcare Trust and the Council. Mr Sowman said the Grovetown Lagoon is a very special part of Marlborough; the last remnant of the huge freshwater wetland that covered much of the Wairau Plain. “Back on World Wetland Day in February 2002 we launched what seemed an ambitious target but, thanks to imagination and commitment, this special ecosystem has been saved,” said Mr Sowman.
Mayor Sowman cuts the ribbon assisted by Grovetown Lagoon Restoration Working Group members Howard Sadd representing Rangitane and Ngati Rarua, and Tim Barton, Chairman.
Refuse and recycling collection Same day but time may change You will notice different trucks are collecting the contents of your kerbside recycling bin and your black council rubbish bags. A new contractor took over the run on 1 July and there will be more collectors on the job. That means it’s more important than ever to get your bags and recycling crates out by 7.30 am on your collection day. Collection days won’t change – but, with more vehicles on the road, the time a truck reaches your street may be earlier than it has been in the past. So if you don’t want to take the risk of missing the truck, be sure to have your bags and crates at the kerbside by 7.30 am.
Arts Month in Marlborough Arts Month is the first big promotion on Marlborough’s new events website www.Follow-me.co.nz Arts Month has been established at a winter event in the hope that it will develop and grow to become a permanent fixture on Marlborough’s events calendar. Council’s Events Strategy Co-ordinator Susie Witehira says the aim is to get a good
spread of events across the 12 months and a winter Arts Month nicely fills a gap on the calendar. About 60 events are being run in this first Marlborough Arts Month; starting with Matariki and finishing with the Marlborough Book Festival, and running through the school holidays. • Go to www.Follow-me.co.nz to see what’s on during Arts Month.
Events Strategy coordinator Susie Witehira and Millennium Art Gallery director Cressida Bishop with the brochure that’s been produced to promote Marlborough Arts Month.
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oats and whole grain cereals), fresh fruit and vegetables (canned and frozen are also good), and protein-rich beans and legumes. It’s also important to drink enough water. The water content of the body diminishes with age. In older people it’s very easy to dehydrate quickly, without even noticing a thirst. A free guide to good nutrition for older people is available from the Public Health Unit at Wairau Hospital, Ph: 03 520 9914.
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bmarlborough.co.nz TAYLOR RIVER POLLUTION Re dog poo of Taylor River..one large old tip under Brayshaw Park, every kind of toxic muck in it.. + existing tip above it leeching into river, + many toxic vine posts. Try truth in future MDC. Wim in river?...now way!!
DANGEROUS DRIVING Wednesday 25th travelling S.H. 6 to Blhm wen a police car shot out of Rapaura rd n front of me & then fishtailed n the WET conditions! No siren, only flashers & no time 4 me 2 react. U could have waited a second or 2 nstead of almost creating n accident.
APOLOGIES To the cyclist on High St. 3.30, Thursday 26th. On such a congested road I should have waited until trafic cleared before passing you. I am sorry if my actions caused you distress. Please accept my sincere apology.
HECKLING RIFE rugby heckling it goes on n al grades n agreed shouldnt b sayn stuf like n y didnt u walk up da hill to say sumthing
NEW JOB FOR DOG Big thanks to Richard Van Asch at Blenheim police and Bec Moorhouse at animal control for their help finding my dog a home/job with NZ Customs.
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business hub BEST IN TOWN Marlborough Martin motors awesome service honest
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Mon thai spa. Wow! If you want 2 go 2 heaven get a massage from mon. She is amazing. Treat yourself x
So many bourgeoisie new double banger names appearing, with people keeping maiden names, adding the betrotheds. We wait now for the now generation to take the given surname and add their betrothes, wow triple banger! Mind you it is handy in divorce you simply delete one handle, but the offspring keeps them. Thank goodness I have a first name as some documents to not have enough space to fit mine all in. :)
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DISAPPOINTED After such a good writeup in the local papers on the Whale Chasers movie in Picton we were left feeling very disappointed at the presention & felt ripped off at the cost of the ticket
NOW OPEN Is the bakery in picton closed for good. No sign on the door to say what is happening. How can they stay in business being shut all the time!
GET IT RIGHT STILL SOME HONEST KIDS Thank u 2 young maori boy pic up my wallet & gave it back 2me afta i dropped it on zebra crossing. He was on his bike. Gud 2 c there’s still sum honest young kidz out there. Grand dad
EASY AS 1, 2, 3 New to Blenheim - have to reply to some texts! 1. Bypass definitely needed, crazy system for main highway. 2. Dogs don’t poo while swimming. 3. Dog owners should be registered, not dogs. Like firearms licence. If you’re not competent you don’t get to own one. Lesley
Redwoodtown chemist staff friendly, supportive and always go the extra mile Emma
It is shocking to see so many Fish’n’Chip shops around Blenheim serving up Orange Roughy on the menu. Get with the times - this is THE worst choice in the “Best Fish Guide”. They live 120-130 yrs, not breeding until they’re 21-30 yrs. A good alternative choice would be Trevally :-) Google: Best fish guide for more info. Linda
NOT WHAT I PAID FOR FOG LIGHTS OFF! People who drive with fog lights on all the time please turn them off! They dazzle other road users, increase fuel consumption and its ILLEGAL!
Big thanks to the friendly ladies from Quest who do my mums dinners. Relief to know she is eating well. Great service for our elderly. Keep up the good work. -Julie
WATER ISSUE NOT FAIR To the person who wrote in this place in the friday sun, u must b from blenheim. Would u like 2 come out here 4 a week and see the trouble we have with our water. Obviously u dont know Wat we have 2 do everyday just 2 get water 4 a family of 4. Its not very fair.
WHY MDC ANTI DOG? MDC y r u so anti our 4 footf companions. Luvle 2 c, happy, well behaved dogs at taylor. Where will we go if banned from taylor? Us good owners who pick up POO r being punshed as well. MW
Parking wardens again!! Y is it parking wardens hav the right to give u a ticket being parkd in countdown supermarket if nt a meterd car park so y they given out tickets in the car park go away it nt ur area to give out tickets talk abt revenu gathering.
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Congratulations marlborough dance centre wonderfull show only to be spoilt by small child coughing over my shoulder an kicking my seat. Moved to another seat as did others. Didnt pay to listen to that. Mothers hav some thought for others if your child is sick. Joy.
What the! why do people for the life of me! indircate right going through the round abouts while going straght through, then indircate left exsiting Soon someone is going to get hit in the side by this bad habbit! If your going through, you indircate left exiting the round about only! Who put this dubble indircateing habbit in the minds of those who do this ??!!!
RECEIPT PLEASE Do u want ur receipt? I continually get askd this everywhere i seem to shop these days. Yes i do for three reasons one, its my proof of purchase if im stoppd leavng the shop. Two its my comeback if the product is faulty. Three when in a shop recently whn i askd for my receipt the salespersn joked it wil cost u which promptd ths txt. Iv already paid 4 my product inc it receipt. Why arent managers training staff in these age old basic practices? They r in place for gd reasons. former retailer
MARATHON VENUE I c athletic park has been chosen as th venue for ths event. i just hope th council has their act together by then to open th grandstand & toilets that has been fenced off for a few yrs & do sum improvements.
To Shame. Redwoodtown countdown ain’t closing down at all the staff and management do a brilliant job in a small supermarket they don’t need negative comments like that they are just waiting on for a new store to be build. And another thing is supervalue is own by progressive which owns countdown :-)
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FIX THE PETROL PUMP Any 1 know when the petrol pump in seddon is going to be fixed. sucks having to go all the way to blenheim on an empty tank >:-( southfuel or whoever is responsible please fix. So inconvenient.
To the van driver who tailgated me on thurs 26th june at 5.30am by the council building if u hve a problem with me hve the guts to say whateva is annoying you to may face instead of following me that way next time I will go to the police. signed concerned
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MATCH FIXING Forget cricket match fixing how rich must some soccer refs and officials be after seeing replays of penaltys and cards at world cup
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5 MINUTES WITH: Juan Cabredo IX Springlands Lifestyle Village charge nurse
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What is your favourite food? I love eating so I pretty much like everything. However I prefer Spanish, Italian, Filipino, Chinese, Japanese and Indian cuisines.
What makes you smile? Talking to happy people and being able to accomplish something monumental in life.
What’s your pet hate? My parents taught me to be respectful to people regardless of their age and social status in life, so I dislike people who disrespect others.
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Your favoured holiday destination? I’ve always wanted to go to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. I would also like to travel to Italy, France, Greek Islands, Spain, Dubai and New York.
What’s your favourite music? Alternative rock, smooth jazz, electronic rock, funk, R&B and contemporary R&B.
What is the one thing Sun readers would be surprised to know about you? I was a registered midwife.
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Who would you invite to dinner? My parents and siblings. I have a geographically dispersed family so it is difficult to reunite for dinner. Having dinner with them would please me.
What’s next on your wish list? Hopefully next year I will be able to obtain a scholarship to further my nursing studies.
A saying you like to live by? Limitations only exist if you let them.
Storms threaten Sounds forestry
Forestry damage in the Marlborough Sounds. Photo supplied.
The devastation caused by the Easter storm damage in the Marlborough Sounds makes it clear that the future location of forestry in Marlborough has to be addressed, says council’s environment committee chairman, Peter Jerram. The committee recently received a report on the effect of the storm on a forestry block in the outer Marlborough Sounds where a beach had been covered by logs. A number of skid sites on the block had failed, causing large slips and soil loss, despite being constructed to required standards. “This is what can happen in a well-managed and well-maintained forestry block and it shows that even a good operator cannot
protect the environment from damage in this kind of weather,” Cr Jerram said. “It’s a big lesson for everyone doing business in the Sounds.” The area was hit by severe rainstorms as the tail end of Cyclone Ita swept through just before Easter with a Council rain gauge 10km west of the block recording 182mm over 24 hours, the highest rainfall since records began there 20 years ago. Cr Jerram says, with weather forecasters predicting more of this kind of high-density rainstorm, the industry and the regulators must face up to the fact that the Sounds environment is unsuitable for some industries. “This is just one example of
what can happen even when a company is complying with all its resource consent conditions and meeting the industry’s best practice standards. “This should not be interpreted as a criticism of this company but it is a very clear message to us all that the Sounds environment is fragile and that it is not the best place for forestry. “The combination of unstable geology, steep slopes, and high rainfall in the first few years after harvesting under current methods is a lethal one.” The Council is now reviewing the use of its resource management documents, which includes the Marlborough Sounds Resource Management Plan.
First Class Accounts opens Blenheim accountant Jeannine Roodakker has finished moving into her new office, and is excited about getting the business going. Jeannine opened the First Class Accounts Blenheim branch at 139 High Street last month.
The office is the newest of 15 First Class premises around the country. Jeannine had been trading from home as JR Accounting Services for just over a year, and retains the clientele she had from that business. She said the office gave her more
Specialising in small to medium sized businesses, offering a range of services from tax compliance & financial statements to being your Virtual Office Assistant. Jeannine Roodakker B.Bus
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exposure, but she wanted to retain a “small-firm personality.” “We’re working one on one with people. “When people go to big firms they don’t even know who is working on their accounts. “We offer a more personal touch.” Jeannine moved to Blenheim from Christchurch 15 years ago, and in that time worked for a public accounting practice for eight years, as well as trading under JR Accounting Services. She said she had always loved accounting. “My main focus is helping businesses to work their accounting processes smarter, which in turn gives them better and more timely reporting to assess their business during the year, as well as the added benefit of reducing the cost of annual accounting.” Jeannine offers the option of paying an agreed fixed monthly fee, which includes all support and annual accounts, so there are no end of accounting bills to worry about, and you can call without worrying about the cost. Jeannine is Xero-certified, and
Jeannine Roodakker at her new premises.
recently finished her Bachelor of Business, majoring in accounting, from the Open Polytechnic. An opening function will be
held at 139 High Street from 2-6pm on Friday, August 11. Existing and potential new clients are welcome.
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Building and Carpentry Ltd 14 months ago. One of Craig’s specialist areas is bathroom builds and renovations, while his skills enable him to be a ‘Jack-of-all-trades’, whether it be building a deck or a new home and anything in between. “I am happy to work on any building and renovation project and can take care of everything from the basic planning stage through to managing a new build. “Nothing is a hassle, I aim to take care of the whole process so the client can have peace of mind that their home or business is in good hands,” he says. Craig Uddstrom.
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After more than 30 years in the engineering field, there is not much in the way of construction and infrastructure that Blenheim man Clive Gregory of Burleigh Engineering and Blastcoat has not seen, or been directly involved with. Burleigh Engineering has taken part in a significant portion of the expansion of the local wine industry, providing construction engineering to the various wineries for buildings, catwalk and services bridges. The company also carried out the manufacture and installation of piping and pump services to the likes of council and irrigation firms. Add in hydraulic cylinder repairs, ma-
chinery repairs and a machining shop, and Burleigh Engineering becomes your one stop engineering shop. Complimenting the engineering is Blastcoat, which provides industrial and marine coatings, spray painting and abrasive blasting services. From large steel structures to alloy boats, trailers small and large, to trucks, industrial, viticultural and agricultural equipment and anything in between, Blastcoat can prepare, paint or galvanise to provide corrosive protection for many years to come. Burleigh Engineering and Blastcoat are situated at their new premises at 7 Woodmor Drive, Blenheim (off Taylor Pass Road).
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Using a professional painting contractor takes the stress out of painting, so finding the right one is an important decision. This is where Premier Painting stands out, a well established and successful business that has been operating in Marlborough for 35 years. The business was originally called Borland Painting and Developments but was purchased by Steve Roberts 19 months ago and rebranded as - Premier Painting. Steve, who worked for the business for 17 years has worked hard to maintain the quality workmanship and professional service that it is well known for. Steve’s team of highly skilled painters use
premium products to provide a top quality finish, and all work is fully guaranteed. “Everything about this business revolves around providing the best quality service, and the best result everytime,” Steve says. No job is too big or small, Premier Painting specialises in domestic, commercial and industrial painting, with an example being the Marlborough Girls College new visual arts centre. “We also offer a full paint and colour service, free advice, gib stopping, carpentry repairs and can co-ordinate other trades for projects such as renovations,” he says. For a job well done, contact the painters you can trust - Premier Painting. Steve Roberts of Premier Painting.
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A local builder by trade and with more than 33-years industry experience, Stephen Walker offers a comprehensive service covering all aspects of building and renovations needs from start to finish. These include tiling, plastering, gib stopping, through to paint finish, suspended and bulk head ceilings plus much more. Sounds and rural work is a speciality for Stephen who can travel to all areas of Marlborough to carry out work on new and old houses, re-lines, gib fixing and the installation of kitchens.
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Day 14 Zamiin-Uud to Sainshand. To the Gur. Excerpt from Noeline Stewart's blog Shanghai to London Classic Car Rally Woke early. No water. Downstairs to ask lady at front desk. She didn’t speak English so I asked for pen and paper and drew a picture. They turn the water off over night - what for I don’t know. Half an hour later it was on but by that time I'd had a coldish shower. Breakfast - egg, sausage, black beans and one small mushroom. Packed and off to the desert. Just up the road we hit the sand, heading across a small area to get to the new tar seal. Five minutes into the sand and the Jag got stuck. Tail-end Charlie towed them out back on to the road. Our new guide's name is Tai Mir. Guess what - new guide, but took us the wrong way. Only a few minutes to sort out, then off again. What a great drive. You look over land and it looks like the sea is beyond the horizon, but no more sand, hills, etc. There was quite a lot of grass as it had been raining. The grass is like our chives – onion smell and taste. It wasn’t thick, but there was a lot of it. We had a main highway to drive on which just opened, so we had more time to stop. Surprisingly there were a lot of sheep, horses, and camels being ‘farmed’ in the Gobi. There are no fences so the animals just walk around over the road in their own time with not a care in the world. We got up close to the camels. They just looked at us and thought 'what are you doing', and carried on grazing. The power poles are made on concrete on the bottom half and wood on the rest.
That is to make them easy to change or fix. There is a mythical snake-like thing. It’s blood red and can give electrical shocks. Some people have seen it. A group of scientist went out looking for it but guess what? They couldn’t find it. So it’s still out there. Had lunch somewhere in the Gobi Desert - Just had to say that! I drove most of the way. Rough roads once we got off the motorway, but all good and the cars went well. We are in the Gobi desert - the place is unbelievable! Viewed the Danzanravjaa museum and it was all about temples, manuscripts, original artistic works, religious items, etc. Went to a 're-charge centre' on top of a hill. It was to re-charge you and give you a better life - you could imagine what the guys were saying - they took their cell phones up there hoping to have them re-charged! Had fun with that. I stayed in the car and had to lock the car as all these people were taking photos and wanting to sit in cars and take photos. But Greg was with me so I was OK. Time was moving on and we all just wanted to get to the Gur camp. We finally got there, it was great - in the middle of nowhere. There were two types of yurts. One was concrete with ensuite (Which we got – some would say 'of course'). The others are made of tent-like material. The traditional one is of course made from animals hides. The tent yurts had little wood fires in them which they came and lit as it was 7 degrees. They were cute, and had 3 beds and a few sits. Our concrete one had a double bed and 2 singles, two heaters, a table and chairs, and a small fridge. Next we were up to the restaurant for a few drinks.
The Yurts at Gur Camp.
Noeline and Ron's 'luxury' concrete Yurt with ensuite.
Two drinks cost 4,000 tug rug (toe rugs). Had stew, potatoes, rice and cake - was quite nice. Ron went off with a group for a night ride looking for snakes and things, and maybe that blood red snake-like thing. I stayed back and had a shower during
which the bottom of the shower fell out! Didn’t really fall out, just a bit awkward. Then into the cosy bed. Ron came back - didn’t find anything. Fought with the shower base for a bit before lights out. So dark!
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Marlborough Boys’ students gain from Gateway programme By Adam Poulopoulos After two months in the industry, Tama MacDonald said he feels more comfortable in the hot kitchen environment. Tama is one of 38 Marlborough Boys’ College pupils to have completed the Gateway programme, which sees them carry out two months’ work experience with a local business of their choice. The students also gained NCEA credits for their efforts. The programme’s completion was marked by students, staff and business representatives at a lunch at Clubs of Marlborough on Wednesday. Tama was placed in the Clubs of Marlborough kitchen, where he undertook supervised work
David Fairlie and Tama MacDonald. each Thursday from 9am- ing the fryer and basic kitchen 3:15pm during May and June. etiquette. There he learned kitchen He said it was during food skills like food preparation, us- technology classes at school
he had the idea to work in a kitchen. “I thought it would be simple, but it wasn’t.” He said the job was more physically demanding than he expected, but that he was now more used to the environment. Clubs of Marlborough catering operations manager David Fairlie said Tama had changed during the process. “He was quite shy when he came in, and he has changed hugely from the schoolboy who came in to a man in the workplace. “His general skill level has gone up, and he has learnt the tasks assigned. “It’s a credit to him.”
photograph when it was handed in. A Blenheim woman came forward soon after, saying she recognised the photo from her mother’s home. Her mother, who now lives in a rest home, sold
Forum begins The Picton Readers’ and Writers’ Forum has its first day of three at the Picton Little Theatre today. The hours are as follows - Friday, 7-9pm, Saturday, 9am-5pm, and Sunday 9:30am-12:30pm. The event is free and open to the public. For more information call Peter Thomas on 0272493146.
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the framed photograph at a garage sale. However, the family have no interest in taking the photo back, and do not know the boy’s identity. Right: Francie Cameron with the photograph.
Entry forms also available at the Sun office Tickets on sale for the show from tomorrow at The Sun Cash or cheque only!
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WHAT’S ON IN MARLBOROUGH
- WEEKEND EVENT GUIDE Friday 4 July 2014 Marlborough Home & Garden Show Today 10:00am - 5:00pm Sat & Sun 10:00am - 5:00pm Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000. Smokefreerockquest 2014 7:00pm - 10:00pm Marlborough Convention Centre $20.00. Out of the classroom and onto the stage – it’s the big motivational promise that Smokefreerockquest has been offering to young Kiwi musos for the last 26 years. Come and support the top youth bands as they play off in the regional final of Smokefreerockquest 2014. Not Your Average Couch Potatoes A fundraiser for the Marlborough Boys College 1st Fifteen. Featuring Guest speakers Mike Cron, Kieran Keane, Brian Dwyer and Mystery Guests. It’s $50 per person, 6.30 pm Tickets from M.B.C. Office, Cerise Home and Giftware, Havelock Service Station or phone Vicki 5777124. Sit and Be Fit with Sue Exercise for the not so mobile while sitting down! 1pm Monday and Friday afternoons at 131 Budge Street. Plenty of parking. $2.00 per session. Ph Sue: 578 0469 Sit and Be Fit with Jeanette Free exercise for all ages at Crossroads, 2 Redwood Street. At 10am Ph 578 5395. Quest Intermediate age youth group, 3.30pm-5pm, Picton Baptist Church, 293 Waikawa Rd, Picton. Text Bronwyn 021 046 2434. Pastel Painting Marlborough Art Society, 10am till 3pm. Prue: Ph 578 8888. Tai Chi Today and Mondays. 10am, 11.30am and 1pm. Liz 027 748 6666. Picton Museum 10am till 4pm daily, 9 London Quay. Ph 573 8283. Marlborough Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park. Daily 10am till 4pm. The Diversion Gallery Open noon-5pm Wed – Saturdays 10 London Quay, Picton. Ph 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery Open 10.30am till 4.30pm daily, 204 High St. Ph 577 6784 www.marlboroughartsociety. com
Saturday 5 July 2014
Writers’ and Readers’ Forum FREE Today 9:00am - 5:00pm Sun 6 Jul, 9:30am - 12:30pm Picton Little Theatre. Authors present their work and discuss independent publishing in the digital age. Public welcom Ph (03) 972 0638 or 027 249 3146 Tua Marina Quiz Night At the school hall kicking off at 7pm. It’s $15 per person and includes supper. Cash bar, great prizes and for more info call 570 5621
Ulysses Ride to Clinker Cafe, St Arnaud Meet at Railway Stn (south end) at 12.45pm departs at 1pm.
Marlborough Embroiderers’ Guild First Saturday of the month at 1.30pm 4.30pm St John Rooms, Seymour St Ph Roz 5782471
Kapahaka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall 12pm - 3pm All welcome
Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillons Point Rd open 9am to 12 noon Saturday. Mon & Thurs 1 - 4pm. Building relationships and sharing skills. Ph Gerry 5781835 Pregnancy Yoga 9.15am-10.15am. For information call Huia: 021 0724 107 Mini Putt & Merry-Go-Round Picton Foreshore, 10am every day during school holidays, today and Sunday, 10am Redwood Market 8am-noon, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants produce and crafts. Vintage Farm Machinery 10am till 3pm, Open every day. Brayshaw Park Guided tours available, Sunday Thomas Tank Engine rides. Ph Doris 579 4357. Picton Men’s Shed Every Saturday 10am to 1pm and Wednesday 9am-4pm. Plants and garden furniture sold Saturday and Wednesday 10am to 1pm. Kapahaka for Youth Blenheim School 6pm - 8pm. All welcome.
Sun 6 July 2014 Give Badminton a go Come along to the Blenheim Badminton Club’s Open Day from 1-4pm at St Mary’s Hall, Corner Hodson & Francis Streets, Blenheim. All welcome. There will be spot prizes and fun for all. Ph Mike Reed 579 1954 or email: blenheimshuttlers@gmail.com for more info. Rarangi mid winter duathlon 10am Rarangi DOC camping ground. Begins with a 5 k run then 20k bike ride finishing with a 2.5k run for details email deruiter@ actrix.co.nz
UP AND COMING EVENTS Superkids Holiday Programme 8th – 11th. Fun filled activities from Bouncy Castles, Crafts, Stories, Mini Quad Bikes, Go Karts, Face Painting, BB Guns, Music, Fire Truck Rides and lots more. 9am- 1pm. Ages 5-12 years old. $10 per child per day (Morning tea provided). The Elim Centre Ph. 578 9053
Renwick Anglican Community Church 54 High St Renwick. Morning worship 9.30am Rev Steve Allcutt ph 572 8850 Marlborough Farmers’ Market 9.00am - noon A&P Showgrounds. Showcasing the best of what Marlborough has to offer. St Luke’s Anglican Church Ferry Road, Spring Creek. Join us for Christian worship every Sunday 9.30am. Ph Rev Derek 5785050 Pony Club at Grounds New Renwick Rd. 10am every 2nd Sunday of the month. Grant 578 2100 Michelle 572 8984. Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am. Murray 578 9199 or Tony 577 9776. Petanque 10am 65A Weld Street – Phone John 577 9789. Tramping Club Mary 5728762. Buddhism for Modern Life 10am, 573 5379. Blenheim Bonsai 2pm-4pm, 7 Hale Street. Dave 577 8679.
Vines Village Creative Kid’s Day FREE 10:00am - 4:30pm Sunday . Join in on kid’s art competitions, sew ing and patchwork quilting for beginn ers and cookie designing as well as the other great fun for kid’s - the Fudge Factory’s treasure hunt, outdoor games and sports and exploring the Pirate Playgro und.
Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Brayshaw Park, open workshop 1-4pm, Every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. Malcolm: 578 8809. Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club Book sale today 9am - 4pm. Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and books. Free admission. Associated Modellers Society Minature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Prk, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm till 4pm $2.
If you have an event contact Liz at The Sun on 5777 868
Give Badminton a go eim Badminton Come along to the Blenh from 1-4pm day Sun on y Da en Op Club’s n & Francis dso Ho r rne Co at St Mary’s Hall, . There will me Streets, Blenheim. All welco Ph Mike all. for fun and be spot prizes shuteim nh ble Reed 579 1954 or email: . info re mo for tlers@gmail.com
FLOORPRIDE CIVIC THEATRE
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Sunday 24th August @ 8.00pm Premium $101.90 A Reserve $87.00 B Reserve $81.90 Child (U16) $67.00
MUSIC & LIFE OF JOHN DENVER
RUSSIAN NATIONAL DANCE SHOW – KOSTROMA
Friday 5th September 2014 @ 8pm Adult $71.90 Conc(65+) $66.90 Student/Child $66.90
Sunday 23rd November @ 7.30pm Adult $92.00 Conc (65+) $77.00 Child (u16) $67.00 Group (6+) $77.00
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
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Wednesday 16th July @ 7.30pm Admit One: A Reserve $91.90 Admit One: B Reserve $81.90
THE SEARCHERS
Purchase from The Floor Pride Civic Theatre or Take Note, Picton PHONE (03) 520 8560, book@mctt.co.nz Prices include booking fee Some Fees May Apply
Riverside Railway. Train leaves Brayshaw Park Station at 1.45 & 3.00pm. Adults $10 Children $5 CASH ONLY.
Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am – 2pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd, Ph John 578 3918.
Rainbow Ski Area Opening their fields Today. Check our website www.skirainbow.co.nz for regular updates. Look forward to seeing you there.
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Vines Village Creative Kid’s Day FREE 10:00am - 4:30pm. Join in on kid’s art competitions, sewing and patchwork quilting for beginners and cookie designing as well as the other great fun for kid’s - the Fudge Factory’s treasure hunt, outdoor games and sports and exploring the Pirate Playground.
Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on!
Sunday 27th July @ 7.30pm Admit One $69.90
Tues 5th – Sat 9th August @ 7.30pm Sat 9th August @ 2.00pm Adult 32.00 Conc (65+) $29.00 Child (u19) $22.00
TAKE ME HOME -
Saturday 22 November 2014 @ 7.30pm Adult $52.00 Conc(65+) $47.00 Child (U19) $17.00 Pre Show talk 6.45pm
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THE IRISH ROVERS – FAREWELL TO ROVIN’ TOUR Friday 10th October 2014 @ 7.30pm Admit One: 77.00
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Stroke patients given priority Device will help save lives A new collaborative assessment and treatment pathway will help local stroke sufferers get treatment faster. St John and the Nelson, Marlborough and West Coast district health boards have worked together to develop a new “fast track” pathway for suspected stroke sufferers. As soon as St John ambulance officers in Marlborough suspect that a patient has suffered a stroke, they will alert the emergency department in Wairau Hospital who will then be ready to receive the patient upon arrival and expedite assessment
and treatment. This allows a faster access to treatment, which is crucial in suspected stroke cases. James McMeekin, St John district operations manager for Tasman, says the new stroke pathway is vitally important. “Stroke is the third leading cause of death in New Zealand. “Even if people do not die from a stroke, it can cause significant disability – there are currently 65,000 people living in New Zealand who require significant daily care as a result of suffering a stroke.” Mr McMeekin says the path-
way begins with ambulance officers assessing a suspected stroke sufferer. “If a stroke is suspected, paramedics perform a ‘FAST’ (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) test, a simple examination that is reliable at detecting stroke. Suzanne Busch, physician and clinical lead for Stroke Pathway Nelson Marlborough District Health Board, says “prioritising stroke patients for rapid transfer to hospital is crucial for those who would meet criteria for clot busting treatment for strokes, which can improve outcomes for stroke sufferers.
What’s happening on
Countdown Redwoodtown is currently raising money for a community defibrillator, as there is not one in the local area. Staff at the supermarket say theirs is the ideal location for the life-saving device as they are next-door to a medical centre and central to other businesses and sporting fields. A barbecue fundraiser will be held tomorrow from 10.30am-2.30pm and customers are encouraged to head along and support the initiative. Donations can also be made in store anytime between now and the end of July, and the team have already raised $1200 out of the $4000 they need.
Queen St? “Where did you get those gorgeous shoes? “Tangos on Queen Street!” “Who does your hair?”
“Michel Hair Design in the Queen’s Market Mall.” “What else is there to see on Queen Street?” “Everything... picture framers, WOF vehicle testing, cafes, sports equipment and dry cleaning to name a few. “
“Come on, let’s go shopping!”
Service station moves with times By Celeste Lodewyk The Challenge Queen Street Service Station has long been a landmark on Queen Street, witnessing many changes and seeing different businesses come and go. The business itself has gone through its own change when it was sold by previous owner Pete Hydes last year. Phil Sweet has owned the Challenge Queen Street Service Station for seven months now and has made a number of ‘welcome’ changes. He is now offering Warrant of Fitness checks and repairs, air conditioning re-gassing as well as vehicle repair and
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servicing. The biggest aspect of the business, he says, is the customer service. “We focus on service, not the dollar and I believe that if you give great service then customers will want to return. “I also strive to keep pump prices as low as I can,” he says.
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Since purchasing the business Phil says he has seen a 20 per cent increase in petrol sales, some of which is due to the eight cent off discount for Super Gold Card holders.
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Record year for local lions
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Blenheim Lions recently celebrated the end of their lions year with a changeover dinner and the installation of a new president and board. The club has thrived this year, which outgoing president Paul Davidson said was very much against the trend of volunteer organisations, that often struggle with funding and membership. “This year we have donated over $57,000 to the community, twice what we did the previous year,” Mr Davidson said. The club also gained five members, and as Mr Davidson noted “if we hadn't lost three members who shifted away from the district, Blenheim
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would be the largest lions club in the whole South Island.” The annual club awards this year went to Stuart Tapp, for the Hope House Book Fair project, Jim Thomas was Lion of the Year and Catherine Donnelly was awarded Lion Supporter of the Year. The fun 'wooden spoon' award went to Neville Lawson. Life membership was awarded to long-serving lion Ron Moore, a double celebration of his 90th birthday as well. New president Jim Thomas said that the club does so well because it combines plenty of fun and good fellowship as the members work together for the community.
FAIL TO APPEAR
At 10.35pm on Wednesday, a 48-year-old unemployed woman was arrested for failing to appear in court. She was held in custody to appear in the Blenheim District Court yesterday.
At 1pm on Wednesday, a 25-year-old unemployed woman was appearing in court for another matter when she assaulted a police officer. The woman was arrested at the Blenheim District Court and charged with assaults with intent to injure and resisting police. She will appear in the Blenheim District Court on July 14 for the new charges.
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At 7am on Wednesday, a 44-year-old man was arrested at the Fairhall School for trespass and breaching his protection order. He was charged and appeared in the Blenheim District Court that day.
Between 7am and 6pm on July 2, a dinghy and rope were taken from a boat in Waikawa Bay Marina.
LOCK YOUR CAR Overnight on July 1, an insecure Toyota HiAce van parked in Tremorne Avenue was entered and a wallet taken.
An RSE worker living in a Main Street backpackers reported that he had his PlayStation 3 stolen from his room on June 26.
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HOUSE BURGLARIES Between 1.30pm and 4.30pm on Tuesday, a Howick Rd address was broken into, with the offender stealing a laptop computer and jewellery.
OH DEAR At 8pm on Tuesday, a 31-yearold unemployed woman was found on Maxwell Rd in such
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Quality tailoring at competitive prices MAHER - FROST, Susan & Tony Married at St Mary’s Church, Blenheim • 4th July 1964
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Marlborough Youth Orchestra Saturday 19th July 2014 2.00pm Blenheim School Hall To seek approval for establishment of the Marlborough Civic Orchestra and ratify required Rule changes
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Bunny update
New Beginner's Class 6 week course
FAIRHALL HALL Come along for fun, dance and exercise
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6 year old german shorthaired pointer. Sadly after 8 weeks of searching we still have not found bunny. We would like to thank all our friends, the local community and strangers alike who have kindly helped in so many ways. We will always have hope in our hearts of finding her. Our heartfelt thanks to everyone. Richard and Karen 03 574 2848 / 021 237 1706 Substantial reward for her safe return
Grieving? Tricia Irving-Hendry TV Presenter, Author, Speaker
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Blenheim Club, Cnr High & Henry Streets Please phone 578 4719 to book your preferred session time - numbers are limited. Tea, coffee and course notes provided.
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Vintage and Designer label clothing. Pashminas, dress scarves, wraps, warm scarves. Evening bags, evening wraps, cocktail dresses. Chaise-longue, writing desk, coffee tables and more. China, cane ware, trays crystal, vases, paintings, prints.
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WANTED PERMANENT DELIVERER Upper Redwood St /Wither Rd Area
Suit school age children. Must be reliable.
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Free rent and power in lieu of part time work. Work will include some tractor driving, machinery maintenance, diesel motor repairs, lawn mowing etc. Would suit semi- retired person with relevant experience with the above. Please email gomac@clear.net.nz with expressions of interest. Phone 570 5708
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Unsatisfied qualified buyer in need of: Minimum 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living areas, double garaging plus good off street parking for boat and 2 additional vehicles. Section not less than 1012m2 but will compromise, must have vege patch.
Contact Debbie in confidence on 021 797 454 or email: debbie.webster@mikepero.com Mike Pero Real Estate Ltd. Licensed REAA (2008)
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DOMINION SALT LIMITED
maintenance Fitter or Fitter turner Dominion Salt is a food manufacturing/packaging company. This roll is based at Lake Grassmere in Marlborough. We require an experienced Maintenance Fitter or Fitter Turner to support our production operations. Duties: • Preventative maintenance programe • Machinery fault fixing • New machinery installations Work Hours: • 8 hours day shift, Monday to Friday • On call for breakdowns after hours Requirements: • Indentured Tradesman - Minimum 3 years work experience as a maintenance fitter (5-10 years an advantage) with welding and machinery capabilites. • Maintenance fitter experience in a manufacturing/packing company or food operations would be an advantage.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER We wish to employ a dynamic person to fill a permanent part-time position for our organization.
The suitable applicant • must have a Community Services qualification, or similar • be computer literate • be able to successfully network with other support agencies • have empathy for our clients • be able to oversee our team of amazing volunteers. • be able to produce a high level of documentation. • hold a current first aid certificate. • full drivers licence required. For a more detailed job description contact, theboardageconble@xtra.co.nz All applications must include a recent job resume and contact details for at least two referees. Applications close on Monday 14th July
Relief Tutorial Staff
If you would like to work but not keen to be tied to a job 5 days a week 8 hours a day, or don’t want to live your life around a permanent part time role, this could be the answer. Community College Marlborough has a large staff and we need people who can come in and work at short notice for sick leave but also are able to plan to work for a block of time when someone is on leave. We can’t guarantee you how much work you would get but you would be able to choose if you wanted to when it was offered. You could work as much or as little as you choose. If you have skills in hospitality, hairdressing, sport, literacy and numeracy or just think you have some skills that we might benefit from and want to develop them, or better still you have experience in tutoring or teacher aiding then we would love to hear from you.
Grief & Loss Seminar
If this sounds like you, please forward your CV to Lake Grassmere, PO Box 81, Seddon 7247 and we will be in touch if we would like an interview.
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Give Badminton a go! Come along to our Open Day on Sunday, 6 July from 1-4pm. There will be spot prizes and fun for all. Two nights of Badminton Basics On Wednesdays, 9 & 16 July from 7-9pm, Cost $10 for both nights Limited spaces available. Register at: www.sportsground.co.nz/blenheimbadminton Registrations close: 7 July.
T.V $40, Coffee Maker $30 Please phone 577 2211 evenings
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The Marlborough RSA (MRSA) wish to invite those persons who have received the NZ Defence Service Medal (NZDSM) or any other medallic recognition that has not yet been formally presented to them, to a formal medals presentation parade in the RSA Lounge of the Clubs of Marlborough on Thursday 21 August 2014 at 3:00 PM. Please note: you do not have to be a member of the MRSA to participate in this ceremony. Recipients are requested to register their interest with the MRSA by telephone 578 1059 or 578 5230 or by emailing mrsa@ clubsofmarlborough.co.nz
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LINE DANCING Tuesday evenings - 6.30pm till 8.30pm 8th July to 12th August 2014 Cost $30 Adults, $15 under 15 years Classes after 12th August are $6
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We are looking for a registered nurse to join our management team. You will possess the skills to facilitate and promote high quality care in our team through the management, review and implementation of our quality assurance programme. Computer skills would be seen as an advantage. Please email ross@ashwoodpark.co.nz for an application form or phone 577 9990 EXTN 235
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In 1957 the BBC broadcast a three-minute hoax report on a family in Southern Switzerland harvesting spaghetti from their family spaghetti tree. Broadcaster Richard Dimbleby reported that due to a mild winter and the virtual disappearance of the spaghetti weevil, it had been a bumper spaghetti harvest. Hundreds phoned in the following day to question the authenticity of the story or ask for more information about spaghetti cultivation and how they could grow their own spaghetti trees. The BBC reportedly replied “Place a sprig of spaghetti in a tin of tomato sauce and hope for the best.”
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Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew says anyone who has not yet been immunised against influenza to do so before the winter season peaks in late July to early August. “The vaccine takes up to two weeks to take effect, so now is the time to take action to avoid catching and spreading influenza. “Every year in New Zealand people are hospitalised with influenza. It can cause serious complications and death, even in previously healthy people.” The influenza vaccine is free until July 31 for people aged 65 years and over, pregnant women, and people with long-term health conditions such as severe asthma. For everyone else aged 6 months or older, the vaccine is available for a small charge either from their GP
or some pharmacies. To date, almost 1.18 million flu vaccines have been distributed across the country. This compares to over 1.25 million doses distributed last year. Even though 2013 was one of the mildest influenza seasons in 20 years, 782 people were hospitalised with influenza. If you are at higher risk, or are concerned about your symptoms, it is important to seek advice early from your doctor, nurse or Healthline (0800 611 116), to see if you need treatment - even if you have been seen before. Other serious conditions can also look like the flu, including meningococcal disease. More information about influenza and how to prevent it is available at www.health.govt.nz/influenza and www.fightflu.co.nz.
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CAMPBELL: Addison Maree June (6lb 9oz) June 16, 2014
MARCHANT, Clifford George (Cliff): June 2014
HINE: Alexander James (9lb 1oz) June 12, 2014
STRAKER, Arnold Noel: June 27, 2014
McCALLUM: Charlie John (3.75kg) June 19, 2014
THOMPSON, Vera June: June 28, 2014
SMITH: Cole Thomas (8lb 3oz) June 25, 2014
WELSH, Mervyn John: June 28, 2014
WRATT: Nikkita Marie (8lb 10oz) June 14, 2014
WILSON, John William: June 26, 2014
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BADMINTON Blenheim Badminton is urging locals to try the sport at the club’s open day. The event is being held at St Mary’s Hall on the corner of Hodson and Francis streets from 1-4pm on Sunday. No equipment is needed.
KARTING KartSport Marlborough’s second round of club points for the season takes place this Sunday. The meet takes place at Cresswell Electrical Raceway, with racing starting at noon. The tuning run begins at 11am.
SQUASH Four age-group Marlborough squash players have been named in the top ten in the latest national rankings, released on July 1. Rankings are as folllows: Tom Marshall, 9th, under-11 boys. Amelia Wadsworth, 5th, under-15 girls. Quinn Udy, 3rd, under-17 boys. Kiriana Andrew, 7th, under-17 girls.
ORIENTEERING The Marlborough Orienteering Club is officially launching the new Sportldent electronic scoring system later this month. An open day is being held on Sunday, July 13 at Pollard Park, beginning at 10am.
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You’re on candid camera Social media can be used for good and evil, and we have seen both in a sporting context in the last few weeks. Starting with the opening game between Brazil and Croatia, a string of FIFA World Cup matches have broken records as the most tweeted about sporting events of all time. It remains to be seen whether future events, like the Commonwealth Games or Olympics, usurp them. On the other hand, Todd Carney further tarnished rugby league’s image last weekend when a photo of him urinating at his own mouth went viral on Twitter. The playmaker was sacked by
his club Cronulla following the incident, and is no longer allowed to play in the NRL. Cronulla is the third team he has been released from for off-field misdemeanours. Cue the jokes - pissing his career away, nobody tells Todd when it’s last drinks, a pretty loo-d act, do that in a public toilet and urine trouble etc. The incident follows on from Warriors centre Konrad Hurrell’s sex tape being put on Instagram, and All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith’s naked selfie. All of this doesn’t even take into account sportspeople just saying stupid stuff on Twitter. There is no room for error any
more - if you’re a ‘celebrity’ and you mess up, the citizen paparazzi and keyboard warriors will be there, and you’ll be all over the internet. Not just sportspeople, but employees in general, need to be taught about the dangers of social media. While in a bygone era acts like this may have been put down to ‘boys will be boys’ antics, the repercussions are longer-lasting now - and anyone of any age anywhere can see what you do. Carney, like many others, will have to learn the hard way about adapting to the virtual claustrophobia.
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Reeve wins at Manfeild Blenheim-raised Brook Reeve (pictured) continues to make waves on the race track. Reeve, 17, won the one-hour endurance race at the North Island Endurance Championships at Manfeild Park Raceway over the weekend. He won the race by nine seconds from Taupo schoolboy Faine Kahia.
Nine drivers took part in the race, each driving a Ssangyong Actyon Racing ute. Reeve, who was racing for Sabre Motorsport, usually races Formula First cars, but accepted an invitation to drive a ute in the race. Reeve got the round win and a $3000 bonus for his next race in the series, to be held in Pukekohe on Saturday, July 26.
He said he was delighted to take the win. “My team did an awesome job getting the ute set up with the right tyre pressures and a perfect pit-stop. “I am hoping to be at Pukekohe - we just have to try to get some sponsorship organised to do the race, but I would like to be there with my team’s support.”
Squashing the opposition By Adam Poulopoulos Seven of Blenheim’s young squash players are heading to Oamaru to play in this weekend’s South Island Age Group Championships. The event begins on Saturday, and finishes on Monday. Quinn Udy and Kiriana Andrew, who are both competing in the
under-17 division, were last year’s under-15 champions. Quinn is the top seed in his division, while Tom Marshall is seeded second in the under-11 boys, and Amelia Wadsworth third in the under-15 girls division. Marlborough Squash Racquets Club president Janet Udy said she was excited about the team’sIf
chances. “It’ll be good exposure for them to go to play in a tournament like this if they’re keen to play squash. “They’ll be playing other juniors their own age - quite often you can get quite a strong older player playing against a much younger weaker player.” Nextsuffer year the South Islandor you from Back
Champs will be heading to Marlborough, the first time it will be held here since records began in 1996. Udy said it would be great to have the competition locally. “For a lot of the juniors who don’t want to travel, it gives them a chance to play against new opposition.” Neck Pain then
come along to stand 187 at Marlborough Home Show at the Stadium 2000 in Blenheim on 5th, 6th and 7th of July
New hope for long term BACK BACK or NECKPAIN? PAIN? or NECK back pain sufferers Inversion Therapy is rapidly gaining a reputation for success with long-term sufferers of Back pain. Inversion New Zealand was started seven years ago by Dave and Nancy Hare, Dave had suffered over twenty years of back pain from Degenerated Discs and had basically given up and decided to just live with it. "To me surgery was never an option" he said "as long as I still could walk, there was hope”. Dave tried everything; every time he was overseas he would search for anything that could possibly help. While on one of these overseas trip eight years ago, Dave discovered the Teeter Hang-Ups. "The first time I tried it, the pain disappeared and I was completely pain free for about 30 minutes, nothing had done that" he told me. Dave never believed it would fix him, “as specialists had told me it was irreversible”, “I now knew I had a place to go every time I wanted some serious relief ”. To Dave's surprise the more he used the table the longer the pain stayed away, until after nearly three months he was completely pain free, “I couldn’t believe it’ he told me “I had spent large amounts of money on every form of treatment available and here was something I had never heard of sorting it out for me in a very short period of time” It was then Dave decided to introduce Teeter into New Zealand and Inversion NZ
If you suffer from Back or Neck Pain Show was born. If you suffer fromalong Back or stand Neck187 then come to our Over the years INZ have helped thousands of Specials come along to our people get some serious relief and havePain seen re-then Bring this ad along for a in the Marlborough Home and free treatment sults in not only backs, but necks, hips, knees, in the Lifestyle Marquee stand Garden show on the 4th to the 6th posture, circulation, increased height, blood presat the National Fieldays the July at Stadium 2000, on Blenheim. sure and lots more. Inversion helps to: 12th “We have testimonials from people with overto the 15th June. In 2006, a three and a half year medical study fifty years of back problems and even have them • Relieve Back Pain using Teeter Hang-Ups completed 2006, andthe a half year medicalwas study using in in a number of schools in New Zealand Infor theira three the Regional Neuroscience Centre at Newcastle • Relieve Neck Pain Teeter completed in the Regional • Relieve Muscle Tension Generalwas Hospital. It was conducted by one of special needs children” he told me, “the the blood to Hang-Ups Neuroscience Newcastle General Hospital. It • Stimulate Blood and the UK’satleading Neurosurgeons and authorities the brain helps these kids and the results are ex- Centre Lymph Flow andUK’s it was found that Inversion was conductedonbyback onecare of the leading Neurosurgeons cellent” What this means for the aging population • Improve Posture Therapy reduced theitneed for spinalthat surgery and authorities on back care and was found is that it maintains the health of the brain as we for Sciatica bythe 77% compared to 22% with • Increase Flexibility Inversion Therapy reduced need for spinal surgery all get older. traditional methods of treatment. • Reduce the for Sciatica by 77% compared to 22% with traditional We will set the table to the relaxing angle of 20 Effects of Aging INZ now have a division putting them into Inmethods of treatment. degrees, which gently relieves the pressure on caused by dustry as Back Pain costs companies a considerspine and leaves you feeling relaxed and Gravity We will set theyour table to the relaxing angle of 20 degrees, able amount of lost production. rejuvenated. which gently relieves the pressure on your spine and Both Dave and Nancy will be attending the After more than seven years in NZ there are leaves and rejuvenated. now relaxed enough people using the Teeter Hang-Ups show, Dave told me that he realised that, had you he feeling to dispel the last of any doubts “that these not tried the Teeter for himself he would still be After nearly sixreally yearsdoinwork” NZ there aresuffer nowfrom enough if you Backpeople or Neck suffering, “I would still be a miserableusing grumpy the Teeter Hang-Ups dispel lasthealthily, of any doubts Pain or simplyto just want the to age bring bugger, living with pain”, “that is why we dothese the really this do ad along a free 10 minute that workfor if you suffer from treatment. Back or “I shows, people need to try it for themselves”, "we or simply promise that you will be pleasantly Neck Pain just want to age healthily, surprised!” bring this let the tables do the talking" he told me. ad along for a free 10 minute treatment. “I promise that & will GarCome along to the Marlborough Homeyou be pleasantly surprised!” den show on July 4, 5 and 6 for a treatment, if you have completely resigned yourself to having Back 0800 Inversion NZ Ltd 62 62 83 Pain for the rest of your life, the chances0800 are you 62 62 83 www.inversionnz.co.nz will be pleasantly surprised. www.inversionnz.co.nz
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