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Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk When a close friend has to shave their head after cancer treatment what do you do? You get a group of mates together to shave theirs too. That is what four work colleagues at Russells Paint and Panel will be doing this Friday in support of their friend, and of the Marlborough Cancer Society. Business owner Malc Russell and his employees Andrew Frew, Nick Berry and Daniel Ryan (pictured) will go under the shaver at 12:30pm, and for them there will be no regrets. “Someone we care a lot about had to shave their head because of cancer and were a little embarrassed, so Andrew suggested we all do the same to show we are supporting them 100 per cent,” Malc said. Continued page 2

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Rescue Ride draws crowds of motorcyclists By Celeste Lodewyk The Rescue Ride held last Saturday was a revving success, according to Ulysses Club Marlborough member Murray Brooks. A convoy rode from Havelock through to Blenheim's Waterlea Racecourse where they parked and enjoyed a barbecue lunch and collected donations for the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Service. The Ulysses Club sold pins specially designed with a helicopter on them, which will also benefit the rescue service. According to Murray, the convoy included 30 riders from Nelson, a group of professional firefighters, a group from the Patriots Defence Force group as well as Ulysses members. "It was a wonderful turnout and we were thrilled with the community support," he said. A representative from the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Service spoke to the crowd and expressed their appreciation for the fundraising. Patriots Defence Force motorcyclists (pictured) were among the 163 who supported Saturday’s Rescue Ride. Photo provided.

RSA medal ceremony The Marlborough RSA was presented with a war veteran’s medal collection at their August New Zealand Defence Service Medal ceremony on Friday. Vivienne Peters presented the medals of her great uncle, Sergeant Albert James Gridley, to the RSA. Mr Gridley served in WWI as part of the MM 6/242 Canterbury Infantry Batallion. The event also saw 14 NZDSM medal presentations, and Paul Watson also receive Vivienne Peters pins her great-uncle Albert James Gridley's medals medals for overseas service as on her mother Myrie McCallum's jacket. part of Red Cross.

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continued from page 1 The headshave will be held at the Russells Paint and Panel workshop on Park Terrace which will be followed by a gold coin barbecue. Members of the public are invited to go along, watch the shave, enjoy the BBQ lunch and even make a donation. “We thought since we were shaving we may as well try and raise some money for Marlborough Cancer Society who do amazing work, so please come along and support us,” Malc said. The men have also created a fundraising page on Give A Little called ‘Shaving Lives,’ and people are encouraged to make a donation which will all be given to Marlborough Cancer Society.

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Wednesday August 27, 2014

Young couple achieve home ownership

Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk Blenheim couple Nick Sowman and Chelsea van der Burgh (pictured) are proof that it is possible to own a home in your early 20’s, and that moving to Australia isn't always the more profitable answer to ‘getting ahead.’ Nick, 24, sales and marketing assistant to Ben Mackay of Harcourts and Chelsea 21, administrator for Marlborough Roads, purchased their first home earlier this year, featuring three bedrooms and a large back-section in Redwoodtown. It ticked all the boxes for the couple who were looking for a “stepping stone” property. “With my background in real estate I knew this was a good buy,” Nick said. Their biggest hurdle was being approved finance, and like many Kiwis Nick and Chelsea moved to Australia to earn more money so they could return home with a deposit. “Everyone was doing the Aussie thing so we moved to Sydney in the hope we could earn enough for a deposit on a home.” “What we found was that what you earned and what you spent on living there was equivalent, so we moved back home.” “It turns out that we are paid more here in our current jobs, so it showed us that the grass isn't always greener on the other side,” Nick said. Last November they met with a bank to apply for finance themselves and were turned down. They then met with broker Jac Lockington who advised them to wait a few more months, save more money and be in their jobs for more than 12 months.

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Man falls from tree A Blenheim arborist is in a stable condition in Wairau Hospital after falling from a tree on Friday. The man was working at the Duncannon Holiday Park when he fell 15 metres from a tree. He suffered leg, back and head injuries.

Ministry to see report The report concerning the future of Marlborough’s colleges is nearly complete. Facilitator Janet Kelly said it is due to be handed to the Ministry of Education by the end of the week.

Man hospitalised Nick and Chelsea began began their search for a house in March and realised then they had more money available. “We found this house on a Friday, Nick texted the agent that night and by Saturday we had it in contract,” Chelsea said. “I only needed to see half of the house before I knew it was the one,” Nick said. To purchase the house they put down a 20 per cent deposit which was made up of a

KiwiSaver withdrawal, a government subsidy from Housing New Zealand and their own savings. “We were very grateful to Jac Lockington for taking care of the whole process for us, it's what made the journey enjoyable,” Nick said. Since moving in they have rented out two rooms to flatmates and say their future goal is to build and use this home as a rental.

A 41-year-old Blenheim man was taken to the Nelson Hospital Emergency Department in a moderate condition after being pinned under a tree yesterday. The man was part of a team felling a large pine tree in the Waihopai Valley area when he became caught during the tree falling. The man suffered chest and leg injuries.

Roundabout completion less than two months away Heading in and out of town this summer looks set to become a bit easier. Work on the new Springlands roundabouts at Murphys Road, and Boyce Street, is on schedule, and due for completion by the middle of October. Both temporary roundabouts have been installed. Marlborough Roads manager Frank Porter said work had continued over winter, in the hope the area would be ready for summer. “We’ve had to contend with winter weather, which disrupts the work from time to time, but

we wanted the new roundabouts in place before summer traffic builds up and so this entrance to Blenheim is ready for the holiday season.” Mr Porter said work on telecommunications equipment underground may temporarily divert traffic around the Murphys Road roundabout during construction. The speed limits on approach to the roundabouts have been reduced to 30 kilometres an hour. Mr Porter said that would help work continue on the uneven road surfaces, and enable drivers to get used to the roundabouts.

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Wednesday August 27, 2014

Slow start for whitebaiters

Conference returns The New Zealand Winegrowers Romeo Bragato Conference is returning for another year. The event begins today, and ends on Friday at the Marlborough Convention Centre. The conference, in its 20th year, is the largest wine conference on the New Zealand calendar. It will include seminars on advocacy, marketing, sustainability and technological advancements. W H E N O N LY T H E B E S T W I L L D O !

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By Adam Poulopoulos It has been a quiet beginning to Marlborough’s whitebait season, but those in the know are not too concerned. The season began on August 15, with some heading down to the Wairau Diversion early to reserve their spots, and make the most of the early yield. The catch so far has been small though, with most reporting about half a kilo. John Freeth, a Rarangi local who has been whitebaiting at the Wairau River for over half a century, said it had been a tough start. “The first two days weren’t too bad, but since then it’s dropped off, and there’s been hardly any. “The tides haven’t been very good, and they’re only starting to come good again now, so we might get some this week.

“It’s early days yet.” Yesterday the tide was due to come in after dark, at 7:30pm, making a productive day unlikely. In any case, John said it had been a better start than last year, when they lost the first week due to flooding. “It’s better when it doesn’t flood, because the river gets dirty and they don’t come in.” The last month of last year’s season was also lost. Arch Clark, who arrived on Friday to reserve his spot, said he had experienced a similar slow start. “We’ve caught enough to eat but not enough to save up. “It’s usually quiet at the start of the season. It gets better later on.” More fishermen are expected to descend on the river during Labour Weekend. Marlborough’s whitebait season finishes in late November.

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All in the family At 6:30pm a 16-year-old unemployed male and his 37-year-old mother were arrested on Goulter Street in Seddon for disorderly behaviour. The male has also been charged with assaulting a female. He will appear in the Blenheim Youth Court tomorrow. His mother received a pre-charge warning.

Woman lashes out At 8pm a 32-year-old unemployed female was arrested after being refused entry to a licensed premise due to intoxication, and then refusing to leave. While police were giving the woman a ride home, she became incensed and lashed out, damaging the police vehicle and assaulting the officer. She was charged with assaulting police and resisting arrest. She appeared in court on Monday.

Saturday Threat to kill At 1:45am a 19-year-old unemployed male was arrested on Parker St for assaulting a male and female and threatening to kill them. He will appear in the Blenheim District Court on these charges on September 8.

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Domestic assault At 6am a 23-year-old male mechanic was arrested in Dashwood Street for a domestic assault. He was held until sober and was bailed to appear in court on Monday.

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Gisborne arrest warrant At 9:25am a 26-year-old male horticulturist was arrested on warrants to arrest from the Gisborne Courts. When stopped by police he gave false details. He was taken to the Blenheim District Court and appeared before the judge.

Man appears after assault At 6:30pm a 37-yearold unemployed male was arrested for assaulting his female partner. He has been held in custody to appear in the Blenheim District Court this morning.

At 3:40am a 22-year-old and a 28-year-old male vineyard worker were arrested in the CBD for fighting. They will appear in court on October 1.

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The name game By Adam Poulopoulos Local Scout groups are asking the community to get involved in the naming of their campsite, ahead of its official opening. The 20-acre site near the Waihopai Valley Bridge is being opened next month. A date has yet to be confirmed. The site has been given to Scouts by the Marlborough District Council to use as their zone campsite. Marlborough Scout zone leader Dean Marshall said the name could reflect Scouting or the historical and geographical area of the site, but was open to all suggestions. He said it was great Scouts had access to the site. “The best training and fun in Scouting is at camps. At camps we put into practice all the life skills we learn at Scouts, like how to build a shelter, how to cook outdoors and teamwork.” If you have any suggestions contact Dean Marshall on 577 9752 or deanmarGabby Leitch on the rope course. shall@hotmail.co.nz

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Sun readers have their say... with the WORD on the Street. Q: What are some examples of changes Marlburians have asked to see

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Brian Dawson Blenheim Provide effective community leadership, share more enthusiastically a powerful vision of the future, be clearer about what is expected of other organisations/ people, focusing on enabling development and economic growth, stop competing with private enterprise and sell non-strategic commercial properties.

Cynthia Brooks Blenheim There is obvious enthusiasm for the plans for a new cultural precinct in lower High and Wynen Streets which, once some pressing infrastructure “needs” such as upgrading certain rural water supplies - are resolved, will deliver an important piece of infrastructure for our region. I heartily supported council’s decision to stage the project out over the next few years.

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Constituents would like to see council working with business and industry and avoid where possible adversarial conflict. Smart and Connected has been developed to form better working relationships. More access to council information. MDC website now provides innovation such as smart maps.

Yet more transparency and accountability, spend on infrastructure not niceto-haves, be enabling to allow business to grow, stop the bullying and don’t be a roadblock, stop changing the CBD plan and actually deliver, be strong positive leaders, don’t use ‘consultants’, use our talented Marlburians instead.

The message from Marlburians as to council’s direction has been positive. The proposed Blenheim CBD development has overwhelming support following the annual plan process. Picton residents also want to see progress with plans for their CBD and foreshore now the uncertainty over the ferries is behind us.

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Dear Ed, Aren’t we ratepayers kind and generous in providing dispensers, plastic bags and receptacles for the contents there-of because some dog owners Dear Ed, are too lazy and do not wish to take Could all political people and real estate agents responsibility for the actions of their please ensure your flier deliverers respect the no animals natural functions. circular or no junk mail signs on letter boxes? Dogs are very intelligent and can be Thanks trained to defecate on demand, just P.H

Laressa Shenfield Blenheim I had many Blenheim residents ask when council was going to address the quality of drinking water in Seddon and Renwick. A common question is whether it is in the best interest of the rate payer for council to be purchasing more buildings in the CBD.

ask the people involved in training seeing-eye dogs. Apparently some of the artists of graffiti have been caught, but do not need to clean up and remove their efforts because the police and council will do it for them - eg the old picture theatre wall above Dick Smith etc. What next? the mind boggles! Ess Gee Are.

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Lamb the goat cheese maker Cranky Goat co-owner Simon Lamb has been around the world with the British military. The London-born businessman tells Adam Poulopoulos how his wife’s intervention led to their Kiwi move, and talks about their journey into the cheese making business. Not many people get the chance to put military veteran, artisan cheese maker and club rugby coach on their CV, but Simon Lamb is one of those people. The oldest of three boys, Simon was born in Chelsea and grew up in Herefordshire, a rural county near the Welsh border. After leaving school, he held a series of farming jobs before joining the British Army’s parachute regiment. He said his first conflict was the Falklands War. “I was 18 at the time, so I thought I was bulletproof, but I lost a lot of good friends there.” After an accident the next year, Simon was moved to the RAF Regiment Para Squadron, where he stayed for over 20 years. Simon’s career took him around the world, and he served in many areas including the Middle East, Africa, North America and Northern Ireland. “Some countries we were in had no sewage system and no drinking water,” he said. “War gives you perspective, and you develop a real black humour.” During his military years Simon married Hellene, and unbeknown to Simon at the time, she set the wheels in motion for their New Zealand move. “Hellene applied on my behalf for the Royal New Zealand Air Force. “I came home from rugby one day and there was an email saying ‘congratulations on completing phase one of the application process.’ I had no idea.” With daughters Rhianne and Hannah both completing different stages of their education, the family decided to emigrate. Simon started at Base Woodbourne and fell in love with Marlborough. “Hellene and I were sitting outside

at our home in the Sounds…and we looked at each other and said ‘this is the first time in 25 years we have felt at home,” he said. Marlborough has allowed Simon to continue coaching rugby too. A former coach of both the England Women and Northampton Saints Aviva Premiership sides, he was involved in professional coaching for 12 years. Since arriving in Marlborough, he has coached Moutere and the Marlborough Red Devils, but is currently taking a break. He said he has even started supporting the All Blacks, although Hellene continues to support her native Wales. And as for cheese making, Simon admitted it was a happy accident. Early last year Simon returned permanently to Marlborough after a stint commuting to Auckland, and he began to think about his next move. “Someone asked me if I made cheese, and I said ‘it can’t be that hard,” he said. “I bought the stuff from Mapua and got some milk from my neighbour’s goat herd, and I thought ‘I reckon we can make a business out of it.” The family built a cheese room at the end of their Linkwater home, and 18 months ago Cranky Goat was born. “It’s a great name. It’s turned out to be quite an inspired choice,” Simon said. “It’s quite a good icebreaker.” Currently, the company only makes feta, and Simon has set a limit of 100 kilograms of cheese a week. However, he said Marlborough could look forward to two new cheeses. “One’s going to be washed in Sauvignon Blanc, and the other’s going to be a French goats’ cheese rolled in raisins, and soaked in Grappa.” Simon’s set September as a tentative release date.

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Survivor grateful to Cancer Society Glenys shares her breast cancer story Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk Last year’s Daffodil Day proved to be an upsetting time for Picton woman Glenys Pope, who was facing a breast cancer diagnosis. “Walking around and seeing all the yellow balloons and flowers was a strong reminder of what I was about to face. It was the scariest experience of my life and all I wanted to do was pop the balloons and throw away the flowers,” she said. Glenys found a lump at the side of her left breast and immediately had the feeling that something was wrong. Three years prior, she had a biopsy done on a lump which came back fine, and later had a mammogram which came back clear. “I was in between mammogram appointments when I found the lump, so it goes to show that women need to be checking themselves regularly, and not relying solely on mammograms,” she said. Glenys’s ‘intuition’ that something was amiss could be what helped saved her life. Instead of ignoring the lump she had it checked and after scans, biopsies and tests Glenys underwent a double mastectomy. “It was something I never expected. It was a huge blow when I found out,” she said. The operation was followed by six chemotherapy

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treatments, and now completed, Glenys takes daily hormone medication to reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence. “I was happy to not need radiation.” Today Glenys is positive about life as a breast cancer survivor and is hugely thankful to the Marlborough Cancer Society for the support she received. “I had friends telling me to make contact with the society, and when I did I found them to be wonderful. “Margot Wilson was there to explain a lot to me and would often phone me to keep in touch. “She took what was a doom and gloom situation and helped me to understand what I was going through and even put a smile on my face. “The hospital and specialists provide you with all the medical info, but it’s the mental and emotional side of having cancer that you need to be prepared for, and that’s where the Marlborough Cancer Society helped me. “So this Daffodil Day I won’t be crying, instead I will be promoting the invaluable work that the Cancer Society does and will be signing up to volunteer,” she said. Support the Marlborough Cancer Society this Friday by donating to the Daffodil Day fundraising Breast cancer survivor Glenys Pope with this year’s Daffodil Day bear ‘George’. event.

The daffodil is one of the first flowers of spring, whose bright yellow blooms remind us of the joys the new season will bring. It represents the hope there is for the 1 in 3 New Zealanders affected by cancer. Donations received on Daffodil Day go towards vital scientific research into the causes and treatment of all types of cancer, as well as providing a wide range of support services, information, health promotion and education programmes to reduce cancer risk, awareness campaigns and programmes for people affected by cancer.

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Daffodil Day events From 10:30am at the Forum Market Place there will be entertainment and demonstrations by Bohally Kapa Haka, school choirs, pipe bands, City Fitness plus much more. Ritual Cafe will be donating $1 from every coffee sold on Friday, while French Essence Cafe staff are having a 'bake-off' and will be selling cupcakes with proceeds going to Marlborough Cancer Society. ANZ Blenheim branch staff will be holding their popular sausage sizzle. Throughout the day street collectors will be out and about collecting donations for the appeal - please show your generosity. For those who like to collect the

Daffodil Day bears, Marlborough Cancer Society will be selling this year's bear 'George' for $10 each. As well as this, the ten bears collected over the past 10 Daffodil Day appeals are currently up for auction on Trademe - search 'Daffodil Day Bear'. This limited collection auction closes on Friday, so make sure you don't miss out on bidding. Last year's Daffodil Day fundraising appeal raised around $75,000, an amount that stays in Marlborough to help the Marlborough Cancer Society continue supporting people and their families affected by cancer.

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Norm Hewitt to be star of fundraiser

MEYS: Sarah and Brendon are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their first baby boy, Lucas (8lb 10oz) born August 26, 2014 at 5:36am at Wairau Hospital. A little brother for Ella and Sophie. Special thanks to midwife Shona Wills and all the staff at Ward One. Both well.

By Celeste Lodewyk The Marlborough Parents Centre has rescheduled their fundraising dinner ‘An Evening with Norm Hewitt’ for November 21. This is an exciting initiative for the MPC, which is currently fundraising for a new premises where it will can hold its child birth education classes and other programmes. The dinner will be held at the Giesen Sports and Events Centre in Renwick from 6:30pm, and has a great night of entertainment planned. MPC member Rebecca Toms said Norm Hewitt had very generously donated his time for the fundraiser, and was looking forward to him being auctioned off on the

night. “Norm will be auctioned off to the highest bidding table and the winner will have Norm sit with them for the evening, which should be a lot of fun for them,” she said. Many other items will be up for grabs in the auction, while the live entertainment will be provided by local band El Guapo. Tickets cost $80 per person, or a group of eight can book a table at a discount (only pay for seven.) Included in the ticket price is a glass of bubbles on arrival and a three course meal. Tickets can be booked and purchased by emailing info@ marlboroughparentscentre. co.nz.

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Bereavement Support

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

Housie - Thursday 7pm Blenheim Bowling Club, 40 houses, 2 supers, raffles and meals from 5.30pm. Proceeds to Te Rerenga o Te Ra.

The Warehouse car park, behind John’s

Family/Whanau for information/ad- Kitchen. Good used linen at bargain prices. vocacy/support - For families living with Donations, gratefully received. Phone 578

community services Marlborough After Hours GP Services: Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm. Reception 520 6377. Office 520 9980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870. After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm, 7 days. Ph 5782271. Diabetes Marlborough Inc: 5775549, Office hours 9am-3pm, Monday - Friday Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline.

Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers. Overeaters Anonymous: For more information. Ph 570 5137 Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 5788125 Citizens Advice Bureau - Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm. Phone 578 4272. Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846)

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Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Ph Margaret 021 0260 7468 or Cilla 570 5335. Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd. Open Monday - Friday, 8.30 - 4.30pm Hospital Visiting Hours: Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm. Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. 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. Marlborough Lupus Support: For more information phone Katrina 572 4333 or 021 502 451

PICTON Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377. Office 520 9980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870. Chemist:Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 9-6pm, Sat 9-2pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

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death notices DRAKE, Margaret Colleen (nee Pope): Died at Wairau Hospital, after a short illness, on Wednesday August 20 2014. Aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ellis, dearly loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Tony, and Gary and Annabelle. Loved and adored Grandma of all her grand and great grandchildren. Loved sister, aunty and cousin. Messages to 5 Caldwell Road, Woodbourne 7206. Donations to the Marlborough Stroke Club would be appreciated and may be sent to PO Box 275, Blenheim 7240. At Margaret’s request, a private service has been held. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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mental illness/addictions please contact– Sup- 1355. porting Families in Mental Wellbeing - Cheryl, Lyn, Karina or Sandra on 577 5491 or visit us The Blue Door - Open Monday to Friday at 4 Scott Street. 9.00am - 3.30pm. Saturday 9.00am - 2pm. Items surplus to your requirements we would Mental Health Consumer Advo- gladly accept. We can deliver. Phone 579 4353. cacy Service - Our Advocates will take up your cause to ensure your rights are respected, listen to your concerns and support you in the The Hospice Shop - 78 Cleghorn St, actions you want to take to gain resolution. Redwoodtown. We are needing furniture and Ph: 5795304 or call at Level 2, Aorere House, bric brac, Donations will be gratefully received. 54 Scott St.

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acknowledgement The Sun Newspaper offers an acknowledgement service to its readers. You can submit acknowledgements following family bereavements. The deadline will be on Mondays at 5.00pm, with a limit of 50 words for $15.00. You can submit acknowledgements by bringing them to the Sun office at 72 High Street, or posting them to PO Box 634 Blenheim 7240. You can also email them to sales@blenheimsun. co.nz Please include your contact details: Name, address, email and phone numbers, including your mobile number if possible.

GIBB, Hetty: Passed away, peacefully, on August 25 2014 at Hospice Marlborough. In her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Rex, loved mother and mother-in-law of Trisha (deceased) and Bary Ashby; loved sister of Joan and Elsie (deceased), Ivy and Astrid. A loved Gran of Gregor and Craig and much-loved ‘Super-Gran’ of her great grandchildren. Much-loved aunty of her nieces and nephews. Will be sadly missed. Messages to the Gibb Family, c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240. A service for Hetty will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 2pm Thursday August 28, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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AGM Thursday 28 August

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TREE CARE TREE CARE

Horton Park Pavillion at 7pm All Club and new members welcome

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ELECTRIC GUITAR Ibanez with hard case excellent condition $295 ono Ph 577 7393.

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CARAVAN English, 2 single or large queen bed. Toilet, shower. Kitchen. Good condition. $11500. ono. Phone 578 4772 evenings.

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2014 OUTLANDER 400 STD QUAD BIKE NEW were $12,500 incl GST NOW $9,000 incl GST + Farm Pack. Ph Brendan 027-230-3151.

2014 PGO ZIP 50 SCOOTER $2,350 incl GST+ORC. Ph Brendan 027-230-3151.

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THE ARGOSY RESTAURANT Bar and Cafe wishes to advise that it will be closing on Sunday 21st September 2014. Janine, Wayne and Staff would like to thank all our valued customers for their support and patronage over the last five years. All vouchers should be redeemed prior to the aforementioned date. You are Invited to come and hear Conservative Party Leader

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situation vacant

CANCER-support and information. Contact The Cancer Society in the Forum. Open Mon - Fri 9.00am - 4.30pm. Ph.579 4379.

EAR Health. Removal of Ear Wax using microscope & suction. Ph for an appointment 5788310 at Physiotherapy Centre, 11 Francis St.

Experienced Vineyard Supervisor

COSMETIC Botulinum and Dermal Fillers. Call for your free no obligation assessment. Ph 03 548 8216.

MOLE checks - for a thorough skin check using dermoscopy. Call the Skin Clinic 578 1665.

Family home wanted ATTENTION PRIVATE SELLERS Couple are looking to buy a family home in Blenheim with a budget of $260- $300k. If you have a 3 bed home on a large section on the town boundary, Grovetown, Mayfield, near the wither hills or close to reserves, and are looking for a quick easy sale please contact 0212610269.

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A LT E R AT I O N S , DRESSMAKING Will pick up and deliver PH Robyn 573 7257 / 022 173 6140. GARDENER/HANDYMAN Phone Cedric on 573 7257 / 022 199 6637.

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For quality section care, general section tidy ups and shrub trimming.

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lifestyle lawns

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Will be held on Tuesday 9th September in the upstairs meeting room at the Marlborough Community Centre, 25 Alfred Street commencing at 1-30pm. All members and supporters are invited to attend

• Specialising in pip & stone fruit trees • May - Aug Flowering Remove old diseased wood to get better fruit. • Garden shrubs pruning Havelock - Blenheim

Ph David 027 215 1582

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Merv Scott Decorating Ltd Ph: 0800 DO IT UP

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The Tasman Makos have made it two in from two in the ITM Cup, beating Bay of Plenty 56-27 in Tauranga on Sunday. They scored seven tries to four, with Blenheim-born hooker Quentin MacDonald one of those to touch down.

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Craig champion Blenheim’s Megan Craig (pictured) is the 2014 national women’s squash champion. The 2013 Marlborough Sportsperson of the Year won the title after her opponent in the final, New Zealand number one Joelle King, snapped an achilles tendon in the second set. It is Craig’s first full national title, and she is Marlborough's first national champion. Craig's Canterbury women's team finished third, with Central winning the title. The meet was held on the North Shore last week.

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Blenheim’s Sophie MacKenzie and crew mate Julia Edward are through to the women’s lightweight double sculls semifinals at the World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam. The pair won their heat in a time of six minutes and 52 seconds, the fastest time of all 21 crews in the class. The semifinals are due to be held tomorrow.

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Marlborough started their campaign with a 12-4 loss to Canterbury, in a meeting that featured eight tiebreakers. They followed that up with an 11-5 loss to Canterbury Country, before defeating defending champions Nelson 10-6 to close out their matches. Canterbury won the title, beating Canterbury Country 9-7 in the deciding game.

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