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The Sun
Wednesday May 15, 2013
Jail after motel incident A man who threatened to blow himself up in a Blenheim motel unit has been sentenced to 34 months' jail. Gary Ramon Neville Green, 40, was sentenced in the Christchurch District Court on Monday on six charges, including those relating to the dramatic incident at the Blenheim Spa Motor Lodge on January 30. Green, who is unemployed, had checked into the motel for two nights using money he had stolen from a Nelson church.
Precious Things
McCormick & Co Jewellers Discovering jewellery with Pamela McCormick
Bridging the Gap It’s the age gap I’m talking about today. I know, as you read this, each one of you will have a different image jump to mind. I’m thinking jewellery today. From a jewellery perspective this gap can create a dilemma when we want to pass jewellery from one generation to another. It’s great when the item is a classic piece or the recipient loves the particular style i.e. intricate, antique, heavy, however many such items - rings, pendants etc. - have been purchased in an era and style which has gone out of fashion, are obviously dated and are not classic enough to bridge that generation gap.
Cup cakes to raise funds By Kat Duggan Birthright Marlborough will be holding a Cup Cake Day fundraiser tomorrow, to raise funds for, and awareness of the organisation. Fundraising coordinator for Birthright, Katherine Dobby, said the day was an opportunity to set the record straight about the role of Birthright Marlborough. “It’s a chance to raise awareness of what birthright is, practical assistance to families, which gives them a ‘hand up,’ not a ‘hand out’,” she said. The organisation is instead dedicated to supporting single-parent families, through offering support and information to help those families reach their potential and have equal opportunities. There will be information about the organisation at the fundraiser, as well as Birthright representatives to speak to and ask questions. The fundraiser will be held in the forum from 11am until 2pm on Thursday, May 16, Birthright Marlborough's fundraising co-ordinator, Katherine Dobby, will be selling and cup cakes will cost $3 each. cupcakes in the Forum tomorrow from 11am until 2pm.
What to do? Remaking is the perfect answer. This allows you to wear or pass on the actual item which is precious to you and your family in a form which can be treasured by the next generation and more importantly – worn! This is something we do often and we do well! If you would like to know how this might work well for you, contact us about joining invited clients to a Precious Things Soiree - What to do with unused jewellery This will be a relaxed Saturday afternoon (3-4.30pm) at the Watery Mouth Cafe, with bubbles & canapés, where you can meet our jeweller, ask your questions, talk to staff, and view lovely jewellery. Admission will be by ticket only. These will be available from our shop on Market Street at $15 each ($5 from each ticket going to Pink Ribbon Appeal). Numbers will be limited.
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ing guttering of one of the properties. The offender received a warning for his behaviour and agreed to repair the damage.
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Saturday 11 May
Friday 10 May Friday began with the morning arrest of a 25-year-old unemployed male at 9:35am at a Budge St address for breaching a civil restraining order. The male had posted comments in social media about the his victim which is a breach of the order. Later that day at 3:15pm a 27-year-old male labourer was arrested for wilful damage after and incident on Wairau Bar Road. He received a pre charge warning and was released Two shoplifters were caught red handed at Pak’nSave and arrested at 6:30pm. The 23-year-old factory hand and a 26-year-old factory hand appeared in the Blenheim District Court on Monday. At 9:15pm a 34-year-old male driver was arrested in Litchfield St after climbing on residents roofs and bend-
A 17-year-old forestry worker was arrested at 9am at the Taylor Dam after being found driving a motor vehicle whilst forbidden to drive. He has also been charged with operating a motor vehicle in a manner to cause a sustained loss of traction. He will appear in the Blenheim district Court on May 27. Honesty proved to be the best policy in the end for a 26-year-old winemaker who stole a mountain bike from a bar on Friday night whilst intoxicated. He returned the bike and was arrested but received a precharge warning and released. Later that day at 7:25pm a 43-year-old female factory hand was arrested on State Highway 6 for driving whilst forbidden. She will appear in the Blenheim District Court on June 12. Police were called to a Howick Road address at 9:50 where they arrested an
18-year-old forestry worker for assaulting his next door neighbour. In doing so he also broke his bail conditions. Drunken behaviour reared up at 10:30pm which saw the arrest of a 19-year-old unemployed male after an incident on Hospital Rd. He received a precharge warning and was released when sober. Shortly after two male students, one 17 and the other 18-year-old were arrested on Hospital Rd for causing their vehicles to under go a sustained loss of traction. They will both appear in the Blenheim District Court on May 25.
Sunday 12 May Sunday began with the early arrest of a 36-year-old male part-time security guard. He was arrested at the Loft on Kinross st for common assault and possession of cannabis utensils. He was held in custody and later released when sober and appeared in court on Monday. At 2:38am a 19-year-old male was arrested for disorderly behaviour on Scott St. He received a precharge warning and was released when sober.
Better living, but don’t take our word for it! S outhlanders Judy and Trevor Grey moved to Blenheim early 2012 to be close to family. Judy says moving to Blenheim and building their first home was beyond their wildest dream for these retirees. “We looked at showhomes in Invercargill, but didn’t see the right plan for us. So Trevor decided to draw our own plans. “We contacted Rowan at Peter Ray Homes. He drew the plans to the right specs, and presto we had our plans back in three days and made the decision to go with it. “The reason other plans didn’t feel right was because of the unusual shape of our section in Blenheim. “Now house and section complement each other. Judy says the entire process was easy. Judy has previously worked for a kitchen consultant, so
she was particular about the kitchen. But there were no hassles. “The subbies that worked on our house were excellent and we had no problems. We visited most days while they built our home and we felt welcomed. Both Judy and Trevor agree building a new house with Peter Ray Homes is excellent value for money. They built a 4 bedroom home 235sq and they are very happy with the finished product. “It’s easy” says Judy. They also installed solar power water heating. Trevor cannot understand why more homes in Blenheim haven’t considered this option when building, with the amount of sunshine hours we have here. It is so very cost effective when building and saves on the power bill.
Judy & Trevor Grey.
Phone: 579 2368 Mobile: 027 675 6727 www.peterrayhomes.co.nz
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