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It’s a day where people of all ages express their feelings in many different ways, whether it be traditional flowers and chocolates right through to an engagement ring.

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Valentine’s Day: roses, rings and poems Continued from page 1 Mayflower Studio owner Jane Robinson said this year’s Valentines Day was bigger than last, with more red roses, bouquets, cards and chocolates being delivered.

The most romantic, she said, was one customer who asked for a red rose to be delivered to his loved one every hour of the day.

“We also get a lot of blokes ringing up and reading out poems they have written to be written on cards, it’s very sweet,” she said.

McCormick and Co Jewellers owner Pam McCormick said they too had seen an increase in gift purchases including engagement rings.

“We have had gentlemen of all ages in buying special gifts, and just yesterday we sent off an engagement ring to Auckland for a customer who came in recently.

“It’s very sweet and romantic,” Pam Pam McCormick (right) and Rhonda George of McCormick and Co with some of the diamond rings that have attracted interest for Valentine’s Day proposals. said.

Roundabouts coming soon Marlborough Roads manager Frank Porter hopes the project to upgrade Middle Renwick Road through Springlands, including the construction of two new roundabouts, will be ready to go out to tender in the next six weeks.

The project will see new roundabouts at the intersections with Battys and Murphys roads and with Boyce and Nelson streets as well as a realigned pedestrian crossing in Middle Renwick Road.

Mr Porter says one of the last issues to be resolved is the purchase of some land on the Boyce Street and Nelson Street corner.

He said the project could proceed without waiting for that but he was confident it would be resolved soon.

Mr Porter said final drawings will be ready next month and he wants construction to be completed before this winter.

Kerbside parking will still be available for businesses on the north side of Middle Renwick Road near the new Boyce Street

Plans for a new roundabout at Boyce Street in Springlands.

roundabout and space has been made for a cycle lane, although this has reduced the width of the road lane and footpath.

Mr Porter said the project would be offered as one single contract but he expected the successful tenderer would be likely to tackle the job in phases along Middle Renwick Road.

“We want the job to be done as quickly as possible to minimise the disruption on this road although I would expect it will take 10 to 12 weeks,” he said.

Marlborough Roads had scheduled the project so it did not clash with the peak summer trade for motels along Middle Renwick Road, Mr Porter said.

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$8.6m Lotto win The hunt was on yesterday for an $8.6 million Lotto winner who bought their ticket in Kaikoura.

The lucky person bought a Big Wednesday Draw ticket at Kaikoura New World.

The ticket holder won $8.5 million with First Division and $74,793 with Second Division.

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Russell Montgomery (right) and Community Constable Russ Smith discuss plans for a new Blenheim youth centre with Brodey Hydes, 16, Sean Crawford, 16, and Connor Baker, 16.

Youth centre plans considered

By Kristy Martin The youth of Marlborough’s desire for a place to call their own is one step closer to being realised.

Today, the feasibility study for the Blenheim Youth Development Centre will be presented to the Marlborough Youth Trust for consideration.

Next month, it will be submitted to the Marlborough District Council.

Study co-ordinator Russell Montgomery has spent more than six months compiling the report, which details plans and ideas for a youth centre in Blenheim.

It includes a survey completed by 205 young people, plus consultations with local youth activity

providers and their counterparts from across New Zealand.

“The outcome of the youth survey showed the youth are particularly keen on a place they can call their own,” Mr Montgomery said.

While adults had pubs and clubs, there was nothing to cater for teenagers.

“Often they are left wandering the streets with nowhere to go.”

Local youth, aged between 11 and 17, had requested a centre with sports and games rooms, music rooms, computer and internet facilities and a climbing wall.

But while the idea was slowly progressing, Mr Montgomery knows there is still a long way

to go.

“It’s going to require a bit of consideration by the community and council.

“There is so much to it.

“It’s been very challenging, but we’ve had great support from a number of youth centres around the country.”

Mr Montgomery has approached youth providers in Papanui, Ashburton, Hastings and Wellington for ideas and feedback.

“They’ve all been very supportive.

“The Papanui Youth Centre, which is seen as the benchmark for youth centres across New Zealand took nine years from conception to actually opening the doors, so

we’re hoping ours won’t take that long.”

Blenheim community constable Russ Smith, who is a Youth Trust member, said he fully supported plans for a youth centre.

“I’m 100 per cent behind the initiative.

“If we can achieve this it will be a big step forward for Marlborough.”

The Marlborough Youth Trust is a non-profit organisation partially funded by council.

It features eight members from various organisations, including police, council, public health, local churches and private individuals.

The group used to run the ‘Youth HQ’ centre in Alfred Street before it was closed in 2012.

The Youth Expo Festival of Opportunities will take place at Stadium 2000 this Sunday between 2pm and 5pm.

A variety of organisations will have booths set up at the festival looking for new members.

Interactive sporting activities will also be available, while a Kapa Haka group will provide entertainment.

Clubs Weekend The Clubs of Marlborough are hosting an open weekend tomorrow and Sunday from 9am until 6pm on both days.

The weekend has been arranged with the aim of expanding the 8000-strong membership base.

Tours through the complex are available throughout the weekend, and the Auckland 9’s rugby league tournament will be shown throughout.

Free membership until the end of June will be offered, as well as one-week passes to the gym.

Food and drinks options are available, and everyone is welcome.

Thereasa Hawes and daughter Grace after the shave.

Mother and daughter shave heads for cancer

By Adam Poulopoulos Two members of a Picton family gave up full heads of hair for a good cause yesterday.

Thereasa Hawes and youngest daughter Grace, 12, had their heads shaved in recognition of a friend who has breast cancer, and has had a double mastectomy.

To add to that, three family members have passed away from cancer in the past, while yesterday Thereasa’s sister had a cancerous growth removed.

Thereasa said she decided to have the shave and then talked to her daughter.

“I went home and this amazing girl said ‘I’ll do it with you mum!’

She said friends had already begun to donate.

Hairdresser Searnne Whitmore said she did not see a shave like this very often.

“It’s cool. They do that shave-off each year but this is different.

“We cut hair all day but customers don’t often come in and get it all cut.”

To add to donations a fundraising dinner at Escape to Picton is being arranged in the near future.

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Renwick art exhibition The Riverlore Art Gallery’s exhibition, 10x10 by One Hundred, closes on February 22.

It is artist’s Leona Dawson’s first solo exhibition.

Ms Dawson explores the canvas in dimensions of 10x10, ending up with 100 paintings as a result.

Clos Henri valentine’s event Clos Henri Vineyard are hosting a French culture evening tonight at their tasting room.

The evening begins with canapes and wine at 8:30 pm.

At 9:30 the French movie Gainsbourg, a biopic of the French singer who grew up in Nazi-occupied France, will be shown.

Tickets are available for $48 by calling 5727923. Other wine is available but is not included in the ticket price.

Winery for sale The 5.9 hectare Buckland Grove, in Raupara, is up for sale.

The closing date for offers is February 28.

The property, at 18 O’Dwyers Road, includes both the vineyard and three-bedroom home, along with a two-bay shed and storage facilities.

Buckland Grove has won more than 40 national and international awards since 2003.

Economy Booming Marlborough’s economy has experienced a boom in January, according to the latest figures.

A report released by payment provider Paymark shows Marlborough’s value of spending last month was $58.7 million, up from $52.8 million in January 2013.

The 11.1 per cent increase was the highest of any region in these two months, with Palmerston North second on 9.9 per cent.

The result was above the New`Zealand growth rate of 7.9 per cent.

The report said food and hospitality, two sectors Marlborough is strong in, were experiencing particularly high spending growth during the summer months.

Paymark reported New Zealand’s overall growth as positive but patchy.

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Win shock for Advanced Electrical

By Adam Poulopoulos Advanced Electrical got a jolt in the arm at the end of last month when they took possesison of their new ute.

They won the ute in a Radcliffe Electrical promotion, which saw four Ford Ranger XLT’s given away to firms around New Zealand.

Companies were deemed eligible by how much Marley gear they bought during October and November, and Advanced received their car at the end of last month.

The draw was held at Auckland’s Kelliher Estate in December, where each firm was given a key and asked to start one of the vehicles.

Advanced was one of three firms in with a chance of winning the one car allocated to the South Island, the others being from Ashburton and Dunedin.

Advanced Electrical’s Marlborough director Steve Banks said it came as a big surprise when his wife started the car.

“We were really shocked because we were quite happy with second prize, which was an iPad and some vouchers.

“Local companies usually don’t usually win stuff like that. It’s a bit of an uplift, having a $50,000 ute!”

He said they were busy during October and November when they needed to spend

Advanced Electrical's Steve Banks with the new ute.

their money.

“It just happened to be that while the promotion was on, we had three big jobs that all required day-to-day Marley gear.”

He said the win capped off a special time for the firm.

“It was cool for us. We got told this in December then we also got told we got

second at the Master Electrician of New Zealand awards the same week.”

It is the second year running Advanced has been runner-up at the awards.

Radcliffe Electrical manager Greg Ruffell said the response to the promotion had been good, and he hoped there would be another later this year.

River Queen to be sold next week

By Kristy Martin The fate of Blenheim’s River Queen will be decided next Friday.

Owners Peter and Sandra Makin are currently taking offers for the riverboat, which was purpose-built for cruising the Opawa River.

The Makins, who now live in Auckland, ceased operation of the tourist boat last summer before moving away from Marlborough.

The River Queen is still in Blenheim and being stored at a private property.

“We actually have four interested parties, which is great,” Mr Makin told the Sun. Three of those would keep the boat in Blenheim, but one had expressed a desire to take

it to Auckland.

“I guess I have an emotional connection to the boat and would like to see it stay in Blenheim,” said Mr Makin, who purchased the River Queen with his wife and brother eight years ago.

The boat is open to tender and Mr Makin said he was only considering offers above $50,000.

He says the vessel is actually worth closer to half a million dollars.

“What we are going to do is

ask people to submit their bids by next Friday and then make a decision about who we will sell it to.”

Interested buyers can phone Peter on 0272726000 or email riverqueen@xtra.co.nz

RISE - educating women about business

By Adam Poulopoulos A day-long event aimed at educating women about the business world is coming back to Blenheim for the third year running.

Realising Innovation Success and Enterprise, or RISE, will take place on February 25 at Vintners Hotel, starting at 9:15am.

Five businesswomen, including fashion designer Annah Stretton, will speak at the conference, and two interactive presentations on social

Event organiser Kate Webb.

media will also be held.

Organiser Kate Webb said

this year’s conference catered for a cross-section of larger and smaller businesses and focused on the theme ‘Belief, identity and diversity.’

“The essence of RISE is we do cater for a wide range. It’s an interactive, informative forum.”

M s We b b r a n t h e Marlborough Her Business network from 2007 to 2011.

Following the end of that project she saw the gap in the market RISE could fill.

Many businesswomen in

the regions had to travel to Auckland or Wellington for conferences, which was a drain on their resources.

She said she was heeding their call to bring the forum to the regions.

‘It’s nice to bring it to regions like Marlborough and Nelson.

“It’s one day out of business to be motivated and network.

They learn a lot.”

Tickets are $185 and are available at www.eventbrite. co.nz

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Big thumbs up to Harvey Norman wot great service they gave me recently. Kept texting me with updates on when i cud expect my goods to arrive back and only took 3 days to sort it out. Not could be said the same about the “Warehouse” im still waiting 6 week later to have a xmas present replaced with no explaination as to why its taking so long (and no follow up) Thanks Harvey Norman

well done autocare Well done Autocare. Great service always.

Pleasure to come and do business. THANKS Wayne,u have a great team

Dangerously good pies Nothing compares to a pork belly pie from the burleigh. Best pastry, best spices and great service. There is no other bakery in blenheim as far as i’m concerned. Good on you guys. Keep up the good work.

GREAT SERVICE A big thankyou to Jamie Lee at Farmers for her excellent customer service. Very helpful.

Love my chair. Thankyou. M Stewart.

Taylor river walkway AGRESSIVE CYCLISTS - YES Over a 2 hour period Thursday morning with many walkers doing the Rotary River walk I saw cyclists riding the paved walkway often at speed and way too often expecting right of way. Most cycles were suited to off road, well able to take to the grass.

While walking Taylor River walkway a cyclist from behind weaved inbetween my daughter & myself didnt hear him could have knocked into us.Cyclists should make a sound so can be heard from behind! They can move over to grass! Pedestrians should have rights using path! Plus cyclists please pick up dog poo!

To the dog walkers from the cyclists.

Please keep yor animal under control.

There is more than the path to use and room for everybody. There are two sides to the river reserve as well. I do not enjoy pushing my pram with uncontrolled dogs running up to me either.

As a cyclist that uses the path every day to and from work. The river path is for all but people need to know whats around them as for the dogs thay are ment to be under control at all times and cleaned up after them not baged up and then droped on the grass after all everyone needs to be responsible

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business hub EXCELLENT SERVICE Marlborough congrats BENGE fruit and produce. The most amazing service i hav eva had anywhere!! and it wasnt just for ist few weeks when opening new business.. Well done to training staff so well. Credit to each member.

Good prices, quality and choice, even cut two diff flav and colord oranges to c which taste i liked best. A pleasure to go shopping.

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Lee st speeders I dnt no wats wrong wid blemhem people. they just want to speed dwn lee street at school end. who ever u are u just killd anothr kitten. i was born here. and bein here a long time and drivn 4 50 years and nt killd a single cat. i hope the police catch u speedrs. this hapend tuesday just gone..that one cat a month. thats 10 cats and kittes u av killd.. u lucky i was nt ther caus i had a gut ful. u killd my favorite cats son. i gt a name 4 u. u can guess aye.

Police sting

Wine n food fest has got far too PC now.

Sending in bogus underages to catch out stall holders, isnt id supposed 2 be checked at the gate? also smoking areas now - its an open area event - what is next plastic glasses, flat shoes - dont ruin a great event with political BS

When Police do a sting on underage alchohol, cigarettes or legal highs, the purchase is never completed as their underage agent can never pay for goods. There is never a completed sale so the law is never broken by the agent - only the attempt is made. The law is broken by the seller for not checking age, which is a sellers responsibility.

A big thanks to the bus service providing for wine and food festival, great work by all staff, great staff at redwoodtown countdown stop, very helpful and cheerful, well done to all concerned Can someone plse tell me wht the sml orange sweet tasting veg wz served wth th salmon in the VIP tent at f&w fest. Absolutely delicious!

To the ignorant person who whinged bout price of festival tickets last week - early bird incentive price means just that!! EARLY BIRD. the week before the festival is pretty much last minute. try getting your ticket in Oct if you want the early bird special. otherwise if you thinks its too much, don’t go! simple

Forget it I think u should forget about the txt talk page its just a whole lot of whinging

MARKET ALL YEAR ow yeah! Agreed! That would be brilliant!

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Corncern my daughters kitten u ran ovr and killed in lee st. u no who u are. that would be the 4 of february. 7 weeks old thats all he was. angry at speedrs in lee st

Thank goodness for the NZ Army Band, yr music was great. Not so good that the eftpos went down though.

Dull streets

It was said no one under 18yrs were allowed on site at wine and food, but there were children there?

claim your reward

Blenheim is sunny warm bright but...the streets in town are old and drab they could do with a brighten up especially the resturants.

Where are the artists they culd certainly attract tourism to this area

Sexy Siblings Sir, re article sexy siblings in ur wednsday edition. I find it offensiv that calvert james continually uses the media to use his business + his children 2 put hmslf in the limelite.

Surely ths family hav had their moment of glory in the spotlite + it is time 2 move on.

The article sounds vain, permiscuous + dysfunctional. Time 2 hear frm sum other mor successful professional marlburians maybe?

Re sexy siblings, wile this ex blnheim grl has certainly bin in the spotlite, this readr sees the articles mr drivn by vanity than achievment. Wud luv to see mor articles of academic marlburians like the young dr followng in mothrs footsteps

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Expensive op shops Why are the op shops here so expensive?

The prices are criminal. They are spose to help familys. Selling a kids bed for a hundred dollars and a kids set of draws for sixty isnt helping families. That op shop in town is ridiculous, arent they meant to help people in need?

Golden goose Got a problem with freedom campers.

There is already pay to use showers for $2 sites for campers, rubbish disposal and laundry at the riverlands roadhouse truck stop. What else do you want.

Chris Wagner

Re mothers parking spaces

fish n chips

your kids, walk! ...preg your choosing... don’t be lazy. Far more parks needed for Mobility ..urgently!

It is a bike track to, put your dog on a leash and walk single file problem solved i find some walkers ignorant to, you are probably one of them. wayne t leckie

ANOTHER THUMBS UP For main st fish n chips gr8 food gr8 service + exceptional yung man on fone. We’ll be bak. GS

survivors There certainly could be more earthquakes here. It makes sense to get a housetruck or mobile home. People need to be more open to it. We arent gypsies or hippis we are people just like you in the twenty first century in aotearoa preparing to live simply and alternatively. To those of you who dont like housetrucks..keep ure bullying tactics to ureself you hav no place picking on us we wil survive a crisis.

2 the lady who went back n got my wheel on sat 8th feb. Didnt get yur name so plz txt me or ph on 0275776677 so can give u sumthing 4 yur generosity

Noisy seddon alarm Can someone tel me y its necessary to sound the alarm in Seddon? Accidents?

Fires? Y disturb the whole neighbourhood with that horrible noisy siren when a simple phone call to emergency services will do?

Its rude an annoying an it doesnt give a care about lil babies sleeping.. Pls find another way to tel the town something went down.

Whoever authorised this needs to think about the whole community not just yourselves.

Bad idea. Amen

No sense of open camping now as there used to be..you toileted in/on plastic then deposed in the nearest public rest room. Too much $ grabbing from business interests..

NZers are softies..re CH CH shambles & whining!!!

Wish someone would open up another car wrecking business for car parts

To the beautiful family that run the fish and chip shop on Kent street - keep up the great work - best fish and chips in Picton by a mile and fantastic warm kiwi service!

Thank you. K&L

Taylor river walk is an asset to all! Cyclists and walkers as well as dogs can all work together to keep the peace, we r lucky to have it, small minority please dont ruin it 4 others!

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hd a girl run in2 our fence. Signed tht she did damage & shes nt held responsible!

Housing corp cldnt b bothered or the cops.

Guess i cn now run into her parents fence cos apparently u cn! Nt paying high premiums on ins whn nt us tht caused damage. Hpe karma finds u soon!

Bikas on taylr river! If sum1s pushin a baby bugy mayb u cud giv way! Its hard pushn a bugy on gras. i shud no, i hav 2 giv way 2 rude bikes oftn - pisd off mum

I am a regular walker and cyclist along the river path 3-4 times a week. Commenting on the 2 txts in Fri’s Sun - The path is for EVERYONE to enjoy so people please be COURTEOUS to one another SMILE and RESPECT each others space. Problem solved! Cheers.

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Re mother parks. As a mother of children born in the 70’s and 80’s we neva had parent parks and we managed just fine. Maybe just a bit more control ova children is needed.

Ours knew not to run away from us. It was called discipline! Get a grip disability parks shud be only parks close to shops and which shud be monitered!

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Accidents cost Interislander Logging trucks opposed Concern at the thought of logging trucks trundling through the tourist town of Picton has prompted councillors to reject a bid to enable a forestry company to cart logs from Port Underwood to Picton.

A voluntary accord between residents and the forest industry has enabled up to 10 daily loads of timber for the local markets to be carried by road from Tumbledown Bay. Most export logs are carried out of the area by barge.

District councillors at the Assets and Service’s Committee were told this week that the accord has generally worked well. However, resource consent for the barge facility, at Opua Bay, expires next year and the barge transport is a more expensive option than road cartage for logs going to local mills.

An application to the Council for formal permission to carry the logs by road, including an agreed daily maximum limit, controlled operating hours and a road maintenance fee, has been the subject of local consultation.

Submissions from residents, iwi and the industry have been evenly split, but critics of the log trucks have raised issues of road safety and road damage along with concerns about such things as noise and the visual impact of logging trucks.

Sounds councillors have now expressed opposition to the Council negotiating a formal agreement with the forestry companies that would allow them to travel through Waikawa and Picton.

A majority of councillors supported them, recommending that the forestry companies’ application be declined.

The matter will be discussed further at the next council meeting.

By Adam Poulopoulos The impact of the Interislander ferry Aratere’s broken propeller is set to be more than an inconvenience, according to KiwiRail staff.

KiwiRail chief executive Jim Quinn said the financial net impact of the Aratere’s damage is expected to be between $20 and $30 million.

This would be made up of increased freight costs, lost passenger, rail freight and vehicle revenue and charter costs for the Aratere’s replacement, the Stena Alegra.

Mr Quinn said chartering the Stena Alegra had actually helped to mitigate

losses during the busy summer season.

“The revenue generated by having the Stena Alegra in service will be more than the cost incurred by the charter.

“It will protect us from the risk of long-term revenue decline had we not been able to offer our customers an alternative.”

Mr Quinn said the disruption caused by the Aratere’s absence had been unprecedented, and that Kiwirail had been in discussions with the Government over a contingency fund should they need it.

The Aratere left for drydock repairs in Singapore last week, and is due to arrive in late February.

Repairs are expected to take four weeks after it arrives in Singapore, and Mr Quinn said if no more damage was found, it would be sailing again by early May. The Aratere’s broken propeller in November last year was the beginning of a string of accidents for the Interislander ferries.

One women had luggage stolen off the Arahura late in 2013, and that ship is currently operating freight-only services after one of its lifeboat cables broke on Monday.

The Stena Alegra was withdrawn from sailing for a day in January after technical problems.

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Captain van Wijngaarden hoped that publicity might discourage the behaviour.

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Mussel prices up 30%

Charlotte Patterson-Green SPCA Marlborough vet/animal attendant

L oca l mussel farmers are celebrating a thriving industry, with the price of mussels up 30 per cent in the past nine months.

“The mussels are fat and the prices are good” is how Marine Industry Association executive officer Graeme Coates (pictured) described the situation.

The mussel industry is believed to be one of the reasons behind Marlborough’s economic growth.

Mr Coates, who is based in Blenheim, said while the industry had “been down for a long time”, bad weather coupled with a spat (baby mussel) shortage over the past two years had led to a further slump.

But it had bounced back and things were now looking extremely positive.

While he wouldn’t go into specific prices, which were “commercially sensitive”, Mr Coates said marine farmers were getting about 30 per cent more per mussel than they were nine months ago.

“While there are three types of mussels - small, medium and large, in general, the mussel price has trended up in the last nine months or so.

“The shortage of mussels in the market was due to la nina weather last year and a spat supply shortage.

“It’s important to note that it is returning to normal.

“The price farmers received has risen and I’d say they are probably getting about 30 per cent more than they used to.”

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People that do not desex their cats and dogs.

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Northern California.

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I once had to give veterinary treatment to a gingko beaked whale and had a swim with him afterwards.

All my UK and kiwi family together in the same room would be amazing.

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‘I’ll keep selling legal highs’

By Kristy Martin The owner of one of two Blenheim businesses selling ‘legal highs’ says he does not feel pressured to stop, despite council’s calls to have the products banned.

Andy Hall, who owns Boots ‘n’ All on Queen Street, says he is not doing anything wrong by stocking the substances, including synthetic cannabis blends, despite the stigma surrounding the items.

“I’ve been selling herbal blends and pills prior to this shop, so over 10 years,” Mr Hall said.

“The smoking blends are only a small part of our business.

“Our key markets are still shoe repairs, key cutting, belt buckles, t-shirts and now adult toys.”

Boots and Tiger Takeaways are the only two retailers in town selling psychoactive substances, also known as legal highs.

Marlborough District Council is currently developing a plan to restrict the areas legal highs can be sold, but councillors say they are frustrated they don’t have the power to enforce a blanket ban.

Mr Hall says, in accordance with the law, he only ever sells the products to those aged over 18 with photo ID and is confused about the public outcry that children are using them.

He also believes the products offer a legal alternative to illicit substances.

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ally believe that if they are used correctly, they are low risk.

“There is a difference between having a glass of wine and drinking six bottles.

“If these products are too cheap and readily available, they can be abused.”

Mr Hall believes government regulation, which has restricted legal highs to speciality stores, is a good thing.

But at the end of the day, there was a market for it.

“We will stock a product if enough people ask,” Mr Hall explained.

“And if I can keep one person from going out and taking crack then I’ve done my job.”

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Community forks out for bus shelters Construction on four new Blenheim bus shelters began this week, with the money coming from a variety of different sources.

The four shelters will be situated on Wither Road, McLauchlan Street, Budge Street and outside the Redwoodtown Countdown.

Blenheim woman Jean Wilson and the Blue Door charitable trust both donated to the project, with the remaining money coming from the Marlborough District Council budget.

Ms Wilson’s funds went towards the completed Budge Street shelter, which sits outside Arrow Backpackers and down the road from the dairy which caught fire last month.

She said giving people access to the street’s education facilities helped decide the location for the shelter.

“There are a lot of older people going back to NMIT for higher qualifications for their jobs, and they don’t have cars.

She said there were more opportunities for people and groups to donate to community projects if they could.

Blue Door Chairperson Sue Duckworth said the council project “captured their imagination.”

Jean Wilson outside the Budge St bus shelter

She said the committee felt the Redwoodtown Countdown site would benefit the greatest amount of people.

With the new shelters there will be nine altogether on the Blenheim bus route.

More dead dolphins, cause unknown

By Adam Poulopoulos A higher number of decomposed dolphins than usual have been showing up this summer, but there is no evidence to suggest boaties are at fault.

The Department of Conservation have had reports of about five dead dolphins in the Marlborough Sounds during the summer season, when one or two would be the normal level.

But DOC Sounds Area Manager Roy Grose said there had been no telltale propellercaused cuts on the animals.

“We’ve had more instances of dead mammals washing up, and at this stage none of them have been victims of boat strike.

“It’s more likely to be natural causes and disease.”

Mr Grose said one dolphin was found with a lungworm, while other internal parasites were also possible causes, and some carcasses were never recovered.

He said boaties should continue to observe the regulations for approaching dolphins, including breaking to no-wake speed, approaching from the back or side and limiting the number of boats interacting with one pod to three at a time.

“At the end of the day it’s all about the

Hector’s Dolphins live in the Queen Charlotte Sound.

welfare of the animals.

“Generally speaking people have been pretty good.”

As well as injuring dolphins, inappropriate contact with boats could put them off feeding and resting habits, and affect mating behaviour during summer calving season.

Dolphin Watch and Nature Tours head guide Ailie Suzuki agreed with Mr Grose, saying the behaviour she had seen had generally been good, and to keep it up.

“People just need to be aware the regulations are in place for a very good reason.

“It’s their home. It’s their stomping ground.”

$500 boost for Hospice

Published by arrangement

By Adam Poulopoulos The Marlborough Hospice are delighted having received a significant boost to the coffers this week.

They were the recipients of a $500 cheque from The Warehouse, and the proceeds are heading towards redoing their front garden.

The money was given to the Warehouse by Finn Holdings Marlborough, who asked them to donate it to a charity of their choice.

Finn Holdings took some of the profits they made selling cherries on the Warehouse’s premises and gave it to them as thanks.

Hospice CEO Jude Dellebeke was grateful for the donation.

Hospice volunteer co-ordinator Natalie Lawler and “The mere fact that people give Warehouse branch manager Ian Daubney with the cheque

anything is good.”

Mrs Dellebeke said the other two gardens on site were looked after by other companies, but the front one had not been tended to properly for 10 years.

Warehouse branch manager Ian Daubney said the donation was their way of giving back.

“It’s important for us to be able to do that for the community. The more we give then the better it is for Marlburians.

“It’s one way the Warehouse says ‘thank you’ for coming into our store.”

The Hospice requires $2 million a year in running costs, and 32 per cent of that comes from the community.

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The girls have got theirs too!

By Belinda Jackson Wendy Packham is one of many local women who take more than a passing interest in classic cars. As she explains, “Married to Owen for 45 years, it was a case of ‘if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em!” She recounts numerous times when one car would go and another arrive in its place, “I tried not to get attached to them because one minute it’d be there and the next it was gone. Goodness knows how many cars we’ve had over the years!” She continues, “Years ago my daughter and I were going to camp in the white XJ6 V8 to stop it being sold but it still went!”

As Jaguars are Owen’s love, so too are they Wendy’s and the pair have enjoyed numerous rallies and trips with the Jaguar Club that they joined in 1983. Wendy loves the camaraderie and catching up with people they haven’t seen since the previous event. “The Nelson crew are great – we love seeing them.”

Wendy says the National Jaguar Rally is just fantastic. The most memorable was the one that was based at the beautiful Millbrook Resort in Queenstown during the 1990’s, but she says the one based in Marlborough in 2012 was hugely successful. “We got emails from people saying how much they enjoyed coming to see the cars on display and there was lots of great coverage in the local papers.”

Wendy’s pictured here with a 1970 Series 1 XJ6 and her little Suzuki Swift. Whilst you can’t exactly compare the two, she loves the Swift as it’s small and comfy, economical and

easy to park! It also fits the grandchildren in, Paige aged 8 and Blake almost 7. She also loves to drive the 1997 X300, driving it as far as Kaikoura and taking it out locally on

Wendy’s 1970 Series 1 XJ6 Jaguar.

many weekends.

The classic car bug runs through the family with daughter Kelly and son Cory accompanying Wendy and Owen on many trips in their youth. Now adults, both have interesting cars – Kelly and her husband, Matt have a Mazda RX7 and Matt is also working on a Mark 1 Escort. Son Cory enjoys American cars and owns a 1965 Chevrolet Impala Coupe and a 1967 Mustang.

Whilst Wendy isn’t to be found wielding a screwdriver under the bonnet, she does keep the cars spick and span. “Running over the leather interior of the Jaguar is pretty easy – it doesn’t really get dirty.”

Omaka Classic Cars showcases vehicles from the 1950’s to the 1980’s – a time of

carefree, wild, individual design oozing with charisma, chrome and large grilles. The nostalgia envelops you as you revisit this era through the cars on display. Austins, Zodiacs, Fords, Holdens, Jaguars and much more offer an unmissable insight into both Marlborough and New Zealand motoring.

Omaka Classic Cars is owned by a Charitable Trust that was set up to preserve this unique collection of cars and save them from being sold and lost forever. They are looking for volunteers! If you have a few hours spare each week and like the idea of chatting to visitors about motoring while maybe running a duster over the odd vehicle then please call Jeff Grant on 577 9419 – he’d love to hear from you!

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- weekend event guide Friday 14 February 2014 Nuits Romantiques, the celebration of Valentine’s Day. With canapés and a glass of wine to start, the French outdoor movie will be screened on our chapel lawn amongst the vineyard with French style movie treats for your tasting pleasure. All inclusive of the ticket price, with other wine available for purchase on the night.

Contact: Chelsea Allan. Email: cellardoor@ closhenri.com Phone: (03) 572 7923 Ext: 1 Tunes for Tots Music, a snack and play for preschoolers, every Friday during the school terms starting today 9.30am Nativity Centre, Alfred Street. For more information contact 578 3909 Riverlore Art Gallery “10x10 By On Hundred” Leona Dawson explores canvas in the dimensions of 10 inch squares. These colourful works are at 1494 SH6 Renwick until Feb 22nd. Open 9.30 - 5pm Ph 03 5728755 The Edwin Fox Maritime Centre, Picton Open every day from 9am. Great wet weather day activity and child friendly. Come check out the amazing history and facts. Kids under 5 free!

Sit and Be Fit with Sue Free general exercise for the not so mobile while sitting down! 1pm Monday and Friday afternoons at 131 Budge Street. Plenty of parking. Phone Sue: 578 0469 Sit and Be Fit with Jeanette Free exercise for all ages at Crossroads, 2 Redwood Street. At 10am Phone 578 5395.

Picton EcoWorld Touch a Tuatara see a Penguin, get up close and have fun discovering some amazing animals that live on Middle-earth making New Zealand, “the youngest land in the world”, Unique. Open every day from 9.30am.

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: 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. 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. 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. 577 6784 www.marlboroughartsociety.com

Saturday 15 February 2014 Picton Foreshore 2pm - 4pm Yes! It’s back again for 2014 with an inflatable extravaganza, come along to the Picton Foreshore to bask in the sunshine (remembering to slip, slop, slap and wrap). We have singer song writer Mat Enright performing an acoustic set as well as highly popular magician Brendan Dooley who will entertain both the kids and the adults.

Marlborough Artisan Market 9.30-1.30pm Wynen Street Carpark includes a range of stalls, including fruit and vegetables, woodwork, handicrafts, pottery, soaps, lavender products, toiletries, oils and wines, nuts and flowers.

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am – 2pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd, Phone John 578 3918.

Marlborough Embroiderers’ Guild First Saturday of the month at 1.30pm 4.30pm St John Rooms, Seymour St Ph Roz 5782471 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 Vintage Farm, Guided tours available, 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.

Sunday 16 February 2014 More FM Beach Day At Whites Bay. Heaps of prizes to win – a great family day out! Register for the Sandcastle Competition with Peter Ray Homes from 10.30am, regos for sandcastle close at 12.45pm. The Beach Dig starts at 1pm. More info visit morefm.co.nz Phone 03 984 3400

An Afternoon of Country Music At Pollard Park. Come along and bring a picnic and relax, unwind and listen to some country music. 3pm - 6pm. For more information contact Nola on 03 5779455 Marlborough Youth Services presents The Marlborough Youth Expo. 2 - 5pm. A Festival of Opportunities! Stadium 2000 and features entertainment from local talent, various interactive activities, give-aways and a free sausage sizzle.

Dive Right In Is back for 2014 with starts and turns and fun races. At Stadium pool from 5pm till 6pm. Club members $3 and non club members $8. For more information call Lorraine on 021833243

Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on!

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

Ulysses Lunch Ride to Reefton Meet at the Railway Station 8.45am ride departs at 9.00am.

Riverside Railway Departs Brayshaw Park 1.45pm and 3.00pm for Beaver Station return. Adults $10 Children $5 CASH ONLY Kapahaka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall 12pm - 3pm All welcome Renwick Anglican Community Church 54 High St Renwick. Morning worship 9.30am Rev Steve Allcutt ph 572 8850 Summer 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 Picton Rotary Club Car Boot Sale. Picton RSA carpark from 9am1pm every Sunday. Contact Sheira 5737390 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.

Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Brayshaw Park, open workshop 1-4pm, Every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. Malcolm: 578 8809.

If you have an event contact Liz at The Sun on 5777 868

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UP AND COMING EVENTS Mon 17 & Tues 18 Picton Little Theatre present The 7 Person Chair Pyramid High-Wire Act (a Play). Doors open at 7pm. Tickets at Take Note Picton.

Wed 19th Blenheim Church of the Nativity are holding a concert featuring Vivaldi’s Four Season, Mozart, Tchaikovsky and more.

Tickets from the i-site Visitor centre and at the door from 7pm. For more info call 577 8080 Mountain Bike Hill Country Team Enduro Sunday 23rd . Entries close Wed 19th. Ph Kevin Wilson 579-2202

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Vintage macHinery field day A whole day of family entertainment!

Sunday February 23rd • 11am start • Blind Creek, TuaMarina

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bookings, weddings and other special occasions.

"It's a nice, homely place to come and have a good size meal and parents can relax with their children, it's got a lovely atmosphere here," Ray says.

The menu is equally as appealing with a variety of entrees, light meals, mains and desserts to choose from.

"We have everything from your traditional steak, fish and roasts through to our famous whitebait fritters.

"Our whitebait is caught locally from the Opawa River and we serve it all year round," Ray says.

Complimenting the food is a range of beer and wine, all of which Ray and his staff are happy to match with each meal.

Restaurant Phone 03 572 8803 603 Rapaura Road

La Veranda

“A French Bistro in the Vines”

Enjoy a memorable food and wine tasting experience

Chef's suggestion Entree: "The Pumpkin soup served with garlic bread is always a treat. It goes well with a glass of Pinot Gris".

Main: "Our Garlic prawns is a stunning dish served with freshly steamed vegetables, Udon noodles and a rich creamy garlic sauce. A chilli option is available. Topped off with a Pinot Noir, beautiful".

Dessert: "You can't beat hot apple pie served with custard and pouring cream.

Finish your meal off with an Affogato, an Italian coffee based beverage in the form of a scoop of icecream topped with a shot of hot espresso".

The Ferryman Restaurant in Spring Creek is open seven days from 6pm, and lunchtimes by appointment.

OPEN TUES - SUN 11am-4.30pm

Cellar Door open Tues - Sun 10.30 - 4.30pm

56 Vintage Lane, Rapaura PH 03 572 9177 www.georgesmichel.co.nz

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The Go By Bike Day Breakfast was held at Liz Davidson Place on Wednesday morning as part of national Bike Wise Month. Locals were encouraged to ditch the car and cycle into work, and a free breakfast was waiting for them at the other end.

Annual General Meeting Monday 24th February 2014, at 7.00pm.

Meeting room, Marlborough Research Centre 85 Budge Street, Blenheim All members and intending members Are Invited to attend

Options Abound!

Enquiries Over $539,000 9 Para Railway Road, Picton • Large 12140sm lifestyle block with 2 dwellings • First home - 2 storey, 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Second home - 1 bedroom versatile cottage • Located an easy 10 minute’s to either Picton or Blenheim

 Marlborough Chamber of Commerce membership and sponsorship manager Ryan Pigou and BNZ business partner Kathryn Walker.

 Whitney Street School pupil Mac Brown, 7, rode into town on his new birthday present.

Green Door Web Ref : MB257 View By Appointment Contact Owner - 03 573 7094 For Sale By Owner - Real Estate Agents Act Not Applicable

Thousands caught speeding Police across Marlborough and Tasman issued more than 6000 tickets during January’s Operation Alert, with the vast majority going to those speeding past a camera van.

Operation Alert saw officers and speed camera vans out on the highways monitoring the large volumes of holidaymakers travelling in and out of the district.

During that period the speed tolerance was 4km/h, however Tasman District

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Road Policing Manager Inspector Jenni Richardson said some of the speeds detected during the operation were outrageously high.

One vehicle passed a speed camera van in the Springs Junction area travelling at 194km/h.

That vehicle was located further down the highway by a patrol car and the driver had his licence suspended on the spot. Insp Richardson said any driver exceeding the posted speed limit by

more than 40 km/h must have their licence suspended.

There were a number of other vehicles detected in excess of 140km/h during the operation and one driver was caught driving at 133km/h in an 80km/h speed zone.

In addition 49 breaches of graduated licences were detected and 35 people received infringement notices for not wearing seatbelts.

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Enquiries Over $269,000

Wow this one “punches well above its weight!

86 Hospital Road, Witherlea • • • •

Located in popular Witherlea area Very tidy, home that boasts 3 double bedrooms Low maintenance gardens, 2 decks, a spa pool This home really needs to be seen to be appreciated Green Door Web Ref - MB258 Open Home Sunday 16th 1.00-2.00pm For Sale By Agent Contact Agent Pauline Earl 027 825 1777

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Carl sees many miracles of healing as he prays for the sick.

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Great established business for sale due to unexpected change to personal circumstances.

Full client base - Full training given Simple business to own and run with great returns for motivated owners.

Suit individual or couple.

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Phone Dawn or Brian Milne 579 9333

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3 B E D R O O M farm house. 40minutes from Blenheim. Lawn and garden maintenance required. Pets considered. 2 References. $225.00pw. Phone 572 2706.

1st Blenheim Boys’ Brigade Recommences for 2014 Monday 17th February For boys years 2 to13(6 to18 years old) Contact: Shane Cross, Company Captain Ph: 578 5120, cell: 021 266 3938, e-mail: stcross@xtra.co.nz

Mountain Bike Hill Country Team Enduro Sunday 23rd Feb 2014 Maxwell Pass and surrounds Three circuits available from 9 to 45k for two-person teams.

The terrain is medium to step hill country in an area most do not get the opportunity to see.

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Cars, Trucks & Vans Wanted

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SALES G A R AG E , FU R NITURE AND COLLECTABLES SALE Its a beauty!

36 Durham St, Picton Saturday 15th February. Gates open 8am.

Were downsizing two homes into one. Neat stuff, great prices.

Friday February 14, 2014 situation vacant

PICTON HEALTH TRUST Administrator of the Trust

Picton Health Trust is a Registered Charitable Trust with the object of providing for the health and welfare of Picton people.

Applications are invited for the position of Administrator of the Trust.

This is a part time paid postion which requires skills in Secretarial and Financial matters, together with the desire to help build a growing Community asset.

Apply to P.O. Box 288, Picton 7220

St Mary’s School Blenheim

Cleaner 7. 5 Ho u r s p e r we e k Applications close Thursday 19 February 2014

enquiries to Principal Phone 578 9494

CELLAR DOOR MANAGER – FULL TIME We are seeking a professional and enthusiastic leader to manage our internationally acclaimed Cellar Door and Visitor Experience at Yealands Family Wines in Seddon.

Attracting over 10,000 visitors a year, the Cellar Door and Visitor Experience has been awarded the Great Wine Capitals – Best of Wine Tourism, 3 consecutive years.

The Cellar Door Manager will set the strategy and budget, manage a motivated team and deliver outstanding customer service. The role is full time Monday – Friday, but will require weekend work and suit a customer orientated individual with revisions: management experience. staff andclient operational 1 2 3 4 5 Wine industry and $0 $0 $25 $50 $75 proven experience managing a retail or hospitality business is preferred.

NELSON STREET SATURDAY 8am - noon Household As the Marlborough District Council is a Unitary Authority it deals items towels pillows m e n s g o lf s h o e s with both regional and district matters. m e n s an d l ad i e s REMINDER:Bike Please check URL, email address and Marlborough Mountain Club It isclosing therefore indate a unique position to offer you: footwear outdoor fur • Valuable experience in a wide range of pest management PLEASE NOTE: that we have prepared niture rectractable Contact: Kevin Wilson 579-2202 Applications this advertisement proof based on including our activities.mono sunshade job: WN15015 size: 12 x 3col and more. format:

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Senior Retailers/Supervisors Blenheim We currently have 2 permanent part time positions available for ambitious, determined and retail focused individual to supervise within our Retail Sales operation.

For more details and to apply on line, please go to the following website link www.gojobs.co.nz/Makana.htm

2014Biosecurity Officer

• An opportunity to help reduce impacts to Marlborough’s rural sector and unique environment. run date position • The enjoyment that comes from working with a range of landholders and the community to achieve positive outcomes. situation vacant • Plenty of scope to help develop innovative solutions to pest issues and future planning.

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Whether you are able to volunteer for only an hour a week or more, we are interested in any assistance people can offer. We are also seeking Poppy Day collectors.

All expressions of interest may be made to Clubs of Marlborough Reception at or mrsa@clubsofmarlborough.co.nz or telephone 578 1059.

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Cancellation of adverts booked with media will incur a media Marlborough District Council is looking for a team player to cancellation fee of $50. help implement pest management programmes. You will be predominantly field-based undertaking a range of activities Vanita from Nassella tussock compliance inspections to rabbit trend your contact: monitoring.

As part of a small and supportive Biosecurity team, you will be committed to providing a high quality service to council and the community. You will be able to work fluently within the rural community and be able to maintain a steady flow of quality information to landholders and the public.

Picton Medical Centre Applications close at 5.00 pm on 21 February.

For information on how to apply please visit our website Receptionist http://www.marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/Careers/ Current-Vacancies.aspx. For further information you are Permanent Part-time welcome to contact annie.percy@marlborough.govt.nz.

Track Worker - Blenheim

The Marlborough RSA are seeking expressions of interest from persons who wish to carry out volunteer services.

Services range from visiting veterans in hospital, rest-homes and carrying out minor tasks in the Burleigh Memorial Olive Grove.

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Kiwirail is your national rail business. We’ve embarked on an ambitious long-term growth plan to bring rail back to the heart of New Zealand, as a world-class mover of freight and people. Our Infrastructure and Engineering team look after the vital behind the scenes aspects, so our services can run smoothly and safely. They actively maintain our network and work continuously towards improvements across our tracks, locomotives and rolling stock.

Within a Track Gang Team, you will be carrying out repairs, maintenance and renewals in the rail and track environment including sleepers, ballast and rail. Operating machinery and equipment will be a part of the job as will work within Health and Safety Guidelines and ensuring the overall safety of those whom you work with.

Accustomed to working outdoors in a physical environment, you are used to all weather situations. You will ideally have experience from within a similar environment either in construction or a Roading/ Transport type role. It is essential you hold a Full Clean NZ Drivers Licence (Class 1) and a HT Licence (Class 2) would be an advantage. A good grasp of Math and English at NCEA Level 1 or equivalent is also a must.

Closing Date: Monday, 24 February 2014. www.kiwirail.co.nz Ref: 2191

We are looking for someone who has • Strong communication, database and administration skills.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• A professional and helpful attitude.

• Experience in medical reception and Medtech (preferred but not required).

• The ability to cover holiday and sick leave.

• Enjoys working in a fast-paced working environment.

If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you.

Please visit www.southlinkgp.co.nz to apply.

Applications close: Friday 21st February If you have any questions please contact: Jamie Murley, Locality Manager at: jamie.murley@southlink.co.nz or on 021 571 045

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Often thought of and sadly missed from Maurice & Brenda

Also sadly missed by The Super Liquor staff; Graham, Shelley, Paula, Jill, and Sherry.

HOPE Leslie John Passed away on 14th February 2012.

Forever in our thoughts.

May the winners be with you!

from Les and Katrina and Charlie

GILLESPIE: Amelia Grace (3.69kg) February 5, 2014 MUSSON: Flora Rochelle (6lb 40z) January 20, 2014

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The deadline will be on Monday 5.00pm.

Please contact the Sun for further details.

72 High Street, Blenheim, email frontdesk@ blenheimsun.co.nz or phone 577 7868.

CHRISTIE: Lucas Hunter (6lb 9oz) February 9, 2014

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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.

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Death Notices BARKER, Richard Ian: February 10, 2014 BEAVON, Thomas George (Tom): January 31, 2014 COOPER, Elizabeth Marie (Betty): February 5, 2014 FRIZZELL, Trevor Morton: February 10, 2014 GRAY, Cyril James: February 7, 2014 HAY, Kathleen Julia (Jill): February 6, 2014 REELICK, Anthonius (Tom): February 8, 2014 ROBB, Flora Gwendoline (nee Godsiff): February 9, 2014 STEWART, Edna Elizabeth: February 7, 2014 STUBBERSFIELD, Albert John Robin (Robin): February 7, 2014 VANSTONE, Joyce: February 7, 2014

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Friday February 14, 2014

Winter Olympics heating up

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Darts There are several darts events coming up in the next two weeks, beginning on Tuesday with Council darts at the Blenheim racecourse.

The progressive singles and drawn pairs will be hosted by Clubs of Marlborough on Wednesday and Friday respectively.

On Friday February 21 the Crow Tavern in Picton are hosting a drawn pairs night. Both old and new players are welcome.

For more information contact Jimi Greene on 0277162794.

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Who said the Winter Olympics were boring...

The competition has been seen as the poor cousin of the summer Games, but the action from Sochi so far has been engrossing.

It seemed to be doomed from the start. The build-up was dominated

by Russia’s anti-gay legislation and the fact the Games were Russia’s chance to show their resurrection after the Soviet era.

Also, the closest I’ve come to competing in a winter sport is butt-sliding on the Wellington ice skating rink, so my personal expectations weren’t high.

Part of the charm is how novel

it’s been. Summer Olympians are lauded for their athletic feats, but winter athletes don’t get the same credit.

Take the ski-jump. Some athletes make flying 80 metres through the air look so graceful, and lugers regularly reach speeds of about 140km/h. These are just two examples.

Then there’s the near-misses.

Shiva Keshavan fell off his luge during a training run and miraculously righted himself moments later.

Add that to all the crashes and you begin to understand how these athletes put their bodies on

the line.

Every Olympics needs its element of farce too, a tradition started back in 1896 when the winning marathon runner stopped for a glass of wine along the way.

During the opening ceremony, one of the five Olympic Rings was displayed as a snowflake, and more recently, US Bobsledder Johnny Quinn made headlines he got trapped in a bathroom AND an elevator during a two-day period.

At the time of writing, Norway led the medal table, and the New Zealand had eleven more days to find some of their own.

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Adam Poulopoulos

The Central Stags have climbed to third on the Plunket Shield points table after a 134-run win over Otago in Nelson this week.

Former skipper Jamie How hit an unbeaten 207 in the second innings to set Otago a chase of 412, which they failed to get close to thanks to Central captain Kieran Noema-Barnett’s hat-trick.

Blenheim’s Ben Wheeler missed the match with a side strain.

Athletics tournaments This weekend shapes as a big one for both the Marlborough senior and junior athletics clubs.

The seniors head to Nelson to contest the Mahar Cup with Nelson and the West Coast. They will be looking to claim the title having seen West Coast win it last year.

On Sunday the junior team takes part in the Winstone Cup at Takaka.

They will be facing teams from Richmond, Nelson, Motueka and Takaka.

Sellout for Saint Clair The 2014 Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon is sold out.

Organisers say they are excited that 2900 people from Invercargill to Whangarei are set to take part in the event, through the beautiful vineyards of Marlborough, on May 10.

For those who missed out, there is a waiting list in the case that any entrants decide to withdraw. for more details, or to go on the wait list, visit vineyardhalf.com

Brooklyn Croquet Club members, from left, Jeff Sawyer, Pam Sawyer, John Campbell, Annette Amyes, Basil Amyes and Margaret Campbell.

Croquet fun for everyone

By Adam Poulopoulos This weekend Brooklyn Croquet Club will be opening their doors to the public and introducing them to the joys of golf croquet.

The Club will be hosting a free open fun day this Sunday from 2-4pm to educate new people on the game.

Promotions officer John Campbell said all new players would be given a chance to figure the game out.

“We’re pretty social. When we get new people

in here we guide them through it. It’s when they start winning games we start knocking their balls out the way!”

“We enjoy each other’s company.”

He said players would walk between 1.5 and 2 kilometres in playing four games of golf croquet, but the game could be played without bending and could help with arthritis.

“Pretty much the idea of the game is to keep everybody moving.”

Club member Jeff Sawyer said the game could

Scenic rides ‘broaden horizons’

By Adam Poulopoulos A mountain bike ride aiming to reacquaint Marlburians with the scenery has been organised by the Marlborough Mountain Bike Club.

The first Mountain Bike Hill Country Team Enduro Trail Ride will take place on Sunday, February 23, It starts at 8am at Lakeview Farm, and is intended for teams of two.

There are three courses available, the longest being 45km with a 1500 metre incline and a shortest 9km with a 300m vertical climb.

Kevin Wilson, organising the event for Marlborough Mountain Bike Club, said the course was

This is the type of scenery bikers can expect on the trail ride.

Photo supplied.

reasonably challenging.

He said they were looking to broaden the riders’ horizons.

“There’s a lot of people around here who ride bikes in the farm park and the mountain bike park, but they don’t go much further.

“We’re trying to encourage people to look at the scenery and

ride on country they don’t usually ride on.”

Entries are $90 a team, and close at 5pm on Wednesday.

A snack is provided to participants after the ride.

Rider age restrictions for each course do apply.

To sign up visit bike-fit.co.nz

be played by anyone, and it was more affordable than playing regular golf.

“The good thing is this game can be played from 7 to 99!

“You don’t have to walk as far as in golf. It’s not as expensive as golf - you’ve only got one mallet.”

A game of golf croquet is played with four balls in teams of two or as individuals.

The first side to score seven hoops wins the game.

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