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Cyclists warned

By Damian George Forrest Estate Graperide organiser Pete Halligan is urging cyclists in this year’s event to ride “within their ability” as a full field of riders get set to converge on Marlborough.

A capacity line-up of 2500 riders from all around the world has been confirmed for what is the South Island’s largest cycle event, a number which is up by nearly 500 from 2010.

Mr Halligan says riders need to be aware of safety protocol to avoid a repeat of last year’s numerous injuries which included broken collar bones, joint injuries, and a number of cuts and scrapes.

“It wasn’t bad riding; just a little bit of inexperience,” he says of the race.

“I think it’s a matter of skill level - some people don’t understand how to ride with a big group of people. Most people don’t get

a chance to do that other than this one time of the year.”

Mr Halligan says there are a number of ways cyclists can minimise risk when riding in such a large group, which should help contribute to a largely injury-free event.

“Cyclists need to ride within their ability, stay focused, look forwards; not backwards, and just communicate with other cyclists,” he says. Continued page 3.

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Picton Village Bakkerij in Blenheim staff Dianne Gregg and Ingrid Woolf display some of their “Red Cross” buns. The bakery, located in Picton and Blenheim has coloured the traditional white crosses red and will be donating $1 from every six pack of buns to the Red Cross Christchurch Earthquake Relief Fund. The “Red Cross” buns will be on sale right up through Easter.

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Blenheim man ‘Lion of the Year’

By Damian George Instigating the first speech competition for year seven and eight Marlborough school students was one of the many community contributions that saw Blenheim Lions Club member Lindsay Moir named the 202E District 2010 Lion of the Year recently.

The announcement was made at the annual District convention in Kaiapoi, near C h r ist chu r ch , on March 12, but the club wanted to wait until their own monthly meeting last Thursday to inform Lindsay, who was not at the event, of his achievement.

“I was hugely embar- REWARD: Blenheim man Lindsay Moir was named the 2010 202E rassed to get this and District Lion of the Year.

I’m very honoured,” The retired Blenheim School bore rifle challenges for northhe says of the trophy.

Given to a Lions member who principal has helped run second- ern Marlborough’s “Ranfurly is not involved with the organi- ary school speech competitions Shield”, and last Thursday was sation in an official capacity, the in Marlborough, and assisted the splitting wood for those who award recognises outstanding Marlborough Boys’ College Leo may need it this winter.

Blenheim Lions president service to the community over Club. But he does not hesitate to the past 12 months. The 202E nominate his proudest moment Mary Beesley says Lindsay was a thoroughly deserving District comprises more than 50 of the last 12 months.

“It would definitely be the year recipient. clubs from Christchurch, West “He just impresses all of us Coast, Marlborough and Nelson. seven and eight speech competiThe Blenheim Lions cited tion because it was brand new, with his quiet manner, he goes Lindsay’s extensive involvement we’d never done it before, and about things a lot of us don’t with youth projects during the it was very successful,” he says. even know about,” she says.

Lindsay, who says: “I just like “He’s always there in the backyear in its application to the being involved in projects”, was ground just “doing”. If there’s Lions Cabinet, who selected six finalists before naming the also involved in the Blenheim anything to be done, his is one Mistletoe Market and the club’s of the first hands to go up.” winner.

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Local journalist arrested A 29-year-old local male journalist was arrested in the early hours of Saturday morning after stealing food from the BP service station in Blenheim.

The man’s name has not been released but Blenheim Police confirmed the offender is from Blenheim.

He appeared in Blenheim District Court on Monday charged with shoplifting, and has since been remanded at large and is due to reappear in court on April 18.

The Blenheim Sun can confirm the offender is not an employee of our newspaper.

Four Square robber located in Levin A 17-year-old Levin man has been arrested in relation to the armed robbery of the Budge Street Four Square on Sunday, March 20.

The offender is alleged to have held up a knife to the female shop assistant and stolen $120 before fleeing, at about 4.15pm.

A Marlborough Criminal Investigation Branch [CIB] detective travelled to Levin on Monday to track down the offender, who was later arrested.

The man, unemployed, was due to appear in Palmerston North District Court yesterday, charged with aggravated robbery.

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The Nelson Marlborough District Health Board has advised people not to take or eat shellfish from Queen Charlotte Sound because of a risk of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning caused by a toxic algae.

The announcement, made on Friday, follows the closure on Thursday of Port Underwood for shellfish gathering after they tested positive for Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning.

“Routine testing of shellfish in Queen Charlotte Sound and Tory Channel has shown higher than acceptable levels of the toxins that can cause Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP),” Nelson Marlborough medical officer of

health Dr Jill Sherwood says.

Dr Sherwood says people should not eat kina, mussels, pipi, tuatua, oysters or cockles harvested from affected areas since March 22.

This includes all of inner Queen Charlotte Sound from a line drawn between Cape Jackson, across to Cape Koamaru, including Tory Channel out to East Head and West head.

Paua, crab and shellfish can still be eaten if the gut is completely removed prior to cooking, she says.

“If the gut was not removed, its contents could contaminate the meat during the cooking process.

Cooking affected shellfish does not remove the toxin.”

Dr Sherwood says symptoms of contamination are numbness and tingling around the mouth, face or extremities, difficulty swallowing or breathing, dizziness, and double vision. In severe cases, paralysis and respiratory failure can occur. Acute symptoms usually occur within 12 hours of consuming shellfish.

Fish such as snapper, cod, gurnard and terakihi are not affected by the algae and are still safe to eat.

Continued monitoring of the situation is planned. To find out more information, contact the On Call Health Protection Officer in Blenheim on 520 9999 or in Nelson on (03) 546 1800.

‘Grape ride’ cyclists cautioned Continued from Page 1. Following the 2010 race, Mr Halligan met with Bike NZ to discuss ways of improving the behaviour of elite cyclists after some were warned for taking up too much road space. The result was a safety video, now on the event’s website, which Mr Halligan encourages competitors to watch prior to the race.

Mr Halligan says the number of people to have entered is very pleasing, “considering a lot of events are way down for this year.”

He also thanked all the volunteers who have helped in organising the event, notably the Marlborough Cancer Society, Linkwater School, Lions Club of Marlborough, and the Forrest Estate Grape Ride reigning women’s speed Graperide Motorcycle Group. bunny champion Karen Fulton will be one of 2500 Forrest Estate co-owner Brigid Forrest says participants in this year’s event. competitors will be coming from far and wide Saturday’s event will see the first staging of a for this year’s edition.

She says the UK, Japan, Netherlands, Singapore, grape spitting competition, which will follow the and New Caledonia will all be represented on Sat- traditional crushing of grapes by 100 randomly urday, while a large contingent from Australia will selected competitors.

Those grapes then go into the wine which will be again be crossing the Tasman.

Brigid herself, along with son Reid and daughter given to each competitor who takes part in the 2012 event.

Beth, will also be completing the 101km circuit.

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Spotlight on Marlborough Two British newspapers, a French fashion magazine and celebrity chef have all had a taste of Marlborough in recent weeks and there are more expected in the next month.

During March a photographer and journalist from French Magazine Marie Claire spent two nights at the Bay of Many Coves Resort and Spa while Robert Hardman from the Daily Mail UK visited Marlborough to report on what fans will be able to do during the Rugby World Cup 2011.

He stayed at The Portage Resort Hotel and visited Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre and toured a few of the regions wineries.

Ted Jeory, a reporter from The Sunday Express UK stayed two days in the Marlborough Sounds spending a day in Picton and a day on a guided walk of the Queen Charlotte Track with Wilderness Guides and celebrity chef Sean Connolly was in Marlborough for four days filming with local chef Marcel Rood

for the upcoming series of New Zealand on a Plate.

Destination Marlborough General Manager Tracy Johnston says; “The stories and photos of Marlborough that are printed and screened internationally are just so valuable to us.

“Reading a story or watching a programme about Marlborough is one of the most compelling ways to motivate people to travel to a destination. It is credible because it comes from a source they trust. And for us, the result of these visits is international profile that we couldn’t afford to buy.”

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Japan quake impact on car industry minimal

By Damian George Blenheim Toyota sales manager Scott McDermid (pictured right) says the effects of the Japan earthquake on the industry here will not be known for another two to three months.

The magnitude 8.9 quake, which occurred off the eastern coast of Japan on March 11 and triggered a powerful tsunami, was centred a long way from Toyota’s headquarters in the Nagoya region.

However, while the Toyota factory is operational, some if its suppliers have been afected and that will cause a “flow-on effect”

for production, Scott says.

“There’ll definitely be a limited stock supply in two or three months. I think the New Zealand market will probably be the same but our stock supply will definitely be affected.”

Scott says Blenheim Toyota is so far only facing a minimal disruption, and is working with Toyota New Zealand to control the

distribution of stock.

One of the methods adopted is Toyota NZ only making its stock available to the Blenheim dealer for confirmed customer sales.

“That’s pretty much all you can do. It’s the fairest way to get vehicles to customers that actually need them,” Scott says.

“As far as Blenheim Toyota and Marlborough is concerned, it [the quake] will probably have little or no effect. We’ve got stock on hand and we’ve got stock that’s provided from Toyota NZ.”

A Blenheim man who purchased two Lotto Powerball tickets last weekend is ruing his luck after the ticket he gave to his friend won more than $19,000.

However, it could have been an even harder pill to swallow. The man’s friend, who is staying with him in Blenheim following the Christchurch earthquake, was just one number away from hitting the $26 million jackpot.

The division two winner, who had five out of six winning numbers plus the Powerball, instead pocketed $19,614. The one number not to match was 13; the ticket holder had 12.

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Burger King remains on track preparing the curbs for the drive thru and carpark, installing insulation, and fitting steel on the roof of the building. The latter should be completed by the end of next week.

He says progress has been halted only slightly by the affects of last month’s Christchurch earthquake.

“There’s just some materials that have been delayed a little bit, but nothing major.

“Most of the materials are locally sourced,” he says.

“Just to make sure everything was safe, nothing really happened in Christchurch in the first week after the quake, which makes sense really.”

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Wine lake solution - grapes to fuel A solution may have been found for the surplus of Sauvignon Blanc wine in this country.

A spokesperson for winery giant, Perno Richard told the Sun that their laboratory technicians had been working with the RNZAF on an additive to make Sauvignon Blanc wine suitable as a jet aircraft fuel without changing its flavours

or alcohol attributes.

Air Vice Marshal Tipple of the RNZAF said he was thrilled with the outcome of the research and the first shipment was due to leave for the middle east on Friday April 1st.

A NATO owned C130 tanker aircraft would fly the fuel to Libya where it would undergo extensive trials. An added

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Wants and needs Dear Ed, The new theatre. One group of me, me, me. I want one, on one side, and the conservative, we need basic services like water and sewerage systems before luxuries and rate rises, on the other. Maybe a referendum would make known what the ratepayers really want.

Mr Mayor, stand up and be brave.

Put the theatre on hold and send the money and builders to Christchurch to build houses etc, that they need so urgently.

To go ahead and build a new theatre

will send the wrong message to our fellow mainlanders in Christchurch, many who have no homes, no jobs, and not even a warm bed to call their own.

You seem to be saying to our friends down south ‘we don’t care about your plight, we want a flash new theatre and that is far more important, even though we have one that is still standing and working, and will for a while yet’.

Come on Mr Mayor, make us proud to be Marlburians.

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benefit of sending the fuel to an Islamic country was that there was no fear of the fuel dump being targeted by thieves as Muslims did not drink.

The Sun understands the aircraft will leave just after dawn from Woodbourne.

The café at the airport is opening early in case of large crowds of wellwishers from Marlborough’s wine industry.

by hundreds of tourists over the last two years.

This mailbox featured the face of the snapper on the front, approximately 350mm high, cut out of treated plywood. These scumbags have stolen the face and damaged the fish on the sides of the box. If anyone sees the cut out face of this snapper, please ring the editor or the Picton police. Your help would be appreciated.

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Work was sta r ted by Robinson Construction in January on the site on the corner of Main and Opawa Streets, formerly the Blenheim Fire and Tile Centre building.

The spokesperson says the project is “moving ahead quite nicely”, with all the internal walls and aluminium windows having now gone in.

He says the next stage of construction involves

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Fairhall students get cycle wise

By Damian George Fairhall School students have been out on their bikes recently as part of the school’s “cycle safety” programme which ended last week.

Fairhall School teacher Mandy Newcombe says the focus on cycling was the latest in a series of modules the school has run during its term one “risky business” education programme.

“What we’re doing is teaching them to manage risk and make choices about whether something is a safety risk, and ‘cycle Safet y firSt: fairhall School students [from left] Jonty roubus, Bruno Saunders, Sophie ellis [all 8] and rebecca Montgomery [7] with Constable ros frost, of Blenheim, during the school’s Cycle Safety week.

Cloudy Bay robbery arrest

A second man has been arrested in relation to the robbery at the Flyways Transport Depot in Cloudy Bay in October last year.

The 24-year-old orchard worker was arrested last Tuesday afternoon, March 22, and appeared in Blenheim District Court last Wednesday, facing a charge of aggravated robbery.

He was remanded in custody and

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The two men are alleged to have stolen more than $20,000 worth of electronic items from the depot on the morning of October 30.

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Mandy says many students eight-year-old student Bruno own bikes and live in rural areas Saunders says. Lucy Harman, or on the outskirts of Blenheim, also eight years old, added: so it was important they under- “We’ve been learning how to go really slow and not take stood cycling laws. your feet off “We wanted to the pedals.” ensure that they The “risky we r e s a fe o n “What we’re doing business” their bikes and cou r se ha s knew what the is teaching them encompassed road rules were, various tasks and know some to manage risk” including abof the reasons behind the rules in terms of seiling down the front of the school building, which most their cycling.”

Constable Ros Frost from students completed earlier in Blenheim Police has been help- the year.

The ‘cycle safety’ course culing with the programme, running activities and drills for minated in a ‘cycle day’ which students to implement the skills comprised an obstacle course and bike decorating. taught.

friday night jazz Reviewed by Ana Panoho TEMPO (Today’s Emerging Musicians Performing On stage) began its monthly concerts on Friday with “Jazz Night”.

A huge variety of jazz styles and instruments played by young performers aged five to seven years entertained a large and appreciative audience at the Wesley Centre, with $500 in donations going to the Christchurch Earthquake Relief Fund.

Enjoying TEMPO’s brand new sound equipment, Brooke McLachlan’s and Alisha Heath’s vocals were smooth and tuneful as they sang “Part of your World” and “Hound Dog Blue” respectively.

It was delightful to hear Caitlin Morris play Scott Joplin on cello, and Samara Lloyd’s violin version of “A Nightingale sang in Berkeley Square” was beautiful.

Millie Wensley’s “Rockin Robin” on ukelele had the audience tapping away, as did Jonty Zydenbos (nine-years) Annabelle Lewis’ piano solo “In performing “Sway”. the Groove”.

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Sun readers have their say...

Q: Should tables and chairs be allowed on footpaths outside bars and eateries?

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Street side dining is nice as long as it doesn’t interrupt street traffic. It’s a nice pleasure to enjoy this in Marlborough.

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Theatre opposition Dear Ed, Council seems hellbent on pushing ahead with the theatre. Talking to people I reckon there are three lots of opposition: 1. Those who do not see the need 2. Those who think it’s the wrong time with recession and rising rates 3. Those who oppose the site.

The three lots together add to a lot of people and ratepayers. Mr Mayor thinks there is only “a small group” opposed. Think again Mr Mayor.

Neil Wilson

Theatre debate Dear Ed I see Mayor Sowman thinks opposition to building the civic theatre is from “a small group” of people. How does he know this? The mayor rejects a referendum perhaps because that would show it is “a big group” of people?

The mayor’s contempt for other opinions seems arrogant.

Don Coyote

Why replace Theatre?

Dear Ed, As comparative newcomers to New Zealand, my husband and I were most impressed by Blenheim’s Theatre and are at a loss to understand why it is to be replaced.

We have spoken with many residents about a new theatre and without exception the response has been “I don’t know why they want a new one!” Why is a new one wanted? What is actually wrong with the present one? Another frequent comment has been “Guess the price of tickets will go up? Can’t really afford to go there now.”

Mayor Sowman’s response refers to the site but not finance which, of course, is the main concern for ratepayers. He also states that the decision (to build?) was made by the previous council - can this decision not be reversed?

We agree with Derek ‘Dicky’ Bate that there should be a referendum, giving the public the reasons why a new theatre is needed. This would be a fair thing to do.

Margaret Brown

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The editor reserves the right to

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Send or fax them to the address on page two, or e mail them to news@blenheimsun.co.nz. Please note that your name and street address must also be provided in e mails.

Amusing column, Pastor Dear Editor I cannot agree with Phil Dashfield’s letter in last week’s ‘Sun’ criticising Pastor Williams.

Personally, I find Pastor Williams’ column a source of continuous amusement.

It is the weekly equivalent of the Minutes of the Flat Earth Society, as persuasive as a memo from “The moon-landing was a Hoax” believers and usually as funny as an “Aliens reprogrammed my brain” deposition. It is the thinking man’s answer to the rarely funny and often obscure “Argyle Sweater” cartoon

in the Marlborough Express.

Reading the thoughts of Pastor Williams is surely as close as one can get today to sitting in a cave scraping a deerskin clean with a flint as the firelight flickers on the walls, listening to a shaman telling the Clan what it must do to make sure the sun will rise on the morrow, or trying to explain where the water comes from that falls though the holes in the sky.

Yours faithfully, Tony Girling, Clova Bay, Picton.

Fitness rip-off Dear Editor Watch out if you are a member of City Fitness - when you go to cancel your membership as I did, they now say the “fine print” on the documents you sign says you have to give a month’s notice and it takes a whole “month” before the payments can be stopped from your account.

I wasn’t told this at the desk, they said it would stop after a week but when I

discovered payments still coming out of my account every week and queried it, this is what I was told.

We all know it doesn’t take a month to stop payments at the bank.

They are just collecting money for nothing.

This kind of thing leaves a sour taste in one’s mouth, so I for one won’t be joining up again.

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Please continue Mega bus service Dear Sir, I read with interest in another local paper that the contract for the Mega 10 bus service is coming up for renewal in October.

I, like dozens of people in Marlborough, only hope it will carry on as it’s such a great service, plus it’s so handy for those a long way from the CBD. Another thing I would love to see the council [or whom it may concern] do once Pak’n Save arrive is extend the trip

so it also can have a bus stop at Pak’n Save, plus one across the road from Springlands Countdown [or drive in and out again]. That way we would have one at nearly each supermarket where people do the bulk of their shopping. This, too, would be much handier for the elderly and disabled people and others. We could now do with some more [your readers] to write in and give their support to keep the service going. Any takers out there?

A regular user

Ratepayers have right to question Dear Ed, The response to Derek Bate from the Mayor (The Sun, March 23) suggests Mr Bate should stifle his concerns, leaving the running of Blenheim to council. They know best, seemingly.

The Mayor, in his response, predictably uses a classic political crisis management template.

First, blame someone else (previous council).

Second, divert attention (RSA reference). Third, ridicule and demean the critics (just a few troublemakers). Fourth, introduce scare tactics (the expense). Fifth, marginalise (see what a meanie you are to our hard working councillors!).

Blenheim is a disgrace. A comprehensive indictment of ALL past Councils. Major entry points are littered with a scrappy melange of buildings, poor roading, and the most appalling traffic management in NZ. (A relative who trucks all over this country emphatically proclaims Blenheim the worst).

Town central is an incoherent mess of unresolved structural elements, an insane jumble of ugly, clashing structures, and some hollow, costly legacies of misguided “Grand Schemes”. (Yes Mayor, I certainly can list them all).

Ratepayers have every right, and ample justification, to question every move MDC makes.

Referendum? No. A moratorium is required.

MDC should put every project on hold until an independent organisation has investigated and approved, in terms of visual impact, traffic management, ergonomics, community benefit, and value for money.

MDC has a shameful record. The evidence is in plain sight. It takes more than a few cheesy planter troughs, cobblestone effects, and cheap, flappy car-sales style banners to make a real town. The only attractive area in town is, oh yeah, in front of the MDC precinct! How about that!

Blenheim could start a new venture, hosting conferences for councils and architectural firms NZ wide, with town tours, and a packed lunch, running tutorials on how town planning and traffic management should never, ever, be done.

Anywhere.

Eventually, a council with fortitude, ability, and vision, will be elected. They will get the damned bypasses sorted, and only then will this town generate its own identity, pride, and a coherent structure.

Until then, Blenheim has the council it must endure.

G.H.Jeffries.

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Vine reflections With the 2011 grape harvest in full swing, the Sun reflects on the past and present achievements of ‘local bloke’ and Marlborough wine icon Peter Yealands.

With the humming sounds of early maker had substituted the use of a morning grape harvesting greeting us traditional glass bottle for the polyethas we prepare for a new day, it’s nice to ylene terephthalate substitute which take a moment to reflect on the stories was used for his sauvignon blanc ‘Full of those who have literally carved a Circle’. large presence in the Marlborough More recently Peter was the first NZ wine industry. company to be awarded the prestigious And what better way to do it than international “Best of Wine Tourism share the story about a local bloke Award”. who’s “can do” attitude has made him He was also judged winner of the legendary right around the world. global award for sustainable wine In 2009, the Sun showcased local tourism practices by the Great Wine legend Peter Yealands who throughout Capitals Global Wine Network, the years worked hard to build the beating rival wineries from Spain, very foundations that his company has Italy, France, South Africa, the United succeeded from.

States and Argentina.

Today, the Sun revisits the born “I was chuffed to be honest, we set and bred Marlburian and highlights out with a vision of best practice from his company’s march the vine to the bottle forward toward the viand we’re delighted sion of creating the first “we’re delighted to have our commitfully sustainable winery ment to sustainabilto have our in New Zealand. ity acknowledged,” he Set between the steep commitment to smiles. foothills of the MarInternational acclaim lborough’s Seaward sustainability has been a great boost Kaikoura Ranges and to his company and to the windswept tides of acknowledged” the NZ wine industry, Cook Strait, you will but for this local bloke, discover Yealands Estate Peter is true to his roots Winery. and has generously shared his success For those who were to enjoy the full with the Marlborough community.Last winery and outdoor tour, it wouldn’t be year Yealands Estate donated $20,000 uncommon to witness the man himself to the upgrade of the Marlborough Art with rolled up sleeves at the controls of Gallery and in return was honoured some machinery rather than shifting with naming rights. paper at his desk.

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Disorderly behaviour Tuesday, March 22 At 9.15pm, a 20-year-old man, occupation not listed, and a 39-year-old male arborist were arrested and charged with fighting in a public place following an incident in Nelson Square, Picton. Both men are due to appear in court on April 4.

Wednesday, March 23 At 8.50am, an 18-year-old unemployed man was arrested for breaching his bail conditions.

At 1.30pm, a 17-year-old male vineyard worker was arrested for disorderly behaviour on Budge Street.

At 6pm, an 18-year-old unemployed woman was arrested for threatening behaviour following an historical complaint.

At 8.50pm, a 48-year-old unemployed man from Picton was arrested for breaching his bail conditions.

Thursday, March 24 At 7pm, a 24-year-old solo father was arrested on two charges of burglary and

for breaching his bail conditions. He was then charged with two further burglaries, which occurred at commercial premises in February.

At 8.20pm, a 23-year-old unemployed man was arrested for breaching his bail conditions, as was an 18-year-old unemployed man ten minutes later.

At 9.40pm, a 19-year-old unemployed man was arrested for disorderly behaviour.

Shortly after, a 27-year-old unemployed man was arrrested for obstruction while police were searching for stolen property at a High Street address.

Friday, March 25 At 9.55am, a 20-year-old unemployed man was arrested for possession of a knuckle duster in Park Terrace.

At 8.44pm, an 18-year-old man was arrested for using a computer system for dishonest purpose.

At 11pm, a 32-year-old male vineyard worker was arrested on a fines warrant.

Just before midnight, a 63-year-old man was arrested for drink driving and assault after a domestic incident.

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Saturday, March 26 An 18-year-old woman was arrested for stealing a prescription form and attempting to use it at a pharmacy on Saturday afternoon.

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At 5.15pm, a 16-year-old man was arrested for possession of an offensive weapon (a vacuum hose) and assault following a domestic incident at a Riversdale address.

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At 2.50am, a 59-year-old unemployed man was arrested for breaching his bail conditions.

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Police officer assaulted A police officer was punched in the chest by an intoxicated woman on Friday morning after attending to a domestic incident on Scott Street.

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Changes possible for mountain bike challenge

By Damian George Yealands Estate Mountain Bike Challenge organising committee member Lindsay Fraser says this year’s course may offer something different for competitors.

The annual event is now in its third year and the event’s top course, for the more serious bikers, may be adjusted to add some variation, Lindsay says.

“It would still be the same length, just a different direction.

“Just to give the riders a bit of a change - they’ve been round it two or three times now so it would just make it a bit different for them.”

Including the 35km top course, the event has four races, all of which are held at the Richmond family’s Richmond Brook station in Awatere Valley. The other classes include

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Meanwhile, Lindsay says ticket sales are slow at this stage, but entries do not usually come in until the week before the event. He says, with still more than a month remaining Stunning mountain views are just one of the until race day on May 7, he is thrills that participants experience in the Yeahopeful the race will attract lands Estate Mountain Bike Challenge. Pictured the usual 175-200 competitors. is the 2009 winner of the Top Beat race, Richard Anderson.

“Some outfits [events and the Haldon Hills, over the Flaxbourne River, festivals] haven’t got great numbers this year but, hopefully, we get good and south towards the Blue Mountain. It encompasses an area of 4,467 hectares and is numbers this year.”

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No win for this local champ Local excavator operator Greg Robinson who works for Mike Edridge Contracting in Rai Valley recently returned home empty handed after competing in the National Excavator Operator Competition finals in Feilding, Manawatu.

Greg represented the Nelson/Marlborough region, taking on 11 other regional champs for the title of New Zealand’s number one multi-skilled operator.

Aiming to do his best, Greg tackled a variety of challenges ranting from planning and completing a construction job, through to pouring a cup of tea using a 12-tonne Hitachi machine.

Matthew Hareb from New Plymouth was announced the winner of the finals held between March 17 and 19.

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Depending on quantity, whether it’s wet or dry wood and what type of wood it is. It’s a good idea to stock up now so your wood will be dry and ready for winter.

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Rake away all debris and edible vegetation from your home’s foundation.

Seal up entry points to keep small animals from crawling under the house.

Mice can slip through space as thin as a dime so have any cracks sealed.

Inspect sill plates for dry rot or pest infestation.

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It may also be a good idea to switch summer screens with glass replacements.

5) Check the exterior, doors and windows Inspect your home’s exterior for crevice cracks and exposed entry points around pipes; have them sealed.

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8) Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors Test your smoke alarms weekly by pressing the test button and your fire extinguisher by checking the pressure gauge.

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Replace the battery in each smoke alarm at least once a year. Better yet, when you change your clock for daylight saving time, change your battery.

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9) Prepare landscaping and outdoor surfaces Trim trees if branches hang too close to the house or electrical wires.

Ask a gardener when your trees should be pruned to prevent winter injury.

Seal driveways, brick patios and wood decks.

Move sensitive potted plants indoors or to a sheltered area.

10) Prepare and check your Emergency Kit Buy indoor candles. matches and a lighter for use during a power shortage.

Find the phone numbers for your utility companies and tape them near your phone or inside the phone book.

Store extra bottled water and non-perishable food supplies (including pet food, if you have a pet), blankets and a first-aid kit in a dry and easy-to-access location.

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An un-insulated home can be damp, cold, unhealthy, very hard and expensive to heat.

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Insulation will help maintain the temperature in your home helping to reduce dampness and condensation, and keeping it warmer in winter and cooler in summer.

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Home heating accounts for 20-30% of the average household’s energy bill but this can be significantly reduced with good insulation. Not only can you save money on your home heating bill, but also your medical costs as a healthier family means fewer visits to the doctor!

There are many choices when it comes to insulation, but how do you know which is the best one to choose and is there a difference between them? It is important when choosing insulation that you know all the health facts about the product before you invest in it.

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2. How often should I feed my pets?

The better the quality of food you give your pets, the less you will have to feed them.

Many cheaper brands hold little nutrition and are packed with fillers such as grains and corn so much more is needed for the animal to get adequate nutrition. Adult dogs are best to have a larger meal in the morning and a snack or small meal at night, especially if they are outdoor dogs in the colder months. Cats can have access to food at all times, although some may tend to feed too often and become overweight so it is best to use this method for non-greedy cats only. All animals should have access to clean (changed daily) water at all times. This is the law in New Zealand.

3. How do I look after my dog and cat’s dental hygiene?

Some vets maintain that good oral hygiene in pets will add up to four-years longevity to the average cat and dog. It is important to get your pet checked by a vet regularly, especially after the age of three-years, as a build-up of plaque and tartar leads to gingevitis and eventually peridontal disease which seriously affects the overall health of the animal.

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Yes, all pets need worming - including birds. The correct dosage tablets should be given every two to three months for cats and dogs. If your cat is a particularly good hunter, then worming more often is advisable.

Did you know the most common cause for worms in your pets is fleas (the flea is the intermediate host for cats and dogs most common tape worm), so there is not much point worming unless you de-flea at the same time.

5. Do you recommend daily or weekly exercise outside the hutch for rabbits and guinea pigs?

These small pets absolutely adore freerange time. Young rabbits and Guinea Pigs need a lot of exercise so daily exercise outside of the hutch is a must.

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Dogs in outdoor situations require an elevated kennel to protect them from cold, wind and rain. Placing clean, dry straw or blankets in the kennel helps insulate them from the cold too. For indoor pets, a draft-free area is really important for their sleeping area.

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Birds need exposure to direct un-filtered (that includes window glass) sunlight or UV light. Birds need sunlight or full-spectrum artificial light in order to synthesize Vitamin D for healthy bone growth. An outdoor enclosure is optimal, even for certain periods during the day, because, not only will your bird be part of an enriched environment, it will also enjoy fresh outside air and unbroken sunrays.

8. How often should I clean my tropical fish tank?

At least once a fortnight, but once a week is ideal. You will need to replace 20% of the tanks water with fresh water. Clean out your filter in the old tank water so that the good bacteria living in it are not killed by treated or chlorinated tap water.

9. How do I make sure my pet does not have unwanted pregnancies?

Please visit us at the SPCA and pick up a free de-sexing voucher for you cat (must be over six-months-old) if you genuinely can’t afford it (remember we are a charitable organisation with little funding from the government or council). If you have a female dog that needs to be speyed, bring your community services card and a donation and we will try to get her speyed too, although this is decided on a case by case basis. There are thousands of unwanted animals in shelters around New Zealand. The simple one-off act of de-sexing your animal saves the suffering of many more.

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plaque and tartar build-up, including daily brushing of your pets teeth (sounds crazy but is becoming more and more normal in pet owning households), supplying specially formulated dental foods or products or even, for dogs in particular, providing the right kind of bone to chew on. Ask your local vet which product or practice would be best for your pet.

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HEYWOOD: Cyril and Shanee’ are pleased to announce the safe arrival of Jay Ross. Born 23rd March, 6lb 1oz at 7.30pm. Proud Grandson of Kim, Bernie and Ross. Special thanks to midwife Carole and the staff at the Maternity Ward.

HOWaRD/anDERSOn: Graham and Sarah are pleased to announce the arrival of a baby boy, Jay-Dee Howard. Born 12 March 2011 at 7.45am, 5lb 14oz. A little brother to Trystana. Special thanks to Midwife Angela White and Hospital staff. Photo provided.

ELLIS-MAY: Timothy and Kayla were married on 18th February at Ngakuta Bay in the Marlborough Sounds by Celebrant Brian Powell.

HOLLARDSAUNDERS Kaylene Saunders and Jason Hollard were married by Liz Anderson on 12th February 2011 at Pampers Escape Kaituna Tuamarina Road.

SInGH/PRuBHjIt: Kaur and Rajinder are so very happy to announce that Veerjit Singh was born on 21 March 2010 at 9.02pm. Weighing 3.17kg. We would like to thank midwife Gwen Costello and Tai, Dr Melissa Smith and all Maternity Ward Staff.

COuPER: Richard and Kallie would like to announce the arrival of a gorgeous baby girl, Ahlia Jade Couper, Born 25th March 2011 at 4.28am, 7lb1oz, Specail thanks to Gwen Costello and Sue Young and all the maternity staff.

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Audio systems allow connection of MP3 players by auxiliary and USB plugs.

SPORTS BODY KIT INCLUDES: BODY COLOURED FRONT BUMPER, FRONT BUMPER SKIRT, SIDE SKIRTS & ROOF SPOILER! Comprehensive airbags including a driver’s knee airbag.

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We’ve taken the feature packed Yaris to a new level in a limited number of Yaris Special Edition vehicles only available here at Blenheim Toyota.

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To celebrate this awesome car, we are giving one away for a whole year… that’s a brand new Yaris Special Edition for you to use FREE - for a year, including all scheduled servicing, registration, insurance and even fuel for a whole year*! This is a 100% local offer, and the car will go to someone who lives in Marlborough so make sure your in to win! To enter, any purchase made at Blenheim Toyota Used Vehicle department, New Vehicle Department, Parts and Accessories Department, Service Department, Blenheim Toyota Panel and Paint, and Blenheim Auto Glass from January 1st 2011 gains one entry. Come in - check out this hot little hatch - find out more about our offer and about the car we are all excited about…

*Entry details and full terms and conditions are available at Blenheim Toyota, 21 Main Street.

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community notices

Wednesday March 30, 2011

death notices

death notices WRATT, Noeline Joyce: On Wednesday March 23, 2011, peacefully at her home with her family at her side, after a short illness. Aged 67 years. Dearly loved wife of Kevin, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Chris and Charlotte, Michelle, Tania, Leon and Leanne, Shane and Denise, a loved and treasured Nan of all her grandchildren. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Peggy and Geoff, Sally and Ken, Derek, Marion, Norma and Ken, the late Peter, and Joan, Jo, John and Kaye, Gail and the late David, Annette and Pat, Beresley and Peter, Gary and Marilyn, Pauline and John, John and Lorraine. A loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to 23 Bexhill Crescent, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be sent to PO Box 411, Blenheim 7240. At Noeline’s request, a private service has been held.

The Community Noticeboard is for non-profit organisations.

For $8.00 you can publish up to 25 words. No AGMS, sporting notices or special meetings. Community Notices must be prepaid. Call into our office at 72 High Street, Blenheim

Hospice Shop Redwoodtown requires donations of quality preowned goods. Fine china, designer clothing, Jewellery, furniture, paintings, wool, drapes, Bric Brac, Treasure and Bling.

Housie Thursdays 7pm Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld Street. 40 houses, 2 super houses, 2 silent lines & raffles.Bring a friend, have a good night out. Proceeds to Special Needs Children of Marlborough

Marlborough Homeschooling Support Group. We are holding a workshop on Saturday the 9th April. 9.45am - 3.30pm. For those homeschooling or interested. Please phone Sandy 578 1926

Mental Health Consumer Advocacy Service Our Advocates will take up your cause to ensure your rights are respected, listen to your concerns and support you in the actions you want to take to gain resolution. Ph: 5795304 or call at Level 2, Aorere House, 54 Scott St.

Sheets ‘n’ Things good used linen for sale! Open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 12 noon at Bread of Life, 14b Stephenson Street (opp Boys College) Phone: 577-5423.

SF Marlborough (supporting families and mental well being) For information/advocacy/support for families living with mental illness please contact Cheryl or Lyn on 577 5491 or visit us at 4 Scott Street. All Welcome

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

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

The Peoples Market Alabama Road, Sunday 9.00am produce, fruit, eggs, pears. Badges, souvenirs, jewellery, plants, books, paintings, crafts, jam, pumkins, secondhand goods. Sites $5.00.

CROSSWORD CROSSWORD

community services Marlborough After hours GP Services: at Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm. (excluding Redwoodtown Doctors patients see below) Reception 520 6377.

Office 520 9980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111.

Non urgent 579 4870.

Redwoodtown Doctors: 9am-noon Saturday morning.

Redwoodtown Doctors' patients requiring A/H consultations please phone 5780470.

After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm 7 days Ph 5782271.

Diabetes NZ Marlborough: 57 7 55 4 9, O f f i c e h r s Tues,Wed,Thurs 9am-3pm.

Lifeline Marlborough: 5778668, 24hr helpline.

Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital (5209999) and ask for Women's Refuge contact numbers.

Overeaters Anonymous: Red Cross Rooms, 33 Redwood Street.

Every Tuesday at 7.30pm.

Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 5788125 Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Ross 578 5896.

Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd, Mon,Wed,Fri 9am-

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4pm / Tue, Thrus 9.30-3pm.

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 10am8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward.

Marlborough Family Budgeting Free,confidential budgeting advice. Monday -Friday. Phone 578 2006.

Citizens Advice Bureau Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm.

Phone 578 4272.

Picton Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377.

Office 5209980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Nonurgent 579 4870.

Chemist:Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 9-6pm, Sat-Sun 9-3pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

Seddon Health Clinic Monday 10am-1pm; Wednesday 3pm-7pm; Friday 10am-1pm.

After hours: Marlborough GP Services: Reception: 520 6377.

Office: 520 9980.

For an appointment phone 578 1665 or Seddon Plunket Rms 575 7194 during clinic hours.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Ph 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

JOHNSON, Allan Eric: Peacefully, at Redwood Rest Home, Blenheim on March 28, 2011. In his 80th year. Dearly loved husband of Val for 57 years, dearly loved father and father-inlaw of Peter and Jennie, Rosemary and Malcolm McFadyen (Wellington), much loved Grandy of Stuart, Daniel, Ashley, and Jessica, loved brother of Dorothy McManaway, the late John (Sunny), and Kerry. Messages to 8 Kensington Place, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to PO Box 411, Blenheim 7240. A service for Allan will be held at the Mayfield Chapel cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets Blenheim at 11am Friday 1 April, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM FDANZ Ph 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

WINFIELD, Eunice (Trix): On Sunday March 27, 2011, peacefully, at Wairau Hospital Blenheim. Aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ray, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Beth, loved grandma of Jayne, and Dale and Fiona, treasured great Grandma of Allee. Messages to 67 Elmwood Avenue, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Canterbury Earthquake Appeal would be appreciated and may be made at the service or at any New Zealand bank branch.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM FDANZ Ph 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

GUNN, Edith Ellen: On Saturday March 26, 2011, peacefully, at Hospice Marlborough, Blenheim. In her 88th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Mac Gunn and the late Dick Steele, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Richard (deceased) and Eileen, John (deceased) and Jocelyn, Pam and Terry McManus, David and Lesley, Jean (deceased) and Colin Owen, Vern and Wendy, Allen and Rata, loved stepmother and stepmother-in-law of Kathleen and John Sauer, Dennis (deceased) and Michelle, Jeanne Palmer, and John and Chrissy. A dearly loved Nana, Great Nana, and Great Great Nana to all her grandchildren.

Messages to c/- Mr V Steele, 13 Boons Valley Road, Picton.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be sent to PO Box 233, Blenheim 7240.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM FDANZ Ph 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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ACCESS Bars Introduction evening 31st March from 7.30-9pm - $15. Access Bars Workshop 2nd April from 9am-5pm - $200 or under 16 free. Please contact Trilby on 021 056 4300 to register.

A HUGE SALE up to 30% off everything in stock, until 31/03/2011.

Powerboat Centre 72 Grove Road. Ph 578 0569

holiday accomodation

FIREWOOD Old man pine. large ute loads.

Prices may vary. Phone 021 025 44777

EAR HEALTH Removal of Ear Wax using microscope & suction.

Ph for an appointment 5788310 at Physiotherapy Centre, 11 Francis St.

BE YU

NEED a qualified carpenter?

Check out my rates.

No job to small.

Eddie 577 8911

CLOSING Down sale.

Showroom kitchen in beach. Ideal for small flat or house. $4000 i n c l G S T. P h o n e 0 210 2582373 or 5742454 after 7pm.

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

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

situation wanted

Surfers Paradise Stay 7 / Pay 6 at

Le Chelsea Apartments

PEA Straw. $7 a bale.

Delivered. Phone 5705686 or 0274229095

with Lynne and Peter (ex Blen).

Close to beach.

Cavill Mall & Pacific Fair

WATERPROOFING Silicones, buy direct from manufacturer and save. Treatment of Oamaru stone, bricks and concrete etc. Free phone 0508 88 5656

Well-Being

Access Bars Facilitator & Body Worker Reiki Teacher Massage Therapies Oneness Blessing Giver Trilby Johnson Mobile: 021 056 4300

Email:trilby@beyuwellbeing.com www.beyuwellbeing.com

Read the Sun online!

www.blenheimsun.co.nz

public notice

2 B E D R O O M flat. $240 per week. Bond and reference required.

Phone 0274 399 336

2L Milk, 2 for $6.50.

Night ' N Day. 60 Main Street Blenheim.

ROOMS available in furnished 4 bedroom house. $130 pp per week. Includes power and broadband internet.

Phone 578 5421 text 021 411 248.

PRIVATE Studio Unit.

Must be long term. Self contained. $200.00pw.

Call 0274 338 824 2 Bedroom flat.

Carport. Unsuitable for children. No Dogs.

Redwoodtown. $180 per week.

Phone 027 257 2018

decorator

(conditions apply)

www.lechelsea.com.au stay@lechelsea.com.au

WHITE CHIP & WHITE ROCKS Ideal for pebble gardens, paths, driveways.

Phone Thomson 5756885

to let

PH:(07)55383366

TE RAWA RESORT Wilson Bay Pelorus Sound. Restaurant & B a r. R i g h t a t the waters edge, ac c o m m o d at i o n, S h o p, O n & O f f Licence, petrol on wharf, LPG & moorings. Private functions & small conferences.

Ph 03 579 8285 www.terawa.co.nz

Merv Scott Decorating

For all your painting & decorating needs • Wallpapering • Waterblasting • Painting and much more

Phone Merv 0800 Do It Up (0800 36 4887) or 021 669 666

Member of Master Painters Association

BIG-FUN Entertainment. Pom Pom the magic clown etc. Ph 577 7393 BIT Hot? Then come to Night 'N' Day. 60 Main Street Blenheim for a Slushie and Energy Shake CLAIRVOYANT, internationally known, 1 hour readings available in Blenheim 7th April. $100. Bookings essential. Phone Margaret 021 230 1518.

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Tua Marina Dance

Dondons Accounting Mobile Service Need someone to do your bookkeeping or just need someone to show you how to do them. Experience in MYOB, Cashmanager also GST, PAYE. Ph Donna 03 578-7403 or 027-220-4481

Tua Marina Memorial Hall Saturday 2nd April, 8.00 - 12pm Janet’s Old Time Dance Band •Novelty prizes • Raffles •Door Prize A plate would be appreciated for supper.

Dance for the young and younger.

All Welcome.

For info ring Bill or Marie 570 2212

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Cream freeze delux shakes, Brain Freeze and Sundaes. Night ' N Day. 60 Main Street Blenheim.

GOLD Max Bread 2 for $4. Only at Night ' N Day. 60 Main Street Blenheim.

HELOVA Coffee and Iced Coffee on the go, at 60 Main Street, Night 'N' Day Blenheim H O T C h i c ke n a n d Chips, Fish and Chips.

From 11am till 9pm.

Night ' N Day. 60 Main Street Blenheim.

BLENHEIM PALMIST and Dimensional Reader.

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Business Call Les at the SUN to discuss your options.

Prices start from $35.00+GST a week

Cantwell Joinery & Window Centre Ph: 578 3375

Cnr Bristol & Manchester Sts Riverlands Industrial Estate

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• 5 grades of bark • compost & soil conditioner • pungas • peastraw • bricks • cream pebble • white chip • screened topsoil • firewood • coal • trailer hire • wine barrels

• Garage Door Openers 41 Grove Road BLENHEIM

Ph 578 8251 PAINTER

DAVE REES PAINTERS & DECORATORS

Sheffield Street Riverlands Estate Blenheim

Ph 578 9590

Sandblasting Powdercoating Gates, Fencing Furniture Pool Fences 6 Nelson St, Blenheim

03 578 0213 or 021 786 871 email: mikemc502000@yahoo.com

PLASTERING

SPRAYPAINTING

TREE CARE

MJs Plastering Ltd

Riverside

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Interiors, exteriors, reseidential, commercial Including wallpapering, varnishing, roof spraying, new homes, repaints - we do it all

• EPS Cavity • Monotek • Masonry

Phone 03 570 2214 Fax 03 570 2219 Mobile 0272 472 784

Williams Service Centre

Michael McCann 30 Page Street Blenheim

578 1021

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valid until 30/04/2011

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For all painting and decorating needs

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Refinishers For all spraypainting requirements • Cars • Trucks, buses and caravans • Boats, marine and farming equipment • Joinery • Deckliner • Aircraft “Care in our work, , pride in our operation and customers come first” 40 Park Terrace, Blenheim

577 5166 www.riversiderefinishers.co.nz

Tree Removal Height Reduction Trimming/Thinning Branch Chipping Hedge Trimming Line Clearance Stump Grinding Mulch Supplies Fully Insured FREE QUOTES

Ph. 03 578 0083

(Lance) 021 361912 cts@xtra.co.nz

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public notice

to let

Infinity Tour and Charter

4 Bedroom plus house to let.

Furnished or unfurnished.

Witherlea.

Large Section.

Ph 021 424 588

BUS 50 seater for Hire. Charters, Tours, ideal for clubs, teams etc. Phone 021 474 588

Pensioner Meals Commencing 4th April • $10.00 a day • Freshly cooked meal delivered to your door • 5 days a week • Menu changes seasonally • Choice of several different meals • Plus Soups & Desserts Call us now to receive more information or a copy of our menu.

Phone 573 7654

50% Off First Time

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Usually $35.00

Now only $17.50 Take advantage of our April special and let our therapists give your brows a new look.

Book Now d Limite s Space

03 579 4044

48 Rene Street, Blenheim Open 9am till late appointment only

Dr Uwe Paschke

ARE YOU SPORTS MINDED?

160a Waikawa Road, Picton

Tuesday March 22-24 InTuesday Parliament, meeting Friday April 8 March with Minister’s meeting David In Blenheim 22-24 Carter and Kate meeting with constituents by In Parliament, Wilkinson. appointment. with Minister’s David Education and Science Briefingand withKate Dame Carter Select Committee.

Margaret Bazley & Wilkinson.

Primary Production ECAN Commissioners Education and Science Select Committee. in Christchurch.

Select Committee.

Friday March 25 Primary Production InSaturday Blenheim meeting April 9 Select Committee. with constituents by Picton FridaySchool March150th 25 appointment.

Anniversary.

In Blenheim meeting Saturday March 26 with fundraiser, constituents by Party trip Monday April 1 1 appointment. down Opawa River In North Canterbury with Historian Barry 28 Monday March meeting with Holdaway on River In Kaikoura the meeting constituents by Queen. with constituents by arrangement.

Monday March 28 appointment.

In Kaikoura meeting April 1 2-14 Tuesday March with constituents by Meeting with Hon 29-30 appointment.

David Carter & 29-30 Hon In Blenheim meeting Tuesday March Kate Wilkinson. constituents Inwith Blenheim meeting by Education & Science appointment. with constituents by & Primary Production appointment.

Wednesday March 30 Select Committee Wednesday MarchBay 30 Meet with Okiwi meetings.

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Drivers must hold class 5 licences and be prepared to work for a great team with great rewards.

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We require staff who are looking for a challenge to work mornings, evenings and weekends.The ability to work school holidays and weekends is essential.

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We require deliverers in Blenheim for permanent runs. Our paper is delivered once a week on Wednesdays. Must be reliable and honest.

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Friday April ECAN 1 Friday March and 18 commissioners InCheviot Blenheim and Community Meeting with ECAN Picton.

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Loony performance set for Blenheim The February earthquake will not stop The Loons Circus Theatre Company from touring their signature show The Butler to Blenheim on April 13, 14 and 15.

The company’s theatre building in Lyttelton (the town now known as the quake epicenter) has been red stickered and its fate hangs in the balance, but the company members are fitter than ever and keen to bring public notice

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their ‘theatrical feast’ of a show to Blenheim.

The talented and multinational cast of singers, actors and acrobatics are set to deliver an enthusiastic and energetic performance that organisers say, “must be seen to be believed”.

The Butler by The Loons Circus Theatre Company will feature at the Marlborough Civic Theatre in Blenheim.

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Do you have a Bible question for Jeff? Email us your question at pastor@mbbc.org.nz or post it to us. Full confidentiality is assured at all times.

Q – “Are tongues an essential part of God’s salvation experience?”

(Peter – question asked in literature he handed to one of our young people while we were out witnessing about Christ on Market Street) A – Nope – not even close.

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The gospel of the grace of God that Paul preached and that resulted in the salvation of many thousands and laid the foundation for all NT salvation doctrine is defined in Acts 20:21 as “repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.” This fact is overwhelming attested throughout the NT in that salvation is found in Christ and his finished work on Calvary – full stop! No water baptism or speaking in tongues is necessary to BE saved or PROVE that one is saved.

Acts 3 – lame man in the temple gate saved – no tongues!

Acts 4:4 – 5000 men saved when they believed – no tongues!

Acts 7 – Stephen preaches a gospel message – no mention of tongues!

Acts 8 – revival in Samaria – many saved at Philip’s preaching – no tongues!

Acts 8:37 – Ethiopian eunuch saved by believing that Jesus is the Son of God – no tongues!

Acts 9 – Saul saved on the road to Damascus when he believes in Jesus as Lord – no tongues!

(Paul clearly identified as a BROTHER in Christ BEFORE his water baptism – vs. 17-18) Acts 13:12 – Sergius Paulus saved by believing – no tongues!

Acts 13 – Paul’s gospel message with no mention of tongues!

You get the point. This is just the tip of the iceberg! The vast majority of “salvation experiences” did not involve anyone speaking in tongues BECAUSE IT IS NOT PART OF THE GOSPEL as the RCI falsely teaches. Speaking in tongues is a SIGN to people who do not believe something (I Cor. 14:22) and the Jews “require a sign” (I Cor. 1:22). What an amazing “coincidence” then that the three times in scripture someone did get saved and then supernatural tongues were spoken, that there were unbelieving Jews present!

1) Acts 2 – people permanently indwelt by God for the first time in human history – the Jewish, Day of Pentecost crowd given the opportunity to trust that this was genuinely from God by hearing Gentile languages supernaturally spoken.

2) Acts 10 – could Gentiles be saved in the same manner and on equal terms with the Jews? No one would believe this, but God proved it to Peter and his six Jewish witnesses by allowing this newly saved Gentiles to miraculously speak in tongues immediately upon believing in Jesus.

3) Acts 19 – a pocket of OT Jews who had never heard of the Holy Ghost or Jesus had the word spoken by Paul confirmed to them (just as promised in Mark 16:20) with supernatural tongues.

Three exceptions to the rule prove the rule – they don’t overthrow the rule! Beware of those who will latch on to out of context verses and experiences to justify their false doctrines!

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Your week in sport

Nothing enjoyable about seeing a champion fallen New Zealand sports fans, especially cricket followers, often take great delight in seeing our rivals from across the Tasman with their backs to the wall.

But there was nothing at all graceful about watching the plight of one of the all-time great cricketers over the last 12 months or so, a plight which has led him to relinquish the captaincy role of the national side.

Ricky Ponting, the now former Australian cricket captain, was for so long one of the world’s most dominant batsmen in all forms of the game, a batsman with hardly any apparent weakness and a seemingly flawless approach to

batsmanship.

That trademark high backlift has delivered blow after blow to opposition bowling attacks, amassing more than 12,000 test match runs and over 13,000 ODI runs. With a total of 69 centuries in both forms of the game, Ponting can be compared to the great names of his era like Lara, Tendulkar and Kallis.

But the question now beckons: is he in danger of ruining that reputation? One would hope not, for generations to come should know this cricketer is one of the best to have ever played the game. His captaincy reputation has certainly dipped. Despite winning two World Cups, he

is the only Australian Damian George captain to lose three Ashes series, and his team’s limp performances in the current World Cup resulted in evident frustration. Technically, he will still go down as one of the most successful captains, with 48 test match victories from 77 matches, and 163 ODI wins from 227, although most of those came while in charge of one of the best sports teams to ever come out of Australia. But I hope his decision to step down sees him regain his batting form, for he is too good to be remembered as someone who hung on too long.

First judo champs for Blenheim

By Celeste Lodewyk Local accommodation may be a little scarce this weekend but that has not stopped 73 judo competitors from coming to Blenheim in the hopes of winning some medals.

The Central District Open Judo Champs is being held all day Sunday at the Marlborough Girls’ College gymnasium.

What makes this event particularly special is that this will be the first time that Blenheim has hosted the annual Champs.

Blenheim Judo Club instructor Dave Foley says the competition is a huge highlight of the judo calendar and he is pleased that Blenheim can host the annual event.

“I am thrilled that we are hosting it for the first time, it’s very exciting.

“It’s been a lot of hard work, especially for club members Gloria Warburton and Natalie McLagan who have been vital to the organising of the event,” he says.

Dave, who has been instructing the club for the past three-years says competitors will fight for gold, silver and bronze medals.

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West Coast, Hokitika, Christchurch, Nelson and Marlborough, as well as the opportunity to host players from Christchurch whose venue has been affected by the recent earthquake.

Diana says the club are also looking to attract some younger members to their playing roster, and will still take on new members after the competition has started.

Interclub Competition Teams [Saturday, April 2]: Strand; Clubs of Marlborough; Blenheim South; Witherlea; Grovetown; Rapaura; Rai Valley; Springlands; Marshlands.

If unavailable, contact Mike Brown on 578 1683.

Racing results Results from the second race of the Blenheim Pigeon Club 2011 young bird season, held on the weekend.

First, Sindy Kirkwood; Second, Carl Kirkwood; Third, Morrinshollow; Fourth, James; Fifth, Joa n Webb ; Si xt h, George Peart.

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By Damian George The Marlborough Indoor Bowls Association begins its 2011 interclub season on Saturday, with the nine fours teams set to battle it out in week one at Omaka Marae and Fairhall.

The club’s midweek tournament, a less competitive competition, also kicks off over the next week, with the first round to be played at Omaka Marae on Tuesday.

The club’s publicity officer, Diana North, says numbers for the season are about the same as 2010, as “we’ve lost a few members but we’ve also gained some new ones”.

She says the highlight of the season should once again be the annual Lemon Shield involving teams from

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A long road to success Larry Newman, owner of the Kokomo Beach Bar in Blenheim may be a successful businessman, but he is also quick to admit that it has been a long and hard road to get where he is today. Larry shares his journey with Celeste Lodewyk.

Renwick man Larry Newman is the kind of person who likes to read about the stories of those who have succeeded in life despite facing hardship and misfortune.

This is because Larry knows what it is like to have no money and have to work two jobs to get ahead financially.

“I am not rich, I live comfortably and enjoy life to its fullest but I will never forget where I come from.

“If you stay true to who you are, believe in yourself, keep your family close and dear to you and work hard to realise your dreams, you can achieve anything. These are simple teachings from my parents which have guided me to where I am today, success really does start in the home,” he says.

His journey began when he left school and went to work for Pyne Gould Guiness, spending 28-years working his way from the bottom up to shop manager.

“I am a loyalist so I stayed and worked really hard to get to the

management position.

I also worked a second job as bar manager at Woodbourne Tavern to get ahead as I knew what it felt like having no money.

During these younger years, Larry also served for 28-years as a volunteer for the Renwick Fire Brigade.

“It made a man out of me,” he said.

“It was also one of the most wonderful things I have done in my life.

I am a giver and not a taker so being able to serve the community meant a lot to me.”

Nine-years ago the opportunity arose to purchase Blenheim’s only night club, now known as Kokomo Beach Bar. The business named Goats Don’t Shave Ltd has since expanded and now owns several residential

properties as well as offering security for private functions and public events.

As the business continues to move forward, Larry says he often reflects back on the people who helped to make it possible.

“There are two people in my life who helped me immensely with my

business and I am proud to say they are now very close friends.

“Ken Butler, my insurance broker who has provided constant guidance and support along the way, and Tony Weeler, a consultant working out of Whangarei who has driven me to succeed.

“Looking back on life and at

the success of my business I will admit that life hasn’t always been easy for me. I knew what it was like hitting rock bottom and that I never wanted to go back there so I worked hard, kept focused and surrounded myself with positive people, advice I hope will benefit many others,” he says.

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