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By Kristy MartinMarlburians are on red alert, with authorities warning

of high fire danger over the next six weeks.On Friday, a suspicious fire broke out in the Wither

Hills Farm Park just hours after rural firefighters issued a warning for people to stay off the higher slopes during the hottest part of the day.

Hot, dry weather and windy conditions have already got firefighters dreading a repeat of the fires that razed 17,000 acres on the Wither Hills back in 2000.

Friday’s fire, which began just before noon on a 31C day and with a total fire ban in place, was quickly contained and put out after a walker saw the flames and raised the alarm.

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Weather ripe for bushfires

Ian Conway of the Marlborough Rural Fire Authority places a warning sign at the Wither Hills mountain bike park.

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By Kristy MartinThe Marlborough Falcon Conser-

vation Trust will soon be expanding its aviary after being awarded almost $100,000 in funding from the Lot-tery Grants Board.

The $96,789 grant will mean the aviary can double in size in order to meet demand, with high numbers of falcons getting rehabilitated at the Marlborough facility since it opened two years ago.

Trustee Amanda Simcic said it was incredibly exciting and work was due to begin in April.

The MFCT began looking to expand last year, due to an influx of native falcons.

“Our current aviary was built two

years ago with eight aviary pens to house the eight falcons we had mak-ing up our breeding pairs, any chicks before release and injured falcons for rehabilitation,” Amanda said.

“We sorely underestimated the amount of rescued falcons that would be bought in for care once there was a facility in place that could help.

“We could see we were getting close to capacity and we agreed that our trust would always assist an injured falcon in need.”

By the end of 2013 there were 14 falcons in residence, along with two chicks successfully hatched in cap-tivity, a pair that were later released.

Totalspan, who built the initial aviary on land donated by Brancott

Estate, have been contracted to complete the extension.

“The interior will have three aviary pens for breeding or rehabilitation, two quarantine pens and a large open and secure space that will be used for exercising recuperating wild birds and as a crèche following the breed-ing season, ensuring the juveniles are flight ready before their release into the Marlborough environment,” said Amanda.

While the grant will build the aviary, the facility can still use donations of equipment, such as wine barrels and mussel buoys used for nesting boxes. Details will be published on the trust’s Facebook page.

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Marlborough Falcon Conservation Trust aviary manager Diana Dobson doing some flight training with falcon Fern. Photo Facebook.

Fire hazard a very real dangerContinued from page 1

Three fire crews plus a helicopter were deployed to the blaze, which destroyed one hectare and is now being treated as suspicious.

Earlier that morning, Ian Conway of the Marlborough Rural Fire Authority had erected signage at the base of the Wither Hills warning cyclists and walkers to avoid the top slope tracks between noon and 6.30pm, when fire danger was at its peak.

Principal rural fire officer Richard McNamara said fire would travel very fast uphill and that walkers and cyclists could quickly find themselves engulfed in smoke.

“Fire will always run a hell of a lot faster uphill - that’s the nature of it.

“In 2000 a lot of damage was done and we don’t ever want a repeat of that.

“There are plenty of walking tracks on the lower slopes people can use.”

He said a number of recent fires, including some in outlying areas of the Sounds, had been started due to inattention.

“We’ve had a number of fires kick off over the weekend and we are just asking people to be careful over the next four to six weeks as we go

through the hottest part of the year.“People also need to let friends and tourists com-

ing into the area know that we are experiencing these conditions.”

He also warned residents to adhere to the total

fire ban, which meant gas barbecues could be used but no solid fuels.

People should also avoid throwing cigarettes, mowing paddocks or using metal grinders outside on a hot day.

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Helicopter was dispatched to Okiwi Bay in the Marlbrough Sounds at 8pm on Saturday, after a 20-year-old man from Blenheim sustained injuries as a result of a fall from his off-road ATV bike, while out riding.

The man was assessed by the helicopter’s onboard intensive care paramedic before being flown to Nelson Hospital for furthur treat-ment.

another rates riseMarlburians should prepare for

another rate rise, as councillors release details of the 2014/15 budget at tomorrow’s meeting.

Councillor Jamie Arbuckle told the Blenheim Residents and Rate-payers Association said that if council was to continue its current services, rates would be increased by 1.91 per cent.

If all other recommendations were adopted it could a higher increase.

By Adam Poulopoulos A long-time Blenheim cyclist believes

a bit of understanding between parties is required on the Taylor River pathway if everyone is to get along.

Ray Clearwater (pictured right) has been riding bikes in Blenheim for the last 14 years.

He said he had never had a problem on the pathway.

“It’s probably one lady that’s got a little bit uptight about things.

“If people would have a little bit of

tolerance there wouldn’t be a problem.” Mr Clearwater believed the blame was

being unfairly shifted.“Cyclists are usually going a bit quicker,

so it becomes our fault. “The pathway is there for the whole

community to use and respect. “It’s just madness.” The Blenheim Sun recently received

several text messages saying cyclists were driving too aggressively along the path.

There have also been reports of dogs getting hit by cyclists on the path.

‘Tolerance’ needed on Taylor River pathway

By Kristy MartinA group of Picton residents upset

by a proposed sewerage system upgrade say their foremost concern is that effluent is being pumped into a stream near their homes.

The Surrey Street residents have voiced concerns about the rede-velopment of the pump station on their street, which is part of a large scale overhaul of the Picton and Waikawa sewerage system.

Council’s assets and services manager Mark Wheeler has admit-ted that untreated effluent does go into the Memorial Park stream, but says the upgrade would help reduce this.

“(A) bigger building is needed because we’re greatly increasing the capacity of the pump station to reduce overflow of effluent into the Memorial Park stream.

“At the moment, we can get overflows several times a year.

“After upgrading, the likely incidence should be reduced to only once every 10 years and that’s going to make a huge improvement to Picton’s marina water quality.”

Mr Wheeler says in extreme storms there would still be some overflow going to the stream but the whole purpose of the project

was to enable vastly more effluent to be pumped to the treatment plant ensuring that, in most storms, there would be no untreated overflows.

Local resident Barry Hammond said he wanted people to know it was effluent going into the stream, and not ‘stormwater’ like it says on the resource consent notice.

The Surrey Street residents say kids often play in the stream and they are concerned about the health risks for everyone.

They are also upset that a seven-metre tall building will replace the current one, which they say they do not have a problem with.

Mr Wheeler has assured the

group their voices will be heard. But, he said, their proposed alter-native site - by the hill in Memorial Park - was not viable.

This would involve relocation of existing sewer pipelines and the laying of new outfall lines.

“It would be a major project for Picton to move the existing pump station to a completely new site. It would mean an increase in sewer rates levied on Picton ratepayers.”

A suggestion that storage tanks for the sewage would be a better option for Picton was also prob-lematic, he said.

“Technically it would be possible but the tanks would be extremely expensive and look far worse than the proposed building.

“Costs would be very high.”Mr Wheeler said for the last two

years council has been circulating information to those directly af-fected by the project.

A total of six submissions have been received on the suite of appli-cations lodged in November 2013.

A hearing is scheduled for March 19.

“Those Surrey Street residents who have chosen to take part in this process can be assured their viewpoints will be heard.”

Waste issues still at the fore

surrey street residents kris Poultney, karen sciascia, david Jones and Barry and Yvonne hammond do not want effluent pumped into the stream near their homes.

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By Kristy MartinVintage cars will be rolling through the

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Packards were American luxury cars manufactured between 1899 and 1958.

Today, the national South Pacific Packard Club has 55 members with 125 Packards between them.

A number of these impressive and lov-ingly restored vehicles will be leaving from outside the Omaka Aviation Heritage Museum tomorrow and travelling through the Wairau Valley on their way to Nelson.

The car enthusiasts will then head to Greymouth.

Blenheim man Geoff Ralls has owned four Packards in his lifetime, including his 1947 blue and white Packard Clipper

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all over the world.”Mr Ralls uses the vintage car often.“It sure gets a lot of attention,” he said.

Vintage Packards roll into townThe South Pacific Packard Club is holding a car rally in Blenheim today, going from Omaka Aviation Museum to Nelson. Pictured is a 1947 Packard Clipper Deluxe owned by Blenheim man Geoff Ralls.

Hot, dry weather has led to the shutdown of irrigation water supplies to some parts of Marlborough.

Council is advising property owners that water for irrigation is being be shut off to about 5000 hectares of farms and vineyards along the Wairau River.

Wairau Class B consents, including all those on the Southern Valleys Irrigation Scheme, went off yesterday, while Waihopai Class B consents would also be suspended.

The shutdown comes slightly earlier than last year, but there has been no real rain since Christmas.

A significant fall would be required before the water supplies can be reinstated.

All consent holders are advised to monitor the Marlborough District Council website, under the Environment/Rivers and Wetlands/Flows and Levels section.

Consent holders are also reminded that the council’s compliance team does spot checks to ensure conditions are being met.

In Renwick, hosing restrictions to households are already in place. The shutdown of irrigation water supplies will mean reduced flow through Gibsons Creek and that will begin to affect wells in Renwick.

Blenheim itself has no problems due to the multi-million dollar upgrade of the water infrastructure.

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By Kristy Martin One reason Marlborough

District Council decided to install roundabouts in Spring-lands was because local drivers would have difficulty learning how to use traffic lights.

This was one factor, which included costs, traffic volume and crash risk, investigated by council in the planning of the $1.4 million SH6 upgrade, ac-cording to Marlborough Roads general manager Frank Porter.

Not only did traffic lights have installation and running costs, but there was also found to be insufficient traffic levels at the intersections of Boyce Street and Battys Road.

Traffic lights also had the potential to create other is-sues, Mr Porter said, because Marlborough drivers weren’t familiar with them.

“For example, drivers would not become easily accustomed to driving as directed by traffic lights if there was only one set of lights in Marlborough – with the attendant safety risk that goes with a lack of familiarity.

“Low compliance is a risk to road safety.

“Drivers do adapt to changed intersections but, given that there is no established need

for lights to control traffic flow, having only one set of lights would introduce a factor that does not currently exist.

“If a driver makes a mistake at a light-controlled intersec-tion, the results are likely to be far more serious than at a roundabout where traffic speeds are slower.

“Just as importantly, the in-troduction of lights would more likely impede traffic flow in Middle Renwick Road and that, in turn, would raise the risk of driver frustration and risk-taking.”

The two new roundabouts on Middle Renwick Road (SH6) are being funded by council, af-ter the New Zealand Transport Agency said the project would not meet criteria.

Funding of $250,000 was also coming from the developers of the Westwood complex, further along SH6.

Mr Porter compared the cost of constructing traffic lights to three sets installed in Rich-mond for $3.7m back in 2008.

“Investigations indicated that signals would not be a signifi-cantly cheaper option.

“They would require not just the installation costs on-site but also a centralised control sys-

tem to ensure phasing, which creates additional costs.

“Roundabouts, where fea-sible, are often preferable to lights because they help to improve traffic flow rather than bring motorists to a standstill.

“Accidents at roundabouts have been shown to have much less severity than at traditional intersections because rounda-bouts are designed to slow vehicle speeds as they approach and prepare to turn.

“In times of low traffic, roundabouts enable vehicles to keep moving efficiently with minimal delays.”

Marlborough mayor Alistair Sowman said he was pleased

the project would start soon.“We are often told that this

is one of the worst stretches of road in Blenheim.

“Councillors have listened to this feedback and they accepted that these intersections were a big worry to many ratepayers, which is why we made the decision to fund the project.”

He said council had confi-dence that Marlborough Roads had drawn on engineering expertise, considered a range of options and developed an excellent design which would greatly improve traffic safety for motorists, cyclists and pe-destrians - and reduce the frustrating delays experienced.

‘Drivers wouldn’t know how to use traffic lights’Roundabouts decision explained

The Boyce St intersection at Springlands.

Marlborough Police are investigating a series of burglaries and are once again asking people to secure their properties.

There were several attacks on Whit-ney area properties - Percy Street, Alfred Street and Leefield Street - last weekend and on Friday night a laptop and phone were stolen from a Springlands home.

Sometime on Friday or Saturday a bicycle, lawnmower and council recycle bin were taken from a Whitney property.

Three burglaries in the same area on Sunday were also reported.

Laptops, electronic items and food were stolen from each property be-

tween 11am and 11pm that day.

Police said they were following leads, but still urged residents to be vigilant.

Between February 16 and 21, two properties at Okiwi Bay in the Sounds, were broken into and goods were stolen.

A ranch slider was forced on the first property and binoculars and a camouflage parker stolen.

Louvre windows were removed on the second property, and a Sony flat screen TV, Yamaha stereo, iPod dock, food and a sleeping bag were taken.


Police are seeking to identify a man be-lieved to have stolen a pair of bowling shoes from the Blenheim Indoor Sports Centre.

If you recognise the man, pictured on CCTV, contact Blenheim Police on 578 5279 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Police are urging all road users across the Tasman Police District to take extreme care this weekend as the region experiences an influx of motor-cycles on the TT2000 endurance ride.

About 100 riders will depart from Woodbourne in Marlborough and also from Bunnythorpe in the North Island, trying to reach a wide range of checkpoints in the district as part of the annual endurance ride, before heading to Christchurch.

Tasman District Road Policing Man-ager Inspector Jenni Richardson said Police had been working closely with the event organiser to ensure riders taking part in the event were safe and rode within the law.

“Riders are aware that Police will be monitoring their behaviour and that there will be no tolerance towards speeding or risk-taking behaviour on the roads,” she said.

Insp Richardson said one rider tak-ing part in the event was killed travel-ling through Golden Downs in 2010.

“That’s really made us and the event organisers take a close look at how things are run and we’re hoping that this will be an enjoyable weekend out for participants and that everyone gets home safely.”

The endurance ride covers 2000 kilometres over a 48 hour period, end-ing in Christchurch at 6pm on Sunday.

Watch out for bikes

Warning to Whitney area

A 44-year-old motorcyclist from Blenheim was airlifted to hospital on Sunday following a crash near St Arnaud.

The man was riding his motorbike in a group when he collided with another rider about 11.15am at Tophouse inter-section on State Highway 63.

The Blenheim man lost control and ended up in a ditch at the side of the

road, suffering serious leg and hand injuries.

He was treated at the scene by para-medics from the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter and flown to Nelson Hospital for furthur treatment.

The other rider involved in the collision was transported to Nelson Hospital by a St John Ambulance.

Motorbikes crashA Blenheim motorcyclist was airlifted following a crash near St Arnaud. Photo supplied.

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Comment from Gary Spence, Marlborough Civil Defence

It’s not just earthquakes we need to be prepared for. We need to think about any event that may affect our normal daily lives, especially if your family is in different areas such as at work at school etc.

In a major event you may have to evacuate, so you need to have some personal things in a bag that you can grab on the way out. Or you could be forced to remain in you homes without power or water.

Shops and supermarkets may be closed so you need to have supplies at home for your family.

A good way to get through an event is to look for the Neighbourhood Support group in your area, so as a community you can support each other.

By Adam PoulopoulosStatistics show Marlborough is the

second most-prepared New Zealand region for an earthquake, but there is still room to improve, according to the District Council.

The survey from the Ministry of Civil Defence show 35.3 per cent of Marlburians have a basic emergency plan, and three days worth of food and water.

The figure exceeded New Zealand’s overall figure of 22 per cent.

The survey said Canterbury was the most prepared region, with 40 per cent having three days of food and water.

Marlborough District Council emergency services manager John Foley was pleased with the result, but said more could be

achieved. “There’s another 60 per cent of people

who could do more work to be prepared. “A bit more planning needs to be done.” He said having household plans in place

on where to meet and what to do when a quake struck helped people become fully prepared.

Mr Foley said the earthquake kit should be replenished every 6-12 months to re-place items that had gone off or been used.

The Ministry’s preparedness has been carried out annually around the country since 2006.

Preparation results can still improve

Adam Poulopoulos paid a visit to the small team at the Seddon Volunteer Fire Station who have been four times as busy this year.

Seddon Volunteer Fire Station is welcom-ing new volunteers after the number of emergency calls rose dramatically in 2013.

Covering from the Weld Pass down as far as Molesworth, the 11-person crew has been busier during the last 12 months, in part due to the Seddon earthquakes.

There were nearly four times more calls made to the station in 2013, up to 111 from 30 in 2012.

Thirteen calls have been made this year so far. Five have been medical-related, four after car crashes and the remainder for vegetation fires.

Chief Fire Officer Keiron Hebberd said they always appreciated volunteers.

“These guys do exceptionally well actu-ally. We’re always short of numbers.

“It’s busier times. We need more help. “We’re the closest thing to everything.

The ambulance and police have to come out of Blenheim.”

He said both men and women were al-ways welcome to volunteer, and they were happy to receive public input if someone wanted to visit.

The team meets at 7pm on Monday nights for meetings and a routine equipment check, which includes examining the fire engine and testing the station siren.

When the siren is activated on Mondays it is the only time in the week somebody in the station sets it off.

All of Seddon’s emergency calls are routed through the national hub.

Mr Hebberd carries two pagers and a cellphone, but he said the siren system was still more important.

“Round here is quite notorious for recep-tion black spots.

“We can be in the truck before the pagers even go off. That’s why the alarm system is so important.”

The team often stay until after 10pm running scenarios or training.

Skills learned include advanced first aid, tactics when dealing with a fire and vehicle operation.

“These life skills or of benefit in their own lives, not just for others,” Mr Hebberd said.

After their training the team leaves for home, but their responsibilities as a firefighter do not end.

If the firefighter can hear the siren sound, they are expected to drop everything and come to the station.

“It doesn’t matter if you’re working, at home, in bed or celebrating with family,” Mr Hebberd said.

He added the team was grateful for the understanding of loved ones and employ-ers.

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By Adam Poulopoulos A Pasifika dance group will be just one

of the attractions at the Marlborough Multicultural Festival on Saturday.

The festival will be held at Pollard Park, begnning at 11am.

The group will include members from several island nations like Samoa, Tonga and Kiribati.

Pasifika community co-ordinator Lapu Oliver said it was refreshing to see a Pacific Island community working together under one umbrella.

“It’s like one but many.“There’s not many of us, so we’ve decided

to work and live together. “They’re not in as people from their own

country. They’re all in it together.” The ninth annual festival will also include

ethnic food stalls and other displays from around the world.

The festival has grown since 2006, when 1000 people attended, to last year’s attend-ance of 4000.

Site space for this year’s edition has sold out.

Marlborough Migrant Centre services manager Margaret Western said the festival’s growth reflected the changing regional community.

“The community has changed signifi-cantly.

“Historically Marlborough was one of the least ethnically diverse areas.

“Our community has become a melting-pot of different cultures and its become an opportunity to celebrate.”

The Festival acknowledges Race Rela-tions Day, which is celebrated in New Zealand on March 21.

Story and photo by Celeste LodewykA group of concerned Renwick residents

voiced their concerns on “potentially danger-ous” roading issues at a public meeting held last Thursday.

The meeting was held by the Renwick Residents Association and was attended by Marlborough District Council Assets and Services manager Mark Wheeler, council-lors Geoff Evans and Cynthia Brooks and Marlborough Roads principal assets manager Steve Murrin.

Opening the meeting, chairperson Anthony van de Water expressed his frustration at the ‘lack of progress’ at the Gee Street and Boyce Street intersections and High Street and Pak Lims corner.

“A design study for a round about at the Pak Lims corner was done years ago but line of sight was an issue. It’s been going the best part of 30 years but nothing has been done, it’s frustrating.

“I haven’t heard of anyone in favour of a second round about in Springlands yet fund-ing can be found for it but not for us,” he said.

He added that Renwick had been asking for

clip-on cycleway on the Gibson Creek Bridge since 2003 when the Renwick cycleways were opened up.

“Out of the $10million allocated over 10 years for cyclists, Renwick is not featured, but I see money was given to a cycleway in Grovetown. Where are the priorities,” he said.

Mark Wheeler replied; “We have to allocate money carefully and State Highway 1 is our highest priority, it’s our busiest road and gives the best value for money.”

Following this, a representative from the Boyce and Anglesea Action Group stood up and began a discussion on the volume of heavy vehicles using these two residential streets, and highlighted the safety risk to pedestrians and cyclists.

“It appears heavy vehicles are using Boyce and Anglesea Streets like a main highway and we are very unhappy.

“We strongly object to these heavy vehicles using our residential street and are seeking a full review to be conducted by the council and a peaceful resolution found locally, easily and quickly,” he said.

Steve replied; “I understand where you

are coming from, and yes trucks can appear scary especially when up close, but kids are safer with log trucks on the road than some

of the idiots driving in cars.Steve agreed to have a progress report

prepared for the Association’s next meeting.

Renwick voices road concerns

This intersection on Boyce Street and State Highway 6 is used by heavy vehicles, something residents are strongly against.

Celebrating diversity

The Pasifika dancing group: Lose Samasoni, Keleni Iakopo, Seila Kennarch, Emele Viane and Iona Kula, at last year's festival. Photo supplied.

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Q: If you could ask the Mayor for one thing to improve Blenheim, what would it be?

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Edith WhitfieldEngland

Nothing. It’s lovely. It’s nice and open.

Liz ReddenBlenheim

The streets. they’re too narrow. The seats should sit back from the road more.

John ThomsonBlenheim

One tiny thing is you’ve got a lot of people on mobility scooters, and some of them can be a bit rude. That’s the only niggle.

Dario MariniItaly

It’s all pretty nice. I like it. Maybe just having more shops open during the weekend.

Des GirdlerBlenheim

I would say there should be more for the youth to do. We had simple things to do when I was younger, and we never really got into much trouble.

Bruce ArmstrongUSA

Nothing. I notice Liz Davidson Place is fairly new. I like having places to sit down with a coffee, and I like green areas, so it seems pretty well put-together to me.”

Letters to the editorLetters on issues of community

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thing imported a small wasp to get rid of the white butterfly they also knew that the wasp would attack all butterflys.

I’ve known people to actually take the swan plant inside so the caterpillars would be able to hatch.

All the pests here in NZ were brought in rabbits, hares, possums, goat, ferrerts, stoats and gorse bushes and blackberry which run wild.

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While going to work I stopped at an intersection as two police cars sped past at approx 120kph on Maxwell Road judging by the following dis-tance as per the road code.

The news report later in the day told of an accident caused by fog.

My question is –What would have happened if the Police suddenly found fog as they rounded Meaters corner in Maxwell Road, or if someone did not use the Alabama/Maxwell road roundabout correctly?

They would have been glad they had two ambulances following them.

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There are two distinct parts to Joe Knight’s life, and its fair to say they are as different from each other as possible.

Surviving the Second World War, Joe and wife Mary moved to Blenheim, and have stayed put almost ever since.

Born near the London docks in 1926, Joe was only 13 when the Germans declared war.

On the first night of the Blitz in 1940, his family home was stripped of its roof, windows and doors.

On another occasion his brother lost part of one ear trying to stifle an incendiary bomb. His old school, South Hallsville, became a transit camp for refugees before being blown up.

He said they feared for their lives at all times.

“There were day raids. Jerry came over and hovered about, especially on overcast days, which it usually is in Britain.”

Amidst the chaos, his family moved to the East London suburb of Hornchurch, where he met his wife Mary for the first time.

“She lived at the top of the turning. She was 14 and I was 15.

“I took her to the pictures. She was my first date,” he said.

The pair lost touch and when Joe returned, Mary was married - to his friend.

Soon after Mary’s husband was injured during a naval battle, and passed away from his injuries.

“Poor bugger - he had shrapnel all up his arms,” Joe said.

“I thought ‘Hello, I missed her once, I’ll get her the second time.”

In 1944, Joe joined the Merchant Navy, and still keeps his logbook handy.

He remembers working on the Vic-toria, which carried 1500 troops a day from Dover to Calais in France.

“I’m not saying I did, but many of the soldiers had families on both sides of

the Channel. “The Government passed a law at

one stage saying any Belgian or French girl who had a marriage certificate effectively had a British passport - the ship was empty the next day!”

After the War Joe spent his career in the building and decorating trade, and he and Mary moved to Marlborough from the English countryside in 1965.

He said there were several reasons they chose New Zealand.

“Down the street from us there was a young lad who’d been to New Zealand and worked in the freezing works. He said ‘I wish I never left now.’

“Many of our friends moved to Rhodesia or South Africa. They told us they were sleeping with guns under their pillows, so we took the safer option.”

Soon after coming to New Zealand Joe and Mary took a world cruise, spending a year back in Britain.

Joe said the English and New Zealand-ers had very different attitudes.

“In New Zealand, you shake the person’s hand, but in England, the guy backed off. He thought I was going to hit him.

“I thought ‘that’s bloody funny.’ No-body trusted anyone else. It was awful.

Joe and Mary spent time in Rapaura before buying their current property in 1967.

Joe said Marlburians had always made them feel at home.

“It’s the people. They’ve got a different outlook on life.

“They were helpful. and in those days people welcomed you.

“I’ve got nothing but praise for Kiwis.” Looking back on his life, he said he

had no regrets. “When I leave this world there’s

nothing I could say ‘I wish I’d done that’ about.

Joe and Mary have a daughter, Jill, who is based in Auckland.

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From London to Blenheim via the Merchant Navy, Joe Knight talks to Adam Poulopoulos about living through WWII, being married for 62 years and why Marlborough is so special.

A Knight’s tale


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Joe has a passion for motorbikes. Here he is after his time in the Navy.

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Most people have a picture of their ‘perfect home’ tucked away in their future plans file.

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In the past there were only a few choices for fence materials.

You could put up a stone wall, block wall, brick wall, wrought iron, wood, or chain link.

If you got creative you could combine materials and get a fence/wall by putting wrought iron on top of a brick base or wood panels between pilasters of block or stone.

Today the number of choices and alternative materials has exploded.

Here are some of the more popular choices.Stone: A stone wall will look beautiful, and is

very durable and strong. Putting in a natural stone wall is best left to some-

one who has years of experience selecting which stones will look best on the outside. Installation is as much about art and mastery of stone shaping as it is about the labour of stacking the stones.

Wood: The most common natural material used is wood and is easy to find and work with.

Block and Brick: These materials provide great strength and durability.

You can use different styles and colours of block or brick to dress up the look.

Plastic and vinyl have also made their presence felt in the fencing arena. There are a variety of solid and hollow product to choose from.

Wrought iron: Wrought iron gives you the great-est combination of looks and price when using metal for fencing.

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Outlets and covert conduitsAs flat-screen televisions become

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By Adam Poulopoulos A 44-year-old Blenheim woman

looking to provide a better life for her son is set to graduate later this year.

Carmel Hancock has been studying psychology extramurally for five years at Massey University in Palmerston North.

She will be presented with her degree from Massey University in May.

In December she was awarded a $4000 scholarship for postgraduate study for being in the top five per cent of graduates.

She recently begun her Masters, although she is unsure whether to pursue health or clinical psychology.

Either way, she knows what she wants to do afterwards.

“I would prefer to try and work with women and children.”

Ms Hancock wanted to be able to provide a better life for her 8-year-old son Max, after retuning to Blenheim from the UK in 2008.

She said despite the early anxiety, her change of direction had been well worth it.

“I was nervous at the beginning. I didn’t think I could do it.”

She said even though her social life had been “put on hold,” she urged others in a similar position to go for it.

“It has been hard. I’ve had to rely on mum, dad and friends to help out, especially around exam time.

“As a mature student it is possible to study and follow your dreams.

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Carmel Hancock will receive her psychology degree in May.

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By Kristy MartinA Blenheim mum who found a large

paper lantern flapping on the power-lines outside her home was shocked that someone could be so careless during peak fire season.

And adding to the insult was that when the lantern blew down she found it plastered with ‘offensive’ messages.

Kirsty Pillans said the large lantern became tangled in powerlines outside her Redwoodtown home about 9.30am on Sunday.

“My main concern was it shorting out the power and causing a fire.

“It just had to touch the other powerline and it could have done a lot of damage.

“I was with a fr iend and we saw that fire up the hills on Friday and you just think about how dry the conditions are at the moment.”

Kirsty said she phoned a friend to seek some ad-vice and to ask whether she should

contact Marlborough Lines.Shortly after, the lantern came free

and when it blew down, she found of-fensive messages scribbled all over it, including “I love meth”, “Everyone is gay”, “I hate all blacks” and a swastika.

“I think it’s disgusting.“It’s not funny at all.“What if a kid had found it?

“My daughter and her friend wanted me to read what was on it. I didn’t even want them to touch it.”

Kirsty says that if it was the work of youths then

parents needed to be more

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Kirsty Pillans, with daughter Trinaty, 6, was disgusted to find a paper lantern with offensive messages scribbled all over it.

Members of the public are being advised not to take or eat shellfish from Queen Charlotte Sound due to risk of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning.

Nelson Marlborough Medical Officer of Health, Dr Jill Sherwood said the area affected is all of Queen Charlotte Sound, including Tory Channel.

“Routine testing of shellfish in Tory Channel has shown higher than acceptable levels of the toxins that can cause Paralytic Shellfish Poison-ing.

“Testing has also shown increased numbers of the phytoplankton that produce this toxin.”

She said symptoms of poisoning were numb-ness and tingling around the mouth, face or extremities; difficulty swallowing or breathing; dizziness; double vision. In severe cases, paralysis and respiratory failure can occur.

“Acute symptoms usually occur within 12 hours of consuming shellfish.”

She advised people not to eat kina, mussels, pipi, tuatua, oysters and cockles harvested from the affected areas since February 19, 2014.

“Scallops, paua, crab, and crayfish may still be eaten if the gut (and skirt of scallops) was completely removed prior to cooking.

“If the gut was not removed its contents could

contaminate the meat during the cooking process.“Cooking affected shellfish does not remove

the toxin.”Fish, such as snapper, cod, gurnard, and terakihi

were not affected by the toxin algae and are still safe to eat.

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Kina is one of the affected sea creatures.


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MAINE: Jennifer and Gareth are proud to announce the arrival of Keone, born 20/02/2014 weighing in at 5lb 14oz. The family are delighted with her safe arrival. Photo provided.

SHEFFORD: Brydon and Elisha Shefford welcome baby Alex Mason Shefford (8lb) into the world on January 26, 2014 at 12:34pm at Wairau Hospital. Big thanks to midwife Cathy Middleton and to Elisha’s mum Keryn for being great support on the day. Photo provided.


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Amanda Bashford and Scott Trueman were recently married by Celebrant Carol Taylor at Hortensia Gardens. Amanda is the eldest daughter of Liz and Stew Bashford, and Scott is the only son of Sue and John Trueman, all from Blenheim.Don Kelly Photography

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Morgan: Catelyn Shalom was welcomed with love by Ben, Chel-sea and Timothy on January 18, 2014. “Children are an heritage of the Lord.” Photo provided.

From their inquisitive minds and cheeky grins through to their infectious laughs, children are a gift and as grown ups we have the job of nurturing our young to be healthy and strong.

They are born pure and with mana, and should be treasured by all who surround them.

This theme, ‘Treasure our Children’, features strongly this weekend as the country gears up to celebrate Children’s Day.

The first Sunday in March is ‘Children’s Day’ and to mark the occasion the Dillons Point Community Playgroup is hosting a morning event from 9am - 12noon on Monday, March 3.

There will be a bouncy castle, face painting, fun crafts and prizes.

The cost is $2 per child or $3 per family.

Congratulations to Jennifer Maine this week’s lucky winner of the New World $25 voucher

to spend at New World Blenheim. Our winner is invited to bring her ID in to claim her

prize when she next visits New World Blenheim.

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UREN: Kyle and Cathryn are pleased to announce the safe arrival of Isla Kate (5lb). A little sister for Angelo. A huge thank you to midwife Rhianne Lamb, theatre staff, Dr Gary Fentiman and anesthetist Joe. Both mum and baby are both well.Photo provided.

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0800 CancerImproving community well being by reducing

the incidence and impact of cancer

Contact us for support andinformation on any aspect of cancer

• Support services for people diagnosed with cancer• Information & support for partners, families & friends

• Education to promote prevention and early detection of cancer

Email: [email protected]: www.cancersoc.org.nz

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Hours 9am - 4:30pm Mon to Fri

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Removal of Ear Wax using Microscope & Suction

A much kinder & safer method of wax removalThe only acceptable way for Tinnitus Sufferers

• Discharging Ears • Management of Infections • Dermatitis • Removal of Foreign Bodies

Debbie Dalzell (RN) and Mary Tolan (RN).Ear Nurse Specialists

Deluxe and Regular Treatments include Complementary Bioptron Light Therapy For more information: www.bioptron.com

Foot, Hand, Auricular Reflexology and Therapeutic

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REFLEXOLOGY & NATURAL SKINCAREUFS Pharmacy, Cnr High St & Queen St

5595 State Highway 6, RD 2 Pelorus Bridge, Marlborough Tel: 03-574-1255 Mob: 027-270-7592

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The Skin Clinic Marlborough is equipped with high resolution digital mapping

technology allowing early detection of melanomas and other skin cancers.

Early diagnosis and prompt treatment canresult in a complete cure from skin cancer.

The clinic provides a comprehensive range of treatment options and is now approved by

Southern Cross as an affiliated provider.

Make an appointment today to have you and your family’s skin checked.

Ph: 578 166524 George Street, Blenheim

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MoleMax or digital dermoscopy is the

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Dermoscopy can detect melanomas before

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During the second half of 2013 Dr Da-vid Orsbourn of enhanceskin, (Nelson), made history at the Churchill Private Hospital in Blenheim, by performing Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT) for the very first time in Marlborough, thus eradicating his patient’s varicose veins.

Dr Orsbourn’s Blenheim clinics have proved so popular that he has decided to extend the services he offers in Marlborough to include Cosmedical Procedures.

We asked Dr Orsbourn what results a client could expect from a course of Cosmetic Botulinum, he says, “This treatment gives such a lovely refreshed look, it’s as if you’ve been on holiday. Patients have told me that their friends notice the difference, but can’t quite work out why they look so good!” He continues, “Dermal Fillers instantly fill and lift the wrinkle from underneath the skin’s surface with an immediate visible result. Showing a client the change in the mirror often gives them a “WOW” feeling that is just gold to me.”

If you’re short on time, Dr Orsbourn recommends the Liquid Face Lift; this procedure restores the cheeks with youthful volume, lifting the jaw line and naso-labial fold. Results can last up to two years, but the treatment can be performed in a lunchtime!

People sometimes have concerns that Cosmedical Procedures will leave them with a frozen mask-like face, but Dr Ors-bourn reassures that this is not the case, “Careful consideration of each person’s wishes, followed by an assessment of their individual muscles and require-ments, allows me to tailor their treatment ensuring a natural and effective result.”

Heading into summer Dr Orsbourn

explains that another little known use of Botulinum is symptomatic relief of hyperhydrosis (excessive sweating), most commonly of armpits, or face and scalp. He says “This treatment literally changes people’s lives.”

Dr Orsbourn offers a complimentary cosmedical consultation and assessment where he addresses any concerns, avail-able treatment options, expected results and likely costs.

Following the reported outbreak of gastroenteritis amongst staff at Waimea College, Nelson the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board is reminding the community to ready itself for any more outbreaks.

The likely cause was Norovirus which is always present in the community but is particularly prevalent at this time of year, said Medical Officer of Health Dr Jill Sherwood.

“This outbreak is a timely reminder to check the readiness of schools, camp-grounds, aged residential care facilities and hospitals to respond to such out-breaks.”

The main symptoms are diarrhoea and or vomiting.

She said a letter had been sent to all schools in the area asking them to check that all toilet facilities have soap dispensers and disposable paper towels and ensuring that there is a protocol for clean-up of vomiting or diarrhoea ‘accidents’.

She said if you are sick with diarrhoea or vomiting, you should stay away from child centres, school or work.

“If you develop symptoms do not return to school or work until 48 hours after your last episode of diarrhoea or vomiting as with most gastroenteritis bugs people remain infectious up until 48 hours after their symptoms stop.

“The best way to avoid infection and to

prevent passing gastroenteritis bugs on to others is to thoroughly wash and dry your hands. This is particularly important after using the toilet or before handling food.”

If you are concerned about yourself or a family member seek advice from your GP or practice nurse.

Dr Sherwood also recommended that if you have gastroenteritis continue drinking plenty of fluids to prevent de-hydration.

“Signs of dehydration can include a dry mouth and tongue, sunken eyes, cold hands and feet, and unusual sleepiness or lack of energy,” she said.

It’s important to thoroughly wash and dry your hands to avoid passing on gastroenteritis bugs to others.

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Any of our “out & about” photos can be purchased at the Sun Newspaper office. Riley Lomax, 9, feeds a horse.

Raeden Kamira and Jake Sweetman.

Getting air was part of the thrill. There were plenty of tricks on show.

Daniel McLean, Rion Francis and Daniel Brooke-Taylor.

Brendon Arthur, Ryan Williams and Tom Driffill.

The Corban clan, parents Craig and

Jen and children Anna, 5, Benjamin,

3, William, 8 and Abraham, 7, enjoyed

their first trip to the Rodeo.

Tua Marina RodeoEven though the Tua Marina Rodeo has been going for over 60 years, it didn’t disappoint.Families braved a changeable forecast to attend on Sunday.Photos by Adam Poulopoulos.

Renwick SK8 JamPeople of all ages flocked to the Renwick skate park with their skateboards, scooters and BMX bikes to take part in the third annual SK8 Jam on Saturday.Photos by Celeste Lodewyk

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Skaters, scooters and BMX riders put their skills to the test.

Tayla Gapper, 11, Maia Van Beek, 12, and Rylan Cummings, 11, splashed some cash.

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The Sun Newspaper offers an acknowl-edgement service to its readers. You can submit acknowledge-ments following fam-ily bereavements. The deadline will be on Mondays at 5.00pm, with a limit of 50 words for $15.00. You can submit acknowledge-ments 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 [email protected] Please include your contact details: Name, address, email and phone numbers, in-cluding your mobile number if possible.

acknowledgementMarlborough After Hours GP Services: Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm. Reception 520 6377. Office 520 9980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870.After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm, 7 days. Ph 5782271.Diabetes Marlborough Inc: 5775549, Office hours 9am-3pm, Monday - Friday Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline. Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers.Overeaters Anonymous: For more information. Ph 570 5137Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 5788125Citizens Advice Bureau - Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm. Phone 578 4272.Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846)

Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Ph Margaret 021 0260 7468 or Cilla 570 5335.Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd. Open Monday - Friday, 8.30 - 4.30pmHospital Visiting Hours: Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm.Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward.Marlborough Family Budgeting: - Free confidential budgeting advice. Monday-Friday. Phone 578 2006.PICtOnDoctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377. Office 520 9980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870. Chemist:Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 9-6pm, Sat-Sun 9-3pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

CROSSWORD By Russell McQuarters

SOLUTIONFor April 9, 2003

CROSSWORD By Russell McQuarters

SOLUTIONFor July 14, 2004

ACROSS 1. Dubious (7) 5. Liberated (11)11. High up (5)12. Large tent (7)13. Counter (5)14. Hung (9)15. Bears witness (9)16. Poet (4)17. List (7)19. Daintily odd (6)23. Free (6)26. Lionize (7)29. Against (4)30. One-horse carriage (3)32. The ... Commandments (3)34. Image (4)35. Inheritance (7)36. Wanaka ‘warbird’ collector, Sir Tim ... (6)39. Hard coating (6)40. Numbs (7)42. Crooked (4)46. Hateful (9)48. Pompous (9)50. Leg bone (5)

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24 HOUR SERVICEPHONE 578 4719

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• 150 Seat Mayfield Chapel• Sowman Catering Lounge

• Marlborough’s only cremation facility

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Mental Health Consumer - Advo-cacy 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: 579 5304 or call at Level 2, Aorere House, 54 Scott St.

Family/Whanau - or information/ad-vocacy/support for families living with mental illness/addictions please contact– Supporting Families in Mental Wellbeing - Cheryl or Lyn on 577 5491 or visit us at 4 Scott Street.

Learn to play Bridge 12 week course starts Wednesday 19th March at Marlborough Bridge Club, Clubs of Marlborough. Cost $40. Phone Chris 578-3735 or Alison 577-6554

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

The Hospice Shop, Cleghorn Street, Redwoodtown. Come and see our wide range of Bric Brac, Linen, clothing etc. Always something new in!

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 579 4353.

Blenheim Healing Rooms open 1st & 3rd Saturdays every month. 11.00am - 1pm. Stonewood Homes Office, 68 High Street. Free Christian healing pray available to anyone. Phone 578 9704.

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

Advertise on the crossword page!!! DO YOUR CUSTOMERS LOVE CROSSWORDS? Advertise your business where your customers spend their time, it’s just logic. Call our sales team today 577 7868

Sheets ‘n’ Things good used linen for sale! Open Monday to Friday 9.00am – 3.00pm at Bread of Life, 14b Stephenson Street (opp Boys College) Phone: 577-5423.

St David’s Day is a proud Welsh celebration and will be marked this Friday in a night of ‘Welsh fun’ at The Cork and Keg English Country Pub in Renwick, starting at 6pm.

The event is being organised by Welshman Andrew Fogg who has lived in New Zealand for 22 years.

Previous to that he was a Welsh steel worker.Andrew previously formed the Welsh Kiwis

Club in Auckland which grew to a membership of 183 Welsh expats and is a former member of the national male Choir of NZ which toured South Wales in 2000.

According to Andrew, The Cork and Keg has a growing number of Welsh expats from all over Wales, including its own Welsh barmaid who will be serving on Friday night.

“We are hoping to attract other people with Welsh connections or just a love of Wales and its culture and music to come along and celebrate our patron Saint’s day.

“There might even be enough singers who come along on the night to suddenly burst into song,” he laughed.

Dress up is optional, Andrew says, including Welsh personalities through to dragons and daffodils.

Welshman living in Blenheim, Andrew Fogg has organised a fun St David’s Day celebra-tion this Friday in Renwick.

Welsh prepare for St David’s Day


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Grout is a very porous material and is rarely sealed when new so it starts to absorb dirt and bacteria from day one. In no time it starts to looks dirty and unsightly, no matter how long you spend on your knees trying to scrub it clean. To make it worse, the wrong type of cleaners could cause more damage!

However, Marlburians can now forget endless, pointless scrubbing, as Blenheim locals Darryl and Cecilia Norman have just started up GroutPro (Marlborough) Ltd. They are part of a team of franchisees throughout New Zealand.

“GroutPro is the only business in New Zealand specialising in tile and grout restoration and we o� er a cost e� ective solution to making your tiles and grout look brand new again” says Darryl and Cecilia. “It costs only a small proportion of the price to restore tiles than to replace them”.

“We are delighted to be able to o� er the people of Marlborough this unique service. Our previous experience in the � ooring industry combined with intensive GroutPro training has provided us with a good grounding with which to start our new venture.

One of the biggest drawcards for us was to be able to see what a huge di� erence our services can make to the appearance of tiled areas in a home.”

Their product range and services include a breathable, topical sealer called Colourseal, unique in New Zealand, which repels dirt, oils and water and will prevent your grout from restaining for up to 10 years. This is applied to grout lines after a deep and thorough clean with specialist products and equipment and o� ers a range of 89 di� erent colours.

“It looks fantastic once it is applied, truly making your grout lines look like new again and as it repels dirt and oils – no more scrubbing!!!” If you are building a new home with tiled areas, Coloursealing the grout as part of the build � nish is high recommended.

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Service agents for all the major brands.

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$7000+ worth of prizes to be wonEntries cost members $20.00.

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Thursday March 20th 2014 We need your support to help our students raise

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DO YOU NEED HELP IN THE WORKPLACE WITH Stocktaking, shelf stacking, tidying up,

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Lawns, gardens, window cleaning, car washing, hedge trimming, ironing, cleaning and more?

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Phone the College on 573 6558 or our Workday coordinator Sandi Lock

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DOMINION SALT LTDFORKLIFT/PACKING OPERATOR

PERMANENT Dominion Salt is New Zealand’s largest producer and refiner of processed salt products. It supplies major industry (dairy, pulp and paper, tanning, food etc) and specialist markets (pharmaceutical, animal health) with 25kg and 1.2tonne packs. Applications are invited for this position responsible for operating the retail packaging plant and solar salt refinery at Lake Grassmere.

The position involves 8 hour days, Monday to FridayKey attributes you will possess are: •Ahighdegreeofmotivation •Forkliftoperatingexperience •Mechanicalexperienceandaptitude •Logicalthinkingwithproblemsolvingability •Producttestingandrecordkeeping •Experienceoperatingpackingmachinery(desirable)Training will be provided to augment your skills and provide knowledge required for salt processing.A competitive remuneration package includingallowances is offered as well as subsidised superannuation and medical schemes after a qualifying period.DominionSaltoperatetoadrugandalcoholpolicy.Pre-employmentdrugand alcohol testing will apply.Applications and CVs should be sent to:The Production & Dispatch ManagerDominion Salt Limited, PO Box 81, SeddonEmail:[email protected] close Friday 28th February

Marlborough Multiple Sclerosis and

Parkinsons Society inc.AGM

to be held on Sunday, 2nd March 2014 at 12:15 pm

at the Church of Nativity Hall.

Finger lunch provided.All members, clients and

friends are urged to attend. Sandra Moss

Secretary.Ph: 578 7207

CENTRALBADMINTON

CLUBClub Nights

Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm, Marlb. Boys College Gym.

All members and casual players welcome.

For more info contact Claire 921 0009 AH or

[email protected]

PAINTING & DECORATING

Need painting-wallpapering-spraying

or just some water blasting to tidy thingsup, call Merv Scott for

your free quote.

Merv Scott Decorating

LtdPh: 0800 DO IT UP

(0800364887)Mob: Merv 021 669 666

C E N T R A L BA D -MINTON CLUB AGM Tuesday 18th March 8pm, Marlborough Boys College Gymnasium All welcome.

WHITE CHIP & WHITE ROCKS

Ideal for pebble gardens, paths, driveways.Phone Thomson

575 6885

FRESH MEALS DE-LIVERED to your door for the Elderly and oth-ers in need. The Quest Catering Co. Ph 573 7654 or 577 9400.

Elder Care WorkerDuties

Pastoral care & visiting 65 plus in Blenheim South Area. Assisting with

monthly Elder Care Seminars.

Hours Flexible 20 hours over a 4 week period.

RequirementsDriving license & own transport

ie: Travel allowance paid.Clean Police Check.

Person who shares the values, vision & beliefs of our organisation.

Apply for a full job descriptionSt Christopher’s Anglican Church

92 Weld Street,Redwoodtown

Blenheim(03) 578 0139

Email: [email protected] close March 10, 2014

PUBLIC EVENING ON ENERGY HEALING

& MEDICINE‘Learn about this beautiful

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Friday 28th February, 7-9pm

RED CROSS HOUSE

33 Redwood St, Blenheim

Entry Fee $10Power point presentation Healing Demonstration Audience Participation Weekend Workshop

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Sites are now available for the Marlborough Parent and Child Expo

on Sunday 8th June 2014 at the Marlborough Convention Centre.

Earlier bird rate is $110.00 before the 28th February, so get in quick otherwise

sites are $135.00.

More than 1000 people attended the expo in each of the previous four expos.

The Expo now has a good reputation among a wide audience of Marlborough parents with children aged 0-6 years, as well as grandparents and others looking

for family related products and gifts.

We believe it is a strategically important opportunity for you to promote and sell

your products and services to a key target market.

For more details contactRebecca Toms

Parent and Child Expo CoordinatorMarlborough Parents Centre

[email protected] 257 2451

Parent and Child Expo

Thursday February 27-28: In North Canterbury meeting with community groups by arrangement. Saturday February 29: Attend the 80th Rai Valley A&P Show. Monday March 3: In Blenheim meeting with constituents and community groups by arrangement, such as the Marlborough District Council. Tuesday March 4-6: In Parliament, Primary Production and Education & Science Select Committee meetings. Friday March 7: In Blenheim meeting with constituents and community groups by arrangement. Monday March 10: In North Canterbury meeting with community groups by prior arrangement. Tuesday March 11-13: In Parliament, Caucus, Primary Production and Education & Science Select Committee meetings.

Space Available in established

Health & Beauty Clinic

All facilities setup and available on a permanent or

casual basis.

Phone Christine to discuss your options.

027 282 2196

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Pelorus Netball Club Trial Dates for 2014 Season:

Premier ,Grade one,two and three and all college players interested in trialling for these grades.Sunday 2nd March at 4pm and Tues-day 4th March at 6.30pm at Horton Park.

Grade four and below including College playersSunday 9th March at 4pm and Tuesday 11th March at 4pm at Horton Park.

Social Muster Sunday 23rd March at 4pm at Horton Park.

Bus DriverCasual for charter work.

Large bus experience preferred.Must have “P” Endorsement.

Ph 577 5356 or 021 432 462

CHEF required, experience, qualified, Chinese cuisine Chef, minimum 5 years experience, for busy takeaway shop. CUSTOMER SERVICE required full time/part time. Ph 021 266 1144.

Part-time Kiosk OperatorsBluegums Landfill - Blenheim

We are seeking two enthusiastic and reliable staff to operate our kiosk which will require computer skills. Other duties include record keeping and grounds maintenance. One position will be Monday to Wednesday and the other Thursday to midday on Saturday.Must be willing to complete a First Aid Certificate.

Please send your applications including work history to [email protected]

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C B Norwood Distributors Limited is a leading tractor and machinery distribution group and represents a portfolio of global brands through separate operating divisions. Norwood showcases three national dealer networks which include 17 company owned retail farm machinery centres.

Established in 1948, we have grown to be one of the best known names in New Zealand agriculture and today we supply one in every three tractors sold in New Zealand.

Positions available in Blenheim

For additional information please visit our website at http://www.

norwood.co.nz/blenheim/.

All ApplicantsPlease send your covering letter and CV to: [email protected].

Applications close Friday 21 March 2014

Branch AdministratorIf you are seeking a position with a well-established

company, then this could be the role for you. Norwood Farm Machinery Centre Blenheim is one of 17 company owned retail outlets throughout New Zealand. As part of the C B Norwood Group we represent world lead-ing brands such as New Holland, Kubota, Vaderstad, Lemken and Horsch.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys administrative type duties including processing ac-counts payable, receivable, parts and service admin support and being the happy voice at the end of the phone, you will also be providing general administra-tion support to the Regional Branch Manager.

This position is for someone who has drive and ambi-tion, a great sense of humour, and the ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where team work and communication are paramount.

Position RequirementsTo be considered for this role you will need to have:• Fivetotenyearsofficeadministrationexperience• Experienceprocessingaccountspayableand accounts receivable• Customerserviceexperience• Advancedcommunicationskills• Theabilitytoquicklybuildrapportwithpeople• IntermediateknowledgeoftheMicrosoftSuite ieOutlook,Word,Excel

Duetoexpansionthisopportunityhasbecomeavailable.TheBlenheim Branch is the latest addition to the Norwood network. Weareseekingtobuildontheexperienceofourcurrentteamand continue to provide them and ultimately our customers with only the very best level of service and support.

ThisisyouropportunitytoleadtheBranchServiceDepart-ment byhavinganemphasisonexceptionalcommunicationwith our customers and branch staff, proactively market theServiceDepartment,andtakeresponsibilityfortheflowof work through the workshop. This position may also suit thoseapplicantswhoarelookingtomoveoffthefloorintoamanagement role. A very competitive salary is offered to the suitable applicant.

Position Requirements• Tobeconsideredforthisroleyouwillneedtohave:• Minimumfiveyearsinagriculturalmachineryor closely related industry • QualifiedAutomotiveTechnicianadvantageous• Tenyearsineitherserviceorparts• Experiencemanagingateamofpeople• Thoroughknowledgeoffarmingandgroundcare practices• Soundunderstandingofclient/dealerexpectations in relation to technical support

Service ManagerThe branch at Blenheim supplies some of the world’s leading

tractor, farm, horticulture and viticulture machinery brands. Due to a continued commitment to providing only the very best parts support we are seeking an additional person to join our team.

This is your opportunity to actively manage key accounts, showcaseyoursalesexperiencebysellingpartstoourvaluablecustomers both over the phone and in the showroom, while leadingthePartsDepartmentwithyourexceptionalinventorycontrol and internal relationship management skills.

Position Requirements• Tobeconsideredforthisroleyouwillneedtohave:• Evidenceofkeyaccountmanagement• Evidenceofsuccessfulrelationshipsandalliances• Experiencemanagingpeople• Knowledgeoftheintricaciesofhowtorunaparts department would be advantageous• Mechanicalknowledgewouldbeadvantageous• Salesexperiencewouldbeadvantageous• Driveandambition

If you have a great sense of humour, the ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where team work and communication are paramount, then apply now!

Parts Manager

Norwood Farm Machinery Centre is one of 17 company owned retail outlets throughout New Zealand. As part of the C B Norwood Group we represent world leading brands such as New Holland, Kubota, Vaderstad, Lemken and Horsch.

DuetotherecentacquisitionandsubsequentrebrandingofWilliamsServiceCentreweareseekinganadditionalexperiencedServiceTechniciantojoinourbusyteam.WearecommittedtogrowingourpresenceintheMarlborough/Tasmanmarketandare seeking additional team members to be part of the growth.

Ideallyyouwillhaveextensiveexperienceinagriculturaldieselequipmentorarelatedfield,haveexcellentorganisationalskills,be a great communicator and have a genuine willingness to provide solutions to our customers.

Thispositionisfieldandworkshopbased,youwillbeprovidedwithamodernwellequippedservicevehicleandfullon-goingproduct and personal growth training will also be provided.Position RequirementsTo be considered for this role you will need to have:• Qualificationsorextensiveexperienceinagricultural dieselequipmentorarelatedfield• Minimumthreeyearsasanagriculturalmechanic preferred, but not essential• Excellentcustomerservice,organisationaland communication skills• Experienceworkingwithfarmequipmentisdesirable i.e.tractors,harvestingequipment• Abilitytoworkunsupervised• ExperiencewithCombineharvesters,ForageHarvesters, round/squarebalers,agriculturalequipmentwouldbe an advantageous.

Service TechnicianIf you are seeking a position with a well-established company,

then this could be the role for you. Norwood Farm Machinery Centre Blenheim is one of 17 company owned retail outlets throughout New Zealand. As part of the C B Norwood Group we represent world leading brands such as New Holland, Kubota, Vaderstad, Lemken and Horsch.

Duetoexpansionweareseekinganenthusiasticself-starterpreferably with an agricultural sales background who is look-ing to join a strong sales team. You will have the chance to work alongsidetheservice/partsandwarrantydepartmentwhichguarantees you the best in sales and after sales service in all our brands. You will manage your territory including sales, customer service and relationship management, and maintain ahighandvisibleprofileineachregionalmarket,proactivelymarketing both the company and its product lines within your territory. We also welcome applications from the Tasman area.

Position RequirementsTo be considered for this role you will need to have:• Experienceimplementingsalesplans• Experienceinimplementingannualmarketingplans in conjunction with the Regional Manager• Evidenceofsuccessfulrelationshipsandalliances• Experiencewithagriculturalequipmentandknowledge of modern farming practices and trends are essential• Theabilitytoset,pursueandattainachievablegoals

The successful applicant will be provided with very competi-tive remuneration, ongoing product training, a modern sales vehicleandallthesupportneededtoexcelinthisposition.Theopportunityforoverseastravelandtrainingalsoexists.

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Grocery Checkout Position Part timeWe are seeking a motivated, friendly, person

to join our staff. Days of work would be Thursday to Saturday.

Approx 27 hours. This is a fixed term contract.

Application including CV can be sentto the store addressed to

Store ManagerRenwick Supervalue

78 High Street, PictonOverseas applicants must hold NZ citizenship

NZ permanent residency or valid NZ work visa.

Permanent Paper Deliverers required

Leefield St, Brewer St & Stratford St area

&Charles St, Arthur St &

Poynter St area

Suit school aged children. Must be honest and reliable.

Younger children must be supervised by an adult.

Please phone Liz 577 7868

23SunThe Wednesday February 26, 2014

By Adam Poulopoulos The athletics career of 14-year-old

sprinter Lucy Sheat continues to gather pace.

Sheat is the only Blenheim-based athlete selected for the Tasman team heading to the New Zealand Track and Field Championships in Wel-lington at the end of March.

She is expected to race in the Tasman 4x100 and 4x400 metre teams at the event.

The Marlborough Girls College pupil was excited at her selection.

“It’s a chance to get improved times and to be noticed nationally.”

She said improving her personal bests and breaking club records were her goals for the rest of the year.

Her selection in the Tasman team follows her performance at the Mahar Cup earlier this month, when she won the Mawhera Shield as the

meet’s top performer, and broke a 21-year-old 200 metre record.

Her dream start to 2014 began when she was awarded the $500

Nick Willis Scholarship at the South Island Colgate Games in January.

Nelson head athletics coach Greg Lautenslager met Sheat for the first time at the Mahar Cup.

He said those in the know rate her highly.

“Lucy is such a talented young girl we’ll take her anywhere.

“I can see she’ll fit right in.”He said although he expected Sheat

to be competitive, the experience she would gain from rubbing shoulders with more experienced athletes would be invaluable.

“It’s a big bonus to be there with all the top athletes.

“The hope and incentive for them is that one day they’ll be the ones competing in the Commonwealth Games.”

The Tasman team for the Cham-pionships is made up of 25 athletes.

Sprinting for success

Lucy Sheat with the Mawhera Shield and Nick Willis Scholarship Award.

Teams on the march to Wellington

By Adam Poulopoulos NZ K ing Sa lmon Nelson

Marlborough Falcons staff past and present are basking in the region’s best footballing achievement in nearly 40 years.

The under-20 Falcons sealed the ASB Youth League Southern Conference with a 2-0 win over Team Wellington in Wellington on Sunday.

The result, their eighth win in a row, puts them into the Youth League final against Auckland with two regular-season matches remaining.

Board member Nigel Thompson said the achievement was the best in the region since Nelson United made two consecutive Chatham Cup finals in the 1970s.

“It’s been a long time between drinks.”

Thompson said the potential for a senior team was there, but not in the immediate future.

“It’s a big step up from Youth League, so we shouldn’t get carried away.

“If these guys stick around for 2-3 years they could form the nucleus of a national league team.

“It just shows the talent available in the Nelson and Marlborough area - they’re all home-grown.”

The Falcons’ youth league licence is due for renewal in 2016, but with the team winning and breaking youth league crowd records in Nelson, Thompson said he could not see a reason not to extend it.

The Falcons’ latest victory was

their first game since striker Omar Guardiola was dismissed from the team by coach Davor Tavich.

Guardiola said talent and spirit were both high in the camp.

“They can win the title. I hope they can. They’re not looking too bad.

“It was always nice to play for them - it sucks I had to leave.

“I wish them luck and hope they win the tournament.”

Guardiola has moved to Wairarapa United to play in the ASB Premier-ship.

Taine Swete and Carl Connor-McClean make up the current Falcons’ Marlborough contingent.

Their next match is against Young-heart Manawatu in Nelson on Sunday.

Falcons fly into finalThe Falcons celebrate their Southern Conference win at Nelson Airport on Sunday night.

DOMINION SALT LTDPROCESS OPERATOR

Dominion Salt is New Zealand’s largest producer and refiner of processed salt products. It supplies major industry (dairy, pulp and paper, tanning, food etc) and specialist markets (pharmaceutical, animal health) with 25kg and 1.2tonne packs. Applications are invited for this position responsible for operating the solar salt refinery and packaging plant at Lake Grassmere.The position involves 8 and 12 hour day and night shifts on a set roster.Key attributes you will possess are: •Ahighdegreeofmotivation •Theabilitytoworkwithlimitedsupervision •Forkliftoperatingexperience •Mechanicalexperienceandaptitude •Logicalthinkingwithproblemsolvingability •ProducttestingandrecordkeepingTraining will be provided to augment your skills and provide knowledge required for salt processing.A competitive remuneration package including allowances is offered as well as subsidised superannuationDominionSaltoperatetoadrugandalcoholpolicy.Pre-employmentdrugand alcohol testing will apply.

Applications and CVs should be sent to:The Production & Dispatch ManagerDominion Salt Limited, PO Box 81, SeddonEmail:[email protected]

Applications close Friday 28th February

ThinkWater Marlborough is a privately owned New Zealand business with the support of a very successful Australasian Franchise. ThinkWater specialises in the design and implementation of the most effi cient irrigation and water management systems and products for customers across all sectors.Having recently opened a retail store in Marlborough from an already established irrigation business, we are now looking for a customer centric, solution-focused, retail based Trade Sales Representative.We are looking for someone who has experience working in irrigation, retail plumbing sales or similar fi eld, along with the ability to build strong relationships with our customers. Key responsibilities• Actively seek out new trade and retail customers• Service retail customers and our trade accounts • Tailor quotes specifi c to the needs of the customer• Implementation and co-ordination of products and services and

much more!Key skills• Strong work ethic• Flexible, honest and motivated• Relevant trade or retail sales experience preferably in irrigation,

plumbing or similar fi eld• Full and clear drivers licence • Computer literateIn return, we will provide a competitive salary, positive working environment and encourage personal growth. Some weekend work required (roster) which will be discussed at interview time.For more information and to apply, please contact [email protected] or call 021 475 277.

Solutions Focused Trade Sales Representative

www.thinkwater.co.nz

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Truck Drivers RequiredExperienced truck drivers are required

for the upcoming harvest from Mid March to end of April.

You must have a class 4 or 5 license and be able to work extended hours

including weekends.

Phone Vaughan on 0272 464 111 or Tracy on 027 444 1404 for further details.

Three Marlborough marching teams had their final competitive hitout on Sunday before heading to the National Champs next month.

The three teams are the un-der-12 Cordeaux Renwick and the under-16 Shontae Allstars and Shontae Excelsior.

Overall, 29 girls make up the teams heading to Wellington for the championships, on March 14 and 15.

After arriving in Wellington the teams will have to qualify for the championship march, to be held later in the weekend.

Marching Marlborough coaching co-ordinator Anita Ireland said she was happy with the amount of interest from Marlborough.

“That’s pretty good for a region like this.

“We’re hoping to come home with some awards.”

All three teams heading to Wel-lington also went to last year’s New Zealand Marching Champs in Dunedin.

Shontae Excelsior placed third in the display section on that oc-casion.

The meet on Sunday marked the end of the competitive marching season in Marlborough.

Phone 577 7868for details

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