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Belly dancing has come to Blenheim, with beginner and advanced classes being held over the next four weeks.

Instructor Marian Jennings says belly danc-ing is not just a creative art form and a great exercise, it also helps boost confidence in women.

Blenheim woman Raewyn Haggland has recently finished treatment for breast cancer and looks to belly dancing as a way to get her “life back”.

“Belly dancing is really gentle exercise, fun, uplifting and builds your confidence,” Raewyn said.

It also doesn’t matter how young or old you are, or even what shape your body is.

“I’ve had very large ladies dance and they are just as graceful as anybody else,” Marian said.

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“I’ve been there for three years now and I have the preparation and knowledge about how coun-cil works,” says second-time MDC mayoral candidate Jamie Arbuckle.

“And I believe it’s an asset to be young and have flexible ideas ,” the 33-year-old adds. “Because you can get set in your ways...”

His mayoral slogan is: “For a fair go.”

And as Mayor he would, he says, empower his councillors.

“Management has too much of the council’s responsibilities delegated.”

The divisions are clear, he says. “Council has responsibility for policies, plans and budgets. It’s management’s job to implement them.

“But at the moment the coun-cillors are just the puppets.”

And accessibility to informa-tion “as per the Sheard report” was crucial. “Open and user-friendly access.”

He says his council would go to the community with the annual plan.”And then build the community’s vision back into it.”

Two big issues for the incom-ing council and mayor include attracting more tourism through Destination Marlborough.

But they need new perfor-mance measures. So their money is better spent.”

“We need a pro-active Mayor, who will ensure there is a huge capital injection into Port

Marlborough at Waitohi wharf. Millions.

“Because with the Clifford Bay proposal, we need other revenue sources. Waitohi needs to be big enough to attract more cruise ships. And we need the wine industry to be shipping out of Picton, not Nelson.”

Apart from that, it’s back to basics.

“It’s not a time for luxuries. Maintenance is the key driver.”

“I’m for a fair go,” says Jamie

New Mayoral candidates put cards on the tableOn August 14, the Sun published a profile of MDC sitting Mayor Alistair Sowman.Today we publish profiles of the three contenders who are challenging him for the job.

“Marlborough needs more peo-ple,” says Marlborough mayoral candidate Brian Dawson.

“More families, more busi-nesses.”

The 43-year-old former gen-eral manager of the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce identi-fies this as the major challenge for this area’s future.

He sees the Mayor’s job as set-

ting a vision for the future and as “an enabler” to enlarge our small ratepayer base.

“We’re very good at attracting tourists, but we also need to package Marlborough as a place to work and live. I can see a slogan now: ‘Make the holiday last forever’.”

We haven’t he says, competed hard enough to attract talented

people here.“And we should be using social

media to attract back those who have left for other educational opportunity and to see the world. Facebook, Twitter, for example.

“I’d want to see a newsletter sent out every six months to those people, tailored to their needs.

“For example, if they are in hospitality, it would be reminding

them about opportunities in that field back here.”

He says the council’s projected rates increases of five per cent over the next three years are not sustainable.

One way of cutting costs would be, he says, outsourcing of some council functions. “But you don’t know which ones until you’ve had a closer look.”

“Attracting people is key,” says Brian

Mayoral candidate Richard Feather is aware that he has not got the sort of experience that other councillors have “but that is why I can think differently,” he says.

“I am not conditioned. I can look at problems with an open mind.”

He sees Marlborough’s big-gest asset as the people of

Marlborough.“I want to ensure there is op-

portunity for people here to own their own homes,” he says.

“And I don’t agree with the current urban plan.”

Richard believes urban growth should extend to the southern hills. “This land is less produc-tive and has elevation. Therefore it is more economical to develop

it.”He is highly critical of rate

increases imposed by recent councils saying it is unsupportive of working people,

“We live in a low income area.” “And I would stop all court ac-

tion, for example by ratepayers in Waikawa and Karaka Point, and go back to mediation with them.”

He says he has ideas to start

multiple apprenticeships, and also six week training schemes for youth.

And he believes that a way can be found for NZ King Salmon to extend their operation to bring employment into the area.

He is clear that he did not sup-port the building of the theatre. “Wrong place, wrong time.”

“It is a massive debt.”

“I can think differently,” says Richard

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School Science fairDuring Term Three all the Spring-

lands School students have been investigating, problem solving and designing in preparation for the school’s science fair.

The event will be held tomorrow in the Springlands School hall.

Exciting exhibits have been con-structed including fire balls made out of subway bags, rockets, dissolving and fizzing and floating and sink-ing objects, and even a playground designed for the school pet turtle.

The exhibits will be judged by students from Marlborough Girls’ College and some will be selected to represent Springlands School at the Marlborough Lines Science and Technology Fair at Stadium 2000 on September 17-18.

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A new Saturday “Artisans’ Mar-ket” is being set up in the Wynen Street carpark and will run from September 28, until at least Easter.

Marlborough District Council is providing the area free of charge for six months as the project gets off the ground said Margaret McHugh of Picton, one of those who has brought the idea to frui-tion.

The emphasis is on a fun ambi-ence downtown, she said, and they have been co-ordinating with local retailers who are supporting the move.

The area will include a central plaza she said, where there will be food caravans and seating, with umbrellas.

Chris Tomms, also an early organiser, is one who will have her caravan, affectionately known as “Judy”, in the plaza. She said they would be bringing in giant 3m square games. “Snakes and ladders, noughts and crosses, draughts and later on, when we can afford it, a giant chess set.

“And we’ve got the Titanic bouncy castle the first week, with

the possibility of more as we go,” she added.

The list of 64 Marlborough stallholders includes a vast range of products, from fresh fruit and vegetables to fairy cakes and gateaux, to honey, face creams, salt products, jewellery, cards and bibs and garden ornaments.

There will also be the distinctive

patchwork products created by the “Two Old Bags” and Jo Huntley’s garden ornaments. “Watch out for the cheeses too,” said Margaret.

“We don’t aim to be in competi-tion with the Farmers Market though. That will still be held on Sunday and we hope the two will enhance each other.”

An incorporated society has been

established that includes a retail representative from the CBD, the Chamber of Commerce, and, dur-ing the initial stages Dean Heiford, Support Services Manager for the MDC, as well as a representative of the 64 stallholders who have already committed to the scheme.

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Marlborough Airport Ltd is owned by the ratepayers, through Marlborough District Council’s MDC Holdings.

Approval for the expansion was given the go-ahead after negotiations between the airport company, the airlines and other commercial tenants which use the terminal.

The passenger area is to be expanded to the south, increasing existing floor space from 92m2 to 240m2. A mezzanine floor is also being considered to further increase passenger space.

Relocation of the passenger check-in areas will increase the queuing space while the baggage reclaim area will be expanded and located under cover.

The travelling public was sur-veyed late last year as part of the planning for the improved facili-

ties. Respondents suggested the terminal building was too often congested, especially now that larger aircraft are being used on a number of flight links.

The existing terminal was opened in 1995. Within a decade, the number of passengers coming through the airport had doubled. Currently more than 230,000 travellers are flying in and out of Marlborough Airport and projec-tions suggest passenger numbers could grow by up to 2.5% in the

next few years.Airport Manager Dean Heiford

said Marlborough Airport is considered an important gateway to the region so it must be able to meet travellers’ needs.

“The terminal expansion will be funded by MAL along with the airline operators and tenants," he said.

Construction is expected to take six months and is due to begin in April 2014.

Airport expansion plans approved

chris Tomms with her caravan named “Judy”, which will be serving a gourmet selection at the artisan Market set to open September 28.

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Extensive searches by police and the NZ Navy using sonar equipment have found no trace of missing Marlborough man Craig Partridge.

Mr Partridge was lost overboard from a vessel in the early hours of Tuesday 3 September in Endeavour Inlet in Queen Charlotte Sound.

Both the Police Maritime Unit and the Navy completed their search task-ings late on Sunday and police have now moved into a phase of limited searching.

A large number of volunteers have been assisting the search effort in pri-vate vessels and conducting shoreline searches, which police said had been a great help.

crafTS on ShowThe Marlborough Federation of

Women’s Institute will be holding a One Day Festival at the Salvation Army rooms in Blenheim today.

On display at the event will be handcrafts, photography, kiwiana art, baked goods and floral work, all created by members of the various institutes in the federation.

The festival will be open to the public from 12pm at a cost of $5.

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Story and photos supplied Hanging on the wall at The Marlborough

Museum, Brayshaw Park is an old photo-graph depicting a band of the 1960's.

That band was The Shades - the best known band of Marlborough’s music scene at the time. It formed the careers of some of New Zealand’s leading musos, some

of whom returned at the weekend for a reunion and to celebrate the 70th birthday of Ron Davis, one of The Shades’ former members.

An afternoon of nostalgia and real music took off as musican after musican came and went from the stage, in what turned out to be one gigantic jam session at the

Scenic Hotel last Saturday.Star attraction was former Blenheim Man

Barry Leef (of Simple Image), who is now a big noise in the Sydney music scene.

For one afternoon, all the now-senior citizens became teenagers again and were left wondering where the last 50 years had gone.

Shades of the 60’s returnA large group of musos came together to celebrate Ron Davis' 70th birthday.

By Kristy MartinGreen thumbs of all ages pitched in to

kick off Blenheim’s long-awaited Taylor River Project on Sunday.

About 100 people came together with their gumboots and spades, helping to plant 900 native trees by the riverside in Blenheim.

The Taylor River Project aims to encour-age more people to use the river reserve by extending planting and recreational areas. It has spent two years in the planning stages.

Championing the project is the Marlborough Landscape Group, which advises the council on enhancing and protecting the local landscape.

Families, older persons, community and school groups joined the planting on Sunday, near the Monro Street carpark.

The Springlands School’s environmental group took part, as did the Blenheim Lions.

The event finished up with a BBQ by the river.

Families dig in for garden projectRight , Susie G lover from Blenheim with daughters Eliza, 5, and Hazel, 6.Below, Green thumbs George Adams, 4, with sister Zoe, 7, from Blenheim.

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Blenheim tattoo artist Willy Wills, owner of the Black Rose Tattoo Emporium has brought home four trophies from a tat-too show held in Oamaru at the weekend.

The 'Tattooed and Proud' show is an annual event which Willy has attended nearly every year it has run and the evidence of his success adorn the walls of his Main Street studio.

This year Willy achieved first place in the Unisex Tribal cat-

egory with his Maori ta moko design.

Other placings included second for categories Unisex Celtic and Small Back, as well as the Ink Wars category where artists are given four hours to complete a tattoo. Willy's design was a portrait of a friend's five-year-old daughter who is blind and is the face of the Foundation of the Blind for 2013.

"I'm really pleased with the awards and it was great to take three of my clients with me to show off my work," he said.

T h e s e four trophies add to Willy's collection of more than 800 awards since launching his career over 30 years ago.

The win also adds another element of success to the busi-ness which will be celebrating its first birthday in Blenheim in December.

"Jarrod, Barry and I want to thank our clients for their warm welcome and support.

"Tattooing is not a job, it's a passion and it's the people who make it worthwhile," he said.

Trophy haul for tattoo studio

Blenheim tattoo artist Willy Wills won four awards at the Tattooed and Proud show on Saturday

Continued from page 1In today’s world, body confi-

dence in women can be low, as stick-thin celebrities are glorified in the media.

“It’s easy to get sucked in to the media, but my classes are all about positivity and celebrating a woman’s body shape.

“We celebrate your curves and help you remember that you’ve got hips for a reason!”

Marian understands that being a belly dancing instructor is an

unusual career choice, but explains that it was her mother’s influence that led her down that path.

“I grew up in Blenheim but moved away after high school.

“I went to South Africa and trained with my mother who was also a belly dancer.”

After travelling to South Africa in early 2009, Marian has spent the past four years completing further training at the School of Contemporary Belly Dance in Christchurch.

“I always work to the level of my students and what they’re comfort-able with,” she said.

“You don’t have to wear a short or skimpy outfit, it is whatever you makes you feel comfortable.”

The weekly classes kick off tomorrow night at a cost of $10 for casual and $32 concession for four lessons.

They will be held in the Auckland Street dance studio from 6-7pm for advanced dancers and 7-8pm for beginners. Visit bellydivine.co.nz.

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By Kristy MartinA safe house for young mothers and

their babies is now open in Blenheim.Hope House will provide shelter and

support for pregnant teenagers, aiming to give them the tools they need to become successful parents.

It will be a holistic service, offering inexperienced mums everything from antenatal and parenting classes to teaching them how to cook basic meals and use computers.

What started as a vision by members of the Elim Church back in 2008 has been adopted by Bread of Life and made a reality.

There is now a functioning house with six bedrooms, two lounges, two bathrooms and a dining area for 12.

The house, on loan for three years from Child, Youth and Family, has room for four mums to live-in from the time they are six months pregnant to about three months after delivery.

There has been incredible support from the local community, with numerous skilled workers coming forward to offer their services. Thirty volunteers are now available to help, two house parents and a house man-ager are on staff and donations are constantly flowing in.

A recent book sale put on by the Blenheim Lions Club raised $14,000 for Hope House, which gives some indication of how much support is being generated.

Marlborough Quilters has been making quilts for the infants, while others have donated toys, books and hand-knitted baby clothes.

“Almost daily people are knocking on our door to donate items,” said Annie Bately from Bread of Life.

One member of the public has even

provided a piano for the house.Ron and Helen Falconer are the

live-in house parents, who will offer support and guidance to the residents.

To utilise Hope House, pregnant teens must be referred there by other services, such as Child, Youth and Family or their GP.

House manager Meg McConway, a former Karitane Plunket nurse, will provide support for the mums and coordinate infant care classes.

“We can’t wait to get in and get started,” she said.

Hope House, which has an undis-closed location, is expected to start taking residents from next month.

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Dear Ed,Environment week has just passed

and what was Mr Jerram doing plant-ing trees alongside a polluted urban drain? Why not make streams, creeks and drains healthy first, then plant trees for the remaining birds we have left in the district.

It is very sad that the Marlborough District Council’s Environment Com-mittee does not address some of the major problems being faced by the region: dirty Opawa river, cattle in streams, unnecessary use of aquatic

weed sprays in creeks and drains destroying ecosystems. It is no wonder local organisations are resorting to their national bodies to sort out the state of Marlborough’s environment. The Fish & Game Council, who represent approximately 6,000 anglers and hunters across the top of the South Island, recently visited Spring Creek and were disappointed at the poor state of the creeks and drains that feed that creek. “Clean & Green”, you’ve got to be joking!

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Dear Ed,As far as I understand it, The Sun’s

policy is to publish letters to the editor signed with a nom de plume. It has printed several that I have written!

As long as you tell them you do not want them to publish your real name, but give it to the Editor anyway, you can sign with a nom de plume or ficti-tious name. Those who object to this policy are purblind and live without imagination!

Think about it: a woman usually changes her surname when she mar-

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Women have a right to express a personal opinion but their name also belongs to their school children and other family members! Philippa and Kevin, it is not a question of hiding but pure common sense.

Good on the Sun for upholding freedom of speech in this way!

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Dear Ed,Regarding Broken Glass on both sides of Scott St

from town to Wither Hills and Weld St from Boys College to top of Redwood St. Hope the Council get their act together 24/7 and clean footpath and gutter urgently. Dangerous for pedestrians and causing flat tyres and unneccesary expense for cyclists.

Annonymous

Dear Ed,I want to thank Marlborough District Council for

giving us a list of MDC expenses as I was requesting. But the roading cost was unbelievable, MDC told us in the past that joining up with Marlborough Roads would save costs? Also we would expect a high standard of roads. But driving from Leitrim St to town, from start to finish is like being in an earth-quake! And there are other roads not much better!

K O Lawrence

Dear Ed,Do voters in the Awatere-Wairau

ward realise, it seems, there is only one farmer standing for election?

That is councillor Geoff Evans. Perhaps farmers need to look at

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For now in this election, it’s obvious to me, that farmers need a stronger voice.

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By Kristy MartinA group of Japanese school students

have been given a taste of life in New Zealand, participating in kiwi cooking classes, English lessons and Maori studies, as well as local sports and activities.

Likewise, the students from Marlborough boys’ and girls’ colleges were given an insight into the lives of their exchange students from Tokyo’s Jissen Gakuen school.

The girls’ college hosted 38 female students and the boys’ college received 39 male visitors, who returned home to Japan last week.

Fifteen-year-old Momo Kamata said she loved the shopping in New

Zealand most of all, followed closely by fishing, cycling, baking pizza and tasting hokey pokey ice cream.

Momo was staying with local student Brit Lyall, 14, who described all the Japanese girls as “really happy”.

“Their lives are really different to ours,” said Brit.

“They told us they can’t see the stars at night because the air is really dirty, so they were really excited about see-ing the stars here.”

The Marlborough girls and their ex-change students enjoyed a “friendly”, yet fiercely competitive, volleyball match, which was followed by a “sayonara party” to bid farewell to the foreign guests.

Japanese students enjoy kiwi life

Marlborough Girls’ College students were challenged to a friendly volleyball match by their exchange students from Jissen Gakuen Tokyo.

Story and photos by Kristy MartinAbout 400 people turned out to enjoy a

fun day in the sun at Seddon on Sunday.The family fun day, held at Seddon Do-

main, included face painting, a bouncing castle, gladiator jousting, a sausage sizzle and coffee cart, photo booth and musical entertainment.

Everything was provided for the com-munity to enjoy for free.

CRT Farmlands organised the after-noon event, which was aimed at giving Seddon and Ward families a place to get together and relax following the recent earthquakes.

Susan Pope, business manager at CRT Farmlands Blenheim, said it was the brainchild of her regional manager, George Miller.

“He said we needed to do something for these families,” Ms Pope said.

Hundreds enjoy fun in the sun

“It just came together and it was absolutely wonderful.”

She went on to name and thank all of the businesses who donated their time, services and products, including the police who did a dog handling demonstration.

Brothers Brendan, 5, and Cory, 7, Clemett had their faces painted as dinosaurs at the Seddon Fun Day.

Liam Spence, 13, and Casey Neal, 11, having a friendly joust.

The carvings at Ship Cove, in the chapel at Wairau Hospital, the meeting house at Omaka Marae and at Whakatu Marae in Nelson, all demonstrate the carving talents of Reg Thompsett of Spring Creek.

Reg always felt he was born to carve. “It was in me,” he said.

He didn’t have the easiest start in life. When he was just ten he was one of seven children who lost their mother.

“My dad had a dairy farm in the Tutaki Valley near Murchison and we moved to Tua Marina after my mother died,” said Reg.

It was a good childhood though, riding horses, going up the bush, floundering and eel-ing along the Wairau River. They worked in the market gardens for the O’Sulllivans too. “Really good people,” said Reg.

The money earned from that helped Reg buy his first set of carving tools when he was just fifteen years old.

His good friend and mentor Eddie Hastilow, knowing that Reg loved to carve and work with wood, taught him many skills including a technique of polishing wood without varnish or oil.

That’s a special secret that Reg has passed on to only one other person.

It was in 1973 when Reg was just fifteen that Mrs Gladys Travers

took several of his carvings to Hone Taiapa, the head tutor at the New Zealand Maori Arts and Craft Institute in Rotorua.

“He has to come to me,” Gladys was told. Two years later, when Reg was 17 and old enough to be accepted he went, doing a three-year apprenticeship.

“It was “old school stuff,” Reg said of the teaching. “No notes. You learned by listening and doing.”

It was strongly disciplined too.”You only got one chance.”

He stayed with other graduates to help f in ish Waititi Marae in Auckland.

Some to-ing and fro-ing between

Rotorua and Tua Marina followed, with work in forestry, before the meeting house at Omaka marae began.

Reg, still in his twenties, became the head carver and trained young men to carve under the Labour department’s PEP scheme.

Since then, his varied career has included other local commissions like Ship Cove and the hospital chapel pou, as well as twice winning Blenheim’s BMW fine art award.

His other interests include the Tua Marina rodeo, though he no longer rides.

“I got busted up a few times. But it didn’t knock any sense into me!”

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Reg Thompsett of Spring Creek speaks to Glenise Dreaver about his life, and his passion for carving.

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It’s springtime now and after the cold, wet winter endured by Marlborough this year it is fair to say that our homes deserve a little TLC.

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One word that defines the spring/summer 2014 season is “Harmony”.

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The colour of the sky and ocean is going to continue to make an impact but this time the attention is on dustier, petrol-inspired shades. As deep as the ocean, a mix of Royal and Navy blue will be the primary dark of the season. Replacing black, this colour combines well with all of the other fun, bright shades of the season.

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How many years have you been in business?My wife Karenne and I are in our 30th year in business after taking over an existing small shop in Centre Point mall. We moved to our much larger purpose designed store in Scott Street in 1986.What is it about your line of work that is most satisfying?Helping people fulfil their musical hopes and aspirations and assisting them to select the right instruments irrespective of whether they are beginners of any age or seasoned professionals. What has been your most memorable highlight over these years?Watching Marlborough’s many musicians go on to make it on the national and world stage and tracking their progress and success is very special.

What is it about this region that has kept you here?People, family, lifestyle, climate and the Marlborough Sounds.How has your business changed over time?Electronic technology has seen the greatest change in our industry. When we started in business large wooden cabinet organs formed a major part of our turnover. What words of advice would you give to other businesses in this economic climate?Train and treat your staff well, smile and be happy in your chosen business. Treat everybody as you would like to be treated.

30YEARS

Uptown in Scott Street, 578 5576

Perrys Book & Map Shop

Denis Jaques

How many years have you been in business?Perrys Bookshop has been in existence since 1908, 105 years. Trading last month, the third oldest bookshop in NZ. We have operated the shop for over 18 years.What is it about your line of work that is most satisfying?The regulars make it all worthwhile, they bring the humour and the fun. Also customers from all parts of NZ, even overseas customers who drop in and check out our NZ non fiction.What has been your most memorable highlight over these years?Being judged in the top three independent bookshops in the South Island by the Sunday Star Times in 2000. No one has been judged South Island bookshop since.

What is it about this region that has kept you here?The people, the climate , the mountain ranges. I have a shed full of bikes, kayaks, tramping packs, running shoes. Also Marlborough’s bike tails , rivers, the sea, tramping and running tracks.How has your business changed over time?Fiction books no longer play a major part in our business. We specialise in non fiction books especially NZ and Marlborough, also, ToPo maps and good quality childrens books at low prices play a major part.What words of advice would you give to other businesses in this economic climate?In retailing you have to be consistent, know your product and keep smiling.

105YEARS

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Ph 03 578 3195

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Springlands School enviro group students Devlin Grady, 11, Cam Woodley, 9, and Jack Webb, 10.

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Brendan Clemett gets his face painted by Claire Falvey.

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John Black from CRT and Jason Gray from Coopers man the BBQ.

George Glover,10, and Lewis Grady, 8, from Springlands School.

The Marlborough Girls’ team with ref Hannah Craighead.

The students from Tokyo’s Jissen Gakuen School share a laugh during the match.

Seddon Fun Day CRT Farmlands threw a family fun day for Seddon and Ward residents to enjoy some free entertainment following the earthquakes. The event was held at Seddon Domain on Sunday.

Tree planting

Exchange students’ volleyball match

Blenheim’s Taylor River Project, which aims to increase use of the river reserve, was officially launched on Sunday, with a public tree planting and BBQ.

A group of Japanese students from Tokyo’s Jissen Gakuen School spent time in Blenheim recently, and while in town they challenged Marlborough Girls’ College to a volleyball match.

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

The Blue Door is open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 3.30pm. Saturday 9.00am - 2pm. Items surplus to your requirements we would gladly accept. We can deliver. Phone 579 4353.

Sheets'n'Things ‘require warm linen and blankets now. Please phone or drop in to Bread of Life, 14b Stephenson Street Phone: 578-1355 ext:5 - happy to collect linen.

Bingo/HousieThursday 7pm Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld Street. 40 houses, raffles and meals from 5.30pm. Proceeds to Te Rerenga o Te Ra

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Hospice Shop, RedwoodtownWe gracefully accept donations of bric-a-brac, linen, books, furniture, plant and produce in good condition. We thank you for your support.

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Public Meeting NotificationMeet the Candidates Meet your local Marlborough District Mayoral and Waiaru / Awatere District Council Candidates at the Renwick Community Hall Wednes-day 11th September 7.30pm All welcome

The Peoples Sunday MarketMarket Place 10am Plants, clothing, Bric-a-brac, jewellery and much more Stall sites $5 Ph 578 7918

SLAPE, James Henry (Jim): On September 4 2013, peace-fully, at Hospice Marlborough. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Lois, much loved father and father-in-law of Karl and Josie, Paul and Gloria and Vicky and a loved grandad of Evelyn, and Joseph. Messages to 188 Wither Rd Blenheim 7201. A private family service has been held. Family, friends and colleagues are invited to gather at 188 Wither Rd from 1pm Saturday September 14.GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

GODSIFF, David William Grant (Grant): On September 9 2013, peacefully, at Woodlands Home, Motueka. Aged 83 years. Much loved Dad of Debbie and Aika, Glen and Hellen, Christopher and Sue, Jane and Kevin, Mark and Sarah, Sarah and Tony and treasured grandad (Ethel) of all his grandchildren and great granddaughter. Loyal friend of Lynda and the late Eleanor. Messages to 33 Greenhill Rd RD 1 Motueka 7196. At Grant’s request a private service will be held.GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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Friday September 13: In Blenheim meeting with constituents by prior arrangement.

Saturday September 14: Colin judges the conservation sand sculptures at ‘ Whites Bay Big Play for Conservation Week’.

St John Region Awards, Marlborough.

Sunday September 15: Lay a wreath at the Battle of Britain/Air force Commemoration Service.

Monday September 16: Speaking to the year 11 boys’ agriculture class at Marlborough Boys’ College.

In Blenheim meeting with constituents by prior arrangement.

Attend the Marlborough Branch of the Malayan Veterans Association, New Zealand National Day annual parade.

Tuesdays September 17-19: In Parliament. Education and Science and Primary

Production Select Committee meetings.

Friday September 20: Colin in North Canterbury meeting with rural constituents.

Saturday September 21: Kaikoura Rock N Roll Hop, Kaikoura Health Centre fundraiser.

Monday September 23: In Blenheim meeting with constituents by prior arrangement.

Tuesday September 24-25: In Parliament. Education and Science and Primary Production Select Committee meetings.

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Public Meeting NotificationMEET THE CANDIDATES Meet your local Marlborough District Mayoral and Waiaru / Awatere District

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Wednesday 11th September 7.30pm All welcome

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By Kristy MartinSt Mary’s Youth Group in Blenheim is

holding a fundraising concert to help a small African community get clean drinking water.

The event, on Friday September 20, will feature local musos and an auction with scores of goodies, including an inflatable dingy, a kayak, a Raupo café voucher, and works of art.

St Mary’s is trying to raise $9000 to build a borehole freshwater well in the 500-person community of Emali, Kenya.

This is the home of Childfund foster child Joseph, who has been sponsored by the team at St Mary’s for the past 10 years.

Youth worker Mieke Hilhorst got to visit Joseph and his family in 2012 and said she was overwhelmed by the poverty and lack of basics like education and fresh water.

“Joseph’s family and community are often sick from the dirty water they drink,” Mieke said.

“This project will bring not only fresh water to drink, clean and cook with, but also irrigation for crops and the potential to be self-sufficient and even productive.”

The concert will feature a variety of music from classical and piano to pop and dance numbers. Artists include Jacinta Nott, Mau-rice Davies, Priya Reddy, Pearl Bray, Oscar Eves, the Panaho sisters and many more.

The event will be held at the St Mary’s Parish Centre on Maxwell Road.

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By Kristy MartinCandidates for the Marlborough

District Council and Nelson/Marlborough District Health Board sat quietly and listened as representa-tives of local community groups spoke passionately about the work they do.

The candidates heard tales of abuse and neglect of the elderly, domestic violence, the plight of families who struggle to feed and clothe their chil-dren and of those who are drowning in debt.

The meeting, held at the Wesley Centre in Blenheim last Thursday, was to familiarise candidates with lo-cal organisations and the challenges they face.

For many of the not-for-profit

groups, this included a lack of fund-ing.

It was not all doom and gloom, however, with many organisations proudly showcasing their positive achievements, such as running suc-cessful courses or events and being able to provide people with the help they require.

Presenters included representatives of the Migrant Centre, Bread of Life, the Women’s Refuge, Awatere Com-munity Trust, Family Budgeting Ser-vice, Age Concern, Maataa Waka, Foundation for Youth Development and Barnados.

The meeting was also attended by Christchurch deputy mayor Ngaire Button, who delivered a speech.

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Community groups address candidates

Council candidates and community group representatives at last week’s meeting.

Whoever Marlborough’s new mayor is, he will be operating with extensive new powers granted un-der totally new legislation, passed in December last year.

The brand new Section 41 of the Local Government Act gives him the power to appoint the Deputy Mayor, the committee chairs and to decide the committee structures and processes.

While his decisions are still subject to ratification by council

members, it is the new Mayor who will now hold the ultimate respon-sibility for the Council’s decisions.

While this might reflect much of what effectively happened before, the ultimate statutory responsibil-ity and accountability for driving council plans, both short and long-term, and for budgets, will belong with him, rather than with either the council as a whole or with senior Council managers as in the past.

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Chief Executive Keith Marshall says that the new regime will provide a real and visible test of Mayor’s leadership abilities.

“A Mayor will need to have the political control to carry through these plans and budgets. There is going to be no hiding from the decisions they are now legally responsible for driving.

“It’s going to be a Brave New World of transparent political ac-countability.”

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And for peace of mind, the village operator is a Retirement Villages Association and New Zealand Aged Care Association member.

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The Marlborough CIB has launched an inquiry into a sexual assault which is alleged to have oc-curred early on Sunday morning at an address in Belnheim’s Faulkland Drive - Rata Place neighbourhood.

Police were alerted to the incident just before 9am on Sunday and have been speaking to several witnesses.

Area enquiries have been conduct-ed and police now wish to speak to a male Maori or Polynesian aged about 20 years old who was seen

in the area shortly after the alleged assault.

This person is described as wear-ing a red hoodie with a full zip, a red hat and long pants. He is short at about 5’5” in height and of stocky build.

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The Marlborough Lions Rugby League is starting its 2014 cam-paign with a message for the community.

“We are stamping out the nega-tive views of rugby league by promoting the sport in a positive, family orientated way,” chairman Nikki Wall said.

“We are all about the commu-nity and welcome interest from men, women and children. We offer complete transparency for players and we are proactive in keeping the community up to date with what we are doing,” she said.

When the league was first initiated in 2011 it faced the dilema of hav-ing the players but no sponsors.

Treasurer Shaun Tipene said despite the initial funding setback they refused to give up and their persistance has been rewarded, with three sponsors now on board.

“We are so grateful to Bamboo Garden Restaurant, Hendersons Ltd and Positive Potential for supporting us, as well as the wider community which has continu-ally supported us.

“We are still looking for ad-ditional sponsors, but our main focus is getting our message out about what we are doing and inviting men, women and children who are interested in playing league to get in contact,”

Shaun said.There will be an open commit-

tee meeting held this Sunday at 138 Howick Road at 1pm and anyone wanting to know more are welcome to attend.

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League will also host an open day at Oliver Park in Redwoodtown on October 6, from 2pm for all who are interested. This is also open to people interested in playing, coaching, management or sponsoring the group.

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Anna Barnes, Sophia Bendell, Lucy Bendell and Hannah Munro: filled with the joys of spring post race. Photo, Emily Burgess.

Runners and walkers competing in the Marlborough Harrier Club Fairhall Road Race on Saturday had to contend with warm and windy conditions.

The event was held on the Ben Morven Circuit, with Ray Waters taking first place in the main 9.2km race, and therefore also receiving the Annual Road Race 7 Mile Cup.

In addition, Ray was presented with the Veteran Fairhall Trophy, affectionately known as the “Bur-glars Trophy”, which is given annually to the first Veteran Man home.

Allister Christie, Michelle Fox, Paul Gunningham and Robbie Barnes rounded out the remaining top

five placings overall. Robbie’s was the fastest time recorded on the day, at 33 minutes and 24 seconds.

In the walking section Hellen Munro crossed the line in first place just ahead Sheila Waters, followed by Alison Brook, Judith Hyndman and Carol Ryder. Judith recorded the fastest actual time of 64 minutes and 44 seconds.

Winners in the childrens grades were Amber Bendell, Hunter Bendell and Lucy Bendell, plus Bailey McKay, Anna Barnes and Hannah Munro, who were caught jumping for joy in the wake of the competition.

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