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At 1.40am on Monday the nation braced itself for the announcement from Government that New Zealand has moved up to COVID-19 Alert Level 3, then to Level 4 on Wednesday. Here in Marlborough non-essential businesses have closed, schools closed, all events and gatherings cancelled, and people asked to stay home in isolation. This includes the Sun Newspaper which closed its office yesterday. Publishers Les and Katrina Whiteside say these are challenging times for everyone but a step that is needed for our region and NZ as a whole. “The Blenheim Sun will cease printed publication as of now until further notice. “STAY SAFE and look after each other and our community. Look for something positive in each day, even if some days you have to look a little harder.” Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made the announcement as NZ escalates its response to stop the virus in its tracks. “Due to the early and strong steps • Commercial & Residential we’ve taken, New Zealand is fortunate

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not to be as hard-hit by the virus as other countries but the trajectory is clear. We are under attack like the rest of the world and must unite to stop the worst from happening here,” she says. “If community transmission takes off in New Zealand the number of cases will double every five days. If that happens unchecked, our health system will be inundated, and thousands of New Zealanders will die. “Together we can stop that from happening and our plan is simple. We can stop the spread by staying home and reducing contact. “Moving to Level 3, then 4, will place the most significant restrictions on our people in modern history but they are a necessary sacrifice to save lives. “At Level 3, we are asking non-essential businesses to close. This includes bars, restaurants, cafes, gyms, cinemas, pools, museums, libraries and other places where people gather together. “Essential services will remain open, such as supermarkets, banks, GPs, pharmacies, service stations, couriers and other important frontline service providers. Our smallest skip trucks are ideal Continued on page 2.

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Continued from page 1. “Gatherings, indoors or out, and of any shape or size, must be cancelled. This means weddings, birthday celebrations and other gatherings. “Workplaces should have everyone working from home. Essential services will stay open at every level, but must put in place alternative ways of working including physical distancing of staff of two metres. “The school term break will be

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brought forward. For the remainder of this week and through the term break schools will establish ways to deliver teaching online and remotely as quickly as they can. “Public transport and regional air travel is restricted to those involved in essential services and freight, with domestic air travel permitted in some cases for people to leave the country and to get home to self-isolate. Private travel is allowed.

“I say to all New Zealanders: The Government will do all it can to protect you. Now I’m asking you to do everything you can to protect all of us. Kiwis – go home. “Today, get your neighbour’s phone number, set up a community group chat, get your gear to work from home, cancel social gatherings of any size or shape, prepare to walk around the block while keeping a two-metre distance between you.

“If in doubt, don’t go out. “These measures will be in place for four weeks at this point. “New Zealand is fighting an unprecedented global pandemic and it will take a collective effort of every single New Zealander doing the right thing to give us our best shot at curtailing community outbreak,” Jacinda Ardern said. Further details available at www.covid19.govt.nz

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Marlborough now has its first cases of COVID-19. The Director-General of the Ministry of Health announced on Saturday that a 67-year-old woman has been in isolation at Wairau Hospital and has been discharged to complete her isolation at home. The Nelson Marlborough Public Health Service (NMPHS) has established her movements and contact tracing has been mostly completed. Many of those contacts are already in self-isolation. There are further people to contact, jointly between the NMPHS and the national close contact tracing team. Then on Monday it was confirmed a second case, a man in his 50s, tested positive after flying from Sydney to Auckland and in to Blenheim on March 18. These are the first two positive cases of COVID-19 in the region at the time of publishing. The cases are both travel-related and not indicative of a local community outbreak. NMH Chief Executive Peter Bramley says NMH emphasises that these are the first, but unlikely to be the last, cases of COVID-19 in the region. He urges everyone in the region

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Correction On Friday March 20, UFS Dispensary pharmacist Chris Furness was quoted as saying that Buccaline Berna could “immunise against viral infections.” This was misquoted, as Buccaline Berna consists of bacterial strains that can fight colds and chills by providing the body with strong immunity.

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Cruz Graham aged 9, and his sisters Mia (5), and Eva (8), inside the electric car Cruz built. Complete with a wired in radio and working indicaters; Cruz's car even has it's own Tesla logo on the front and back.

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When personal trainer Gavin Graham and his wife Michelle were given Michelle’s grandfather’s old mobility scooter, they didn’t think they would find a use for it. However their nine year old son, Cruz, did; converting the scooter into a car. “The scooter didn’t work,” says Gavin. “It was just sitting out in the rain. The tires were flat, and the fuse was blown.” Cruz replaced the fuse, and the wheels. He then stripped down the mobility scooter and built the frame of the car above it.

Cruz would measure the wood he needed for the frame himself, and then go to Bunnings Warehouse, where they would cut it for him to his measurements. Cruz says the trickiest part was connecting the frame to the base of the scooter. But he managed; and built himself a moving, electronic car—complete with a hand-drawn Tesla logo on the front and back. The car is can move at 8km per hour. It has windows and a door with a lock on it. In addition to this Cruz wired in working indicators and a radio. The radio even has a switch that can turn

it on and off. One of Gavin’s clients, Rowan, showed Cruz how to do it. Cruz immediately dismantled the switch and redid it himself. That’s how he learns, says Gavin. “Before, he dismantled an old battery car we had, and learned from that.” Cruz has always shown an affinity for electronics, ever since he was two years old. “Technology is probably my favourite subject,” Cruz says. Cruz’s talent with technology may be inherited. Michelle’s grandfather used to build aeroplanes; building his own plane

aged 80. Gavin and Michelle feel that Youtube was a good way for Cruz to inherit his great-grandfather’s knowledge, as Michelle’s grandfather was too old to pass it on to Cruz. “We encourage technology for learning, not for games,” says Gavin. “Youtube is just for learning new things.” “Cruz taught himself to find heaps of stuff. We channelled Cruz to follow his interest.” So what’s next for this miniature Elon Musk? “I’m pretty sure I’m going to build a mini house for the car,” says Cruz.

Marlborough District Library, Blenheim and Picton Library and Service Centre are closed as a precaution to slow the spread of COVID-19. Items on your library account will be automatically extended and a spokesperson says people can disregard any notices received regarding overdue books or fines from March 23, and fines will not accrue while the library is closed. After hours returns is still open.

Stadium shuts doors The Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 CEO, Rob MacLean, has announced that pools, gym, stadium and group fitness classes will be closed to the public until further notice. Limited public access into the Stadium will continue to tenanted premises in the facility for now. “The trust recognise the Stadium is a location where transfer of this virus could easily happen. We want to be proactive in reducing community transfer of COVID-19 and in protecting our staff,” Rob says.

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Wednesday March 25, 2020 Sue Rose has been volunteering for the Child Cancer Foundation since 1987, and was last week honoured with a prestigious national award.

‘Special lady’ honoured By Celeste Alexander

Local woman Sue Rose was surprised to see a room full of her friends and family last Thursday. She knew she was receiving a prestigious award from the Child Cancer Foundation, but little did she know that those who are close to her, wanted to be there to celebrate alongside her. A small gathering was held at the Scenic Circle Hotel in Blenheim where Foundation national committee members met with Sue to present her with the Distinguished Service Award. This is a hugely prestigious award presented by the Foundation and is only given out to three people per year. Sue is one of the original members who founded the Marlborough branch in 1987. She became involved after her daughter was diagnosed with cancer and sadly passed away. It was set up for parents and families to support one another. Sue says she was “blown away” by the award and by the number of people who turned out to celebrate her achievement. Some of her family members took turns to speak, with her mum Betty Forman saying;

Marlborough Pandemic Group update The Marlborough Pandemic Group met again last Friday to discuss the Covid-19 crisis and share the latest information about the economic challenges now facing the Marlborough region. The Group is taking a ‘Team Marlborough’ approach. Mayor John Leggett, who chairs the group, says it’s a difficult time but people are doing their best to adjust to the new environment. “Marlburians can have confidence that there is a lot of good work going on at the moment and our key industries and employer groups are responding to the challenges of the Covid-19 crisis.” “We will come out the other side of this - we are a resilient bunch who have experienced challenges and emergencies before. “Also, remember to look after yourself, go for a walk, get some sleep and spend time with your loved ones. There is absolutely no need to stock up on food supplies; everyone should just shop normally. “The main impacts we are going to see immediately are on our smaller, tourism-related businesses,” he says. “Business owners may be eligible for the new Government wage subsidy, just go to https://covid19.govt. nz/ for all the details. It is really quick and easy. “Obviously with the closure of New Zealand’s borders, there may be impacts on the supply of vine pruning workers for the winter, who come from the Asia-Pacific under the RSE scheme. “The viticulture industry is considering what contingencies they have to ensure that the vines can be pruned

and that their human resources can be shared collectively. They may also need to seek local sources of labour.” The Mayor says the Council will be doing all it can to support Marlborough economically and is looking to freeze any rates increase this year to the Local Government Cost Index, which is 2.2%. “The Council can make a difference and with Port Marlborough and Marlborough Airport we have a lot of spending power. We want to keep all our budgeted capital expenditure projects going - they oil the wheels for many construction, trades and small businesses here,” he says. “We’re all in this together – let’s support each other, be kind and consider our neighbours, clients, suppliers and business partners – we are all interlinked and we need to look after each other.” Representatives at the meeting included Port Marlborough, Wine Marlborough, Public Health, Marlborough Civil Defence and Emergency Management, the Council, Marlborough Chamber of Commerce, Destination Marlborough, the RSE Employers Group, Marlborough Forest Industry Association, MBIE, MSD, Stuart Smith MP, Deputy Mayor Nadine Taylor, Councillor Gerald Hope and the Marine Farming Association. Marlborough Civil Defence and Emergency Management are supporting the health sector with welfare coordination. More information: https://covid19. govt.nz/ and https://www.health. govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus

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“I’m so proud of you. Thank you for all you have done… I appreciate you so much.” Sue’s Uncle Roy also spoke saying; “Sue, you are a credit to your parents and to all those around you. You are a strong and incredible lady.” For Dean Brodley who presented the award to Sue, it was a special moment as he says he had wanted her to receive it for “a long time”. “When I first met you I was a regional rep and my first impressions of you blew me away. Your dedication to the Foundation has been nothing short of amazing and we all hold you in high regard. Since first joining the Foundation Sue has continued to give her time and has had the privilege of supporting families through their own child cancer journeys. Today her role continues to be ‘head connector’ and branch chairperson, and working alongside her throughout the years have been many other “wonderful volunteers”. Sue wishes to thank the community for supporting the Child Cancer Foundation Marlborough branch’s annual appeal held February 18/19. “We raised over $3100 over two days. We are all so thrilled,” she says.

Council closes community facilities The Marlborough District Council has confirmed that community facilities will be closed to the public as a precaution to slow the spread of COVID-19. Facilities closed from Monday, March 23 include the Marlborough District Library in Blenheim, Picton Library, Stadium 2000’s public facilities including the swimming pools and gym, the Millennium Art Gallery, Edwin Fox Museum in Picton and the Marlborough Museum in Blenheim. The Council’s main office in Seymour Street, Blenheim will remain open. People are urged to call the Council first on 03 520 7400 for assistance where possible. Mayor John Leggett says the services we are closing are popular and much loved by the community. “This is not a decision we have taken lightly but it is a sensible precaution to take in order to slow the spread of Covid-19. “Our actions follow the recommendations from the Government. “Please follow the official advice of the Prime Minister, Government and Ministry of Health.

Ignore the misinformation and rumours you may hear from others or see on social media. Go to www.covid19.govt.nz for information.” Chief Executive, Mark Wheeler, says the Council has taken a close look at its services and operations to ensure it is ready in case Council’s staff numbers become reduced through sickness. “Water supply, effluent disposal, waste disposal and road maintenance are our core ‘lifeline’ services.” “I’m confident we have the systems and the trained personnel to deliver all these services, even if some staff are off sick. We are planning for the worst but hoping for the best,” he says. Marlborough’s Civil Defence and Emergency Management Welfare function is also up and running and ready to support the regional response to COVID-19, led by the Ministry of Health and the Nelson-Marlborough District Health Board. CDEM Group Manager Brian Paton advises if people have symptoms that could be related to COVID-19, or are self-isolating, they should call the dedicated Healthline 0800 358 5453 number first.

The Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 has shut off its public facilities including the pools, gym, stadium and group fitness classes until further notice.

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Principal p r o f i l e St Mary’s School - Paddy Dowling I am privileged and honoured to be the principal of St Mary’s School Blenheim. As the Kaitiaki of a school with such a large history and influence on the Marlborough community it is important to celebrate the past, present and move forward into the future as our whakatauki guides us to do. “Manaaki whenua. Manaaki tangata. Haere whakamua,” Care for the Land. Care for the People, Go Ahead. St Mary’s School is an innovative progressive Catholic School and the only Catholic School in the Marlborough region therefore we have the mandate

to provide the highest quality Catholic education in the region. My passion and what drives me each and every day is our tamariki, walking alongside these future leaders as they progress in their learning guided by our Gospel Values and excellent staff is a pleasure and a privilege. Being the principal of a school that is guided by the Beatitudes has made my first 4 years of Principalship a lot smoother as it is the ‘Guiding Light’ for educational learning here at school, looking at the person as a whole makes a huge difference as we form strong

life long relationships with our students. As a school we are on a positive journey in to the future as we move forward to the milestone of our 150th year as a Catholic School in Marlborough

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Marlborough Boys’ College - Jeremy Marshall Jeremy Marshall is Acting Principal at Marlborough Boys’ College for 2020. He is in his 25th year of teaching (science) and 8th year at Marlborough Boys’ College. He has thoroughly enjoyed the development of learning support, gifted and talented and staff professional development among many areas he has led at MBC. His passion is the curriculum and pedagogy and has had significant involvement in this in NZ and the UK. He is looking forward to continuing this as Principal specifically improving the achievement of all the boys. Jeremy said “we have the important work of

co-location to continue with our sister school Marlborough Girls’ College and work we have already been trialling with flexible learning environments exploring different pedagogies and curriculum. Marlborough Boys’ has always excelled at a holistic approach to developing a well-rounded young man and I fully support this through the development of leadership, the arts and sport alongside academia. The school values of Pride, Respect, Involved and Responsible are to live by alongside the underpinning attribute of Being the Best You Can Be. This year we will focus on culture and the curriculum within the

school, with specific focus within those. I am looking forward to the continued development of the boys as we continue to punch above our weight in the arts, leadership and sport nationally and internationally.”

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Queen Charlotte College - Betty Whyte Betty Whyte has been teaching throughout her working life. It’s a profession that has given her much joy and satisfaction over the years, particularly now in her role as principal of Queen Charlotte College. Betty first joined the QCC staff in 1993 as a science teacher then progressed to the principal’s position in 2016. When asked what was unique about QCC she replied; “The one word that comes to mind is ‘whanau’. “We are a small college that’s strongly

connected and actively promotes the meaning of whanau, and looking after one another. “It’s a very friendly college with intermixed levels where the seniors look after the juniors. International students are always blown away by how friendly and nice it is here, and from my point of view it’s such a wonderful place. I haven’t had a reason to leave,” she smiles. Going forward Betty says she is looking forward to upgrading facilities in the near

future which will create more modern teaching environments.

Richmond View School - Dave Pauling Dave Pauling has been the Taumaki/ Principal of Richmond View School for over seven years now. He taught in 5 other schools, predominantly in Auckland over the first 12 years of his career, from mid size primary schools to large middle/snr schools, some private and some state. This experience has been invaluable Dave as RVS grows to become a Jnr, Middle and Snr school. Richmond View School (RVS) is a stateintegrated, Co-ed faith-based school set on 2.5 hectares of land in Burleigh, Blenheim.

In 2018, RVS received the go-ahead from the Ministry of Education (MOE) to grow from a full primary (Y0 -Y8), to an area school (Y0 - 13). The MOE imposed roll cap on the school was lifted from 120 to 345 at the same time. RVS is currently rolling the Middle and Senior School out one year level at a time and is currently at Y10. Environment, relationship, personalised pathways, excellence and parent ownership are important values of RVS. “We have an amazing, caring team committed to finding the best way for our students to learn and

grow. We know our students and truly want, with whanau, to connect them to their futures, all so different and unique” says Dave. The future for RVS is bright. www.rvs.school.nz

Scots College - Graeme Yule Scots College in Wellington provides day and boarding for boys Years 7-10 and co-ed Years 11-13. During his time at Scots and significantly in recent years Headmaster Graeme Yule has seen the impact the changing work place is having on education, and to ensure students at Scots are equipped with the skills and knowledge to see them thrive now and in their future the College has made recent developments including; a new building specifically designed for flexible and project based learning, the change to a

co-educational Senior School and a Year 11 course that focuses on quality learning and teaching. What also continues at Scots is the commitment to deliver a personal education for each student, to help them realise their potential across academics, cultural, sporting and service. Scots College has a proud history of boarding, providing a vibrant, friendly, family orientated environment. The onsite 130 bed facilities offer a home away from home for five and seven day boarding students who are catered for by a superb team who make

every effort to ensure students feel safe, happy, healthy and motivated.

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Caroline Courtney Blenheim I’ve learned that people really go crazy for toilet paper.

George Manson Blenheim At school, we learned about Stephens Island, which is a sanctuary in the Marlborough Sounds.

Mike Bulman Blenheim That it was good to see so many people turning up at the Hospice Vehicle Display on Sunday March 15!

Norma Walsh Blenheim Coronavirus is mayhem!

Paul Knight Blenheim I’ve learned to be careful about what is said.

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The Rose The rose my Mother planted Could have been in "No Man's Land." Where in sad soil it had struggled

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A big thank you to everyone who helped make the Hospice Vehicle Display. Such a success from the committee. You who put a big effort to bring your displays and you the public who turned out to support this

very worthy cause, I thank you. And Waterlea, who make their grounds available – it’s such a great venue. Our sponsors who help let you all know it’s on. We were able to give Marlborough Hospice $9000 – this came from 520

exhibits and around 5000 people who attended, you should all be proud. Thanks again. Patrick Pascoe, convenor Marlborough Classic Motoring

was able to actually read the meter and it was then that I noticed the charge. I have since been to the bank and

loaded my small container with coin to use at the meter. Rip off! Lesly Hunt

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The Rose Many years ago in a military mess (in the Waikato) a group of older servicemen were reminiscing, and singing old favourites. I heard an older man trying to remember a first world war song called “Red, Red Rose” The name their wounded fondly called the Red Cross nurses. Along the years of memory on a day of remembrance I penned the simple verse below. Maybe you have a space for it in your paper.

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Tended by the Master's hand Did it bloom for the sad parting Of every mother for her son Or for-the-lad who should have married When the battle fire was done Did it bloom for all our young men Whose love and life was brief Did it bloom for every woman Whose heart was filled with grief So it could have been a rose Planted by my mothers' hand So quick to bloom and wither Like our sons' in No Man's Land. Sincerely Yours Ann Broome.

Has anyone noticed the 5% charge each time you use your card to pay for parking in Blenheim. Yesterday I

Use rose names for streets Dear Ed, I see the councillors are going on about the naming of streets in Rose Manor. Why don’t they use names after Roses. Names such as Dublin, Trumpeter, Whiskey, Memory Lane (after loving memory), Iceberg,

Margaret Merril, Celeste, Friesia, Alexander, Graham Thomas and so on with Ave, Place or Lane, etc. to name a few and keep the peace. Kind regards Sharyn.

P.S. I notice a large area near Nikau Drive has just been sold off which may become a new subdivision. Be good for the councillors to name it McGregor Drive or something appropriate to the previous owners.

Pandemic By community constable Russ Smith

Like virtually all other organisations in New Zealand, Police will be impacted by the effects of the COVID-19 virus and the quickly evolving situation that has resulted. While many in Marlborough will be changing the way that they work, or entering into self-isolation, Police will continue to provide the essential policing services to the public as usual. You can help Police to help you and others by doing what the Government has asked of the public: • Wash and dry your hands often. Use soap for at least 20 seconds – soap destroys the protective layer around the virus • If you are over 70 years of age or have compromised immunity or a respiratory

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condition, stay at home as much as possible • Limit non-essential travel around NZ • Practice physical distancing from others

in public – at least one metre away on public transport, at work etc. • Employers consider implementing alternative ways of working and activate business continuity plans • Stay at home if you’re sick – ring your doctor surgery first, don’t visit • Consider self-isolating if you believe you pose a risk of infecting others • Be kind – check on others especially the elderly or vulnerable. Drop off supplies for those who are self-isolating or sick • If you know of anyone who has arrived in NZ recently and is not abiding by the requirement to self-isolate, email the Health Department at: NHCCselfisolation@ health.govt.nz so they can initiate a process to deal with the situation. Stay safe out there and look after one-another.

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Prioritise your mental health By Aimee O’Hagan

From staying composed to frantically scrambling to stock up on supplies, we’ve all developed different ways of coping with the current COVID-19 pandemic. Although many are keeping “calm, realistic and hopeful”, there are others who already suffer from exisiting mental health problems who are struggling to deal with the stress caused by the outbreak. According to Blenheim counsellor, Tatiana Ceban, it is normal to be fearful and anxious; but instead of feeding the fear, Tatiana suggests using this time to gain new skills and find the best way forward. “The biggest human fear is the fear of unknown,” she says. “The truth is that people like clarity, stability and to be in control.

“We are now in a situation where we have never been before. Circumstances change suddenly and the level of uncertainty is growing.” Her primary concern will be for those with chronic mental issues that have a lower capacity to deal with stress of this level and for the elderly who are isolated. Advice Tatiana has for those struggling to cope with anxiety surrounding the pandemic include: Don’t create and don’t multiply anticipated anxiety. Deal with life day by day. Solve the tasks that arise at the moment. We are all in this boat together, and we all have a mission – to stop spreading the virus and this is a very important call for each of us! Not everything is negative; seek out those big and small details that foster hope.

For those feeling anxious, stressed, worried and scared about the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many resources out there that can be accessed to help you cope. Helplines available include: 1737 – Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor Lifeline – 0800 543 354 or free text 4357 (HELP) Youthline – 0800 376 633 or free text 234 Samaritans – 0800 726 666 For more information, tips, or tricks in regards to dealing with COVID-

Don’t be alone. Talk by Skype, Google Hangouts, Facebook Messenger, Zoom, or by phone. If you do not know how to use some technology, now is an opportunity to learn. Check in every single day with your family, friends and neighbours. Especially those who are isolated. Talk through your fears. Access counselling or psychotherapy online. Many of my local colleagues provide online services – it is accessible, it is easy and it is working. “At this moment, all of us are going through a time of gaining new understanding of the world, of humanity, and of ourselves,” Tatiana says. “As a mental health professional I am open to help, to support and to encourage.”

19-related anxiety, visit these helpful websites and pages: https://www.cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/ managing-stress-anxiety.html https://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/ https://www.msn.com/en-in/ money/personal-finance/5-waysto-deal-with-your-financial-stressduring-coronavirus-pandemic/arBB11wKTD?li=AAgfW3S&srcref=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/ features/doctor-note-coronavirusmental-health-200318064257416.html

Blenheim counselor, Tatiana Ceban, advises those who are struggling to cope with the current COVID-19 pandemic to ask for support when they need it and to stay connected with those who matter most.

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Measures put in place to contain the COVID-19 virus have forced us to cancel the public open days. We still want to hear from you and are providing other avenues to collect your feedback.

New ferries for the future Learn more about our plans to replace the Interislander ferry fleet and redevelop facilities in Picton.

Details about the project and a paper feedback form will be mailed to Picton residences. If don’t live in Picton but would like a brochure, you can request a copy at irex.project.team@kiwirail.co.nz or ring us at 0800 NEW FERRY (639 33779). Please provide your name and mailing address.

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A tale of two continents Blenheim couple Yvonne and Ian Palley’s trip to trek around South America took a spectacularly scenic yet frozen twist when they decided to add on a trip to Antarctica. Yvonne talks to Sun reporter Jacob Page about the beauty of both continents, battling sea sickness and the overall isolation of the frozen paradise. It is safe to say Ian and Yvonne Palley are well travelled. The couple, who own Ortho-Dent Denture Clinic are self-described adventurers who like to work hard as well as hike, bike, kayak and travel. They have certainly earned the adventurer tag when they have completed six trips to South America. However, the duo decided to push their own curiosity a little further by going to Antarctica after their most recent South America sojourn last month. “We’ve always been huge fans of hiking and trekking through different parts of the world,” she says. “We wanted to do trekking in Patagonia which was our first interest. “We were going overland in a specially built truck through Patagonia (which is shared by Chile and Argentina), through Torres Del Paine which is a must for any hiker and then on to Ushuaia which is the most southern located city in South America. “There are always expedition boats leaving from Ushuaia and I mentioned it to my husband, Ian and he said ‘we don’t even like the cold’ but we did our research and we’ve travelled everywhere but felt that (Antarctica) was one part of the world we have never been.” Yvonne and Ian thought the opportunity was too good to pass up. “The more we read about Antarctica, the more we got hooked on it and we decided to marry the two trips together. “We had to pack a lot of different gear for the two different types of weather - it was a bit of a headache to start but we tried to take layers and utilise as much hiking gear into our Antartica adventure. “Parts of South America reminded us of New Zealand in terms of trees, shrubs and birds while Antarctica is largely untouched. “We saw plenty of Condors in South America, they’d get up close to you. “We did a three day trek in Torres Del Paine which was physically tough, 20km a day up steep terrain at times

Yvonne and Ian Palley explore Antartica.

but my goodness the scenery was spectacular. “Even with the strong winds of Patagonia blowing us into the side of the mountain - 85kph non-stop going up to 120kph sometimes. “I felt like it was pushing me backwards at times.” Yvonne says embarking on the expedition boat to Antarctica was a trip into the unknown. “The boat had only been built a year ago and could fit 170 passengers. “We had our suite with a bathroom but things were more basic, comfortable but basic. “We had a lot of lectures about Antarctica, the conditions, the ice and the wildlife which was fascinating to listen to the science behind it.” Yvonne says the Drake Passage, a body of water between Cape Horn,

Chile and the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica proved personally challenging. “It has a bad reputation of waves up to 15m - we only got up to five but that was more than enough for me. “Even though the boat had stabilisers, it was rolling a lot. “I was so sea sick. “During one of the lectures I just sunk to the floor and curled up as close to the bathroom as I could and funnily enough one of the tour guides was a cartoonist and he made a drawing of someone struggling on the floor like I was. “My husband must have been an iron man. After breakfast he was fine - I was disgusted looking at him and how healthy he was.” Once the ship made mainland Antarctica things settled down and the beauty took over.

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“For us the icebergs were a big attraction. “It’s like nature was putting on a show for you, they are so exquisite. “The place is a photographer’s dream come true even on cloudy days, the light is spectacular.” The penguins had their own rules. “We weren’t allowed to get within five metres of them but they were able to come closer to us if they chose too and we couldn’t stand between them and the shoreline. “Many of them were breeding at the time. “Their chicks were as cute as buttons. “We were given special boots that had to be disinfected each time we used them. “I expected a lot of flat land but it was actually quite mountainous.” The group was also able to visit

a Ukrainian research station in Antarctica. “Many are on their second or third year and it’s quite an isolated existence. “One woman was a marine biologist and she said it was only the past few years that women could work at that research base. “They share four bunks to a room, there’s no luxury and often they melt snow for showers and they can only get supplies in summer while being extremely healthy. “They are tested every month by psychologists to check on their mental health because it can be cold and isolating.” The couple say they would not rule out returning to Antarctica again one day but already had their next trip in mind - but just where that will be remains a secret to all except them.

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Snip ‘n’ Chip launches in Renwick SPCA has launched a Snip ’n’ Chip campaign, offering discounted desexing and microchipping to pet owners in Renwick and Blenheim. Running from March 19, the Snip ‘n’ Chip campaign will allow Renwick and Blenheim residents to desex and microchip their cat or dog for just $20. This is just a fraction of the full price cost. Every month, thousands of animals are brought into SPCA centres nationwide. Desexing and responsible pet ownership are the only ways to address the cause of unwanted animals being abused and neglected. “Desexing is one of the best things we can do for animal welfare in New Zealand,” says SPCA CEO Andrea Midgen. “Not only will it help your pets have a happier and healthier life, but desexing ensures they don’t unknowingly or unexpectedly reproduce a litter of animals who are at risk of being abused and neglected.” SPCA encourages all pet owners in Renwick, Blenheim, and surrounding areas with undesexed or unmicrochipped pets to take up this fantastic offer. They can book their animal in by calling their local participating vet, Springlands Veterinary Centre, on 03 578 0661. This limited time offer is only available until bookings run out.

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archives The Blenheim Sun Newspaper has teamed up with the Marlborough Museum archives department to provide a weekly snapshot of events, people and historic moments

captured through the lens. Each week the Sun will feature a photograph with a caption about the person, place and time, as kindly provided.

SPCA has launched a Snip ‘n’ Chip campaign, offering discounted desexing and microchipping to pet owners in Renwick, Blenheim, and surrounding areas, running from March 19. Jo Moore Photography.

“We are so grateful to our participating vets, Springlands Veterinary Centre, for being involved in this campaign. They have played a huge part to improve animal welfare in Renwick and Blenheim,” Andrea says.

“The aim for our campaigns is to also reach out to those who may not have considered having their pet desexed, or may not be able to afford it, and provide pet owners who do not currently have a local vet to get to know one.”

Nursing uniforms have change a lot over the years, as you can see from this historic photograph of two local nurses. On the back of this photograph are the names Nurse Pattie and Nurse Redwood. CREDIT: Marlborough Archives, Marlborough Historical Society Collection

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Hospital restricts access To protect vulnerable patients and staff, visiting hours and the number of visitors per patient have been reduced at Nelson Marlborough Health hospitals. Visiting hours at hospitals are now between 2.30pm to 8.30pm Monday to Sunday, effective immediately. Children under 15 are not permitted to visit. All external doors will be locked. In addition to set visiting times, only two visitors per patient (restricted to family members or support people only) will be permitted. This will reduce the risk of exposure by limiting the number of friends and family members who attend with patients. Anyone collecting a patient is asked to wait outside the main entrance. These restrictions are part of measures the hospitals are taking to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Lexie O’Shea, Incident Controller, Hospital Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) for COVID-19 says NMH is following the lead of the National Health Coordination Centre, and the review of visiting hours is consistent with the approach other DHBs are taking. “The safety of our staff and our patients is our highest priority. We need to protect their wellbeing against the significant threat of COVID-19,” she says. “One way we can do that is to manage the access the public has to our hospitals, especially people who may be visiting vulnerable patients.” She says although some areas of the hospitals had flexible visiting hours previously they will now be adhering to the set times. She appreciates there may be exceptional circumstances for some people and these can be discussed with ward and medical staff. “I encourage people with family and whanau in hospital to, where possible, keep in touch by text, face time, social media or phone calls rather than a face-to-face visit.

Wairau Hospital is restricting access and all external doors will be locked.

There will be a single point of entry at Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, with public access restricted to the main entrance door. People will be asked screening questions when they enter. Visitors or patients with appointments, who are allowed to enter will be asked to sign in and give their contact details. If anyone identifies as having been overseas in the last 14 days or having been in contact with a COVID positive patient or suspicion of COVID patient they will be refused entry. “Our hospitals and healthcare systems have robust systems and procedures in place to stop the spread of COVID19. Please support our efforts and remember that people in

hospital are vulnerable and we do not want to put them at risk,” Lexie says. “And if a visitor is asked to wear a mask we expect full compliance or they may be removed from the facility. “I can’t stress enough the importance of physical distancing, washing and drying your hands, coughing or sneezing into your elbow and most importantly, staying home if you are sick.” She says people should attend their scheduled appointments at the hospital unless they have been contacted and told otherwise, or if they have been out of the country or are unwell, in which case they should ring to

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Wednesday March 25, 2020

sports talk With Jacob Page

Support locals who sponsor sport The time is now to remember that small business who sponsor your son or daughter’s sport team or the club you are part of. Winter club sport will need all the sponsors they can get when and if it gets underway for 2020 and the only way that can happen is if people shop and support their local, independent businesses during the Coronavirus outbreak. We’ve all seen a match day pro-

gramme with team lists and then a bunch of sponsors which we all sometimes ignore. Well, they cannot be ignored going forward. Never before in our lifetimes has community spirit been so required in the face of unknown adversity. The next time your child makes a team that needs financial support from the community to get them to their tournament, it would be

worth throwing a bit of money their way. The Coronavirus and social distancing will also hurt pokie machines. While a positive on the surface, this will also hurt the amount of revenue they generate which is often redistributed in the form of grants to sports teams and clubs over the next 12 to 18 months. If people want sports clubs to

survive and thrive they will need to support the businesses to do the same in the first instance. The flow-on effects of this pandemic will not only hurt people Monday to Friday but could also prove costly on Saturday’s on the sports fields and courts. Feel free to support your local sports stores too as they will be hurting without the booming winter season trade.

Athletes swing to a great finish By Celeste Alexander

The unique thing about golf as a sport is that it not only creates comradery between players, but it also promotes concentration and skill. This is exactly what a group of local Special Olympics athletes have found during their time playing golf together. The Marlborough Special Olympics team is made up of four players; Sam Claughton, Tamati Matene, Simon Ridder and John Eaton, and are coached by Mike Garret and managed by Debbie Douglas. For the short amount of time this team has been together, and for some of the players who haven’t played golf for very long, they have managed to make a name for themselves thanks to a spectacular win at a recent event in Greymouth. The team, joined by former Marlborough member Henry Shaw who now resides on the West Coast, took part in the Golf Ribbon Event hosted by the Special Oympics West Coast branch at the Greymouth Golf Club on March 3. There were 29 competitors in

total, including Greymouth’s team of nearly 20. The competitors were a range of ages and abilities and incredibly, Marlborough’s team managed to take out top placings. Manager, Debbie, says Tamati placed second, Simon third, John fourth and Sam fifth. “Our team did really well,” she says. “To have our players in the top five was a great achievement for them. “Their abilities all varied, with Simon and John only having started playing golf since mid-last year, I think they all played extremely well.” The next big event for our local athletes will be the Special Olymics National Summer Games in 2021 in Hamilton which is expected to see more than 3000 athletes, coaches and supporters. Special Olympics is a global organisation giving children and adults with intellectual disabilities opportunities to train and compete in a range of sports, and strive to represent their regions at national events and their country at international games.

If you do not need something right away, how about getting a gift card to be used at a later date. That way, the business gets the money they desperately need now and you will get the benefit when things get back to normal. Check on those close to you, your families, friends, neighbours and colleagues so that normality can resume as quickly as possible, one small step at a time.

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Picton Golf results March 14, Monthly Mug: Alan Butland 65, Doug Paulin 69, Jeff Pascoe 70, Mike Ashworth 70, Hamish Fletcher 71. March 17, 4BBB: Helen McIsaac & Joyce McClelland def. Beryl Tripe & Joan Gabara, Margaret Frisken & Odette Roper def. Jo Prescott & Ricky Ashworth, Sue Hutchinson & Dido Harper def Judy Jones & Maria McConway. March 19, Stableford, Mike Ashworth 50, Bill Gatrell 42, Len Barlow 41, Colin Roper 41, Andrew Sunley 41. FRIDAY 9Hole, Par: Kaye Keys +6, Joan Gabara +4, Beryl Tripe +4, Joyce McClelland +3, Wendy Hall +2, Heather Smith +2 Margaret Frisken +2, Lyn Pawson +2.

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Marlborough Special Olympics athletes, Sam Claughton, Simon Ridder, Tamati Matene and John Eaton took out top placings in a recent golf tournament in Greymouth. Photo provided.

March 18, Men & Ladies, American Stableford: Div 1 - Ezra Kahaki 63, Alan Rutledge 57, Clarry Neame 56, John Cootes 55, Neil Reeves 55, Murray Ingram 55, Jerome January 55. Div 2 – David Holdaway 58, Jim Thomas 58, Janet Laing 58, Jim Walker 58, Mike Walker 57, Peter Browning 55, Ray Thomlinson 55, Ron Warnes 55, Arthur Ross 55. March 21, Men & Ladies, Medal: Margaret York 67, Ian Hale 68, Helen Neame 69, Mark Milne 70, Owen Gibbs 71, Mike Walker 71, Pat Olliver 71, Pippa Minhinnick 71. March 22, Men & Ladies, Stableford: Lindsay McAlpine 40, Carla Heppelthwaite 36.

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