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Riccarton-Wigram Community Board members are pushing for a decision on superstops and a passenger waiting-lounge in Riccarton. The city council is planning two superstops with parking for four buses on either side of Riccarton Rd, and to convert a building on the corner of Riccarton Rd and Division St into a passenger waiting-lounge for up to 100 people. But the community board is pushing for urgent negotiations to be made for a Westfield Riccarton car park site instead.

At a meeting on November 25 a decision was made by the community board to fast-track negotiations. City council environmental committee chairman Phil Clearwater said earlier plans to build a smaller passenger lounge in the Westfield car park were abandoned after the city council was unable to negotiate a satisfactory lease. Director of Scentre Group which owns and operates Westfield, Justin Lynch, said the group was willing to continue discussions. • Turn to page 7

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Four years ago Paige Stolzenberger, 13, lost her father to cancer. Now she’s determined to do her bit to help combat the disease. The Templeton teenager will have her long blonde hair shaved off at the Hope Presbyterian Church in Hornby, on December 13 to raise funds for cancer research. Paige’s father Win Stolzenberger died in 2010 after a long battle with a brain tumour. She was eight at the time. Paige’s mother Wendy said both Paige and herself had known a number of other people who had died or suf-

fered from cancer. “It is all too common,” Ms Stolzenberger said. “I think the main effect for Paige has been working through that and when it comes into the home what really can you do?” Paige said that having lost her father it was good to be able to do something to help other cancer sufferers. “A while ago I grew my hair long and cut my ponytail off to make wigs down in Dunedin and ever since then I wanted to do something a little bit more just to raise money for research in relation to cancer that would help people.”

Her friends at Middleton Grange School have been helping her make posters for the head shave event and her fundraising page had already raised $430. She was hoping to raise between $800 and $1000. Ms Stolzenberger said shaving her hair off was a reasonably big deal for a 13-year-old girl. “She surprises me. She said ‘this is what people go through when they have the treatment, mum, so why should I be worried about it? I’m not. It will grow back’. ” • To donate to Paige’s cause, visit www.givealittle.co.nz/ member/Paige13

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The city council has agreed to a qualified approval in principle for the Champions Mile housing proposal for land at Riccarton Park Racecourse. The city council has invited Ngai Tahu Property Limited to continue to develop the specifics of the proposal in order to achieve full approval in principle status as an exemplar housing project.

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A well-known property owner in Halswell is furious that he may lose his land. Land owned by Graeme Nicholl of Going Properties Ltd on 345 Halswell Rd may be rezoned under the city council’s Proposed District Plan Review. Halswell Residents’ Association member David Hawke is hoping to win the battle for the land after placing a cross submission to the city council to create youth facilities on the property. He said the land, which backed up against the new Halswell Library and community facility, could be the answer to a vandalism spike in the area. Last week the Western News broke the news of three parked cars on Wales St having windows smashed and wing mirrors broken. Mr Hawke said his son had also had his car damaged on Halswell Rd and multiple bus shelters in the area had been smashed. A kindergarten had also been hit by extensive tagging. But Mr Nicholl said youth facilities in the area would only create a meeting place for youth to “get up to no good.” The property owner was seeking for the land to be moved from residential to commercial so he could put a new petrol station on it. He had previously owned the land which was now being used to develop the new Halswell Library and Community Facility. “We have turned so many people

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New speed limits have been approved by the Riccarton-Wigram Community Board outside Hornby Primary School on Waterloo Rd. A new variable speed limit of 40km/h would be placed in the school speed zone. The community board has been requested to recommend the city council include the new limit in the city council register of speed limits.

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away over the last 25 years. Finally someone came and took it. We were very much an unwilling seller.” “This is the last straw,” he said. Mr Hawke said there was no guarantee it would put a stop to vandalism. “But I do think where young people feel they have ownership in the community they are less likely to do that,” he said. Mr Nicholl said he did not believe youth facilities were what residents wanted. “The fact they want to put a skateboard park there horrifies us,” he said.

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New RSA president plans a new The newly-elected national president of the Royal New Zealand Returned Services Association is planning a quiet revolution of the iconic RSA movement. Christchurch’s Barry John (BJ) Clark wants all RSAs to become even more effective and relevant to today’s members and for generations to come. Mr Clark joined the New Zealand Army as a regular force cadet 44 years ago intent on a career as a carpenter/joiner. The cadet school in Waiouru was established to identify the future leaders. At the time it would not have known the future leader of the RSA was in the class of 1970. Mr Clark spent 21 years in the New Zealand Army serving in Singapore, Fiji, the Antarctic and the Sinai Peninsula. He said one experience that stood out was the six months he spent in Moscow helping to refurbish the New Zealand Embassy. “We lived in the basement, often covered in dust. Our job was to make the embassy secure. It’s a memory I’ll always have,” Mr Clark said. He said another defining moment was seeking out the British War Grave cemeteries in Sinai – the resting place of hundreds of Kiwis who fought there during World War 1.

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“There was so much sadness reading the names of soldiers and not a dry eye anywhere. They were so far from home and unable to be brought back. I thought of the sacrifices they made in the desert,” he said. He was also a member of the United Nations multi-national force that helped maintain the peace in the Middle Eastern hot spot. Mr Clark left the army in 1991 as a warrant officer and senior trades instructor. “The army shaped me. It taught me skills, leadership, camaraderie, how to accept differences in people and work with them,” he said. In 1998 Mr Clark became the Papanui RSA president. From there he was appointed Canterbury district president and then national vice president in 2008. Mr Clark said in his new role he wanted to emphasise the new attitude as the RSA approached a second century of service. “The spirit of Anzac saw our men and women look out for and support each other and come together in comradeship. A hundred years later I want that same attitude to be enhanced in RSAs throughout New Zealand,” he said. As national president Mr Clark will lead the RSA’s centennial commemorations of New Zea-

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landers who served in the World War 1, at Gallipoli, the Western Front and in the Middle East. “My goal is to lead a quiet revolution of attitudes – changing the way Kiwis see the RSA, bringing associations together to share their strengths, showing New Zealand that we welcome them into the RSA movement and championing our current service personnel as well as our veterans.” He said the revolution had already begun. Last month the RSA launched its national association – a new online based RSA for current service personnel who move frequently. The service would also benefit Kiwis of all ages and backgrounds who did not currently have an RSA connection. The national association allowed users to access RSAs in New Zealand and RSL clubs in Australia. It also provided them with a club card which granted exclusive benefits and deals through a range of quality trusted brands. In its most recent online annual report, the RSA showed membership was stable, with some clubs reporting an increase. Revenue streams have improved and the Veterans Support Act, providing a new basis for Government support for veterans, was passed in Parliament.

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Monday December 1 2014

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facility under way Construction of a 18,900 sq m facility has started at Wigram. Skellerup’s Dairy Rubberware Development and manufacturing facility at Wigram Business Park was marked on Thursday 27 with a Maori blessing along with the traditional sod turning ceremony. Performing the blessing that prepares the land for construction was Ngāi Tūāhuriri rūnanga Tāua Aroha Reriti - Crofts. Turning the first sod was the Skellerup chairman Sir Selwyn Cushing. “This is an extremely important project for Skellerup being a significant investment to build a world-class facility. It is also important for Christchurch and our people here,” he said. “This purpose-built facility will serve our Agri-division and ensure that we remain at the cutting edge of what we do for both our New Zealand and international customers.” He said chemists, engineers, technicians and the manufacturing team would thrive in the new environment by working closely to develop new and smart solutions. Sir Selwyn thanked all those involved in bringing the project to this point including the Skellerup team, lead contractor Calder Stewart, project advisor Beca and project champion Sir Ron Carter.

HISTORY: National RSA president Barry ‘BJ’ Clark with memorabilia in the Papanui RSA. New sponsorships were launched and recipients of awards were championed. As the RSA approaches its own centenary in 2016, Mr Clark said its work was as vital as ever. “While we still have men and women who put themselves in harm’s way to serve their country, we have a role to play in looking after them and providing support,” he says. Mr Clark had been impressed with the resurgence of interest by young

people in the milestones leading up to and including the early involvement of New Zealand in World War 1. “We’ve seen young New Zealanders attending Anzac Day ceremonies in increasing numbers. Many are honouring their family members. Now we want to attract them to an RSA that is relevant and alive,” he said. Looking to the future, the RSA had begun planning its own centenary for 2016.

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Grant for student Riccarton student Lucy McLeod is one of eight young Cantabrians who received grants last week to help them achieve their goals. The next year will be a big one for the 22-year-old, who will complete her double law and arts degree, take up presidency of the Student Volunteer Army, and travel to Harvard to compete in the Model United Nations convention. She will use the Inspire Foundation grant towards her trip to the convention as part of a New Zealand delegation, meeting with 3000 other students from across the world.

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Streets in a new housing development in Wigram will be named after two pilots killed in mid-air collision over the airbase. Halswell resident Ron Fensom has been successful in convincing city council to name the streets after Edwin Ebbett and Erling Ziesler. The pair were killed when their planes collided over the Wigram airbase in 1953. Mr Fensom had asked the city council to place a memorial for victims of the 1953 Wigram air crash before the housing development was completed. The subdivision adjoining Wigram Rd would create a cul de sac running off the newly-formed Platinum Drive. It would be named Edwin Ebbett Place, with the right-of-way as Erling Ziesler Lane. Mr Fensom said he took an interest in the crash site after speaking to a resident who had been working on the area at the time and had seen the crashed planes. The crash happened on October 10 when Edwin Ebbett and Erling Ziesler who were in the air force crashed their De Havilland Devons. The two Devons took part in the 27-aircraft flypast Valued atover Harewood International Airport for $ the official prize-giving ceremony.

Already a community volunteer and community leader for many years, the grant will help her towards her goal of a career in international relations. The Inspire Foundation has made grants to 108 young people since it was launched in September 2011. It is unique to New Zealand and is a registered charity dedicated to supporting Canterbury’s young talent.

Push for bus decision TRAGEDY: An image of the air crash from the October 11, 1953 Christchurch Star-Sun. Inset: Halswell resident Ron Fensom led a call for a memorial for victims of the 1953 Wigram air crash. Flight Lieutenant Ebbett was from Geraldine and Flight Lieutenant Ziesler was from Christchurch. It was the highest loss of life incurred by the Royal New Zealand Air Force in a single New Zealand incident. Mr Fensom said he was more than happy with the street naming. “It’s good our landscape is going to change and people will be aware of the historic foundings behind it as well.”

At the ceremony the wings of the two aircraft touched each other, and both aircraft went out of control and struck the ground 180m apart. The first aircraft had led the last section of the flypast marking the London to Christchurch Air Race prize giving ceremony. Both aircraft immediately lost control and plunged to the ground in a paddock. All seven people aboard both aircraft were killed.

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BRIGHT IDEA: Workers wearing hi-viz vests congregated at the opening of a new eatery at Canterbury University recently – the Hard Hat Cafe. In spite of the namesake, it’s not compulsory to wear a hard hat and anyone can check the cafe out for a bite to eat.

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Auto dismantlers use gas cutting devices to remove some of the parts from the vehicles they are wrecking. Occasionally something goes a bit wrong and the vehicle ignites. From what I understand this is usually quickly righted by the use of a fire extinguisher. Unfortunately for workers at a dismantling shop in Cran-

ford St on Monday the fire that occurred in a vehicle included petrol and rapidly filled the building with black smoke. The staff made a hasty exit as flames reached the ceiling. I visited the premises on Tuesday afternoon. The building should have been a smoking wreck. It wasn’t. Other than the fire-damaged car pushed to one side it was business as usual. Engines were being removed, panels disassembled.

Why? Because the building had a sprinkler system. A single sprinkler head had quickly reached operating temperature and set itself off. It put the fire out. We constantly see developers utilising fire engineers to justify the non-installation of sprinklers, often in very large buildings with high fire loads. That’s because sprinklers are expensive and will quite probably sit their whole life doing absolutely nothing. Developers back the odds.

One in 1000 buildings might suffer a major fire. The odds say it won’t be theirs. However, every couple of weeks television reports a major industrial fire somewhere in New Zealand. There would have been one on Monday if it was not for a sprinkler system. As it is the business owner is making money. The staff still have their jobs. That is why firefighters love sprinklers.

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Hornby company celebrates success A company in Hornby has celebrated the end of two years’ work with a graduation ceremony for 23 Christchurch employees. On November 7, 12 staff at B&D Doors Ltd earned their National Certificate in Core Skills (Manufacturing) and 11 earned a level two National Certificate in Competitive Manufacturing. The programme titled Proj-

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Results: Year 9 singles – Jeroen Breunisse, Darfield High School and Lily Bray, St Andrew’s College. Year 10 singles – Gordon Chen and Nishka Shetty both of Burnside High School. Year 9 doubles – Harry Black and Joshua Morrison, Christ’s College and Erin Connelly-Whyte and Tessa McCann, Ashburton College. Year 10 doubles – Gordon Chen and Liam Reekie, Burnside High School and Susannah Wilding and Emily Wium, St Margaret’s College. POWER: Elizabeth Andre of St Margaret’s College winds up for a big backhand. She finished fifth in the year 9 singles.

WATCHFUL: Khaki Morgan of Christchurch Boys’ High School keeping a watchful eye on the ball over the net. Khaki finished fourth in the year 9 singles. FRONT FOOT: Olivia Mander of Rangi Ruru Girls’ School getting full power behind a forehand. Olivia finished fifth in the year 10 singles.

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LOWER BACK PAIN CAUSES Pain can be linked to a general cause such as muscle strain, injury or over use – or it can be attributed to a specific diagnosed condition of the spine. These can include: •Herniated Disc •Degenerative Disc Disease •Spondylolisthesis •Spinal Stenosis •Osteoarthritis The lower back is an intricate structure of interconnected and overlapping elements which includes tendons and muscles and other soft tissues, highly sensitive nerves and nerve roots that travel from the lower back down into the legs and feet, small and complex joints and spinal discs with their gelatinous inner cores. An irritation or problem with any of

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GARDENING

Plant yourself a cosmos floral fiesta By Tod Palenski

These days, garden design seems to be all about simple foliage and clean lines. As much as I admire the contemporary look, sometimes I prefer a bit of wild flower-like personality in my back yard. That’s where the easy-to-grow cosmos comes in to play. Bursting with hot summer colours and growing to around 1m tall, cosmos are no shrinking violets. In fact, I love the way they sway gently in any summer breeze. These devil-may-care flowers also come with easy growing instructions, thriving in the heat of summer and flourishing almost anywhere, as long as it’s hot, dry and sunny. I’ve learned to give my cosmos plenty

of admiring glances during the warmer months as, like all annuals, they germinate, flower and die within a season or a year. But don’t fret – they also pop up again each following year. For me, cosmos look best when grown en masse, creating a sea of countrycottage colour. So, I recommend getting your hands on as many seedlings as you can afford. Once you’ve found a good spot and you’re ready to plant these American natives, add a good general fertiliser, like nitrophoska blue, to the soil to encourage growth. Then simply dig a hole (approximately 3cm deep) and place your seedling inside. Plant each subsequent seedling about 10cm apart, giving them space to

grow but ensuring they’re close enough to support each other in strong winds. Next, layer newspaper around your plants, and then cover it with peastraw. This homemade mulch will prevent your plants drying out during the day and in between watering sessions. Voila – you’ll have a cosmos floral fiesta in no time, and get to enjoy an array of colour until the first frost hits, usually around June. And if you really want to bring the outside in, just a handful of these longstemmed beauties look great in a tall vase (just don’t forget to put them in a cool place and change the water every two to three days). You’ll be thanking yourself for adding a bit of country colour at your place.

Things to do in December garden General ■ Raise blades on your mower so you don’t scalp your lawn and kill off the grass. ■ Holiday-proof your plants by ensuring that they’re well mulched. ■ Although well-mulched garden beds will stay moist for long periods, pots can dry out in just one hot day. Move pots into more shade and group them to keep each other cool. Fruit ■Water and fertilise fruit trees to ensure

bumper crops and spray pip and stone fruit to prevent fungus diseases. ■ Feed and water citrus and check for naughty bugs and slugs. ■ Trim excessive grapevine growth. Flowers and ornamentals ■ Stake your sunflowers. ■ Feed flowering annuals and perennials with liquid fertiliser and apply a side dressing of general fertiliser to flowering shrubs. ■ Sow Cosmos seeds direct into garden beds and by late summer the plants will

be in full display. Cosmos make great cut flowers. Vegetables ■ Stake tomatoes securely, remove laterals, feed, and water regularly. Apply side dressing of blood and bone or general garden fertiliser ■ Mulch, feed and water cucurbits to reduce the risk of powdery mildew. ■ Keep a watch for caterpillers. ■ Plant herbs in plastic containers so you take them with you to enjoy on your summer camping holiday.

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Beauty career

ordan Taylor likes “the sense of mastering the art of beauty”. Currently studying the Diploma in Beauty Therapy at The National School of Aesthetics, she feels she, “enjoys the practical application of ideas”, and the beauty programme is an outlet for these strengths. She’s passionate about makeup, waxing, manicure and electrology. Despite holding no formal secondary qualifications because school did not hold her interest, Jordan’s strong grades at NaSA reflect her passion. After researching other beauty institutions, Jordan chose NaSA as she respected their professionalism, strong reputation and welcoming staff. She also feels her classmates make her study more enjoyable. Jordan’s not only starting a beauty career for herself but also for her two children, Ashton (six) and Noah (three). NaSA’s 9am to 1pm class times have helped her negotiate study and motherhood. “Without NaSA’s flexible hours, it would have been impossible for me to study,” she

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says. Timing is a struggle sometimes, but it is easier than expected, she adds. Other challenges include completing larger projects and homework while ensuring her children’s needs are met. Her children have grown to have “a deeper understanding of homework”. After completing her diploma, she’s studying NaSA’s Certificate in Nail Technology. Once Jordan has mastered these skills, she’ll open her small business from home while “comfortably negotiating my role as a mother”, and eventually develop it into a commercial practice as her children get older. To launch your beauty career with NaSA, call 0800 NaSANZ (627 269), email info@nasa.co.nz, or visit www.nasa.co.nz.

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ith a new look to our flower shop, students are excited to sell their creations to tutors and fellow students as a learning activity. It’s not all fun and games however, as the shop is used to teach customer service, banking and display skills. The course is designed to lead to employment as a commercial junior florist. The students love to see their work sell; it’s a real boost for their confidence to see someone appreciate what they have created. Don’t miss your opportunity to express your creative side, call the Academy now on 0800 4ACADEMY.

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lamourous actress Joan Collins decided to follow her famous sister into writing fiction. When she told Joni Evans, acquisitions editor at Random House, of her intentions, the major publisher anticipated a lucrative coup in novel publishing. They quickly contracted Collins to write two novels and agreed to $4 million as her author’s fee, with $1.2m payable upon signing the contract. Joan Collins duly turned in two manuscripts: The Ruling Passion and Hell Hath No Fury. Both novels described the bedroom antics of two celebrity sisters. However, any links to Joan and Jackie Collins were strenuously denied. Problems arose when Evans decided both manuscripts were “unpublishable trash”. Random House sued Joan Collins for the recovery of their author’s advance payment. Collins argued in court that she had fulfilled her contract and supplied “two complete novel manuscripts”, so she should keep the money. Her contract did not mention “quality of writing”. The judge agreed with Collins about her first book. But he decreed her second book was a lightly veiled reworking of her first manuscript, and thus not a second novel. Thus Collins was allowed to keep her $1.2m signing fee. Further, the court ordered Random House to pay Collins’ defence costs of $925,000. “Writing fiction has changed dramatically

in the last decade,” said Brian Morris, principal at New Zealand Institute of Business Studies. “Many of today’s new authors self-publish their books and bypass the big name publishers altogether. We show our writer students how to do this.” Canterbury readers are invited to get the free NZIBS report #1079 Leonard’s Advice for New Writers by calling 0800 801 994, or email principal@nzibs.co.nz.

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Fantastic opportunity

he After 3 programme gives adult and senior students the opportunity to study a wide range of Hagley’s courses away from their daytime commitments. Hagley believes that everyone should have the opportunity to learn and that these opportunities should be available throughout life. This is what the college’s After 3 programme creates: new opportunities for learning. These programmes are at a secondary learning level but with a difference. ‘‘Personalised learning is at the centre of how we work at Hagley,’’ says deputy principal Mike Fowler. ‘‘Our After 3 courses build the skills and understandings needed

to transition successfully into Senior College NCEA programmes at Hagley, vocational pathways, or in some cases tertiary level programmes. Our After 3 teachers support students to identify and move in the direction they have identified as important. ‘‘We offer over 50 courses in the faculties of art and media, community studies, English, English language learning, food and hospitality, health studies, languages, mathematics, performing arts and practical design,’’ Fowler says. ‘‘More than 750 students each year make the decision to study in After 3. We look forward to you making your own success story at Hagley in 2015.’’

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take these skills home, into the community or on to the sports field? Not all workplaces are the same, take for example an office worker who does not have a high-risk work environment and whose concern might be to ensure that they can deal with minor cuts and superficial injuries or the ability to perform effective CPR, the injury risk for each place can be wide and variable. It is therefore essential that you pick the right first aid course to suit all of your activities – both professional and social. Imagine the feeling of inadequacy when someone asks, “does anyone know first aid?”, only to find that you were not taught these skills on your course. The wider 12-hour course teaches the additional unit standard 6400 and provides a wide knowledge base for medium to high risk environments. This course covers many of the skills required to deal with the most common injuries, such as falls, and dealing with complex scenes. If you are not sure on the course best suited to your needs, ask your accredited first aid training provider. They can explain the course content and give you options. Look beyond the workplace and consider your family and your location. Check that you have a good quality first aid kit that is up-to-date, and that everyone knows where it is located.

Students gain confidence

oraki Polytechnic’s hairdressing programme gives its students the confidence and practical skills to gain a foothold within the industry. Second year student Jade Mason (28) heard about the polytechnic’s hairdressing course and decided to apply as it would give her the necessary skills to move into her industry of interest. Jade completed the polytechnic’s Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 3) in 2013 and began her second year of training in 2014 through the polytechnic’s Certificate in Professional Hairdressing (Level 3). During her second year of study, she began working at Tangles Hair Design on Saturdays and has earned herself a full-time job at the salon by 2015. With her three-year-old son to look after at home, she believed a course suited her schedule better than an apprenticeship, which became part of her reason to enrol at Aoraki. Tutor Julie Costello said the first year of the hairdressing programme give students an insight into the qualities and skills that a potential employer is looking for, and in the second year, Certificate in Professional Hairdressing (Level 3), students could grow this knowledge and their practical skills.

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Dementia care is provided by Camellia Court, Albarosa Rest Home, Somerﬁeld House, Brookhaven Dementia Units and Hoon Hay – the newest facility which opened in April 2012. “We offer a service delivery model that is consumer driven and based on our resident’s needs.” Owner John Tooby purchased the Golden Age Rest Home in 1985 when it was a small 10-bed rest home, and transformed it into the largest privatelyowned rest home in the country. “We have a very skilled workforce, with various levels of staff. Each facility has a manager and a registered nurse,” says David. Dementia care is provided by Camellia Court, Albarosa Rest Home, Somerfield House, Brookhaven Dementia Units and Hoon Hay – the newest facility which opened in April 2012. We have beds available in some of our facilities, and all our managers would welcome your enquiry. Phone 375 0725.

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Prostate management

Device to prevent

The prostate is a walnut-shaped male gland that is wrapped snugly around the urinary tube (urethra).

t sits between the bladder and rectum and provides part of the fluid that makes up the semen for male fertility. It is of little significance until about age 50 when for many it tends to enlarge and affect normal urination by restricting urinary flow through the urethra. This condition is known as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or BPH. It reduces the ability of the bladder to evacuate completely, leading to a want to urinate frequently. This often affects sleep quality by the need to urinate and having to get up frequently throughout the night. Many also notice trouble with urinary flow as well as starting and stopping urination. The word benign in BPH is very significant, as it doesn’t mean prostate cancer — just an enlargement of the prostate. However,

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Snoring can be a health hazard, causing sleep apnoea, where the person actually stops breathing for short periods. It can cause short-term memory loss, tiredness and contribute to high blood pressure.

Many people are referred by ear, nose and throat specialists, however, anyone can phone for an appointment. For an information pack or to discuss the Snorex further, phone Denise Lim on 383 0994 or check out the Snorex website www.snorex.co.nz.

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The word benign in BPH is very significant, as it doesn’t mean prostate cancer just an enlargement of the prostate. However, BPH should always be diagnosed by a Medical Doctor, as there is always a chance of prostate cancer.

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Public Notices

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Trades & Services

STEEL

BUILDER LICENSED available for all aspects of building. Please call 027 241-7471 or 335-0265

Building Structural Steel

BUILDER For all building work but specialist in bathroom renovations, 25 yrs experience, with service and integrity. Free Quotes. Ph Lachlan 383-1723 or 0274 367-067.

Harewood Memorial Gardens and Crematorium Limited

cut to length Full range of black, primed & galv. Products: Pipe, Box, Angle, Flat, P.F.C. Re-Bar & Pre Drilled Base Plates. We can supply cut and deliver Mon-Friday 8-4.30 Sat 8-12pm

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some quiet time in reflection while listening to a variety of musical items. Candles will be provided.

ANTIQUE GOLD JEWELLERY wanted, gold rings, chains, brooches, medals. Great price for gold pocket watches, ph 03 351-9139 GOLD SOVEREIGNS and other gold coins wanted. Also scrap gold, broken or damaged gold jewellery, alluvial gold, nuggets, etc, top price paid ph 03 351-9139 OLD COINS & BANKNOTES wanted. Also old medals of any sort, military, sporting, agricultural, lodge, dance & band medals, etc, ph 03 351-9139

Gardening & Supplies A GARDEN TIDY UP? Rose & fruit tree pruning, Lawns, Gardening, consistently reliable general property upkeep, Dip. Hort. 10 yrs experience, One off tidy ups or on-going service. Nick’s Property Maintenance. Keeping your garden beautiful. Free Quote. Ph. 942-4440 GARDENING By mature female, very particular, honest & reliable $18 per hr, Northcote & surrounding areas, plse ph 03 352-2590

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Health & Beauty HAIRDRESSER MOBILE mature, qualified, avail for perms, sets & cuts, in the comfort of your own home, ph 03 352-8208 IT’S Time to lose that winter pelt, Reset now ask me how. Contact Murray Ph 03 356 1943 PEDICURE/NURSE Home visits availabe for toenails & fingernails by trained nurse, Ph 344-1653 or 027 380-2571

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Public Notices

Rexellent Rentals Cars, Vans, Brisbane , Coolangatta FREE CALL 0800 601 508

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We Are RUNNING SUNDAY 7th DECEMBER Running 1st & 3rd Sundays of every month Infoline Chch 96 22 999 Depart Glenmark Station 11.30am & 2.00pm www.wekapassrailway.co.nz

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We require exp HCA’s to work in aged care facilities. Join our friendly and supportive team today.

Ph Tina on 03 928 2321 To Let HOUSESITTERS reqd for Christmas / New Year homesits, town & rural. Ph Lisa 359-2323 www. townandcountryhomesit. co.nz SLEEPOUT CARAVAN for hire your place from $65 www.nzcaravan.com 0274 741723

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Our Chapel on the cnr of Wilkinsons and Johns Roadson willthe becnr open from 5.30pmand to Our Chapel of Wilkinsons 7.30pm, Wednesday 2 December for those Johns Roads will be open from 5.30pm who wish to light a candle of remembrance. to 7.30pm, Wednesday 3rd December You are invited to spend some quiet time in for those while who wish to light candle ofof reflection listening to aa variety remembrance. You are to spend musical items. Candles willinvited be provided.

CARPETLAYER Laying and Repairs, 35 yrs experience, ph Peter 3267711 or 027 240-6532

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HoUSE REMoVALS EXPERIENCED 2 men plus truck,$115 per hour. Also long haul South Island wide. Ph (03)3522457, Mr Shift-it Ltd FURNITURE REMoVALS Large Trucks $95 + GST per hour 7 day NZ wide, packing & moving, Professional Company, Professional Service. Canterbury Relocations Ltd. ph 0800 359 9313 oVEN CLEANING Professional cleans $45.00. Gift Vouchers avail. Phone 0800 6836253 or 027 228-0025

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Classifieds

Trades & Services

PAINTING & Decorating interior & exterior, gib fixing, plastering, paperhanging, Est 50 yrs in ChCh, ph Wingfields Ltd, Painting Plastering Division, ph Mark 021 171-1586 or Richard 021 263-9551

PlUMBER For prompt service for all plumbing maintenance, repairs and alterations. Phone Michael 364 7080 or 027 438 3943 PlUMBER A Top Plumbing job completed at a fair price, prompt service, all work guaranteed, Ph Brian 9607673 or 021 112-3492 PlUMBER ALF THORPE PLUMBING Certifying Plumber for all types of plumbing, maintenance, spouting, alterations etc. Phone 352-7402 or 0274350-231 ElECTRICIAN REGISTERED for all electrical installations & repairs Ph 03 348 6558 or 021 026 73375 ROOFING Qualified & Licenced Practitioner. Re-Roof & Repairs, all types. Member New Zealand Roofing Association. Over 35 years experience. Phone John 027 432-3822 or 351-9147 email johnmill@ihug. co.nz sPOUTING ClEANING Spouting Unblocked, Cleaned Out and Flushed Out. Also Full Handyman Services Available. Call Trevor 384-3435 or 021 043-2034 TIlING Quality jobs done on time. All aspects of tiling, waterproofing. Certified Reg Master Tiler. Ph Dave 027 334 4125

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PAINTER Available, All aspects in painting. Very competitive in roofs and fences. Please call 027 241-7471 or 3350265 PAINT PlAsTER Wallpaper, reliable, honest, 20 yrs exp, ph Scott 388-8795 or 022 343-2416 PAINTING 30 years experience, workmanship guaranteed, pensioners discounts, free quotes, ph Robert 021 02630757 PAINTER Top quality work, interior/ exterior, pensioners discount, free quotes, 30 years experience, I stand by Canterbury, ph Wayne your friendly painter 03 385-4348 or 027 274-3541 PlAsTERER sOlID both ext & int work, Scottish Tradesman with over 30 yrs experience, FREE Quotes, ph Donald 354-5153 or 021 02326186 PlAsTERER Gib Stopping, Small job specialty. 30 years experience. Ring 0800 387-369

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Trades & Services

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THIS WEEKEND in the Westview Lounge

SATURDAY 6th Dec:

Ian Mac 8pm: The Acoustix , 4.30pm:

RIVERSIDE BOXING PROMOTIONS PRESENTS

FRIDAY NIGHT

FIGHTS

in the Sports Hall

SATURDAY 6th Dec, 8pm:

HOT SUMMER NIGHT NEIL DIAMOND TRIBUTE

FRIDAY 5 DEC, 7PM

TICKETS AT DASH TICKETS ENQUIRIES EMAIL VANESSA riversideboxingpromotion@gmail.com OR CALL 021 247 1200

Unbeatable

Buffet Lunch & Dinner

All you can eat, 7 days

Opposite Riccarton Park Raceway www.racecoursehotel.co.nz

Christmas Day

---Coming Events—

Sumptuous set menu Open Lunch & Dinner

WEDNESDAY 31st Dec, 8pm:

NEW YEARS EVE

Tickets $5 available at the club office

BOWYN ‘BOMAN’ MORGAN NORT ‘THE ASSASSIN FROM SIAN” BEAUCHAMP

Racecourse Hotel | 118 Racecourse Rd | Ph 342 7150

Open daily from 6.30am - late BREAKFAST - LUNCH - DINNER

BACKED BY LIVE BAND Tickets $20

SHA-LOW, SARAH CONLAN, TREVOR DAWE

BOOK NOW! 352 20218

SATURDAY 17th January, 8pm:

RUD STEWART

$89

Per person

Includes a glass of ‘bubbles’ or soft drink on arrival.

Sunday 14th December, 2pm - 5pm

20 2 0

Join the party!

THE ROD STEWART TRIBUTE SHOW Tickets $20

950

in our CARBINE LOUNGE

RESTAURANT & CAFÉ

ANTHONY EASTERBROOK-CARTER

Starring...

PER PERSON

Seniors Children’s 2-course 2 course lunch special ROAST & DESSERT $ special Mon-Sat 12pm-2.30pm

ORNBY 17 Carmen Rd WORKINGMEN’S

$39

Pre-Christmas

202 Marine Pde Ph 388-9416

ST ALBANS

20th Anniversary

0 2 20

Drink Specials Live music

DON’T TELL MOMMA Phone 355 0218 305 Cranford Street, St Albans Email: robbies305ltd@gmail.com

it’s NEW & LIVE MUSIC EXCITING! easy hearts

FRIDAY 5th DEC, 5.30pm

duo

Saturday 6th DEC, 6pm

Phone 385 8880 Bookings Essential

PH 386-0088

fb.com/GardenHotelRestaurant www.gardenhotel.co.nz

Find us on FACEBOOK fb.com/GBCCHCH

THE

RHONDA CAMPBELL duo

new dinner menu out NOW!

Happy Hour, 5pm - 7pm, daily

GARDEN HOTEL COMPLEX | 110 MARSHLAND RD www.gardenhotel.co.nz | phone 385 3132

Monday December 1 2014

WESTERN NEWS

yes, i’m weAring JuliAn hArding BeCAuse... i entered the ‘ChristmAs design’ Competition

AwArd winning ChristChurCh Jewellery designer JuliAn hArding is offering the ChAnCe to CApture the true essenCe of their personAlity with A unique Jewellery pieCe. It’s simple... design a piece of jewellery for yourself or someone close, submit it to us via Facebook™ or email and go in the draw to have your masterpiece created, just in time for Christmas. Don’t forget to include all your contact details. The winner will be announced on December 13th 2014.

facebook.com/julianhardinglifestylejewellery jules@julianharding.co.nz

my work lives with you always...

Where is NSANTA? NN NN FUN TRAIL