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2 follow us on facebook.com/riseupchristchurch Thursday September 15 2016 Inside FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK The Star News.............................................3 A CRACKER of a story – and photo – on page 3 today. Coral Luscombe’s dog was knocked over by a car recently in Parklands. A crowd gathered and a woman offered to drive Coral and her dog Poppy to a nearby vet. She got there herself and when she came out of the area where Poppy was being treated, the woman who had offered the ride had followed her to the vet and put $1000 towards the bill. Coral still does not know who the good Samaritan was but, understandably, she is very grateful – and so I suspect is Poppy. Today we profile potentially New Zealand’s best emerging rower – Jack Lopas. The 17-year-old won gold at the recent world junior champs in the Netherlands, and he is tipped as being among the best of our next generation of rowers. Reporter Bridget Rutherford talks to him on pages 18-19. And she knows what she is talking about: She once rowed for St Margaret’s. Barry Clarke Little River’s Jack Lopas is arguably New Zealand’s best emerging rower $26,000 raised for Maddie Collins NEWS OUR PEOPLE 18 15 20 Viewpoint........................16 Our People..........................18 Business.............. 23 & 25 Travel........................................30 Taste...................................31 Gardening............................ 34 Fashion............................ 36 Centre Stage.....................40 Theatre/Arts................. 41 Sport.................................43-45 Highland games come to Hororata NEWS CONTACT THE STAR GENERAL: 379 7100 | NEWS: Barry Clarke. 364 7422. barry@starmedia.kiwi | WEB: starmedia.kiwi ADVERTISING: 364 7429, shane@starmedia.kiwi | CIRCULATION/DELIVERY JOBS: 364-7451 or 7453 DIGITAL EDITION starnews.co.nz ADVERTISERS YOUR BEST CHOICE FOR RESULTS! LOOK AT THE FACTS: • Over 92,000 copies delivered • Readership up 18% in latest survey • The only locally operated Christchurch newspaper • It’s FREE to every home in Christchurch Call us for a free advertising consultancy and creative solution for your business today! Contact Shane at: shane@starmedia.kiwi or call 3797-100 At a Glance THIS WEEK IN CANTERBURY’S PAST On September 14, 1976, the inter-island ferry service from Lyttelton ended with the last sailing of the Rangatira. On September 16, 1864, the second town hall was built on stone next to the first hall in High St. Come September 18, 1980, the Theatre Royal was bought by the Theatre Royal Charitable Foundation to be renovated and preserved as a theatre. On September 20, 1916, Sir Henry Wigram founded the Canterbury Aviation Company. IN THE DRINK It would’ve been a long, wet walk home for the owners of this BMW, which ended up in the Avon- Heathcote Estuary yesterday. Both driver and passenger were treated at the scene. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN SCOOTER SAFARI More than 200 people jumped on their scooters and rode from Christchurch to Hokitika on the weekend to raise money for the Cancer Society NZ. Those who took part dressed up in all sorts of costumes, including police outfits, snuggle suits and superheroes. Sarah and Lynne O’Keefe were part of the group. This year’s event raised more than $180,000. NEW VILLAGE CENTRE COMPLETE Brand new village centre and care centre Summerset at Wigram is growing, with our new village centre officially opening this month. The village centre will be the new heart of our retirement village and our residents are looking forward to all it has to offer. The village centre includes; an indoor swimming pool, spa pool, café, bowling green, indoor bowls, pool table, lounges and more. We will also offer rest home and hospital-level care for residents and the wider community in our brand new care centre. Come and see why we love the life at Summerset Summerset at Wigram 135 Awatea Road, Christchurch Contact Anne Walker on 03 741 0872 wigram.sales@summerset.co.nz Artist’s impression To find out more about the living options available contact Anne on 03 741 0872. Love the life WORK6790
The Star follow us on facebook.com/riseupchristchurch Thursday September 15 2016 3 News Car stolen says man who blew over limit • By Tom Doudney A MAN who claims his car was stolen, crashed it himself while drink driving before fleeing the scene, police allege. The 23-year-old man, who lives in the Lincoln area, has been charged with excess breath alcohol, careless driving, failing to accompany police and making a false complaint and • By Gabrielle Stuart FOCUSED ON cradling the broken body of her little dog after it was hit by a car, Coral Luscombe didn’t think to ask the name of the kind stranger who helped her. Hours later she found out the stranger had anonymously paid $1000 toward her dog’s vet bill. Now she just wants to say thank you. Mrs Luscombe, a sickness beneficiary, had been out in the yard with her great nieces when she said her papillon dog, Poppy, saw another dog in the park across Queenspark Drive. “She shot straight through the fence. I was screaming at her, Poppy, Poppy, stop. One car missed her, but then she was hit and she was dragged under the car. I just screamed, and the elderly lady with her dog across the road screamed as well,” she said. The driver stopped, and a small crowd gathered. The stranger was among them, a woman who looked to be in her late 30s, she said. She had been further up the road and had seen the accident will appear in district court tomorrow. Sergeant Grant Stewart said the man’s breath alcohol reading had been in excess of 1000mcg/L and police believed he had been travelling at more than the 100km/h speed limit when he crashed into a ditch on Tancreds Rd. The man, who was uninjured, had then allegedly left the scene happen, and offered to drive Mrs Luscombe and Poppy to the vet. “I remember her saying she had animals and had been in the same situation herself,” Mrs Luscombe said. She turned down the offer and drove herself to the vet, but she found out later the woman had followed her and paid the bill after she left. Poppy needed two operations in spite of a local farmer chasing him through a paddock to try and stop him leaving. Another person who saw the farmer chasing the man had called police. “We did some pretty quick inquiries at the scene and relocated him at a rural property further down Tancreds Rd where he was actually living,” Sergeant Stewart said. to clean her wounds and perform skin grafts, a night in the hospital, and may still need a toe removed. The bill added up to more than $1300, and Mrs Luscombe said paying it would have made the next few months a struggle. When the vet called later that day to say most of the bill had been paid, she could not believe it. “I was in shock. I sat down Under the questioning the man claimed he hadn’t been driving the car when it was crashed into the ditch and that it had been stolen. Sergeant Stewart said the man had a distinctive appearance and his description matched that provided by witnesses including that of someone who gave him a lift home after the crash. The best $1000 ever Stranger pays for dog’s vet treatment UNCOMFORTABLE BRA? SHAPELESS FIGURE? • Full support from beneath the bust eliminating most of the weight from the shoulders • Extremely comfortable to wear with a breast form • Superior fittings and consultations • Esther is a registered health provider and fitter for breast forms Front-opening options in all bra styles FREE CONSULTATIONS AND FITTINGS KINDNESS: Coral Luscombe and her dog Poppy, who had to have two operations after being hit by a car. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN As seen on Esther Rökk UnderFashions For appointments please phone 322-6590 82 Milns Rd, Halswell • www.eru.co.nz HERITAGE HOUSE TOUR Sunday, 16 October, 2016 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Six Christchurch Heritage Properties, recovered from the earthquakes Tickets Essential – $25 from Ballantynes and Paper Plus Merivale A tour in support of the Ngaio Marsh Heritage House, a Category 1 Historic Place. and burst into tears,” she said. She said she would love to meet the woman and “say a million thank yous.” “Just thinking there is a beautiful soul out there who would be kind enough to do this for me and my little dog, it shows there are still good people out there.” •See this story on CTV News tonight (5.30pm) Freeview channel 40 or on demand at ctv.co.nz We need City Councillors who put you, the community’s interest and our city’s future at the heart of their decision making. Having served as an elected Community Board member for twelve years, I will bring a strong mix of local government experience, leadership skills and integrity to the Council. With your support, I will work hard for a safer, sustainable and vibrant city. In Brief VOTE Faimeh Councillor for Harewood Burke My priorities include: • Making streets safer for everybody especially school pupils, cyclists, the elderly and people with disabilities; • Protecting the purity of our water supply; • Restoring and protecting our streams and waterways; • Rebuilding our community facilities; I am always available to listen to your concerns. faimeh@gmail.com 021453466 www.facebook.com/FaimehBurke Authorised by Bruce Tulloch, 11 Trafford Street, Harewood, Christchurch 8051 GANG LINKS TO ATTACK A man left beaten at a Dallington bus stop was the victim of an internal motor-cycle gang fight. The victim, in his 40s, was found lying on a bench at a Dallington bus stop by a passing member of the public on Friday about 8.30pm. The Star has learned he had an argument with other gang members and the severe injuries were inflicted during an ensuing fight. Police yesterday refused to discuss details about the incident. But in a statement earlier this week, they said the injuries were possibly inflicted with an axe, knife or sword. He was admitted to Christchurch Hospital and underwent surgery, before being discharged earlier this week. Anyone who may have information on the incident can phone Detective Constable Tom Roy on 363 7400 or anonymously with Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. ARSONIST JAILED Technician Cheyenne Destiny Jade Reed, 35, was sentenced to six years jail yesterday for setting fire to St Margaret’s Presbyterian Church, Bishopdale, causing more than $2 million damage. He targeted the church because God had killed his friends in the Christchurch earthquake, he claimed. MONEY FOR RECORDING Music teacher Johnathan Densem has raised the money he needs to record an album of all his songs. Mr Densem was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer in January and has been fundraising through Givealittle to raise the $50,000 needed to get his album professionally recorded. The page has raised $52,178. PRINCIPAL SOUGHT Lyttelton Primary School has to appoint a new principal by November 26 to replace Diana Feary, whose last day is January 26. Vice principal Bernice Swain is also leaving. The school says claims of bullying had nothing to do with the resignations. Make your vote count for Christchurch. Vote for Faimeh Burke for the City Council. • Revamping the Bishopdale Mall in collaboration with the community and local business; • Efficient and cost-effective public transport; • Enhancing parks and green spaces; • Protecting our strategic assets; and • Affordale rates.
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