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6 Tuesday February 20 2018 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi News SOUTHERN VIEW Local News Now Fire rages, homes at risk HANGING ON: Tim Sintes said damaged trees in the South New Brighton Domain are a health and safety concern. Warning issued over dangerous trees •From page 1 “They might have a few more to repair if this bad weather comes through . . . at this stage, they aren’t going to do it between now and the next few days, so if they all come down, they are going to have to move quicker than that.’’ High winds and heavy rainfall is predicted for Christchurch this week, as the tail of Cyclone Gita hits. There is no signs or taping around damaged tress to warn the public of danger. “I believe there should be,” said Mr Sintes. Last month, a 30m tree with rotten roots toppled into the Avon River and sunk a Shirley Boys’ High School rowing boat. No one was injured. Mr Sintes said a lot more damage was done recently by the king tides and strong wind. However, he believes the cause relates to damage and erosion along the estuary edge, which was previously protected before the earthquakes. He is pushing for the estuary edge to be protected from erosion, which he believes would stop the trees from being damaged and falling. “If you look at some parts of the estuary edge that weren’t damaged in the earthquakes, there’s no problem at all,” said Mr Sintes It’s quite obvious that we’re not talking about climate change here, we’re talking about how there was something to protect them before the earthquake. “It got damaged and we’re paying the consequences now.” Bid to get multiple sclerosis treatment in Russia • By Emily O’Connell KERYN ASHWORTH needs $100,000 for a treatment which will enable her to “do the simple things” in life. The owner of Sharna’s Doggy Day Care and Dog Grooming in Hornby has suffered from multiple sclerosis for more than 10 years. The disease, which damages nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causes symptoms such as numbness, impairment of speech and muscular coordination, blurred vision and severe fatigue. Ms Ashworth says a treatment available in Russia called hematopoietic stem cell transplantation could change her life. “The drugs I’m on at the moment cost the Government $50,000 a year. It’s ridiculous, absolutely ridiculous, and they’re not working,” she said. Ms Ashworth said, in the last five years and especially last year, her health has deteriorated. “There is just no drug and New Zealand doesn’t do HSCT. They’re not so much against it, they just want more proof of long-term results,” she said. She is planning to go to Russia later in the year for treatment. Natasha Musson and Lisa Fisher, of Burwood, as well as Northwood’s Lauren Smith are also planning to travel to Russia for the treatment. The $100,000 will cover return airfares for herself and her son Scott, medical costs, accommodation, and food expenses for five to seven weeks. She said Russia has been preforming the treatment for 18 years and has had “phenomenal results.” But it isn’t a magic cure. Ms Ashworth says it “halts” the disease and, in some cases, it can improve a person’s condition. •To help Ms Ashworth get to Russia for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, visit https:// givealittle.co.nz/cause/ keryns-multiple-sclerosisjourney-to-russia CHANGE: Keryn Ashworth hopes a $100,000 treatment available in Russia will “halt” her multiple sclerosis. 4 2 2 2 Designed for the view Cashmere Hills, 24 Dyers Pass Road Your agent, Your home, Your future LICENSED SALES CONSULTANT REAA 2008 Auction 08 March 2018 Unless Sold Prior Architecturally designed by Ian Cumberpatch, this delightful home offers timeless style and quality craftsmanship. Functional, practical, and extremely private, this is a special property with much to offer the discerning buyer. Spacious rooms throughout feature high ceilings and large windows while solid rimu woodwork provides warmth and contrast to the neutral décor. With three living spaces you can move seamlessly from the dining table through a family room and onto the formal lounge. Sliding doors lead onto a sunny deck - an ideal place to sit and enjoy your view across the city to the Alps. You will enjoy the birdsong from the Reserve next door as well as the outlook of mature trees and garden. Secure and private this is a lovely garden to relax in. Easy access to the recreational areas of the Port Hills, cafes and with good schooling within a few minutes’ walk, this home demands your attention. A good double garage and easy drive on access complete the picture. My clients want to be sold and give you the opportunity to enhance and modernise this well-designed home. An opportunity not to be missed on the desirable lower slopes of Cashmere. P 027 777 0411 Paul and the team at Somerfield Upholstery want to thank all their customers for their support and wish them a Very Happy Christmas and Prosperous 2018 Closed 20th December 2017 Reopens 19th January 2018 30 YEARS EXCELLENT RANGE OF FABRICS EXPERIENCEFREE Recover your couches and chairs and save money! BEFORE AFTER QUOTES Somerfield Upholstery Ltd FURNITURE RECOVERY SPECIALIST 10 Calgary Place, Hornby | Ph 021 251 6200 | 349 0456 VISIT OUR SHOWROOM | QUALITY WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED www.somerfieldupholstery.co.nz Paul Tainui
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