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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Star</strong> Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Thursday <strong>August</strong> <strong>16</strong> <strong>2018</strong> 19 Opinion WE HAVE all heard of concussion, but I’m not sure that I fully appreciated how serious it can be, until the emergency doctor explained to me that when your head hits the ground your brain doesn’t stop moving. It hits the skull – and the kind of injury that can cause does not show up on an x-ray, MRI or CT scan. Having been an MP for so many years, I have been very aware of head injuries and the damage they can inflict on people’s lives, but this was my first realisation that something so seemingly minor could Mayor Lianne Dalziel Concussion a wake-up call Readers react to blind busker Richard Hore’s challenge to raise enough money to take his daughter Megan, 18, to Disneyland Paris after she was diagnosed with bone cancer Helen Leslie Powell – Dear Richard, thinking very much of you and your family, especially Megan. I remember you so well. We live in NSW, Australia, now. So hoping that be so serious. Of course I was unconscious when I hit the ground, so I have no memory of the fall. However, what I do remember is the incredible kindness of the people who were at the Peace Bell for the World Peace Day ceremony, the first-aid trained staff member from the Botanic Gardens, the paramedics from St John and the wonderful team at the emergency department at Christchurch Hospital. Fortunately for me, a week at home seems to have got me back in reasonable shape. Megan can realise her dreams. Much love. Deirdre Lynch – Thinking of you all. Have always enjoyed your playing at city malls Richard with your beloved black lab beneath your feet. Justine Fogarty – I have enjoyed his playing at Church Corner Countdown. Good luck for your fundraising and blessings to your family. But it has been a wakeup call. Life can change course in an instant. At the same time I have been so impressed with the quality of our public health system, which is so responsive in times of need. I’m using this column to express my gratitude to each and every one of you, who devote your lives to the care of others. Thank you. •If you want to ask Ms Dalziel a question, email mayor@ccc. govt.nz. Put Reader’s Question in the subject line STAYING POSITIVE: Blind organist Richard Hore with wife Marilyn and daughter Megan. Her cancer battle will be his biggest challenge ever. A reader says farewell to 85-yearold Lowsee Lum who has hung up her apron after Big Ed’s Takeaways in Woolston was sold Melissa McLaughlin – <strong>The</strong>re must be something good to be said about hard work and keeping busy and active. Mrs Lum looks amazing and I never would have guessed that she was 85, she looks much younger than that. Dorothy Swain – Goodness, I didn’t realise Big Ed’s had been sold. winter clearance SHIRTS We have made huge reductions across all the remaining brand long sleeve casual shirts, including those with the extra length sleeve. <strong>The</strong>re are over 45 different patterns from business to subtle checks and the ‘in yer face’ big madras checks (great with denims). Because they are being cleared at super low prices, they are oddment and broken size ranges. Cloths are all cotton in qualities you can rely on, just ask the people who know. <strong>The</strong> sizes available start at M right up the 4XL in the classic fit (they don’t impede your golf swing). RRP $ 89.90 to $ 109.90 SALE $ 18 $ 24 $ 28 $ 33 $ 38 PULLOVERS We have a wide selection of . All Merino ¼ zip style pullovers in three different knit styles. We have limited sizes in some color/knit choices. Be in quick for your choice. Colours, Charcoal, Eclipse blue, Fig, Grey tweed, Black. <strong>The</strong>se are the comfortable classic sizing from SM to 4XL which you know. RRP $ 159.90 $ SALE 80 Fig shade only, they sent the wrong shade. $ SALE 118 $ 124 $ 128 MOLESKIN JEANS Enjoy the comfort and proven fit of light weight STRETCH moleskin jean. Colors of moss, olive, gunmetal. Sizes available 84 to 104cm. RRP up to $ 109.90 SALE $ 64 or 2 for $ 80 CASUAL PANTS Summer weight cotton casual in shades of Putty or Khaki available in sizes 84 to 107cm. RRP $ 109.90 SALE $ 30 or 2 for $ 60 JEANS Navy STRETCH denim, summer weight, comfy with slim leg 84 to 96cm. RRP $ 99.90 SALE $ 38 CORDUROY PANTS - stretch cloth We have various oddments in both sizes and colors left over which ‘must go’. <strong>The</strong>se are the Savane brand which you are familiar with. This has now become a dis-continued line for us. SALE $ 64 each or 2 for $ 80 or 3 for $ 90 or 4 for $ 100 Yes, you can share them around family, friends & neighbors! KNITWEAR We have started the seasonal cull of our huge knitwear range, pullovers, cardigans and slipons. We have separated out all the ‘must go’ items and marked them down drastically. Slipons from $ 30 to $ 60 Cardigans under $ 80 to $ 125 Pullovers $ 60 to $ 90 the MENSWEAR @ SYDENHAM 387 Colombo Street Parking behind Butlers Auto Mart In association with 2 mens stores in Bishopdale Village Hours: Mon to Fri 10am to 4pm. Sat 10am to 3pm. Closed Sun. Are the stores the same? NO, but they do share heritage. <strong>The</strong>y have similar and different merchandise.
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