TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2018 Raising awareness Long ride for cancer survivor Locally Owned www.star.kiwi Robotic skills Cathedral Grammar pupils win championship Free Pizza See P.14 Page 10 Page 15 McCormick rides high yet again Stringer, Jones clash continues ST BEDE’S College’s Casper McCormick (above) claimed the under-18 longboard title for a second year running to help Canterbury create history by winning the national scholastic surfing championships in Gisborne. It was the first time Canterbury or a South Island team had won the event which celebrated its 30th year. McCormick defended his title with a stylish approach netting him a 13.2 point total well clear of his opponents Joel McMullen (Auckland), Ben Counsell (Auckland) and Billy Whelan (Northland) who finished second through fourth respectively. Bishopdale Medical Dr Mona Goyal at Bishopdale Medical is enrolling new patients Bishopdale Medical is a friendly general practice dedicated to providing high quality care to you and your family. Casual and new patients welcome. Bishopdale Medical 1 Eastling Street, Bishopdale Phone 03 359 8571 In a three-way battle with defending champions Bay of Plenty and the impressive Auckland team, the lead switched several times throughout the final day as surfers were eliminated from the event. McCormick’s performance helped Canterbury take a solid lead that they never let go. Shirley Boys’ High’s Myka Black claimed the Adam Clegg breakthrough performance award which came on the back of form throughout the event until he came unstuck in the semi-finals finishing fifth overall in the under-16 division. •Turn to page 5 Restore your oiled CEDAR BLINDS with our re-oiling service. Rejuvenate your lacquered CEDAR BLINDS High-tech Cleaning We clean and repair all types of blinds – Venetians, Cedar, Verticals, Roller, Hollands, Romans and Pleated – with environmentally friendly cleaning products. Temperature Controlled Drying Re-oiling & Rejuvenating Fabric Blinds - such as Austrian and Roman Same Day Pick Up & Drop Off We offer a same-day, pick up and drop off service for most types of blinds. Bookings are required. Convenient Location We are located at 330 Cashel Street (near the Fitzgerald end), parking available onsite • By Ashleigh Monk CONFLICT WITHIN the Papanui-Innes Community Board prompted an independent facilitator to be called in. Nor’West News can reveal a facilitator spoke to board members at a behind closed door meeting on September 24. They are brought in by the city council to help resolve issues between elected members. The facilitator cost $575. John Stringer Ali Jones On Friday, board chairwoman Ali Jones refused to discuss why the independent facilitator was needed. The conflict on the board is primarily between Ms Jones and outspoken board member John Stringer, Nor’West News understands. Last month, Ms Jones told Nor’West News Mr Stringer was a “relative newcomer to the board” who “needed clarification regarding the process.” •Turn to page 4 •Editor’s column, p2 BLINDS...Cleaned, Repaired & Restored... Roller Blinds cleaned from as little as $22 per blind Ph 377 0770, 330 Cashel St, Christchurch www.blindcare.co.nz SCAN QR code for Info > WE ARE OPEN Mon - Fri 8.00am to 5.00pm
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