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12 Tuesday October 23 2018 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi PEGASUS POST 10 sections SOLD Stage one selling fast Artists impression only Visit Verdeco Park and discover where to build your dream home. On-site viewings Wednesday 31 October | Thursday 1 November from 4pm - 7.30pm Bringing an entirely fresh approach to living Verdeco Park goes beyond the usual subdivision. Choose from Verdeco Park’s full range of generously sized sections from 640m 2 to 6,000m 2 and, as well as building a new home, you’ll be shaping a greener, more sustainable future. Subdivision consent approved! 153 5250m 2 + row 152 4466m 2 178 3158m 2 177 3220m 2 155 L I N C O L N U N I V E R S I T Y + row + row 159 5500m 2 + row 158 6000m 2 + row 154 5500m 2 + row 161 162 160 3350m 2 3874m 2 3590m 165 166 157 2 3533m 2 3533m 2 3000m 2 156 3214m 2 4500m 2 171 170 172 3360m 2 4000m 169 2 4158m 2 3050m 2 173 114 115 3046m 2 3316m 2 3227m 2 174 3330m 2 175 176 3302m 2 3115m 2 168 4060m 2 163 5118m 2 164 5732m 2 60 730m 2 32 900m 2 107 726m 2 61 900m 2 116 5000m 2 117 5000m 2 49 50 52 51 750m 2 640m 53 2 54 700m 2 640m 2 700m 55 2 732m 2 56 731m 2 57 731m 2 655m 58 2 640m 2 59 700m 2 111 110 109 687m 2 687m 2 108 688m 2 113 112 750m 2 687m 2 687m 2 86 87 88 89 90 85 943m 943m 2 2 943m 2 940m 2 1000m 2 1002m 2 N S I T E M A P Under Contract Sold 7 738m 2 6 720m 2 5 803m 2 S P R I N G S R O A D 640m 2 - 1,000m 2 Priced from $210,000 | 3,000m 2 - 6,000m 2 Priced from $355,000 Your perfect section is selling now - visit VERDECOPARK.CO.NZ Ben Harris 021 995 596 Mick Sidey 027 229 8888 Sally Hargreaves 021 125 1545 ben.harris@bayleys.co.nz mick.sidey@bayleys.co.nz sally.hargreaves@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
PEGASUS POST Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday October 23 2018 13 News • By Anan Zaki A KEEN cyclist and triathlete Grant Cowan enjoyed an active life. But the Papanui man’s world came crashing down 18 months ago, when he suffered two strokes. The former police officer and father of two teenagers lost the ability to speak, lost feeling in his right arm and right leg. Mr Cowan’s cycling hobby came to a halt. He now resides at St John of God care facility, in Halswell. Having lost touch with pedals, Mr Cowan’s family and friends took him to the New Zealand Bike Expo last week. It was there, that they saw an expression almost unseen for a 18 months. Said his friend of 30 years Rodger Wyatt: “The look on his face, he was just absolutely humming.” “I didn’t know you could enjoy someone else’s joy so much,” he said. Mr Cowan, 52, tried a recumbent tricycle. The trike is able to be ridden while sitting down. “I was just wrapping my brain on how do we get this to happen and get some public support,” he said. Mr Wyatt gathered two of Mr Cowan’s closest friends and former cycling teammates, Jan Hales and Derrick Murray, to buy the trike. But the trike was $16,500. The trio quickly hatched a plan to raise money for Mr Cowan. They will race in the Blue Dog six-hour blast at McLeans Island on Saturday, a race that the team previously took part in with Mr Cowan. Mr Murray, who now lives in Sydney, will fly across the ditch to fundraise. “We’ve got a spot for Grant, he’s in the team but obviously he can’t race,” Mr Murray. “It seems like a very fitting way to get word out about our mate,” Mr Murray said. The race at McLeans Island brought back many memories, Mr Wyatt said. “We did a race together out at McLeans Island as a mixed team about four or five years ago. “Grant came off his bike and tore his leg open on his gear leaver. It was pretty ugly.” Mr Cowan was taken to hospital and the team finished second place. “We still bag Grant now about letting the team down,” Mr Wyatt said. Local News Now Friends rally to get stroke victim back cycling ALL SMILES: Grant Cowan tries a tricycle with Trikes NZ owner Brian Gilbert. Mr Cowan’s friend of 30 years Rodger Wyatt (inset), is helping raise money for the trike. Fire rages, homes at risk He said Mr Cowan is aware that his friends are trying to help him. “He knows he wants a bike, he knows it’s going to give him something to look forward to. “I think he’s had a reasonably dark 18 months and the look on is face [on Monday] was just extraordinary,” Mr Wyatt said. Mr Murray just wants to see his best friend mobile again. “My thing is, he’s my best mate, we’ve done so many crazy adventures all over the South Island,” he said. “He doesn’t deserve to be in a rehab facility, we just thought we’ve got to find a way at to at least come on a small ride with us,” Mr Murray said. He also wants to raise awareness for signs of stroke among 40-50 year-olds. The Stroke Foundation of New Zealand recommends to learn three observations to look for in identifying stroke victims. If the person’s face drooping on one side, if one arm is weak or if their speech is slurred, phone 111. It’s abbreviated as FAST. Face, Arm, Speech and Take action. •To donate money for Mr Cowan’s trike, visit www. gofundme.com/gettinggrant-mobile Shop Win & Relax FAMILY GETAWAY TO HANMER SPRINGS 2018 Pegasus Post Winner ANNE BuRNS Bus routes changing Monday 29 October The following services are changing or being discontinued from Monday 29 October: 28 107 108 135 145 150 535 Check the new timetables to plan your next journey, available now online at metroinfo.co.nz or at the Bus Interchange. Call 366 88 55 for more information. Anne Burns receiving her vouchers from Pegasus Post advertising representative Elaine Moon. Thank you to everyone who entered this competition Proudly supported by
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