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6 Wednesday July 24 2019 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi News Call for vigilance crossing rivers •From page 1 The man’s ute was taken by the river. “I imagine it’s well under water now,” Mr Chatterton said. It was believed the man was crossing the river to go duck shooting. The rescue mission took around 30min. A rescue helicopter was unable to come in and help with the rescue due to fog, in spite of this Mr Chatterton said it was a good result and they were able to get the man out of the river with no injuries. His clothing had also kept him warm. “It was very challenging conditions, he was lucky we got there when we did.” He said it wasn’t an ideal situation and people need to be vigilant when crossing rivers at this time of year. “It’s important to assess the situation first and check out the conditions of the river before you go.” It comes after a number of river incidents in the Canterbury region. Kayde Anderson, 9, from Dunsandel died when the ute he was in with three men rolled several times in the Clyde River, near Erewhon Station, two weeks ago. Four people had to be winched to safety by a rescue helicopter after their two vehicles became stuck in the Waimakariri River on the same day. Budding architects put their skills to the test at the very popular World of Bricks school holiday programme at Lincoln Library. Children spent the day creating art with mosaics and having fun time. Right – Lucy Peterson, 5, and brother Archie, 3, piece together plastic bricks. • By Devon Bolger THE ROLLESTON Residents Association desperately needs a new leader or else it will cease to exist. The current chairwoman Leonie MacLachlan (right) is stepping down after the association’s annual general meeting next month. “I have enjoyed my time as chairperson, where I have met and worked with like-minded people. It has been a very busy From left – Rolleston’s Griffin Roycroft, 10, and Mac and Cam Paki, 10. Right – Skyla, 8, and Ella Collins, 6, of Rolleston. period for me, as I am a marriage celebrant and also work, therefore I will not be seeking re-election,” Mrs MacLachlan said. The association is allocated funds each year by the district council to use in the Rolleston township. Its 2018/2019 discretionary fund budget for the last financial year was $44,605. The 2019/2020 budget is due to be allocated but can’t be if a new chairperson doesn’t step forward. Mrs MacLachlan said after three years as chairwoman, she still plans on being a member of the association. “I feel our community deserves residents’ input as to where to spend our discretionary fund, but unfortunately without a chairperson our association will no longer be able to run.” The association has undertaken many major projects in the community. Local News Now SELWYN TIMES Leader sought for residents association Fire rages, homes at risk Monty Sisson, 10, of Tai Tapu, shows off his creation. One of the biggest to date was to fundraise for and help build the Rolleston community centre which opened in 1999. The committee at the time was driven to provide a community space for Rolleston groups to use. The association has three subcommittees – one for the annual Anzac service, the fireworks committee and the Rolleston town centre committee which is managing the artwork for the new town centre. How to choose a quality early learning centre for your child Choosing an early learning centre for your child is a big decision but fortunately, research shows that children benefit from quality, loving, stimulating and supportive early childhood centres. The benefits of early learning centres We know that quality childhood education can have a great effect on children’s social skills, communication and language, giving them a head start when beginning school. Research shows these skills can also set them up for academic success later in their adult lives. All qualified teachers have three-year early childhood degrees and diplomas. They provide a wide range of experiences that extend children’s abilities, giving them opportunities for physical, mental and emotional growth. Our local centres are: BestStart Rolleston 14 Cezanne Grove 03 347 9850 BestStart Faringdon 53 Chandler Way 03 550 2076 ADVERTORIAL Choosing an early learning centre We recommend you shop around. Jump online – what’s in your community? There are many different types of early learning centres. Find out their differences and locations - do you need a centre close to home – or work? There are many types of financial support. WINZ can help subsidise (conditions apply) and most centres offer 20 hours free from three years. Get personal recommendations from other parents and if you’re interested in a centre, request a copy of their last ERO (Education Review Office) report. Visit your short-listed centres with your child through an appointment or simply drop in. The benefit to an appointment is that centre staff will be expecting you, will show you around and answer any questions you may have. Take time to absorb the feeling of the centre. Are staff interacting respectfully and engaged with children in the centre? Are there good play resources available? Are children fully engaged? Talk to the staff about what you want for your child, any concerns you have, and listen carefully to their responses. 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SELWYN TIMES Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Wednesday July 24 2019 7 News Grieving father runs for CDHB to ‘change it from the inside’ • By Georgia O’Connor-Harding FOR NEARLY two years, Geoff Booth has been battling to get answers from health authorities after losing his 21-year-old son Liam to a suspected suicide. “It is like I am banging my head against a brick wall and no one is listening or being accountable for their actions or inactions,” he said. The ongoing saga has prompted the Greendale resident to put his name forward to run for the Canterbury District Health Board in the October local body elections. “If I can’t change it (the health system) from the outside, maybe I can change it from the inside,” Mr Booth said. If he is elected onto the board, Mr Booth hopes to focus on mental health and raising awareness about suicide. Last month police statistics revealed 4369 attempted suicide events in Canterbury were reported in 2018, up 59 per cent from 2015. Mr Booth said if he can stop one young person from doing what Liam did, he will have done a good job. “From my point of view, I had CHALLENGE: Geoff Booth, who lost his son Liam (above) to a suspected suicide in 2017, will now run for the Canterbury District Health Board in the October elections. skin in the game and lost it in the form of Liam . . . I have got a life experience that I never thought I would ever have,” he said. Mr Booth wants to ensure grieving families get the support they need following a suicide. In 2017, he laid a complaint with the CDHB after Liam was found dead in Beckenham Park, near his flat, on October 2. PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER The case is still before the coroner. Eighteen days before his death, Liam had threatened to harm himself at Halswell Quarry Park. He was taken to Christchurch Hospital by police for assessment and then he was discharged. Mr Booth told the CDHB hospital staff wrongly discharged Liam and took his word he wasn’t going to harm himself. Tickets 7 MARCH On Sale LINCOLN Now www.selwynsounds.co.nz Last year Selwyn Times reported the CDHB undertook a serious event review to identify opportunities to improve its systems and processes. The review said there was clear documentation as to why admission to hospital under the Mental Health Act was not thought to be appropriate. It said Liam was opposed to his admission and the clinical opinion was not to forcibly admit him. But Mr Booth said the CDHB has not been “accountable”. “There was an opportunity to actually put in place a wraparound service for Liam because Liam just lied to them. I knew that was what Liam would do to try and get himself out of the situation he had got himself into,” he said. About three months ago, Mr Booth approached the Health and Disability Commissioner service in Christchurch to seek advice on making a formal complaint. Over the next month, he plans to lodge a complaint with the Crown entity, which is responsible for protecting the rights of people who use health and disability services. Commuters get new park and rides in Rolleston TWO NEW park and ride facilities have opened in Rolleston. Foster Park is home to one of them, and will offer people the ability to catch the No 85 express bus service into the city. The other is at a newly constructed car park off Norman Kirk Drive adjacent to the district council office. From here, users can connect to the No 85, Yellow Line and No 820 bus services. There is 79 parking spaces and six cycle racks. Parking is free for people using a bus services. Said Environment Canterbury manager of public transport Edward Wright: “We’re really pleased to see such a great park and ride facility now available for Rolleston residents, along with the option to also park at Foster Park. Having park and ride options helps to make public transport a more accessible travel choice for more of the community.” The entrance to the park and ride at Foster Park is on Broadlands Drive. ADVERTORIAL New-look food court to enhance customer experience Always aiming to provide an enjoyable and diverse shopping experience for its customers, the popular Westfield shopping centre in Riccarton is enhancing that experience with a facelift for its food court. Comprising 10 outlets with a variety of food choices, the whole food court area is now lighter, brighter and more open, while the addition of lush greenery, and the new improved seating layout have been designed to create a more relaxed fast/casual eating environment. “We are delighted to showcase our new-look food court to our community,” centre manager Kirstie McNulty says. She invites customers to join in the celebrations marking the launch of the upgraded food court, which kick off on Thursday evening, July 25. More FM will be on site, along with the Winning Wheel giving customers the chance to win exciting prizes. The entertainment will also include face painting, music and action entertainment, waiters with food sampling and balloon twisting. The celebrations will continue throughout the evening on Friday, July 26, August 1 and 2, and August 8 and 9, with face painting, balloon twisting, entertainment and giveaways. The food court is not the only place to enjoy a bite at Westfield, however – there are more than 30 eating places located around the centre, all under one roof. These combined with the major retailers, fashion brands and numerous other specialty stores give customers the opportunity to enjoy true one-stop shopping at Westfield, with something there for the whole family. Extensive, easily accessible free parking adds to the convenience. The food court renovations are a follow-on from the previous upgrading work that was carried out some 18 months ago at the centre and included painting of the whole interior and the addition of comfort zones and plantings, Ms McNulty says.
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