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NEWS &CLASSIFIED The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>August</strong> <strong>19</strong>, <strong>2021</strong> 35 Coming into land ... The Westpac Rescue Helicopter is avital lifeline to rural communities in an emergency. PHOTO:SUPPLIED Chopper missions increase <strong>Canterbury</strong>’s Westpac Rescue Helicopter recorded a40percent increase in mission numbersfor the first six monthsofthisyear, reflecting afocus on fastertreatment and better patient outcomes. The new helipad at Christchurch Hospital, which cantake two choppers at atime,has been agamechanger for the service withmore than500 landings since it opened last November,chief executive Christine Princesays. <strong>Canterbury</strong> based crew flew404 missions betweenJanuary 1and June 30, compared with289 forthe same periodlastyear. Lastmonth sawawhopping 97 missions across<strong>Canterbury</strong>and the WestCoast, including eight missionsin one day,withthe majoritybeing classified as accidents and medical emergencies. ‘‘The Covid lockdown could account for someofthe overall increase when we compareagainstthe previousyear, but the increase is an ongoingtrend. By thistimelast year lockdownwas over and theincrease has continued strongly,’’ Ms Prince says. In one weekend this month crew respondedtoeight missionsacross the region,includingcardiac,maternity, severalinterhospitaltransfers and accidents, shesays. ‘‘Asanticipated,mission numbers haveincreasedthiswinter, withmore people travelling locally andan increased risk of accidentinjuriesand medicalmissionsinthe coldermonths. ‘‘Intrauma cases, such as road accidentsand medical emergencies, getting emergency treatment to a patientatthe scene within60minutesof an incident increases thepatient’s chanceofmaking afullrecoverybyover 80%.Inremote and hardtoreach areas, the rescue helicopter service can mean the differencebetween lifeand death.’’ Public Notices KAIAPOI CHRISTADELPHIANS “The Key of Knowledge ..“(Luke 11:52) WORLD IN TROUBLE WHATISOUR WORLD COMING TO? WHOCAN SOLVETHE INSURMOUNTABLEPROBLEMS? Environmentally, morally and economically, affairs encompassing the Planet appear perplexing. Many World leadershave takenresponsibleand demanding roles to come upwith answers tobring peace of mind totheir people. Many start off with high hopes and good intentions, but very soon, it becomes obviousthere are many streams of thought, different approaches toaproblem, many ideologies. Unless there is mutual outlook it is very difficult to formulate solutions, let alone achieve them. The Bible -God’s word, isanunchanging rock, in an ever changing world, revealingtruth,hope andsolutionsfor avery troubled world. Those who have ears tohear and eyestosee,today is theday of opportunity. ALL WELCOME Bible address -Sunday,<strong>August</strong>22 nd 7.00pm Kaiapoi CommunityCentre-SewellStreet FOR INFORMATION PHONE 03 352 5453 website-bibletruthandprophecy Waimakariri Country Music Festival FUNDRAISER Admission: $5 per person Venue: Rangiora Showgrounds, Ashley St Date: Sunday 29 th <strong>August</strong> Time: 11am –4.30pm approx. Bring cord charts Food for sale ALL WELCOME 2410896 2411007 RANGIORA 2 bdrm house or flat wanted, excellent refs. Please phone Odette 027 812 0261. RANGIORA OR NEARBY Half house or cottagewith garage. Ruralorsemi-rural, furn or u/f. Rangiora WoodendRoad or fairlyclose. Former NZ Govt. Officer. Securityexperience, canwatch commercial premises. John 021168 6338 Wanted To Buy $$$ Amalgamated Scrap Metal Ltd. Specialists in farm machineryand farm clean ups, old vehicles etc. 100% locally owned. Ph 0800 030 712 or 027 695 0480. 2312759 Wanted To Rent Entertainment Cars Wanted ANY old cars, anything pre <strong>19</strong>90, unfinished Hot Rods, Classic Cars. Please call 027 258 8366. CASH 4CARS and 4WD'S Phone Automotive Parts 03 313 7216 CARS, vans, 4WD’s wanted for dismantling or repair. Phone 027 258 8366. Motorcycles SOUTH PACIFIC Motorcycle Services. Local family business since 2003. All types of service and repairs, all makes and models. Collection service available. Please phone 03 312 0066 office@motorbiketours.co.nz www.motorbiketours.co.nz. Pets BICHON HOMESTAY for smaller dogs. We look after your dog in our home. "No kennels". Phone today REBELLION. 03 314 6110. GITBOX Performing live at Balcairn Hall, an Arts On Tour NZ event. Six acoustic guitars blend jazz, rock, folk and classical in sonic rapture! Saturday 21st <strong>August</strong> at 8pm. Supper, raffles, alcohol free, CD sales. Tickets $25 from Sally Macs Amberley, Stan’s 7 Day Pharmacy Rangiora, Sefton Garage and via www.balcairnhall.com. BIRD FEEDERS ½PRICE -$25 for 10 Plus - DOG BONES and more 313 0022 2410274MEAT2U.NZ From theWaimakariri Riverinthe southto Kekerenguinthe north, the<strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong> hasgot it covered. Reaching 48,000 readers every week