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2 Thursday February 8 2024 DELIVERERS WANTED! Are you honest, reliable and over the age of 11? Why not earn money and get fit doing it. Get in touch with your interest today: deliveries@alliedpress.co.nz 022 016 9739 Please include your name, address and contact details what’s on this week Your local community newspaper connects neighbours in the following suburbs Templeton • Islington • Hei Hei • Broomfield Halswell • Oaklands • Westlake • Hornby • Ilam Wigram • Sockburn • Church Corner • Avonhead Hyde Park • Russley • Riccarton Park • Riccarton 28,400 readers every week. REPORTER ADVERTISING Nielsen Media NRS Sasha Watson Ph: 021 913 566 sasha.watson@starmedia.kiwi Alana Powell Ph: 027 535 6583 alana.powell@starmedia.kiwi GENERAL INQUIRIES Ph 379 7100 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Ph 379 1100 www.starmedia.kiwi Lunar New Year Afterschool Activity Zone Tuesday, 3.30-4.30pm Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Join in for a variety of STEAM activities including technology, crafts and games in a fun learning environment. All whānau welcome over 5 years of age. Caregivers, please stay in the library during the session. Free, drop in. Beats Lab Friday, 3-4.30pm Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Have a go with the library’s music gear or work on your own project. Have a go at finger drumming or performing your tracks on the SP-404, and flip some samples on Logic Pro X or Koala Sampler. Try scratching with the vinyl turntable and scratch records or DJ controller, have a bash on our electronic and hip-hop music gear, or jam on our more traditional digital piano or electronic drum kit. Beginner friendly. Free, drop-in. Reading to Dogs, Tuesday, 3.30-4.30pm at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Have a reluctant reader who just needs to build confidence with a nonjudgemental audience? Then reading to dogs is a great option for them. Have a one-on-one session with one of the friendly dogs kindly brought along by Animal Control’s community liaison dog team. Each child can have 15 minutes to sit with the dog and read their favourite book or one they’ve selected at the library. Bookings to be made at the library or by ringing 941 7923. Only runs during the school term. Councillor for Hornby Ward: Drop in Session Thursdays, 10am-noon Hornby Library Mark Peters, councillor for the Hornby Ward along with community board members Sarah Brunton or Henk Buunk substituting if Mark is unavailable. These sessions are for anyone wanting to discuss local issues or ask questions they may have about anything councilrelated. You can contact Mark to make an appointment by phone: 028 409 5615, or email: mark.peters@ccc. govt.nz Citizen’s Advice Bureau Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Hornby Library Citizens Advice Bureau provides free and confidential advice to everyone. They take the time to listen to you and equip you with the information, options and support that fit your needs. They can be found in their office inside the building entrance. Contact on 349 5236. GenConnect Thursday, 1-1.45pm Upper Riccarton Library If you have questions about your smartphone or tablet, ask an expert for advice. Free, no bookings required. WANT YOUR COMMUNITY EVENT FEATURED HERE? Email all info to sasha.watson@starmedia.kiwi by 5pm each Monday Sorry we’re in your way New water pipes on Memorial Ave We’re replacing old underground pipes on Memorial Avenue between Ilam Road and Roydvale Avenue. To do this work quickly we need to reduce Memorial Avenue to one lane in both directions around our work sites. Expect delays at peak times. We’re also working in the area upgrading roads, including the Nor’West Arc cycleway, between Memorial Avenue and Ilam Fields. There will be lane closures around our worksite. Detours will be in place. We know roadworks are disruptive for you, so our contractors are working on these projects at the same time so we can get out of your way sooner. All work has been planned to keep traffic flowing. Avonhead Rd Withells Rd Roydvale Ave Burnside Park Grahams Rd Avonhead Rd Memorial Ave Waimairi Rd Grahams Rd Burnside HS Ilam Rd Ilam Fields Jellie Park Greers Rd Ilam Rd Creyke Rd University of Canterbury Wairakei Rd Clyde Rd Ilam Rd Fendalton Rd Stay updated on upcoming work ccc.govt.nz/IlamWorks Intersection safety upgrades Odour control works Nor’West Arc cycleway Water pipe replacement Road resurfacing Thanks for your patience as we work in your area.
Thursday February 8 2024 Oscar not able to be a ‘typical’ 21-year-old 3 PATROL ON: The Halswell Community Patrol meeting in November. • From page 1 According to the University of Maryland in the United States, AVCS occurs when a person’s blood vessels are under abnormal pressure, limiting the size of the blood vessel and the amount of blood flowing through it. The lack of blood flow can make a person feel weak and cause extreme pain. New Zealand lacks treatment options for AVCS, so the Parker family aims to raise $120,000 for Oscar to have surgery in Germany. Oscar’s oldest sister Cushla Parker said he grapples with excruciating abdominal pain, relentless fatigue, disrupted sleep, nausea, malnourishment, and a restricted diet, limiting him to just four foods and water every day. “He’s been described as being a great listener, always wanting to help but ever since he’s had this illness, he’s been unable to do the things that he loves and enjoys essentially because his symptoms prevent him from doing that,” she said. Oscar’s health struggles have taken a toll on his education and career, preventing him from finishing high school, pursuing further studies, or maintaining employment. European Car Owners NEW DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT! We can identify ANY electrical fault & reduce repair work with our NEW European Car Specific Diagnostic Equipment ROSES AUTO ELECTRICAL Enquiries welcome CH 352 5090 LIMITING: Oscar Parker’s health struggles have taken a toll on his education and career, preventing him from finishing high school. “His symptoms prevent him from being a typical 21-year-old, essentially, he’s just pretty much at home all the time,” Cushla said. Despite his battles, Oscar aspires to contribute to healthcare and help others facing similar challenges. Cushla said surgery alone is expected to cost around $95,000, with additional costs on top of that. “The reason why the price fluctuates is the average stay in oN sAle Now! AvAilAble from stAr mediA: Level One, 359 Lincoln Road Addington, Christchurch Phone 379 7100 the German hospital post-surgery is about two weeks, but some people end up staying for three,” she said. “You need to be in the car anywhere from four to six weeks in Germany for post-op appointments, additional imaging and things like that. “There’s the accommodation, the travel but also a support person going with Oscar, that also means they’re not working for that period as well so there’s that loss of income.” Expensive medical bills are common for the Parker family as Oscar was also diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 13 months. Oscar’s father also has Type 1 diabetes, as does his other brother, who also lives with Down Syndrome. “We have a lot of medical consumables that already aren’t funded on top of his surgery, which is quite a lot,” Cushla said. The Givealittle page set up by Cushla on December 14 has reached $38,140 so far, with 403 donors contributing. • To find out more or donate visit: givealittle. co.nz/cause/help-oscarfund-medical-treatmentnot-available – NZ Herald Now only $35.80 Plus $5 P&H per copy Patrollers a step closer • From page 1 “The fundraising quiz is to help us get the equipment we need – much more than just a car – and to raise the profile of the patrol,” Burt said. “The representatives attending will be our chairperson Kevin Roach, and Ann Smith, who looks after the Canterbury District and is a very experienced patroller.” Halswell Ward city councillor Andrei Moore, who helped with setting up the patrol committee, said he was “quite excited to report that two meetings have been held” and the initiative was tracking well. “A number of really impressive and dedicated local folk with a wide range of experience and skills have put their hand up to get this show on the road and have formed a committee.” Fall in love with your favourite furniture all over again! • Recover your chairs and couches and save money! • Excellent range of fabrics • Quality workmanship guaranteed • Free quotes available • Over 30 years experience Andrei Moore Somerfield Upholstery welcome you to email a photo for a quote online: somerfielduph@gmail.com The patrollers have completed 25 hours of training with Christchurch South and Hornby patrols, undertaken foot patrols, reported graffiti, site observations and checked on public facilities. New volunteers, who must have a full driver’s licence, are provided with full training and asked to contribute about four hours per month at a time that suits them. • For more information about joining the patrol, email canterbury@ cpnz.org.nz or go to the Halswell patrol Facebook page • For the quiz: Send bookings and team names to andrei.moore@ ccc.govt.nz Teams are to be of fourto-six people and tickets cost $20 per person. before after Somerfield Upholstery Ltd FURNITURE RECOVERY SPECIALIST 6/47 Sonter Road, Wigram | Ph 021 251 6200 | 349 0456 Cameron made the entire process seamless for us and we always felt that he had our best interest at heart. Cameron has a great team who all worked with us really well - so helpful (thanks Sam!) and personal to our needs. Thank you for a great result. We would recommend Cameron and his team to anyone selling. 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