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Wednesday October 19, 2016
readers have their say... Find out the WORD on the Street. Question: We asked six children who recently went on a trip to Argentina what they like most about living in New Zealand
Alex Braakhuis, Churton Park
Samantha Whyte, Johnsonville
Sam Davie, Ngaio
Rhys Winter, Johnsonville
Jarrod Roberts, Churton Park
“The air is a lot fresher here.”
“How privileged we are, and we have really fresh water.“
“We have heaps of green space to run around.”
“Our footpaths here are so much better [than Argentina]. Over there they are cracked.”
“Everybody is more equal in New Zealand. Overseas the difference between rich and poor people is a lot bigger than here.”
Ruben Marull, Khandallah “We have good schools in New Zealand. Education in poorer schools overseas isn’t very good; you have to pay a lot for good education.”
EYE ON CRIME In Johnsonville a white Kia station wagon parked locked overnight in an under-building parking area in Burgess Road was damaged. A wing mirror had been wrenched open, the left headlight smashed, the right headlight protector damaged and the driver’s door appears to have been kicked.
There were three incidents involving dishonesty (shoplifting) which occurred in two large shops in Johnsonville. In Newlands timber mouldings were taken from a house under construction in Cedarwood Street. A flat in Rotoiti Street had its front door damaged and spray painted with
graffiti. In Ngaio a green Toyota Sprinter car left in an unlocked garage at a house in Cockayne Road had its fuel line cut and petrol siphoned from the tank. Two similar incidents occurred in the previous week. A silver Toyota Corolla parked on the street
“I’m very happy here. I can’t speak highly enough of the staff. I feel at home here I really do.” – Lorna, Cashmere Heights Home resident.
Specialist care for Wellington elders at Enliven’s Cashmere Home and Cashmere Heights Home At Cashmere Home and Cashmere Heights Home we get to know each elder and their families so we can tailor our support, recognise what’s important to you and help you maintain your independence for longer. An elder-centred community Companionship, fun and meaningful activity are part of everyday life with Enliven. As well as providing daily living support, we make sure residents have choice and control in their lives. Social calendar We’ll support you to continue doing the things you love in a way that’s right for you.
Pets welcome We believe pets can be both calming and energising, so we welcome animal companions. Specialist care Cashmere Home and Cashmere Heights Home provide long term residential care and short term respite, rehabilitation and health recovery care.
Helston Road, Johnsonville Visit: www.enlivencentral.org.nz | Freephone: 0508 36 54 83
overnight in Old Porirua Road had a window smashed to gain entry. An unsuccessful attempt was made to dismantle and steal the stereo. A silver Toyota Hiace van parked in a carport in Rothsay Road had its roof racks stolen. Offender(s) entered the property of a house in Perth Street
and cut the wires connected to a security camera which was then stolen. In Churton Park a case of shoplifting occurred at a large supermarket. Items hidden in a personal bag were not offered for payment wit h other items presented at the checkout.
Machine helps Cashmere residents see clearly Not being able to read due to poor eyesight is a thing of the past at Cashmere Home and Cashmere Heights Home in Johnsonville. Last November the Enliven homes, which provide mainly specialist hospital level care, received more than four thousand dollars from the Johnsonville Charitable Trust for an e-reader. The desktop machine is designed to magnify books, magazines, newspapers and letters enough for the elders to be able to read easily. For Cashmere Heights Home resident Harold Williams, the e-reader has meant he’s been able to continue with his love of reading and keeping up with the news. “Every morning I read the paper. I’ve done that all my life. When I’ve got the paper nothing else is around me. It’s my time,” says Harold. “My eyes aren’t very good and it got to the point where I couldn’t read anymore. I didn’t know what to do with myself in the morning without being able to read the paper.” The staff at Cashmere could see that not being able to read was affecting Harold’s quality of life, so they asked the Johnsonville Charitable Trust for financial assistance to purchase an ereader for Harold and the other residents to use, explains Cashmere Heights Home clinical coordinator Jacqui April. “The Johnsonville Charitable Trust was happy to help and we were able to purchase a special LCD screen and magnifier unit that enables elders with eye sight problems to read,” says Jacqui. “The e-reader is making a huge difference to the wellbeing of residents who are sight impaired and it’s helping
Cashmere Heights Home resident Harold Williams uses the home’s e-reader every day.
to improve the quality of life of many residents who are able to read if they want to – they have a choice.” Harold has used the e-reader every day since it was installed at Cashmere Heights Home a year ago. “I use it for reading the paper every morning. I found it easy to figure out - it’s a great machine and it certainly gets used. It’s for everybody, but I definitely use it the most!” Harold explains. “It’s one of the best things since sliced bread and I’m so thankful for it. It’s great being able to read again.” Enliven, part of the not-for-profit organisation Presbyterian Support Central, provides rest home and hospital care, as well as respite and health recovery care across the Wellington region. Enliven homes include Cashmere Home and Cashmere Heights Home in Johnsonville, Huntleigh Home and Apartments in Karori and Longview Home in Tawa. For more information, free phone 0508 ENLIVEN (that’s 0508 36 54 83) or visit www. enlivencentral.org.nz.