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Illustrator captures the moment By Mandy ELLIS
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John Ballantyne, from Nelson Bay, working on his latest illustration.
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MONDAY November 7 saw the airing of “Richo’s Reno” on Channel Nine’s A Current Affair.
WHEN things get too serious for John Ballantyne, he looks to illustration to let off steam. Nelson Bay’s Mr Ballantyne, a retired Engineer and draftsman, has a unique talent for creating one panel illustrations which succinctly address any situation. Mr Ballantyne, told Bay News of the Area, “I have taught boring technical lectures on engineering, boring for me and boring for the students.”
On the day of the filming of the ‘big reveal’, the town of Nelson Bay was abuzz, with tradesmen’s utes, police cars and Channel Nine vehicles lining the
street of The Richardson’s home. Bay News Of The Area visited the renovation site and was asked by a representative from ACA to keep the project secret until after the show aired. Now the show is aired and the renovation finished, we are free to bring you the story. Nelson Bay resident
“I realised one day, nowhere in the manuals did it say you can’t add humour or laughter to the lectures, so I set about making things fun and interesting for both parties.” After dedicating 49 years of his life to the industry, Mr Ballantyne is now doing something just for him. “It’s a selfish pleasure,” he said. “Creating illustrations CONTINUED Page 2
Sergeant Geoffrey Richardson was a highway patrol officer and a loving husband and father to two young boys. Known as Richo to his mates, Sergeant Richardson died in the line of duty during a police pursuit earlier this year. His wife and fellow CONTINUED Page 3
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