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Wednesday 19 June 2013
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Ford claims more victims Two fords on Golden Hills Rd have claimed two more cars as drivers continue to ignore warning signs when it’s in flood. Frank Goeddert who owns a tree company right next door to the Appleby fords has had to rescue four drivers already this year and fears there will be more. “Just five minutes ago I could see a car edging into the
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editorial@waimeaweekly.co.nz water and at the last second they pulled out,” he says. “Ongoing? Is it ever. Last week there were two cars and one of the
drivers asked why there wasn’t a sign – well there is a sign.” A ford is a much cheaper form of rivercrossing than a bridge but can become impassable after heavy rain or during flood conditions, which was the case on the weekend with the water levels up to two meters.
Vehicles can become stuck when the water level comes above the engine, causing the air intake to suck up water. Frank admits that the signage could be improved, but says it is “townies” that are oblivious to fords that fall victim to them. SEE PAGE 8
Girls mark 120 years Members of Girls’ Brigade Nelson took part in a double celebration last week, holding a walkathon to mark the 120th birthday of Girls’ Brigade worldwide and the 85th year that Girls’ Brigade New Zealand has been in formation. The organisation offers a fun programme for girls ages 5 to 18 years. Girls’ Brigade Nelson currently has 15 members and are always open to more. For more information about the group please ring Glenda Thomson on 544 9931.
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