hedley 1,900 Report post Posted October 15, 2013 CAMPBELL~Live: TueOCT~15th_13 In August Campbell Live ran a story on Ranfurly rest home for veterans. Back then the new management was proposing a pay cut for staff. That issue has since been resolved, but a new one has arisen. Families of some of the residents and veterans at Ranfurly are concerned at what they say are cuts to the outings and activities for their loved ones. They also blame the change in management and a change in the 100-year-old culture of honouring and respecting the men and women Ranfurly was set up for. Rebecca Wright has the story of the World War veterans who fought for our country. https://www.google.co.nz/search?q=ANZAC+veteran+photos&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=vvNcUv6PE8eBiQe4h4DgCg&sqi=2&ved=0CCkQsAQ&biw=1344&bih=746&dpr=1.25 http://www.3news.co.nz/Rest-home-families-concerned-by-cuts/tabid/817/articleID/317338/Default.aspx (Geeeeeze this made my blood Boil!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedley 1,900 Report post Posted October 15, 2013 HERE IS A FEEL GOOD STORY, ENJOY! This is the kind of story you need when it seems like the world is spiraling out of control….. Not many people get a picture of this proud bird snuggled up next to them! Freedom and JeffFreedom and I have been together 11 years this summer. She came in as a baby in 1998 with two broken wings. Her left wing doesn't open all the way even after surgery, it was broken in 4 places. She's my baby. When Freedom came in she could not stand and both wings were broken. She was emaciated and covered in lice. We made the decision to give her a chance at life, so I took her to the vet's office. From then on, I was always around her. We had her in a huge dog carrier with the top off, and it was loaded up with shredded newspaper for her to lay in. I used to sit and talk to her, urging her to live, to fight; and she would lay there looking at me with those big brown eyes. We also had to tube feed her for weeks. This went on for 4-6 weeks, and by then she still couldn't stand. It got to the point where the decision was made to euthanaze her if she couldn't stand in a week. You know you don't want to cross that line between torture and rehab, and it looked like death was winning. She was going to be put down that Friday, and I was supposed to come in on that Thursday afternoon. I didn't want to go to the center that Thursday, because I couldn't bear the thought of her being euthanazed; but I went anyway, and when I walked in everyone was grinning from ear to ear. I went immediately back to her cage; and there she was, standing on her own, a big beautiful eagle. She was ready to live. I was just about in tears by then. That was a very good day. We knew she could never fly, so the director asked me to glove train her. I got her used to the glove, and then to jesses, and we started doing education programs for schools in western Washington . We wound up in the newspapers, radio (believe it or not) and some TV. Miracle Pets even did a show about us. In the spring of 2000, I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. I had stage 3, which is not good (one major organ plus everywhere), so I wound up doing 8 months of chemo. Lost the hair - the whole bit. I missed a lot of work. When I felt good enough, I would go to Sarvey and take Freedom out for walks. Freedom would also come to me in my dreams and help me fight the cancer. This happened time and time again. Fast forward to November 2000 the day after Thanksgiving, I went in for my last checkup. I was told that if the cancer was not all gone after 8 rounds of chemo, then my last option was a stem cell transplant. Anyway, they did the tests; and I had to come back Monday for the results. I went in Monday, and I was told that all the cancer was gone. So the first thing I did was get up to Sarvey and take the big girl out for a walk. It was misty and cold. I went to her flight and jessed her up, and we went out front to the top of the hill. I hadn't said a word to Freedom, but somehow she knew. She looked at me and wrapped both her wings around me to where I could feel them pressing in on my back (I was engulfed in eagle wings), and she touched my nose with her beak and stared into my eyes, and we just stood there like that for I don't know how long . That was a magic moment. We have been soul mates ever since she came in. This is a very special bird. On a side note: I have had people who were sick come up to us when we are out, and Freedom has some kind of hold on them. I once had a guy who was terminal come up to us and I let him hold her. His knees just about buckled and he swore he could feel her power course through his body. I have so many stories like that.. I never forget the honor I have of being so close to such a magnificent spirit as Freedom. Hope you enjoyed this! A SMALL REQUEST... 93% won't forward, but I'm Sure You Will.A small request.....Just one line All you are asked to do is keep this circulating. Even if it's only to one more person. In memory of anyone you know who has been struck down by cancer or is still living with it Or just someone who enjoys a GREAT STORY Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedley 1,900 Report post Posted October 17, 2013 3rd~Degree: WedOCT~16th_13 It was an abusive relationship and a violent home. Now the whole family – a husband, his wife and five children – share how they overcame domestic abuse and broke the cycle. As Phil Vine discovers, their family is now stronger than ever before. http://www.3news.co.nz/Breaking-the-cycle-of-domestic-abuse/tabid/1771/articleID/317485/Default.aspx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedley 1,900 Report post Posted October 17, 2013 CAMPBELL~Live: WedOCT~16th_13 Families of some of the residents and veterans at Ranfurly came to Campbell Live because they were concerned about cuts to outings and activities for their loved ones. They say cuts have been made since Retirement Assets Ltd and its director, Graham Wilkinson, took over management of the rest home last year. Today we learned the Ranfurly War Veterans Trust has commissioned an independent expert to conduct a review and assessment of the current management of the rest home. And four more families contacted us overnight with their concerns. http://www.3news.co.nz/More-Ranfurly-rest-home-families-come-forward/tabid/817/articleID/317516/Default.aspx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedley 1,900 Report post Posted October 17, 2013 CAMPBELL~Live: ThurOCT~17th_13 This week, Campbell Live has been looking at the lifestyle of the residents at the Ranfurly Rest Home in Auckland. We've been looking at the reduction in activities and the outings the residents are offered. One of their favourites is a trip to the local fish and chip restaurant called the Thirsty Whale. http://www.3news.co.nz/An-outing-to-the-Thirsty-Whale/tabid/817/articleID/317694/Default.aspx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedley 1,900 Report post Posted October 26, 2013 ..seeking the destination of vanishing point Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedley 1,900 Report post Posted October 26, 2013 ..can I have the cone of your iceCream Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedley 1,900 Report post Posted October 26, 2013 You watch the road...while i do the hoRizon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedley 1,900 Report post Posted October 30, 2013 CAMPBELL~Live: TueOCT~29th_13 A programme set up to give retired greyhounds a second chance at life is an initiative with a difference - it also has the effect of giving the dog's trainer a second chance at life. The dogs' trainers or handlers are prisoners and every day they work with the dogs to get them ready for domestic life with a family. The charity is called Greyhounds Behind Bars and reporter Whena Owen, went behind bars at Rangipo Prison to meet the dogs and the prisoners. http://www.3news.co.nz/Rangipo-prisoners-get-second-chance/tabid/817/articleID/319290/Default.aspx#.UnC3A1PpiSo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hedley 1,900 Report post Posted November 11, 2013 CAMPBELL~Live: MonNOV~11th_13 Running 160km in Jandals For most people, running a marathon - that's 42.2km - is an unimaginable feat of pain and suffering. So imagine what it must be like to run 160km. It's called an ultra-marathon, and last weekend a 48-year-old south Auckland man completed his first ever ultra - and he did it in a pair of jandals. http://www.3news.co.nz/Running-160km-in-jandals/tabid/817/articleID/320908/Default.aspx#.UoCLuyfpiSp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedley 1,900 Report post Posted November 11, 2013 CAMPBELL~Live: MonNOV~11th_13 BUDDY..the talking Starling Debbie Bingham nearly left Buddy the bird for dead when she found him on a farm track, near Waimate. With no sign of life she thought she'd take the dead fledgling into the kindy she worked at to show the children. But then cradled in Ms Bingham's hand, Buddy's beak opened - he was alive, and against the odds. Now, with a whole lot of love, the little bird is three years old, and is something of a talking point in Timaru. That's because just like a kindy kid, Buddy the starling is learning new songs, and new words. http://www.3news.co.nz/Buddy-the-talking-starling/tabid/817/articleID/320910/Default.aspx#.UoCOUCfpiSo ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedley 1,900 Report post Posted November 11, 2013 ..the spirit of NOAH, says..This bird BUDDY..is globally reMarkable Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedley 1,900 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 CAMPBELL~Live: WedNOV~13th_13 As you're absolutely aware if you live in Canterbury, it's Cup Week - the main event on the New Zealand trotting calendar and a chance for Harness Racing New Zealand and the fashion-conscious to strut their stuff. But there's another less well-known event on the race calendar this week, and that's the New Zealand Cup for little horses, or if you prefer, ponies. They call it the Kidz Kartz Cup and John Sellwood caught up with some of those vying for the title ahead of tomorrow's big race at Addington. http://www.3news.co.nz/Ponies-preparing-for-big-race/tabid/817/articleID/321216/Default.aspx#.UoM1FyfpiSo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedley 1,900 Report post Posted November 16, 2013 TV One: SatNOV~16th_13 Soon after the first earthquake hit Christchurch in September 2010, University student Sam Johnson hit Facebook, and went on to create and lead the now internationally acclaimed..Student Volunteer Army. http://tvnz.co.nz/nz-story/s1-ep5-video-5709728 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedley 1,900 Report post Posted November 29, 2013 CAMPBELL~Live: FriNOV~29th_13 It's well known there are different horses for different courses. Thoroughbreds are bred to gallop, and standardbreds are to trot or pace. Pixie was a pacer - but not a very good one. Two years ago she wouldn’t even step over a pole on the ground. And while the future can be bleak for dud pacers, Pixie's career has taken off, thanks to a girl called Georgia Calder. It is Georgia's dream to take Pixie the pacer to the country's top equine event - the Horse of the Year in Hastings. She's launched a Facebook page and is seeking sponsorship. http://www.3news.co.nz/Girl-trains-underdog-horse-for-top-equine-event/tabid/817/articleID/323418/Default.aspx ...can we help to get them There https://www.facebook.com/georgia.calder.1?fref=ts CAMPBELL~Live e-mail contact http://www.3news.co.nz/TVShows/3News/Contact.aspx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedley 1,900 Report post Posted December 3, 2013 CAMPBELL~Live: TueOCT~15th_13 In August Campbell Live ran a story on Ranfurly rest home for veterans. Back then the new management was proposing a pay cut for staff. That issue has since been resolved, but a new one has arisen. Families of some of the residents and veterans at Ranfurly are concerned at what they say are cuts to the outings and activities for their loved ones. They also blame the change in management and a change in the 100-year-old culture of honouring and respecting the men and women Ranfurly was set up for. Rebecca Wright has the story of the World War veterans who fought for our country. https://www.google.co.nz/search?q=ANZAC+veteran+photos&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=vvNcUv6PE8eBiQe4h4DgCg&sqi=2&ved=0CCkQsAQ&biw=1344&bih=746&dpr=1.25 http://www.3news.co.nz/Rest-home-families-concerned-by-cuts/tabid/817/articleID/317338/Default.aspx (Geeeeeze this made my blood Boil!) CAMPBELL~Live: WedOCT~16th_13 Families of some of the residents and veterans at Ranfurly came to Campbell Live because they were concerned about cuts to outings and activities for their loved ones. They say cuts have been made since Retirement Assets Ltd and its director, Graham Wilkinson, took over management of the rest home last year. Today we learned the Ranfurly War Veterans Trust has commissioned an independent expert to conduct a review and assessment of the current management of the rest home. And four more families contacted us overnight with their concerns. warvets_161013.jpghttp://www.3news.co.nz/More-Ranfurly-rest-home-families-come-forward/tabid/817/articleID/317516/Default.aspx CAMPBELL~Live: TueDEC~3rd_13 In August and October, Campbell Live brought viewers three stories about Auckland's Ranfurly rest home. It has a stunning reputation and a history of caring for war veterans. The home was so admired that when they opened a new building recently, the Prime Minister attended and an Air Force Orion flew overhead. But Campbell Live spoke to staff and to the family members of residents, who told a different story - a story of cuts to outings and activities, of staff leaving and proposed paycuts, which were dropped after Campbell Live's first story. Their director, Graeme Wilkinson, promised things were fine. But last week a member of the public contacted Campbell Live to describe an accident outside Ranfurly, which another member of the public had filmed. It involved a Ranfurly resident and what seems to have been a staggeringly slow response from staff. Mr Wilkinson spoke to John Campbell to explain the accusations. http://www.3news.co.nz/Accident-raises-more-questions-for-Ranfurly/tabid/817/articleID/323813/Default.aspx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hedley 1,900 Report post Posted December 6, 2013 The Ross Sisters were a trio of female sibling singing dancers consisting of Aggie Ross, Elmira Ross, and Maggie Ross, (whose real names were Veda Victoria, Dixie Jewel and Betsy Ann Ross). The Ross Sisters performed as a 3-part harmony trio, in which they also danced and did acrobatics and contortionism. Their public attention peaked during the 1940s, during which they were featured prominently in the film Broadway Rhythm. A shortened version of this same clip also appears in the compilation film "That's Entertainment! III" (1994). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedley 1,900 Report post Posted December 7, 2013 TV One: SatDEC~7th_13 N.Z.~Story Series 1, Episode 9 | Dr Lance O’sullivan Doctor Lance O'Sullivan believes in looking after everyone, he saw children getting seriously sick because a trip to doctor was too expensive. So he helped set up clinics to give free health checks. http://tvnz.co.nz/nz-story/s1-ep9-video-5721037 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hedley 1,900 Report post Posted December 11, 2013 Love is the passionate dance between two hearts. It is to believe in the dream, and together make it real. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hedley 1,900 Report post Posted December 12, 2013 CAMPBELL~Live: ThurDEC~12th_13 Two weeks ago a woman helped a stranger in need. Vee Rutledge called 111 and was put through to St John Ambulance. She needed assistance with an elderly man who had fallen from his mobility scooter while returning to Ranfurly rest home in Auckland. That should have been the end of the matter - except it wasn't. Somehow the private details she gave to the emergency service were passed on to a third party and that left her feeling very uncomfortable. http://www.3news.co.nz/Concern-over-good-samaritan-privacy-breach/tabid/817/articleID/324961/Default.aspx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...