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Jan 26, 2017

'All the best from the driver': Anonymous bouquet sent to cyclist left with brain injury after being hit by car

I don't have much sympathy for him." Life changed for Craig, who was the principal at Brockville School in Dunedin at the time, when he was out riding his bike on February 14 last year.  READ MORE: *Former New Plymouth basketballer still faces long recovery*Brain injury recovery long road for former Central Otago principal Craig Hickford*Former Canterbury basketball player injured in crash Before he could finish his ride and pick up a bottle of wine for his wife, Stacey, to celebrate Valentines Day, he was struck by a vehicle. The Otago Daily Times reported that the police summary of facts said the defendant was driving his Isuzu ute west at 8.15pm, preparing to make a right turn, while Hickford was pedalling in the opposite direction on the other side of the road. McArthur hit Hickford while making the turn, "propelling the victim through the air" before he landed on the grass verge. McArthur said the intense sun had impaired his vision and it was only some trees up the road that briefly allowed him to see. By that stage Hickford was right in front of him, the ODT reported. He suffered a severe brain injury and nearly died.  In hospital, his family came close to turning Craig's life support off and but he eventually showed signs of recovery and what followed was months spent learning to walk, talk, and do basic, everyday tasks  all over again. He went through all of this without once hearing from the driver of the vehicle.   It was something that deeply frustrated Craig.  "Apparently he did send some flowers while I was in hospital, it wasn't a personalisation, it was 'all the best from the driver'," he said. "That could have been anyone." Craig went to school in Opunake and grew up in New Plymouth, and although he is now based in Christchurch, he said he's still a 'Naki Boy' at heart.  His parents, Lyn and Gary Hickford, still live in Taranaki. They attended the "one and a half minute" long trial in Dunedin last week. Lyn cou... (The Southland Times)

Nov 18, 2016

A bottle of beer and flowers left as tribute to murdered Dunedin man

Dunedin home where a man's body was found. The body of the 66-year-old man was removed from the Brockville Rd house on Thursday, about noon. The same day, a 47-year-old man appeared before Judge John MacDonald in the Dunedin District Court. HAMISH McNEILLY/FAIRFAX NZ A tribute placed outside a Dunedin proeprty where a man was murdered. He is accused of murdering the man, on or before Tuesday, October 25. He was granted interim name suppression to allow him to contact family members, the court heard. A police cordon remains in place at two neighbouring properties, while forensic staff continue to examine the scene. HAMISH McNEILLY/FAIRFAX NZ A police cordon at a Brockville property. A resident said the victim was well liked. He had lived in the Housing New Zealand property for some time. Armed police arrested the murder-accused on Moray Pl about 11.35am on Wednesday. Police surrounded a black people mover parked outside a discount shop. HAMISH McNEILLY/FAIRFAX NZ Armed police swoop on a vehicle in Dunedin's Moray Pl. One of the occupants was handcuffed by police, who walked with him to the nearby Dunedin Central Police Station. Ad Feedback A ... (Southland Times)

Jan 8, 2016

Lifelong Oakville resident Shirley Taylor dies at age 89

I was very young (my mom tried to correct me, but ‘Taylor’ loved it),” wrote Patricia Copperthwaite, who now lives in Brockville, Ont. “This has stuck all through the years, even earlier this year, I spoke with her and she asked me to repeat the nickname. I have many fond memories of this special lady, and you have a special angel to guide you through this difficult time. May you find comfort in family, friends and cherished memories.” ... (InsideHalton.com)