March 2023 – Page 34 – The Valley Profile

Wendy and Craig Fergusson can refresh their lives after 18 months of lung cancer treatment. Photo: GORDON PREECE

Cancer-free and ready to ‘refresh’ life

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:March 1, 2023
Post category:News

ONE YEAR ONWhen The Profile first spoke with Wendy and Craig Fergusson in February, 2022, they were facing selling their home to cover the cost of an unfunded lung cancer…

Author Julie Crimmins-Crocker with her teaching resource books. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Author intent on spelling out success

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:March 1, 2023
Post category:News

When it comes to spelling and reading, Thames author Julie Crimmins-Crocker is the most passionate person around.The former teacher and deputy principal spent her career developing strategies to help her…

The Tararu Arts and Culture Building just outside of Thames is getting a $264,000 paint job. Photo: GORDON PREECE

Historic hall’s paint job doubles in price

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:March 1, 2023
Post category:News

District councillors were torn last week over a decision to vouch for a paint job that has more than doubled in price. At its February 21 meeting, Thames-Coromandel councillors were…

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