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The Border Watch : January 30th 2015
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NEWS TIPS newsroom@tbw.com.au NEWS 11 Cancer battle Toddler responds to new treatment LITTLE Amber Lindner’s tough battle with cancer has touched the hearts of many people across the region in the past few weeks, inspiring them to open their hearts and pockets to help a family in need. Thousands of dol- lars has been donated towards a fundraising campaign to support the three-year-old’s family in their difficult time. Amber battles neuroblastoma, a stomach cancer, in the Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Adelaide with her parents and older sister by her side. The ill Mount Gambier girl’s father, Daniel Lindner, was told about two weeks ago to prepare for the worst when treatment did not shrink her tumour. But in the past 24 hours, another form of treatment has proven to bring a slight improve- HOPEFUL: Young cancer battler Amber Lindner’s condition improved this week. ment despite doctors warning Daniel his daughter’s health could again deteriorate. Daniel posted an update on social media with a picture of Amber with her eyes open for the first time in recent weeks. “If a picture doesn’t say a thousand words,” he wrote three days ago. “Amber has taken a turn for the better, we found out that the last lot of chemotherapy, which had a slim chance of working, did work. “It shrunk the tumour by 29pc and Amber is now off the ventilator and breathing on her own. Next round of chemo starts tomorrow.” Read about how the community has thrown its support behind the Lindners on page 19. Garden Shed 1.5 x 0.8 x 1.9m. Zinc. $199 3312670/1/3 1m EasyDRAIN Channel & Grate 100mm. Black. 4770206 Pedestal Fan White. 3 speed. Oscillating function. Adjustable height. 4441578/80 $1190 $49 WELCOME: Metropolitan Fire Service regional commander Dave Colliar welcomes new Mount Gambier MFS station officer Jason Draper. Mr Draper replaced Travis Hickman, whose term of duty has expired. Picture: LEON RADEMEYER New station officer for MFS LEON RADEMEYER his career as a retained firefighter in Port Pirie. THE Mount Gambier Metropolitan Fire Service has a new station officer. Jason Draper started his four year term on January 19 after being promoted to the station officer rank and accepting a transfer from Adelaide to Mount Gambier. He replaced Travis Hickman, who moved back to Adelaide after his term of duty expired. The move from Adelaide to Mount Gambier was easy for Mr Draper since he comes from a rural background. “I grew up in the Flinders Ranges and have been longing for the countryside for some time now,” Mr Draper said yesterday. “I am very happy to be here and Mount Gambier certainly has a lot to offer.” Mr Draper has nearly 20 years experience in firefighting, starting He became a full-time firefighter before moving to Adelaide, where he has spent the past three years of his career in the northern suburbs and the last six months serving in the MFS Adelaide station. Mr Draper is qualified for urban search and rescue and is ready to be deployed nationally and even internationally should the need arise. “I am looking forward to working with members of the other emergency services in the region, especially when it comes to the unique risks and hazards Mount Gambier and surrounding areas pose,” Mr Draper said. He has taken up the position under the guidance of MFS regional commander Dave Colliar. MFS Mount Gambier has 30 staff members, with six employed fulltime and the remainder as retained firefighters. bunnings.com.au Not all services and products featured are available in all stores, but products may be ordered. Bunnings Group Limited BSRG1107W The Border Watch, Friday, January 30, 2015 - 11 Plasterboard 2400 x 1200 x 10mm. Recessed edge. 0731415 $1170 150W PER SHEET Portable Halogen Worklight Tube included. 7070597 $990 Portable Hotplate BBQ 3170237 $4890 Composite Decking 88 x 23mm x 5.4m. Dark Brown or Silver Ash. 0120552 $625 PER 15L Wet & Dry Workshop Vacuum 1250W. 3 pce wand. 1.8m hose. 6210232 20W Bug Zapper ESL UV lamp. IPX4 weather rated. 3340292 $3990 Multifold Ladder 2.5m. 120kg load rating. 0860415 $69 25kg Sunray Pool Salt 3091894 $690 18" Victa Classic 4-Stroke Lawn Mower. 3380831 $399 Weathershield Low sheen. White. 1400357 $7280 4 Shelf Galvanised Unit 1370 x 710 x 305mm. Holds 50kg per shelf. 2583029 $1398 Flat Edged $10 ‘Sir Walter’ Find your local store trading hours at bunnings.com.au Instant Turf 0.5m² slab cut buffalo. 3690056 $599 LINEAR MTR 40cm 750g Ant Killa Bifenthrin. 3010160 $930 $1950 6 Pce Casuarina Steel Setting 88 x 88 x 70cm table. 2m umbrella. Black & grey sling. 3191297 $169 Mirror 1000 x 300 x 3mm. Double sided tape included. 1730118
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