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The Border Watch : February 13th 2015
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14 NEWS Beachport residents weigh in on unconventional exploration J.L. “FRED” SMITH THE mood of a protest meeting about fracking and unconventional exploration and mining at Beachport on Wednesday night has been described as “very enthusiastic”. About 75 residents accepted the open invitation of the Limestone Coast Protection Alliance to meet at the Beachport Bowling Club. Robe Mayor Peter Riseley was one of the guest speakers and he provided a perspective based on his 34 years as a professional fishermen. A 35-minute documentary was screened, supper was served and the other speakers included Lock The Gate Alliance community empower- ment coordinator Annie Kia. According to Mr Riseley, the speak- ers were well received and a show of hands at the end of the night showed strong support for further community involvement. “Most of the (protest) meetings around the region have focussed on agriculture and water and I was able to talk about the impact on the marine environment,” Mr Riseley said. He commented on the growing number of the distinctive triangular Lock the Gate protest signs which are appearing on properties across the region. “This grassroots movement is building and there is more and more passion,” he said. SUPER SPECIALS 18.90kg Specials effective from 11/02/15 - 17/02/15 Terra Rossa T-Bone Steak $ $15.90kg Pork Loin Steaks Marinated Chicken Wings $3.50kg $1.00ea $ Lamb Yiros Pepper Burgers VISIT US ONLINE borderwatch.com.au 18.90kg MARGARET STREET MEATS “Where Quality & Service Matters” 28 Margaret Street, Mount Gambier Ph 08 8723 2003, Fax 08 8723 2959 Email: terrarossabeef@bigpond.com SDailypecials Mondays 40 Commercial St East, Mount Gambier Phone 8725 0188 from $8.00 speciaLs Lunch Games & mac Gamble responsibly Gaming R WiTh BranD 660241 Flake Fillets battered or crumbed $14 Tuesdays Kids meals only $2 with each main bistro meal purchase Wednesdays every other day of the week Thursdays $15 Mixed Grills Sundays $12 Chicken & beef schnitzels includes sauces/gravy c”. 20% seniors discount off any bistro main meal - 10% MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Mount Gambier Young Citizen of the Year Jade Maiden has big plans for more fundraising initiatives in the community. Picture: CAITLIN KENNEDY Young achiever Citizen of the Year reveals plans to raise funds for Destiny Rescue group From page 9 The event raised more than $3700 for the charity and allowed two children to be rescued. “I just have this urge to help people,” Jade said. “Even the smallest gesture can make the biggest difference.” Jade’s community involvement extends to her role as a member of the City of Mount Gambier Youth Advisory Group. She also took part in the Lions Youth Leadership Awards last year and recently became a board member of the Christian radio station Lime FM. Determined to continue to reduce child sex slavery, she will host a Colour Run event in April to raise money for Destiny Rescue. Money will also go towards the Mount Gambier Community Childcare Centre. Splashes of bright coloured powder will cover participants as they run, walk or skip through a 3.5km track. Jade hopes to raise $10,000. “It will be a family fun day with lots of fun for those who don’t want to run,” she said. “We will have face painting, rides, food, market stalls and live entertainment on the day.” Despite her involvement in the community, Jade will make time to complete Year 12 before working towards a career as a counsellor, missionary or pastor. “I have experienced bad things in my life and now I have the opportunity to give back to people who need it most,” she said. ‘Out of character’ behaviour results in fine FOOTBALL club volunteer received a fine in the Mount Gambier Magistrates Court this week after pleading guilty to a charge of assaulting an intoxicated spectator after he followed him home at the end of a game. The 55-year-old truck driver was not convicted and fined $300. The court heard the volunteer was verbally abused by a drunken spectator at the end of a Let a local hearing expert look after your hearing. We offer a comprehensive range of hearing services, including: • A committed and highly trained team of hearing care experts • FREE1 Hearing Check-ups • FREE2 hearing aids and services for Pensioners and Veterans • Workers Compensation Claims • The latest in modern, hearing technology, visit digitalhearing.com.au 1Applies to adults only. Only when you mention this advert. 2 Government Hearing Services Program. 14 - The Border Watch, Friday, February 13, 2015 Don’t delay, book your appointment on 1300 906 456 Conditions apply to clients under the Australian Jason Scarborough Mount Gambier Clinic 35 Helen Street game in September last year. The volunteer followed the spectator in his car and confronted him when he arrived at his home. Nobody was seriously injured in the altercation that followed. The volunteer had no prior convictions and the offence was described as “out of character” by the magistrate. 660163
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