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The Border Watch : October 22nd 2013
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6 - The Border Watch, Tuesday, October 22, 2013 THE sale of the Kalangadoo treatment plant is good news for the timber industry and displaced forestry industry workers seeking employment. Laying vacant for more than 10 months after sliding into liquidation, the revitalisation of the site will also be welcomed by the forestry industry given its potential economic spin-offs to the regional economy. Less than one week from the announcement that the Safries potato chip factory would close, the sale of the timber treatment plant will inject some much-needed confidence into the region. The looming closure of the Safries plant continues to send shockwaves through the South East agriculture sector. Moreover, it is also encouraging to see a long-established logging company - which has experience in the forestry sector - purchased the significant rural site. Let s hope the site can be revitalised and become a major employer in the Kalangadoo area given it is one of only two plants in Australia licensed to use creosote. CHH and union at loggerheads NEWS today Carter Holt Harvey and the forestry union have reached a stalemate in enterprise bargaining agreement talks is a fresh development in the city s timber processing sector. With the regional timber giant employing 350 workers in Mount Gambier, it is crucial the matter is resolved before it escalates into industrial action. Although the timber market continues to be lacklustre for processors, it is understandable the workers feel disillusioned with the company given their battle to help save the company last year. Dozens of workers took to the streets in Adelaide and Mount Gambier calling on the government to give the company log price relief because of the downturn in the housing market and cheap imports. Let s hope the issue can be resolved swiftly and amicably to the benefit of both the company and timber workers, supporting employees while ensuring the operations remain sustainable. BW465521 Have your say. Please write to: The Editor P.O. Box 309 Mount Gambier SA 5290 Fax 8725 8431 Email: editor@tbw.com.au Preference will be given to letters less than 200 words. Longer letters will be subject to editor's discretion. All letters must carry author's full name and address. Include a daytime telephone number for verification. The Border Watch reserves the right to edit letters for legal purposes and space restrictions. e Border Watch values your opinion. If you have a view or wish to comment on any community issue we would like to hear from you. LEE LEGGETT Mount Gambier Yes, I will be buying a gift for the Kmart wishing tree because the gifts are given to the local children. HEIDI TELFORD Mount Gambier Not necessarily a Christmas one, but every year I donate to the South East Animal Welfare League by purchasing food for the animals. CHRISTIE PINK Mount Gambier I will be donating to one of the wishing trees because there are plenty of children in need at Christmas time. STREET SWEEPER COMMENT Will you give to any Christmas charities this festive season? EDITORIAL OPINION VISIT US ONLINE borderwatch.com.au 6 WITH summer fast approaching, police are preparing themselves for an increase in late night revellers enjoying the nicer weather and time off with friends. Unfortunately, this time of year also sees an increase in assaults and disorderly behaviour not only in and around licensed premises, but at private residences too. For both victims and offenders of these crimes, the fallout from these incidents not only affects them, but their families too. For victims and their families, they must deal, often for extended periods, with the physical and mental trauma. For offenders and their families, there are the extremely stressful court process and penalties imposed. Penalties for assaults can include large fines or orders of compensation, good behaviour bonds, immediate or suspended terms of imprisonment or community service. While people will often blame alcohol and/or drugs for their behaviour, in the eyes of the law, it may be seen as one of the reasons behind it, but never an excuse. Revellers also need to remember that simply being found guilty or convicted of an offence such as assault can, and often will, have a damaging effect on their future employment or travel prospects. Imagine being turned down for your dream job in the mines for a stupid mistake you made five years earlier. Imagine flying to the United States with your family in your 40s and upon arrival being refused entry due to a fight you got into over a spilled drink when you were 19. What has been discussed so far only relates to less serious assaults. In the media we often hear the terms, "glassing" (an offender smashes a glass or a bottle then rakes it over a person s face or neck) and "king hit" (an offender lands one good punch into a victim s head, causing the victim to fall - often hitting their head on something hard - sometimes dying, or being permanently disabled as a result). These types of very serious incidents have occurred in this community. Police ask revellers to think about this information, keep themselves and their friends in check, only drink in moderation and avoid ruining lives. Acting Sergeant Paul Scicluna Limestone Coast Crime Prevention EPING SA SAFE LICE MESTONE COAST ASSISTANCE CONTACT 131 444 KEE PO LIM FOR A Night out actions can have life-long consequences 538600 GROUP OF COMPANIES SCOTT
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