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The Border Watch : October 22nd 2013
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A POND formed by a stormwater drain in the city s west has become home to a flock of ducklings, delighting onlookers. Peter Staskevicius, who lives near Mulga Street Primary School, was walking his Labrador, Mini, at the corner of Jarrah Street and Willow Avenue when he spotted two adult ducks at the site. "We decided to walk over to the water and have a look at the ducks and next minute a group of ducklings came out," Mr Staskevicius said. "Mini just sat down and looked at them - it was the first time she had seen ducklings." He that said while ducks had frequented the pond since it was established by council a few years ago, they had not stayed on to breed before. "It is the first year I have seen them and it was unbelievable," he said. "I have been watching them for the past few days and they are very cute." Despite some residents express- ing concerns over the deep water, Mr Staskevicius said it brought life to the area. "It is just like having our own little Valley Lake," he said. "People come up in the summer and sit around here, especially if the water is still here." Resident Irene Lockwood said she also enjoyed seeing the ducks. "We have had up to 20 ducks here at one time," Ms Lockwood said. "They come up our driveway so we feed them and they are just lovely." Unfortunately, the ducklings could not be found when The Border Watch dropped by to photograph the birds. The Border Watch, Tuesday, October 22, 2013 - 11 NEWS NEWS TIPS newsroom@tbw.com.au 11 KELLY-BAKKER GEORGIA eorgia@tbw.com.au K G ge DUCK WATCHERS: Peter Staskevicius and his Labrador Mini have enjoyed watching a flock of ducklings swimming in a stormwater drain near Mulga Street Primary School. WILDLIFE: Two adult ducks swim around a Mount Gambier stormwater drain that has provided habitat for the birds. New family moves into neighbourhood Sticky beaks out in force as wastewater pond becomes breeding ground for ducks Speeding Mount Gambier drivers in police sights City Council misses health board representation MOUNT Gambier City Council has decided not to have a representative on the Mount Gambier and District Health Advisory Council The snub follows no nomination coming forward from elected members. City and Grant District councils have tradition- ally rotated a member on the advisory group. The health advisory councils were formed some years ago after the individual hospital management boards were abolished by the Labor Government. A major role of the Mount Gambier health council is to discuss health issues, priorities and needs within the communities and advise and advocate on behalf of the community with Country Health SA. The council is made up of community and civic members, as well as health professionals. A SPEED camera blitz will target the South East this week. Cameras will be based in Mount Gambier on Commercial, Crouch, Wehl and Alexander streets, Boandik Terrace, Pick and White avenues, John Watson Drive and Suttontown, Wireless, Shepherdson and Tollner roads. The Riddoch, Princes and Jubilee highways will also be targeted, along with North Terrace and Bay, Penola, Benara and O Leary roads. The blitz will extend to Penola, where the Riddoch Highway and Church Street will be targeted. At Naracoorte, cameras will be based alongside the Riddoch and Wimmera highways, Macdonnell Street and Elderslee, Cromper, Robe and Lucindale roads, while the Duke and Riddoch highways will be targeted at Keith. At Millicent, cameras will be used at Williams, Mount Gambier, Rendelsham and Mount Burr roads, along with the Princes Highway. Tarpeena will also be targeted during the week with cameras on the Riddoch Highway. The Brain Injury Network of South Australia Inc. (BINSA) and the South East Acquired Brain Injury Network (SEABIN) in conjunc on with City of Mount Gambier are pleased to announce the launch of art 'postcards' by local SE ar st Amanda Ferguson BINSA is the peak body in SA represen ng those affected by an acquired brain injury (ABI). BINSA provides state wide representa on, advocacy and rehabilita on programs, and informa on related to ABI. SEABIN has been established with the support of locals including individuals affected by an ABI and organisa ons such as ParaQuad SA, South Eastern Community Health Service, Squashbrook and Disability Services, with the aim of increasing awareness surrounding local issues affec ng anyone with ABI, sharing informa on and learning more about available resources and support within the SE region. You are invited to join us at 2 upcoming events... Brain Injury Network of South Australia Inc. (BINSA) Art Postcards Launch When: 23 October 2013 commencing at 6.00pm Where: Foyer, Main Corner Complex, 1 Bay Rd, Mount Gambier SEABIN Mee ng When: 24 October 2013 at 9.30am--11.30am Where: College Room, Ins tute Building (entry via cave garden), Mount Gambier for all informa on and rsvp please contact Catherine on 1300 733 049 or email catherine@binsa.org Entry free for both events BINSA and SEABIN thank you for your support 631355 631614
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