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The Border Watch : October 23rd 2013
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NEWS TIPS newsroom@tbw.com.au NEWS 3 Police slam irresponsible hoon driver From front page “One little mistake and I have no doubt we would have had a fatality. “Thankfully it didn’t come to this.” The maximum penalty for the dangerous speeding charge is two years imprisonment, along with hefty fi nes. SAFETY: The road is cordoned off from traffi c at the roundabout near She’s Apples. Pictures: TREVOR JACKSON Storm causes fl ash fl ooding Weather warnings issued as wind and rain sweep region KELLY-BAKKER GEORGIA K G georgia@tbw.com.au ge MOUNT Gambier residents donned rain jackets and grabbed umbrellas yesterday as they were surprised by torrential rain and strong winds hitting the city. Despite spring being well underway, the city received 23.4mm of rain from 9am until the time of print yesterday. In the broader region, Keith received 12mm and 9.5mm fell at Padthaway. Meanwhile, 16.6mm fell at Naracoorte and 13.4mm was recorded at Coonawarra. Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Jenny Horvat said however that it was expected weather for October. “Spring is a dynamic time so this is usually when you can get active systems like this,” Ms Horvat said. “The thunderstorm activity and the showers are due to a low pressure system.” She said Mount Gambier residents should prepare for rain to continue today. “It wouldn’t be out of Warm pyjamas and thick quilts will also be needed with a minimum expected today of nine degrees and six degrees forecast for tomorrow. Meanwhile, Mount Gambier’s State Emergency Service (SES) crews were kept busy yesterday as houses and sheds fl ooded across the city. WILD WEATHER: Shannon, Carey and Lydia Megaw are amazed by the rain and spectacular stormwater run-off at the Cave Gardens yesterday. FLASH FLOODING: Drivers struggle yesterday as Mount Gambier roads fl ood. the questions for Mount Gambier to receive 20mm of rain over the 48-hour period,” she said. While winds in the South East have been mild in comparison to the Yorke Peninsula, Kangaroo Island, the Mid North and in metropolitan areas, Ms Horvat said people should still be careful along the coast. “We have had gale warnings for the South East coast and the strong winds are expected to continue,” she said. Cold temperatures will also keep a stronghold on the city this week, with a top of 15 degrees expected for today and 14 degrees for tomorrow. OUT WITH THE OLD IN WITH THE NEW Unit manager Simon Poel said he had 10 crew members working around the community yesterday afternoon. “We have been out busily sandbagging, with water entering homes at various locations around Mount Gambier,” Mr Poel said. “The main areas have been Acacia Street, Powell Street, Wehl Street North, Chute Street and Boandik Terrace.” Car parks and roads were also impacted on by the rain, with cars forced to drive through deep water. Mr Poel said he hoped the weather would be calmer today. “We have had enough rain today, but if it doesn’t get better we have crews available 24/7.” Wind warnings were issued for the northern parts of the state yesterday, with winds of up to 100kph expected in some areas. Supt Lovegrove said this type of “hoon driving” generally came from the younger demographic and was shocked by the age of the alleged speedster. “Anyone doing these types of speeds is almost every time a younger person that would fall into the hoon category and it is just outrageous to think that anyone would be driving at such a speed - he was effectively using the road as a racing track.” Limestone Coast Highway Patrol officer This manner of driving is beyond stupid - he not only put his own life at risk, but also other road users and his passenger Limestone Coast Highway Patrol offi cer in charge Sergeant Rex Heins in charge Sergeant Rex Heins said he was also disappointed the message had still not got through to some people. “Some drivers never get the message - slow down,” he said. “This manner of driving is beyond stupid - he not only put his own life at risk, but also other road users and his passenger. “At such a high speed it would only take a micro second to lose control, particularly on that highway where there are so many obstacles close to the road edge.” He said the public should be very concerned there were still drivers on the road ignorant of speed limits. The driver will be summonsed to appear at Mount Gambier Magistrates Court and his vehicle will be impounded for 28 days. Christmas is not far off, get your windows replaced NOW! Call your locally owned and operated window replacement specialists Phone 8725 0733 Display Centre: 33 Crouch Street South, Mount Gambier www.mountglass.com.au The Border Watch, Wednesday, October 23, 2013 - 3 + + = 631698
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