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The Border Watch : October 31st 2013
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26 NEWS Contributions recognised NOMINATIONS are open for the Mount Gambier International Day of People with Disability Awards. People in the community are encouraged to nominate an inspirational person with a disability or a volunteer or not-for-profi t organisation working in the disability sector who has made an outstanding contribution to improving the lives of people with disabilities. The award categories celebrate and honour the ways in which people contribute to improving the lives of people with disability, their families and carers, and bring about change in community attitudes. For more information contact Carers SA representative Michelle Lennon on 8724 8744 or email Michelle.Lennon@carers-sa. asn.au. Nominations close 5pm on November 11. SAVE 4¢ PER LITRE 4¢ per litre discount at Crouch Street 24 Hour Service Station with all four coupons from this week. CODE: WEEK 28 THUR 629021 VISIT US ONLINE borderwatch.com.au Gladigau Park excursion rocks Children step out on research tour CHILDREN from Gladigau Park Kindergarten recently visited Gambier Earth Movers (GEM) as part of research into the development of a dry creek bed at the kindergarten. Being heavily involved in the planning stages of the creek bed, children were excited to visit the “rock shop” to discover what types of rocks they could purchase for the feature. DENTURE CLINIC ANDREW BOL WELL 22 ALEXANDER ST • MT GAMBIER • new dentures full and partial • denture repairs • denture relines • mouthguards • existing denture problems • private and health funds • Department of Veteran Affairs • South Australian Dental Scheme The children have learnt about creeks, expressed their opinions about a suitable location for the creek bed and have been experimenting with various materials which could be used to construct the area. While at GEM, the children enjoyed participating in sand hill races and building with the rocks after embarking on a tour of the yard, where they were educated on a large range of heavy machinery. Care urged on water WITH summer weather on the way, South Australians are being reminded to take extra care on the water along our coasts, rivers and EWS Contributions recognised NOMINATIONS are open for the Mount Gambier International Day of People with Disability Awards. People in the community are encouraged to nominate an inspirational person with a disability or a volunteer or not-for-profi t organisation working in the disability sector who has made an outstanding contribution to improving the lives of people with dis- abilities. The award categories celebrate and honour the ways in which people contribute to improv- ing the lives of people with disability, their families and carers, and bring about change in community attitudes. For more information contact Carers SA representative Michelle Lennon on 8724 8744 or email Michelle.Lennon@carers-sa. asn.au. Nominations close 5pm on November 11. SAVE 4¢ PER LITRE 4¢ per litre discount at Crouch Street 24 Hour Service Station with all four coupons from this week. CODE: WEEK 28 THUR 629021 VISIT US ONLINE borderwatch.com.au Gladigau Park excursion rocks Children step out on research tour CHILDREN from Gladigau Park Kindergarten recently visited Gambier Earth Movers (GEM) as part of research into the develop- ment of a dry creek bed at the kindergarten. Being heavily involved in the planning stages of the creek bed, children were excited to visit the “rock shop” to discover what types of rocks they could purchase for the feature. DENTURE CLINIC ANDREW BOL WELL 22 ALEXANDER ST • MT GAMBIER • new dentures full and partial • denture repairs • denture relines • mouthguards • existing denture problems • private and health funds • Department of Veteran Affairs • South Australian Dental Scheme The children have learnt about creeks, expressed their opinions about a suitable location for the creek bed and have been experimenting with various materials which could be used to construct the area. While at GEM, the children enjoyed participating in sand hill races and building with the rocks after embarking on a tour of the yard, where they were educated on a large range of heavy machinery. Care urged on water WITH summer weather on the way, South Australians are being reminded to take extra care on the water along our coasts, rivers and WITH WITH su weather on th South Aus are being rem to take extr str ra the water alo coasts, rive lakes. Minister for ansport Tom Koutsantonis urged anyone heading out on the water this summer to ensure they are prepared and remain alert. “As the weather warms up, an increasing number of South Australians are expected on our waters,” Mr Koutsantonis said. “Preparation Minist er ranspor t Koutsantoni anyone head on the wate summer to and vigilance are the keys to staying safe this boating season. “Collisions between vessels are often due to inattention and recklessness and proper care and observation will ensure safety to all operators.” RACE TO THE TOP: Mason Andersen speeds to the top of a sand hill while visiting Gambier Earth Movers recently as part of an excursion with Gladigau Park Kindergarten. Mr Koutsantonis urged boat users planning trips to conduct safety checks of their boats and ensure they had all the necessary safety equipment on board. “Before you go out onto the water it is vital that you make sure that there are suffi cient personal fl otation devices on board for all passengers on your boat,” he said. PHONE FOR CONSULTATION 03 5382 3930 • 0418 351 444 Strainer Posts & Trellis Lines Build and maintain with the most ideal combinations effort & money Highly acclaimed by large and small growers for the last 20 years Spend minimal time, ROCK SHOP: Gladigau Park Kindergarten students explored materials they could use for the construction of a dry creek bed during an excursion to Gambier Earth Movers recently. Nominations open to honour unsung heroes Greatly Improved Build and strain with the TwitcherTM netting etc (so simple!) Now in High Tensile Build and Secure End Posts and assemblies (where all else fails!) Screw Anchors now all High Tensile Rod and Plate Freecall Today 1800 501 657 www.krieslco.com.au krieslco@tpg.com.au 26 - The Border Watch, Thursday, October 31, 2013 , vineyard orchard, MOUNT Gambier Mayor Steve Perryman has encouraged the community to submit nominations for the 2014 Australia Day Awards. “The awards recognise individuals and organisations that have made a noteworthy contribution during the current year or given an outstanding service over a number of years to a local community over and above normal employment duties,” Mr Perryman said. Confi dential written nominations are invited from the community for the city’s citizen, young citizen and community event of the year. The awards will be presented at Mount Gambier’s Australia Day celebrations on Sunday, January 26. “This is your chance to nominate someone who makes a real difference in your community and give them the opportunity to be rewarded and recognised for their important contribution,” Mr Perryman said. He said the awards would provide a focus for the 2014 Australia Day celebrations. Confi dential nominations in writing can be lodged until 5pm on November 15 and should be addressed to Mayor Steve Perryman, Australia Day Awards 2014, PO Box 56, Mount Gambier, 5290. Nomination forms and guidelines are available from the City of Mount Gambier civic centre at 10 Watson Terrace, by calling 8721 2555 or online at www.mountgambier.sa.gov. au. “They must be in good serviceable condition according to the manufacturer’s instructions and suitable for the activities you have in mind. “It is also critically important when choosing a device for young children that it is correctly fi tted and has a crutch strap to prevent the child from slipping out. “If you can’t provide a suitably-sized flotation device, then toddlers under one year of age shouldn’t go out on the water.” He also urged people to ensure they had a copy of the new South Australian Recreational Boating Safety handbook for the latest information and tips for being safe on the water this summer. A full version of the handbook can be downloaded at www.sa.gov.au/ boatingmarine and printed copies are available at Service SA customer service centres and from transport safety compliance offi cers. 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