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The Border Watch : November 1st 2013
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28 NEWS COMMUNITY SUPPORT: Penola’s Jesse and Finn Mitchell enjoyed the children’s activities at a recent fundraiser hosted by Mount Gambier’s Angela Kain. Picture: TREVOR JACKSON VISIT US ONLINE borderwatch.com.au Drowning statistics released Order in store & online at www.subway.com.au • Corporate Lunch • Home Parties • School Functions • Melbourne Cup Platters include Ham, Turkey, Italian B.M.T® ©2013 Doctor’s Associates Inc. SUBWAY ® , Chicken Strips, Subway Club® Turkey & Ham, and Roast Beef and a selection of salads. is a registered trademark of Doctor’s Associates Inc. 627848 , ROYAL Life Saving is urging South East residents to remain vigilant after its National Drowning Report revealed 34pc of all fatal drownings last year occurred in regional Australia. Inland waterways continue to account for the largest number of drowning deaths in the nation and have taken 99 lives in the past 12 months. Royal Life Saving chief executive offi cer Justin Scarr welcomed additional funding recently announced by the government to raise awareness of the issue. Fitzgerald’s Fish Sales Market Direct Factory Outlet this week’s specials Albacore $18.50kg Orange Roughy $29.90kg King George Whiting $45.00kg Rockling $29.90kg Whole Tommy Rough $15.00kg Fresh Crystal Bay Prawn Cutlets $35.70kg Fresh Mussels $5.50kg Fish Patties $1.50 each 11 Allan Drive, Mount Gambier Phone 8725 0087 Winter Trading 10.00am - 5.30pm weekdays and Saturday 10.30am-2.30pm ee s 087 Mount Gambier Farmers Market Local Produce For Local People A local discussion on all things food Now more than ever we need a vibrant farmers’ market in Mount Gambier WHY have a farmers’ market full of locally grown produce? We believe a farmers’ market serving the region is essential. It provides an opportunity for producers to promote their product, cut out the middleman, receive consumer feedback, and strive for fi nancial gains. In recent years the number of local potato, apple and cherry growers has fallen. However in many parts of Australia and around the world small scale horticultural businesses and other associated food businesses are thriving because they can sell direct to consumers at farmers’ markets, through local box schemes and other forms of community supported agriculture. For the consumer, a farmers’ market provides direct contact with the producer to provide feedback, education, and access fresh and nutritional food. For the environment, farmers’ markets reduce food miles, packaging. For the community it promotes a strong spirit, encourages interaction and attracts tourism on the back of a strong regional food reputation. If you are lucky enough to have a few acres of the most productive land in the state grow something for our community. And as a customer, support this terrifi c little market so it can grow into the large vibrant market that this community deserves. Help support local produce – it benefi ts the whole region. For further information and contributing to the Mount Gambier Farmers Market please contact our Committee via info@mgfm.org.au or the Chair on 0428 594 306. The Market is open every Saturday morning from 8am – 12noon, outside the library. 28 - The Border Watch, Friday, November 1, 2013 Serious fun and games Family day kicks off fundraising effort SAM DOWDY Family day kicks off fundraising effort fought for his life. MOUNT Gambier’s Angela Kain and Bruce McLaughlin raised more than $1500 for Ronald McDonald House during a Family Fun Day at the Federal Hotel recently. The event acted as a fundraiser for the Ride for Sick Kids, which will involve more than 25 participants riding from Mount Gambier to Adelaide. Ms Kain decided to join the ride after being accommodated in Ronald McDonald House after her son Lochie was born with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia in April. The life-threatening condition which caused Lochie’s organs to be pushed into the wrong positions required risky corrective surgery and a tense time for his family. For several weeks, Ms Kain stayed at Ronald McDonald House in Adelaide so she could be by her newborn’s side as he Upon her return to Mount Gambier, with a relatively healthy baby, Ms Kain vowed to give back to the charity that had helped her through one of the toughest obstacles she has had to face. Being an avid bike rider, Ms Kain felt it would be fi tting to join the Ride for Sick Kids, which conveniently begins in her home city this year. “Ronald McDonald House is primarily used by rural families with sick kids, so I think it’s a great cause for locals to support,” she said. “From what I’ve seen, very rarely is there a time when Ronald McDonald House is not accommodating at least one family from our area.” Mount Gambier and Portland McDonalds Restaurant supervisor Todd Knight and Mr McLaughlin will accompany Ms Kain as Mount Gambier representatives on the ride. So far, Ms Kain has per- sonally raised about $4000 and she hopes her total can continue to rise as the three local representatives take part in the fi rst two stages of the ride from Mount Gambier to Robe over two days. Money raised during the ride will be used to help develop a Ronald McDonald House family room at Adelaide’s Women’s and Children’s Hospital to offer families with sick children a home away from the clinical wards. The Ride for Sick Kids will kick off with a dinner and silent auction at the Commodore on the Park function room from 7pm tonight. Riders from throughout the state will attend the fundraiser before the fi rst leg of the ride starts at 8am tomorrow. Tickets for the dinner are $60 per person and $20 for children under 12 years old. To book visit www.sarideforsickkids.com.au or call 1300 859 750. “The Coalition Government’s commitment of additional funding to target drowning in inland waterways will save lives,” he said. “Royal Life Saving will work to identify the top 10 river drowning locations across Australia and work with communities to reduce drowning.” The drowning report revealed there has been a steep and disturbing increase in people aged 55 and over drowning, while a 48pc increase in the number of children aged up to four years old drowning was also 8 NEWS COMMUNITY SUPPORT: Penola’s Jesse and Finn Mitchell enjoyed the children’s activities at a recent fundraiser hosted by Mount Gambier’s Angela Kain. Picture: TREVOR JACKSON VISIT US ONLINE borderwatch.com.au Drowning statistics released Order in store & online at www.subway.com.au • Corporate Lunch • Home Parties • School Functions • Melbourne Cup Platters include Ham, Turkey, Italian B.M.T® ©2013 Doctor’s Associates Inc. SUBWAY ® , Chicken Strips, Subway Club® Turkey & Ham, and Roast Beef and a selection of salads. is a registered trademark of Doctor’s Associates Inc. 627848 , ROYAL Life Saving is urging South East residents to remain vigilant after its National Drowning Report revealed 34pc of all fatal drownings last year occurred in regional Australia. Inland waterways continue to account for the largest number of drowning deaths in the nation and have taken 99 lives in the past 12 months. Royal Life Saving chief executive offi cer Justin Scarr welcomed additional funding recently announced by the government to raise awareness of the issue. Fitzgerald’s Fish Sales Market Direct Factory Outlet this week’s specials Albacore $18.50kg Orange Roughy $29.90kg King George Whiting $45.00kg Rockling $29.90kg Whole Tommy Rough $15.00kg Fresh Crystal Bay Prawn Cutlets $35.70kg Fresh Mussels $5.50kg Fish Patties $1.50 each 11 Allan Drive, Mount Gambier Phone 8725 0087 Winter Trading 10.00am - 5.30pm weekdays and Saturday 10.30am-2.30pm ee s 087 Mount Gambier Farmers Market Local Produce For Local People A local discussion on all things food Now more than ever we need a vibrant farmers’ market in Mount Gambier WHY have a farmers’ market full of locally grown produce? We believe a farmers’ market serving the region is essential. It provides an opportunity for producers to promote their product, cut out the middleman, receive consumer feedback, and strive for fi nancial gains. In recent years the number of local potato, apple and cherry growers has fallen. However in many parts of Australia and around the world small scale horticultural businesses and other associated food businesses are thriving because they can sell direct to consumers at farmers’ markets, through local box schemes and other forms of community supported agriculture. For the consumer, a farmers’ market provides direct contact with the producer to provide feedback, education, and access fresh and nutritional food. For the environment, farmers’ markets reduce food miles, packaging. For the community it promotes a strong spirit, encourages interaction and attracts tourism on the back of a strong regional food reputation. If you are lucky enough to have a few acres of the most productive land in the state grow something for our community. And as a customer, support this terrifi c little market so it can grow into the large vibrant market that this community deserves. Help support local produce – it benefi ts the whole region. For further information and contributing to the Mount Gambier Farmers Market please contact our Committee via info@mgfm.org.au or the Chair on 0428 594 306. The Market is open every Saturday morning from 8am – 12noon, outside the library. 28 - The Border Watch, Friday, November 1, 2013 Serious fun and games Family day kicks off fundraising effort SAM DOWDY Family day kicks off fundraising effort fought for his life. MOUNT Gambier’s Angela Kain and Bruce McLaughlin raised more than $1500 for Ronald McDonald House during a Family Fun Day at the Federal Hotel recently. The event acted as a fundraiser for the Ride for Sick Kids, which will involve more than 25 participants riding from Mount Gambier to Adelaide. Ms Kain decided to join the ride after being accommodated in Ronald McDonald House after her son Lochie was born with a congenital diaphrag- matic hernia in April. The life-threatening condi- tion which caused Lochie’s organs to be pushed into the wrong positions required risky corrective surgery and a tense time for his family. For several weeks, Ms Kain stayed at Ronald McDonald House in Adelaide so she could be by her newborn’s side as he Upon her return to Mount Gambier, with a relatively healthy baby, Ms Kain vowed to give back to the charity that had helped her through one of the toughest obstacles she has had to face. Being an avid bike rider, Ms Kain felt it would be fi tting to join the Ride for Sick Kids, which conveniently begins in her home city this year. “Ronald McDonald House is primarily used by rural fami- lies with sick kids, so I think it’s a great cause for locals to support,” she said. “From what I’ve seen, very rarely is there a time when Ronald McDonald House is not accommodating at least one family from our area.” Mount Gambier and Portland McDonalds Restaurant supervisor Todd Knight and Mr McLaughlin will accompany Ms Kain as Mount Gambier representa- tives on the ride. So far, Ms Kain has per- sonally raised about $4000 and she hopes her total can continue to rise as the three local representatives take part in the fi rst two stages of the ride from Mount Gambier to Robe over two days. Money raised during the ride will be used to help develop a Ronald McDonald House family room at Adelaide’s Women’s and Children’s Hospital to offer families with sick children a home away from the clinical wards. The Ride for Sick Kids will kick off with a dinner and silent auction at the Commodore on the Park function room from 7pm tonight. Riders from throughout the state will attend the fundraiser before the fi rst leg of the ride starts at 8am tomorrow. Tickets for the dinner are $60 per person and $20 for children under 12 years old. To book visit www.saridefor- sickkids.com.au or call 1300 859 750. “The Coalition Government’s com- mitment of additional funding to target drowning in inland waterways will save lives,” he said. “Royal Life Saving will work to identify the top 10 river drown- ing locations across Australia and work with communities to reduce drowning.” The drowning report revealed there has been a steep and disturbing increase in people aged 55 and over drowning, while a 48pc increase in the number of children aged up to four years old drowning was also g g in people a over drow a 48pc icr number of aged up to old drownin recorded. wn In total, lives we lives were lost last year in po ht In total, 31 young ere year in pools, dams and bath 61pc of t being in the n s to realise extremel to young c Scarr sai e need p e t ly ch id. and bathtubs, with 61pc of these deaths being in swimming 8 NEWS COMMUNITY SUPPORT: Penola’s Jesse and Finn Mitchell enjoyed the children’s activities at a recent fundraiser hosted by Mount Gambier’s Angela Kain. Picture: TREVOR JACKSON VISIT US ONLINE borderwatch.com.au Drowning statistics released Order in store & online at www.subway.com.au • Corporate Lunch • Home Parties • School Functions • Melbourne Cup Platters include Ham, Turkey, Italian B.M.T® ©2013 Doctor’s Associates Inc. SUBWAY ® , Chicken Strips, Subway Club® Turkey & Ham, and Roast Beef and a selection of salads. is a registered trademark of Doctor’s Associates Inc. 627848 , ROYAL Life Saving is urging South East residents to remain vigilant after its National Drowning Report revealed 34pc of all fatal drownings last year occurred in regional Australia. Inland waterways continue to account for the largest number of drowning deaths in the nation and have taken 99 lives in the past 12 months. Royal Life Saving chief executive offi cer Justin Scarr welcomed additional funding recently announced by the government to raise awareness of the issue. Fitzgerald’s Fish Sales Market Direct Factory Outlet this week’s specials Albacore $18.50kg Orange Roughy $29.90kg King George Whiting $45.00kg Rockling $29.90kg Whole Tommy Rough $15.00kg Fresh Crystal Bay Prawn Cutlets $35.70kg Fresh Mussels $5.50kg Fish Patties $1.50 each 11 Allan Drive, Mount Gambier Phone 8725 0087 Winter Trading 10.00am - 5.30pm weekdays and Saturday 10.30am-2.30pm ee s 087 Mount Gambier Farmers Market Local Produce For Local People A local discussion on all things food Now more than ever we need a vibrant farmers’ market in Mount Gambier WHY have a farmers’ market full of locally grown produce? We believe a farmers’ market serving the region is essential. It provides an opportunity for producers to promote their product, cut out the middleman, receive consumer feedback, and strive for fi nancial gains. In recent years the number of local potato, apple and cherry growers has fallen. However in many parts of Australia and around the world small scale horticultural businesses and other associated food businesses are thriving because they can sell direct to consumers at farmers’ markets, through local box schemes and other forms of community supported agriculture. For the consumer, a farmers’ market provides direct contact with the producer to provide feedback, education, and access fresh and nutritional food. For the environment, farmers’ markets reduce food miles, packaging. For the community it promotes a strong spirit, encourages interaction and attracts tourism on the back of a strong regional food reputation. If you are lucky enough to have a few acres of the most productive land in the state grow something for our community. And as a customer, support this terrifi c little market so it can grow into the large vibrant market that this community deserves. Help support local produce – it benefi ts the whole region. For further information and contributing to the Mount Gambier Farmers Market please contact our Committee via info@mgfm.org.au or the Chair on 0428 594 306. The Market is open every Saturday morning from 8am – 12noon, outside the library. 28 - The Border Watch, Friday, November 1, 2013 Serious fun and games Family day kicks off fundraising effort SAM DOWDY Family day kicks off fundraising effort fought for his life. MOUNT Gambier’s Angela Kain and Bruce McLaughlin raised more than $1500 for Ronald McDonald House during a Family Fun Day at the Federal Hotel recently. The event acted as a fundraiser for the Ride for Sick Kids, which will involve more than 25 participants riding from Mount Gambier to Adelaide. Ms Kain decided to join the ride after being accommodated in Ronald McDonald House after her son Lochie was born with a congenital diaphrag- matic hernia in April. The life-threatening condi- tion which caused Lochie’s organs to be pushed into the wrong positions required risky corrective surgery and a tense time for his family. For several weeks, Ms Kain stayed at Ronald McDonald House in Adelaide so she could be by her newborn’s side as he Upon her return to Mount Gambier, with a relatively healthy baby, Ms Kain vowed to give back to the charity that had helped her through one of the toughest obstacles she has had to face. Being an avid bike rider, Ms Kain felt it would be fi tting to join the Ride for Sick Kids, which conveniently begins in her home city this year. “Ronald McDonald House is primarily used by rural fami- lies with sick kids, so I think it’s a great cause for locals to support,” she said. “From what I’ve seen, very rarely is there a time when Ronald McDonald House is not accommodating at least one family from our area.” Mount Gambier and Portland McDonalds Restaurant supervisor Todd Knight and Mr McLaughlin will accompany Ms Kain as Mount Gambier representa- tives on the ride. So far, Ms Kain has per- sonally raised about $4000 and she hopes her total can continue to rise as the three local representatives take part in the fi rst two stages of the ride from Mount Gambier to Robe over two days. Money raised during the ride will be used to help develop a Ronald McDonald House family room at Adelaide’s Women’s and Children’s Hospital to offer families with sick children a home away from the clinical wards. The Ride for Sick Kids will kick off with a dinner and silent auction at the Commodore on the Park function room from 7pm tonight. Riders from throughout the state will attend the fundraiser before the fi rst leg of the ride starts at 8am tomorrow. Tickets for the dinner are $60 per person and $20 for children under 12 years old. To book visit www.saridefor- sickkids.com.au or call 1300 859 750. “The Coalition Government’s com- mitment of additional funding to target drowning in inland waterways will save lives,” he said. “Royal Life Saving will work to identify the top 10 river drown- ing locations across Australia and work with communities to reduce drowning.” The drowning report revealed there has been a steep and disturbing increase in people aged 55 and over drowning, while a 48pc increase in the number of children aged up to four years old drowning was also g in people a over drow a 48pc icr number of aged up to old drownin recorded. wn In total, lives we lives were lost last year in po ht In total, 31 young ere year in pools, dams and bath 61pc of t being in the n s to realise extremel to young c Scarr sai e need p e t ly ch id. and bathtubs, with 61pc of these deaths being in swimming e e need pool owners to realise they can be extremely dangerous to young children,” Mr Scarr said. “It is n “It is not just a matter of simply shutting the gate. “Self-closing, selflatching, four-sided fencing to isolate the pool and keep kids out is vital and must be regularly maintained.” The report claimed 82pc of all drowning deaths were male. “Men absolutely must stop and think before taking unnecessary risks when they are swimming, fi shing or boating with their fathers, brothers or mates,” Mr Scarr said. “We need to see less alcohol, greater use of personal fl oatation devices and more caution when the weather is changing.” For more information on water safety and drowning prevention strategies visit www.keepwatch.com. au. 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