August 15th 2012
Eylandt Echo
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Fortnightly news for the Groote Eylandt community proudly produced by GEMCO
First ever Australian Citizenship ceremony conducted on Eylandt “I woke up this morning as a Two Groote Eylandt families have become Australian Citizens after participating in the very first Australian Citizen- South African and will go to bed ship ceremony conducted by the East Arnhem Shire Coun- as an Australian,” said Tiyahna cil here on Groote Eylandt. Stringer. “It’s a very exciting day for us.” The families took their citizenship pledges on the deck surrounded by Australian native trees at the picturesque Dugong Beach Resort in Alyangula. “It’s a very emotional day but also a good feeling,” said newly naturalised Australian, Petro Snell. “I feel like a new chapter in our lives can start now.” East Arnhem Shire Council CEO, Ian Bodill welcomed the families and 50 guests with Joaz Waramarra and Thomas Amagula conducting the official Welcome to Country address on behalf of the Anindilyakwa Land Council. Banambi Wunungmurra, the President of the East Arnhem Shire Council, administered the Australian Citizenship Pledge for the families. “From this time forward, under God I pledge my loyalty to Australia and its people, whose democratic beliefs I share, Whose rights and liberties I respect, And whose laws I will uphold and obey.”
Guests and participants enjoyed a light lunch following the ceremony.
Top: Tiyahna and Ed Stringer read their pledge. Below: The Stringer and Snell families with Ian Bodill and Barnambi Wunungmurra of the East Arnhem Shire council.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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Editorial
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Township News
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Off the Rock
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Land and Sea rangers
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Health & Wellbeing
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Interview of the week
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Tides & fishing
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Puzzles
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Pets
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Classifieds
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Sports
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Greetings Eylandters, We are very excited to announce our new competition, Island Dreams. The most creative and original story ending from the next two editions of the Echo will win 2 RETURN TICKTS TO CAIRNS from Vincent Aviation. This is a fantastic prize so put your creative wide brimmed holiday hats on and start writing Eylandters! Our next edition will showcase some great pictures from the recent Picnic Day celebrations. Make sure you pick up a copy and relive all the festivities of the day. Happy reading Sarah Dixon
Contact us: Eylandt Echo Phone: (08) 8987 4137 Email: eylandte-
cho.gemco@bhpbilliton.com The Eylandt Echo newsletter is produced each fortnight for the benefit of everyone on Groote Eylandt. The Eylandt Echo is sponsored by GEMCO as a community service. The contributions and advertisements contained within the Eylandt Echo are not necessarily the views and opinions shared by either the Editor or GEMCO, but are presented for the community’s interest at large.
Researches discover new human species Researchers studying fossils from northern Kenya have identified a new species of human that lived two million years ago.
The discoveries suggests that at least three distinct species of humans co-existed in Africa. The research adds to a growing body of evidence that runs counter to the popular perception that there was a linear evolution from early primates to modern humans. The research has been published in the journal Nature. Anthropologists have discovered three human fossils that are between 1.78 and 1.95 million years old. The specimens are of a face and two jawbones with teeth. The finds back the view that a skull found in 1972 is of a separate species of human, known as Homo rudolfensis. The skull was markedly different to any others from that time. It had a relatively large brain and long flat face. But for 40 years the skull was the only example of the creature and so it was impossible to say for sure whether the individual was an unusual specimen or a member of a new species. With the discovery of the three new fossils researchers can say with more certainty that H.rudolfensis really was a separate type of human that existed
Above: The new species of human discovered
around two million years ago alongside other species of humans. For a long time the oldest known human ancestor was thought to be a primitive species, dating back 1.8 million years ago called Homo erectus. They had small heads, prominent brows and stood upright. But 50 years ago, researchers discovered an even older and more primitive species of human called Homo habilis that may have coexisted with H. erectus. Now it seems H. rudolfensis was around too and raises the distinct possibility that many other species of human also existed at the time. This find is the latest in a growing body of evidence that challenges the view that our species evolved in a smooth linear progression from our primate ancestors. Source: BBC World News
Township news Home Businesses The Residential Tenancy Agreements that apply to all GEMCO properties stipulate the requirements of residents within their houses, however if you wish to carry on a business, you must obtain GEMCO’s consent to do so. In addition, you cannot sublet any or all of the property, which means that you cannot charge rent for someone to carry on a business to occupy a room or part of the dwelling.
the LJ Hooker office on 8987 6400 and we’ll be happy to clarify yours and GEMCO’s exact obligations under the Agreement.
Holidays, Visitors or Occupants? We remind all tenants that The Residential Tenancy Agreements that apply to all GEMCO properties stipulate the number and names of the occupants who are approved to reside in the dwelling. Naturally, visitors staying with you for holidays are Failure to comply with these conditions of not considered to be residing at the dwelling. However, if you wish to have people your Tenancy Agreement places you in breach of the Agreement and could jeopard- staying with you for more than 6 weeks extended periods of time, (i.e. looking for ise your tenancy. employment) you must obtain GEMCO’s consent to do so. If you are unsure about this or any other aspect of your Tenancy Agreement please If you are unsure about this or any other contact Peter Mclaurin or Moira Lyons at Eylandt Echo, 15 - 28 August, 2012 – Page 2
aspect of your Tenancy Agreement please contact Peter Mclaurin or Moira Lyons at LJ Hooker office on 8987 6400 and we’ll be happy to clarify yours and GEMCO’s exact obligations under the Agreement. Thank You A big thank you to all tenants for their efforts in maintaining their lawns and gardens. For those very few tenants whose lawns are getting a bit long, we’d greatly appreciate it if you could attend to them at your earliest convenience.
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Art mirrors English!
Five people have gone on trial in China for illegal organ trading and intentional injury after a student sold his kidney to buy an iPad and iPhone. The defendants include the surgeon who removed the kidney from the 17-year-old in the central province of Hunan. When placed under stressful situations, men rate larger women as more attractive, new research has shown. British researchers found that men exposed to tasks that were designed to put them under pressure preferred a wider range of female body sizes. The US has begun a project to help clean up Agent Orange contamination at one area in Vietnam - the first such move since the war ended in 1975. The work is taking place at the airport in the central city of Danang. Source: BBC World News
Transition students from Angurugu school have been having heaps of fun making and decorating frames for their own mirrors. They are being used for the students to draw self portraits. More importantly, says teacher Sarah Watson, the mirrors are a great way for students to learn and practise the sounds in the English language. Right: Angurugu transition students with their creations.
Vincent Aviation ‘Whisper Jet’ lands on Eylandt For the first time in the airlines history, Vincent Aviation has flown a BAE 146 ‘Whisper Jet’ to Groote Eylandt. The aircraft was operating as part of a group of charters for the Groote Eylandt Aboriginal Trust to bring local children into Darwin for the Darwin Show over the weekend of the 27th July. The BAE 146 jet made two trips into Groote over the long weekend. “The jet was met with lots of excitement and the passengers were thrilled with the business class configuration the aircraft was in giving many passengers a unique flying experience,” said a Vincent Aviation spokesperson. The engine jet has a range of 2 200km and a speed cruise of 730kms per hour.
Above: Pilot Craig Stobbs Right: The BAE 146 lands on Eylandt.
Vincent Aviation has been providing an airline service to Groote Eylandt since 2003 starting with a Beech 1900 and then moving to the SAAB 340 in 2011 which provided an upgraded comfort experience by including catering and toilet facilities. Vincent Aviation operates between Groote Eylandt and Darwin twice a day seven days per week and offer a freight service with each scheduled run. For more information please contact Vincent Aviation on 08 8980 4000 or visit www.vincentaviation.com.au
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PHD student on Eylandt for Quoll study:
Jaime Heiniger, a PHD candidate from the University of Queensland, is on Eylandt to study a tiny mammal, common in laundries around Alyangula, but off Eylandt, a rare and threatened species; the Northern Quoll. Echo: So what makes this tiny creature worth a three to four year PHD study? Jaime: The Northern Quoll is part of a group of lager mammals called semelparous. The male of the species only lives for one year, reproduces as many times as possible and then dies off. Whereas the female will live twice to three times as long. We are not sure of why the males seem to die at a faster rate than the females, so in this study, I am looking into the ecology and physiology of the Northern Quoll to find out why. The shorter lifespan of the mammal also makes it ideal for a study such as this. Echo: So why Groote Eylandt for the study? Jaime: Groote Eylandt has very stable populations of the animal. In other parts of Australia the cane toad has devastated population numbers, so the basic ecology and population dynamics on Eylandt are really useful. Echo: What is involved in researching these little creatures? Jaime: I have a study site around the Dugong Beach Resort comprised of five grids which are 16 hectares each. There would be around 150 Northern Quolls in this area. We capture them in cage traps, and take their measurements, genetic samples (ear clippings for determining parentage) and then microchip them between the shoulder blades. We also have GPS collars which we use to track their movements. These last for around one week to 10 days and its really interesting to see
that they really do roam around and into town. This is now my second time on Groote Eylandt, I was here in April for two months also and will be back next year to look at the creatures again. Echo: How are you finding life on Eylandt? Jaime: It feels a bit like a holiday! I really like it here on Groote. I stay out at the Rangers Station and we have a great set up here for research with lots of facilities. Echo: It must take a lot of perseverance and passion to undertake a study of this magnitude, what drew you to it? Jaime: I didn't plan on doing it, but heard through friends that were studying koalas that there may be the opportunity to study these little guys. It evolved from there pretty naturally. After I finish my study I would like to get into field ecology work and perhaps government advising. Echo: What do you think is the most important message for people to know about our environment? Jaime: No matter what we are doing, we have an effect on the environment. We must always be aware of our actions and the impact that we have and work towards minimizing it. Echo: Thank you for you time. Jamie is researching what causes these little creatures Above: Jaime at the to die.. If anyone around Alyangula finds a dead quoll, laboratory at Pole 13 please contact her. She can be reached at with a Northern Jaime.Heiniger@gmail.com Quoll.
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The Anindilyakwa Land & Sea Rangers Protecting the Groote Eylandt archipelago's unique environment, natural resource & cultural values since 2002
Turtle Forum... Three ladies from the Female Rangers travelled to Townsville recently to take part in a forum on turtles. Form the 18th—21st July the Rangers discussed turtle tagging, reproduction, conservation and other hands-on practical topics with eight other groups from around the country. “For us, the turtle is part of our traditional culture and makes up part of our songs, paintings and helps shape our identity,” said Ranger, Elma Yantarrnga. “We learned how to analyse scenarios for rescuing turtles and how to save them. We have a turtle tagging program on Eylandt and four species which breed on these lands so it is important for us to know these things. It’s really great to share information with others who do the same thing and discuss ways to improve and learn.”
Recreation spots on Eylandt and closed lands… Certain areas of Groote Eylandt are closed off to visitors and residents. This is to respect the wishes of the Traditional Owners (TO). There are other areas on Eylandt open as Recreational Spots which may be accessed by those who have a Land Permit (available from Pole 13, Rangers Office near the bakery). Areas designated for recreational use (indicated on the big map on Bougainvillea Drive, Alyangula) are also sometimes closed due to the death of a TO. In Anindilyakwa culture, certain areas with a spiritual link to the deceased person should remain closed until a ‘smoking ceremony’ has been performed and the spirit of the deceased sung back along traditional song lines towards the North East. To respect the grieving process of the TOs it is required that all persons on Groote Eylandt remain off these lands until they are reopened. In the past, areas of Groote Eylandt were open for the public to use, however were closed due to alcohol abuse and rubbish left on these lands. TOs also ask you respect their wish to be alone on their own lands, just like you would wish to be at home. If you have any questions, contact the Anindilyakwa Land and Sea Rangers at Pole 13.
A very fishy study... Rangers at the newly refurbished office at Pole 13 have been involved in a study with the Northern Territory Fisheries Department. The study is designed to better understand the aging process, population age structure, growth rates and mortality rates of varieties of fish around NT waters. “We go out and catch big Finger Mark,” said Rangers Coordinator, Keith Lambert. “We take a sample from a particular bone in the head of the fish which is then cut into slivers. When examined under a microscope, markings on these slivers indicate the age of the fish. A Finger Mark 70cm long is roughly 14 years old.” Data collected by the rangers is compiled with other sites’ data around the NT and analysed by the NT Fisheries Department. Analysis suggests that fish in the NT grow at faster rates to the southern states. Right: Ranger, Dave Campbell takes a closer look at the bone with the help of a microscope. Left: Darkly coloured bands across the bone indicate the age of the fish
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How to curb your cravings!
Yoga Pose of the Week Upward Facing Dog pose 1. Lay on your tummy (prone) on the flow. Stretch your legs back and bend your elbows and spread your palms on the floor just above the waist, (beginners experiment with placing your palms closer towards the armpits) so that your forearms are perpendicular to the floor. 2. As you inhale, press your inner hands into the floor and slightly back with the feeling that you are trying to push yourself forward along the floor. Allow this pressure to lift your torso away from the earth as you inhale. Keep the thighs firm and the backs of the feet pushed into the ground. 3. Press the tailbone towards the pubis and lift the pubis towards the belly button. If you feel pressure in the lower spine, either lower the torso down until it eases or work at expanding the chest open to create space in the body. 4. Tip the head back slightly or keep the gaze level but do not throw the head back as you could compress the back of the neck causing discomfort. 5. Stay in the posture for several breaths, inhaling and lifting, exhaling and softening.
Reflection on Upward-Facing Dog Pose by yogi, Rod Stryker: The fear that we may experience in the pose, relates to confronting the often unrecognised subtle tensions that 'sit' on our spiritual heart. Therein lies both the challenge and the treasure of back bending: while building physical strength and flexibility, backbends allow us to transform the subtle patterns that obscure the light of our soul. As the heart is opened in Upward-Facing Dog, we literally feel courage, strength and optimism grow, and a sense that we are being led to more fully become who we are meant to be.
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Weekly health and fitness with Rachel Van Oosten Its 5 o’clock you have walked through the door, dropped your bag and head straight for the fridge, you open the door and there it is – the chocolate – and you just have to have a piece, or two, or a whole block! Aaah that hit the spot, well it did for a moment, yet now you are feeling guilty and wishing you had the willpower to say no! Can you relate to this scenario? Perhaps for you it’s a different time, or a different type of food, yet the reality is that most of us experience cravings at some time or another. In fact its been found that 95% of women and 60% of men experience cravings. Cravings are normal, the fact that you get and often give in to cravings may not be an issue, when it does become an issue is when you notice that these cravings are consistently unravelling all the good work you are doing and impacting on your results. What are cravings? Why do we get them? And how can you stop them? Cravings as you may have noticed are different to hunger. With hunger, any food will do, whereas with cravings, it is usually for a specific food. You may have even told yourself that your body needs the food and that giving in to the craving is your way of meeting your needs? Yet the reality is that cravings rarely relate to any type of nutrient deficiency. Like any behaviour that you want to change, the key is to identify the trigger. Common triggers for cravings include:
Hunger or habit
Break the habit!
Stress Low blood sugar
Artificial sweeteners Deprivation ‘Urdhva Mukha Svanasana’ 6 steps to curb your cravings are: Angel Award honours 'Kidney Stories' 1. Increase your awareness: having awareness around educational tool your cravings and triggers is key The Department of Health's Renal Services Unit has been honoured to change your behaviour or break your habit. Take note of when and where your craving strikes so as a "kidney angel'' for its work in creating Kidney Stories, an eduyou can start to identify your pattern. cational resource for use in Indigenous communities. 2. Change your environment: get the tempting foods out of your house The Angel Award has been presented to Renal Services by Kidney and work place – food proximity always wins! If you notice that you have Health Australia in recognition of its work in creating a series of cravings when you are doing certain activities, change the activity. pictorial stories that increase awareness of kidney disease and fill an 3. Break your state: Plan how you will respond if a craving strikes – eg. education gap. if it is stress related go for a walk, if it is habit related – what will you say Kidney Stories bridges the gap between medical terminology and an to yourself to break your state? understanding of kidney health, Senior Renal Nurse Advisor Suzy 4. Stop the sugar cycle: sugar addiction is real. Eating sugar, including Poppe said. artificial sweeteners, has been shown to increase your desire for sugar, the more you have, the more you want. The series was produced as flipcharts in English and translated on to DVD in several languages. It uses pictures, and a few words, to 5. Power of protein: Instead of eating more sugar, remember the most explain the role of kidneys, how to keep them healthy, what hapeffective food to stabilise your blood sugar levels is protein. Rather than pens when they start to fail and the options for treatment when renal stocking up on protein once a day, aim to include protein in each meal. To failure occurs. It was written specifically for Indigenous people with assist with this you may want to consider supplementing with whey protein powder. Research has also shown that whey protein powder boosts key points devised with the help of renal patients. your natural serotonin production to provide better sleep, improved morn"The renal patients shared their experiences and were happy to be ing alertness and less anxiety to stressful situations. photographed so the illustrator had real patients as inspiration for 6. Goal setting: It always comes back to our goals! Because goal setting the artwork." is the foundation for behavioural change. Think about how the food you Ms Poppe said kidney disease is a serious health problem for many are craving is a step away from your goals, while the food and activity that is working for you is turning your dreams into a reality. Indigenous people and presently the indigenous population is the Now that you have the 6 steps to curb your cravings, take a moment now highest consumer for renal replacement therapy in the Northern to imagine how you will respond the next time the fridge is calling to you, Territory. how will you choose to respond, what are you ready to commit to do dif"Kidney Stories goes a long way to answering the many questions ferently right now? they might have. It also covers food and lifestyle habits that can be ”Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to adopted to help keep kidneys healthy. an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that "The series has been distributed widely in the Northern Territory will enable you to attain the success you seek.”--Mario Andretti and is being enthusiastically sought after by interstate renal clinicians working with Indigenous clients." Yours in health & fitness, The series was produces with Commonwealth Rachel Van Oosten and NT Government funding. Active Symmetry Source: NT Department of Health
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e week:
This week the Echo caught up with the new principal at Alyangula Area School, Joanne Jefferson. We found out what is in store for Alyangula School, how to study better and what excuse not to use when you don't do your homework! f th Interview o
Echo: Where are you from originally? Joanne: I’m a Queenslander through and through, with a dash of Territorian. I was born in Charters Towers and grew up in Townsville where I attended James Cook University gaining my Bachelor of Education. I have been in the Northern Territory now for 12 years and still loving it. Echo: What were you up to before moving to our beautiful Eylandt? Joanne: I have moved from Darwin where I was the Acting Principal at Driver Primary School. There are approximately 500 students at Driver Primary, Palmerston. I had been at Driver for the past 8 years in a variety of roles such as Special Education Teacher, Senior Teacher, Assistant Principal and then Acting Principal. Echo: How long have you been on Eylandt for and what is your impression so far? Joanne: I have been here since April but this is actually my second time living on Groote. I came to Groote in July 2011 to teach at Umbakumba School whilst on leave without pay from my Assistant Principal’s position. I loved that time on Groote, the experiences I gained and the unique environment. That is why I enthusiastically applied for and accepted the Principal position at Alyangula Area School. Living in Alyangula since April has been great. Everyone is friendly and the weather has been fantastic. I haven’t had the opportunity to go fishing yet, but hope to soon. Echo: What are some key areas you will work on developing and improving for the Alyangula School? Joanne: I think there is some work to do on the appearance of the school to brighten and update many of the spaces within the school to make it a more inviting and exhilarating place to learn. This work began with the extension to the library and refurbishment of the administration building last year and most recently the basketball court resurfacing. But I am keen to continue this across all areas of the school.
I would also like to see more integration of Information Technology across the school to support learning. Currently the school has interactive whiteboards in every classroom which are fantastic for student engagement and interaction. But the power of IT has now moved to the ‘i’ world with ipads being exceptional tools for learning. Angurugu, Umbakumba and Milyakburra have already introduced ipads into the classrooms. So this is an area that I am keen to explore in the near future. During Literacy and Numeracy week we will be offering parent workshops around apps to support literacy and numeracy for a variety of age groups. Echo: Do you have a personal philosophy regarding education? If so, what is it? Joanne: The world is a rapidly changing place with a generation now being seen to be just 6 years long and the careers/job of our children not yet being conceived or created yet. In order to prepare students for this, I believe that schools need to develop students that are independent lifelong learners, equipped with the thinking skills and resilience to tackle a rapidly changing world. In order to achieve this students need to be given the strategies to learn and problem solve as well as the real life experiences to prepare them for their futures. Echo: What is the worst excuse for not doing homework you have ever heard? Joanne: I’m not sure I have heard any original ones but certainly there have been a few with an added twist. Excuses such as my baby brother ate it was a nice twist on my dog ate it. Plus Dad threw me in the pool and it was in my pocket was again a twist on the one where it was put through the washing machine. Echo: Any tips on how to improve concentration while studying?
Above: New Alyangula School Principal, Joanne Jefferson
Joanne: The best tip I can give students who are studying is to know your own learning style. We all learn in different ways and have preferences on what works for us. For some people this might be just reading. Other people might need aural stimulus and listen to music to help them focus whilst some may need physical input such as squeezing a stress ball or even exercising to focus on the work being studied. I am a very proud mother of two young adults who are now 22 years old and 19 years old. They are both working in Darwin in the fields of IT and Health. I therefore understand the importance of not only working hard at school to ensure students achieve the best outcomes possible. But also the importance of students being both prepared for and having the opportunities for career and work pathways after school. On Groote there are unique opportunities for our students to take advantage of partnerships with a major company such as GEMCO. I would like to see Alyangula Area School play a greater part in supporting students to follow pathways to future careers. Echo: Thank you for your time and welcome to Eylandt!
Results News & Upcoming Events Chook Run Social & Juniors Friday afternoons register at the Bar
The Golf Bistro has no Chef for the next couple of weeks. For a limited time only, the Bistro will be selling Pizza’s Friday nights ONLY from 6.00-8.30pm. Apologies for the inconvenience
We now have JUNIOR CHOOK RUN CARDS at the bar. The signature and name of a parent or guardian is required on the junior card. Adults, please use separate card for scoring your round. Juniors to play off the YELLOW markers. Saturday 18th August – Golfie Shoot Out – 18 Hole 2 Ball Ambrose: Pick your partner – 1.00pm for 1.30pm Tee Off. This event is open only to Full Golf Members with a current golf link handicap September 8th & 9th— Caltex Open – Nomination forms now at the Golf Club to register. Dinner registration closes 19 th August. Entries close Friday 31 st August.
BETAPAVE MONTHLY MEDAL AUGUST Men’s A Grade 1st Place – John Langrell 2nd Place – Jack Antalan Men’s B Grade 1st Place & Overall Mug Winner – Steve Keal 2nd Place – Mick Chapman
Ladies All 1st Place and Overall Mug Winner – Kath Crawley 2nd Place – Connie Kaipara Best Gross – John Langrell Mug Winner Mens – Steve Keal.
(Kath Crawley was not present at the prize giving at the time of photo’s being taken)
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GROOTE EYLANDT GAME & SPORT FISHING CLUB
2012 TRIVIA NIGHT
The Groote Eylandt Game and Sports Fishing Club is running Trivia Night with all funds raised going towards the development of a safe fishing area on Groote Eylandt and the development of junior fishing.
Saturday the 25th of August at the ARC 7.30pm start. Max 6 people per team (no exceptions) $150.00 per team includes mixed platter. Booking are essential there will only be 36 tables available this year first in best dressed. Entry forms are at the Alyangul a Kiosk and Newsagent. Any further queries please contact Bomber 0414 903 109
Door prizes kindly donated by Workpac are: 1st door prize will be a $2000.00 Vincent Aviation travel Vouchers 2nd door prize will be a $1000.00 Vincent Aviation travel Vouchers 3rd door prize will be a $500.00 Vincent Aviation travel Vouchers
Milner bay times and heights of high and low waters Wednesday 15
Thursday 16
Friday 17
Saturday 18
Sunday 19
Monday 20
Tuesday 21
Time
Height
Time
Height
Time
Height
Time
Height
Time
Height
Time
Height
Time
Height
0902
1.45
0940
1.49
1016
1.51
0104
0.57
0210
0.61
0019
0.75
0054
0.85
1931
0.47
2006
0.50
2037
0.54
1051
1.51
1127
1.49
0305
0.67
0351
0.76
2317
0.59
2121
0.66
1204
1.44
1242
1.35
2127
0.72
2122
0.76
Wednesday 22
Thursday 23
Friday 24
Saturday 25
Sunday 26
Monday 27
Tuesday 28
Time
Height
Time
Height
Time
Height
Time
Height
Time
Height
Time
Height
Time
Height
0129
0.95
0201
1.06
0237
1.17
0320
1.29
0413
1.39
0525
1.47
0651
1.53
0430
0.87
0949
0.88
1200
0.85
1843
0.64
1846
0.56
1732
0.48
1802
0.44
1318
1.22
1354
1.06
1426
0.89
2121
0.78
2117
0.79
1849
0.74
The above information is sourced from the Bureau of Meterology and is available at www.bom.gov.au. It is advised to check any current National Weather Warnings at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/index.shtml. The tide heights are in metres above Prediction Datum, red for low water and blue for high water. The times stated are Australian Central Standard Time (24 hour clock). Daylight Saving Time is not observed
Tidal stream predictions for Milner Bay
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Fill in the blank squares so that each
row, each column and each 3x3 block contain all of the digits 1-9. Good luck! Answers next week
Last week’s answers:
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Across
Down
1. Block out (4) 3. Amaze (8) 8. Article of clothing (7) 9. Meaning of a word (5) 10. Board game (5) 11. An extreme attainment (6) 13. To the opposite side (6) 15. Upper deck of a ship (6) 18. Reptile (6) 20. Thick (5) 23. Nimble (5) 24. Look over carefully (7) 25. Got back (8) 26. Notable achievement (4)
1. Prestidigitator (8) 2. Tennis stroke (5) 4. Planet (6) 5. Disregarded (7) 6. Pay close attention to (4) 7. Periodic population count (6) 9. Pouch (3) 12. Vanquished (8) 14. Precipitating (7) 16. Pungent edible root (6) 17. Look up to (6) 19. Simian (3) 21. Female relative (5) 22. Impartial (4)
Under the Sea! Find and circle all of the listed words that are hidden in the grid. The remaining letters spell the name of a sea animal
ANCHOVY BARRACUDA CLAM CLOWNFISH COD CRAB DOLPHIN HALIBUT JELLYFISH LAMPREY LOBSTER
MANATEE MARLIN OCTOPUS OYSTER PENGUIN PORPOISE PRAWN SARDINE SCALLOP SEA LION SEA OTTER
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SEA TURTLE SEALS SHELLFISH SHRIMP SPONGE SQUID STARFISH STINGRAY TUNA WALRUS WHALE
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Page 10 Hello dog owners of Groote Eylandt! I am Chris de Aboitiz, aka the surfing dog man. I am a dog whisperer and train dogs across Australia. I am passionate about showing people how to really understand their dogs and how to get the very best relationship they can with them. I have met and am inspired by the concepts of Cesar Milan, the famous dog whisperer from America. We have a pack of our own consisting of three dogs, Lani, Murf and Rama. I shall share our adventures together with you all in the coming weeks to help you better understand your own pack...
Training your dog … sit and stay commands Two of the most basic commands to teach your dog are sit and stay. These two commands will give you some measure of control over your dog during outdoor activity and social situations. It is best to begin in a quiet area such as underneath the house or indoors and limit the time spent on training to around 15 minutes per session. 1. Position the dog on your left side, and hold the telescoped lead at your waist level in your left hand. Hold a snack or treat that you know the dog likes in your right hand. Start by giving the dog a small treat and as the dog sits to concentrate on the treat, give the command “sit”. 2. Maintaining some tension on the lead, step forward with your right foot. Give the command “stay” as you move forwards, turning your torso towards the dog as you speak. 3. Maintaining eye contact with the dog, move your left food to join your right foot. 4. Exert a light pressure, or positive tension, on the lead as you hold the lead above the dog’s head and turn to face the dog. Keep its concentration by holding the food reward high above its head. 5. Reward your dog for staying still and slowly begin to walk around the dog, still holding the lead above its head. Issue as few commands as possible so that you do not confuse your dog.
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After several runs at this exercise, your dog should get the idea of staying and sitting while on the lead. The next trick is to drop the lead out of the picture and repeat each of the five steps lead-free, always remembering to praise the dog for its good behaviour. 7. When the dog obediently sits and stays with the lead dropped, give it its reward. Hold the reward up high initially so that you can make eye contact. It is important to reward your dog in the moment it has done the right thing, not afterwards as dogs live in the moment and wont understand what you are praising for if you do it too late. 8. After you have finished training your dog, release it from its training session, by opening your arms and saying OK! Remember while you are training that your dog is not a mind reader and speaks an entirely different language. It will take some time and perhaps many repetitions for your dog to understand what you want from it. Don’t get frustrated with your animal, but remain calm and try to give clear and consistent commands. The more commands and speech you direct at your dog, the more confusing it can become for the animal.
Above: Chris at a training session in the park Eye contact and simple hand commands as you say ‘sit’ or ‘stay’ will also be useful. As your dog progresses, you may be able to use hand commands only with out the verbal cue. Another important thing to remember is not to over train your animal. Don’t extend your session with it for much longer than 15 minutes at a time. Give yourself and your animal a break and continue later and you will get better results. Until next week,
Chris De Aboitiz,
www.naturalbalancedog.com.au Check us out on Facebook!
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CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE
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Experience in real estate administrations would be highly regarded Further enquiries can be made to Peter McLaurin on (08) 8987-6400 or 0409 767 901. Written applications including details of all qualifications and experience should be forwarded to: Peter McLaurin L.J. Hooker Asset & Tenancy Management Services – Groote Eylandt PO Box 594 ALYANGULA NT 0881 Email: peter.mclaurin@bhpbilliton.com
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCMENTS Razorline 6.5 metre Custom Centre Console $42,500
Yamaha 200hp HPDI Fully serviced including Impellor and Injectors, New Solas 4 Blade Stainless Prop, New Outriggers on Reelax Bases, All New Upholstery, Lenco Trim Tabs, Under Floor Kill Tank, Heavy Duty Tandem Trailer, Furuno Colour Sounder, Lowrance HDS 5M Colour GPS Plotter, VHF 2-way, AM FM CD Player, Full Safety Gear, 2 Anchors & Ropes, Self Draining Deck, Bilge Pump
Containing items in vehicles: Rowel Highway Please ensure that all vehicles carrying loads on the Rowel Highway adequately and securely contain their cargo. This includes covering loose items in the back trays of utility vehicles and checking to see if there are any items which may fall loose during the journey, before you set off. Your cooperation in keeping our roads safe and clean is appreciated.
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EMOLOYMENT OPPERTUNITIES
GROOTE EYLANDT GAME & SPORT FISHING CLUB
Trust Account Administrator
AGM & PRESENTATION NIGHT @ A.R.C. 18th August 7.30PM SHARP 2012 BUFFET MEAL AND DRINKS PROVIDED FOR FULL FINANCIAL MEMBERS APON RSVP. NEW MEMBERS WELCOME.
Part-time – 25 hours per week (Temporary position, duration approx. 6 months)
L.J. Hooker Asset & Tenancy Management Services – Groote Eylandt is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to join their team. This position is responsible for the administration of rent receipting, end of month reporting, arrears management and daily banking. We are looking for someone who can apply a high level of attention to detail and ability to problem solve while working in a small office. You will be required to complete the power reading of all residential properties on a quarterly basis under different environmental conditions, while invoicing tenants and providing statistical data to management. The successful applicant will possess: Demonstrated skills to an advanced level with Microsoft office software with a high importance on Excel. Exceptional people and communication skills
Contact Bomber Farrell on 0414 903 109 ah or Chris Archbold on 0407 807 361 to RSVP. AGM AGENDA ITEMS AS FOLLOWS: Nominations and voting of committee members for 12/13 financial year. All committee positions are open. Thank you , on behalf of the committee, Terrence ‘Bomber’ Farrell President Groote Eylandt Game Sports Fishing Club inc
High level problem and dispute resolution skills Pride of workmanship and attention to detail
A high degree of ownership, accountability and responsibility for their dealings with our Landlord and Tenant Clients The ability to deal with highly confidential information Ability to meet deadlines Be a team player and enjoy working in a team environment
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How it all started … the Pure Xtreme story You may have notice a couple of young blokes riding around town on their road bikes or mountain bikes. Des Buckerfield and Robbie Stephenson (pictured left) have been regulars for a few years now. Ask why they do it – cheekily Des said he likes the wind blowing through his long hair, and Robbie’s response was it keeps him off the streets, and out of trouble.
plaining that the MJD Foundation mission is to provide a better life for the local indigenous people living with Michado Joseph Disease.
It wasn’t until one day when they were out riding the “bone shaker” Umbakumba road that they discussed how this could be a good event to do. It would be challenging event, but ultimately achievable.
However the construction wasn’t complete last year and the event didn’t happen. Now they have been assured that the new road will be completed by the end of August, and September 15th 2012 the event will be back on.
So from there the idea grew, and over a few glasses of milk, the PureXtreme Challenge was born. They both agreed that they want this to be a charity ride, but which charity to chose was the question. When Robbie was introduce to Simone McGrath Manager, Community Services of the MJD Foundation, the decision was made that this was the charity that they would like to support. Simone took Robbie behind the scenes and showed him what they do here on Groote Eylandt, ex-
Both men agreed that this would be the ideal charity ride, and that the proceeds would stay on Groote Eylandt. “The whole idea back then was that the council would be doing up the road the following year. So in our madness we wanted to have an event over the dirt road with the view that once the new road was complete we would have another one,” said Robbie.
On that note Des & Robbie would like to invite you all to take part in this event, and to remind you that your efforts and entry fees are going to a very good cause by helping someone to have a much better life. We look forward seeing you on the day...
Pure Xtreme! Only two days left to get your entry form in for the 2012 PureXtreme Cycle Challenge and the inaugural Half Marathon and receive your souvenir tee shirt and finisher’s medal Last minute entry forms will be collected down at the shopping arcade this Saturday 18th August between 9:30am and 11am. This will be your last chance to be in to receive your souvenir tee shirt and finisher’s medal. This is your way of showing your support to the MJD Foundation.
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