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Eylandt Echo
Fortnightly news for the Groote Eylandt community proudly produced by GEMCO
International Food Festival Alyangula Area School’s 3rd Annual International Food Festival kicked off on Saturday 26th May with a host of tasty food and fun events on offer.
The money raised from the festival goes towards upgrading the School’s basketball court surface and for new classroom resources.
“The International Food Festival is a great opportunity to show case both the learning which is happening within our classrooms as well as to engage with the wider community,” said Alyangula School Principal, Joanne Jefferson.
make this night a wonderful success,” said Joanne. “Many families contributed both their time, working on the stalls and during a working bee to set the event up, as well as by cooking and donating food. This truly was a whole school community event and all involved should be congratulated.”
Stalls were decorated with their countries’ Over 300 people from all over the community flags and students dressed in their theme cosshared in the festivities which included a stage tumes. As night fell fairy lights provided a show of musical performances, a skipping relaxing atmosphere for participants with demonstration from the ‘Rippa Skippas’, a many people out enjoying the cooler weather. jumpy castle and of course, an array of deli“I would like to acknowledge the fantastic cious delicacies to tantalise the tastebuds. work that both the staff and families did to
“Each classroom studied a different country, including the local cuisine. With the Olympic Games just around the corner and a number of our students coming from different countries and cultures, the International Food Festival allowed for students to make a number of connections to the wider community.” The South African stall, run by the South African community here on Groote Eylandt, was a crowd favourite. Their most popular item was fetcook, a fried bread pocket filled with minced meat. All money raised by this stall was donated to the school. The other popular food, which sold out quickly, was the sushi at the Japanese stall.
Top: Flags fly high at the Food Festival. Above: A hungry participant enjoys the food on offer. Far left: Viva la Mexico, a student in Mexican style attire.
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The Menu: Preschool – America (hot dogs, mac & cheese, key lime pie) Transition – France (frogs and jelly) Year 1 – Australia (hamburgers and aussie deserts) Year 2 – Mexico (tacos & burritos)
Above: Billy and Sanchia cook up a storm Left: A student gets into the Japanese spirit in Sumo attire.
Year 3/4 – Greece (yiros) Year 4/5 – England (sticky date pudding, muffins, tea/coffee/milo) Year 5/6 – Italy (spaghetti, pizza, lasagne, ravioli, garlic bread etc plus deserts including tiramisu) Middle School – Japan (sushi, beef and chicken curry, strawberry jelly desert)
Right: Florace Johnstone in West African dress. A big thank you to Angurugu
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Editorial
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Township news
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Police Beat
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Photograph spread
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Health and fitness
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Golf Club News
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Fishing & Outdoors
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Classifieds
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Pets
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Puzzles
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Sports
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Greetings Eylandters, Welcome back to the Echo. This week we have a fantastic spread of photographs which were sent in during the Island Imagination Photography Competition. Check them out on page four and five. The final winner will be announced in the next edition of the Echo. Remember it is free of charge to advertise in the Eylandt Echo, so if you have a club, sporting event or local business you would like to promote, send any information and pictures through to the email address below. All submissions are welcomed. A big thank you to all our regular contributors who help shape our community newspaper, it wouldn't be the same without your input. Happy reading Sarah Dixon Contact us: Eylandt Echo Phone: (08) 8987 4137 Email: eylandtecho.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.
NEXT DEADLINE: June13th2012
Quote of the week: “Don’t take life
too seriously, you’ll never escape it alive anyway.” ~ unknown
Township news
Maintenance Requests All maintenance requests and Tenancy issues for houses, flats, commercial premises and public facilities are to be directed to the LJ Hooker Office. We then enter these requests into GSAP and direct the works to Township Maintenance. Occupants of the SRA’s and barracks should direct all requests to ESS, GEBIE. There are four ways in which you can notify LJ Hooker of maintenance that is required at your home. Come into our office and complete the maintenance request form. Download the maintenance request form on the LJ Hooker page of the GEMCO intranet, complete the details and fax to us on 89876499. Send an email to: LJ_Hooker@BHPBilliton.com For urgent and emergency maintenance requests during business hours 0800-1700 Monday to Friday please phone the office on 8987 -6400 For after hours emergency maintenance requests and lock outs, contact Township Maintenance on 0451-826944. For a list of what are classified as emergency
Letter to the Editor: With thanks I would like to express my thanks and appreciation to a few people regarding an incident that occurred on Sunday 6th May. My son had been riding his motorbike and he had an accident. I would firstly like to thank the kind man on a motorbike, who stopped and waited with my son. This man was kind enough to stop, when my son flagged him down and wait with him until the Emergency Services arrived. I would like to thank the man with the mobile phone who also stopped and made the important phone call to the Emergency Services. Sincere thanks to you both for your kindness and consideration; for stopping and waiting. I would like to thank the wonderful men from the Emergency Services, who attended the accident scene, for their caring consideration. The management of my sons injuries was carried out in an extremely gentle and professional way. I understand that this is standard procedure, but arriving on scene to find that, was a bit disconcerting. Thanks also needs to be extended to the staff at the Medical Centre here on Eylandt. Their professionalism and dedication was greatly appreciated. They organised for my son to be taken over to Darwin, to ensure that no really serious injury had been sustained. Thanks also needs to be extended to the Care Flight staff who attended that evening. Once again, professionalism was paramount, and their caring attitude was greatly appreciated. To all the people involved with the handling and management of the incident, many, many thanks. Thank you doesn't seem to seem to be a strong enough word to convey the appreciation that both my partner and I feel. I would like to let you all know, that Elijah is well and home. No broken bones or serious injury. He was certainly one lucky young man.
On behalf of my partner, Blue and my son, Elijah, THANK YOU TO ONE AND ALL. It is comforting to know that there are so many caring and considerate people on Eylandt, who will stop and help, even if they don't know who you are. You were all wonderful, and I cannot express my appreciation to you all enough. Zoe
repairs under the NT Residential Tenancies Act, see page 20 of “A Guide to Renting in the Northern Territory”. For those who don’t have a copy, please collect one from our office. Snakes There have been numerous snake sightings around town in the past few weeks. The GEMCO Snake Handlers are on call 24/7 and these are the only people you should call. Never attempt to capture or remove any snake from your home. If you have a snake in your home, call the Snake Handlers on 8987-4425, and keep an eye on the snake’s location until the handlers arrive. Garden Refuse Collection GEMCO’s Mine Services team provide free of charge, a garden refuse pick up service to the residents of Alyangula. To ensure that this service is performed as safely and efficiently as possible, residents are asked to follow the guidelines set out below: •Please ensure that garden refuse is placed at least three (3) metres from power poles, signs, fire hydrants, telecom/sewerage pits, trees, fences or any other obstructions. •Avoid placing garden refuse under power Eylandt Echo, 6 -19 June, 2012 – Page 2
lines. •Please ensure garden refuse is placed on road verges only and not on roads or in gutters. •Please do not dispose of garden refuse at the rear of residences into the natural bushland. This has the potential to spread weeds/plants that are not native to this area. •Garden refuse only will be picked up. Non garden waste is to be taken to the Tip by the tenant. •Do not place grass clippings or raked up leaves within garden refuse. This can be used as an ideal mulch for garden beds. Garden refuse not placed in the correct position will not be picked up and therefore be the responsibility of the residents to remove.
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Police Beat: Groote Eylandt
National Walk Safely to School Day
New Police Uniform Please find below some images of our new NT Police uniform which we expect to be rolled out in the 2nd week of June 2012 (Groote Eylandt) Liquor Management - Police have been receiving reports of people consuming liquor contrary to permit conditions. (Walking through residential streets and conducting anti social behaviour.) Police are encouraging the public to report any such breaches. Consumption and possession of liquor contrary to permit conditions can result in prosecution, and fines of up to 11 penalty units ($13700) or six months imprisonment. (In addition to the revocation of your liquor permit.) Police patrols will be increased in these areas.
Above: Angurugu students on National Walk Safely to School Day
Now in its thirteenth year, the National Walk
Road works - Public are reminded to abide by the speed restrictions and Safely to School Day (WSTSD) initiative was traffic controls in place with ongoing road works. Police will continue to monitor traffic through these areas. Please consider the safety of workers in celebrated by Angurugu School on Friday 18th May. the area. Traffic Offences - Police have received numerous reports of youth driving vehicles unlicensed and in a disorderly manner in and around Umbakumba. It is an offence to let an unlicensed person drive a motor vehicle. Police can seize vehicles under anti-hooning legislation where people conduct burnouts or drag races. A recent conviction for a man that let his unlicensed daughter drive a vehicle led to a $1200 fine. A traffic campaign at Umbakumba led to a 21 male being summonsed to court for drive unlicensed and failing to obey direction of a police officer and a 20 year old male was summonsed for driving unlicensed.
WSTSD promotes the vitally important message: Active Kids are Healthy Kids. The event encourages parents, carers and their children to build regular walking to and from school into their daily routine, because children need a minimum of 60 minutes, regular physical activity per day. It is a Community Event seeking to promote Road Safety, Health, Public Transport and the Environment.
Left: New NT police uniforms set to be rolled out in the second week of June.
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A big study for a small mammal This week the Echo caught up with Rebecca Diete, a University of Queensland PHD student, recently arrived to study a very special and unique creature who calls Groote Eylandt home. Echo: What are you here on Eylandt to study? Rebecca: The ecology and conservation of the endangered northern hopping-mouse (listed under IUCN Red List). Echo: What makes such a tiny creature so special? Rebecca: There are 10 species of hopping-mouse, five of which are extinct. Out of those five remaining, the northern hopping-mouse is the only tropical one, all others are found in arid zones. No one has ever successfully developed a trapping method for the hoppingmouse as it just jumps right out of the normal pitfall style trap. We are adapting the trap, making it deeper and narrower so the mouse can’t escape. It is an exciting study. Echo: Why is this little creature under threat? Rebecca: The hopping-mouse falls under the category of a mammal in a critical weight range (35-550gr), who are most prone to extinction. This is for a variety of reasons including habitat destruction and threat from intruder species. The northern hopping-mouse (Notomys aquilo) was actually first collected on Groote Eylandt in 1942 by Donald Thompson. The species was described in 1921 from a specimen collected in Cape York, Queensland, but it has not been found there since. It also has an apparently patchy distribution on mainland Arnhem Land, but Groote Eylandt seems to have the most secure population of the species. Echo: This is a very small creature for a very big study! Rebecca: It is but its also more than that. Groote Eylandt is very interesting place to do an ecological study like this because of its isolation. I guess I will be here for two years so it was a little about the Island lifestyle also, I like the beach. Echo: Thank you and all the best for your studies from all of us here on Eylandt.
Yoga & Breath Breathing correctly in yoga is one of the key principles behind a good practise. Many of the movements we make are linked with an inhalation or an exhalation. Generally speaking, as we open the body we inhale and as we close the body, we exhale. Breathing is not something we always take the time to think about, but plays a very important part in our health and wellbeing. When we are stressed, we breath quickly into our upper chest and our blood pressure and heart rate increases. When we are relaxed, we take long, slow and even breaths, our heart rate slows and our blood pressure drops. Yoga can teach us how to control our breath and by doing this, helps us to control our emotional responses in life and remain calm and peaceful regardless of the situation..
The time is now!
Weekly health and fitness with Rachel Van Oosten
Many of us have beliefs around the type of person we are. For example, we either believe we are organised or we are not organised. Which category are you? Our beliefs can work for us and drive us to take action, or hold us back. What about your beliefs about time? Do you believe that you just don’t have enough time to get organised? We all have the same amount of time in the day, yet why is it that some of us can achieve more than others? One of the reasons could be that we allow ourselves to get distracted. Distractions are all around us, excuses, obstacles, fad diets, success or setbacks of others. When thinking about time, a great principle to keep in mind is less is more! I used to be distracted from staying on one course of action towards achieving my goals. I have in the past, been susceptible to the ‘shiny new thing syndrome’, looking for the next best thing that would help me to get “One worthwhile where I want to go. task carried to a Over the past few weeks with the passing of my Mum and my Father-in-law, I have taken some forced time out – successful conclusion is worth from my business, my studies and most other aspects of my life. Other than being there for my kids and my famhalf-a-hundred ily, I focused on little else. What I noticed from this ‘time half-finished out’ is that I was able to get clarity on how I was choosing tasks.“ – Malto spend my time, and how I could spend my time differcolm S. Forbes ently to live the life I have been dreaming of. A key change that I have made since returning, is to reconnect with my goals and commit to a plan of action in line with my goals. My previous approach would have been to jump straight back in to doing, yet what I chose to do was to revisit my business & personal goals – my 12 month goals, 90 days, monthly and weekly goals. This has enabled me to see how I have been spending my time that does not directly align with my goals. I have been able to see how I have been spreading myself too thin, by taking action in many different directions, resulting in ‘half-finished tasks’. Instead of this old approach, I have committed to a number of changes, including:
Focus on ‘less is more’ and complete one task first before moving on to the next. Plan my week in advance, including down time, knowing when it is time for me to switch off and have fun with my family and friends. Starting my day like a champion. Eating breakfast upon waking to kick start my metabolism and then connecting with me and what I want through yoga, meditation, reading and writing. Take action with the end in mind, being clear on my intention and how I am choosing to spend my time to ensure it is in line with my goals. Turn knowledge into action – commit to action any new information or knowledge that I am gaining. Without action new knowledge is just noise! What I am noticing already is that I am feeling a greater sense of calmness, inner peace and achievement, as I know I am taking actions that are congruent with the person that I want to be. To achieve change, what do I needed to focus on first – my actions or belief in myself? I needed to believe in me, just as you need to believe in you. Too often we sit around waiting for belief and self confidence to arrive using the lack of self confidence, motivation, belief or whatever else as the excuse for lack of success. What do you think happens? Do we take consistent action while we are surrounding ourselves with doubt and self-defeating thoughts? I don’t think so! So what could you do instead? Here’s an idea: fake it till you make it! If your self-defeating thoughts are not getting you the results you are seeking, tell yourself the opposite until you believe it to be the truth. Examples of this could be “I am motivated and taking action to achieve my goals” or “I am getting fitter and healthier every day” or “I am bursting with energy and can’t wait to start my day”. Try it on and see how it works for you. Ok, so now it is time to turn this knowledge into power, what are the three actions you are ready to commit yourself to right now to assist you to achieve your health and fitness goals? What are you waiting for? It’s time to start writing…
Warm regards, Rachel Van Oosten Active Symmetry
Anatomy of a breath Inhale: Your diaphragm goes down as air rushes into your lungs. The action of the diaphragm widens your rib cage and also pushes your abdominal contents downward and forward. Exhale: Your diaphragm Try: Sitting upright in a comfortable position or laying down. Take your focus to your abdominal region and completely relax the musreturns to its original posicles of the belly. Being to count your in your inhalation for counts of 4 tion, your chest relaxes, or 5, pause, then exhale for a count of 4 or 5. Focus the inhalation and air is expelled from into expanding the ribcage and belly. On the exhalation, relax the your lungs. Your abdomibelly button in toward the spine. Repeat for 20 breaths and sit still nal draws in and up when afterwards for several minutes, observing the how your body reyou breathe out. sponds.
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Festival time on Groote Eylandt It’s time to celebrate Anindilyakwa culture on Groote Eylandt. Kicking off on the 12th June in Milyakburra, the One People One Voice Festival is a diverse and colourful event showcasing stories, songs and dances as an expression of the unique culture of our Eylandt. Festival activities will include short films, band performances, youth puppetry performances, traditional singing and dancing, competitions, spear throwing, bush tucker and more.
One people one voice
“We’d really like everyone to come along and get involved, including Alyangula community, and enjoy what makes our culture great,” said Serena Bara, Festival Coordinator. This is one event you can’t leave off the calendar! Organisers wish to thank all community members and organisations for their whole hearted support and involvement. A big thank you also goes to Katherine Aviation, Vincent Aviation and GEBIE for their kind sponsorship.
lp each other. We he d an ds in m r ou yakwa. English: Let us open e language, Anindil on k ea sp at th le op are one pe e stories to our tim m ea dr r ou d an We teach dance, song our future generato ss pa to , on ld ho children for them to for the future. tion keeping it strong
Left: Angurugu School children get into the festival spirit at the Dugong Beach Resort, creating these huge puppets for performances during the festival.
Anindilyakwa: Ngarn a arakba akumamurik nama akwa akumangw ajeyiudamajinama ngakwur ri -langwa mangma mena ngarri wilyaba-ma-baba ngar na ngarnumamalya akwa awily abama ayakwa ngarri ye ngbinama. Akwuwilyakaj eyinama akamakinam a al ememba akwa alawud ukwaja, awarra, ngakwurr-lang wu-wa wurriyukwayuwa kajungw a aburraja karrilyingini -yada aburru-wa akwa karr akwuna-yada karraweb ilyeni-yada aburri-langwa wurriyu kwayuwa ambaka-mur ra -yada engbuda karrilyinigin a-yada amindakakina nari -yada eyakwabijuma wurraki na wurriyukwayuwa.
The count down is on to the final weigh-in! It’s final weigh-in time for the Great Groote Body Challengers and there are some awesome prizes up for grabs and a great night out coming up. Remember even if you didn't meet your personal goals, come along and weigh-in and support your community. Only those who complete the weigh-in are eligible for awards, you have to be in it to win it! The presentation night will be great fun with a yet-to-be-announced dress up theme, lots of games, prizes and some tasty food on offer. Don’t miss out! Prizes include:
Luxury accommodation at the Darwin Central Hotel
Deluxe suit with buffet breakfast at the Dugong Beach Resort
Sensational cash prizes
Fishing tackle
2 x $100 Retra Vision gift vouchers
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Final weigh in at the ASEC Hall 13th June 7-8am or 7.15-8pm
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Milner bay times and heights of high and low waters Wednesday 6
Thursday 7
Friday 8
Saturday 9
Sunday 10
Monday 11
Tuesday 12
Time Height Time Height Time Height Time Height Time Height Time Height Time 1116
1.83
1202
1.85
1247
1.81
2140
0.28
2228
0.29
2317
0.36
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Thursday 14
Friday 15
1330
1.71
Saturday 16
Height
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0.46
0059
0.57
0146
0.67
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1.57
1443
1.41
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1.25
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Time
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Height Time Height Time Height Time Height Time Height
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0.76
0043
0.80
1117
1.23
1009
1.30
0941
1.39
0954
1406
1.13
1116
1.18
2232
0.64
2306
0.60
1955
0.59
2009
2154
0.73
Tuesday 19 Time
Height
1.48
1021
1.54
0.52
2040
0.46
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
Alyangula Golf Club Championships Results The Alyangula Golf Club Championships were held over two consecutive weekends of the 12th and 19th May after the completion of 72 holes. Over 34 participants joined in the fun to compete for the inaugural title of Men’s & Women’s Club Champion for 2012. The final day concluded with daily net prizes with a big congratulations going out to Brett and Jeananne Woods, the Men’s and Ladies Champions. Trophies for all Grade winners and runner up titles will be presented in October when we hold the annual Golf Presentation night.
AGC CLUB CHAMPS GRADE RESULTS MENS A GRADE 0-12 1ST
BRENT WOODS
RUNNER UP MENS B GRADE 13-19
JAKE COCKLE
1ST
TOM PETERSON
RUNNER UP
JOHN LANGRELL
MENS C GRADE 20-36 1ST
JUSTIN SCHREMMER
RUNNER UP
MICK CHAPMAN
LADIES A GRADE 0-19 1ST
JEANANNE WOODS
RUNNER UP
CONNIE KAIPARA
LADIES B GRADE 20-26 1ST
VIANETTA CHAPMAN
RUNNER UP
SUSIE CULLEN
LADIES C GRADE 27-35
Mens and Ladies Club Champions of 2012, Brent Woods and Jeananne Woods.
1ST
KATRINA JACKSON
RUNNER UP
GEN DONOHUE
LADIES D GRADE 36-45 1ST
KIM MOREL
RUNNER UP
BARB HOLLAND
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CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE
Alyangula Preschool Is your child turning four between 1st July and 22nd December 2012?
ATTENTION READERS We are now taking submissions for classifieds advertisements. It is free to post an advertisement, so send in your text and pictures by the 13th June to: eylandtecho.gemco@bhpbilliton.com
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMTNS
Oktoberfest is coming to Groote Eylandt this year! Ladies, if you are interested in getting a traditional Oktoberfest dress (DIRNDL) for the occasion, please give me a ring to discuss colours and sizes. I anticipate They are eligible to comthe complete set including mence Preschool after their blouse, dress, and apron to be 4th birthday but will need to roughly $40, possibly even less. attend Preschool for the Call Martina on 0424 526 532 or whole of the 2013 school write me at year.
Please contact Alyangula martina_ripcke@hotmail.com Area School for enrolment forms or enquiries on 89876366.
Our June calendar of up and coming events at the Alyangula Golf Club,
June yoga class schedule: Monday: 5.30-6.30pm Power yoga ASEC Hall. Wednesday: 8-9.15am Outdoor yoga on the oval. Bring a towel
Groote Eylandt.
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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...
A conversation with a client recently went along the lines of this: “My dog runs away from me and won’t come back when I call her.” I then ask: “Why is the dog running away?” The client replies: “Oh she has usually done something naughty.” To which I reply: “Well she is avoiding you. What do you do when she runs away?” My client answered: “I usually have to chase her around the yard yelling at her and then I yell at her for running away when I catch her.” Has anyone else experienced this? Have you had to chase your dog around to catch him because he is avoiding you? When this happens, ask yourself what your body language is saying. Are you tense, frustrated or even angry? If you are the dog is going to avoid you 9 times out of 10. He doesn’t want any part of your negative energy, and really why would he come back to angry, frustrated. yelling and possibly even an owner who is going to whack him one for his behav-
iour? Would you come back? Try to remember to stay calm and if your dog is working you up by avoiding and running away, stand calmly and with a voice that will not scare the dog away, call him back to you. Once he is back with you, don’t scold him. Remember dog’s live in the present moment and if he has been running away from you for 5 minutes, he won’t understand why you’re growling at him now. Besides he just corrected his behaviour and came back. So if you want your dog to stop avoiding you, remember not to get angry or frustrated, be calm. And the reward and corrections will be much more affective when you are. TIP OF THE WEEK: You can give your dog as much love and affection as you want, AS LONG as it is on your terms. You invite the dog to cuddle on the couch then enjoy your cuddle! If the dog jumps up on the couch uninvited, send him to his bed. It is a privilege. Not a right.
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Across 1. Plaid (6) 4. Inveigle (6) 9. Plane figure with straight sides (7) 10. Publish (5) 11. Creep (5) 12. Plant with prickly-edged leaves (7) 13. Schedule (6) 15. Despot (6) 18. Producing a sensation of touch (7) 20. Investigation (5) 22. Performed (5) 23. Gathered together in large numbers (7) 24. Objective (6) 25. Formal proposal to buy (6)
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Groote Gun Club Working Bee Goes Ballistic The Groote Gun Club is being resurrected and in past weeks expressions of interest have been sought with astounding results. A new committee has been formed and the inevitable paper trail has begun to register the club and give Groote Eylandt another sporting/ spectator interest. One of the first items on the agenda was to clean up the Club’s shooting grounds, which was organised via a working bee held during May. The turn up was impressive with some 20 people pitching in to help in any way they could, mowing grass, pulling weeds, picking up rubbish, all supplying their own equipment to make the job happen.
Story and photos by Tippo
The sausage sizzle afterwards encouraged some conversation and ideas on what else we could do in future working bees to enhance the area even more. “I’ve been involved in a few sporting clubs over the years and there is always many who want to join and reap the benefits of the particular sport but I have never seen this much enthusiasm from so many people willing to do the dirty work, the hard work, that is generally done behind the scenes week in week out,” said Tippo. “If this is any indication of things to come, this club will certainly have an impact on the social sporting calendar for Groote Eylandt.” Once again, thank-you to all who attended on Saturday.
Tigers to end AFL season Unfortunately due to leadership issues, one of this years teams, the Tigers, will no longer be participating in the 2012AFL season. On a positive note this has created an opportunity to form a new team with no specific community attachment and a focus on youth development. Five rounds of the competition have now been completed with only two points separating the top three teams. The as yet unnamed new team will commence in Round Six.
Healthy Lifestyle AFL Carnival In Juniors news, a Healthy Lifestyle AFL Carnival was held in Alyangula on the 22nd May and over 80 boys and girls from the 4 schools in the region participated. The matches were played in great spirit and provided a wonderful opportunity for the students to mix and compete with and against each other.
Top right: Trap area before the working bee Below: After a great job has been done.
Mudchooks in the 14th Phuket International Rugby 10s in Thailand The match wrap by Saia
The Groote Eylandt Mudchooks were one of two Australian teams competing in the 14th Phuket international Rugby 10s held on the weekend of 25th May to 27th May in Thailand. With teams from all over the world including Dubai, Hong Kong, UK, South Africa and Japan the Chooks fought hard playing strong, Australian rugby and putting Groote Eylandt on the map. With harsh playing conditions due to torrential rain the Mudchooks were in their element playing in ankle deep mud. The ever-so famous “chooka” was performed for the world to see and is now a hit in Asia. This was the first time the chooks have played 10s and are more comfortable playing it as more people can take the field. Our Aussie counter parts The Moorabbin Rams from Melbourne took out the cup defeating the raining champions the South African Roosters in a nail biting final 5-0. Agreeing with the tournament organisers the Chooks have agreed to return for the 15th Phuket International Rugby 10s in 2013. This trip wouldn’t be possible with out your help so we would like to thank the Alyangula Golf Club and the Groote Eylandt community for sponsoring and taking part in fundraising events held by the team. If you would like to part of the Chooks in any up-and-coming events you can be kept up to date on the web at www.mudchooks.com or email Saia on saia.ahovelo@mudchooks.com
Touch footy ladder Team Mad Grooters Bryants Frockers Mudchooks Yabbaz Manga Rats
Win 5 5 3 3 4 0
Loss 1 2 3 3 2 6
Draw 1 0 1 0 0 0
Forfeit 0 0 0 1 1 1
For 35 41 19 43 21 13
Against 15 34 33 32 16 36
Points 15 12 11 6 4 1
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