Cocos (Keeling) Islands The Cocos (Keeling) Islands comprises of 27 coral islands forming two atolls, situated 2768km NW of Perth and 3685km due West of Darwin, is an isolated speck in the Indian Ocean. Cocos Snapshots Gambaran Cocos Cathy & Mel at the Big House Photo by Cathy Howitt Contents Page Isi Kandungan Cocos (K) Islands News Berita Pulu Cocos (K) Public Notices Notis-notis Umum 2 13 Cocos sunrise - photo by Alana-Jayne Moore Games Kemainan 16 Cocos Moment Saat Cocos Birthdays Ulang Tahun 19 Community Events Acara Masyarakat Game Solutions Jawapan Kemainan 19 19 Cocos Kids with their school chicks - photo by Cathy Howitt Advertisement Rates Advertais Please contact the Cocos Islands Community Resource Centre for a full rate schedule Translation Fees apply You can subscribe to The Atoll electronically by contacting: cocosislands@crc.net.au We would love to receive your feedback or suggestions on what you would like to read in The Atoll - please contact the Cocos CRC on cocosislands@crc.net.au Page 1
Berita Pulu Cocos (Keeling) Rainfall Stats May Statistics (latest up to 25th May) 64.4mm Administration Building (PO Box 1039) Cocos Keeling Islands WA 6799 P: 08 9162 7707 E: cocosislands@crc.net.au W: www.cocos@crc.net.au Latest 2017 Statistics: (latest up to 25th May) 476.4mm LATEST WEATHER www.bom.gov.au Emergency Contact List AFP 91626600 VHF Ch20 IOTHS WI Clinic 91626655 IOTHS HI Clinic 91627609 VHF Ch24 DFES HI 91627788 DFES WI 91627777 VMRS 0406329056 VHF Ch20 Shire HI 91626649 Shire WI 91626740 Watercorp 91626722 Thumbs Up To the Ladies at the WI Supermarket using the new cash register To Kafe Ku for an amazing Mother s Day Catering, To HISRA for their wonderful efforts with the ongoing fundraising To Avril, Amber, models and Cocos Club for a fantastic Fashion Parade Proudly supported by To the CRC and everyone who supported Austra lia s Biggest Morning Tea Feel free to email your thumbs up to: cocosislands@crc.net.au Page 2
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Berita Pulu Cocos (Keeling) (seterusnya) PUBLIC NOTICE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1995 (WA) (CKI) Local law Review Under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1995 (WA) (CKI) Division 2 section 3.16 and as per Council recommendation, the Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands proposes to review the following local laws Standing Orders, Animal Control, Old Motor Vehicles, Machinery and Sea Containers, The Keeping and Control of Cats, Camping & Extractive Industries. Copies of the above mentioned Local Laws may be inspected at the shire offices on Home Island during normal office hours or on West Island during nominated office hours. In addition, the laws can be inspected at the Home Island Library and West Island Library during public opening hours, located at the Cocos Island District High School Home Island and West Island campuses respectively. Copies of the local laws under review can also be found at the Shire of Cocos Keeling Islands website. Comments relating to the Local Laws under review are to be in writing and addressed to: CEO, Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands, PO Box 1094 Cocos (Keeling) Islands WA 6799, and will be received no later than 4:00pm 22 June 2017. Please do not hesitate to contact the shire office if you require clarification in relation to these matters. Aaron Bowman Chief Executive Officer NOTIS UMUM LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1995 (WA) (CKI) Pemeriksaan Local Law Dibawa keperluan Local Government Act 1995 (WA) (CKI) Division 2 bahgian 3.16 dan sebagaimana dipersetujukan oleh Council, Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands mencadangkan untuk memeriksa kembali undang-undang tempatan yang berikut Standing Orders, Pengawasan Binatang, Kereta-kereta, Mesin-mesin dan Kontainer Lama-lama, Piaraan dan Pengurusan Kucing, Menginap dan Extractive Industries. Salinan undang-undang tempatan tersebut diatas boleh diperiksa di opis-opis shire di Home Island dimasa opis terbuka atau diopis Pulu Panjang dimasa yang telah ditetapkan. Sebagai tambahan, undang-undang ini boleh dipereksa di Library Home Island dan Library Pulu Panjang dimasa terbuka untuk umum, berada di Cocos Island District High School kampus Home Island dan Pulu Panjang. Surat undang-undang Local Law yang dibawa pemeriksaan boleh di dapatkan dari website Cocos Keeling Islands Shire. Pandangan mengenai undang-undang tempatan yang diperiksa ini mesti tertulis dan dialamatkan ke: CEO, Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands, PO Box 1094 Cocos (Keeling) Islands WA 6799, dan tidak akan diterima liwat pukul 4:00 soreh 22hb Juni 2017. Tolong hubungi opis Shire jika kamu memerlukan keterangan mengenai perkara-perkara ini. Aaron Bowman Chief Executive Officer Page 4
Berita Pulu Cocos (Keeling) (seterusnya) FUNDING CONTRIBUTIONS - RESIDENT FURTHER EDUCATION CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Applications are being called for the Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands Funding Contributions Resident Further Education program. A copy of the Shires policy along with the application form can be obtained from the Shire office or alternatively downloaded from the Shire website http://www.shire.cc/en/. Applications are to be received by COB Thursday 15th June 2017. Submissions can be handed in at the Shire office, posted or emailed to: Deputy Chief Executive Officer Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands PO Box 1094 COCOS (KEELING) ISLANDS WA 6799 dceo@cocos.wa.gov.au Further information can be obtained by contacting Joanne Soderlund (Mak Kimberley) during office hours on 9162 6649. SUMBANGAN DUIT BANTUAN PELAJARAN LANJUT UNTUK PENDUDUK PANGGILAN UNTUK MEMOHON Surat pemohonan dipanggil untuk program Sumbangan Duit Bantuan Shire Pulu Cocos (Keeling) - Pelajaran Lanjut untuk Penduduk. Salinan policy Shire bersama form pemohonan boleh didapat dari opis Shire atau boleh di download dari webite Shire http://www.shire.cc/en/. Surat pemohonan mesti diterima sebelom jam COB Khamis 15hb June 2017. Surat mesti dimasukkan keopis Shire, dikirim atau di email kepada alamat tersebut diatas. Keterangan selanjutnya boleh didapati dengan menghubungi Joanne Soderlund (Mak Kimberley) dimasa kerjaan dinomor 9162 6649. Joanne Soderlund Deputy Chief Executive Officer Page 5
Berita Pulu Cocos (Keeling) (seterusnya) PROPOSED DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY In accordance with Section 3.58 (3) and (4) of the Local Government Act 1995 (WA) (CKI), Council is required to give public notice of any disposition of property. This includes selling, leasing, or otherwise disposing of, whether absolutely or not. Council resolved at its May 2017 ordinary meeting to enter into Lease Agreements to lease a 13 metre by 30 metres parcel of land adjacent to the three Light Industrial Sheds to Bulka Raptikan, B & L Construction and Maintenance Services for $1 per annum plus outgoing for 3 years, with approval for the placement of one shipping container on site that is appropriately tied down for storage of his tools and equipment on the condition that after the expiry of the 3 years any request for an extension will be on the condition that full market rates are charged. Lessee Market Value Leased Amount B & L Construction and Maintenance Services $1950 $1 Council invites written submissions from residents regarding the proposed disposition with submissions closing on Thursday,15th June 2017, marked confidential and addressed to the undersigned. Joanne Soderlund Deputy Chief Executive Officer CADANGAN PENGATURAN HARTA Mengikut Section 3.58 (3) dan (4) dalam Local Government Act 1995 (WA) (CKI), Council diperlukan untuk memberi notis umum terhadap segala cadangan pengaturan harta. Ini temasuk menjual, menyewa, ataupun membuang, antara seluruhnya atau tidak. Council memutuskan di mitingannya pada May 2017 untuk memasuki Lease Agreements untuk menyewa bahgian tanah 13 metre dengan 30 metres disamping tiga Light Industrial Sheds kepada Bulka Raptikan, B & L Construction and Maintenance Services untuk $1 setahun dengan seterusnya untuk 3 tahun, dengan kelulusan untuk menempatkan satu kontainer kapal laut ditempat ini yang akan dipastikan terikat dibawa untuk digunakan sebagai tempat simpanan pekakas dan alat-alat dengan syarat yang setelah berakhirnya 3 tahun yang segala pemintaan untuk disambung akan dengan syarat yang rates market sepenuhnya di charge. Lessee Market Value Leased Amount B & L Construction and Maintenance Services $1950 $1 Council menjumput pendangan secara tertulis dari penduduk mengenai cadangan pengaturan ini dengan surat harus dimasukkan sebelom Khamis,15th June 2017, ditandakan confidential dan dialamatkan kepada yg menyain dibawa. Joanne Soderlund Deputy Chief Executive Officer Page 6
Berita Pulu Cocos (Keeling) (seterusnya) POSITIONS VACANT The Shire currently has he following full-time fixed term positions available. 1 x General Road Maintenance Worksperson - 1 year contract The Shire will require a general road maintenance worksperson to relieve in the road maintenance crew. The successful applicant will be required to operate Shire s plant and equipment therefore requiring a number of machinery tickets & licenses. 11 x General Outside Workers predominantly Brick Making, Brick Paving and Sandbagging - 1 year contract. As part of Shire s commitment to the back laneway project in the kampong the above positions have been made available. No experience is necessary as full training can be provided on the job, however experience in brick making and/or road paving would be well regarded. To apply for any of the above positions please contact the Shire Administration office to receive an application form. This together with your current resume will need to be submitted via email, post or hand delivered to the Home Island Office, attention to : Chief Executive Officer PO Box 1094 Home Island Cocos (Keeling) Islands WA 6799 Applications will close COB Thursday 15th June 2017. For specific enquiries about the positions please contact the below undersigned at the Home Island Shire Office. Interviews for the positions are scheduled to take place between Tuesday 20th and Thursday 22nd June 2017, with its outcome to be advised after Tuesday 27th June 2017. All positions will commence on Tuesday 18th July 2017. Aaron Bowman Chief Executive Officer LOBANG KERJA Shire sedang ada lobang kerja full-time fixed yang berikutnya. 1 x General Road Maintenance Worksperson - kontrek 1 tahun Shire memerlukan seorang pekerja biasa untuk penjagaan jalan untuk menggantikan pekerja-pekerja bahgian jalan kami. Orang yang berminat akan diperlukan untuk membawa mesin-mesin dan pekakas-pekakas Shire justeru itu memerlukan berberapa tiket-tiket dan lessen-lessen mesin. 11 x General Outside Workers sebahgian besarnya Brick Making, Brick Paving and Sandbagging - kontrek 1 tahun. Sebahgian daripada tanggungjawab Shire terhadap projek jalan belakang kebon di kampong, lobang kerja tersebut diatas telah dipersediakan. Pengalaman tidak perlu kerana trainingan sepenohnya boleh diberikan dimasa kerja, tetapi pengalaman dalam pembuatan batu batak dan/atau mengator batu batak di jalan akan dipandangkan. Untuk memohon kerjaan-kerjaan tersebut diatas silahkan hubungi Opis Shire Administration untuk menerima form pemohonan. Form ini bersama dengan resume akan perlu dimasukkan melalui email, dikirim atau dihantar ke Opis Home Island, dialamatkan kepada: Chief Executive Officer PO Box 1094 Home Island Cocos (Keeling) Islands WA 6799 Lamaran kerjaan ini akan tutup pada COB Thursday 15th June 2017. Untuk pertanyaan tentang lobang kerja ini silahkan hubungi orang yang menyain dibawa di Opis Shire Home Island. Interview untuk semua lobang kerja ini dicadangkan untuk dijalankan diantara hari Selasa 20hb dan Khamis 22nd June 2017, dengan hasilnya diberitahu selepas hari Selasa 27hb June 2017. Semua kerjaan akan bermula pada hari Selasa 18hb July 2017. Aaron Bowman Chief Executive Officer Page 7
Berita Pulu Cocos (Keeling) (seterusnya) 2017 RECYCLE WASTE DATES The waste aluminium cans and glass bottles are collected fortnightly. Wednesday 7th June West Island Wednesday 14th June Home Island Wednesday 21th June West Island Wednesday 28th June Home Island For any more information please call Ian Evans on 9162 6649. HARI BULAN SAMPAH RECYCLE 2017 Sampah blek-blek dan botol kaca diangkat setiap dua minggu sekali. Rebo 7hb June Pulu Panjang Rebo 14hb June Home Island Rebo 21hb June Pulu Panjang Rebo 28hb May Home Island Untuk segala keterangan silahkan hubungi Ian Evans dinomor 9162 6649. Page 8
Berita Pulu Cocos (Keeling) (seterusnya) PHARMACIST VISIT: WEDNESDAY 31ST OF MAY FRIDAY 2ND OF JUNE The Christmas Island Pharmacist (Laura Trillini) will be visiting the Cocos (Keeling) Islands from the 31st of May till 2nd of June. If you would like a private consultation about your medications, or the Island Pharmacy Services in general, you can book an appointment by contacting Mazuanna on Home Island (9162 6553) or the Health Clinic on West Island (9162 6655). Thank you PHARMACIST VISIT: WEDNESDAY 31ST OF MAY FRIDAY 2ND OF JUNE Christmas Island Pharmacist (Laura Trillini) akan datang di Cocos (Keeling) Island pada, hari Rebo 31st Mei hinnga Jumaat 2nd Juni. Jika anda ada pertanyakan tentang obat-obat anda atau perkenakan tentang servis Island Pharmacy sewaktu ada Laura di Pulu Cocos, sila hubungi Mazuanna di Home Island (9162 6553) atau Health Clinic di West Island. Terima Kasih Page 9
Berita Pulu Cocos (Keeling) (seterusnya) Legal Aid WA will be visiting Cocos Islands Between the 6 th and 10 th June 2017 Annie Gray will be available for legal advice appointments on: Home Island on Thursday morning 8 th June 2017. West Island on Thursday afternoon 8 th June 2017 and Friday 9 th June 2017. To book an appointment, please contact: Darling Elat for Home Island appointments on 9162 6519 Annette or Jess for West Island appointments on 9261 6277 Annie Gray whilst she is on island on 0406 329 587 Legal Aid WA akan melawat Pulu Cocos Dari 6 hb hingga 10 hb June 2017 Annie Gray akan bersedia untuk appointment yang memberi nasihat perundangan pada: Home Island pada hari Khamis pagi 8 hb June 2017. Pulu Panjang pada hari Khamis petang 8 th June 2017 dan Jumaat 9 hb June 2017. Untuk book appointment, silahkan hubungi: Darling Elat untuk appointment di Home Island dinomor 9162 6519 Annette atau Jess untuk appointment di Pulu Panjang dinomor 9261 6277 Annie Gray dimasa dia berada di pulu dinomor 0406 329 587 Page 10
Berita Pulu Cocos (Keeling) (seterusnya) The alcohol interlock scheme I These are short articles about legal issues that may interest you. They are not legal advice. You should always get individual legal advice for your situation. New laws came into force in Western Australia on 24 October 2016 about a scheme called the alcohol interlock scheme, or AIS. This is the first of 2 articles about the alcohol interlock scheme. The AIS is a scheme where an alcohol testing and locking device is fixed to the ignition of vehicles for people who have committed certain drink driving offences, who, as well as being disqualified from driving for a period, have had their licences cancelled. When they re-apply for their licences, after the period of disqualification is ended, they must agree to take part in the scheme and have an interlock applied to their vehicle in order to be given their licence back. This first article will discuss what an alcohol interlock is and what it does, what the alcohol interlock scheme is, what it costs, exemptions and what licences it applies to. The scheme will NOT apply on the IOTs at this stage. But it is important to know about it, in case you or anyone in your family go to live in Western Australia, or it does start applying in the IOTs. What is an alcohol interlock? This is a device that measures the blood concentration of alcohol in someone s blood. It is fitted to a car, truck or motor bike. Unless the driver blows a blood alcohol level of less than 0.02, the vehicle will not start. The device will also randomly require blood alcohol level tests during driving. The device also records the readings and data is downloaded that is used to report on and monitor the drinking behaviour of the driver. What is the alcohol interlock scheme (AIS)? Alcohol offenders (people who commit certain offences, or repeat certain offences) have their licences cancelled, as well as being given a period of disqualification from driving. You are an alcohol offender if you commit certain offences, or repeat certain offences. The next article will discuss in detail how you can become an alcohol offender because the definition includes a number of different types of offences, or repeating certain offences. The AIS is a scheme whereby alcohol offenders agree to have a condition, called an I condition, placed on their motor driver s licence, in order to be allowed to be given a licence back after their period of disqualification ends. The person is then called an interlock restricted driver. The I condition then requires the alcohol offender to have an alcohol interlock device fitted to their vehicle for a certain period of time, and comply with other conditions. The minimum period of having the device fitted is 180 days. The other conditions include the provision by the interlock device of performance data and getting the interlock device serviced, among other things. It is a criminal offence to tamper with or try to circumvent the interlock device. The cost of installing, renting, servicing and removing the interlock device is borne by the offender and is estimated at about $1,600 for 6 months. There will be a concession on the rental and servicing costs for certain low income benefit recipients. If you hold certain valid Department of Human Services concession or pensioner cards accredited interlock providers will offer the above concessions. Exemptions from the scheme may apply if you live more than 150 kms from an accredited provider of an interlock scheme, or you have a medical condition which does not allow you to provide the required amount of breath to be analysed by the alcohol interlock. What licences can an I condition apply to? The AIS scheme (and therefore an alcohol interlocker device) can apply to extraordinary licences and provisional licences, as well as unrestricted licences. It does not apply to learners permits. The next (second) article will discuss who becomes an alcohol offender and will have to agree to take part in the scheme to get their licence back. It will also discuss what happens if you have not agreed to take part in the scheme and drive, or drive contrary to the I condition on your licence. Annie Gray, Legal Aid WA Page 11
Berita Pulu Cocos (Keeling) (seterusnya) Skim alkohol interlock I Majalah-majalah pendek ini tentang perkara-perkara perundangan yang mungkin kamu berminat. Mereka bukan nasihat perundangan. Kamu harusnya mendapatkan nasihat perundangan tersendiri untuk keadaan kamu. Undang-undang baru-baru ini ditegaskan di Australia Barat pada 24 October 2016 tentang skim yang dinamakan the alcohol interlock scheme, atau AIS. Ini adalah majalah pertama diantara 2 tentang skim interlock alkohol. AIS adalah skim dimana pemeriksaan alkohol dan alat pengunci di masukkan kedalam kereta untuk orang-orang yang telah buat kesalahan dalam pelanggaran meminum sambil memandu, sesiapa, yang mana di disqualify untuk sekian lama, yang telah dibatalkan lesen mereka. Bila mereka memohon lesen mereka kembali, selepas masa di disqualify berakhir, mereka mesti bersetuju untuk mengambil bahgian dalam skim ini dan memasang interlock di kereta mereka untuk mendapatkan lesen mereka kembali. Majalah pertama ini akan bincangkan apa alkohol interlock itu dan apa yang dilakukan, apa skim alkohol interlock itu, berapa harganya, pembebasan dan apa yang berlaku dari lesen itu. Skim ini TIDAK digunakan di IOT disaat ini. Tetapi penting untuk mengetahuinya, jika seandainya kamu atau seorang dari keluarga kamu pergi tinggal di Australia Barat, atau mula dipergunakan di IOTs. Apa itu alkohol interlock? Alat ini mengukuri konsentrasi alkohol dalam dara. Alat ini dipasang dalam kereta, truck atau motorsekel. Kalau driver meniup batas alkohol dalam dara kurang daripada 0.02, kereta itu tidak boleh start. Alat ini juga memerlukan pemeriksaan batas alkohol dalam dara dimasa sedang driving. Alat ini jugak rekod reading ini dan data boleh dimuat-turun yang boleh digunakan untak laporan dan pemeriksaan kelakuan minuman driver ini. Apa itu skim alkohol interlock (AIS)? Pelanggar alkohol (orang yang lakukan pelanggaran tertentu, atau ulangi pelanggaran tertentu) yang lesen-lesen mereka dibatalkan, dan juga diberi masa disqualifikasi dari driving. Kamu adalah pelanggar alkohol kerana kalau kamu lakukan pelanggaran tertentu, atau ulangi pelanggaran tertentu. Majalah seterusnya akan bincangkan secara terperinci tentang cara kamu menjadi pelanggar alkohol kerana keterangannya termasuk berbagai jenis pelanggaran, atau pelanggaran tertentu yang diulangi. AIS adalah skim yang mana pelanggar alkohol bersetuju untuk mengadakan syarat, dipanggil sebagai syarat I, ditempatkan di lesen driver mereka untuk mengizinkan mereka diberikan kembali lesen mereka setelah selesainya masa disqualifikasi. Seorang itu lalu dipanggil interlock restricted driver. Syarat I ini lalu memerlukan pelanggar alkohol itu untuk memasang alkohol interlock kedalam kereta mereka untuk masa yang tertentu, dan mengikuti syarat-syarat lain. Masa paling singkat untuk memasukkan alat ini ialah 180 hari. Syarat-syarat lain temasuk ketentuan oleh alat interlock dalam pengumpulan data dan keperluan serbis alat interlock ini, diantara perkara-perkara lain. Mengusik atau coba menyingkirkan alat interlock ini adalah pelanggaran kriminal. Ongkos untuk memasang, serbis dan menyabut alat interlock ini dipertanggungjawabkan oleh pelanggar dan ia kira-kira $1,600 untuk 6 bulan. Ada kekurangan dalam ongkos sewaan dan serbis untuk orang yang berkurangan pendapatan. Kalau kamu memiliki concession Department of Human Services tertentu atau kad pension, pihak yang memberi interlock akan memberikan pengurangan tersebut. Pembebasan dari skim ini boleh diberikan kalau kamu tinggal lebih dari 150 kms dari pemberi skim interlock yang disahkan, atau kamu ada keadaan kesihatan yang tidak membolehkan kamu untuk memberi jumlah penafasan yang diperlukan untuk di analisa oleh alkohol interlock. Lesen-lesen apa yang syarat-syarat I boleh digunakan? Skim AIS (dan justeru itu alat alkohol interlock) boleh melibatkan lesen-lesen extraordinary dan lesen provisional, dan juga lesen-lesen unrestricted. Ia tidak temasuk learners permits. Majalah seterusnya (kedua) akan bincangkan siapa yang menjadi pelanggar alkohol dan akan mesti bersetuju untuk mengambil bahgian dalam skim untuk mendapatkan lesen mereka kembali. Ia juga akan bincangkan apa terjadi jika kamu tidak bersetuju untuk mengambil bahgian dalam skim dan membawak kereta olehkerana membantah terhadap syarat-syarat I di lesen kamu. Annie Gray, Legal Aid WA Page 12
Quote of the Day Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a time, and always start with the person nearest you. - Mother Teresa Public Notices Notis-notis Umum Thought for the Day "Stay positive always, even if you run out of reasons to be optimistic." Joke of the Week I hate to have to tell you this, said the Doctor in a sad compassionate voice, but you have been unfortunately been diagnosed with a highly contagious disease, we will have to quarantine you and you ll only be fed cheese and bologna. That s terrible! Said the distraught young man, quickly sitting down before he could faint. I don t know if I could handle being in quarantine and the cheese and bologna diet What s with the cheese and bologna diet anyway? I ve never of such a diet before?! It s not exactly a diet, responded the Doctor matter of factly, it s just the only food that will fit under the door! 2017 AFL Broadcast Guide Cocos Keeling Islands Friday, May 26 Round 10 Sydney Swans v Hawthorn 7 Mate 4.30pm Saturday, May 27 Adelaide Crows v Fremantle 7 Mate 4.30pm Sunday May 28 West Coast Eagles v GWS Giants GWN 7 1.00pm Thursday June 1 Round 11 Port Adelaide v Hawthorn 7 Mate 4.00pm Friday June 2 Geelong Cats v Adelaide Crows 7mate 4.00pm Saturday June 3 GWS v West Coast Eagles GWN 7 10.00am Sunday 4 June Fremantle v Collingwood GWN 7 1.00PM Did you here about the guy who lost his whole left side? He s alright now! Page 13
Public Notices Notis-notis Umum Green Living Tips Thanks to Jack from Altronics who has donated a solar power system with batteries and lights for South Island. Jack along with Hendo and Denise recently installed the system which runs beach lighting and internal LEDs It's yet to be tested at night but Jack thinks it will be better than Glouchester Park! Thanks to Leah Stratford who is doing an awesome job with the kids doing after school activities such as dancing. It is great to see lots of volunteers offering their time to conduct these types of programmes for the children on Cocos! There is really no need to purchase wonder pre-packaged cleaning products. Try making your own with products you can buy in bulk, and usually in cardboard. You've probably got all the ingredients in your cupboard. All purpose cleaner: Fill an old spray bottle with vinegar and water. 1 part vinegar to 3 parts water. All purpose disinfectant: Fill an old spray bottle with 3 cups of hot water, 3 teaspoons of borax and 10 drops of eucalyptus, lemon or lavender oil. Clean a burnt fry pan: Fill pan with a layer of water, add 1 cup of vinegar, bring to boil. Remove from heat and add 2 tablespoons of baking soda (note: it will fizz). Empty the pan and scourer. Clean microwaves: Combine 1/4 cup of vinegar and 1 cup water in a microwavable container. Boil mixture for 3 mins. Let it stand in microwave for 10 mins. Wipe inside of microwave with a damp cloth. Clean mirrors: Pour a little vinegar onto a scrunched up sheet of newspaper and wipe mirror. Dry with a clean sheet of newspaper. Clean toilets: Sprinkle bicarb / baking soda into the bowl. Rinse with vinegar and scrub. Cleaning rags: Instead of buying cleaning rags wrapped in plastic recycle old towels, flannels and sheets that are well passed their used-by date. Cut them us, use, the wash! Descale your kettle: Half fill the kettle with water, drop a couple of slices of lemon and boil. Repeat once. Dry with a cloth. Fabric softener: Add one cup of white vinegar during the rinse cycle. Make your drinking glasses shine: Soak in a solution of vinegar and water. Dry with a cloth. Remove rust (from tins): Rub with a peeled potato dipped in bicarb / baking soda or salt. Would you like to thank a volunteer? Contact the CRC to include in the next edition. More tips in next edition... Page 14
Did You Know??? Public Notices Notis-notis Umum The actual beginning of Ramadan (month of fasting) is determined by the sighting of the new moon, or astronomical calculations. Because of this, the actual date when Ramadan begins each year differs from year to year. Cocos Malay Words Fasting Puasa Iftaar (Breaking Fast) Buka Puasa Suhoor (Early Breakfast) - Sahur Salah (Pray)- Sembayang Mosque Masjid Ibadah Worship Healthy Living Tips Good oral hygiene and regular visits to the dentist will help you maintain healthy teeth and gums. Here are some tips to help you look after your teeth. Brush at least twice a day. The best time to brush teeth is after meals. Choose a toothbrush with a small head for better access to back teeth. Soft bristles are kinder on your gums. Use fluoridated toothpaste. Fluoride helps to harden tooth enamel and reduces your risk of decay. Brush thoroughly. Tooth brushing should take between two and three minutes. Floss your teeth daily. Use a slow and gentle sawing motion. Limit acidic drinks like soft drinks, cordials and fruit juices. Food acids soften tooth material and dissolve the minerals in tooth enamel, causing holes (cavities or caries). In severe cases, teeth may be eaten right down to the gum. Limit sugary foods. Bacteria in dental plaque change sugars into acids. Protect your teeth from injury. Wear a mouthguard or full-face helmet when playing sports. Try to save a knocked out tooth. If possible, hold the tooth back in place while you seek immediate dental advice. If this is not possible, wrap the tooth in plastic or place it in milk and seek dental advice immediately. A big thank you to everyone who has come along to our Morning Tea on Thursday 25th May all money raised will be donated to the WA Cancer Council. Without the support of the following businesses, our Morning Tea would not be possible So a big thank you to the following for their ongoing support to our event: Maxis by the sea Tropica Restaurant Early Bird Café Mak Alfin from Kafe Ku Suka & Duka Home Island Seniors and Darling Flying Fish Café Alanna Watson for her amazing Cancer Council Teapot cake Tania Charlston and Helen Bennett for their donations to the raffle Cocos Islands Golf Club for their donation of green fees/club hire The total amount raised will be in the next edition, thanks again from the CRC Team. More tips in next edition... Page 15
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Crossword Across 1. Ambiguous Chinese inn drama (8) 4. Annoys insects? (4) 7. Subject uncovers earth emerald (5) 9. Sap hiding a garden pest (5) 11. Bird shelter in kangaroo story (5) 12. Frantic floorshow, ate crab (7) 13. Van swerved in response (6) 15. Star sign is part of a circle belonging to that female (6) 18. The arms indicate confused rodent (7) 20. Body discovered in sitcom ET (5) 22. Devil revealed crude monster (5) 23. Loud noise, proceed to wild dog (5) 24. Portray sunbeams, essentially (4) 25. Wasn't fond of mixed up idle kids (8) Down 1. A politician may or may not be found (5) 2. No saint in a variety of countries (7) 3. An administrative division in short, is proficient (5) 5. You and me belonging to that woman act as a guide (5) 6. Snack bar berry provides short cut (6) 8. A headless fruit apiece (4) 10. Discourage rude terrier, essentially (5) 13. Found pain in stomach educates (5) 14. Reach out for concealed text endorsement (6) 16. Poor actor imitation gets sack (7) 17. Some similar ideology is very dry (4) 19. Is all wrapped up in maximum mystery (5) 20. Strip of water found in pelican alcove (5) 21. Shy in verbatim idiom (5) Solution on Page 19 Page 17
A COCOS MOMENT Australia s Biggest Morning Tea door prize winners Do you have a Cocos Moment you would like to share? Email your favourite photo to cocosislands@crc.net.au or drop into the Community Resource Centre. Birthdays & Anniversaries Happy Birthday to my beautiful sister, Mel. I love you! -Chem xx Happy Birthday to Chempaka from the CRC Ladies! Xx Happy birthday to Flynn Howitt who turned 17 on the 11th May. Huge Happy Birthday to Trevor Howitt who turned 50 on 18th May. Wish to send loved ones special messages on their birthdays and anniversaries? Drop an email to cocosislands@crc.net.au Have Your Say Contact for The Atoll: Cocos Islands CRC Email: cocosislands@crc.net.au Telephone: (08) 9162 7707 Letters to the Editor will either be accepted or rejected by the Editor. Items need to be: Accurate and/or factual Not defamatory or inflammatory Identified by author Please take into consideration our format when preparing your items/materials to make the most of the spaces available. The Atoll publication staffs reserves the right to edit the formatting of articles submitted for publication. Materials should preferably be electronically forwarded to: cocosislands@crc.net.au To ensure a timely distribution of the newsletter, we request that all items/materials be forwarded before 3.00pm, 2 days prior to its distribution date. Please contact the Cocos CRC for their deadlines. Disclaimer The views expressed in articles in this newsletter are not necessarily the views of the editors or other volunteers who work to produce The Atoll. The editor has the right to withhold, edit or abbreviate items as considered necessary. No responsibility is accepted for any statement of opinion, any error or omissions. Page 18
Sudoku Solutions Crossword Answer Community Events Acara Masyarakat 2017 Community Events Contact the CRC to add your event. Event Name Event Date Event Host Council Meeting - Home Island 31/05/2017 Cocos Islands Shire Council Info Session - Legal Aid & Correction Services 07/06/2017 Cocos Islands CRC West Island Market Day 24/06/2017 Cocos Islands CRC Council Meeting - Home Island 28/06/2017 Cocos Islands Shire Council Plastic Free July July Cocos Islands CRC Council Meeting - West Island 26/072017 Cocos Islands Shire Council Plastic Free July Wrap-Up 02/08/2017 Cocos Islands CRC Barefoot Ball 11/08/2017 Yacht Club Council Meeting - Home Island 30/082017 Cocos Islands Shire Council West Island Market Day 09/09/2017 Cocos Islands CRC ECM Golf Open 12-19/09/2017 Cocos Islands Golf Club Council Meeting - Home Island 27/092017 Cocos Islands Shire Council AFL Grand Final 30/09 2017 Cocos Club Cocos Olympics 13-21/10/2017 Cocos Club Round 1 Club Championships 15/10/2017 Cocos Islands Golf Club Toga Party 21/10/2017 Cocos Club Round 2 Club Championships 22/10/2017 Cocos Islands Golf Club Council Meeting (Special) - Home Island 25/10/2017 Cocos Islands Shire Council Halloween 28/10/2017 Cocos Club Calcutta 06/11/2017 Cocos Club Melbourne Cup 17/11/2017 Cocos Club Council Meeting - West Island 08/112017 Cocos Islands Shire Council FULL CALENDAR CAN BE VIEWED AT www.cocos.crc.net.au The next edition of The Atoll will be produced on: Edisi The Atoll selanjutnya akan dikeluarkan pada: Thursday 8th June All items/materials must be received by: Semua majalah mesti diterima sebelom: 3:00pm Tuesday 6th June Page 19
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