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Gossiping Gecko
i t s a l l a b o u t o u r c o m m u n i t y

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December 2012

Pannawonicas own community magazine.

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here for you

What is the Panna Gecko?


The Panna Gecko is a free magazine published on a quarterly basis. The cost of printing the Panna Gecko is kindly donated by Rio Tinto. It exists for the benefit of the community of Pannawonica. The Panna Gecko is produced by members of the Pannawonican community.

The Panna Gecko is here for you! Its very purpose is to help you get informed about your community and stay informed .
The Panna Gecko aims: To assist in promoting a healthy, positive and supportive community. To provide a platform whereby our towns varied interests, groups & organisations can be supported and promoted. To encourage community spirit.

Have you taken a photo capturing an aspect of our unique town?


Why not submit it for the chance to have your photo on the front cover of the next Panna Gecko?

So, youre interested?......


Great. Now all you have to do is send your photo as an attachment to pannagecko@hotmail.com along with your name, photo location and date.

Cover Photo
Double Rainbow Maitland St, Pannawonica Photo taken by Kirsten Hawkins

You have an article you


think would be good for the next issue?
Thats fabulous We want to hear from you. Send it in word format to pannagecko@hotmail.com and well be in touch.
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Potential contributions are to be submitted on or before

You dont think you can write an article? But you know about something worth telling? All text submissions to be in Word, Well write a quick email and let us know, All photos / images to be attached separately. because we are happy to help you out. We want your input.

June 1st

Editor: Heidi Virgin Email: pannagecko@hotmail.com Phone: 0418913633

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from the editor

Welcome
ello readers and welcome to the 1st edition of the Panna Gossiping Gecko for 2013. This year promises to be another great, fun year sharing stories and events about Pannawonica, showing everyone near and far, what a great place Panna is! The beginning of the year has bought us many summer storms. Some locals has taken photos of these amazing storms which are featured on the front cover and throughout this edition. The storms have bought much needed rain to fill up the rivers and an abundance of lightning shows, which have been amazing to watch. These are a few of the unique things that Pannawonica has and why it makes it such a great place to live. Another reason why Panna is such a great place to live, is the great people in it. I was very privileged to be able to interview Arthur & Eileen Hall for the feature resident article in this edition. My time with them was filled with lots of laughter and many great stories. I hope you enjoy their story as much as I did. They are very special couple who are celebrating their 50th wedding Anniversary this year. What an amazing and beautiful achievement. I hope that you once again enjoy this edition of the Gecko. Until next time. Enjoy!

March, 2013

Meet the t e a m !
Barry Dethmore
Barry has been in the mining and construction industry for 28 years and worked all over Australia. He has worked on dams, roads, airstrips and mines. Barry moved to Panna in July, 2010 along with his partner, Tanya. They love living here, enjoying all that the town has to offer. Barrys interests include world travel, photography, riding his motor cycle, music, drawing and a good game of chess.

Samantha Sylva
Samantha and her husband Stephen moved to Panna in early 2007 with their two boys. They had visited the town several times before moving to see her parents who also work and lived in town. They have since expanded their family with twin girls. Samantha enjoys living in the Pilbara. She grew up in country towns both rural and mining, and now enjoys watching her children grow up in a similar style. She likes to write about things that are important to her, and hopes you will enjoy reading them too.

Heidi x

about Heidi: Heidi moved to Pannawonica in January 2003 as a new teacher. She met her husband , Damian, here in Pannawonica. Heidi has 2 children and is enjoying taking a break from teaching. Heidi is passionate about family, cooking and drinking tea. She is committed to continuing the Gecko and being a positive member of the Panna community.

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musings

Whats the best thing about summer storms?

Simon Mitchel

Natasha Piwowarski

Dave Hinchcliffe

Stacey Rutherford

The natural light show and the amazing colours!

It makes everything nice and green for the horses and wildlife.

The abundance of lightning and the drenching rains.

All the rain to fill the river.

I love a good ol Summer Storm Rain and thunder and lightening Some people think Im quite obscure Cause to them, theyre simply frightening But safe n sound inside the house
Kurtis Rutherford

The loud bangs still make dogs quiver But for me Im smiling, filled with joy Cause that rain is filling up the river

The Rainbows!

- Panna Poet

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feature resident

your

neighbour
Arthur & Eileen Hall

ou may know them as Ma & Pa, Grandma & Grandpa or Ma & Pa Kettle. But their real names are Arthur and Eileen Hall. Their family consists of 3 sons, 10 grandkids and 5 great grandkids; family is a large part of their lives. They are a very generous and caring couple. My time spent with them left me in stiches of laughter after listening to their stories. Arthur & Eileens story starts in England. They were high school sweethearts who were married in 1963. Arthur married Eileen on her 21st birthday, he would have liked to marry Eileen before this but Eileens stepdad wouldnt let any of his daughters get married before they were 21. So Arthur being Arthur, decided to marry Eileen on her 21st birthday and not a day later! Arthur and Eileen moved to Australia in 1966 (as 10 pound poms) to Port Kembla, NSW where he worked for Australian Iron and Steel (now known as BHP), who sponsored him to come to Australia. He got the job because he had a 1st class underground mine managers certificate. They lived and work in NSW for 7 months and they then decided to move to WA, after receiving a letter from one of Eileens friends saying that WA was great. Their friends in NSW told them not to go to WA, because its too hot there, but when they arrived it was pouring with raingo figure. Once in WA Arthur worked for CSR. They then settled in WA, where Arthur worked for numerous mining companies. The next part of the story finds us in Pannawonica. Arthur & Eileen moved to Pannawonica in February 2001. They move here from Perth, where they had owned a small petrol station. However, due to the deregulation of the fuel industry, Arthur & Eileens petrol station went bad. They moved to Pannawonica with not a cent to their name. When they arrived, they were greeted with a washing basket full of groceries in their house as a

Arthur & Eileen with Grandchildren Michael, Rachel & Cameron

house warming gift from the company. Arthur came to Pannawonica to develop processing and assist in the building of Process Plant 2 (PP2). He also has another special qualification which was a quarry managers ticket, ticket number is 23. He was the 23rd person in WA to receive his quarry managers ticket. He received this in 1976. From 1977-1979 he was on the board of examiners for mines and petroleum. During their 12 years in Pannawonica Arthur has been the secretary/treasurer of the Pannawonica Heights Golf Club and he was Santa for a few year at the childrens Christmas party. Eileen has worked at the primary school from 20052012 as the school gardener. She then retired from the school in 2012, but you will still find her and Arthur working at the school casually. The school gardens always look immaculate after Arthur and Eileen have worked their magic on the gardens & lawn. Arthur and Eileen have enjoyed their 12 years in Pannawonica and said Pannawonica has been good to them. They are about to celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on the 30th of March this year. Wow! What an awesome celebration and great achievement! Congratulations!! -Heidi Virgin

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panna photos

Pannas Summer
Double Rainbow

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Storm Photos

panna photos

This summer has seen Panna have many storms and awesome displays of lightning. These pictures are just a few to show you what our summer storms are like.

A Special thanks to Kirsten and Jason Hawkins for the photos!


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clean up

Pannawonica Clean Up Australian Day

Mel Gallanagh; a resident of Pannawonica for 9 years said she enjoy being a part of such a valuable community event and particularly enjoyed being a part of tidying up the famous Pannawonica boot tree.

Clean up Australia Day is an initiative of the Clean up Australia Campaign. It is held on the io Tinto and the Shire of Ashburton first Sunday of March every year, and supported Pannawonica Community encourages people to clean up their local members in Clean up Australia Day. areas. In 2012 approximately 1,177 tonnes of rubbish was removed from all across Western The National clean up event kicked off at the Australia. Pannawonica Sporting Club for a pre meet and event planning on Sunday 3 March 2013. The Pannawonica Clean UP Australia Day Pannawonica community members set up two concluded with a well-deserved morning tea teams of volunteers with specific areas to care of Rio Tinto. target a major clean up. The Clean Up Team

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Primary school

Pannawonica Primary
Look at what the Kindy and Pre-Primary classes have been up to

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Primary school

School News
The Marshmallow Challenge
was to build the tallest, freestanding structure with the marshmallow on top. Students had 18 minutes to complete their task.

To encourage team building, communication All teams created successful freestanding and problem solving Year Five, Six and Seven structures. The heights of the structures were; students took part in the marshmallow chal- 62cm, 42cm, 25cm, 21cm and 15cm. lenge. Student were then asked to reflect on the task Students were given: and asked what things they felt they did well 20 sticks of spaghetti and what things they would need to work on 2 metres of sticky tape next time. 1 metre of string 1 marshmallow It was an enjoyable, fun and challenging experience. They worked in teams of four and their goal - Amanda Myers

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junior citizen

Recognising a young person in our community who shines enviable citizen qualities, and acknowledging that their contribution helps makes our town what it is.

Panna

gecko

Junior citizen
Congratulations,

Emanita Fiu
You make a difference.

Emanita always demonstrates an extremely respectful and polite attitude when dealing with her peers and adults. She takes pride in everything she does and always loves getting involved and helping out wherever needed. We are very proud that Emanita has been Emanita Fiu is an outstanding member of our nominated for Junior Citizen. Pannawonica Community. She hasnt been - Mum and Dad (Tina & Sonny Fiu) here very long but she is always involved in activities in town. She is always willing to lend a hand and enthusiastically helped out at the Clean Up Australia Day event! Well done You have an extremely Emanita! respectful and polite attitude... - Hannah Highfield

he people of Pannawonica and the Panna Gecko are pleased to recognize Emanita Fiu as this issues Junior Citizen.

Tina & Sonny Fiu

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john hughes

things with them hen Heidi here and now, was encouraging me to whether it is write an article for the playing games, Gecko, as usual, I was mucking around struggling to think of a in the pool, topic. So she suggested, watching them Why dont you about play sport, one of lifes lessons that checking out youve learned? their new shoes or Sounds like a good L-R: Lily, Isabella, Phoebe, Harry .L -R: Harry, Isabella, Phoebe, Lily taking them for a idea, I thought, but sail. Even a what lessons have I driving lesson. learnt? And you know, the more I been seeing how quickly the kids The second motivator was the thought about it, the more I grow up. When they were younger project I worked on last year, thought about one lesson that Im I often put off doing things with which kept me out of the Robe still trying to learn: how to stop them until they were a bit older, Valley for 11 months. Because it putting things off, or procrastinat- and could then, more expertly. But was very high level work (that is, ing. Even writing this article Im hey, before you know it, the baby corporate based and not close to days past the deadline when I is looking for the car keys and operations where we had direct should have written it weeks ago. doesnt want to play Squatter influence and the ability to change And Ive always been lousy at anymore. Theres probably a 6 things), I have come back to my getting monthly reports written on year gap between the two photos normal job with a determination to time. above, of the kids, but the time has fix things if theyre not working So, how do I overcome this gone in a flash and they have properly and make them better weakness? changed so much. One of the whenever we can, as quickly as One of the big motivators has things I have got better at is doing we can. So procrastination is still a work in Procrastination = Lost Opportunity: progress, but I am making progress. When we moved to Perth and bought a house (3 years ago), I decided And guess what? When I finally set that we should install solar panels to generate electricity. Not only would myself to it, it didnt take so long to it save us some money, but it was the right thing to do reducing our write the Gecko article! carbon footprint as a family, and helping to save the planet. But it was So whatever it is you should be one of those things I never got around to. Well, I finally got my act doing, quit thinking about it, and together late last year, did a bit of research, had a few supplier/installers visit, got a few quotes and picked company xyz. So the panels get go do it! Ill be trying to do the installed in a day and they work like magic. After 4 months they have same.
paid back about 1/8 of the cost, and electricity is only going to get more expensive. So if I had installed the panels when we first bought the house, not only would the installation have paid for itself by now, but we would have probably got a better buy-back price from our electricity supplier
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Procrastinating Procrastination

John Hughes

General Manager Robe Valley Operations

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VFRS

Pannawonica VFRS
other fires, as well as some of the members of Pannawonica VFRS.

very wet season the storms brings lightning, which cause fire, which then IIf you are interested in being part of this become bushfires. Pannawonica VFRS have incredibly dedicated group of volunteers, been busy this wet season, putting out contact the following: bushfires and keeping drivers safe on the secretary@pannawonica-vfrs.com roads. They have attended numerous bushfires, one out on the North West Coastal captain@pannawonic-vfrs.com Highway, that closed the hwy for a period of time. Below are a few photos of this event and

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BUSHFIRE emergencies

VFRS

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VFRS

Pannawonica VFRS
As Volunteer Fire Fighters, we do what we can, when we can, where we can, to the very best of our ability.
If anyone in the house has special
needs or permanent injuries that may inhibit their ability to get out of the house easily, factor this into your escape plan too. Make sure your children learn to stay low to the ground and crawl to the nearest exit when moving through a burning building. If you have to go into a closed room to find a point of escape, feel the door with the BACK OF YOUR HAND for heat in the case the fire has spread into that room. Using the front of your hand may result in burns that make it difficult to use your hand to open windows, doors, etc. Ensure you include a meeting point in your discussions so that you know whether or not everyone is out. This might be at the end of your driveway or across the road. Call 000 and wait for fire fighters to arrive. Alert your neighbours in case the fire spreads.

HOUSE FIRES
By Melanie Campbell
Consider these statistics: On average, more 1500 house fires start each year in Western Australia alone. Between August 2011 and August 2012, 592 of these were accidental. More than $21 million worth of damage occurs as a result of house fires in W.A. in a year. More than 50 people die each year in house fires on average. Most accidental house fire related deaths occurring between 9pm and 6pm. Commonly these deaths occur when people are overcome by smoke inhalation in their sleep, unaware a fire has even started. Checking the batteries in your smoke alarm seems like a small inconvenience to avoid becoming a statistic, doesnt it? And while most house fires occur in Winter, often the result of fire places, heaters and electric blankets which are commodities not needed Pannawonica, it sadly does not make us immune. With April Fools Day fast approaching, its time to buy your batteries. Smoke alarms give us the best chance of escaping a house fire. Time is against you, houses can burn down in as little as ten minutes, so every second counts. (Demountable buildings will burn down in

as little as 4 minutes.) But if you did get woken in the middle of the night to Once you have an escape plan in sound of your smoke alarm, would you place, ensure everyone in the house is know what to do? Would your children? familiar with it, and practice it once a year. Why not make this part of April Along with changing your batteries on Fools Day too? April Fools Day, aim to have created, and practiced an escape plan, and be When teaching your children about essure to involve your children. Points to cape plans its important that they know what to do if their clothes catch on fire. consider include: Identify two possible points of exit in Teach your children to STOP, DROP, each room, i.e. a door and a window. COVER AND ROLL: That way if one point of exit is blocked STOP moving immediately. This will ensure flames do not get fanned by by fire or debris you have another opmovement. tion. It is very important to discuss this with your children. DROP to the ground. Ensure the points of exit are easily es- COVER your face to prevents burns caped from. A locked window that and avoid breathing in while on fire. requires you to find a key becomes an ROLL back and forth to extinguish the obstacle. Keeping a key in the lock flames. and ensuring windows are opened reg- Dont wait and hope that your children ularly so that they dont become stiff will learn this at school. Safety starts at can make a big difference in a fire. home and children are never too young Can you get out past your cyclone to start learning. Keep fire blankets and screens? If not, keep them off the win- extinguishers in the house and talk to dows until it is necessary to have them your children about how to use these in place, i.e. Blue Alert. too. After all, a small fire can be prevent Consider your animals and whether or ed from turning into a big fire with the not they can get out. Once you get right knowledge and tools. out of a burning building, NEVER GO On a final note, while concentrating on BACK INSIDE. As hard as it may be to changing your smoke alarm batteries know your pets are still in there, returnand updating your escape plans, dont ing into the building puts your life at risk, forget to ensure your insurance covers as well as the lives of the local fire briyour contents for fire. Your life is more gade who then have to search for you. important than any belonging, but can Pet doors can give your pets the ability you afford to lose everything and start to escape themselves, and give you again once you do escape a burning some reassurance in a fire. house?

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ballet

Ballet Back For 2013

and Kahlia Davidson who achieved Distinctions, the highest grade attainable. Of course a great student needs a great teacher and they are in abundance in Pannawonica. Samantha Sylva, Andre Channon and Jasmine Callaghan have strong dance backgrounds and also have a range of skills in varying sporting arenas and early childhood learning, a great tool when engaging children. With the addition of Jasmine this year, TRB has now been able to extend classes to include Ballet 5 (RAD Grade 1). It is very gratifying to know that those in Ballet 4 last year are able to continue with their ballet in 2013, particularly as they show such potential. Teachers and Ballet 5 students also attend Pointes for Perfection workshops in Dampier, where possible, with TRB Principal Teacher, Michele Cleaver-Wilkinson.

t really is amazing the lengths some people go to for

the community. When Terre Rouge Ballet Inc (TRB) was first approached by Panna mum, Gypsy Prosser, to enrol her daughter in their ballet school, they were sorry to inform her that the classes were held in Karratha so unfortunately we couldnt accommodate her. I know that she said but Im willing to make the trip so my daughter can join in too. That really defines the Panna people and after many months of travelling backwards and forwards each week, Gypsy approached TRB in 2011 to open a Pannawonica arm of TRB. They had students, teachers, venue and funding from Rio Tinto all lined up - with that kind of enthusiasm and dedication, A highlight of the TRB ballet calendar is the mid year who could refuse. concert held in the Dampier Community Hall. The 2012 theme was Wish upon a Star and the Panna contingent That same enthusiasm and dedication runs through their was loud and proud. Enthusiastic performances met children and the Pannawonica ballet students are some with enthusiastic applause which lifted the roof and was of TRBs finest. Classes in Panna originally catered for quite possibly heard back home. Once again, the travstudents in Dance & Performance classes (3-5 years), el involved with rehearsals and shows was undertaken and Ballet classes 1 4. TRB follows the Royal Academy without a problem and much appreciated by TRB. This of Dance (RAD) syllabi and o f f e r s years concert is to be held on 22 June 2013 in Dampier Presentation (ungraded exams) for students in Ballet 2 so put it in your diaries as one not to be missed. and Exams (graded) for students in Ballet 4. Extra tuition was offered to students wishing to participate in Presen- For more information on Terre Rouge Ballet, visit tations or Exams and once again these dedicated www.terrerougeballet.com.au, phone Karratha TRB on dancers travelled to Karratha for weekend workshops, 0459 163 705 or our Pannawonica representative Gypsy mocks and exams. Their hard work paid off with all 2012 on 0409441829, you can also go to their Facebook participants doing extremely well, particularly Lily Climas page: Terre Rouge Ballet Karratha.

Pannawonica Terre Rouge Ballet students taking their Ballet

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kindergym

Kindergym
We are able to open for members at the community markets.

jump & roll

e have had a very successful start to year with Kindergym opening over the school Fee Structure PER WEEK holidays! Thank you to the committee members for $3 per child each session opening on the days I was not able to make it. I hope $5 per session for 2 or more children the younger kids all enjoyed having an activity for ANNUAL them! I know my kids did as the school holiday $30 Annual Playgroup W.A insurance programme was only for the older kids! PLUS $15 single child Kindergym membership Below is our awesome committee for this year: President: Kylie Conder $20 family Kindergym membership Vice President: Linda Parsons Treasurer: Heidi Virgin ****If you are already a member of Playgroup W.A then Secretary: Emma McEvoy you only pay the Kindergym membership******** Coach: Kath Collins We have all been working hard over the last couple of Children that are 12mths old or walking must become weeks to get organised for our REGISTRATION DAY!! financial members. If you are bringing siblings to Kindergym please be aware that they are not We now have a new insurance cover for Kindergym. registered or insured and therefore must remain seated We have chosen to use Playgroup W.As insurance during the session. cover as it is more comprehensive for our members and allows us to run activities like our SUNDAY FUNDAYS or We ask that all fees are paid at the beginning of each the Panna Markets or excursions to the pool. session and that membership is paid at the start of each year or when you commence your first session. The fee structure changes slightly but if you are a member of Pannawonica Playgroup then it actually If you are a new & wishing to attend Pannawonica works out cheaper as you do not have to pay the Kindergym you are able to come as a quest for 3 insurance you only pay a small membership fee. We sessions, then you need to become a member for hope that our members are understanding and insurance purposes. ~Kylie Conder, Kindergym President appreciate that we only have yours and your childrens best interests at heart. We have lots of exciting ideas we want to implement over the next 12 months. We have plans to begin a once a term FUNDAY SUNDAY. First one to hopefully be in March! We also would like to hold a cake stall once a term to help raise more funds for the expensive equipment we would like for the children. We will have new coaches trained up through-out the next 12 months so please express your interest to a committee member.

Term 1 Theme OUR BODY!

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Shire of Ashburton

Activities

Triathlon coming up soon. Training will be on Saturdays 9:00am 10:00am. Hope to see he year has started off with an exciting you all there!! round of activities for the children of Pannawonica! The Youth House down at the Maya Mayu Centre has been very successful this term. Milo Cricket has started and the kids are The Youth House has been open on really starting to improve their skills. Thank you Wednesdays for PP-Year 2 and Fridays for to all the parents that have been helping out Year 2 and up. On Wednesdays Linda and - its been fantastic to see, if any other Nicole have been cooking with the kids parents have some spare time to lend a which they are really enjoying! hand its always greatly appreciated! We are looking forward to seeing you all at We are very lucky this term that Ashley Long the activities this term! is running Taekwondo sessions again every fortnight in his time off. He has been sharing From the Shire of Ashburton and the his skills with the children and they are really Pannawonica Activities Team! getting the hang of it! This term they have introduced sparring in a controlled environment and the kids are enjoying applying the skills they have learnt in the sessions. Taekwondo is every fortnight on Thursdays and Saturdays. Triathlon club is about to start this week and is going to be a great way for the kids of Pannawonica to get active! We will be training in the lead up to the Pannawonica

Panna kids participating in Milo Cricket

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reflections

Thoughts with

a Sylva lining

hile living in the Pilbara and more specifically in Pannawonica, it seems to come complete with a set of seasonal, location and climate guidelines, expectations and surprises. Our winter is actually in everyone else's spring, rain and storms of fierce magnification and speedy appearance occur on the hottest of hot days, that don't really refresh things, just make muddy, muggy goodness. We expect, and on a yearly basis watch out for incoming catastrophic cyclones, of which I am still to experience one first-hand! Just recently we had the impending Cyclone Rusty, which while it didn't have any direct effect on Pannawonica thank goodness, it did still affect travel plans of ours. We were due to fly back to Karratha from Perth on the Wednesday, on our last leg of travel coming back from 10 days in New Zealand. But due to the cyclone in the vicinity, all air traffic to Karratha airport was ground to a halt, and while they booked us in tentatively for the next day, we were still at the mercy of the ever fickle path of the cyclone. We made it back on the flight booked for us, and although Panna didn't really get anything Cyclone Rusty related, our children got to tell us of all the preparations they and Kirri had made at home for it. Air-cons, without them life in the Pilbara would be if not impossible, defiantly downright unbearable! Thank goodness for them, and thank goodness for the fact that repairs for a broken or faulty air-con is only a 1800 number away. I do remember when we were having town power line upgrades, we actually went out and bought a generator. Because the thought of having no power for up to 8 hours of the day meant no air-con, no cold fridge, no frozen freezer, and that was just an awful reality. At least with the generator we could run a fan, the fridge and freezer, and as an added bonus the TV as well. So we now have a little beauty of a generator for our use, perfect for extended power outs and remote camping adventures, probably just need to check that we have the jerry can full of fuel for it! Up here in the Pilbara we also experience a plethora of seasonal visitors of the bug variety, almost never more than one at a time thank goodness, they at least wait their turns to make their appearance. I know that we have just gotten over having the horse and march flies, and aren't we glad that they are gone now! We also have visits from grasshoppers, flying ants right before a big rain, and a new one in recent times the moths that lay grub eggs in the lawn. The only thing I can say for the horse and march flies is either long clothes (I know heat is a pain, but bites are more so), or aero guard seems to work pretty well. Grasshoppers sometimes come in plague proportion, they are super attracted to lights, so I advise after experiencing the clean-up afterwards, don't leave any lights on at night! They come in any way they can and then just die, unpleasant does not describe the clean up! My boys like the grasshoppers though, because they love running onto the grass and making a wave of grasshoppers move out around them as they all hop away, my girls are defiantly not fans! Whenever we have an unexpected rain storm come our way, granted that it's not a full on thunder and lightning storm, my children LOVE to run around out the back in the rain. Usually we have not seen rain for ages, and the welcome shower

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recognition award

is greeted with squealing delight by my kids. They run around and get their bathers on, and spend the duration of the rain running, riding and playing until it finishes. I usually try and get pictures of them, as you do, because rain is such a novel occurrence for the children up here. But as soon as you step out with your camera lens, it fogs instantly! Temperatures inside being cold from the air-cons going out to the steamy, muggy goodness that happens when nice cold rain hits all the heated up ground, really makes it hard to take any decent photos! So I have learnt to take pictures from the back doorway, this does make it a little tricky if they are all over the backyard, but action photos are always nice. They will generally all come together for a group shot, but for me I have to be quick, because they really don't stay still together for long! Living in the Pilbara has its own set of local weather and climate issues that we need to live with all year round. But without the cyclone rainy season that brings the rain, we wouldn't have the beautiful rivers to visit and swim in, and who doesn't like going to the river. The bugs that we have up here, well you could defiantly do without, but it's just one of those things that needs to be dealt with unfortunately! Preparation is defiantly the key though and I think that while Panna is a very different place to live in, and with us coming up to our 7th year here, we still get surprised with how different it can be from year to year, and can't wait to see what surprises are in store for us next year!

ongratulations to our local teacher and community member Michaela Williams on receiving the Community Recognition Award! Michaela is the person who always finds time to help out with an event, fundraiser or group, despite having a thousand other things to do. She has been involved with Gala, Playgroup, Kindergym, Panna Primary, P&C, Ballet, 40th Anniversary, Rodeo, CAG, to name a few, as well as Rio Xmas celebrations, MC at a number of charity functions or just picking up rubbish on Clean up Australia Day. In the last six years she has volunteered in various capacities and held committee positions with some of these groups and has worked tirelessly to help improve them or make them an enjoyable place to visit in Panna. No job is too big or too small for her to lend a hand. She is a champion for the community at every opportunity. She epitomizes that secret ingredient that every community wants and needs more of, a genuine community spirit, making everyone feel worthy and included. Congratulations Michaela! Thanks for making Panna such a great place!!

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panna police

police roundup

Greetings once more from the Pannawonica Police.


Driver reminder to take caution on flooded roads

Speeding in the Supermarket Car Park

Complaints have been received in regards to speeding vehicle in the car park of the shopping centre. Please be mindful that there are a lot of People travelling through pedestrians and foot the North West are being traffic around this area, reminded by the Departincluding lots of young ment of Fire and Emergenchildren. We would all cy Services (DFES) to take hate for someone to get care on flooded roads to Officer in Charge Sr. Tony Di Giuseppe Sr. Constable Tom Bateman seriously hurt or killed avoid putting themselves in due to someone speeddanger. DFES Superintendent Pilbara John Newman said flood ways and river levels rose rapidly during the wet season ing through the car park. Please slow down! and could easily wash away a vehicle so people needed to be careful. The Pilbara and Kimberley are currently experi- Whilst we are on a whinge Street Drinking has raised its encing storms and increased rainfall which is a reminder that ugly head around town again. People are actually walking to people must take care when travelling on wet roads, he said. licensed premises whilst drinking one from home. Surely you Seasonal rain can fall anywhere, anytime. One minute the can wait the 5 minutes it takes to walk to the club or pub withroads are dry and the next they are very wet, slippery and out a drink. If you find that you are suffering massive dehydration from your short walk give us a ring and we will rush potentially life threatening to people not paying attention. People have come to serious harm for failing to follow warn- around some water! Think about it other residents dont ings when attempting to travel through floodwaters. Some want people walking around town drinking. It is offensive and have drowned after becoming trapped in their vehicles, while you will be copping a $100 fine for your trouble. others have washed away in rapid waters or suffered serious injuries from hidden debris. It is important that people obey An Accident Waiting to Happen every issue we seem to road closure signs and dont drive into water of unknown put something in regards to young kids on the road. It is the depth and current, as this can be life threatening, Mr New- responsibility of road users to drive with due care and attenman said. In remote regions in particular, take care on gravel tion but this alone wont prevent an accident. Parents need to and unsealed roads as the last thing you want is to get be responsible for where their children are playing and runbogged. In recent months, Tropical Cyclones (TC) Peta and ning/riding/skating around. Every issue we also mention bike Rusty brought torrential rain to the Pilbara region, leaving a helmets. Wether you agree with it or not it is the law. If you large amount of water over the roads. DFESs State Emer- are riding a bike you must wear a helmet. Please set an gency Service (SES) has these tips for people travelling example for the kids and you never know one day it may prevent you from becoming a vegetable or worse. through cyclone or flood prone areas: Prepare a plan for your family on what to do if a cyclone Little Known Facts during our patrols we often stop vehiapproaches Check your emergency kit is complete and includes a first cles towing trailers for speeding. Often the driver of the vehiaid kit, torch, battery operated portable radio, spare batteries, cle is surprised and unaware that the legal speed limit for a water bottles, non-perishable food, a portable cooking devic- vehicle towing is 100 kph. This refers to towing anything at all, from a road train all the way down to any empty 6 x 8 trailes and special needs for pets er. If you are towing you cannot exceed 100 kph. Now you Fill your vehicles fuel tank know. Carry extra food and water when travelling in case of long delays at crossings Here is some food for thought Place boats, caravans and vehicles in sheds or secure For more helpful tips in regards to our region. them with correct cyclone tie down procedures visit Please dont become one of Never walk, swim or play in floodwaters, as they are danwww.dfes.wa.gov.au. these statistics. The biggest gerous threat here in the Pilbara is not Watch for changes in water levels so you are ready if snakes or cyclones but our cars you need to relocate. and trucks.

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These statistics were taken over a 10 year period from 2000 to 2010. Snapshot of Pilbara statistics (KSI = killed or seriously injured) Number of killed or seriously injured (KSI): 107 in 2010, 824 from 2001-2010 Most common crash type: Single vehicle rollover or run-offroad (37%) Most common crash site speed zone: 110 km/h (39%) Seat belts not worn: 28% of KSI Speed as a factor: 21% of KSI Alcohol as a factor: 18% of KSI KSI who were men: 57% KSI who were 17-24 years old: 25% Profile of Region The following is an extract of Main Roads Western Australias regional profile for the Pilbara (accessed 13 May 2011). The Pilbara region is located in the north of Western Australia and covers an area approximately 510,000km 2 (25% of the State). The regions population was estimated as being 45,300 in 2007. The road length of the regions AusLinks roads is 757 km, state roads 1,434 km and local roads 7,583 km. Overview of statistics 107 people were killed or seriously injured in the Pilbara region last year. When you consider the regions small population, this is an extremely high rate of 220.1 per 100,000 population. 824 people have been killed or seriously injured in the last 10 years (2001-2010) in the region, which is a rate of 188.6 per 100,000 population. These were a result of 438 single vehicle crashes and 103 multiple vehicle crashes. Take care out there. - Pannawonica Police

On a Lighter Note
More feeble humour.. attempts at police
1. An elderly man is stopped by the police around 2 a.m. and is asked where he is going at this time of night. The man replies, "I am on my way to a lecture about alcohol abuse and the effects it has on the human body, as well as smoking and staying out late." The officer then asks, "Really? Who is giving that lecture at this time of night?" The man replies, "That would be my wife." 2. A car was driving down the street when all of a sudden it started swerving. The car was going back and forth till a patrolling police officer pulled the car over. A blonde rolls down the window and says, Constable, Im so glad you are here. I saw a tree in the road, and then I saw another and another. So I had to swerve to ke ep f ro m h i t ti ng th em ! " The officer looks at her, and then says, "Ma'am, that's your air freshener." 3. The driver of a Mr Whippy van was found dead covered in hundreds and thousands police say he topped himself. Police are looking for a man who stole a futon bed apparently he is lying low. Police received a tip off about a criminal hiding in a toilet they are just waiting to flush him out.
Pannawonica Police Contact Details

9184 2444 9184 1022

Email: Pannawonica.Police.Station@police.wa.gov.au

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in the kitchen
This brownie by Donna Hay is one of

Standby Brownies

the most tastiest brownie I have ever tasted. It is also a very quick recipe. A great one for a special treat for the kids or yummy morning tea feast whilst having a catch up with the ladies!

delectable & easy!

Heidi

Ingredients
150g Butter 3/4 cup (75g) cocoa 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 1/2 cup (75g) Plain Flour 1 1/4 cups (275g) castor sugar 3 eggs

Method
1. Preheat the oven to 160c 2. Place the butter, sugar and cocoa is a saucepan over low heat and stir until the butter has melted. 3. Spoon into a bowl and add vanilla and eggs, whisking well. 4. Sift the flour over the mixture and whisk to combine. 5. Spoon the mixture into a 20cm square cake tin lined with non-stick baking paper. 6. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the center is just set. 7. Cool in tin and cut into squares.
Makes 16
Source: DONNA HAY: Fast, Fresh Simple, Pg. 118

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tech

Ali & Heidi Talk Technology


Willy Weather By Willy Weather WEATHER/iPhone
This app is another weather app, but I has Pannawonica on it. It also give you the weather, rainfall, wind speeds and moon information. A very easy to use app that has loads of information about your local weather. Willy Online Pty Ltd. Price: $Free

Doozzle By Odsoft GAMES/iPad & iPhone


This app is a new style of doing jigsaw puzzles. After this child has completed the puzzle the picture comes to life, The animations comes with sound too. A great way to get kids to do jigsaw puzzles. Oleg Demchenko. Price $1.99

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4 Pics 1 Word By LOTUM GnbH Games/ iPad & iPhone


This app is very addictive you wont want o put it down. You have to guess a word from 4 pictures displayed on the screen, You are given 12 scrambled letters and the size of the word. Some are very easy and other are rather cryptic! Good Luck!! LOTUM GmbH. Price: $Free

Minecraft By Majang UTILITIES/ iPad & iPhone


This app is making a comeback! It is a game that is all about placing blocks to build and going on adventures. This app has been recently updates making to more like a game you play on your PC. Its gaming at its best! Majang AB. Price: $7.49

Oz Cyclone Chasers By Chris Nitsopoulos Weather/iPad


This app is Australians first tropical cyclone app from Australias first cyclone chasing team. You can stay up to date with the very latest cyclone news, outlooks, warning and alerts. It also has one tough links to the official BoM and JTWC cyclone warning pages. Chris Nitsopoulos. Price: $1.99

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writers corner

The Marshmallow Challenge


Two days ago we has a marshmallow challenge, we had to build a tower using just: raw spaghetti, 2 metre of sticky tape, 1 metre of string and one marshmallow. In groups of four, we had 18 minutes to build a tower. The tallest freestanding tower was my team Jack, Jake, ben and myself, it was 62cm tall. The team with the smallest tower was Chloe, Ashleigh, Nicole and Princess. Their tower was 15cm tall. All up I think it was lots of fun and I would try it again.

My favourite part of the marshmallow challenge was finding new ways to build the structure because the team worked best in that time.

Something good about our team did was work together in the final minute of the challenge because they wanted to win. We also came up with lots of good ideas.

My least favourite part of the challenge was the start because everyone wanted to get their ideas out and it was just chaos.

Something my team would need to improve on is team work. Everyone would talk over each other so you couldnt hear what one person was saying.

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poetry corner

This time of the year theres a few extra splurges Cause I just cant resist the temptation Of the Eggs on display as I enter the shops All that chocolate gives me instant salivation And I figure that by buying my own Easter Eggs I ensure my chocolate urge is kept at bay For as sweet & delightful as my hubby can be He forgets the Lindt every Valentines Day I tried the Egg-Hunt last year for the kids But I didnt have to tell them Go Look Cause by the time I had picked out the good hiding spots Id eaten them all..oh so crook It doesnt matter to me if its Milk, Dark or White Or if its nutty or fruity or just plain It just matters if I dont have some to eat every day Without it I just feel Im insane! I hope you all have a great time this Easter Have fun but stay safe whatever you do Make sure you get to the shops (before me) To secure a chocolate treat - or maybe two?
By Panna Poet

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celebrations

Happy Birthday to my lovely Husband, Wayne Southey. Happy Birthday to our Special Daddy. Hope that your day will be so special as you are to us. Love you very much. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Mariska, Abigail, Claire 20 February

Happy 1st Birthday Sienna We hope you have a special day. We love you lots! xoxoxoxoxox Love Dad, Mum & Hannah
(28th March)

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lifestyle events

Lifestyle Events

Friday 15

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From 7.00 pm @ the Sports Club


Come down for a fun night at the Pannawonica Sports Club. Support those who have volunteered to shave & wax their hair and help us raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundations Worlds Greatest Shave! Sausage sizzle Hair colouring & more
For Pannawonica Sports Club Members and their invited guests only. Contact The Lifestyle Centre on 9159 3277 or pannalc@riotinto.com for more information

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lifestyle update

Lifestyle update
Healthy Weight Breakfast
Start your day the healthy
Fresh fruit and yoghurt wholegrain or wholemeal toast. with some Wholegrain or wholemeal toast with a variety of toppings such as avocado, baked beans, tomatoes, nut spread and a piece of fruit.

Wholemeal Pancakes topped with fruit and Eating Breakfast contributes in many ways to Greek yoghurt instead of sugary syrups. good health and nutrition! Did you know? Poached or boiled eggs on wholegrain or Breakfast eaters are more likely to be of nor- wholemeal toast with a small glass of fruit juice. mal weight compared to non-breakfast eat An omelette made with added vegetables ers as they are less likely to overeat later in such as onion, mushrooms, spinach and tomathe day. to. A healthy breakfast improves alertness, concentration, mental performance and Bircher muesli with a variety of fruits and nuts added. memory. Those who skip breakfast are more likely to snack on less nutritious food during the day, which contributes to weight gain. Eating breakfast gives you a good opportunity to fit more essential nutrients into your day such as fibre, protein and vitamins and minerals. A breakfast containing protein will help you to feel fuller for longer and is beneficial for early morning exercisers.

Words Form Your HWCs


Hi Folks, February has hit and how are the new years resolutions going? Still in place? Weve got loads on offer for you this month to keep you active and get you out and social in Panna. It is a little hot out there so make sure you keep hydrated and we hope to have the aircon in the weights gym up and running again for you soon.

or wholemeal varieties such as All Bran with Till then, keep up the good work and hope to see you low fat milk. You can boost the fibre content at the Worlds Greatest Shave for a great night! buy adding fresh fruit, vegetables or psyllium Slinte husks. A delicious smoothie made from low fat Bee & Eilish Pannawonica Lifestyle Centre milk, fresh fruit, yoghurt and honey.

Our new gym is coming so keep your ears out for news of this soon and we will have a few more toys for you to play with as soon as it opens, more floor A bowl of high fibre cereal like wholegrain space and just as many classes as always.

Check out these healthy ideas for your next breakfast

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lifestyle update

Lifestyle update
Events

BE BRAVE AND SHAVE

SOCIAL SPORT

TOUCH RUGBY Tuesdays 7.30pm @ the Panna Oval Time to get down & support our hard core Great way to boost fitness and improve / learn Worlds Greatest shave new skills. Get training ahead of Volunteers as they wax and shave their hair all the 2013 Panna vs. MESA A Touch Rugby Match on March 18th!! in aid of the Leukemia Foundation. WHEN: 7.00PM FRIDAY MARCH 15th SOCCER Thursdays 7.15pm 8.15pm @ the Oval Soccer is back to Thursdays so come on down to the Oval to show off your footy skills or learn some new ones!! And get ready to take on Mesa A again in the Robe Valley League Come on down to support some of the guys and girls who will be shaving and get those wallets out to support the boys waxing for the cause. One of our main contendors Badgy (Mark Weaver) has been growing his beard and hair for over a year for the event and youll soon be seeing him walking around town with bright pink hair for the two weeks before the event!

WATER POLO Thursdays 6.15pm 7.00pm @ the pool For those of you who are water babies, check out the pool on a Thursday night. Dont worry if you are not a strong swimmer we can cater for you too! Come down, keep cool in the warm heat and have a laugh! We have the lovely Sarah Lopez and Suzz Taylor dying their lovely locks with maybe one other willing to come on board to shave her BASKETBALL gorgeous hair for the cause. In the mens Saturdays 6.30 7.30pm @ the courts corner we also have Nick Smith loosing his curls, Daniel Pat from Spotless waxing his back Weve had some good numbers turning up in and we have a Welsh man joining the cause the last few weeks but we need more. So callthis year with Mark Rogers putting himself ing all basketball heads, netballers looking for forward from Monodelphus to have his back a change or any one wanting to get fit and waxed. get social! So with all these volunteers and maybe more to come its definitely going to be a night not to be missed!!!

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sports

Pannawonica Ultimate Bootcamp Event

he 2013 Pannawonica Ultimate Bootcamp saw over 40 participants battle through a very challenging army style race course on the Panna Oval and all to raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctors Service. The course was similar to last years event but with a few tough additions. Teams started with a mud tunnel crawl and 8 obstacles later finished with a plunge in a mud filled paddling pool so as you can imagine their clothes will never be the same again. Some of the challenges included Tyre Runs, Dummy Drags, Log carry, Giant Tyre Flips, Balance Beams, Stretcher Carry, Sled Runs and Net Crawls. The Childrens event was the first to kick off and everyone put in a fantastic effort. One by one they crossed the finish line, out of breath, coated in mud but with proud smiles on their faces. Congratulations to Max Denton who achieved the fastest time on the course.

The children event was into its final stages as the crowds arrived to get ready for the adults event. We had a very impressive 22 people enter the individual course and 5 teams take on the Ultimate Team Challenge. The Team Event revolved as much around team work as

much as it did strength or endurance. All team members had to get past an obstacle before their team could move into the next so it was all about encouragement and motivation. The Murphys Team did just that and blitzed the course in a fantastic time of 4.26seconds. These guys also went on to win the Plank Walk Challenge.

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We had two all female teams consisting of our very hard core Mums Time class participants and what a remarkable effort they all put in. They showed exactly how tough they are when it came to the Tug of War. The ladies cleaned up the opposition not once but twice to be crowed the Tug of War Champions. The Mens Teams were well and truly puzzled as to how they lost and Eddie the Murphys team captain was so impressed with the ladies performance that he said he would happily offer anyone of them a job to work with him. The night ended with the Human Knot challenge. This saw all our contestants get nice & close with their muddy team mates as the solved their way through detangling the knot of bodies.

to each and every one of the Ultimate Bootcamp participants. You folks did an awesome job and we are very impressed and proud of your effort.

Eilish Mc Nulty & Blathnaid Ward Pannawonica Health & Wellness Coordinators

Well done to all those involved with the 2013 Ultimate Bootcamp Challenge. The event raised over $300 for the RFDS and was an action packed night to remember. A massive thank you must go to Ben Hughes & Tom Byrne for all their hard work assisting with the course assembly. Thank you to Courtney Ackland and Rio Tinto for assisting with the planning & running of the event. Thank you to Shirl Morris & Phil Dee from the Pannawonica Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service for their assistance on the night and in the run up to the event. Last but not least the biggest thank you goes out 37
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iggest Loser Biggest Achiever 10 week weight loss challenge kicked off on February 10th with 56 MOTIVATED participants. Once all participants completed their initial health & fitness assessment the real work kicked in. Each week all participants are given a challenge to work on. The challenges are accumulative so the work rate and effort put in will continue to grow throughout the 10 weeks

The work rate and effort being put in by the participants is truly inspiring. Attendance at exercise classes is the highest we have on record. Participants are not just pushing themselves but are helping to motivate their fellow biggest loser challengers. We have witnessed some very impressive weight loss results and the majority of the participants have reported feeling fitter with increased energy levels.

Week 1: This challenge was to include 30minutes of exercise every day as well as To all our Biggest Loser / Biggest attending two fitness classes / training Achiever participants; we are session at the lifestyle centre per week. very proud of your efforts to date and look forward to see Week 2: Include 5 serves of vegetables in more fantastic results over the your diet each day (& continue remainder of the challenge. implementing the week one challenge) Week 3: Include 2 serves of fruit in your diet each day (& continue implementing the week one and week 2 challenges) Participants keep a food and exercise diary and have a weekly catch up and weigh in with Eilish or Bee at the Lifestyle Centre We are now into week 4 of the challenge.

See you in July

Remember: No matter how slow you go, youre still lapping everybody on the couch!
Eilish McNulty & Blathnaid Ward Pannawonica Health & Wellness Coordinators

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