Gwen Jorgensen, is the first American woman to win gold in the Olympic triathlon, spoke of God helping her to keep perspective of everything in life. Track Star, Allyson Felix who won gold and silver in Rio told journalists that her Christian faith is the reason she runs. Michael Phelps, after earning his 23rd gold medal affirmed that he has come to believe there is a power greater than himself, and there is a purpose for him on this planet. There were many other stories like these. As great as human achievement is and as great as receiving a medal is, there is also value in keeping the games in perspective and acknowledging where all glory must go.

Rev Martin de Pyle, Queanbeyan Presbyterian Church

I too have been a victim of a recent, very vicious dog attack in Jerrabomberra (I have experienced three serious dog attacks in my life). I have a small corgi/ King Charles cavalier which was attacked very viciously by a large dog. The attack was so bad that I thought my dog was going to die in front of me. The big dog grabbed my dog at the back of the neck and started shaking it vigorously. In fact there are no words to describe the fear I was feeling looking into my dog's eyes and feeling helpless. You are on your own when a dog attack happens. No amount of human help stops the attack in very vicious dogs. Since I have had previous dog attacks, I have always carried deodorant spray (yes, the spray for your underarms).  On this recent attack, luckily I had the spray with me and pointed it at point blank range at the big dog's eyes.  The dog finally let go of my dog.  I immediately went to the Queanbeyan Police station and reported the incident.  They dealt with the matter quickly and I hear the vicious dog has been put down.  Thank you to the Queanbeyan police for acting so quickly on my behalf.  Victims of dog attacks need to report the incident immediately to the police.

I carry the deodorant spray whenever I take my dog for a walk.  Yes, it looks "weird" but I don't care.  I was advised by police that you can do whatever it takes to save yourself or your dog from an attack.  People have said to me that it is "cruel" to spray in the animal's eyes, but when you are in the middle of a vicious dog attack, and you totally fear for your dog's and your own safety, you will do anything to stop it.  

Jenny Stekovic, Jerrabomberra

Yes what a schomozzle! There are at least two areas where “temporary” roads could have been constructed and the whole Barracks Flat intersection completed without constant interruptions. Option one: Open the cul-de-sac onto the lights at Southbar / Cooma Rd intersection. Option two: Cooma Rd /Edwin Land Parkway construct temporary road extension of road that leads into Barrack Flat Road and allow contraction to proceed unhindered.

Gerry Gageldonk, Karabah