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All good Scouts By KYLIE WILSON
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Young Wangaratta Scouts Beth McCully and Alistair Sunderland with leader Howard Jones. PHOTO: Kylie Wilson
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WALK into just about any Scout hall in the country and you’ll find clean cut, energetic children eagerly working as a team and learning about the world around them. But while Scouting has been around for generations, it is far from an old fashioned organisation, particularly in the North East, with troupes making the most of email and social media to communicate and publicise their activities. Howard Jones, a leader at 3rd/4th Wangaratta Scout Group, has spent the past quarter of a century in Scouting, both in Australia and Canada, including involving his sons in the movement. He believes the Scout movement continues to provide a good grounding of practical skills, and leadership,for youth. “It’s something they’ve got for life,” Mr Jones said. Fellow 3rd/4th Wangaratta Scout Group leader, Carolyn Hicks, agrees. She said there has been a real shift in formal education, towards hands-on learning and values education. “This is the basis of the Scout method and has always been, so in that way, Scouting has actually been ahead of its time,” she said, noting a big focus on helping the environment. For Beth McCully, one of the group’s female Scouts, camping, night walks and hearty camp breakfasts are particular favorites. continued page |
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ON a cold and rainy day, when the weather isn’t suitable to work outside, do some gardening inside. Before the onset of the spring growing season, have a close look at your indoor plants. Indoor pot plants can suffer from the winter chills and benefit from a makeover to keep them healthy and happy. All plants need sunlight, food and water to live and grow, with each plant having its preferred growing positions and conditions. Winter can be detrimental to some house plants, with the changes in temperature and humidity having an adverse effect. Winter heating dries out the air and, as a result, the foliage of some plants may dry out. Increase humidity by placing a saucer of water and pebbles under the pot. Position your plants away from heaters and vents, windows and draughty spots or hallways. Avoid areas where the temperature fluctuates too much throughout the day and night. Ensure plants receive enough light. Yellowing leaves is a sign
the plant is hungry. Feed with a slow release fertiliser and during peak growing and flowering times feed with a liquid fertiliser fortnightly. Over use of fertilisers results in white salts forming on the pot. Premium quality potting mix is important as it drains well and contains added nutrients. As it ages it runs out of nutrients so if a plant has been in the same pot for a few years it may need repotting and topped up with fresh soil. If roots are protruding from the top or bottom of the pot, if the pot is tightly packed and heavy, or if when watered the water doesn’t soak in straight away, the plant may be pot bound and need repotting into a larger pot. Trim the roots, removing any growing in a circular direction, then soak the plant in water for half an hour before potting up into a larger pot. Finally, always water in well with Seasol to reduce transplant shock. Reduce watering in the colder months, only watering when the potting mix almost dries out. Happy gardening.
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WHEN children’s bones grow at a rapid rate, ligaments and muscles struggle to keep up with the demand of elongation. Growing pains and ligament pains can be common in children, particularly those who are involved in sports that involve repetition and excessive bending and flexing of joints such as knees. Contact sports such as netball, basketball and football can exacerbate aches, pains or disease states such as Sinding-Larsen-Johansson disorder or Osgood-Schlatter disease. Correct alignment of bones as well as well fitted sporting shoes will aid in the correct function of ligaments that act like a pulley system over the knee joint. Equally important is adequate and constant optimal nutritional status. Rapidly growing children burn through huge amounts of nutrients and vitamins, leaving the ligaments and muscles starving for energy for elasticity and growth. Ligaments then become short, stiff and reduce mobility of the joint leading to pain and distorted gait or function of the joint/ ligament. The naturopath’s top 5 tips: t $FMMPJET PS UJTTVF TBMUT such as calcium, fluoride,
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FAMILY CONNECTION: Sarah Dean, pictured here with father Ian, is a keen member of the Scouting movement in Myrtleford. PHOTO: Simon Crase
And learning old fashioned knots was one of the best skills she’s learnt. In Myrtleford, assistant group leader Ian Dean said the movement was continually growing. His daughter Sarah is among the group’s ranks, and enjoys learning survival skills and helping the environment. “I feel proud to be prepared for an accident,” she said. Mr Dean said that the active, outdoor components of Scouting were essential in a world that was becoming increasingly reliant on technology. “For some of them, it’s the only thing they do outside of technology,” he said. “There is no technological substitute for going on a walk in a national park.” Group leader and Scout leader of the 1st Beechworth Scout Group, Donna Hughes, has had a lifelong involvement in Scouting and Guiding, having been a Brownie and a Guide, as well as having a strong family
background in the movement. Her sons have been, and continue to be, involved in the movement as well. “The aim of Scouting is to encourage physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual development of young people so that they may take a constructive place in society as a member of their local, national, and international community,” she said. Mrs Hughes said as well as learning practical skills, their group had harnessed the use of technology. “For youth members, the use of Facebook has been a way of sharing their experiences with an audience that is not just in the movement,” she said. “I think the elements of respect, community mindedness, self confidence, and leadership opportunities are what continues to bring families and their children to Scouting. “Exciting, diverse programming and great leaders will always attract attention.”
IT may not seem like it at the moment, but spring is just around the corner. With the warmer weather comes an explosion in the flea population and lots of itchy dogs. Fleas can affect indoor animals all year round because we keep our homes warm over the winter, but it is in the spring that we see the beginnings of the flea season for outdoor pets. It is important to get your pets started on flea prevention prior to the warm weather to help stop any infestations before they occur. As many pet owners know from experience, it can be very difficult to get rid of flea problems once they have become established. This is because the environment of the pet (especially carpets and bedding) becomes full of flea eggs and developing larvae when the dog or cat is carrying adult fleas. In fact 90 per cent of the flea life stages exist in the environment rather than on the animal. It is another situation where prevention is far better than cure. If you stop your pets becoming infested with fleas then their environment remains free of fleas also and keeping them flea free is a lot simpler. Flea prevention should involve all animals in the household, especially cats. Most products require once a month application to maintain protection. Veterinarians usually recommend “spot-on” products that are applied to the skin on the back of the neck. These include Frontline, Advantage and Revolution.
These products are generally very effective when used as directed, however, if your dog is a regular swimmer then in some cases they can lose their effectiveness. There is a relatively new product on the market for dogs called Comfortis that is a chewable tablet. Most oral flea treatments in the past have been effective at killing fleas on the dog, but their period of efficacy has been very short. Comfortis has been developed to rapidly kill fleas on the dog, but keep on doing this for one month after administration just like the “spoton” treatments. It has proven a very effective method of flea prevention in dogs that are regular swimmers and also in situations where owners have been underwhelmed with the effectiveness of the “spot-on” treatments. Now is the time to start back on flea prevention if you have lapsed over the cooler months. A little expense and effort now can save you and your pets a lot in the long run by preventing flea infestation and the problems that come along with it. Tim Craig BVSc, Warby St Veterinary Hospital
PETS CORNER Mathilda, a two year old female domestic shorthair cat who is tabby, tortoiseshell and white in color, is this week’s pet of the week at Wangaratta RSPCA. To see more animals up for adoption at the Wangaratta RSPCA, visit the shelter in Connell Street or phone (03) 57222874.
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Enjoying our winter playgrounds THE snow season is well and truly in full swing, with visitors enjoying snow at resorts throughout the region. Mount Buffalo has received some more substantial recent snow, and is proving to be a popular winter playground, with visitors enjoying tobogganing and cross country skiing. Parks Victoria ranger in charge, Julien Atherstone said it was great to see so many people having fun on the mountain and encouraged people to come and make the most of the snow before the end of winter. “Mount Buffalo National Park is loved by locals and visitors and our staff have worked really hard to prepare the trails and toboggan runs for everyone to enjoy. “We’re really pleased to see so many people getting out and active in the park and we’ve had some of our busiest weekends recently. “This is a great place for families to come and let their children safely enjoy the snow. “The Dingo Dell Cafe operates throughout winter so that’s also a popular place for parents to enjoy a cuppa while their kids are tobogganing,� he said. “For those who want to go cross country skiing, there are plenty of trails to explore with the stunning backdrop of snow plains and beautiful snow gum woodlands. “People are telling us it’s much easier now that they only
need to carry chains for their cars if the conditions require it, and it’s also been useful to check conditions on the snow cam before they arrive,� said Julien. Meanwhile, at Falls Creek, any woman who has a child or children in a full day Snowsports School program can join the Falls Creek Coffee Club. The Coffee Club is a relaxed, women-only group lesson that starts with half an hour for coffee at 10am before a two hour ski lesson - the program runs until the end of August. This week at Falls Creek sees the Falls Creek Big Air event. Events at Mt Hotham this week include the Hotham FIS ANC Skier-X Championships, where spectators can see some of the world’s best in intense competition over two days on August 17-18. Across the different snow destinations, there are activities such as skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, cross country skiing, snow play and more, depending on each venue and its level of snow cover.
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Girl, you got soul MY nephew once wrote a very catchy song called “Girl” in which the main lyric was “Girl, you got soul.” I’m reminded of these words today as I sit in the sweet little home we have so lovingly renovated over the past eight years, and absorb the reality that we will soon be leaving her (*NB, if you’ve been paying attention, you would now understand where my previous schmaltzy article about my lovely little house was heading). I sometimes can’t believe we’ve decided to sell her – especially given the time, effort and love (and not to mention quite a few $$$s) that have gone into giving this old girl her much needed facelift. It’s a bit like lovingly raising a child, only to sell it to a passing circus on a whim. Not that I’ve ever actually done that, although I’ll admit I did think about it a couple of times in the early years. But I digress…. Not only have we loved this house, we’ve also loved this part of town, with its avenues of large elms and plane trees – a shady haven in the summer and a picture in the autumn. Although, as you’ve probably also noted from previous articles, I’m highly unlikely to miss the annual Autumn Leaf-Raking-Fest which, in our street, takes on the proportions of an Olympic event. Every May, hoards of rake-wielding ‘competitors’ start scurrying furiously around the neighborhood in an effort to subdue the recalcitrant, fluttering beasts. The competitors are mostly folk of advancing years, who I’m sure have better things to do than painfully contorting their spines in such rake-wrangling efforts. Nevertheless, each year they huff and puff and scrape and mound for weeks - and then we barely see them until next year’s ‘games’ begin all over again (which, I’ve just realised, might be because the poor things are bedridden for the other nine months.).
BY CATHERINE WARNOCK Well, anyway, getting back to our house. I have found more peace in this house than I’ve ever known in any of my earlier homes - childhood home notwithstanding - and even that, with five kids, was not actually very peaceful, come to think of it. I don’t know if it’s our color choices – soft, subdued, creams and beiges - or if it’s the charm and history of this old girl; but something about her makes me sigh deeply in satisfaction. She welcomes me warmly on a cold winter’s night and her cool verandas and shady trees help make our sweltering summers more bearable. I know, to some people, it may sound ludicrous to suggest a building has personality, but this old girl certainly does. I sense her history in her walls and feel very much a part of her long life’s story. I’m proud that we’ve given her many more years of life – when many would have knocked her to the ground. Doubtless to say, those who would’ve rushed to demolish her are probably the very same types who build those ugly modern, soulless boxes I was grumbling about last time. The ones that look so flash and new now but which will, in ten or twenty years time, become ugly, dated blots on the landscape. Unlike our girl, whose timeless charm will shine on for many years to come. I’m honored to have been a part of her journey and when, in a couple of months time, I close her pretty front gate for the very last time, I will be farewelling an old, graceful and very much loved friend. So thank you, girl. It’s been great to know you. And my heartfelt message to our buyers? Have fun with those leaves, guys. Suggest you start training now. Hee hee!
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You can also cook in the microwave for about three minutes on high, until tender. Add salt and pepper to the flour in a dish. Have the egg in another dish, and your breadcrumbs in another dish. Heat sufficient oil in a large frying pan to come half the way up the cauliflower when cooking. First, roll the flowerettes in seasoned flower, then in egg, then in breadcrumbs. Fry your crumbed cauliflower a few at a time, not overloading the pan, turning to brown all over. Drain on kitchen paper and keep warm until you’ve cooked them all, then serve.
I REMEMBER having this dish when I was a kid. Mum used to make this all the time to get us kids to eat vegetables, or when we had an abundance of cauliflowers from dad’s extensive vegetable garden. He took pride in his garden, and mum with her flower garden. These combined kept us in vegetables and flowers most of the year. It’s a simple dish that you can make for two, 10 or more. Even if you don’t like cauliflower, please give it a go, as frying changes the taste and adds a crunchy texture. Method Cook cauliflower in boiling water until you can pierce the stalk with a knife.
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DURING a visit to our favorite yum cha destination many years ago, we were introduced to the most succulent and addictive little dish of chicken ribs. The morsels had been deep fried until the skin was crispy but the flesh still juicy, and then sprinkled with a mix of chilli, garlic, onion and ginger, and served piping hot. We managed to find the cheap little cut at an Asian butcher, and with practise have almost perfected an oven baked version, by pressing them into panko crumbs and blasting them for 15 minutes. What baffles me is that when I pick up one of our chickens at home, their chests seem the least likely place to yield any more than a bone you could pick your teeth with. The salty, chilly ribs are a great snack with drinks, and while beer would be fine, they’re also magic with Devils Creek Sauvignon Blanc. Served cold, this crisp, pale white wine has a fresh and
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The James Tilson Kindergarten Inc and Coronation Kidergarten Inc are calling for expressions of interest for a suitably qualiďŹ ed Kindergarten Teacher to assist in running our 15 hour kinder program in 2013 and beyond. The position is 9 hours per week in Term 4, 2013 (at James Tilson) with an increase in 2014 to 18 hours per week (Thursday at James Tilson and Friday at Coronation Kindergarten). Please send resumes by August 21 to: James Tilson Kindergarten 58-60 Burke St, Wangaratta 3677 james.tilson.kin@kindergarten.vic.gov.au Enquiries phone 5721 2319
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BUSINESS AND FINANCE
MONEY MATTERS
A matter of Insurance
Credit card myths
By KEN CLARKE, WANGARATTA CERTIFIED PRACTICING ACCOUNTANT kclarke@alphalink.com.au A FEW weeks ago I spoke of the reluctance of business owners to have adequate cover should they fall ill and be unable to work for a long period. This week I want to look from the other side of the fence. I present you with a hypothetical scenario where I have my car insured for $50,000 but it is worth only $30,000. This poses a potential moral hazard, but it’s also a waste of money for someone who hopes they will never need to make a claim. There are plenty of businesses who are in the position of paying higher premiums than they need to. While chronic under insurance rather than over insurance seems to be the norm for we Australians, it is easy to find yourself paying more than necessary - and with the Fire Service Levy being collected by local government, the time to review is now. It is the nature of small to medium sized business owners to be too busy for what may seem like minor details, such as checking you still own the assets listed on an insurance form filled out months ago. For example, you have sold a vehicle and forgotten to let the insurance company know so the premium remains.
ARE YOU RIGHT?: Do you have the right level of insurance for your business?
The nature of a business can change and so can the sort of risks undertaken. It is easy to reduce its exposure to risk-improve security, install new locks and systems and make sure the keys cannot be duplicated without your authorisation. But make sure you let the insurance company know as this could reduce premiums. A place to start finding ways to reduce your premiums is to talk to your insurer. Any insurer or broker worth his salt will value a long-term relationship much more than a briefly inflated premium. Conversely, businesses and individuals can unconsciously find themselves self-insuring by failing to correctly estimate the value of what they want covered. For example, a business may have a $300,000 replacement value for contents and stock, suffer a fire that does $100,000 worth of damage but receive only
part of this because the assessed replacement value is $400,000. Then the policy is only for three quarters of any claim. So the business would only receive $75,000 with the business self-insuring the other quarter. A simplistic example I know, as in the real world, experience of an insurance payout shortfall on top of the dislocation and disturbance that tends to accompany a loss can make business very difficult. Managing a higher excess is a quantifiable decision – dealing with the loss of equipment and possibly records is another matter. From some personal experience after Black Saturday of clients, it showed me how important it is to have a back-up of your records away from the business location. Those that did were able to get back to business straight away, while others struggled to recreate records and collect monies owed.
WITH more than 15 million credit cards in use, Australians are being urged to become more savvy when it comes to the plastic. Some of the most common credit card misconceptions are: 1. There’s a hidden catch with zero per cent per annum balance transfer offers on credit cards. Banks won’t give me something for nothing. Not true. Zero interest for six months means you pay no interest on the balance you transfer over to the new card for six months. You will still have to pay the minimum monthly payment and annual fee, and any remaining balance after the six month promotional period will begin to accrue interest. 2. A six-month interest-free balance transfer offer means I get six months interest-free spending. Untrue. This is a common trap many fall into. The interest free period applies only to the transferred balance. New purchases on the new card will immediately incur interest. 3. It’s best to make monthly credit card repayments. Not so. Banks charge interest daily on the balance owing. Your interest charged to you every month is the accrued amount. The less debt you have daily, the less interest you will be charged overall for that month. A good strategy is to decrease the balance by small amounts regularly. 4. Up to 55 days interest free means I won’t be charged interest for 55 days. Not always so. ‘Up to’ are two key words that are often overlooked by card holders, and they change the whole dynamic of the statement. This type of interest free offer never applies to an existing balance,
only on purchases. Moreover, ‘up to’ relates to the card’s payment cycle. Say payment is due on the last day of the month. If you make a purchase on the first day of each month, you get 55 days interest free. If you make a purchase later in the month, you get fewer interest-free days. 5. An ‘introductory’ period on a new card begins from date of first purchase. Not always so. Many people believe that promotions such as interest-free periods begin from the first purchase made on the card or when it’s activated. On some cards, however, the introductory period begins on the day you’re approved for the card, so read the fine print and know how you will use the card before going ahead. 6. Rewards cards are always better because they give something extra for free. Not so. Nothing is free, including points. Firstly, rewards cards come with higher annual fees. Secondly, if you have a significant balance on your card you will likely pay more in interest and fees than you earn in reward points. And although you may attract 1 point for every dollar spent, 1 point is not worth $1 when you set about redeeming them. 7. Shopping on overseas sites is always a cheaper way to shop. Not always so. It is important to stay across foreign exchange rates when purchasing items on overseas sites even popular ones such as Amazon. Your bank and credit card scheme (Mastercard, Visa or Amex) will charge you foreign transaction fees - usually around 2-3 per cent on top of the cost of your purchase.
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