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By KYLIE WILSON

WORK AND PLAY:

Sergeant Brian McCormick, who is a keen skier, relishes his regular postings to Mt Hotham during the snow season. PHOTO: Kylie Wilson

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TRYING to move traffic safely during a blizzard, or searching for a missing person in subzero temperatures, with little visibility in some of the most inhospitable terrain in Australia, is a reality of policing North East’s alpine resorts over winter. The extreme challenges come with the unique territory, and despite such adversity, Sergeant Brian McCormick, of Wangaratta police, wouldn’t swap it for the world. Sgt McCormick is among officers who volunteer to provide a permanent police presence at Mt Hotham during the winter season, honing a specific skill set ranging from search and rescue to winter driving a 4WD and skidoo. “I’ve been doing it for a decade and am fortunate to have the opportunity,” he said, conceding his passion for skiing, developed while stationed at Myrtleford, was an initial motivator. He said keeping traffic running smoothly was a large part of his job on the mountain. “There are many problems the road throws up – it’s pretty challenging when the weather’s bad,” Sgt McCormick said. “It’s all hands on deck. “We recognise not everyone is an expert driver in bad conditions.” When he’s not working he’ll be skiing the slopes, usually wearing his police uniform, taking every opportunity for people to approach him in a more relaxed setting. “It’s amazing who you can talk to on the ski lifts,” he said. continued page |

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YOUR HEALTH

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Get your wellness on!

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MANY people believe ‘health’ and ‘wellness’ are terms that simply mean being free from disease, but there is so much more to being truly well. Are you really well if you are overweight, forgetful, tired, moody, or have poor skin? What if you suffer from headaches, frequent colds, constipation or bloating? If you regularly experience these symptoms, you may not necessarily have a disease, but you aren’t truly well either. There are steps you can take to escape these frustrating complaints and enjoy true wellness. Here are the top tips from North East Natural Health Centre’s experts in wellness: Sunshine breaks are the new smoke break! Get outside and soak up that vitamin D. You will feel renewed by the fresh air and movement as much as the sun. Every 15 minutes helps. Eat well and enjoy what you eat: healthy eating doesn’t have to be about some crazy diet program, where you hate everything you eat. It’s about working out which foods you love that also make you feel energised and well. Build a healthy network of friends: research shows that

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LET THE SUNSHINE IN: Take regular “sunshine breaks” outdoors to feel renewed and soak up some vitamin D.

if your five best friends are overweight and tired, you are likely to be too. However, the opposite is also true. So take a look at your ‘crowd’ and work together to be the image of healthy you desire. Find a ‘flow activity’: any activity that helps you to de–stress, laugh and feel good.

You can achieve your goal of wellness. You don’t have to settle for feeling ‘just ok’. You can achieve wellness by making simple, sustainable changes to improve your energy, health and wellbeing over the long-term.

LATE winter and early spring are when most frosts occur. They can damage plant growth and kill tender plants. But frosts do have a positive side, apart from looking pretty, they improve the taste of citrus fruits and winter vegetables. Frosts form on clear, windless nights when the temperatures drop below zero. When frosts are forecast, there are some steps you can take to help protect frost tender plants. Try covering them with frost cloth, which is a lightweight UV stabilised material that is designed to protect plants and shrubs from frost damage. Make a simple frame from bamboo or garden stakes and drape the cloth over, making sure the fabric doesn’t touch the plant. Sunlight and rain can still pass through so the cover can stay in place until any risk of frost has passed. It is also reusable. Other options include covering with hessian or matting, cardboard, straw, newspaper or old plastic pots which provides a physical barrier from frosts. These need to be removed the next day. Don’t use plastic sheeting as it doesn’t insulate very well and the plants will still get damaged. A relatively new product from Yates is DroughtShield.

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This is sprayed onto the plant adding a protective membrane layer, which lasts for several weeks, making them more frost tolerant. Thoughtful planting can also help. Frost tender plants can be planted against a north-facing brick wall which will retain heat, creating its own microclimate. The radiant heat raises the temperature enough to prevent frosts forming. Other protected spots include underneath the canopy of evergreen trees and shrubs or the eaves of the house. Potted plants can be moved under verandahs, into the garage temporarily or indoors. Feed plants with a liquid potassium fertiliser. Potassium helps to thicken plants’ cell walls, making the plant hardier and more able to deal with colder weather. Finally, if frosts are forecast, water the plants in the evening. Wet soil holds heat and keeps the soil and air around the plants slightly warmer, offering some added protection. Happy gardening.

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FEATURE STORY

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Destructive dogs EXPERIENCED: Sergeant Trevor Schultz is a familiar presence on the Falls Creek snowfields.

Sgt McCormick said the compactness of Mt Hotham meant policing there was a bit different to the spacious village of Falls Creek, but both “mountains have a very happy work environment�. “It’s all one big family, everyone chips in together,� he said, determined to work on-mountain for “as long as my legs will still ski�. “It’s such a great job.� Sgt Trevor Schultz definitely agrees. He worked on Mt Buller before his current posting in Falls Creek, and said both alpine areas require constant vigilance. “The duties are a bit different because the climate is a bit more dangerous,� Sgt Schultz said. “The weather can change so quickly. “It’s beautiful, but it’s cold.� Sgt Schultz has been involved in a number of search and rescue operations in the alpine areas over the years, including the most recent search on Mt Bogong for the two snowboarders tragically killed in an avalanche last month. “It’s not a situation that anyone seeks to be in,� he said, noting the

extreme depths of emotion felt by everyone involved. Sgt Schultz said police owed much to the work of the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club and Falls Creek Ski Patrol, saying that they are all “great skiersâ€? who are “passionate about the alpine environment in which they liveâ€?. “We’re very lucky to have them as resources,â€? he said. POLICE ADVICE FOR SNOW VISITORS: t $0/%*5*0/4 DBO CF USFBDIFSPVT BOE DIBOHF RVJDLMZ o CF DBSFGVM BOE CF prepared. t .",& ZPVSTFMG BXBSF PG UIF XFBUIFS DPOEJUJPOT CFGPSF ZPV TFU Pò BOE drive to the road conditions. t %0/ 5 CF BMPOF t 45*$, UP ZPVS TLJMM MFWFM BOE XFBS appropriate clothing and safety gear. t 0#4&37& UIF DIBJO Ăś UUJOH TJHOT t $)&$, ZPVS WFIJDMF BOE FRVJQNFOU to ensure everything is in good shape, and check that you have adequate supplies of fuel and antifreeze. t %63*/( UIF EBZ DIFDL JO XJUI others so that they are aware of your movements and alert authorities if something out of the ordinary occurs.

DOGS are an important part of many families and live a wide range of lifestyles. In many situations it is not uncommon for a dog to be left alone for a number of hours whilst their owners work or run errands. A common problem many dog owners may have experienced is boredom. Sometimes mistaken for true separation, anxiety boredom presents itself in a number of ways, most of which are unsatisfactory for the owner. Hole digging, plant uprooting, door scratching, couch destroying, fence jumping and constant barking are all examples of behaviors exhibited by a bored animal. Dogs are intellectual animals that require not only physical but mental stimulation daily. Interaction with humans and other dogs through park playtimes or daily walks help to keep the dogs mind and body active and hopefully minimised boredom and the associated behaviors. Exercise, in whichever form suited to the owner, is the most important part in keeping a dog’s life enriched. It is on walks that they run off their built up energy and and their senses are stimulated by sniffing and smelling the happenings of the

world outside their yard. For the dogs of working families that are left alone at home most days, there are a large variety of toys and enrichment products available to keep their minds occupied and away from destroying your garden. Toys such as Kong products, that allow various food treats to be hidden inside, can keep pets occupied for a long period of time and are another way to make them work for their daily meal. Activity balls will help burn up energy and reward the dog, with the various toys dispensing treats at the set rate, easy to hard, while the dogs use their brains and bodies to push the toys around. A cheaper homemade alternative involves filling old soft drink bottles or peanut butter containers with dry biscuits allowing your dog to spend time playing to get their reward. This option also results in less heartbreak if it gets destroyed. Care and common sense must be used to make sure the toys you provide your pet are safe, as all toys can be a choking hazard. There are many other toys available, such as bungee toys that rebound when pulled for the more active, to the more simple squeaky toys and tennis balls for those with less pent up energy. A large variety of toys can

be found at local pet shops, department or variety store or vet clinics. Other simple things you can do if your dog is showing signs of boredom is to make them use their senses. Taking handfuls of their daily kibble and throwing them out in the backyard makes the dog use their highly evolved nose to work for their food. Or highly scented foods such as cabana can be rubbed along firm ground given the dog a scent to follow and pick up treats along the way. A physically and mentally enriched dog is a happy, and less destructive, dog. Felicity Miller BVSc, Wangaratta Veterinary Clinic

PETS CORNER THIS week’s pet of the week at the Wangaratta RSPCA is Veronica, a domestic shorthair cat who is 18 months, a desexed female, and black tortoiseshell in color. 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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SNOW PLAY

“Super-season” in our mountains GOOD snowfalls are continuing in the North East, leading some to describe this winter as a “super-season”. “This is a season that is set to break records,” said Mt Hotham resort brand manager Connie Lurger. “There has never been a better excuse to get up here and experience the best snow Australian resorts have seen in almost 20 years. “With all of this fresh powder, along with ideal snow-making conditions across the resort, the super-season is here to stay.” At Mt Hotham, keen skiers can take part in the ALCP Hot-Ham Banked Slalom and Hammer Bumps event on August 9. Adults or children can enter, and you can register for just that single event or the entire ALCP series. August 9 also sees the Mum’s the Word Rail Jam, taking place for the fourth year this year. You can find out more about Salomon and Atomic equipment at their demo days, taking place across August 9-10. Dinner Plain will play host to the Advance Sled Dog Challenge, also taking place on August 9-10. The Volunteer Ski Patrol are holding their eighth annual fundraising event on August 9, helping them carry on their work into the future. Another ALCP event, the Beer Battered Rider Cross, takes place on August 10. Events at Falls Creek this week include Ski de

Femme on August 9, a women’s cross country ski event featuring fun races and instructional lessons, and the mountain’s regular light show on August 14. Mt Buller will host beyondblue Day on Saturday, August 9, featuring an appearance by beyondblue ambassador and Winter Olympic snowboarder Belle Brockhoff. If dancing is more your speed, on Saturday you can also experience salsa dancing in the Village Square. A host of school aged snowsports champions will take to Mt Buller this week, with the Subaru Victorian Interschools XC championships taking place on August 10 and the Jewish Interschools Championships taking place on August 12. Mount Buffalo National Park offers free entry, groomed and supervised toboggan and snow play areas at Cresta and Dingo Dell, over 14 kilometres of groomed cross country ski trails, limitless ungroomed skiing, and more. Search the web for the latest snow reports and up to date conditions on local mountains, or consult the staff at your nearest visitor information centre.

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Health of the nation I KNOW the story I’m about to tell you sounds very judgemental, but I defend myself by saying my judgement comes from a place of concern rather than condemnation. You see I was standing in line at a Subway restaurant the other day behind a young man who was aged, I guessed, somewhere between 16-18 years. He was rather a large boy. I’d guestimate around 130 kilos worth of ‘large’ but there he was ordering himself a nice footlong sub with steak and double cheese (now, I may be wrong, but something about this boy’s appearance suggested he was not a workman. “Well at least he’s eating Subway,” I told myself, trying to divert Judgemental Me from having a field day. “Their slogan is ‘Eat Fresh’, after all”. And yes, he was eating ‘fresh’ alright. Fresh meat, cheese and a huge sugary bun. “Well at least he’ll be having some nutritious salad,” I thought. “Hold the salad!” he announced loudly to the assistant, scuppering that idea. Judgemental Me went back to her original assessment. This boy was not doing much to help himself. With him were two women – one perhaps in her late 30s (mum maybe?) and another in her mid 50s (nanna maybe?) but did they do anything to help the situation? Did they encourage him to chuck a bit of salad into the mix or maybe downsize to a six inch sub? Nah. They ordered exactly the same thing. Which leads me to today’s conclusion that our country is headed towards a major fat, sugar and overeating health crisis. If that boy is 130 kilos at 16 then what will he weigh by the time he’s 30? What will his liver and his gallbladder and his blood sugars be doing by then? What about his joints and his heart? Sadly, he’s not alone. There are plenty of overweight kids around – and some of them are very young. Being someone who has battled weight issues all her life, I can vouch that it’s not easy to deny oneself fattening food and to exercise regularly.

BY CATHERINE WARNOCK If it was easy, everyone would be slim and our fast food outlets wouldn’t be some of the richest businesses in the world. To make matters worse, there’s even scientific evidence that shows we may not have as much say in what we eat as we think. It shows how obese people’s brains actually function differently to slim people’s brains. For example, when shown images of fattening food while in an MRI scanning machine, these people’s brains light up like a Christmas tree. The images are not showing a conscious process; they are showing what happens subconsciously. Add this set of circumstances to the fact that young people today often have very little tolerance to ‘delaying gratification’. They have not been required to go without as many of us were expected to do when we were growing up, and the notion of ‘being greedy’ seems to have gone astray. Plus there’s relentless advertising that encourages eating (and even gluttony). Why not up-size? Or come to our ‘all you can eat’ restaurant and stuff your face til you explode? Fast food advertising is a big hit with today’s consumers, many of whom are cashed-up children. And speaking of cash, there’s the undeniable fact that a lot of fast food is cheap. Sure you can cook cheap, nutritious meals, but who wants to when you can buy salty, fatty, sugary, satisfaction for just a few bucks and it will be ready in three minutes? Well, anyway, it all makes me despair about the future health of Australians. I just wanted to lean over to that boy in the shop and whisper “just go for the six inch, mate. “And throw on some salad – it won’t kill you. “And why not swap the Coke for some water and hold the double cheese while you’re at it?” But of course, it’s not my place to do that. That’s his mother’s role. And unfortunately, ladies and gentlemen, therein lies the problem. Nope, we can’t blame the kids.

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IN MY KITCHEN

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WITH ANITA McPHERSON 1880s vineyard site and the wine is unoaked, bringing the fresh fruitiness to the fore. A light golden color, the wine has exuberant aromatic notes of white flowers, citrus and tropical guava and the flavor is juicy with golden delicious apple, gentle honey and grapefruit. Full flavored with a balanced acidity, it’s a blend which could be enjoyed with all kinds of dishes featuring white meat, fish or spicy Asian fare. It may be only half way through the lambing season but I’m glad to say the foxes are yet to score, which is a result I’m happy to be celebrating. Available at local outlets or visit: www.rutherglenestates.com.au

THIS DAY IN HISTORY

Death of Harry Ray, 1872 ONE of the North East’s best known coach drivers, Harry Ray, died on August 6, 1872. Harry had been injured in a coach accident at Tarrawingee three years earlier, and had never properly recovered. As the great days of the coach and horses in the North East were drawing to a close, many Beechworth residents saw Mr Ray’s death as part of the end of an era.

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CARNITAS, literally “little meats,” is a dish of Mexican cuisine. Carnitas are made by braising or simmering pork meat in oil or preferably duck fat until tender. The process takes three or four hours and the result is very tender and juicy pork meat, which is then typically served with chopped coriander leaves. If you do not wish to go down that road then use leftover roast pork meat. Once you have the cooked pork this dish is quick to assemble. Method Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius. Whisk the corn meal, flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar. Stir in the oil until the mixture makes soft crumbs. Whisk in the milk and egg. Add creamed corn and chilies, stir until just combined. Bake in a nine inch square pan (or larger, depending on how thick you want it) for 25 minutes or until set. Since it’s a tamale-like base, it won’t be completely dry like a corn bread. It’s supposed to be just a little mushy. Poke holes in the crust with a fork. Pour the enchilada sauce over the crust. Squeeze or drain excess moisture out of the carnitas and arrange on top of the crust. Sprinkle with the shredded cheese. Reduce oven temperature to 160 degrees celsius. Cover with foil, return to the oven, and bake for 20 minutes. When everything is heated through, remove foil and let bake for another

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IT has been cold, wet and foggy at home, with more frosts than usual and plenty of mud under foot, which seems to be just when the lambs decide to arrive. It has also been the first time I have counted four separate foxes frolicking in the paddock in the space of an hour, looking as excited as my father does when we go to an all-you-caneat buffet. I’m not sure if it’s my eyes or my vivid imagination, but I swear they were licking their lips and eyeing off which ewe might be the next to deliver. It’s not good for the nerves, so I find it much better to retire inside, trust those tough mothers and indulge in a glass of white. Today it’s Rutherglen Estates Shelley’s Block Marsanne Viognier, and while Marsanne is always a favorite, the addition of Viognier is most welcome. The fruit is harvested from the Shelley family’s original

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North East Newspapers – Myrtleford, Vic. North East Newspapers, a leading and awardwinning publisher of regional newspapers, has a position for a journalist in our Alpine ofďŹ ce, based in Myrtleford, Victoria. We seek a well-rounded journalist with at least two years’ experience to oversee our two weekly Alpine newspapers – The Myrtleford Times, and The Alpine Observer. Reporting to the group editor, you will be a conďŹ dent self starter with a good eye for local news, and have the ability to guide a cadet journalist. This role would suit a community-focused journalist with a strong ability to establish and maintain contacts within the local area and build rapport quickly with all walks of life. The successful applicant needs to be well organised, have some photography skills and be able to work closely with other editorial and ofďŹ ce staff. A valid driver’s licence and the ability to work exible hours is also required. This position is based in Myrtleford, part of the picturesque Alpine Valley, in beautiful North East Victoria. Applications, including a covering letter and resume, together with examples of published work should be forwarded to: NEN Group Editor, Jeff Zeuschner, PO Box 221, Wangaratta, Vic, 3677. Ph: (03) 5723 0107 jzeuschner@nenews.com.au THE ALPINE

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Feeding the world IN my reading over the past week I came across an article championing the opportunity for Australian food bowls to prosper greatly in feeding the world. North East Victoria and the Goulburn Valley are just two areas that have unlimited potential to play a part in this expansion. Sheer numbers suggest farmers around the world are facing a huge task as well as a massive opportunity. It is estimated that by the year 2050, population will have grown to a staggering 9.1 billion, which will require an increase in global food production of 60 per cent on present levels. The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation estimates an additional one billion tonnes of cereals and 200 million tonnes of meat will be needed. The director general of the International Food Policy Research Institute, Dr Shenggen Fan, said “Countries such as Australia, Brazil and the USA have an important role to play in advancing global food security and nutrition but the task of feeding the world must be made every country’s responsibility – both developed and developing countries”. With an estimated 850 million people – one in eight – suffering from chronic hunger, the moral and business imperative of encouraging food bowls as part of a transparent global trade system is clear. Feeding the world is a competitive business, with agricultural producers in Europe, the Americas, Australia and New Zealand all wanting a slice of the Chinese consumption boom. The Australian Bureau of Statistics estimates China will spend about US$1.75 trillion on food in 2050, double the amount spent in 2009. Australia should be pursuing the advantage we have for our clean green image for red meat, vegetables and fruits, particularly in Asia. The Australian Table Grape Association

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ATO warns developers to declare income PROPERTY developers are being warned against using trusts to return the proceeds from property developments as capital gains instead of income. “We have begun auditing property developers who are carrying out activities which conflict with their stated purpose of capital investment,” Deputy Commissioner Tim Dyce said. “A growing number of property developers are using trusts to suggest a development is a capital asset to generate rental income and claim the 50 per cent capital gains discount. “The ATO has already raised millions in adjustments from people who exploit the system and our current compliance activity shows

we are likely to make many more adjustments in the coming months. “Our enquiries indicate that these arrangements are contrived and some property developers are inappropriately claiming capital gains tax concessions. “Property developers should return the income from developments to ensure they are complying with the law,” Mr Dyce said. Penalties of up to 75 per cent of the tax avoided can apply to those found to be deliberately using special purpose trusts to mischaracterise the proceeds of property developments. Information on amending a tax return or activity statement can be found on our website at ato.gov.au or by phone on 132 861.

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kclarke@alphalink.com.au has negotiated an agreement to export Victorian grapes to China. It is an example of the opportunities, however, there are also considerable challenges facing Australian producers in their bid to be a genuine food bowl to Asia because of limited supply capacity. Government figures show Australia produces only enough food to feed 60 million people, or about one per cent of food consumption in the world. For as long as I can remember, there has been talk of a very fast train to take our produce to the north and have it on the plate in Asian countries within a couple of days. So, with the government talking big on infrastructure, is this the time for our primary producer bodies to really be staking a claim to construct a Very Fast Train network? Let’s take the politics out of the equation as to whose electorate it should pass through and build it whist we have the opportunity to do so as a means of reducing the loss of the manufacturing industry and getting employment aside from the dole. Our dairy farmers would be rapt if they were able to get their infant milk formula on the tables in China, and with a VFT there is no reason why fresh milk could not be exported in large quantities too. I trust those who have been victims of both tobacco and grape decimation will be seeking assistance from government in the viability of them planting new crops to feed the world and not just our Asian neighbors.

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Sea Haven Customized

DISPLAY CENTRE: 7 Buxton - Marysville Road Buxton 3711 Ph: (03) 5774 7066 Fax: (03) 5774 7582 Mobile: 0447 462 844 2SHQ :HHNGD\V DP SP :HHNHQGV QRRQ SP

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ADMINISTRATION OFFICE: Unit 7/4 Royan Place Bayswater North Vic 3153 Ph: (03) 8761 6610 Fax: (03) 9728 8285 Mob: 0447 462 844 Open Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm

Swenrick Constructions (Vic) Pty Ltd Master Builder No. 1492 DB-U28406 Ph: (03) 8761 6610 Fax: (03) 9728 8285 Visit: swenrick.com.au Email: sales@swenrick.com.au

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