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Phil Staff is committed to supporting local football players in his work as a sports chaplain. PHOTO: Kylie Wilson

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ON chilly winter Saturdays over the past few years, Phil Staff has done everything around Bright Football and Netball Club, from carrying the water, goal umpiring, manning the scoreboard and keeping the rooms tidy. But his real calling is his role as the club’s chaplain. It has become increasingly prevalent in sports, with teams such as the West Coast Eagles having their own chapel, and many AFL clubs having their own chaplain. Phil’s passion for the work stemmed from a pastoral care course at the Austin Repatriation Hospital, and someone connected with the course urged him to consider sports chaplaincy. The avid sports enthusiast, who has run several marathons, pursued the idea, first working as a sports chaplain at the 2009 Australian Masters Games in Geelong. “It was a really good experience, and it just followed on from there,” he said. Over the years Phil’s role has grown with the Bright Football and Netball Club, to the point where he and the players can talk as freely and as often as they need to. “It is an important task, and I really value that a lot,” he said. continued page |

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THE FLOORDROBE: A common symptom of the winter ‘can’t-be-bothereds’.

Seasonal transition WITH SOPHIE ATKIN, NATUROPATH

symptoms that are diagnosed as the ‘cant-be -bothereds’. In its more serious form, the CBBs might be referred to as the winter blues. Naturopathically, when there is something wrong, you must first determine the triggers, in order to find the cure. For many the CBBs set in after a cold (either cold weather or a cold/flu), starting when you lose your voice, your mojo and your energy. In winter, without a dose of fresh air and sunlight, these symptoms can continue for weeks and you find yourself headachy,

snotty and struggling to get out of bed. Spring is the perfect time to start cultivating some energy and motivation, so you might like to try: t taking a mini break; t drinking more water; t booking in a schedule free day; t spend time outside – preferably under a tree and with your shoes off in the sun; t declutter your house, office, car etc; t use herbal medicine: talk to your naturopath about a good energy tonic; t get into some flow activities: any activity that makes your heart sing.

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WINTER has ended, and it’s time to crawl out from under the doona. It’s also time to recover from the cant-be- bothereds (CBBs). That cold, tired, dragging your feet around kind of feeling, that for many people is the feeling of winter. I have heard the CBBs explained as ‘a realisation that your exercise plan consists of walking to the kettle then back to the blanket on the couch’, or ‘that you have eaten stodgy take away for three nights in a row because you CBB to cook’ and that the ‘floordrobe’ (clothes on the floor because you CBB putting them back in the cupboard) is taking over your bedroom. These are some of the

SOIL pH is an important factor in plant health and growth. A soil rich in nutrients produces strong and healthy plants, but if the soil pH is too acidic or too alkaline, those nutrients aren’t available to the plants. Soil acidity and alkalinity are measured in units of pH which basically means “presence of hydrogen” as plant roots absorb mineral nutrients dissolved in water within the soil particles. The pH scale ranges from 1, which is very acidic, to 14, which is very alkaline. Most plants prefer a neutral pH which is 6.5 - 7. Most nutrients that plants need can dissolve easily when the pH of the soil solution ranges from 6.0 to 7.5. Below a pH of 6.0, some nutrients, such as nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K), become less available. When pH exceeds 7.5, iron, manganese and phosphorus are less available remaining locked within the soil. No amount of fertiliser will help if the soil is too acidic or too alkaline. Testing the pH of your soil helps in plant selection and determines

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He sees his work as a spiritual role, helping players with problems in their lives whether on the field or off, giving them a good emotional grounding and instilling confidence in them. Phil said they have the option to discuss spiritual matters with him if they wish. “I talk to a lot of players about their journeys,” he said, noting everything from on-field issues to relationship or career problems can be a talking point. “It’s more of an encouragement, listening, nurturing role.” Being of service to others is essential to the role, says Phil. “You’ve got to have the presence of the Lord in your life,” he said. “The main essence of sports chaplaincy is servanthood…you do what

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Jesus did when he was on earth. “He basically saved people and healed people. “You’ve got to do the hard yards. “And you’ve got to be really keen on your sport. “I love Bright, I love the Ovens and King.” His focus now is to help other sporting clubs in the region secure their own chaplain. “Sports chaplains can be a real example of how things should work at a club,” he said. Phil hopes the club can one day secure a female sports chaplain to support the netball players, and he said he would also like to be involved in a sports chaplaincy role within the horse racing industry. Anyone interested in finding out more about sports chaplaincy can contact Phil on 0423 345 509 or see www. sportschaplaincy.com.au.

STRAIGHT FROM THE HORSE’S MOUTH: Looking after your horse’s teeth requires constant vigilance.

Horse dentistry DID you know that the teeth of horses continually erupt throughout their life? Horses are grazing herbivores and they are naturally meant to graze for 10 to 18 hours each day. The natural diet for horses consists of grasses and small shrubs and trees. These natural food sources are coarse and require thorough chewing, which causes teeth to wear down evenly. Many riding horses are kept stabled which prevents them from grazing for extended periods of time and we generally supplement them with concentrated feed which requires less chewing.

PETS CORNER THIS week’s pet of the week at the Wangaratta RSPCA is Rattles, a 12 month old, desexed female domestic shorthair cross cat that is black and tortoiseshell in color. To see more animals up for adoption at the Wangaratta RSPCA, visit the shelter in Connell Street or phone (03) 57222874.

This lack of coarse feed results in uneven tooth wear which causes sharp enamel points to form on the teeth. These enamel points can be as sharp as a nail, leading to cheek and tongue ulceration and causing discomfort to the horse while eating and also while having a bit in their mouth. Regular floating (removing the enamel points) and thorough dental examinations are required to alleviate discomfort and identify any dental problems such as retained deciduous teeth (caps), wolf teeth, uneven wear and eruption of teeth, chipped or damaged teeth and periodontal disease.

Signs that your horse may require a dental float and examination can be weight loss, spilling feed or quidding, slow eating, head tossing, bit resistance and bit chewing. It is recommended that horses under the age of four years receive dental attention every six months and horses over the age of four, every 12 months. If you think that your horse is suffering from oral discomfort or is due for a routine dental float and examination please contact your local vet for assistance. Dr Robert Wilson BVSc, Wangaratta Veterinary Clinic

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Size Location: Bait: REWARD FOR EFFORT: Beechworth resident Will O’Connor with a lovely brown trout that he caught on a Mapso bladed spinner in a tributary of the Kiewa River on the weekend.

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Trout very hit and miss REPORTS of erratic trout fishing right across the North East keep coming in. The trout fishing is very hit and miss with some people catching great numbers of trout and other people catching no trout. I fished the Buffalo River with my wife Lauretta on Saturday where we found the going quite tough. We managed to catch four trout but had to do a lot of walking and a lot of fishing for not a lot of fish. Shane Cudmore had been

staying in Mt Beauty all week and has fished quite a lot of the waterways. He reported that the Buckland River fished quite poorly, while the Kiewa River at Mt Beauty has been hit and miss. Shane had a really good session close to Mt Beauty one day early in the week, followed by a really poor session the next day in a similar spot. Jimmy Reed from Bright is a super keen trout fisherman and fishes the area extensively. Last Thursday he fished the Kiewa Valley where he found the water to be very dirty. Jimmy and his mate Matt found

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a nice clear tributary to fish where they managed to catch a few trout. So the trout are there in patches, and appear to be providing slightly better fishing opportunities than last season. The news that was printed in the Wangaratta Chronicle last Friday that 2500 mature trout are going to be stocked into the Ovens River upstream of Porepunkah is music to the ears of many of the region’s keen trout fishermen that have been waiting a few years for the Ovens River to return to its former glory. The announcement of this fish stocking is proof that the squeaky wheel gets the oil.

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IS it my imagination or are ‘husbands’ going out of fashion? I ask this question because increasingly, when I talk to young women – many of them already mothers – I find most are not wed nor have any intention of marrying. Now, I’m not suggesting this is wrong. I just find it interesting. Where, once upon a time, an unwed mother was frowned upon and sometimes even ostracized from her family or her community, in today’s world she is a perfectly legitimate (no pun intended!) and accepted member of society. She is entitled to government supports, included in the fabric of the community and her children are not treated any differently to anyone else’s. Which, of course, is all good. What’s interesting to me, however, is that this change has happened relatively quickly. When I was a kid (let’s say, some 40 years ago but it could be a tad more!) it was rare - in my community, anyway - to have friends who’s parents were not wed. And what’s more, most of my friend’s parents remained together! Maybe that was - in part at least - because I went to the local Catholic school. I guess, for the parents in my sphere, staying married went somewhat with the religious territory (and to be honest, there were a few who definitely should not have stayed married!) So exactly when did the tide shift? I don’t recall a definitive moment so I guess, like most social change, it gradually moved with the attitudes of the people. I assume the gradual shift by many away from dogged adherence to religious codes to a more secular lifestyle, played its part. People no longer feared being damned to Hell (or being looked down on) for producing children out of wedlock. They were comfortable with their own choices and confident in their right to be accepted in Australian society, although I’m sure there are many places in the world where the ‘old’ rules and expectations around marriage are still well and truly in place.

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BY CATHERINE WARNOCK Well, anyway, I just got thinking about all this the other day when I was chatting with a bunch of young mums. I mentioned something about my ‘husband’ and even to my own ears it sounded a bit antiquated; like I’d said something about my ‘tape deck’. I found myself suddenly wanting to refer to him as ‘my partner’ just so I could feel like part of the gang! I wondered if the girls even noticed it, or if it was just me reacting to my comparative advanced age and feeling a little bit out of touch. But of course, even if the number of marriages does seem to be taking a nosedive, the funny thing is that those who decide to do it are doing it with more gusto and expense than ever before. From the wholly theatrical, scripted and choreographed (and usually videoed) marriage proposals to the weddings with all the bling – these weddings are much more than the heartfelt union of two people in love. They are extravaganzas! No simple country church wedding with reception in the local hall for today’s brides. These modern day wedding shebangs are epic! Beach weddings in Thailand, Bali, Fiji, Hawaii and far north Queensland. Continental weddings on the Seine in Paris or cruising the Rhine. Garden weddings in the manicured grounds of large and elegant estates and wineries. It’s all glitz and glam for today’s brides and grooms. But the relationships themselves? Well, I guess even when you’ve had all the pomp and ceremony that money can buy, you still can’t be guaranteed of a successful partnership. And maybe that’s where the non-wedders come into their own. Could it be that, since they have made no publicly witnessed commitment, they are less inclined to take each other for granted? Well, I’d like to think that’s how it works, but I’ll just double-check with my hubby….um…. partner…..err…the spouse…….Him Indoors! Oh, you know who I mean!

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WINE TALK

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WITH ANITA McPHERSON Readily available and always reliable, this delicious deep crimson wine has a bright, forest berry aroma with zesty herbs and some toasty spice. There are rich and supple berry flavors which linger with a satisfying, savory depth. It’s a great partner for Nanna’s pork schnitzel with sauerkraut, and the earthiness compliments her freshly foraged pine mushrooms, pan fried with bacon and butter. Everyone tells me longevity is in the genes and while I kind of hope that’s true, I’d be satisfied just to have inherited a little of her courage, fortitude and appreciation for the simple things in life. Find out more at www.brownbrothers.com.au.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY

Town clock for Wangaratta, 1866 NO self respecting town was complete without its own clock, and on those terms, it was on September 17, 1866 that Wangaratta became a self respecting town. Its town clock was raised into position at the end of the police barracks, facing Murphy Street.

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OUR family came together for a monumental milestone recently when my grandmother celebrated her 100th birthday. The birthday festivities were stretched over a week, as generations of friends and relatives who have been part of her long and amazing life called in to wish her well. While it’s a bit hard for her these days to keep track of who’s who in the family, she’s physically as fit as a fiddle and proud that until last year, she’d never been ill or in a hospital. Her secret has always been to work hard and keep active in mind and body, watch your weight, and enjoy absolutely everything but in moderation. That includes cream, sugar, salt and the odd glass of wine, and while sweet sherry is still a favorite, she believes in the benefits of good red. So do the rest of us, and that’s why we regularly enjoy a red like Brown Brothers Cabernet Sauvignon.

ONE of the things I miss about not working at the Consulate is the variety of foods I needed to cook for different functions. This recipe was given to me by a lovely Muslim lady. Every year at the end of Ramadan (a holy month of fasting and feasting) there would be a celebration with invited guests, and I was to cook a banquet for the Muslim leaders. I serve this dish with rice but it is really served as a side dish to other meats. Stuffed vegetables are eaten all the time in many countries in the Middle East. This is one of Fatima’s and mine, favourite versions. Method Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius. If using the small eggplant cut each eggplant in half lengthwise so that it opens up like a book; set aside. Pour oil into a large frying pan to a depth of ½ cm, heat over medium high heat until hot but not smoking. Working in batches, fry the eggplant until browned and beginning to soften. Drain eggplants on paper towels and set aside. Pour off oil and heat pan again. Add meat, onion salt, salt and pepper to taste, cook breaking up meat and stirring often, until well browned, 8-10 minutes. Transfer meat mixture to a bowl and set aside. Adjust seasonings. Melt butter in the frying pan, toast pine nuts, stirring frequently, until golden, add pine nuts to meat, and mix well. Bring Sugo, pomegranate molasses, cayenne pepper to the boil in a small saucepan. Transfer ½ the sauce to a large baking dish. Stuff eggplants with equal amounts of filling, or if using sliced eggplant, lay one slice of eggplant in the dish, top with meat mix then another eggplant slice, repeating until all the

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pdated graduate labour market research just released by Graduate Careers Australia (GCA) shows that some recent graduates are still taking longer to find their first job after study than prior to the Global Financial Crisis (GFC). In 2013, 71.3 per cent of new bachelor degree graduates who entered the full-time labor market (that is, who were either in or seeking fulltime employment) had found a full-time position within four months of course completion. This was down from 76.1 per cent in 2012. The graduate employment market has yet to fully recover from the downturn experienced in late 2008 following the global financial crisis (GFC). GCA Executive Director, Dr Noel Edge, characterised the entry of new graduates into the labor market as slower than pre-GFC but steady, with graduates just taking a little longer to find jobs. He added that while the uptake of new graduates into the labor force remained slow, their longer-term prospects were very strong. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures for May 2013 show that, in the general

labor force (aged 15-64), just 3.4 per cent of bachelor degree graduates were unemployed (2.7 per cent in 2012). This compares very favourably with the May 2013 unemployment rate for those without post-school qualifications, which was 7.8 per cent. GCA has updated its annual overview of the labor market for new graduates with the release of three new reports which include; s 'RADUATE $ESTINATIONS 2013 (recent graduates’ labour market and further study outcomes), s 'RADUATE 3ALARIES (recent graduates’ earnings), and s 'RADUATE #OURSE Experience 2013 (recent graduates’ experience of higher education). The Graduate Destinations 2013 report noted that those with some work experience gained before or during their study years had an advantage in the labor market after graduation. Current students are encouraged to look for parttime work and to do some career planning (institutional careers services can assist with this) in advance of finishing their studies.

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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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The Board of Directors of the Yackandandah Community Development Company invite suitably qualified and experienced applicants to apply for the full time (38 hours per week) position of Senior Retail Assistant at their community owned fuel, hardware and rural products outlet at Yackandandah. This is a permanent position with potential for advancement. Applicants must be highly motivated, honest, reliable, adaptable and eager to further develop business at this busy community owned site. Applicants must be available to work rostered Saturday and Sunday shifts. YCDCo is an equal opportunity employer. Please submit your application and resume to: The Site Manager yFuel and Hardware 29 Railway avenue Yackandandah, VIC 3749 or email to: yfuel@yackandandah.com A position description and selection criteria can be obtained from http://www.yackandandah.com/ycdco/jobs.html by phoning (02) 60271901 or by emailing yfuel@yackandandah.com Applications close Friday, September 26, 2014.

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Heads or tails I HAVE spent a great deal of time over the last week or so trying to come to terms with what decision we can now expect from the Federal Government regarding green energy targets. When I read in the report the government was considering scrapping the clean energy target of 20 per cent by 2020, I was a little surprised that the panel presented two options which flew in the face of previous recommendations. Option one would see the scheme closed to new investment beyond those under construction or winning full financial commitment within a month of changes. With the previously set target of 41,000 gigawatt hours from large scale renewable energy sources now showing this is equivalent to about 27 per cent of expected generation, there is certainly cause to cease large scale investment in the short term. But this would see the target slashed to around 15 per cent. With the other option the target would be set at 20 per cent - but each year the target would be re-set and only then would we see new renewable energy power stations given approval and only if demand for electricity increased. Environment Minister Greg Hunt favors the second option as he sees there still being an opening for new players should the targets need to be increased by additional generation. An analysis conducted for the report found coal-fired power stations would be the biggest beneficiaries of a cut in the target. The thing that is haunting the government is that the renewable energy target has been too successful as it has built up wind and solar-power generation at a low cost to electricity users. In six years time it will see electricity prices coming down. It is killing the coal-fired power industry and the panel refers to it as a “transfer in wealth… within the electricity markets”.

IN THE SUN: Skier Victoria Gregory rips down Scott’s run at Falls Creek on Friday, September 12 on spring snow at the resort bathed in sunshine. PHOTO: Chris Hocking.

Snow season nearing an end Buffalo National Park, but you can search the internet for up to the minute conditions at all local mountains, including sightseeing snow. 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. For more information see: Falls Creek: www.skifalls.com.au Mt Hotham: www.hotham.com.au Mt Buller: www.mtbuller.com.au Mt Buffalo: parkweb.vic.gov.au

kenclarke11@bigpond.com The government is worried that if by 2020 retailers are required to buy the 41,000 gigawatts from new pollution-free suppliers, this will mean that the old polluting suppliers will be selling 41,000 gigawatts less into the market. They received a windfall on the abolition of the carbon tax and if we are not careful they will receive a second helping. It would now appear that with some intense lobbying in Canberra over the last week or so, a compromise may yet be reached as the government tries to wrestle with the backlash from industry and their own backbench MPs. Members of the renewable energy industry apparently left Canberra buoyed that the government’s attack on clean energy was in retreat. It appears that both the options presented have been dismissed as unattractive, even within the government. Given the uncertainty of decisions, I believe billions of investment dollars for new wind and solar farms that have ground to a halt will not return. Executive general manager of wind generators Pacific Hydro, Lance Crockett, said the Abbott Government had shattered investor confidence with its general hostility to clean energy. I am still confused as to why the government set up a panel made up of some highly thought of businessmen and then when the panel produced its report it all became too hard. I am certain we will hear more over the next few weeks which I will read with interest. Any comments you may have would be most welcome.

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