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World’s a stage for Sam By KYLIE WILSON
TACKLING THE BARD:
Local actor Sam Hargreaves is tackling one of Shakespeare’s most revered plays, Macbeth, this month.
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FROM the moment he became involved in theatre in 2008, Sam Hargreaves knew his future lay in acting. And in the five years since, he has scarcely been absent from local stages, tackling everything from comedies with Wangaratta Players Inc to Gilbert and Sullivan classics with classmates at Cathedral College. This month, he tackles one of his biggest challenges yet – playing the role of Macbeth (as well as Macduff ) in the GOTAFE Regional Academy of Dramatic Arts (GRADA) production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. He recalls getting started with the Wangaratta Players Inc youth production group, which kindled his passion for theatre. No sooner had he walked through the door than he was asked to audition for the part of ‘Saaam’ in the group’s play, “Harry Rings, Lord of the Potters”. “Theatre quickly became an obsession of mine,” the 17 year old said, relaxing amid the rural setting of his Hansonville home. He has spent the past six months studying full time at GRADA, after being offered a place by head of theatre arts, Matt Scholten. Sam admits he was hesitant at first to leave school, but some words of encouragement from one of his idols, Jon English – while in Wangaratta for a performance – encouraged him to take a chance. continued page |
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IF you are prone to sluggish bowels and bloating, there are a few things you can do to get relief. In combination with natural medicines, these home remedies are ready to help you out. The naturopath’s top 5 tips for sluggish bowels: 1. Types of fibre: some types of fibre such as bran are very drying and scratchy to the bowel, which leads to more bloating and wind. Bulking fibre such as LSA (linseed sunflower and almond meal) and phsylum assist many cases of constipation. Soluble fibre such as soaking a teaspoon of linseeds in warm water form a mucilage, which soothes inflammation and works as a gentle laxative. 2. Water: insufficient hydration is the most common cause of bowel issues. Your gut needs a lot of water to function optimally. Drink enough to keep your wee clear. 3. Lemon juice: each morning, have two large glasses of warm water with a little bit of lemon Juice squeezed in. This will get your appetite
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improve your bowel. Having a breakfast with a dose of oats, LSA in the morning is highly effective. 5. Herbal teas: dandelion root, chamomile and peppermint all help increase your hydration, alleviate constipation, settle bloating, and reduce spasm in the gut.
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DAHLIA imperialis better known as the Tree dahlia makes a magnificent presence in the autumn garden with its tall bamboo like stems, big lacy leaves and clusters of large, dahlia-like flowers nodding from the highest tips. Lavender flowers are the most common color, but they also come in white, deep pinks and purples, in both single and double forms. Originating in South America, these giant perennial plants grow to heights of between 3 - 5 metres within six months. Tree dahlias grow from large tubers in the ground, which start to shoot during summer. The fast growing stems resemble bamboo cane and feature large,horizontal, lacy leaves growing in pairs up the stem. The flowers appear in late autumn and continue through to late winter, but need protection from frosts and strong winds. They may need staking to support them when in flower to prevent the stems breaking. Tree dahlias have a very upright habit and need only a few metres to spread so plant them in a sunny position among other autumn flowering shrubs like camellia,
Chinese fringe flower or salvia for support and protection. When the Tree dahlias have finished flowering, cut the canes down to 30 cm above the ground, cutting just above a node. This prevents rain and earwigs entering the hollow cane at the base. These cut canes can be used to propagate new plants. Cut the canes into lengths with at least two nodes as this is where new roots and shoots grow from. Prepare a shallow trench, about 20cm deep and lay the canes down horizontally and cover. They should start to shoot in summer ready to repeat the process over again. The new growth can be trimmed by half when it reaches a metre. This reduces the height but produces a sturdier and more wind resistant tree. Tree dahlias may not be commonly available in nurseries but check out your neighborhood for one in flower. Gardeners are usually more than happy to share. Tree dahlias are available online or by mail order from Diggers garden club. Happy gardening.
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ARMED: Sam Hargreaves getting some practice in on a prop he uses in the play.
“He said to me, ‘just go for it, if you don’t, you’ll regret it,” he recalled, offering that it still plays on his memory “like a loop in my head”. Sam said walking on stage is so exciting because each audience is totally different every night. “One of the most important things I’ve learned is that if you can’t hear the audience, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re bad,” he said. Playing the role of Macbeth (which he shares with other members in the company), as well as being his first time tackling a classic Shakespeare character, is a welcome departure from comic roles. “I think it’s challenging psychologically, but it’s a lot of fun to do,” he said. “Macbeth eventually finds himself taken over by ambition and will do literally anything to achieve what he wants.” And Sam’s hard work and commitment to acting have not gone unnoticed.
“He is a hardworking and sensitive student who is 100 per cent committed to his work as an actor,” said Mr Scholten, who is also directing Macbeth. “He has thrown himself headfirst into two very powerful roles in our production, playing both Macduff and Macbeth, and his work is always exciting and his attitude generous. “Sam has a bright future ahead as a performer.” Sam wants to make a career in live theatre, with dream roles including Dr Frank N Furter from the Rocky Horror Picture Show, Jack Point from Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Omen of the Guard, or “just about anyone” from Les Miserables. Macbeth is being performed at Benalla Performing Arts and Convention Centre (BPACC) from June 13-15 and tickets are available by calling (03) 57625515.
THE intelligent, mischievous and loyal nature of goats makes them a great addition to the family. Here are a few tips to help you ensure that your goat lives a happy and healthy life... Worming The most common health problem in goats is worms. To prevent this problem, goats should receive regular worming treatments with a worming drench that is approved for goats. Vaccination All pet goats must receive annual 5-in-1 and vaccines. These vaccines do not protect against diseases that are spread from goat to goat, but rather diseases that goats can pick up from their environment. Diet Contrary to common belief, goats cannot survive on just any old food. They need a diet of good quality grass and hay. You can feed your goat small amounts of grain, however, only offer grain mixes that are specifically made for goats. If fed incorrectly grain can make goats very sick. It is a good idea to offer your goat their feed in a trough, as feeding straight off the ground increases the risk of worm infections.
Enclosure Goats are master escape artists so it is important that your goat paddock has secure fences and a sturdy lock on the gate. Goats should never be tethered, as this can be stressful for them. It is also very dangerous as they may accidentally choke themselves with their tethers. Shelter Goats really feel the cold weather. They should be provided with shelter to protect them from wind and rain. Friends One goat is good, but two (or more) is even better. Goats are social animals who love the company of fellow goats and other farm animals. It is best not to keep a solitary goat, but rather a pair or group that can offer each other companionship. Please speak to your veterinarian for further advice on how to best care for your caprine friend. Jessica Coates University of Melbourne veterinary student and Dr Andrew Colson BVsc Ovens and Kiewa Veterinary Hospital
PETS CORNER THIS week’s pet of the week at the Wangaratta RSPCA is Tiddles, a domestic shorthair cat who is two years old, 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
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BIG SEASON AHEAD: Local resort children (from left) Nikolas and Marko Sugden (Koki) and Shae and Madison Stephenson (Attunga), enjoy an early season snowfall by Rocky Valley Lake at Falls Creek. PHOTO: Vesna Sugden
Strong season expected topped up and specially equipped gates to allow faster access to the snow, will help guests make the most of their time at the snow. Falls Creek will now feature an extended children’s lesson program, which includes lunch, offering more flexibility to parents. If you are heading to Mt Buller this season, there are also plenty of snow holiday options. Their event calendar is again brimming with events to keep everyone entertained, from worldclass skiing and snowboarding, to kids’ events, film festivals and more, and you can catch up on the latest happenings by checking out Mt Buller on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. The season at Mt Buller kicks off throughout the Queen’s Birthday long weekend, including festivities in the Village Square, fireworks, and much more. Activities at Mt Buffalo National Park include sightseeing, tobogganing and cross country skiing (availability dependent on snow cover). Search the web for the latest snow reports for up to date conditions on Mt Buffalo, or consult the team at your nearest visitor information centre.
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WITH many resorts already experiencing early snowfalls, this year’s snow season, opening officially this weekend, is looking promising. Gina Woodward, head of sales and marketing for Hotham and Falls Creek, said good early snowfalls across local resorts is set to be complemented by good snowmaking once the season commences. Ms Woodward said that both mountains had very good snowmaking programs, and Hotham had continued its investment in snowmaking, with the recent purchase of new snow guns. She said that aside from Dinner Plain Alpine Village, which was holding its Snow Excuse opening weekend celebration, and official openings featuring local politicians and snow identities, there were few formal snow opening weekend activities planned. She said that for many skiers coming to the area, opening weekend is about catching up with old friends and making the first runs for the season. At both Mt Hotham and Falls Creek, one of the first big events for the season will be a Learn to Ski and Snowboard Week, taking place from June 15-21. Ms Woodward said these weeks – part of Snow Australia’s dedicated Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month - would include packages where people can get first lesson, lift ticket and equipment hire for $99 and clothes hire for an additional $5. She added that the new Snow Pass program in place at the resorts, with passes that can be easily
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THE KITCHEN PHILOSOPHER MOVIE
Still Mine (PG) FIERCELY independent farmer Craig Morrison (Academy Award® nominee James Cromwell) struggles against the system when he sets out to build a more suitable house on their 2000 acre farm for his wife (Academy Award® nominee Geneviève Bujold), whose health is starting to fade. As Irene becomes increasingly ill – and amid a series of stop-work orders and legal manoeuvres – Craig races to finish the house.
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Maya’s Notebook by Isabel Allende THE narrator and protagonist of Maya’s Notebook is a 19 year old girl, Maya, who falls into a life of drug addiction and crime in Berkeley, California. To rescue Maya, and save her from the criminal types pursuing her, Maya’s Chilean grandmother sends her to a remote island off the southern coast of Chile, far away from the materialism and crime of her old lifestyle. Published by HarperCollins
Leaves I REALLY love autumn. It’s such a special time of the year, with the trees changing hues; the brilliant yellows and reds; the burnished coppers and bronzes. All beautiful in their own way as they shed their summer coats to allow the watery winter sun find its way to the frosty ground. It’s a magical time and easily my favorite season. And last weekend, as I drove to the New South Wales town of Yass for a catch up with a girlfriend, I was delighted to note I’d timed my journey for maximum leafy sightseeing. The poplars, pears, dogwoods, prunus, golden elms, liquidambars and the rest of their vibrant friends put on a spectacular show as I wended my way through North East Victoria, across the border and past pretty towns like Jugiong and Gundagai. It was a lovely drive and I was glad we’d moved our annual catch up from chilly August to a more temperate and colorful May date. I was in autumnal heaven. But there’s a downside to autumn at my own place. I speak, of course, of raking leaves. For we are both blessed and cursed to live in a street lined with plane trees; those giant, leathery-leafed monsters that often act like it’s autumn all year round. On the upside, we love the shady haven of green they provide us in the parched summer months when everything else looks like a desert. But the leaves take their toll on our bodies and spirits in the autumn months as they fall relentlessly; clogging drains and gutters and spreading a thick, wet carpet across the entire front of our house – and street. Not to mention that my dogs often emerge from a frolic in the garden looking like a pair of bedraggled Leaf Bears, their coats covered in scraps of foliage and their feet, beards and chubby little bodies all wet from clamoring through the soggy debris. In the first year or two after moving here, I was slightly obsessive about the leaf raking. At the first sign of leaf fall I would be out
BY CATHERINE WARNOCK there with my trusty little rake, rounding up every errant leaf that dared fall in our direction. At the time I wondered why my neighbors would just give me a wave and a knowing smirk as they ploughed doggedly through their own leafy quagmires and left me to it. “Don’t they even care about the leaves?” I wondered, in the slightly superior manner of one who has absolutely no clue as to the mammoth leafy tidal wave she is attempting to stem with her pathetic little rake. I assumed they’d given up caring about how their gardens looked or maybe they just didn’t have the energy left to deal with them anymore? I could certainly understand the latter, but was less accepting of the former. After all, I (Would Be Domestic Goddess) thought, your home is your castle. You should do your best to keep it nice. And so on. My judgemental little leafy thoughts took many forms in those times of ‘decid-norance’ (my new word for ‘deciduous/ignorance’). Turns out, however, my clever neighbors had long ago learned what it took me several years to understand. The trees don’t care if you’ve just raked the whole leafy lot from the front lawn; they will always have a few more to toss down before you’ve even taken off your gum boots. In fact, I’d almost go as far as saying they seem to take a rather perverse delight in messing up my freshly mown and raked lawn. So this year I’m just watching them fall and waiting. For now I’m happy to plough through the mounting layers in the front yard. I know that me and my trusty rake will do our thing soon enough. And nowadays I prefer to do it just once. And as our newest neighbor determinedly attempts to scrape his autumn landscape into submission, I wave and smirk knowingly ….and head inside to the heater.
2013Tours Steinway on Stage Sit on the stage of the theatre to hear two young pianists, both scholarship holders at Murray Conservatorium,
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play, on Wangaratta's magnificent Steinway grand piano, works by Chopin, and other classical, and Australian, composers.
Wednesday, 12 June 6-7pm Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre Tickets $12, $8, $5 Box Office phone 5722 8105
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WINE TALK
IN MY KITCHEN
Ringer Reef
Rice pudding and Chestnut cake
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> 350g fresh chestnuts > 750ml milk or > 150g Italian rice like Arborio Vialone Nano > 4 eggs > ½ cup honey > 30g toasted pine nuts > 40g dried sultana peel > 40g chopped candied citrus nce esse > 1 tsp vanilla > Grated zest of a lemon > 2tlb softened unsalted butter > 150ml pouring cream > 1tbl caster sugar
WITH ANITA McPHERSON so food friendly, with its black cherry and plum fruitiness, lightly spicy nose and rustic depth from some time in French oak hogsheads. In the natural coolness of a winter day or after a few minutes in the fridge, this medium body red is invigorating, and compliments food with savory complexity like herby tomato sauce, black olives, anchovies and spicy sausage. Google for a pizza base recipe and you’re almost there, and if you plan on stealing my idea for the caravan, park it somewhere near Ringer Reef in Porepunkah and I’ll meet you there. Find out more at www. ringerreef.com.au.
AS some of you know we had Steve Manfredi cooking dinner at The Butter Factory for La Fiera. He made a little too much of his dessert mixture so made us a cake with the left over mixture. I thought he wouldn’t mind me sharing this unusual pudding made as cup cake size or cake as we have used it. He also took the time to show our apprentice Brayden some cooking and knife skills as well. A generous chef and a pleasure to work with in the kitchen. Method Score chestnuts by cutting a shallow cross on the flat side with a sharp knife and place in boiling water for 10 minutes. Or you can, like we did, put the chestnuts in a single layer on a plate and cook on high in a microwave for 3 mins. Peel as soon as they’re cool enough, make sure both skin and fine inner pellicle are removed. Chop chestnuts into half centimetre pieces and divide into two equal amounts.
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
Harry Power in Wangaratta, 1870 THE bushranger Harry Power was brought into Wangaratta under arrest. Power had been caught a few hours earlier at his mountain hideaway in the upper reaches of the King River. He had been on the run for months, robbing coaches, holding up travellers, and providing an elusive target for police.
INGREDIENTS
READING about the popularity of pop up restaurants and food vans cruising around the streets of Melbourne, I admit to feeling a little jealous. The idea of spontaneously heading out to meet up with a vendor selling specialty fare like old-school hotdogs or tacos done with flair, can’t help but get the taste buds going. At the moment I can’t get enough Sangiovese, and I can picture right now heading out to the Alpine Valley and meeting up with a retro caravan parked by the side of the road, where an Italian chef hands me a crispy pizza too hot to handle, and bottle of the sublime stuff. Sangiovese and pizza is my current match made in heaven, and anyone who isn’t making their own pizza at home should be, because it’s dead easy, you can do it in your regular oven, and practice makes perfect. Ringer Reef “sanjo” is a top choice for the table, showing off why the Italian variety is
Heat milk in a saucepan until it is almost boiling. Add rice, reduce to a simmer, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes till the rice is soft and creamy. Remove from the saucepan and cool. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 1700C. Beat eggs with honey and stir into the cooled rice. Stir in half the chopped chestnuts, pine nuts and peel. Add vanilla essence, zest and butter and stir well. Place in a floured and buttered 25cm cake tin and bake for 50 minutes till the cake is set. Cool a little before unmolding. Meanwhile whip cream and sugar to soft peaks and fold in remaining chopped chestnuts. Let cake cool completely before slicing and serving with the whipped chestnut cream. Keeps well sealed in a container in the fridge for up to a week. Serves 8-10.
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Permanent Full-time position available in our busy growing panel shop. We are seeking a Qualified Painter but do encourage 2-4 year apprentices to apply as well as we are always open to the opportunity of gaining self motivated career focused individuals. We require a professional person that is reliable, enthusiastic and hard working, that can work unsupervised as well as part of a team. To apply or to find out more information about this position please contact us Harrison & Solimo Panels 183-185 Tone Rd Wangaratta Vic 3677 Ph: (03) 5722 2111 Fax: (03) 5721 9170 Email: admin@harrisonsolimopanels.com.au
Wangaratta High School Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway Dessert Chef/ Pastry Cook FULLTIME POSITION The successful applicant must have a strong passion for desserts and all aspects of baking. To apply for the above positions call Wendy 57218399 or email wendy@wangarattagateway.com.au
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The banks and your credit card
Chores and technology helping Aussie kids save
By KEN CLARKE, WANGARATTA CERTIFIED PRACTICING ACCOUNTANT kclarke@alphalink.com.au
HAVE you checked your credit card lately for the interest rate you are being charged? It appears the banks have not been passing on the full rate cuts since rates peaked in 2011. I am sure like myself you would have noticed the half yearly profits of some $13.4 billion reported by the big banks in the last couple of weeks. Of this figure $6.2 billion has been provided by their credit card customers in interest payments over the past year. But not only that, while official interest rates have been cut by two percentage points the credit card providers have passed on a cut of only 0.12 points or just six per cent of the total rate reduction. Figures obtained from the interest rates comparison website RatesCity show the average interest rates on credit cards is 17.16 per cent - little changed from the 17.28 per cent when the Reserve Bank began cutting rates. Research indicates Australians are paying hundreds of millions of dollars in extra interest charges at the top rate when some credit cards have interest rates as low as 9.5 per cent. The Community First Credit Union’s rate is 9.5 per cent, and Bankwest - owned by the CBA - offer a credit card charging 11.9 per cent, which will cut at least a quarter off
NECESSARY EVIL?: Credit cards have generated more than $6 billion in interest to big banks in Australia. Before you cut that card up, there are some simple measures to try to get your interest payments down.
the credit card interest bill. Interest bills each month on the greater than $35 billion that we have on credit cards is staggering. The corporate regulator, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, estimates that credit card holders pay an average of $807 in interest every year on about $4700 of debt. Interesting to note that Westpac has left its credit card interest rates unchanged since interest rates peaked. Apparently Westpac reviews its credit card rates irrespective of the cash rate. Chief executive of the Australian Bankers Association, Steven Munchenberg, said credit card rates were not affected by official moves and reflected the higher risk of unsecured lending. “It works both ways. Customers get the benefit when the cash rate is going up, they don’t see that in their interest, and when the cash rate is coming down they don’t see that either,” Mr Munchenberg said.
I see quite often credit card statements where the debt just gets bigger each month and by paying only the minimum amount this could lead to years of debt at very high interest rates which are calculated and added monthly. A $2500 bill would take more than 15 years to wipe off if just the minimum amounts were paid each month. If you are not paying off your credit card in full every month, then please shop around and get the lowest possible rate. The latest figures from the Reserve Bank show the national credit card balance has been steady on about $50 billion for about two years, of which $35 billion is accruing interest. So I am sure if you are in a predicament then maybe the bank offer of a personal loan to pay out the credit card could be a good way, provided you are strong enough to cut up the card and promise yourself to never again apply for credit.
CHILDREN who earn pocket money by doing chores and use technology to track their savings are more than twice as likely to understand the value of money (45 per cent) than those who don’t do either (18 per cent). Figures from a recent Westpac Kids and Money Report also revealed that kids who earn and track their savings using technology, particularly smartphone apps or online banking, are far better savers, putting away more than six times the amount ($35 per week) than those who don’t ($5.20 per week). The research also revealed interesting insights into parents’ attitudes towards how their children receive money, with close to two thirds (61 per cent) believing children between the ages of 4-18 years should receive pocket money based on the completion of chores. This was compared to 16 per cent who think their children should receive pocket money unconditionally, and only 5 per cent who believe they should receive money whenever they ask for it. Despite this, nearly half of Aussie parents (47 per cent) believe their kids should be doing more chores around the house than they are currently doing. The report also suggested parents have a strong appetite for this type of technology. When it comes to methods for tracking their children’s pocket money, only one in ten (nine per cent) currently use a tablet or smartphone, despite the fact that nearly one third of Aussie parents (30 per cent) said they would consider using smartphones and tablets to monitor their children’s
chores and amount of pocket money received in future. The top 5 chores done by Aussie kids include: t $MFBOJOH UIFJS CFESPPN t -PPLJOH BGUFS UIF QFUT t %PJOH UIF EJTIFT t 5BLJOH PVU UIF SVCCJTI t )FMQJOH DMFBO UIF IPVTF Tips for parents PLAN: Be clear about the chores you want to set and make sure your kids are happy with them. Also think about how they can enrich your kids’ lives (both through their monetary value, and their ability to set goals and achieve them). ACCOUNTABILITY: Make sure your children are held accountable for their pocket money and how much they are saving. When they show improvement, reward them accordingly. BE CONSISTENT: Don’t be tempted to frequently change the reward amounts or the chores as it will create a system that your kids will view as “unfair”. BE DISCIPLINED: If you start by saying they have to pay for items like comic books and then end up buying them one, they’ll quickly learn they don’t have to do chores in order to reap the rewards. SELF-MONITORING: Encourage your kids to monitor and manage their own savings. Developing these habits from an early age will ensure they are carried through to later in life. SET MEANINGFUL GOALS: Ensure that the goals mean something to your child and they are more likely to achieve it and not dip into the savings. BE REALISITIC: Set goals that can actually be achieved by your child so they can appreciate the sense of achievement.
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