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Tracks of history

By KYLIE WILSON

FASCINATING SPOT: John Taylor with one of the members of Friends of Reform Hill, John Versteegen, near the main entry gate of Reform Hill State Forest.

PHOTO: Simon Crase

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FEW people in Myrtleford are more enthusiastic about sharing the town’s history than John Taylor.

From uncovering the stories of some of the district’s oldest families, to helping drive improvements to Reform Hill to benefit future generations, preserving the past is his passion.

“It is essential we share and record stories of people, places and events, or it will be lost,” Mr Taylor said.

He arrived in a bustling Myrtleford just over 40 years ago and marvelled at the sea of shining, colorful cars along the main street.

And in the decades that have followed he has witnessed the changing face of Myrtleford while raising his family and becoming an educator and mentor to generations of local children.

Among his key passions are the Recollections series of books he has written on the background of local families, the Old School Museum, and his drive to continue to improve the historic Reform Hill area for future generations to learn.

The Recollections stories record family histories, tragedies, special events and achievements and reflect on the social life and development in the town and district.

“They are now ‘on the record’ for posterity; what has been published is a real salute to those willing contributors,” he said.

His passion for history ties in with his love for building strong community relationships.

“It permits you to develop a new dimension in your relationship with other people,” he said. continued page |

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YOUR HEALTH

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Winter skin and eczema

Spring is in the air NATUROPATH

GREEN WONDER: Avocado is among the foods which are beneficial for healthy skin.

regulate the sebum content of oily skin. You can even rub these onto skin.

2. Water: helps with circulation and moves wastes away from the skin. Dry skin means you are dry on the inside.

3. Movement: exercise helps to clear up the skin, by increasing oxygen and blood flow to the surface. It doesn’t

have to be much, even a walk and then using a shower brush to run circles over your skin before a shower will help.

4. Reduce sugar: sugar depletes the immune system, and inflames the skin.

5. Zinc foods: helps to repair and protect the skin, so eat more pumpkin seeds, meat, lentils, hummus and spinach.

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Helleborus or winter rose feature nodding flowers of purple, white, green and pink and the air is filled with the exotic perfume of daphne, honeysuckle and stocks.

The bright red, new growth and cream flowers of photinia, even more brilliant in hedges, stand out against the green of the older leaves.

The flowering winter annuals including calendulas, pansies, primulas and polyanthus bring colour to pockets in the garden.

Azaleas are budding, with some in bloom, even lawns are starting to grow and thicken, along with the dreaded weeds, proclaiming the end of winter.

But the best sign is the pink and white blossom of fruit trees.

As the petals of an early spring blossom falls and carpets the ground with confetti, another blossom tree is budding up ready to burst into bloom.

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OUR skin is our largest organ and needs a constant supply of lymphatic fluid and blood flow to nourish it.

Its health is influenced by hormones, immunity, toxicity and emotions.

Our skin is a protective layer that aids our body in fluid regulation, detoxification and vitamin D synthesis, as well as protecting us against infections.

Time spent under heaters and cold winter winds dehydrates and strips these protective layers of the skin.

You might not think of food when you look in the mirror and see acne, cold sores, eczema, psoriasis or dandruff, but what you put in your mouth has a big effect on this massive organ.

Naturopath’s top 5 tips for healthy skin: 1. Healthy oils: Swap deep fried foods and vegetable oils for a daily dose of healthy oils found in avocado, olive oil, fish, and flax seed and coconut oil. These are a great way to hydrate dry skin and

WITH SOPHIE ATKIN,

SPRING is definitely in the air.

Gardens are transforming from the starkness of winter as the plants awake and burst into growth with luscious green foliage and gorgeous flowers.

The first of September is the first day of spring according to the calendar, but the seasons of winter and spring overlap.

It’s a blended change both in the weather and in the garden.

Early spring has crisp cool nights, warm days with clear blue skies, cold snaps, rain and frosts.

As winter fades, gardens are already brimming with color.

The whites and yellows of daffodils and jonquils in full bloom, which will continue to flower through to mid spring, herald the arrival of spring.

Tulips make a brilliant display with their bold colors of red, yellow, white, purple and everything in between.

The striking port wine magnolia, with its purple tinged tulip-like flowers and the dainty white petals of the star magnolia on bare branches, create a dramatic presence in any garden.

Beautiful wattles with their fragrant balls of golden color reminiscent of the sun bring warmth to the color palette.

Willow branches are tinged with green as the budding leaves slowly emerge.

Purple hues are found in the flowers of the perennial wallflower

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“People are entrusting you with their thoughts.

“You develop a close relationship with people.

“It’s been really important to me.”

A long time member of the Friends of Reform Hill, he is working with the group, and other affiliated groups, on developing new walking tracks, revegetation, improving amenities and more.

“It’s an incredible natural asset with historical significance,” he said.

“For over 30 years in the latter half of the 19th century, Reform Hill Mine was the lifeblood of the district.

“A visit causes you to reflect on the incredible amount of effort to establish and build up a mining community from what was initially open bushland perched above the Ovens floodplain.”

His favorite places are the walking track entrance into the forest from Great Alpine Road, the widespread evidence of mining activity, and the lookout at the top of the hill, with its magnificent 360 degree views of the town, Mt Buffalo and surrounding ranges.

And he is gratified to see the work put in by himself and the local community, saying he felt volunteering to be the lifeblood of any community.

Having spent decades on staff at Myrtleford Secondary College, Mr Taylor said he always loved hearing about the lives former students had forged for themselves.

He said apart from the

VETS CORNER

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Spring allergies SPRING has arrived, and with the warm weather we see an explosion in the growth and flowering of many plants in our gardens.

In humans we see “hayfever”, but dogs usually present their allergy to springtime antigens with skin disease.

As spring progresses we start to see lots of itchy dogs, many of which seem to present in the same way each spring.

Skin itching can develop by two main mechanisms.

The first is by a direct contact allergy.

These usually affect the unhaired areas of skin on the belly, groin and armpits where they come into direct contact with a plant or grass that the dog is allergic to.

The paws may also be affected where the dog has been walking on the grass.

The second mechanism is called atopy.

This involves a dog inhaling airborne antigens that then trigger inflammation in the skin.

These dogs can have itching over their whole bodies.

It is also common for them to develop superficial bacterial infections in the more humid skin covered areas such as the armpits, groin and ears where the inflammation caused by the allergy allows normal bacteria to overgrow out of their usual balance.

These bacterial infections exacerbate the inflammation and become sore and annoying for the dog.

The gold standard for dealing with seasonal allergies is to identify what a dog is actually allergic to through intradermal skin testing.

If these tests indicate plants that can be avoided then that is great news for the patient.

HISTORY BUFF: John Taylor, seen here with wife Christine in front of the Old School Museum, is devoted to telling the stories of Myrtleford’s past through his Recollections series of books.

PHOTO: Simon Crase

BLAST FROM THE PAST: A 1930s-era photo of Myrtleford from Reform Hill. This vantage point will be among those available for walkers to see when the Reform Hill walking tracks are completed.

development of vineyards, hop gardens and other forms of agriculture since the cessation of tobacco production, he admires the fact locals have been inventive in the continued development of the town.

“People have had to be strong and think outside the square, adjust to new ways of earning a living,” he said.

“There has also been the rapid development of B&B accommodation and tourism and the ‘opening up’ of the centre of town with new landscaping.

“These are all important factors in writing the recent history of the town.

“No way is Myrtleford going to go backwards – it is a resilient community,”

If, however, the list includes plants whose pollens will fill the air in your area each spring, then the condition needs to be managed rather than avoided.

A veterinary dermatologist can help reduce allergies by formulating a course of injections that help to desensitise the dog to their allergies.

Effectively, this process dampens down the dog’s abnormal immune system overreaction to the items they are allergic to.

In addition to this it is very important to control any infections that develop on the skin or in the ears using antibiotics.

In some cases antihistamine tablets are also used to help reduce the allergic response.

Cortisone is an anti-inflammatory often used (or overused) in dogs with atopy.

It is obviously very effective at treating the symptoms of redness and itch, but also unfortunately can have many side effects especially when used for extended periods of time.

Cortisone is best used as a cream or ear ointment that acts locally and doesn’t create whole body side effects.

When necessary cortisone may be used in a tablet form, but this should be done sparingly and briefly.

Tim Craig, Warby St Veterinary Hospital

PETS CORNER THIS week’s pet of the week at the Wangaratta RSPCA is Opal, a 10 month old, female domestic shorthair cat who is grey tortoiseshell in color.

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TROUT ON THE MENU: Drifting a lightly weighted bunch of worms in the high water will easily be the best technique to catch a trout this weekend when the streams re-open to trout fishing.

Trout back in season

BY ROB ALEXANDER, WANGARATTA LAST Sunday marked the closing of the Murray cod and the Murray crayfish seasons, so the focus of most anglers will now be the upcoming Victorian trout season which officially opens at midnight this Friday night.

The streams will all be quite high for opening, however, with a couple of weeks of reduced rainfall under our belts the water clarity should be okay and conditions should just about be ideal.

Worms will be the order of the day for most anglers fishing the high water.

As the ground is saturated in the catchments there are a lot of scrub worms entering the system naturally and the trout will be feeding heavily on them, making them the number one bait for trout this weekend.

Many anglers swear by scrub worms for trout bait.

In my opinion, normal garden worms are every bit as effective on trout in swollen waterways.

The King River downstream from Lake William Hovell has a few trout in it, but not a huge amount.

That stretch of river is more about bigger, better quality trout, but not as many.

Upstream of Lake William Hovell there are more trout and the fishing should be quite good.

Wading will be almost impossible up there at the

moment in the high water though.

The Buckland, Buffalo, Catherine, Rose and Dandongadale rivers should all fish quite well, and so too should the Kiewa River which will be a popular fishing spot this weekend.

The Ovens River upstream of Bright is a bit of a mystery.

I fished it towards the end of last season and did not see a single trout.

The Mt Feathertop bushfire back in January, which was followed by 300mm of rain, seemed to take a toll on the Ovens River so how it fishes early this season is anybody’s guess.

Remember, if you’re heading out, ensure your fishing licence is valid and do the right thing by the waterways.

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HAVING spent most of my working life in an office - dressing smartly, conversing with other corporates and eating lunch in nice cafes - it comes as something of a refreshing surprise to nowadays spend much of my work day sitting on the floor with young children and their parents.

Whilst, admittedly, my dicey back may not be quite as enthusiastic about this turn of events as my mind (it creaks and groans with every movement), I’m enjoying coordinating a parents program and I honestly feel what I do is important, not only to the families but also to the wider community.

After all, informed and supported parents are in a much better place to raise happy, healthy, safe children who are ready to learn.

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So anyway, my life has changed.

Not only in the style of work I do, but in the things I now find amusing.

Over the years, I’ve often heard people who work in the early years sector giggling about the funny little things that identify them as spending a lot of time around small children.

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But it’s only lately I’m beginning to see some strong signs that I too work with children, and I must say, some of them are rather funny.

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ever need the hundreds of odd socks we’ve accumulated over the years; unless, of course, I’m planning some kind of ugly sock puppet uprising.

But the funny little ‘resources’ beginning to populate my home are only part of the oddness.

Staff conversations in the early years arena can also be a bit quirky.

Take the other day for example.

One colleague (let’s call her B1) was in my office talking to me.

Back in the other office, another colleague (B2) was typing up words to nursery rhymes and clearly having a struggle with some of the lyrics.

She rang my phone and said: “Crabs and seashells. Crabs and seashells. Dolphins too.

Dolphins too. Octopus and…..what comes next?”

“Octopus and…?” I perplexedly repeated, only to have B1 (who was standing on the other side of my office and thus could only hear my end of the conversation) suddenly blurt out “Penguins!”

“Oh yeah, that’s it!” B2 squealed happily and promptly hung up.

“How the hell did you know that’s what she wanted?” I asked B1 who just smiled smugly and said; “20 years of child care. You just know these things.”

The phone rang again, but before I could even pick it up, B1 said: “Tell her, Big Sharks too.”

So I picked up the phone and simply said: “Big Sharks too.”

“Thanks” responded B2 and hung up again.

B1 just smirked, shrugged her shoulders and walked out - like that kind of thing happens every day.

And maybe it does in my strange new world of small people?

Something tells me I’m about to find out.

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Mountain cattlemen in Melbourne, 1984 THE campaign of the mountain cattlemen to remain in the high country was taken to the streets of Melbourne on September 4, 1984.

Over 300 riders and support vehicles gave lunchtime crowds one of the most colorful demonstrations ever seen in the city.

TRY something different for Sunday breakfast by making your own baked beans.

Fry some eggs and it’s a great breakfast, and any leftovers you can have on toast for dinner with some sausages.

You can leave out the maple syrup if you’re having them for dinner.

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Boil beans until just tender, drain.

In a food processor, add your capsicum, carrot and onion, process until not quite a paste.

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THE countdown is on to election night and whether you are a little bit excited or you couldn’t give two hoots, there are a two ways you can prepare for a night like this.

One way is to have a party, and historically elections make the perfect backdrop for a good old Aussie knees-up, provided you and your friends are all leaning the same way and you’re confident it’s not going to end up like it did at Don’s.

Having the telly on in the background will help with sweeps and any other party games.

The other much more dignified way is to switch of all forms of media and concentrate on the moment, and the more important things in life like family, food and wine.

Sam Miranda describes his Sangiovese Cabernet as “intensely rich and brooding” and it certainly deserves some time for serious contemplation.

The wine is made from 70 percent Sangiovese and 30 percent Cabernet Sauvignon fruit with a dash of Shiraz, both

Add the garlic, herbs, cooked beans and tomatoes, bring to the boil and then cover with foil and a lid.

Bake in the oven for approximately two hours.

Taste, add seasoning and paprika, return to the oven, and cook until the beans are soft and the sauce is a dark color.

Before you serve, add a small amount – about a tablespoon – of maple syrup, stir and serve on toast with some chopped parsley.

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We are seeking the services of two full time Senior Managers, who are highly motivated professionals, to provide excellence in leadership and the ability to support and promote the Organisation’s vision and goals.

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BUSINESS AND FINANCE

Midnight Blues sufferers

By KEN CLARKE, WANGARATTA CERTIFIED PRACTICING ACCOUNTANT kclarke@alphalink.com.au WHEN I was doing my research this week I came across an article from the CPA Australia journal “In the Black”, which I thought was worth sharing, as many moons ago this was happening to me.

For modern day workers, the small hours between midnight and 3am is when some find themselves wide awake, alone in the dark, with life and work worries closing in on their psyches.

Sound familiar to you, but be assured you are not alone.

Studies undertaken worldwide would suggest that it is a frequent occurrence among bosses and workers alike.

“About one third of the population report having trouble sleeping,” says Nicholas Glozier, professor of psychological medicine at the Brain and Mind Research Institute at Sydney University.

“Only about 10 per cent suffer from a sleep disorder.”

Many blame their jobs for a bad night’s sleep and three quarters of respondents to a Career One survey said work stresses were keeping them awake.

It has been well established that we all need sufficient sleep to be able to work both safely and effectively.

A couple of examples given are the Chernobyl nuclear power disaster and the Challenger space shuttle, both of which may have been due to those in command being short on sleep.

Research also shows that having 17 hours without sleep – working at 11pm after a 6am rise will see you have the co-ordination, judgement and reaction time of someone with a blood alcohol level of .05 per cent and with a 20 hour stint clocking an intoxicated level of .10 per cent.

While it is true that universally women are more likely to report sleep problems than men, when a

man reports it, it is more serious than it appears.

While it’s the worker’s responsibility to arrive with enough sleep under their belts to be fit for work, employers also have a part to play.

With a loss of sleep equating to loss of brainpower, the business benefits of a well slept workforce are obvious.

Employers have a responsibility to set reasonable expectations regarding working hours and they should be encouraging conversations about sleep with staff.

A few tips that we should be following: Caffeine intake: Tea, coffee and energy drinks are all high in caffeine, a stimulant that prevents you sleeping well. My doctor advises not to have tea or coffee after 4pm.

Food: Avoid late meals as eating too close to bedtime can cause heartburn and discomfort in the chest. Foods such as milk, yoghurt and pumpkin seeds have a small sedative effect.

Exercise: Beneficial to releasing stress and increasing the amount of deep, restorative (slow wave) sleep, but not close to bedtime. Aim for at least five hours before bedtime.

Alcohol: That glass of wine you have to relax at night may make you drowsy, but be wary as it may actually result in restless, poorer quality sleep.

Technology: Have a tech free hour in the household before bedtime. The blue light emitted from computers, televisions and I pad screens can suppress the release of the sleep promoting hormone melatonin.

And finally don’t lie in bed too long, spend only the time you need to sleep.

Over time you will build up a sleep debt enabling you to fall asleep sooner.

Should sleep problems persist and it’s interfering with your life, seek medical help as there may be other reasons for this.

Winston Churchill’s afternoon nap was a nonnegotiable part of his relaxed approach and John F Kennedy would eat lunch in bed and then settle down for a nap of between one and two hours, asking not to be disturbed unless there was an emergency.

FIERCE COMPETITION: Georgia Baff taking part in the recent Suzuki FIS ANC Snowboard X at Hotham Alpine Resort.

Spring time snow fun WHILE spring may have sprung, there is still plenty of snow fun to be had on the mountains.

This weekend sees the final weekend of the Cruz the Blues program on Mt Hotham and Falls Creek.

Mt Hotham will host a Learn to Ski Week from September 7-13, where wannabe skiers can hone snowsports skills with a team of dedicated ski instructors On September 8, Hotham will also host the OOTZ A la Carte in the Park Spring Sessions Sorbet Slopestyle competition in the Summit Terrain Park.

Skiers and riders wanting to make the most of the snow can ‘Save in Spring’ with the two resort Spring Pass, valid at Falls Creek and Hotham Alpine Resorts.

The pass is valid for access at both resorts from Saturday 31 August through to the end of the season on 29 September 2013.

General manager of Hotham Skiing Company, Belinda Trembath, said, “We encourage everyone to head up and enjoy Spring in the mountains.

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Coach Tours Mildura Country Music Festival ............................................. 5 Days 2nd Oct $799 t/s Rawson Village – Walhalla .........................................................3 Days 1st Oct $550 t/s Griffith – Garden Festival .......................................................... 3 Days 19th Oct $340 t/s Riverland – Renmark Roses ..........................................6 Days Sun 20th Oct $1150 t/s Hunter Valley – Christmas Lights....................................... 7 Days 11th Nov $1695 t/s Warrnambool- Great Ocean Road ....................................... 4 Days 11th Nov $695 t/s King Island – Launceston ...................................................... 5 Days 26th Nov $2595 t/s Adelaide – New Years Tour ................................................... 4 Days 30th Dec $1125 t/s Sydney – The Lion King.........................................................4 Days 24th March $950 t/s Tasmania – Autumn Time Tour........................................12 Days 22nd April Ad $3250

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taking their first snow holiday.”

The Spring Pass is available online at the resort eStores –head to www.snowpass.com. au or at ticket offices on each mountain.

Mt Buller is hosting the Subaru Australian Interschool Snowsports Championships from now until September 8, while this Saturday, September 7 sees the mountain come alive with bright colors and garish fashion as part of their 80s Day, which includes a Onesie World Record Attempt in the Mt Buller Village Square.

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.

To keep up to date with the latest snow reports, events and lift statuses, search the web for your favorite mountain or visit your nearest tourist information centre.

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