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Power to East Timor By ANITA McPHERSON
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Myrtleford resident Evan Jones (pictured, with East Timorese translator Mira and newly certified local technicians) has just returned from East Timor where they’ve installed 27 solar lighting systems in village homes. PHOTO: Kylie Wilson
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A FAMILY living in a remote village in East Timor will be able to switch on a light tonight and prepare a meal after dark, thanks to a practical project involving local volunteers and innovative technology. Myrtleford’s Evan Jones has just returned from a two week trip as a representative of Wangaratta’s Friends of Lacluta, where he helped install solar lighting systems into 27 homes. The systems were created by Melbourne based not-for-profit group Alternative Technology Association (ATA), whose aim is to help people live sustainably in their communities. The ATA project designed to create a solar-powered lighting industry in East Timor, was a finalist in the Google Impact Challenge, receiving a $250,000 grant from Google Australia towards not only lighting up 800 homes in Timorese villages, but training 50 local technicians to install and maintain them. Four areas in Lacluta will benefit from the project, including the remote village of Buokmeke, which took Evan three hours to reach walking along a riverbed, with equipment in tow. Working with two Timorese trained technicians and an interpreter, the team installed around six systems a day which include a solar panel, control box, a three watt LED light and a one watt night light. There is even a USB connector so people can charge their mobile phones, although one of the most important benefits is that it will allow parents and children to read after daylight ends at 6pm. The project is designed so that local families pay a small and manageable fee for their systems, which goes back towards employing locals to maintain them, ensuring its sustainability. continued page |
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GARDEN PROFILE
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‘Beetiful’ beetroot
PEACEFUL SETTING: Pam Bell in her Old Priory garden in Beechworth.
ONE of the most versatile plants for the summer veggie patch is beetroot. It was first grown for its leaves by the Greeks around 300BC, but it wasn’t until the 17th century that it was first cultivated for its sweet, bulbous root. Beetroot can be boiled, roasted, grated, shredded, sliced and pickled. The red veined leaves can be harvested when young and added to salads or lightly cooked like spinach and silverbeet. Beetroots are easy to grow, tolerating full sun to part shade and dappled light. They like a rich, well-draining soil with plenty of added compost and manure. They grow well in raised beds and are also suitable for growing in containers. Beetroot, like other root vegetables is best grown from seed. Beetroot seeds can be sown in spring, summer and autumn. Prepare the soil first by digging in some compost and Dynamic lifter or aged manure and working to a fine tilth. Plant the seeds in rows about 1.5cm deep with 10cm between each seed. Allow 30cm space between the rows. Some varieties are also available in seed tape which makes the job of planting even easier. Simply tear off the length of tape
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What’s in your garden: A mixture of old fashioned bulbs and perennial plantings and cottage garden, both in keeping with the old fashioned priory style. What do you enjoy about gardening: The peace and tranquillity of working outdoors. Favourite plant/spot in your garden: The balcony. I can look out over everything so I can enjoy it all.
Water saving/ conservation tip: Water in the cool of the day, and drip irrigation along with mulching. Your tips to keep gardens in top shape: Plant selection for soil type and climate, also good fertilising, pruning and mulching.
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needed, place in position and cover with 1.5 cm of fine soil. Water the seeds in well, cover with a thin layer of sugar cane mulch, keep the soil slightly damp and the seedlings should germinate in around 10 to 14 days. Thin the seedlings out to 10cm apart, removing any that are too close together, to give them room to grow. The thinnings, baby leaves and roots can be used in salads. Water regularly and feed fortnightly with a liquid fertiliser low in nitrogen. Beetroot takes around 15 weeks to reach maturity, around tennis ball size, but can be harvested from around eight weeks onwards when they are the size of a golf ball. When they are mature, the crown of the beetroot can be seen above the soil surface. And we Australians love beetroot; we are the highest consumers of beetroot per capita in the world. Happy gardening.
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Parvovirus in Dogs CANINE parvovirus (or CPV) is seen around the area several times a year. It is a relatively new disease, it suddenly appeared in 1978 and spread rapidly around the world. The virus itself is one of the simplest and hardiest of viruses. It can survive in the environment for many months and can be difficult to kill. CPV is very dangerous and can be fatal to dogs of any age. Puppies are particularly susceptible. Fortunately, a vaccine has been developed which provides excellent protection. Infected dogs can appear normal for one to two weeks, despite shedding large amounts of virus in their stool. Once they develop signs of disease they may have
unwittingly infected a large area around their home. As the virus can last a very long time in the environment, disinfection of the area the dog has been in must be attempted. The virus is also spread by foxes and wild dogs and can be a source of infection for pets. The signs of infection vary. Most commonly we see diarrhoea (which is often bloody), vomiting, depression, lethargy and dehydration. The disease is intensely painful and most dogs show signs of severe discomfort. Diagnosis can be made on physical examination and by a faecal test. Treatment is intensive and requires isolation from other dogs and often a prolonged stay in hospital.
Treatment can be effective if instigated early enough, but it can be very expensive and will involve intravenous fluid therapy, medications and lengthy stays in hospital, in isolation. The CPV vaccine is included in our C3 and C5 vaccinations. After a proper course of injections (three for young pups) the vaccine gives excellent protection. Adult dogs require an annual booster and this also provides an opportunity for a yearly health check. Meagan Lee BVSc (Hons), Ovens and Kiewa Vets
PETS CORNER DOMESTIC medium hair desexed male Seb, who is a young adult and is ginger and white in colour, is this week’s pet of the week at Wangaratta RSPCA. To see more animals up for adoption at the Wangaratta RSPCA, visit the shelter in Connell Street or phone (03) 5722 2874.
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JOB DONE: The newly installed solar panels are expected to help provide local families with up to six hours of light in their own homes.
“It could run for six hours depending on usage and what sort of sunlight they catch during the day,” explained Evan. “The controller manages the battery usage and is designed to prevent them from running out. “It’s a fairly simple system, but it’s a great example of what can be done.” Evan’s role as a representative of the friendship group was to oversee the project, assist with training and liaise with villagers, although after boosting one of the technicians on his shoulders so he could reach a high spot, he was fondly dubbed “Evan Escada” (Evan ladder) by the locals. A winemaker by day at home, Evan called on his background in electronics to help on the ground and his efforts were appreciated by local families. “The people were very welcoming and grateful – it was really rewarding to be able to give them something so simple,” he said. “There’s been demand from 450 households in Lacluta, but whether the funding will stretch that far and whether they can be delivered is a different question.” The Friends of Lacluta, which
recently celebrated a decade-long friendship with East Timor, are now considering a number of initiatives to help raise more money towards the project so that even more families in the region can access the lighting system, estimated to cost around $250 each, installed in their homes. Evan will return to East Timor in June next year to see how it’s progressing, and like many who have visited the country before, he seems to have fallen under its spell. He said despite living a life devoid of the kinds of Western luxuries we take for granted and only having the most basic of utilities, the East Timorese seem to enjoy their simple existence. “It sort of gets under your skin – there is something about the people,” he said. “When you look at the atrocities which happened to the people of East Timor, they are remarkably forgiving. “They face a lot of challenges going forward, but the kids are so keen to learn. “It’s going to take time to rebuild the country.” To find out more about the project, visit www.friendsoflacluta.org.
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Murray cod season open BY ROB ALEXANDER, WANGARATTA
RIGHT across the region the next few weeks will see many keen anglers casting lures, bait or even flies at Australia’s iconic Murray cod. Here is a round-up of the waterways across the region that will be worth fishing for this fantastic native sports fish in the coming weeks: Mitta Mitta River: From Eskdale downstream there are good numbers of Murray cod in the river. From Tallandoon down is where the most action starts, with the Pigs Point area being one of the best along the river. With the high volumes of cold water coming out of Lake Dartmouth at the moment, expect the cod fishing to be a bit slow. Kiewa River: The Kiewa has great numbers of Murray cod, and I am predicting it to fish very well early in the season. Try anywhere from Dederang downstream. Dark coloured lures are best in really clear water. Buffalo River: Between Lake Buffalo and Myrtleford the Buffalo River will be very clear, flowing well and well worth fishing for cod throughout most of summer. It’s an increasingly popular cod fishery with some quite nice sized fish in it. Murray cod to 70cm are not uncommon. Ovens River: Should tick over OK anywhere from Myrtleford downstream to Lake Mulwala. The
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Broken River: Above Benalla access is very limited. Downstream of Benalla there are great numbers of Murray cod all the way to the junction with the Goulburn River near Shepparton. Boat anglers should try Casey’s Weir where there is a gravel boat ramp. Shore based anglers can try anywhere along this stretch of river at the many access points. Fluorescent coloured lures and lipless crankbaits work well in the murky water of the Broken River.
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THIS DAY IN HISTORY
Sparks and Negus, 1899 THE Great Southern mine in Rutherglen was the scene of a daring payroll robbery. There were two hold-up men, John Henry Sparks and John Negus. They had given some thought to their holdup plan, but not enough – they were captured soon afterwards in Collingwood, tried in Beechworth, and sentenced to 12 years. The loot, supposed to be over $1000 was not found.
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I AM a bit late with my Christmas cooking this year, but it’s better to start late, than not at all. Every year I make this mince for my fruit mince pies, I have been making it ever since my children were little and even when I was on the farm. It’s from my first ever cook book given to me by my mum on my 21st birthday, so it has a very special meaning to me. I’m glad I’m able to share it with you. Method Finely chop raisins, mixed peel, half the sultanas, apples, cherries and almonds (or put through an electric whiz). Add remaining sultanas, the currants and crushed pineapple. Stir in the brown sugar, grated lemon and orange rind and lemon juice, spices, melted butter and brandy. Mix well and put into jars. Cover and chill, stirring every day for a week. Fruit mince can be kept in refrigerator, just keep topping with
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> 2 cups seedless raisins > 1 1/3 cup mixed peel > 1 1/3 cups sultanas > 230g apples > 1/3 cup glace cherries > 2/3 cup blanched almonds > 1 1/3 cup currants > 1 cup canned crushed pineapple, drained > 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar > 1 lemon > 1 small orange > 2 teaspoon mixed spice > ½ teaspoon grated nutmeg > 125g butter, melted > ½ cup brandy or rum > 3 bananas
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YOU have to applaud young people who are willing to get their hands dirty to learn a new skill, and a plucky team at Bright P-12 College has done just that. Assisted by their teacher Frank Kusch and supported by a couple of local volunteers, the team of 15 VCAL students have worked in the school’s small vineyard, established five years ago, where they learnt how to prune and care for the crop. When the time was right they also harvested the Sauvignon Blanc fruit, assisted by some enthusiastic primary and early learning children. The VCAL students also bottled and labelled the wine, with the 2015 their second vintage. Mr Kusch said the school works in partnership with Ringer Reef Winery and Dalbosco Winery in Porepunkah, who contribute grapes for the blend. What they’ve created is a bright and perky white wine
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4HE !USTRALIAN #OMPETITION AND #ONSUMER #OMMISSION ON OR YOUR STATE CONSUMER AFFAIRS AGENCY Galen Catholic College Wangaratta is a co-educational College with an enrolment of approximately 1100 students from years 7 – 12 and 120 full and part time staff. Following the appointment Mr Gerard Sullivan to the position of Deputy Principal at St Patrick’s College Ballarat, applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced professionals in Catholic Education for the key leadership position of:-
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL – CATHOLIC IDENTITY Responsible for leadership of Catholic Identity in our school community Commencing Wednesday 27th January 2016 or later by negotiation
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The following positions are available at Borinya. Borinya offers young people from years 7 to 12, in need of respite from mainstream school life, an opportunity to be members of a supportive learning environment.
Classroom Assistant x 2
One x Fixed Term, Fulltime, one Fixed Term Part Time (0.4FTE) position for the 2016 school year Key Selection Criteria include previous experience working with children, open mindedness and patience, and a willingness to work in challenging situations.
Application form and further information on this senior leadership role, the appointment timeline and general information on Galen Catholic College is available from Mrs Tess Barnard, Personal Assistant to the Principal Tess.Barnard@galen.vic.edu.au Ph: 03 5721 6322 Applications close Monday 7th December 2015 at 12 noon www.galen.vic.edu.au
Gardener/Maintenance Person
This is a Fixed Term, Part Time position of 15 hrs/week. Immediate Start All staff must have a current Working with Children Card For a Position Description or further details please contact Carole Breust on 57212174 or email cbreust@borinya.catholic.edu.au Applications close 11th December, 2015
Workplace Support Officer Looking to work for an Employer of Choice? Are you driven to improve others lives through sustainable employment? If you possess training experience and passion to create change in our community, we want to hear from you. The Personnel Group is seeking a creative, outcome-focused Workplace Support Officer to support jobseekers to maintain employment. You will achieve this through providing individualised training and support to the jobseeker and employer to aid workplace development of skills and knowledge. For a role profile, please contact Brooke Andersen or Mandy Gilpin on 02 6024 0150 or jobs@personnelgroup.com.au Applications close 5pm Sunday 6th December 2015 The Personnel Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people with a disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) backgrounds.
Administration/ Circulation Officer Full time/part-time An opportunity has arisen for an administration/circulation officer to join one of Victoria’s leading independent news and media groups, based at our Wangaratta office. The person/s we seek will have the ability to work in several key area of our business including: - Circulation/distribution/marketing - Debtor management, including credit control - General administration The ideal candidate/s will be expected to possess strong written and verbal communications skills, a high level of attention to detail, exceptional organisation and time management skills and knowledge of Microsoft applications. We seek a self-motivated person with creative flair who can manage the successful execution of newspaper promotions across the business. They must be able to work well in a team environment and enjoy having contact with the many and varied customers and clients who they will deal with every day.
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BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Have you been scammed? THE last few weeks have seen a marked increase in the number of scams which I am sure many of you have received also. The latest one I saw was from the United Nations where they were offering $1 million plus, just for you giving them your name and address and email address. But of course the email came from some obscure country in Africa with an email address that was just too way out to be real. I do not know where they get your email address from, so I guess we all need to be vigilant with the use of our address. However, I wish to tailor my column this week to all the so called ‘free’ study courses being offered by some of the dodgy colleges and institutions that continue to advertise their wares in the press and with door to door salespersons offering free laptops and the like
By KEN CLARKE, WANGARATTA CERTIFIED PRACTICING ACCOUNTANT
kenclarke11@bigpond.com when you sign up. For a start I received an email during the week which said “Claim your online information pack�, promoting the idea to “study online anytime at your own pace with courses that are the perfect flexible learning option for full time mums�. It went on to push the “nationally recognised courses� which I can study easily on line as it is convenient and designed to meet my needs – further saying how to “Study at your own pace via an eCampus and you won’t be left alone as there are weekly support
sessions which will help keep you on track to meet your study needs�. But in much smaller print it will tell you that studyonlinemums. com.au is not a registered training provider or an approved VET-FEEHELP provider and only acts as a broker. What then is the incentive to study with a non- approved provider? Do you really gain your qualifications at some future time or are they hoping you toss in the towel? It goes on to tell me the Australian Government has created the VET FEE HELP program to allow eligible students wishing to study at diploma or advanced diploma level qualifications to access the Australian Government VET FEE HELP program. But it is not really a HELP scheme, it is a loan scheme that at
some time in the future you may have to make repayments, as the loan will sit there until death. We then have the dodgy colleges that continue to flout the rules and are signing up unsuspecting citizens and offering some shocking incentives to get you hooked rod, line and sinker. In my reading I came across a case where a family with I think four adults (all on welfare) signed up to at least one on-line diploma course at a cost of $18,000. The salesman indicated there were four courses available Project Management, Human Resource Management, Business, or Leadership Management. These are on-line courses for which you don’t have to attend a college - you stay at home and maybe spend two, three hours a week on the computer.
He also indicated most people would complete the course in six to eight months. I laughed at that, as it took me more years than that part-time to complete my qualifications. There were no free computers in my day, and I can understand the vulnerable being sucked in with the words “This is an incentive from the government, they are offering free laptops on the spot�. Swindles such as these are occurring all the time and I just hope the perpetrators get caught, as from July 1 the changes to the law banned the offer of inducements to sell vocational courses. But the sharks of the marketplace, lured by easy profits from government funding, are simply ignoring the law. If you have a story about this, don’t be afraid to email me.
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