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WHILE it creates challenges in his everyday life, David James refuses to let Parkinson’s disease rule or define his life. The Wangaratta resident was diagnosed with the progressive neurological condition back in 2008, at the fairly young age of 55. He said he had noticed symptoms for some time, often his arms would feel like heavy weights at his sides, he would drag his left foot on the ground when he was tired, and his handwriting would change size unexpectedly within the space of a sentence. As well, he had resting tremors in his left hand. While he found his initial diagnosis confronting, he and wife Helen have worked into a regular routine that helps keep him live a happy and healthy life. Regular visits to his neurologist at St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne and taking medication several times a day are all part of life. But in months and years to come, he may be eligible for regular infusion therapy with equipment attached to the body, or even deep brain stimulation (DBS) to help manipulate the electrical impulses in the brain. David said that while there is currently no cure for Parkinson’s progressive and degenerative effects, he is optimistic for what research will uncover in years to come, and he freely participates in research studies. Through it all, despite tiredness and physical symptoms such as flinching, he stays very optimistic. “My moods are pretty good,� he said. “I don’t seem to suffer too badly, and if I’m feeling low, I’ll go and visit somebody.
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Noela Dawes, Homestead Estate Rosewhite, Happy Valley
What’s in your garden: My garden, which will be part of the Open Gardens program during the upcoming Bright Autumn Festival (see www. brightautumnfestival.org. au) is a mix of traditional cottage garden varieties such as roses, camellias, gardenias, peonies, azaleas, hydrangeas, hellebores and rhododendrons with some natives including acacias, bottle brush and a carefully nurtured waratah. Trees are a combination of well-established older varieties: the Magnolia Grandiflora was planted in 1872 and the grove of Elms and the Hoop Pine date back over 120 years. Planted in the last 15 years are the avenue of Red Oaks, Gingkos, Claret Ash, Manchurian Pears, Japanese Maples, Weeping Cherries and Silver Birch. What do you enjoy about gardening: I am a novice when it comes to gardening. I spent most of my life in inner Sydney and learning about cool climate, extensive gardening has been challenging. Many mistakes were made until I paid close attention
IN days gone by, most Australian backyards had a lemon tree planted down the back near the outhouse or chook yard. As backyards have become increasingly smaller, space is limited and planting large trees is not an option. Miniature and dwarf fruit trees, including apples and stone fruits have been available for a while, but with the recent introduction of dwarf citrus varieties, which only grow to a height of around 1.5 metres, growing your own citrus trees is possible, even for those without a backyard. Dwarf citrus are budded onto a dwarf rootstock called flying dragon, which limits the growth of the tree but still produces large crops of normal sized fruit. They can be grown in the ground like traditional sized citrus trees or in pots, tubs and planter boxes. They are perfect for small gardens, courtyards and balconies. Citrus can be planted now giving them time to establish before next summer. Position is important. Citrus love sunshine so choose a bright sunny spot. If planting in the ground, prepare the soil by digging it over to a spade’s depth and incorporating some compost, aged manure, dynamic lifter and blood and bone. If the soil is heavy clay, add some liquid gypsum.
TREE LINED SPACE: Noela Dawes enjoys her cottage garden.
to experienced local advice. It is most rewarding when your labours deliver beautiful blooms and you can share this bounty with friends. It’s also a bonus that I have a friend who helps me in the garden on a regular basis. Favourite plant/spot in your garden: The veranda allows views of the garden, the olive grove, the magnolia and the vineyard. The elevation gives real perspective and my favourites are the peonies (don’t tell the roses: they won’t be impressed). Water saving/ conservation tip: Mulch, mulch and….mulch.
Your tips to keep gardens in top shape: Deep, slow watering is paramount (I got caught out with the milder summer this year before the blistering heat of early autumn taught me a lesson). Fertilising on a regular basis and with a variety of different fertilisers is crucial. I use worm juice, sea produce, blood and bone, cow manure and lime. Finally, constant pruning and mulching are also valuable. All that said, I still have my L Plates on and my garden is definitely a work in progress.
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Plant the tree keeping the soil level the same as it was in the pot making sure the bud union is at least 10cm above soil level and then water in well with Seasol and mulch around the base. Dwarf citrus make attractive pot specimens. Use a premium quality potting mix. Ensure the pot has a large drainage hole at the bottom. To stop potting mix draining out the holes, place some flyscreen or shade cloth over the holes. Plant the same as if planting in the ground. The range of dwarf citrus varieties is increasing each year. Current varieties available include: Dwarf Meyer lemon, Eureka lemon, Lisbon lemon, Lemonade, Tahitian lime, Washington navel orange, Blood orange navel, Navelina, Seedless Valencia orange, Emperor mandarin, Imperial mandarin, and Seedless mandarin. Whether your garden is big or small, growing citrus is possible with the dwarf range of plants. Happy gardening.
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Downer cows - the five Ms ‘DOWNER’ cows are very common and something that every cattle farmer will face at some point during their career. A downer cow refers to just that, an animal that for some reason is recumbent and does not (or cannot) get up. There are various reasons a cow may go down and these can be categorised broadly into five main categories (the 5 Ms). Musculoskeletal causes Musculoskeletal causes covers a wide range of problems including soft tissue injuries as well as orthopaedic problems such as breaks and fractures. Neurological problems can also be categorised under this banner and includes injuries associated with nerve damage during traumatic calvings (also known as calving paralysis). Treatment options vary depending on the cause of the problem. Metabolic causes This category covers many of electrolyte and nutrient imbalances seen in cows in the transition period around the time of calving. The most common metabolic problems are ‘milk fever’ due
to calcium deficiency or ‘grass tetany’ due to magnesium deficiency. Another imbalance that can occur is a deficiency in phosphorus although this is much less common in Australasia than some of the other metabolic problems. Energy deficiency syndromes such as ketosis can also result in a down cow. Ketosis occurs when an animal’s energy requirements are greater than the energy stores available to that animal. 4 in 1 bags of fluids which contain calcium, magnesium, phosphorous and dextrose are often useful in combating metabolic causes of recumbency. Massive infection Septicaemia or bacteria in the blood stream can lead to a downer cow. Realistically this can be infection resulting from anywhere in the body from the lungs (pneumonia) to the joints. There are two forms of infection that are particularly common causes of downer cows and these make up the last two Ms (below).
Metritis Metritis is an infection of the uterus that results in wider infection and generalised illness in the cow as a result of bacteria entering the bloodstream. Metritis most commonly occurs around the time of calving as an open cervix allows entry of bacteria into the uterus. Retained afterbirth and lack of hygiene around calving can increase the risk of metritis. Metritis can quickly be fatal so early intervention and medical treatment is often necessary. Mastitis Mastitis is an infection of mammary tissue in the teat and udder. As with Metritis, mastitis can lead to systemic illness and recumbency if left untreated. Early detection and treatment offers the best chance of recovery for mastitis. Kirri Solly-Slade DVM, Warby Street Veterinary Hospital
PETS CORNER THIS week’s pet of the week at Wangaratta RSPCA is Moby, a three year old, male domestic shorthair cat who is white in colour. To see more animals up for adoption at the Wangaratta RSPCA, visit the shelter in Connell Street or phone (03) 5722 2874.
“I get a lot of support from my family, friends and especially my twin brother Don. “The important thing is to get up in the morning, get yourself motivated, and make the most of your day.” While Parkinson’s symptoms of poor mobility and tiredness inevitably catch him up he manages to keep up with some community commitments such as helping out at the Uniting Church op shop and being part of the committee of management at Painter’s Island Caravan Park. He can also be seen enjoying the odd motorbike ride on his 1937 Royal Enfield, reading military history books, or cruising around town with Helen on their tandem bike.
“You make the most of your day,” he said. “I’m still relatively active. “The important thing is to get out there and make the most of your time, be positive and look forward. “No two (Parkinson’s) patients are the same, as symptoms vary. “It is important to have good communication with your GP and neurologist.” World Parkinson’s Day is on Monday, April 11. To participate in the Pause 4 Parkinson’s effort to raise awareness and funds for the condition, see the Shake It Up Australia Foundation website at www.shakeitup.org.au. More information on Parkinson’s, as well as opportunities to fundraise for research, is available on www. parkinsonsvic.org.au.
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CATCH OF THE WEEK Name:
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GOTCHA: A nice redfin caught by the author last week in a small tributary of the Ovens River on an obsession bladed spinner.The lower reaches of many of these small streams are barely flowing, but don’t overlook them as redfin fisheries.
Good weather for fishing THESE glorious stable autumn days are helping to ensure the fishing stays really good around the region. At Wangaratta there are still plenty of Murray cod being caught. I have noticed that there are a few changes taking place in the environment at the moment, including the beginning of the slow down in Murray cod fishing. Sections of rivers that have been really slow flowing and brackish looking for several months are now starting to get that green autumn tinge in the water, which is also showing improved clarity. This happens every year as the water starts to cool down. Along with this change in water colour comes a slow down of the
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Murray cod fishing. I have noticed this myself over the last week in the three or four evenings that I have been out. I have caught a few cod, but they’re not as active as they were just a few weeks ago and will continue to slow down as the water continues to cool. The cooler water slows down their metabolism and their desire to feed as often. They still have to eat, but not as frequently as it takes them longer to digest food.
Ovens River, Myrtleford (fish was released back into the water)
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The best way to deal with this is with perseverance - put in the hours, and move around a lot looking for an active fish that is feeding and you should still get results. Lake Mulwala and the Murray River are slightly different due to the irrigation flows and should still fish well for quite a while yet. The cooler water can do great things for other species though. The trout should start to get more active in coming weeks, and autumn is one of the best times of the year to catch redfin in just about most places. At the moment, redfin are being caught in lakes Buffalo and William Hovell as well as many of the smaller waterways around the region.
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A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down? WE all love treats and we all love giving the little people in our lives some treats. And this is completely fine, but the dose of sugary foods needs to be moderated, if you don’t want the day to end with side effects or result in overdose. We all know what happens to kids after a birthday party where they have eaten their weight in lollies, soft drink and cake. Little children are about a third of our size. This means that they will experience the same side effects of sugar as us on only a third of the dose. So, 20 minutes after a can of coke, or a bowl of coco-pops you feel ‘icky’, or ‘revved’, ‘irritable’ or like your energy is already crashing, then kids on the same ‘dose’ will feel these effects three fold. Now, nutritionists, dietitians and naturopaths agree that you don’t have to ban sugar from your life. Sugary foods are delicious, fun and at times – like after running around and playing all day, even a requirement. The problem emerges when sugar becomes
BY NORTH EAST NATURAL HEALTH CENTRE’S NATUROPATHS SOPHIE LORBACK AND BELINDA MCPHERSON (BHSCI. NATUROPATHY)
a staple in a child’s (or adult’s) diet, replacing fruits and vegetables that are, in themselves medicinal foods. Mary Poppins’ line “a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down� was certainly used in my childhood, whereby if you ate your vegies (preventive medicine) you could have dessert (spoonful of sugar). The key here is to limit the sugar to small portions that reflect the size and exercise level of the child eating it, and allow it only after they have also eaten all of their medicine (fruits, vegetables, meats, wholegrains) and had a fun day running around and being active. Here are some tips to reduce the sugar intake for kids, so that they can enjoy those treats when you want them to. - Drink water all day and save cordial and soft drink for parties and celebrations. - Use fruit as a daily source of sweetness and
save dessert to once a day after a filling meal. - Make your own muffins and cakes, slices and biscuits and jams. Yes they will have sugar in them, but they won’t be mixed with artificial flavors and colors that have an additive effect to those sugar symptoms. - Reduce the size of treats based on the size, sensitivity and activity level of those eating it. - Add fruit to breakfast cereals to give them a ‘sweet hit’. Here is a recipe for inspiration: Apricot Coconut Cookies Ingredients t › DVQ DIPQQFE ESJFE apricots t ž DVQT EFTJDDBUFE coconut t FHHT Method t #FBU FHHT t "EE ESZ JOHSFEJFOUT t 3PMM JOUP TNBMM CBMMT and press each ball out with a fork t #BLF BU EFHSFFT for 20 mins or until golden
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Morrisons of Glenrowan
2015 Fiano Garganega Around $20
WITH ANITA McPHERSON The fruit is picked in the early morning and pressed within hours of harvest which helps give the wine its crispness and balanced acidity. The aroma is unusual, kind of honeysuckle floral but with quite a vegetal leaning; a little like fennel infused with citrus zest which perhaps comes from the Garganega. As it warms it becomes more fruit-flavoured and weighty, with some peachiness and maybe lychee, before ending with that pleasing acidity. That all adds up to being a good white wine to share with food, because tricky name or not, it’s not about to get lost in the crowd. Find out more at the cellar door or visit www. morrisonswinery.com.au.
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Roasted pumpkin and pistachio salad
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Arrange the pumpkin on a serving plate with baby spinach, pistachio, avocado, Spanish onion and basil. Drizzle with red wine vinegar and serve.
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EASE your way into autumn with a colourful salad that can be served warm or cold. Filled with in-season pumpkin, spinach and pistachios it’s a great accompaniment to any dish. Recipe from Nutrition Australia/Nuts For Life. Roasted Pumpkin and Pistachio Salad Method Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Slice the pumpkin into thin wedges and place on a baking tray lined with non stick baking paper. Spray with oil spray and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until tender and golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
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IT seems the more prestigious, elite or continental you would like a fashion brand to appear, the more difficult it should be to pronounce. Nothing will separate the wheat from the chaff, or the smug from the clueless, like stumbling over foreign pronunciation. But why should we know if we’re not familiar with either the culture or the catwalk? The world of food and wine would also be far easier to navigate if everything was translated into phonetic English, but it wouldn’t seem half as exotic or delicious. I enjoyed taking a bottle of Morrisons’ Fiano Garganega to lunch with friends because it was a little bit different and luckily for me, it’s pronounced pretty much the way it looks. The wine is produced by Morrisons of Glenrowan although the grapes are hand-picked from a vineyard in nearby Moyhu.
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Advertising Account Manager – Southern Farmer ‡ Progressive Media Group ‡ )DUPLQJ 5XUDO 3RUWIROLR An opportunity has arisen for a sales professional to join one of Victoria’s leading independent media groups, North East Media. You will be based at our Wangaratta office and be responsible for managing and growing both new and existing clients for the Southern Farmer. The successful candidate must be self motived and have proven communication and time management skills as well as the ability to build sustainable customer relationships in person and over the phone. The ability to communicate effectively, think creatively and work to deadlines, are key requirements to being successful in this position. A previous track record in sales along with a genuine interest or knowledge of farming and the rural scene would also be a real advantage. Southern Farmer is now in its 30th year and is one of Victoria’s most respected farming publications focusing on the business-tobusiness farming market. If you are looking for a new challenge, enjoy working within a team environment and the challenge of helping businesses prospers, we would encourage you to apply. Remuneration will be negotiated dependent on skills and experience. Applications to: Edward Higgins &KLHI ([HFXWLYH 2IILFHU North East Media ehiggins@nenews.com.au THE SOUTHERN
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Pull up a park bench, nature is your new office T
he Nature Conservancy (TNC) Australia is encouraging Aussies to swap their desks for the great outdoors by working outside for an hour during Work with Nature week running April 18-24. The campaign aims to inspire Australians to appreciate the environment and consider their role in preserving it by pledging to work outside in their nearest park, reserve or outdoor area. As a leading conservation organisation, TNC has been working to secure the future of Australia’s flora and fauna since 2002. TNC Australia Director Rich Gilmore said Australians have always been an ‘outdoorsy’ bunch but the pressures of work and life mean they’re now spending more time than ever indoors.
“Between home, the office and driving in-between, it can be hard to make the time to get outside and enjoy our great green spaces,� he said. “With factors like climate change affecting our environment, there’s never been a better time for Australians to make a small pledge towards conserving our future. “Organisations and employees will reap the rewards of working with nature, which can be beneficial to both physical and mental health.� Spending time outdoors is proven to reduce stress, improve creativity and productivity and restore mental energy, so there’s even more reason to get outside and appreciate the nature. Work with Nature ambassador and outdoor aficionado Dale Vine said he
loves the opportunity to work outdoors. “Being outside daily inspires me and my work and keeps me active and healthy,� he said. “For many office workers the opportunity to work outside isn’t a regular one so this campaign is a great way for them to experience the benefits.� How to get involved 1. Select your favourite outdoor space and visit workwithnature.org.au to register your green-desk. 2. Work from your new green-desk for at least one hour between April 18–24 to reap the benefits of an outdoor office. 3. Spread the word about working with nature by sharing your greendesk online with #workwithnature and #greendesking. To donate visit workwithnature.org.au
CONCRETER - LABOURER Victorian Alps Winery is a well-established leading producer of premium wines based near Myrtleford, in North East Victoria.
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BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Is a debt crisis for real or not? IN my reading over the past week I came across a few articles where the banks are saying they need to tighten up their lending policies. It appears the banks - who previously often accepted the customer’s word as to their spending - will now be looking a lot closer at the borrower’s living expenses. They will now be looking at a “minimum” living expense and assess this based on the borrower’s income, number of dependants they have and whether the application is for a joint or individual loan. The ANZ has sent a note to mortgage brokers with advice these changes kicked in on Monday. And of course this will have an impact on reducing somewhat the amount some prospective
By KEN CLARKE, WANGARATTA CERTIFIED PRACTICING ACCOUNTANT
kenclarke11@bigpond.com customers can borrow. Common scenarios, such as a couple with two children wanting to borrow for a $500,000 investment property, but who cannot justify why their living expenses are lower than the norm, can expect their ability to borrow may be some $50,000 less than several months ago. But similar reductions in “borrowing power” occurred last year throughout the mortgage lending sector when APRA forced the banks to tighten their credit standards.
I was interested to see that the ANZ will be introducing a tighter assessment of pay from overtime, bonuses and commissions when they do their due diligence on the ability of the borrower to meet the repayments. They will also be lowering their interest rate “buffer”- a rate that tests how borrowers would cope if interest rates rose. An ANZ spokesman said they regularly review retail credit policies to ensure that lending remains prudent and aligned with risk appetite in light of the competitive, economic and regulatory environment. So it is pleasing to see that these moves by the banks to be more stringent in their approach to assessing customers for credit can only lead to better loans and less defaults. In another article I was reading
I noted that the former University of Western Sydney associate professor of economics, Steve Keen, said we have a debt crisis looming due to our love affair with property and we’re sowing the seeds for a “painful” debt crisis that could see the nation plunge into recession. He is saying that Australia sits second on a list of the seven most vulnerable countries as households load up on debt amid record low interest rates to buy houses, shares or just hit the shops. Against a backdrop of slow wage growth and a patchy global economy he believes it is these actions that are priming Australia for disaster. The private debt growth echoed that of the US just prior to the 2007-08 global financial crisis, and would eventually become unsustainable.
Dr Keen said as prospective home buyers “baulk at entry costs to house purchases” the plunge in credit demand could bring on a recession. As I have said earlier in this article, the banks have tightened up their lending, so I consider that between the Reserve Bank and APRA, we have sufficient controls in place to ensure we do not slide into recession. Australia has avoided recession for the last 24 years and sailed through the 2007-08 global financial crisis relatively unscathed thanks to the mining boom and a little help from the government with a stimulus bonus. I am not saying “don’t borrow”, but there is talk of interest rates rising this year, so ensure that you have the necessary funds available as your interest rate rises on your investment.
! E T A M Y A D ' G , R U BONJO High school-age students from France are dreaming about a short-term program of exchange in Australia to experience the Aussie life and culture they have heard so much about. They want so much to be a part of a warm caring family and community, and get to know the real Australia. Like many of us they look forward to making life-long friends from a different culture. From mid May why not show your support and invite a friendly intrepid 15-17 year old French girl or boy to engage with you as a member of your family and community? See your world through different eyes, and help change a young life! Having a French ‘big brother’ or ‘big sister’ in your family is also a fantastic opportunity for both fun and learning, when it comes to developing a foreign s from various region arriving for exchange are nts de ge stu an h ch nc ex Fre erm in France for a short-t and picturesque spots
language interest or improving their command of French as a language other than English. Join the award-winning Southern Cross Cultural Exchange’s network of amazing volunteer host families who have experienced the satisfaction and reward of hosting someone from a different culture ever since Australia’s longest-serving not-for-profit exchange organisation was established more than three decades ago. As a volunteer family you get your choice of exchange student with interests similar to your family’s. Hosting is performed ex gratia, out of the kindness and goodwill of families from different walks of life who are happy to spare a bed and place at the family table. To select and reserve your French exchange student ahead of hers or his arrival in mid-May, please get in touch with us on 1800 500 501 or email us at scceaust@scce.com.au Our website is www.scce.com.au
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