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Dimensions in sound By KYLIE WILSON
MUSIC LOVERS:
Val McMonigle, Guy Robertson and Anne Bittner are among the devoted members of choir Vocal Dimension, which draws members from across the North East. PHOTO: Kylie Wilson
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SINGERS congregate regularly from across the North East to attend the rehearsals of local choir Vocal Dimension. Hailing from all walks of life, members come together in a common love of singing and creating vocal harmony, and while the group sings songs from a range of genres, many members have a passion for the beauty of sacred music. Their reputation is such that they were recently given the opportunity to share their gifts in Geelong, at the invitation only Festival of Sacred Music held in May. “We were honoured to be one of only five choirs performing this year,” said Anne Bittner of Vocal Dimension. She said the performance, held after several months of rehearsal in Wangaratta, was held in All Saints, an Anglican church in Newtown. “The augmented choir performed to its usual exacting standard and produced a very creditable performance which was very well received,” Anne said. “It was an exciting venture for choir members as it was our first professional engagement.” Anne, a member of the group for around three years, said she has been exposed to sacred music all her life, from her parish church in England, at boarding school, and in parishes in Victoria. She has also sung in the Sydney Opera House on three occasions as part of a choir of several hundred singing the works of Elgar, Bizet and Beethoven. “Sacred music is a huge part of the output of great composers and it is so uplifting to sing and make it come alive with other singers and musicians,” Anne said. But she does not just listen to sacred music, with her music collection featuring everything from classic musicals to The Beatles and ABBA. continued page |
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MONEY MATTERS
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Australia above average in financial literacy test AUSTRALIA recently performed above the OECD average in an international assessment of young people’s financial literacy, ranking equal fifth out of the 15 participating countries and economies. Released by the OECD as part of its Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), the study evaluated the financial literacy of 15 year olds from 15 countries, and their ability to understand and apply their knowledge to financial questions. ASIC deputy chair Peter Kell noted that while Australia performed well, there is still work to be done. “We welcome these results, which show that Australian students’ average financial literacy ability compares well to the other countries that participated in the assessment. “Encouragingly, 15 per cent of Australian students were high performers (above the OECD average of 12 per cent)’,” said Mr Kell. “That said, 20 per cent of Australian students were low performers.
“While this is better than the OECD average of 22 per cent, it indicates that there is more to be done in Australia to build financial literacy and capability at all levels of education. “In an increasingly cashless society, it’s more important than ever that Australian students have the capacity to budget and manage their money through key life transitions such as their first job, starting university and moving out of home.” Mr Kell also pointed to the important role that ASIC’s Money Smart Teaching Program has to play. ASIC’s MoneySmart Teaching Program is the Australian Government’s national financial education program working across the formal education sector to support the development of greater financial capabilities in young Australians, in partnership with state and territory education departments. ASIC’s MoneySmart Teaching resources are available online at moneysmart.gov.au.
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The war on weeds IF there is one task we spend more time on in the garden, it’s the battle against weeds. Weeds are a year round problem, and if let go, they can multiply and quickly take over an area. While most plants are dormant during winter, some persistent weeds are starting to make an appearance, such as capeweed, sticky weed and Paterson’s curse. Now is the time to tackle them. Capeweed, sometimes referred to as daisies, is an annual flat weed with yellow flowers. It grows quickly reaching the size of dinner plates when mature. They seed readily, so need to be controlled while still small. Dig out individual plants or spot spray with glyphosate. Sticky weed, also known as Cleavers, is an annual creeping weed which is covered in tiny sticky hairs which stick to virtually everything. They grow along the ground and over and through other garden plants.
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It has tiny, star-shaped, white flowers, which emerge from early spring to summer. It seeds prolifically with one square metre of the plant producing about 250,000 seeds. Spray with glyphosate or remove by hand while small. Paterson’s curse, nicknamed patto, features beautiful purple and pink flowers. It produces many seeds which lay dormant in the soil ready to germinate next winter. Hand remove or spot spray with glyphosate while still in the flat rosette stage. Glyphosate is a non-selective herbicide.
It will kill everything it touches, including desired plants so apply carefully. If a wanted plant is accidently sprayed, wash off with a full watering can of water. Another way to control weeds is to use a selective weed killer. These control broad leaf weeds and bindii without harming lawn grasses. Don’t leave soil bare. Once the weeds have been removed, replace them with plants that will prevent the weeds growing back. Groundcovers block the light and prevent weed seeds from germinating. Mulching also suppresses weeds. Cover the soil with thick newspaper after weeding, wet it and cover with a thick layer of mulch to smother out weeds. Controlling weeds as soon as they appear is the best way to beat weeds. Happy gardening.
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Hip dislocation in dogs THE hip joint is a strong ball and socket joint joining the hind limb to the pelvis. As such, any accident that dislocates the hip joint must cause significant damage to the muscles, joint capsule and ligaments that keep the hip joint together. In some cases if the dog is lucky the head of the femur (ball) can be put back in the acetabulum (socket) promptly and with support for several weeks the damaged tissues heal sufficiently to allow the joint to stay together and for normal use to return. Unfortunately in many cases of hip dislocation, either failure to seek prompt treatment or the degree of damage to the supporting structures leads to a situation where the joint remains unstable and redislocates. In these cases a surgical approach is required to help keep the joint in place. There are various techniques that can be employed to help put the hip joint back together and keep it that way.
The most useful in medium to larger dogs is the toggle pin technique that uses a metal toggle and suture to replicate the round ligament’s job of attaching the head of the femur to the hip. A small hole is drilled through the hip socket and a metal toggle with attached suture is pushed through. This toggle is long and narrow and can be fed through the hole then jiggled 90 degrees to make it unable to pass back through the small hole (this is the same concept as placing a button through a buttonhole). The suture is then fed through a hole drilled in the femoral head and fixed to the femur thus forming a solid retainer for the ball in the socket. In medium to larger dogs where the cartilages of the ball and socket have not been badly damaged this method usually leads to normal function after recovery from the surgery. This technique can be employed in smaller dogs, but is much more difficult due to the smaller size of the hip joint.
In smaller dogs (under 10kg) the usual approach is to perform a procedure called an excision arthroplasty where the head of the femur (ball) is removed and soft tissues are stitched between the smoothed off upper part of the femur and the socket on the hip. Over time with some fibrous tissue deposition a “false” joint or fibrous joint is created that works well in lighter patients throughout their life. If there has been significant damage to the hip joint or if the dislocation has been partly due to a poorly formed hip joint then total hip replacement surgery is a possibility to fix the hip dislocation. Tim Craig BVSc, veterinarian
PETS CORNER THIS week’s pet of the week at Wangaratta RSPCA is Owen, a two year old desexed male domestic shorthair cat who is grey and 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.
◆ HEAVENLY VOICES: Members of Vocal Dimension performing at the Festival of Sacred Music in Geelong at the Anglican All Saints Church in Newtown.
Many group members say that being part of the choir adds richness to their lives, as well as helping nurture a sense of community. Among the choir’s long term members is Val McMonigle, who has fostered a love of music since her childhood growing up on a farm. Inspired by her parents, who were both musically inclined, she recalls giving “concerts” for whoever was around. “I’ve always loved to sing,” she said. She grew up on the music of artists from Olivia Newton-John and Nana Mouskouri to the Beatles and Elvis, but joining a choir expanded her musical horizons. Val has now been a member of Vocal Dimension (which was originally Wangaratta Choristers) for 31 years. She said sacred music, such as what the group performed in Geelong, held a special place in her heart. “It’s the harmonies and musicality of it,” Val said. For fellow member Guy Robertson, who hadn’t sung publicly since high
school but joined Vocal Dimension a few years ago after retiring to Wangaratta, working on singing a sacred melody is “fabulous, harmonically interesting and challenging”. Having heard Guy practicing around the home for many hours, and being present at many performances, his wife Robyn admits that she has also become a fan of sacred and choir music and loves to listen to the rich sound. The group love to perform with each other and said a high level of skill is not required to join the choir, as many skills can be taught and shared between members. Vocal Dimension welcomes new choir members and enquiries and their contact email is vocal. dimension.choir@gmail.com. The group is hoping to further benefit the community by putting together a charity fundraising concert in the near future. More information is also available at www.vocaldimension.org.au.
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◆ GETTING IN EARLY: Some of the first skiers on the ski lift at Mt Buller enjoy the early snows before the official ski season opening. PHOTO: Mt Buller
Season gets started WHILE there are few official events happening at Falls Creek, Mt Hotham and Mt Buller at present, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy skiing, snowboarding and more across the region. Last weekend saw the official opening of snow season, and thousands headed to the various resorts to enjoy the early winter snow. At Mt Buller, Resort Management group marketing manager Gill Dobson said the mountain had had “an amazing start” to the season, with early snowfalls meaning skiing could be had before the actual official season opening. While no snowfalls had been reported at Mt Buffalo at the time of going to
press, Parks Victoria staff believe snow will fall soon in the area. During the snowy months, the mountain is ideal for snow play, tobogganing, snowshoeing and cross country skiing and during winter, has areas of snow at Dingo Dell and Cresta Valley to enjoy, as well as ungroomed cross country skiing trails. There is also a a café and day shelter at Dingo Dell. On Thursday, June 15 seasonal road closures will take place on the following roads at Mt Buffalo: t 5IF 3FTFSWPJS 3PBE t 5IF -BLF $BUBOJ $BNQHSPVOE 3PBE t 5IF TFDUJPO PG .PVOU #VGGBMP 3PBE
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Managing stress and choosing the best support network STRESS does not get busted by itself, so you need to make the effort to set aside time for relaxation and stress relief. When we have been functioning under stress for many days, weeks or months, it takes its toll. We recognise this stress reaction in many of our patients who lurch from one busy situation to another, those who are ‘balancing’ work and study or work and family, those who run their own business and those who are caring for sick family members. When you start to feel the ripple effect of stressful, overcommitted lives, take time to recharge with the five steps below. 1. Recognise stress: simply take time to recognise and be aware that your reactions, behaviours and symptoms are possibly the result of being under too much pressure. 2. Embrace stress: Science tells us that people who embrace acute stress have more resilient nervous systems. This means they will be able to overcome the stress, and continue to work on the things that keep them calm instead of
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Great people required Burder AgAttachments an Australian owned and operated Wangaratta based company has exciting FULL TIME position available. This business manufactures Agricultural Tractor attachments to lift, load and carry a variety of materials, typically for farm based activities. Spare Parts and Warranty Coordinator (new position) s 2ESPONSIBILITY FOR SPARE PARTS INTERPRETATION Sales and Inventory s %XCELLENT MECHANICAL APTITUDE REQUIRED s 3TRONG PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS ESSENTIAL s $EMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE USING COMPUTERS s &ORK LIFT LICENCE REQUIRED The successful applicant must have: s 4HE INITIATIVE AND DESIRE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE through personal achievements s ! WILLINGNESS TO WORK IN #USTOMER FOCUSED business s 4HE ENTHUSIASM TO SEE THEIR EMPLOYER SUCCEED If you are excited by an opportunity to join a growing regional business, enjoy a fast paced environment and are a good team player, then this is the job for you. Apply in writing in: General Manager Burder Group 3 Kerr Street, Wangaratta 6)# 0H adam@burder.com.au
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Swift (Apple’s own language) would be recommended. And just like ‘normal’ languages, once you’ve learned one additional language, learning more becomes much easier, so don’t fret too much. Start with the basics I know you have this great idea for an app. It merges Facebook and Twitter and Youtube and Instagram and SnapChat. It wakes you up in the morning and makes you coffee too. It’s also a fantasy until you learn
from the beginning. Repeat after me: ‘Hello, World.’ Patience isn’t a virtue, it’s a necessity. When most people start looking into programming, they are put off by the perceived laboriousness and monotony for less than spectacular results. But if you are determined, you will get there, and it really won’t take that long for you to reach a point where it all starts clicking and making sense. That’s when it starts getting fun. Happy crunching.
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