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Happy Valley days By KYLIE WILSON

INSPIRED BY LIFE:

Artist Jenny John is continually inspired in her work by her childhood in Rosewhite and Happy Valley. INSET: CREATIONS: Some of Jenny John’s ceramic works that have been inspired by the Australian rural landscape.

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FOR the Serpell sisters Jenny and Liz, their childhood consisted of happily exploring bushland for hours on end, and joining joyous community events at the aptly named Happy Valley Hall. Jenny (now Jenny John) remembers her father, Hugh, constantly drawing and painting the landscape, while their mother, Bessie, was also handy with a sketchbook and pencil. Liz, a prolific mosaic maker, said she has many indelible memories of the Happy Valley Hall as the centre of community life, from the frivolity of Christmas parties to the tradition of Sunday church services. “It’s a place we’re very fond of,” she said. Early next month, the historic hall will be home to the Art in the Valley exhibition, a showcase of a range of art, such as ceramics, sculpture, photography, mosaics and prints, from artists with a connection to the friendly Happy Valley/Rosewhite community, including both Liz and Jenny. Mrs John said she has fond memories of an idyllic youth in the area. “We just had the most wonderful childhood, and we knew every nook and cranny of the countryside,” Mrs John said. “Life on a farm in the valley brings back so many wonderful memories.” Now based in Melbourne, she added that while her long artistic career has ranged from teaching to creating art all over the country, both her painting and ceramic art was heavily influenced by her love of rural Australia. “The country has always been a part of my artistic endeavours.” She said she was looking forward to connecting with the community at the upcoming exhibition and meeting the other artists involved. continued page |

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Common mistakes business owners are still making MISTAKES are an inevitable part of business. However, there are certain mistakes many business owners are still making unnecessarily, perhaps without even realising it. If you’re very involved with your business’s day to day operations, perhaps you need to take a step back and evaluate whether you’re looking at the bigger picture and planning for the future. The following are some forwardthinking changes you could benefit from making. Drop problematic clients The prospect of losing a client is horrifying for most business owners. It reeks of failure and a drop in profits, but when you consider how much time, energy and resources can be sunk into retaining difficult clients, you’ll realise it’s more profitable to cut your losses. Customer service is non-negotiable Customer satisfaction is the number one priority of every business and this means always being on hand to answer questions, resolve problems and offer assistance. If you don’t have the resources to dedicate to this level of customer engagement, then you should take a look at restructuring your priorities. Diversify revenue streams for your own survival Channelling all of your time and energy into keeping a large client with a strong revenue stream happy may seem like a smart business move, but it could be disastrous for you if this client leaves you. Always prepare for the worst and

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THINK STRATEGICALLY: Planning and strategising can help your business come out on top. ensure you have revenue streams coming in from multiple sources. Always keep a backup of important files Don’t grow lax and only occasionally back your information up, make it an ingrained habit. Having a cloud based storage solution will ensure your back up is safe and isolated in the unseen world of the internet. Keep in tune with your industry If there’s new technology coming out designed specifically for your industry, then you should be aware of it and already settled on whether you’ll utilise it or not. This same logic applies to new industry regulations, policies, laws and any other information that could be crucial to your business. Foster a strong business network From suppliers, investors, distributers, manufacturers and business partners, to investors and

consumers, you never know when a contact could become an asset further down the line. What’s the competition up to? Never blatantly copy the competition, but don’t disregard them either. Always consider how your own business sizes up and what you could be doing to make it better. Don’t be reckless, but don’t waste time Every big decision in business is typically time sensitive and comes with a degree of risk. Always conduct your analysis of the situation so as to not go in blind, but don’t drag your feet and take too long to decide either. Always have a game plan Considering the future is a core requirement of success and will prepare you for both challenges and opportunities that might come your way.

IT’S hard to believe that in less than two weeks summer is officially over. But the warmer temperatures will continue well into March. Fast forward to winter and think about the winter vegetable garden. Now is the best time to make a start as many have a long growing period and need the warmth of the summer soil to establish before the cooler nights set in and growth slows down. This especially applies to Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage, which are members of the cabbage family, commonly known as “brassicas”. Choose a spot that receives at least six hours sunlight a day and offers some protection from strong winds. Practice crop rotation by not planting where brassicas or kale have grown recently. Brassica crops are heavy feeders so the bed needs to be well prepared before planting. They require a rich well drained soil. They love nitrogen so dig in plenty of compost, manure, blood and bone and potash. Give it a good water, then let it settle for a week or so

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before planting out. Sow seeds of your favorite brassicas now, so they will be ready to transplant into the veggie garden in early March. Or buy seedlings to get a head start. Brussels sprouts have a shallow root system, so plant them deeply in the ground, up to the first set of leaves for stability. As they grow, they will need staking or build the soil around the base to keep them firm in the ground. Keep well-watered and mulch to retain moisture. Provide some shade during the hottest part of the day during extreme temperatures to prevent scorch from the blistering sun. As the seedlings grow keep a lookout for the cabbage white butterfly and cabbage moth. Both are major pests that can do some serious damage to growing plants. They lay eggs on the undersides of leaves which hatch as small caterpillars and begin to devour the young new leaves. Regularly check and remove the caterpillars by hand, or let ducks into the yard and they will take care of them. Happy gardening.

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VETS CORNER

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Cytology – what’s it all about? LUMPS, bumps, swellings – something your vet will probably want to do when they see these is stick a needle in it. Why? Because it gives us much more information than simply looking and feeling can. Sticking a needle into a lump lets us take a sample: sometimes this will be very obvious such a purulent abscess, but most other times we’ll need to go a step further and have a look at the cells we have collected. This method of sampling is called a fine needle aspirate (FNA). Once we have the sample in the needle we squirt it out onto a microscope slide, dry it, stain it, then look at it under the microscope. From here we identify the cells present – for example are there neutrophils eating (phagocytosing) bacteria - indicating infection, are there neoplastic cells showing us that something more serious is going on? Cytology (the study of cells) is an excellent tool to guide us on treatment options, or direct us to what further work may be needed. If the cell sample is not straightforward to interpret, we can send the slide away to a pathology lab where a specialist pathologist will examine them for us, this again leads to either a diagnosis, treatment options or further work – such as a biopsy or lump removal, with

or without further laboratory analysis. Cytology isn’t just useful for lumps – if your pet has ever had itchy ears or skin then it’s more than likely cytology was used to diagnose the cause. Ears and skin can get overgrowth of yeast or bacteria, and identifying what is present allows the correct treatment to be started. For ears especially, monitoring the cytology is the best way to see if our treatment is working. Even if there is wax still present we might find that it no longer contains any yeast or bacteria, or we might find that the organism has changed and change our treatment accordingly. Regularly check over your pets and if you do find any new lump or bumps, or know that a lump has been present for a while but hasn’t been checked out, book in with your vet for a consult. It may be that cytology will be useful to you. Julia Smith, Wangaratta Veterinary Clinic

PETS CORNER THIS week’s pet of the week at Wangaratta RSPCA is Saki, a two year old male ragdoll cat, with cream tabby fur. 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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SENSE OF COMMUNITY: Happy Valley Hall committee member Robin McDonald and artist Jonathon Westacott explore the Happy Valley Tree Garden surrounding the hall. PHOTO: Brad Worrall

“There’s a lot of talented people that are contributing,” Mrs John said. “It’s a great combination of a lot of people from the area. “It’s been a wonderful opportunity to return to the valley to share my passion with the people of the area and to participate in the Art in the Valley exhibition.” Her sentiments are shared by Robin McDonald, a Rosewhite resident who is on the Happy Valley Hall committee and is among the organisers of the exhibition. A resident of the area since arriving in Rosewhite as a newlywed in the 1970s, she said the venue had grown and evolved over the course of almost a century, from a simple brick hall to a full functional community centre surrounded by a steadily growing arboretum. The arboretum further helps the community connection to the land, Robin explained, and she said many

families in the area have planted their own trees and love to watch the progress. “Families are encouraged to come and watch their tree grow,” she said. She said the Rosewhite area, home to around 150 families, has always been a connected community, but has drawn even closer since the damaging 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. The Art in the Valley Exhibition will be held from March 10-13 at the Happy Valley Hall, 18 Havilah Road, Rosewhite in conjunction with the Myrtleford Festival. Entry is by gold coin donation and the event features artist floor talks, a fundraiser for the Happy Valley Tree Garden, works for sale and more. Further information can be obtained from Robin McDonald on (03) 5753 5237 or Eril Burgess on 0417 974 585.

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Fantastic Murray cod fishing BY ROB ALEXANDER, WANGARATTA

LAST week’s heatwave paved the way for a few days of fantastic Murray cod fishing right across North East Victoria. I received reports of cod being caught in the Broken River, the Ovens River and the Kiewa River during the hot spell. My mate Brett Corker and I fished the King River where we were almost blown away by a freakish afternoon storm that appeared from nowhere, blew an absolute gale and then disappeared as quickly as it arrived. It was windy enough to blow rabbits out of their burrows. Straight after the storm passed and the wind died down Brett and I found ourselves in Murray cod fishing heaven with the cod going crazy over our surface lures. We landed two and lost two fish in about a 15 minute period straight after the storm, with the largest cod being around 60cm long. Will Clark, 12, from Beechworth came fishing in Wangaratta on the weekend, and managed to catch his first ever Murray cod on a spinnerbait. Will said that he absolutely loves coming to Wangaratta to go fishing. Well done young man, and thanks for the great report. I have been hitting up a few trout streams over the last couple of weeks and having great success with my fly rod. In some streams though the fishing has been quite poor. The fishing seems to be dictated

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DO you often feel tired after lunch, like you could easily sneak a little nap? Do you find yourself returning from your lunch break, feeling like your concentration is a little bit of a struggle and that the only way to make a comeback is to snap up a sweet treat or a caffeine hit? Some key ways to combat 3oclockitist or post lunch fatigue: 1.Protein What it does: gives you sustainable, ongoing energy, by balancing your blood sugar swings. If you don’t have enough protein with breakfast and lunch you will get an energy drop within 20 minutes – 1 hour after eating. Examples: eggs, natural yoghurt, nuts and seeds, lean meat, fish. How much to eat: 1 serve of protein the size of your palm. 2.Taking a break at lunch time What it does: our body can use up 80 per cent of its energy just to digest food. So if you eat and then go straight back to work your body is going to feel fatigued and sluggish. Setting up a ‘rest and digest’ response before and after eating will really help. Examples and when to do them: Before and after eating lunch: get away from the desk or work area: do a mini meditation, sit in the fresh air for 10 minutes to digest, go for a walk etc. 3.Enzyme rich foods: What they do: optimise the way food is broken down after you eat it. Often when you feel tired after eating, it is because the food has gone through your stomach without completely breaking down. This triggers an allergy like response making you feel tired.

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SUGAR RUSH: Afternoon fatigue can often lead people to rely on sweet treats to pep themselves up. Food Examples: lemon in water, apple cider vinegar, more fresh fruit and vegetables, digestion promoting herbs: turmeric, ginger, garlic, oregano, basil, parsley, rosemary, peppermint, etc. When to have them: about 10 minutes before you eat or as part of the meal. Putting it all together: Use lunch breaks as an opportunity to down shift and recharge for the second half of the day. Drink some lemon in water 10minutes before you eat, while you start to unwind from the busy day. Eat a protein and vegetable rich lunch and then go for a little gentle walk in the fresh air. If you are still tired after eating you may be having a food reaction to something you are eating or need to supplement with enzymes.

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WINE TALK

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WITH ANITA McPHERSON We enjoyed sharing a few dishes including king prawns, fish tacos and zucchini flowers with a bottle of the 2015 Sauvignon Blanc. An unusual variety for the warm Perricoota region, this vintage is delightful, fresh and easy to drink with gentle aromas of tropical fruit and a little frangipani. The flavour delivers a touch of pineapple with some melon and apple, before coming to a dry, citrus crisp end, making it ideal with seafood and antipasto. Exploring can certainly give you stories to smile about. Find out more at the cellar door in Moama or go to www. morrisons.net.au.

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New theatre, 1860 THEATRE lovers of Chiltern rejoiced on February 15, 1860, as they now had two theatres in their district. These were the original Star Theatre, and the new National Theatre at Christmas Town, which opened soon after.

BAKE up a batch of surprise egg and cheese muffins for a protein packed lunchtime treat. For more recipes like these go to The Dairy Kitchen website at www.legendairy. com.au. Method 1. Preheat oven to 200Â°C (180Â°C fan forced). Line the bases of 6 x 1/3 cup muffin pans with muffin paper cases or baking paper that overhangs at the top at least 2cm. 2. Place eggs in a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring the water to the boil and then simmer for 3 minutes. Run under cold water until almost cold. Peel, discard shells and reserve boiled eggs. 3. Combine flour, spring onion and cheese in a medium mixing bowl and make a well in the centre. Combine milk, butter, extra egg, mustard and salt in a separate jug and pour into the well. Gently stir mixture with a large metal spoon until just combined. Do not over mix.

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ONE of the pleasures of being on holiday is taking some time to explore beyond the local region and visit places weâ€™ve never been to before. When we arrive at a cellar door weâ€™re not familiar with, we have an agreement that someone in the party will buy at least a bottle or two, as a way of thanking the business for their time. Usually thatâ€™s quite easy, although just recently we found ourselves in the middle of nowhere at an outlet where the ruggedly made mediaeval concoctions were so strange, we were lost for words. After nodding and saying â€œhow unusualâ€? a few too many times to the kind host, we left with a giggle and a bottle of sweet elixir which smelt like it should be rubbed on rather than swallowed. It was certainly a different story the day we arrived at Morrisons Riverview Winery and Restaurant, where the only thing distracting us from tasting was the Murray River views.

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Pest Control Technician We have a full time position for a Pest Control Technician in our expanding business, based in Wangaratta. The successful applicant is required to be fit, reliable and have a â€œcan doâ€? attitude. Experience and qualifications preferred but not essential Full training, uniform and vehicle provided. Above award wages based on qualifications and experience. Drivers licence is essential. Application to be emailed to: Position Vacant â€“ Pest Control Technician admin@economicpest.com.au Applications close: 5pm Friday 17th February 2017

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The Terminator conundrum WITH CHRIS FEBVRE, NEM CREATIVE DESIGNER cfebvre@nemedia.com.au

WHEN you think of armies of robots taking over the world and annihilating humankind, what sort of emotional response do you have? Do you like to ponder and philosophise just how such a scenario might play out? Is it fun to imagine what the robots might be like? Is it interesting to consider how you might survive and fight such a threat? If you’re anything like me, you may have had a conversation like this with friends and family, or watched a movie on the subject of evil robots, and had an entertaining time thinking about the prospect. Now think about a world-wide famine that sees everyone starve to death, and consider your emotional response to that scenario. It’s not so ‘interesting’, right? In fact, it sounds unspeakably horrendous. Yet both of these scenarios bear the same result - the extinction of humanity. In a recent Ted talk, neuroscientist Sam Harris posited that it is precisely because we have yet to develop an appropriate emotional response to the prospect of human extinction via the takeover of artificially intelligent machines that we should really begin taking serious steps to think about it. Steps that don’t involve Arnold

WE’LL BE BACK: As fun as it might be to imagine a world in which deadly robots have taken over the world, the reality of it all might not be so cool. And while that may sound like a statement of the obvious, humanity is struggling to develop an appropriate emotional response to the concept of a hostile takeover by machines, according to neuroscientist Sam Harris. Schwarzenegger’s deadpan delivery of cheesy one-liners in Hollywood blockbusters. Now, some may argue that killer robots wielding laser rifles is farfetched and that is why people don’t take it seriously. But the reality of the situation is that machines are already taking over. Some months back I wrote about the automation of the workforce, and that roughly 35 per cent of

current jobs are at high risk of being computerised. And Harris argues that the caricatures of malevolent robots hell bent on annihilating us isn’t the real threat. The real threat is the artificial intelligence we develop is indifferent to humanity. “The concern is that we will build machines that are so much more competent than we are that the slightest divergence between their

goals and our own could destroy us,” said Harris. “Just think about how we (humans) relate to ants. “We don’t hate them and we don’t go out of our way to harm them. “In fact, sometimes we take pains not to harm them. “But whenever their presence seriously conflicts with one of our goals we annihilate them without a qualm. “The concern is that we could

one day build machines that conscious or not - could treat us with similar disregard.” Given that Harris contends that artificial super intelligence is an inevitability given how vastly useful it is to us as a society, and that nations will always be competing against one another in some form or fashion, it is perhaps a conversation worth having sooner rather than later. Until next week, ‘Hasta la Vista, baby.’

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