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Conservation takes wing By KYLIE WILSON
COMMITTED TO CONSERVATION:
Graham Colson with one of the turquoise parrot nesting boxes located on his property near Wangaratta. PHOTO: Kylie Wilson
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EVER since boyhood, Graham Colson has been fascinated with the comings and goings of the turquoise parrots that frequent his home in the Warby Range, watching the brilliant flashes of colour as the flamboyantly hued little birds fly from place to place. These days, he is among a handful of farmers in the North East helping cement the colourful bird’s chances for survival into the future. His property is home to over 50 different nesting boxes, some of which are built using naturally hollowed wood and some of which are more traditional boxes, and many of them house birds as they attempt to nest and breed. Mr Colson said the property had attracted interest from people interested in studying and preserving the turquoise parrot for several decades, and added that while the birds are not yet endangered, numbers mean that the species is at risk if nothing is done to help them. He said that the parrots were an elusive bird who can take a while to get used to people, but once they were, they tolerated being observed and watched quite happily. “They’re very quiet little parrots,” he said. “You can get quite close if you’re careful. “When they fly, they flash their tail, and it’s a brilliant yellow.” Mr Colson said they enjoyed eating soft seeds, like heliotrope, or food such as St John’s Wort, cape seed leaves or small plants, and liked to eat in areas with short grass so that they can ensure safety from predators. He said that being involved in the project had been very enjoyable for him and he saw it as a way of giving back as a landowner. “It gives you a lot of enjoyment, and you can help the environment,” he said. continued page |
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GARDEN PROFILE
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What’s in your garden: Plants that are hardy for this area, including seaside daisy, crepe myrtle, magnolia and more. A lot of it is self seeded. What do you enjoy about gardening: So many things, including seeing the seasons change and anticipating what’s to come. Favourite plant/spot in your garden:
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BEES are an important part of the pollination process in plants. They are essential for the cross pollination of flowers, vegetables, fruit trees and many commercial crops. When thinking bees, most people think of the European honey bees which were first introduced to Australia around 200 years ago by the first settlers. But these are not the only bees. There are more than 1600 species of native bees in Australia with scientists continually discovering more. While European bees live in large colonies in hives, native bees are solitary and nest alone. Some dig nests in the ground or cracks in walls; many others nest in natural hollows like logs, twigs, soft timber or old plant stems. There is a large variation in the shape, colour and size of native bees with sizes ranging from 2mm up to 25mm. Native bees are also non-aggressive and virtually stingless. But our native bees are under threat. Competition from the European honey bees for tree hollows, pollen and nectar and the use of pesticides has led to a fall in numbers. One way to help repopulate native bees is to build a bee hotel in your garden where they can nest safely.
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Thunderstorm phobias WE have been having a lot of unsettled weather with afternoon thunderstorms in the north east lately. Unfortunately for many animals this brings with it a lot of anxiety. Dogs are the species most often affected by a phobia of thunderstorms and their reactions can be quite varied. Some dogs simply show evidence of fear and look for a place to hide, whereas others show signs of panic and often jump fences or dig their way out of the yard to try and escape the noise. This can unfortunately lead to accidents or injuries as they make their escape. If your dog is affected by thunderstorms it is advisable to discuss this with your vet before the next storm arrives. If the phobic behaviour is not destructive or irrational then finding a safe place and comforting your dog is probably the best thing that an owner can do. In the past this was thought to reinforce the fearful behaviour and was discouraged.
However, in practical terms comfort and safety is what most dogs are craving in a storm. Trying to predict storms is difficult but taking your pet to work with you (if possible) or dropping them off with a family member during the storm season is a good plan so they are not alone when storms strike. If your dog shows irrational, destructive or escapee behaviours then the use of an anti-anxiety medication may be useful. In most cases Valium is prescribed after discussion with your veterinarian. It has variable success with phobic dogs, but is often useful. It does require dosing before the storm arrives so being with your pet, observing the weather outside and looking at weather radar to predict storms is necessary. In the past sedatives like Acepromazine were used for phobic dogs, but evidence now suggests that although the dog may look calm on the outside they are still terrified in their mind, just unable to express this because
of the sedative effect. Valium actually reduces anxiety whilst also providing some sedation. If valium is not successful then longer term anti-anxiety medications may be considered. With a lot of work some storm phobias can be cured by playing a CD of storm noise at a low volume to your pet and rewarding them if they show normal behaviour. With time the volume can be gradually increased and reward for normal, non fearful behaviour continues. This type of desensitisation treatment requires a lot of commitment, but can ultimately be a long term solution. If your pet is having a tough time with the storms at present it is a great time to get in and talk to your vet about their behaviour. Tim Craig BVSc, Warby St Veterinary Hospital
PETS CORNER RIVER, a two year old, male domestic short hair cat who is grey tabby 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) 57222874.
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COLOURFUL: A turquoise parrot using a nest box.
Janice Mentiplay-Smith, Conservation Management Network Coordinator with the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority, said the Warby Range and GlenrowanChesney Vale region was the last real stronghold of the turquoise parrot in Victoria. She said that in the North East there are about 130 nest boxes on 25 properties, and she is always keen to consider new nest box sites. “The aim of this project is to help save this beautiful bird from ultimate demise, as is the fate of so many other woodland birds species,” she said. “This is being done by providing more nesting habitat for the birds,
PHOTO: Chris Tzaros.
and revegetating patches of native vegetation so they link up across the landscape, enabling the birds to move more freely and expand their range.” The Turquoise Parrot Project is operated in partnership with Chris Tzaros from Birds, Bush and Beyond, and the Broken Boosey Conservation Management Network. For more information on the Turquoise Parrot Project ‘Practical Parrot Action’ or on the Broken Boosey Conservation Management Network, please call Janice Mentiplay-Smith on 57647506 or contact janicem@ gbcma.vic.gov.au or visit www. brokenbooseycmn.com
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THE HOOK HAS LEFT THE ROOM: Stan “The Hook” Miosge passed away last Friday and will be missed by all who knew him (Inset from left to right: Stan, myself and young friend Will O’Connor at the launch of the Lake Sambell trout cod fishery recently. Will and I, along with many other people are really going to miss you Stan.
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Vale Stan Miosge “The Hook” AS eccentric as he was amazing, Stan “The Hook” Miosge was one in a million. Stan first contacted me quite a few years ago regarding fish stocking. From that initial phone call a wonderful friendship erupted which would span approximately 7 or 8 years until his sudden and unexpected departure last Friday in an Albury house fire. My best mate Sandy Hector once quoted a line from a move to me: “Many people spend their whole lives fishing without knowing exactly what it is they’re fishing for” - Stan was one of the very few anglers who knew exactly what it was he was fishing for. Stan had a troubled past, many of us knew this. His younger years were hard and tough, resulting in a few personal issues. In his later years, Stan found peace in
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his life through fishing and helping others enjoy fishing. Stan dedicated the latter part of his life to fishing and was an active member of Victoria’s peak fishing body, VRfish. He played a huge part in so many of the local fish stocking activities, and seemed to be forever pulling kids out of school for the afternoon to get them involved. Stan would do whatever he could to get the kids involved, get them in the newspaper and make these young people really shine. Recently I got to meet Victorian premier Daniel Andrews.
King River, at Oxley Reserve Tyler was happy to be able to remove one more pest fish from the river.
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I dressed up nice and neatly. Stan rocked up in his rubber crocks and tracksuit pants carrying a fishing rod. Those that knew Stan were not at all surprised. He impressed everyone with the great bloke that he was, not the clothes he wore. A wonderful man, a wonderful role model, and most of all a wonderful friend to so many people including myself. Stan ran a weekly fishing column in the Border Morning Mail in Albury, like I do here. I am torn, gutted and devastated. I was emotionally shattered when I received the call on Friday morning. The fishing industry has lost a legend, and the world has lost one of the remaining trout gentlemen. R.I.P. Stan, my good friend.
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THE thyroid gland is a part of our endocrine system, an intricate system that relies on balance, feedback systems and adequate nutritional status. The thyroid has a big job: the hormones it secretes help regulate heart rate, maintain healthy skin, and play a crucial part in metabolism. When the gland is sluggish (hypothyroidism), it can rob you of energy, dry out your skin, make your joints ache, cause weight gain, and kick-start depression. The endocrine system as a whole influences our fertility, metabolism, immune function, growth and development as well as everyday wellness and health. When an organ of the endocrine system is out of balance it in turn affects the dynamic interrelationship of all or some glands within the endocrine system. Weight gain associated with hypothyroidism can be contributed by the following: Hormones: an under functioning thyroid gland results in a reduced amount of circulating hormones. The low levels of hormones slow down multiple systems in your body including metabolism, digestion and the ability to burn fat (lose weight). Constipation: the digestive system slows down resulting in constipation, reduced transit
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THIS DAY IN HISTORY
Wangaratta’s new bridges, 1934 A NEW traffic bridge was being built across the Ovens River at Wangaratta to replace the old one, which had been in service since 1886. Huge steel girders had been brought to Wangaratta by rail and moved to the site by motor lorry. By November 18, 1934, a start could be made dismantling the old bridge and the timbers suitable for reuse carted downriver, where another new bridge was being constructed specifically for the use of livestock. As motor traffic along the Hume Highway had increased, so had the danger of driving stock into the Wangaratta saleyards from north of the river, so a stock bridge was built downstream, to give easier access to the saleyards just along Templeton Street opposite the Sydney Hotel.
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Summer Basil Cream Sauce (Part 1 of a 2 part recipe) METHOD ADD the milk to a medium-large pot and set over medium heat; add the chicken base, the garlic, the salt, and the black pepper to the milk and whisk to incorporate, and allow the milk to slowly come to the simmer, being careful not to let it boil over—stay close by; once it starts to simmer, turn off the heat. In another medium-large pot set over medium-low heat, add the butter and allow it to melt. Once melted, add the flour and stir together to create a “roux” or thickener. Cook this roux for about 1-2 minutes to cook out the “raw” flour taste, then slowly add the hot milk to this roux, whisking continuously all the time to prevent lumps from forming. Once all milk has been added, whisk until you’re sure there are no lumps and the cream sauce is smooth; allow the cream sauce to very gently simmer, uncovered, for about 5-10 minutes to thicken a bit, whisking occasionally. After that time, turn the heat off from
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ALTHOUGH there are still weeks to go until Christmas rolls around, you’d be forgiven for thinking it was December by the decorations already on sale in the stores. Catalogues are covered with holly and suggesting gift ideas, the party invitations have gone out and tinsel trimmed pine trees are poking their heads up at nurseries. While for youngsters it’s the first step in that building sense of anticipation for what is a magical time of year, for the scrooges among us it means a stressful marathon is about to begin. Decisions need to be made on where to go, who we need to buy for and what we’ll be eating every day for a week. Whether you go traditional or summery for the Christmas fare, a Sauvignon Blanc is a good choice for warm weather food. Michelini Wines Devils Creek
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Company: King Valley Wines Whitfield. Description Vintage Cellar Hands Situated in the King Valley wine region, 30mins from Wangaratta, is a modern premium winemaking facility. With an annual grape crush of 4-6000 tonnes our experienced and committed team provide contract grape processing and winemaking services to the Industry. Exciting opportunities exist for casual Cellar Hands to join our winery team for vintage 2016. If you are hard working, physically active, a team player, keen to learn new skills and are highly motivated then you are encouraged to apply for these positions: CELLAR HANDS Vintage winery operations – additions, transfers, crushing, pressing, fermentation procedures, truck loading, oak filling and cleaning Grape receival forklift driver
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Passing the business baton? By KEN CLARKE, WANGARATTA CERTIFIED PRACTICING ACCOUNTANT
kenclarke11@bigpond.com runners are going at the same speed and after the baton is passed, the former runner must get off the track. If this is done properly the actual passing of the baton will be a nonevent. In preparing the business for succession, identify the successor owner/manager. When there are no family members to whom you are passing the baton, the successor may be a key employee or an outsider who buys the business. If you can, give the successor a job in your business, and increase his or her responsibility over time so they
learn all about the business. He or she should also be introduced to key employees, customers and of course your bankers. In many small businesses the whole business is in the owners head. He should spend enough time with the successor to get the information from his head into the successors head. He should make a point of putting the company (his) goals, vision and history into writing so the successor and other family members understand them. The owner and successor should meet from time to time to talk about goals and policy. If the business is passing to a family member there will be both emotional and family issues. They may resist beginning succession planning for psychological reasons. They may be unable to accept
mortality or fear a personal loss of identity. They may also be afraid to let go of control of the business or there may be a personal rivalry with the successor, such as, for example between father and son. Most family businesses are founded by a single entrepreneur who is a visionary and makes intuitive decisions. As a result, it may be hard to teach his decision making process to the successor. Many family business owners have struggled hard to make the business succeed, constantly putting the family fortune at risk. Often as a result they may be distrustful and secretive about the sharing of information about the business. If there is more than one family member who may take over the business, then ask yourself “If I had
BRINGING LIFE to fading treasures The business has been operating for three years and has healthy list of very satisfied clients.
It takes more than just skill, technique and years of experience to achieve a true restoration; it’s having that understanding of the subject to bring its original ‘personality’ back into being.
Ben and his wife Elissa are always helpful and offer practical advice but with a stylish eye.
“I designed the logo with the thought of a thread that had fallen on the floor creating a shape resembling a stork.
“My website will be up and running in the New Year, or like me Facebook page and follow my social media road,” Ben suggested.
“’All aspects of the art’ is my slogan - which means I’m open to all forms of upholstery not just furniture,” he said. “This can be a common misconception of upholsterers. Eightpastfive Upholstery specialises in re-upholstery of furniture, antiques, commercial, canvas, tarps, shades, caravans, automotive and custom made.
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Their professional and efficient manner makes light work of any challenge with quality craftsmanship. They can create a complete transformation of a very dated fabric on a classic shaped couch and bring years of enjoyment to its owners for generations to come.
Bringing life to fading treasures of any type of upholstery is Ben’s calling.
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His business name and logo say it all – “Eightpastfive was the time I was born, hence why the stork (‘bringer of new life’ or the ‘baby-carrier’),” Ben explained.
“The colour is to help represent the Alpine region where my business begins.”
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THERE is something wonderful about a craftsman who can restore life to a forgotten treasure.
Ben Saunier at Eightpastfive Upholstery has that gift.
to hire someone to take over my business, which of my children I would hire?” You should also consider the feelings of your spouse, and they too should be comfortable with the plan. And in my opinion, the roles and feelings of non-family key employees should also be taken into account. The owner should meet with them and find out whether they would be willing to work for the successor the owner has in mind. A failure to address this issue may doom the business, if the key employees decide to leave when the successor takes over. You may wish to give the key employees additional financial or psychological incentive to stay with the business. Still wanting to pass the baton, then go for it with both hands.
Eightpastfive Upholstery guarantee free pickup and delivery (50km radius) and a free no obligation quote, offering quality service, competitive pricing, on time scheduling and attentive customer service. Eightpastfive Upholstery is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm. To find out how Ben can help you Give Eightpastfive Upholstery a call on (03) 5756 2602 or keep an eye out on their regular advertising in the Alpine Observer.
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RENAISSANCE: These magical transformations have taken a forgotten treasure and turned it into an eye-catching, stylish piece of art that will bring years of enjoyment to their grateful owners.
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I GUESS you may be looking forward to retiring from your business, but have you prepared either the younger family members or someone else to carry on? One of the toughest tasks owners have to face is preparing their business – and themselves and the family - for succession. The emotional, legal and financial work can be overwhelming. Even though a business succession plan should be carefully structured, the plan will probably be doomed to failure unless at least equal attention is given to the emotional side. Whether a business survives in the second generation depends on how well the retiring owner has prepared. I saw an article where the writer compared succession to a relay race. In a relay race, the successor runner must start running before the baton is passed. The baton is passed when both