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Run makes for family fun MORE than 1000 entrants participated in the Wangaratta Chronicle Marathon and Fun Run at the Wangaratta Showgrounds yesterday. The marathon, half marathon, 10km and 5km events produced some spirited performances, but some of the largest fields were seen in the 2km Primary Challenge, where children could compete individually, or with parents in the chaser event (pictured).  Further coverage in sports. PHOTO: Jeff Zeuschner

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A MARKED rise i iin theft th ft and burglary offences has seen Wangaratta’s criminal offence rate remain above the state average for the 10th consecutive year. According to recent data released by Crime Statistics Victoria (CSV), criminal offences throughout the rural city rose by 4.7 per cent last

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calendar year, having reached a decade-low in 2021. Using a per 100,000 people population measure, Wangaratta’s criminal

off ffence rate t off 8172.0 8172 0 came in well above the Victorian rate of 7332.9, and was the rural city's sixth highest in the last 10 years. The local offence rate peaked at 10,462.2 in 2020, amid a major spike in deception and public health and safety offences. Major police concerns

around d a llocalised li d spike ik iin residential break-ins and thefts of and from motor vehicles were reflected in the most recent data, with instances of motor vehicle theft more than doubling from 20 to 44. Thefts from motor cars rose from 61 to 95 on last year’s figures, and non-

aggravated t d burglaries b l i from f residential homes and nonresidential addresses rose from 44 to 57 and 18 to 40 respectively. Breaches of family violence orders remained Wangaratta’s most common criminal offence, with the 356 instances recorded a minor increase on the 354

reported t d iin 2021 figures. Instances of criminal damage remained Wangaratta’s second-most common, despite falling from 263 to 197, while sexual offences increased by more than 100 reports, with local police responding to 179 offences. ■ Continued page 3

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NORTHEAST HEALTH WANGARATTA 150th anniversary celebrations

HOW TIMES CHANGE: Laura Vincent showed Mia Behncken through Northeast Health Wangaratta’s robotics program, used to help retain hand and wrist funtions and heal upper limb defections.

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HERE TO HELP: Jodie Talbot, Yvonne Gibson and Amanda Earnshaw were dressed for the part on Friday showcasing the old nurse uniforms and equipment used at Northeast Health Wangaratta back in the day.

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AS local Nicky August strolled through to the Memorial Hall at the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre on Friday morning, where a diverse range of Northeast Health Wangaratta’s (NHW) medical equipment collected over 150 years was on display, one particular item from her childhood caught her eye. “I can remember the dental drill, it was in the 60s when I saw it, they used to hold a kidney disc under your chin and they scraped out the saliva with the drill,” she said. “It was awful, I remember it clearly.” While the old dental drill may have revealed a few scars to some, most of the proceedings, artefacts and displays on Friday were full of fond memories and celebration for the hospital’s 150th anniversary. The Memorial Hall was open from 10am until 2pm for visitors to see the advancements of medicine through the decades, including NHW’s current robotics department and advancements in training methods. Both former and current

THE DREADED DRILL: While smiling with the dental drill and kidney bowl now, Nicky August didn’t look fondly on the equipment when growing up. PHOTOS: Bailey Zimmermann NHW employees filled the hall with their mix of stories, some spanning as much as 60 years in the industry. Surrounded by her colleagues, former NHW nurse Di Boag said the event brought back many memories of the great camaraderie at NHW. “There’s so many stories to

tell and so many memories from all facets of the industry... everyone worked there because they loved the job,” she said. “It was a great team environment, we were all trained on site.” Ms Boag said she still owns thousands of photos of records of the hospital’s changes and

the various teams of employees over the years. While growing up in Wangaratta during the 1950s, Tup Ferguson can still remember her first time in NHW for treatment, needing stitches on her chin after a fall during netball. “It’s changed a lot since then, for the better,” she said.

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GRADUATING AGAIN: Wendy Steel and Anita Walker with an old template for the certificate of graduation in nursing, a replica of what Ms Walker received before starting at NHW in 1981.

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BACK TOGETHER: Former and some current nurses of Northeast Health Wangaratta (from left) Dianne Akeeffe, Do Boag, Judi Honeybun-Smith, Mary Kelly, Ros Batey Sandi Smith and Sonia Bihun reminisced their nursing days back at the hospital.

HIGH TEA: Tup Ferguson and Marie Meagher enjoyed some tea while waiting for proceedings to start.

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Bail granted: $30,000 in theft, burglary charges dropped A NORTH East man is set to have a host of criminal charges dropped, after he was allegedly found in possession of more than $30,000 in stolen goods at a Wangaratta home in late January. The 29-year-old returned to Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court last week, appearing remotely from custody at Port Phillip Correc-

tional Centre, when police prosecutor Leading Senior Constable Stuart Pritchard said police were prepared to drop some 15 charges involving burglary and theft. LSC Pritchard said police and defence counsel Geoff Clancy had whittled charges down to a plea to handle stolen goods, however, noted the charge had not been initial-

ly filed upon the accused’s arrest. He said the matter would need to return to court next month, to allow police time to correctly file the charge. The court had previously heard police had located an allegedly stolen vehicle in the driveway of a Brash Avenue address on January 27, before a search of the home had located upwards of 50 alleg-

edly stolen items, including fishing gear, power tools and cameras. Last Friday the court heard a coaccused man was currently in police custody in New South Wales. In applying for bail, Mr Clancy said his client had spent 49 days in the prison system, during which time he had detoxed from regular drug use. LSC Pritchard said he would

not oppose bail, acknowledging the accused had been prepared to plead guilty but for a clerical error on behalf of the police. Magistrate Victoria Campbell concurred, granting bail with conditions the accused abide by a curfew between 9pm and 7am and refrain from driving a motor vehicle before the matter returns on April 24.

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LAST STAND: It’s taken a month, but Melbourne street artist Andrew J Bourke’s masterpiece of Ned Kelly and the Kelly gang’s last stand has been completed at Glenrowan. PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

Mural captures police prevailing at last stand By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN NED Kelly’s last stand has been immortalised in paint at Kate's Cottage in Glenrowan with the completion of what the cottage owners believe is the first ever mural of the full seige. National award winning artist Andrew J Bourke, along with contributing artist Bryan Itch, painted the mural over the past month until it was fully completed last Thursday. It depicts the full police siege of the Kelly gang at the Glenrowan Inn, with the police and the gang engaged in a gun fight, accompanied by a large portrait of Ned Kelly. Co-owner of Kate’s Cottage, Michelle Coad, said it

is the first mural ever painted of the full siege. “It was important for us to be able to represent it in its entirety; the flagging down of the train, the shootout between the Kelly gang and police,” she said. Ms Coad said she and co-owner Doug Stoneman wanted to leave their mark at the cottage with a substantial project like the final siege and add something to the town for future generations to pass by and admire. “We decided we want to do this mural because there’s nothing in Glenrowan like it and we thought it’d be great to link the town with the art trail and also helps small businesses within small towns,” she said.

HARD AT WORK: Andrew J Bourke applying the finishing touches to his and contributing artist Bryan Itch’s Ned Kelly mural. “This town is really well established as a destination town for Ned Kelly and putting something like that here brings the interest of the holiday goers who do the art trails as well as the silo trails...it links us into that.

“We’re not going to be here forever; Chris and Rod who were the previous owners of the business added the big Ned Kelly to the town and that was crucial to bringing people in. “Adding another aspect

of the whole Ned Kelly theme is something we just couldn’t pass by.” Melbourne based artist Mr Bourke had completed multiple murals in the North East prior to his work in Glenrowan, including at the Winton Wetlands and two other Ned Kelly themed murals in Benalla. Ms Coad said when she saw Mr Bourke's work and met him, she knew he was the man for the job. “He had done the Ned Kelly mural on the back of the shops in Benalla and it’s just a beautiful piece,” she said. “When we had seen his work, we were drawn to it... he just was the right guy for the job.”

THE Supreme Court trial of a Wangaratta teenager charged with murder is set to begin in Wangaratta this week. Prosecutors are set to allege Zachary Johnson, aged 18 at the time, acted with murderous intent when he allegedly fatally stabbed fellow teenager Jaxen Henderson-Gillespie in the neck during an altercation on August 21, 2021. The pair are alleged to have fought near Wangaratta's Scout Park on Vincent Road, with police to argue Johnson acted outside the realms of self-defence. The criminal trial is expected to begin tomorrow.

Theft, burglary offences up in North East ■ From page 1

Throughout the North East, Alpine Shire’s criminal offence rate fell by 16.8 per cent on last year’s figures, following sizeable reductions in family violence order breaches (down to 91 from 108) and drug offences (down from 33 to 7). In Indigo Shire, offences rose by almost 20 per cent, with spikes in family violence order breaches (up to 98 from 52 the previous year), nonresidential non-aggravated burglaries (61 compared to 15) and theft from motor vehicle (55 from 45) resulting in the shire’s worst crime rate of the decade. Theft also trended upwards in Wodonga, where 133 motor vehicle thefts were reported (46 in 2021), instance of bicycle thefts doubled (26) and thefts from motor vehicles rose to 325 (293).

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WHAT’S UP WITH THE WEATHER? By Peter Nelson, Retired CSIRO climatologist

Warmer March here, further north, harks back to 1942/43 MARCH so far has turned out to be the first month for nearly a year when daily maximum temperatures have been above normal in our region. Specifically in Wangaratta, the first five days were between one to six degrees above the mean average of 28.9 degrees, the next eight days below the average, the past eight days well above the average. Further afield, the mean maximum temperature for Alice Springs at 35.3 degrees is 2.5 degrees above the March normal and at Giles Outstation the mean maximum to date at 37.3 degrees is more than three degrees above normal. With the absence of an active frontal system as noticed on the current synoptic surface charts further warm to hot days will come in the next week. Further north at Daly Waters it has been a different situation with the mean maximum temperature to date at 32.4 degrees being nearly three degrees below the March normal due to heavy rain. In March of last year the first fortnight, the mean maximum temperature at Daly Waters was 39.8 degrees - seven degrees higher than the corresponding period of this year. There was a very similar situation in March of 1942 and 1943. We had a very wet year in 1942 like we did last year. March of 1943 was decisively warmer and drier than usual in Victoria with the highest temperature reaching 36 degrees during the third week of March. The above normal warmth continued into early April 1943 with the highest temperature 34 degrees. Significant rain occurred about April 23 and this did set up a cold dry May and a colder than normal winter with rainfall being close to average.

BEFORE AND AFTER: Kim Ching with her children Hypatia Fidge and Leonidas Fidge after getting the first of her locks cut off. All three had their heads completely shaven for the cause.

BALD FOR THE BOLD: Kim Ching gets her head fully shaved for the World’s Greatest Shave.

PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

Shave for the brave raises $9000 for leukemia cause By CHLOE JAENICKE

IN a bold to bald move, the efforts of staff and families from the South Wangaratta Medical Centre, supported by the wider community, have helped raise more than $9000 for the Leukemia Foundation. Centre team leader Kim Ching, husband Dr Julian Fidge, their children Hypatia and Leonidas Fidge, together with Helen Finney, Dr Buddhika Jayathilaka, Dr Rishani Mendis and Marcus Ludeman all shaved their heads of hair off last Wednesday for the World’s Greatest Shave. Ms Ching was inspired to raise money for the foun-

dation after losing a family member to cancer in September of 2020. “My cousin passed away at the age of 38 after five years of battling with cancer at the time of the pandemic lockdown and I didn’t get to properly say goodbye because she was in Malaysia,” she said. “After her passing I have made an active decision that through the clinic and my career in healthcare I would raise more awareness of cancer and support cancer patients.” Ms Ching hosted the shave at the medical centre, where another three people coloured their hair. Additionally, another

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regional families in the city for a week,” he said. Mr Ashcroft said money raised in the World’s Greatest Shave helps fund leukaemia patients' treatments and accommodations, cancer research, and reduces the number of deaths from leukaemia. “There are 53 people a day who are diagnosed with blood cancer,” he said. “What we’re doing as an organisation is trying to achieve a lofty goal of noone in Australia dying of blood cancer by 2035.” For more information and to support Ms Ching’s team visit http:// my.leukaemiafoundation. org.au/naomifieldew.

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Livestock directors producing the goods INDUSTRY experts on the Wangaratta Livestock Exchange board have helped the first class auction venue increase cattle throughput threefold in recent years. As the old adage goes, when you’re on a good thing - stick to it, and that’s why council has reappointed the four directors to manage the operation for another two years, effective from March 24. Exchange board chair John Muraca said it’s no secret that since the board of directors was formed with livestock agents Justin Keane and Daniel Fischer driving support from other agents, the saleyards have gone from strength to strength with the store cattle sales. Patronage from vendors and buyers at any saleyards creates an accumulative effect on the market and that's exactly what’s taken place at Wangaratta with the saleyards one of the best in the region with prices. “Some 7000 weaner cattle were sold through the Wangaratta yards in January and this has never been seen before,” Mr Muraca said. “Justin and Daniel have managed to garner the support

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of the agencies they work for and other agents to make the Wangaratta exchange one of the best in this part of Victoria as it’s well supported by vendors and buyers and prices are around the mark, sometimes higher than other venues.” Since Wangaratta changed the fat cattle sales to be held after the Barnawartha sale on Thursday, they have attracted more buyers who head down the Hume Freeway straight after, which has boosted cattle throughput. At the recent meeting, council carried the motion to reappoint the board, which also boasts the expertise of livestock producer Doug James. Councillors praised the board, with Cr Harvey Benton commending the work the team has done since it was created. Cr Irene Grant said given she was an administrator at the time the board was mooted and pushed forward, she was pleased to see how the livestock

Motorcyclist dies in crash at Byawatha POLICE are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash which occurred at Byawatha yesterday afternoon. It’s believed the rider was travelling north bound when they crashed into a tree on Old Coach Road just after 1pm. Police said the rider, who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene and the exact circumstances surrounding the crash are yet to be determined and investigations remain ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the crash, or with dashcam is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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FIRST CLASS: Cattle throughput at the Wangaratta Livestock Exchange has improved threefold in the last few years under the direction of industry specialists. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling exchange was doing and she acknowledged the work of the people on the board. Cr Harry Bussell noted that the business at the saleyards has gone from 20,000 head to 55,000 head per year due to the “truly amazing work” of the board and staff. The 2022 turnover

throughput exceeded both 2020 and 2021 returns, with some 45,172 head of cattle yarded for a record $90,280,340 in total sales. The figure eclipsed 2021’s total when $65,792,277 was turned over through the sale of 36,468 head of cattle, while turnover all but tri-

pled the 2020 figure, when 23,948 head were yarded for $30,199,142. Throughout 2022, sale turnover exceeded $1m on 27 separate occasions, with the January 5 weaner sale raking in $8,566,115 alone at an average of $2351 per head.

WANGARATTA police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a missing 14-yearold boy. Isaac (pictured) was last seen on Robins Road, Boralma at approximately 12am on February 24. Isaac is described as approximately 140cm tall, thin build with freckles and a ginger mullet hairstyle. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact Wangaratta Police Station on (03) 5723 0888.

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Crime rise locally is a subtle reminder against complacency WE are fortunate enough to be in a community where crime, while present, is not something that manifestly impacts most of our daily lives. The latest crime statistics do, however, raise concerns, and should be a subtle reminder to us all not to be complacent with our possessions. The rise in car theft, theft from cars and spike in residential breakins over the past 12 months is disappointing. Often these crimes can be opportunistic rather than calculated, and with the current rising costs of living, there may well be more people tempted to stray outside the law. Authorities are again reminding us not to make things easy for thieves by leaving doors and windows unlocked, our valuables in plain sight, or our keys right by the door. Victoria Police advise us to keep our place safe by always remembering to: • lock our home and car doors; • take valuables inside with us; and • secure our keys in a safe place Crime Stoppers Victoria has launched a new campaign LIGHTS, CAMERA, CATCH ‘EM, aimed at catching and preventing burglars in our local community. We can all help make homes safer by sharing any suspicious CCTV with Crime Stoppers by visiting https:// bit.ly/3YitfiO People can also get tips from Neighbourhood Watch Victoria Inc. about improving home security: https://howsafeismyplace.com.au/

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Must get renewables right in the regions RECENT letters from Malcolm Carson (March 15) and Phillip Servaes (March 17) in the Wangaratta Chronicle raise objections to renewable energy, in particular large scale solar arrays like that at Glenrowan. Mr Carson’s concern is financial, but he overlooks the $1.5 billion that will be invested by the private sector in the six successful renewable energy projects from the Victorian Renewable Energy Target (VRET2) program of which Glenrowan is one. He should also note the CSIRO’s consistent finding that “wind and solar are the cheapest, even when considering additional integration costs arising due to the variable output of renewables, such as energy storage and transmission”. The concerns of Mr Servaes are to do with the appearance and recyclability of solar arrays. Australia can improve recycling efforts in general and while recycling and recovery rates for metals is good (87 per cent), the same cannot be said for plastics (13 per cent). While the need for large-scale recycling of solar panels is still 10-20 years away, Australia already has several operating solar panel recyclers. But it would be best if the Australian government adopted the European model which makes panel suppliers responsible for collection and recycling. Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek put the industry on notice in November last year. Modern wind turbines are also recyclable and old blades are being repurposed. Solar arrays can be screened with shelter belts which benefit biodiversity and can also be raised to allow sheep grazing and agriculture to continue underneath them. Agrivoltaics is a growing field and Australia could lead the world. The changes to regional landscapes by the introduction of large-scale renewable energy products is not something most city dwellers think about. Harm must be minimised, and city energy consumers connected to the grid should be made to pay a levy so that transmission lines can be placed underground as Germany has done. It’s also important that regional cities benefit from the cheaper power generated locally and neighbourhood batteries, like the forthcoming Wangaratta battery announced in December, must be rolled out to all regional cities. Ray Peck, Hawthorn

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ON the back of last week’s announcement that power bills are set to spike, I am urging locals to take advantage of the Power Saving Bonus. The next round of the $250 Power Saving Bonus (PSB4) opens on March 24 and eligible households, including those that received payments under previous rounds, are encouraged to apply. Families, pensioners and small businesses are bracing for power price hikes in excess of 30 per cent next year, so I urge everyone eligible to take advantage of the Power Saving Bonus. The cost of living continues to spiral out of control, and a $250 saving can mean the difference between putting food on the table or going hungry. While this is by no means a cure-all for the hip-pocket pain people right across the Ovens Valley are enduring, it’s cash back at a time when people need it most. Those who haven’t yet applied for the current round of the Power Saving Bonus (PSB3) can do so until midnight on March 23. Those needing assistance in applying are encouraged to call my office on 5721 6155, or visit in person at 15 Murphy Street, Wangaratta. For further information, eligibility criteria and to apply, visit the Victorian Energy Compare website at https://compare.energy. vic.gov.au/ Tim McCurdy, Member for Ovens Valley

LESLEY Walker (Wangaratta Chronicle letters, March 15) draws attention to an apparent population crash for Pink-eared Duck, as indicated by the long-running eastern Australian aerial waterbird survey. Confirmation of that disturbing trend comes from duck shooters themselves. Game Management Authority (GMA) hunter surveys show that the “pinkie” comprised only one per cent of their bags in 2022 and 2021, and zero per cent in the year before. The GMA did nothing to protect this precarious species during those past three years, and it won’t be protected in the imminent 2023 season. What a disgrace for a regulator supposedly promoting ‘sustainability’. Tony Harris, Dandenong

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Joshua’s handiwork earns him regional apprentice accolade By CHLOE JAENICKE MILAWA joinery apprentice Joshua Brereton has been recognised for the quality of his work, taking out a major honour at Master Builders Victoria’s (MBV) Regional Apprentice of the Year Awards, held at Oaks Wangaratta last Wednesday. Joshua was presented with the North East Apprentice of the Year - Finishing Trades award. Employed by Reflex Glass/JT Joinery, he was nominated by his training provider, GOTAFE, with the judges noting his passion for joinery and his unique skill set. “Joshua moved into in a joinery apprenticeship after commencing a university degree in Construction Management, but then realised he wanted to be working in a field that was more hands on,” the judges said. Joshua said he loves the craftsmanship, creative skills and attention to detail that he can put into his work and the satisfying results he achieves. “It’s a pretty cool job... you get to make something

AWARD WINNERS: MBV executive director of people and member services, Giovanni Abelardo, with award winners Tyler Cox from Nurmukah, Hamish McInnes from Osbournes Flat and Joshua Brereton from Milawa.

MASTER APPRENTICE: Award winner Joshua Brereton working on his trade of joinery. you’re proud of every single day and it’s pretty rewarding,” he said. “I’d love to get into the furniture making side of things

more and making tables and impressive bits of timber work and to have my own business one day would be nice, but that’s in the far future.

TOURISM GRANTS: Events like the All GM Day Car Show have benefited from council’s tourism events grants program, with applications now open for a share of $20,000. PHOTO: Jeff Zeuschner

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TOURISM operators and associations, festival organisers and businesses are invited to make their event dreams come true through Rural City of Wangaratta’s Tourism Event Grants Program. Councillor Harry Bussell said the program aims to support the development and growth of events to bring visitors to the region and promote the municipality as a holiday destination. “Wangaratta and our surrounding towns play host to an incredible variety of events that bring visitors from across Victoria and interstate,” Cr Bussell said. “We are renowned as a great location for events, with competition level sporting facilities, world class wineries, and spaces with incredible natural backdrops. “This grant program has provided funding to some

pretty amazing events in the past including the Off Grid Living Festival, King Valley Balloon Festival, La Dolce Vita, and the All GM Day Car Show. “The range of events we host are a credit to our entire community who continue to support them.” Applications are now open with grants of up to $2000 for minor events, and up to $5000 for major and marquee events. There is $20,000 on offer in this round and funding for event marketing, promotional materials and advertising, strategic or business plans for event development, new innovations or additional activities to expand an event program or costs associated with securing or hosting an event. To be eligible for funding events must attract key target markets, provide local

economic benefit, enhance community culture and local tourism strengths, or grow an existing event to become financially viable and sustainable. Events supported under this program must take place between July 1 and December 31 and have a strong tourism focus that demonstrates the potential of the region as a destination for tourists. Application forms and guidelines are available from https://www.wangaratta.vic. gov.au/Your-Council/Grantsand-funding/Tourism-EventFunding Applications close at 2pm on Friday, April 14. For further information or to discuss your event, please contact council’s economic development unit on 03 5722 0888 or email economicdevelopment@wangaratta.vic. gov.au.

“I just want to continue learning at the moment and just keep working with my hands and get better at my trade.”

PHOTO: Chloe Jaenicke Joshua said he has his employer, Relfex Glass/ JT and his boss Kristian Jones, to thank for the award, having being a

huge help along the way. Other big winners on the night were Tyler Cox from Numurkah who was awarded the North East Chairperson’s Award, and Hamish McInnes from Osbourne Flats who won the North East Apprentice of the Year - Future Builder Award. MBV interim CEO Michaela Lihou congratulated Mr Cox, Mr McInnes and Mr Brereton on their awards, noting the strength of this year’s nominations. “It’s a great accolade for the building and construction industry that we continue to see such talented apprentices building their futures with us,” she said. Other North East apprentices nominated for the awards received a Certificate of Merit in the trades of: cabinet making, carpentry, glass and glazing, joinery, painting and decorating, wall and ceiling lining, and wall and floor tiling. The North East regional winners will go on to the overall Victorian State Apprentice of the Year Awards being held at Marvel Stadium on Thursday, May 11.

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Mural for sustainability By CHLOE JAENICKE THE Wangaratta Youth Advisory Group created a mural along the footsteps of the Wangaratta Library last Tuesday as a part of the March into Sustainability series of events being held by Rural City of Wangaratta to increase environmental awareness. Youth advisory group members met with waste management education officer, Sally Hughes, and artist, Ronan Holdsworth, to come up with the concept of ‘imagine a river without plastic’. “We’re acknowledging Wangaratta’s King and Ovens rivers meeting in the centre of the CBD and

what we’re doing is painting rivers and the natural habitat,” youth advisory member Ed Browne said. “We’re trying to create a mural so people know how much waste we usually have and how bad it is for the environment and that we can help make our waters better because right now a lot of animals are dying because of it,” youth advisory member Bailey Jenkin said. Mr Holdsworth said the advisory group members were the main drivers of the project in terms of creating both the concept and the mural. “Sally and I came up with the words for the concept and where the river

should go and as you can see the rest is just them,” he said. “It’s satisfying, I found, that you can kind of give the youth a concept and they just run with it. “The youth have no restraints and aren’t afraid of what people may think.” Ms Hughes said it is especially important to work with youth on projects such as this as they are our future leaders. “They can influence their age group as well as their parents and they have great ideas,” she said.

CHALK ONE UP FOR NATURE: Ed Browne, Lucy Wilkinson, Lanie Evans, Louis Pye, Bailey Jenkin, Harrison Allen, Turner Pearson, Finn Vogels, Mayor Dean Rees, Cr Harry Bussell, Cr Harvey Benton, Cr Jack Herry, Cr Dave Fuller, artist Ronan Holdsworth and waste education officer Sally Hughes working on the mural. PHOTO: Chloe Jaenicke

NATURAL HABITAT: Part of the mural raising awareness for the animals that live along the rivers.

Students use their heads to play with the top cops Monday, March 18 2013 By SHANA MORGAN SCHOOL children were keen to battle with police last week at a soccer clinic. Thirteen members of the Victoria Police Soccer Club arrived in Wangaratta last Wednesday to conduct clinics with primary school pupils across three days. All the players are also members of the police force as well as other soccer clubs and regularly donate their free time to visits schools

and soccer clubs around the state. Detective Leading Senior Constable Vince Manno said it is unfortunate most young people’s dealing with police is negative and involves crime, so they wanted to present police as friendly people who are always there to help. He said sport and arts can be alternative activities to risk-taking and crime, so the soccer club wanted to use the world game as a way to educate children when they are still impressionable.

“It’s t’s positive t’ posiiti po tive vee iinteraction nter nt erac acti tion on with police,” he said. “It’s a series of fun and interactive coaching clinics.” Children from grades three to six at Yarrunga Primary School took part in the session on Friday morning. They happily engaged with Det Ld Sen Const Manno before showing off their skills on the field.

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Wangaratta GOTAFE students graduate

RECOGNITION: Former Cathedral College Wangaratta student Kelly Hirschmann with her works, ‘Complete Detachment/Complete Attachment’ and ‘Trace Fossil’, which form part of the Top Arts 2023 exhibition at Melbourne’s NGV.

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‘THE spirit’ is the theme connecting two artworks created by 2022 Cathedral College Wangaratta year 12 student Kelly Hirschmann, which are now on display at Melbourne's National Gallery of Victoria as part of this year's Top Arts exhibition. Kelly’s photographic work ‘Trace Fossil’ and charcoal drawing ‘Complete Detachment/Complete Attachment’ are part of the exhibition of work from 38 Victorian students who excelled in VCE art subjects last year. Open until July 9 at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, the free exhibition promises to be a vibrant showcase of the talent of emerging Victorian artists and designers, featuring works which are ‘provocative and introspective and span themes of cultural and gender identity, vulnerability, society and nature’. Kelly, who has this year commenced a Bachelor of Arts majoring in philosophy and arts histo-

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SPONTANEOUS ENGRAVING: Kelly Hirschmann working on ‘Trace Fossil’, one of her two works included in this year’s Top Arts exhibition in Melbourne, which showcases students who excelled in VCE art subjects last year. ry at Melbourne University, said her artistic endeavours had been nurtured throughout her life by her artist parents, Kim Westcott and Robert Hirschmann. “Mum does print-making, drawing, painting, sculpture and engraving on perspex - a really broad range - and Dad is a painter,” Kelly said. “They never imposed art on me, but they gave me the option to explore it, and encouraged me to be intuitive and creative, and it’s always been in my blood. “I’m inspired to be like them, but I realised I could do my own

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thing and express my individuality through art.” ‘Trace Fossil’ overlays photographs of the local forest surrounding Kelly’s Taminick home, completed with spontaneously engraved marks across the surface which she says “aim to visually represent our earth-lightness, which is in some respects conducive of the spirit in nature”. Although visually very different, ‘Complete Detachment/Complete Attachment’ similarly attempts to present that sense of the spirit. And fittingly, considering their support of her creative pursuits,

Kelly spent time with her Mum while working on her photographic piece, and with her Dad while producing the charcoal drawing. Kelly said she had enjoyed working on the pieces during year 12: “It was an escape from school; with art, it’s all about opening your own ideas onto the page, drawing on creative thinking and instinct,” she said. She said she was with her Mum when she found out her work had been selected for Top Arts, and immediately burst into tears. “It was very special. At the start of last year, I made it my goal to get into Top Arts. I knew I wasn’t going to do arts practically at uni, that it would be more theory-based, so I challenged myself to see what would happen if I put everything into art,” Kelly said. “It was great recognition and validation to be selected.” Now enjoying the start of her university course, Kelly said she could see herself moving on to study a Masters in Arts Curatorship. “I love looking at art, and I love empathising with other people and their work, so being an arts curator or gallery director would be really great, I think,” she said.

MORE than 100 students had their moment in the spotlight at GOTAFE’s Wangaratta and Benalla graduation last Wednesday. Held at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre, more than 300 people attended the graduation, which was emceed by Tim Campbell and featured a keynote address from 2022 Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott, as well as a set by nurseturned-comedian Georgie Carroll. But it was the students who stole the show, with Yarrawonga mother and daughter Emma and Shelley Soutter sharing their stories on stage of what it was like to study a Diploma of Nursing together. Nursing students made up the largest cohort of graduates on the night, showing the popularity of the locally delivered Diploma of Nursing course, which sees students able to enter the workforce as Enrolled Nurses (ENs), with many then going on to study a further two years at university to become a Registered Nurse (RN). Wangaratta’s Rhiannon Hochfeld was among those to celebrate their graduation from the Diploma of Nursing. She began her studies in 2021 in the midst of COVID-19 restrictions. “Living in Wangaratta, it was so much easier to study closer to home, then start working earlier,” she said. “The course was great – we took a bit of a hit during COVID and had to study online for some of the time but the teachers were great. “The night (graduation) was amazing. Dylan Alcott was the highlight, and Georgie (Carroll) was also great.” GOTAFE’s final graduation for 2023 will be held at Shepparton’s GV Hotel this Wednesday.

ALL SMILES: Wangaratta’s Rhiannon Hochfeld (left) and Wodonga’s Breanna Cottee) were among GOTAFE’s Wangaratta graduates celebrated last Wednesday night.

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Importance of good sleep By CHLOE JAENICKE YOUR mental and physical health could be suffering because you aren't getting enough sleep. World Sleep Day was celebrated last Friday, with this year's focus on how essential sleep is to our health. South Wangaratta Medical Centre practice manager, Teresa McMahon, said sleep is important for many aspects of our lives. “It has a restorative function and allows our bodies to repair and rebuild,” she said. “Getting enough sleep may also help to reduce stress levels, may help to maintain good mental health, may help to maintain a healthy body weight and may even be

helpful for your memory and learning.” Ms McMahon said there were many different strategies to help get a good night's sleep such as maintaining your body clock, improving your sleep environment, avoiding caffeine before exercising, and avoiding mentally stimulating activities before bed. “Don’t ignore tiredness, however, don’t go to bed if you don't feel tired,” she said. “This may reinforce habits such as lying awake. “If you are having trouble falling asleep, consider getting out of bed and doing something else relaxing for half an hour or so, such as reading a book, and then go back to bed and try to fall asleep again.” Chelsea Ibrom, general

manager of North East Homemakers, said people also often underestimate the importance of having a good mattress. “You spend a third of your life in bed,” she said. “A bad mattress can cause long term injuries especially in the back due to the lumber. “If you don't have a good mattress for support as well, at the end of the day, you’re waking up tired and that affects your overall function.” For the record, adults (over 18) should be getting a minimum of seven hours sleep a day, teenagers 8-10 hours, primary aged children 9-12 hours, preschoolers up to 13 hours (including naps), toddlers 11-14 hours (including naps), and infants 12-16 hours (including naps).

:SLEEP AWARENESS: Chelsea Ibrom on one of the beds from the North East Homemakers Centre. PHOTOS: Kurt Hickling

Helping support education and health in Timor Leste By LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE WANGARATTA Friends of Lacluta group is celebrating projects coming to fruition and raising more funds to support education and health projects in Timor Leste at a fundraising dinner this week. The smorgasbord dinner will be held this Saturday, March 25 at Club Savoy Myrtleford from 6pm for a 6.30pm start. Tickets are $55 per person and bookings are essential – call Club Savoy on (03) 5751 1296. Guest speaker will be Margie Beck, who recently retired as vice–director of East Timor Marist Teachers College after 20 years service. Guest speaker, East Timor Marist Teachers College vice-director Margie Beck, was recently farewelled after 20 years. More than 400 members of the college in Bacau (East Timor) gathered on March 7 to hold a farewell ceremony in honour of the teacher, who leaves behind an impressive legacy which saw her awarded an Order of Australia in October 2020, presented by Australia’s Ambassador to Timor, Peter Roberts. She has co-authored several books about education in Timor-Leste, written in journals published in Hong Kong, and she has prepared 16 graduation ceremonies for more than 800 students.

Deputy chair of the Wangaratta Friends of Lacluta (FOL) group, Karen Jones, said the dinner will raise funds to support health and education in Lacluta and student Natalina Alves will receive FOL support to finish her studies at the Marist Teachers College this year. “This is significant for two reasons,” she said. “Firstly, she was a student who had received an FOL encouragement award of $50 US in 2016 when she was in year nine to assist her to continue her education. “This she has done with great dedication and results. “Secondly, the college she studies at is the one where our guest speaker was recently farewelled from. “The other important thing we would like to get out into both our communities, who are wonderful supporters of FOL, is that we have amazing donations, to bid for in our auction.” Auction items include:  a group abseiling lesson for up to six people on Mount Buffalo;  a helicopter flight  wine and gourmet dinners;  lunch and conversation with Cathy McGowan;  felt and pottery workshops;  bespoke art pieces;  wills and wheel alignment; and  mosaic tour with a Myrtleford Crackpot.

SUPPORTING EDUCATION: Friends of Lacluta deputy chair Karen Jones with sponsored student Natalina Alves.

Walking the talk A GROUP of volunteers affected by suicide and mental-ill health are walking from Beechworth to Bright this week. The annual B2B walk follows the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail and brings people together to walk, talk, and support - sharing stories of loss, struggle and survival with people who really get it. The B2B crew invite people affected by suicide, who work in the mental health sector, those who support loved ones who live with mental ill-health, and all survivors to buy a ticket to walk with them and talk with them. B2B Walk organiser Lisa Cartledge said it challenges the common beliefs that suicide and mental ill-health are shameful subjects that cannot be spoken about, and wants anybody affected to be able to stand up, open up and start talking about the elephant in the room. “We believe hard chats are a bit easier when you’re walking shoulder to shoulder, and we’ve seen people make deep connections on B2B walks, sharing powerful stories of loss, struggle, recovery, and survival over a 20 or 30km walk,” she said. Ms Cartledge said the B2B Walk started around a kitchen table in Beechworth in 2017, and she walked to the Sydney Harbour bridge in 2018 in a massive feat of personal strength to honour her husband's memory, to stand up for her kids, and to get loud about suicide. “Today, we invite people to come and walk our lovely local rail trail, to connect, to walk, talk and support,” she said. “We can never underestimate the impact that every life lost to suicide has on family, friends, workplaces, and the broader community.” More than 10 million Australian adults are estimated to know someone who has died by suicide, and one in two young people are impacted by suicide by the time they turn 25. For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.b2b.org.au.

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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD

O V E N O G T E L L A B N A O M W C A S E A O R L T A S K Y S E Y E E S

Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally. Some letters are used more than once.

Ballet Can Cosy Cry East

4 Name a political movement

among the Kikuyu of Kenya, aimed at driving out European settlers (3,3) 5 What is an alternative name in cards for the Jack (5) 6 What are small ornamental table napkins (7) 7 Apia was formerly the capital of which group of islands in the Southern Paciﬁc (5) 13 What is a patent medicine known as (7)

1 FATUOUS (a) Prophetical (b) Silly (c) Obese 2 NUPTIAL (a) That may be numbered or counted (b) Pertaining to marriage (c) Nourishing

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RURAL

Horticulture field day at Tatura Smartfarm AGRICULTURE Victoria is hosting a free horticulture field day at the Tatura Smartfarm this Thursday, March 23 from 10am to 3pm. With an event motto of ‘Future-proofing horticulture in a changing climate’ the event will bring together horticultural growers, industry and service providers to discuss recovery from recent industry impacts and explore innovations in horticulture. Agriculture Victoria horticulture program coordinator Goulburn Murray, Andy Clark, said the day will be a great opportunity for those in the horticulture industry to come together for a few hours and discuss what is happening on their farms, what is working and what isn’t, after a few challenging years. “In the morning session participants will hear from industry experts on making soils healthy after waterlogging, preparation of orchards for extreme weather conditions, and tips for managing disease in orchards,” Mr Clark said. “During the afternoon session participants will enjoy a tour of the Tatura Smartfarm, incorporating demonstrations and conversations with exhibitors on topics such as business support, horticulture innovation and practices and health and wellbeing.” Mr Clark said the day will offer growers some insights into issues they are currently facing on-farm, as well as exploring technologies that are currently leading the way in efficiency improvements for growers. Registering is encouraged for catering purposes, at https://tinyurl.com/2myn888d. For more information or for help registering please contact Andy Clark on 0436 804 656.

SEEING IS BELIEVING: McGregor Machinery owner Brendan Breen demonstrates the abilities of the Deutz-Fahr tractor and Maschio veloce speed disc during the field day.

Farmers have a field day with McGregor’s THOSE within the agricultural industry from across North East Victoria, to Southern NSW, visited

HORTICULTURE INNOVATIONS: The horticulture field day will explore technologies such as the picking platform.

WANGARATTA CATTLE MARKET AVERAGES No. BREED

PRODUCER

DISTRICT

TUESDAY 14TH MARCH 2023

AGENT Av Wgt

c/Kg AV PRICE

BULLOCKS (550kg & over) 1

J Peachey

Mansfield

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675

300.0

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PW Rickards

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290.0

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Cheshunt

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322.0

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Her X

L Ryan HEIFERS

S/Horn

RE & ME Mason

South Wang

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613

313.2

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Char X

Colin Kelly Farms

Bass

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310.0

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Colin Kelly Farms

Bass

487

300.0

$1,461.00

Ang

Seymour Grove

Mansfield

NUTR

630

300.0

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Santa

JD & BM Stanton

Norong

NUTR

535

296.0

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S/Horn X JD & BM Stanton

Norong

NUTR

408

355.6

$1,450.85

TRADE LOT FED

$0.00

VEALERS 2

Lim X

CF Reid

Lim X

Milawa

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400

420.0

$1,680.00

RW & VJ McMonigle Glenrowan

AWN

395

402.2

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Lim X

CF Reid

Milawa

NUTR

400

390.0

$1,560.00

Ang

Hodgens & Smart

Markwood

NUTR

455

380.0

$1,729.00

Ang

Hodgens & Smart

Markwood

NUTR

382

366.0

$1,398.12

COWS 3

Ang & BB RB & DO Hourigan

Londrigan

NUTR

672

291.6

$1,959.55

Santa

JD & BM Stanton

Norong

NUTR

785

288.2

$2,262.37

Ang

KT & GR Vincent

Milawa

AWN

624

284.0

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Ang

Thorp & Porter

Yackandandah

NUTR

645

278.0

$1,793.10

PH X

AG Evans

King Valley

ELD

727

276.2

$2,007.97

Plummers Past Co

Springhurst

720

266.0

$1,915.20

BULLS 1

Limo

K & B Forster

North Wang

1075 306.2

$3,291.65

Limo

AG Evans

King Valley

ELD

970

300.0

$2,910.00

Ang

Plummers Past Co

Springhurst

880

290.0

$2,552.00

Next Sale Tuesday 21st March 2023 1: ELD 2: NTR 3: AWN 4: CP

the McGregor Machinery Seeding and Tillage Field Day last Thursday in Wangaratta. Fiona May, marketing manager of McGregor Machinery, said the field day was a great day out for families, farmers, and contractors alike, in Wangaratta and surrounds. “There was a solid crowd all day, but the highlight for many was seeing our machinery and gear actually working,” Ms May said. “We used our paddocks next door to demo our tractors and farming machinery such as Deutz Fahr and Kioti Tractors, and Gaspardo, Gason, Taege seeding and tillage gear. “There was plenty of other equipment on show including Bobcat, Walker, and Razorback ride-on mowers, pressure washers from Power Blast and other tillage gear such as Minos and Aitchison. “There was also plenty of hands-on things to do and learn with reps from popular brands such as Burder, Power Farming Group and SME Mowers showing off the latest in farm technology and equipment.” With food and refreshment on hand, the day also provided a great opportunity for farmers to catch up with the latest chatter. “It not only gave customers the experience and education of the latest equipment but also connection, allowing them to get off farm for a while for a get-together, a bite to eat and a laugh,” Ms May said.

TALKING SHOP: Burder representative Joe Mancini (left) discusses some of the locally made farm machinery attachments available with Len Kilpatrick (centre) and Robert Ross. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

IMPRESSIVE: McGregor Machinery agricultural mechanics Jake Morey (left) and Paul Holloway (right) inspect the Pottinger terradisc 3000 with Pottinger representatives Glynn O’Gorman and Ben Mitchell. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

PLENTY TO SEE: Farmtech Machinery representatives Michael Giltrap and Liam Talbot were among those showcasing equipment at the field day. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

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FERGUSON Jean May 03/08/1935 – 16/03/2023 Passed away peacefully. Devoted wife to Dick (dec). Much loved mother of Jill, Gaye and Mark. Fond mother-in-law of Noody and Sue. Cherished Nan of Jodie, Brent (dec), Luke, Kai, Holly and Sophie. Adoring Great Nan Jean of Kyla, Navah, Eden, Knox, Jed, Rosa and Eddie. Will be sadly missed by all.

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FERGUSON, Jean May. 3/8/1935 – 16/3/2023 Aged 87 years. Loved and respected sister and Aunty. Our hearts are saddened. Distance kept us apart. We loved you dearly. ~ Brother Alex, Robyn, Mandy, Sharee and Belinda and families.

Dear Nan, You were one very special lady who meant the world to us all. We will keep our memories close to our hearts. Sadly missed, loved forever. Jodes, Andrew, Jed and Rosie, Grace and Jackson xoxoxo Nana Jean You’ll be missed dearly. I’ll miss our chats. Rest easy, all my love. Soph xxx

FERGUSON, Jean May. 3/8/1935 – 16/3/2023 Aged 87 years. Passed away peacefully at St John’s – Respect. Beloved sister to Andy (dec), Alex and Beryl. My dearly loved sister, sister-in-law and much loved Aunty to my family. I was blessed to call you my sister and friend, you loved me unconditionally and stood with me through thick and thin. You shared my joys and sorrows, my laughter and my tears. I have so much love for you my sister, what a journey we have been on the last 12 months. You will be missed so much within my family. ~ Beryl, Bob (dec), Wendy, Janet and families.

FERGUSON, Jean. Fond memories we will always have enjoying our visits to Taylor Street. Our thoughts are with Jill, Gaye, Mark and families. Loving sister and sister-in-law of Andrew (dec) and Marg Beattie, Aunty to Karen and Jack, Robert and Ian. ǟ

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WILLOUGHBY (nee Ingram) Leonie Grace

The Service to Celebrate the Life of Mrs Jean May Ferguson will be held in the Mason Park Chapel, 95 Mason Street, Wangaratta on Tuesday March 21, 2023 at 2.00pm. Burial will follow at the Wangaratta Lawn Cemetery. Jean’s service can be viewed via Livestream at www.masonpark.com.au/live-streaming/

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18/6/1952 – 15/3/2023 Cherished wife of Mike. Devoted mum of Paige, Dain, Verity and Bryce. Much loved mother-in-law to Kerry, Debbie, Cam and Ashlee. Grandma/G-Ma to Tilly, Beau, Finn, Cleo; Cody; Eli, Ada, Cade. Heavens gates have welcomed another Angel – gone too soon. Your glowing smile and beautiful nature will be missed by all. Rest easy beautiful Leonie. Much loved and cherished wife of Michael for 49 years. Resting in peace with the angels after a short illness. Mum, we thought we had more time, But you slipped away before we had a chance to say goodbye. Rest assured we will be okay. Once the shock and grief has passed, We will be okay. You spent much of your life focused on us kids and Dad. It is now time to focus on you. We will miss you dearly, of course, there is no doubt. But love conquers all boundaries and has no limits. We will feel yours, as you can feel ours. Feeling, everything, is our only path forward, one day at a time. God has wrapped you up in Her arms of Love, and He has prepared a home for you. A place for you, to heal and grow, to nurture and inspire. To discover new passions and desires, and more joy than you ever imagined possible. There is so much love and guidance surrounding you – be brave, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Until we can wrap our arms around you for another “Mumsey” hug, I know you are in the Greatest of care. I love you Mum. See you in my dreams. Love always, Paige Precious mother and adored G’ma. You dedicated your life to our family and we appreciate your love, support and guidance. Forever in our hearts - Dain, Deb, Tilly, Beau, Finn and Cleo To my beautiful mum and best friend, Just one last ‘Hi darl’, one last hug, one last I love you, one last wave goodbye, just one last moment with you. We will love you always and forever. Love Verity, Cam and your adoring Cody xx

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Adored mum and most loving Grandma. You lived for your family, and we love you for all that you were. You have left an impression on our hearts that will last a lifetime. We will miss you forever. Love Bryce, Ash, Eli, Ada and Cade Dearly loved sister-in-law of Maureen, Kevin and Carmel, and Peter. Sending love and prayers to Michael, Paige, Dain, Verity, Bryce, and families. Loved daughter in law of Laurie and Dot (both dec). Leonie will be greatly missed. Gone from our sight but not from our hearts.

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Wangaratta & District Cricket Association 2022/23 season

ROVERS UNITED BRUCK DEF OVENS VALLEY UNITED

WANGARATTA MAGPIES DEF YARRAWONGA MULWALA

1st innings - Ovens Valley United H Mann c GL Shantha b JA Schonafinger ............. 35 *DL Bursill c J Beattie b JA Schonafinger ............. 12 S Phillips b JA Schonafinger ................................... 4 J Newton c K Pienaar b PJ McNamara .................. 27 C Thomason c GL Shantha b B Bartlett .................. 6 K Fitzpatrick b J Wilson ......................................... 16 J Jones st GL Shantha b J Wilson ........................... 6 C Southern c B Nixon b J Wilson ............................. 4 N Bleeser b PJ McNamara ....................................... 2 +NP Impink not out ................................................. 0 J Neary c HL Jones b B Bartlett .............................. 1 Extras (nb 3, w 1, b 2, lb 2) ....................................... 8 Total ................................................................... 121 Overs ................................................................... 57.2 FOW: 35 (DL Bursill) 44 (S Phillips) 59 (H Mann) 89 (C Thomason) 89 (J Newton) 113 (K Fitzpatrick) 116 (J Jones) 119 (N Bleeser) 119 (C Southern) 121 (J Neary). BOWLING: B Bartlett 10.2/1/2/24; PJ McNamara 16/5/2/38; JA Schonafinger 12/5/3/19; K Pienaar 12/2/0/29; J Wilson 7/2/3/7.

1st innings - Wangaratta Magpies +CD Matheson b AT McMillan ................................ 24 J Wallace run out ..................................................... 5 P Menon c JR Irvine b AT McMillan ....................... 49 *J Davies lbw b M McCabe ...................................... 5 FR Ellis run out......................................................... 2 RA Malcolm b B McCabe .......................................... 7 NJ Pell b JR Irvine.................................................... 1 N Bonwick c M McCabe b JR Irvine ......................... 2 F Dent c J Adkins b AT McMillan.............................. 4 Z Guilfoyle not out ................................................... 6 MD Gathercole c B Welsh b AT McMillan ................. 2 C Clement dnb Extras (nb 1, w 5, b 2, lb 0) ....................................... 8 Total ................................................................... 115 Overs ................................................................... 67.0 FOW: 21 (J Wallace) 43 (CD Matheson) 60 (J Davies) 69 (FR Ellis) 96 (P Menon) 101 (RA Malcolm) 103 (NJ Pell) 106 (N Bonwick) 113 (F Dent) 115 (MD Gathercole). BOWLING: JR Irvine 14/4/2/23; AT McMillan 23/6/4/31; M McCabe 8/1/1/15; B McCabe 14/4/1/26; H Wheeler 8/4/0/18.

1st innings - Rovers United Bruck K Pienaar b H Mann ................................................. 0 L Whitten c J Newton b H Mann .............................. 2 J O’Donohue not out ............................................. 55 *PJ McNamara c S Phillips B H Mann ...................... 8 M Whitten c NP Impink b J Neary ........................... 7 +GL Shantha c NP Impink b N Bleeser.................. 11 J Beattie b C Southern ............................................ 1 JA Schonafinger c & b J Newton ............................. 6 J Wilson c J Neary b J Newton ................................ 4 B Bartlett b C Thomason ......................................... 1 B Nixon not out ........................................................ 3 Extras (nb 5, w 5, b 8, lb 6) ..................................... 24 Total ............................................................... 9/122 Overs .................................................................. 64.3 FOW: 0 (K Pienaar) 6 (L Whitten) 34 (PJ McNamara) 43 (M Whitten) 62 (GL Shantha) 63 (J Beattie) 77 (JA Schonafinger) 83 (J Wilson) 87 (B Bartlett). BOWLING: H Mann 17/6/3/24; J Neary 12/4/1/11; C Thomason 10.3/0/1/22; J Newton 7/1/2/15; C Southern 10/4/1/13; N Bleeser 6/1/1/17.

1st innings - Yarrawonga Mulwala J Adkins b MD Gathercole ....................................... 5 *+R Clarke c N Bonwick b C Clement ...................... 4 AT McMillan not out ................................................ 1 MT Casey lbw b MD Gathercole............................... 1 B Welsh b C Clement ............................................... 8 H Wheeler c F Dent b MD Gathercole .................... 20 Z Fraser c RA Malcolm b FR Ellis.............................. 9 J Fraser c FR Ellis b Z Guilfoyle................................ 1 B McCabe c P Menon b FR Ellis ............................... 0 M McCabe c CD Matheson b C Clement .................. 1 JR Irvine not out ..................................................... 0 M Knight lbw b FR Ellis ............................................ 1 Extras (nb 3, w 2, b 0, lb 0) ....................................... 5 Total ............................................................... 10/56 Overs ................................................................... 58.3 FOW: 12 (B Welsh) 15 (MT Casey) 26 (Z Fraser) 30 (M Knight) 44 (H Wheeler) 47 (R Clarke) 50 (M McCabe) 50 (J Fraser) 51 (B McCabe) 56 (J Adkins). BOWLING: C Clement 15/8/3/12; FR Ellis 13/4/3/20; MD Gathercole 16.3/6/3/12; P Menon 5/4/0/6; Z Guilfoyle 8/4/1/4.

HOOKED: Edward Jones plays a shot through the leg side.

SCOREBOARD: Saturday, March 18 - Sunday, March 19

SO CLOSE: The ball almost finds the edge of Will Farrington’s bat as he defends off the back foot in the under 14 grand final between Rovers United Bruck Gold and Green. PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie

EXTREME SPEED: Reid McNamara charges in to bowl.

A RESERVE SEMI-FINALS: Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 10/98 FD Smart 30 M Vescio 5/28 R Barry 3/7 def by Ovens Valley United C.C. 99 J House 5/26 J Bartlett 3/23 A Dishot 2/8. Wangaratta / Magpies C.C. 7/247(cc) Z Wallace 88 C Davies 36 D Larkings 33 v Rutherglen United C.C. B GRADE SEMI-FINALS: Rovers United Bruck C.C. 7/166(cc) A McNamara 38 G Elliott 34 S Lakmal 31 R McNamara 25* C Oates 3/27 T Allan 3/35 def Milawa C.C. 8/125 BS Zimmermann 35* D Winter 3/19 M Drage 2/16 S Lakmal 2/20. Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 6/169(cc) A Dodd 47* M Hargreaves 40 J Lerch-MacKinnon 2/19 J Benton 2/21 def Merton C. C. 122 J Lerch-MacKinnon 44 O Connell 4/18 H Frauenfelder 2/19 B Pickering 2/22. C GRADE SEMI-FINALS: Gapsted CC 8/129(cc) W Millis 39 P Newton 39 D O’Brien 2/24 T Docking 2/39 tied Yarrawonga Mulwala C.C. 129 PW Brear 30 T Graham 29 A Snell 3/25 N Blyth 2/15 W Millis 2/29. Greta C.C. 80 D Currie 35 M Higgs 3/13 S Doyle 2/3 E Jones 2/6 R Parsons 2/31 def by Rovers United Bruck C.C. 6/160 T Anderson 42 M Higgs 42* E Benton 27 M Sealey 3/27 J Grundling 2/28. UNDER 16 GRAND FINAL: City Colts Blue 6/171 def Rutherglen 10/56. UNDER 14 GRAND FINAL: Rovers United Bruck GREEN 65 B Benton 3/13 R Parsons 2/2 E Jones 2/10 W Farrington 2/12 def by Rovers United Bruck GOLD 89 R Parsons 27 unknown 3/6 L O’Brien 3/11 C O’Brien 2/16.

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REVIEWS: Saturday, March 18 - Sunday, rch 19

‘Pies bowlers lock in grand final berth By NATHAN DE VRIES

CARVED AWAY: Pranav Menon was one of two batters who fired for the Wangaratta Magpies, making 49 of his side‘s 115 runs. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

WANGARATTA Magpies‘ bowling attack locked in victory in their WDCA A grade semi–final clash with Yarrawonga Mulwala on the weekend as the ‘Pies managed to defend 115 runs, bowling the Lakers out for 56 runs. The Magpies won the toss and tried to post a massive total, but were bowled out for just 115 runs. Pranav Menon starred with the bat, scoring 49 runs, supported by Cooper Matheson‘s 24 run innings. It was an uncharacteristic performance with the bat for the Magpies, with no other player reaching double figures – the third highest scorer behind Menon and Matheson was extras. After Jarryd Wallace was run out for five, Menon worked to save the innings while his teammates fell around him. After Menon was dismissed by Angus McMillan, there was little resistance, as the Magpies limped to triple digits before the final wicket fell in the 67th over. McMillan was vital for the Lakers, finishing with figures of 4/31 from his 23 overs, while James Irvine was solid with 2/23. The Magpies struck early with the ball on day two, after Chris Clement knocked over Ben Welsh for eight runs. Matt Gathercole trapped Matt Casey LBW for one run, before Fraser Ellis found the edge of Zac Fraser‘s bat, safely caught by Ryan Malcolm in the gully.

At 3/26, the Lakers were getting bogged down by the unrelenting line and length from the Magpies, with scoring shots few and far between. Harrison Wheeler attempted to get the run rate up, but was dismissed for 20 off the bowling of Gathercole. The Lakers had no answer for the persistent and threatening bowling the Magpies were producing, as Gathercole, Chris Clement and Fraser Ellis took wicket after wicket. Gathercole and Clement ended with 3/12, while Ellis finished with 3/20. Skipper Jack Davies said the turnaround from a subdued Saturday night to an all–in bowling assault on Sunday was incredible. "We were a bit flat on the Saturday after making 115 – we knew it was definitely below par on the showgrounds, we learnt a lot from it," he said. "We came back on Sunday and all bought into the plan and knew what we had to do. "Our four quicks were awesome, and so was ‘Prav‘ (Pranav Menon) for those overs he bowled. "We had the plan of bowling that outside–off line and force them into doing something. "If they were going to win they had to do it through the covers because the field was quite slow. "We brought in that plan beautifully and built the pressure." Davies said his side would work on tightening fielding efforts and producing larger scores with the bat before taking on Rovers United Bruck this weekend in the grand final.

Rovers United Bruck, Wangaratta Magpies in A grade grand final after thrilling semi-finals ■ From back page

Josh O’Donohue batted well, facing more than 200 deliveries for his 55 in a composed effort to keep the Hawks in the fight. After Nick Bleeser and Josh Newton got in on the wickets, the Hawks were struggling, falling to 8/87. Cooper Thomason sent the bails flying with an absolute seed to dismiss Brady Bartlett for one run, with hopes for RUB resting on O’Donohue and Blake Nixon. O’Donohue and Nixon battled it out, with every run helping the total creep up, while the Tigers were unlucky a few balls flew just wide of a fielder. In the end, the Hawks kept their nerve and knocked the winning runs off the board, booking a grand final next weekend against Wangaratta Magpies. Skipper Paddy McNamara said it was incredible to grind out such a close win. “It was a very nerve-racking last hour and a half,” he said. “We’ve been in that situation where we’ve had to dig it out with one wicket to go - Josh O’Donohue and ‘Blakey’ (Blake Nixon) did a phenomenal job at the end to get us over the line. “We were very happy after we bowled them out for 121, ‘Harky’ (Harkaran Mann) and ‘Dyl’ (Dylan Bursill) got them off to a good start and got them going. “We knew if we got a couple of wickets we’d be in the game.” McNamara said the batting efforts from the top four would have to improve if they wanted to take the win in the grand final. “It was a disappointing effort from our top order once again, it’s definitely something we’ll work on over the week and have one last crack of our top four making a statement next week,” he said. “It was a disappointing start with the bat but thankfully Josh O’Donohue stuck around and got us over the line “He’s got a great temperament - he leaves balls outside off, blocks it on his stumps, and when he gets his ball he puts it away. “We’re very proud of him.” The Hawks will face Wangaratta Magpies in the grand final next weekend after the ‘Pies took down Yarrawonga Mulwala by 59 runs.

GOT HIM: Lucky Pererra holds the ball aloft as Ovens Valley United’s Harkaran Mann looks on in disbelief. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

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S U N D A Y

MARCH 19

BUILDING UP A SWEAT: Rachel McGuinness was the first female home in the half marathon, and placed third overall, in a time of 1.16.55. PHOTOS: Melissa Beattie

FINISHED: Wangaratta’s Penny Townshend (pictured) was the second female home in the 10km run, behind Wodonga’s Kaitlin McIntosh. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

PODIUM FINISH: North East Media CEO Edward Higgins (right) and Rural City of Wangaratta Mayor Dean Rees (left) with Wangaratta Chronicle Marathon male placegetters (from left) Ralph Mahiessen (3rd), Dane Verwey (1st) and Jarrod Mullavey (2nd). PHOTO: Belinda Harrison

QUICK: The 5km placegetters (from left) Glenn McMillan (3rd), Caleb Gilbert (1st) and Merlin Tzaros (2nd). PHOTO: Jeff Zeuschner

PRIZE WINNERS: North East Media CEO Edward Higgins (right) and Rural City of Wangaratta Mayor Dean Rees (left) with Wangaratta Chronicle Marathon female placegetters (from left) Nikki Reynolds (3rd), Rebecca Gore (1st) and Stephanie Hannon (2nd). PHOTO: Belinda Harrison

REWARDED: Garry Nash (right) from major sponsor Garry Nash and Co Real Estate with half marathon male placegetters (from left) Jackson Wright (3rd), Liam Delany (1st) and Sam Ryan (2nd). PHOTO: Jeff Zeuschner

Verwey, Gore take out marathons

FRANKSTON runner Dane Verwey was the first man across the line in the Wangaratta Chronicle Marathon on Sunday morning. Verwey enjoyed the perfect running conditions to run a time of two hours and 33 minutes on the fast, flat Wangaratta course. His time would have been a record if last year’s winner Jamie Cook hadn’t had ran a blistering 2:29:43 which passed the previous best of 2:34:34. It’s the perfect preparation for Verwey, who is targeting June 4’s Brisbane Marathon. “I‘m stoked with it all,” he said. “My wife Jess‘s Mum lives up past Wangaratta so it was nice to get up there for a few days and then have a good hit out. “It was a great event and everyone was so friendly which you don‘t always get with the bigger events in the city.” Verwey likened the Wangaratta course to the Adelaide marathon. “The course was done well,” he said.

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“It was like Adelaide in a way with the river and bike path and there was plenty of shade from the trees which was great. “There weren‘t any long straights either which I like because you always have something to look at which takes your mind off things so you don‘t get too in your own head.” Verwey‘s time was his slowest of all of the marathon‘s he‘s ran. “I‘ve done one in 2:22 before but I‘ve had a bit of a break and haven‘t ran one in a couple of years so I was just aiming to break 2:40,” he said. Melbourne’s Rebecca Gore stormed home to take out the women’s marathon in her first time running in Wangaratta. She finished in a time of 3:38:38, 20 minutes ahead of runner-up Stephanie Hannon.

Results: Marathon Male: 1st Dan Verwey 2.33.55; 2nd Jarrod Mullavey 2.50.55; 3rd Ralph Mathiessen 2.55.15. Female: 1st Rebecca Gore 3.38.38; 2nd Stephanie Hannon 3.58.33; 3rd Nikki Reynolds 4.17.19. Half Marathon Male: 1st Liam Delany 1.15.35; 2nd Sam Ryan 1.16.00; 3rd Jackson Wright 1.17.46. Female: 1st Rachel McGuinness 1.16.55; Megan Collier 1.34.09; 3rd Sarah Kirley 1:36:54. 10KM Male: 1st Shane Grund 32.38; 2nd Oscar Reid 36.23; Aidan Fattore 36.32. Female: 1st Kaitlin McIntosh 39.28; 2nd Penny Townshend 40.22; 3rd Julia Monaghan 46.27. 5KM Male: 1st Caleb Gilbert 16.25; 2nd Merlin Tzaros 16.31; 3rd Glenn McMillan 16.56. Female: 1st Edyn Hill 19.02; 2nd Chloe Grund 19.06; 3rd Noemi Brockoff 22.28. “I really enjoyed the course, I was worried about the weather and thought I was going to take it easy but the weather turned out great,” Gore said. “It was great that the course ran along the creek so there was plenty of shade from the trees. “Usually I hate running the same loop twice but I really enjoyed it this time and it was good to see people I was passing along the way.” Gore’s time was a new personal best. “I’ve done five marathons and in my other ones I did my first 20km hard and then I’d die out at the 25km mark so I

took it easy the first 20km this time and had plenty of fuel at the 30km mark,” she said. “My pace was pretty consistent which was pleasing.” Gore has plenty of marathon plans in the works with the O’Keefe Challenge at Heathcote on May 6 the next on the cards. “For now though I’ll recover from this one and have a couple of days off running,” she said. In the half marathon Mansfield’s Liam Delany was outstanding to salute in 1:15:35. Originally from Wangaratta, Delany has participated in many Wangaratta Marathon and Fun Run days,

making the victory even sweeter. Delany is a prominent figure in North East Victoria athletics and is taking charge of the new NE Victoria regional athletics team that will take on the state series. “I felt good, I enjoyed being out there,” he said. “I went to school in Wangaratta and hadn’t ran the course for a while so it was a nice little trip down memory lane. “The course was lovely and it was great to see the volunteers and kids on drink stops.” Delany’s attention will now turn to the Gold Coast marathon.

“My aim for Gold Coast in to break 70 minutes so I was obviously a bit off that mark in this event,” he said. Rachel McGuinness took out the women’s half marathon in a time of 1:16:55. The 10km race saw 41-yearold Melbourne based runner Shane Grund win in a time of 32 minutes, 24 seconds. Grund now has his eyes set on the Gold Coast Marathon on July 1-2. Wodonga’s Kaitlin McIntosh finished ahead of Wangaratta’s Penny Townshend to win the 10km event in a time of 39.28 as she prepares for the Canberra half marathon on April 16. Wangaratta 17-year-old Caleb Gilbert was the fastest in the 5km event (16 minutes 25 seconds), just edging out fellow local budding star Merlin Tzaros, 12, by six seconds. The first woman to cross the line in the 5km run was Wangaratta’s Edyn Hill who ran a quick 19 minutes, two seconds to finish four seconds ahead of Chloe Grund - the daughter of Shane.

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Wangaratta Magpies FNC penalised over breach of player cap

ªxHRKILCy872010z MARATHONER DANE IN THE FAST LANE FRANKSTON runner Dane Verwey (pictured) blitzed the field to win the 2023 Wangaratta Chronicle Marathon at the Wangaratta Showgrounds yesterday. In mild and overcast conditions ideal for running, Verwey completed the 42.195km flat course in a time of 2 hours, 33 minutes and 55 seconds - some 17 minutes ahead of second placed Jarrod Mullavey (2.50.55), who was runner-up last year. More than 1000 entrants competed in yesterday’s fun run events.  Further coverage page 19. PHOTO: Melissa Beattie

Hawks and ‘Pies succeed in semis THE Wangaratta and District Cricket Association A grade grand final will be fought out between rivals Rovers United Bruck and Wangaratta Magpies, after a tense weekend of semifinal cricket action. Wangaratta Magpies relied heavily on their bowling to secure a win against Yarrawonga Mulwala, while a gutsy halfcentury and a wagging tail delivered Rovers United Bruck a semi-final victory against Ovens Valley United. The Hawks chased down the target of 122 with one wicket in hand on the turf at WJ Findlay Oval, thanks to a fiery tail

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and a half-century from Josh O’Donohue. Ovens Valley United won the toss and elected to bat, with the Tigers putting on 35 runs before skipper Dylan Bursill was dismissed for 12. Seamus Phillips only added four to the score before he was bowled by Jacob Schonafinger, with Schonafinger later nabbing the huge wicket of Harkaran Mann for 35 runs.

Josh Newton offered some resistance, belting a quick 27-run innings from 34 deliveries before Paddy McNamara sent him back to the sheds. Kane Fitzpatrick worked hard for his innings, absorbing 55 deliveries for his 16 runs. Wickets kept falling as the Tigers’ middle order and tail came into bat, with the bottom five batters not making it to double figures. Ovens Valley United were bowled out for 121 in the 58th over, with Jeremy Wilson outstanding with the ball to end with 3/7 from 7 overs, while Schonafinger bowled well to

pick up 3/19 from his 12 overs. Momentum was very much on RUB’s side as they prepared to chase, with 14 overs left in the day’s play. The Tigers had the last laugh at the end of day one, with Harkaran Mann picking up the valuable wickets of Koot Pienaar (duck) and Luke Whitten (3). Resuming at 2/19 on Sunday, RUB had a hard time finding gaps, as the Tigers kept securing wickets. Matt Whitten and Paddy McNamara put on 37 runs before Whitten was undone by a terrific delivery from James Neary. ■ Continued page 18

WANGARATTA Magpies Football Netball Club have been found guilty and penalised for breaching the 2022 Allowable Player Payment Cap, following an AFLNEB Disciplinary Committee hearing last Thursday night. The Ovens & Murray Football Netball League club faced three charges under AFL Victoria’s Allowable Player Payment (APP) Rules, for failing to lodge player declarations or non–declared player statements correctly and exceeded the 2022 APP cap of $125,000. “In December 2022 the club self–reported an overpayment due to an administrative error,” Wangaratta FNC said in a media statement on Friday. “The breach was rectified once identified and the club has fully co–operated with the integrity officer throughout the review. “At the hearing the independent tribunal acknowledged that this was not a deliberate breach and a non–intentional administration error, however it should have been picked up earlier.” For exceeding the cap, the club has been given the following sanctions: • a fine of $28,000. • the men’s senior football team will be ineligible to receive premiership match points for the first two home–and–away games of the 2023 season. • the men’s senior football team have had their total team points reduced for the entire 2023 season to 36, a reduction of four. Reprimands were given for the other charges. The hearing was conducted by an independent panel appointed by the AFL NEB Commission following an integrity review of the club’s 2022 Allowable Player Payments. Based on the evidence of the review, the region charged the club in March and referred the matter to the disciplinary committee. Anomalies in the club’s reporting had identified several issues in the management of player payments, including the over payments. In a statement on Friday, the AFLNEB said it acknowledged that Wangaratta Magpies FNC had self–reported the overpayments which has resulted in the club exceeding the cap once the error had been identified and it has cooperated with the integrity officer in the conduct of the review.

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