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Ben’s light in dark times

BY LUKE VOOGT GEELONG West’s Ben Collett has helped Light the Night since he was diagnosed with myelofibrosis in 2013.

The 41-year-old has joined fellow Geelong leukaemia sufferers, their families and those left behind to light a lantern each year.

“It’s just knowing that you’re not alone,” he said.

“There are other people in the community with leukaemia and the support is there.”

Ben received the bad news on 31 May, 2013.

“It shouldn’t be a date I remember but it is,” he said.

“Up until then I was pretty healthy. All of a sudden you get dealt something like that and it’s a kick in the guts.”

Myelofibrosis is a bone marrow disorder and an uncommon type of leukaemia (blood cancer).

It causes severe fatigue, weakens the body and its immune system and can lead to worse forms of leukaemia.

“Basically all my bone marrow has scar tissue,” Ben said.

But despite the disease the council arborist still enjoys “as normal a life as possible”.

“The support I’ve been getting off management and my

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workmates has been awesome.”

So far, he has managed to avoid chemotherapy.

“But eventually I will need massive chemo - my oncologist told me it could be 10 or 15 years until I need treatment,” he said.

“I’ve just got to wait until I can get a bone marrow transplant.”

Ben still runs and recently took on the MCG’s 7300 steps in the Stadium Stomp.

“It was tough work but I finished it so that’s something to proud of,” he said.

Ben has raised $1500 for Light the Night and credits much of the fund-raising to his sister and parents.

“This year I’ve done better than what I have previously,” he said.

“I wouldn’t be anywhere without my family I don’t think.”

Light the Night takes place at Johnston Park on 7 October.

Ben said those interested could donate by searching for his name at www. lightthenight.org.au “The night is so important.

It raises money for new and better treatments, not for just my leukaemia, but all forms of leukaemia.”

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FRESH on pako

Pleasing on the palate

BY ELISSA FRIDAY “THE freshness is the biggest thing,” says Geelong Fresh Foods co-owner Carmel Gili.

“We source all our products from over 150 Australian suppliers that we use,” she explains.

A family-owned-and-operated gourmet grocery, fruit and vegetable store, Geelong Fresh Foods opened in 2005.

The business offers an extensive range of continental groceries and organic produce.

Carmel, who owns the store with her two brothers, sources local goods wherever possible, while also stocking imported food products.

The store’s bakery includes products from Zeally Bay Sourdough, The Healthy Loaf, Noisette Bakery and more, Carmel says.

“With 40 members of staff working at the store, some having worked there for 10 years, the business is very family orientated.

“My brothers and I work here every day. Also, my sister-in-law, dad and cousin work here, too.”

Geelong Fresh Foods’ regular customers travel from as far as Lorne and Ballarat, Carmel says.

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“Our freshly baked Irrewarra Sourdough Bakery bread is popular, and the dips, cheeses, crackers and deli goods can make up great hampers.

“Apart from that, our deli here includes locally cured cold meats, Australian and imported French, Dutch and Greek cheeses, which are also very popular.”

Geelong Fresh Foods’ deli also stocks soft and blue cheeses, marinated fetta, olives, cured meats, all-natural dips, pates, roasted and marinated vegetables and more.

But the store’s biggest sellers are its health food products, Carmel explains.

“These are mainly the fermented vegetables and gluten-free, organic, dairyfree and vegan products, which customers really like,” she says.

“There are also a range of the latest healthy super-foods kept on the shelf, too.

“Geelong Fresh foods are always here to help with food ideas.”

Geelong Fresh Foods also supports Barwon Valley Smallgoods, which uses traditional methods to make its products, Carmel says.

Celebrity chef Miguel Maestre will be in the store for a cooking demonstration, food tasting and promotion of his products from 11.30am on 5 October, Carmel says.

The demonstration will feature his paella kits, cheeses and cured meats, available at Geelong Fresh Foods.

“People can come along and meet Miguel, watch his cooking demonstration and also taste some food,” Carmel says.

Geelong Fresh Foods is open seven days a week at 171 Pakington Street, Geelong West.

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Geelong West’s Wedding Guide

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VOICE on Pako has sourced the best wedding vendors in Geelong West to ensure local couples can look and feel their best on their special day.

The team at Salon Eve specialise in creating hair and makeup bridal looks, ranging from elegant classic, vintage glamour and rustic romantic. The salon creates styles to reflect the best version of each bride, helping them to look and feel beautiful.

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Florist welcomes future brides to a free consultation to discuss floral arrangements for upcoming weddings.

Browns Mensland have dressed hundreds of grooms and have the largest and best variety of suits in the area. Professional formal wear consultants can help put together the perfect ensemble during consultations and fittings.

No wedding is complete without the newlyweds cutting the cake. Mark Butcher from Bear & Scoobs can design a cake to

complement each couples unique requests.

The team at Milana’s Lingerie are experienced bra fitters and can help future brides choose lingerie that fits perfectly, looks amazing and feels feminie.

Don’t forget to invest in the memory and contact Louisa from Louisa Jones Photography. Louisa loves to capture all the candid expressions of joy and emotions during the wedding ceremony and reception.

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Local traders are sure to put a spring in your step with new lines and fashions this month. So grab a coffee, have a wander down Pakington Street and enjoy the springtime air.

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1. Vintage Hawaiian barkcloth cushions, $72.95, Sas Designs and Concepts, 317B Pakington Street. 2. Birch wood photo banners, $35.95, Sas Designs and Concepts, 317B Pakington Street. 3. Isle of Mine - Ozar top, $74.95, Sas Designs and Concepts, 317B Pakington Street. 4. Nimble Activewear, Fast Forward 7/8 Legging, $99. 5. Nimble Activewear, X-Back Crop, $69, Balance Geelong, Shop 11/321 Pakington Street, Newtown. 6. L’urv Sportswear, P.S I Love You Shorts, $69, Balance Geelong, Shop 11/321 Pakington Street, Newtown. 7. Sheepskin rugs, $98, Woolsy Trading Post, 142 Shannon Avenue, Manifold Heights. 8. ‘Winter Foal’ print, $420, Frankie Say Relax, 141 Shannon Avenue, Manifold Heights.

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9. Jute wall hanging, $99, Frankie Say Relax, 141 Shannon Avenue, Manifold Heights. 10. Anthea Crawford dress, $419, Benning Boutique, 5/111 Pakington Street. 11. Zauberball sock yarn - great for scarves, $24.95, 100 ball - FREE PATTERN , Woolsy Trading Post, 142 Shannon Avenue, Manifold Heights.

12. Australian Superfine Merino Knitting wool, $12.95, 65g ball , Woolsy Trading Post, 142 Shannon Avenue, Manifold Heights. 13. Savannah Tote, $70, Jaggers Closet, 5/329 Pakington Street, Newtown. 14. Sheepskin rugs, $98, Woolsy Trading Post, 142 Shannon Avenue, Manifold Heights. 15. Aria Sunglasses, $40, Jaggers Closet, 5/329 Pakington Street, Newtown. 16. Charlie Pocket Tee, $45, Jaggers Closet, 5/329 Pakington Street, Newtown.

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OPSHOP on pako

Pet op shop has little paws

BY JUSTIN FLYNN RSPCA Victoria is closing the doors of its Pakington Street Op Shop after 30 years.

The branch will relocate to 227 Autumn Street on 6 October.

The closing of the Pakington Street shop also marks the end of an era with the retirement of volunteer team leader Barb Dart, who has volunteered in the op shop for 28 years.

Barb lives two streets away from the former building, but a chronic back condition and not driving anymore means she cannot continue to work at the Autumn Street branch.

Barb said it was by pure chance that she came to work at the RSPCA. “It was back in 1988 and I was a very shy person and I was standing outside with my golden retriever and someone came outside to me and said 'you can come in if you like’ so I did,” she said.

“I joined them and started working three days a week.

It’s such a wonderful, happy place and you’re doing something so worthy and I made such great friendships.”

Barb said her time at the RSPCA had taught her many things.

“Animals give you unconditional love,” she said.

“Just to know that you’ve helped innocent animals and also the people I met along the way - lovely staff, lovely atmosphere, that’s the thing I will miss. I was happy to go to work every day.”

In the meantime Barb plans to catch up on some reading, get into her crafts and try to get out into the garden if her back will allow her.

“Barb has not only been a wonderful team leader at the op shop,” RSPCA Victoria chief executive officer Dr Liz Walker said.

“But she has also been a big supporter of the RSPCA Geelong Million Paws Walk events. I want to thank Barb for her dedication and for giving her time so generously, and I know we will continue to see her when she pops in to see the team at their new home. Our op shops wouldn’t function without our amazing volunteers and we are incredibly grateful to them,” Dr Walker said.

If anyone in the area is interested in volunteering at the new op shop, or has quality goods they wish to donate, contact the op shop co-ordinator Delaney Watts on 9224 2258.

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Sparky is pets’ best friend

Michael Barry, owner of Complete Electrical Services Geelong, with his dog Darcy.

GAR receives no government funding, surviving instead on adoption fees and generous donations, Michael says.

Michael always wanted an opportunity to involve himself in community support.

“I’m in my early thirties, married to a Geelong girl, I’m working for myself and giving back to the community.

“Also, we have a collection bin in our truck for GAR

donations, so when we visit clients for jobs and they have blankets or food they would like to donate we can just put them into our collection bin there and then to give to GAR. “It helps that we have a collection bin, as it makes it easy and handy for people while we’re there if they have things they want to donate.

“We’ve already filled one bin up,” Michael says cheerfully.

When it comes to jobs, Complete Electrical Services Geelong is more than just a standard electician business.

“We really try and are sparkies who don’t, or rarely, say no to the more ambitious electrical jobs.

“We also strive to be approachable.”

Michael and wife Amy have a cavoodle - a cavalier-poodle cross - named Darcy.

“He’s with us all day, every day, on the jobs and gets upset if he’s left at home,” Michael laughs.

Darcy is one third the size of a labrador, looks like a sheep and presently has short hair due to a recent trim, Michael chuckles.

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“It’s great because you can meet, say, three different people a day on a site and they’re all lovely,” Michael says.

Complete Electrical Services Geelong began trading five years ago.

“Our most common installations are domestic jobs in people’s homes,” Michael says.

“For example, television points, lights, fans, heaters ... whatever gets powered inside a house.”

Just over a month ago Complete Electrical Services Geelong paired up with GAR (Geelong Animal Rescue), a registered not-for-profit organisation based in Geelong.

Five per cent of every Complete Electrical Services Geelong invoice is directly donated to GAR, a charity that rehabilitates neglected, abandoned and unwanted cats and dogs.

The charity’s ultimate goal is to re-home GAR animals with loving ‘forever’ families, Michael explains.

GAR operates via a fostercaring system from within the homes of over 100 of its unpaid volunteers.

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HOME LOANS on pako

From left: Stella McLean, John Gilmour and Marita Gilmour make the home purchasing process as easy as possible.

Helping home dreams come true

BY ELISSA FRIDAY MARITA Gilmour is Pakington Street’s specialist in home loans and finance after 35-plus years in the industry.

“Buying a house doesn’t have to be a daunting or difficult experience,” says the principal of Geelong West’s RAMS Home Loans Centre.

“Sometimes you just need a boost and to know what steps to take to get started.

“Buying a home, particularly your first, should be an exciting time in your life.”

Marita says she strives to make the purchasing process “hassle-free and as easy as

possible”.

“There’s something unique about buying your first home that makes a safety-first attitude a good one,” she advises.

Marita knows that issues such as finding a house in the right location, budget constraints and choosing the right loan can be barriers to purchasing property.

Marita has seven simple steps to home ownership: · First is deciding to buy; making the decision to leave the rental treadmill and into the property market. · Then it’s time to work out how much you can afford to spend, so using a budget

planner can help to take the guesswork out of the process,” Marita says. · Second is finding a loan.

“With so much competition in the market it can be difficult to know where to look. Begin by talking to a home loan specialist, as they can work out how much you’ll be able to borrow.” · Third relates to the “real cost of buying”, which covers all the various costs involved in buying, such as loan application charges, legal fees and stamp duty. · Fourth is identifying early the type of home wanted to make

the process faster.

“Bear in mind that your new home could also act as an investment,” Marita says. · The fifth step is making an offer on a chosen property.

“Ensure you have got formal approval for your home loan and had inspections carried out.” · Sixth is organising legal formalities for an accepted offer, including a conveyancing check, a contract exchange, a cooling-off period and a settlement date. · Last is moving in, which Marita says involves booking removalists with boxes packed and ready to go.

RAMS offers a personal service with a home loan expert to guide clients through the steps of the home-loan process.

“There’s nothing better than buying the home of your dreams,” Marita says.

“Everyone’s home ownership needs and dreams are different whatever your goal is big or small.

“My aim is to help you achieve it,” she says.

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GRUBguide

Pressed juices for all occasions Grub Guide’s Allira Potter this month visited The Bronx Pressed Jucies to experience a unique cold pressed juicy range in the heart of Geelong West.

HEY foodies, Spring has sprung…..but it’s also brought a hell of a lot of rain with some flooding around town.

The only bonus of it, is that my garden is looking very vibrant and green.

I have managed to pick an endless supply of edible flowers which I have used on food.

A lot has happened with us over the past month since we launched our photography business called she takes photos, which led us to our first job on Pako Street at King of the Castle. We got to photograph the whole spring menu which was ever so exciting for us as a first job.

We have been as usual eating our way along Pako, but this month we got to try The Bronx Pressed Juices a newly established pressed juice company in Geelong located in Preston Street, Geelong west.

This cool space is home to eight different types of pressed juices, salads and other healthy nourishing on-the-go snacks.

The one thing that really grabs my attention with the Bronx is the way they support local farmers they try and source as local as possible and as fresh as possible.

Their juices are locally made and are organic with no nasties.

The Bronx has cleanse packs which you can order online or pick up in store.

You can pick your own juices or get the signature juice cleanse pack.

Cleanses can be two, three or five-day packs; each juice is jam-packed with goodness and nutritional value.

On this occasion, we got to indulge in a one box which consisted of all the juices. They were all different and quite yummy.

Just to name a few the box had one called Rolls Royce which was a greenbased pressed juice, the godfather which has charcoal and peppermint oil to help detoxify nasties on your inside, a coffeebased juice called daily grind to help wake your insides up in the morning.

Each of the pressed juices have health benefits that range from boosting your immunity to being a great hangover cure which may come in handy after a big night out on the town.

There is truly a juice there for everyone’s taste buds, including a jampacked orange juice for the kids.

The Bronx is opened seven days a week Monday-Saturday, 7.30am - 3pm and Sunday 9am-3pm. Their shopfront has inside seating if you wanted to have a

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Allergies and hayfever.

Nose running like a tap? Runny eyes and sneezing? Maybe an itchy throat as well?

Hooray! Hay fever season is upon us once again. So what is causing these symptoms? It is likely you have an allergy, caused by pollen in the air around spring time, commonly known as hay fever. However some of us have allergies to animals, mould and food among many other possibilities. So is it time to get back onto the trusty antihistamine, whip out the nasal sprays and stock up on eye drops?

A few things to keep in mind are that you may need to change your antihistamine regularly, as one that worked for you last season may not work as well this season. If nasal symptoms are your main worry then nasal sprays are far more effective than a tablet. The same goes for runny and itchy eyes, drops applied directly are more effective. There are heaps of different ones to choose from so make sure you get some advice from a pharmacist. Some other things you can try if you are not having any luck with the traditional treatments, or would like to try something a bit more natural are: 1. Quercetin - this is great, it actually works on the cells in your body that release the histamine and blocks its releasei. Studies have shown it has inhibited histamine release from 46-96%. You can take this instead of, or in combination with antihistamines.

2. Probiotics - I love these guys. They actually work in the gut to regulate inflammatory markers in the immune system. They can help identify any allergens that you have ingested and rectify the immune reaction from your gut. The more strains and the higher number of bacteria in them the better, also look for the strain with the clinical evidence Lactobacillus paracasei 3. Vitamin C - Again with the C, I know but it is actually involved in histamine metabolism, it works to inhibit histamine release and enhance its degradation.ii Watch out for the cheaper brands that can be harsh on your teeth and upset your stomach.

The best forms of Vit C have calcium ascorbate and sodium ascorbate. These are the less irritating forms and some have a bioflavonoid mixed in which helps with absorption.

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We look forward to watching the Bronx grow and grow as they make their

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BOOKS on pako

Living With The Locals: Early Europeans’ Experience Of Indigenous Life – Victoria Haskins, John Maynard (NLA Publishing) LIVING with the Locals has the stories of 13 white men, boys and women who were taken in by the Indigenous people of the Torres Strait islands and of eastern Australia and who lived in their communities between the 1790s and the 1870s, from a few months to over 30 years.

The white people had been shipwrecked or had escaped the confines of penal servitude and survived only through the Indigenous people’s generosity. They assimilated to varying degrees into an Indigenous way of life and, for the most part, both parties mourned the white people’s return to European life.

New Complete Baby and Toddler Meal Planner – Annabel Karmel (Penguin) THE NO.1 bestselling cookbook for babies and toddlers celebrates its 25th anniversary with this fully updated edition. Inside you’ll find over 200 delicious recipes to try, easy-to-follow meal planners, useful tips and essential advice.

Annabel continues to reign as the UK’s No.1 children’s cookery author and leading food expert, providing all the advice and inspiration you need to give your baby and toddler the very best start in life. And you’ll never be stuck for tasty, nutritious meals with this all-time bestseller and word-ofmouth classic.

Doin’ Time: Everyone Deserves A Second Chance – Rachel Porter (Rockpool Publishing)

Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance – Angela Duckworth (Vermillion)

SOME kids get all the breaks. Some don’t. This book is about the ones who ended up in prison, the ones who had been abused or taken away from their families, who had given up on society. Doin’ Time ?tells the stories of nine men who came from troubled and turbulent backgrounds who got offered a second chance and grabbed it. Many of them now work with vulnerable young people, to give back, as mentors or welfare officers, motivational speakers and community leaders.

Everyone deserves a second chance.

IN GRIT, Duckworth takes readers into the field to visit cadets struggling through their first days at West Point, teachers working in some of the toughest schools, and young finalists in the National Spelling Bee. She also mines fascinating insights from history and shows what can be gleaned from modern experiments in peak performance. Finally, she shares what she’s learned from interviewing dozens of high achievers - from JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon to New Yorker cartoon editor Bob Mankoff to Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll.

To Prey and To Silence – Joan Katherine Isaacs (A&A Book Publishing)

Ella’s Secret Family Recipes – Kay Bell (Campanile Publishing)

AT THE age of 15, Joan’s normal and happy life changed irreparably when the chaplain at her school groomed her for his own sexual gratification.

Despite the trauma of her teenage years, Joan became a teacher, initially working in primary schools and later focusing on children with special needs and learning difficulties.

Silenced by her abuser and later by the Catholic Church through their Towards Healing program, Joan was finally able to speak in 2013 when she gave evidence at the Royal Commission into the Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.

A RECIPE book is an odd thing to give to someone who doesn’t cook, so when Kat Bower is bequeathed a book of secret family recipes by her recently deceased mother, Ella, she is puzzled. Along with the recipes, lovingly handed down from generation to generation, Kat quickly discovers that the book is a conduit into the lives of the remarkable women who contributed to it.

Through their stories, she embarks on a journey of discovery about herself and her unexpected heritage, and about persecution, love and understanding.

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Concrete ideas in store A moment with business owner Dajana Dizdarevic from Mali and Wolf Briefly describe your business?

Mali and Wolf is a concept store that aims to push the envelope when it comes to botanical art and design. It also doubles up as an art studio as all of our cement planters are made in store. In addition, we are plant enthusiasts who aim to collect and stock some of the world’s rarest and most interesting plants.

Tell us about an interesting or rare plant that you have in the store?

One of our favourite rare species of succulent to collect is the Pachypodium. It is a very adaptive house plant and will withstand a wide range of temperature and light changes, adjusting accordingly.

Pachypodium means ‘thick foot’, referring to the large and swollen caudiciform stems that all members of this genus have.

They not only have succulent stems, but most are heavily armed with thick, stiff spines on the caudex and branches. It may not be the prettiest of succulents

but we enjoy them for their quirky appearance.

How did you come up with your business name?

Our first two children’s nicknames were the inspiration for the name. Our poor third child missed out as he wasn’t conceived then.

Do you make the products?

If so, how and what materials do you use?

Our entire Mali and Wolf collection is handmade. We predominately work with cement but we don’t pigeonhole ourselves, as we love to experiment with lots of materials.

Have you always been creative when it comes to making things?

I have always enjoyed art and design and have completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ballarat.

What is your most popular item?

Our geometric cement planters always do well, and we love to pair them up with some interesting plants to complement the architectural aesthetic of the planter.

What is your favourite plant to pot?

I don’t have a specific favourite plant to pot but I thoroughly

enjoy playing with the more textural, wonky and characterful plants. Anything rare that has a sculptural feel is always fun.

Are your products for outdoor or indoor use or both?

We have a range to suit every individual need. The cement planters with the cacti and succulent plants are predominately designed to be indoors or under cover outdoors. They don’t need much watering and are susceptible to rotting if left in the direct rain.

Are the pots and plants easy to maintain? Do you have any tips?

We have a huge variety of plants, but our overall aim is to collect a variety that remain low maintenance and stay incredibly hardy.

Even a black thumb will have a hard time killing our plants.

The biggest tip I offer our customers in regard to our cacti range, is that it is almost always best to underwater than to over water them. As overwatering causes rotting, that is a deathsentence for your prickly little friend.

Dajana Dizdarevic. Pictures: Tiffany Coubrough, from State of Seeking

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