 Postcard from the art of Kathy Shell, of the beautiful high country near the NSW, Vic. border. The Tamboritha Road in the Alpine National Park north of Licola will be partially re-opened after 7.00pm this evening. The road was blocked by debris because of severe local storms on Wednesday 10 February. Roadworks will however continue into next week. Access will be down to single lane and the surface rough in places in the affected area. Visitors are advised to drive cautiously and be aware of oncoming traffic. Anyone planning to visit the Alpine National Park via the Tamboritha Road is advised to take care on the road, observe advisory signs and check local weather warnings before entering the area. Sometimes our country roads look like they have giant, nodular acne, it is 4 wheel drive country ‘out there’ at the moment. Visitors in sturdy four-wheel drives may use alternative access in or out of the Wonnangatta and Moroka area of the Alpine National Park via Marathon Road, north of Briagolong. For further information please contact the Parks Victoria Information Centre on 13 1963  Cards featuring images of the art of Kathy Shell, can be purchased at http://www.cards-art.com The Tamboritha Road in the Alpine National Park north of Licola is blocked by debris as a result of severe local storms on Thursday 11 February. The road is closed between the Park Entrance near Licola and Arbuckle Junction. Parks Victoria aims to have the road partially open by Friday evening; subject to the progress of machinery currently working in the area to clear the road, and further adverse weather that is predicted. Visitors are asked not to visit the park north of Licola until the road is open and the area is safe for vehicles to pass. Subject to the road being passable, anyone planning to visit the area on the weekend is advised to take care on the road and seek local weather warnings before entering the area. For further information please contact the Parks Victoria Information Centre on 13 1963 or visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au News: Public urged to avoid algal blooms 12/14/2009
 Another warning for travellers this summer.  I am in awe at the courage of and have an admiration for, the men and women who serve the community as fire fighters. Have you ever volunteered for service with the Country Fire Authority, or considered a career as a professional fire fighter? Volunteer CFA members are not only those who fight the fires, there is an extensive range of interesting jobs, volunteers can do. There are many ways that Volunteers can make a valuable contribution to the community. CFA welcomes different people with different skills to meet a wide variety of community needs. Firefighting Roles Firefighter Incident Controller Pump Operator Crew Leader Communication roles Special skilled roles including chainsaw operation and breathing apparatus Non Firefighting Roles Brigades In Schools presenters & other community education programs Brigade administration roles Administration support roles in Incident Control Centres Leaders for Juniors program Media and public relations Fundraising activities Community events I once was part of a crew who went into a valley community threatened by fire coming down the mountain towards them, to collect all the dogs we could fit in an ambulance so we could take them to board in fire safe areas. I played a small role, in the bush fire management, but one that gave me enormous satisfaction Often volunteers wish to move on and become professional. Career Fire fighting. The Country Fire Authority in Australia is currently seeking applications from people interested in becoming career fire fighters. Australia and the USA have a cooperative agreement to share fire-fighting resources. Experienced firefighters over 24 years of age may be interested in Fire Service Training, the online Bachelor of Arts in Fire Service Administration through the Lewis University in Illinois, U.S. Lewis University has been named one of the “Best Colleges “by U.S. News and World Report for five consecutive years. The online Bachelor of Arts in Fire service Administration from Lewis University is an ideal way for career fire fighters to advance their careers by gaining management skills specific to the field. Training is available to international students, with students from thirty different countries, represented on campus. Great news for active gray nomads, 10/29/2009
 I think we knew it anyhow, but recent research proves that our active positive lifestyle, improves our health and extends our life expectancy. A study by researchers in the Netherlands has found that people who are temperamentally pessimistic are more likely to die of heart disease and other causes than those who are by nature optimistic Yet Another Worry for Those Who Believe the Glass Is Half-Empty [New York Times Article So Here is 'CHEERS', with a half fiull glass brimming over :-) Congratulations to Ruth Frith of Australia, Womans Shot Put, champion at 100 years young. 10/12/2009
 One hundred-year-old Ruth Frith of Australia competes in the women's shot put . Ruth Frith is the oldest female competitor at the World Masters Games. Ruth trained six days a week in the run up to the event, bench-pressing 80lb weights. She said the secret of her success, is preparation. Click for :- full news story by Bonnie Malkin, Sydney, | Kathy Shell on Facebook  Advertisers, This 160 x 160 advertising space, could be yours. See our advertising page above then contact Kathy to arrange your advertising package. Kathy Shell,
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