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WEDNESDAY JUNE 18, 2014

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FOOTBALL ADVISER with Matthew page 27 Chilcott & Sam Saracino

Hunting’s

$18.1M boost to region HUNTING has long been misunderstood and deemed a barbaric way to spend ones time, but new research released last week not only revealed that the sport provides a $439M boost to Victoria’s economy, but also that the activity of 46,000 licenced game hunters help to support 3,500 Victorian jobs.

The report, titled Victoria’s Economic Impact of Hunting, outlines the significance ridding pests from the state, its impact on the economy and importance to regional Continued on page 14 communities.

SPC future uncertain CASH ON HOLD… The decision by council last week to keep Andrew Fairley Avenue open has left some members of council and growers concerned over the city’s future, as SPC Ardmona announced it would be putting its $100M expansion investment on hold. Pictured, Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Jenny Houlihan at the intersection of Andrew Fairley Avenue, Hawdon Street, Railway Parade and Knight Street. Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

Council votes to keep road open

By David Lee LAST week’s decision by Greater Shepparton City Council to keep Andrew Fairley Avenue (AFA) open and not discontinue its use by the public through the road’s sale to SPC Ardmona (SPC), has once again left the fruit processing company’s future uncertain.

With councillors voting 4-2 against the closure at the special council meeting, the voting was initiated by Cr Michael Polan

who moved that the road be closed and sold to SPC and was seconded by Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Jenny Houlihan. But the decision, and possible fate of one of Shepparton’s biggest industries was sealed after councillors Fern Summer, Dennis Patterson, Les Oroszvary and Kevin “Gunna” Ryan voted to keep the road open.

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MS fundraising kick off

By David Lee THE latest fundraising efforts to assist in the fight against MS has seen the Grasso family kick off their popular raffle, with winners to be announced at their auction event early next year.

Since being diagnosed with MS in 2011, Adriana Grasso has been battling to do all she can to see the disease cured and has not only been recognised for her fundraising efforts but has also been named an Ambassador for MS Australia.

Adriana’s most recent involvement in her role as ambassador, saw her given the chance to appear on Good Morning Australia to represent MS Australia in talking about their new ‘Seeing MS’ campaign. The campaign is a global photographic project that helps to create a visualisation of the symptoms of MS and how they differ in each individual case.

Adriana’s mother, Franca Grasso said, “We really are just wanting to get the message out

there and help Adriana to raise funds and awareness to go toward finding a cure, not just for herself but all other MS sufferers.

“Adriana is always saying ‘out of bad, comes good’ and she has been such a big support to many people, especially young sufferers who she helps to guide.

“We are hoping to raise more funds through our raffle and auction day than last year.

“This year we have had some great prizes donated for the raffle such as a Fiat 500 Pop car, a Vespa scooter and a 1.5KW solar system.

“We have also got some great items for the auction already including a framed cricket bat signed by cricket legends including Dean Jones and Shane Warne,” Franca said.

Raffle tickets are $10 each and can be purchased from Cellar 47, 170 High Street in Shepparton and will be drawn on Sunday, April 19 2015 at the McIntosh Centre,

GRASSO FAMILY FUNDRAISER… Recently being named an Ambassador for MS Australia and appearing on Good Morning Australia to talk about the ‘Seeing MS’ campaign, Adriana Grasso (pictured) and her family have kicked off this year’s fundraising efforts for MS Australia, with tickets on sale now for their raffle. Photo: Supplied

Shepparton Showgrounds during the special, entertaining auction event.

Students enjoy pint-sized police uniforms

By David Lee A CLASS of prep students at Bourchier Street Primary School got a chance to try on a uniform of a possible future career, when the Shepparton Police helped the children into pint-sized police uniforms last week.

The uniform tryouts was brought about when prep student, 5 year old Eliza Adams was featured in the newspaper explaining she wanted to be a “police lady” when she grew up. The news piece was seen by Executive Assistant for the Superintendent, Deanne Armstrong at the Shepparton Police station, who threw the idea out there to take the miniature uniforms to the school as a surprise for her and her classmates.

Deanne said, “We saw Eliza in the newspaper, but when I saw that she wanted to be a police lady, it won me.

“We decided to utilise the uniforms we had down for a couple of days that were used during the recent Rotary Motor Show and took them into the school to give the children a thrill for the day.”

Shepparton Police, Senior Constable Dean Lloyd said, “It’s great to be able to get our hands on the little uniforms. It really helps to show the children that they don’t have to fear the police, that anybody can

IN UNIFORM… Pictured, classmates from Ms Burness’ prep class at Bourchier Street Primary School joining 5 year old twins, Sophie and Eliza Adams being helped into pint-sized police uniforms by Shepparton Police, Senior Constable Dean Lloyd.

Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

be a member of the police and overall it was just a little fun for them.

“It’s a shame we only had the uniforms for a couple of days as they are really a great idea to educate the children at the same time allowing them to have a bit of fun.”

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Another four nominees announced HOSPITALITY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR… From left, GoTafe Hospitality/Bakery Team Leader, Meliah Clarke, Fryers Street Food Store Owners, Ingrid Thomas and John Marsden (Hospitality Business of the Year Award), Greater Shepparton Manager Investment Attraction, Geraldine Christou and Powercor Construction Office Administration, Bobbie Nash.

WITH one third of the time to nominate for this year’s 2014 Powercor 95 3SR FM Business Awards already down, the next round of nominees has been named.

Nominations, which close on Wednesday, September 17, can be made in store at participating businesses, online at www. sheppartonchamber.com.au/awards, via post by sending a completed nomination form to Business Awards, PO Box 364, Shepparton 3632 or by faxing a completed nomination form to (03)5821 9274.

CUSTOMER SERVICE OF THE YEAR… From left, Greater Shepparton Manager Investment Attraction, Geraldine Christou, Jeanswest Owner, Gavin Hall, Store Manager, Nicole Chessells, Sales Assistant, Josie Derose (Customer Service of the Year - Retail Services) and Powercor Construction Office Administration, Bobbie Nash.

BUSINESS AWARD… From left, Goulburn Valley Eye Group Team Members, Beth Citroen, Maria Ventura and Ruth Permezel, Dr Simon Permezel and Dr Andrew Atkins (Business Award – Professional Services), Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry representative, Lucy Cerrone, and Goulburn Valley Eye Group Team Members, Kerri Tunks, Cathy Alexander and Jenny Merigan.

ACCOMMODATION PROVIDER OF THE YEAR… From left, Powercor Construction Office Administration, Bobbie Nash, Quest Shepparton General Manager/Franchisee, Sonya Boaden (Accommodation Provider of the Year) and Greater Shepparton Manager Investment Attraction, Geraldine Christou.

Photos: Madeleine Caccianiga.

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Events

COMMUNITY CONNECT UPCOMING BUBBLE SOCCER AND DODGEBALL NIGHT The GV Young Professionals Bubble Soccer And Dodgeball Night is on Wednesday, June 18.

Bubble Soccer will run from 6pm to 7pm and then Dodgeball from 7pm to 8pm at Major League Indoor Sports, 3 McGill Street, Shepparton. Cost is $10 per person to be paid on the night. No RSVP required, just turn up and have some fun.

ACTIVATING EMPTY SPACE sessions will be held on Wednesday, June 18 at GV Hotel, Shepparton. Renew Australia will hold two sessions tailored to estate agents/commercial property owners as well as caterers. RSVP to Jeremy Bianco by Monday, June 16 on 5832 9847 or at Jeremy.bianco@shepparton.vic.gov.au MADELEINE CACCIANIGA will hold a photographic exhibition, ‘Benalla: Contemporary and Social Documentary’ on June 20 from 7:30pm at the Swanpool Cinema, Benalla. Tickets are $15 with entry for children free. Nibbles and drinks are provided. For further information, find ‘ Benalla : Contemporary and Social Documentary’ on Facebook.

COMMUNITY LUNCH at South Shepparton Community Centre, 11 Service Street. Friday, June 20, 12 noon. Gold coin donation. Bookings essential by Wednesday, June 18 as numbers are limited, phone 5821 6172. Community lunches will be held at the Centre on the third Friday of every month.

GIRLS, LET YOUR HAIR DOWN Join in on a Girls Day featuring pampering, hair-braiding, manicures, henna painting, massage, makeup tutorials, yoga, information stalls and much more on Saturday, June 21 at St Georges Rd Primary School Hall, from 2pm to 6pm. The event celebrates the start of Refugee Week and is an opportunity for women of all cultures and backgrounds to mingle.

COUNTRY MUSIC CHARITY DAY will be held on Sunday, June 22 starting at 12 noon at the GV Hotel. Guest Artist, Matt Burke will be in attendance with walk up artists welcome.

Admission is $7 and includes tea/coffee. All proceeds will go to the Make a Wish foundation Australia. For enquiries, phone Joyce on 0408 218 411.

ORCHARD WALK Free to all apple and pear growers the biannual Orchard Walk will be held on Monday, June 23 at 10.30am at Lenne’s Orchard, 90 Minchin Road, Ardmona. The Walk will provide information on key trial outcomes of the Focus Orchard program over the last two years and will feature Guest Speakers, Craig Hornblow from Agfirst and Jason Shields from Plunkett Orchard.

Share knowledge and increase profitability. Lunch provided. For more information, contact Virginie Gregoire from Fruit Growers Victoria on 0400 795 539, ido@fgv.com.au or Angus Crawford from Apple and Pear Australia Ltd on 0427 111 852, acrawford@apal.org.au.

SHEPPARTON SENIOR CITIZEN monthly concert will be held on Thursday, June 26.

Entertainment provided by Rufe Adams and Kerrin Keats. Entry is $3 and afternoon tea is provided.

Members subscriptions are now due and for further information, contact Shirley 5821 9580 or Elaine 5825 2642.

WARRAMUNDA AND KYABRAM Hospital Auxiliaries present the film ‘Belle’, followed by a luncheon on Friday, June 27 at 10am, Plaza Theatre, Kyabram. Entry fee $15 and tickets available from Warramunda 5852 2611, Joy Salter 5852 1909, Margaret Williams 5852 1467 or auxiliary members.

Ongoing ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Meetings will be held in Mooroopna and Numurkah on

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Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n o n h o w t o r e g i s t e r f o r y o u r Community Connect listing contact The Adviser via email at classifieds@sheppartonadviser.com.au Please note listings are to be 45 words or less.

Mondays, Mooroopna and Shepparton on Tuesdays, Mooroopna on Wednesdays, Shepparton on Thursdays, Shepparton and Tongala on Fridays, Mooroopna on Saturdays and Tongala and Shepparton on Sundays. For times or further information, phone 5831 6742 or 1300 22 22 22.

GRANDPARENTS SUPPORT GROUP meet on the first Thursday of each month from 10am to 12 noon at the Shepparton Family Relationship Centre, 68 Wyndham Street in Shepparton. For information, phone 5820 0444.

THE COMBINED SHEPPARTON PROBUS CLUB meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 9:30am at the Goulburn Valley Hotel. For those ladies and men, retired or semi-retired. Add zest to your lifestyle. For enquiries, phone Kevin on 5822 2673 or Joan on 5823 1987.

GROW GROUP Struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship troubles, or coping with everyday life? On Wednesday mornings from 10am

to 12pm at the Church of Christ on the corner of Corio and Nixon Streets, Shepparton. For further information, call Linda on 0488 036 433.

PFLAG Shepparton we are a group of parents, family and friends of gay, lesbian and bisexual people who meet regularly to offer support and friendship to families and particularly parents. For more information phone Glenys 0409 626 647 or email pflag@ucce.org.au.

SING AUSTRALIA GROUPS Shepparton meets Tuesdays from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at the Baptist church Shepparton (except school holidays). To participate in singing (no auditions needed), contact Meryl on 5831 2202 or 0418 578 369. Also on the sing Australia website www.singaustralia.com.au Tell us about your ‘not for profit’ community events, email classifieds@sheppartonadviser.com. au or fax 5832 8920 (information is required at least 2 weeks before an event)

The trivial pursuit of success MEMBERS of the Goulburn Valley Young Professionals (GVYP) gathered recently for a battle of the minds; or at least, a battle of knowledge for all things trivial.

The annual GVYP trivia night kicked off at the Shepparton Lawn Tennis Club and proved to be a great success. Attendance numbers were high, there was drink and food aplenty (thanks to Margaret Oldfield) and thinking caps were most firmly on.

Competition was fierce and Quiz Master for the evening, James Oldfield, was kept on his toes by the keen trivial ‘pursuiters’.

In the end one team triumphed most convincingly over the rest (although their team name was not quite appropriate enough so as to be republished here) and there was no hint of insider knowledge of answers to the array of questions asked: the team which the Chair of the GVYP Committee was on came second last.

Most importantly, the younger professionals in the Goulburn Valley region had a great time socialising and getting to know each other. The Goulburn Valley Young Professional group is always keen to welcome more members into the organisation and expects both a great turnout and all to have a great time at their next event.

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LETTERs

Opinion

Letters to the Editor BITING THE HAND THAT FEEDS Dear Editor, What a sad day it is when the community is against the survival of an industry.

With the vote win of 4-2 in favour of not closing Andrew Fairley Avenue, I wonder if the supporters of not closing the road have had a big win, or if, in fact, they have had a big loss as now the future of SPC Ardmona lays in limbo.

With the economic climate of today where many companies are folding up or going broke or relocating overseas, I am at a loss to understand as to why people would fight so hard to kick a company in the guts.

A company that has probably put food on their table, or if not them, perhaps their mother or father or son or daughter, in the past.

People will argue that to travel one and a half kilometres extra to there destination is just too much.

Would it not be better to travel that extra distance and have a thriving industry in the town, or would they prefer to travel a little bit less and have no industry? Yes, do not be surprised if the company says stuff you lot we will just close down or go elsewhere.

SPC Ardmona Managing Director, Peter Kelly even offered to change start and finishing times of his employees so as to alleviate the traffic at peak times.

Obviously this was not good enough.

I absolutely understand why some people are against the closure of the avenue but I just feel we are biting off the hand that’s feeding us and we are getting left behind in the industrialized world.

Come on Aussie come on. Let’s wake up and get the country up and running!

Yours sincerely, Lib Tenace, Kyabram RESPONSE: BUDGET ESSENTIALS Dear Editor, In response to Mr A Tricarico’s letter (The Adviser, May 28) I recall, like his/her mother in law, the heat waves of eighty plus years ago. I also recall the prolonged heavy frosts that so often froze our tap water supplies in winter. All of this happened in

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We welcome letters to the Editor but they are not guaranteed to be included and may be edited for reasons of style or content. Letters will not be eligible for consideration if they contain defamatory material, or information of a personal nature which is not in the public domain.

Yarrawonga. My belief is that climate change has always been part of our world but, what concerns me, is that the frequency of these changes have accelerated at a far greater pace than similar events from earlier times. I thank the writer for advising me to do something useful about climate change but I think that I am doing my extra bit in three ways. I have been riding motor scooters since retiring twenty odd years ago thus minimising the amount of carbon being belched into the atmosphere whenever the car is used. I have six large trees growing on our quarter acre block and I guess they are doing their bit for the climate and the most important bit that I try to do is to stimulate conversation about the climate with my fellow citizens. The more people become aware, regardless of their views, the more likely we are to see this matter addressed seriously. As for my seven great grand children I hope that the world will still be the same when they reach their thirties but most of the world’s scientists think otherwise. Mean while the damn clock just keeps ticking whilst we rattle on about surpluses, fuel prices, retail trading, sport etc. and so forth.

Yours sincerely, Bill Brown, Shepparton THE RACE HAS RUN Dear Editor, What is wrong with some people, especially those who are not affected by the Andrew Fairley Avenue situation and who live hundreds and some thousands of miles away? Why all the statements now after the race has run?

Greater Shepparton City Councillors Fern Summer, Dennis Patterson, Les Oroszvary and Kevin Ryan have made their decision based on all the submitted information that was required by Council for a legal process.

Why don`t you ask all the business owners east of Andrew Fairley Avenue (who may I point out, employ more permanent employees than SPC Ardmona) how much more money it would have cost them had the road been closed?

Councillor Fern Summer is quite right in her letter,

there is no way anyone would close a very busy road (which is used by approximately 8,000 cars per day), before any upgrade as per SPC Ardmona’s and Council`s traffic reports were carried out and completed. That would be absolute stupidity in my opinion.

As I have said in past letters Peter Kelly is a skilled employed official of Coca Cola Amatil, experienced in mergers and acquisitions, and he will show that at the next council meeting.

It appears that another attempt to close Andrew Fairley Avenue will be put to council, only this time Mr Kelly for Coca Cola Amatil/SPC Ardmona will use the state government to override the City of Greater Shepparton Council decision not to close Andrew Fairley Avenue.

Again, Mr Kelly uses the word ‘expedite’ in the application to change the existing SPC Ardmona buildings at Shepparton, close Mooroopna, bring all the plant from Mooroopna to Shepparton, to upgrade the Shepparton factory, and on the bottom line, CLOSE Andrew Fairley Avenue.

Mr Kelly likes the word expedite (carried out in a hurry) and as the Councillors have said Andrew Fairley Avenue could not be closed for public safety reasons before all infrastructure works (as stated in Mr Kelly` s own and Councils traffic reports) are carried out.

So now Mr Kelly`s is to use the Victorian State Government Infrastructure Minister and apparently other legislation to override a legal Council decision to again EXPEDITE a decision that he wants for Coca Cola Amatil /SPC Ardmona.

If this happens, it will show how low State Government Politicians will go to appease a request from a multinational company, one which seems to get millions of taxpayers money thrown at it.

Yours sincerely, P J Dickson, Shepparton Want to have your say?

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Business opportunity with solid growth prospects

GET CONNECTED NOW… Pictured, marked in yellow is the latest area to be connected to the National Broadband Network in Shepparton.

Image: Supplied.

Shepparton’s north connects to NBN

By David Lee THOUSANDS of homes in Shepparton’s north will have access to the super fast National Broadband Network (NBN) from this week, with the local Telstra Stores urging residents and businesses within the newly connected area to contact their specialised Telstra NBN team.

With the latest area to be connected stretching from the Goulburn Valley Highway to the railway line just short of Doyles Road and from just beyond Rea Street to Ford Road, the new connection means that more than 5,000 homes and businesses across the region are now able to access super fast broadband.

Telstra Stores Shepparton Managing Director, Scott Kelly said, “There are about 3,000 homes and businesses in northern Shepparton who are now online for the

super fast broadband.

“This opens up a whole new world of entertainment for people at home and opens up opportunities for people in business.

“Telstra has solutions for people at home and in business and we can work one-onone to make sure you get the most out of the NBN. We will be there through the whole process, from enquiries through to connection so give us a call to see how we can help get you connected.”

For more on how Telstra can help you get connected to the super fast NBN, drop into the local Telstra Store and Telstra Business Centre at 100 High Street in Shepparton or the Telstra Store at Shepparton Marketplace or phone the Telstra NBN Hotline on 5820 7010.

To view current maps, visit www.nbnco. com.au/maps

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SUCCE SSF U L Yarrawonga tile retail and installation business, Signature Stiles presents an opportunity for the discerning buyer, with simple operation lending its way for solid growth prospects during a time of residential expansion in the popular lakeside township.

Signature Stiles is a tile retail and installation business which was established by the current owners in 2004. With a prominent location, in a prime industrial precinct located on Benalla-Yarrawonga Road, the business is well presented with an attractive showroom, where clients can view the range of products in a welcoming environment.

Rinnovate Business Brokers Director, Veronica Doxey said, “Signature Stiles stocks a wide range of tiles, in a variety of different styles and price points, to suit commercial and domestic markets and catering to large or small clients.

“They service builders and householders i n a n a re a ex t e nd i ng to Mu lwa l a , Corowa, Jerilderie, Cobram, Wangaratta, Shepparton and, on occasions, Melbourne.

There is minimal competition in town with only one other major tile retailer and the business has earned a very good reputation within the region.

“Yarrawonga is currently experiencing major residential grow th, led by the ongoing development of nearly 1,000 blocks in the Silverwoods Estate. This, together with commercial and industrial de velopm ent i n t he tow n , l ay s t he

ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITY… Signature Stiles is a tile retail and installation business which presents a great opportunity for the discerning buyer. Photo: Supplied.

foundation for a solid future for the business.

“Overall, this business would be ideal for operation by a family. Requiring little prior experience, the business is simple to operate and has attractive opening hours from Monday to Friday. With solid growth prospects for the Yarrawonga-Mulwala region, here is the opportunity to take a great little business to the next level.”

For more information, or to register your interest in this local business opportunity, contact Rinnovate Business Brokers on 5831 1499 or visit www.rinnovate.com

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Golf day funds expansion of emergency department AFTER running the third successful Rotary Club of Shepparton Central Annual Charity Golf Day earlier this year, a cheque for $20,000 was awarded to GV Health, which will see the expansion and redesign of the emergency department.

The funds, which were donated to Community Fund Goulburn Valley (CFGV), who in turn decided to pass it onto GV Health, will see the waiting area of the emergency department redesigned and the installation of a dedicated children’s area, with plans to see the expansion well underway within the next six to 12 months.

GV Health Foundation Director, Carmel Johnson said, “Our vision is that more people will be using the emergency department as time goes on so it’s great to see this expansion happening.

“We will be redesigning the waiting area to further meet the needs of people with challenging behaviours and varying degrees of illness.

“I’d like to thank everyone for their ongoing support, particularly The Good Guys, the Rotary Club of Shepparton Central and CFGV.” CFGV CEO, Lisa McKenzie said, “It is great to see that this funding is going toward a wonderful new addition to GV Health to improve the facility and people’s comfort.”

The Good Guys Shepparton Store Owner, Rodney Arthur said, “We’ve had some successful years with the golf day and it’s important to

DONATION FOR EMERGENCY… From left, The Good Guys Shepparton Store Owner, Rodney Arthur, GV Health Foundation Director, Carmel Johnson, Community Fund Goulburn Valley CEO, Lisa McKenzie and Chairman of the Golf Day Committee, Rob Kelly. Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

give something back to the community.

“It’s magnificent to see this expansion coming into fruition and to see something actually physically happening. I don’t think there is a greater feeling.”

Chairman of the Golf Day Committee, Rob Kelly said, “It’s fantastic to be able to help contribute and we certainly had a successful year.

“We’re looking forward to next year’s event.”

Town fighting for communication

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BATTLE FOR RECEPTION… From left, Nationals Candidate for Shepparton, Greg Barr, Owners of Katandra West Store, Brian and Leanne Ireland and Nationals Federal Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie.

Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

KATANDRA residents and businesses are suffering through inadequate mobile phone coverage, due to the area being in a mobile black spot, but the township is banding together and putting a petition together in an attempt to secure part of the $80M Coalition Government’s Mobile Black Spot Programme.

Having already collected more than 170 signatures, the town’s residents are concerned about how the lack of mobile coverage is not only affecting their lives socially but is also damaging their businesses and putting their lives at risk through a lack of communication with emergency services.

The Mobile Black Spot Programme is an Australian Government initiative to extend and improve mobile phone coverage and competition in regional Australia through an $80M investment in telecommunications network infrastructure.

As drivers of the petition’s creation, Owners of Katandra West Store, Leanne and Brian Ireland

told of how the lack of coverage is affecting the postal delivery service component of their business.

“We hear the issues with reception all the time from trades people and young people.

“There are only certain places where you may get some reception. We have phones lined up on the shop window because that’s the only place you may get a bar or two, which can be quite comical looking. But the reality is that it’s not really all that funny.

“Part of our Australia Post service in our shop utilises mobile scanners to scan parcels in and out and we have trouble doing that without reception.

We have had Australia Post call us and query whether a parcel has left the premises. It may have scanned into the device but communication with Australia Post has failed due to the lack of reception and so they don’t receive the notification.”

Nationals Candidate for Shepparton, Greg Barr said, “What this township is hoping to do is highlight mobile black spots affecting the Goulburn Valley.

“People will go to all kinds of lengths to get mobile reception. I have heard some stories such as people standing on chairs or getting on roofs.

“Something needs to be done now because this is detrimental to the areas who are affected by black spots. Not only residents, but business owners as well.”

Nationals Federal Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie said, “It’s great to have the National Broadband Network rolling out, but if you cannot make a phone call that is where the problem is.

“It’s important to have that access for emergency services and businesses.”

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Hunting’s $18.1M boost to region continued from front page WITHIN the Goulburn Valley a total of $18.1M a year is injected into the economy through the purchase of hunting equipment and supplies required for the sport such as food, fuel and camping equipment.

Trelly’s Fishing and Hunting World Owner, Steve Threlfall said, “This year the deer hunting season is kicking off with numbers never seen before with game animals.

“Hunting is about enjoying your lifestyle. You don’t have to shoot a deer to enjoy the sport. People have come into the store and said that they had seen 16 deer over the weekend. I’ve asked them did they shoot one and they replied no. It’s not just about shooting the animals anymore and there’s more of that attitude going around now.

“What hunters do under the radar is what some people miss. They are one of the biggest contributors to the habitat, environment and the sustainable harvesting of pests,” Steve said.

President of the Murray Valley Branch Australian Deer Association, Colin Mintern said, “We’re not just shooters, we’re hunters and we contribute to the economy and help build a sustainable environment.

“The Australian Deer Association are having a meeting at Trelly’s Fishing and Hunting World on August 5, so we encourage anybody who is interested in deer hunting to come along,” Colin said.

HUNTING PROVIDES BOOST… New research has revealed that the hunting industry was discovered to be not only a great way to control pests but also to provide a boost to the economy. From left, Trelly’s Fishing and Hunting World Owner, Steve Threlfall and President of the Murray Valley Branch Australian Deer Association, Colin Mintern. Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

OAM a boost to organic dairying LOCAL Organic Dairy Farmer, Terry Hehir of Kyabram was recently awarded the Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia saying it’s a validation of the importance of agriculture and the organic dairy industry.

With wife Pauline and son Brendan, Terry milks 700 cows on organic pastures near Kyabram in Northern Victoria, and has spent the past 30 years in significant dairy industry roles.

Terry is also well known for being the inaugural chairman and a founding member of the Organic Dairy Farmers of Australia (co-op); a group of 23 dairy farmers across regional Victoria who are deeply committed to sustainable farming.

Terry said, “It’s not something I would have ever expected, given I am simply doing what I love, but I am particularly proud that the award appears to have been driven by the young people I have mentored over the years.

“The honour of an OAM is not just about my contribution, but great validation of the HONOURS AWARDED… The importance of agriculture and the organic dairy industry was validated recently, when Kyabram Organic Dairy Farmer, Terry importance of agriculture and the organic Hehir (pictured with wife, Pauline) was awarded an OAM. Photo: Supplied. dairy industry - the fastest growing segment of the agriculture industry internationally.

“I am immensely proud of the creation of the Organic Dairy Farmers of Australia Co-op, its commercial success and the unity that exists amongst its members.

“I will continue to pursue vital issues to the whole dairy industry and specifically organics, to ensure the growth of the dynamic organic dairy sector rather than accept what might be considered a comfortable position.”

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Solar City Pest Control welcomes new owners LOCAL pest control specialists, Solar City Pest Control has recently changed ownership with Shepparton family, Nathan East and Mary Stevanovska taking over the operation.

Both Nathan and Mary have been working with Solar City Pest Control for a number of years, Mary as Office Manager and Nathan as Pest Control Technician, but they officially took over the business as owners in January this year.

Mary said, “The previous owner, Greg Preston had been looking towards retirement for a number of years and because we both worked within the business we knew the potential that was there.

“The business already had solid foundations and offered room for growth so when the opportunity became available, we jumped at it.”

Both Nathan and Mary have lived and worked locally for many years and are excited to now be a new part of the Shepparton business community.

Nathan said, “We have a young family and we want a foundation to grow and develop for their future here in Shepparton.

“Customer service and developing strong working relationships with our clients is very important to us. We offer good honest prices and we pride ourselves on going the extra mile to not only treat our client’s pest control problems, but finding and resolving the source of the problem.

“When you can address the heart of the issue, you can provide better more effective outcomes for clients.

“We are fortunate to have a fantastic team who are like family to us and they, like us, believe in the importance of making our clients the number one priority.

“We pride ourselves on offering a down to earth, friendly service with no nonsense advice and real results.”

For more information or for all of your pest control needs, contact the friendly team at Solar City Pest Control, 34 Old Dookie Road, Shepparton or phone 5825 4000.

NEW OWNERSHIP… From left, Solar City Pest Control new faces, Director/ Technician, Nathan East and Director/Accounts Manager, Mary Stevanovska.

Photo: David Lee.

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NEWS

SPC future an uncertainty Council votes to keep road open continued from front page AFTER the vote had been cast, SPC Managing Director, Peter Kelly released a statement that the $100M investment the company was going to make for their expansion was to be halted, with a decision to be made at a Coca Cola Amatil (CCA) board meeting today on their next move.

Peter Kelly said, “The decision by the Greater Shepparton City Council not to grant SPC the ability to consolidate on one site to make crucial efficiency improvements is extremely disappointing.

“SPC has always maintained that the closure of the avenue is crucial to its ability to undertake major changes and efficiencies to enable us to succeed in the face of intensifying global competition.

“This decision means the original investment plan will now be halted.

“While SPC management will continue

to search for viable alternatives there is no denying that this is a blow for SPC and for the community, both of which would have benefited greatly from the massive investment in innovation and efficiency.”

Mayor, Cr Jenny Houlihan spoke with The Adviser after the meeting, saying that off the back of the decision made last week, she was scared of what the future holds for Shepparton.

“We just don’t know what the future of SPC will be and where that will leave Shepparton.

“This has thrown the plans of SPC’s future in Shepparton, in doubt.

“The investment that was about to start on the SPC site to create new lines and upgrade the factory is not going ahead now, so right from the start that’s $100M that is not flowing into our community.

“We have told SPC we are willing to talk to them about any other ideas they have and will do anything we can.

“If SPC do close their doors that’s our icon

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gone. Shepparton’s brand will not be as strong.

2,000 jobs will be gone, $165M a year not circulating into the economy and people will leave to get jobs elsewhere leaving the city’s unemployment level to rise to over 10 percent.

“When we (council) conducted our traffic study we found that the surrounding roads could accommodate for the traffic that would no longer be going through AFA. We sought advice and we had a culmination of installing traffic lights, straightening out the dog leg in between SPC and the showgrounds and making clearways a little further down the track, which would have made traffic in the whole area flow better than it ever has.

Unfortunately, that didn’t seem to have an impact on the people who want to keep using AFA. “The cost of these works were going to be covered partly by SPC, who were going to put $1M toward the project and we had a very strong message from the state government, particularly Peter Ryan, that they would be able to work with us to assist us with the cost of any other road works that would be required, so this was not going to be something that was coming at a cost to ratepayers.

“We will be anxiously awaiting what SPC and the CCA board are going to do. All we can say is we are here to help if they need us, but the ball is in their court and they have to make the decision,” Cr Houlihan said.

But it isn’t just SPC and some members of council who are concerned about the future of the company and Shepparton, with growers also revisiting the possibility of having their fruit production again culled due to SPC cutting back its intake.

Mooroopna Orchardist and supplier to SPC, Peter Hall said, “This decision by council could take away the only remaining fruit processing facility in Australia so all fruit from growers that is grown for processing will not have a home. All of the investment and planning, jobs that have been created and infrastructure that has been put in place in order to produce that fruit will be lost.

“What was most disappointing about the meeting last week was that the debate descended into a confrontation by a small community group saying no and others saying yes. I am disappointed in the council for allowing the debate to get to a point of conflict, rather than maintain the positive community response that we have seen over the last year, where the community that worked together to provide the right opportunity for SPC to remain viable within our community.

“This isn’t a positive look for the Goulburn Valley. What country town in Australia wouldn’t kill to have the world’s largest successful marketing company in the world have a factory in their town?

“As a community we must do better than this, our local government must do better than this and to hear statements from councillors that they are sick of the issue, is really not good enough.

“Councillor’s responsibility is to come up with solutions that act in the interest of the people of Shepparton and to find a solution that satisfies everybody.

“This decision has taken us back to May last year and if in a few months time SPC decide to say no and leave, this will become a decision of regret,” Peter said.

NBN rolls out across Mooroopna

UP to 2,400 premises in across the region are a step closer to installation of the National Broadband Network (NBN), with work set to start in coming weeks in Mooroopna.

Federal Member for Murray, Dr Sharman Stone said, “Work will be seen in streets as activity begins, including the clearing of Telstra’s pits and ducts.

“The NBN will update its online maps in coming months to show residents when actual physical construction of the network has begun, and when the network will be ready for service.

“This is an important milestone for Mooroopna, with greater schedule certainty for homes and businesses as they prepare for superfast broadband services,” Dr Stone said.

For further information or to view current maps, visit www.nbnco.com.au/maps

Mid-year sale RIGHT now until June 28 Central Tyre S er vice in Sheppar ton together with Goodyear Autocare are helping their customers enjoy fantastic savings during their Mid-year Sale.

M id-yea r savi ngs a re available on selected Goodyear branded tyres including $150 off your total invoice when you purchase four Wrangler HP All Weather or EfficientGrip SUV tyres, $100 off your total invoice when you buy a set of four Eagle Directional 5, Eagle EfficientGrip or Assurance Triplemax tyres as well as standard servicing from $149 including engine oil change and oil filter, battery test and report, steering inspection, tyre rotation, full brake inspection and 55 point safety inspection.

Central Tyre Service Co-owner, Rod Poliness said, “G oodyear Autocare’s Mid-year Sale is a great opportunity for customers to save on their necessary tyre change over and servicing needs prior

FITTING SAVINGS… Enjoy great savings during Central Tyre Service’s Mid-year Sale. Pictured, Central Tyre Service Tyre Fitter, Phillip Kelly.

Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

to June 30 and to help ease the tax time crunch.”

For more information, call into Central Tyre Ser vice at 117 Welsford Street, Shepparton or phone 5821 9555.

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home living Interest rates to remain low INSPIRING CREATIVITY WITHIN THE HOME… For the latest in design inspirations, call in and see the friendly team at Liberty Kitchens. Photo: supplied.

Interior innovation THE local team at Liberty Kitchens are helping to inspire new kitchen ideas with the latest styles from ‘Laminex Innovations’.

Laminex Innovations is continuing to lead design inspiration with nine new decors that reflect current international trends.

Dale Wathen from Liberty Kitchens said, “These new decors bring the ‘Laminex Innovations’ range to a total of 65 options all of which are perfect for savvy home design or feature areas.

“Six of the new decors are part of the Plex Collection, offering the colour and character of real metals, alongside the practical, flexible properties of laminate.

“Another key addition to the range is the leather-look

laminate, ‘Lounge Pearl’, which is easier to care for and more robust than real leather.

“Completing the extended range is Volcano Natural and Volcano Gunmetal. They incorporate a silvery, molten look, providing the perfect basis for fit-outs aiming for an industrial feel.”

The qualified and experienced team at Liberty Kitchens specialise in all forms of cabinetry including custom design with their extensive showroom demonstrating the latest innovations and ideas to inspire creativity.

For all of the latest innovations in kitchens and cabinetry, call in and speak to the professional team at Liberty Kitchens visit 60 Williams Road, Shepparton or phone 5831 2620.

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LOWER than expected inflation in the March 2014 quarter means that interest rates are set to remain at current record-low levels according to the Housing Industry Association (HIA).

Recently released figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show the headline inflation rate at 2.9 percent in the March 2014 quarter. This remains just within the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) target range of 2 to 3 percent. However, the RBA’s preferred measures of underlying inflationary pressures are well within target; the trimmed mean is at 2.6 percent, with the weighted median at 2.7 percent.

HIA Senior Economist, Shane Garrett said, “These figures auger well for continued recovery in Australia’s residential building industry.

“There were fears that inflation would break the 3 percent threshold during March, but these latest figures will have soothed these worries somewhat.

“The latest inflation data will support the RBA’s position of maintaining interest rates at record low levels. Excess capacity in the economy has taken some of the heat out of price pressures resulting from the weaker dollar.

“Continued weakness in the labour market as well as the resurgence of the dollar over recent months means that inflation could even start to dip over the coming quarters.

“The bottom line is that interest rates are likely to remain at very low levels for some time to come. This is good news both for existing homeowners and for those considering purchasing their home. A combination of low and stable interest rates is also welcome from those operating in the housing industry, particularly small businesses,” concluded Shane Garrett.

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Paint Place is moving THE local Shepparton Paint Place team is excited to announce that they are moving from their current home at 72 Mitchell Street to their brand new premises at 85 Benalla Road, Shepparton (right next door to Blackwoods).

The team aim to be moved and trading from the new store as of Monday, June 30 and until then, are welcoming the community to come along and enjoy 20 percent off storewide stock during their massive moving clearance sale.

Shepparton Paint Place Managing Director, Brett Archer said, “The move will provide us with an opportunity to greatly expand our retail capabilities to meet the needs of the community while at the same time continuing to service the needs our trade professionals.

“People can expect to enjoy the same friendly Paint Place service from our team of industry professionals, but with the visual presence of a Benalla Road address and a greater range of retail stock.

EXCITING MOVE… Shepparton Paint Place are moving from their current location at 72 Mitchell Street to 85 Benalla Road. From left, Sales Team, Chris Balfour and Paddy Kyne with Managing Director, Brett Archer.

Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

“We’d like to welcome everyone to come along and preview our new store in the new financial year and in between time, enjoy some great savings during our moving

clearance sale.”

For more information, call into Shepparton Paint Place at 72 Mitchell Street or phone 5831 2522.

Pools and spas must have fences THE Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is warning Victorians ahead of the swimming pool season that all swimming pools and spas must have a compliant fence.

VBA Director of Technical and Regulation, Jarrod Edwards said there is confusion on what a safe and properly compliant pool fence looks like.

“While there are stringent building regulations in place to ensure swimming pool and spa areas are safe, people often do not know what is required.

“This is why the VBA has released a new brochure for consumers called: ‘About swimming pools, spas and their safety barriers’, so home owners with pools and spas can receive easy-to-understand information,” he said.

Mr Edwards said the brochure will help Victorians make sure their pool fence complies, that they understand the regulations and where to get inspection services. The brochure will be available online at the VBA website and also from local councils.

The VBA reminds Victorians with pools and spas that they must take the following precautions: • If a pool or spa can hold a depth of 30cms,

the length of a school ruler, they must have fencing around them. This applies even to inflatable pools.

• All pools and spas built since 2010 require a four-sided fence, with no direct access from the house to the pool or spa surround.

• A building permit is required to build the pool/spa and the fencing. You must begin work within 12 months of the building permit being issued, with work to be completed within six months of starting it.

• You should hire a registered building practitioner to do the work. The VBA has a list of registered practitioners on its website at www.vba.vic.gov.au • Gates around pools and spas must be selfclosing and self-latching, regardless of when a pool was built.

• Homeowners should never prop open a pool gate. It is illegal to do this.

• Pot plants, eskies and chairs, which may be used by children to climb into the pool or spa area, must also be moved away from the fencing.

Mr Edwards said while taking these precautions goes a long way to protecting children around backyard swimming pools and spas, the best safety message is for parents

and carers to actively supervise their kids in the water.

For more information about swimming pools and for a copy of the brochure, visit www.vba.vic.gov.au

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the right look and feel FOR many DIY enthusiasts, choosing the right tile to suit a space can be daunting.

While tiles have many practical perks – they’re long lasting, durable and cost efficient they also play a vital role in setting the style and tone of a room.

Beaumont Tiles Shepparton Store Manager, Eric Watson, has some handy tips on what to consider when choosing the perfect floor, wall or decorative tile to suit the space.

Size Matters • Small: Small tiles work well in just about any space. They’re particularly perfect for bathrooms where the basin, toilet and shower are quite close together as they can fit neatly around without messy cut lines.

• Big: Larger tiles can visually expand the size of a room. They tend to look better in bigger spaces as they can be laid without cuts and less grout lines, helping with the visual flow.

• Decorative: Becoming increasingly popular over the last few years, decorative tiles are perfect for adding a unique design or contrasting tone to your room without being too over the top.

RIGHT TILE, RIGHT SPACE… Beaumont Tiles can help you find the right tile for any space.

Pictured, Beaumont Tiles Shepparton Branch Manager, Eric Watson. Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

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Colour Choice • One colour creates space. Using just the one colour can make a space appear larger. Using the same colour grout as your tile will heighten this affect.

• Look at the light. If a space is quite confined, consider using light coloured tiles as they will reflect the light more than darker colours, giving an airier and spacious feel.

• Keep it natural. Using natural colours can create a seamless flow from the inside to the outdoors. If you are planning to sell, choosing neutral palettes will provide a more subtle finish and will more likely appeal to a broader audience.

• Facing the facts. South facing rooms receive the most direct sunlight throughout the year and so generally stay warm year-round. To drop the visual temperature of the room, choose a tile on the cooler end of the colour spectrum. Similarly, for north facing rooms which see less sun, choose tiles with warm undertones.

Pick a Pattern • Do it diagonal. Tiling diagonally is one of the simplest ways to create a tile pattern. Plus, the layout also has an expanding effect and visually widens the space.

• Running Bond. Whether you’re tiling a bathroom, living room floor or kitchen splashback, this pattern will look great. Using rectangle tiles, running bond creates a staggered pattern, yet a cohesive and elegant look.

• Checkerboard. Alternating two colours, this pattern creates a truly classic chessboard look. It’s most commonly used for bathrooms, on either the wall or floor, or for hall entry spaces to create a big impact.

• Herringbone. The pattern is designed to resemble the skeleton of a herring fish and creates an elegant yet intricate look. It’s created with rectangular tiles placed at a 45 degree angle to create a ‘V’.

If you still need convincing try Beaumont Tiles Scan & Play in-store or Style Pad online – an interactive technology, which lets you mix-and-match colours in virtual rooms before taking the plunge. Beaumont Tiles Shepparton is located at 95 Benalla Road.

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Jim’s Fencing PROPERTY fences serve the practical purpose of adding privacy, marking your boundary and containing children and animals. However they can also add the finishing touch to your home and increase the value of your property. At Jim’s Fencing they have a range of styles and designs of fences to compliment your home and ensure your fence is professionally installed to meet your requirements.

Jim’s Fencing franchise owners pride themselves on quality workmanship and materials. They will also ring you back, turn up on time to do the quote and the work will be done at the agreed time. This level of service makes for a great business and happy customers.

Whilst fencing materials vary greatly, Jim’s

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PRACTICAL PURPOSE…Pictured, Jims Fencing Franchisee, Tristan Wilson, on site in the Shepparton area.Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

Fencing only uses the best in both steel and timber fencing. All workmanship is fully guaranteed. You have a big investment in your home so it pays to have the boundaries looking great.

For all of your fencing needs, contact Jim’s Fencing on 131 546.

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Business and soccer club strike partnership Sports briefs SH EPPA RTON South Soccer Club has strengthened its relationship with the local business community by securing a three year corporate partnership with Shepparton Club Inc. In announcing the deal, Shepparton Club General Manager, Don Field said the key factor to forming a partnership with the soccer club was its large focus on its juniors.

“Our preference has always been to be supporting a sporting association or club with a large focus on grassroots players such as juniors,” Mr Field said.

“While clubs get these players in to play with their senior teams, we see the role that they play in education of the juniors as very important for us to be sponsoring local sporting clubs.”

Shepparton South Soccer Club Secretary, Fleur Thomson said sponsorship like this one with the Shepparton Club is pivotal to assisting the running of the club and more importantly its long term survival.

Mr Field said despite the tax hikes for the business and the day-to-day running of the organisation he had no hesitation in sponsoring the club.

“With the extra tax of gaming it is has become harder to put back into sporting clubs so we are very particular in who we do sponsor,” he added.

“I encourage all businesses that can to get behind our local sporting clubs.”

Mrs Thomson said it was important that the club provide support to the Shepparton Club.

“It is a two–way street and we are always telling all members, players, staff and supporters to support all our sponsors because without them it does make it very hard to run a club,” she said.

Clinic to entertain youngsters during the holidays

Spots are filling fast for Shepparton United Football Netball Club’s popular two day holiday clinic this year.

The two day event for children, aged bet ween 7-14, will feature skills sessions with current club footballers and netballers, trivia quizzes and some information on nutrition and healthy lifestyle.

The two day event will be held at Deakin Reserve on both days from 8.30am to 5pm.

To register or for more information phone Ross on 0458 458 175.

GV Suns’ stun ladder leader STRONG PARTNERSHIP… From left, Shepparton South Soccer Club Secretary, Fleur Thomson, Shepparton Club General Manager, Don Field and star import, Adam Burchell celebrating the three year corporate partnership between the two organisations. Photo: Sam Saracino.

Dynamite local junior’s pathway to excellence TOOLAMBA youngster Arnika McGregor is in Darwin representing Victorian in the 12 and Under cricket team participating in the School Sport Australia Cricket Championships.

To assist with her cost of the trip to Darwin, Tatura Netball Association (TNA) President Simon Pogue presented Arnika with a cheque for $200 before she flew out last Sunday morning.

Arnika has played netball with the TNA for three years in its junior competition.

“A r n i k a’s s ele c t ion i s a fa nt a s t ic achievement and it was only fitting that it was recognised by the TNA where she has been a playing member for a number of years,” says TNA President Simon Pogue.

Arnika, 11, from Toolamba, was selected to participate in the Invitational Team. Arnika’s feat is even more impressive given she only turned 11 this year and will be eligible again in 2015.

“Arnika plays netball with the TNA on Friday nights at Tatura for the Toolamba Netball Club. She is a dynamite midcourt player and from a very sporting family. She goes to Toolamba Primary School which always seems to produce good athletes and good people,” Mr Pogue said.

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY… Toolamba youngster Arnika McGregor is currently in Darwin representing Victoria at the National School Sport Cricket Championships. She is pictured receiving a cheque from Tatura Netball Association President Simon Pogue. Photo: Supplied.

“We always knew she was a fantastic athlete so it came as no surprise to us that she was selected to represent Victoria in cricket.

So much so, that she was recently selected to

trial for the TNA Grade Six squad as part of our Pathway to Excellence Program.

“Our Pathway to Excellence Program is a new initiative that will provide a clear transition for our members from Net Set Go to Junior Primary Netball to Senior Secondary Netball and then beyond to senior netball with the Tatura Football Netball Club and senior netball.

“The Pathway to Excellence Program is planned to extend not only to players, but also umpires and coaches. We want the TNA to be a club of choice so when our junior players head off to secondary school they want to return with their friends to a high quality, well run organisation that leaves them in no doubt that what they can achieve with the TNA is unlimited.”

“Ultimately we want our players, parents, umpires and coaches to be long-term members with the TNA. We have fantastic facilities and great participation rates at Tatura, so the logical step is to encourage and maximise the opportunity for our members.

“Recognising Arnika’s achievement in another sport is just a small way we hope to encourage participation in sport, welcome communit y involvement and promote excellence.”

G ou lbu r n Va l ley Su ns produced arguably its most impressive result of the National Premier League competition when it shocked runaway leader South Melbourne last Sunday night.

After going behind to early South Melbourne goal, star winger Ben Clarke equalised for the GV Suns.

Despite the best efforts from the home team to find a winner, the GV Suns held on for a draw to collect only its sixth point of the competition.

In other results, the Under 20s were beaten 3-0, the Under 18s lost 6-0, the Under 16s lost 5-1, the Under 15s won 5-2, the Under 14s lost 2-1, the Under 13s won 5-0 and the Under 12s won 2-0.

Club great to play milestone game at home

Premiership player Paul Newman will line up for his 200th game for Kyabram in the blockbuster showdown with Shepparton Swans at the Kyabram Recreation Reserve this Saturday.

The champion forward has missed some games this year with the Bombers, due to injury but he was back to his best on the weekend kicking seven out of the team’s 10 goals in the 18-point win against Euroa.

ONE FM-98.5 will be on hand to call on the action from 1pm at the Kyabram Recreation Reserve.

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Footy Tipping

ENTER THE 2014 VIATEK & ADVISER FOOTY TIPPING AND YOU COULD WIN $100 OR MORE TO SPEND AT ANY PARTICIPATING BUSINESS. SEE ENTRY FORM AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.

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ENTRIES: The Shepparton Adviser, PO Box 1664, Shepparton 3630 Please Note: Each of the 18 participating business houses corresponds with one of the AFL football clubs. All you have to do is write the name of each participating business beside the team they are representing and then place a tick against the football team that you think will win each game. Entries must be submitted by 5pm prior to the first match of that round. One entry per person.

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NO WINNER ROUND 13. JACKPOT $400 Football Followers have the chance to WIN BIG during the 2014 AFL football season with the Viatek/The Adviser Football Tipping Competition proudly supported by 18 businesses throughout the Goulburn Valley.

Each week there will be a prize of $100 to be spent at any of the 18 supporting business houses.

Each of the 18 participating business houses corresponds with one of the AFL football clubs. All you have to do is write the name of each participating business beside the team they are representing and then place a tick against the football team that you think will win each game. Be careful with your selections as only correct entries will go into the draw for the weekly $100 shopping voucher.

If no correct entry is received the prize will jackpot each week until a correct entry is submitted.

Draws between two teams will only be recognised if a tick is placed beside both teams.

Entries will only be accepted by post or hand delivery no later than 5.00pm prior to the first match of that round during 2014.

Entries must be on original forms – no faxes or photocopies will be accepted and only one entry per person is permitted. The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

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Wednesday 18 June, 2014 GVFL Seniors Results Round 8 Rochester 152 .......... d .......... Shepparton 35 Benalla 107 ............... d ..........Mooroopna 59 Kyabram 70 .............. d ..................... Euroa 52 Shepp Swans 90 ...... d ..................Echuca 46 United 114................. d .............. Mansfield 40 Tatura 83 ................... d ................Seymour 73

GVFL Seniors Round 9 Tatura ........................ v................ Shepparton Mooroopna.............. v...................... Seymour United ........................ v........................... Euroa Kyabram ................... v.......................... Swans (ONE FM-98.5 broadcast game from 1 pm) Echuca ..................... v.................... Mansfield Rochester ................. v........................ Benalla

Goal-kicking Grant Weeks (Rochester) ................44

Goulburn Valley Football League

Power gains experience of a lifetime THE TEAM… Kyle Power (far right) is part of the ONE FM-98.5 football team each weekend.

He is pictured from left with Jason Welsh, Brett Hicks and Paul Tricarico.

Photo: Supplied.

Adviser Footy Tipsters

MATT CHILCOTT (38) Mooroopna Echuca Tatura Kyabram Benalla United

JENNY HOULIHAN (38) Mooroopna Echuca Tatura Kyabram Benalla United

JASON WELSH (38) Mooroopna Echuca Tatura Kyabram Benalla United

JOHN RYAN (37) Seymour Echuca Tatura Kyabram Benalla United

DAVID FOX (39) Mooroopna Echuca Tatura Kyabram Benalla United

LUCY SCOTT (40) Mooroopna Echuca Tatura Kyabram Benalla United

JACQUI HUDGSON (39) Mooroopna Echuca Tatura Kyabram Benalla United

DAVID TEAGUE (37) Mooroopna Echuca Tatura Kyabram Benalla Euroa

SAM SARACINO (39) Seymour Echuca Tatura Kyabram Benalla United

THE PHANTOM (26) Mooroopna Mansfield Tatura Swans Rochester Euroa

Saad Saad (Seymour) .....................42 Justin Maddern (Swans) ..................34 Daniel Lewis (Mooroopna)..............25 Sony Whiting (Tatura) .......................25

GVFL Seniors 2014 Ladder POS TEAM ....................... PTS ........... % 1.

Benalla...................... 32 ... 173.89

2.

Swans ........................ 28 ... 183.92

3.

Kyabram ................... 28 ... 155.63

4.

Tatura ........................ 24 ... 124.73

5.

Shepparton United... 16 ... 127.83

6.

Rochester ................. 16 ... 111.39

7.

Euroa .........................12 .....87.33

8.

Mooroopna ..............12 .....84.05

9.

Echuca ........................8 .....69.84

10.

Mansfield .....................8 .....57.70

11.

Seymour ......................4 .....74.65

12.

Shepparton .................4 .....55.19

KYLE Power thought someone was playing a joke on him when he got the call up earlier this year to be part of the National Ingenious Radio Service call team for the AFL match against Geelong and Richmond.

The budding ONE FM-98.5 football panellist said it was an honour and a pleasure to work with local Broadcaster Peter Cardamone, popular football Broadcaster Graham “Smokey” Dawson and Gilbert McAdam.

“Cardes is ex-ONE FM-98.5 caller and he keeps a close eye on what we do each weekend. He is a regular listener of our AFL program on Friday evenings and then our football show/match day call,” Power said.

“When he rang me I jumped at the opportunity to be on board, even though I thought he was having a bit of a joke with me.”

After shaking off the nerves, Power relished the chance to work with the team and is hungry for more opportunities.

“I loved it. It was a little daunting at first but once the game went on and I certainly felt more comfortable and enjoyed it,” he said.

“Having had the chance to do it I am now hungry for more. It is something I really enjoy doing.”

Each weekend, Power is part of the ONE FM-98.5 team, which puts together the weekly footy show, the pre-match show before the broadcast game, special comments during the match day call and then post-game interviews. The other regular team members are Jason Welsh, Paul Tricarico, Brett Hicks, Noel Hussey and Greg Sharp.

It is Power’s third year of being involved with ONE FM-98.5 football coverage.

He started as a boundary rider before progressing to the commentary box where he provides special comments each weekend.

It was hard for him to not have football a part of his life while growing up with his uncle – Rod Grinter playing with his beloved Melbourne in the AFL.

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