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WEDNESDAY JANUARY 21, 2015

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MEAC LIFE LONG LEARNING PROGRAM page 19

2015 SheppARTon Festival ‘unpacked’

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MASSIVE STOCK CLEAN OUT 4 pages inside

COMMUNITY CONNECT | page 6 Letters to the Editor | page 8 FREE 7 Day TV Guide | page 26 Classifieds/Employment | pages 23-25 Sport Adviser | page 27 ADVERTISING HOTLINE: 5832 8900

SEB WALSH TO JOIN SHEPPARTON FOOTBALL CLUB | Sport Adviser page 27

A DAY FOR CITIZENS… 7 year old twins, Jasmine and Judd Talarico from Shepparton are ready for this year’s Australia Day celebrations, which will see 60 people become Australian citizens in Shepparton alone.

Photo: Alicia Niglia.

By David Lee T H I S yea r’s SheppA RTon Fest iva l promises to be jam packed full of ‘hand picked’ events showcasing the Greater Shepparton region, with the 44 event, 17 day program officially being unpacked on Monday at an unusual place, the SPC Ardmona Factory Sales car park.

Drawing on the theme ‘Grown, Picked and Packed’ and featuring unique events in unusual places, the 2015 program features some festival favourites and new events packed into two weeks from March 6 to 22.

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Sun, sizzle and citizenship

60 to become citizens during ceremony in Shepparton

By David Lee MOST of us see it as a day for a big barbeque cook-up and a game of backyard cricket in a pair of ‘boardies,’ but Australia Day is also about paying tribute to those who are inducted onto the honours list and to welcome some members of our community as official citizens of Australia.

Across the region, Australia Day celebrations will ring out in

true ‘aussie’ style with Shepparton’s event starting at 8am with a breakfast at the Queens Gardens followed by speeches, an address

by Australia Day Ambassador, Alice Pung, the presentation of Australia Day Awards, entertainment, a barbeque brunch and the all important citizenship ceremony, where in Shepparton alone 60 people will be sworn in as Australian citizens.

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Dairy week brings millions to the economy

By David Lee MORE than 6,000 exhibitors and visitors will be converging on Tatura this week for the 26th annual International Dairy Week (IDW), bringing with them an economic boost in excess of $3M to the region.

The five day event, which kicked off on Sunday and finishes on Thursday at Tatura Park is the premier dairy event in Australia and the southern hemisphere and rates amongst the top five dairy cattle shows in the world. It is the largest expo event in the Australian dairy industry, showcasing the best quality dairy cattle, the latest developments in dairy farming practice, breeding, genetics, machinery, equipment, technology, environmental issues, livestock marketing and export opportunities.

As well as seminars and parades, IDW’s Dairy and Farm Machinery Field Days features 102 exhibitors offering everything from agricultural machinery and farm technology to energy and feeding solutions.

Hundreds of Australia’s finest dairy cattle will also be on show at the event, which is streamed live around the world.

Greater Shepparton City Council CEO, Gavin Cator said, “The economic impact of

IDW includes a significant influx to the Tatura community, its local businesses as well as service and community clubs.

“This is across accommodation, retail, event infrastructure and services and hospitality across the week-long event.

“IDW attracts visitors to Tatura from across Australia and from an increasing number of established and developing dairy countries such as Holland, France, USA, Canada, Italy, Germany, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China, Mexico, Argentina and Brazil.

“The event puts Greater Shepparton on the map nationally and internationally, helping our profile as a key regional events destination.”

IDW Event Manager, Robyn Barber said there has been plenty of interest in the fourth annual Dairy and Farm Machinery Field Days from local and overseas businesses.

“We will have businesses from Australia, New Zealand and America. This is the only field day in the Goulburn Valley and one of a few in Australia aimed specifically at the dairy farmer,’’ Robyn said.

For further information, visit https:// internationaldairyweek.com.au/

ECONOMIC BOOST… From left, Kayla Bradley from Lockington with Holstein, Missy Moo Ladino Cathy who won the Senior 3 Year Old Class and Best Udder at last year’s International Dairy Week in Tatura. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

SPC Managing Director steps down

By David Lee AFTER spending two years seeing SPC through some of the biggest changes in its history, Managing Director, Peter Kelly will be stepping down from his role, saying the decision came due to wanting to spend more time with his family.

Officially finishing up at the end of March, Peter has spent over 25 years with Coca-Cola, having worked with Coca-Cola South Pacific before joining Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) in 1993, holding various operational roles in markets including Australia, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.

Upon his departure in March, Peter will have spent two years as Managing Director of SPC, saying that he has been glad to have been a part of the SPC story.

Peter said, “I have been humbled by the responses from the community of SPC fans and supporters about my decision to leave SPC. “Everyone has been so gracious about my role, but the SPC story is really about everyday Australians who grow, make, sell and buy our products and I’m happy to have been a part of it for the last two years.

“There are many more good stories to come from SPC because I’m leaving the business in safe hands and at a time when SPC products are stronger than ever.

“I’ll be with SPC until the end of March when I’ll be heading home to spend some much overdue quality time with the kids.”

CCA Group Managing Director, Alison Watkins said, “Peter took on the challenge to turnaround SPC two years ago and I am

PETER TO LEAVE SPC FAMILY… After holding the role of Managing Director of SPC for two years and having been with Coca-Cola for 25 years, Peter Kelly will be stepping down at the end of March this year. Photo: Supplied.

delighted with the job he has done. He has restored the confidence of consumers, customers and shareholders in this wonderful Australian company and leaves a strong leadership team who are well positioned to continue the positive momentum of SPC.”

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PERFECT AQUISITION… Local Tatura based tomato growing business, Moraitis is set to be acquired by one of Australia’s largest family-owned fresh-produce companies, Perfection Fresh Australia. Photo: David Lee.

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Moraitis acquired

by Perfection Fresh Australia NO job losses are to be expected at Tatura based tomato growing business, Moraitis with the announcement it has been acquired by one of Australia’s largest family-owned fresh-produce companies, Perfection Fresh Australia.

The acquisition of the 4.7ha glasshouse, the gained access to a strategically aligned network of tomato growers and the license to Kumato® tomatoes will significantly enhance Perfection Fresh Australia’s capacity to service the Australian market.

For management, staff, customers and industry it will be business as usual at the Tatura glasshouse.

Perfection Fresh Australia CEO, Michael Simonetta said, “The tomato category has

been a major focus for our growth and one of the fastest growing segments globally.

We believe that innovation will provide new growth opportunities to create largely untapped demand and ultimately grow the category.

“We are particularly pleased to add the Kumato® to our carefully selected varietal range.

“As the largest family-owned freshproduce business, we will continue to work with our strategically aligned partners and other leading Australian growers who have expertise in tomato growing. We plan to continue to expand our growing facilities, producing high quality fresh produce while creating job opportunities across the country.”

Share in $100,000 in council grants ROUND two of Greater Shepparton City Council’s 2014/2015 grants program is now accepting applications from community groups to share in over $100,000.

The Our Sporting Future, Community Arts Grants, Events Grants and Community Matching Grants programs are all currently open for application until February 6.

The Our Sporting Future program offers three components. The ‘minor’ offers up to $15,000 with a $1 to $1 contribution. The ‘major’ offers up to $30,000 with a $1 to $1 contribution and the ‘sports aid’ offers up to $5,000.

The Community Arts Grants of up to $2,500 will support the development and implementation of community arts activities and projects as part of council’s commitment to participation in the arts.

Applications for the Events Grants are also available as of January 2, 2015 for funding for both small events ($500 to $2,000) and major events ($2,000 to $5,000).

The Community Matching Grants offers grants up to $2,500 to support one-off

projects, which build or strengthen Greater Shepparton communities and benefit the community.

Greater Shepparton City Council Acting Director Sustainable Development, Colin Kalms encouraged community groups to apply for a relevant grant.

“The programs fund a range of projects and activities. As an example, in the most recent round of the Community Matching Grants, funded projects included the We Shall Remember Them project from the Undera Primary School and a Gentle Exercise program for the Codgers Capers Men’s Group.

“The Our Sporting Future program funded solar panels for the Shepparton United Football Netball Club and a netball change area and cricket shelter for the Shepparton Swans Football Netball Club.

“There are so many projects which can be funded. If anyone is interested, I encourage you to get in touch with council and have a chat about your project.”

For more information visit ht tp:// greatershepparton.com.au/grants-and-funding

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snapshots of shepparton’s past FRUITFUL sIsTeRs… In the late ‘40s and ‘50s, Courtney’s Fruit and Vegetables store stood along Maude Street next to the Canberra House for young women.

The Courtney sisters, Shirley and Dorothy are seen in this photograph standing out the front of the shop.

A ‘FULL’ FAMILY BUsIness… The Guy family, consisting of mother, Patricia, father, Alan and children, Marlene, Dawn, Valda, Elaine, Janice and Raymond are seen here behind the shop they ran at 114 High Street, Shepparton between 1953 and 1958. Their shop, Fullerton’s, was known for selling fruit, vegetables, cigarettes, ice cream and sweets.

Patricia, who was more affectionately known as ‘Mother Guy’ worked tirelessly for the Lemnos Football Club until her passing in September 1981.

SHEPPARTON has been a thriving community for more than 155 years, and throughout that time many people and events have helped to shape the township into the community that it is today.

The Adviser, with the help of former local, Marlene Kuhn, has decided to share some of those moments in time with you through a series of photographs.

If you have an old photograph of a local event

or moment in time that you would love to see published, feel free to email the image to editorial@ sheppartonadviser.com.au See next week’s edition of The Adviser for a photo of local Electrician, Lance Watters just after he took out first place at the Shepparton Gift during the New Year’s Day Carnival.

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Events

COMMUNITY CONNECT UPCOMING HARMON Y PLACE EXPO will run on Saturday, January 31 from 9am to 5pm at 9A Edward Street, Shepparton. There will be presentations on meditation, yoga, resource therapy, pranic and sound healing, personality profiling, birthing from within, Dunstan baby language, twinkle toes baby hand and foot sculptures and vision board. Entry is free and the program can be found on Facebook “Things of Spirit” or at www.thingsofspirit.com. Enquiries, contact Dr Lisa Shortridge, 0419 562 790.

SHEPPARTON CRAFT AND PRODUCE MARKET will run on Sunday, February 1 from 9am to 1pm at the Queens Gardens, Shepparton.

Many items available across a variety of stalls including car boot sales ($10 a site, no booking needed). Bookings and enquiries, contact Belinda Liggins, 0408 598 200.

SLAP EVENT As part of the Melbourne Sustainable Living Festival a lecture will be held on Monday, February 16 at the University of Melbourne Rural School of Health Lecture Theatre in Shepparton from 6pm. Guest speaker is world renowned Author and Climate Outreach Information Network Founder, George Marshall. For further information, phone Robyn 5824 1806.

THE GOULBURN VALLEY LIBRARY is holding a Share Your Story Writing Competition starting from January 5 and running until February 28. Open to all ages, writing can include memories, reflections and experiences during celebrations and disasters, or how life, towns and communities have changed in the region.

Entries close February 28 and can be sent to annet @g vrlc.vic.gov.au, PO Box 632

Shepparton, Victoria, 3630 or can be handed in at your local library.

THE LEUKAEMIA FOUNDATION is calling for volunteer drivers to help launch its Patient Transport Program in Shepparton. Help Leukaemia Foundation patients, families and carers in your community by applying to become a volunteer driver. To apply, call Tennille Lewin on (03)9949 5802 or email tlewin@leukaemia. org.au Ongoing MAINLY MUSIC program is held every Wednesday from 10am to 11:30am at All Saints Hall, 20 Francis Street in Tatura. Cost is $3 a child or $5 a family. For more information, contact Iola Ibrhaim on 5854 8265 or 0401 511 919.

KIALLA SCOUTS Do you have a child aged 7-14, boy or girl, who’d like to join cubs or scouts? Kialla Cubs meet 5:30pm Mondays and scouts 7pm Tuesdays in the Scout Hall at Kialla Recreation Reserve. For enquiries, contact David at david.brown@travelmanagers.com.au or phone 0419 315 665.

I N V E R G O R D O N H I S T O RY H A L L , Community Reserve, Centre Road. Open to the public on 3rd Sunday of each month, 1.30pm until 3.30pm. Contact Rosemary Kennett, phone 5862 1707.

KONNEXIONS singles social activities every weekend. Meet new friends and widen your social network. Age group 45-65. Phone Glen 5827 1221, Kevin 0439 259 945, Karen 5825 3484 or email konnexions-singles@hotmail.com. au.

SOUTHERN CROSS PROBUS CLUB invites all 60 years+ to join our club. This is for all

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For more information on how to register for your Community Connect listing contact The Adviser via email at classifieds@sheppartonadviser.com.au Please note listings are to be 45 words or less.

active retirees. Here are five reasons to become a member, fellowship, new interests, stay healthy, travel and to stay in the loop of life. For further information phone Greta 5822 1846.

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

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.

GV CHRONIC PAIN Support Group meets on the third Wednesday of every month from 1pm to 2:30pm at Primary Care Connect, 399 Wyndham Street, Shepparton. Come along and share in support. For more information, email gvcpsg@gmail.com or phone 0458 510 416 between 10am and 4pm.

S H E P PA RT O N P U B L I C C e m e t e r y i s announcing that the second stage of the mausoleum is completed and now on sale. The historic cemetery reminds the community it is not run by council and still has room available.

For information, phone Jeanette Doherty on 5821 2289.

FREE BREAKFAST FOR EVERYONE at St Georges Road Post Office and Milkbar, 102 St Georges Road, Shepparton from Monday to Friday from 7am to 9am.

SHEPPARTON CHESS CLUB Inc. meet at Shepparton Access, 227 Wyndham Street Shepparton every Saturday at 1pm. Entry only through back door. New members are welcome.

Adults $3 per day, juniors $1.50. Tea and coffee is provided.

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)

Region and country seeing the heat WHILE the region has been warned that this has been the hottest start to summer the region has seen since 1996, the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) Annual Climate St atement 2014 has con f i r med t hat Australia has recorded its third-warmest calendar year since national records began in 1910.

BOM Assistant Director for Climate I nformation S er vices, Neil Plu m mer said 2014 was characterised by frequent heatwaves and warm spells, and a notable reduction in cold weather.

“M u c h of A u s t r a l i a e x p e r i e n c e d temperatures very much above average

in 2014, with mean temperatures 0.91°C above the long-term average.

“This follows the warmest year on record in 2013, which was 1.20°C warmer than average.

“Particularly warm conditions occurred in Spring 2014, which was Australia’s warmest Spring on record.

“El Niño-like effects were felt in drier and warmer conditions in much of eastern Australia during 2014.

“For Australia as a whole, rainfall was near average for the year, with 478mm (1961–1990 average 465mm).”

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LETTERs

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

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.

PUBLIC TOILET GRIEF Dear Editor, At the last Greater Shepparton City Council Meeting the council decided in favour, four to three, to demolish the brick public toilets in the Queens Gardens, with the Exeloo considered their replacement.

I ask how can a toilet, which can only accommodate three users at any one time, replace the brick toilets, which can accommodate 10 users.

I cannot see the sense in destroying these toilets when they are in use at many functions held at Queens Gardens (markets and Carols by Candlelight), and Shepparton has a drastic shortage of public toilets.

The council commissioned a report at the ratepayer’s expense that recommended the refurbishment of these brick toilets and the relocation of the Exeloo to the CBD. These recommendations were completely ignored by four of the councillors with one claiming that the motion by Cr Summer was irresponsible and a waste of ratepayers money; guess he didn’t read the report.

Another councillor recommended the brick toilets be demolished as soon as possible; seems strange as he is known for the comment, “having sufficient and sanitary toilet facilities at kids sporting complexes would certainly be perceived as better by the hundreds of parents and children who use them.” But toilets at sporting grounds are gated and locked and are seldom open when sporting events are on.

Since moving to Shepparton all I have seen are the gating and locking of public toilets

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and now the brick public toilets are to be demolished. What is this Council thinking?

When ratepayers are calling out for basic facilities like public toilets, the council is ignoring them while the numbers of public toilets available are fast disappearing.

Yours sincerely, Steve Templeman Concerned Pensioner

the solutions and encourage others to become involved and above all we should set an example.

We have a big problem and if we are not selfish we can solve it.

Yours sincerely, Terry Court Tatura

WE MUST ACT NOW

Dear Editor, It is now cer tain that Australians, Sukumaran and Chan, will be shot by a firing squad in Indonesia for their part in a failed drug smuggling attempt to Australia in 2005. The pair were caught with heroin strapped to their bodies, so it’s obvious there is no question of their guilt.

But how effective is the death penalty when it is not carried out soon after conviction? The pair were sentenced a decade ago. How much of a deterrent is the death penalty when criminals know there are myriads of appeals they can undertake, and stir up public opinion against the death sentence being carried out?

Nevertheless, the execution of this pair should send a strong warning to other wannabe smugglers that they risk death by trafficking in drugs. How many lives will be saved if this execution reduces the flow of drugs? Similarly, if murderers were executed, they would not be doing time in prison then get released and murder again, which has happened all too often both here and overseas.

The bleeding hearts should be concerned for the victims of these criminals than shedding tears over their fate.

Yours sincerely, Jay Nauss Glen Aplin

Dear Editor, The planet continues to get hotter with 2014 now being the third hottest year in Australia since records began.

We have a big problem - a problem that left unaddressed will devastate all life and leave the planet virtually uninhabitable.

What have we done to meet the challenge?

Despite good intentions, in reality not muchcertainly not enough to avert catastrophic impacts. One thing is for sure, we cannot continue to do what we have been doing for the last 60 years and expect a different outcome.

We seem incapable of collectively rising to the challenge, as we continue on our merry way of living beyond the planet’s capacity to support our way of life.

What can we do?

We can all acknowledge that human induced climate change is the biggest threat to mankind and have the conviction to advocate that view. Don’t stand back. At the same time we must temper our expectations and modify our behaviour to match the planet’s capacity to provide. We must not be greedy. We must embrace renewable energies and energy saving options while ensuring that we fully utilise every component of the resources we consume and, as science will play a pivotal role in our fight for survival, we must advocate for substantial increases in research and development and sharing of knowledge.

We must engage with one another, discuss

TO BE SHOT

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MY LAND Australia! Oh, Australia!

Beloved land of mine City, Bush, and Outback Surfing, Sun, and Strine I love her rugged bushland, Smooth gums, and wattle trees, The heat that almost kills you,

And the saving night-time breeze A land of many climates, With desert, snow, and sea Giving beauty, riches, freedom; It’s the only land for me!

Andrew Guild

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Carers, jobseekers and youths get a rise THOSE within the community who require income support payments will have noticed a rise in their payments as of the start of this year, thanks to the Federal Governments attempt to keep up with increasing living costs.

From January 1, 2015, carers of people with disabilities will receive an extra $3.50 a fortnight to bring their rate to $121.70 a fortnight. Students and young jobseekers receiving Youth Allowance will receive an increase of between $6.80 and $16.30 a fortnight and young, long-term unemployed people commencing full-time study and receiving Youth Allowance will see increases of up to $15.10 a fortnight.

Single people aged less than 21 years receiving the Disability Support Pension will see increases of between $10.30 and $15.90 a fortnight, whilst a couple aged less than 21 years receiving the Disability Support Pension will receive an increase of $15.90 each a fortnight.

Students receiving Austudy will have an increase of between $12.40 and $16.30 a fortnight. Personal income limits for Disability Support Pension for people under 21 years without children, Youth Allowance and Austudy recipients will see increases in income allowed, in line with the consumer price index.

Federal Member for Murray, Dr Sharman Stone said, “This is good news for some of our students who have to move away from home to further their education.

“It is important that the Federal Government tries to ensure safety net payments keep up with the increases in cost of living.

Some income and assets limits will also increase in conjunction with some of the payment increases,” Dr Stone said.

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PREPARING FOR DUCK OPENING… Trelly’s Fishing and Hunting World Proprietor, Steven Threlfall says the restrictions to bag limits this duck season are reasonable. Photo: David Lee.

Duck season to see restrictions to bag limit

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By David Lee WHILE this year is set to see a full-length, 12 week duck hunting season, dry conditions over the past two years has caused duck numbers to decrease, leading to restrictions to the daily bag limit for hunters this year.

Thanks to below average rainfall causing duck numbers to dwindle, the Game Management Authority put recommendations forward to reduce the daily bag limit to 10 ducks on opening day, with a five per day bag limit for the remainder of the season to ensure the sustainability of duck populations.

On the opening Saturday of the season, no more than two game ducks per daily bag limit can be Blue-winged Shovelers. This will then be reduced to one Blue-winged Shoveler per daily bag for the remainder of the season.

Agriculture Minister, Jaala Pulford said, “Duck hunting

is a popular recreational activity in Victoria, with more than 26,000 people licensed to hunt game ducks.

“Hunters are reminded to act safely and responsibly at all times while enjoying their hunting.”

Trelly’s Fishing and Hunting World Proprietor, Steven Threlfall said, “With the conditions as they are the restrictions are reasonable.

“The restrictions will simply give hunters the access to more time during the season to go out and shoot a few ducks.

“It’s about the continuation of duck season than it is about the numbers that are taken.”

This year’s season will commence on Saturday, March 21 and closing half an hour after sunset on Monday, June 8.

For further information, visit www.gma.vic.gov.au

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Contemporary living right here in Shepparton FOR over 10 years, Lifestyle Communities have been giving homeowners the opportunity to enjoy a fabulous 5-star lifestyle with spectacular amenities designed to support a fun filled active lifestyle.

Lifestyle Communities’ mission has been to offer homeowners a bigger, better life by making independent luxury living not just a dream, but an affordable reality.

Lifestyle Shepparton is a vibrant gated community for the over 50s. Each home sold comes with access to the $2M homeowners clubhouse, with tennis court, indoor pool, gym, library, cinema, bowling green and much more.

Live-in community managers take care of all the maintenance around the place and there’s even a share boat for those who like to fish!

Filled with display home quality fittings, each home has reverse cycle heating and cooling, stone bench tops, stainless steel appliances, window coverings, quality carpets and tiles and

plenty of storage.

Lifestyle Shepparton’s newly designed, Eildon Elite is a federation home featuring two large bedrooms, spacious living room, modern kitchen and dining zone; but best of all, the Eildon Elite has been designed with move-rightin inclusions such as landscaped front garden, clothes line, garden shed and carport and is priced from $210,585.

If Lifestyle Shepparton sounds appealing to you, and you’re keen to experience this modern, contemporary ‘lifestyle community’ – You’re in luck! Lifestyle Shepparton is offering you a special Stay and Play package that allows you to stay for free for two nights!

To find out more information about this exciting promotion, call Mitch at Lifestyle Shepparton on 5831 1133. The Eildon Elite is open for inspection from Monday through to Saturday, from 10am to 4pm at 65 Channel Road, Shepparton.

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A BETTER LIFE… Lifestyle Communities Shepparton Residents, Lynn and Graeme Barber are enjoying a better life with Lifestyle Communities Shepparton. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Sun, sizzle and citizenship 60 to become citizens during ceremony in Shepparton continued from front page Celebrations will start at Mooroopna’s Ferrari Park from 10:30am and will include speeches, an address by Australia Day Ambassador, Bill Kusznirczuk, the presentation of Australia Day Awards, a sausage sizzle, vehicle display and entertainment.

At Tatura’s Italian Social Club Rooms, the day’s celebrations will start with an egg and bacon breakfast at 8:30am followed by speeches, the presentation of Australia Day Awards and Community Awards and finish up with a morning tea.

In Dookie, celebrations will begin at 8am at the CWA Gardens with the flag raising followed by a keynote address by Alan Howe, presentation of the Australia Day Awards and children’s activities.

Celebrations will kick off in Arcadia at 8:30am with a breakfast at the Arcadia Community Hall, followed by speeches, the presentation of Australia Day Awards and an address by Australia Day Ambassador, Vedran Drakulic.

Murchison’s celebrations will start at 8am at the Murchison Swimming Pool with a breakfast followed by speeches, a key note address by Tony Murphy, entertainment, the presentation of Australia Day Awards

and the famous duck races.

Toolamba’s celebrations will start at 11am at the Toolamba Recreation Reserve and will include speeches, a keynote address

by John Forbes OAM, the presentation of Australia Day Awards, a barbeque and refreshments.

Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Dennis Patterson said celebrations around the region would feature flag raising ceremonies, guest speakers, Australia Day Ambassadors, entertainment and the presentation of the 2015 Australia Day Awards.

“Australia Day is a fantastic opportunity for a l l cit i z ens , rega rd le ss of t hei r background to come together to celebrate our country and what it means to be Australian.

“I encourage all Greater Shepparton residents to take pride in their country on January 26 and reflect on who we are as a nation.

“Australia Day is a day for people from every walk of life to celebrate the things we love about our country.

“It is time to celebrate our freedom as individuals and as a nation, our lifestyle and culture, our land and its beauty, our history and our indigenous past, our opportunities and our future.”

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Stretch and Flex Achieving your goals LOC A L Mooroopna woma n , Jaci nt a Pattison has been attending the Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre’s (MEAC) Stretch and Flex class for the last 12 months and has achieved some fantastic results.

Jacinta had wanted to lose weight for some time but was unsure of where to start as she didn’t feel comfortable attending a gym due to her size. Early in January 2014, she put one foot in front of the other and started walking. Weeks later, she came across an advertisement for MEAC’s Circuit After Work program. Jacinta decided to attend as the 5:40pm time slot suited her and she thought it would help her in her quest to lose weight. 12 months later and Jacinta has lost more than 35kg and is feeling fantastic.

Jacinta recently went on a trip overseas and was able to participate in climbing the CN tower in Toronto. Jacinta says the muscle she’d built during circuit training plus her improved flexibility due to the stretch and flex classes made undertaking this adventurous activity much easier.

Liz Meloury from MEAC says the centre is proud that they have been able to assist Jacinta in achieving her health goals.

“Everybody is welcome at our classes and Jacinta is living proof that high impact aerobic activity is not essential to losing weight. Circuit training, combined with a healthy eating plan and regular activity such as walking is all that is required to maintain or return to a healthy weight range. The Circuit After Work and Stretch and Flex programs which Jacinta attends, run after 5.30pm to enable those in the workforce to participate and both classes are suitable for adults of all ages.”

Liz said the centre also has a range of exercise programs during the day, which specifically cater to seniors.

“Our seniors program includes strength training, low impact aerobic classes to music, Tai Chi, Lungs in Action and Healthy Heart Classes. We also have one session a week for senior males led by a male instructor and we are very keen to encourage new participants.

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FANTASTIC RESULTS… Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre (MEAC) After Work Exercise Participant, Jacinta Pattison who has been taking MEAC’s Stretch and Flex classes for the past 12 months and achieved fantastic results Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

Participating in this program may be the first step to improving men’s physical and emotional health.”

The centre’s instructors, Rod and Donna

welcome any new participants to any of the programs or are pleased to discuss which program is suitable for you. For further information, please contact 5825 1774.

Anti-dumping investigation into Italian imports TWO Italian tomato importers are currently under investigation into the alleged dumping of canned tomatoes in Australia, following the discovery that 103 other exporters from Italy were found to be illegally dumping products in Australia.

Having been concerned about illegal practices of international competitors and the need for a level playing field, SPC is welcoming the investigation into Italian tomato exporters, La Doria S.p.A. and Feger di Gerardo Ferraioli S.p.A. In their submission to the Anti-Dumping Commission, SPC estimated that from 2010 to 2014 the processed tomato industry in Italy received more than €900M (approximately AUD$1.2B) worth of subsidies through prog ra ms u nder t he E U ’s C om mon Agriculture Policy.

These subsidies, which in the past have not been taken into consideration when assessing for dumping duties, impact the prices paid by Italian tomato processors for raw tomatoes thereby impacting the cost and export price of the canned tomato.

In the investigation announced this week, the Anti-Dumping Commission will assess if these subsidies had an impact on the prices paid by Italian tomato processors for raw tomatoes and, if so, how much they impacted

the export price of the canned tomatoes to Australia.

SPC Managing Director, Peter Kelly said, “This investigation is about making the two Italian tomato exporters who escaped duties during the first investigation, accountable and it is the right and fair thing to do for Australian food manufacturers.

“Along with the Commission’s recent antidumping reforms, this new investigation signals to our international competitors that Australia is not a soft target for dumping goods.

“SPC has been very firm about pursuing these inquiries and for the last 12 months has been arguing for improvements to the system that put quality Australian produce at a disadvantage versus dumped imports.”

“We want to compete with international manufacturers and producers on a level playing field. This type of affirmative action from the Anti-Dumping Commission is exactly what’s needed to help us do that.

“We are very happy that the commission is now fully investigating the impact of the subsidy payments on our international competitors. We’re confident that the outcome, when assessed against these enormous subsidies, will help level the playing field for the Australian tomato industry.”

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Fine wine and live music this weekend ENJOY lunch at Fowles Wines in Avenel on Saturday, January 24 and spend the afternoon swaying to the gentle, folky sou nds of Freya Hanly, playing live throughout the day at the Cellar Door.

Fowles Wine Customer Service Manager, Ian Firth said, “The music is complimentary of Fowles Wine and we expect to become fully booked very quickly.”

On Sunday, January 25, roll out the blankets, curl up under the stars and enjoy an outdoor screening of the famed ‘Aussie’ film ‘The Castle’ with a moonlight cinema in the courtyard, right outside the Cellar Door. The movie will commence at sunset, approximately 8:30pm.

Tickets to the moonlight cinema are available at $12.50 for adults and $8.00 for children 12 years old and under. In true ‘Aussie’ style, there’ll be a gourmet BBQ in the evening, and Fowles’ will be serving up classic choc top ice creams for dessert, these items can be purchased on the evening.

To book your table on Saturday, or tickets to the moonlight cinema, contact Fowles Wine on 5796 2150 or for more information, visit www.fowleswine.com/ australia-day-2015

AUSTRALIA DAY THE FOWLES’ WAY… Celebrate the lead up to Australia Day at Fowles Wine with their lunch on Saturday, January 24 and moonlight cinema on Sunday, January 25. Photo: Supplied.

Health and rail funding petitions launched TWO petitions have been launched to put the heat on Premier of Victoria, Daniel Andrews to commit to funding the redevelopment of GV Health and improvements needed for Shepparton’s rail services.

During last year’s election campaign the Coalition Government made election commitments for the first stage of the GV Health redevelopment, which included a new emergency department, theatre complex and infrastructure works necessary for the full hospital redevelopment. The commitments made to improve the rail services included improved long distance V/Line train frequencies through the introduction of an extra week day evening train from Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station to Shepparton and an additional return train on Saturdays and Sundays.

Member for Northern Victoria Region, Wendy Lovell said, “Daniel Andrews has now scrapped all plans to redevelop our hospital and improve our rail services.

“Daniel Andrews’ failure to commit to improving rail services to Shepparton shows how disingenuous he was when he criticised the former government over rail services.

“GV Health, along with other regional hospitals, was ignored for 11 years under the Bracks and Brumby Labor Governments.

“In contrast, in just four years the Coalition Government began the task of rebuilding health services in country Victoria.

“I am committed to taking the fight up to the Andrews Labor Government to secure funding for our hospital, rail services and other projects that benefit Shepparton and the region.”

Copies of the petition will be mailed to households in January or can be signed or collected from Wendy Lovell’s electorate office at 138 Welsford Street, Shepparton.

A wheelie lucky win…

Local Orchardist, Andrew McNab has been chosen out of 600 entries Australia wide as the winner of a Yamaha 350cc 4WD quad bike with a retail value of $8,000. To enter the competition, Andrew purchased BKT Agricultural Tyres from Central Tyre Service in Shepparton and was drawn as the winner. The quad bike was paid for by Tradefaire International Pty Ltd and supplied by local supplier, Shepparton Motorcycle Centre. From left, BKT Agent for Australia, Steve Ryan from Tradefaire International Pty Ltd, Shepparton Motorcycle Centre Proprietor, Ed Rhode, Winner/Orchardist, Andrew McNab and son, Mitchell McNab, Central Tyre Service Co-owners, Rod Poliness and Geoff Wright. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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ACCESS LEADING SPECIALISTS… GV Specialist Centre Practice Manager/Melanographer, RN Jan Griffin is part of the team at the purpose built medical clinic, which offer access to a range of leading medical specialists and treatments including MoleMap services. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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Early detection is the key GV Specialist Centre is a purpose built medical clinic, designed to provide residents of the Goulburn and Murray Valleys with a local clinic that offers access to a range of leading medical specialists. The services offered by GV Specialist Centre offer clients the ease and convenience of local consultations and surgeries, meaning they no longer have to travel great distances for specialised medical treatments.

The clinic focuses on specialist plastic surgery, skin cancer management, cosmetic medicine, dermatology, dermal therapy, vascular surgery, women’s health, and mole surveillance.

GV Specialist Centre now offer MoleMap services by appointment at their Wyndham Street clinic every Monday and Tuesday.

MoleMap have services available to suit those concerned about just one mole, through to those that want a full head-to-toe examination with the MoleMap. Prices for skin checks range from $150 through to $449.

Shepparton Practice Manager and Registered Nurse, Jan Griffin said, “The team at GV Specialist Centre take your health seriously. Melanoma is most definitely the deadliest form of skin cancer but if detected early, it is easily treated - so early detection really is the key.”

For more information about the range of services offered by GV Specialist Centre, or to request an appointment with a visiting specialist, phone 5820 0500, call into the clinic at 20 Wyndham Street, Shepparton or visit www.gvsc.com.au to find out more about MoleMap services go to www.molemap.net.au

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2015 SheppARTon Festival ‘unpacked’ continued from front page FESTIVAL Director, Ros Abercrombie encouraged the community to pick up a copy of the festival guide for a full list of events.

“There are a lot of new components and some familiar favourites. Some of those favourites are as you would expect but others have been slightly repackaged, so they have a different twist to them.

“Some of the key ventures are that we have a program called Shep Collect and that’s our feature expo in partnership with La Trobe University. We are calling for people to give us their treasures; unpack their drawers and anything they find that is Shepparton to them we would like to hear from them. We are having a community collecting day at La Trobe University’s Shepparton Campus on February 3 from 3pm to 7pm, where we would like people to bring their treasures and we will scan them or photograph them and collect them into an exhibition that shows the past, present and hopefully the future of Shepparton.

“We also have a project called Living Recipes where we are working with local Artist, Liz Arcus to collect all the recipes that are important to the different communities, which will then be displayed on a loop outside SPC Ardmona Factory Sales in the entrance foyer throughout the duration of the festival. We will also be having a shared table to experience those recipes, at the Emerge Festival.

“Another fun new addition is the Biggest Aussie Art Class where we will be working with local Artist, Tank. It will be held at the Queen’s Gardens on Sunday, March 8 and we will be going for the Guinness Book of Records Largest Art Class. We are looking for more than 500 people to do a two hour visual art class with us to help break that.

“We haven’t lost our favourites. Opera in the Orchard is back. Shepp Shorts will be back, a popular favourite. Music at Friar’s will shake things up toward the end of the festival and what would we do without zombies. The Zombie Maze is coming back for two days, one on Friday, 13 and one on the Saturday after. Of course we will be closing the festival off with the Emerge Festival. What better way to end it than bringing all the community together at Victoria Park Lake.

“The time is right for the public to pick the events they want to see, from what is a packed festival program.”

The 2015 Shepparton Arts Festival program is available for collection from SPC Ardmona Factory Sales (197 – 205 Corio Street, Shepparton), Shepparton Visitor Information Centre (33 – 25 Nixon Street, Shepparton), Riverlinks Box Office (70 Welsford Street, Shepparton) and at Friar’s Café (127 Fryers Street, Shepparton).

Tickets can be booked through the Riverlinks Box Office by calling 5832 9511 and the program can also be downloaded from www.sheppartonfestival.org.au

FESTIVAL EVENTS UNWRAPPED… This year’s SheppARTon Festival will feature 44 events in unusual places over two weeks, with the festival’s program now available and tickets for events on sale. From left, SheppARTon Festival Chairperson, Michael Molloy, Board Members, Jim Gow, Jamie Lea, Leanne Raditsas, Festival Officer, Liz Connick, Board Members, Fiona Smolenaars and Katrine Ziemer and Festival Director, Ros Abercrombie. Photo: David Lee.

Would you like to keep fit and healthy while getting paid?

If so this job would be perfect for you.

If you are an adult or child over 11 years of age and available on Wednesday and looking to earn some extra cash this could be ideal for you.

If this sounds like you, please contact Sarah on 5832 8900 or call into the office located at 219–225 Wyndham Street, Shepparton

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Bonds formed at inaugural soccer carnival

By David Lee MORE than 42 local asylum seekers from various multicultural backgrounds pulled on their soccer cleats last week, to take part in the inaugural Kildonan UnitingCare Soccer Carnival and Community Awareness event.

The carnival, which took place at the Olympic Sports Arena in Kialla, provided the group with the chance to increase their understanding of the Shepparton communit y and its emergency/ health services through talks held by police multi-cultural Liaison Officer, GV Health emergency staff and Shepparton Search and Rescue representatives. After the formalities, the group enjoyed a friendly game of soccer played in a world cup knockout style.

F u n d e d b y t h e G ou lbu r n Va l l e y Community Fund, the event is organised

by staff and volunteers from Kildonan’s Settlement and Social Soccer Program teams, which support newly arrived young people to access competitive soccer in the region.

Kildonan’s New Arrival Support Services Manager, Teresa Carney said “It is hoped that in addition to gaining a greater awareness about the local support services that are available, the event has encouraged new connections and friendships for the men who are often disconnected and isolated in their new communities.

“This game has really brought them together and helps to break the barriers between them. It was all about participation and making friends.

“We’re hoping this will lead to a continued participation from other asylum seekers.”

BRINGING COMMUNITIES TOGETHER… Mohammad Baqer Karimi from the yellow team, was among the 42 local asylum seekers to take part in the inaugural Kildonan UnitingCare Soccer Carnival and Community Awareness event last week. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Funding for local sporting clubs now available LOCAL sporting and recreation clubs are being urged to apply for one of VicHealth’s new Active Club Grants, which provides up to $3,000 to go toward essential sporting items, sports injury prevention and management equipment.

The grants, which are aimed at increasing physical activity and helping communities stay connected will be prioritised to clubs and organisations that demonstrate how an Active Club

Grant will increase opportunities for regular physical activity in their community.

Member for Northern Victoria, Jaclyn Symes said, “Sport brings communities together.

“The Active Club Grants help our local sporting clubs and teams, who often run on a very tight budget, buy the equipment they need to play the sports they love.

“I encourage all eligible teams and clubs to apply for a VicHealth Active Club Grant and I look forward to coming to watch a game soon.”

Applications close February 13. For further information or to apply online, visit www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/activeclub.

Former rookie of the year to join Shepparton

By David Lee FORMER Central Highlands Football League rookie of the year, Seb Walsh will be joining the Shepparton Football Club for the 2015 season after having played his entire football career with the Daylesford Bulldogs.

Walsh, 21, was voted the competition’s best young talent in 2012 and was awarded the club’s goal king for the past two years. He kicked 24 goals in his first senior season in 2011, booted more than 50 in both 2012 and 2013 and made 35 last season.

Daylesford Football Club President, Bernie Jurcan said, “Seb has been with us for his whole junior career and is now in his fourth year of senior football.

“He’s quality and he’s a pretty smart football player. He wanted to go to Shepparton to play at a higher standard of football.

Shepparton Football Club Senior Coach, Brad Campbell said, “We are looking forward to getting Seb involved. I’ve seen him train and he’s going to be a valuable addition. He’ll be a handy goal kicker for us, but also has the capability of playing midfield so he will be a very useful player for us.

“He’s just a real high quality person and he’ll take to our club and our group really well.”

SET FOR STAR FORWARD… Shepparton Football Club is set to have former Central Highlands Football League rookie of the year and Daylesford Bulldogs Forwarder, Seb Walsh (middle) join the team for the 2015 season. Photo: Supplied.

Cricket Scoreboard SCA Haisman Shield - A Grade Round 10

Mooroopna (9/198) d Shepp United (10/164) CP St Brendans (2/58) d Katandra (57) Numurkah (4/138) d Tatura (8/131) Kyabram (2/111) d Karramomus (110) Old Students (8/175) d Northerners (164)

Round 11 (to be played on Saturday, January 24)

Tatura v Karramomus Numurkah v Shepp United Mooroopna v Katandra Old Students c CP St Brendans Kyabram v Northerners

Murray Valley - Premier Division Round 10 day one, two day games (to be played on Saturday, January 17) Nathalia v Waaia

Cobram-Yarroweyah UTD v Cobram Deni Rhinos v Strathmerton Katamatite v Finley Katunga v Barooga

Goulburn-Murray - A Grade Round 10 - Day two, two day games

Stanhope (2/66) d Echuca South (65) Echuca (7/151) d Kyabram FB (146) BLU (112) d Cooma (91)

Tongala (6/120) d Rochester Tigers (9/117) Rochester UTD (4/117) d Moama (116)

Round 11 - Day one, two day games (to be played on Saturday, January, 31) Moama v Kyabram FB Tongala v Echuca Cooma v Echuca South Rochester Tigers v Rochester UTD BLU v Stanhope

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