The Adviser 1242

No 1:1242

WEDNESDAY MARCH 18, 2015

ultimate

home living March 2015

HANDS ON SHED CONSTRUCTION FOR page 3 STUDENTS

Shepparton at crossroads for major community art hub

ULTIMATE HOME LIVING starts page 23

LOCALS BIG MEDAL HAUL Sport Adviser

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Be empowered and inspired

THE hot topic of conversation around the community right now surrounds the Business Case for the new Shepparton Art Museum (SAM), but from the comments floating around the city, it seems that the community has forgotten that this first stage of community consultation is about discovering quite simply, whether or not a new SAM is wanted, with the finer details to be discussed after that has been decided.

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NOT TO BE MISSED… From left, Business woman, ‘socialprenuer’ and LBD Group CEO and Founder, Janine Garner, The Vitality Coach, Nikki Fogden-Moore, award winning Photographer, Zahrina Robertson and local business woman and WOW Women Group Founder, Tracey Sofra who will all be guest speakers at the upcoming, and not to be missed, WOW Women event. Photos: Supplied.

WOW Women event to help local women reach success DO you have a personal or business direction you boldly wish to take but not sure how to go about it, need a helping hand to get you there or need to be empowered and inspired to reach success? A brand new, life changing and inspirational event is about to transform women in Shepparton for the first time; WOW Women.

Running on Sunday, April 19 from 9am to 2pm at Shepparton’s

Eastbank Centre, WOW Women will see four world class speakers share their stories of experience, pass on advice and discuss their successes all in a bid to jumpstart like-minded women across the region to follow their passion and reach their own success.

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news PAws TO THe PAVeMenT… Local resident, Ros Russell and her greyhound, Jimmy, are inviting the community to join in a walk that has been organised to boost adoption numbers of greyhounds. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

walk to stem greyhound controversy

By David Lee THE controversy surrounding the recent greyhound live baiting scandal has seen a dramatic decrease in greyhound adoption numbers and even the return of previously adopted dogs, but a couple of locals are hoping to help change the unfairly tainted view on the animals, holding a North East Greyhound Walk in Shepparton.

The walk, which was organised after the success of one recently held in Seymour, will run this Saturday, March 21 and leave from the Skate Park at Victoria Park Lake at 10:30am, with all breeds of dog welcome to join their owners in the walk. The walk will travel from the lake to Maude Street Mall and back to the lake.

Shepparton walk organiser, Ros Russell said, “After the baiting scandal we have seen adoption numbers for retired greyhounds, trained for rehousing at the Greyhound Adoption Program in Seymour, drop.

“The first walk held in Seymour has so far shown successful results.

“These walks have been organised due to all the negative publicity surrounding greyhounds at the moment. It is a misconception that the greyhounds are a bad natured breed of dog that needs to be muzzled, they are in fact a friendly, gorgeous natured dog.

“The walk is open to all breeds of dog, so anyone wishing to come along and show their support are welcome.”

For further information, find ‘North East Greyhound WalkShepparton’ on Facebook.

Bunnings teams up to enhance school’s storage BUnnInGs BUILD sHeD… St Georges Road Primary School Grade 5 Students/Junior School Council Representatives, Kaleb Currie and Gracie Hamilton were happy to have been given some hands-on experience of constructing a new shed for the school with the help of Bunnings’ Team Members, Andy Portia and Ruben Anderson. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

By David Lee STUDENTS at St Georges Road Primary School got the chance to take part in the hands on construction of a shed with the helping hand of the local Bunnings Warehouse team last week, after Bunnings’ offered to erect the shed free of charge.

As part of Bunnings Warehouse’s Local Community Support project, the 2.3m x 2.3m x 1.9m steel garden shed will now be used as storage for the school’s early year’s equipment.

Bunnings Warehouse Shepparton Activities Organiser, Andy Portia, “We are always happy to go out and help out in the community and this was a great way for us to do that.

“Bunnings’ sees the importance of education and the significant role it plays in our region and we were happy to be able to help the students and the school.”

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Be the eyes and ears of crime prevention

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DOB IN A DEALER… Victoria Police Superintendent, Michael Sayer, Crime Stoppers Victoria Community Manager, Peter Brown, Leading Senior Constable Glenn Gibson and Inspector Ian Bull from Shepparton Police launched the Dob in a Dealer campaign in Shepparton last week. Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

IN A bid to help the disruption of drugs being supplied throughout Victoria, Crime Stoppers Victoria launched their Dob in a Dealer program in Shepparton last week, which is aimed at calling on the community to be the eyes and ears of crime prevention.

The program, which has already seen a successful rollout in Warnambool and Ballarat, will see Shepparton targeted for a two week intensive campaign to gather information about local drug dealing activity.

Residents are urged to contact Crime Stoppers for a confidential discussion if they have any information relating to people who may be bringing harmful drugs into the local community.

Crime Stoppers Victoria Community Manager, Peter Brown said, “We know that drugs like crystal methylamphetamine are of serious concern in the Shepparton area and in other regional towns across Victoria.

“Through our programs run in Warnambool and Ballarat we saw a 100 percent increase in the reporting of drug related activity, so we know that

it works.

“Local residents often hold the key to information that can help reduce crime, and we are asking Shepparton residents to play an active role and report those people that are bringing harmful drugs into the region.

“Any information you provide is confidential – so if you see something or you know something, say something.”

Victoria Police Superintendent, Michael Sayer said, “This campaign is about generating communication to Crime Stoppers by the community, aimed at dealers and traffickers.

“The recent marijuana crop we discovered was the third we have found in the local area in recent times. We hope that this campaign helps with cracking down on more dealers.

“We rely on the community to be our eyes and ears and to be our intelligence.”

If you think you have information about someone in your community who is manufacturing or supplying drugs, call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 for a confidential conversation, report securely online at https://crimestoppers.com.au/

Community Day at Fairleys Supa IGA THURSDAY, March 26 is Community Day at Fairleys Supa IGA, North Shepparton.

For many years, Market Days have been a highpoint in the Fairleys’ calendar, known as ‘the best day to shop if you want a bargain’ Also a tradition at Fairleys’ is to invite local community groups and their supporters to come into the store on Market Day and receive point donations for their organisation using specially coded cards.

Shoppers are then invited to scan the cards in place of their personal loyalty key tags when they shop on Market Day. Customers donating their points are then invited to enter the Market Day prize draw in appreciation. This month Fairleys’ are offering one lucky shopper a chance to win

a $30 meat pack, just for donating their points.

Goulburn Valley Health Foundation will be this month’s beneficiary and Fairleys Supa IGA will donate all the points collected from customers to Goulburn Valley Health Foundation to boost their fundraising efforts for the 2015, 100 new beds campaign.

Customers are also invited to pledge their ongoing points for the Goulburn Valley Health Foundation and join the group of 40 locals that have already pledged their points to help our Hospital keep pace with the needs of the community.

For information on the program phone John Markham on 0418 143 145.

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$25,000 Giveaway

First three lucky shoppers announced AT the end of the first week of the 2015 GMCU $25,000 Giveaway, our first three lucky winners have been drawn, each scoring a $1,000 GMCU debit card and automatic entry into the grand prize draw of $10,000.

Rose Pollocki from Violet Town spent $67 at Big W at the Shepparton Marketplace. Rose said, “That’s awesome. Every time we can get to Shepparton we shop all over the town. I’ve never won anything like this so I’m very excited.”

Kay Mulcahy from Shepparton was the second winner drawn and she spent just $24.95 at Finnys Manchester. A very excited Kay said, “Fantastic. You made my day. It’s unbelievable. I’m not normally lucky.”

Linda Gillespie from Youanmite was the lucky third winner for week one of the competition after spending $94.90 at Suzanne Grae. Linda said, “It’s a bit of a shock, actually it’s a real shock. That’s great.”

Congratulations to all of this week’s lucky winners and remember, all you have to do to be among next week’s winners, is spend a minimum of $10 at any participating business, fill in your form and drop it in the box provided. You can enter as many times as you like, good luck.

This competition is proudly brought to you by the GMCU, The Adviser and Loveitlocal.com.au

Missing Guildford man located AFTER not having heard from Terry Kilty for two months, friends and family of the missing Guilford, UK, man are relieved after two locals helped to track down the 26 year old, who was believed to have been heading to Shepparton the last time he made contact with family members.

Shepparton resident, Jenny Nunn and her daughter Sarah had seen Terry’s photo on Facebook and handed it around to local backbackers in order to help track him down, when they were informed he had been working locally, but had since moved on to Mornington with two friends, Melissa and Cy. Having been in Australia since last year, Terry’s family became increasingly worried after not having heard from him since January 24, but were relieved when he made contact via Facebook on Sunday, saying he wasn’t aware that they were looking for him.

Terry’s sister, Louise Kilty had set up a Facebook page to help find her brother, saying when she saw the message from him

she was so relieved.

“My mum and all my family were relieved.

“I’m so glad he is safe.

“It was through the power of social media and two amazing ladies who live in Shepparton that helped find him.

“Melissa had no idea about Terry being a missing person and was really shocked. So when Terry got in touch, in his message he said he didn’t know that we were looking for him.

“He didn’t have a phone or any other method of contacting us, so he went into a shop and asked to use a laptop.

“He sent me a message via Facebook chat at around 11am in Australia.

“Terry is completely overwhelmed by the support and how much trouble everybody has gone to. He didn’t realise people cared so much, but they do.

“Without Facebook we wouldn’t know were he is at all. Everybody has been so supportive and helpful. Everybody has been amazing.”

TeRRY FOUnD… Missing UK man, Terry Kilty has been located after two locals and the power of social media was used to alert him that his family were concerned about his safety. Photo: Supplied.

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Events

COMMUNITY CONNECT UPCOMING SHEPPARTON SPIRITUALIST CENTRE INC. will run a special workshop on Saturday, March 21 with International Medium and Teacher, Marlene Woolgar at the Mooroopna Education and Activities Centre, 23 Alexandra Street, Mooroopna. All welcome. For more information, phone Denise 0432 107 229.

FRIENDS OF SAM are holding a get-together on ‘The Future of our Creative Community’ on Friday, March 17 from 6pm to 7:30pm at The Connection, Peter Ross-Edwards Highway.

Learn more about the proposed new SAM and contribute to helping develop a process for sharing, communicating and supporting each other in artistic and cultural pursuits.

The event is free but bookings are essential by March 26 and can be made by calling 5832 9861.

JUST DINNER will run on Saturday, March 21. A social evening for singles and couples aged 45 to 70. All are most welcome to come along, meet others and enjoy dinner. For further information on the location and time, phone Marg on 5825 1114 or Vicki on 0427 254 274.

ARCADIA MARKET will be held on the 5th Sunday of the month from 9am to 1pm at the Arcadia Recreational Reserve, 23 kilometres south of Shepparton off the Goulburn Valley

Highway. Fresh produce, plants, coffee, craft, entertainment and a sausage sizzle. Next market to be held on Sunday, March 29.

Hosted by the Arcadia Fire Brigade. Stall and other enquiries to Ray McManus on 0418 267 261 or Sue Spence 0429 860 900.

EXPLORING EASTER will run from Sunday, March 29 to Sunday, April 5, 10am to 1pm and 5pm to 7:30pm daily. Free entry. Community art telling the Christian Easter story in a creative and interactive way. All welcome.

Tatura Anglican Church, 18 Francis Street, Tatura. More info on Facebook “Exploring Easter.”

SHEPPARTON AND DISTRICT DAHLIA CLUB Flower Show will run on Saturday, March 28 from 8am to 4pm at Shepparton Marketplace. For enquiries, contact Lorraine on 5865 5551.

THE G.V. KIDNEY SUPPORT GROUP would like to advise there will be no meeting on April 6, 2015 (Easter Monday). The May meeting will not be held at the Melbourne University but at the Shepparton R.S.L for a lunch meeting commencing at 11am.

GROW PEER-SUPPORT GROUP Feeling depressed? Anxious? Isolated? Grow offers hope. T he Sheppa r ton g roup meet s on Wednesdays from 1pm at the South Shepparton Community Centre, 11 Service Street. For more information, call Lindy on 0448 052 769 or visit www.grow.org.au WHY? WHY? WHY? Why is it that so many born again Christians a re not l iv i n g t he abu nd a nt l i fe t h at Jesus promised to those who believe in HIM? Where are the miracles of healing, deliverance and prosperity today? Why is the body of Christ in many churches a toothless, paper tiger?

A nswers to these questions are given by a local bible teacher of 35 yea rs. For free teachings from Scripture, phone 5825 5301 or 0418 560 575.

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Ongoing IS SOMEONE’S D R I N K I N G C AUS I NG YOU

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.

CONCERN? Are you troubled by someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon Groups for adults and Alateen groups for children offer anonymous help and emotional support to those affected.

For information, contact Al-Anon Family Groups 5825 1160.

ESHCOL DAYLIGHT LODGE meets from 10:30am on the fourth Monday of every month. New and unaffiliated members are welcome to join and partners are welcome for lunch. For further information or enquiries, phone 5824 1274 or 5825 2142.

THE LEUKAEMIA FOUNDATION Hume office provides information, assistance and support for people living with leukaemia, ly mphoma, myeloma, M DS , a nd M PN. C ont ac t L a n i S h iel s , Supp or t S er v ic e s Coordinator on 5821 0033. For volunteering or fundraising opportunities with the Foundation please ask for Katharyn Polan.

CON N ECT M EDI TAT ION GROU P are inviting the community to enjoy the benefits of meditation. One hour sessions are held every Thursday night from 7:30pm at Harmony Place, 9a Edward Street in Shepparton and admission is $5. For further information, contact Lisa 0419 562 790 or Roger 0427 541 611.

M A INLY 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 RG O R D O N H I S T O RY H A L L Community Reserve, Centre Road Invergordon. Open to the public on third Su nday of Febr ua r y, M ay, Aug ust a nd November, 1:30pm until 3:30pm, or open by appointment. Contact Dot on 5862 3689, Vin on 5862 3448 or Rosemary on 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 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 1300 222 222.

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 semiretired. Add zest to your lifestyle. For enquiries, phone Kevin on 5822 2673 or Joan on 5823 1987.

SING AUSTRALIA GROUPS Shepparton meets Tuesdays from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at

the Baptist church Shepparton (except school holidays). To par ticipate in singing (no auditions needed), contact Meryl on 5831 2202 or 0418 578 369. Also on the sing Australia website www.singaustralia.com.au.

SING AUSTRALIA GROUPS Shepparton meets Tuesdays from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at the Baptist church Shepparton (except school holidays). To par ticipate 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.

T H E G OU L BU R N VA L L E Y K I DN E Y S U P P ORT G ROU P m e e t o n t h e f i r s t Monday of the month from 11am until 2pm at University of Melbourne, School of Rural Health, Graham Street, Shepparton. Our group aims to provide understanding and support to family and friends affected by Kidney Disease.

For more information, contact Carmel Gordon on 0407 097 455.

GOLF CROQUET for beginners is held every Friday morning from 9am at the Shepparton Croquet Courts, Winston Street, Shepparton.

Come along and learn a most enjoyable game.

First two weeks free following a $5 green fee after that. Flat shoes required, all other equipment supplied. For further information, phone Trudy Serafini on 5822 0178.

K YA BR A M A L -A NON FA M I LY Group meetings are held Mondays from 10:30am to 12pm and Tuesdays from 4:30pm to 6:15pm.

Alateen Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 6:15pm. Held at Salvation Army Hall, 24 Unitt Street, Kyabram.

Enquiries, 5853 1344 or 0407 522 496.

A S S O C I AT I O N O F I N D E P E N D E N T RETIREES meets on the third Monday of each month at 9:45am at the Overlander Hotel, Benalla Road in Shepparton. Share group meets at 9am. For further information, phone Bill on 5821 1854.

SHEPPARTON MS PEER SUPPORT GROUP would like to welcome back all its members for the 2015 year, and also any new members who wish to join. Meetings and outings are held on the third Tuesday of the month from approximately 10am to 12:30pm. For further information, contact Ken Morelli on 0427 919 116 or Barry Flemming on 0411 468 489.

H EA RT BEAT V IC TOR I A GOU LBU R N VALLEY meet on the first Monday of the month at the GV Health dining room from 6pm for a meal. Meeting and guest speaker starts at 7pm. For further information, contact Ian Powell on 0418 575 141.

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)

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LETTERs

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

NEW SAM GOOD FOR NOW AND INTO THE FUTURE

Dear Editor, It is really exciting to read the recommendations for a new, larger, more accessible SAM in the recently released Business Case.

The consultants have consulted broadly and their final report reveals that they have a sound grasp of our community. They understand that, while the new SAM needs to have the ability to present significant exhibitions, it should also meet the needs of a

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.

diverse community. Not everyone is interested in fine art but an ever-growing number of us are interested in participating in the arts more generally. We are painters, ceramicists, textile artists, wood-turners, musicians, actors, photographers. The list is endless. The new SAM will make provision for us to learn, to attend workshops, to practice or art or craft, to present, to perform. It will be attractive to children, to families and to the community. Its educational and tourist value will be enhanced by the presence of Indigenous art and artists, and it will acknowledge the importance of our ethnic groups in Shepparton’s growth and culture.

We will be able to attend presentations and events, to watch artists at work, to be

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involved, or just to meet our friends for coffee.

We understand that the finances have been comprehensively addressed and that this visionary proposal is extraordinarily good value for the projected $10M council contribution (to be repaid over 15 years).

Good for Shepparton now and into the future.

We hope our councillors agree.

Yours sincerely, Barb Gray Toolamba

Oh ye s , a nd wh i le cou nci l is i n a demolishing mood, I see it intends to demolish a perfectly good barbecue shelter down by the lake. A gift to Shepparton by the Rotary Club of Shepparton South.

Councillors must believe we ratepayers are loaded with money.

Yours sincerely, Keppel Turnour Shepparton

PARKING, ROADS COUNCIL AND SPENDINGS ACCOUNTABILITY? Dear Editor,

Dear Editor, Cr. Jenny Houlihan’s letter titled Council Accountability in the March 4 edition of The Adviser prompts a comment.

Yes, there may be a small number of electors (public) interested to know what their councillors do, such as committee meetings, briefings and events they have attended.

However it is their contribution when they attend and in their everyday concern for our city, their vision for Greater Shepparton, their consideration for the ratepayers, that matters.

I try and attend most council meetings and find the agendas use up enough paper as it is without adding more to show the meetings and events each councillor attended.

When it comes to accountability, I think of council performance and results. At the February council meeting during debate about releasing the business case for a new art museum in Shepparton for public comment, Cr Houlihan stated, “$42M is large but council has shown it can do such projects, example, showgrounds, Victoria Park Lake, Sports Complex.” I was shocked at this statement.

The GV Link (Freight Logistics Centre, Mooroopna) immediately came to mind.

S o m e w h e r e c lo s e to $18M , no t h i n g accomplished and costing money every year.

Every project Cr Houlihan used as an example of council’s ability, plus others I could mention, were well over time and budget and some not yet completed. The sports complex already in financial trouble.

Consider the public toilet; the previous council spent many tens of thousands of dollars engaging at least two consultancies in 2013 to inspect the 29 public toilets in the city and make recommendations on a toilet policy.

Now council is going to demolish the heritage listed brick toilets in the Queens Gardens contrary to the consultant’s recommendation, which was to renovate and upgrade them. The consultants also recommended moving the stainless steel Exeloo to another site because it is not popular.

I write this letter in response to the Letter to the Editor in last week’s edition of The Adviser titled ‘Disability Dispute.’

It was sad to read your letter Jacinta, but totally understandable.

A lot of people are basically lazy today, and a ‘reserved’ car parking space is too good to miss!

It is happening all over the place. There seems to be an amazing number of these disability stickers appearing in all the major car parks and convenient parking locations.

Not sure what the answer is, but it could help to make these spaces much more obvious bright, outstanding colours (yellows, etc..) so that those who misuse them are made to feel embarrassed (hopefully).

The other thing I wish to make comment on is the enquiry as to the feasibility of spending millions on a new SAM for Shepparton.

After attending a footy match at Deakin Reserve recently, I feel money could certainly be spent on this facility if we want to encourage further major games, etc.

The entrance fee of $18 for such a venue is proof that Ned and his descendants are still alive and well! Then there are other major areas of concern - the junction of High Street and Archer Street is a traffic disgrace, with chaos there every day - morning and night.

Why are there no ‘filter’ arrows at other major crossroads? i.e. High/Corio Streets, and the major one at Goulburn Valley Highway and Fryers Street which is always a dangerous spot? etc.

Just seems there are numerous existing reasons and causes that could do with large cash injections to improve what we already have.

Yours sincerely, Mr M.D. Mason Want to have your say?

Email your letters to the Editor to editorial@sheppartonadviser.com.au.

Max 100 words

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Police appeal to public to identify woman DO YOU KNOW THIS WOMAN?… Police are appealing to the public to help identify the woman in this photo, who they believe may be linked to the theft and use of stolen credit cards. Photo: Supplied.

LOCAL police are calling for public assistance to help identify a woman who they’d like to speak with in relation to the theft of a credit card in Shepparton last month.

It is believed that between 4:30pm on February 9 and 9:30am on February 10, personal items and a purse containing credit cards was stolen from a residential property on Seven Creeks Drive in Shepparton.

Investigators have been told that just before 4:30am and 5:30am on February 10 the stolen cards were used by a woman at two service stations in the area.

The first transaction was just before 4:30am at a petrol station on High Street, Shepparton and the second transaction occurred an hour later at another petrol station on Melbourne Road, Kialla.

Police have released an image of a woman they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.

The woman is perceived to be of Caucasian appearance, approximately 165cm tall with a thin build, bleached blonde hair and a tattoo on her breast.

She was wearing a white singlet top with an image of a girl on the front over a black bra and blue jeans with holes in the knees, at the time.

Investigators believe a navy blue station wagon was driven by another unknown person.

Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au

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Road trauma devastates all involved

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KEEP A COOL HEAD… Acting Team Manager of Ambulance Victoria Shepparton, Brent Law will be among those to share his experiences with road trauma at today’s CoolHeads Young Driver Program. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

KEEPING a cool head while on the road will not only help wipe out distractions and irresponsible driving and prevent a serious accident, but it will also help to spare families and friends losing a loved one and emergency personnel being affected by the road trauma. At today’s CoolHeads Young Driver Program these points will be placed in the spotlight with attendees really learning the affects road trauma has on all involved.

Running from 7pm sharp on Wednesday, March 18 at GOTAFE Harder Auditorium, the program will see local guest speaker, Damien Willoughby share his and his family’s story as victims of road trauma.

Damien will speak about the impact of losing his sister and brother-in-law to road trauma when he was just 15 years old and how over 15 years later, his family has never been the same.

Also speaking at the program will be Acting Team Manager of Ambulance Victoria Shepparton, Brent Law, who knows all too well about road trauma and the devastation it causes to all involved.

Having spent 9 years as a nurse at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne specialising in trauma, followed by five years as an Ambulance Paramedic, Brent has come across some terrible situations that he will never forget.

Brent said, “One event that has really stuck with me while I was a nurse was working on a motorcyclist that had been involved in a serious accident who passed away due to his injuries.

I had actually ridden my motorcycle to work that day and on my way out to my bike, I passed by the patient’s family who I had just spent the last hour with and they turned to me and said to ride home safely.

“Since being an Ambulance member I have also been witness to a major accident, where the driver was killed instantly on impact and the passenger was unconscious and taken to hospital. I still remember seeing the driver. It was pretty bad.

“These types of events really make you think about what you do in your day to day life.

“The Shepparton Ambulance branch does come into contact with large amounts of road trauma and it really does impact everybody involved.

“CoolHeads is a good program because it highlights the impact that the choices made on the road can have.

“Coming up to Easter, it’s important that drivers pay attention to the road and be aware of their fatigue.”

Cast out on the lake

By David Lee MINISTER for Agriculture and Fisheries, Jaala Pulford will visit Shepparton on Friday, March 27 to take part in the Fishing at the Lake event.

Held on the shores of Victoria Park Lake in Shepparton and running from 5:30pm, the Fishing at the Lake event aims to get local children into fishing and bring families and the general public together to have a good time.

Trelly’s Fishing and Hunting World Proprietor, Steve Threlfall said, “This event is for those in the community who enjoy fishing or have wanted to try their hand at fishing.

“The lake has been previously stocked so we know there will be some good fishing there.

“We will have some bait on-hand and encourage people to bring along their own rod and reel, but for those who may not have the equipment there will be a limited number of rods and reels available on the night.

“We will also have some local fishing clubs in attendance to help with any tangles and snags and there will also be some cooking demonstrations and a free sausage sizzle.

“This event is a great opportunity for parents to bring their kids down and spend some time with them at the lake, get some great advice from fishing ambassadors and just have a bit of fun.”

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Communities embrace student doctors THE Rural Health Academic Centre in Shepparton began development in 1997 and was operational in 1999. It wasn’t until 2003 that the first student doctors were placed in regional Victoria through the program. Now the Centre supports almost 1,500 students in all health disciplines each year.

The Rural Health Academic Centre’s focus in its entirety is to provide students with exposure to rural practice and rural living with the expectation that they will return to work in rural or remote areas of Australia. The Centre’s training programs provide students with an opportunity to learn best practice either through witnessing patient consultation in their early learning or through practice under instruction in their later years of study.

In 2014, a survey funded by the Australian Government Department of Health was designed to assess the health needs of residents of rural communities. The survey was sent to a broad range of residents across regional areas. The areas included the City of Greater Shepparton, Moira Shire, Rural City of Wangaratta and Central Goldfields.

University Department of Rural Health Director, Lisa Bourke said, “The results were very encouraging for The Rural Health Academic Centre, as they showed that half of those surveyed had embraced the students’ presence in their region, having stated that they had experienced a student in a health

consultation.

“This is a terrific outcome, as the programs are designed specifically to train the healthcare professionals of tomorrow, with specific focus on best practice healthcare and preparing medical, nursing and allied health students for rural lifestyles,” Lisa said.

Full findings of the sur vey and a comprehensive report will be compiled before being presented in an open public workshop to

be held by the Rural Health Academic Centre in June this year. Once complete the results will also be available on the RHAC website www.ruralhealth.unimelb.edu.au. If you have any questions, or would like more information on the survey or the programs offered by the Rural Health Academic Centre, phone the University Department of Rural Health Director, Lisa Bourke on 5823 4519 or email bourke@unimelb.edu.au

SURVEY RESULTS PLEASING… University Department of Rural Health Director, Lisa Bourke is pleased with the results of those surveyed at City of Greater Shepparton, Moira Shire, Rural City of Wangaratta and Central Goldfields, where residents embraced the presence of students in a health consultation. Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

Unique in-store Olympus experience SHEPPARTON Camera House are hosting a special in-store touch and try event this Friday March 20, when Olympus Regional Manager

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and Product Specialist Brett Cook will be visiting the store.

Photography enthusiasts and members of the public are invited to visit Shepparton Camera House between 12:30pm and 3:00pm to have an opportunity to experience first hand, exciting new technology within a range of brand new products and product features brought to you by Olympus

Shepparton Camera House is located at 179 Maude Street, Shepparton.

For more information on this event or any other products or services offered by Shepparton Camera House, phone 5821 3855.

Spend a minimum of $10 and fill out an entry form for your chance to win a share of $25,000.

Shepparton Camera House is a participating business in the 2015 GMCU $25,000 Giveaway.

TOUCH AND TRY… Shepparton Camera House Sales Consultant and Lab Operator, Mohammad Hussaini, Sales Consultant, Jo-Anne Weaver and Administration and Sales Consultant, Ryan Earle are inviting the community to come along to a special in-store, touch and try event this Friday hosted by Olympus Regional Manager and Product Specialist Brett Cook. Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

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Fun for the whole family at Motor show

REVING UP FOR SHOW… Car Enthusiast and Entrant, Bill King, Shepparton Rotary Club Public Relations Officer for Rotary Club of Shepparton Motor Show Committee, Denis Muto and Motor Show Committee Member, Geoff Long are inviting the public to come along to the Rotary Club of Shepparton Motor Show at the end of the month. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

E XC I T E M E N T is mou nting for ca r enthusiasts of the Goulburn Valley as Shepparton welcomes the fifth annual Rotary Club of Shepparton Motor Show and Market Day. From 8:00am to 4:00pm on Sunday March 29 the Driving Education Centre of Australia (DECA) will play host to this great event.

Based on previous years, the Motor Show’ is expected to draw a crowd in excess of 5000 people.

With over 100 market stalls on display, train and camel rides and a jumping castle for the kids, fun for the whole family is assured.

There’ll be a large number of brand new model cars and trucks on display from Shepparton car and truck dealerships, along

with a late model police motorcycle and all the usual favorites. There’ll be a huge number of vintage, veteran, classic and custom cars all hoping to take home an award on the day, and up to 14 trophies up for grabs that will be presented from 2.00pm onwards.

This year the event is built around a theme of sustainability, with many electric vehicles on display and a number of bio fuel vehicle examples including a new diesel product, produced using the seed from mustard plants.

“There’s so much to get excited about,” said Rotary Club of Shepparton Motor Show and Market Day Public Relations Manager, Denis Muto said, “One thing not to miss at the show, is the Tesla motor car which is an all electric car, voted the safest vehicle in America.

“There’ll also be a V8 simulation vehicle on display where people can hop in and test their skills,” Denis added.

The Rotary Club of Shepparton Motor Show and Market Day event is made possible by the team of hard working volunteers at the Shepparton Rotary Club and proudly supported also by Shepparton South Rotary Club.

General admission for Show Vehicles is $5.00, General admission is $2.00 per person and children under 12 years old are welcome free of charge.

All proceeds raised on the day go to support local causes. For more information, phone Angie 0408312559 or visit www. shepprotarycarshow.com.au

Council to install scooter bays at Community Health GREATER Shepparton City Council commenced work on the streetscape around GV Health’s Community Health facility in Corio Street on Monday, to provide new footpaths, accessible parking and the first dedicated scooter parking bays in the region.

The four new mobility scooter bays are designed with high visibility fencing for each bay and will be clearly marked as parking for this purpose.

Greater Shepparton City Council Access and Inclusion Officer, Louise Dwyer says the bays are the first of their kind in Victoria and possibly Australia.

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on and off their scooters.

“The new bays were designed in consultation with GV Health staff and Council’s Disability Advisory Committee and this is an exciting solution which we believe has not been done before.”

“Our engineers have come up with something which improves accessibility for patrons of GV Health’s Community Health service and provides a solution to a common problem.”

From Monday, March 16 to Monday, March 23 the footpath and guttering north of the main entrance will be removed to make way for a new drainage system, two accessible parking bays and a new concrete footpath. The public will be able to access to the main entrance from the south side of the building.

From Tuesday, March 24 to Thursday, March 27 the main public entrance will be closed to the public whilst the existing bitumen and concrete path are removed and replaced with a new concrete footpath and four parking bays for mobility scooters. Clients accessing the facility for services will be required to enter via the Edward Street staff entrance and will be guided by volunteers.

Greater Shepparton City Council Director Infrastructure, Steve Bowmaker said there will be traffic management in place during the works and staff and patrons of the facility are advised there may be some noise and minor inconvenience as a result.

“Council has scheduled the works to minimise impact to the main public entrance however patrons of the service are reminded to take note of signage around the main entrance and follow instructions of Community Health volunteers or the site supervisor.

“The only delay to works would occur because of inclement weather.”

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National and international freight solutions AUSTRALIAN owned PACK & SEND is a one-stop shop for sending just about anything, anywhere. Dedicated to finding the best solution for any customer on any budget, Proprietors Rick Orr and Susan Cooper are about to celebrate their fifth year of providing exceptional service to residents and businesses of the Goulburn Valley.

Rick said, “Whether it’s something as small as a mobile phone right through to a pallet of car parts or your precious domestic possessions, we can provide convenient, careful packaging and cost effective freight solutions.”

At PACK & SEND Shepparton, the team specialises in all forms of packaging, delivering items to anywhere in Australia and in-fact, to anywhere in the world.

Rick added, “Our Sea Freight services offer a reliable and cost effective option for international delivery of your heavy or bulky items, we are also experts in providing logistics solutions for corporate and small business clients.”

Whether you’re requirements are moving individual businesses or commercial items, entire offices or household lots, PACK & SEND Shepparton has all of your packaging supplies and freight solutions covered.

Visit Rick and Susan at PACK & SEND Shepparton, 155-157 High St, for all your packaging and freight needs across Australia and Worldwide or call 5821 0568.

Spend a minimum of $10 and fill out an entry form for your chance to win a share of $25,000. PACK & SEND is a participating business in the 2015 GMCU $25,000 Giveaway.

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT SOLUTIONS… Proprietor, Rick Orr is a part of the team at Shepparton’s PACK & SEND, who specialise in all forms of packaging and freight solutions including Sea Freight for international delivery. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Specialty hair and makeup for all occasions W H I L ST studying and practising her hairdressing apprenticeship as a mature aged student, Julie Bull quickly discovered her passion for hairdressing and so decided to purchase her salon in the Centrepoint Arcade last August.

Julie is proudly supported by her mentor Sue Egan, Sue, a qualified hairdresser herself, has been a great support for Julie through both her learning and the salon set up.

Sue said, “When Julie decided to buy her own salon, I gave her my full support and came to work in the salon myself. It has been great, as I have also been able to bring my clients into the salon on my one day a

week. That was September last year and I’m still here, I love the atmosphere and my passion for salon work has returned.”

Julie added, “We specialise in hairups a nd ma keup so we’ve created a dedicated space for this which is great and gives people a nice element of privacy, particularly for bridal and debutant make up.

“We invite people to come in and have a look and have a chat to us about the services and treatments we offer as we also have a dedicated room for waxing and tinting treatments.”

Pop in and see Julz and Sue at Julz Hair and Beauty Salon, Shop 8 Centrepoint

Arcade, Shepparton or phone 5831 6550 to book an appointment.

Spend a minimum of $10 and fill out an entry form for your chance to win a share of $25,000. Julz Hair and Beauty Salon is a participating business in the 2015 GMCU $25,000 Giveaway.

COME ON IN AND HAVE A CHAT… Julz Hair and Beauty Salon Owner, Julie Bull together with Hairdresser, Sue Egan welcome new customers to the salon.

Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

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Be empowered and inspired WOW Women event to help local women reach success continued from front page The event will also provide an opportunity for women to network and share their ideas or roadblocks, to help them move forward and will offer interaction with the event’s sponsors through a special ‘sponsors hub.’

There will also be the chance to win great prizes through a raffle including a weekend hire of a BMW, a travel voucher, four, one term Pilates courses through Shepparton Myotherapy, dinner for two and dinner for six at Cellar 47, a Wellsprings Day Spa and Pinch of Salt hamper and much more.

As well as the unmissable experience of engaging with the fou r successf ul women, the event will also offer a special membership to WOW Women Group on the day, which will give members the chance to attend workshops and gain access to exclusive private dinners to help in building confidence and keep the momentum flowing to bring about the desired change.

Local business woman and WOW Women Group Founder, Tracey Sofra will be among the four women to share their stories at the event with a focus on empowering women to reach financial freedom. With over 25 years experience as an Accountant a nd Fi na ncia l Pla n ner, Tracey is a n experienced local leader in the financial services industry, with exceptional skills and knowledge.

Tracey said, “The WOW Women program is all about inspiring local women to be more than they think they could be and to bring them together to springboard and catapult them to the next level.

“This program will provide an incredible opportunity to network with your local community of women, make connections that bring value, expand horizons, provide insights and encourage you to step boldly into the unknown.

“This event will show you how to ignite the passion in your life, as well as those around you. It’s ideal for those who want to gain momentum and improve their personal life and business life, by defining what really matters to you.

“Our purpose is to create connections with women who will challenge you, stretch

your thinking and lead you to new opportunities.

“W hatever t he busi ness you’ve chosen or direction yo u’r e h e a d i n g i n , yo u r journey is easier when you know you’re not alone.

“With the support of our sponsors Sofcorp Financial S e r v i c e s , S o f r a Pa r t n e r s Chartered Accountants, S h e p p a r t o n B M W, T h e Adviser, Fernwood Fitness, Majestic Property, Shepparton Myotherapy, Wellsprings Day Spa and Pinch of Salt this will be an amazing day.

“The day will be filled with fun, knowledge and with a little hope can impart that ‘ah ha’ moment onto women who attend. My theory is if you can walk away with one thing, it’s all worth it.

“I encourage people to come along and listen to other real women who are doing the hard work, taking the risks and still developing themselves.”

Joining Tracey will be business woman, ‘socialprenuer’ and LBD Group C EO and Founder, Janine Garner who will be focusing on collaborative leadership.

Janine spent 18 years working across the world in corporate marketing roles for brands including Ralph Lauren, Oroton, Jaeger, Sainsbury’s Homebase and Citizen Watches. Her first book, From Me To We, was published earlier this year and will be available on the day.

Award winning Photographer, Zahrina Robertson will impart her knowledge on p ersona l bra nd i ng. Des cr ibed by YMagazine as “the maverick magician behind the lens” Zahrina captures the true essence of the modern day entrepreneur and creates dynamic personal brand images that reach out and grab you. Author of the soon to be released book ‘Profitable Portraits – 10 Easy Steps to Build and Profit from your Personal Brand,’ Zahrina is a seasoned busi ness ow ner who has been t w ice nominated for Telstra Business Woman of

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the Year.

Last but not least, The Vitality Coach, Nikki Fogden-Moore will discuss how important health, fitness and mindset are in reaching success. 10 years ago, Nikki founded Life’s a Gym while living in Europe, and has been on a mission to help people realise how easy it can be to look and feel their personal best – without turning their life upside down. Her vision is not about weight loss or diet tips and strict regimes – but about empowering clients and those around them with the knowledge, inspiration and support systems to make the best possible choices for their long term health and wellbeing.

As part of the direction WOW Women Group is looking at taking the community, the group has also partnered with The Community Fund Goulburn Valley to establish two annual education scholarships of $2 ,000 to help young women with their transition from secondary to tertiary education.

Tracey said, “The education scholarships are a fabulous fit for WOW Women, as it is opening up opportunities for young rural women to enter into tertiary studies, to chase their dreams.

“ T h e s e scholarships are a big deal for me. I am very passionate about helping young women with further education.

“These scholarships can make a huge difference to somebody wanting to go on to complete further education. For a nybody interested in finding out more on the Lift Off WOW Women schola rsh ips t hey ca n visit www.thecommunityfund.com. au. We’re very excited about this.”

Tickets for the event are $99 per person or a table of 10 is $880, which includes morning tea, a two course lunch and beverages and bookings are essential by Friday, April 3.

For f u r t her i n for m at ion or to book you r t icket , cont ac t Tracey Sofra on 0409 700 079 or visit www. wowwomengroup.com.au

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Stress free functions at the Sherbourne SITUATED in the heart of Shepparton, the Sherbourne Terrace is the perfect venue for your next function. With a dedicated Function Coordinator appointed to ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible, a number of beautiful function spaces and a experienced catering team; the Sherbourne’ team can ensure your function is stress free and perfect in every way.

The Sherbourne Terrace have three separate and versatile function spaces on offer, the Terrace Room is the largest of the function rooms and can cater for up to 400 guests, and comes with the option to divide the room in two. The Wyndham Room is the smaller of the function rooms, suitable for more intimate functions, conferences or pre-dinner drinks or there is the Disco room, which boasts a large dance floor, DJ booth and pool tables, and is perfect for cocktail style celebrations.

The Sherbourne’ also has an elevator for easy access to upstairs, plenty of free parking on-site, and offer discounted on-site accommodation to any guests attending a function.

A l l f u nc t ion packages a nd menus can be tailored to suit the needs of your individual group and budget, simply ask for a personalised quote from Function Coordinator, Deanna Lund.

For more information on having the Sherbourne Terrace host your next function or special event, call 5821 4977 or email sherbournefunctions@bigpond.com or visit the Sherbourne Terrace at 109 Wyndham Street, Shepparton.

Spend a minimum of $10 and fill out an entry form for your chance to win a share of $25,000. The Sherbourne Terrace is a participating business in the 2015 GMCU $25,000 Giveaway.

CONFERENCES, WEDDINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS… Sherbourne Terrace Function Manager, Deanna Lund can help ensure your next function is stress free and successful.

Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

Calling for permanent market stallholders OPEN from Wednesday to Sunday, the Shepparton Market has so much to offer for the regionally conscious shopper, with so much fantastic local produce available including local cheeses, meats, fruit and vegetables as well as freshly baked breads and a boutique café.

Now with ten permanent stallholders, the market stalls at the Shepparton Market are also becoming even more of a drawcard for visitors, “But there’s still plenty of room for more,” says Shepparton Market Manager, Nadije Shaholli.

T he current permanent stalls offer stallholders an opportunity to turn their hobby into a full time business, with the

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added benefit of undercover stall set up and there’s no need to pack down after the day’s trading, as the Shepparton Market complex is fully secured every night.

“We’re looking for up to 30 new permanent stallholders,” says Nadije.

“We’re particularly looking for products that are homemade, home grown or home sewn, things like jams, pickles, relishes, olive oils and sauces would really suit the market; but we’re also looking for clothing, homewares, health and beauty products, arts and crafts and other unique products.

Nadije said, “If you have a product or talent for creating then we’re looking for you.

It really is a great opportunity for market

stall holders as we move into the colder months and start to see the weather change and become more unpredictable for outdoor markets.”

If you would like to enquire about a permanent stall at the Shepparton Market, drop in and see Nadije at 91 to 93 Benalla Road Sheppa r ton or em a i l ad m i n@ sheppartonmarket.com.au Spend a minimum of $10 and fill out an entry form for your chance to win a share of $25,000. Shepparton Market is a participating business in the 2015 GMCU $25,000 Giveaway.

UP TO 30 SPACES AVAILABLE FOR NEW STALL HOLDERS… New stallholders are invited to enquire about a permanent sites at the Shepparton Market. Join the current stallholders at the Shepparton Market, on Benalla Road.

From left, (back) – Shepparton Market Stall Holders, Jo Matthews, Gillian Shaw, Jason Keegan, Yvonne Shaw, Karen Manley, Peter Foote, Gail Marshall, Joan Needham. (Front) – Kelley Wilson, Khyran McDonald and Manager, Nadije Shaholli. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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SPECIALISED CHILDREN’S CLOTHING… Stylish Children’s Clothing and Formal Wear Store Manager, Angie Fichera can help you with all your needs in casual and formal children’s wear. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Beautiful christening wear right here in Shepparton STYLISH Children’s Clothing and Formal Wear has a great range of children’s smart casual clothing as well as formal clothing and accessories for all occasions, recently expanding the range to include both babywear and a complete range of christening wear.

Stylish Children’s Clothing and Formal Wear Store Manager, Angie Fichera said, “Our range includes party and flower girl dresses, communion dresses, boys’ suits and separates, christening outfits, shoes, accessories and much more.

“We’ve noticed a demand, so have now expanded the range to include new born sizes right through to a children’s size 16.

“We specialise in christening gowns and are proud to say we stock several Australian designed and made labels. We can also provide beautiful christening accessories too, such as bibs, shoes, socks and

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headwear.”

Stylish Children’s Clothing and Formal Wear is open from 9:30am to 5:00pm Tuesday to Friday and from 10:30am to 1:30pm on Saturdays.

Take a look at the great range of trendy casual children’s clothing when you visit the store at 47 High Street Shepparton, and be pleasantly surprised with something a little bit different for your next event.

For all enquiries, phone 0412 582 845.

Spend a minimum of $10 and fill out an entry form for your chance to win a share of $25,000. Stylish Children’s Clothing and Formal Wear is a participating business in the 2015 GMCU $25,000 Giveaway.

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Forget Spring;

give your home an Autumn clean GREAT TIME TO CLEAN… Autumn is a great time to clean your home indoors and out. There is no need to wait until your Spring clean. Photo: Supplied.

YOU don’t have to wait until Spring to give your home the clean it needs, and you might even find that the rest of your year will be clutter and stress free if you do.

Autumn cleans are the perfect opportunity to reorganise your home and here are some of the key jobs you should tackle.

Sort out your wardrobe

An Autumn clean is a great time to sort through your wardrobe, getting rid of any clothing that remains unworn. The rule is, if you haven’t worn it in over 12 months, chances are you won’t, so donate it to somebody that will.

Re-jig your pantry

Sorting through your pantry is important to help with knowing what you actually have in stock, and to clean up those hidden out-of-date goods that should have been removed from the panty years ago. You’ll be surprised at how easy things become to find and how easy it becomes to put things away after you have done your shopping.

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Attack your outdoor area

After a Summer where most people have spent a great deal of time outdoors, it’s a great idea to work on whipping your backyard into shape before Winter sets in. Clean any outdoor furniture, the clothesline, your drains and guttering and even.

Clean your windows

You can easily make a DIY window cleaner by adding a cup of methylated spirits to half a bucket of water and then transfer that to a spray bottle.

Spray on, wiping with a squeegee and then polish with a paper towel. Don’t use newspaper to clean windows because inks now contain a latex base and will leave smear marks on the glass.

Get your garden ready for Winter S HORT E R d ay s a nd u npre d ic t able temperatures make Autumn one of the more challenging seasons to navigate when it comes to looking after your garden. However, with some love and attention, you can give your lawn and garden beds the treatment they need to remain healthy, year round.

Top four must-dos for Autumn gardening 1) Fertilise

Fertilising gives your soil the nutrients it needs to weather the Winter elements and will help your lawn maintain a rich, green colour throughout winter.

A slow-release, granular fertiliser applied early to mid-Autumn will gently feed your garden and lawn and give you the best results.

Check the forecast and fertilise just before rain is predicted.

2) Clear the leaves

Autumn leaves look beautiful but aren’t so great for flourishing gardens. To avoid smothering your garden as well as developing any yellow or brown patches on your lawn from built-up leaf litter, try to rake leaves daily to give your lawn the oxygen and sunlight it needs to be healthy.

3) Remove the weeds

If there are only a small number of weeds, dig them out by hand. If however the lawn is starting to become overrun, cooler Autumn temperatures are a good opportunity to use a weed spray.

5) Watering

Generally speaking turf doesn’t require much water during Autumn so you won’t need to water your lawn as frequently as you would during the Summer period, but with daytime temperatures often still high, early morning watering once a week is still best and the same applies to watering your garden beds.

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DIY Autumn maintenance tips Use these must-do Autumn maintenance tips to keep your house in shape and help keep you warm this Winter.

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1. Home exterior

Regularly clean gutters and downpipes and make sure all drainage areas are unblocked by leaves and debris. Consider installing gutter guards to make the job a lot easier.

2. Keeping warm

Have your fireplace or heater inspected, cleaned and repaired to prevent fires and carbon monoxide poisoning when coming into Winter.

If you use a hot water system for heating, drain the expansion tank, check the water pressure, and bleed your radiators.

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3. Doors, decking and windows

The change in temperature and humidity and normal wear and tear can cause window seals to crack and shrink. Check your windows and doors inside and out for leaks and drafts. Use a screwdriver to probe the wood trim around windows, doors, railings and decks and use caulk to fill the holes or, if needed, completely replace the wood.

4. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors

Each Autumn, check carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms and put in fresh batteries. These are very important detectors to have in a home. A smoke alarm can save lives in a house fire. A carbon monoxide detector can also save lives if a home has oil or gasburning appliances, like a furnace or water heater.

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Help Mooroopna ‘firies’ give children a ‘Good Friday’

GIVE FOR GOOD FRIDAY… Mooroopna CFA Fire Fighter, Natalie Dobbyn and the Mooroopna Fire Brigade crew will be hitting the streets for their annual Good Friday appeal. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

By David Lee WITH Easter just weeks away, the Mooroopna Fire Brigade will once again be taking to the streets on Friday, April 3 to collect donations for their Good Friday Appeal.

As well as door knocking and making collections at traffic lights across Mooroopna, the Mooroopna Fire Brigade will also be holding their popular annual auction at the Mooroopna Fire Station on Echuca Road, where quality unwanted goods will be available to purchase.

Mooroopna CFA Fire Fighter, Lee Hitchcock said, “Last year we raised more than $46,000 and we’re hoping to raise more than $50,000 this year.

“Collection for the Good Friday Appeal is a tradition that is run through the CFA. It’s all about helping the children and so we are happy to get out there and help.

“With the auction, people are welcome to donate any unwanted, good quality goods, which will be auctioned off at 7pm on Good Friday at the station.

“There’s a large range of goods available at the auction and there is sure to be something that will suit any taste.

“We will have Captain Koala at the auction this year, so the children will be kept entertained.

“We are still calling on the community to volunteer their time to help in the doorknock appeal.

“We urge people to get involved. Even if you don’t have anything to donate, come down and have a look at what will be on offer,” Lee said.

For further information or to express an interest in volunteering, contact Lee on 0427 393 710.

Funding to improve productivity on region’s roads

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MORE than $6M in funding allocated for priority projects on the Hume Freeway and Goulburn Valley Highway, will see bridge strengthening programs undertaken that are expected to commence this year.

The Australian Government will provide $4.5M towards the project and the Victorian Government will provide $1.9M, which will improve the safety and productivity of the Hume Freeway and Goulburn Valley Highway.

Federal Member for Murray, Dr Sharman Stone said, “Bridge strengthening will take place on the Goulburn Valley Highway

between the Hume Freeway and Tocumwal, and on the Hume Freeway between the M80 Ring Road and the New South Wales border.

“These projects will help our heavy vehicle operators and improve local freight transport efficiency.

“This announcement is good news for the thousands of motorists using the Hume Freeway and Goulburn Valley Highway every day. We now have one of the best freeways from a State capital to a regional centre in Australia. We now have to work on the delivery of the Shepparton by-pass and the Strathmerton Deviation,” Dr Stone said.

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Celebrating 10 years of trading

OPEN FROM 5AM SEVEN DAYS… Verney Road Milkbar Owners, Sandra and Domenic Sagoleo celebrate 10 years in business. Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

FA M ILY owned and operated, Verney Road Milkbar Proprietors, Sandra and Domenic Sagoleo are currently celebrating 10 years of loyal service and trading.

Sandra says, “The business is built of a lot of hard work, you’ve got to love what you’re doing and love your customers.”

Opening at five o’clock every morning, s e ve n d ay s a we ek to prov id e t hei r renowned bacon and egg rolls to ‘tradies’ and passers-by alike, is one solid commitment.

The traditional milkbar is definitely dependable, reliable and a great spot to grab a quick bite when you’re on the run.

The team says they do a huge trade at lunchtime and it’s a testament to their

beautif u l fresh sandw iches and rolls, made fresh, onsite, ever y day. Verney Road Milkbar also cater for business or trade meetings and can provide platters of sandwiches to keep the productivity flowing, it’s as easy as placing an order in the morning and collecting them at lunch time.

The Verney Road Milkbar welcomes everyone, pop in for a sandwich, grab the ‘kids’ a bag of lollies, pick up your basic grocery lines, favourite magazine or the morning milk and a newspaper.

Ver ny Road M il kba r is sit uated at 9 Conifer Street, Shepparton, to place an order with Verney Road Milkbar, phone 5821 2676.

Spend a minimum of $10 and fill out an entry form for your chance to win a share of $25,000. Verney Road Milkbar is a participating business in the 2015 GMCU $25,000 Giveaway.

Lovell disappointed in region being snubbed WATER Minister, Lisa Neville is being urged to make visiting Sheppar ton a priority for the month of March, after not havi ng visited t he reg ion i n t he first 10 0 days of the A ndrews Labor Government.

Minister for Northern Victoria, Wendy L ovell ex pressed her disappointment saying that ministers are normally keen to visit areas where concerns in their portfolio areas occur or where they need to build their knowledge before making decisions that impact on communities.

“T he G ou lbu r n Mu r ray I r r igat ion District is the largest and most important irrigation area in our state; it also includes most of the largest water users in our state and underpins a regional economy covering 68,000 square kilometres.

“M s N e v i l l e i s t h e M e m b e r f o r Bellarine. Her electorate is located south of the divide in an area of quite high

rainfall, so she would have little practical ex p er ienc e or u nder s t a nd i ng of t he important irrigation districts that exist north of the Divide.

“Water has been and always will be the most important issue for the Goulburn and Murray Valleys but the water minister has not made the region a priority.

“It is a major concern for our region that a minister who has not even visited the area to be briefed on the regions issues is making decisions that could have significant impact on our future.

“The water minister is not the only minister who has snubbed Shepparton in the first 100 days. The Health, Public Transpor t and Roads M inisters have all failed to find time to visit despite sig nificant concerns and lobbying for the redevelopment of GV Health, improved rail services and action on the Shepparton bypass.”

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Shepparton at crossroads for major community art hub continued from front page

By David Lee Having heard concerns on the location, costs to ratepayers, the proposed architectural design and as to why the city needs a new building after renovations of the current building, The Adviser approached the Friends of SAM to hear what they had to say about the community’s concerns.

When asked what the group thought about the concerns on the location and the proposed five storey building blocking the view of the lake, Friends of SAM President, Ann Fagan said, “There were five other sites looked at and the lake location matched the requirements more accurately than the others. There will be a very fleeting view where the lake will be blocked. Personally I think it will enhance the lake’s aesthetics and offers an opportunity to enhance what is currently a pretty ugly site.”

Friends of SAM Former President, Barb Gray spoke with The Adviser about concerns surrounding the building being a waste of ratepayer’s money and addressed the recent renovation.

“Given the size of the municipality, $10M is not an unreasonable amount for council to borrow, especially seeing as it will be paid back over a 15 year period and after the 10th year, the museum will be bringing a $10M economic boost to region. Any ongoing costs to run the new museum would be mostly covered by the SAM Foundation.

“A large part of the current building’s renovations were about atmospherics and actually opened up the possibilities for works such as those from Sam Jinks and the Japanese Prints which have paved the way for a new larger space that will allow SAM to show collections already owned and allow for other exhibitions from around the world to go on display and that will bring more people into the town.

“The new proposal isn’t just about pictures on the wall and displays in glass cases, it has enormous potential and is designed to be attractive to families and children and to meet the needs of the diverse community of Shepparton and reflect the whole arts community in the region such as the Textiles Group, Shepparton Festival, Splinters, Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre as well as other community art groups, and those involved in the performing arts, music groups and orchestras. It would also benefit upcoming artists and musicians who need the space and encouragement and that’s what the new museum would certainly offer.”

When asked about the proposed design concerns and the overall opinion of the friends group on the proposal, Friends of SAM Vice President, Megan Walker said, “I think that some people in the community believe that the design that has been put forward is what the museum will look like, but it can be changed. I don’t think it has any relationship to the look we would end up with.

“Shepparton should have a major structure for the arts if it is going to be a recognised regional centre.

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DO YOU WANT A NEW SAM?… Friends of SAM Vice President, Megan Walker, President, Ann Fagan and former President, Barb Gray are calling on the community to focus on making the decision whether or not a new Shepparton Art Museum is wanted. Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

“Shepparton has a very valuable art collection and we should have a space for that to be viewed.

“If we don’t move on it now, it may never come up again and Shepparton will be left behind culturally and artistically.

“The principal of having an art museum is essential for a city. The relatively minor points that have been brought up by the community are not a good enough reason to be letting go of an opportunity that will not come our way again.

“The community must remember to stick to the main point of deciding whether or not we want this. The finer points can be worked out once the initial decision has been made and that is what we as a community are being asked to do; to decide for or against the idea of a new art museum.

“We are encouraged by the reaction by art groups and others who have come out of left field and we’re reasonably optimistic that this will go ahead.

“We encourage people to speak with their friends, neighbours and colleagues and to give SAM their answer.

“The question that the community needs to answer now is; do we want a new cultural, artistic hub?”

For those wanting to know more, an information session on the business case for a new SAM will be held on Monday, March 23 from 5:30pm to 7pm at the Shepparton Art Museum.

To attend the information session or for a full list of where the in-person poll boxes are located, phone (03) 5832 9861.

For more i n for m at ion a nd to h ave you r s ay, v i sit www.greatershepparton.com.au/new-art-museum

Good Guys awarded for good customer service FOR the fourth consecutive year, local electrical retailer, The Good Guys Shepparton has been recognised by consumers and business decision makers as the top customer service provider, taking out the Furniture/ Electrical Store for the Year thanks to the Roy Morgan Surveys conducted throughout 2014.

With 50,000 consumers and 12,000 business decision makers responding to the surveys, the research has revealed that The Good Guys has once again earned the top spot for customer satisfaction, a title which local Good Guy Rodney Arthur said means a great deal to the team.

“It’s outstanding that we’ve been awarded four years in a row. It shows that good service is really important to the community.

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION… Local residents, Noel and Morag Ryan are experiencing the top level customer service provided by The Good Guys Store Manager, Rodney Arthur. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

“We know that we are only in business because of our customers so we make customer satisfaction our top priority.

“I am just very proud to have such a terrific, hard working team that strive to deliver great customer service everyday.”

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Treat yourself, just because…

THE ladies at Just Me Patsy are making room for their exciting new winter range of gorgeous quality bags, shoes, clothing, gifts and accessories; with their huge, 30 to 60 percent-off seasonal stock clearance sale now on.

Just Me Patsy Business Owner, Patsy Winter said, “Winter’s going to be very decadent, we’ve ordered beautiful soft leather jackets, supple textured fabrics, fabulous unique and unusual shoes, and excitingly new, exclusive brands.

“I just want people to feel awesome, and look as awesome as they feel,” says Patsy.

Stay stylish and organised with a huge range of women’s wallets, purses and handbags, all reduced and up to 60 percent off. Pay just $10 for all summer sunglasses or deck yourself out for autumn with 50 percent off hats and scarves.

Just Me Patsy’s ridiculous prices on gorgeous quality bags, shoes, gifts and accessories will have you think about present purchases well in advance with gifts for all occasions, or ‘just because.’

Get in early and be spoilt for choice.

A DECADENT WINTER AHEAD… Just Me Patsy Owner, Patsy Winter is eagerly awaiting the new range of luxurious winter stock, but first needs your help to make some room before it arrives. Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

Just Me Patsy is open from Monday to Saturday from 10am, at 189A Corio Street Shepparton. For more information on Just Me Patsy’s sale or the brand new range, pop in or phone 5822 1755.

Spend a minimum of $10 and fill out an entry form for your chance to win a share of $25,000. Just Me Patsy is a participating business in the 2015 GMCU $25,000 Giveaway.

Don’t miss your chance to enjoy this year’s festival WITH thousands of people having already attended this year’s events as part of the Shepparton Festival and the weekend just gone being hailed as a success, the coming and final days promise not to disappoint.

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Great live music from our region’s most talented artists, local wines from Tallis Winery and Longleat Winery, local ciders from Co-op Cider, Snakes and Ladders, Too Many Chiefs and beer from local namesake Furphys Ale will all be available at upcoming Festival Club events at 141 Fryers Street, Shepparton on Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20 from 6pm to 10pm and then again on Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22 from 4pm to 10pm.

Festival Director, Ros Abercrombie said, “The festival is thrilled with how successful the weekend’s events were.

“Shepp Shorts showcased brilliant locally made films to over 250 patrons on Saturday night, nearly 550 people attended the Zombies Return on Friday and Saturday night and there was an enthusiastic crowd at youth event Cha Cha Sam. “The remainder of the Shepparton Festival is dedicated to the music, with Grits and Bluegrass at Friars Cafe, The Festival Club setting up on Fryers Street from Thursday and a range of great musicians on show at Emerge.”

For a full list of remaining festival events, visit www.sheppartonfestival.org.au/events/

FESTIVAL COMING TO END… With many events already proving popular, like the Festival Club event at Tallis Wines on the weekend, there are only days left to enjoy the remaining events as part of this year’s Shepparton Festival. Photo: Big Rocks Consulting.

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TO THe BeAT OF THe DRUM… Local resident, Alison Knight sent in some photos of the Numurkah Town Band, which her father, Ron Knight, played in from the age of 15 right up to last year, aged 86.

Rob, pictured in the back row, fourth from the left in the photograph on the left, played at every march, ANZAC Day and festivals.

The band often played with other bands including Nathalia, Berrigan, Finley and Cobram and travelled to play at Benalla (seen in the photo on the right), Shepparton, Numurkah and Tatura. It was in fact in April, 1954 the band was lucky enough to play for Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip when they visited Tatura.

In 1951, the photo on the left was given to the group as the prize for winning the Murray Valley Championship against bands from Cobram, Deniliquin, Echuca, Finley, Hay, Shepparton, Wagga Wagga, Wangaratta and Yarrawonga.

snapshots of shepparton’s past S H E PPA RTON h a s b e en a t h r iv i ng 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 and the wider community, 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 to see photos of some locals growing up in the ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s.

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Locals take 33 medals at Arnold Classic

By David Lee FIFTEEN locals might be coming home a bit sore from the Arnold Classic Australia event, but their efforts are all worth it, after bringing with them a combined total of 22 gold and 11 silver medals.

Among those to compete was Koryo Taekwondo Centre Head Instructor 4th Dan Kukkiwon, Sammy Rachele and his daughter Isabella, who both walked away with two gold medals.

Sammy said, “This is the first time the event has been run in Australia. It was held in Melbourne Exhibition Centre and had taekwondo, karate, Brazilian jujitsu, kickboxing, arm wrestling, a hardest punch competition, world’s strongest man competition and bodybuilding, which was the main attraction.

“I competed in the Technical Competition in both the Arnold Classic Division and World Taekwondo Federation Divisions. The Technical Competition is very similar to Poomsae and is like a gymnastics routine, where you get marked on balance, power, routine, speed, rhythm and technique.

“It was a different weekend, but it was great weekend by all and a great effort by all of the students.

“The kids were well and truly ready for it. We had a couple of first timers, but we trained right through Christmas so they were ready.

“I’m happy to have walked away with gold in both divisions. I don’t enter unless I know I have a shot to win.

“There were a lot of competitors, after this year’s publicity I think next year will be even bigger.

“And of course the main attraction was Arnold Schwarzenegger who was there for a short time each day.”

Medal Tally Sammy Rachele - 2 gold Isabella Rachele - 2 gold George Moutafis - 1 gold Katrina Moutafis - 1 gold, 1 silver Vlatka Schwarz - 1 gold, 2 silver Chloe Schwarz - 3 gold Liam Schwarz - 1 gold, 1 silver Ryan Schwarz - 2 silver Kerryanne Reddrop 3 silver Nikita Reddrop - 2 gold Jeg Clark - 2 gold Molly Bohm - 2 gold, 1 silver Michael Eldred - 2 gold Jessica Eldred -2 gold, 1 silver James Eldred -1 gold

A CLASSIC WIN… Fifteen locals helped bring home 33 medals at the Arnold Classic at the weekend, including Isabella Rachele, Sammy Rachele, Molly Bohm and Katrina Moutafis. Photo: Supplied.

Cricket Scoreboard SCA Haisman Shield

Murray Valley

CP St Brendans (7/342) d Karramomus (188) Shepp United (6/165) d Old Students (161) Northerners (199) d Numurkah (134)

Nathalia (143 & 1/45) d Barooga (101 & 8/155) Deni Rhinos (230) d Strathmerton (167)

- A Grade Qualifying Finals

Semi Finals Day one, two day games (to be played on Saturday, March 21) Day two, two day games (to be played on Sunday, March 22) CP St Brendans v Old Students Northerners v Shepp UTD

- Premier Division Semi Finals

Finals Day one, two day games (to be played on Saturday, March 21) Day two, two day games (to be played on Sunday, March 22) Nathalia v Deni Rhinos

Goulburn-Murray - A Grade Finals

Kyabram FB (229) d Moama (84)

FUN RUN ON AGAIN…Tatura Primary School Students, Ashlee Campton, Sarah Wilson, Jordan O’Neill and Kitt McCamley are looking forward to this year’s Tatura Primary School Fun Run event. Photo: David Lee.

Students ready for fun

By David Lee AFTER the success of last year’s Tatura Primary School Fun Run, this year’s event has been moved to Sunday, April 19 in a bid to attract even more members of the community to participate in the community event.

Raising close to $1,000 last year that was used to upgrade the school’s play equipment and the school environment, this year will again offer a 10km run, 5km run, 3km kids run or 3km walk around Tatura, and will kick off with registrations opening from 7:30am on Sunday, September 14 followed by the race start from 8:30am.

Tatura Primary School Grade 3/4 Teacher, Nicole Evans said, “We had a good turnout last year and so far we’ve had a lot of interest for this year’s event, so we are expecting a bigger turnout.

“We expect that funds raised this year will go toward

refurbishing and upgrading the school’s resources.

“Events like these are great for building the community, encouraging our students to be fit and healthy and all with the extra benefit of raising funds for much needed resources.

“The run will be around Tatura and participants can take in the wetlands of Cussen Park.

“Once again the popular cake stall will be operating to serve up a sweet treat with a tea or coffee. And to help keep the young ones entertained while the older ones are running there will be a jumping castle.”

Cost of entry is $20 for adults for the 10km or 5km run, $15 for high school students, $10 for primary school students, $10 for the family 3km walk or $5 for the 3km children’s run.

For further information or to register, phone Tatura Primary School on 5824 1684.

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