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COMMUNITY CONNECT | page 6 Letters to the Editor | page 8 Employment + Classifieds | pages 21-23 Free 7 Day TV Guide | page 24 Sport Adviser | page 25

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 12, 2015

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A DELICIOUS INVESTMENT… Kevin Hicks Real Estate Fully Licensed Estate Agent, Rocky Gagliardi at the old United Dairy Power factory on Vaughan Street, Shepparton, which has been sold to an Australian, privately owned food industry company. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

A NEW mascot, gourmet food pavilion, a trail bag and a Guinness World Record attempt will all be introduced at this year’s Shepparton Show, and it will be the first time in 10 years the whole grounds will be able to be used.

T h i s ye a r ’s show w i l l ut i l i s e t he upgraded grounds, which have been under construction during phases since 200405, with drainage and power issues now improved.

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Multi-million dollar investment in Vaughan Street factory Sauce business to move bottling plant to Shepparton

By David Lee AFTER having been empty for the last four to five years, the old United Dairy Power factory on Vaughan Street was purchased by an Australian, privately owned food industry company last week, who plans on moving their bottling plant to the region, with a promise to

create a number of jobs for locals.

While the site, located at 123 Vaughan Street, gained interest from as far as Singapore, it was a local sauce company who was awarded the property, with approximately $1.5M being spent on the purchase Continued on page 20 of the site.

NEWS | WEATHER

30 years of fighting cancer LOCALS COLLABORATE… From left, Daffodil Day Shepparton Volunteer Group Treasurer and Volunteer, Vic Earl, Shepparton Access Service User, Justine McCartney, Sam Rentao from Renato’s Florist and Shepparton Access Service User, Pasquale Pellegrino. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

By David Lee HAVING raised $15,000 for the Cancer Council last year and being the highest fundraiser in the state, the local Daffodil Day Shepparton Volunteer Group, in collaboration with Sam Renato from Renato’s Florist and Shepparton Access are hoping to celebrate Daffodil Day’s 30th year

by beating last year’s amount.

With this year’s event on Friday, August 28, volunteers will be manning 10 sites across the city to help raise funds for cancer research. Donation sites will be set up at Fairley’s IGA on Thursday, August 27 and Saturday, August 29, at GV Health, City Walk, SPC Ardmona Factory Sales,

Shepparton Marketplace and Mooroopna Woolworths on Friday, August 28, at Renato’s Florist on Thursday, August 27 and Friday, August 28 and at Riverside Plaza, Bunnings Warehouse Shepparton and the Maude Street Mall on Friday, August 28 and Saturday August 29.

Shepparton Volunteer Group Treasurer and Volunteer, Vic Earl said, “This year we have the most amount of outlets across the city that we’ve ever had, so we are hoping that will help us raise more funds than we did last year.

“This is such an important cause and we are so grateful to all who get involved.”

Shepparton Access Business Manager, M a rk B ro d ie s a id , “ We’ve b e en i n partnership with the local Daffodil Day committee for more than 10 years and supporting Sam Renato with his donations.

“Shepparton Access helped to contribute $60 0 last year. T he event is a great opportunity for our service users to be out and contributing to the community and at the same time raising funds for cancer research.”

For further information, visit www. cancervic.org.au or phone the Cancer Council hotline on 13 11 20.

Shepparton TODAY

Shepparton Rainfall

High 10º

Water Level Lake Eildon Waranga Basin

Veryhigh (90%) chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon.

Low 5º

% Full 59.86 44.16

14.6mm this month Current Vol (ML) 1,995,793 190,914

Sunrise: 7:05am Sunset: 5:42pm

Thursday H 14º L 5º

Friday H 14º L 3º

Saturday H 15º L 5º

Sunday H 16º L 3º

Monday H 16º L 5º

Tuesday H 16º L 6º

70% chance of 1-5mm

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NEWS

State-of-the-art medical imaging unit for Kyabram GOULBURN Valley Imaging Group and Kyabram District Health Services (KDHS) have joined forces to bring a state-of-the-art medical imaging unit to Kyabram and as of August 17 local residents will have access to a state-of-the-art Computer Tomography (CT) unit, which will be available at Kyabram Medical Imaging.

The new CT unit, which will be a part of the KDHS new radiology facility, is being hailed a great win for the Kyabram community which is set to provide local residents with fast access to a medical imaging service that was not previously available.

A needs analysis conducted by KDHS in 2012 indicated that local doctors send an average of five referrals to this service per day, with local residents previously needing to travel to other regional centres for the service.

Chief Executive of KDHS, Peter Abraham said the introduction of a CT imaging service at KDHS would provide a valuable and much needed addition to the suite of diagnostic imaging services available to our community.

“The establishment of a CT service for Kyabram will provide added support and surety to the clinical decision-making processes of our clinical team. This will result in an ability to better manage their patients locally.”

CEO of Goulburn Valley Imaging Group

SEEING CLEARER… Goulburn Valley Imaging Group and Kyabram District Health Services (KDHS) have joined forces to bring a state-of-the-art medical imaging unit to Kyabram. Photo: Supplied.

(GVIG), Stavros Dodos said that the new unit reflects GVIG’s ongoing commitment to delivering modern and comprehensive medical facilities to local communities within the Goulburn Valley.

“At GVIG we have a strong history of caring for residents of the Goulburn Valley.

We’ve provided vital imaging services to the

region for more than 30 years, and we’re delighted to bring these resources to Kyabram.

“These new facilities will ensure regional patients can have local access to a broad range of radiology services and have a service that will expand to meet the future demands of a growing community.”

Charity event; off the beaten track

By David Lee A 5,000km journey has started down the beaten track from Melbourne to Port Douglas in Queensland today, which will see 81 vehicles help to raise funds for children who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs through this year’s Victorian Variety Bash.

Participant, John McCarroll who has been taking part for six years, will be joining fellow team members Kevin McCarroll, John Macrae and Helen Kibble on the trek to Port Douglas in a 1968 Chevrolet Impala.

John said, “I look for ward to this each year. It’s all about raising funds for disadvantaged children and we all have a lot of fun along the way and at the same time raise funds.

“So far this year we have raised $16,500, but we might see some more raised during the ‘bash.’

“During the bash, there is an injection of up to $30,000 in each town that we stop in.

That’s 300 motel beds, 81 tanks of petrol and 600 meals per stopover.

VARIETY TREK… Victorian Variety Bash Participant, John McCarroll has taken off with team members Kevin McCarroll, John Macrae and Helen Kibble on a Variety Bash trek to Port Douglas in a 1968 Chevrolet Impala. Photo: David Lee.

“I’d like to thank all the supporters and local businesses who have sponsored us.

Without them this couldn’t happen,” John said.

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Hospital pains in focus MUCH-NEEDED UPGRADE… State Member for Northern Victoria, Wendy Lovell has launched a new campaign to try and get the government’s attention to fund the muchneeded upgrade of GV Health.

Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

GV HEALTH’S hospital pains are being put in the spotlight and the pressure placed on the Andrews Labor Government to fund the much needed expansion, with State Member for Northern Victoria, Wendy Lovell launching Operation: Rebuild GV Health.

Ms Lovell said the campaign is an extension of her ongoing advocacy for the redevelopment of our hospital.

The campaign, an online and social media campaign aimed at harnessing the swell of community support to gain the redevelopment, will work towards calling on the government to commit to the redevelopment of the hospital by providing funding for initial stages in the 2016-17 budget, and further funding across the forward estimates for a rolling series of stages until the full redevelopment is completed.

The community will be able to show its support for the campaign online by interacting with the ‘rebuildGVH’ Facebook page,

‘retweeting’ and ‘favouriting’ posts on the ‘rebuildGVH’ Twitter page and by signing the online petition at www.change.org/p/rebuildgvh.

Ms Lovell praised the dedication and efforts of GV Health staff, and said they are doing the best they can to deliver quality health services from an outdated and inadequate facility.

“The limitations of the facility often lead to frustration and negative experiences for patients, so sharing your story will help to highlight the need to redevelop the hospital.

“The current master plan is the fourth to be developed over the past 12 years. A commitment is needed from the Government to ensure it delivers on this master plan, and that it doesn’t just gather dust on the shelf like previous versions.

“GV Health needs action, not more stalling tactics under the guise of ‘further consultation’ or planning.”

Want to volunteer in Asia?

GREATER Shepparton City Council in partnership with the Foundation for Young Australians and Global Vision International are giving local youths the chance to apply for a $2,500 Experience Asia scholarship and participate in an incredible Asia Pacific volunteer placement in 2016.

The scholarship will assist one lucky Greater Shepparton resident aged between 18 and 20 to experience the diverse culture of Asia Pacific countries through a three to six month placement in a country such as Fiji, Laos, Nepal and Thailand, volunteering in the areas of education, environmental conservation or community development.

Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Dennis Patterson is encouraging young people to apply for this once in a lifetime opportunity.

“Greater Shepparton is delighted to support this partnership which works to create opportunities for our young people to enjoy cultural experiences in the region.

“Such an opportunity provides positive benefits not only for the young people and the host communities but for the wider Greater Shepparton community.”

Applications close September 5, 2015 and are open to any Australian citizen, aged 18 to 20 who live in Greater Shepparton. For more information or to apply, visit www. fya.org.au/asia.

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Events

COMMUNITY CONNECT UPCOMING SHEPPARTON SPIRITUALIST CENTRE will be holding a Psychic Mediums Festival on Saturday, August 15 from 10am to 4pm at the Mooroopna Education Activity Centre, 23 Alexandra Street, Mooroopna. Entrance is $5, children under 12 free.

For enquiries, phone Denise on 0432 107 229 or email ssc@iprimus.com.au JUST DINNER will run on Saturday, August 15. A social evening for singles and couples aged 45 to 70.

All are most welcome to come along, meet others and enjoy dinner. Please phone Marg, 5825 1114 or Vicki, 0427 251 274 for venue and time.

HEALTH ISSUES CENTRE will be running a free one-day forum on Wednesday, September 16 at Quality Hotel Sherbourne Terrace for chronic disease peer support group leaders and members.

For more information, please call Esther on 9664 9323 or email e.lim@healthissuescentre.org.au.

ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT RETIREES meets on the third Monday of each month at 9:45am at The Overlander Hotel, Benalla Road, Shepparton. The next meeting will be held on August 17, with guest speaker, Barie Bartolli from the CBA on aged care reform. Share group from 9am. For further information, phone Bill on 5821 1854.

SHEPPARTON LIBRARY is holding a book sale from Wednesday, August 19 at 12:30pm to Sunday, August 23 at 4pm. Come along and grab some pre-loved bargains. Proceeds go towards purchasing items for the library. For enquiries, contact Ann Worcester on 5831 6334 or via email at maworcester3630@gmail.com THE GOULBURN VALLEY WEST BRANCH OF THE CWA presents their annual Creative Arts Exhibition on August 30, at Victory Hall, Hogan Street, Tatura. Admission $5 and includes light

lunch and afternoon tea available. 10am to 3pm.

More information, phone Barbara Carter on 0448 852 666.

DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP 20s to 40s combines exercise and peer support for those with depression/anxiety. All levels of fitness welcome.

Contact Andrew for more details on 0430 008 021.

WANGANUI PARK SECONDARY COLLEGE 40TH ANNIVERSARY will run from October 16 to 18. A number of events have been organised to celebrate this milestone. For full details go to www.wanganuipsc.vic.edu.au/sites/anniversary, find ‘Wanganui Park Secondary College 40th Anniversary Celebration October 2015’ on Facebook or phone 5820 9900.

Ongoing COMMUNITY LUNCH is held on the third Friday of the month at South Shepparton Community Centre, 11 Service Street, Shepparton. Enjoy a two course homemade cooked meal served at 12 noon, in a warm and relaxing atmosphere. The cost is just a donation. Phone and book your place on 5821 6172.

TRANSPORT TO CEMETERIES on the third Saturday of each month Goulburn Community Transport provides transport to the cemetery to visit loved ones. For more information, contact Vilma Ondrus 5831 3607 or Goulburn Community Transport 5831 8515. Shepparton visits are $3 and Pine Lodge visit $4.

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

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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.

Tuesdays in the Scout Hall at Kialla Recreation Reserve. For enquiries, contact David at david. brown@travelmanagers.com.au or phone 0419 315 665.

MOOROOPNA CWA meets on the last Thursday of each month at the Royal Hotel, Mooroopna.

Social time with a meal from 6:30pm and meeting follows from 7:30pm. New members are welcome.

Further information, contact Barbara Carter 5825 1728 or 0448 852 666.

GROW PEER-SU PPORT GROU P Feeling depressed? Anxious? Isolated? Grow offers hope.

The Shepparton group meets 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 INVERGORDON HISTORY HALL Community Reserve, Centre Road Invergordon. Open to the public on third Sunday of February, May, August and 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, Karen 5825 3484, Jeanette 0408 056 448, Irene 0407 920 104, Roger 0427 541 611 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 A NON YMOUS 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 PROBUS CLUB oF SHEPPARTON INC. 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 Marie on 5831 5256.

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.

SHEPPARTON PUBLIC Cemetery is 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.

THE GOULBURN VALLEY KIDNEY SUPPORT GROUP meet on the first 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.

KYABRAM AL-ANON FAMILY 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.

ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT 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.

VIEW CLUB is a ladies friendship group who help to support the Smith Family and meet on the first Friday of the month at the Terminus Hotel for lunch at 11:30am. For further information, phone Helen on 5821 7503.

NAG A M BI E L A K E S C OM M U N I T Y MARKET runs on the first Saturday of every month (except January) from 9am to 1pm. Lots of locally grown and made items, live music, food and drinks. Located in the main street of Nagambie on the banks of Lake Nagambie. Disabled access friendly. For further information, contact the market coordinator on 0475 885 047.

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.

HEARTBEAT VICTORIA GOULBURN 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.

MOOROOPNA INDOOR BOWLS SOCIAL BOWLS will be held every Tuesday and Saturday from now on at the Mooroopna Bowling Club, Echuca Road, Mooroopna. Names to be in by 12:30pm by phoning 5825 2275. Any enquiries to Jan Doherty, 5821 9832.

C OU N T RY WOM E N ’ S A S S O C I AT I ON Congupna branch meetings are held at the Congupna Hall on the third Wednesday of the month from 11am. Everyone is welcome. For further information, contact Marg Sarkady on 5825 5106.

GOULBURN VALLEY TYPE ONE Peer Support Group Shepparton provides support for people living with Type 1 diabetes and meets on the first Monday of every month from 7:30pm at GV Health Community Therapy Room, Graham Street in Shepparton. Enquiries, email gvtopsgroup@gmail. com or phone 5832 2674.

CAMPASPE REGIONAL LIBRARY are seeking interest for a proposed Computer Group to meet at Echuca Library on the 1st Saturday of each month from 10:30am. For more information, call David 0408 101 846, leave your name with library staff, or come along on the day.

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 ADAM GOODE’S SAGA

Dear Editor, The Adam Goode’s saga was bound to happen and is an example of how far the world has turned its back on “Christian” values today. I remember when growing up we never heard of racial intolerance, partners, feminists, gay rights or street crime like we have today.

We did have aboriginal footballers and they were very fine players and umpires and great sportsmen and we cheered them on but that was when football was a game that was entertaining and tough. Today it has become a spectator sport where there are thousands of umpires who play on the fence and everyone is an authority ready to take on anyone who disagrees.

Sport has become very divisive and personal where the players have become ‘gods’ obsessed with money, tattoos and alcohol etc. Young people feel that they have to be a part of it even down to the

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.

booing of great sportsmen like Adam Goode.

Regardless of opinions our world has and will continue to change where we have lost sight of the moral values that we were once taught. ‘Gay’ police were unheard of, men did not wear earrings, women did not sport tattoos and marriage was something to be respected between a man and a woman. I worked in an industry for years where I had friends of all races and personal issues were not even on the radar.

T he media and T V must take responsibility for a lot of this because without publicity none of this would have happened. Today we have peace rallies that end in violence, and we can even watch a war played out even in our own homes, where we see programs like ‘Q&A’ and Question Time in Parliament is like an unruly classroom.

Name calling by all parties is not the way to set an example for our young people because they are watching. Look beyond the spectator sport to those who are really to

blame and you will see where schools teach that it is ‘ok’ to be ‘gay’ instead of teaching values, where our society now believes that ‘gay marriage’ is about ‘love’ and free speech is not tolerated any more. Immorality has become the ‘norm.’

Morality holds the world together...not rebellion. (Romans 1:21-32) If you think you are a ‘good’ person then Google ‘The Good Test’ and see if you really are the sort of person that you think you are?

Yours sincerely, John Newton Kialla

IT’S A MYSTERY Dear Editor, Strange things are a-foot. When the airplane wing tip washed up on Reunion Island I wasn’t one bit surprised. Why? Because the theory I read on the internet might be closer to the truth than some might think. Reunion isn’t that far from Diego

Garcia, a military base occupied by the Americans.

I find it incredulous that with all the modern technology the plane wasn’t tracked there instead of being way off course somewhere in the Southern Ocean.

The unfortunate Malaysian plane was shot down over Ukraine by pro Russian rebels.

Malaysia made a huge mistake by allowing their plane to fly over a war zone. You would have thought the airline would have known better and stayed clear of that area. I wonder how many passengers knew they were in danger by flying over a war zone or if they even knew the plane’s route.

There are a lot of questions that need to be answered and I wonder how much information Julie Bishop is privy to. I doubt if our Foreign Minister will reveal any secret dealings.

Yours sincerely, Jay Nauss Glen Aplin

Record numbers of criminals brought to justice THE community is being praised for being the eyes and ears of crime fighting in the region and across the state, with Crime Stoppers recording the highest arrest rates in its 28 year history.

Thanks to the confidential information received from members of the community, a record breaking 1,455 arrests were made between July 2014 and July 2015, up by 175 arrests from the previous year.

Public information received throughout the year has helped solve one murder investigation, 21 sexual assaults, 28 armed robberies, 42 serious assaults, six robberies, eight clandestine

drug laboratories, 117 hydroponic grow houses and three arson offences.

Crime Stoppers Victoria CEO, Samantha Hunter said, “Crime Stoppers relies on a strong partnership with Victorians to help solve crimes, and our latest results highlight the confidence that the community has in our organisation and our mission.

“We know that even the smallest piece of information can help locate wanted persons and solve crimes, and we urge the public to continue to be our eyes and ears and report any

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information they may have about crime or anything suspicious they might see happening in their neighbourhoods.

“Making a report to Crime Stoppers is completely confidential, and as simple as calling 1800 333 000, visiting our website at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au or downloading our free smart phone app.

“As a community we often under-estimate the difference we can make towards creating a safer community. Every Victorian has a role to play either by reporting crime or by supporting Crime Stoppers by donating online.”

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Seven new businesses nominated

BUSINESS AWARD… From left, White King-Pental Maintenance Manager, Eric Smart, KitchenWise, Owners, Mark Boldiston and John Gribble (Business Award – Trade Services) and The Adviser Advertising Manager, Melanie Spencer.

CUSTOMER SERVICE OF THE YEAR AWARD… From left, White King-Pental Maintenance Manager, Eric Smart, Fernwood Fitness Shepparton Club Owner, Danni Whitaker and Assistant Manager, Krystle Ford (Customer Service of the Year Award-Professional Services) and Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board Member, Felice Sgammotta.

HOSPITALITY SERVICE OF THE YEAR AWARD… From left, White KingPental Maintenance Manager, Eric Smart, Parklake Hotel Restaurant Manager, Lee Tweedie (Hospitality Service of the Year Award) and GoTafe Commercial Manager Hospitality, Ross Graham.

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BUSINESS AWARD… From left, White King-Pental Maintenance Manager, Eric Smart, Riverview Dental Principal Dentist, Dr Stuart Malone (Business Award-Professional Services) and Chamber of Commerce and Industry Executive Officer, Lucy Cerrone.

CUSTOMER SERVICE OF THE YEAR AWARD… From left, White KingPental Maintenance Manager, Eric Smart, Shoppers Delight Manager, Trish Lombardozzi (Customer Service of the Year AwardRetail) and Choice Group Property Manager, Amy Lundberg.

APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR AWARD… From left, White KingPental Maintenance Manager, Eric Smart, Sibio Engineering 3rd Year Apprentice Fitter and Turner, Dayne Conti (Apprentice of the Year Award) and Watters Electrical Estimator, Justin Phillips.

WEEK eleven of the 2015 White King-Pental 95 3SR FM Business Awards, has seen another seven businesses receive nominations.

This week, Godfreys was nominated under the Business Award-Retail Services category, KitchenWise was nominated under the Business Award-Trade Services, Riverview Dental was nominated under the Business AwardProfessional Services category, Parklake Hotel was nominated under the Hospitality Service of the Year Award category, Shoppers Delight was nominated under the Customer Service of the

in White King-Pental business awards

Year Award-Retail category, Fernwood Fitness Shepparton was nominated under the Customer Service of the Year Award-Professional Services category and Sibio Engineering saw one of their staff nominated under the Apprentice of the Year Award category.

Businesses can be nominated under 12 categories, which include Best Marketing/ Advertising Campaign, Entrepreneur of the Year, Customer Service of the Year, which incorporates Professional Services, Trade Services and Retail Services, Hospitality

BUSINESS AWARD… From left, White KingPental Maintenance Manager, Eric Smart, Godfreys Manager, Ashley Mason (Business AwardRetail Services) and 95 3SR FM Receptionist, Mandy Turner. Photos: Alicia Niglia.

Service of the Year, Best New Business - Under Two Years, Apprenticeship/Trainee of the Year, Business Awards, which incorporates Professional Service Award, Trade Service of the Year and Retailer of the Year Award and the illustrious Hall of Fame Award.

Nominations, which close on October 2, can be made in store at participating businesses, online at www.sheppartonchamber.com.au/ awards or via post by sending a completed nomination form to Business Awards, PO Box 364, Shepparton 3630.

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SAM to announce $50,000 prize winner

2015 Sidney Myer Fund Australian Ceramic Award short listed Artists, Adam John Cullen.

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2015 Sidney Myer Fund Australian Ceramic Award short listed Artists, Sanné Mestrom.

SHEPPARTON Art Museum, (SAM) are delighted to announce the five short listed artists who will present exhibitions in the 2015 Sidney Myer Fund Australian Ceramic Award.

The 2015 short listed artists are Penny Byrne, Ruth Hutchinson, Sanné Mestrom, Adam John Cullen and Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran.

The biennial award is the premier Australian ceramic art honour with a $50,000 prize to be awarded to one of the talented artists this August.

This year’s Australian Ceramic Art Award attracted 100 entrants; Australian artists with varied backgrounds, from exemplary master potters through to contemporary artists, exploring ceramic traditions and the medium’s potential for intervention in a range of aesthetic and political endeavours.

Each of the winning artists will travel to Shepparton to give presentations and run master classes on the celebratory opening and announcement day of Saturday, August 22. The artists will also be commissioned to produce an exhibition of new work for display at SAM from 22 August to 22 November 2015.

2015 Sidney Myer Fund Australian Ceramic Award short listed Artists, Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran.

2015 Sidney Myer Fund Australian Ceramic Award short listed Artists, Penny Byrne.

2015 Sidney Myer Fund Australian Ceramic Award short listed Artists, Ruth Hutchinson.

Photos: Supplied.

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Students and teachers to attend La Trobe Alumni AUSTRALIAN comedy icon Tim ‘Rosso’ Ross will regale Shepparton’s La Trobe University Alumni with his trademark humour when he visits this week.

On Thursday, August 13, La Trobe University Shepparton Campus will host a networking event with special guest and La Trobe graduate, Tim Ross.

The event will allow former staff and students to reconnect, catch up and embrace networking opportunities over drinks and canapés.

Tim completed his Bachelor of Arts (Drama) at La Trobe University in 1996. This was the same year that he teamed with Merrick Watts; a long-term partnership, which developed into full-time spots on Triple J and Nova 96.9.

That success moved into television - Planet Merrick and Rosso on the Comedy Channel, Merrick and Rosso Unplanned on the Nine Network and The B Team on Network Ten. Tim now contributes to Men’s Style Australia, Rolling Stone and The (Sydney) Magazine and in 2010, he released his book ‘Mum had a Kingswood.’

La Trobe University Shepparton Head of Campus, Sue Nalder encouraged the region’s alumni to come together for the event.

“Come along and join current students as well as your fellow alumni for an evening of networking and hear our humorous guest

LA TROBE ONE AND ALL… La Trobe University Shepparton Campus’ ‘former students and teachers are being encouraged to attend Shepparton’s La Trobe University Alumni, where special guest and La Trobe graduate, Tim Ross will host a networking event Photo: Supplied. speaker discuss his journey from La Trobe student to comedian.

“This is a great opportunity to engage with the local community and catch up on what our graduates have been up to.”

New look for Shepparton Show SHOW TIME… Shepparton Agricultural Society President, Lloyd Olson and Shepparton Agricultural Society Show Manager, Amanda McCulloch, who are looking forward to bringing the new look Shepparton Show to the community this year. Photo: David Lee.

continued from front page WITH a focus on bringing agriculture back to the show, patrons can visit the LegenDAIRY milking barn for live milking demonstrations, celebrate the cropping industry by grinding wheat into flour or making a macaroni necklace, watch sheep shearing demonstrations and take home fleece in their very own Trail Bag. A gourmet food pavilion will feature food manufacturers from around the region, live cooking demonstrations, a barista competition and gourmet food producers offering tastings and discounts.

But perhaps one of the most exciting new features will be a world record attempt, where the community can get involved in trying to break the ‘largest number of hand painted cows’ record, which currently sits at 800.

Shepparton Agricultural Society President,

Lloyd Olson said, “We are really trying to change the direction of the show a little, to give it more of a country show feel and to be more agricultural based.

“The community has a lot to look forward to this year and we have a few new things.

“We are hoping that our new ‘calf’ mascot will appeal to the children and we will soon be holding a competition to name him.”

Shepparton Agricultural Society Show Manager, Amanda McCulloch said, “This will be the first year for a long time that we will be able to use the full site which will mean we will be able to better lay out the sideshows, rides and entertainment.

“With so much to see and do at the 2015 Shepparton Show, we look forward to welcoming everybody back.”

The 139th Shepparton Show will be held on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th October.

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into your new home

IF you’re thinking about buying a new home or some land to build on this spring, you may find yourself in a stronger negotiating position if your finance is pre-approved.

GMCU Shepparton Branch Manager, Dallas Moore explains why, “There’s a few reasons why a pre-approved home loan could help buyers close the deal on a new property; firstly, sellers and agents love the certainty of an unconditional offer. It might just give you the edge to get an offer accepted.

“Secondly, it removes the stress of worrying if you are shopping in the right price range.

“Lastly and most importantly it gives you assurance and peace of mind that your loan will be affordable.”

The GMCU offers a range of fixed and variable home loan solutions from branches located throughout central Victoria. Each branch has authorised lenders who will take the time to advise you on the right product, and personally deal with your application right through to purchase and settlement.

Dallas added, “GMCU home loans are only available through our branches, so if you would like your experience to include personalised, professional service and support - call in and speak to the team at one of our branches.”

The GMCU has branches in Shepparton, Mooroopna, Kyabram, Seymour, Euroa, Kilmore, Numurkah, Benalla, Echuca, contact the GMCU on 5821 9033 or visit www.gmcu.com.au for more information.

GET INTO YOUR NEW HOME STRESS FREE… A pre-approved

home loan can help you close the deal on a new property, and GMCU can help take all the stress away. Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

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Building Statistics FOR GREATER SHEPPARTON CITY COUNCIL

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from July 2014 to June 2015

330 747 29 70 1176

NEW DWELLINGS

$82,704,485 Estimated Cost +37 from the same period last year

DWELLING ADDITIONS

Out-buildings/Swimming Pools/ Restumps/Demolitions $22,340,510 Estimated Cost +134 from the same period last year

NEW COMMERCIAL

$22,806,293 Estimated Cost +12 from the same period last year

OTHER COMMERCIAL

home maintenance tips in preparation for Spring

Addition/Alteration/Shop Fit-outs $17,717,597 Estimated Cost -5 from the same period last year

TOTAL DWELLINGS

$145,568,885 Estimated Cost +178 from the same period last year

AFTER a long, dark Winter, Spring’s bright sun and warm winds are a breath of fresh air.

There is a downside though…all that sunshine puts a spotlight on your leaf-filled gutters, cracked sidewalks and the dead plants in last year’s flower beds. Here are some Spring preparation tips for your home to ensure that it looks as perfect as a fresh Spring day.

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Check for loose or leaky gutters and make sure downpipes drain away from the foundations and are clear and free of debris.

Use a screwdriver to probe the wood trim around windows, doors, railings and decks. Make repairs now before the Spring rains do more damage to the exposed wood.

Inspect concrete slabs for signs of cracks or movement. All exterior slabs except pool decks should drain away from the home’s foundations. Fill

cracks with a concrete crack filler or silicone caulk. When weather permits, power-wash and then seal the concrete.

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Have a qualified heating and cooling contractor clean and service your air conditioning system. An annual service call will keep the system working at peak performance levels. Change interior filters on a regular basis.

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Check your lawn equipment to make sure it is ready for Spring use. Clean equipment and sharp cutting blades will make yard work easier.

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STATE-OF-THEART SEWING TECHNOLOGY… Shepparton Sewing Centre Business Owners, Shelly and Stephen Ryan are welcoming quilting enthusiasts to come along to their Longarm Quilting Open Day on Saturday, August 15. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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Longarm Quilting Open Day Experience the difference at Shepparton Sewing Centre EXPERIENCE quality Swiss craftsmanship with Shepparton Sewing Centre’s brand new Bernina longarm sewing machines.

Shepparton Sewing Centre are inviting you to their Longarm Quilting Open Day on Saturday, August 15. The event is expected to excite quilters right across the Goulburn Valley with in-store demonstrations and an invitation to try, first-hand the brand new, state-of-the-art longarm technology.

Business Owners, Stephen and Shelly Ryan said, “We’re inviting people to come along on the day and learn about what longarm can do.

“We’re also excited to announce that we will now be offering these machines for sale as well as rental, in-store.

“We’ve introduced several new services to the store that will enable our customers to create a professional finish for their quilts, including a longarm quilting service and a longarm basting service, making it easier than ever to complete that special item.”

Shepparton Sewing Centre also offer a huge range of quilting fabrics, backings and accessories, visit Shepparton Sewing Centre at 36 Benalla Road, Shepparton on Saturday, August 15 between 10am to 2pm or phone 5821 2000 for more information.

Nominations open for inspirational women THE Greater Shepparton Women’s Charter Alliance Advisory Committee (GSWCACC) is encouraging members of the Greater Shepparton community to nominate inspirational women for the 2016 Victorian Honour Roll of Women.

Nominations, which can be made online at www.dpc.vic.gov. au/index.php/news-publications/victorian-honour-roll-of-women, close at 5pm on Friday, August 21 and aims to recognise and celebrate the great achievements of inspirational women in the community.

GSWCAAC Charter Champion, Cr Dinny Adem believes it would be great to see more women from the local community nominated.

“The Greater Shepparton community has many women who have made a real difference and who are inspirational in their efforts to contribute to the wider community.

“The Victorian Honour Roll for Women is a great way to acknowledge the achievements of women who have made a tangible contribution.”

The GSWCAAC is made up of volunteers and, with Council support, aims to increase women’s participation in key decision making forums in the community and in democratic governance.

The GSWCAAC supports three main principles: Gender Equity, Diversity, and Active Citizenship.

Living the dream

wi t h Geoff Vallance

Clockwise from top: DeVOn… Brixham, one of many towns visited along the way; ROOFTOP VIew… Bev and Lawrence at Gothic Cathedral Rooftop Barcelona; sMALLesT THe OLD GReen TRee … Lawrence and Gabby at the smallest pub in Bath. FOGUeRes De sAnT JOAn… Week long Festival of Bonfires of St John; FATHeR DAUGHTeR LOVe… Lawrence and Gabby enjoying a photo opportunity at Trafalgar Square.

IT would be a family holiday, one that they had dreamed about for some time. Lawrence Steward of Shepparton had been to England and Spain before with his wife Bev, but they had promised they would go back to trace their family roots and take their daughter Gabby.

Well the time had come; Gabby a fourth year university student would be on her break, so this June they set off on their adventure.

First stop was England, where they had relatives. Lawrence’s grandfather had come from Feltwell near Cambridge and Bev’s relatives came from Coventry.

They took Gabby to see the local churches and toured a number of small villages to get a feel for old England. They travelled through Somerset, Bradford upon Avon, and Cornwell then Goldsithney, Bev’s grandfather’s birth place; the original family home is still there, which gave Gabby a chance to see where her mum grew up.

Next Stratford upon Avon, a tour of Warwick Castle and then onto Bath, a city with so much history centred on its Roman baths.

They also visited the big smoke with four days in London and just loved it.

From the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace to Trafalgar Square, the British Museum, west end theatres, Tower Bridge and so much more, London was an exciting place to be.

Next was Spain. They flew to Alicante, toured the city and that night found a tapas bar to eat that special Spanish food. That night was the start of the Fogueres de Sant Joan Festival, which was full on. People feasted on paella and there was dancing in the streets and a massive parade.

Next day they drove to Carravarca de la Cruz one of the world’s five holy cities. They met some local friends and were invited to a

traditional Spanish lunch, which ran for four hours. The food was wonderful and oh so filling.

That afternoon, they visited the cathedral and the museum of the Winehorse Festival, which celebrates the times when the Christians were under siege in the castle by the moors; running out of water the Knights Templar would ride out under the cover of darkness to find water and food.

Back to Alicante for more touring before boarding a train to Barcelona. As they travelled past an ever-changing landscape, the dry arid areas gave way to lush agricultural regions as they travelled closer to Barcelona.

In Barcelona, they explored the city by ‘hopon-hop-off’ bus; a great way to get around and see the major sites. Gaudi’s cathedral dominates the city as do many more of his works, but nothing is more Spanish than a night out at a Flamingo show, the dancing was spectacular like fire and ice.

People were up late as the Summer Solstice festival was b e i n g c e l e b r ate d and it seemed that festivities went on night after night into the early morning hours.

Lawrence just loved his time in Spain and could have stayed longer. The girls agreed but it was nearing time to fly home.

Some more sight-seeing and visiting the local beaches, and of course the necessary retail therapy as the girls hit the shops before flying home.

Lawrence, Bev and Gabby all had a wonderful time and would like to thank Jen Doyle at helloworld Shepparton for taking care of all their travel needs. She certainly made it possible for them to ‘live the dream.’

Until next time, Safe Travel’n, Geoff Vallance

The food was wonderful and oh so filling.

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Corporate function packages made fun FUN City, Shepparton’s newest purpose built indoor entertainment facility is now inviting corporate functions and team building activities with their all new corporate packages.

The brand new facility is the largest of its kind in country Victoria, offering several private function spaces as well as plenty of options for team building activities.

The Cinema Room is equipped with a 65 inch LCD Panel, DVD and with tiered seating, can accommodate up to 34 people; whilst the V I P Room has the seating capacity for up to 80 people and offers private toilets, internet access and three LCD Panel TVs, DVD player and PC access.

The space also offers a projector and white board, with seating configurations designed to suit your function.

Fun City can also cater for all types of functions with food and beverage packages and can also accommodate most dietary requirements.

The Fun City complex is fully airconditioned during the summer months and fully heated during the winter months, offering year-round comfort.

Business Owner, Darren Shaw said, “We can also customise a function or corporate

CORPORATE FUN… Shepparton residents, Jennie Singla, Ranee Shaw and Adam Syme enjoy Fun City’s team building, Go Karting activity. Photo: Steph Boyle.

package to suit the individual needs of the group or company. We work closely with our clients to tailor packages that suit both the budget and time allocated.”

Call in and speak to one of the team at

Fun City, Riverside Plaza, 8025 Melbourne Road Shepparton, email angie@funcity. com.au or phone 5823 1224 for more information.

Multi-million dollar investment in Vaughan Street factory

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SAUCY PURCHASE… The old United Dairy Power factory site on Vaughan Street, has been sold to an Australian, privately owned food industry company who plans on initially using it as a bottling plant for its sauce. Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

Sauce business to move bottling plant to Shepparton continued from front page THE site had previously operated for over 90 years as Midland Milk, followed by Dairy Farmers and National Foods, before its closure in 2009 and the loss of 25 jobs.

In 2010, United Dairy Power purchased the factory announcing its intention to spend $40M to create a state-of-the-art cheese operation, which was expected to generate 100 jobs, but the dream never came to be realised.

A company director of the business who purchased the plant said, “We’ve purchased this asset for production but plan to use it initially as a bottling plant.

“We’re very much in the planning stages.

“We have a number of different types of products that the site would suit.

“It will be a step-by-step development of the site over a period of time, but we do plan on moving very quickly on smaller

levels and we are looking at opening up some employment options for locals.

“We made the decision to invest in the region because we have a facility in Kyabram and we’ve seen the success the region has, so it made sense.

“The site also suited us well and the location was perfect.

“Provided that the logistics are confirmed we plan to have the initial operations started within the next four to six months.”

Kevin Hicks Real Estate Fully Licensed Estate Agent, Rocky Gagliardi said, “It is great to see, yet again, another display of strong investment in the region.

“It was encouraging to see a lot of interest from out of town.

“The facility has been around for a long time and it has had a great economic impact in the region over the years. “ I t ’s a l s o g o i n g t o c r e at e s o m e employment, which is great for the town.”

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Adviser Scoreboard Kyabram District League

Football Murchison (108) d Violet Town (97) Undera (99) d Tallygaroopna (62) Merrigum (266) d Rushworth (13) Lancaster (232) d Ardmona (26) Avenel (269) d Longwood (24) Netball – A grade Lancaster (71) d Ardmona (24) Violet Town (58) d Murchison (30) Merrigum (46) d Rushworth (26) Tallygaroopna (95) d Undera (8)

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GOING THE DISTANCE… Local Distance Runner, Haydn Poliness recently took on competitors at two British Columbia Athletics meets in Canada, bringing home two gold medals. Photos: Supplied.

Poliness brings home gold

By David Lee IT WAS gold for local 15 year old Distance Runner, Haydn Poliness when he took on competitors of the British Columbia Athletics meets in Canada last month, and now that he has returned to Shepparton he is already looking for ward to the World Junior Championships next year.

Haydn was eager to take on the Trevor Craven Memorial Meet, the Jack Brow Memorial Tract and Field Meet in Canada and while he had to bow out of the Jack Brow Memorial Tract due to injury, he took out first place in the Trevor Craven Memorial

Meet in the 1,500m and 3,000m heats and placed fourth in the 800m.

Haydn said, “The first meet was a bit of a failure as far as I’m concerned, but the second meet in Vancouver (the Trevor Craven Memorial Meet went pretty well.

“With the 1,500m it was tactical. No-one wanted to commit to a fast pace, so I sat behind the first place spot and then in the last 400 metres, I kicked it and came first.

“With the 3,000m, everyone went out hard at the beginning and while I could have run ahead, I eased back to stay with the leaders and then with 800 metres to go I began to

wind it up a bit and then I waited until 200 metres to go before I injected more into the race and managed to pull away.

“I’m happy with the outcome; coming away with two medals is great.

“It was great to be over there. I met a lot of new people and made a lot of new friends who are also interested in athletics.

“I will now be aiming to qualify for the World Junior Championships next year, but will have to run 3:50sec in 1,500m to compete, which is what I am working towards.”

Shepparton gears up for squash championships SQUASH & Racquetball Victoria, the peak body for squash and racquetball in Victoria, is again partnering with the Greater Shepparton City Council and the Goulburn Valley Squash Club to present the second Shepparton International Squash Championship.

To be held at the Shepparton squash courts from August 13 to 16, the event features a highly competitive field boasting players from 12 different countries including the (international) Professional Squash Association Circuit’s most prolific winner and ‘Aussie,’ Mike Corren.

A Squash & Racquetball Victoria spokesperson said, “Top seed for the Professional Squash Association M5 event is Englishman, Jaymie Haycocks, who just competed in the Australia Open losing to the

Football Rumbalara (145) d Congupna (55) Tongala (98) d Finley (80) Moama (95) d Barooga (68) Mulwala (83) d Numurkah (60) Nathalia (137) d Echuca United (53) Deniliquin Rams (95) d Cobram (26) Netball – A grade Deniliquin (44) d Cobram (35) Tongala (61) d Finley (53) Barooga (48) d Moama (29) Echuca United (47) d Nathalia (33) Numurkah (47) d Mulwala (41) Rumbalara (54) d Congupna (52)

Picola District League – Sth East Football Waaia (86) d Katandra (81) Tungamah (269) d Katunga (33) Dookie United (120) d Katamatite (50) Shepparton East (99) d Rennie (37) Netball – A grade Rennie (33) d Shepparton East (24) Dookie United (67) d Katamatite (42) Katandra (51) d Waaia (43) Tungamah (48) d Katunga (41)

Goulburn Valley Netball League A grade Euroa (39) d Kyabram (27) Benalla (35) d Mooroopna (25) Seymour (46) d Swans (32)

fourth seed in four close games.

“Top seed for the Australian contingent is Joshua Larkin who is in good form following a great trip to Perth in May capturing the City of Perth WA Open and the City of Kalgoorlie and Boulder Golden Open.

“However the event is not all about the professionals with graded events - open to players of all abilities on the Saturday and Sunday providing an opportunity for the locals to shine.”

The Shepparton international main draw will commence on Thursday, August 13 from 4:30pm, with the second round on Friday, August 14 from 12 noon and quarter finals at 6pm, semi finals on Saturday 15 at 4pm and the finals held on Sunday, August 16 from 3pm.

Get hands-on sport industry education LOCALS who are looking for hands-on sport industry education are being encouraged to attend a (Sports Education & Development Australia) SEDA information evening this coming Monday.

Students in year 11 and 12 are being given the opportunity to complete their full time education within the sport, recreation and community settings.

Current SEDA student, Jack Van Der Burg said, “SEDA will help me get my Year 12 pass as well as earn credits towards university studies. SEDA offers great opportunities if you pass your diploma, there is guaranteed acceptance into a range of different courses at partnered universities.”

In Shepparton, the programs offered are in partnership with AFL Victoria, Cricket

Australia, Netball Victoria, Basketball Victoria Country and Melbourne City FC. Prospective students and their parents are invited to find out more at the upcoming information evening on Monday, August 17 from 7pm at the Shepparton United Football Clubrooms, Deakin Reserve.

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ROUND 19 WINNER ANNETTE COSTA Football Followers have the chance to WIN BIG during the 2015 AFL football season with the Viatek/The Adviser Football Tipping Competition proudly supported by 18 businesses throughout the Goulburn Valley.

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

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

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

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

Entries will only be accepted by post or hand delivery no later than 5.00pm on each Friday during 2015, unless stated otherwise due to matches being played outside the normal weekend. Entries must be on original forms – no faxes or photocopies will be accepted and only one entry per person is permitted. The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

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GVFL Seniors Round 15 Results Saturday, August 8 Seymour (80) d Shepparton Swans (49) Kyabram (124) d Euroa (79) Benalla (68) d Mooroopna (62)

GVFL Seniors Round 15 Split Saturday, August 15 Shepparton v Echuca Rochester v Shepparton United Tatura v Mansfield

Goal-kicking 2015 Joshua Mellington (Benalla) ......... 71 Justin Maddern (Shepp Swans) .... 61 William Burstin (Kyabram) .............. 54 Steven Stroobants (Rochester) ..... 41 Saad Saad (Seymour) ................... 36 Brent Arho (Mooroopna)............... 35

GVFL Seniors 2015 Ladder POS TEAM .................. PTS .............. % 1.

Rochester ............ 48 ...... 156.09

2.

Benalla................. 44 ...... 155.52

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Kyabram .............. 40 ...... 137.57

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Seymour .............. 40 ........ 99.33

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Euroa .................... 38 ...... 119.60

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Shepp Swans ....... 36 ...... 107.28

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Mooroopna .........28 ...... 107.87

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Mansfield ..............24 ........ 85.50

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Shepp United .......20 ........ 84.39

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Shepparton ..........16 ........ 78.59

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Echuca .................14 ........ 64.50

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Tatura ......................0 ........ 55.74

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Games in focus

Adviser Footy Tipsters

MATT CHILCOTT (64) Shepparton Rochester Mansfield

DENNIS PATTERSON (57) Shepparton Rochester Mansfield

JASON WELSH (64) Shepparton Rochester Tatura

JOHN RYAN (62) Echuca Rochester Mansfield

JACQUI HUDGSON (63) Shepparton Rochester Mansfield

SAM SARACINO (64) Shepparton Rochester Mansfield

KYLE POWER (63) Shepparton Rochester Mansfield

SUZANNA SHEED (51) Shepparton Rochester Mansfield

HAYDEN BEST (61) Shepparton Rochester Mansfield

THE PHANTOM (25) Echuca Shepparton United Tatura

GOTAFE GVFL Round 15

By Kyle Power

SHEPPARTON V ECHUCA

98.5 ONEFM BROADCAST GAME SATURDAY, the match of the day between two cellar dwellers looks to be a tight and intriguing contest. Shepparton will look to go for three wins in a row which hasn’t happened for a some time, after good wins against Tatura (home) and then Mansfield (away), with the club setting itself up for a strong 2016. Brad Campbell’s hard work and strategic planning looks to be paying dividends, but a win against their opponent, Echuca, won’t come easy, as the last time these two sides met in Round 6 saw the Bears win by 72 points at Victoria Park. I like Echuca’s midfield with the Buckleys, Beattie, Reid and Pollock all having a good season, however I see this one as the Bears taking a loss. I have the Bears ahead of the Murray Bombers in terms of developing that next tier of senior players, which in turn I hope rewards the Shepparton Football Club in years to come.

Players to watch - Da n iel Wi l l is (Shepparton) & Simon Buckley (Echuca)

ROCHESTER V SHEPPARTON UNITED

THE week off couldn’t come quick enough for various reasons for both these sides, with the Tigers losing by the narrowest of margins to Benalla in a real heavyweight bout in Round 14, which would have produced a few sore bodies. The Tigers remain one of the premiership fancies, however will be wanting to get back on the winners list after two close losses in a row. Rochester have a real steady and set side with only 28 players required for senior duties this season. Finals can’t come

quick enough for them and I expect a solid showing this weekend against the Demons, who have been disappointing this year. They will take a little away from the last time they played the Tigers in Round 10, losing by 30 points but holding Rochester to just 10 goals for the game. That term ‘rebuilding’ will now be in focus at United’ who in recent weeks have been blooding the youngsters, which is great to see. Tim Looby’s leadership cannot be questioned or the endeavor shown by the more experienced players within their squad.

Players to watch - Tim Looby (Shepparton United) & Ash Watson (Rochester)

TATURA V MANSFIELD AN interesting game this one; between two sides who are struggling this season.

Mansfield blew a golden opportunity to push for top six honours last round against Shepparton at home. When looking over the talent that is at the Eagles disposal it’s hard to see that they languish in eighth position three games outside the top six. They need a win badly, as a taste of success has been well over a month for the men in the high country.

They have some big name players within the side that just need to bring consistent effort and the winning mentality. Tatura will be eyeing this game off to register their first win for the year with a couple of tough opponents in the weeks ahead. Being at home with the passionate Bulldog faithful behind them, they just might pinch a memorable victory, but it won’t come easy. The experience to senior footy that Jamason Daniels is providing to his youngsters will be vital for next season with an influx of recruits coming to the club.

Players to watch - Henry Peni (Tatura) & Jamie Sheahan (Mansfield)

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