2014 Seasons Greetings

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The Adviser. Australia No. 1:1229 Wednesday, December 17, 2014 – Page 15

Merry Christmas 2014 Season’s Greetings

WITH Christmas nearly upon us, it is time to get together with family and friends and celebrate the year that will be 2015.

2014 was momentous. We began with the fight to save SPC Ardmona and our orchards. The Australian public responded magnificently, immediately doubling the sales of SPC Ardmona product. We saved Australia’s last fruit processing plant, the majority of the jobs in the factory and many of the orchards. In the process Shepparton was really put on the map too.

This is another significant Christmas for all Australians.

100 years ago, there were Australians overseas fighting in the Great War or preparing for deployment. ANZAC day 2015 will be the 100th anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli. We have received funding through the ANZAC Centen ary Grants Program , for the special commemorations and statues. They will be permanent reminders of the sacrifices made.

It really has been a year of challenges, triumphs and some sadness in Murray. Some parts in the west of the electorate are again in drought. I had the privilege of working on Federal Member for Murray Australia’s behalf at the United Nations in New York. It really makes me so proud and grateful to be an Australian.

I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.

Best wishes, Dr Sharman Stone

Alexandra Street Kindergarten

Alexandra Street Kindergarten… From left, (back) - Heidi, Emmason, Oliver, Alex, Rowan, Oscar, Emma, Aiden and Lachy. (Middle) - Zoe, Brodie, Mitchell, Emma, Declan, Emily and Tatum.

(Front) - Miya, Jasmyn, Bevan, Dylan, Cody, Page, Quinn and Maddi.

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Merry Christmas 2014 Season’s Greetings

AS the year draws to a close, I want to take this opport unity to wish the people of the Sheppa rton District all the very best for the festive season.

Christmas is a time to join together with friends and family and celebrate what it means to live here in the Goulburn Valley and the abundance that surrounds us.

It is also a time to reach out to those in our community that may be doing it tough or are perhaps on their own at this time of year.

From Peter and I, we wish you a safe, happy and healthy end to 2014 and as the newly elected Member for Sheppa rton, I look forward to working with the commu nity of the Sheppa rton District to bring future (and Dr. Peter Eastaugh) rewards to our region.

Member for Shepparton and

Best wishes, Suzanna Sheed

Dolena Young Kindergarten

Dolena Young Kindergarten … From left, (back) - Millie, Jorja, Ella F, Bonnie, Layla, Xavier, Liam, Phoenix, Montana, Lincoln, Brodie and Tom. (Front) - Damon, Matilda, Charlotte, Adyeline, LillyAmber, Ella M, Mary, Bridget, Sienna, Joshua, Alina, Cameron and Cody

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Merry Christmas 2014 Season’s Greetings

CHRISTMAS is a special time of the year – a time when we gather with family and friends to give thanks, enjoy each other’s company, and celebrate the beginning of a new year. It is a time to reflect on the milestones and achievements of the past 12 months and to look forward to the coming year.

This year on Christm as Day my family and I will gather at home for our usual noisy celebration, where we exchange gifts and laughter, and enjoy just being togethe r as a family. I hope you can celebra te this Christmas in a way that means the most to you, and that you enjoy the season of good will and happiness in the precious company of your family and friends.

I hope 2015 brings all Victori ans good health, prosperity and happiness.

Member for Northern Season’s Greetings.

Victoria Region

Best wishes, Wendy Lovell

Florina Preschool and Daycare

Florina Preschool and Daycare… From left, (back) – Scarlet, Chiara, Cole, Dylan, Mia, Montell, Jason and Brodie. (Middle) – Declan, Arok, Ajang, Usman, Maelan, Ben and Audrey. (Front) – Joshua, Vinay, Hamza, Zeth, Kiarah, Ella and Amaia.

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Merry Christmas 2014 Season’s Greetings

AT Christmas time we reflect on the achievements and milestones of the past year and recognise that it is a special time of year to get together with family and friends to enjoy the festive season.

GV Health has progres sed substantially in the last twelve months and strives to provide quality health care services. We are devoted to caring for people in and around the Goulbu rn Valley, and to improv ing our services for the greater commu nity. Achievements to note include the recent installa tion of new MRI and CT imaging equipm ent, the opening of the new Commu nity Health facility in Corio Street and the upgrade of facilities within the Mary Corum Unit.

During the holiday period I encourage you to enjoy the festivities and celebrate responsibly. Take care on the roads, in the water and in the summer heat.

Thank you for your ongoing support during the year. I GV Health CEO wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas and a safe and happy year ahead.

Best wishes, Dale Fraser

Kialla Children’s Centre

Kialla Children’s Centre… Preschool Kookaburra group - From left (back) – Cooper, Rory, Brock, Sophie B., Chloe, Levi, Ava, Marko, Sophie L., Kulsharan and Simrin. (Front) – Ben, Tori, Max, Jorja, Jack, Isobelle, Harry, Campbell and Parker.

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Merry Christmas 2014 Season’s Greetings

AT Primar y Care Connec t we wish you all the joys and wonders of a safe and Merry Christmas. May this festive season fill your life with bright and preciou s moments and bring you happiness and joy.

During the festive season we would like to offer a special message of good tidings to all of those people in our commu nity who need assistance from friends, family and local agencies.

Primary Care Connec t will remain open during this holiday period however will be closed on the Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

Best wishes, Hamish Fletcher Primary Care Connect CEO

Kiddie Kare

Kiddie Kare… From left, (back) – Zac, Fatim, Maddy, Riley, Paige, Gemma, Layla, Nevaeh and Chase. (Middle) – Sahar, Emily, Jai, Jazmyn, Levi, Suzie, Darcy, Hailey-May and Zaiden. (Front) – Dustin, Jack, Noor, Simmi, Batul, Charlotte, Cody, Abbie and Couper.

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Merry Christmas 2014 Season’s Greetings

SHEPPARTON Access has over the past year been pleased to support people with disabilities to ‘explore the possibi lities’ and to believe in what they can achieve. We extend our sincere gratitude to the many local people, busines ses and organis ations who have supported people from Sheppa rton Access to achieve their own dreams and aspirations.

Sheppa rton Access is looking forward to continu ing to provide opportunities for people to learn new skills, achieve greater indepen dence, build confide nce and become empowered to become active members of the local community.

We thank the community for supporting our new and exciting Eco Store. Eco Store will be closed over the Holiday Season and will re-open mid-January 2015 with a new variety of products.

The Sheppa rton Access commu nity would like to Shepparton Access CEO extend warmest wishes for the Holiday Season and the New Year.

Best wishes, Wendy Shanks

Save the Children Kindergarten

Save the Children Kindergarten … From left, (back) - Siennah, Staff Member Andrea, Jamie, Staff Members May and Kimberly, Taneisha and Sharmia. (Middle) - Hayley, Luke, Nathan, Mia and Joshua. (Front) - Lacey-lee, Izel and Heanna. (Far right) - Tyran, Laurenson and Casaidon.

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Merry Christmas 2014 Season’s Greetings

A Bourchier Street Christmas

The re-enactment of the birth of Christ, the singing of Christmas Carols and the passing on of messages of happiness, forgiveness, health and wellbeing, respect and acceptance rang through Wesley Church recently, when students at Bourchier Street Primary School took part in this year’s Christmas Service. The service was also made all that more special, when service organiser of 25 years, Lorraine Bicknell announced her retirement. From left (back), Bourchier Street Primary School Grade 1 Students from Ms Loree Gillett’s class, Layla Buyukcorduk, Summer Garner, Davina Onolima, Chelsea Harris, Abbey Bennett, Connor Robson, Ajok Riak, Crystal Hitchcock, Destiny Tauai, Kiara Wilson. (Front), Suel Cela, Ty Demaj, Will Ainsworth, Sophie Roberts, Rinarta Ropatituliloa, Charlie Bux, Manan Jyoti and Jacob Horenz.

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SHEPPA RTON is an incredible part of rural Victoria, with a diverse and engaging community.

As we head towards the festive season, it is important to reflect on the accomp lishmen ts and challen ges for 2014, to enable police to work better with the community and our partners in 2015. 2014 presented significant policing challenges however it is pleasing to see we are making a difference with family violence and road trauma.

The extensive renovations have been completed at the Sheppa rton Police Station and the safer city camera s have been assisting police in identifying and preventing crime in the Sheppar ton CBD. I would like to thank the community, and our partner agencie s, for their assistan ce in reducin g crime, and for the suppor t they have provide d to those in our community that are most in need of assistance.

I would also like to recogn ise the staff at the Shepparton Police Complex for their tireless efforts in serving the Greater Sheppar ton community.

Shepparton Police - Greater During the festive season I ask you to be careful on Shepparton Local Area the roads, look after your family and friends, and be Commander, Acting Inspector informed when it comes to emergencies in your area.

On behalf of all police within Greater Sheppa rton, I would like to wish everybody a very safe and happy festive season. Best wishes.

Best wishes, Mark Byers

Merry Christmas 2014 Season’s Greetings

CHRISTMAS is a precious time to celebrate with family and friends while the New Year is a period for reflection and thoughts on the year ahead.

T his year the region has seen strong commit ments by firms such as the Pactum Dairy Group, Murray Goulbu rn, Tatura Milk Industries, Unilever, SPC Ardmona and Tatura Abattoirs to highlight a select few.

The changing value of the Australian dollar provid es optimi sm for export market s, especially with the recently signed free trade agreements with China and Japan.

The region is well positioned to continue this growth while exciting initiatives such as the Sheppa rton Arts Museum makes for an exiting future.

I would like to wish you a very safe Merry Christm as and 2015 and please be safe in your travels.

Best wishes, Matt Nelson Committee for Greater Shepparton CEO

Toolamba Kindergarten

Toolamba Kindergarten … From left, (back) - Tyler, Lucy, Lia, Eve and Scarlett.

(Middle) - Sari, Pipa, Nellie, Nicholas, Serana, Patrick and Jamie.

(Front) Erin, Sienna, Marlie, Felix, Emily, Ethan and Isabella.

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Merry Christmas 2014 Season’s Greetings

IF 2014 was the year the communities of the Goulburn Va l ley ack nowled ged a nd suppor ted it s icon ic busines ses, SPC Ardmo na, Campb ell’s, Tatura Milk and J Furphy and Sons, then 2015 will be the year we welcome the new and emerging businesses such as Pactum Dairy. The outlook for our region is a positive one.

Whilst our commercial enterprises continue to deliver good news we must also be mindful of the social issues facing our region and the importa nce for all of us to share the challenges ahead.

For its part, the Sheppa rton Chamb er of Commerce and Industr y will take up a leadersh ip role to ensure that its membe rs are encour aged to create a better unders tandin g of these issues in the workpl ace, community and at home.

On behalf of the Shepparton Chamber of Commerce Shepparton Chamber of and Industr y Board I wish our membe rs, busines s Commerce and Industry President partners and families a very Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and a prosperous 2015.

Best wishes, Paul Lelliott

Christmas Church Times • St Brendan’s Catholic Church 121 Knight Street, Shepparton A Christmas Eve service will be held in the Mercy Centennial Stadium, Skene Street, Shepparton.

Carols will run at 6:30pm and Mass at 7:30pm Midnight Mass will be held at 12am in the church A Christmas Day service will be held at 8am and 11am in the church • The Salvation Army Corner of Nixon and Orr Streets, Shepparton Coffee, Cake and Carols will run on 10am Sunday, December 21 • Anglican Parish of Shepparton 93 Maude Street, Shepparton Christmas Tree Festival and Carols on the Lawn on Friday, December 19 at 7pm Crib Service with Christingle will run on Wednesday, December 24 at 5:30pm • St Augustine’s Anglican Church 95 Maude Street, Shepparton Christmas Carol’s will run on Wednesday, December 24 at 11pm Midnight Mass will run on Wednesday, December 24 at 11:30pm Sung Christmas Mass will run on Thursday, December 25 at 8:30am Family Christmas Eucharist will run on Thursday, December 25 at 10:30am

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• St Paul’s Lutheran Church 54 Poplar Avenue, Shepparton A presentation of the Christmas story by children and youth will be held on Sunday, December 21 at 7:30pm A lessons and carols service will run on Wednesday, December 24 at 7:30pm Christmas service with communion will be held on Thursday, December 25 at 11am • Presbyterian Church Hayes Street, Shepparton Christmas Day service will run at 9:30am Church Street, Kyabram Christmas Day service will run at 9:30am • Mooroopna Anglican Church 13 Young Street, Mooroopna A family orientated Christmas service will be held on Sunday, December 21 at 5pm Christmas Day service will run at 9:30am • St. Paul’s Anglican Church Nuggerty Hill Road, Rushworth Christmas Mass will run on Wednesday, December 24 at 11pm • St. Luke’s Anglican Church 26-36 Baldock Street, Dookie Christmas Eucharist will run on Thursday, December 25 at 8:45am • Christ Church On the corner of Impey and Watson Streets, Murchison Christmas Eucharist will run on Thursday, December 25 at 9am

Merry Christmas 2014 Season’s Greetings

2014 has been a very busy year for Sheppa rton Show Me. It was great to be associated with major events, which bought thousa nds of guests to our city; the Austra lian BM X Champ ionship s, Countr y Tennis Week, SheppA RTon Festiva l, Greate r Sheppa rton Basketball Association, Victorian Open Bowls to name a few. Both the Summe r and Winter Market s were booming and the Christmas campaign is in full swing.

I have enjoyed working with many diverse businesses and industr ies to get their feedback on what we can do better in Sheppar ton and how we can make the tills work harder.

On behalf of Sheppar ton Show Me Committee have a fantastic Christmas and a prosperous 2015.

Best wishes, Mat Innes-Irons Shepparton Show Me Co-ordinator

Looking for that perfect something? Let Love it Local help WITH the Christmas season upon us, now is the time many members of the community frantically rush around trying to find that perfect gift, but to make the gift browsing experience an easier one, Love it Local’s latest addition, online Digital Catalogues, has all the latest catalogues with all the best deals from your favourite local businesses.

The Adviser Managing Director, Geoff Adams said, “The newest addition to Love it Local is both for the community and for our local businesses. It allows businesses to advertise their catalogue in a digital space, which means that the community can access them at any time on their mobile, tablet or PC. “This time of the year is the perfect time for something like this to be launched in the local area. Parents can view local toy catalogues to see what sales the business is having before heading over to buy a gift for Christmas.”

Love it Local Project Manager, Vino Kumar said, “We have been working on this specialised feature to really allow businesses to connect with consumers and we are pleased to launch it.

“This goes hand in hand with what Love it Local is all about. We already offer the business directory and promotion sections to

help local businesses showcase their services and products online and this new Digital Catalogue feature really provides the perfect local platform for businesses to boost their online presence even further.

“We are running a special introductory offer until Christmas, where businesses can list their catalogue within our Digital Catalogue section for free.”

For further information or to list your catalogue, brochure or flyer online, contact Love it Local by calling, 5832 8900, email sales@loveitlocal.com.au or visit www. loveitlocal.com.au

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Merry Christmas 2014 Season’s Greetings

THRIVING COMMUNITY… Waranga Basin is fantastic for all water sports and a great place to spend your Christmas holidays. Photo: Supplied..

A special Rushworth Christmas LOOKING for something different to do over the Christmas holidays? Why not take the time to look around your own region and visit Rushworth; a rustic little town reaped in the history of the Gold Rush era.

The main street still boasts buildings that were built in a past steeped in history, but they are still actively being utilised by local businesses today.

This thriving community has many quaint shops, cafés and general businesses including an IGA, Perry’s Butcher (famous for their home-made sausages), a fantastic bakery, gift and variety shop, pharmacy, hardware and many others.

Rushworth has many sporting and social clubs, two schools, kindergarten, two pubs, a motel, hospital and an aged care facility. It’s on the edge of the Waranga Basin which is great for all sorts of water sports especially boating and fishing.

If you’re sick of the noise and hustle and bustle of big towns and would like to live in a friendly community with a relaxed country atmosphere and great facilities, Rushworth is well worth a look.

Alternatively, it is a great place to take friends and family on the weekend or over the festive season. There are many things to see, including the museum, Balaclava Mine or bush walking in Rushworth or Whroo State forests. If you want to stay over, there is a caravan park on the Waranga Basin shore or motel accommodation in town, it would be best to book ahead to make sure of a vacancy as the town is very popular over the holidays.

Why don’t you drop in this Christmas holidays and stop for lunch at the Motofinish Café and sample some of their home cooked fare, have a picnic in one of the parks or on the shores of the Waranga basin.

And also if you are looking for something special to do on Christmas Eve, go along to the annual, Rushworth Christmas Eve Fair, 6pm at the Rushworth Fire Station. The family will have great time.

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