2017 $30,000 Giveaway Launch Edition by The Adviser

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■ COMMUNITY CONNECT | page 6 ■ FREE 7 Day TV Guide | page 42 ■ Catch up with the Mayor and CEO | page 4 ■ Adviser Classifieds | page 39-41 ALL SET FOR FREE CONVERGE FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND

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Foxtel to document local murder case By David Lee IT WAS an emotional experience when I sat down with local resident, Heather Halsall to talk about why Foxtel is coming to Shepparton to interview her in a few weeks time. The topic of the documentary is a story that still haunts many today, the murders carried out by Raymond Edmunds…aka Mr Stinky. Heather’s connection to the murders is a tragic tale that began when her brother, Ian Duncan Ross Urquhart (affectionately known as Chilla) was falsely accused of the murder of his then girlfriend, Abina Madill and her work colleague Garry Heywood. Continued on page 36

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DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO SHARE IN $30,000… From left, The Adviser managing director, Geoff Adams, 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway models and GMCU member service officers, Jemma Bentley and Kelsey Mcdonald and GMCU general manager, René Deen. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

The 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway is now on THERE has never been a better time to shop local, especially when you have a chance to win a share in $30,000 through the region’s own largest shopping promotion, the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway. During last year’s promotion there were more than 150 local

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businesses that gave shoppers the chance to enter the promotion, and over six weeks, that’s exactly what locals did and we recorded a massive total of 80,000 paid entries received. Refer to the inside back page of the special feature inside for the full list of participating businesses and inside the feature for details on how to enter.

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The 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway now on THIS year, there are even more chances to win. Not only are there over 160 local businesses participating in the promotion, but the reach has extended, with shoppers now able to enter at participating businesses in Mooroopna and Tatura. With the largest shopping promotion in regional Victoria and possibly regional Australia now underway, the race is on to see which 20 lucky shoppers and one lucky employee will have the chance to walk away with their share of the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway, and the best part is, they will be doing it all while supporting local businesses. Simply by spending a minimum of $10 in-store at any of the participating businesses over the coming six weeks, shoppers have the chance to enter the grand giveaway. Each week, three lucky shoppers will be announced as the winners of a GMCU debit card valued at $1,000, with each weekly entry going in the draw to win the major prize of a GMCU debit card valued at $5,000 and a holiday voucher valued at $5,000 at the end of the promotion. Four lucky shoppers will also be drawn at the end of the promotion and walk away as $1,000 GMCU debit card consolation prize winners and one lucky employee from

a participating business will also walk away with a $1,000 GMCU debit card. The Adviser managing director, Geoff Adams said, “Shopping locally is so important for any community and by doing so throughout the promotion there is a chance for shoppers to win a share in $30,000. “The 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway is now in its 14th year, and over the years we have seen such a positive response coming from local businesses and members of the community. “Last year we had a huge 80,000 entries and we are looking at even more people getting in for their chance to win this year. “This year we are also giving people who shop in businesses outside of Shepparton the chance to win, with

our reach being extended to participating businesses in both Mooroopna and Tatura. “Our par ticipating businesses include ever ything from mainstream retailers, jewellers, supermarkets, specialty stores, bedding, whitegoods, food outlets, tyres, fashion, furniture, toys, shoes, phones, flooring, mowers, manchester, books, giftware, computers, automotive, hardware, camping, shooting, fishing and much more, so keep an eye out for the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway posters, entry forms and entry boxes. “While employees and owners of participating businesses are not eligible to enter themselves at their own businesses, but can enter at other businesses, we once again have the ‘employee participation categories,’ where $500 each is awarded to the business with the largest number of entries during the six week period, we are again awarding $500 to three businesses under the employee categories of ‘1-4 employees’, ‘5-15 employees’ and ‘16 employees or more.’ “The Adviser is proud to be working alongside GMCU to be offering this important promotion to the community once again and to help locals support their local businesses.” The competition is now officially underway with the grand $10,000 prize draw to be announced on May 3. SHOP AND WIN… From left, The Adviser managing director, Geoff Adams and GMCU general manager, René Deen are encouraging locals to enter the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway for a chance to win a share in $30,000. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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Inside the launch feature of the PAGE 3

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How to enter the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway

Bringing it to the people

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Tatura; a winning shopping experience awaits

GMCU is all about giving back to the community PAGE 5

Support local businesses and win big PAGE 6

Know what you can score this year PAGE 8

Staff member walks away a winner PAGE 10

Big smiles for major prize draw winner PAGE 11

Special occasions made easy

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Massive developments for Parklake PAGE 16 & 17

Get to know the faces of the giveaway

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Are you one of our next winners? PAGE 20

Total Tools massive sale PAGE 21

Abundant in charm and character PAGE 22

Still in for a chance to win

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Discover shopping in Mooroopna and win

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GET YOUR ENTRIES IN… Make sure to get your entries in for a chance to win a share in $30,00 as part of the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

How to enter the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway FOR your chance to win a share in this year’s 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway you have to be in it to win it, but how do you enter? All you have to do to be in with a chance is visit one of the many participating stores and when you spend $10 or more, you’ll qualify to fill out an entry form. Simply fill out your form on the spot and then drop it into the ‘giveaway draw box’ in-store. It’s important to put your entry form into the box where you made your purchase. Three entry forms will be drawn each week for the next six weeks and the lucky entrants will be notified by phone from The Adviser and receive a $1,000 GMCU debit card. You can enter as many times as you like, but you must have spent at least $10 in a participating outlet and submitted an official entry form.

In week six, the final week of the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway, all entries received over the previous weeks will go into the major prize draw with one lucky shopper drawn to win the major prize, a $5,000 GMCU debit card and a $5,000 holiday voucher from Lyn McNaught Travel and four lucky consolation prize winners each walking away with a $1,000 GMCU debit card. One lucky staff member of a participating business, and who has signed one of the winning entries throughout the giveaway, will also take away a $1,000 debit card (drawn after the major prize). All you have to do is shop locally and you’re in for a chance to win. Look out for the participating stores and keep your eyes peeled for shops displaying the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway posters, entry forms and boxes for your chance to win and good luck.

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PROUD SPONSORS… GMCU general manager, René Deen is encouraging the community to shop locally for a chance to win a share in the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway. Photo: Alicia Niglia

THE GMCU is a proud supporter of the local community and is all about giving back, and that’s why they are thrilled to once again be throwing their support behind the region’s largest and most popular shopping promotion, the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway. GMCU general manager, René Deen said, “The GMCU knows all too well the importance of supporting the local community that supports it, and because the GMCU is ‘Customer Owned Banking,’ we are owned by the customers who use our services. This is why we are proud to support local initiatives that benefit the community, such as the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway. “Each winner will be given a GMCU Visa debit card to spend their winnings. New for this year, they will be able to add that card to a compatible mobile phone if they choose. This will make their shopping simpler by just waving their phone to buy. “This promotion is a great way to help us continue to support local businesses and provides even more incentive for the community to get out and about and shop locally. This in turn continues to give a boost to our local businesses and at the same time giving locals the chance to win a share in some big money.”

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Support local businesses and win big LOCAL businesses are the lifeblood of a community, but it is the community’s support of local businesses that helps keep the wheels turning. Over the next six weeks, by continuing to shop locally, you will go in the running to win a share of $30,000. Now in its 14th year, The Adviser is proud to continue to be an integral part of the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway’s success. The Adviser managing director, Geoff Adams said, “We had 80,000 entries during last year’s promotion, which just goes to show how many people shop locally and support our fantastic range of local businesses. We are looking forward to another exciting six weeks offering the community a chance to win big. “The giveaway competition is a fantastic initiative and the support of the GMCU, the

region’s own financial institution, continues to be strong. “The most impor tant aspect of the giveaway promotion is the abilit y to generate customer sales. During the 2016 promotion, the giveaway helped to generate 80,000 individual purchases of $10 or more across a large number of participating local businesses and that certainly is exciting for the community. “There has never been a better time to get behind your local businesses and show your support. You never know, it may just work out that you are one of our lucky winners.” SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES AND WIN… The Adviser is proud to once again continue to be an integral part of the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway’s success. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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PLENTY OF CHANCES TO WIN… There are many ways to win big during the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway. You could be our lucky grand prize winner like Mary Beattie was last year, who used her $5,000 travel voucher to visit New Zealand. Photo: Supplied.

Know what you can score this year FOLLOWING the successful introduction of the $5,000 holiday voucher giveaway during last year’s promotion, it is important that shoppers know exactly what they can score during the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway. In 2017, there will be 20 chances to win a $1,000 GMCU debit card and the chance to win big with the grand prize draw. As with last year, this year will see the grand prize draw consist of a $5,000 holiday voucher and a $5,000 GMCU debit card to go on a shopping spree at one of the promotion’s participating businesses. Also following its success last year, one lucky employee at a participating business walk away with a $1,000 GMCU debit card. The winning employee will be selected out of the 20 winning entries drawn throughout the promotion. There is also still plenty of chances for businesses to win during the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway. The ‘employee participation categories’ will once again see $500 each awarded to the business with the largest number of entries during the six week period. We are again awarding $500 to three businesses under the employee categories of ‘1-4 employees’, ‘5-15 employees’ and ‘16 employees or more.’ So, whether you are a member of the local community or an employee at a participating business, the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway gives you more chances to win big.

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Staff member walks away a winner ONE lucky employee walked away a winner during last year’s promotion, with Anna Brun, who at the time was employed at Provincial Home Living, being drawn as the $1,000 GMCU debit card employee prize winner, simply for signing one of the competition’s winning entries. To be eligible for the employee prize, simply make sure you have signed a customer’s entry form for the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway and if an entry you have signed is drawn as one of our weekly winners, you could be our 2017 $1,000 GMCU debit card employee prize winner. ENCOURAGE SHOPPERS TO ENTER… The 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway $1,000 employee prize winner, former Provincial Home Living sales assistant, Anna Brun. Photo: Emma Hillier.

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Big smiles for major prize draw winner DRAWN from one of the biggest numbers of entries in the history of the giveaway, was Mary Beattie of Finley during the 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway. When contacted by The Adviser immediately after the major prize draw, there was a slight pause. “You’re joking. I don’t believe it,” were Mary’s first words. When asked what she would spend her winnings on, she said a lounge suite would be at the top of her shopping list. Mary received a $5,000 GMCU debit card to spend at any of the 150 participating businesses from last year and a $5,000 holiday voucher, which she used to take a trip to New Zealand. Mary and her husband Ron retired from the farm into Finley a few years ago and shop regularly in Shepparton, but it was her spend at Suzanne Grae at Shepparton Marketplace that saw her named the major prize draw winner. ONE MAJOR WINNER… The 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway $5,000 GMCU debit card and $5,000 holiday voucher winner Mary Beattie from Finley, with her winning entry. Photo: Emma Hillier.

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Special occasions made easy YOU will find a huge range of greeting cards and an everevolving range of giftware at the independently owned and operated; Focus Cards & Gifts in Shepparton’s Maude Street Mall. Long standing Shepparton business, Focus Cards & Gifts have everything you need to make that someone special’s day. You’re sure to find the perfect gift with their range of beautiful, unique giftware, including fine china, ornaments, prints, frames, lamps, vases, platters and jewellery as well as the perfect card to go along with it. For your convenience Focus Cards & Gifts also stock a large range of associated products such as wrapping paper, ribbons, bows and trim, gift bags, gift boxes, gift tags and can even gift wrap your ‘special something’ before you leave. You’ll enjoy great, family friendly customer service and the convenience of a central location at Shepparton’s onestop-shop for special occasions, Focus Cards & Gifts, open seven days a week. Visit Focus Cards & Gifts at 181 Maude Street Mall, Shepparton or phone 5821 1813. YOUR ONE-STOP-SHOP… Focus Cards & Gifts senior shop assistant, Shelly Culhane can help you find the perfect gift for that someone special, including the store’s range of Woodwick candles and the U R An Angel series of figurines. Photo: David Lee.

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2017 GMCU $30,000 GIVEAWAY | THE MORE YOU SHOP AT THESE MOOROOPNA BUSINESSES, THE BETTER YOUR CHANCES!

WIN, WIN, WIN… Shop at participating businesses in Mooroopna during the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway for your chance to win a share in $30,000. Photo: David Lee.

Discover shopping in Mooroopna and win MOOROOPNA has a unique and fantastic range of shopping options that can see you spend hours at one of the city’s many businesses. From businesses that can help you celebrate that special occasion, offer you a fresh beverage or fresh local produce, give you a range of options and products to carry out a DIY project, provides you with a place to sit and enjoy a nice meal or catch up with friends, be pampered, have

your health checked or get enjoy a beauty treatment, Mooroopna has it all. This year, you can shop at any of the following businesses to enter the 2017 GMCU $ 3 0,0 0 0 Gi veaw ay; Bot tle-O Mooroopna, Cellarbrations Mooroopna, Mooroopna Fresh, Mooroopna Hardware, M o o r o o p n a P i z ze r i a & W in e B a r, Pampen’s Boutique, Savvy Podiatry and Vine Hair & Make Up.

THE MORE YOU SHOP AT THESE MOOROOPNA BUSINESSES, THE BETTER YOUR CHANCES!

Create an enjoyable shopping experience WHETHER you’re after a day out with the family, a night out with a loved one or just a time to unwind and relax, Mooroopna has everything needed to create an enjoyable shopping experience.

MORE THAN JUST PIZZA… Mooroopna Pizzeria front of house staff Chris Bell and Katrina Fitzsimmons. Photo: Alicia Niglia

Bringing it to the people MOOROOPNA is developing an urban edge and we’re seeing lots of new restaurants and shops come to town which is serving to fur ther unveil the already locally renowned establishments. Mooroopna Pizzeria business owner, Adrian Vigliaturo said, “I opened this restaurant seven and a half years ago now and we’ve seen a lot of new businesses come to Mooroopna recently which is great for all of us. We’re lucky because we’ve always had a strong local clientele and with the restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner six days a week and located right in the middle of the main strip, we have had a strong central presence in Mooroopna.” Mooroopna Pizziera offers a full a la carte menu with steaks, parmigianas, pasta, seafood and a full breakfast menu and also has a function room upstairs

catering for up to 100 people. Adrian said, “I’ve been lucky to have some really dedicated long term staff who are not only meticulous about the food we serve but provide excellent customer service, and that is why we see familiar faces time and time again.” Mooroopna Pizzeria is a fully licenced restaurant and offers a $3 full menu deli ver y ser v ice (conditions apply). Call them on 5 825 50 0 3 or drop in for breakfast, lunch or dinner at 86-88 McLennan Street, Shepparton. Visit their website at www.mooroopnapizzeria.com. au Spend a minimum of $10 and fill out an entry form for your chance to win a share of $25,000 or a $5,000 holiday voucher. Mooroopna Pizzeria is a par ticipating business in the 2017 GMCU $ 30,000 Giveaway.

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SHOP AND WINâ&#x20AC;Ś Shop at participating businesses in Tatura during the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway for your chance to win a share in $30,000. Photo: David Lee.

Tatura; a winning shopping experience awaits TATURA is quite a beautiful little town just outside of Shepparton and has a great range of shopping options available to suit the fussiest of shopaholics and foodies. From picking up something delicious for breakfast, lunch or just a snack to ensuring your health and wellbeing, shopping in

Tatura can be a winning experience. This year, you can shop at any of the following businesses to enter the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway; Tatura Bakery + Lunches, Tatura Hotbread and Tatura Pharmacy.

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CHANGE IS UNDERWAY AT PARKLAKE… Parklake property manager, Kelly Sullivan joins the team just as Parklake expands. Photo: Nicholise Garner.

Massive developments for Parklake SHEPPARTON has seen so much growth and development in recent years and this is reflected in the Parklake’s current expansion, making it one of the biggest hotels in regional Victoria. Just as Parklake undergoes this change, they welcome in new property manager Kelly Sullivan. With 10 years in the hotel business, Kelly brings with her a wealth of knowledge and progressive ideas to go along with the changes and development at Parklake. Kelly said, “With all of the atmosphere that comes with large hotels and establishments I’m thrilled to take a strong role in such a busy hotel. Audrey Ash has been in this role for over 40 years and so she leaves big shoes

to fill but I’m really excited to be a part of this thriving team. A wing of the hotel has been demolished making way for a brand new, three level building, which will add 32 accommodation rooms to the property. The Parklake will now be able to offer over 100 rooms to its guests. While the hotel itself has forged its reputation, the Parklake restaurant is also renowned for it’s fine dining, good food and relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant also offers three large function rooms, which cater to events large and small. Visit Parklake at 481 Wyndham Street, Shepparton. For bookings call 5821 5822 or visit www.parklake.com.au

• SPEND A MINIMUM OF $10 AND FILL OUT AN ENTRY FORM FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A SHARE OF $25,000 OR A $5,000 HOLIDAY VOUCHER. PARKLAKE IS A PARTICIPATING BUSINESS IN THE 2017 GMCU $30,000 GIVEAWAY.

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Get to know of the

JEMMA BENTLEY

Member Service Officer with GMCU Shepparton WHAT IS IT THAT YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR JOB?

The people I work with.

IF YOU COULD ONLY EAT ONE MORE MEAL FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE, WHAT WOULD IT BE?

Sticky date pudding.

WHEN YOU WERE YOUNGER WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP?

A beautician.

IF YOU COULD ONLY KEEP FIVE POSSESSIONS, WHAT WOULD THEY BE?

Phone, car, photos, jewellery and recipe books.

IF YOU COULD RETIRE TOMORROW, WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

Travel the world and tick things off my bucket list.

WHAT WAS THE LAST PICTURE YOU TOOK WITH YOUR PHONE?

A photo of my dogs, Ted and Theo.

HOW WOULD YOU SPEND THE $1,000 WEEKLY PRIZE?

I would go on a shopping spree. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been eyeing off some new gym clothes. HOW WOULD YOU SPEND THE $10,000 GRAND PRIZE?

I would go on a holiday. I have always wanted to go to Europe. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT SHOPPING IN SHEPPARTON?

I like how close everything is.

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KELSEY MCDONALD

Member Service Officer with GMCU Shepparton

WHAT IS IT THAT YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR JOB?

The people I work with.

IF YOU COULD ONLY EAT ONE MORE MEAL FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE, WHAT WOULD IT BE?

A chicken and avocado focaccia.

WHEN YOU WERE YOUNGER WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP?

A vet.

IF YOU COULD ONLY KEEP FIVE POSSESSIONS, WHAT WOULD THEY BE?

Car, phone, wallet, watch and bed.

IF YOU COULD RETIRE TOMORROW, WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

Travel the world.

WHAT WAS THE LAST PICTURE YOU TOOK WITH YOUR PHONE?

Food…specifically waffles at Lemon Tree Café.

HOW WOULD YOU SPEND THE $1,000 WEEKLY PRIZE?

Go shopping. I could really use new shoes.

HOW WOULD YOU SPEND THE $10,000 GRAND PRIZE?

Go on a holiday to America.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT SHOPPING IN SHEPPARTON?

Most of the shops are close together and are in walking distance.

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Are you one of our next winners? OVER the last 14 years, the GMCU giveaway promotion has seen more than 220 lucky winners walk away smiling after having shopped at participating stores. Last year, with a huge 80,000 entries, 18 lucky locals each took home a $1,000 GMCU debit card, once lucky employee from a participating business scored a $1,000 GMCU debit card and one incredibly lucky local took the grand prize of a $5,000 GMCU debit card and a $5,000 holiday voucher. This year, it could be you drawn as one of our lucky winners.

MAJOR PRIZE WINNER, SUZANNE GRAE... 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway major prize winner, Mary Beattie.

FINNY’S MANCHESTER… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway week one winner, Fiona Barrer.

T&M BATTERIES… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway week one winner, Dale Nichols.

COLES RIVERSIDE PLAZA… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway week one winner, Maylor Eldridge.

BIG W… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway week two winner, Sallie Murphy.

LINCRAFT… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway week two winner’s mother, Elena Melbourne (representing Merry Joy Melbourne).

WB HUNTER… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway week two winner, Belinda Farley.

FAIRLEYS SUPA IGA… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway week three winner, Helen Jackson.

CAKE MATTERS… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway week three winner, Tanya Roberts.

FANTASTIC FURNITURE… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway week three winner, Gianelli Atzori.

POOLWERX… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway week four winner, Greg Waller.

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Week one winner, Fiona Barrer from Numurkah said,

“I am really excited. Just as well I went shopping that day.”

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Consolation prize winner, Peter Woods from Mooroopna said,

Major prize draw winner, Mary Beattie of Finley said,

“I live local and spend local.”

“You’re joking. I don’t believe it.”

LUKES MAGIC MEATS… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway week four winner, Craig Comline.

PURDEYS JEWELLERS… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway week four winner, Gwen Elliot.

HOWARDS STORAGE WORLD… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway week five winner, Krystal Care.

PROVINCIAL HOME LIVING… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway week five winner, Lisa Rees.

SPC ARDMONA FACTORY SALES… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway week five winner, Hamid Esmaeilzadeh.

JUST CUTS… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway consolation prize winner, Peter Wood.

WAYNE RITCHIES… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway consolation prize winner, Heidi van den Ende.

PRICELINE PHARMACY… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway consolation prize winner, Kylie McNamara

PROVINCIAL HOME LIVING… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway employee prize winner, Anna Brun.

SPC ARDMONA FACTORY SALES… 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway consolation prize winner, Ronnie Busk.

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Total Tools massive sale SPONSORED by Milwaukee products, Nitro Circus is coming to Shepparton this weekend and with Total Tool’s inaugural ‘M Day sale’ on Friday, March 17, the first 16 customers to spend $2,000 at Total Tools on their Milwaukee product range will receive a double pass to the Nitro Circus. Total Tools business owner, Ray Cox said, “Milwaukee are trade quality products and this sale is the first of it’s type in Shepparton. It’s going to be a great day with lots of give-aways and a free sausage sizzle. Come and along and meet some of the stars of the Nitro Circus and reps will be in store to discuss the products. There will be lots of incentives, for example, if a customer spends $1000, they’ll be able to choose a bonus tool at no charge.* This sale is the first of it’s kind and you’d be crazy to miss it.” Also running throughout March is the chance to win the ultimate tradies workhorse. With every $100 spent at Total tools throughout March you go into the draw to win a 2017 Mitsubishi Triton GLX+ valued at $34, 990 Drop into Total Tools at 87 Benalla Road Shepparton for your chance to collect one of their awesome give-aways this Friday, March 17. *Conditions Apply. • SPEND A MINIMUM OF $10 AND FILL OUT AN ENTRY FORM FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A SHARE OF $25,000 OR A $5,000 HOLIDAY VOUCHER. TOTAL TOOLS IS A PARTICIPATING BUSINESS IN THE 2017 GMCU $30,000 GIVEAWAY.

CELEBRATE M DAY THIS FRIDAY… Total Tools staff are getting revved up with Nitro Circus giveaways and their massive Milwaukee sale. From left, Total Tools sales representative, Dylan Exton-Cash, senior sales assistant, Neville Christienson, business owner, Ray Cox, sales assistant, Jon Willis and manager, Andrew Bulman. Photo: Nicholise Garner.

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BROWSE THE CELLAR… Phillips Cellars business owner, Paul Phillips stocks local wines and offers excellent advice. Photo: Nicholise Garner.

Abundant in charm and character ALMOST like a library, Phillips Cellars has such a wa rm a nd com for table atmosphere where you can browse their collection and with the cellar staff’s knowledge of wines, you will certainly be lead in the right direction. Ph i l l ip s C el l a r s bu si ne s s ow ner, Paul Phillips said, “In stock we have a representation of 45 local wineries with a range of 200 local wines from the Goulburn Valley floor up to the Strathbogie Ranges. “ Paul said, “With the immergence of new grape varieties, we have more new wines. Box Grove Vineyards, Sarah Gough has produced a new white with bubbles. Prosecco 2015 by is a new white, which is a light, fresh, creamy and zesty lemon.

“Another development we’re seeing is the use of the crown seal rather than corks which avoids cork taint and allows for keeping the bubbles nice and fresh. There are new Italian styles immerging now also with Vermentino, Fioano, and in reds, Sangiovese and Barbera.” Visit Phillips Cellars at 119 Corio Street, Shepparton or call 5821 2051 • SPEND A MINIMUM OF $10 AND FILL OUT AN ENTRY FORM FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A SHARE OF $25,000 OR A $5,000 HOLIDAY VOUCHER. PHILLIPS CELLARS IS A PARTICIPATING BUSINESS IN THE 2017 GMCU $30,000 GIVEAWAY.

2017 GMCU $30,000 GIVEAWAY | THE MORE YOU SHOP, THE BETTER YOUR CHANCES!

SPC ARDMONA FACTORY SALES… From left, The Adviser general manager, Will Adams, SPC Ardmona Factory Sales retail assistant, Maree Normington, 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway consolation prize winner, Ronnie Busk and GMCU Shepparton branch manager, Dallas Moore. Photo: Emma Hillier.

Still in for a chance to win

WHEN the final draw comes for 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway, if your name hasn’t been drawn as one of the lucky weekly winners, don’t worry, because you are still in with a chance to be drawn as one of four consolation prize winners. Following the grand prize winner draw, four additional winners will be drawn from all entries who will each walk away with a $1,000 GMCU debit card, which can be used to shop at any of the businesses who participated in the promotion. Last year, Heidi van den Ende of Tatura was drawn after placing an entry after shopping at Wayne Richies, Peter Wood of Mooroopna was drawn after having taken his sons, Nathan and Declan to Just Cuts at Shepparton Marketplace, Kylie McNamara of Shepparton East was drawn after shopping at Priceline Pharmacy Shepparton Marketplace and Ronnie Bust of Mooroopna, was drawn after simply spending $10 at SPC Ardmona Factory Sales.

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