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$750,000 for region’s schools By David Lee SEVEN of the region’s schools will each receive a share in more than $400,000 of funding from the Victorian Coalition Government, with Mooroopna Secondary College already benefiting from $330,000 in funding that allowed them to upgrade their science wing. A total of $422,113 in funding will be provided to primary and secondary schools in the Sheppar ton distric t to help with maintenance, with the announcement coinciding with the launch of Mooroopna Secondary College’s new government funded science wing. Continued on page 12

KIDSFEST COMING TO TOWN… From left, (back) KidsTown Operations Duty Supervisor, Graham Walkden, Café and Events Assistants, Cassie Worm and Sara Niglia and Co-ordinator, Steve Wilson. (Middle) Enchanted Rainbow Member, Stacy Trinder, KidsTown Operations Assistant, Ken Morelli, Duty Supervisor and Kidsfest Program and Marketing Officer, Tracy Toy, Volunteer Co-ordinator, Leanne Wilson and Enchanted Rainbow Member, Shelley Davis. (Front) Enchanted Rainbow Members, Bronwyn Trinder and Dea Beale. Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

Kidsfest 2014; Ready to launch Three days until this year’s biggest festival for ‘kids’ EXCITEMENT is building, rides are being set up and the final touches are being put on performances for this year’s SPC Ardmona KidsTown Kidsfest, and with just three days to go, now is the time to plan to fit in the abundance of events, activities and

fun that will be on offer over the two big days. Running on Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21 from 10 to 4pm, this year’s headline acts include Dirt Girl, Dr Seuss - Cat in the Hat live show, How to

Train your Dragon 2 with Viking training school, Mr Peabody & Sherman will be having an interactive dance party and back by popular demand, Humphrey B Bear. Continued on page 8 of the 20 page Stop, Shop Save and Entertain liftout

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FIRE DAMAGE RESTORED… Pictured, Shepparton Golf Club General Manager, Stephen Segrave in the new member’s lounge area that was part of the $1.4M club rebuild, after fire tore through the building at the beginning of the year. Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

$1.4M rebuild; restored ‘to a tee’ By David Lee AT the beginning of the year, the Sheppraton Golf Club had a big job ahead of it to rebuild part of the building that was destroyed by fire, but eight months on the club has seen a $1.4M reconstruction that has restored it ‘to a tee.’ The rebuild has seen the club transformed, with the whole club house being recarpeted, the installation of a new and larger bar area, a new acoustic ceiling reinforced with steel purlers, updated air-conditioning, new tables and chairs for the function room, a new toilet for the disabled as well as a grand member’s lounge area. Shepparton Golf Club General Manager, Stephen Segrave said, “The fire has actually allowed us to do a lot of things with the club house that we would never have been able to do. “We are really excited by the new 110m 2 member’s lounge, which is where the old pro shop used to be.

Members can come and enjoy a drink if there are functions on in the function area and neither will be interrupted. “The members put a lot of work into the labour and we had a lot of help from local businesses. “All of the builders and people who have been involved have been such a big help and this has also made the outcome a lot better than we thought it was going to be. “As long as our members could still play golf then they were happy and they have all been so positive about the situation. We can’t really thank any of them enough for their help. “Tim in the temporary pro shop ‘hut’ has also done such a great job and we really want to commend him for that. “We will be holding members opening night on September 20 to welcome our members back to the new club house.”

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takes out top honours WITH more than 250 people crowding the McIntosh Centre in Shepparton, the announcement was made that Mitchelton Wines had taken out this year’s top honour of being named Dookie Wine Show’s Wine of the Show for their 2013 Blackwood Park Riesling. Dookie Wine Show Chairman, Paul Phillips said, “This is an exceptional white, made by Travis Clydesdale. “A s fa r as Vic toria goes it is a n

outstandingly high quality white wine. It is an example of the type of Riesling that can be produced here in Victoria that would match the quality of any Riesling produced Australia wide. “I’d like to thank all of our entrants in the show this year and pass on a special congratulations to Mitchelton Wines. We saw some top quality drops this year and look forward to an exceptional show again next year.”

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WIN; MUSIC TO STUDENT’S EARS… It was a week long affair of musical genius, but Queensland music student, Alex Raineri showed talent beyond his years, taking out the first place title for the 12th biennial Australian National Piano Award. Alex was awarded $25,000 for his winning performance, which included pieces by Beethoven, Brahms and modern composers including a recital of Carl Vine’s Five Bagatelles, Darkly. From left, John Fisher who placed third, Alex Raineri who placed first and Daniel Le who placed second. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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CUSTOMER SERVICE OF THE YEAR… From left, Powercor Construction Project Leader, Trevor Laffy, Griffiths Goodall Insurance Broker, Mandy Gladman (Customer Service of the Year-Professional Services) and Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry Representative and The Adviser Managing Director, Geoff Adams. Photos: Madeleine Caccianiga.

HOSPITALITY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR… From left, Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry Representative and The Adviser Managing Director, Geoff Adams, The Hotel Australia Managers, Chris Reisner and Steve Emmett (Hospitality Business of the Year Award) and Powercor Construction Project Leader, Trevor Laffy.

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close with awards night looming THE 2014 Powercor 95 3SR FM Business Awards nomination process is now closed, but tickets for the special Gala Presentation Dinner on Friday, October 31 are still available. Early bird tickets for the gala event are available prior to September 29 from Riverlinks Box Office, 90 Welsford Street, Shepparton, phone 5832 9865 including three course meal, entertainment and champagne on arrival as well as wine on the table. This year’s event will again be hosted by WIN News Presenter, Bruce Roberts and will feature Comedy Hypnotist, Gerard V who will perform with no script and provide a night of fun and laughter, as well as entertainment by acoustic duo, Matt and Jamie Hooper. The gala event is also a fantastic way to honour this year’s nominees and their achievements while celebrating our diverse business community across Greater Shepparton. For more information on the event or nominations, visit www. sheppartonchamber.com.au

CUSTOMER SERVICE OF THE YEAR… From left, Powercor Construction Project Leader, Trevor Laffy, Strandbags Manager Emily Formica (Customer Service of the Year – Retail Services) and Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry Representative and The Adviser Managing Director, Geoff Adams.

CUSTOMER SERVICE OF THE YEAR… From left, Powercor Construction Project Leader, Trevor Laffy, Valley Booksellers Owner, Joan Rhodes (Customer Service of the Year – Retail Services) and Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry Representative and The Adviser Managing Director, Geoff Adams.

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR… From left, Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry Representative and The Adviser Managing Director, Geoff Adams, Poolside Shepparton Owner, Jarrod Thorp (Business of the Year – Trade Services) and Powercor Construction Project Leader, Trevor Laffy.

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COMMUNITY CONNECT UPCOMING C AT H O L I C S R E T U R N I N G H O M E / RECONNECT; Do you feel disconnected from the Catholic Church? Would you like to return? Then this is for you. Held as St. Brendan’s Church, 121 Knight Street, Shepparton in the Monsignor Peter Jeffrey Centre. Starting on Tuesday, October 9 from 7:30pm. For further information, phone St. Brendan’s Parish 5821 2633.

CHILDREN’S AUTHOR GRAEME BASE will be visiting Collins Booksellers in Shepparton on Wednesday, September 24 from 2pm. For further information, phone Penguin Group (Australia) on (03) 9811 2549 or contact Collins Booksellers Shepparton on 5822 2679. SHEPPARTON SENIOR CITIZEN monthly concert will be held on Thursday, September 25. Entertainment provided by Janice Dainton. Entry is $3 and afternoon tea is provided. For further information, contact Shirley 5821 9580 or Elaine 5825 2642. BUY SWAP & SELL ‘A R T & C R A F T M AT E R I A L S’ w i l l b e held at Tat u ra Communit y House, 12-16 Casey Street, Tatura, on Saturday, September 27 from 10am to 4pm. Stallholders are needed to m a ke t h i s d ay

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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.

a creative success. Cost per stall $10. Further information, phone 5824 1315. MOOROOPNA CWA GARDEN PARTY will be held on Sunday, September 28 at 59 Orr Street, Shepparton from 1:30pm to 4pm. A Devonshire Tea will be provided and guest speaker will be Marian Care. 2014 JOSEPH FURPHY COMMEMORATIVE LITERARY PRIZE closing date for entries has been extended to October 17. For conditions of entry and entry form, go to any Goulburn Valley Regional Library branch library, or www.gvrlc. vic.gov.au or phone Jan Sutton on 1300 374 765. Ongoing SHEPPARTON BRIDGE CLUB meets from 7pm Monday at U3A Hall Esson Street. Members are required to join Goulburn Valley U3A. For more information, phone Derek Poulton 5825 4112 or John Moore 0438 455 741 or refer to the website

www.wix.com/sheppartonbridgeclub/2013 SHEPPARTON TOASTMASTERS Want to learn how to communicate more effectively and improve your public speaking and leadership skills? Shepparton Toastmasters meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month, 7pm to 9pm, The Mechanics Institute Hall, 277 Wyndham Street, Shepparton. Phone 0421 322 276. 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. 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)

Different visions for our valley debated VISIONS ADDRESSED… From left, Committee for Greater Shepparton Chairman, David McKenzie, Victorian Deputy Premier, Peter Ryan, Victorian Minister for Agriculture and Food Security and Water, Peter Walsh, The Nationals Candidate for Shepparton, Greg Barr and Minister for Housing and Early Childhood Learning, Wendy Lovell. Photo: Supplied.

By Amy Dainton “THERE’S no better region than ours to build a home, start a business, raise a family or create a lifestyle - that’s why I live here,” The Nationals Candidate for Shepparton, Greg Barr captured the spirit of the gathering at last week’s Vision for the Valley forum. More than 100 people gathered at Shepparton’s GOTAFE auditorium last Wednesday night to seek answers and election promises from Victorian Government ministers on the hot issues challenging the Goulburn Valley (GV) region and communities. The Committee for Greater Shepparton hosted the Q&A between the public and a panel of Victorian Coalition officials. Issues including the Goulburn Valley Bypass, rail upgrades, the methamphetamine epidem ic , dome st ic v iolence , water allocations, local industry, the lighthouse project, ‘fracking’ and kindergarten funding all received heated debate and careful answers from ministers. Shepparton Marketplace Manager, Don Butler questioned Peter Ryan on the plans and spending allocation for Shepparton’s rail system upgrade.

Goulburn Valley Highway Shepparton Bypass Action Group Chairman, Peter Johnson queried what progress had been made and what time frames are in place for future development to which Mr Ryan conceded that the Goulburn Valley Bypass is not a priority project at federal level. Victorian Minister for Agriculture and Food Security and Water, Peter Walsh said his vision for agriculture here in the GV and beyond is for farmers and food businesses to have a more productive, more profitable and a sustainable long-term future. Committee for Greater Shepparton Chairman, David McKenzie sought to debate with the panel, the possibility of preferencing locally grown and packaged produce. Mr Ryan acknowledged a suggestion had been made to the Victorian Health Minister, David Davis from SPCA about the government’s buying local produce. Victorian Deputy Premier, Peter Ryan said the Vision for the Valley forum was a wonderful night and what came through was a great impression of confidence in the future of the GV and plenty of pride in what has been achieved by community as well as recognition of the opportunities still to come.

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PLAN TO EXTEND DOMESTIC MUNITIONS PRODUCTIONS Dear Editor, The cementing of the future with a five-year plan by the Abbott Government to maintain Mulwala and Benalla munitions plants will underpin about 550 jobs in our local area. Senator David Johnston, Minister for Defence was in Mulwala and Benalla to announce and celebrate the program worth more than $350M. It will ensure Australia can make its own ammunition for our defence force. It would be crazy to have to depend on imports. There has always been some arguing that we could get our casing and explosives for ammunition of a much cheaper cost from overseas, from India for example. This simply would not make defence sense. Imagine, in these very unstable times, if we had to order and wait for the ammunition our great defence forces depend on. W hile, as a nation, our needs for ammunition are relatively small, we need to keep up skills and a competent, committed workforce who know what they are doing. The new agreement means Thales, the operator at Mulwala and Benalla plants, will have confidence to invest in leading technology. The high grade propellant we manufacture from our Mulwala plant is world class in its accuracy and effect. My son, a Major in the Army, professional shooter and champion shot had always told about the great Aussie produced ammunition. For our nation’s security this is one lot of importing we should never have to rely on.

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As well, I am so pleased that this new five-year deal means our great and historic munitions factory at Mulwala will continue to employ hundreds of workers who live in Yarrawonga and who therefore are some of my own constituents. This is a great announcement for locals and the country. Yours sincerely, Dr Sharman Stone Federal Member for Murray

GRATITUDE FOR YOUR VOTES Dear Editor, Shepparton is the safest seat in the country for the Liberal National Coalition. Promises are never delivered because they don’t have to buy your votes like they have to in other regional areas, which have all received improved rail and bus services, better trains, whilst Shepparton has received nothing in the new timetables. The proposed Mooroopna-Shepparton

bypass was originally promised to be funded by the Federal Liberals and that is now not going to happen. The state government gave SPC (Coca-Cola Amatil) $22M to do just as I said they would, and that is not to create more employment but to make the factory more automated. Shepparton is also going to be one of the biggest targets for the work for the dole scheme and to cut welfare because of our high unemployment rate, so people will have less money to spend and more shops will close, creating even more unemployment. That’s gratitude for your votes. Yours sincerely, I Hay Kyabram Want to have your say? Email your letters to the Editor to editorial@sheppartonadviser.com.au. Max 100 words

Record road blitz BUSY SEASON BLITZ… Victoria Police are gearing up for the biggest road blitz ever carried out by the state’s police force, as the ‘busy season’ approaches. Pictured, Leading Senior Constable, Dan Perrett. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

WITH the Victorian Road Toll already up by 8 percent on the same time last year, Victoria Police are preparing for a major four month blitz that they hope will force road users to be more responsible and safe. The blitz, which will involve mobile speed cameras, booze and drug buses, and the streets being flooded with marked and unmarked police cars and motorbikes is set to be the biggest ever traffic blitz conducted by Victoria Police. Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Kim Wells said irresponsible road users needed to wake up and take responsibility. “There will be a record number of operations being undertaken during some of the most notoriously dangerous times on our roads. “These include AFL finals, the Spring

Racing Carnival, the summer months ahead, Christmas and New Year’s Eve. “It’s a time of celebration for Melbourne and Victoria, but the grim reality is it will be a time of loss and grief for some. “We want to prevent that becoming a reality for anyone, we want to make sure you or a member of your family don’t become part of the road toll. “Every motorist driving out of Melbourne over these next few months will drive past a police vehicle, drug or booze bus; and there is every chance they’ll be stopped and tested. “Advertising campaigns will also run throughout this period, reminding people how one simple mistake can change your life. “While every death on our roads is a tragedy, this year we have also lost three children under the age of four,” Mr Wells said.

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The White Bike - Val Rokahr SOLVING ENERGY NEEDS… The Slap Energy forum will be held next week and aims to provide tools to the community that can be implemented to answer the region’s energy needs. From left, Peter Jerie, Goulburn Valley Energy Group, The Nationals Candidate for Shepparton, Greg Barr, Greater Shepparton City Council Councillor, Michael Polan, Chair of the Slap Tomorrow Committee, John Pettigrew, Member for Shepparton, Jeanette Powell, MC for the Slap Energy forum, Rod Quantock and Members of the Slap Tomorrow Committee, Ian Coldwell, Robert McLean and Terry Court. Photo: David Lee.

Forum to ‘slap’ the region’s energy needs THE upcoming Slap Energy forum will be helping to provide the tools that can bring about change in the community through offering solutions to answering the region’s energy needs. Running on Friday, September 26 from 7pm at Mooroopna’s Westside Performing Arts Centre auditorium and organised by the Shepparton-based group, Slap Tomorrow, the forum will be lead by Dr Mark Diesendorf from the Institute of Environmental Studies at the University of New South Wales. Dr Diesendorf, an expert in sustainable energy, and sustainable urban transport, will explain the theory of sustainability and ecological economics. He will talk about practical processes for the Goulburn Valley community to achieve

ecological sustainability in a socially just way. Dr Diesendorf said, “Renewable energy isn’t just a theory, but an achievable reality now.” The President of the Australian Society for Horticultural Science, Dr Gordon Rogers and a PhD student from the University of Melbourne, Mr David Coote, who has done extensive work on understanding community-scale wood biomass energy systems, will also speak at the forum, with ‘thinker’ and advisor to the Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute, Mr Rod Quantock, being MC for the evening. The forum, which is free and has been sponsored by GV Community Energy and the City of Greater Shepparton, has pre-forum entertainment by Shepparton’s Jamie Lea.

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FABULOUS EFFECTS… Tatura Artist Val Rokahr (pictured) will be holding her ‘The White Bike’ exhibition on Saturday, October 11 to Sunday, October 12, with opening night on Friday, October 10 from 7:30pm at the Mechanics Institute at Victory Hall in Tatura. Photo: Supplied.

By Marli Kelly “EVERY child is an artist. The problem is staying one when you grow up.” - Pablo Picasso. NOT many artists can claim that they still have their first set of Derwent pencils but Tatura Artist Val Rokahr can. Val received her first set of the prized pencils at age eight and from then began a love affair with colour, form, shape and texture. Her fascination has evolved from the horses she liked to draw as a young girl to vignettes that capture the colour and movement of life in progress. Whether it be streetscapes with rambling terraces and cafés in Rathdowne Street, Carlton or boats and anchorages in Italy, Val is happiest packing her kit and painting onsite or in ‘plein air.’ Over the years Val has added a number of techniques to her cache: figure drawing, portraits, oils, pastels, silk painting and even Ebru, the Turkish art of marbling. A two week painting trip to Cinque

Terre in Italy in 2013 challenged Val to try different styles with the most basic implements. Val tells of the dismay she felt upon learning they were to paint with a basic $2 brush (Scruffy it was named) with bristles that went in every direction. One afternoon their tutor produced a rustic old bike to paint. Students experimented with various techniques trying to capture the patinas of the ‘White Bike’. Gouache, Gesso and coloured inks were added and with the use of Scruffy, fabulous effects were made. Val has been a member of the Tatura Painting Group for many years and enjoys catching up with local artists on Thursday mornings. Val will be holding her ‘The White Bike’ exhibition on Saturday, October 11 from 10am to 5pm and Sunday, October 12 from 10am to 4pm, with opening night being on Friday, October 10 from 7:30pm at the Mechanics Institute at Victory Hall in Tatura.

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$750,000 for region’s schools EDUCATIONAL FUNDING… From left, Minister for Education, Martin Dixon, Member for Shepparton, Jeanette Powell, Mooroopna Secondary College Principal, Gary Fletcher, The Nationals Candidate for Shepparton, Greg Barr and Greater Shepparton City Council Councillor, Dennis Patterson. at the official opening of the new $330,000 science wing at Mooroopna Secondary College. Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

BENEFITING from the funding will be Congupna Primary School, who will receive $7,992 towards maintenance for toilets, Kialla West Primary School, who will get $7,220 for maintenance of their toilets, McGuire College, who will receive $187,883 towards refurbishment of the trade wing and science building, Orrvale Primary School, who will receive $29,217 for repairs to relocatable buildings, Tallygaroopna Primary School, who will receive $5,540 towards maintenance of toilets, Wilmot Road Primary School, who will receive $62,995 to enable repairs to the school’s multi-purpose room and Mooroopna Secondary College, who will receive an additional $121,266 to refurbish the school’s library building. Minister for Education, Martin Dixon said the Victorian Coalition Government¹s $1M Science Laboratory Refurbishment Grant initiative was building the infrastructure needed for better science education. “The Science and Technology Enabled Learning Centre will help Mooroopna Secondary College deliver high-quality

curriculum and learning opportunities for its own students, and for nearby primary schools. “Since 2011, the Coalition Government has delivered a $1.1B investment in school infrastructure, including 23 new schools and upgrades to hundreds of existing schools,” Mr Dixon said. Member for Shepparton, Jeanette Powell said, “The Victorian Coalition Government’s significant funding boost to Congupna Primary School, Kialla West Primary School, McGuire College, Orrvale Primary School, Tallygaroopna Primary School, Wilmot Road Primary School and Mooroopna Secondary College is part of a broader $23M investment in school maintenance across Victoria,” Mooroopna Secondary College Principal, Gary Fletcher said, “The funding we have received for the upgrade of our science centre has allowed us to renovate our science rooms so that state of the art teaching and learning can take place in the best facilities. We need to be able to provide the best facilities possible for our young people and this project has achieved that.”

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ACKNOWLEDGING ROSS… Outgoing President, Cheryl Hammer (right) is happy to hand the reins over to Elected Tourism Greater Shepparton President, Ross Graham (left). Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

Celebrate Shepparton’s tourism By David Lee BEI NG Tourism Greater Shepparton President is something that has been on Ross Graham’s radar for some time, and his plans came to fruition recently when he was elected during the Tourism Greater Shepparton board meeting at the end of last month. Taking over the role from Cher yl Hammer, who will remain on the board, Ross told The Adviser he is excited about his new role, adding he would be looking at focusing the next 12 months on building on communications and really looking at what Tourism Greater Shepparton can do for its members, as well as aligning other bodies in the Shepparton area for promotion and marketing. “I had previously been on the board for three years, so for me it was a matter of right time right place. I love where I live and I love the area so it made sense. “It looks like things are starting to happen for Shepparton at the moment and it’s great to be involved in that. “Coming from GOTAFE I don’t have

any preconceived ideas and I come in with a different perspective. “ We a r e w a n t i n g t o r e a l l y g e t acknowledgment for the tourist destination that Shepparton is, the facilities that we offer such as the sporting facilities, which are of a national standard, and our recreational facilities including the Goulburn River. It is a great destination for families. “There are financial aspects for the region that come with Shepparton being highlighted more. “We can sit back and look at SPC and the fact we nearly lost it, but we have to look at the fact that they have invested in our area, which is a great thing for Shepparton. “We have got to be positive about this and celebrate Shepparton. “It’s all here at our fingertips, Shepparton has everything going for it. “I’d like to thank Cheryl Hammer for her contributions to the tourism sector around Shepparton, it has been second to none. “We look forward to a successful future with Tourism Greater Shepparton,” Ross said.

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Rural pathways for the future PROFESSOR of Medicine, William (Bill) Adam started with The University of Melbourne’s Rural Health Academic Centre in Shepparton in 2002 as Deputy Chair. A valued and experienced professional, Professor Bill Adam graduated medicine in 1965 before commencing his training as a doctor of Renal Pathophysiology practicing in Melbourne until 1994 and administrating in Melbourne and New Zealand for a further four years. His move to join the Rural Health Academic Centre was very welcome. Professor Adam said, “One of the reasons I came back to a rural setting was because of the interest I had in it when I was trying to provide haemodialysis for country patients. “Dialysis in the early days (70s) wasn’t that common, but it was starting to be and there were country patients who struggled to access it. “It was at that time that we set up a satellite centre at the Blind Institute here in Shepparton to provide for a young patient who couldn’t dialyse at home. With the help of the Blind Institute we were able to help him and afterwards the service was continued eventually becoming a part of GV Health’s hospital service. “Because of the success of this first satellite centre we went on to set up a number of other satellite centres all around rural Victoria for people who couldn’t access dialysis any other way and the service grew from there.” Most of Professor Bill Adam’s time now is spent in clinical teaching for students and administration as well as research, passing on all that he has learned over a an impressive career to new generations who are forging their own way from a rural base.

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VALUED EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL… Professor of Medicine, Bill Adam (pictured) feels he has made the right decision in moving back to the country to continue his career in helping others. Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

Professor Adam said, “Having the Rural Health Academic Centre here in Shepparton has been very valuable for several reasons; firstly it has helped in recruiting staff direct to the hospital; longer term it has provided training opportunities for clinical staff either medical, nursing or allied health in various areas and; also, it has provided a base for training students in the hope that they’ll return to rural areas in the future. “Of the Rural Health Academic Centre graduates in 2006, 40 percent are now practicing in a rural area, which is much better than the numbers from urban graduates. We are hopeful as time goes on more and more medical graduates will return to country settings and fill shortages in medical staff.

“To train as a General Practitioner takes four or five years after graduation, to train as a surgeon takes anywhere up to ten years after graduation, therein lies the difficulty of providing training rurally. “The rural pathway provides a good training option because the hospitals have a more general mix of patients than in the city. On a whole our students are very supportive and we’ve had no trouble in recruiting students to come up to the country, which shows a tremendous shift in attitudes from where we first started. “It’s the whole communit y support including the patients in the wards who are supportive of our students and our programs, which what makes what we do so successful.”

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THE school holidays can be a time where it is difficult to find something to keep you and your children entertained, but we have put together a list of events happening right across the region that is sure to keep the whole family amused.

Aquamoves

Aquamoves is the place to be these school holidays, with a range of activities for the kids to enjoy including the Waterslide, Rapid River and Tarzan Rope. Aquamoves is open on Monday to Thursday from 6am to 9pm, Friday from 6am to 8pm and Weekends from 8:30am to 5pm. ‘Gecko Kids Fitness Holiday Program’ The popular Gecko Kids Fitness Holiday Program will be running for 10 to 13 year olds on Monday, September 22 and Monday, September 29 from 1:30pm to 3pm and for Youngsters (5 to 9) on Tuesday, September 23 and Tuesday, September 30 from 1:30pm to 3pm. For bookings, phone 5832 9400. ‘Spring Splash’ The Spring Splash learn to swim holiday program is a fun activity that will help to improve your child’s swimming ability. Choose between a one or two week program, offering an intense 30 minute swim lesson each day. Program one will run from Monday, September 22 to Friday, September 26 at a cost of $65.50. Program two will run from Monday, September 29 to Friday, October 3 at a cost of $65.50. Program three will run from Monday, September 22 to Friday, October 3 at a cost of $131. Places are limited. For more information, phone the Swim School on 5832 9408.

Shepparton Sports Stadium

‘Game On’ The Shepparton Sports Stadium, in conjunction with Premier Soccer, are running the popular ‘Game On’ school holiday program. This fun filled program offers a variety of different sports and activities to primary school aged children (5-12). The program will run on September 23, 24 and 25 and September 30, October 1 and 2 from 9am onwards and children can be picked up between 3.30pm and 4pm. If required children can be booked in for extra time, finishing the day at 5:30pm for a small additional cost. For more information on available spaces or costs, contact Premier Soccer on 0401 843 372, Shepparton Sports Stadium on 5832 9480 or register online at www. premiersoccer.com.au

Shepparton Library ‘Meet award winning author & illustrator Graeme Base’ Running on Wednesday, September 24 from 11am to 12pm. Find out all about aerobic stories from Graeme Base. What does art, arithmetic and environmental awareness add up to? Ask award winning author Graeme Base, he has written a story about it. Buy his books on the day, or bring along your own books, and Graeme will sign them on the day. Bookings 1300 374 765 ‘Windy Rhyme & Story Time’ Running on Monday, September 22 from 10:30am to 11:30am. Come along and enjoy rhymes, songs and stories. Make craft that needs the wind. ‘Bathtime Rhyme & Story Time’ Running on Monday, September 29 from 10:30am to 11:30am. Come along and enjoy rhymes, songs and stories. Make bathtime craft. Mooroopna Library ‘Dinosaur Day Rhyme & Story Time’ Running on Thursday, September 18 from 10:30am to 11:30am. Come along and enjoy rhymes, songs and stories. Make Dinosaur craft. ‘Card Making Workshop’ Running on Friday, September 26 from 10am to 12pm. Learn the basic skills to create your own cards as well as teabag card folding and iris card folding. All equipment and paper is provided. Contact 1300 374 765.

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06 ACTIVITIES GALORE… Two-year-old Samantha Buzzo (pictured) is excited for what the Shepparton Market Place has in store for these school holidays. Photos: Madeleine Caccianiga.

Inspire some creative play At the Shepparton Marketplace THE Shepparton Marketplace is a great place to visit during the school holidays with plenty to see and do, including some fantastic crafts and creative play to inspire some fun and entertain the littlies. Week one of the school holidays from Monday through to Friday between 10am and 3pm, the Shepparton Marketplace will host free creative craft activities for children of all ages to enjoy. Boys and girls alike will

enjoy decorating their own Snap Band in fun and individual designs to keep. During week two from Monday to Friday between 10am and 3pm, there will be free plaster painting. The littlies can get creative and messy with Jackie’s Plaster Moulds! There will be lots of exciting designs to choose from and children will have free reign to paint their own plaster masterpiece to take home and enjoy.

S h e p p a r to n M a r ke t p l a c e C e n t r e Manager, Don Butler said, “The school holidays are a great time for family and friends to get together and enjoy some fun activities with the kids and what better way to do that than at the Shepparton Marketplace where everything you need is all in the one location. “Come along enjoy some fun free activities, have a browse around and stay

for a bite to eat. Everything you need for a great day out is here. Plus, every child who comes along and visits our school holiday activities will receive a free frisbee, so they can take a little bit of the Marketplace’ fun home with them!” C o m e a l o n g to th e S h e p p a r to n Marketplace, the place to be these school holidays.

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HOLIDAY DIY WORKSHOPS… Throughout the school holiday period expert team members from Bunnings Warehouse Echuca and Shepparton will host School Holiday DIY Workshops including a range of activities. From Left, Bunnings Warehouse Shepparton Activity Organiser, Michelle, Team Member, Melanie and Operations Manager, Deb. Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

Enjoy school holidays fun at Bunnings’ TO make the most of the school holidays this September, team members from Bunnings Warehouse will be on hand to entertain kids with free School Holiday DIY Workshops. On Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the school holiday period expert team

members from Bunnings Warehouse Ec h u c a a n d B u n n i n g s Wa re h o u s e Shepparton will host School Holiday DIY Workshops, including a variety of hands on and engaging craft and garden activities. Bunnings Warehouse Area Manager, David Goodman said the School Holiday

School holidays at SAM

NOT JUST FOR KIDS… Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) is providing hours of entertainment these school holidays, with workshops for the kids as well as adults. Photo: Supplied.

THERE is plenty on at Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) these school holidays, with workshops that will keep children and adults entertained for hours. The ‘Angels in Your Garden’ workshop will run on Thursday, September 25 from 10:30am to noon for ages 7 to 11 and 1:30pm to 3:30pm for ages 12 and over. This workshop will allow the discovery of playful uses of colour and composition through the creation of an original work on canvas. The ‘Art Angels: Drawing & Painting’ workshop will run on Thursday, October 2 from 10:30am to noon for ages 6 to 9 and 2pm to 4pm for ages 10 to 15. This workshop will look at John Perceval’s famous ceramic angels and give children the opportunity to consider what their own ‘guardian angel’ might look like and draw and paint their own heavenly being. SAM Marketing Coordinator, Amina

Barolli said, “These upcoming workshops provide a great opportunity for kids (and adults) to interact with the current exhibition on display with inspiration for creating their own angels. It’s about engaging audiences further to think about the art that is on display through making their own work.” Ar t Angels: Drawing and Painting workshop Tutor, Mimi Leung said, “We will be bringing our own angels to life. “We’ll be using a range of drawing materials and, of course, lots of colour. The aim is to explore what ‘angel’ means to us all, and I’m looking forward to seeing what everyone creates on the day.” Bookings are essential and can be made by calling (03) 5832 9861. For full details on SAM’s public program, including a range of workshops for adults, please visit www. sheppartonartmuseum.com.au.

DIY Workshops are an opportunity for kids to get creative and improve their DIY skills during the holidays. “Our DIY Workshops are a great way for kids to make new friends and learn DIY skills which they can easily try out at home,” David said.

The Kids DIY Workshops are suitable for children of all ages. Bookings are re c o m m e nd e d. C o ntac t you r lo c a l Bunnings Warehouse for further details at 131 Ogilvie Avenue, Echuca, phone 5482 0200 or 225 Benalla Road, Shepparton, phone 5820 2200.

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SPONSOR SUCCESS… Kidsfest would not be possible or the success it is today without the support from all their sponsors. Pictured, KidsTown Staff and Volunteers including Steve Wilson, Ken Morelli, Sara Niglia, Cassie Worm, Graham Walkden, Leanne Wilson, Tracey Toy as well as Member for Shepparton, Jeanette Powell, Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Jenny Houlihan with event sponsors Troy Topp, Brad Campbell, Geoff Adams, John Montagner, Sue Dowling, Darren Hall, Tony Tranter, Ross Graham, Sarah LaPorta, Belinda Conna, Steven Pengilley, Melissa Burgess, Dea Beale, Bronwyn Trinder, Stacey Trinder, Shelley Davis, Sally Coates, Fiona Le Gassick. Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

Kidsfest 2014; Ready to launch

Three days until this year’s biggest festival for ‘kids’ continued from front page

KIDSTOWN Playground Coordinator, Steve Wilson said Kidsfest is now in its ninth year and has established itself as a fun packed event for the whole family, thanks to a huge number of sponsors, volunteers and program partners such as Shepparton Show Me, McDonalds Shepparton and Mooroopna, Coles, Tourism Victoria, SPC, Brown Baldwin Accountants, Tourism Greater Shepparton, Prominent Group, Bunnings Warehouse, Aquamoves and Woodturners of the

Goulburn Valley. “This year’s festival features a number of high profile children’s entertainers as well as sporting activities thanks to a number of local sporting clubs, woodturning demonstrations and roving entertainment such as Prime Possum, Terry the Tap from GV Water and loads more. “There will also be a sideshow alley area with lots of rides, including camel rides, dodgem cars, jumping castles and a merry-go-round. We are still looking for volunteers to fill positions in lots of different areas of the festival, such as arts

and crafts, face painting and many more areas. “ K id s f e s t i s g r e at va lu e f a m i ly entertainment and there is something for everyone, so ‘kids,’ drag mum and dad along as Kidsfest starts soon. “The Kidsfest website has the full program of events listing the times and days all the shows will be on stage. Jump onto www.sheppKidsfest.com.au for all the details,” Mr Wilson said. Entry into the Kidsfest is $2 per person (some activities may incur an additional cost.)

The festival kicks off the school holidays at KidsTown, and for the rest of the school holidays there will also be lots of activities throughout Greater Shepparton. For further information on activities running throughout the school holidays or further information on KidsTown 2014, contact KidsTown on 5831 4213. We’d like to congratulate the winners for our Kidsfest colour-in competition, Ayva Hobby and Olivia Clark, who went in the draw to win VIP Kidsfest passes – family entry into Kidsfest (up to 6) and train ride, and we thank everybody who entered.

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Jumping good fun

GO Jump Trampolines in Shepparton is all set for the influx of trampoline enthusiasts of all ages these school holidays and are encouraging visitors to get in early and book to avoid disappointment. GO Jump Trampolines General Manager, Sara Niglia said, “We highly recommend families start thinking about their school holiday plans and get in early to secure their spot as we booked out very quickly last school holidays. “We were thrilled to have enjoyed the level of interest that we did from the public last school holidays and being our first school holidays since opening, we learnt a lot from the hectic period. “In preparation for the upcoming school holidays we’ve made some changes to hopefully improve the quality of the Go Jump experience for visitors to the centre. We’ve deliberately reduced our capacity to allow more room to move and a better quality experience for participants in each of our sessions. We’ve also extended our trading hours from 9am to 8pm Mondays through to Saturdays and 9am to 5pm on Sundays, which will counteract the reduced numbers for each session and give everyone a fair go. “We’ve also had enquiries about whether or not we run birthday parties during the school holidays and we absolutely do. If you’re interested in booking a birthday party during the school holidays, it’s not a problem but you will need to do it fast to ensure we have the space allocation available for you.” If you haven’t already visited Go Jump, the 900m2 indoor fun centre houses 86 interconnecting trampolines comprising of slam ball, free jump and dodge ball arenas, a performance area including air bags for trick jumping and two individual party rooms for birthdays, get togethers and celebrations and is a fantastic, fun and active way to entertain your children during the school holidays. Go Jump Trampolines is located at 4 Joseph Baldwin Place, Shepparton. Bookings are essential to attend the centre and can be made online at www.gojumptrampolines. com.au or by phone, 5821 5898

Above: TRICK STARS IN THE MAKING… Pictured, 10-yearold Jamiesen Moore from Numurkah having some fun in the ‘Performance Trampoline’ area at Go Jump. Right: FUN FOR ALL AGES… Pictured, 7 year old Jemima Moore from Numurkah enjoying the junior ‘Performance Trampoline’ area at Go Jump. Photos: Supplied.

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School holiday fun at the

Riverside Plaza FUN, FREE ACTIVITIES… During these school holidays Riverside Plaza will have plenty to see and do, including Enchanted Rainbow hosting fun, creative and educational activities for the kids to take part in. Pictured, Enchanted Rainbow Members, (front) Bronwyn Trinder, (middle) Shelley Davis and (back) Jenny Painter. Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

RIVERSIDE Plaza will have plenty to see and do these school holidays with fun, free activities as well as a very special event, Riverside Plaza Community Mini Market, which is set to become a monthly event. During the first week of the school holidays Enchanted Rainbow will host ‘Pom Pom People Craft’, where children can come along, be creative and make their own little pom pom person to take home and keep. Sessions will run on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of the first week between 11am and 2pm. During the second week, the girls from Enchanted Rainbow will return to host ‘Plant a Sunflower and Decorate the Pot’ sessions. Children can learn how to grow and nurture their very own sunflower plant in their own personalised, creative pot to take home and enjoy. Sessions during the second week will run on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 11am and 2pm. Saturday, September 27 Riverside Plaza will also host a Mini Market coinciding AFL Grand Final day. The Mini Market will be an all weather event held inside the Riverside Plaza and will feature up to approximately 30 stalls of much loved market favourites. Gold coin donations at the Mini Market will go towards the Riverside Plaza’s ongoing support of local cancer services and all money raised will be matched dollar for dollar by Peter Copulos and family. Riverside Plaza pride themselves on supporting the community and locally based entertainers and businesses during their Mini Market as well as through their fun and free program of activities to be held these school holidays. For more information, call into the Riverside Plaza at Melbourne Road, South Shepparton or visit their facebook page.

Discover a whole new side to Shepparton GET OUT AND ABOUT… … The school holidays are the perfect time to get out and about in Shepparton and discover the abundance of things on offer, like spending time at the beautiful Victoria Park Lake or Taking some time for retail therapy in the Maude Street Mall. Photos: Madeleine Caccianiga.

THERE is a lot on offer in Shepparton from Aquamoves and the city’s parks and gardens to the beautiful Victoria Park Lake precinct including S-CAPE skate park and of course, there’s the home of kids entertainment at SPC Ardmona KidsTown, to mention a few. Enjoy some quiet time at the Goulburn Valley Regional Library, keep tabs on the latest exhibition at SAM or take a stroll through

the variety of shopping experiences found at Emerald Bank, Riverside Plaza or the Shepparton Marketplace or of course there’s the heart of the city’s business district, the Maude Street Mall. With a diversity of shopping destinations offered throughout the city, even the fussiest of shoppers will find what they are looking for. Whether it is clothing, footwear, sports

apparel, jewellery, the latest technology, books and stationery, homewares and furniture or an odd little trinket to brighten your indoors or outdoors, it is all here in Shepparton for shoppers to indulge in. The avid ‘outdoorser’ can explore the city’s natural appeal through the many walking tracks along the beautiful Broken River, preserved history and heritage sites as well as

arts and culture. Greater Shepparton Visitor Information Centre has information and ideas for everyone to enjoy, so you can truly become a tourist in your own backyard. For more information on everything the Greater Shepparton region has to offer, contact the Visitor Information Centre on 1800 808 839.

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Get Tangled WITH a twist and one of the most hilarious and hair-raising tales ever told, Tangled is an adventure the whole family will get caught up in. When the kingdom’s most wanted and most charming – bandit, Flynn Rider hides in a mysterious tower the last thing he expects to find is Rapunzel, a s p i r i te d te e n with an unlikely superpower - 70 feet of magical golden hair! To g e t h e r t h e unlikely duo sets off on a fantastic journey filled with surprising heroes laughter and suspense. Let your hair down and get ready to cheer for Tangled! The Adviser is giving you the chance to win your very own Tangled pack including Disney Tangled DVD and Sparkling Princess Rapunzel 12” figurine. For your chance to win, simply write your name, address, telephone number on the back of an envelope and send to: Tangled Pack The Adviser PO Box 1664 Shepparton Victoria 3630 Competition closes Monday, September 22. Winners will be notified. Good luck! Note-one entry per person.

Win a Blue-ray DVD pack

DOUBLE play with this fantastic Blue-ray DVD pack including Oz The Great and Powerful, Iron Man 3 and the original Finding Nemo. Take an adventure with mischievous magician and be swept away to a land of magic and mystery in the wonderful world of Oz. In this action packed sequel adventure, Iron Man 3 sees Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.) wrestle with his inner demons while contending with monsters of his own creation. Action packed from start to finish, this sequel answers the age old question, does the man make the suit, or the suit

make the man. Finding Nemo is a well loved tale of everybody’s favourite gimpy finned clown fish, Nemo and his adventures with friends throughout the vast oceanic trail. For your chance to win, simply write your name, address, telephone number on the back of an envelope and send to: Blue-ray DVD pack The Adviser PO Box 1664 Shepparton Victoria 3630 Competition closes Monday, September 22. Winners will be notified. Good luck! Note-one entry per person.

Win a pair of Shepparton shoes

ASICS in conjunction with The Adviser are giving one lucky reader the chance to win a pair of the ASICS Gel-Shepparton Lawn Bowls Shoes that featured in our ‘Shepparton’s got sole’ story last week. Released in July last year, ASICS named the shoe after Shepparton due to our town being host to the National Lawn Bowls Victoria Open. To be in the chance to win, simply write your name, address, telephone number, shoe size and gender on the back of an envelope and send it to: ASICS GEL-SHEPPARTON The Adviser PO Box 1664 Shepparton Victoria 3630 Competition closes Wednesday, September 24. Winners will be notified. Good luck! Note-one entry per person.

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BRAND NEW RETAILER… Valad Property Group’s Development Executive, Chris Piasente (pictured) is very excited to welcome Early Settler to the Home Central complex. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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Home Central

HOME Central in Shepparton has some big plans in the lead up to Christmas with planned events, a store reshuffle and the inclusion of a brand new retailer all planned within the coming months. As Developers of Home Central, Valad Property Group’s Development Executive, Chris Piasente said, “We are very excited to welcome Early Settler to the Home Central complex. “Early Settler is an Australian-owned company specialising in home furnishings, renovation and building products of traditional, period and country design. Their products are made from high quality timber and soft furnishings with matching homewares for all of your household furniture, outdoors and garden as well as occasional furniture needs. “Early Settler will move in to the former Plush store space with Plush relocating to a new space, beside Godfreys with both stores planned to be open by early October. “We also have another upcoming Pop Up Garden Event to be held November 1 with two more planned for November 29 and December 13 in the lead up to Christmas. “At each of the Pop Up Garden Events, Home Central will be giving away $3,000 worth of gift vouchers when you spend $10 or more at any of the Home Central stores on the day of the event. So keep an eye out and make sure to come along to Home Central for your chance to win. “Our November 29 Pop Up Garden Event will also be the official launch of the Star FM ‘I believe in Christmas’ Promotion, which pools much needed donations of toys for the Salvation Army to distribute to less fortunate families across the region during the Christmas period. Last year over 1,040 toys were donated, which is an exceptional display of generosity from Goulburn Valley residents. “Home Central is a great place to be and we hope that everyone comes along and enjoys all that the precinct has to offer.” Call in to Home Central at 290 Benalla Road, Shepparton (opposite Bunnings Warehouse).

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18 Spare Change welcomes new management

LOWEST PRICES… From left, Spare Change Store Manager, Fisher, Second in Charge, Ajay Thakkar and Sales Assistant, Akki Sharma. Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

ONE of Shepparton’s largest discount retailers, Spare Change is now under new management with Store Manager, Fisher taking the lead. Having graduated with a Masters Degree in Commerce majoring in a Bachelor of Business a few years ago, Fisher has moved from Melbourne for the opportunity to manage the Spare Change store in Shepparton. He has a few years experience in retail and he loves his job. Under his management, Spare Change Shepparton store will have a complete new change. Fisher said, “I’m excited at the opportunity

to gain more knowledge and business experience in such a diverse store.” Fisher will work with his management team together to bring more new products with more discount to the loyal customers. “Here in Shepparton our broad range of products starting from furniture and electrical appliances to homewares, kitchenware, party ware and other varieties is what sets us apart. As a family, whatever you need, you can find in our store. “I look forward to developing more bulk sales and wholesale with very low margin for our customers and giving the most

benefit to them,” Fisher said. “Customer service is most the important thing to me. Without our customers, we could not survive. Our members aim to provide the best service to our customers in the community. “Spare Change is known for having the lowest prices and I would like to continue to provide this while at the same time also sourcing a bigger range of better quality products.” Call in to the store where ‘all you need is Spare Change’, at Shop 1, 2-8 St Georges Road, Shepparton.

Homewares, manchester, fashion…

Harris Scarfe celebrate Spring with storewide savings

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CELEBRATING SPRING… Starting today, September 17 and for one week only (or while stocks last), Harris Scarfe Shepparton is holding their huge Mega Stock Sale with up to 60 percent off everything in store. From left, Harris Scarfe Team Members, Brittany Dolic and Amber Monk. Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga..

HARRIS Scarfe Shepparton is holding their huge Mega Stock Sale with up to 60 percent off everything in store. Starting today, September 17 and for one week only (or while stocks last), you can enjoy huge reductions on everything from cook sets, cookware and accessories, all electrical appliances, sheet sets, pillows, towels, underwear, women’s, men’s and children’s clothing as well as shoes, bags, hats and much more. Harris Scarfe Shepparton Store Manager, Michael Desimone said, “The Mega Stock Sale is one of our largest sale events of the year with huge reductions on items across the entire store. “The sale even includes reductions on some of our biggest selling ranges including 50 percent

of Flavorstone cooksets, 40-60 percent off Stone Coat cookware, there’s 50 percent off Danoz Direct Steam mops, as seen on television, with a bonus H20 Mircrofibre pad on every purchase, there’s 50 percent off Sheridan towels, 30-50 percent off Bonds underwear, there’s $70 off the Shark navigator upright vacuum with a bonus Shark Steam Mop Lite with every purchase, there’s 60 percent off ready-made curtains, 15 percent off the Magic Bullet 21 piece deluxe set, 30 percent off adidas© footwear and apparel, 60 percent off all luggage and much more. “There’s even 30 percent of new season’s spring racing dresses in time for the cup carnival.” Call in and enjoy massive savings during the Mega Stock Sale on at Harris Scarfe right now, at 190-198 Maude Street, Shepparton or phone 5821 4244.

Just Me style Bold, bright, colourful YOU can stand out this Spring/Summer season with the latest in beautiful designer accessories at Just Me Patsy. Unique, bright, colourful and bold are all words that come to mind when you browse the range in store and according to Just Me Patsy Proprietor, Patsy Winter, she wouldn’t have it any other way. Patsy said, “Our range is very carefully selected. When I’m looking for new items they’ve got to be bright, colourful and unique and most importantly, they’ve got to be good quality. You get more value for your money when you’re paying for a product which is going to last. “We’ve been here in our Corio Street location for sixteen months now and in that time we’ve done a lot of refining in terms of our products and range. “We’ve got a great variety of new styles in store, including items from our favourite Australian designer labels like Etiquette, Catherine Manuell Designs and Spencer and Rutherford as well as Aurora

candles which are made in Melbourne and are absolutely beautiful. We’ve got our gorgeous Sox Trots knee-highs, which are bold and bright and fabulous. We’ve got our Slumbie slippers, beautiful silver jewellery with genuine and unique stones like moonstones, citrines, peridots, amethysts and the like… there’s just lots of interesting gift ideas. “We’ve also recently introduced a new Nicole Lee range of bags, which is ‘hypercreative’ and really stands out with unique, funky designs, which we love. “Our range of French Country cotton nightwear is going to be really popular this Spring/Summer as well as our huge range of new seasons Cassini shoes which we’ve recently expanded on due to popular demand. “We also have fascinators and race hats in time for the Spring Racing Carnival. “Our range of wall art is also really popular. And we deliberately order in single quantities so that you can be assured of a

BRIGHT, COLOURFUL AND UNIQUE… Just Me Patsy Proprietor, Patsy Winter (pictured) has your colours for spring covered with the new range in store from Australian designers, Etiquette, Catherine Manuell Designs, Spencer and Rutherford and more. Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

unique piece for your home. “Our Christmas stock and gift ideas are already arriving and we’ve even got a gorgeous range of baby wear, gifts and accessories as well! “We love our bags and have a huge range of bright colourful pieces for every occasion and we just love providing a place where people can express themselves creatively through accessories for home or fashion.” If you’re new to the world of Just Me Patsy or it’s been a while since you’ve been in store, call in and discover the latest new season styles at Just Me Patsy, 189a Corio Street, Shepparton or phone 5822 1755.

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‘Show Me’ new bearers NEW office bearers have been appointed to Shepparton Show Me Committee during its AGM at the end of August, with Malcolm Blake, Gerard Bruinier, Morry McKellar and Clinton Tilley being appointed to the respective roles of Chairperson, Deputy Chair, Secretary and Treasurer. W hile the new roles were decided, outgoing bearers included Tristen Murray as well as Cr Les Oroszvary, who will be remain as an active member of the committee. For the first time, the AGM was held in conjunction with an evening of speakers addressing members on topics relevant to

ICE COLD CHALLENGE… … In honour of his brother John Brain, who is currently suffering from Multiple Sclerosis, Tom Brain helped to organise an Ice Bucket Challenge at Cellar 47, raising $1,500. Pictured, Tom Brain tipping an ice cold bucket of water over Cellar 47 Proprietor, Angelo Grasso. Photo: Supplied.

the region of Greater Shepparton including upcoming marketing strategies, safety in Shepparton and guest speaker Frank Whitford presenting on the ‘Our Regional Identity’ project. I ncom ing Com m it tee Chairperson, Malcolm Blake said he is looking forward to promoting services within the region. “Shepparton is a service centre with good retail, trade, professional and allied health services. “If you need it Shepparton’s got it, and we can get it to you as there is a very good courier network operating out of Shepparton.”

Community rewards incentive

SUPA IGA we’ve given out an approximate $1.3 Million in community rewards funds, to the local community in the last 12 years, here in Shepparton we should be giving out between $100,000 and $200,000 each year if the program is being utilised correctly. Instead, we’ve given out $50,000 this year and that’s just not delivering everything that we want to deliver to the community. “We haven’t even scratched the surface. It’s a great program, it’s money for jam for these community groups where they can fund raise without having to lift a finger. If a community group has the right cause, people will support it. “This program is what I want our legacy to be. It’s our way of giving back real funds to real organisations in the local community, which they otherwise wouldn’t have access to. We get a buzz out of making a difference for people in the community.” As one of the cheque recipients on the day, accepting on behalf of Dookie United Football Netball Club, Jacinta Harrington said, “There’s lots of things that we need just to help our volunteers out from items in the kitchen through to things like a Defibrillator machine. A lot of our players actually live in Shepparton and this program is so easy, the club doesn’t actually have to do anything and everyone has to eat… so all they’ve got to do is swipe their card and it’s money to the club. It’s a great way to support the community. “Hats off to Fairley’s SUPA IGA for doing what they do, it’s a great initiative.” For more information on the Fairley’s SUPA IGA Community Rewards program, call into Fairleys SUPA IGA at the north end of Shepparton on Numurkah Road or phone 5822 1555.

SUPA IGA CHEQUE… Pictured from left, Fairleys SUPA IGA Owner, Michael Lorenz and one of the cheque recipients from the day, Dookie United Football Netball Club Grants Funding Co-ordinator, Jacinta Harrington. Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

THE team from Fairley’s SUPA IGA in Shepparton recently met with community groups for their annual cheque handover of funds raised throught the Fairley’s SUPA IGA Community Rewards Fund. Instead of conducting a standard cheque presentation, this year Fairleys SUPA IGA new Owner, Michael Lorenz together with Marketing Manager, John Markham decided to sit down Gle nfe rrie Driwith ve each of the community groups involved in the program and explain to them how the program works and how they can better make the program work for them. Michael said, “We’ve found that a lot of people just don’t understand how our rewards fund works. We’ve signed up all of these groups, but they’re not accumulating their full potential of funds. “In Gippsland in our sister store, Michael’s

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Papua New Guinea

POWERFUL EXPERIENCE… Warriors with hats made from human hair, bare chested, movement and sound in harmony. Sili – Huli from Engai in Western Highlands, there were both men and ladies groups. You could feel the vibrations as they danced or more bounced past, chanting and beating their drums. Very popular with the locals generating large crowds, which added to the powerful experience..

IT’S not everyone’s travel destination of choice, but for Geoff Wall it holds a strong family connection and he has travelled there four times. Geoff’s father served there during the war and fell ill after contracting malaria, he died when Geoff was only 7. Geoff’s first trip to Papua New Guinea was undertaken to retrace his father’s steps to the area in which he served. In other visits Geoff has trekked the Kokoda Trail with his young son, sailed the islands with his wife and now has made a visit to highland festivals. Tourists come from all around the world to the festivals held to commemorate the tribal past of the villagers and through dance and traditional costumes, pass down the history of tribal life to the young. Flying into Port Moresby, Geoff was struck with how the city is changing, more multistorey buildings, new highways… it looks like a modern city until you go to the edge of town and see the thousands of stilt houses that are home to the poor of the community, it’s estimated there is 60 percent unemployment. After leaving Port Moresby, he travelled to Mount Hagen where villagers had gathered for a mini festival in the village of Paiya. Exploring the village, the group Geoff was with had the opportunity to meet up with different dance groups and get some closeup photography and even meet the village

chief and his wives and witness traditional cooking in ‘earth ovens’. The next day they saw 10 local tribes put on a display of traditional tribal dances in their unique costumes and face painting. The dances tell the story of past wars between the tribes that had been settled by inter marriages between tribes, then the major festival got underway with some 70 groups taking part. The painted faces are so bright, which is a sign of the modern times as traditional ochre has given way to modern water based paints. The head dress and body decoration range from the ‘mud men’ with their mud masks to ‘skeleton men’ painted black with painted white bones and others in traditional colours with head dresses made from Bird of Paradise feathers. The main festival ran for two days, following which Geoff made his way back to Port Moresby. He took a tour of the war cemetery where 3,600 soldiers, mainly Australians are buried, Geoff says it is a very moving experience. Geoff would like to thank Vivien from Helloworld Travel in Shepparton for arranging everything and Niugini Holidays for the excellent itinerary. Until next time, Safe Travel’n, Geoff Vallance

MOUNT HAGEN SING-SING… Painted skeleton warriors at Mount Hagen Sing-Sing, Papua New Guinea.

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ABOVE: HOURS TO PERFECT… It takes a least 2 - 3 hours to get fully prepared, here a lady from the Palimb Culture group with full head dress of bird feathers, very heavy shell necklaces and painted face, bodies are also covered in oil. Once on the performance field will dance and sing for the next 4 hours, an exciting experience of sound, movement and colour. WITH PRIDE… Koma Sing Sing Group - Sharing and maintaining their cultural linkage is important thus the many young people dressing up and performing. This girl’s mother was extremely proud to have 2 daughters performing.

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Big, pink and collecting donations IT’S big, pink, collecting donations for children with life threatening illness and is coming this way, and will be making an app e a ra nc e at C om monwe a lt h B a n k Shepparton Marketplace and Kidsfest 2014 at SPC Ardmona KidsTown. T he Ver y Special K ids Pig g y Ban k Appeal is sending five giant piggy banks, each stretching to three metres in height and weighing in at 700 kilograms, around the state this month, making a stop in Shepparton on Friday, September 19 and Saturday, September 20. With hope to raise more than $1M this year, which will partly go toward helping the 42 families in the Hume region who require the charity’s services, the Very Special Kids Piggy Bank Appeal helps children from diagnosis right through to recovery or bereavement, and include Victoria’s only children’s hospice, Very Special Kids House.

THINK PINK, DIG DEEP… The Very Special Kids Piggy Bank Appeal is sending five giant piggy banks around the state this month, making a stop in Shepparton on Friday, September 19 and Saturday, September 20. Photo: Supplied.

Very Special Kids Chief Executive Officer, Dr Sarah Hosking says the charity welcomes support from the Victorian community. “Wit hout generous donations from our community, we would not be able to offer much-needed services to these brave families.” Yo u c a n m a k e a d o n a t i o n o r purchase merchandise online at www. piggybankappeal.org.au, by visiting a Commonwealth Bank or ALH Group venue, or catching a giant piggy bank when it rolls into town.

Taking steps toward better health By David Lee TAKING the first steps into a healthier lifestyle may be difficult on your own, but through council’s upcoming Pedometer Challenge and Walk to School Month programs there is no need to do it alone. Running from Monday, October 6 to Sunday, November 2, this year’s Pedometer Challenge is free, with pedometers provided to all participants to use to monitor their steps, which they can then log weekly online.

Greater Shepparton City Council’s Active Living Coordinator, Belinda Conna said, “It’s a great way for families, workplaces and groups to encourage each other to aim to reach 10,000 steps each day as a way to improve their health. “This year we are encouraging participants to reuse an existing pedometer from previous challenges, which is a great way to be sustainable and more environmentally friendly, but there are a limited number of low cost pedometers that will be available.

“This year we are also happy for people to visit their app store and download a pedometer app. “Schools are also encouraged to sign up for Walk to School month and participate in the challenge.” To register visit www.onthemoove.com.au by Monday 29 September 2014. For further details or special requirements contact Greater Shepparton City Council’s Active Living Department on (03) 5832 9431 or visit www.onthemoove.com.au

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The Vic Hotel ‘united’ with local cricket club By David Lee A NEW partnership between The Vic Hotel and Shepparton United Cricket Club is set to benefit both the venue and the club, with the deal being signed for three years. The sponsorship will see further development for players, with the club offering advertisement for the venue in return. Shepparton United Cricket Club President, Tony Giblin said, “This sponsorship will aid our development of younger players and will provide coaching as well as skills training to encourage new juniors to play. “We will be placing a permanent sign at our grounds as well as adding advertisements for The Vic Hotel on social media and on our logo and shirts. “The partnership will also see the venue host social gatherings for us and allow us to provide accommodation for visiting teams from Melbourne. “This is an important partnership for the club. We’ve never had a sponsorship of this magnitude before.” The Vic Hotel Venue Manager, Todd Van Kerkhof said, “It feels good to be able to provide sponsorship and to put a little bit more back into the community. “I used to play for the Shepparton Cricket Club, so it’s something that is close to me personally as well. “This is the first club we have been able to sponsor and we are looking at signing on the Shepparton Football Club as well as Kialla Golf Club in the coming weeks.”

BOTH TO BENEFIT… The Vic Hotel has signed a three year sponsorship with Shepparton United Cricket Club, which will benefit both the venue and the club. From left, The Vic Hotel Venue Manager, Todd Van Kerkhof, Shepparton United Cricket Club President, Tony Giblin, Player, Damon Zamphelione and Kevin Gillin, Captain Coach, Josh Lawrence and Player, Chris Giblin Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

All Abilities Netball Team in danger of folding AFTER a great season, the All Abilities Netball Team, ‘Awesomes,’ is looking for new coaches to take over from Cinnamon

Scoreboard Kyabram District League

Football Preliminary Finals Nagambie 88 d Murchison 75 Netball – A grade Preliminary Finals Tallygaroopna 52 d Stanhope 43

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Football Preliminary Finals Finley 145 d Echuca United 54 Netball – A grade Preliminary Finals Numurkah 46 d Mulwala 40

Picola District League – South East Football Grand Finals Tungamah 158 d Katamatite 52 Netball – A grade Grand Finals Katandra 44 d Rennie 29

Brauman and Lisa Trevaskis, who have coached the team for the past four years. The team, which is in search of three to four people who know the rules of netball, love to have fun with the players, have lots of patience and a very caring, giving personality, trains every Monday night and play on Saturday at 12:30pm at the Brauman Street Shepparton Netball Association Courts. The season runs from March through to August and has time off in the school holidays. Cinnamon said, “We unfortunately have work and family commitments that are taking priority at the moment and need some fantastic like minded people to take over the reins. “We took on the role when the team was about to fold in 2010 and have a team currently consisting of 20 players, male and female, ranging in age from 12 to 56 years. “The position is a rewarding one that brings fun, laughter, loudness and team bonding to a new level. It is a very special thing to watch these players grow as netballers, improving their skills and confidence after a few seasons. “The smiles on their faces are big, there’s high fives all around and the crowd goes wild when a goal is scored.

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TEAM MAY NOT CONTINUE… The All Abilities Netball Team may be looking at not continuing next season, unless new volunteer coaches put their hand up to take over. From left, (back) Kaylene Rook, Lana Ingram, Neil Harrison, Coach Cinnamon Brauman, Leon Ahmat and Naomi McIntosh. (Front) Amy Brennan, Nathanael Jessup, Allan Bobbin, Nahkeegee Weston, Ben Richards and Breanna Phillips. Photo: Supplied

“It is very important that the All Abilities Netball Team continues to play on as these players love the routine, are like a big happy family and the benefit they get physically and mentally is extraordinary.

“Once we have a few people come forward, a meeting will be organised to work out next year’s season.” For more information, contact Cinnamon Brauman after 6pm on 0409 801 548.

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with Matthew Chilcott

Wednesday 17 Septmeber, 2014

Goulburn Valley Football League

GVFL Seniors Results Finals

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2nd Semi-Finals Benalla 103 ............... d ...............Kyabram 48 1st Semi-Finals Shepp Swans 87 ...... d .................... Tatura 46

MATT CHILCOTT (87) Shepparton Swans

JENNY HOULIHAN (91) Shepparton Swans

JASON WELSH (89) Shepparton Swans

JOHN RYAN (85) Kyabram

DAVID FOX (90) Shepparton Swans

LUCY SCOTT (90) Shepparton Swans

JACQUI HUDGSON (90) Kyabram

DAVID TEAGUE (87) Kyabram

SAM SARACINO (88) Shepparton Swans

THE PHANTOM (66) Shepparton Swans

GVFL Seniors Preliminary Final Kyabram ................... v..............Shepp Swans (Deakin Reserve - Shepparton) *The winner of the Preliminary Final will take on Benalla in the Goulburn Valley Football League Grand Final at Deakin Reserve in Shepparton on Sunday, September 28.

Goal-kicking Grant Weeks (Rochester) ..............101 Saad Saad (Seymour) .....................82 Justin Maddern (Swans) ..................79 Sonny Whiting (Tatura).....................70 Nicholas Warnock (Benalla) ...........64

GVFL Seniors 2014 Ladder POS TEAM ....................... PTS ........... % 1.

Benalla...................... 72 ... 206.42

Swans ........................ 60 ... 155.55

Kyabram ................... 56 ... 159.12

Tatura ........................ 48 ... 137.79

Rochester ................. 44 ... 126.57

Mooroopna .............. 36 ..... 91.96

United ........................34 ...100.40

Euroa .........................20 .....72.10

Shepparton ...............18 .....62.03

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Seymour ....................16 .....79.55

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Echuca ......................16 .....63.33

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Mansfield ...................12 .....58.57

SAINTS TO ENDURE FINALS FEVER… Benalla have secured their place in the Goulburn Valley Football League Grand Final, after defeating Kyabram Bombers by 55 points at the weekend. Pictured, Benalla Saints during their power match at the weekend against Kyabram Bombers. Photo: Michael Thomson.

Saints continue undefeated reign to secure place in finals By David Lee AFTER a season that has seen them power to the top of the leaderboard, Benalla Saints have secured their place in the Goulburn Valley Football League’s Senior Grand Final, with their opponent to be decided when Shepparton Swans and Kyabram go head to head during the last preliminary game this weekend. The Saints’ kept true to this season’s undefeated streak at the weekend, thumping reigning premier Kyabram by 55 points and taking their well earned place in the final; and could be the first time taking the title since 2006. Benalla Playing Coach, Luke Morgan said, “We weren’t prepared for what the final

brought during last year’s match, but this year we have been able to develop the team and are looking forward to taking it all the way. “We will be preparing for the game in two weeks but who ever we come up against, whether it’s Kyabram or the Swans,’ will be a good side. We’re confident but we need to be prepared for them.” Benalla Football Club President, Bruce Biggs said, “A lot of our boys have come through the junior system at Benalla, so it’s good for them and and the town of Benalla. It’s a great representation of our junior players going forward. “We have one game to go and hopefully we can present ourselves on the day.”

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