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Italian professor researches local pears A N Italian research scientist, internationally renowned for his work in tree physiology, is conducting research that aims to spearhead the revival of the Goulburn Valley pear industry.

Professor Luca Corelli-Grappadelli from the Department of Agricultural Sciences in Bologna, Italy landed on Australian shores last month to join forces with local Agriculture Victoria research scientists.

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State-of-the-art designs released

By David Lee THE five finalists designs for the new Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) were officially put on public display on Monday,

with the community now being encouraged to make comment on the state-of-the-art concepts that could become a permanent

feature of the shores of Victoria Park Lake, with construction set to begin as soon as Continued on pages 10+11 2018.

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LEUKAEMIA BURDEN GROWING… From left, Brett Hand, Alistair Hand, Gabrielle Kelly and Fiona Hand, who have all experienced the burden of having to travel to Melbourne to help save Alistair’s life, who has been battling Leukaemia for the past 12 months. Photo: David Lee.

Blood cancer battle a tough ordeal

By David Lee THE last 12 months have been tough on the local Hand family while standing by the side of their son, 23 year old, Alistair, who has been battling Leukaemia, and w it h a new a na lysis show i ng t hat the burden on families and sufferers is growing.

Having been diagnosed in January last year, Alistair’s journey has been a long, tiring and tough one, with he and his family taking more than 30 round trips to Melbourne and living in four different ‘homes’ during the treatment to save Alistair’s life so far.

Alistair said, “After I was diagnosed, my family and spent three months in Melbourne. I was put into the Olivia Newton-John Centre and spent a great deal of time in what they call the ‘bubble,’ which is an eight room isolated area that has been designed to prevent against attacks on low immune systems.

“I went th roug h th ree rounds of chemotherapy from February 8 until the end of March, and during that time mum, dad and I went to and from the hospital, to accommodation provided by the Leukaemia Foundation in Melbourne and to and from Shepparton several times.

“At the end of March they found I had a genetic mutation called Runx1. I was the first person in Australia to be tested and for it to have shown a positive reading.

This gene mutation means there is a higher chance of the Leukaemia coming back and so I then had to have a stem cell transplant.

“They found a few donors overseas who

were a match. Mine ended up coming from London. There were more donors overseas because when they donate blood, they automatically get put on the donor registry list and have to opt-out of it if they don’t want to be on it. Here in Australia, we have to opt-in to be on the list.

“On July 6, I went back to Melbourne to have the transplant, but before they could do that, I had another high dose of chemo.

“Since coming home in October, I have had to travel to Melbourne weekly for tests, which has now changed to fortnightly, but there have been a few complications over the past few months and I have had to go back between my regular visits.

“Everything has been living day-by-day.

We can’t really commit to anything and it’s hard to make plans looking ahead too far, because you just don’t know what will happen.

“I am in remission at the moment, but it has ben hard. I can’t imagine what it would be like not being able to have my family there with me. It would be so tough on those who couldn’t be there as much as my family have been able to.

“I have also had some great support from my mates, who organised a few events to help raise quite a bit of money.

In March last year, 20 of my mates shaved their head to raise funds and there have been a few other events held that have helped. I still have a long way to go, but I am so grateful for everyone who has stood by me and to the Leukaemia Foundation for their support.”

NEWS

Hulm and Hainsworth take top positions

By David Lee R E C E N T LY, S he pp a r ton C h a mb e r of Commerce and Industry voted to see Leanne Hulm return as chamber president, and Carl Hainsworth take the role of vice president.

Helping to build on the health and prosperity of Shepparton by being involved in local issues, Leanne and Carl will be working with the community and Greater Shepparton City Council councillors to continually improve the city and encourage business participation to benefit the city by encouraging growth.

Carl said, “It was great to see that all the executive retained their positions for a further 12 months.

“I am sure all were in agreeance that there is unfinished business.

“Our major focus at the moment is to have the mall re-opened to slow moving traffic and revitalise the CBD.”

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CHAMBER ANNOUNCES PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT...Leanne Hulm has been re-elected as president of Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Carl Hainsworth has taken the role of vice president. Photos: Alicia Niglia.

Breast care nurses to stay with GV Health TWO McGrath breast care nurses will stay on at GV Health for the next four years thanks to the securement of on-going funding.

The federal funding, which is part of the Coalition Government’s $20.5M commitment to fund 57 McGrath Breast Care nursing positions across Australia, will ensure GV Health retains Michelle Parish and Kerry Patford.

Federal Member for Murray, Damian Drum MP said, “A cancer diagnosis not only affects one person, it affects entire

families and communities.

“This important funding will ensure breast cancer patients in the Goulburn Valley continue to receive high quality support from GV Health’s McGrath breast care nurses, Michelle Parish and Kerry Patford.

“I’m delighted these nurses can continue their important work in the Goulburn Valley.

“Ms Parish is based in Shepparton and treats approximately 600 in- and outpatients. Ms Patford is based in Benalla and

travels throughout the Murray electorate to treat patients.”

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AN IN‘SPIIRE’ING WIN… Spiire in Shepparton has won the 2016 Urban Development Institute of Australia’s Consultant of the Year Award for work on Shepparton’s Boulevard Estate. Photo: Supplied.

Spiire takes consultant of the year award LOCA L propert y consultant, Spiire has won the 2016 Urban Development Institute of Australia’s (UDIA) Consultant of t h e Ye a r Awa rd fo r wo rk o n Shepparton’s Boulevard Estate.

Construction of the 15 stage, 70 hectare development began in 2008 and when complete in 2018, the community will comprise of approximately 550 dwellings with generous open active space, including Tassicker Reserve.

Spiire worked with the Boulevard Corporation to gain planning approval for the project, and then provided surveying, engineering and landscape architecture services.

There were several challenges that were faced during the project. The site itself was heavily constrained by an inefficient and un-formalised floodway, which made a significant amount of land undevelopable.

Spiire was able to create a consolidated floodway reserve to provide an attractive, natural outlook and usable open space.

This also enabled the number of lots to be increased from 300 to 550 and make the development a much sought after residential address.

When providing comment on Spiire’s work, UDIA judges said, “Spiire has demonstrated leadership and innovation in regional Victoria in recent years, exemplified by their role in the complex project of the Boulevard Estate”.

“The project showcased thoughtful planning and design excellence, with Spiire working with the client to try something different to achieve market acceptance,” UDIA judges said.

Spiire director and Shepparton local, Michael Lewis cites the recognition on the team’s hard work and collaborative approach on projects.

“Winning this award is a true testament to the hard work, collaboration and talent of our team. Without them this accolade wouldn’t have been possible,” Michael said.

NEWS

The original fruit and veg store with juice bar T H E R E’ S not h i ng more ref re sh i ng than a juice or smoothie made from fresh ingredients, and if this is what you are in search of, then you can’t go past Mooroopna Fresh.

With a delicious and healthy range of choices including their 8am, Fresh AntiOx i, Si mply Green, Fresh Su m mer, Tropically Fresh, Holiday Smoothie, Banaberry Fresh, Clean & Green and Citrus Berry Fresh, Mooroopna Fresh takes it a step further and allows you to pick from the store’s fresh range of fruit and vegetables and allows make your own. And the best part, the prices are competitive.

Bu si ne ss ow ners , S a m a nd M a r y Diramacca said, “We use all fresh and pure ingredients in our juices and smoothies including banana, pear, orange, green apple, carrot, blueberries, strawberries, watermelon, cucumber, ginger, mint, pineapple, mango, Greek yoghurt, kiwi fruit, honey, almond milk, lemon, spinach, avocado, celery, coconut water, parsley and more.

“You can pick up one of our juices for just $5 or a smoothie from $5.50 and if you are short on time, you can call ahead and place an order that we will ensure is ready for you to pick up when you drop in.”

FRESH AND DELICIOUS… Mooroopna Fresh co-owner, Mary Diramacca with customer, Stuart Davidson from Mooroopna, who is enjoying a Banaberry Fresh smoothie from Mooroopna Fresh. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Drop i n to Mooroopn a Fre sh at Mooroopna’s old IGA site with plenty of free parking out the back. You’ll find high quality local produce at reasonable prices

and add to your shopping experience with a freshly squeezed juice to take home. For enquiries, or to call in an order, phone 5899 9145.

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NEWS

COMMUNITY CONNECT

POPULAR FESTIVAL IS BACK… The Ballarat Beer Festival is coming to the Ballarat City Oval on Saturday, January 21.

Photo: Supplied.

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 55 words or less.

UPCOMING COUNTRY MUSIC CHARITY will run on Sunday, January 22 at the GV Hotel, with proceeds going to cancer research.

Guest artist will be Colin McFarlane and backing band is “On the Run” with walk up artists welcome. Starts at 12 noon with entry at $7, which includes tea/coffee. Bistro lunches are available to purchase. For enquiries, phone Joyce on 0408 218 411.

GOWRIE STREET PRIMARY SCHOOL students will return to school on Tuesday, January 31.

GV HEALTH AUXHILIARY is holding its 2017 St. Valentine’s Brunch on Sunday, February 12 from 9am at the Greyhound Racing Dining Complex, 7580 Goulburn Valley Highway, Kialla. Tickets are $35 with all proceeds going to GV Health. For further details or to book, phone Jeanette on 5825 1979 or Lesley on 5827 1211.

HOLISTIC WELLBEING HUB is open from 9:30am to 12 noon at Primary Care Connect, 399 Wyndham Street, Shepparton. Drop in and join us to enjoy a relaxed morning with other women in the community. Listen to conversations provided to guide you on your life journey. Guest speakers attend between 10am and 11am.

Morning tea and activities available. For further information, phone 5823 3200 or follow them on Facebook.

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)

Ballarat Beer Festival ready to rock CRAFT beer enthusiasts can rejoice with the historic town of Ballarat again transforming into ‘Beerllarat’ for a weekend in January, after the announcement of the much anticipated return of the annual Ballarat Beer Festival.

Held at the City Oval on Saturday, January 21 the Ballarat Beer Festival is bigger and better than ever, with over 200 different styles of beers and ciders to tantalise festival goers’ taste buds from independently Australian owned craft brewers, accompanied with a day of live summer music.

Showcasing over 40 brewers, including the likes of Coopers, Pirate Life, Brooklyn Brewery, Hawkers and Two Birds, festival attendees will be treated to 20 new release beers never before tasted and summer delights, never before seen in Ballarat.

The music line-up is also causing excitement, boasting musical acts such as The Rifle Birds, Michael Meeking, The Lost Souls, The Houndlings, This Way North, Thee Gravy Train Four and Melbourne rock scene favourites, Dallas Crane.

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Ballarat Beer Festival director, Ric Dexter said the original craft beer festival just keeps getting better each year.

“Before being festival director, I went to the festival a few times and it was one of the best, most enjoyable festivals I’ve ever been to.

“It’s relaxed, it’s calm, the crowd is beautifully well behaved and it’s a fantastic event for everyone, not just those who have a passion for really great beer,” Ric said.

The Summer Spectacular edition of the festival features several new family friendly activities for punters to partake in, such as a human size foosball as part of the ‘Beerllarat Olympics,’ alongside an assortment of family-friendly and drinking-friendly games for a fun day out.

Rounding the festival out is the degustation dinner on the festival eve, entertaining guests with a ‘he said she said’ themed event where foods will be matched with craft beers from the festival by the renowned Beer Diva and Professor Pilsner.

Tickets are priced from $50 and can be purchased via www.ballaratbeerfestival.com.au

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LETTERS

OPINION

Letters to the Editor BRING BACK DIVERSITY

Dear Editor, I’ve been a Shepparton girl all my life, and I’m greatly saddened to have witnessed the decline of the Maude Street Mall over the last few decades. I’ve also seen the way in which a lot of assumptions have been made around the new concepts.

Pop-up Picnic Area: Not aimed at people who want to pack a picnic and have a dayout. Instead encourages people to pick up a bite to eat on Fryers Street and come to the mall to sit/eat. The grassed area near Maddison’s hasn’t been appropriately designed as a picnic space.

Pop-up Veggie Patch: A temporary veggie patch set up in the mall a couple of years back. It budgeted to allow for vandalism.

Budget wasn’t needed. The patch was respected. There is no guarantee plants wouldn’t be ripped out this time around, but have a little more faith in people.

Pop-up Food Kiosks: These would be low rent, short lease options for local people who want a low risk, low cost way to incubate their small business. Unfortunately the empty shops in the mall have ridiculously high rent and inflexible leases. Question; what can

landlords do to help?

Open-air Art Gallery: This would be an accessible art space, available to local artists, visual arts students and cultural groups, to share their work in a public space. This would only complement SAM and continue to build Shepparton’s art culture.

Idea of supermarket in CBD: Only metres from the mall, Coles on Vaughan Street.

Coles paid parking is always full, free parking often more than half empty. Paid parking not main issue. Where would we put a supermarket in mall? There is not room.

Parking: A few years back there was a three week trial of free parking on Fryers Street.

No increase in sales occurred.

Mall failures: Malls have failed because they have the same issues as our mall. They lacked diversity. Church Street in Brighton is vibrant because it is diverse, not because it has a road and parking. Look at Chapel Street in South Yarra; has road and parking, used to be the mecca of shopping. Not anymore.

Why? Because just like our mall, the majority of shops are clothes shops. It lacks diversity.

The Shepparton CBD severely lacks a vibrant public open space so let’s create one. Let’s ditch all the negative thinking about the mall,

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We welcome letters to the Editor but they are not guaranteed to be included and may be edited for reasons of style or content. Letters will not be eligible for consideration if they contain defamatory material, or information of a personal nature which is not in the public domain. and focus on the positive. Let’s ditch the old fashioned answers, which aren’t relevant in an age where we need sustainable and innovative solutions. Let’s think positive, think outside the box and try something new.

Nowhere else in country Victoria are they doing anything like this, because (let’s be honest) country communities can be a little afraid of change in their own backyard. Our mall would become a drawcard for people from right across country Victoria. And if we don’t do this now, another regional centre will beat us to it. This could be a new identity for Shepparton and a fresh start for our CBD. The concepts put forward are only $350,000.

A tiny amount when you look at civil works costs. Even with ongoing running costs, it would still take this concept a lifetime to cost as much as civil works. The ideas put forward are flexible, low risk and can be rolled out next year! It doesn’t involve the removal or demolition of any existing infrastructure, doesn’t involve the costly job of relocating services (water main etc.), and doesn’t rule out exploring other options in the future. It also considers how we can begin to represent and include the whole Shepparton community, in all its beautiful diversity. Can’t the Maude Street Mall be more than just another road?

With upgrades to the mall’s amenities block set to kick off this year, and additional parking coming with the Maude Street Bus Interchange redevelopment, what have we got to lose by giving these ideas a shot in our mall?

Get on the council website, read the details and do the online survey. Have your say.

Otherwise we run the risk of suffering from the ‘squeaky wheel syndrome’, which only hinders positive progress.

Yours sincerely, Melissa Stagg Shepparton

THE TRUE FACTS OF PARKS VICTORIA MANAGEMENT OF BARMAH FOREST! Dear Editor, Parks Victoria has set up a Board of Management Scheme where by Aboriginal communities assume control of vast areas of National Parks in Victoria. This board known as the “Traditional Owner Land Management Board” has been set up in Barmah Forest to give control of the forest to the local Yorta Yorta. In other words Yortas have control over what happens in Barmah Forest or the national park. Is this move because Parks Victoria finds it impossible to maintain the park, as its quality has reduced

since Parks took over?

“Slap bang” in the middle of the park is the Barmah Muster Yards, which is heritage listed and has been operated for 150 years by farmers to serve the communities in the area and now Parks Victoria want to hand over the running of these yards to Yorta Yorta.

The Barmah cattlemen have been running muster events there very successfully over the past nine years since Parks Victoria prevented them from putting cattle in the bush in 2007. It now looks as if the Barmah Muster will fade into history as did the Dharnya Centre did when the Yortas. They do not have an interest in horses. They do not have interest in team penning. They do not have an interest in wood chopping. They do not have an interest in camp oven cooking. They do not have any interest in maintaining the yards.

So why do you think they want control over it so badly?

Now on the Parks Victoria website, it states that the board has been set up to enable Aboriginal communities to have control of these areas for cultural reasons.

The criteria for the Aboriginal community include that they have to have native title to the lands which Yorta Yorta do not.

Three months ago in the state parliament, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Natalie Hutchins announced under pressure from The Nationals Deputy Leader, Steph Ryan from Euroa that the Bangerang Aboriginal community are the traditional owners of the lands claimed by Yorta Yorta!

Yorta Yorta have the Reconciliation Action Plan (R.A.P) status but they do not have entitlement to the land as per the High Court of Australia. Then why has control been given to them by Parks Victoria? Because the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council, a group of Aboriginals will not recognise the Bangerang as the traditional owners yet the Victorian Labor Party does. That heritage council is heavily stacked with Aboriginals sympathetic to the Yortas’ power base. It will now be interesting to see what happens to the muster yards if the cattlemen get thrown out by Yortas and Parks Victoria.

We are all mindful that the Yortas did not have an ongoing association with the lands in their claim for land rights through their application to the High Court of Australia.

The only answer to this is that the community friendly Bangerang go for native title so their rights are assured and the community can breathe a sigh of relief.

Yours sincerely, Max Schier

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NEWS

DESIGNS READY FOR COMMENT… From left, Greater Shepparton City Council Director Community, Kaye Thomson with Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) director, Rebecca Coates in the Eastbank Centre foyer where the five shortlisted architectural designs for the new SAM are currently on display, to allow the community to have their say. Photo: David Lee.

State-of-the-art designs released Community urged to have their say on new SAM continued from front page ON display in the Eastbank Centre foyer, close by to the entrance to SAM, the five designs have been created by Denton Corker Marshall Pty Ltd, John Wardle Architects, Kerstin Thompson Architects, Lyons and MvS Architects, who were shortlisted from 88 applications that were received during Greater Shepparton City Council’s tendering process.

The five final architecture teams have provided display-ready concept drawings which will be on public exhibition until Sunday, February 5, with the final design being chosen by a seven member jury and the winner announced on April 27. The selected winner will be appointed to develop a detailed, construction-ready design before council begins a tender process for builders.

Greater Shepparton City Council Director Community, Kaye Thomson said, “We are really pleased to see such unique and interesting design concepts being developed for the competition. Each one is different and a stand out in their own right. All of them are sympathetic to the surrounding environment of the Victoria Park Lake and will provide a significant entry point to the southern end of the CBD. “To develop the concept designs each of the

five architect teams was provided with a more detailed brief and was paid an honorarium of $7,000. The winning entry, announced in April, will receive a prize of $10,000.

“The winning design will result in a commission to the successful entrant, who will be appointed to work with Greater Sheppar ton Cit y Council and SA M stakeholders to further develop the design.

“The seven member jury chose these five final designs because of their design approach and creativity.

“Each of the design companies has been to Shepparton and visited the site. A lot of energy has gone into these designs and we are one step closer to finding out what this building will look like, which is exciting for the people of Greater Shepparton.

“By the end of the financial year we are hoping to have the final design construction ready and we hope to have construction begin sometime in 2018.

“We really encourage the community to get on board and have their say.”

The community can have their say by filling out a comment form in hard copy at the Eastbank Centre foyer exhibition, or can view the designs and comment at http://greatershepparton. com.au/council/major-projects/new-sam/ building-design-proposals

NEWS

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JOHN WARDLE ARCHITECTS.

KERSTIN THOMPSON ARCHITECTS.

MVS ARCHITECTS.

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NEWS

RACV releases warning on

travelling con men

RACV is warning locals to be on the lookout for scammers, who are ripping off elderly and vulnerable people, with reports coming through that travelling con men are approaching homes and taking tens of thousands of dollars from unsuspecting victims.

One report stated that a man offering roof repairs had recently approached a member of RACV in person. The elderly person paid about $20,000 in cash instalments before realising it was a scam. An assessor of RACV has also since confirmed that the roof was not in need of repair.

There have also been other reports of rogue tradies turning up unannounced at homes in regional Victoria.

In another scam, Victorians have been phoned by people portraying themselves as insurance representatives, offering motor insurance claim compensation payments as a way of getting personal information including bank details from the victim.

RACV general manager insurance, Mark Geraghty is advising locals to never accept an unsolicited offer of home maintenance work such as roof repairs or to give out personal information to anyone making unsolicited phone calls.

A joint campaign by Consumer Affairs Victoria and Crime Stoppers Victoria is also warning Victorians about building scams.

In the 2014/15 financial year, Consumer Affairs Victoria received 149 complaints about travelling con men, with almost $437,000 in reported losses.

RESEARCH INTO PEAR INDUSTRY… Professor Luca CorelliGrappadelli from the Department of Agricultural Sciences in Bologna, Italy has just been at a six hectare pear field laboratory, at Agriculture Victoria Tatura which hopes to spearhead the revival of the Goulburn Valley pear industry.

Photo: Supplied.

Italian professor researches local pears continued from front page THE project, jointly funded by Agriculture Victoria and the VESKI Sustainable Agricultural Fellowship Program, will explore management systems for new pear cultivars, so the fruit meets consumer expectations for local and export markets.

Agriculture Victoria project leader, Bruce Tomkins said new and emerging sensor technologies would be developed and validated in an effort to control pre and post-harvest factors impacting on fruit yield and quality, particularly fruit composition.

“Researchers will utilise an existing six hectare pear field laboratory, at Agriculture Victoria Tatura, that has long-term experiments in place to test the response of new red blush pear varieties to a range of practices including

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irrigation, nutrition, canopy management and rootstocks.

“New sensor technologies will be used to improve management practices and monitoring, in the production and handling chain, that determine fruit yield and quality.

Sensor data will be used to validate models that predict fruit yield, size, harvest time for optimum quality, and the ripening rate of fruit during handling, storage and transport.

“It is anticipated the project will deliver more efficient pear production systems and will enable producers to produce fruit that meets consumer expectations, thereby driving increased demand both in domestic and Asian markets.

“A re-invigorated Victorian pear industry will enable the sector to remain a large regional employer of more than 9,000 people by creating a new and exciting service sector based on sensor technologies,” Mr Tomkins said.

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NEWS

Winners looking to the future

ROOKIE SALES PERSON OF THE YEAR… Stockdale & Leggo chief executive officer, Peter Thomas awarding Jessica Brereton the rookie sales person of the year award at the Stockdale & Leggo awards night recently.

PROPERTY MANAGERS AWARD… Stockdale & Leggo chief executive officer, Peter Thomas awarding Kia Rogers the property managers award.

IT’S not often that you come across a business that has walked away with a multitude of awards, that says it is aiming towards taking the next steps to ensure it continues to better itself, but that is exactly what has happened at Stockdale & Leggo Shepparton.

A special Stockdale & Leggo 1902s great Gatsby themed awards night held at Crown Casino on December 17 last year, saw the local business walk away with four awards.

Stockdale & Leggo Shepparton managing director, Scott Butler said, “We received a bronze sales award, which is pretty good for a regional office, especially considering we

BRONZE SALES AWARD… Stockdale & Leggo chief executive officer, Peter Thomas awarding Stockdale & Leggo Shepparton managing director, Scott Butler with the bronze sales award.

were competing with metropolitan offices.

“Vince Tassoni was awarded a silver sales person award, which is an outstanding effort for a country agent.

“Kia Rogers was the co-winner of the property managers award, which is an amazing effort considering the 200 or so property managers she was up against and Jessica Brereton was awarded the rookie sales person of the year award.

“We’re very pleased with the outcome and very happy for the staff. They have been working hard and deserve the recognition.

SILVER SALES PERSON AWARD… Stockdale & Leggo chief executive officer, Peter Thomas awarding Vince Tassoni the silver sales person award. Photos: Supplied.

“But while we are happy with the awards the management and staff realise there is more that we want to do, more for us to strive toward to improve our service to the community.

“What we care about it ensuring we get it right and that’s what we are going to work towards. You don’t just get an award and sit back pleased with the achievement, you keep working to make improvements.”

For further information on how Stockdale & Leggo Shepparton can help you, speak to one of the friendly staff at 120 Wyndham Street, Shepparton or phone 5831 3812.

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NEWS

DROP IN TO MEAC… From left, Mooroopna Education & Activity Centre (MEAC) manager, Sharron Handley with CVGT Work for the Dole Program participants utilising the room hire at MEAC. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Jam packed full of activities in 2017 2016 WAS a wonderful year at Mooroopna Education & Activity Centre (MEAC), and now that staff, volunteers and participants

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have all had a well earned break, everyone is back in full swing for another exciting year.

MEAC manager, Sharron Handley said, “Just to recap on an awesome and totally jam packed year last year, we ran women’s and men’s health days, creative writing, a book launch, senior’s week information days, various information sessions, and loads of other community events. All of this was in addition to our extensive regular program.

“The term 1 and 2 program guide pull out, will appear in this edition of The Adviser (January 18) and as you will see, we will continue to offer our excellent quality, unique health and wellbeing classes, which has a host of exercise classes and strength training to choose from, from the older adult to disabilities, to the general user.

“Some of the more creative classes are Tai Chi, Qigong and Tai Chi Rehabilitation.

“Adding to that, there will be art and pottery classes, creative writing, computer classes and one-on-one computer training, Tuesday’s delicious community meals at

a very low cost, group meals for the older community member, craft groups, women’s gathering, regular art exhibitions, and so much more.

“For the mature and socially isolated (or not) adults, we are launching our new Mooroopna social club this year. It will run on the first and third Sunday afternoons of the month from 2:30pm and will provide a get-together to socialise and chat with others who may not have other social activities on the weekend. For a cost of $2, there will be a host of games to choose from to bring out the big child in you. Chess, monopoly, card games, crosswords, or whatever you choose to do. A community that plays together, stays together.

“Come in to say hello and to have a look around, see what we have to offer, or what you can offer us.”

For further information, drop in to MEAC at 23 Alexandra Street, Mooroopna, phone 5825 1774 or visit www.meac.com.au

TV Guide - WEDNESDAY JANUARY 18 TO TUESDAY January 24, 2017 20 8

Wednesday

Australian Open: Day 3: Live coverage from Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne.

6.00 Seven News: Live and comprehensive coverage of breaking news.

7.00 Tennis: 2017 Australian Open: Night 3: Live coverage from Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne.

12.30 Home Shopping

5.30 Today 9.00 Today Extra 11.30 Nine News 12.00 Extra 12.30 Cycling: 2017 Santos Tour Down Under 3.30 Nine News 5.30 Millionaire Hot Seat 6.00 Nine News 7.00 A Current Affair 7.30 RBT 8.30 20 To One 9.30 Chicago Med: A Saudi prince arrives for a

surgical procedure.

10.30 Animal Rescue Thailand 11.30 Cycling: 2017 Santos Tour Down Under: Highlights 12.00 Murder In The First 1.00 Extra 1.30 Infomercials 3.00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 3.30 Good Morning America 5.00 Nine News

5.00 World Watch 1.00 PBS Newshour 2.00 Who Do You Think You Are? 3.00 Gameplay: The Story Of The Video Game Revolution 4.35 Ray Mears’ Close Encounters 5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Food Safari 6.30 World News 7.30 The Vikings

Uncovered 8.35 Shaun Micallef Stairway To Heaven 9.35 Vikings 10.30 Trapped 11.30 World News 11.45 Movie: Ryuzo And His Seven Henchmen (Japan) 2.00 Movie: Sleep Dealer (Mexico) 3.40 One Born Every Minute: What Happened Next?

Thursday

30

5.30 Sunrise: Wake up to a better breakfast with Samantha Armytage and David Koch for all the latest news, entertainment stories, sport and weather.

9.00 Tennis: 2017 Australian Open: Highlights: An overview of all of yesterday’s action from Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne.

10.30 Tennis: 2017

6.00 ABC News 10.00 One Plus One 10.30 Australian Story 11.00 Tractor Monkeys 11.30 Auction Room 12.00 ABC News 1.00 Gardening Australia 1.30 Catalyst 2.00 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries 3.00 The Cook And The Chef 3.30 Murder, She Wrote 4.15 Pointless

5.00 ABC News 5.30 Tony Robinson’s Time Walks 5.55 QI 6.30 The Checkout 7.00 ABC News 7.30 7.30 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Restoration Man 9.20 Restoration Australia 10.20 No Offence 11.10 Call The Midwife 12.10 Would I Lie To You? 12.45 Ebola Frontline

6.00 Family Feud 6.30 Everyday Gourmet 7.00 Win's All Australian News 8.00 ET 8.30 Studio 10 11.00 The Talk 12.00 Dr. Phil 1.00 Neighbours 1.30 Bondi Vet 2.00 ET 2.30 Alive And Cooking 3.00 Judge Judy 3.30 The Home Team

4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful 5.00 Ten News 6.00 Win News 6.30 The Project 7.30 Modern Family 8.30 Law & Order: SVU 10.30 Blue Bloods 11.30 Win's All Australian News 12.30 The Project 1.30 The Late Show 2.00 Home Shopping

5.30 Sunrise: Wake up to a better breakfast with Samantha Armytage and David Koch for all the latest news, entertainment stories, sport and weather.

9.00 Tennis: 2017 Australian Open: Highlights: An overview of all of yesterday’s action from Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne.

10.30 Tennis: 2017

Australian Open: Day 4: Live coverage from Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne.

6.00 Seven News: Live and comprehensive coverage of breaking news.

7.00 Tennis: 2017 Australian Open: Night 4: Live coverage from Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne.

12.30 Home Shopping

5.30 Today 9.00 Today Extra 11.30 Nine News 12.00 Ellen 1.00 Extra 1.30 Cricket: One Day Series: Australia v Pakistan 6.00 Nine News 6.30 Cricket: One Day Series: Australia v Pakistan 10.20 Cycling: 2017 Santos Tour Down

Under: Highlights 11.20 The Mysteries Of Laura: Frankie Pulaski is sent to investigate Jake and Laura.

12.20 Anger Management 12.50 Extra 1.20 Nine Presents 1.30 Infomercials 3.00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 3.30 Good Morning America

5.00 World Watch 1.00 PBS Newshour 2.00 Obama: Eight Years Of Power 3.10 Living Black 3.40 The Sixties 4.30 Underground Britain 5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Food Safari 6.30 World News 7.35 Great British Railway Journeys 8.05 Destination Flavour

Singapore 8.35 Royal Gardens On A Plate 9.35 Midnight Sun 11.35 World News 11.50 Magnifica 70 12.50 Movie: Lebanon (Israel): Yoav Donat, Itay Tiran, Oshri Cohen 2.30 Coasts Of Ireland 4.15 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia 4.50 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize

Friday

50 3

4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful 5.00 Ten News 6.00 Win News 6.30 The Project 7.30 Cricket: KFC Big Bash League: Sydney Thunder v Adelaide Strikers 11.10 Hawaii Five-O 12.10 Win's All Australian News 1.10 The Late Show 2.00 Home Shopping

6.00 ABC News 10.00 One Plus One 10.30 Australian Story 11.00 Tractor Monkeys 11.30 Auction Room 12.00 ABC News 1.00 Gardening Australia 1.30 Catalyst 2.00 Restoration Man 3.00 The Cook And The Chef 3.30 Murder, She Wrote 4.15 Pointless 5.00 ABC News

5.30 Tony Robinson’s Time Walks 6.00 QI 6.30 The Checkout 7.00 ABC News 7.30 7.30 8.00 A Taste Of Landline 8.30 Vera 10.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery 10.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg 11.20 rage

6.00 Family Feud 6.30 Everyday Gourmet 7.00 Win's All Australian News 8.00 ET 8.30 Studio 10 11.00 The Talk 12.00 Dr. Phil 1.00 Neighbours 1.30 Bondi Vet 2.00 ET 2.30 Alive And Cooking 3.00 Judge Judy 3.30 The Home Team

4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful 5.00 Ten News 6.00 Win News 6.30 The Project 7.30 Cricket: KFC Big Bash League: Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Renegades 11.10 Todd Sampson’s Body Hack 12.10 Win's All Australian News 1.10 The Late Show

5.30 Sunrise: Presented

by Samantha Armytage and David Koch 9.00 Tennis: 2017 Australian Open: Highlights 10.30 Tennis: 2017 Australian Open: Day 5: Live coverage from Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne.

6.00 Seven News: Live and comprehensive coverage of breaking

news.

7.00 Tennis: 2017 Australian Open: Night 5: Live coverage from Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne.

12.30 The Real Seachange: Things heat up in Canada at the grand opening of the Boardwalk Restaurant.

Will Ian and Catherine's first day be a success?

1.00 Home Shopping

5.30 Today 9.00 Today Extra 11.30 Nine News 12.00 Ellen 1.00 Cycling: 2017 Santos Tour Down Under 4.00 Nine News 5.30 Millionaire Hot Seat: Presented by Eddie McGuire 6.00 Nine News 7.00 A Current Affair 7.30 Stop, Search Seize 8.30 Movie: Lethal

Weapon 2: Mel Gibson, Danny Glover 10.50 Cycling: 2017 Santos Tour Down Under: Highlights 12.00 Movie: Jackie Chan’s First Strike: Jackie Chan, Bill Tung 1.30 Infomercial 2.00 Great Getaways 3.00 Nine News Special: US Presidential Inauguration 5.00 World’s Best Beaches

5.00 World Watch 1.00 PBS Newshour 2.00 In The Frame 3.00 The Point Year In Review 2016 3.30 Floyd Fjord Fiesta 4.00 Thai Street Food With David Thompson 4.30 What’s The Catch With Matthew Evans 5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Food Safari

6.30 World News 7.30 Great British Railway Journeys 8.40 Movie: Mr Turner (The UK) 11.25 World News 11.55 Movie: The Sinful Nuns Of Saint Valentine (Italy): Jenny Tamburi, Paolo Malco 12.30 Romanzo Criminale 4.45 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize

Saturday

60 5

6.00 Family Feud 6.30 Everyday Gourmet 7.00 Win's All Australian News 8.00 ET 8.30 Studio 10 11.00 The Talk 12.00 Dr. Phil 1.00 Neighbours 1.30 Bondi Vet 2.00 ET 2.30 Alive And Cooking 3.00 Judge Judy 3.30 The Home Team

6.00 rage 11.00 QI 11.40 Auction Room 12.10 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries 1.05 Vera 2.40 Trust Me I’m A Doctor 3.30 Arthur Phillip: Governor, Sailor, Spy 4.00 Two On The Great Divide 5.00 Rick Stein: From Venice To Istanbul

6.00 Antiques Roadshow 7.00 ABC News 7.30 Doctor Thorne 8.20 Sherlock: Sherlock faces his biggest challenge of all when he has to deliver a best man’s speech on John’s wedding day.

9.50 Foyle’s War: A young student is badly assaulted.

11.20 Gruen Planet 12.00 rage

6.00 Fishing Edge 6.30 Everyday Gourmet 7.00 I Fish 8.00 Family Feud 8.30 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals 9.00 Crash The Bash 9.30 Studio 10: Saturday 11.30 Cricket: Rebel Women’s Big Bash League: Melbourne Stars v Hobart Hurricanes 3.00 RPM: Summer Series 4.00 Cricket: KFC Big Bash

League: Hobart Hurricanes v Perth Scorchers 7.15 Cricket: KFC Big Bash League: Melbourne Stars v Sydney Sixers 11.00 MacGyver: Using only a wrench and rope, MacGyver must diffuse a bomb.

12.00 Sherlock Holmes: Elementary 1.00 48 Hours 3.00 Home Shopping

6.00 Weekend Sunrise: Presented by Andrew O'Keefe and Monique Wright 10.00 Tennis: 2017 Australian Open: Day 6: Live coverage from Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne.

6.00 Seven News: Live and comprehensive coverage of breaking news and local, national and international top

stories.

7.00 Tennis: 2017 Australian Open: Night 6: Live coverage of the first Grand Slam for 2017 from Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne.

12.30 The Real Seachange: Alan and Michelle are ready to jump into the deep end, but can Alan's medical condition take it?

1.00 Home Shopping

6.00 Children’s Programs 7.00 Weekend Today 10.00 Today Extra 11.30 Cycling: 2017 Santos Tour Down Under 4.00 Wild Life Of Tim Faulkner 4.30 Gurus Explore Canada 5.00 Nine News 5.30 Postcards Summer 6.00 Nine News 7.00 Movie: Muriel’s Wedding: Bill Hunter,

Sophie Lee, Toni Collette 9.10 Movie: Adventures Of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert: Guy Pearce 11.20 Cycling: 2017 Santos Tour Down Under: Highlights 12.20 The Last Ship 2.00 Infomercial 2.30 Movie: Scars Of Dracula: Christopher Lee 4.30 Infomercial 5.00 Extra 5.30 Wesley Impact

5.00 World Watch 1.00 PBS Newshour: Presented by Judy Woodruff and Gwen Ifill 2.00 Small Business Secrets 2.30 ISU Figure Skating 3.30 Alexander’s Lost World 4.30 Treasures Of Ancient Egypt 5.30 Bon Appetit! Gerard Depardieu’s Europe 6.30 World News

7.35 Hitler’s Secrets 8.30 Movie: Dead Europe (Australia): William Zappa, Ewen Leslie, Eugenia Fragos 10.00 Undressed 11.00 Premier League: Liverpool v Swansea 1.50 Raymond Blanc: How To Cook Well 2.20 Mad Men: Cutler and Chaough prepare to make radical changes to the firm.

Sunday

80 6

5.00 ABC News 5.30 Tony Robinson’s Time Walks 5.55 QI 6.30 The Checkout 7.00 ABC News 7.30 7.30 8.00 QI 8.30 Stop Laughing... this is serious 9.30 Catherine Tate’s Nan 10.05 Wham Bam Thank You Ma’am 10.30 Fancy Boy

6.00 rage 7.00 Weekend Breakfast 10.00 Offsiders 10.30 Australia Wide 11.00 Compass 11.30 Songs Of Praise 12.00 A Taste Of Landline 12.30 Back Roads 1.00 Richard Hammond Builds A Universe 2.00 Football: W-League: Western Sydney Wanderers v Canberra

United 5.10 Doctor Thorne 6.00 Tomorrow When The War Began 6.50 Shaun The Sheep 7.00 ABC News 7.40 Grand Designs 8.30 Midsomer Murders 10.00 Citizenfour 11.50 The Tunnel 12.40 rage 1.25 Midsomer Murders 2.55 Citizenfour 4.45 The New Inventors

6.00 Fishing Australia 6.30 Hillsong 7.00 The Offroad Adventure Show 8.00 Good Chef Bad Chef 8.30 Everyday Gourmet 9.00 Animal Extra 9.30 Studio 10: Sunday 12.00 Being Me: Sam 12.30 Ben’s Menu 1.00 The Offroad Adventure Show 2.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures

3.00 I Fish 4.00 What’s Up Down Under 4.30 Seafood Escape 5.00 Ten News 6.00 Family Feud 6.30 Modern Family 7.00 Movie: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 9.30 Movie: The Monuments Men 11.50 48 Hours 2.30 Home Shopping 4.30 CBS - This Morning

6.00 Home Shopping 7.00 Weekend Sunrise: Wake up to your weekend breakfast with Andrew O'Keefe and Monique Wright presenting all the latest news, sport and weather.

10.00 Tennis: 2017 Australian Open: Day 7: Live coverage from Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne.

6.00 Seven News: Live and comprehensive coverage of breaking news and local, national and international top stories. Includes sport, finance and weather updates.

7.00 Tennis: 2017 Australian Open: Night 7: Live coverage from Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne.

12.30 Home Shopping

6.00 Children’s Programs 7.00 Weekend Today 10.00 My Surf TV 10.30 World Surf League 11.30 World’s Best Beaches 12.30 Endangered 1.30 Cricket: One Day Series: Australia v Pakistan 6.00 Nine News 6.30 Cricket: One Day Series: Australia v Pakistan

10.20 60 Minutes: Peter Overton goes to the edge of space.

11.20 Cycling: 2017 Santos Tour Down Under: Highlights 12.20 The Last Ship 1.20 Nine Presents 1.30 The Avengers 2.30 Infomercial 3.00 The Baron 4.00 Good Morning America - Sunday 5.00 Nine News

5.00 World Watch 9.30 Premier League: Liverpool v Swansea 12.00 World Watch 1.00 Speedweek 3.00 NBL: Cairns Taipans v Illawarra Hawks 5.00 Small Business Secrets 5.35 WWII Air Crash Detectives 6.30 World News 7.30 The Great Pyramid 8.30 Egyptian Vice:

9.20 Terror In Europe 10.25 End Of The Solar System 11.25 Operation Grand Canyon With Dan Snow 12.35 Inside The Chinese Closet 1.40 Movie: Castaway On The Moon (South Korea): Hong Min-heui, Jang Soyeon, Jeong Jae-yeong 4.55 Rachel Khoo’s Kitchen Notebook Melbourne Bitesize

Monday

ABC

6.00 ABC News 10.00 One Plus One 10.30 Australian Story 11.00 Tractor Monkeys 11.30 Auction Room 12.00 ABC News 1.00 Gardening Australia 1.30 Catalyst 2.00 Stephen Fry In Central America 3.00 The Cook And The Chef 3.30 Murder, She Wrote 4.15 Pointless

6.00 ABC News 10.00 One Plus One 10.30 Australian Story 11.00 Tractor Monkeys 11.30 From The Heart 12.00 ABC News 1.00 Grand Designs 2.00 The School 3.00 The Cook And The Chef 3.30 Murder, She Wrote 4.15 Pointless 5.00 ABC News 5.30 Tony Robinson’s

Time Walks 6.00 QI 6.30 The Checkout 7.00 ABC News 7.30 7.30 8.00 Back Roads 8.30 Best Of Four Corners 9.20 Fake Or Fortune?

10.25 Revolution School 11.25 Golf: PGA Tour: Highlights 12.20 rage 3.30 Best Of Four Corners

6.00 Family Feud 6.30 Everyday Gourmet 7.00 Win's All Australian News 8.00 ET 8.30 Studio 10 11.00 The Talk 12.00 Dr. Phil 1.00 Neighbours 1.30 Bondi Vet 2.00 ET 2.30 Alive And Cooking 3.00 Judge Judy 3.30 The Home Team

4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful 5.00 Ten News 6.00 Win News 6.30 The Project 7.30 All Star Family Feud 8.30 Movie: Star Trek Into Darkness: Chris Pine 11.05 The Project 12.05 Win's All Australian News 1.05 The Late Show 2.00 Home Shopping

5.30 Sunrise: Wake up to a better breakfast with Samantha Armytage and David Koch for all the latest news, entertainment stories, sport and weather.

9.00 Tennis: 2017 Australian Open: Preview Show 10.30 Tennis: 2017 Australian Open: Day 8: Live coverage from Rod Laver Arena,

Melbourne.

6.00 Seven News: Live and comprehensive coverage of breaking news and local, national and international top stories. Includes sport, finance and weather.

7.00 Tennis: 2017 Australian Open: Night 8: Live coverage from Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne.

12.30 Home Shopping

5.30 Today 9.00 Today Extra 11.30 Nine News 12.00 Ellen 1.00 Movie: Big Girls Don’t Cry They Get Even: Griffin Dunne, Dan Futterman, Jenny Lewis, Hillary Wolf 3.00 Nine News 5.30 Millionaire Hot Seat 6.00 Nine News 7.00 A Current Affair 7.30 RBT

8.30 Movie: Lethal Weapon 3: Mel Gibson, Danny Glover 11.00 CSI 12.00 Rizzoli & Isles 1.00 Extra 1.30 Infomercial 2.00 My Surf TV 2.30 Infomercial 3.00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 3.30 Good Morning America 5.00 Nine News

5.00 World Watch 2.00 Andre Rieu: Magic Of The Movies 3.00 Hidden Killers Of The Edwardian Home 4.00 Dogs: Their Secret Lives 4.55 Living Black 5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Food Safari 6.30 World News 7.30 Michael Mosley: Trust Me, I’m A Doctor

8.30 Simon Reeve’s Caribbean 9.35 Undressed 10.40 World News 11.10 The World Game 11.40 Spiral 1.40 Mad Men: Don makes a new friend.

Roger has a puzzling phone call.

3.40 24 Hours In Emergency 4.25 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia

Tuesday

2

6.00 ABC News 10.00 One Plus One 10.30 Australian Story 11.00 Tractor Monkeys 11.30 Auction Room 12.00 ABC News 1.00 Fake Or Fortune?

2.00 The School 3.00 The Cook And The Chef 3.25 Murder, She Wrote 4.15 Pointless 5.00 ABC News 5.30 Tony Robinson’s

Time Walks 6.00 QI 6.30 The Checkout 7.00 ABC News 7.30 7.30 8.00 Outback ER 8.30 Stephen Fry In Central America 9.20 Joanna Lumley’s Trans-Siberian Adventure 10.10 Redesign My Brain With Todd Sampson 11.10 Call The Midwife 12.10 Football: W-League

6.00 Family Feud: Presented by Grant Denyer 6.30 Everyday Gourmet 7.00 Win's All Australian News 8.00 ET 8.30 Studio10 11.00 The Talk 12.00 Dr. Phil 1.00 Neighbours 1.30 Bondi Vet 2.00 ET 2.30 Alive And Cooking 3.00 Judge Judy

3.30 The Home Team 4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful 5.00 Ten News 6.00 Win News 6.30 The Project 7.30 Cricket: KFC Big Bash League: Semi Final 1 11.10 NCIS: New Orleans 12.10 Win's All Australian News 1.10 The Late Show 2.00 Home Shopping

5.30 Sunrise: Wake up to a better breakfast with Samantha Armytage and David Koch for all the latest news, entertainment stories, sport and weather.

9.00 Tennis: 2017 Australian Open: Highlights: An overview of all of yesterday’s action from Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne.

10.30 Tennis: 2017

Australian Open: Day 9: Live coverage from Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne.

6.00 Seven News: Live and comprehensive coverage of breaking news and local, national and international top stories. Includes sport, finance and weather updates.

7.00 Tennis: 2017 Australian Open: Night 9 12.30 Home Shopping

5.30 Today 9.00 Today Extra 11.30 Nine News 12.00 Ellen 1.00 Movie: Paper Moon: Ryan O'Neal, Tatum O'Neal 3.00 Nine News 5.30 Millionaire Hot Seat 6.00 Nine News 7.00 A Current Affair 7.30 Animals Unexpected 8.40 Movie: Cast Away:

Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt, Nick Searcy 11.35 Mom 12.05 20/20 1.00 Extra 1.30 Infomercial 2.00 Gurus Explore Canada 2.30 Infomercial 3.00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 3.30 Good Morning America 5.00 Nine News

5.00 World Watch 1.00 PBS Newshour 2.00 Ballet: Notre Dame De Paris 3.35 How To Clone A Woolly Mammoth 4.35 Music For Elephants 5.30 Letters And Numbers: Presented by Richard Morecroft 6.00 Food Safari 6.30 World News 7.30 Riding Britain’s Railways

8.30 My Brain Made Me Do It 9.30 One Born Every Minute 10.30 World News 11.00 Spring Tide 12.40 Movie: Agent Hamilton (Sweden) 2.40 24 Hours In Emergency 3.30 24 Hours In Police Custody 4.25 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia

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Tutoring gets

results

MARK and Lindy Carnovale and their team of committed teachers have been helping Goulburn Valley students achieve success at school for the past 26 years.

Their professional tutoring centre, in the Wyndham Mall, Shepparton, is a well-known destination for students needing extra assistance and eager to improve in their schooling.

They have changed their business name, from Kip McGrath Education Centre to Shepparton Tutoring Centre, however, the same caring, experienced teachers who have worked with your children for many years, continue their exceptional work from the same convenient premises in the Wyndham Mall.

Mark and Lindy have been most impressed with the progress of the students attending.

“When a student experiences difficulties in the basic areas of reading, spelling, writing or maths, self-esteem usually suffers,” Mark said.

“With our individualised tuition programs, students’ school results improve, leading to increased confidence and a more positive attitude towards their schoolwork. It is very satisfying and rewarding to see our students grow in confidence and skills.”

ASSITING IN STUDENT SUCCESS… Lindy and Mark Carnovale are looking forward to tutoring students this year, after having seen so much success and progress in previous students they have tutored. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

The centre offers tutoring for primary to year 12 students, in English, maths, reading, spelling, physics and chemistry, both for those struggling with their schoolwork and those wishing to extend their skills and improve their results.

Mark offers a free, no obligation assessment to establish the student’s needs. Tuition is tailored to each individual’s

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specific needs and assistance is also given with the student’s schoolwork, as required.

For further information about the Shepparton Tutoring Centre, or to book an assessment, call Mark or Lindy Carnovale on 5831 2527 or visit www.sheppartontutoring. com.au

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Choose better for what’s in your child’s lunchbox IT can be hard sometimes to ensure that your child is getting the proper nutrients and energy needed to tackle a school day, but this can be achieved through a range of healthy lunchbox items that they will love.

A good helping of fruit and vegetables Fresh fruit is easy to pack. You can also try a tub of canned fruit or chopped fresh strawberries, pineapple or melon.

Raw vegies such as carrot sticks, cherry tomatoes, cucumber or capsicum strips are popular as a snack or in a sandwich.

Starchy food Like bread, rice, potatoes and pasta.

Have a variety to choose from such as wholegrain, wholemeal or high fibre breads such as seeded rolls, Lebanese bread, pita, lavash, bagels, brown and white rice or tri-colour pasta.

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Lean protein Like tuna or salmon (fresh or canned in spring water or oils such as canola, sunflower or olive oil), boiled eggs, beans or lean meat such as beef or chicken.

Reduced fat dairy food Like reduced fat yoghurt, reduced fat cheese or reduced fat milk (remember to pack with a bottle of ice).

A bottle of water To keep your child hydrated all day.

Freeze on hot days to keep the lunch box (and your child) nice and cool.

Healthy choices

Look at food labels to help you choose the products that are lowest in saturated fat, total fat, sugar and salt. Avoid high fat spreads and try a little avocado, low fat mayonnaise, mustard or ricotta cheese instead.

Nutritious snacks Such as a small box or bag of dried fruit, rice cakes or unsalted and unsweetened popcorn. *Treats like chocolate or chips should only be included occasionally, not every day.

Shopping for

school shoes made easy

x

WITH back-to-school purchases on most parents’ minds, why not drop in to Shoes Direct to pick up your child’s school shoes for 2017?

“We have a wide range of famous brands, such as Jemma, Grosby, Dadora and Oxford, and these encompass the laceup, t-bar, velcro and ‘Lady Jane’ styles,” Shoes Direct store manager, Cecilia said.

“The majority of our school shoes are leather and we currently have deals of up to 50 percent off the normal retail price.

“As an extra service, we can even fit shoes to the individual.”

While this is happening, it’s a great

opportunity for parents to browse around for themselves.

Shoes Direct has exceptional variety, from an amazing clearance section, where you can grab a bargain, through to top of the range brand names such as Julius Marlow, Hush Puppies and Stone.

“We also have a sale happening on summer stock clearning out at discounts of up to 70 percent off at the moment,” Cecilia said.

To ensure you have everything sorted in footwear for school this week, visit Shoes Direct at 194 Corio Street, Shepparton, or phone 5822 4426.

SEASON’S LATEST TRENDS… Shoes Direct store manager, Cecilia with the range of school shoes now available at great prices at Shoes Direct. Photo: David Lee.

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Adviser More than 100 to make mega splash for MS Tennis players from Dhurringile invited to Australian Open SPORT

OVER 100 participants from the Shepparton region are set to take part in the annual MS 24 Hour Mega Swim, which is in its eighth year of operation in Shepparton.

Running from 12pm on February 18 to 12 pm on February 19 at Aquamoves in Shepparton, the event aims to raise funds to support people living with MS and provide them with the opportunity to follow a dream through the MS Go for Gold Scholarship Program, which gives them an opportunity to fulfil their potential in life by pursuing aspirations in the fields of employment, sport, travel, education or the arts. Funds also support financial support programs and services provided by MS to benefit people living with MS. Last year over 50 swimmers helped raise almost $20,000. This year the aim is to make the event bigger and fill the pool.

Australian Paralympian and founder of the MS 24 Hour Mega Swim and event program, Carol Cooke AM said, “We want to raise more and help more for those living with MS just like me.”

It’s not too late to register or donate to the MS 24 Hour Mega Swim, which can be done by visiting msmegaswim.org.au or calling 1300 733 690.

HITTING THE POOL FOR A CAUSE… Shepparton MS 24 Hour Mega Swim participants, Cindy Dunn and Damien Stevens are set to take to the pool alongside more than 100 others to raise funds for MS as part of the event’s eighth year operating in Shepparton. Photo: David Lee.

OVER 30 women learned the first steps to protecting themselves through the first of two free self-defence seminars, run through the Gracie SelfDefence Program for women.

The seminars, which are run for first time students only, teach women how to thwart potential attacks, break free from an attack, avoid being taken to the ground by a determined attacker and how to escape from underneath an attacker who has pinned them to the ground.

Head instructor, Scott Butler said, “The feedback survey sheets that we put out were received extremely well with everyone commenting

they found the course very worthwhile and would attend again.

“We run these events as a service to the community and to gain members for our Women Empowered sessions.

“Like anything, Jujitsu is a perishable skill if not practised.

So we advocate that people train at least twice per week but release that in peoples’ busy lives some can only handle once per week and our programme caters for this.”

A second free seminar will be held mid year. For further information, phone 0418 149 569 or 0439 659 992.

Women learn how to protect themselves from attackers

SELF DEFENCE LESSONS… More than 30 local women were taken through the steps to learn how to protect themselves from an attacker during the first of two free workshops run through the Gracie Self-Defence Program for women. Photo: Supplied.

B U DDI NG ten n is st a rs f rom t he Dhurringile Tennis Club have been granted a special invitation to witness world-class tennis at the Australian Open this week.

Thanks to an initiative from ANZ, 50 local ANZ Tennis Hot Shots players and parents of the Dhurringile Tennis Club will be treated to a grand slam sporting experience on Thursday, with complimentary tickets and help with their transport expenses.

T he Dhu rri ng ile Ten n is Club is one of 22 clubs that runs the ANZ Tennis Hot Shots program invited by ANZ to attend a day at the country’s world-class tennis tournament and was chosen after best demonstrating it s d el iver y of t he pro g ra m a nd commitment to engaging the young community to pick up a racquet and play.

Excited by the opportunity to reward 50 of its members with the Australian Open experience, Lisa Niglia from the Dhurringile Tennis Club said, “We’re absolutely thrilled to be heading to Australia’s home of tennis to see some of the world’s best. It’s not something you get to do every day. The entire club is overwhelmed by this gift from ANZ.” Talking on behalf of ANZ head of marketing Australia, Carolyn Bendall said, “A s a proud sponsor of the Australian Open and ANZ Tennis Hot Shots, we are committed to growing the sport of tennis across Australia, as well as within our local communities.

We are delighted to invite fans from all over Victoria to experience the Australian Open.”

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