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■ COMMUNITY CONNECT | page 6 ■ Chris Hazelman responds to Chamber letter | page 8 ■ Free 7 Day TV Guide | page 26 ■ Adviser classifieds | pages 23-25 FOLLOW THE ART PATH AT SHEPPARTON’S BOTANIC GARDENS PAGE 14

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Five years of motor museum pride

By Nicholise Garner THE Shepparton Motor Museum and Collectibles was born out of goodwill along with the Goulburn Valley’s love of motor vehicles. Shepparton Motor Museum and Collectibles museum curator, Graeme Balfour said, “Shepparton has always wanted a motor museum and thankfully original Emerald Bank founder, Lloyd Mawson donated the site for the museum here at Emerald Bank.”

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SHEPPARTON TO HOST VICTORIAN COUNTRY SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS… Goulburn Valley District Swimming Association president, Rod Jackson, Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Dinny Adem and Swimming Victoria CEO, Jason Hellwig. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Greater Shepparton to host Victorian Country Swimming Championships

By Nicholise Garner GREATER Shepparton has pulled off yet another big event coup for the Goulburn Valley. Australia Day weekend in 2018 will be abuzz with more than 1,500 visitors to converge on the Greater Shepparton region to compete in Victorian Country Swimming Championships over three days.

Goulburn Valley District Swimming Association president, Rodney Jackson was elected as president six months ago and has been involved with the Shepparton Swimming Club for more than two years.

Rodney said, “We have been working to bring a more professional edge to local swimming carnivals and providing

expertise, our meets are professional and competitive. We are able to identify kids with a drive for competition swimming and provide them with timing and starting equipment to run a professional meet and to bring out the competitive edge in swimmers as they aim to improve their own times.”

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NEWS

Paramedics urge parents to never leave kids in cars AMBULANCE Victoria is warning parents never to leave their kids in a car following new data released last week. Ambulance Victoria figures show paramedics were called to 1562 cases for kids left in cars last year, with close to 80 percent of cases involving a toddler. From these calls, 15 kids were treated and transported to hospital.

State health commander, Paul Holman said that people still didn’t seem to understand the deadly risks involved in leaving a child in a hot car. “It is never OK to leave a child in a car. Even if you’re just ducking into the shops – you might get distracted or bump into someone you know and time can tick away much quicker than you realise,” Mr Holman said.

“Given how much education there is about the dangers of leaving children in cars, it is disappointing that some people still decide to take that risk.” Mr Holman said that while some of the 1562 cases paramedics were called to for kids left in cars last year was an accident, the danger to the child still remained. “That’s 1562 too many,” Mr Holman said.

“Some of these cases were accidents, while others appear to be deliberate.

Regardless of if it is an accident or a deliberate decision the risks are the same.

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DEADLY RISKS… On these hot days you wouldn’t leave your tub of icecream on the back seat of the car so why would you leave your children there? Photo: Supplied.

It doesn’t have to be a scorching hot day for the car to quickly heat up.

‘Tests by Ambulance Victoria have found that even on a 29 degree day the inside of a car can reach 44 degrees within 10 minutes and hit 60 degrees within 20 minutes.

“You wouldn’t get out of the car after

shopping and leave your ice cream in the back seat, so why would you leave your children there?”

Mr Holman urged parents to be mindful and keep their keys in their hand while they are getting children and shopping, in and out of the car.

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Do you see what I see?

LOCAL independent optometrist, Graham Hill Eyecare, in partnership with Macular Disease Foundation Australia and Bayer Australia launched the Do You See What I See eye health initiative late last year encouraging local Shepparton residents over 50 years of age to get their eyes tested.

Graham Hill Eyecare, optometrist Sao Tyler said, “People will often take their sight for granted. Without regular eye tests, eye diseases may go undetected with the possibility of vision loss. As vision is such an important part of our of lives, it is crucial to remain proactive in relation to eye health.”

People over 50 years of age are at increased risk of some of the leading causes of vision loss in Australia including agerelated macular degeneration, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma. Regular eye checks are particularly important for people living with diabetes, as many people might not be aware diabetes increases your risk of certain eye disease including diabetic retinopathy.

LOOKING INTO GOOD EYE HEALTH… Graham Hill Eyecare optometrist Sao Tyler (left) encourages Shepparton resident Erin Tancredi to be proactive in relation to the health of her sight. Photo: Alicia Niglia

The new year presents the perfect opportunity for people to get their regular health checks completed, including booking in for their next eye test, because a simple eye test can save your sight.

Shepparton warned against travelling con men CONSUMER Affairs Victoria and Crime Stoppers Victoria are working together in Shepparton to warn residents about the threat of travelling con men.

The campaign encourages residents to be on the lookout for unscrupulous tradespeople operating door-to-door, offering home maintenance and repairs at low rates.

Travelling con men commonly spruik ‘today only’ deals, or claim they are available because a nearby job has been cancelled.

However, the offer is often too good to be true, leaving consumers out of pocket and left to cover the cost of work that is unsatisfactory, incomplete, or was never started at all.

Crime Stoppers Victoria Community Manager Chris Plumridge said that Shepparton locals had already been targeted in the last six months by individuals operating under false business names and that this would likely continue with the states recent flooding and erratic weather conditions.

“Con men target those most vulnerable in society, including the elderly and those not fluent in English. It is important to look out for your neighbours and relatives and report any suspicious activity.

BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR UNSCROUPULOUS TRADESPEOPLE… From left, Crime Stoppers Victoria community manager, Chris Plumridge and Department of Justice and Regulation, general manager community services, Stuart Davidson. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

“If you suspect a con man is at your door, just say no to them and ask them to leave.

If they refuse, they are breaking the law.

Always use a qualified tradesman and check credentials before anyone is hired.”

Executive Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria Simon Cohen said, “Summer is peak season for travelling con men, who will use all kinds of tricks to take your money. This can include offering cheap deals, showing professional looking business cards, or claiming a nearby job has just cancelled.”

“Reporting travelling con men is the best

way to stop them, so if you or someone you know has been targeted by one of these cons, remember to call the National Travelling Con Men Hotline,” Mr Cohen said.

The national travelling con men hotline (1300 133 408) is open between 8.30am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday (except public holidays). For further information and tips on how best to protect yourself from travelling con men, please visit www. consumer.vic.gov.au/travellingconmen. For more information on Crime Stoppers, please visit crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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NEWS

WAREHOUSE ON TRACK FOR COMPLETION… The new Bunnings Warehouse building is right on schedule to be completed in mid 2017. Once it opens, it will become the second largest Bunnings Warehouse building in Victoria. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Bunnings Shepparton on track for mid 2017 CONSTRUCTION of the new Bunnings Warehouse Shepparton is on track for mid 2017 opening.

Bunnings Warehouse general manager, Andrew Marks said, “The development of the new $53M Bunnings Warehouse Shepparton is currently on schedule for opening in the middle of this year. On-site, the construction of structural steel for the warehouse and nursery is almost complete with roof sheeting underway. Erection of the concrete wall panels is nearing completion.”

T h e n e w B u n n i n g s Wa r e h o u s e Shepparton will be located at 90 Benalla Road and will replace the existing Warehouse at 225 Benalla Road. New intersection works at the entry to the site and the service road, including new traffic signals, are progressing well and all team members will transfer to the new premises Approximately 50 jobs are expected to be created in the local community following the opening of the Warehouse in mid-2017, offering strong employment opportunities for local Shepparton residents.

Bunnings Warehouse Shepparton will have an approximate total store size of over

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18,000 square metres, ensuring an even wider range of products for local customers.

The development will include a main warehouse, indoor timber trade sales area, building materials and landscape supplies yard and outdoor nursery, as well as an indoor playground and café.

In line with Bunnings’ commitment to sustainability Bunnings Warehouse Shepparton will implement a number of energy and water saving design features.

These design features will include; energy efficient fluorescent and LED lighting, and rainwater harvesting tanks to irrigate the nursery and service the warehouse’s amenities. A solar boosted hot water system will also reduce energy consumption.

Bunnings Warehouse Shepparton will offer a wide range of leading Australian brands and products along with specialised trade supplies to meet the community’s needs, as well as stock a wide range of products to help customers live sustainably by reducing their energy, water and waste consumption. Local customers will enjoy the convenience of the widest range of home improvement and outdoor living products backed by the best service.

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Milk sales provide funding grants for farmers THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is thrilled to announce that one million litres of Farmers’ Fund milk has been sold at Coles’ supermarkets in Victoria since the product’s launch last September.

Forty cents a litre from the milk sales has been directed to the Farmers’ Fund, which was established by the VFF to provide practical support to dairy farmers in south eastern Australia.

As a result of the sales and a $1M donation to the fund from Coles, grants of up to $20,000 were allocated to 60 farming families in the first round of funding. Additional grants are due to be allocated in the second round of funding this month.

VFF president and chair of the Farmers’ Fund Advisory Panel, David Jochinke said that the VFF is delighted to see consumers choosing to support dairy farmers through the purchase of Farmers’ Fund milk.

“It is encouraging that consumers continue to show their support for the Farmers’ Fund initiative. One million litres of milk sold is a strong milestone and allows us to continue providing grants to farmers in need,” Mr Jochinke said.

All funds raised through the sale of Farmers’ Fund milk will be distributed through a new round of grant applications every three months.

“The VFF is thrilled with the positive impact the Farmers’ Fund has achieved through delivering $1M worth of grants in the first round to 60 dairy farmers. The livelihood of local farmers is of the utmost importance and we will continue to support the industry with grants from the Farmers’ Fund,” Mr Jochinke said.

Applications for the third round of Farmers’ Fund grants will open for dairy farmers from Monday, February 20. To find out more about the Farmers’ Fund, visit www.farmersfund.org.au VICTORIAN FARMERS FEDERATION FIRST ROUND OF FUNDING GRANTS… Michael Ryan of Allansford in Victoria is one of 60 recipients of a first round Farmers’ Fund grant and saw the initiative as an excellent opportunity to expand the family dairy business. Photo: Supplied.

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EVENTS

COMMUNITY CONNECT 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 GVYP BAREFOOT BOWLS will run on Friday, February 17, 2017 from 6pm at Shepparton Golf Bowls Club, 15 Golf Drive, Shepparton. Cost is $25 (includes bowls, two course dinner and annual $5 GVYP membership fee) EFT prior to the event, or pay cash on the night. RSVP: info@gvyoungprofessionals.com by Wednesday, February 15 for catering purposes. Drinks are available at bar prices. Flat shoes or bare feet (no heels) and don’t forget insect repellent, just in case!

JUST DINNER is a social evening for singles and couples aged 45-70 and will run on Saturday, February 18. All are most welcome to come along, meet others and enjoy dinner. Phone Marg on 5825 1114 or Val on 0427 217 018 for venue and time.

MOOROOPNA CRICKET CLUB LADIES COMMITTEE will run in support of the McGrath Foundation. Enjoy a ‘ladies day out’ on Sunday, February 19 from 12pm to 4pm at the Marion Centre, St Mary’s Primary School, McLennan Street, Mooroopna. $50 per head includes finger food and complimentary glass of wine. Mystery prizes, spinning wheel, lucky door prizes, guest speakers and more. Phone Annette on 0409 116 069 or Nancy on 0439 100 341.

THE SHEPPARTON SENIOR CITIZENS CONCERT will be held on Thursday, February 23 at the Welsford Street room with guest artists, Kerran Keets and Rupe Adams starting at 1:30pm. Entry is $5, which includes afternoon tea. Everyone is welcome. For bulk bookings, phone 5821 4921 or 5821 9580.

SHEPPARTON LIBRARY is holding a book

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sale starting Wednesday, February 22 at 10am and finishing Saturday, February 25 at 12pm.

Grab some pre-loved bargains. Proceeds go towards purchasing new equipment for the library. For enquiries, phone Gerrit Van Zeist on 5821 5565 or email gvzeist@shepparton.net. au or phone Janet Kiddle on 5828 6295 or email janetpkiddle@gmail.com IN THE SUN will have a stall at the Twilight Market selling an amazingly wide variety of succulents that have been planted in unique ways featuring a do it your self potting bench for people to make their own creations. All profits from this stall will be donated to the “Cure brain cancer foundation.” Victoria Park Lake Shepparton (Twilight Market) on Saturday, February 25 from 4pm to 8pm.

SHEPPARTON POLIO SUPPORT GROUP will hold a share lunch where participants can learn more about living well with Polio. All people affected by Polio, including partners, friends and carers are welcome. Held in the Milne Bay Room, Shepparton RSL, 88 Wyndham Street, Shepparton. (Order & pay individually-$11 per person) Tuesday, March 7, 2017 from 11:30am to 1:30pm. This is an informal gathering where we share information and support over lunch.

RSVP by Monday, March 6 by phoning 1800 222582 (please select option four). If you require assistance whilst attending the meeting we now have a worker who is able to provide support with your personal needs.

ONGOING VO LU N T E E R S N E E D E D F O R 2 017 Homework Club (Tuesday 3.50 -5.00pm) or

In-school mentoring Do you like helping children with their school work or projects? We are looking for volunteers who have a background in education (any level) to mentor Aboriginal children of all ages. The Homework Club will be on Tuesdays and/or In-school mentoring can be arranged according to your availability. On receiving your expression of Interest an application form will be forwarded together with other necessary information.

Training days will be offered. You will be asked to commit one session per week. Expression of Interest for Mercy Access email: ma@mercy.org. au or ring 0428 996 975 MO ORO OP NA C RO QU ET C LU B TWILIGHT GOLF CROQUET will operate on Thursday evenings at 6.30pm behind the Bowls Club in Mooroopna. The first night is free. Flat closed in shoes. Equipment is provided.

Come on Saturday mornings at 9.30am for a more challenging game of Association Croquet.

Beginners are always welcome, for more information, phone 5825 4541.

MERCY ACCESS: Mentoring children of all ages with Mercy Access, reading opens doors.

Do you have an educational background any level? Join us volunteering in a multi-cultural setting. On receiving your expression of interest, an application form will be forwarded with necessary details. Contact us on 04 2899 6975 or ma@mercy.org.au Tell us about your ‘not for profit’ community events, email classifieds@sheppartonadviser. com.au or fax 5832 8920 (information is required at least 2 weeks before an event)

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LETTERS

OPINION

Letters to the Editor

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.

PARTNERSHIP NEEDED TO DELIVER OUTCOMES FOR CDB Dear Editor, Fascinating letter in The Adviser on February 1 from Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry spokesperson, Carl Hainsworth and very predictable following some commentary by myself on the future of the CBD in early January.

Immediately my comments were published one of the long term mall antagonists contacted council for my service record which unsurprisingly turns up detailed in Carl’s letter which suggests the letter may not entirely be original work.

The aforesaid serial whinger along with another who prefers to have others do his work has long been an advocate of developing a Maude Mall Car Park.

Carl and his silent partners selectively quote statistics from 20 years ago purporting to demonstrate overwhelming support for the new car park however they fail to mention the consultation with the public then undertaken by council that recorded a whopping 84 percent of the public opposed a reopening.

Not-withstanding that opposition council of which I was mayor at the time produced a two page spread in the Shepparton News with a design concept for increased parking at the North, South and Western ends of the mall joined by a one way slow moving road to allow traffic movement. The lift out indicated the costings and budget provisions and one would have expected general trader support for the concept and any concerns could have been rectified in the detailed design phase and the works with slow moving traffic and increased parking would have been completed fifteen years ago. The component of the plan which was completed was the Fraser Street Car Park.

If as Carl suggests that the vast majority of traders and landlords eighteen years ago supported increased parking and slow moving traffic why did his organisation oppose a concept plan that would have delivered exactly that? The answer to that vexed question lies in perceptions of who were perceived individual trader winners and losers and who pulled the strings at the chamber.

The two car park proponents stupidly and publicly attacked the concept plan and Carl’s predecessor lot dutifully fell in behind to scuttle that sort of thinking.

Amazingly that very concept plan has been included in the latest round of consultation and I am advised been favourably received which will not suit Carl’s puppeteers.

Carl makes a point of highlighting that I made a similar call for a community forum prior to the 2012 election and bemoans the fact that I did not deliver on the proposed forum. Sadly when you rely on others with a vested interest to do your research, or worse write your stuff the quality control and accuracy drops off. Carl you may be surprised to know the forum proposal withered away because I was not elected in 2012 hence its return at this point.

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was that any infrastructure spend needed to be linked to marketing and promotion and operating hours and yet all we hear from the chamber is the Maude Street Car Park mantra.

Shepparton attracts many people per year to sporting and cultural events with an economic return to the region in excess of $40M and yet the biggest complaint that council gets is the CBD specialty shops are closed at weekends.

No doubt as other serious economic drivers like SAM come on board bringing even more visitors, the chamber will still be focusing on the pros and cons of a car park while at the same time purporting to present some vague concept of future strategic planning.

It would be nice to see the chamber jettison the vocal puppeteers and seek to form a real partnership with council based on trust and confidence to deliver mutually agreed outcomes.

Yours Sincerely, Chris Hazelman, Greater Shepparton City Council Councillor

AUSTRALIA DAY IDEAS Dear Editor, On a recent beautiful summer morning I took myself down to the Queens Gardens. The date was January 26; Australia Day. I usually attend this day as I enjoy the welcoming of our new citizens. The day was well conducted with music being provided by our talented local group, Fortissimo. Our Australia Day Ambassador, Ms Betty Kitchener OAM, gave a thoughtful and personal speech that seemed to resonate with the gathering. The various awards were well deserved and the Mayor, Cr Dinny Adams, welcomed our new citizens with style and genuine warmth. John Harboard carried out his MC duties without fuss. The whole show was held together by a group of council employees who, though nearly invisible, ensured that the event went smoothly. So it’s well done to those people who very rarely get noticed until something goes haywire! What, you say no whinging? Well actually I do have some concerns but hopefully these will not be seen as whingings. First, why does the crowd seem to get smaller each year?

Shepparton with a population in excess of thirty thousand should be able to muster at least a thousand people on a beautiful summer morning in a lovely location. If the new citizens and their support groups were not in attendance then it would have been a pitiful crowd.

I think it has to be the format, which seems to have become ‘tired.’ Suggestions? Yes I have a few. Flag raising, a small but significant part of the proceedings should involve the community through nominations for the task.

Nominations ‘vetted’ by the committee and final choice by ballot. Schools to have a role by one school per year providing musical events.

Musical items should reflect the theme of the day. Think ‘I still Call Australia Home’ and ‘I am Australian’ plus ‘Waltzing Matilda.’ There are others.

Each year one cultural group to provide a cultural dance or song. Just a few suggestions that may put a bit more ‘pep’ into proceedings thus broadening the crowd. I would love to suggest ‘Yorta Yorta Man’ as one of the songs but I know that we cannot do that till we do change the date of our Australia Day that will then be fully inclusive.

Yours sincerely, Bill Brown, Shepparton

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Mooroopna’s exciting urban edge

By Nicholise Garner BABY Louis was born into a café culture enjoying day sleeps to the clatter of coffee cups and dining chatter. For two years Bill + Beat’s business owners Jenna and Chris Buzza worked to design and renovate Mooroopna’s heritage listed building bringing an urban edge to McLennan Street.

On the 40 degree day I visited, I walked into this beautiful building to find a clean industrial design on a space that is warm to the eye and refreshingly comfortable on this hot day. The building design perfectly matches the contemporary Australian menu on offer.

Having worked together in Sebastian’s Restaurant for two years, Jenna and Chris wanted to develop a fine dining restaurant of their own. Jenna said, “Including our function room, we are able to cater to 250 patrons. We’re open seven days a week and offer fine dining on Friday and Saturday nights. It’s a beautiful space and people are often surprised when they see it for the first time.”

Having opened only seven months ago when Louis was just 12 weeks old, the restaurant is still being discovered on a daily basis.

Visit Bill + Beat’s at 106a McLennan Street, Mooroopna (in the same building as Australia Post) to find out what everyone’s talking about. For more information or to book your function, phone 5825 3695.

MOOROOPNA’S FINE DINING RESTARUANT CATERING FOR UP TO 250 PEOPLE… Jenna and Chris Buzza take pride in their beautiful restaurant, Bill + Beat’s.

Serving new people every day as word spreads and their reputation grows. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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NEWS OUTSTANDING MUSICAL ACTS IN SHEPPARTON… Acoustic Duo Miles and Simone. Photo: Supplied.

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Gin on the lawns brings the best new music talent to Shepparton THE Shepparton Festival is presenting its newest offering ‘Gin on the Lawn’ on Sunday March 12 in the lush surrounds of Findon House Gardens.

With a stellar line up including indie folk favourites The Peeks, funk soul six piece The Marrionettes and brooding acoustic duo Miles and Simone, this afternoon event gives Shepparton a taste of the best in new, original music.

Guests will be welcomed with a complementary festival gin cocktail and can relax in the beautiful gardens and be treated to an afternoon of exceptional music and great company, with thanks to major sponsors Shepparton BMW. Shepparton Festival Chair Fiona Smolenaars says Gin on the Lawn is an event Festival goers have been waiting for, for a long time.

“The Shepparton Festival has been programming music events for a number of years, but we really wanted to produce a music event with a point of difference,” explains Ms Smolenaars.

“We are excited to have this unique event, featuring such a great line up of musical acts, in a fun, outdoor venue that really encourages an atmosphere of relaxing with friends and family.”

“Gin on the Lawns is a great addition to the already amazing event line up for the 2017 Shepparton Festival – Mapping Shepp.”

For those that want to ‘kick on’ the Shepparton Festival has partnered with the Hotel Australia, who will host the official after party for Gin on the Lawn.

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What better night for a twilight stroll than this Friday?

ENJOY A STROLL TO KIDS TOWN AND SOME FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT… It doesn’t have to cost money. Teach the kids healthy habits, get out and be active.

Photo: Supplied.

GREATER Shepparton City Council is inviting the community to come along for a twilight stroll, leaving from either Sheppar ton or Mooroopna, to SPC KidsTown on Friday February 17.

Registration for the free event is from 5pm and the stroll starts at 5.30pm, with shuttle buses available for the return trip, from 6.30pm.

Participants can leave either from the Chinaman’s Gardens in Mooroopna or from the bridge behind Aquamoves.

At KidsTown there is live music provided by ‘Matty and Jamie Duo’, a barbeque dinner, jumping castles, RiverConnect, Playball Activities, Miniature Train Rides, all provided free of charge.

All members of the family can take part. The kids can bring along their bikes or scooters and parents can bring small children in prams.

It’s only a short 2km stroll through the bush to KidsTown, so anyone with any level of fitness can participate.

Local organisations Goulburn Valley Water and Primary Care Connect will be coming along and providing water and fruit for participants to enjoy throughout the night.

Participants are encouraged to bring a picnic blanket to relax on and enjoy the entertainment. The event is part of the Greater Shepparton City Council’s Activities in the Park program.

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The Art Path SPLINTER Contemporary Artists held their most recent monthly meeting at the Australia Botanic Gardens Shepparton (ABGS) to explore the space in preparation for their newest community art event – The Art Path.

The Art Path will be delivered as part of the Shepparton Festival on Sunday March 5 from 10am to 4pm and will provide visitors with an opportunity to see art works made in response to the immediate landscape and underscored by a personal ‘Mapping Shepp’ focus. Visitors will also have the opportunity to contribute to art works and, through participation in free hands-on activities, make their own art work to take home.

Festival-goers will encounter a range of site specific contemporary art works along the ABGS’s River Walk including Diatoms by Kaye Poulton, and Latitude by Esther Costa.

Kath Carroll and Amanda Hocking will work with community members to collaboratively map the river walk through drawings, rubbings and mark making on paper and fabric, whilst Kerry Handwerk will facilitate a simple printmaking activity that reveals the complex map-like textures found in natural foliage.

Chris Hartley and Lynne Hume will create a ‘selfie spot’ and support communit y members to locate themselves within the real and digital environment through self-portraiture.

The self-proclaimed ‘Nesters,’ - Kim Carter, Judith Roberts and Helen Jeffs will be exhibiting and creating nests.

Helen said of the group’s work, “The nester’s site will endeavour to highlight the importance of home, habitat and the importance of belonging.” Nests of different styles made from clay, wool, fabric, reeds and grasses will be exhibited and visitors will be encouraged to build their own nest or play in the child-size nest.

TOP: ARTISTIC EXPLORATION SURROUNDS… Kaye Poulton is pictured with one of her Diatoms.

RIGHT: AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SELFIES… Lynne Hume creates a ‘selfie spot’ encouraging community members to locate themselves within the real and digital environment through self-portraiture. Photos: Supplied.

In addition to exploring The Art Path, community members are encouraged to explore the ABGS and contribute to a leaf making workshop with Louise Pelle in the Children’s Garden. The Friends of the ABGS will have a sausage sizzle, drink and plants sales available on the day, and the Mesaea LARP group will be in action from 12-4pm.

The Art Path has been made possible through financial support from the Greater Shepparton City Council and through collaboration with the Australian Botanic Gardens Shepparton.

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Don’t miss out on this huge weekend sale event Focus on Furniture store manager, Michael Suster, sales assistant, Jody Whittaker, warehouse manager/sales, Mike McMahon and assistant manager, Fergus Sunderland are inviting the community to drop into Focus on Furtniture this weekend for the store’s Huge Weekend Sale Event. There will be massive savings in-store, with one-off savings on lounges, dining and bedroom and there will be a live broadcast from Hit 96.9 with a sausage sizzle and face painting. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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Offering arts and business courses to suit your interests WHETHER your strengths err on the left or the ride sides of the brain, there is a course to suit you at La Trobe University with the current arts and business courses available.

If it’s business studies that spark your interest, kick-start an amazing business career at La Trobe Shepparton, choosing from our business or accounting courses.

Accounting graduates are employable around the world, with both businesses and individuals calling on their services.

Business graduates are trained to be forward-thinking with knowledge of key issues such as globalisation, trade barriers, sustainability and the environment. Both degrees are built on a strong foundation o f ap p l i e d b u s i n e s s i n s i g h t s a n d interpersonal skills. Our strong industry links in Shepparton give many students the opportunity to gain valuable experience working in the industry during their studies,

providing a competitive advantage after graduation.

For those more creatively inspired, arts subjects are designed to challenge the way you think, critically analyse the world around you, and prepare you to play a part in changing it for the better.

La Trobe University Arts degrees offer stimulating subjects, work experience programs, internships and study abroad opportunities to enable you to reach your full potential. The flexibility to build your degree around your study interests and

career goals makes a Bachelor of Arts a great choice to explore your interests and discover new passions.

Pathway options available include Diploma of Arts and Diploma in Business.

Bachelor of Business (Agribusiness) is a new course offered in 2017 with a postgraduate o p t i o n b e i n g M a s t e r of B u s i n e s s Administration (MBA).

For more information, drop into 210 Fryers Street, Shepparton, phone 5820 8600 or visit www.latrobe.edu.au/shepparton

SET YOUR FUTURE COURSE IN LIFE… Choose from arts and business courses at La Trobe University in Shepparton. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Greater Shepparton to host Victorian Country Swimming Championships continued from front page WHEN asked why Shepparton? Swimming Victoria CEO, Jason Hellwig said, “Why NOT Shepparton?” gesturing to the beautiful surroundings at Aquamoves and across Victoria Park Lake. Jason said, “Actually, there are a number of reasons we chose to host the event in Shepparton.

With the work of Rodney and his team the sport is growing, there’s a district here that’s doing great things and are really well organised. On top of that you’ve got a council and a facility and a district team that are working really closely together and have demonstrated that this event meant a lot to them. Then there’s the physical opportunity.

“The pool itself is great, the footprint that the pool is in is great and it’s in the middle of Victoria, making it easily accessible to Victorians. The main reason though is Rodney and his team and the relationship that they’ve got with the council and the venue. We know it’s going to be a fantastic event and it highlights the progress that they’ve made for sport in this part of Victoria.”

Jason said, “It’s a fantastic event with so much energy. The noise of the Country Championship is unbelievable. It’s more noise than we get at the State Open Championships.”

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Mayor, Cr Dinny Adem hopes to see the event grow support for swimming and bring more people to the region as a result.

“The Country Championships will draw competitors, officials and families from all around the state, which will create an amazing atmosphere over the three days at Aquamoves,” Cr Adem said. “Council estimates the flow on effect to the local economy will be $1.5M, which is just fantastic.”

Rodney said, “The event reflects an ongoing change in Goulburn Valley District Swimming, which was facing the possibility of merging with surrounding districts only three years ago. The spirit and determination shown in building up this community have made it the perfect host for this landmark event.

“Our district has great clubs, great people, great coaches, great swimmers.

“This will give them and our sport in the region a well-deserved moment in the sunshine,” Rodney said.

Swimming Victoria president, Paul Malcolm said, “There is no event more exciting, loud, colourful and fun filled than the Country Swimming Championships and we look forward to bringing the excitement of country swimming, along with the anticipated 700 swimmers and 2,000 swimming community members, to Shepparton next year.”

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Drawing on the strengths of others THREE ladies, through their own life experiences, were drawn to a career in counselling and have joined forces offering three counselling services under the one roof.

With life experiences of grief and loss, divorce and separation, Emily Cason of White Butterfly Counselling, Corey Andersen of InnerShine Counselling and Penny Markby of Blue Sky Counselling are able to relate to their clients. Offering a holistic, person-centred approach to

counselling, Emily, Corey and Penny have noticed a massive gap in counselling services for children.

Corey said, “We all have a different style but are able to support each other in helping our clients in all areas of stress in life. Having lost her son at age 11, Emily has a special interest in counselling relating to grief and children’s grief. Penny has a special interest in working with teenagers, separation and grief counselling and I have a

SUPPORTING ONE ANOTHER IN SUPPORTING OTHERS… From left, InnerShine Counselling business owner, Corey Andersen, Blue Sky Counselling business owner, Penny Markby and White Butterfly Counselling business owner, Emily Cason.

Photo: Alicia Niglia

strong interest in goal setting and achieving outcomes.”

Speak to Emily Cason at White Butterfly Counselling on 0497 258 087, Corey

Andersen at InnerShine Counselling on 0421 409 048 or Penny Markby at Blue Sky Counselling on 0421 002 752 to book an appointment.

Australia’s biggest bike rider count SHEPPARTON bike lovers have the chance to transform their city and help the local community by volunteering to tally bike riders at Australia’s biggest commuter bike rider count, Super Tuesday, on Tuesday, March 7.

Bicycle Network’s Super Tuesday collects data on the number of bike riders and their movements and is used by local councils to improve bike riding conditions and plan infrastructure. Every volunteer is also given a $50 donation to go towards a local charity or community group of their choice.

Bicycle Network CEO, Craig Richards said that volunteering on Super Tuesday is a great way to make it easier for people to ride a bike all while helping your local school or football club.

“By volunteering and counting bike riders on Super Tuesday you can show your local council exactly what is happening out on the streets. The data you gather could be the starting point for a new bike lane or path outside your front door,” said Mr Richards.

“Super Tuesday is an easy way for local schools, sporting clubs, charities and local

community groups to raise much needed funds. Last year more than $100,000 was pumped back into local communities by Super Tuesday,” added Mr Richards.

There are 21 sites at intersections and bike paths in the Greater Shepparton City Council area to be counted.

Local Bicycle User Groups (BUGs), sporting clubs, community organisations and schools are all encouraged to get involved and count bikes on Super Tuesday, as well as individuals and families.

“Bicycle Network’s programs such as

Super Tuesday couldn’t happen without the great help of volunteers and we welcome anyone who is able to put up their hand,” said Mr Richards.

Registrations for Super Tuesday volunteers are now open at supertuesday.com.au, with a full list and map of count sites available.

The count will be held from 7am to 9am on Tuesday March 7.

Bike riders will be counted at almost 900 sites across a total of 42 municipalities in Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania and Western Australia on Super Tuesday.

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A day out on the green MITCHELTON Wines Nagambie is set to host the largest A Day On The Green at Nagambie yet, with well over 6,000 fans expected to attend Saturday’s concert.

A Day On The Green promoter, Michael Newton said the event’s third concert would eclipse the sales of the previous two years, which featured Jimmy Barnes and ICEHOUSE. “Given this is our third event, we’re starting to build up a following of people who have been before, loved it and keep coming back, which is great,” he said. “And then of course there’s the star power of John Farnham and Kate Ceberano.”

Mr Newton said all four artists performed all their classic hits, so audiences were in for a great day of classic Aussie hits.

John performed a series of a day on the green concerts in 2015 and is looking forward to appearing on the outside winery stage again. “I love the A Day On The Green shows,” John said. “The vineyards around Australia are such beautiful venues to perform at so I’m really looking forward to playing at Mitchelton Wines.”

Gates open at Mitchelton Wines at 2:30pm, with reserved seats and general admission (BYO deck chair/picnic rug) available at the box office from 1pm. All platinum seats are sold out.

Music starts at 3pm with John Farnham hitting the stage at around 8:15pm.

Organisers remind patrons that while BYO food and bottled water is allowed, there is strictly no BYO alcohol. All event information is available at www.adayonthegreen.com.au John Farnham, Kate Ceberano, Russell Morris, Moving Pictures at Mitchelton Wines, Nagambie – Saturday, February 18.

A VIEW OF THE CONCERT… Set to be the largest A Day On The Green at Nagambie yet. Photo: Supplied.

Supporting dairy farmers in business management THE Gardiner Dairy Foundation is calling on Victorian dairy farmers to apply for Farm Business Management Program (FBMP) scholarships, with applications now open until Friday, March 10, 2017.

Ten scholarships will be offered with placement in one of three courses: Australian Rural Leadership Program, Institute of Business Owners - Australian Owner Manager Program and Rabobank Executive

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Development Program.

The FBMP is a joint initiative between the Gardiner Dairy Foundation and the Victorian Regional Development Programs, and aims to provide successful applicants

with skills to manage their farms effectively.

If you would like to arrange an interview with a previous FBMP scholar, or for any other media enquiries, please get in touch on 0405 270 910 or kdwight@wrights.com.au.

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Sessions eight star achievement EV ERYON E is talking about the environment and sustainability along with energy efficiency. Achieving a high energy rating when building a new home isn’t all that easy but Sessions Builders draftsperson, Carl Webster is proud to have achieved an eight star energy efficiency rating for Sessions’ Verd display home in Kialla Lakes. This home isn’t just special because of it’s energy rating, but all profits from the sale of this home go directly to GV Health Foundation for the GV Health Oncology Ward.

Carl said, “The geographical location of a house will effect it’s energy rating, for example, a home built in Shepparton will have half a star less energy rating than one built in Melbourne and that only takes climate into consideration. At Sessions Builders we’ve learnt a lot through this project and have come up with an achievable and affordable approach to achieving a high energy rating.”

Carl explained that in building the eight star rated home, they also chose to include energy efficient appliances that didn’t actually have an affect on the rating but make it a more energy efficient home.

Carl said, “Energy ratings are causing change and there are a lot of things that can be done to a house to increase energy efficiency with the most important factors being good design, maximizing northern windows and providing good cross flow ventilation.”

ALL OF THE PROFITS TO THE GV HEALTH FOUNDATION… Sessions Builders draftsman, Carl Webster talks about achieving a high energy efficiency rating. Photo: Nicholise Garner

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Communities raise over $500,000 for local volunteer emergency services at Aussie Day Weekend Fundraiser Barbecue

THANKS to community generosity, over half a million dollars has been raised and contributed in support of local volunteer emergency services through the annual Aussie Day Weekend Fundraiser BBQ. Held on Saturday, January 28 at every Bunnings Warehouse store nationally, Victorians helped raise over $125,000, with all funds going directly to the Country Fire Authority and Victoria State Emergency Service.

B u n n i n g s Wa r e h o u s e m a n a g i n g director, Michael Schneider expressed his appreciation to everyone who supported this important initiative.

“We would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone that bought a snag or donated on the day in support of the emergency services, including any local businesses that donated supplies. We’d also like to thank the local emergency service volunteers, along with our team members,

who rolled up their sleeves and ran the barbecues on the weekend,” Michael said.

Over 2,200 team members and local volunteers ran more than 270 barbecues all over Australia.

The Aussie Day Weekend Fundraiser barbecue takes place annually at every Bu n n ings’ store nationally over the Australia Day weekend, with every cent raised going directly to local volunteer fire brigades and emergency services.

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Bunnings Warehouse, activities organiser, Paula Ryan. Photo: Alicia Niglia

Greater stamp duty relief for first home buyers “MASTER Builders has welcomed the findings of the latest housing finance statistics, which show total dwelling finance increased by 0.4 percent in December 2016, supported by a 1.3 percent increase in owner occupied loans, offsetting a fall in investor loans of 1 percent,” Master Builders national manager housing, Matthew Pollock said.

“The recent housing finance data supports Master Builder’s expectation nationally for another year of strong positive growth in housing construction, d r iven by a re cord for apa r t ment const r uc tion in NSW and Vic toria particularly. However, prospects will likely be more varied across other housing markets, particularly in resources states,” Mr Pollock said.

“The fall in investor loans is a reversal in an upward trend in investor loans that has extended since September 2016 and is early evidence that loan restrictions by the Australian Prudential Regulatory Aut hor it y (A PR A) a nd t he m ajor commercial banks are beginning to taper investor interest in the housing market,” Mr Pollock said.

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“First home buyer challenges continue with loans down by 7.1 percent in the month, and is down by 2 percent over the year to December 2016. More needs to be done to improve first home buyers access to the housing market, but changes to negative gearing is not one of the solutions,” he said.

“There are no easy solutions, but in the short term, stamp duty relief for first home buyers for all types of housing, is the most obvious policy solution. Stamp duties can be equivalent to 10 to 20 percent of the deposit required in most states/territories.

“The housing data shows that the states that provide greater stamp duty relief for first home buyers also have a much greater share of first home buyers in the market,” Mr Pollock said.

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low housing loan rates COMBINING all your existing debts such as credit card debts and personal loans with your home loan into a single loan is a great way to take advantage of low interest rates.

GMCU branch manager, Dallas Moore said, “Debt consolidation is a simple process that involves getting a new loan, or adding to an existing low rate housing loan, to pay off all your other debts so you only focus on the new loan repayment.

“Many people don’t realise they have a redraw on an existing loan, and this can easily be used to consolidate a higher rate debt like a credit card.”

Mr Moore said, “Debt consolidation can provide many benefits to people who are trying to regain their financial stability and cash flow. These benefits are real and immediately placed into action to eliminate the possibility of missing a payment or undue stress.”

Mr Moore explained, “Debt consolidation

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Goulburn Murray Credit Union (GMCU) branch manager, Dallas Moore. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

combines all debt into one monthly payment making it easier to manage, avoiding any delays that can cause added charges to your debt and can help you to reduce your overall monthly payment while still paying off your bills in less time.

“The current interest rates on your unsecured debts can be substantially reduced, especially if you consolidate into your home mortgage loan. This allows more of each monthly payment to be applied toward principal instead of toward interest, which can reduce the time to pay off your debt.”

GMCU is located in Shepparton at 92 Fryers Street and also has branches in Benalla, Echuca, Seymour, Euroa, Kilmore, Kyabram, Mooroopna and Numurkah.

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SHEPPARTON MOTOR MUSEUM CELEBRATES FIVE YEARS… Shepparton Motor Museum museum curator, Graeme Balfour with one of the museum’s exhibits ‘X Boss.’ Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Five years of motor museum pride continued from front page

By Nicholise Garner GRAEME said, “Former owner of SPC Ardmona Factory Sales, Jim Andreadis donated the actual warehouse which had previously been the SPC Ardmona Factory Warehouse in Mooroopna. Lloyd and Jim donated further funds to erect and refurbish the building creating the Shepparton Motor Museum and Collectibles which opened officially in February 2012.”

After its construction, the not-for-profit organisation was set up and is run by a voluntary board of directors from all walks of life and with a strong interest in helping Shepparton to prosper. All of that goodwill seems to have caused a knock on effect as the museum has grown and developed a strong reputation throughout Australia, housing some of the rarest and most unique collections of vehicles ever seen.

Graeme proudly told me, “We change the theme of our displays at the museum every three months with shows previously including a Jaguar, Volkswagen, Shelby Mustang and the Bathurst Legends themes to name a few.”

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me that all of the cars have been provided on loan and that he never has any difficulty accessing new vehicles as people are so proud to have them on show. The vehicles arrive at the museum from all around the country.

With Shepparton Motor Museum and Collectibles’s constantly changing display of cars, motorbikes, trucks, bicycles, pedals cars and memorabilia, the museum has become a leading tourist destination for the region.

The annual Motor Show event will be held on Sunday, February 19 from 10am to 2pm at Shepparton Motor Museum and Collectibles and will feature “X Boss” and “Psycho,” two of Australia’s most awarded cars having won everything in their class.

Cost for the Motor Show is $5 per person and includes entry into the Shepparton Motor Museum and Collectibles.

Graeme said, “Since the museum first opened we have had over 800 vehicle exhibits with two of the best cars we have currently being products of Shepparton.”

The Shepparton Motor Museum and Collectibles was extended in December last year and is brimming with displays to delight and amaze anyone.

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Women’s football is growing FOR the last two to three years the Shepparton United Football/Netball Club (SUFNC) has been watching the growth of female AFL with much interest.

After watching the growth of competition and researching recruitment opportunities they decided midway through the 2016 season to field their first Under 18’s Youth Girls team in the Shepparton District Junior Football League 2017 season.

Dean Walton has been appointed coach of this inaugural team, he has previously coached at all levels of junior boys football from primary age through to under 17’s and has also been the Shepparton United senior runner for the last 7 years.

On top of this he was the clubs junior development officer for the last 4 and a half years.

The clubs focus has been to introduce new players to girl’s

SHEPPARTON’S NEWEST GIRLS FOOTY TEAM… From left, (back) - Grace Ward, Charli Boschetti, Emily Bover, Ellie Mifka, Claudia Smith, Rebekah McLelland, Jada Briggs and Zarli Miller. (Front) - Alice Biddle, Annalise Hamilton, Kate Adams, Georgia Walton, Zoe Scott, Jemma Jeffery, Kasey Boschetti, Taleah Briggs and Amy Mason. Photo: Supplied.

football which has been achieved already with a squad of 23 to date with 20 of these brand new to football; this has been a great achievement and has ensured no detrimental effect to other side’s numbers.

The teams focus will be to promote a culture of football, fitness, fun and inclusion as well as the ultimate goal of producing some future players into the Australian Football League Women’s (AFLW) competition.

Co-Captains have already been put in place with 2 experienced footballers, Charli Boschetti and Kate Adams taking up these leadership roles. These girls will play an

integral part in assisting the coaching staff to develop the skills of those new to the game of AFL. The SUFNC, who wear the same colours as the Melbourne Football Club (MFC) have already formed a partnership with the Melbourne AFLW side with a recent trip to check out their club facilities and watching their training session. This will continue with a couple of trips to watch the MFC women’s games and then hopefully have some of their players visit the SUFNC during the season.

These are exciting times for football at the SUFNC as they will now have eight sides taking part in football each weekend.

Shepparton district is a winner

with funding for social sports and women’s participation VICHEALTH’S latest Active Club Grants are set to increase female engagement and participation in social sport in the Shepparton District and across Victoria, as part of the health promotion body’s plan to get more Victorians living healthier and happier lives.

Member for Northern Victoria, Wendy Lovell said VicHealth’s Active Club Grants program makes an invaluable contribution to the community of the Shepparton District, and encouraged all eligible clubs in the district to apply.

“VicHealth’s Active Club Grants program has been an essential resource to local sports clubs in remote, rural, regional and

metropolitan areas for nearly thirty years”, Ms Lovell said.

“Funding can be provided to clubs that demonstrate how they will get more women and girls involved in physical activity, through new or recently established programs, activities and opportunities, or start a social or modified sport program which will attract more people to be regularly physically active.”

VicHealth CEO, Jerril Rechter said Active Club Grants are an important part of VicHealth’s strategy to have 300,000 more Victorians taking part in regular physical activity by 2023.

“We’re very proud to support the role

Victorian community sporting clubs play in enabling people to play sport, and become more physically active,” Ms Rechter said.

Ms Rechter said female participation in sport is still lower than male involvement, and due to many factors, including a lack of time and confidence, many women and girls find it hard to fit the recommended 2.5 hours of moderate physical activity into their week.

“Our research shows that every step really does count, and anything that gets you moving is beneficial,” Ms Rechter said.

Social sport includes more flexible, fun and less-structured opportunities with a focus social interaction, and less emphasis on

performance, results and competition - they might be modified to increase opportunities across age, disability, skill level, fitness level, lifestyle, or location.

Active Club Grants are now providing funding of up to $3,000 or up to $10,000 to community sport clubs. All eligible clubs in the Shepparton District are encouraged to apply through the VicHealth website before Round 2 closes on Friday 10 March. For further information or to apply online, visit www. vichealth.vic.gov.au/activeclub.

When the shoe fits, run with it DO you have any running goals you want to work on? Or do you want to learn more about running. The Shepparton Runners Club (SRC) can help you.

The SRC are happy to announce their new running coach, Chris Armstrong of Numurkah. Chris has a wide range of running experiences across a range of distances as well as helping others achieve their goals from just getting started in running up to the marathon and beyond.

He is extremely excited to get involved with the SRC and the opportunity it presents.

Chris said “We welcome anyone who would like to come down and be a part of the SRC, whether you are just starting out on your running journey or have been doing it for years we would love to have you join in with us. There’s no such thing as being too slow or too unfit, we cater to all levels and promote a very inclusive and encouraging environment for all participants. I love being able to help others improve and seeing the sense

FORWARD STEPS… Chris Armstrong is looking forward to the new coaching role for the Shepparton Runners Club. Photo: Supplied.

of achievement and pride people have in themselves when they work hard and achieve their goals”

Chris has also been learning from one of the best runners in the region, Brady Threlfall. Brady ran 1st place 2016 Run Melbourne Half Marathon and 8th fastest Australian in the 2016 Berlin Marathon.

The club has two training nights on Tuesday and Thursday evenings with Tuesday being more focused on speed training and Thursday being a recovery run. These training sessions take place either at the club rooms at Princess Park, or Victoria Park Lake.

First time participant Rosalie Smith said, “As a first timer, nerves almost held me back from going, but I am glad I did. I felt quite at ease very quickly. Chris was awesome, as was everyone.”

The SRC are running their extended early bird membership until March 1. Single membership is $90 and family membership is $110. For more information visit the clubs facebook page or visit www. sheppartonrunnersclub.com.au

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