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Special 16 page celebration feature

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Final touches being put on rail precinct master plan WITH feedback on the Shepparton Rail Precinct closing on Monday, Spiire is busy putting the final touches on a master plan for the project, that it will present to council in June. The master plan outlines the importance of the rail precinct in being embraced into the Shepparton CBD both physically and symbolically, thereby increasing the vitality of the CBD and developing the railway station as a vibrant and welcoming destination. Continued on page 29

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Ready to be empowered & inspired? NOT TO BE MISSED… This year’s WOW Women event is not to be missed as the guest speaker will be founding director of Red Balloon and Shark Tank judge, Naomi Simson. The event will once again facilitated by local business woman and WOW Women Group founder, Tracey Sofra (inset). Photos: Supplied.

WOW Women event returns for another successful year

NOW i n it s suc ce ssf u l t h i rd ye a r, t h e WOW Women event is set to be one of the biggest and most empowering yet, with founding director of Red Balloon and Shark Tank judge, Naomi Simson making a special appearance as guest speaker. As well as the excitement of such a high profile guest speaker, there are a few changes to look forward to this year. The length of the event will run from 10am to

2pm at the GV Hotel and there will be one high profile guest speaker. CEO, Tracey Sofra said, “We listened to the feedback and wanted to evolve and adapt the event to suit what the community asked for. “As well as having such an exciting, high profile keynote speaker in

Naomi, we are also keeping it lo c a l by h av i ng t he WOW Women Panel, it’s a fantastic way to promote our ow n com munit y of women who can inspire and connect with each other”. Last year the local panel was received very well as it was more personal and helps bring the event home on a grassroots level. Continued on page 25

WEATHER / NEWS

Is homework a waste of time? H By David Lee HOMEWORK is not an accurate judge of a students’ potential and therefore is likely to be a waste of time. According to research studies by academics and observation undertaken by former local and founder of National I nstit ute of I nteg rative Medicine, Professor Avni Sali, says that the performance of students should be based on their individual talents rather than how much they can remember from “the phonebook.” Professor Sali said, “I have been interested in this topic for a very long time and come to the conclusion that homework should be banned. “In Finland, school students generally don’t do homework and Finland has been rated the number one country for education. Schools in Finland normally have four hours of formal education throughout the day. “Finland teach students how to think, where to get the information from and what to do with it, rather than storing it for examination purposes. “The idea of selecting our students to do the best courses at tertiary level based on a number or score, is flawed. High scores are generally gained through rote learning which is a technique based on repetition, not necessarily on learning how to think. “T h is is not a usef u l met hod to determine how skilled a student is, and is a terrible way to select talented students. As schools have students for 13 years, the school should be assessing the student’s ability during these years at a more personal level, rather than relying on a final examination result. “However this is not possible for teachers with the large classroom numbers in this country, and our current structure of the education system. “For example in Finland, classes are capped at around 15 students. Teachers in Finland have a high social status, high pay

NO EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT BENEFITS OF HOMEWORK… Former local resident and founder of National Institute of Integrative Medicine, Professor Avni Sali says that homework is a waste of time as there is no evidence that homework produces a person who is better educated. Photo: Supplied.

and are generally better qualified. “When I visited the Witten Medical School in Germany, the dean greeted me with the following, “We don’t select our medical students based on how many times they read the ‘phonebook’ like you do. We select on intellect and passion.” “T hese st udents a re not assessed primarily on an examination result, but on their overall thinking ability and passion for medicine. These type of graduates are more likely to see many possibilities, being more lateral and less reductionist. “This medical school produces some of the best and most highly regarded medical graduates. “It is generally assumed that homework promotes higher achievement and better marks, but research shows that there is little academic benefit to this approach.

‘Homework’ should ideally involve playing, exploring, music, helping others eg. elderly, and in particular talking to your parents. Especially in years 10, 11 and 12 students are primarily isolated in their homework room and hence making it difficult for parents to develop a more adult relationship with them. “Schools also need to make education more enjoyable. It’s just like work. If you enjoy your job you perform better. “There won’t be an overnight change, but we need to start the shift.” Do you have a story you would like to share with us or want to pass along a tip-off on something happening around the Goulbur n an d M ur ray Valle ys? Contact our editorial team at editorial@ she ppar ton advi se r.com . au or phon e (03)5832 8900.

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NEWS

Building a 6 year old’s dream By David Lee BRICK-BY-BRICK, local Burramine boy, 6 year old William Young has built his way one step closer to realising a dream, to be part of the ‘Creative Crew’ for LEGOLAND Discovery Centre. Set to open soon open in Melbourne on April 16, the LEGOLAND Discovery Centre put a call out for children to send in a video declaring their love for Lego and William has been selected out of applicants from across the state to join the finalists, who will each be vying for one of the 12 spots on the illustrious Creative Crew. As a part of his potential role, William will attend special VIP days, preview events and one-on-one building classes with unlimited access to the new LEGOLAND Discovery Centre all year. They’ll be the first to test out and explore the attraction and provide key insights throughout the year to help make LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Melbourne as ‘bricktastic’ as possible. William said, “For the video I made an island with the ocean surrounding it that had boats and cars on it. It took me a few days to make. “I was excited to be chosen as a finalist. I like Lego a lot. I make a lot of different things. My pirate ship took me a whole day to build. “Every special occasion I get Lego. I’m running out of room in my bedroom to put it. “I have been building with Lego since I was three. “If I get selected, I am looking forward to testing the rides.”

A ‘BRICKTASTIC’ JOB… Local Burramine boy, 6 year old William Young has been selected as a finalist in a competition that could see him become an official member of the LEGOLAND Discovery Centre ‘Creative Crew.’ Photo: David Lee.

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The Nationals give locals more say IN A first for Victoria, local voters will be given the chance to have more say during the pre-selection process, after The Nationals announced they aim to hold a pilot community preselection process to determine the party’s candidate for Shepparton for the 2018 state election. Overwhelmingly endorsed by State Council the constitutional change will now go to State Conference for consideration in May. Enrolled voters who live in Shepparton electorate, including Mooroopna , Tat u ra , Nu mu rka h , Nat ha l ia, Toola mba , Tallygaroopna, Picola, Katunga, Barmah and Strathmerton will be able to participate and vote at the preselection process. In a usual preselection for The Nationals, only financial members of the party vote to choose a candidate.

Leader of The Nationals, Peter Walsh said the pilot concept was an exciting development both for Shepparton and for The Nationals in Victoria. “We are very keen to ensure our next candidate for Shepparton has strong grassroots connections and that they are in touch with the issues that matter most to the people of this electorate,” Mr Walsh said. “Community preselections have been run successfully in other states but this will be a new and exciting development in Victoria and we believe the people of Shepparton will appreciate having the opportunity to get involved and have a say in our candidate selection process.”

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NEWS

Shepparton’s best baker revealed FOLLOW I NG a competition to find Shepparton’s Undiscovered Baking Legend, local resident, Anita Stirling has been crowned and will be heroed on the front cover of this year’s 2017 Shepparton Yellow Pages and White Pages directory, along with her winning recipe; her family-famous sponge cake. Anita Stirling won the hearts (and mouths) of a panel of judges from the Yellow Pages, White Pages and CWA of Vic, after a friend entered her into the online competition and demonstrated

Anita’s creativity in baking, as well as best describing why she deserves to win. Anita said, “I was very surprised and totally thrilled to be chosen as Shepparton’s Undiscovered Baking Legend. Everyone thinks that sponges are hard but use my tips and tricks and you will be surprised at how easy it is! This recipe has been handed down from my Gran to my Mum, and now my girls love to make it with me.” Not only will Anita feature on the front cover of this year’s Yellow Pages and White Pages co-bound Shepparton book,

but her tantalising sponge cake recipe and ingredients will also appear on the inside front cover for local residents to enjoy,

alongside details of the phenomenal work that the CWA of Vic do in the area.

LOCAL LEGEND… Local resident, Anita Stirling has been crowned Shepparton’s Undiscovered Baking Legend and has been chosen to feature on the 2017 Shepparton Yellow Pages and White Pages directory front cover. Image: Supplied.

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NEWS

Shepparton district facing an energy crisis

ENERGY IMPACT… From left, Pental engineering manager, Paul Moore, Shadow Minister for Energy and Resources, David Southwick and Member for Northern Victoria, Wendy Lovell. Photo: Supplied.

CONCERNS have been raised that the Shepparton district could be facing an energy crisis following the shutting down of the Hazelwood Power Station in the La Trobe Valley last week. Member for Northern Victoria, Wendy Lovell is particularly concerned about the impact it (the shutdown) will have on regional homes and businesses, such as those in the Shepparton district. “Daniel Andrews has set Victoria on a dark path to an energy crisis,” Ms Lovell said. “Victoria needs a Premier to fight for the best interests of Victorians, not allow crime to soar, youth justice centres to be overrun, CFA volunteers to be shafted and

power prices to surge because of reckless ideology.” Shadow M inister for Energ y and R e s ou rc e s , D av id S out hw i c k s a id the overwhelming feedback from the community is one of fear for the future. “Because of Daniel Andrews’ reckless energy policy decisions, Victoria now faces 72 days of power shortfall in the next two years according to the Australian Energy Market Operator,” Mr Southwick said. “The Labor Government’s ideological power policies have left Victoria stranded in an energy crisis, where households and businesses will be exposed to regular South Australian-style blackouts and soaring power prices.”

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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 THE ST AUGUSTINE’S DANCE will be held on April 8 from 8am to 12pm at the St Augustine’s Hall, Orr Street, Shepparton. Music will be by Linda and will include a program of old time favourite dances including Pride of Erin, Palma Waltz, Line Dancing and Rock & Roll. Lucky spot prizes, door prizes and raffles will be available. Admission is $8 with proceeds going to the Uniting Church Building Fund. Please bring a plate to share. For enquiries, phone Ted on 5822 0424 or Ray on 0439 716 420. NORTHEAST HEALTH WANGARATTA FRIENDS OF THE HOSPITAL is holding its April cake stall on Wednesday, April 19 at the hospital café from 8:45am until sold out. All proceeds go toward urgently needed clinical equipment for the hospital. For more details, contact Nadia on (03) 5722 5069. T H E SHOU T- OU T SELF-A DVOCACY GROUP (RIGHTS INFORMATION AND ADVOCACY CENTRE) in partnership with the Mooroopna Education and Activities Centre (MEAC) will be holding the ‘Being Seen and Heard through Arts’ Art Exhibition at the MEAC (Mooroopna Hub/ Library) at 23 Alexandra Street, Mooroopna on Thursday, April 20 from 5:30pm to 7pm. Refreshments will be provided. All welcome. A MYSTERY BUS TRIO will run on Thursday, April 20 with the bus leaving the Shepparton Library at 8am sharp. Cost is $70 and includes morning and afternoon tea, entry fees and a raffle ticket and will go towards supporting the McGrath Foundation Breast Care Nurses. Book with Jan on 0418 329 440 or Leanne on 0409 980 003.

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JUST DINNER will run on Saturday, April 22. A social evening for singles and couples aged 45 to 70. All are most welcome to come along, meet others and enjoy dinner. Phone Val on 0427 251 274 for venue details and time. AN UNDER THE STARS evening of food, wine and live entertainment will be held on the banks of the mighty Murray River at the beautiful Cape Horn Vineyard, 486 Stewart’s Bridge Road, Echuca Village on Saturday, April 29 from 5:30pm to 11pm. Tickets are $65 and all proceeds go to Cystic Fibrosis. Complimentary drink on arrival, food provided throughout the evening and wine tastings, raffles, auctions and more will be available. For more information, contact Vanessa on 0438 522 228 or at neyzle1@ bigpond.com or Tracey on 0400 204 010 or at traceybotterill@bigpond.com ONGOING CWA POTTERS: Are you new to the area, or looking for a group who can fill your creative arts and crafts needs and make new friends? We meet on the first Monday of each month at the Shepparton Library from 10am until 2pm. For more information, phone Jenny on 0412 913 313. LYMPHOEDEMA: local support and education is available for those diagnosed with either Primary or Secondary Lymphoedema. For further information, contact Jeanette Thompson on (03)5821 8966 or 0400 352 696. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings will be held in Mooroopna and Numurkah on Mondays, Mooroopna and Shepparton on Tuesdays, Mooroopna on Wednesdays,

Shepparton on Thursdays, Shepparton and Tongala on Fridays, Mooroopna on Saturdays and Tongala and Shepparton on Sundays. For times or further information, phone 1300 222 222. GOULBURN VALLEY U3A LEARNING FOR PLEASURE IN RETIREMENT COURSES are held each day of the week at the Goulburn Valley U3A Hall, Esson Street, Shepparton. Membership is open to anyone over 50, who is retired from full-time work. For further information, phone 5821 3333. GRANDPARENTS SUPPORT GROUP meet on the first Thursday of each month from 10am to 12 noon at the Shepparton Family Relationship Centre, 68 Wyndham Street in Shepparton. For information, phone 5820 0444. THE PROBUS CLUB OF SHEPPARTON INC. meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 9:30am at the African House, 54 Poplar Avenue. For ladies and men, retired or semi-retired. Add zest to your lifestyle. For enquiries, phone Kevin on 5822 2673 or Marie on 5831 5256. PFLAG SHEPPARTON we are a group of parents, family and friends of gay, lesbian and bisexual people who meet regularly to offer support and friendship to families and particularly parents. For more information, phone Glenys 0409 626 647 or email pflag@ ucce.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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NEWS

More free school holiday fun at Riverside Plaza H EASTER holidays are coming up fast and if you’re looking for some free fun for the kids, Riverside Plaza is the place to take them. Enchanted Rainbow manager, Shelley Davis is delighting children again over the school holidays but this time, Shelley has a special helper. Shelley said, “In the first week of the Easter holidays I’ve been introducing the children to ‘Peanut the baby dragon.’ “Peanut is a large moving dragon that has his own egg and treasure chest, which children love exploring. The children are encouraged to dress themselves up and mums and dads can take their photo as they hatch from a dragon egg beside Peanut’s own egg. “During the first week, the children are also enjoying Easter egg and treasure hunts and in the second week there will be Easter crafts available including making your own Easter baskets to take home.” It’s all free thanks to Riverside Plaza and Enchanted Rainbow. Over week two, Tuesday, April 11, Wednesday, April 12 and Thursday, April 13 from 11am to 2pm, join the girls from Enchanted Rainbow in fun Easter crafts. Tuesday make an Easter Basket, Wednesday make an Easter Bunny door hanger and Thursday let your imagination run wild and make your own creation. Join in the holiday fun at Riverside Plaza between 11am and 2pm each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of the two week Easter holiday break. Spend a minimum of $10 and fill out an entry form for your chance to win a share of $25,000 or a $5,000 holiday voucher. Businesses within Riverside Plaza are participants in the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway.

FREE FUN AT RIVERSIDE PLAZA… Kebab Boyz owner, Omer Aktas and Bright Eyes Hairdressing and Day Spa manager/ hairdresser, Breanna Basham. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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NEWS

Healthy boost for GV Health GV Health will share in a $60M boost from the Andrews Labor Government to secure the latest advances in medical e q u ip m e n t a n d m o d e r n i s e v i t a l engineering infrastructure. Eleven hospitals to receive funding from the $35M Medical Equipment Replacement Program and 10 hospitals to receive funding from the $25M Engineering Infrastructure Replacement Program. The funding supplied to GV Health will allow the hospital to replace a fixed digital X-ray unit. Labor Upper House Member for Northern Victoria, Jaclyn Symes said, “We are making sure patients at GV Health can get the high quality care they need and deserve, sooner and closer to home. “ By up g r ad i n g e qu ipm e nt a nd infrastructure, we’re giving our hard working doctors and nurses at Goulburn Valley Health the support they need to do what they do best – which is keeping us healthy and saving lives.”

H WHILE STOCKS LAST… From left, Barbeques Galore business owner, Jason Bathman and sales representative, Mason Irvine. Photo: Nicholise Garner.

Snuggle up by the fire T H E R E’ S not h i ng as wa rm i ng a nd soothing as sitting by a fire and watching flames flicker. With the cooler weather on the way, now’s the time to think about heating for the winter season and for the first time in three years Barbeques Galore are slashing prices on superseded Saxon wood heaters. Barbeques Galore business owner, Jason Bathman said, “Heaters are an important tool to get right and we’re here to help

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make the decision a little easier for you and to ensure that the right heater is chosen to suit your needs. Quality is so important and we’ve been able to acquire some excellent quality wood heaters at cheaper prices. “I highly recommend grabbing one of these bargains. We are offering up to $350 off 2016 Saxon wood heaters but there is limited stock and we’re selling these units fasts.”

For all of your outdoor furniture, barbeque and heating needs, drop in to Barbeques Galore at 202 Corio Street, Shepparton to discuss your heating needs or phone 5821 0550. Spend a minimum of $10 and fill out an entry form for your chance to win a share of $25,000 or a $5,000 holiday voucher. Ba rbeques Galore is a pa rticipating business in the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway.

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Old Dookie Road works commence H S WOR K S on Old Dook ie Road c om m e nc e d on Mond ay, w it h t he reconstruction set to be completed in September this year. Mawson Constructions was awarded the $1.34M contract, which will see works carried out to reconstruct and widen the section of road bet ween Drummond Road and Doyles Road. Greater Sheppa r ton Cit y C ou ncil Director Infrastructure, Steve Bowmaker is advising residents that there will be detours in place during the works, and apologises for any delays residents may experience. “We ask that road users are patient and adhere to all traffic management in place during the works to ensure the safety

of themselves, the workers on site and pedestrians. “The project once complete will provide a much safer road for commuters and trucks to travel on, improving the freight route for trucks to access industry in the area. “The works will also improve traffic flow and safety, allowing for future growth in traffic volume while reducing t he nu mb er of veh icle s i n c ent ra l Shepparton,” Mr Bowmakers said. Council has been successful in securing Regional I nfrastructure Funding (RIF) to help fund a range of upgrades including this section of Old Dookie Road connecting the Shepparton East industrial zone to the Shepparton Alternate Route.

DELAYS EXPECTED… Works to reconstruct Old Dookie Road have begun, and residents are being warned to expect delays. Photo: Wednesday Elgar.

Animal registrations

GREATER Shepparton City Council is reminding all responsible pet owners to register their cats and dogs and pay the renewals by April 10. Greater Shepparton City Council Manager Citizens Services, Laurienne Winbanks said, “Keeping your pets registration current ensures you can be contacted should your animal find itself off your property so that we can make arrangements to organise its safe return. It’s also a great time to make sure we have your most up to date address and contact details. “Registration fees cover more than just the cost of reuniting lost animals with their owners. The registration fees also help cover the cost of council services to respond

due now

to calls about wandering dogs or dog attacks, or nuisance issues such as barking dogs, control of dangerous breeds, monitoring pet shops and kennels, breeding businesses and our animal shelter. “For those registering a pet for the first time, to receive the reduced fee your animal must be de-sexed and microchipped or over 10 years of age, belong to a domestic

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animal business or applicable organisation, or be a dog that has undergone training or is a working dog. “Every dog and cat over the age of three months must be registered. Not only is it the law, but it assists your animal as well.” The council offers free registration for puppies and kittens less than six months of age. New cat or dog registrations need to be done in person at the council offices in Welsford Street, Shepparton. Renewals can be paid on the council website or by using BPay, in person or by mail. For information on registering a pet with Greater Shepparton City Council, visit www.greatershepparton.com.au

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NEWS

Be safe on the roads these holidays H THE roads will be busy with holiday travellers over this Easter holiday break, cars packed with families anticipating and enjoying their holiday break. Make this a safe trip for you and your family. Before you hit the road this Easter, drop into Goodyear Autocare Central Tyre Service to be sure your car is road trip ready and take advantage of Goodyear’s latest offers. Goodyear Autocare, Central Tyre Service co-director, Rod Poliness said, “I’d strongly advise people to check that their cars are safe for the roads before they head off these holidays. Being sure you’re safe for the road now will save time, money and possibly even lives. “We’re offering a free 10-point vehicle checklist which includes tyres, engine oil, battery, coolant, coolant hoses, wiper blades, wiper fluid, lights, drive belt and brake fluid. “Also, currently we’ve got up to $150 off when you purchase four selected Goodyear tyres, $75 off 16” and below and $150 off 17” and above.” Book in for your free vehicle check but you’d better hurry as this offer ends April 23 and conditions apply. Visit the team at Goodyear Autocare, Central Tyre Service 117 Welsford Street, Shepparton or phone 5821 9555. Spend a minimum of $10 and fill out an entry form for your chance to win a share of $25,000 or a $5,000 holiday voucher. Goodyear Autocare, Central Tyre Service is a participating business in the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway.

PROTECTING PRECIOUS CARGO… From left, the team at Goodyear Autocare, Central Tyre Service, tyre technician, David ‘Bundy’ Austin, service/sales manager, Tim Webb, co-directors, Rod Poliness and Geoff Wright, wheel aligner/tyer technician Joshua Wenzke, tyre technician, Phil Kelly and motor mechanic, Dan Wright. Photo: Nicholise Garner.

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SUPPORTING THE H30 CHALLENGE… Greater Shepparton City Council Councillor, Fern Summer, Active Living Team Leader, Belinda Conna, Rumbalara team leader, Levi Power and Active Living Aboriginal Health And Promotions, Trudie Newman. Photo: Nicholise Garner.

Greater Shepparton City Council encourages residents to drink up in H30 Challenge GREATER Shepparton City Council has teamed up with health promotion foundation VicHealth and Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative to encourage local residents to sign up for the H30 Challenge and improve their health. VicHealth’s H30 Challenge encourages Victorians to make a simple 30-day pledge to replace every sugary drink they would normally drink, with water. Greater Shepparton City Council is one of 18 Councils VicHealth is working with this year to promote the challenge. VicHealth CEO Jerril Rechter said, “The H30 Challenge costs nothing and could make a big impact on your life. A regular 600mL bottle of soft drink contains about 16 teaspoons of sugar and there are around 11 teaspoons of sugar in a sports drink. You wouldn’t put this much of sugar in your morning coffee yet many people are unknowingly consuming such high amounts on a daily basis. With nearly two-thirds of Victorians currently overweight or obese, reducing intake of excess kilojoules through sugary drinks is one way to promote a healthier diet and improve health, prevent tooth decay and save money.” Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Dinny Adem and Cr Fern Summer are encouraging all community members and workplaces to join them and fellow councillors to sign-up for the H30 Challenge and switch sugary drinks to water. By joining the H30 Challenge you can track our City’s progress to see the amount of kilojoules saved, money saved and teaspoons of sugar consumed during the challenge via the website. To sign up, go to www.h30challengee.com.au/lga/ shepparton and receive email updates, texts messages, tips, tools and helpful advice to keep you motivated. Page 16 – The Adviser. Australia No. 1:1348 Wednesday, April 5, 2017

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H BRINGING ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO SHEPPARTON… Core Strength Health and Wellness business owner, Tracey Visser. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

Core strength, health and wellness By Nicholise Garner I N MY work, I hear some amazing stories from time to time and this story is all of that as well as being incredibly inspiring. Diagnosed with cancer last year, Core Strength Health and Wellness business owner, Tracey Visser underwent surgery and radiotherapy just as her partner at only 46, had two heart attacks, a quadruple bypass and soon after, a mini stroke. Both having experienced life changing events, they soon came to realise that there was very little available locally to support their physical recovery. Both had surgical wounds to the chest and needed to find a way to exercise gently. After much research, Tracey ended up finding Shapemaster Powertone Plus Pilates, power assisted exercise machines available in Melbourne. Tracey said, “I feel so passionate about the need for gentle physical stimulation in the healing process to strengthen those who are physically or emotionally fragile. These machines have made the world of difference to me and I knew they could benefit so many here in Shepparton,

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actively helping anyone who requires gentle exercise. The whole circuit only takes 30 minutes with 5 minutes on each machine and the machines themselves are specifically designed to gently target and strengthen core fitness.” The atmosphere at Core Strength Health and Wellness is quite beautiful. It’s calm and low lit with amber salt lamps and beautifully chilled music. I’d suggest that this program would suit anyone and that it is somewhat meditative, the perfect place to unwind during a lunch break. Tracey said, “ The program is Pilates based and is ideal for people who prefer a more gentle approach to exercise, particularly to help with rehabilitation and even for depression.” With so much going on in her life personally, I am in awe of Tracey as she launches Core Strength Health and Wellness just a year after her own surgery. Launching this Thursday, April 6, visit Tracey at Shop 9 Centrepoint Complex, 276-278 Maude Street, Shepparton or call her on 5858 5657 to talk about your fitness and wellbeing.

NEWS

Enter the colouring competition TAKING the children out for a memorable day out doesn’t have to depend on good weather or a big budget. Fun City has fun for all of the family with some great new value packages on offer over these school holidays. Fun City manager, Jonelle Arnold said, “We’ve designed some great new value deals for all ages. From the school holiday kids fun package for children six years and under (at just $10) to the Challenge and Super pass packages. Our all day passes are still our best value packag-es and from March 31 to April 13, school holiday fun includes three hours of laser tag for just $25. We’ve designed packages to meet popular demand and we also have the Easter bunny visiting on Easter Sunday, so hop in and say hello.” Stop by Fun City to pick up a colouring competition entry form, which will be drawn on Good Friday. Enter the competition to win Fun City’s newly created birthday package, the ‘After School Party,’ valued at $180 and includes four games of laser tag, a hot dog and a can of soft drink for up to ten children. After School Party’s run from 4pm to 6pm week-nights making hosting a party a breeze for parents and lots of fun for kids. Easter trading hours are 11am to 5pm on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Fun City is open 7 days and is located at Riverside Plaza, Melbourne Road, Kialla. For more information, call in, phone 5823 1224 or visit www.funcity.com.au Spend a minimum of $10 and fill out an entry form for your chance to win a share of $25,000 or a $5,000 holiday voucher. Fun City is a participating business in the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway. HOP INTO FUN CITY TO SEE THE EASTER BUNNY… Fun City manager, Jonelle Arnold enjoys a visit by the Easter Bunny. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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Celebrating 34 years of marriageH By Nicholise Garner SO, you learn something new everyday. I never realised that the Harvey Norman held business franchises within the business itself, and that Harvey Norman Flooring Shepparton was a locally owned franchise. I got the pleasure of chatting with Harvey Norman Flooring, Shepparton franchise owner Matt Carey and his wife and flooring sales consultant Michelle. Matt said, “I have owned and managed businesses locally for 30 years now and together Michelle and I are a great team, in fact, the whole team here at Harvey Norman Flooring have been hand picked for their care and their ability to provide genuine customer service. In the work that we do, we don’t just sell flooring, we sell solutions for any flooring problems people come to us with and we’re determined to match our customers with the best products to suit their needs.” Mother to five children, Michelle is this gorgeous spark of a woman who talked about what they hope to achieve for their customers. Michelle said, “I’ve only recently joined the team here and I love working with Matt. One of the most important aspects of our work here is to be genuinely sure our customers are getting what they want and need, and given that we have excellent buying power under the Harvey Norman banner, along with access to exclusive brands, we’re able to offer excellent

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MATT AND MICHELLE HAVE YOU COVERED… Celebrating 12 months in the franchise and 34 years of marriage, Harvey Norman Flooring Shepparton business owner, Matt Carey and sales consultant, Michelle Carey. Photo: Nicholise Garner.

products at a great price.” Matt said, “At Harvey Norman Flooring, Shepparton, we are a local business, we employ locals and we provide an excellent service from sales to installations. I’d like to thank all of our customers who have supported us in our first year here.

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“This year we are celebrating 12 months in this franchise along with 34 years of marriage and we’re very lucky to be working side by side.” Visit Matt, Michelle and the team at Harvey Norman Shepparton for all of your flooring needs at Riverside Plaza

Shepparton or phone 5820 2980. Spend a minimum of $10 and fill out an entry form for your chance to win a share of $25,000 or a $5,000 holiday voucher. Harvey Norman is a participating business in the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway.

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happy and safe Easter H ER E at Big W, we’re excited to celebrate Easter! The kids are on school holidays, we’re enjoying the break and we all get to eat a tonne of chocolate! We love bringing joy to families throughout this time with a great range of delicious Easter chocolate. This school holidays, we’ve got all you need to keep the kids entertained throughout the break with amazing toys, books, games and tonnes of stuff to play outside with. On behalf of Big W, have a happy and safe Easter. Drop into Big W at the Shepparton Marketplace, Benalla Road, Shepparton for all of your Easter and holiday needs. Spend a minimum of $10 and fill out an entry form for your chance to win a share of $25,000 or a $5,000 holiday voucher. Big W is a pa rticipating business in the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway.

ENJOY SOME EASTER FUN WITH THE FAMILY… Big W store manager, Mark Harrison has a great range of Easter goodies available. Photo: David Lee.

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Week three winners take home a cool $1,000 HARVEY NORMAN… From left, The Adviser senior advertising account manager, Geoff Vallance, GMCU Shepparton branch manager, Dallas Moore, 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway week two winner, Theresia Natalizio and Harvey Norman electrical franchisee, Kieran Moon. Photo: David Lee.

BIG W… From left, GMCU general manager, René Deen, 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway week two winner, Sharee Gibson with her son Kale, 12, Big W store manager, Mark Harrison and The Adviser general manager - sales, Will Adams. Photo: David Lee.

FOCUS CARDS & GIFTS… From left, GMCU compliance manager, Brett Elgar, 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway week two winner, Ailish Fergusen, Focus Cards and Gifts proprietor, Peter Dunbabin and The Adviser advertising manager, Melanie Spencer. Photo: David Lee.

THRE more lucky locals have each been drawn the week three winners of the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway, each walking away with a $1,000 GMCU debit card. Steve Geisler from Sheparton spent $45 at APCO Service Station and was drawn as the first week three winner in the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway. Steve said, “Thank you very much. I am very happy.” Gerada Hoskin was drawn as the lucky second week three winner after spending Page 22 – The Adviser. Australia No. 1:1348 Wednesday, April 5, 2017

$27.90 at Priceline. Gerada said, “This is lovely news.” Trish Drum from Shepparton spent $128.04 at Woolworths at the Sheparton Marketplace and was drawn as the third week three winner of the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway. Trish said, “I can’t believe it. That’s incredible. I have nine grandkids so you have made my day.” Congratulations to all of this week’s lucky winners and remember, all you have to do to be among next week’s winners is spend a minimum of $10 at any of the participating businesses, fill in your form and drop it in the box provided. You can enter as many times as you like and good luck. This shopping promotion is proudly brought to you by the GMCU and The Adviser. *For a full list of participating businesses, see page 32 of this edition.

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Visit KidsTown’s new café these holidays

CELEBRATING FRESH FOOD… From left, KidsTown Dig In Café and events attendants, Natasha Pearson, Selina Sauiluna and Pauline Marslen-Neil and KidsTown programs and café duty supervisor, Leanne Houkes-Wilson. Photo: Supplied.

A FRESH and healthy new café has opened at KidsTown these school holidays. The Dig In Café features an all new menu focusing on healthy eating and encouraging children, parents or their carers to eat a rainbow every day. Designed with the help of local nutritionist and mum, Mel Hall, the Dig In menu has been designed to make healthy eating fun. Not only celebrating all the fabulous fresh produce available to us here in the Goulburn Valley, the café fit out also draws its inspiration from the many families, businesses and volunteers that have been involved in the creation and on-going operation of KidsTown since its inception back in 1995. KidsTown coordinator, Tracey Toy said, “We wanted to celebrate the incredible efforts of the community and local orchardists in really putting the Goulburn Valley and KidsTown on the map. The timber panelling has been rescued from the original fruit bin maze that was built by volunteers in the very beginning. Our incredible operations team have repurposed

it into hand crafted merchandise gondolas and the café counter fronts.” The Dig In Café is open every day during the school holidays from 9.30am until 4pm and offers a range of healthy and fun hot and cold food, coffee, drinks and snacks. The Café also features an all new range of kids merchandise and gifts including train hats and whistles, kitchen gardening packs, kid friendly recipe books and cooking equipment and wooden toys. KidsTown is open from dawn to dusk every day of the year and entry is by gold coin. KidsTown will be hosting its annual ‘Easter Eggstravaganza’ on Tuesday, April 11, Wednesday, April 12 and Thursday, April 13 with Easter egg hunts for both younger and older children. For full details visit the KidsTown Facebook page. For party bookings or catering packages please contact the KidsTown Dig In Café team on 5831 4213. KidsTown and the Dig In Café are proudly provided by the Greater Shepparton City Council and can be found at 7287 Midland Highway, Mooroopna.

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Gearing up with a little help H S from people who know WINTER IS on the way and I’ve been scrambling around for gear for my kids before the soccer starts in term two. I popped into Intersport and found exactly what I needed plus a lot more. I received some excellent guidance as Melissa fit my children’s soccer boots and brand new Intersport business owner, Gary Harvey talked to me about his own experience as a well known local football player and how it has lead him to buy into sport. Gary said, “Intersport is a boutique sports store that specialise in men’s, women’s and children’s sporting shoes of all kinds. We don’t just care about p rov id i n g go o d qu a l it y s ho e s a nd sporting apparel but all of us in store want to use our expertise to get the best outcome for our customers and hope that our customers feel well looked after. “I have a strong interest in supporting local sporting clubs whether it be through membership discounts or sponsorship and I love immersed in sports, whether be encouraging little kids who’re trying on their first soccer boots or sourcing the right shoe for a professional athlete.” Intersport stock all of the big brands in sports shoes and apparel for kids and adults and go out of their way to support your sporting experience. Drop

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GET YOUR SPORTING FIX… Intersport new business owner, Gary Harvey and sales consultant, Melissa Lynch are great local sports. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

into Intersport at 16/69 High Street, Shepparton, call 58585695 or follow t h e m u nd e r I nt e r sp or t S h e pp a r ton

on Facebook. This Intersport team of consultants also include Celeste O’Brien and Tearnie Brown.

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Ready to be empowered and inspired? WOW Women event returns for another successful year NOT TO BE MISSED… This year’s WOW Women event is not to be missed as the guest speaker will be founding director of Red Balloon and Shark Tank judge, Naomi Simson. Photo: Supplied.

continued from front page “IT is lovely to see WOW Women having an impact on women’s lives and that the event is making a difference to the community.” “This is an incredible opportunity to network with your local community of women, make connections that bring value, expand horizons, provide insights and encourage you to step boldly into the unknown. “It’s all about empowering and inspiring local women, but beyond that, it’s about preparing our next generation of young women. This is something we need to do together and the best way to do that is through education. That’s why we introduced the WOW Women Education Scholarship Fund. The fund helps give the recipients the opportunity to follow their dreams and it has become a stepping stone to allow them to move forward and help the community grow.” “For the first time this year, we also have corporate tables, which are a fantastic way for businesses to thank their loyal customers and help to develop and grow their staff. “Be part of this momentous occasion by attending the WOW day for women.” Naomi Simson started her entrepreneurial journey with RedBalloon in 2001 from her front room with just $25,000 and a secondhand computer - it is now considered one of Australia’s online business success stories. RedBalloon is an online “experience” gift retailer, which has sold more than three million experiences and featured on BRW magazine’s Great Places to Work list five years in a row. From its humble, home-based beginnings a decade ago, RedBalloon is considered a brand success story – with its mantra Give, Share Live, it supports more than 3,000

activity partners throughout Australia and New Zealand. Before founding RedBalloon, Naomi worked for big businesses including IBM, Apple, KPMG and Ansett Airlines – all of which influenced her views on workplaces. Naomi is a speaker, author, blogger, entrepreneur and LinkedIn Influencer with 1.6 million followers, with whom she shares her insights, experience and observations about business, innovation and success. Naom i is passionate about g reat workplaces and her entrepreneurial energy is focused on redii.com, a leadership tool that drives the alignment of teams through recognition and reward. Along with her investments from season 1 and season 2 of Shark Tank, Naomi is a keen investor and supporter of the start up community. In 2015, Naomi released the bestseller Live What You Love, and May 2016, saw her newest release Ready To Soar hit the book stores. Following the success of the WOW Women Education Scholarship Fund, this year, WOW Women has once again partnered with The Community Fund Goulburn Valley to establish four education scholarships of $2,000 to help young women with their transition from secondary to tertiary education. “The education scholarships are a fabulous fit for WOW Women, as they open up opportunities for young, rural women to enter tertiary studies and chase their dreams,” Tracey said. “These scholarships are a big deal for me, as I’m very passionate about helping young women with further education. I’ll also be providing 12 months of mentoring for the recipients. Funds for the scholarships are raised through a special raffle that we run

during the event, which is made possible thanks to the generous donations from our sponsors and local businesses” “With the support of our sponsors Sofcorp Financial Services, Sofra Partners Chartered Accountants, Stephen’s Jewellers, Fernwood Fitness, ANZ, Asthetique Skin Care, Willprint Shepparton, Renato’s Florist, The Adviser, Channel Nine, Hit 96.9 Goulburn Valley and 95.3 Triple M, this will be an amazing day,” Tracey said. Tickets for the event are $99 each or $880 for a table of ten and $770 for a corporate table of ten. This includes a two course lunch and beverages. Bookings are essential by Friday, April 28. For further information or to book your ticket, contact Eventbrite at www.eventbrite. com.au/ or visit www.wowwomengroup. com.au or call 5831 1114.

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Regional Jobs and Investment H S Package for the region MEMBERS for the Goulburn Valley’s Regional Jobs and Investment Packages (RJIP) Local Planning Committee was announced last week, which will be headed up by Sam Birrell from the Committee for Greater Shepparton. Alongside Sam, Julie Aldous, Anna Speedie, Judith Cue-Ahmat, Ben Hardman, Peter Harriott, Ken McLennan, Dennis O’Brien, Astrid O’Farrell, Sarah Parker and Tony Thompson have also been named as

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members. The RJ I P is a $220M Australian Government initiative designed to create local jobs and growth, assist in diversifying regional economies and build stronger communities in 10 regions across the country. Member for Murray, Damian Drum says the Goulburn Valley’s Local Planning Committee will develop a Local Investment Plan that outlines the region’s sectors for growth and identifies new markets which may create sustainable jobs in the future. “Our committee brings together leaders from across regional Victoria with a broad range of skills. We understand that locals know our community best.

“Once the Local Investment Plan is completed, the committee will invite businesses, councils and community groups across the Goulburn Valley region to apply for funding,” Mr Drum said. Mr Drum says the Coalition invests in the regions because the Coalition understands Australia’s cities cannot exist without our regions, which supply cities their water, food, electricity and gas. “We’re proud to give the Murray region a $20M shot in the arm,” Mr Drum said. “Our 10 Regional Jobs and Investment Packages across Australia are worth a total of $220M and aim to deliver the jobs of today which will still be there tomorrow.”

Senseless acts of vandalism continue at sports precinct

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PRECINCT STRUCK AGAIN… Vandals have struck the Greater Shepparton Sports Precinct once again, this time cutting live power at the facility. Photos: Supplied.

CONTINUOUS acts of vandalism at the Greater Shepparton Sports Precinct are adding to the financial cost of the project, with the latest act endanger the lives of the community through vandals cutting live power at the facility. Greater Shepparton City Council have implemented a number of security methods to assist police in catching the vandals

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and will now look to implement further security measures including installation of CCTV. Greater Sheppar ton Cit y Cou ncil D i r e c t o r of I n f r a s t r u c t u r e , S t e ve Bowmaker encourages the community to assist council and the police and report any suspicious activity at the facility to the police immediately.

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FROM FRESH BREAD TO FULL LUNCHES…From left, Tatura Bakery & Lunches customer service staff, Tracey Lucreziano and Sophey Steele. Photo: Melanie Spencer.

Bag yourself some yummy buns this Easter ALWAYS a friendly crew and full of creative recipe ideas, Tatura Bakery & Lunches is making news again with more awards, and this time it was a silver for their hot cross buns. I spoke to bakery manager, Sue Bevilacqua about what makes their hot cross buns so special. Sue said with a smile, “We bake them with love. The thing is, we really do love what we do and we are constantly striving to get the best results with whatever we prepare. Our team share thoughts and ideas which contribute to the beautiful flavours we’re able to achieve and together, we know what works well.” Not only do Tatura Bakery & Lunches excel in their baked goods but they’ve also earned a great reputation for their variety of hot

lunches. Sue said, “We offer a big variety of freshly prepared lunches including casseroles, roasts, scalloped potatoes and egg and bacon rolls.” Do yourself a favour and drop into Tatura Bakery & Lunches at 149 Hogan Street, Tatura, to try one of their award winning pies, their Easter buns or for a lovely lunch out. Spend a minimum of $10 and fill out an entry form for your chance to win a share of $25,000 or a $5,000 holiday voucher. Tatura Bakery & Lunches is a participating business in the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway

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Touch free car wash designed in Australia

BRAND NEW TOUCH FREE WASH… APCO Service Station manager, Allan Foster with the new Australian designed Storm Touch Free Car Wash, now open at APCO in Numurkah Road. Photo: Nicholise Garner.

NEW to APCO’s Numurkah Road service station in Shepparton is the new ‘Storm Touch Free’ Car Wash, manufactured right here in Australia by Mr Magic Automation, owned by Mr David Wallace. APCO Service Station director, Peter Anderson said, “This machine truly gives the best wash for a touch free machine I have ever seen and not only does it perform well, it is excellent value and it’s great to know this machine has been designed and manufactured right here in Australia by David. “So to give you, our customer the chance to use the wash and try it to find out how

good it really is all you have to do is spend $5 in store (excluding fuel, tobacco and E-Pay purchases) during April 2017 and collect your free car wash token for the top of the line ‘Ultimate Wash.’ This wash is valued at $13.” Visit APCO Service Station at 111– 125 Numurkah Road Shepparton to try the Storm Touch Free car wash out for yourself. Spend a minimum of $10 and fill out an entry form for your chance to win a share of $25,000 or a $5,000 holiday voucher. APCO is a participating business in the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway.

Drum hits back at MDBA announcement F E D E R A L M e m b e r f o r M u r r a y, Damian Drum has expressed his extreme frustration at the recent announcement by the Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) chief executive, Phillip Glyde. Mr Drum said, “The announcement that the MDBA is opening offices in A lbu r y-Wodonga , Toowoomba a nd Adelaide is only the start of what they should be doing in regionalising the whole of the authority’s administration. “My concern is that there is a risk regional community members would look at this as a token effort. “The National Party has taken the lead in the Coalition Government’s agenda to drive decentralisation. Relocating G overn ment Agencies to r u ral and regional areas is a major part to this policy. “The MDBA is a prime example of a

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Government Agency that would benefit being on the ground and a part of the community it affects directly in its decision making.” Mr Drum said the recent decision by Pri me M i n ister M alcol m Tu r nbu ll, announcing the establishment of the Regional Ministerial Taskforce to help drive new improvements to the lives of rural, regional and remote Australians, shows how important regional growth policy is to the Coalition Government. “As I have stated clearly in Parliament, decentralisation is imperative for our national economy,” Mr Drum said. “Relocating whole agencies such as the MDBA to a regional centre, such as Shepparton, must be on the agenda, not just piece-meal efforts.”

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TO achieve this vision the Spiire, alongside VicTrack, V/Line, Greater Shepparton City Council and the Greater Shepparton community have been working together to come up with a master plan that aims to, in the coming years, improve pedestrian and cycle access to the rail station, improve the visual amenity of the rail precinct, provide amenity improvements for public transport users, contribute to the ease of navigation (way finding), activate the surrounding/encompassing public space, improve customer experience, facilitate development through the application of appropriate planning controls and promotion of the precinct for development opportunities, identify opportunities for development of vacant and underutilised railway land and to accommodate the

longer term objective of relocating the main station platform. T h i s w i l l b e do n e t h rou g h t h e i nt ro du c t ion of g re en spac e s , t he construction of new mixed use buildings and a pedestrian overpass, an overall upgrade and expansion of the station including car parking spaces, the addition of a second platform on the western side of the precinct and the linkage with various areas across the city including Victoria Park Lake, the planned new Shepparton Art Museum, the CBD and Maude Street Mall, the education precinct, the planned Eastbank River Precinct and various other locations. The project will be funded by council, VicTrack, V/Line and through lobbying state government.

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FRESH EASTER FISH… Solar Seafoods owners, Dave Fairless and Jen Sloan can make sure you have the freshest fish for Good Friday. Photo: Emma Hillier.

Fish for Good Friday MANY like to observe the tradition of eating fish on Good Friday, and there is no better place to get your market fresh seafood than Solar Seafoods. Solar Seafoods, located opposite SPC Ardmona Factory Sales on Corio Street, is Shepparton’s first and only dedicated fresh fishmonger. Solar Seafoods proprietors, David Fairless and Jenny Sloan are passionate about catering to their customers’ needs and are keen to ensure that you are well supplied with fresh seafood this Easter period.

“We have a large range and are open on Good Friday, with normal trading hours throughout the day,” David said. “However, we do generally have a rush on fish around Easter, so make sure you get in early to avoid disappointment.” Both locals, Jenny has been working at Solar Seafoods for seven years, and she and David have been operating the business now for about a year and a half. So, between them, they have a wealth of experience in the industry. Also, don’t forget that Solar Seafoods not

only provides delicious fish and crustaceans, straight from the trawlers to you, they also offer the ultimate fish and chip experience. To stock up over Easter, drop in to Solar Seafoods at 198A Corio Street, Shepparton or phone 5831 1542 for fresh fish sales or 5821 9669 for takeaway. Spend a minimum of $10 and fill out an entry form for your chance to win a share of $25,000 or a $5,000 holiday voucher. Solar Seafoods is a participating business in the 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway.

Roundabout at Verney Road under construction DRAINAGE construction works began commencement at the Verney Road - Balaclava Road roundabout at the weekend, with works programmed to be completed by Thursday, April 13. The works, scheduled to coincide with the school holidays, are part of the overall Verney Road upgrade, which will see the roundabout closed to through traffic during the construction period. Pedestrian access will be available across the roundabout and affected residents and businesses will be provided access to

their properties. All businesses will remain operational and accessible. Greater Sheppar ton Cit y Cou ncil Director Infrastructure, Steve Bowmaker acknowledged that the works will cause a temporary inconvenience in the area and asks for the community’s compliance with all traffic management signage. Elm Terrace, Clarke Court, Crestwood Grove and Ivanhoe Court can be accessed by turning into Ash Street from New Dookie Road then through Birch Street exiting onto Verney Road.

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1. ENJOYING THE VIEW… Gondolas take you to the very top of the mountain. From Fairy Springs you can enjoy the view or tale a luge ride. 2. A GREAT CITY… Auckland is a great city to visit. A must do is to go up the Sky Tower. The view from the top is spectacular. 3. AN ATTRACTIVE SITE… Rotorua, known for its hot pools and geysers and rotten egg smell of sulphur, attracts tourist from around the world. 4. HOME OF THE HOBBITS… The Hobbits’ front doors can be visited by tourists on the site where the movie was shot.

MANY of us would say we never win anything, so when Mary Beatie of Finlay was told she had won a $10,000 prize, $5,000 of which was a holiday, she just could not believe it. She had won the holiday and the cash as first prize in The Adviser 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway. The cash was no problem as she started the spending on a new lounge suite. As for the holiday, where to go? After talking with Lyn McNaught Travel in Mooroopna she decided on New Zealand, a country she had heard so much about and very much wanted to see. So Mary, together with her husband, Ron, and friends Glenda and Greg Brunt flew to Auckland. They had two nights there and had a chance to see the town. They had five star accommodation right next to the Sky City Tower. Mary says the view from the top was spectacular. Back in their hotel they met the other members of their travel group and tour guide. The next day their bus headed off to the Bay of Islands; a very pretty place. They toured the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, which is the site where the treaty with the British was signed. Mary enjoyed her time there and the displays of carved war canoes. Later, they went on a cruise on the bay and saw dolphins. The tour was great and all were impressed with how clean and tidy New Zealand was. Next, it was a visit to Rotorua, famed for its mud pools and geysers and that smell of rotten eggs from the sulphur, but the locals seemed to not notice and even use the steam to heat their homes. They were treated to a Maori concert and found it very entertaining. Everyone

joined in. The ladies danced and the men joined in the Haka. Their next stop was Hobbit country; the location of the Lord of the Rings franchise movies. The facades of those little, rounddoored houses are all there. Everyone enjoyed the Hobbit tour and Mary says it was excellent. They then took a Gondola up into the mountains from Fairy Springs and the views from to top were just great. They were offered a luge ride, where you sit or lay in the vehicle pull a handle and off you go on a hair raising ride down the mountain. Mary says it was fast but lots of fun. At Papapa they were taken on a tour of the town in an aqua duck. After driving the town they then entered the waters of the bay and saw the many beautiful homes that line the shore. Finally they arrived in Wellington. Mary’s group had a two night stay, so allowed for time to explore. They were told that the local war museum was a must see, and they weren’t disappointed. The display on Gallipoli was amazing. It featured full size wax figures telling the history of Gallipoli. The display filled six rooms and Mary came away very impressed. It was then time to head home to Australia, but Mary enjoyed the tour so much she would like to return and do the south island. She would like to thank Lyn McNaught Travel, the GMCU and The Adviser newspaper for making the holiday possible. Oh and Mary has already got her entries in for this years’ 2017 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway … you never know. Until next time, Safe Travel’n, Geoff Vallance The Adviser. Australia No. 1:1348 Wednesday, April 5, 2017 – Page 31

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A CAR AS RARE AS HEN’S TEETH… Local resident, Heather Windsor with her 1980 Holden Gemini SL. Photos: Alicia Niglia.

A little gold mine By David Lee IT’S not too often that you come across a 1980 Holden Gemini SL and that is why local residents, Heather and Chris Windsor call their perfectly restored Gemini a little gold mine. But their Gemini has an interesting past. It was originally in the hands of 92 year old local resident, Kevin Woodhouse, who was gifted the car as a retirement gift from his former employer, Ormond’s Garage. Chris and Heather said, “They gave Kevin the car instead of a gold watch, which was customary when somebody retired. “When we got it 18 months ago, it was pretty knocked about, but we have restored

it to its original glory. “The interior is original trim and in immaculate condition. It has its original headlight protectors and even had air conditioning fitted when it was given to Kevin, which you normally don’t see in a Gemini. “After removing the dints and doing some panel work, mechanical work and having it resprayed to the original red colour, we took it around to Kevin’s to show him and he had a huge smile on his face. He said ‘my god it’s exactly like when I got it in 1981.’ “These cars are as rare as hen’s teeth. You can’t really find them anymore.”

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WINNER ROUND 2 STEPHEN RYAN - $100 Football Followers have the chance to WIN BIG during the 2017 AFL football season with Viatek/The Adviser Football Tipping Competition. Each week there will be a prize of $50 to be spent at any of the 22 supporting business houses. All you have to do is place a tick against the football team that you think will win each game. Be careful with your selections as only correct entries will go into the draw for the weekly $50 voucher. If no correct entry is received the prize will jackpot each week until a correct entry is submitted. Entries will only be accepted at the office, 219-225 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, no later than 5pm on each Friday during 2017, unless stated otherwise due to matches being played outside the normal weekend. Entries must be on original forms – no faxes or photocopies will be accepted and only one entry per household is permitted. The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

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Local’s dancing success story

A GROWING CAREER… Local resident, Estelle O’Keeffe has been growing her dancing career, having spent 16 months at American Musical and Dramatic Academy, graduating with honours, being selected into the Debbie Reynolds Scholarship Program and taking up a role as instructor for Amanda Baird musical theatre. Photo: David Lee.

By David Lee THE past two years have been interesting, busy and a great time of growth for local resident, Estelle O’Keeffe, who was only the second dancer from Daphne Learoyd School of Dance in Shepparton to have been accepted to fine tune their skills at the prestigious American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA). But it has been what happened since graduating from AMDA in Los Angeles (LA) in October last year, that has really started to make Estelle’s story a dancing success. Estelle said, “I spent 16 months with AMDA and graduated with honours and have been very busy since then. I have been accepted into the Debbie Reynolds Scholarship Program at a dance studio in LA. It’s a very prestigious studio. I get to train with some very high profile people. There are only eight selected into this program. Some of my teachers have worked with Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga and the Backstreet Boys. “It’s a very commercial based studio and I love it. I will finish with the program in June, but it has been great in networking and figuring out who you are as a dancer.

“I was also selected to be a feature dancer in a Samsung ad that was advertising wireless headphones. It was my first time on a set. It was so surreal. “As well as that, I have been an instructor for Amanda Baird musical theatre. I get to travel to prestigious elementary schools and dance. We put on huge performances including Peter Pan, The Lion King, Annie and High School Musical to name a few. “I actually teach some pretty famous students. At the moment I am teaching Nichole Ritchie’s daughter, Kate. “It’s really challenging, but I love it.” Do you have a story you would like to share with us or want to pass along a tip-off on something happening around the Goulburn and Murray Valleys? Contact our editorial team at editorial@sheppartonadviser.com.au or phone (03)5832 8900.

Local sportspeople nominated for Sports Hall of Fame GREATER Shepparton City Council recently endorsed 27 local sportspeople to be included in a new Sports Hall of Fame being established in the municipality. The nominees were considered by Greater Shepparton Sports Hall of Fame Advisory Committee for their sporting achievements at a national and international level across a range of disciplines. The 27 nominees consist of 14 men and 13 women representing 15 different sports and include Max Carlos (boxer), Kate Church (Paralympic swimmer), Andrew Cleave and Dave Power (motorcycle speedway riders), Michael Dobbie (Paralympic tennis player), Christine

Dobson (hockey player), Louise Dobson OAM (hockey player), Grace Edwards OAM (croquet player), Stephen Fairless (cyclist), Jack Findlay (motorcyclist), Mary Grieve (croquet player), Jack Halsall (motorcyclist), Enda Harling (lawn bowler), Glen James OAM (football umpire), Margo Koskelainen OAM (softball umpire), Betty Knight (cyclist), Brett Lancaster OAM (cyclist), Mavis Meadowcroft (lawn bowler), Lee Naylor (dual Olympic runner), Shaun O’Brien (cyclist), Clarice Power (lawn and indoor bowler), Bruce Quick (pistol shooter), Michael Scandolera (badminton player), Elizabeth Tadich (cyclist), E l i z ab e t h Tave n e r (netballer), John Thorsen (track cyclist) and Barry Wood

(rifle shooter). Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Dinny Adem said council was very pleased to be able to celebrate and recognise local sportspeople who excelled in their field. “The calibre of sportspeople coming from the Goulburn Valley is extraordinary and it’s only when you see a list like this that you realise how much our region has contributed to Australia’s sporting fame in the past,” Cr Adem said. An inaugural ceremony is scheduled for Friday, August 4 that will induct 27 individuals into the Greater Shepparton Sports Hall of Fame.

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