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The South Eastern Times : february 21st 2019
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Circulating extensively throughout Millicent, Robe, Beachport, Tantanoola, Kalangadoo, Southend & surrounding districts THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019 No. 11007 | Price $1.50 SPECIAL SUNDAY SHOP SUPPORT: Foster’s Foodland manager Dave Foster welcomed Millicent shopper Emelia Tidy and her children Spencer and Eliza to his Millicent store this week. Picture: J.L. “FRED” SMITH Easter trade explored special permission by the State Government to open their doors on two days in April. J.L. ‘FRED’ SMITH fred@setimes.com.au THE Millicent Business Community Association (MBCA) will navigate a more in-depth application process in a bid to extend trading hours on two popular April days. Members of the public have been asked for their opinion by the association on whether the three regulated shops in Millicent should be granted An exemption is required for these retailers to trade on Easter Saturday (April 20) and Geltwood Market Day (Sunday, April 7) The application for an exemption will be submitted by the business lobby group after community feedback is considered. The closing date for feedback to the association is Tuesday. Easter Saturday is a designated public holiday and an exemption must always be obtained. Extended trading on Geltwood Market Day has taken place for over 15 years and a number of Millicent’s unregulated traders follow suit to capture the extra trade. Millicent is a Proclaimed Shopping District and Woolworths, Foster’s Foodland and Target Country are regulated shops under State Legislation. They will be shut on the three other days of the Easter holiday long weekend. Association chairman Lee Morgan said a letter from the State Government stated the minister may Keep on truckin’ feature inside today take into account the extent of community consultation. “In correspondence received from the State Government, the intent of the legislation has been expressed,” Mr Morgan said. “In exercising due diligence, this matter was discussed at last week’s MBCA meeting. “It was resolved to provide an advertisement to demonstrate satisfactory consultation in the South Eastern Times. “The MBCA is happy at this stage to facilitate the issue of these exemptions noting that one of the Community page 4 honour for students beneficiaries of this exemption is currently not a member of the MBCA.” According to association secretary Marg Chapple, her organisation had always applied for these exemptions. “There is a more in-depth process to go through in 2019,” Ms Chapple said. Foster’s Foodland proprietor Brian Foster said operational costs were higher across the two days in question, but felt opening the doors was a way of supporting customers. “We support when our customers want us to open,” Mr Foster said. Continued page 6 Call for PATS scheme action page 6 SHEDS • ROOFING • FASTENERS • FENCING • GUTTERS • FLASHINGS • DELIVERIES • SALES Spinaway vents Available in zinc and all Colorbond colours 8733 4394 • accounts@3mp.net.au • 43 Saleyards Road, Millicent Solar roof ventilation exhaust fan 742023
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