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New SPC logo reflects modern look A NEW look logo released last week is set to better represent the transformation that SPC is undertaking, going from a cannery to a healthy and modern snack food company.

Designed by advertising company, Leo Burnett in collaboration with SPC’s marketing team, the dynamic new logo will start to be rolled out across all of SPC’s products later this month including brands Goulburn Valley, IXL, Taylors, Ardmona and Henry Jones, making it easier for consumers to identify the brands as part of Continued on page 10 the SPC family.

SEE AUSTRALIA… After travelling around Australia with her family for 12 months, local Kialla resident, Terri Cowley is sharing her experience at an upcoming exhibition at the Eastbank Centre foyer, Australia by iPhone. Pictured, Terri Cowley with her photo taken in Lucky Bay, Cape Le Grand in Western Australia. Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

Take a journey around Australia Intimate exhibition shares family vacation

By David Lee TR AVELLING around Australia is an exciting thing to do on its own, but when local Kialla resident, Terri Cowley got three quarters of the way through her 12 month family vacation and realised that she had taken more than 6,000 images on her iPhone, she decided upon her return she would hold an exhibition at Shepparton’s Eastbank Centre.

The exhibit, ‘Australia by iPhone’ will bring the walls of the centre to life with scenes from across our great country and will run from

July 17 through to September 14 and will feature 25 of Terri’s favourite images.

The trip saw Terri, her husband, Richard and children, Jay and Beau travel 50,000km around Australia in a clockwise direction, each taking in the sights and experience in their own way, Terri taking them in on her phone.

Terri said, “I didn’t set out to take so many, or to particularly take them all on my iPhone, but I was impressed with what the iPhone could do and it was so easy to stick the iPhone

in my pocket wherever I went.

“Taking the photos started as a way of just keeping in touch and interacting with people while we were away, but everybody started responding well to the images which encouraged me to take more. When I decided I was going to run an exhibit it really added another dimension to the trip.

“Taking photos on your phone is a really nice way of recording what you’ve done. It’s like a digital diary.”

To share Terri’s experience, view her images in the Eastbank Centre foyer from July 17. For further information, find ‘AustraliabyiPhone’ on Facebook.

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Cookery no challenge for students

By David Lee 23 STUDENTS from high schools across the region had the chance to test their culinary skills and have their dishes judged by a panel of local chefs last week, during this year’s Murray River Culinary Challenge.

Held at GOTAFE Covers Restaurant and sponsored by Goulburn Murray Local L earning and E mployment Net work, Campbell’s and Central Victorian Group Training, the challenge’s school competition allows students to get real, hands-on experience in a hospitality situation by being challenged to create a three course meal and at the same time provide local chefs with the opportunity to source a potential future employee.

Goulburn Murray Local Learning and Employment Network Partnership Broker, Kristen Elliot said, “The students were assessed on their work in the kitchen, preparation, safety and each dish was judged on its preparation, correct cooking technique, presentation, taste and their plan.

“The students have really done well and quite a few creative ideas came out.

“We often get chefs who judge the challenge come in to head-hunt and give them an opportunity to source the local future workforce in hospitality.

“We have had quite a few students

Apology

CULINARY COMPETITION… 23 students from across the region had the chance to take part in the 2014 Murray River Culinary Challenge at GOTAFE’s Covers restaurant last week. From left, students, Espairance Anania Kibale, Lachlan Steward, Teacher, Marnie Mercuri and student, Brodie Nation. Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

over the years go on to get school based apprenticeships from this challenge.

“10 students who win the school based challenge will then go on to compete in the

regional finals in August at GOTAFE and following a win in that, will go to the grand finals in Wangaratta,” Kristen said.

DUE to incorrect reporting by The Adviser, the wrong information was printed in the front page story titled ‘Budget offers $37M for capital works’ in the edition released on Wednesday, June 25. The story incorrectly stated that this was the final year residents will pay the Fire Services Levy. The Fire Services Levy has in fact been implemented by the State Government and will continue to be collected by Council on their behalf. We apologise for any inconveniences caused.

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Nominations roll in for health and beauty provider, restaurant and cafe

NEW BUSINESS AWARD… From left, Powercor Customer Projects Advisor, Daniel Bye, Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board Member, Jamie Cox, Billabong Café Owner, Darshana Prajapati (New Business Award) and Greater Shepparton Business Centre Business Development Officer, Jo Rathjen. Photos: Madeleine Caccianiga.

HOSPITALITY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR… From left, Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board Member, Jamie Cox, The Tatura Hotel Manager, Nick Bachelor (Hospitality Award) and Powercor Customer Projects Advisor, Daniel Bye.

TWO months into this year’s 2014 Powercor 95 3SR FM Business Awards, another three local businesses have found themselves nominated for the New Business Award, Hospitality Business of the Year Award and Customer Service – Professional Services Award.

Nominations, which close on Wednesday, September 17, can be made in store at participating businesses, online at www. sheppartonchamber.com.au /awards, via post by sending a completed nomination form to Business Awards, PO Box 364, Shepparton 3632 or by faxing a completed nomination form to (03)5821 9274.

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CUSTOMER SERVICE OF THE YEAR… From left, Powercor Customer Projects Advisor, Daniel Bye, RACV Retail Shop Manager, Katrina Kim-Worley, Wellsprings Owner, Kylie Treaskis (Customer Service for the Year – Professional Services) and Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board Member, Jamie Cox.

Fruit tree numbers clarification IN the article titled “Fresh fruit stronger than ever” that appeared in The Adviser on Wednesday, June 25 it was stated that 1,819 fruit trees were planted in the Goulburn Valley over the past five years and that 87 apple trees had been planted in 2009 compared to 120 planted in 2013. These numbers refer to hectares and not individual tree numbers. The correct number of fruit trees recorded in the Goulburn Valley in 2013 was 8,171,527, which is inclusive of 2,919,381 apple trees and in 2009 7,702,456 trees were in the ground in total, showing an increase of 469,071 trees planted and these figures are on the rise.

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Iconic local business to sell SHEPPARTON’S iconic fresh seafood and fish and chippery business, Solar Seafoods Fish and Chippery is for sale for the first time in 20 years.

As the region’s dedicated fresh seafood specialists, Solar Seafoods’ has been supplying the local community with their choice of the freshest seafood for more than 25 years.

Solar Seafoods’ has grown and developed into a well known local icon through the dedication of Proprietors, Peter and Loretta Whiteman and now offers an excellent opportunity for the discerning buyer to step into an established and thriving business.

Youngs & Co Real Estate Director, Glenn Young said, “This is a rare opportunity to step into a well established business with fully trained staff in a premier location in the newly redeveloped Vaughan Central precinct.

“The fundamentals of the business include modern plant and equipment, large onsite coolrooms and generous storage, long term lease availability and potential to purchase the premises in the future, a fantastic and long standing customer base and strong wholesale relationships.

“The sale is regrettably going ahead due to health reasons, but none the less, this is genuinely a rare business opportunity well

ESTABLISHED AND THRIVING BUSINESS… Dedicated fresh seafood specialists, Solar Seafoods Fish and Chippery is for sale, for the first time in 20 years. Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

worth considering.

“I urge interested parties to act quickly because an opportunity like this doesn’t come along every day.”

For more information, contact Glenn Young on 0438 579 993, visit Youngs & Co Real Estate at 123 Wyndham Street, Shepparton or phone 5820 8777.

A great loss but still battling for upgrade

By David Lee THE Tatura Senior Citizens Club recently suffered a great loss after one of its members, Ethel Tennant, passed away, her patronage of helping raise $470 for the club’s hall upgrade seeing her name live on.

Ethel, or ETT as she was more affectionately known, would bring six eggs from her three chickens to the club to sell in order to help raise money for the hall upgrade, which has now reached a total fundraising effort of $13,260, but the club is still seeking assistance to reach their required amount of $75,000.

Vice President of the Tatura Senior Citizens Club, Jim Griffin said, “ETT had been a member for a long time and she has done quite a lot for the club.

“She had been on many boards including the board at the Tatura Hospital and was overall very involved in the community.

“We are going to miss her and are all very grateful for everything she did for us and will be looking at naming part of the hall’s upgrade after her.

“We also have our 47th birthday coming up on July 31 and we invite anybody to come along.

“We have two BBQs coming up at Harvey Norman on October 4 and 5 to help raise more funds for the hall upgrade and we encourage people to come down and grab a sausage for a good cause.

“Anyone who would like to make a donation to the appeal can do so through the Tatura branch of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia – BSB 063547, account number 10030683,” Jim said.

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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 fewer than 45 words.

UPCOMING GOULBURN VALLEY AERO CLUB will be hosting a cheese and wine tasting event on Friday, July 4 from 6:30pm at Goulburn Valley Aero Club, Shepparton Aerodrome. For bookings, text your name and ‘aerowine’ to 0438 848 180.

MONSTER GARAGE/CLEARANCE SALE on Saturday, July 5 from 9am to 3pm, 8 Telford Drive, Shepparton. A huge array of quality items available at this combined household, business sale. Go along, buy a coffee and cake or sausage in bread and browse the wonderful wares on offer. Strictly no early birds. Proceeds go toward Glenvale School, Nathalia.

KIALLA SOCIAL DANCE is holding a Christmas in July event on Friday, July 11 from 7:30pm at Kialla Hall. Cost is $8 and ladies are urged to bring a plate. Enquiries, phone 0427 099 392.

NORTHEAST HEALTH Wangaratta Friends of the Hospital July cake stall will run on Wednesday, July 16 from 8:45am at Northeast Health Wangaratta, 35 to 47 Green Street, Wangaratta. For further details, phone Nadia on 5722 5069.

SOROP T I M IST I N T ER NAT IONA L of Shepparton Inc. is holding a Xmas in July event on Thursday, July 31 from 7pm at The Carrington.

Cost is $45 and includes a two-course meal. All proceeds go to local charities. For bookings, contact Ann 5822 1150 or 0431 520 406.

Ongoing FREE BREAKFAST FOR EVERYONE at St Georges Road Post Office and Milkbar, 102 St Georges Road, Shepparton from Monday to Friday from 7am to 9am.

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SHEPPARTON CHESS CLUB Inc. meet at Shepparton Access, 227 Wyndham Street Shepparton every Saturday at 1pm. Entry only through back door. New members are welcome.

Adults $3 per day, juniors $1.50. Tea and coffee is provided.

CAMPASPE REGIONAL LIBRARY are seeking interest for a proposed Computer Group to meet at Echuca Library on the 1st Saturday of each month from 10:30am. For more information, call David 0408 101 846, leave your name with library staff, or come along on the day.

SHEPPARTON BRIDGE CLUB meets from 7pm Monday at U3A Hall Esson Street. Members are required to join Goulburn Valley U3A. For more information, phone Derek Poulton 5825 4112 or John Moore 0438 455 741 or refer to the website www.wix.com/sheppartonbridgeclub/2013 SHEPPARTON TOASTMASTERS Want to learn how to communicate more effectively and improve your public speaking and leadership skills?

Shepparton Toastmasters meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month, 7pm to 9pm, The Mechanics Institute Hall, 277 Wyndham Street, Shepparton. Phone 0421 322 276.

TRANSPORT TO CEMETERIES On the third Saturday of each month Goulburn Community Transport provides transport to the cemetery to visit loved ones. For more information, contact Vilma Ondrus 5831 3607 or Goulburn Community Transport 5831 8515. Shepparton visits are $3 and Pine Lodge visit $4.

FREE SOUP KITCHEN Available Mon to Fri 5-6pm at Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton, next to Skate Park, and Wednesdays 5-6pm at North Community House, Parkside Dve, Shepparton;

Opportunity Shop, 4 Mill St, Mooroopna; Numurkah Park, Melville St, Numurkah; Hogan St, Tatura; and in Nathalia and Kyabram.

IS SOMEONE’S DRINKING CAUSING YOU CONCERN? Are you troubled by someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon Groups for adults and Alateen groups for children offer anonymous help and emotional support to those affected. For information, contact Al-Anon Family Groups 5825 1160.

ESHCOL DAYLIGHT LODGE meets from 10:30am on the fourth Monday of every month.

New and unaffiliated members are welcome to join and partners are welcome for lunch. For further information or enquiries, phone 5824 1274 or 5825 2142.

THE LEUKAEMIA FOUNDATION Hume office provides information, assistance and support for people living with leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, MDS, and MPN. Contact Lani Shiels, Support Services Coordinator on 5821 0033. For volunteering or fundraising opportunities with the Foundation please ask for Katharyn Polan.

CONNECT MEDITATION GROUP are inviting the community to enjoy the benefits of meditation.

One hour sessions are held every Monday and Thursday night from 7:30pm at Harmony Place, 9a Edward Street in Shepparton and admission is $5. For further information, contact Lisa 0419 562 790 or Roger 0427 541 611.

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 PRAISE FALLS SHORT

Dear Editor, Letters in the news recently singing the praises of independents seem to be a little naïve.

Regardless of how you feel about politics, the truth is Shepparton has been looked after by the current state government.

It has done all it can to save SPC, finding $22 million during tight financial times. It has also funded many initiatives for farmers and irrigators, and the new court complex. A $73 million court complex does not happen by accident.

Jeanette Powell has fought very hard for Shepparton and in government and Jeanette has delivered. I expect her prote’ge’, Greg Barr to do the same.

An Independent would not have delivered for us like the Nationals have.

Yours sincerely, Wendy Watters Shepparton

CULTIVATING ANGER Dear Editor, The idea that an independent would represent Shepparton better than a Nationals MP is laughable.

Could an independent access a billion dollar fund to save SPC with $22 million?

Could an independent find $73 million

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to build us a new court complex? Could an independent negotiate $40 million in usual “budget” spending, plus another $26.6 million for local projects, including $10 million for our youth foyer? What about negotiating a $206 million saving for irrigators from the Commonwealth Government plus $100 million for the Goulburn Murray Farm Modernisation, could an independent do that?

Then there’s $16 million for concessional loans for our farmers, plus $5 million for the Goulburn Valley Industry and Infrastructure Fund, could an independent have delivered this?

No, the independent would be sitting on their own while the government negotiated its budgets.

The Victorian Nationals have done very well for our district lately. Trying to pretend otherwise to cultivate anger in the community is a low act.

Yours sincerely, Geoffrey Thompson Shepparton

RENEWABLE ENERGY UNDERMINED Dear Editor, Australia’s modest Renewable Energy Target (RET) of 20 percent by 2020 is about to be savaged.

T he Coalition Government’s panel,

established to review the R ET is comprom ised by st rong lin ks to the fossil fuel industry and chaired by Dick Warburton, a self-confessed climate change denier.

The RET has already helped five million Australians install solar power, manage their power bills and do their bit for the environment. Millions more want to do the same, creating more jobs, more investment and more regional development.

Hundreds of community groups across Australia, who are creating innovative projects that continue to build on this momentum are threatened if the RET is reduced as appears almost certain given this panels membership.

Australia would, as the world lif ts renewable targets, appear be the first country to reduce a renewable energy target, another unenviable record that we’ll have to live with.

Yours sincerely, John Pettigrew Bunbartha Want to have your say?

Email your letters to the Editor to editorial@sheppartonadviser.com.au.

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Scholarships to improve mental health skills FOUR staff members at GV Health were last week given an educational boost after each was selected as the recipients of $10,000 Tatura Milk Scholarships.

Anita Deegan, Hayley Tapsott, Brooke Mester and Dr Rajlaxin Khopade were each awarded the scholarships to be used for education, materials and training to increase their knowledge in the workplace, which will benefit patients of the Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health Service.

Tatura Milk donated a total of $50,000, raised as part of the Tat200 cycle race last year, to GV Health for mental health awareness programs including the scholarships for allied health workers and clinical staff to help them undergo additional education and training.

Tatura Milk Events and Communications, Karen Saccuzzo said, “The idea for the scholarships came about because we felt we had noticed some of our employees had seen a number of instances where mental health affected them and so we looked at how we could support those services in the local area.

“These scholarships are an enormous benefit for the local community and those benefits will open up more opportunities for those who wish to obtain these specialised skills.”

GV Health Divisional Clinical Department of Psychology, Ravi Bhat said, “One in five people are affected by mental health and even in the 21st century, talking about mental health is still an issue for many people.

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EDUCATIONAL BOOST… From left, GV Health CEO, Dale Fraser, Tatura Milk Human Resources Manager, Christian Willmott, GV Health Divisional Clinical Department of Psychology, Ravi Bhat, Tatura Milk Events and Communications, Karen Saccuzzo, GV Health Foundation Director, Carmel Johnson and scholarship recipients, Anita Deegan, Hayley Tapscott, Brooke Metser and Dr Rajlaxin Khopade. Photo: David Lee.

“I take my hat off to Tatura Milk for doing this.

“We’re hoping that by supporting these four scholarship recipients they may stay on in the area, which will benefit the whole region.”

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Water trade New SPC logo rules now reflects modern look in effect NEW LOOK… SPC has released a new look logo (pictured), which will better represent the direction the company is heading. Image: Supplied.

SPC Marketing and Innovation Director, Bronwyn Powell said the decision to refresh the brand was initiated by the overwhelming support SPC has received from everyday Australians.

“Australian shoppers have really gotten behind SPC but many consumers are unaware we have so many other great brands that are all part of the SPC family.

By featuring the new logo across all our products, we hope all our brands will benefit from the recognition and unprecedented support generated for the core SPC brand.

“Consumers will now be able to easily identify all brands in the SPC family and know they’re purchasing the highest quality, home grown, clean, green products.

“The new look brand represents SPC’s commitment

to freshness and innovation.

“Our existing logo has been around in varying forms for 96 years so it was time to evolve the brand to reflect the company’s transition to a modern food company.

“A warmer, lower case font has replaced the old, rigid upper case letters to create a more contemporary feel and the addition of the leaf motif represents growth and SPC’s positive new direction,” Ms Powell said.

Leo Burnett Melbourne CEO, Melinda Geertz said, “We’re excited to have been working with SPC over the last six months at such an important time in their history. We feel the new branding reflects the modern relevance and future focus of one of Australia’s best loved and most important companies.”

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THE Murray Darling Basin Authority’s (MDBA) water trade rules are now in effect and are set to ensure there will be a more effective way for people to trade by providing better access to market information and removing barriers.

Coming into effect as of July 1 this year and available on the MDBA website, the water trade rules will allow buyers and sellers to find and compare products based on features such as the water resource name, reliability, volume, and location.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority’s Water Trade Manager, Heather Cotching said the changes were part of water market reform taking place across the basin.

“New website content will publish state water trading rules in one central location and provide information on the basin’s most traded water market products.

“State governments would also only be able to restrict a trade under certain conditions. This would free up trading opportunities in the market.

“By removing barriers to trade, people will have the same rights regardless of where they are trading.

“The most important change for individuals trading water is the new requirement to declare a sale price,” Ms Cotching said.

For advice on level of compliance, or how to become compliant, contact the MDBA on 1800 230 067 or email watermarkets@ mdba.gov.au The guidelines to the new trading rules are available on t he M DBA website at w w w.mdba.gov. au / what-we - do / managing-rivers/water-trade

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Powering down local households F U N DE D t h rou g h t he Au s t ra l i a n Government’s “Low Income Energy Efficiency Program” (LIEEP), the Power Down Project has been created to deliver savings on energy consumption and costs targeting 2,750 low income and disadvantaged households throughout eight municipalities in Northern Victoria.

GV Community Energy CEO, Mr Geoff Lodge said the program aims to bring major benefits to people who are often overlooked by mainstream energy efficiency projects including those living in caravans, cabins, retirement villages as well as more mainstream households.

“Concession card holders, Indigenous and Torres Strait Islanders, refugees and new arrivals, people with high energy needs and those at risk of disconnection are among those who are eligible to participate in the project at no cost to participants.

“The project is currently rolling out free Community Energy Efficiency Workshops, which are a fantastic way of sharing information and expertise to households who

are finding it tough to meet the rising cost of electricity in their home.

“During the workshop participants will learn cheap and easy ways to lower their electricity bill, how to improve the comfort of their home and how to read their electricity bill and get some information around tariffs and charges.

“The Power Down Project is supported by many organisations across the region. Locally we are working with FamilyCare, Greater Shepparton City Council and support agencies to attract participants.

“Greater Shepparton City Council is a Consortium Partner, and together we are offering eligible residents the opportunity to come to one of our Workshops on Monday, July 14 at 10am at the Greater Shepparton City Council Boardroom, Welsford Street, Shepparton or Wednesday, July 23 at 6:45pm Shepparton Senior Citizens Centre, Welsford Street Shepparton. Participants are asked to bring their power bills. We have giveaways and will provide a ‘Cuppa and Cake’.”

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FREE WORKSHOPS… From left, Sustainability and Environment Officer, Travis Turner, GV Community Energy Partnerships and Logistics, Leeane Botton, Community Development Officer, Heather East and GV Community Energy CEO and Workshop Presenter, Geoff Lodge. Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

Book your place by phoning Leeane at GV Community Energy on 5826 2513.

For more information on the Power Down Project, visit www.gvce.com.au.

If you belong to an organisation or group that would like their own workshop, please contact Leeane.

Driving new connections with the community

GAINFUL MEMBER OF COMMUNITY… Pictured, Excel Shepparton Driving School Proprietor, Makelele Ndisa (Ernest). Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

HAVING himself come from a refugee background, local man and Proprietor of Excel Shepparton Driving School, Makelele Ndisa (Ernest) understands first hand the difficulties faced by new immigrants, in particularly with assimilating into a new society and he is encouraging members of the community to learn to drive.

Ernest said, “There is still a proportion of the community who either don’t drive or have low driving skills, which limits their access to the community. In turn what happens, is their children don’t have the means to learn

to drive, because mum and dad don’t drive.

In terms of safety, those young members risk becoming vulnerable in the community.

“It’s important to learn to drive with current up to date road laws in order to become a gainful member of the local community. A drivers licence is vital in commuting to and from work, study, medical facilities and essential services.”

Excel Shepparton Driving School offers an aided approach to learning with professional driving lessons, which are a great way to learn current road laws and techniques towards confident and capable driving.

At the moment, until the end of July, Excel Shepparton Driving School is offering the first lesson to all L platers free of charge as an introduction to driving.

Ernest said, “Learner drivers are required to accumulate 120 driving hours and professional lessons count towards that total while receiving beneficial tutorage. There really is a lot to be gained.

“And you don’t have to be a learner driver, I also offer refresher lessons for existing drivers.”

Excel Shepparton Driving School is located at 3/42 Gilchrist Street, Shepparton, phone 5858 5569.

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Exciting new women’s health, fitness and beauty centre LOCAL woman, Emma O’Keeffe’s love and passion for the fitness industry has led her to open her own women’s fitness centre right here in central Shepparton.

Emma said she had a vision of creating something very unique in the country area that hadn’t been seen before.

Together with her mum and beauty therapist, Kim O’Keeffe, they came up with a unique business concept combining fitness and beauty services.

Peak Physique Women’s Fitness Centre is a new state of the art gym facility, fully equipped with custom made equipment and two group fitness areas. The centre also offers Les Mills classes, personal training and many membership options for all ages and fitness levels.

Emma said, “We are really excited to be approaching the opening and welcoming people to our new state of the art facility.

“I feel extremely honoured to have attracted some of the best instructors in the Goulburn Valley.”

Kim has also relocated her business, combining the two services and setting up a beautiful beauty salon and retail area offering beauty services, retail products and also a training room.

Kim said, “It is a perfect combination where women can come to one centre for all

ALL NEW WOMEN’S CLUB… Pictured from left, Kim O’Keeffe Nail and Beauty Proprietor, Kim O’Keeffe with Peak Physique Women’s Fitness Centre Club Owner, Emma O’Keeffe.

Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

of their fitness and beauty needs.”

T he bu i ld i ng h a s h ad a comple te renovation and also includes stunning new bathrooms and change room facilities, brand new kitchen and a social area, as well as a continental breakfast and tea and coffee facilities included in membership packages.

Emma said, “We really wanted it to be a fun, social atmosphere, with the common goal of focusing on women’s health, fitness and wellbeing. Our plan is to also offer a range of fantastic programs to help our members achieve their goals with a variety of regular guest speakers to fuel our members motivation.”

Come along to the Grand Opening of Peak Physique Women’s Fitness Centre on Thursday, July 3 at 7pm to have a look at this fantastic facility.

For more information, call into Level 1, Tirana City Walk, 302-308 Wyndham Street, Shepparton or phone 5821 8589.

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New look store unveiled CELEBRATION FOR ALL… Coles Staff storewide celebrate the official reopening of Vaughan Street Coles, Shepparton.

Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

THE community were invited to celebrate and preview the brand new look Coles in central Shepparton during the week, during the store’s official unveiling. The new look store includes an all new larger-scale fruit and vegetable selection, a gourmet delicatessen, complete with olive bar and fresh cheese selection, as well as the change in aisle direction.

In the new look store shoppers will also find great affordable fashion pieces with the Coles MIX Apparel range transitioned to a more permanent location within the store.

Coles Shepparton is located on the corner of Maude and Vaughan Streets, Shepparton and is open from 7am to 11pm, 7 days per week.

Recycle your phone for the Salvos’ HELP THE SALVOS… Get rid of your old mobile phone by recycling it through the MobileMuster appeal at the local Salvos Store. From left, Shepparton Salvos Store Sales Assistant, Brenda Dainton and Manager, Carol Trewin.

Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

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By David Lee WITH World Environment Day falling recently, Salvos Stores are reminding residents to clear out their cupboards and recycle any unused mobile phones through the MobileMuster appeal.

With figures showing there are 60,860 old, broken or unused old mobile phones stored in homes, offices and garages in the local area ready for recycling, MobileMuster is calling on all residents to recycle their old mobiles, batteries and accessories at their local Salvos Stores to protect the environment and help raise $2 for every kilo of phones collected, which will be donated to the Salvos Stores.

Recycling Manager at MobileMuster, Rose Read said, “Many Australians don’t realise that over 90 percent of the materials in old mobiles and accessories can be recovered and recycled into new objects, lessening the need to mine,” Rose said.

Shepparton Salvos Store Manager, Carol Trewin said, “This initiative is a great way for the community to prevent the phones from going to landfill, which saves everyone in the long run.”

To re c ycle you r phone , v i sit t he Shepparton Salvos Store at 25B St Geaorges Road in Shepparton or download a free reply-paid label at www.mobilemuster.com. au and send it via post.

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Jack recognised for 60 year service WHEN Jack Muir made the decision to join the Freemasons in 1954 while living in Drouin, little did he know he would still be involved 60 years on.

Last month, the proud father and grandfather was presented with his 60 year jewel as part of the Kyabram Installation Ceremony to install a new Master.

Despite the significance of the occasion, Muir is showing no signs of slowing down or stepping away from his involvement with the Lodge despite turning 89 in August.

He has done his time and no one would utter a word if decided to walk away. So why is still involved at 88?

“I enjoy the company and fellowship of the gentlemen that are involved, it keeps me active which is good at my age and I believe being involved is good for my health and body,” he said.

“The other thing about Freemasonry is I really enjoy the visitations and the atmosphere.”

Jack acknowledges that Freemasonry has taught him so much that he has been able to use throughout his life.

After starting as a member of the Drouin Lodge, he relocated to the Goulburn Valley where he soon became a member of the Rodney Lodge.

He remained a member of the Rodney Lodge where he served as Worship Master in 1978-79 until it closed a few years ago.

Rather than close the curtain on his involvement Jack decided to continue to

60 YEAR JEWELL… Kyabram Freemasonry member Jack Muir (left) is presented with his with fellow Masonic Lodge member David Blake.

Photo: Supplied.

ser ve the com munit y by joining the Kyabram Lodge.

Some of Rodney Lodge’s other members elected to join the Mooroopna Masonic Lodge.

“The reason I picked Kyabram was the fact that I happened to know a few of the members and some of the other Rodney Lodge members also followed me over to Kyabram,” he said.

“I also felt that it was a bit easier for me to travel at night.”

$1.3M to better prepare for disasters DISASTER ASSISTANCE… The Murray electorate will be better prepared for natural disasters, after the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments provided $1.3M of funding toward projects across the electorate. Photo: Julie Moore

THE threat of natural disasters that occur in the Murray electorate will now be lessened thanks to $1.3M of funding provided by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments.

The funding, which is part of $4.2M going toward 48 projects across the state, will include a $405,000 Victoria SES project to deliver FloodSafe programs across the Hume Region, a $285,000 Campaspe Shire Council project to undertake feasibility assessment and functional design of the recommended structural mitigation option for Rochester as part of the Rochester Flood Management Plan as well as a $294,000 Campaspe Shire Council project, also part of the Rochester Flood Management Plan, to undertake detailed design of a formal levee to replace critical sections of existing channel.

The funding will also go to provide $215,000 for a North Central Catchment Management Authority project to undertake the Bridgewater Flood Management Plan and the final $121,000 will go toward a Loddon Shire Council project to carry out assessments and stakeholder liaisons to facilitate a fully functional engineering design that provides one in 100 year flood protection for the townships of Boort, Pyramid Hill and Serpentine.

Federal Member for Murray, Dr Sharman Stone said, “We in the Murray electorate know all too well the effects natural disasters leave on our communities. In 2011 the floods at Bridgewater completely inundated the town to a depth of over several metres. Their caravan park was washed away and their shops were completely put out of action. The Natural Disaster Mitigation Program should help towns such as Bridgewater to have better preparations for natural disasters.”

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College finishes seventh at titles SHEPPARTON’S Notre Dame College netballers have finished seventh at the Australian Marist Netball Championships in Sydney last week.

The team participated in 19 games over three days and Coach, Jacqui Hudgson said the girls did the college proud despite not winning the title.

“The girls played some really good netball and I was really pleased with how they represented the school over the three days,” she said.

“T he team that went to the championships this year was relatively new so for the girls to get some exposure will hold them in good stead for next year.”

Hudgson said the team suffered a blow when Zoe Boldiston got injured in the first game, leaving the remaining eight girls to get plenty of court time.

“The girls did a great job to get through in fourth from the challenge pool games and then we won two of eight championship games,” Hudgson said.

“This meant we first played off for sixth only to get beaten in double extra time.

We then played for seventh, winning that game 10-7.”

In a further boost for the team, Kate Jeffery was named in the All-Australian tea m wh ile Sa m Ren n ie a nd E llie O’Sullivan received Highly Recommended certificates.

SOLID PERFORMANCE… Notre Dame College finished seventh at the Australian Marist Netball Championships. Pictured from left – Back: Zoe Boldiston, Ellie O’Sullivan, Ebony Evans, Hannah Austin, Kate Jeffrey. Front: Jacqui Hudgson (Coach), Georgie Michel, Sophie Harmer, Aimee Scott, Sam Rennie and Jacinta Todd (Team Manager). Photo: Supplied

GREAT REWARD… Sam Rennie, Kate Jeffrey and Ellie O’Sullivan were all rewarded for their performances during the Australian Marist Netball Championships in Sydney last week.

Photo: Supplied.

The junior teams of the Goulburn Valley Suns continue to shine in their debut year of the National Premier League competition.

Four of the teams recorded wins against Richmond Soccer Club (Under 12s to Under 18s) and Ballarat Red Devils (Under 20s).

Unfortunately, the senior team was unable to edge out regional rival Ballarat Red Devils, losing 3-0.

The loss means the Goulburn Valley Suns remain on the bottom of the ladder and eight points behind Ballarat Red Devils.

This weekend, the senior team and Under 20s are away to Heidelberg United while the junior teams have the week off.

Shepparton Lawn Tennis Club officials could not wipe the smile off their faces after winning the award for the state’s most outstanding tournament last week.

Club President Malcolm Thiel and Vice President Dean Pritchett were on hand to accept the award at the ceremony at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

The 90th Annual Easter Tournament in Shepparton edged out the Traralgon International and Bendigo Festival of Tennis to claim the top prize.

Baxter wins gold medal

The Trick Star Street Football Carnival, which condenses all the exciting elements of soccer, will come to life for the first time in Shepparton this Friday and Saturday in the Maude Street Mall.

The weekend itself is a must attend for anyone interested in either playing or watching football. Everyone is encouraged to get involved of all ages and abilities with both team entries and individual day passes available.

This is not traditional 11 a side football played on grass but the Street Football sports of 4v4, Panna and Freestyle, which originated in South America & Europe and is the breeding ground for the World’s best players Messi, Neymar, Robben and Ronaldo who are producing amazing technical skills in the World Cup as Oceania Freestyle Football Federation President Paul Harvey explains.

“Street Football is all about players expressing themselves, having fun and trying something new. The people of Shepparton may not have seen these sports live before, only on You Tube, so we would encourage everyone who plays football to come down and get

involved. You can play socially, get involved in a Tournament or learn from Victoria’s best in the coaching clinics.”

With it being the first week of School Holidays Friday is aimed at the younger market of the 13 years and under. You can either get together a team (between 4 – 6 players) to take part in the 4v4, Panna and Freestyle Football Juggle Off Competitions between 9 am and 5 pm.

Saturday is the big day with the staging of the Victorian Freestyle Football Titles on the Maude Street Mall Stage from noon with Victorian’s best battling it out head to head to decide the first-ever Victorian champion.

This is followed at 2pm with the staging of the Victorian Panna Football Championships with the best battling it out 1v1 in an Octagonal Cage to decide the best. There will also be games of 4v4 between the Umbro Trick Star’s and challengers throughout the day.

More information can be obtained by going to w w w. trickstarfootball.com/carnival

Scoreboard Football Lancaster 65 d Longwood 56 Merrigum 81 d Avenel 46 Murchison 119 d Girgarre 40 Nagambie 90 d Ardmona 33 Rushworth 79 d Tallygaroopna 34 Undera 86 d Violet Town 37 Netball – A grade Violet Town 50 d Undera 24 Avenel 40 d Merrigum 31 Lancaster 107 d Longwood 2 Murchison 42 d Girgarre 32 Nagambie 41 d Ardmona 8 Tallygaroopna 38 d Rushworth 21

Juniors gain positive results

Easter tournament receives award

Fun filled soccer comes to Shepparton

Kyabram District League

Sports briefs

Murray League

Football Moama 216 d Cobram 1 Tongala 76 d Congupna 72 Echuca united 79 d Mulwala 65 Deniliquin Rams 71 d Numurkah 44 Nathalia 55 d Barooga 49 Finley 54 d Rumbalara 44 Netball – A grade Moama 58 d Cobram 17 Nathalia 66 d Barooga 22 Numurkah 38 d Deniliquin Rams 36 Mulwala 54 d Echuca United 36 Finley 57 d Rumbalara 43 Tongala 67 d Congupna 24

Picola League – South East

Football Shepparton East 40 drew with Waaia 40 Tungamah 129 d Katamatite 59 Katandra 69 d Katunga 38 Rennie 70 d Dookie 34 Netball – A grade Tungamah 34 d Katamatite 32 Shepparton East 62 d Waaia 29 Dookie 39 d Rennie 36 Katandra 53 d Katunga 50

Goulburn Valley Netball League A grade Shepparton Swans 36 d Benalla 35

Central Park-St Brendan’s youngster Ethan Baxter was part of the Victorian Cricket Team to claim the gold medal at the School Sport Australian 12-andunder Cricket Championships recently.

Baxter played a role with the ball, snaring eight wickets while opening the bowling to help Victoria win four of its five games to share the title with Queensland.

His best bowling came in game three, with 3-8 against ACT.

Regional League to press ahead

The Regional Hockey Super League will continue next year after officials’ meeting recently.

The competition consists of A grade teams from the G oulburn Valley Hockey A ssociation and Hockey Central Victoria.

Next season will see teams compete in a one round draw and finals, with plans afoot to go to a full home and away fixture in 2016.

Kyabram 75 d Mooroopna 26 United 56 d Tatura 16 Seymour 43 d Rochster 17 Euroa 50 d Echuca 34 Shepparton 47 d Mansfield 32

TAC Cup

Murray Bushrangers 46 d Northern Knights 343

Goulburn North East Football Association

Regional Premier League Shepparton South 12 d Kyabram 0 Shepparton United 1 d Tatura 0

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Each of the 18 participating business houses corresponds with one of the AFL football clubs. All you have to do is write the name of each participating business beside the team they are representing and then 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 $100 shopping voucher.

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Wednesday 2nd July, 2014 GVFL Seniors Results Round 10 Shepparton 65 ......... d .............. Mansfield 45 Rochester 82 ............ d ................Seymour 50 Tatura 71 ................... d ....................United 33 Benalla 86 ................. d .................... Swans 53 Euroa 60 .................... d ..................Echuca 40 Kyabram 77 .............. d ..........Mooroopna 56

GVFL Seniors Round 11 United ........................ v....................Rochester Seymour .................... v.......................... Swans Euroa ......................... v................ Shepparton Echuca ..................... v................Mooroopna Mansfield .................. v..................... Kyabram Benalla ...................... v...........................Tatura (ONE FM broadcast game from 1 pm)

Goal-kicking Saad Saad (Seymour) .....................50 Grant Weeks (Rochester) ................50 Justin Maddern (Swans) ..................39 Daniel Lewis (Mooroopna)..............34 Sony Whiting (Tatura) .......................31

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

Benalla...................... 40 ... 170.91

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Swans ........................ 32 ... 158.49

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Kyabram ................... 32 ... 145.09

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Tatura ........................ 32 ... 139.10

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United........................ 20 ... 121.42

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Rochester ................. 20 ... 112.39

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Euroa .........................16 .....88.42

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Mooroopna ..............16 .....87.12

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Echuca ......................12 .....74.14

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Mansfield .....................8 .....60.73

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Shepparton .................8 .....56.56

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Seymour ......................4 .....74.59

Shorty’s lucky escape

Goulburn Valley Football League

Benalla Football Club Assistant Coach John ‘Shorty’ Martiniello knows he is lucky to be alive after suffering a heart attack last month.

The Country football legend is at home recovering after he underwent surgery to repair a blocked artery after he was airlifted to The Alfred hospital after suffering a heart attack while umpiring a reserves match at Rochester.

While he continues his recovery, Martiniello did manage to sneak across to Shepparton to watch his beloved Saints move two games clear at the top of the ladder on the weekend after defeating premiership rival Shepparton Swans.

“I just sat in the car. It was probably not a bad thing to stay in the car because it was pretty chilly on Saturday,” he said.

“Shorty” openly admits to already been a little frustrated by the fact he can’t work for six weeks or drive a motor vehicle for a month.

RECOVERING AT HOME… John “I need to listen to my body as much as I want ‘Shorty’ Martiniello is recovering at to spring out of bed, put on the work boots and his Benalla home after suffering a attack the day I can’t,” he said. heart attack a fortnight ago. Photo: “There have been times already in this first week Supplied. since I left hospital where I felt a little lethargic and weak, so I just need to be patient.”

The father of four said he would forever be indebted to Athol Hann and the Defibrillator that saved his life.

“I gave Athol a call last week and we had a really long chat. I just told him how I owed him big time for saving my life,” he said.

“We spoke about what happened on the day, but I did say to him that I can’t wait to catch up with him face-to-face.

“I told him you better be ready for me as I going to give you the biggest hug.”

In the meantime he will continue his recovery surrounded by his wife Vicky and children Richard, James, William and Hayley.

“I just want to say a big thank you to all the people who saved my life along with all the people who have rang me, dropped in to see me and to those who also sent me well wishes via SMS,” he said.

Adviser Footy Tipsters

MATT CHILCOTT (47) Rochester Benalla Kyabram Euroa Swans Mooroopna

JENNY HOULIHAN (48) Rochester Benalla Kyabram Euroa Swans Mooroopna

JASON WELSH (47) Rochester Benalla Kyabram Euroa Swans Echuca

JOHN RYAN (46) United Tatura Kyabram Euroa Swans Mooroopna

DAVID FOX (48) United Benalla Kyabram Euroa Swans Mooroopna

LUCY SCOTT (50) United Benalla Kyabram Shepparton Swans Mooroopna

JACQUI HUDGSON (50) Rochester Benalla Kyabram Euroa Swans Mooroopna

DAVID TEAGUE (44) United Benalla Kyabram Euroa Swans Mooroopna

SAM SARACINO (46) United Tatura Kyabram Euroa Swans Mooroopna

THE PHANTOM (31) Rochester Tatura Kyabram Shepparton Swans Echuca

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