goornong guide august 2011
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1st Aug, 2011 Volume 26 Issue 8 270 copies produced each month
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CONTENTS
Local News Articles of interest Calendar Goornong Guys & Gals:
Resident of the month
City of Greater Bendigo news
Book review Crime Report Personal Notices Fun things Birthdays Classifieds
We are a growing community with so much potential. The Goornong Guide is produced by a small group of volunteers to bring you up to date with news, events and articles of interest. Over 270 copies of The Goornong Guide are produced monthly by the Goornong Guide Committee PRESIDENT: Janet Filbey SECRETARY: Janet Filbey TREASURER: Trish Ash OTHERS: Lorraine Leheny; Vanessa Hawkins & Georgina Wood We welcome your contributions, articles and ideas. Email: [email protected] or mail to P.O. Box 46 Goornong. Janet’s Ph: 5432 2202
Visit us at www.goornong.com
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Deadline for copy is the 26th of each month. Please forward ready made artwork to our
email address above or contact Vanessa on 0417 363 710
for further details.
EDITORIAL POLICY 1.To provide a means of communication for all
community and sporting groups in the Goornong
District.
2. To produce a newsletter by members on a vol-
unteer basis.
3. The Goornong Guide accepts no liability for
views submitted by the public.
4. The Committee reserves the right to refuse to
publish any articles which they consider to be
unsuitable .
5. ―The Guide‖ is available FREE of charge, but
donations will be gratefully accepted.
DONATIONS Helping the Goornong Guide to cover the costs of printing.
Many thanks goes to:
Christina Lonsdale;
Elmore Primary Health Care;
Goornong RFB;
Northgate, Fosterville Gold Mine;
And anonymous contributions
Donations can be placed in boxes at the Goornong
Store, the Drovers Arms hotel and the
Goornong PO.
Future donations will be gratefully received to ensure
ongoing production.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
We hope that you have a wonderful day
and that you know how special you are
in every way!
Janet Filbey
Tracey Taig
Lorraine Leheny
Luke Taig
Nathanial Taig
SURPRISE SOMEONE
PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU’D
LIKE A PERSONS NAME
MENTIONED HERE.
PERSONAL NOTICES
Please let know if you have any births,
deaths or bereavement's you would like
to share
CONGRATULATIONS to
Jake Hipwell
&
Zoe Fawcett
on their Engagement
WANNA DANCE?
Rock’n Roll; Jazz; Ballroom;
Jive; Tap; Boot Scootin etc
Would you like to learn how to dance and have some fun on a
regular basis?
We would like to have lessons
and want to know who would join us.
Could you please email:
[email protected] or ring
Georgina on 0437 460 384 to register your interest.
CRIME REPORT
We will try to update you on local news and
information.
In the meantime, please appreciate the support
we receive to keep our community safe.
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C a l e n d a r o f e v e n t s
A u g u s t / S e p t e m b e r
August Wednesday 3rd Goornong Gals Rec. Res. Hall 7.00pm Thursday 4th Hall Meeting Soldiers’ Memorial Hall 7.30pm Monday 8th Cemetery Trust AGM Drovers Arms Hotel 8pm Tuesday 9th Pool Meeting Rec. Res. Hall 7.30pm Wednesday 10th Rec Reserve Meeting Drover’s Arms Hotel 7.30pm Wednesday 17
th Landcare/ V.F.F Rec. Res. Hall
All meetings and events can be viewed online—www.goornong.com
September Thursday 1
st. Hall Meeting Soldiers’ Memorial Hall 7.30pm
Monday 5th A.G.M. Community Plan Rec. Res. Hall 7.30pm
Wednesday 7th Goornong Gals Rec. Res. Hall 7.00pm
Tuesday 13th Pool Meeting Rec, Res. Hall 7.30pm
Wednesday 14th Rec. Reserve Meeting Drover’s Arms Hotel 7.30pm
LOCAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Accommodation at The Bush Courtyard 5432 2446
Brick laying 5432 2205
Drovers Arms Hotel 5432 2210 Electrician 5432 2596
Elmore Primary Care 5432 6001
Florist 5443 5519
Liquid Waste 5448 8478 GE Silos
5432 2384 Goornong Post Office
5432 2295 Goornong Recycling & Transfer Station
0458 346 652 Goornong Store
5432 2203 United Gas 5432 2248
LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS DIRECTORY
You are welcome to join us.
GOORNONG RURAL FIRE BRIGADE —5432 2450
COMMUNITY & DISTRICT PLAN —5432 2202 ELMORE CUBS & SCOUTS —5432 6387 GOLD FIELDS EQUESTRIAN CLUB —0417 363 710 GOORNONG CEMETERY TRUST - 5432 2236 GOORNONG GALS —5432 2248 GOORNONG GUIDE —5432 2202 MEMORIAL HALL & HISTORIAL SOC —5432 2240 RECREATION RESERVE — 5432 2305 SWIMMING POOL —5432 2220 CRICKET CLUB
- 5432 2205
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What’s on in August
The Goornong Rural Fire Brigade meetings are held at the
Goornong Recreation Reserve, Community Hall,
September EVERYONE IS WELCOME.
WE WOULD LIKE MORE MEMBERS!
GOORNONG & DISTRICT COMMUNITY PLAN
AGM Monday, September 5th, 2011 at 7.30pm, Rec Reserve Hall. Election of Officer Bearers.
*** PLEASE NOTE: We would like you all to come! ***
What’s on in Sept
The Gold Fields Equestrian Club Inc Aug 2nd, Education Day. August 20th, Rally
ALL WELCOME
www.goldfieldsproperty.com
PLEASE
*** HELP SAVE OUR SWIMMING POOL ***
TUESDAY, August 9TH at the Rec Reserve from 7.30pm
For further information please contact Tony Dillon on 54322220.
LEMON MARMALADE
6 Lemons. 7 cups boiling water, 6 cups sugar. Slice Lemons finely and cover with boil-ing water. let stand overnight. Cook gently until rinds are soft, approxi-mately 20 -30 minutes. Add sugar, stir until dissolved and quickly boil 30 - 45 mins or until fruit jells. Put into washed and dried bottles, cov-er with Kleerview covers.
APRICOT CHICKEN Chicken pieces, 1 can of apricot nectar, 1 packet French Onion soup, 1 can of mushrooms. roll chicken pieces in dry soup mix, place in casserole, pour over apricot nectar and mush-rooms. Cover and cook in moderate oven for one & half hours.
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Planned Activity Group (Incorporating “The Shed” Mens Program)
Venue - Christine Cumming Activity Centre, Elmore
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (Co-ordinator: Judy Ryan - 9am to 4pm)
Walking Group
Tuesdays 9am—10am, Thursdays 9am—10am Strength Training
Venue - Christine Cumming Activity Centre, Elmore Tuesdays 10:30am—11:30am, Thursdays 10:30am—11:30am
(Facilitator: Sandra Holmberg)
PRACTICE MANAGER
Kathy Tuohey
RECEPTION STAFF
Pam Oliver
Pauline Keath
Mary McIntyre
Rohan Jenner
Ceri Sands
PRACTICE NURSES
Leanne Holmberg
Claire Coates
OTHER SERVICES
OFFERED
Psychologist,
Practice Nurse,
Community Health Nurse,
Podiatrist,
Dietitian,
Maternal and Child Health,
Hearing Screening,
Meals on Wheels,
Planned Activity Group,
Men in Sheds,
Bill Wilkinson-Optometrist,
Holter Monitoring
Diabetes Education
Respiratory Education
Minor Surgeries
Kathy Tuohey - Practice Manager / Site Coordinator
Elmore Medical Practice (Elmore Primary Health Services)
DR ADEL ASAID DR JOSEPHINE SALAZAR MBBCH, AMC, FRACGP MBBS
DR INOKE BUADROMO DR POATE RADREKUSA MBBS, FRACGP MBBS, FRACGP
DR PATRICK NZEGWU (Elmore’s Resident Doctor) MBBS
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GOORNONG GUYS AND GIRLS—Thanks for being here!
WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW YOUR STORY.
PLEASE EMAIL US– goornong [email protected]
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White Hills Amcal Pharmacy Serving your community for 30 years
**Friendly service and advice you can depend on**
**The pharmacists are available to speak with you throughout the
day**
Helping you maintain good health Ann Howe, Mary Boromeo, Megan Sellars – Pharmacists
499 Napier Street, White Hills, 3550 - Ph: 5442 4244 Fax: 5443 9000
**Diabetes Australia Sub-Agent*******Tattslotto and Intralot available.
TRIVIA QUESTIONS.
1. What is the name of a group of owls?
2. Which city has the highest population, Canberra - Adelaide?
3. Of paper sizes, which is larger, A3 - A4?
4. In which year did Port Adelaide enter the A.F.L..?
5. What year did Kerry Packer pass away?
6. Bento is a term used in the cuisine of which country?
7. Colloquilly What is referred to as the Fourth Estate?
8. To whom does the adjective "Freudian" refer?
9. Which Entertainer named her twins Morrocan & Monroe?
10. Clark Kent - Lois Lane worked for which newspaper?
11. Which Gulf is also known as the Sea of Cortez?
12. Alfred Hawthorn Hill is also known aby what other name?
13. Chuck is a contraction of which male name?
14. Tribal Voice was a 1991 album by which Australian band?
15. How many federal Budgets has Wayne Swan handed down?
16. Which year was there a 3 way tie for the Brownlow Medal?
17. Who played the role of God, in the film Bruce Almighty?
18. In which country is the city of Trondheim located?
19. Anne Shirley is the Central Character in which best selling novel?
20. In Tech terms what is JPEG an abbreviation?
Answers; page 23
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Dealing with dementia
Dementia is a condition that directly affects more than 250,000 Australians – a number which is expected to climb to nearly a million within 40 years.
As yet there is no cure for dementia; and indeed the way our brain and nervous system works is not yet fully understood. All the more remarkable then, that it was the German neurologist, Alois Alzheimer, born nearly 150 years ago who first identified and gave his name to a condition that has now become so common in the developed world.
Many people think dementia and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) are one and the same. But Alzheimer’s disease is just one particular form of dementia. Certainly, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form, accounting for between 50% and 70% of all cases. Vascular dementia, most often caused by a series of ―mini strokes‖ is the next most common form.
However, dementia is not really a disease at all. It’s a term used to describe the range of symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by certain conditions or illnesses. Memory loss is just one of those symptoms. More distressing as the dementia progressively worsens are the problems with language, confusion about time and place and the changes in mood, behaviour and personality.
There are other problems, too, that commonly affect people with dementia: incontinence, constipation, and dental problems. The Continence Foundation and the National Continence Helpline (1 800 330 066) can offer support as can the staff as White Hills Pharamacy – please ask. Exercise and an increase in dietary fibre intake are the first steps in prevention of constipation; and relieving dry mouth with artificial saliva or alcohol-free mouthwashes will often solve the problems related to the teeth and gums.
With no cure immediately in sight, not surprisingly, recent attention has turned to the issues of identifying risk factors and possible prevention strategies. Age, family history and genetic factors are considered to be definite risk factors; and some other probable risk factors include head injury, high blood pressure, uncontrolled diabetes and smoking. Sleep disorders, depression and low blood levels of vitamin B12 or folic acid are considered to be less likely causes.
Following an external search of various studies into dementia, a report on dementia prevention was commissioned by Alzheimer’s Australia. Perhaps the most significant recommendation from the report is that we should keep ―intellectually stimulated and engage in social/leisure activities‖. So, exercise for the brain, as well as the body, seems to be the prevention strategy most likely to be effective.
The so-called cholinesterase inhibitor medications are the mainstay of treatment (your pharmacist can give you more information); antipsychotics and antidepressants are of limited value. Other medicines, including herbal and complementary medicines, have been suggested for Alzheimer’s disease but the evidence is not strong. However, being a non-smoker, just a light to moderate drinker, and eating a low fat diet could well be beneficial.
Nevertheless, there is still a lot we can do to manage dementia. It all revolves around care and understanding.
With early diagnosis and effective medicines, many people with dementia may retain their ability to communicate, particularly if they are given the time and space to respond.
For our part, we should avoid background noise, maintain eye contact and keep our expression friendly; remain calm and talk in a gentle matter of fact way.
For more advice, you can get dementia help sheets in 30 languages from Alzheimer’s Australia (www.alzheimers.org.au). You’ll find the most up-to-date information with regard to the risk factors, the symptoms and the management strategies
As well, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has produced a fact card titled Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia. It’s available free of charge from The White Hills Pharamcy
Yours in good health
Ann Mary Megan and Staff at the White Hills Pharmacy
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Goornong is now on the web!
www.goornong.com
This has a front page which then links to the COMMUNITY PAGE which looks like this
>>>>>>> On the right hand side there are links to other
pages:
The +25 Community Plan survey
Become a Friend of Goornong
Historical dates
Goornong Guys & Gals
Goornong Traders
Goornong Notice Board
Calendar of Events
The Goornong Guide online
Press releases from the
City of Greater Bendigo
Goornong Guide Articles
CFA news
Local areas of interest
Axedale
Fosterville
Elmore
Bendigo
The Bendigo Advertiser
We welcome your ideas and contribu-tions!
PLEASE become a Follower and a Friend of Goornong
FREE BONFIRE AND BARBEQUE St Georges’ Anglican Church Goornong will be hosting a Family Bon-
fire and Barbeque on the Saturday the 3rd of September 2011.
Location: St Georges - Corner Railway place and Tyler St.
Time: Starting at 6:00pm.
Sausages, bread, coleslaw, marshmallows, tea, coffee,
and cordial supplied. BYO – Chair
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OPEN LETTER TO THE GOORNONG COMMUNITY
On Thursday the 12th of May a small township engagement meeting was held at the Goor-
nong Recreation reserve Hall, as usual a very poor attendance, only seven local people at-tended. This meeting was well advertised. As a result of this meeting a number of issues were discussed such as footpaths, roads, drainage, the swimming pool, speed limits, exhaust brakes signage and dangerous intersec-tions in the area. As a result of the discussion a lot of jobs have been logged with a task number. Also as a result of the meeting, Pauline Gordon who is the Director of Community Wellbeing at the City Of Greater Bendigo (who had only been in the job for four days) indi-cated that she would identify an appropriate staff member to meet with me to undertake a drive and a walk around Goornong to look at the main issues. So on the 28
th of June, Pauline Gordon and Alex Malone the manager for presentation and
works at the City Of Greater Bendigo, arrived in Goornong. I spent approximately 2 hours with them showing them problems around the town and outlying areas. Alex noted a lot of the problems some large, some small. Things will not be fixed overnight but I hope that this may be a start to get some problems fixed. If you have a problem large or small ring the City of Greater Bendigo on 5434 6000 and it can be dealt with and given a job number for further reference (be nice to the girls on the switch board, not like me). Ray Miles
THE GOORNONG & DISTRICT
COMMUNITY PLAN
Is only a few weeks off completion.
On September 5th, we will be endorsing the GOALS and STRATEGIES
of the entire Goornong Community.
We will then be acting on them to initiate progress with infrastructure, events, projects and activities.
PLEASE
Feel free to join us in our endeavour to
Get Goornong Going!
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Revised Goals from the Goornong Community Plan
“GETTING GOORNONG GOING!”
Support the Development of Infrastructure, Industry and Economic Development Goal: Advocate for updated infrastructure and service provision to Goornong Township resi-dents. Strategies: Form partnerships and undertake lobbying for ongoing maintenance, extension and
linking of cycle and walking paths. Upgrade footpaths between commercial and public areas. Liaise with relevant authorities to enhance road safety in the local area, such as sign-
age, turning lanes and speed restrictions. Continue advocacy for provision of sewerage service to residences in the township. Time Line: Partners: Community Champion(s): Ruth Jenkins Promote areas in and around Goornong as venues for tourists and local visitors Goal: Publicise and further develop facilities to promote and encourage visitors to stay. Strategies: Signpost and advertise local attractions, including places of interest, historical sites and
camping locations in public places, such as the town entrances and using other media. Time Line: Partners: CoGB (Tourism); Regional Tourism; RACV Community Champion(s): Preserve the Natural Environment Goal: Beautify and plant trees in selected central locations. Strategies: Form suitable collaborative partnerships such as with school groups, to undertake
planting and regular maintenance in selected sites in the town. Time Line: ongoing Partners: Goornong Community / Schools; ? Mining Companies as a source of funds Community Champion(s): Maintain existing facilities and develop additional opportunities for Sports, Recreation
and Leisure Goal: Maintain and upgrade existing recreation and sporting facilities that are fully utilised.
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KIDS CORNER
Strategies: Identify repair and maintenance needs and priorities for existing sports and recreation facil-
ities. Develop management plans for the ongoing maintenance and financial viability of existing
sporting facilities. Time Line: Immediate – 1 year Partners: Recreation affiliated groups Community Champion(s): 1. Angie Kennedy; 2. Deb Sturt / Ross McKinstry Goal: Develop and / or maintain opportunities for local events and celebrations that bring the community together. Strategies: Investigate the wider use of existing public and private community facilities for community
sports and other recreation activities such as Playgroup, bowls, communal meals and events.
Time Line: Partners: Community Champion(s): Vanessa Hawkins
YOU ARE ALL INVITED to be part of the
GOORNONG & DISTRICT COMMUNITY PLAN
NEXT MEETING IS OUR Annual General Meeting: September 5th, 2011 - Election of Officer Bearers.
Why do spiders spin webs?
No one's ever taught them to crochet.
Where do worms prefer to shop? In the big Apple.
Teacher: "the ant is a very industrious crea-
ture. It never seems to stop working -- and do
you see what it has to show for it?
Student: Yeah it gets stepped on.
Why did the cow enrol in drama class? To become a moo-vie star.
What keys are found in the animal King-
dom? Donkeys, monkeys and turkeys.
Farmer: "Why aren't we having eggs for breakfast
this morning?" Farmer's wife: " I think the chicken mislaid
them."
A chicken went to the doctor. "what's your problem?" the doctor asked. "I have red, puffy spots all over my skin."
"Oh no! You have the people pox.
Why do owls fly around at night? Its faster than walking.
A flock of lambs were playing in the pad-
dock. "Baa ! Baa !" they called merrily -- except
one lamb who insisted , "Moo ! Moo ! Moo !" What are you saying?" they demanded.
"I'm practicing a foreign language."
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MEDIA
RELEASES
PLANT A TREE AT HUNTLY FOR
NATIONAL TREE DAY
The City of Greater Bendigo will celebrate Na-
tional Tree Day 2011 on Sunday July 31 with a
special planting activity at Goldleaf Wetland in
Huntly
Goldleaf Wetland is a small park only minutes
away from the centre of Bendigo. The park can be
accessed from Station Street, Epsom by following
the Tree Day signs.
City of Greater Bendigo Mayor Cr Rod Fyffe said
residents are invited to participate in the planting
of some 5,000 native trees and shrubs at Huntly
on the day.
“The tree planting has been organised by the City
of Greater Bendigo and the Northern Bendigo
Landcare Group to provide an opportunity for
families to get involved in National Tree Day.
“Planting activities will take place between 10am
and 1pm. There will also be children’s art activi-
ties provided by the City of Greater Bendigo Chil-
dren’s Art Network and a free barbecue will be
provided to everyone who participates by the Ep-
som Huntly Lions Club,” Cr Fyffe said.
National Tree Day is Australia’s largest community
tree planting event which has resulted in the plant-
ing of more than 15 million native trees and shrubs
throughout Australia.
“In 2011 National Tree Day will celebrate its six-
teenth year and it certainly has become a favourite
annual event in Bendigo.
“Each year the City of Greater Bendigo partners
with a local landcare or community group to coor-
dinate a planting on a community site.
“This year the City has joined forces with the
Northern Bendigo Landcare Group who are work-
ing with the City to improve the Gold Leaf Wet-
land park and raise awareness of the great work
landcare groups undertake throughout the region.
“I encourage all interested residents to join in the
National Tree Day celebrations on Sunday July 31
at Goldleaf Wetland, Huntly,” said Cr Fyffe.
All participants are asked to wear suitable clothing
and bring along gloves and a hand trowel if they
have one. Participants are also asked to sign in at
the registration desk adjacent to the planting area
on arrival. Children under the age of 18 must
have a parent or guardian accompany and sign for
them.
CITY AWARDS TENDER FOR CON-
STRUCTION OF NEW EDWARD STREET
MULTI STORY CAR PARK BUILDING
The City of Greater Bendigo has awarded a major
tender for the construction of a new multi-story
car park and commercial development to be built
on the existing car park bounded by Edward,
Queen and King Streets
Mayor Cr Rod Fyffe said the tender has been
awarded to regional Victorian construction com-
pany H. Troon Pty Ltd who will undertake a
$12.69M building construction for the City of
Greater Bendigo and a $1.48M fit out of the
ground floor commercial area for anchor tenant,
State Trustees Ltd (owned by the Victorian Gov-
ernment).
“The successful contractor intends to take pos-
session of the site in mid to late July and expect
construction to take twelve months to complete.
The contractor has assured the City that 70% of
the project expenditure will be sourced locally.
“The awarding of the tender for this major pro-
ject is a red letter day for the Bendigo CBD.
“For the past 10 years car parking has been identi-
fied by residents through the annual Community
Satisfaction surveys as a major area that needs
improvement. The Bendigo Traders Association
has also identified parking as its number one pri-
ority for the CBD.
“The fact that today we have awarded the con-
struction tender for this major project and work
is about to commence really shows that that
Council has listened to both residents and local
business. It’s simply a great, all round result,” said
Cr Fyffe.
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For more press release, please fol-low the links from our website
www.goornong.com
He said the new building will comprise 418 parking
spaces, 1,880 square metres of ground level commer-
cial space, lifts and stair access, bike parking, public
toilets (including disabled) with baby change facilities,
roof top shade structures, a main pedestrian en-
trance off Edwards Street and vehicle access from
Queen Street.
“It will boast quality architectural design and a fea-
ture will be the use of decorative steel panels and
steel mesh to provide a modern, interesting facade
that maximises natural light and ventilation without
any need for costly energy-consuming air control sys-
tems.
“The new car park will also feature a mix of both
short and long term parking options with over 300
bays providing free parking for the first 1.5 hours.
“One of the most exciting parts of this project is the
100 new jobs that will result from State Trustees tak-
ing up prime tenancy in the building. This not only
underpins the financial viability of the car park devel-
opment but will also provides significant on-going
economic and social benefits for the community.
He said while construction would inevitably cause
some disruption to car parking and traffic flows with-
in the vicinity of the works a number of altered park-
ing conditions will be put in place for the duration of
the construction works.
“The City is committed to keeping businesses in the
vicinity of the site and the general community well
informed about the project prior to and during the
construction phase,” Cr Fyffe said.
CITY PRODUCES NEW RECYCLING &
WASTE SERVICES GUIDE
The City of Greater Bendigo has produced a new
free guide to residential recycling and waste services
to assist residents with their home recycling and
waste management and to help minimise the amount
of contamination currently occurring in our recycling
systems.
The guide is a first for Greater Bendigo and features
and A to Z index along with a magnet so that it
can be attached to a fridge making it a handy ref-
erence for residents wanting information on:-
Fortnightly kerbside recycling service
Weekly kerbside rubbish collection service
Green waste and composting at home
Hard waste recycling
E-waste recycling
Chemical collection points
City of Greater Bendigo Cr Barry Lyons said
while participation in recycling programs is very
good in Greater Bendigo, contamination of house-
hold rubbish and recycling bins could be reduced
further.
The guide is free and residents wishing to obtain a
copy can do so by visiting the City of Greater
Bendigo offices in Bendigo and Heathcote or by
phoning 54346000. The guide can also be viewed
on the City of Greater Bendigo website at
www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/recycling
NEW KANGAROO FLAT COMMUNITY
ARTS SPACE AND GALLERY
City of Greater Bendigo Coordinator Arts and
Culture and Chair of the Kangaroo Flat Arts Inc
Maree Tonkin said Kangaroo Flat Arts Inc was
established to drive the development and manage-
ment of the Kangaroo Flat Community Arts Space
and Gallery.
“Both the gallery and workshop space is available
for hire and we would like to encourage individu-
als, artists, community groups and organisations
to consider using the space. The new community
art space is located with four shop fronts and has
improved and revitalised the look and feel of the
arcade.
“Kangaroo Flat Art Inc exists to support the
growth of the arts within the Kangaroo Flat com-
munity and beyond. We aim to be sustainable and
here for the longer term, therefore we encourage
the community to get behind and support this
wonderful new arts facility.”
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GOORNONG COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOL
LETTER TO THE COMMUNITY Recently, the committee put out a survey in the Goornong Guide, asking the community for their opinions as to the future direction of the Pool. We had NO response from this survey at all. We feel that the community is underestimating the seriousness of the situation because the possibility of the pool closing is very, very real. We are asking for your help to avoid this happening. The following positions exist and as of the next AGM all of them will be vacated and need to be filled: President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Pump Manager: Elmore Field Days Co-ordinator: Cleaning Co-ordinator: Kiosk Volunteer Co-ordinator: Food Co-ordinator: Grounds/Maintenance Manager Life-Guard Co-ordinator: At the moment, a few people are trying to do the work involved with all of the-se positions and it is basically impossible. Unless we have people willing to take responsibility for these positions, the pool cannot continue to operate, simply because we don’t have enough manpower to run it. The next meeting is TUESAY NIGHT, the 9
TH August at the Rec Reserve from
7.30pm. If you would like to have the pool continue, consider taking on one of these positions and come along to the next meeting. No-one wants to see the pool close as it is an important, and historical part of our community.
For further information please contact Tony Dillon on 54322220.
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NEW PRINCIPAL
At the beginning of Term 3 we welcomed our new
Principal, Jason Cox to our School. Jason comes to
us from Undera PS. We look forward to beginning a
new stage at our School with Jason and hopefully a
new school building not far away.
2012 PREP/NEW STUDENTS
The school needs to ascertain expected numbers for
next year. If you have a child beginning school next
year please contact us. Please pass this message on to
others in the community that will have Prep/new
children for 2012.
VICE CAPTAINS
Our new Principal, Jason Cox presented our School
Vice Captains for Semester two - John Varker and
Sarah McClusky with their badges at Assembly re-
cently
GOORNONG
PRIMARY SCHOOL
news
Ph: 5432 2236 Fax: 5432 2425 Website: www.goornongps.vic.edu.au
CLUSTER WINTER SPORTS DAY
It was a Winter Sports Day without the rain when
we ventured to Elmore last term. Our children
played in mixed school netball and football teams.
It was a great opportunity to try out their skills
and renew friendships with children from other
Campaspe Cluster schools.
Sarah and Darcey were chosen to play for the
Campaspe Cluster Netball team on Wednesday
the 28th of July, in Bendigo, at the Netball Cham-
pionships.
John, Kane, Tyson, Dylan, Ben and Charlie were
chosen to represent the Campaspe Cluster at the
Football Championships in Bendigo on Wednes-
day the 27th of July.
AUGUST
2nd Cluster Science Day @ Elmore
PAULS COLLECT-A-CAP
We have registered for Pauls Collect-A-Cap fund-
raiser which started recently.
All you need to do is send your specially marked
caps (washed please) to school or drop them in at
the Post Office. Specially marked caps are on –
Full Cream, Smarter White, Trim, Rev, Pauls
PhysiCAL Low Fat, PhysiCAL No Fat and Skin-
ny Milk 2L and 3L.
We earn 10c per cap.
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COMPUTER
CORNER/ Internet
Access to our computer, printer,
scanner and the Internet is available at the Recreation Re-
serve.
Also photocopying is available at the same area.
Cost: Computer and Internet Access:
$2.50 per hour—payable on collection of
keys
Printing/Photocopying:
30c per sheet—payable on return of keys
ALL BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES
should be directed to Janet Filbey, Ph: 5432 2202
C H U R C H T I M E S
St George’s Anglican Church, Goornong:
2nd, 4th Sundays: 8.00am
St Martin’s Catholic Church,
Muskerry:
Each Sunday: 8.30am
For bookings for St Martin’s
Church Contact: Lyn Harrop,
Ph: 5432 2281
Come along and Support our local library, plenty of
books to choose from.
MOBILE LIBRARY
Mondays 4—4.30pm
Outside Goornong Primary School
Goornong Gals
Social meeting held on the first Wednes-
day of each month.
All Welcome
Bring something to do
eg: craft project, quilting, knitting etc
Venue: Rec Reserve Hall
Time: 7.00pm till 9.00pm
Gold coin donation and a plate
to share if you wish
All enquires welcome Ph: 5432 2248
HIRING OF VENUES
AROUND GOORNONG
CONTACT DETAILS
Goornong Recreation Reserve Hall
Bagshot Street Goornong
Contact : Janet Filbey 5432 2202
Please leave a message and I will get back to you
Soldiers Memorial Hall
Keys for the Memorial hall can be picked up at the
post office
Railway place South, Goornong { Midland Hwy}
Contact Kath Read: 5432 2240 or 5441 2809
Goornong Community
Computer.
Please Note:
The use of computer is limited to one
person per hour unless notified.
$2.50 per person per hour
G o o r n o n g R u r a l f i r e b r i g a d e .
F o r f i r e e m e r g e n c y d i a l 0 0 0
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For more information, please contact
Captain: Tim McCrohan (0459) 533 163
Or
Secretary: Felicity Nicholls on 5432 2450
1601 Epsom-Barnadown Road, Goornong, 3557
Visit our web site at
http://www.goornongcfa.blogspot.com/
Goornong Rural Fire Brigade
Encourages diversity, team work and a family atmosphere. It involves itself in
community projects. It has a broad age group and
new members are most welcome.
The next Goornong Rural Fire Brigade meeting will be held on Monday
September 26th, 8pm, possibly in the new station.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME. WE WOULD LIKE MORE MEMBERS!
VISIT US AT ~ www.goornongcfa.blogspot.com
Burning Stubble Safely
Fire is a normal part of farming activities. The safe use of fire is encouraged.
Before burning, anyone using fire is encouraged
to: be clear about what the burning will achieve; identify risks and how they will be managed; ensure that weather conditions are and will
remain safe for burning; have fuel breaks to contain the fire;
have sufficient resources on hand to control the fire (e.g. water);
obtain permits to burn during Fire Danger periods;
notify the local brigade, Vicfire and neigh-bours if required, or if the burning may
affect them; and seek advice on fire safety, flora and fauna,
and weed management issues.
After using fire, people are encouraged to: check to ensure that the fire is completely
out; monitor the site for fire over the next few
days; and where necessary, rehabilitate the burn site or
control lines as soon as practical.
It is an offence to intentionally or recklessly cause a fire and recklessly allow a fire to spread
to vegetation on another person’s property (Crimes Act 1958, s201A).
During Fire Danger Periods, permits are re-quired and all conditions must be followed.
In accordance with legislation, when lighting a fire outside the Fire Danger Period (e.g. a stub-
ble burn) a person must not: light or use fire in the open air or carry light-
ed flammable material that destroys, damages or endangers the life or proper-
ty of others; or leave a fire in the open air that they have lit
or are in charge of without leaving anoth-er person in charge of the fire, unless:
a landowner or occupier (or someone act-ing under their direction) is burning
flammable material on their land; and there is a firebreak of not less than 3 m
and cleared of all flammable material around the perimeter of the area of
land; and at least 2 hours’ notice is given to adjoin-
ing landowners or occupiers. (Summary Offences Act 1966, s11)
Anyone lighting a fire that is likely to come to
the attention of the fire service is encouraged to notify VicFire before undertaking the burning
activity.
VicFire burn off notification options Phone: 1800 668 511 Facsimile: (03) 5337 3501 Email: [email protected] Reference: 'On the Land' (CFA May 2007, reprinted with minor updates December 2007)
Elmore cubs & scouts 2011 We are a very small Group this year and are hoping to increase our numbers during the
year. Parents please note we are providing quality programming in a small community
as part of the worldwide scouting movement.
Scouting is for both boys and girls Elmore offers two separate sections with both cubs
and scouts operating under very experienced leaders.
Cubs - MONDAY afternoon at 4.00PM
Leader in charge: Christine McCormick Phone 54326679
Assistant Junior Leaders
Cameron Edwards and Erin Edwards.
Scouts – MONDAY nights at 7.00PM
Leader in charge - Liz Dow Phone 54326263
We are looking for interested persons to come along and help with leadership.
Please contact Group Leader
Christina Lonsdale for further details: Phone 54326387
Wes White Bricklaying
All types of brickwork
Free quotes
Mob 0438441226 Houses, Fences, Renovations,
Patch Ups, Wineries, Sheds
H 0354322205 Laying of new & old bricks
Block work
Goornong 3557
No Job Too BIG or Too SMALL!
FIREWOOD
Old & New—cut your own
Phone: 0417 363 710
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FUN FARE. In Transit.
A chap we know shared a commuter's seat the other day
with a brisk, informative little man who said he was the butler
at a Liberty-ville estate. "Oh" said our friend, "you work for Mr Jones?"
The brisk little man drew himself up haughtily, "Certainly
not. Mr Jones is working for me. He gets up at seven every
morning and goes down to that dirty, stinking city to make
enough money to keep this place and me go-ing."
The Seeing eye dog boarded the crowded streetcar with his master
and led him to the only available space on the seat running the
length of the car. It was too small to accom-modate even a child,
but the dog began pushing the passengers on each side farther
apart with his nose. Every other passenger in turn squeezed
against his neighbour. When there was room enough to
accommodate two people, the dog signaled his master to be
seated. The passengers' pleased expressions dissolved into laughter
when the dog climbed into the remaining space beside his master
and relaxed with his head on the blind man's lap.
On a crowded streetcar, a passenger apolo-getically handed the
conductor a five-dollar bill, saying "I'm afraid I haven't a nickel"
"Don't worry," the conductor assured him grimly, "In a minute
you'll have 99."
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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS
DUMPING OF GARDEN GREENS OR WASTE IN GOORNONG RECREATION RESERVE IS
NOT PERMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE PUB-LIC, EVEN IF A PRE– EXISTING PILE OF
BURNABLE MATERIAL IS FORMED
OFFENDERS WILL BE FINED
Goornong Recycle & Waste Transfer Station
Is open 8am-5pm every
Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday. Most recyclable and reusable items are
FREE
Basic Fee (recyclable items) 50cents Full fee (non recyclable waste) $19.00
TV's, Screens and Monitors. $5.00 Fridges, Freezers, Air Conditioners $15.00
More information is available can be
found on www.goornong.com or on 0458 346 952.
Drover Arms
Takeaway food Available Tuesday to Sunday
from 6pm till 8pm
Fish $4.20
Prawns $1.20
Scallops $1.50
Dim sims $1.00
Chicko roll $2.80
Spring roll $2.30
Potato cakes $ .80
Min chips $2.00
Chicken burger $6.50
ph 5432 2210
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Elmore Community Pharmacy …….… for all your medicinal needs
We can deliver free to the Goornong store.
Please ring us to arrange your prescriptions.
Arthur Pappas – Pharmacist /Jess Stokie – Dispensary Technician
Beautiful Australian Chocolates Value priced quality medication A large range of Coral Colours
cosmetics now available.
Need a service? Think local….
www.elmorebusinessvictoria.com
(Note: this site also lists Goornong, Rushworth and Colbinabbin businesses)
78-80 Railway Place Elmore
Phone: 5432 6600 Fax: 5432 6599
Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm / Sat 9am-12pm (most)
Aspect Eyewear – New Styles
A range
of Gifts
and Toys!
Teddy
Bear &
Friends
Gifts!
For Men and Women
Ph: 5432 6600
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Answers.
1. A Parliament. 2. Adelaide. 3. A3. 4. 1997. 5. 2005. 6. Japan. 7. The Media. 8. Sigmund Freud. 9. Mariah Carey. 10. The Daily Planet.
11. The Gulf of Calfornia. 12. Benny Hill. 13. Charles. 14. Yotha Yindi. 15. 4. 16. 2003. 17. Morgan Freeman. 18. Norway. 19. Anne of Green Gables.
20. Joint Photography Experts Group.
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TRENCHES, FOOTINGS , POSTHOLES,RIPPING &LEVELING
PICKET, PALING & COLOURBOND FENCES
DINGO MINI DIGGER
ELECTRONIC WATER LEAK DETECTIONS
LOCATION AND TRACING FOR ALL:
DOMESTIC WATER PIPES
SEPTIC TANKS & PIPES
STORMWATER &SEWER DRAINS
POWER CABLES
TELEPHONE DATAS CABLES
POOL & SPA LEAKS
Kel O’Brien Ph:03 5432 2295 or 0418 700554
GOORNONG POST OFFICE Open Mon—Fri: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday: 9.00am - 12.00am
For all your Postal, Bill paying and Banking needs
We have an extensive Giftware Range and offer FREE gift wrapping
CONTACT
Cheryl O’ Brien
5432 2295
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Flowers for all occasions
Teddy Bears, Balloons, Chocolates,
Life like plants
Phone Carol and her friendly staff
Free delivery to Goornong
Monday - Friday after 6pm
Cylinder
Dealer AGENT
A&A DILLON
OLD MURRAY ROAD GOORNONG Phone: 5432 2248
45KG EXCHANGE BOTTLES 9KG BBQ EXCHANGE
REFILL BBQ AND FORKLIFT BOTTLES
6 MONTHS FREE RENTAL ON 45KG BOTTLES
VERY GOOD RATES
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Septic tanks cleaned Servicing Goornong and surrounding areas.
7 days a week
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ADVERTISERS! Want to promote your event or business?
The Goornong Guide is distributed via the mail run right around our region to Huntly, Axedale, Elmore, Fosterville Mine, and Toolleen. We are also online via the web and FaceBook.
Advertising space is available in the Goornong Guide offers fantastic exposure direct to local people as well as to visitors and the world wide web.
WE ARE GREAT VALUE!
Due to an increase in printing costs our Advertising Rates will rise to cover costs. We would also like to improve the quality of the Goornong Guide but need more funds and volunteers to help out.
We are a small group of volunteers who dedicate many hours to bring you this information. If you would like to support us or contribute to the guide,
please email; [email protected] or ring 0417 363 710
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
The deadline for each edition is the 26th of the month. (As from 1st July, all future yearly advertisements will be for 12 months only & not 13.)
Ad Size Monthly Yearly
Business card $7.50 $82.50
Quarter page $10.00 $110.00
Half page $15.00 $165.00
Full page $30.00 $330.00
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G O L D F I E L D S
We invite you to join us and share in our wonderful setting, facilities and activities.
ESCAPE AND ENJOY THE SERENITY!
PHONE: 03 5432 2446
I S H O M E T O
THE BUSH COURTYARD offers cosy pet friendly accommodation
EQUINE SPORTS BREEDING (ESB)
stands stallions at stud and has horses for sale. ESB is one of the largest producers of equestrian horses in Australia and
breeder of ESB Irish Enough, sire of Beijing Olympic medal winner, Irish Jester.
THE GOLD FIELDS EQUESTRIAN CLUB INC
has world class training facilities including and conducts educa-tional sessions on the first Tuesday of every month and events
on the third weekend of every month. Riding lessons and agistment is also available by arrangement.
and THE GOLD FIELDS STADIUM
Is designed to seat over 10,000 people. Music concerts, food and wine festivals and major events are planned for the future.
www.goldfieldsproperty.com