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1st Aug, 2011 Volume 26 Issue 8 270 copies produced each month

Goornong Guide your link to the Goornong Community

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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: goornongguide@gmail.com or mail to P.O. Box 46 Goornong. Janet’s Ph: 5432 2202

Visit us at www.goornong.com

ADVERTISING The current advertising fees are as follows:

SIZE MONTHLY Business Card $7.50

1/4 page $10.00 1/2 page $15.00 Full page $30.00

Your ad and hyperlink will also feature online. A 10% discount applies if paid for

12mths in advance.

VISIT Goornong Traders on

www.goornong.com And book your ad online.

We can also feature you on our Face Book page

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:

goornongguide@gmail.com 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 guide@gmail.com

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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: burnoffs@esta.vic.gov.au 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; goornongguide@gmail.com 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