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1st Dec 2011 Volume 26 Issue 12 270 copies produced each month
Goornong Guide your link to the
Goornong Community
‘Carols in the Bush’ is coming to
Goornong on Dec 9th at 6.30pm!
Join us to meet Mary and Joseph with baby Jesus, the angels,
the shepherd's with their sheep and the kings on horses.
Come and share some
Christmas spirit and Carols.
www.carolsinthebush.com
P a g e 2 G o o r n o n g G u i d e
Goornong is on the web!
www.goornong.com
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 & more
The Bendigo Advertiser
We welcome your ideas and contributions!
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 those who contrib-
uted to these sums:
Donations can be placed in boxes at the Goor-
nong Store, the Drovers Arms hotel and the
Goornong PO.
Future donations will be gratefully received to
ensure ongoing production.
CONTENTS
Guide News
Public Notices
Calendar of meetings &
events
Stories & photos of local
news & events
Upcoming events
Articles of interest
Goornong Guys & Gals:
‘Resident of the month’
Craft Corner
Trivia
Recipes
Kids Corner & jokes
CFA news and information
Primary School News
Community Plan update
City of Greater Bendigo
news
Local Traders
Monthly Competition
Getting
Goornong Going!
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.
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 Advertis-
ing Rates will rise to cover costs.
We would also like to improve the quality of the Goornong Guide but need more funds and volun-
teers 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 contact us:
P.O. Box 46 Goornong. or ring 0417 363 710
OR VISIT Goornong Traders on
www.goornong.com and book your ad online.
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
The deadline for each edition is the 26th of the month.
Ad Size Monthly Yearly
Business card $7.50 $100.00
Quarter page $10.00 $120.00
Half page $15.00 $180.00
Full page $30.00 $330.00
P a g e 3 G o o r n o n g G u i d e
NEW! The Goornong Guide monthly competition:
Each month we are going to be giving
away a fantastic prize (valued between $100—$200)
All correct entries will go into a draw with the winner being announced in the next
edition of the Goornong Guide.
DECEMBER PRIZE: Dinner voucher at the
Queens Arms Hotel, Quarry Hill. Valued at $100
DECEMBER QUESTION:
What is the name of the house where the November Resident of the
Month lives?
EMAIL: [email protected] Or PO Box 46, Goornong, Vic 3557
AND
THE NOVEMBER
WINNER IS
Ruth Jenkins
BE IN IT TO WIN IT!
We now
accept payment via
BARTERCARD
Ph: 5441 2388
www.bartercard.com
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
We hope that you have a wonderful day and
that you know how special you are in every
way!
JANUARY 16TH
Vanessa Hawkins—that’s me!
All presents
greatly appreciated :)
&
JANUARY 18TH
Ed English
He doesn't want any presents.
SURPRISE SOMEONE
PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU’D LIKE
A PERSONS NAME
MENTIONED HERE.
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
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) $1 Full fee (non recyclable waste) $26.00 TV's, Screens and Monitors. $10.00
Car boots, Fridges, Freezers and Air Conditioners $15.00
More information is available can be
found on www.goornong.com or on 0458 346 952.
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We would
like to wish
everyone a
very merry
Christmas
and a
wonderful
New Year
in 2012. PLEASE NOTE
There will be no Goornong Guide in January
PERSONAL
NOTICES
Deb Sturt and Siaki on the birth of their lovely daughter—Victoria
~~~~~~
The Committee of the
Goornong Guide extend their sympathy to Kath
Read & Family on the passing of her sister Pat Dunn.
~~~~~
Please let know
if you have any events or notices you
would like to share.
Become a friend of Goornong!
YOU CAN
COMPUTER
CORNER/ Internet
Access to our computer, printer, scanner and the Internet is available at the Recre-ation Reserve. The use of computer is limited to one person per hour unless notified. Also photo-copying 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
Ph: 5449 2790 Mondays 4—4.30pm
Outside Goornong Primary School
Goornong Gals
Social meeting held on the first Wednesday
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
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C a l e n d a r o f e v e n t s
D e c e m b e r / J a n u a r y
December: Thursday 1st Memorial Hall meeting Soldier’s Memorial Hall 7.30pm Wednesday 7
th Goornong Gals Rec. Reserve Hall 7.00pm
FRIDAY 9th CAROLS IN THE BUSH OLD CFA SHED 6.30PM Tuesday 13
th Pool Meeting Rec. Reserve Hall 7.30pm
Wednesday 14th Rec. Reserve meeting Drover’s Arms Hotel 7.30pm
Sunday 18th CFA Christmas BBQ New Fire Station TBA Wednesday 21
st V.F.F./ Landcare
Wednesday 21st School Christmas Concert
Thursday 22nd End of Term 4—yeah, holidays! January 2012 Tuesday 17
th Swimming Pool meeting Rec. Reserve Hall 7.30pm
Thursday 26th Australia Day
February 2012 Thursday 2nd Start of Term 1—yeah, school!
All meetings and events can be viewed online—www.goornong.com
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 Plumber
Matt - 0430 821 706 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
- Mark Hearn 0404 595 047
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The Goornong Rural Fire Brigade meetings are held at the
NEW FIRE STATION
EVERYONE IS WELCOME. WE WOULD LIKE MORE MEMBERS!
The Gold Fields Equestrian Club Inc Dec 6th, Education Day. December 15th, Rally
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME
www.goldfieldstheproperty.com
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‘Carols in the Bush’
is coming to
Goornong on Dec 9th at 6.30pm!
What’s on in January 2012
What’s on in December
Happy New Year!
AUSTRALIA DAY
Thursday, January 26th, 2011
COMBINED CHURCHES CHRISTMAS CAROLS at St. George's Anglican Church
December 18th 7.00pm All Welcome
Swimming Pool Meeting Tues, Jan 17th at the Rec Reserve 7.30 pm
Swimming Pool Meeting Tues, Dec 13th at the Rec Reserve 7.30 pm
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END OF YEAR CONCERT
Our end of year concert will be held on Wednesday 21st
of December at 7pm at the Goornong Hall. The Goor-
nong Community is most welcome to come along.
2012 ENROLMENTS
Enrolments for 2012 are now being taken at Goornong
Primary School. If you have children that will be start-
ing at Goornong next year, please contact the school on
the above number
SCIENCEWORKS
Our Grade Six children joined with the other Cluster
Schools for an excursion to Scienceworks in Melbourne.
It was a long day but it provided the children with the
learning experiences provided by the following sessions;
Lightening Room / Magnets, Planetarium – Spinning out
and the night sky and them regular exhibits.
Canberra camp
Recently our Grade 5 and 6 students went to Canberra
with the other Campaspe Cluster schools. They visited
the National Canberra Exhibition, Parliament House,
Questacon, Geo Science Australia, Royal Australian
Mint, Australian War Memorial, Black Mountain Tower,
CSRIO Discovery, National Musuem of Australia and
Canberra Space Centre.
RAFFLE FUNDRAISER
Once again the Parents Club end of year fundraiser will
be a Wheelbarrow Raffle.
Tickets will be sold during November and the raffle will
drawn at our end of year concert on Wednesday 21st
December
PAULS COLLECT-A-CAP
We have registered for Pauls Collect-A-Cap fundraiser
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 Skinny Milk 2L and 3L.
We earn 10c per cap.
GOORNONG
PRIMARY SCHOOL
news
Ph: 5432 2236 Fax: 5432 2425 Website: www.goornongps.vic.edu.au
DECEMBER
6th Orientation Day – 2012 Preps & Yr 7s
13th Grade 6 Graduation
21st Christmas Concert
22nd End of Term 4
FEBRUARY
2nd Students begin school
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www.theworldinharmony.com
P a g e 1 0 G o o r n o n g G u i d e
WILL PRESENT THE CHRISTMAS STORY WITH A REINAC-
MENT OF THE NATIVITY ON FRIDAY DECEMBER 9TH AT 6.30PM.
MUSIC, CAROLS, STALLS AND A SAUSAGE SIZZLE WILL DRAW FRIENDS
AND FAMILY OF GOORNONG RESIDENTS TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE
OUR COMMUNITY AT CHRISTMAS TIME.
ENTRY WILL BE FREE. DONATIONS WILL BE COLLECTED IN AID OF THE DEVEL-
OPMENT AND CONTINUATION OF THE GOORNONG GUIDE.
WE INVITE YOU ALL TO JOIN US TO SUPPORT THIS LOVELY EVENING.
Part 2. Story continued from November: The shepherds wanted to go and see
the baby. When they arrived at the stable, they were filled with joy at seeing
Jesus lying in the manger. They knelt down and worshipped Him.
They told Mary and Joseph
how the angel had appeared in
the sky and told them that Je-
sus was to be the Saviour of
the world.
Far away in the East, Wise
Men saw a new star shining
high in the sky. These men
studied the stars and they
knew this was a very special
star. They studied their scrolls where it said that whenever a bright new star
appeared it meant that a great ruler had been born.
The Wise Men decided to find this new ruler. They went to Jerusalem to see
King Herod, as they thought the baby would be in the palace. They asked to
see the child that would be King of the Jews. The king was troubled. He
thought this new king may take away his throne. He told them to return when
they had found the baby so that he could worship the child himself.
‘Carols in the Bush’
Assisted by Nancy Hawkins ~ www.theworldinharmony.com
The Wise Men set off to find the baby. They were guided by the star to the
stable in Bethlehem. Here they knelt down and worshipped Jesus. They gave him
gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. That night, the men had the same dream
where an angel warned them that King Herod wanted to kill Jesus and told them
not to go back to his palace.
The Wise Men went back to their own country without calling to see Herod.
Soon after Joseph had a dream where an angel told him to take Mary and Jesus
to Egypt as King Herod had ordered that Jesus be killed.
They left Bethlehem right away. When the wise men did not return, Herod or-
dered that baby boys in Bethlehem be killed. They did not find Jesus as he was
safe.
www.carolsinthebush.com
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‘Carols in the Bush’
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COLOURING IN PAGE
KIDS CORNER
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Why does a bear hibernate for three months in cold weather? We’re all afraid to wake it up. What kind of animal is always found at baseball games? The Bat. Why do moose have fur coats? They don’t like wearing cotton. What kind of dog directs traffic? A police dog. Why did the goat stick its head through the barbed wire fence? To see what was on the other side. What do you call a flying ape? A hot-air baboon.
What’s black and white and has a red nose? Rudolph the red-nosed Zebra. Why can’t you telephone the zoo? The lion’s busy. Tim; ―I’ve heard bears won’t chase you at night if you carry a flashlight.‖ Kim; ―Depends on how fast you can carry it.‖ What was the turtle doing on the freeway? Record time. What’s the favourite city of hamsters? Hamsterdam. What’s the favourite city of chickens? Chicago.
1. In what year was Darwin hit by Cyclone Tracey? 2. Who is the author of the Discworld novels? 3. In which country were the Clancy Brothers, the singing group, born? 4. Who is the 2011 young Australian of the year? 5. Of which Internet giant is Jerry Yang the co-founder of. 6 Who is Australia's Shadow Treasurer? 7. Which race will start in Spain & end next year in Ireland? 8. Arthur Dent & Ford Prefect were characters on which comedy show? 9. By what name was Cape Canaveral known from 1963 -73? 10. Who is the patron saint of Russia? 11. Crown Princess Victoria is heir to the throne of which country? 12. In which country did Sambe originate? 13. What U.S. city is the capital of Rhode Island? 14. What puzzle was first published in New York in 1913? 15. Is cinnamon got from the leaves, roots or bark of an Asian tree? 16. What missiles does a fletcher make? 17. Which former Test Cricketer was nicknamed "the dungong dasher"? 18. Which regional city is home to victoria's desalination plant? 19. During which war did the battle of Inchon take place? 20. How many Australian cities have hosted the Summer Olympics?
Trivia Questions.
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CRAFT CORNER Kindly contributed by Glenyce McCrohan
Reindeer Candy Canes
Christmas is almost upon us and the kids are getting enthusiastic about decorating and making gifts. They really love to give gifts, especially things they have made. Last year, we tried out some Reindeer Candy Canes. This was nice and easy for them to make and we turned out a batch for the kids in the girls’ class at school. As you can probably see, you need: candy canes, pipe cleaners, googly eyes, dou-ble-sided tape and some small red stickers (or small red pom poms). Bend your pipe cleaner in half and twist it onto the hook of the cane. Do this carefully unless you want to eat some broken candy canes J Stick the googly eyes on with a little double-sided tape and add the red sticker for the nose. Now stand back and see how silly they look staring up at you and enjoy your Christmas festivities. J
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GOORNONG GUYS AND GIRLS—Thanks for being here!
WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW YOUR STORY.
PLEASE EMAIL US– [email protected]
RESIDENT of the MONTH
Joyce McKinstry
RECIPE FOR
White Christmas
3 cups rice bubbles, 1 cup icing sugar, 1 cup coconut, 1 cup powdered milk, 1 cup mixed fruits, 1 cup glace cherries, 250g copha. Melt copha and add to dry ingredients. Spread into tray and set in refrigerator. When set, cut into fingers.
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PRISTINE DRY CLEANERS
> 2 HOUR DRYCLEANING > DOONAS / BLANKETS
> SHIRT LAUNDRY > BEDSPREADS / CURTAINS
> WEDDING GOWNS > TABLE LINEN
> SUEDES & LEATHERS > LAUNDRY SERVICE
> REPAIRS & ALTERATIONS
NOW AT TWO LOCATIONS
Pristine Drycleaners (Head Office) Pristine Drycleaner Strath Village
5444 4691 5441 8263 141—161 High St, Bendigo Shop 23, Strath Village
Near corner of Don St Shopping Centre
If it’s not Pristine, it’s just not clean!
The Tillow Fashion Parade Thank you to everyone who attended the Fashion Parade.
A Big Thank you to the Elmore Bakery for supplying the Cakes for Afternoon Tea. It was de-licious. To the lovely Ladies who modelled the clothes, Thank you, you were excellent & ele-
gant. And to the ladies of the Goornong Guide committee Thank you for your hard work in put-ting on this event.
Results of the competitions are: Lucky Door; Tillow Gift Voucher Mrs Aileen O'Sullivan Senior. Raffle: 1st. Mrs Theresa Gee, 2nd Mrs Spiers, 3rd Claudia Goodman from Elmore.
GOORNONG COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOL NEWS Opening of Pool: The Pool will be opening at 2pm on Saturday 10th December. Later in the day we will be holding a family BBQ to celebrate the start of the season. We will be using our new built in BBQ and picnic seating from a Grant we received last year. You can purchase a sausage and, if you wish, bring your own salad to go with it!! AGM: Our AGM was held last week. Due to a great response from the community, we have been able to fill all positions. We have a fantastic and committed team this year and we would like to thank all those who have taken on the various roles. However, we still require active participation from the community to open the kiosk. As we are a facility that only has one Lifeguard assigned, the kiosk must be manned in case the Lifeguard re-quires assistance. This is a mandatory condition and we cannot open unless there is someone on the kiosk. Swimming Lessons: The last season saw us hold swimming lessons with a private instructor. We will be running them again this year with the same teacher Emily Smith. Emily is a fully qualified instructor and has her Working with Children’s check. The lessons will be held from Monday 16th January to Friday 20th January 2012. Children four and above can participate in the lessons. Sharon Hipwell is co-ordinating the program and you can contact Sharon on 5432 2525 for enrolment forms. The cost is $50 per child and all completed forms and full payment are expected on enrolment.
Next Meeting: We will be holding the next General Meeting on Tuesday 6th December. This is a week earlier than usual so that we can ensure that we are prepared for the opening day. The meeting will be held at 7.30pm at the Rec Reserve and everyone is welcome.
WE ARE SO LUCKY TO HAVE SUCH A LOVELY FACILITY. THANKS GUYS FOR KEEPING IT ALL GOING.
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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
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
For more information, please contact
Captain: Tim Mc Crohan (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.
VISIT US AT
www.goornongcfa.blogspot.com
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On Sunday 20th November
the brigade hosted a Fire Ready session where guest speakers presented information on raising people’s awareness
about grass and bushfire risk.
There were many valuable hand outs available and displays such as on hay-stack fires and grass fires. Across the state fire stations were also opened for
CFA Sunday where the community could visit the station to meet the volun-teers who put their time and effort into trying to protect the town from the
threat of fires.
A BBQ lunch was made available.
Thank you to the ONE community member who turned up. Your support for the brigade was appreciated.
Remember !
Being Fire Ready may save your property and more importantly, save your life.
Merry Christmas to the residents of Goornong from your local fire fighters.
Congratulations to one of our members, Deb Sturt and Siaki on the birth of their lovely daughter Victoria.
Christmas BBQ for members and their families Sunday 18th December. Time to be determined. Please pop this date into your diaries.
MEDIA
RELEASES
IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK
A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS
Christmas decorations are beginning to appear through-
out the City of Greater Bendigo to herald the arrival of
the festive season.
City of Greater Bendigo Mayor Cr Rod Fyffe said as
always, parts of the municipality will be decorated to
celebrate Christmas and encourage residents and local
businesses to get into the Christmas spirit.
“This year there will be decorations on light poles in
View Street, Mitchell Street, Charing Cross and the
Golden Square, Kangaroo Flat, Eaglehawk, Elmore and
Heathcote shopping centers.
“There will also be decorations in the Hargreaves Mall,
on the front of the City of Greater Bendigo Council
offices in Lyttleton Terrace and the Bendigo and Eagle-
hawk Town Halls.
“This year we have also purchased some new decora-
tions for Kangaroo Flat, Eaglehawk and Heathcote.
“Kangaroo Flat will have a new Christmas scene in-
stalled on the roof of a building at the High Street,
Lockwood Road traffic lights. There will also be a simi-
lar scene installed on the roof the Heathcote Visitor
Information Centre.
“We have also purchased some new Christmas banners
which will be installed in the Eaglehawk Shopping Cen-
tre,” said Cr Fyffe.
He said the decorations were in addition to the big
Christmas tree that will be erected at the View Street
entrance to Rosalind Park.
All of the decorations will be installed before the end of
November.
PREPARATIONS WELL UNDERWAY FOR
LIGHTING OF THE
BENDIGO CHRISTMAS TREE
Preparations for the annual lighting of the Downtown
Bendigo Christmas Tree in Rosalind Park on Friday De-
cember 2 are well underway with choirs practicing, en-
tertainers lined up and Santa organised.
City of Greater Bendigo Mayor Cr Rod Fyffe said the
lighting of the Christmas tree has become a very special
annual event for local families from throughout Greater
Bendigo to mark the countdown to Christmas.
“Construction of the Christmas tree will commence
before the end of November in preparation for an
evening of fun, entertainment and all things Christmas.
“On Friday December 2 the festivities will commence
at 6pm with roving entertainment throughout Rosalind
Park and in Sidney Myer Place (next to the Visitor In-
formation Centre) with a range of carnival rides for the
kids in support of the Bendigo Health Foundation.
“Roving entertainment will be provided by local charac-
ters including Bendigo Health’s Bennie and Hellie, the
City of Greater Bendigo’s Goldie the Wonder Dog and
Ben and Jo, the Bendigo Advertiser’s Kooka and Varie-
ty the Children's Charity Heart.
“This year for the first time, Variety the Children's Chari-
ty will bring the Santa Fun Run to Bendigo with a 3km
walk/run within Rosalind Park.
“At 7.30pm the stage entertainment with Jonathon Rid-
nell from ABC Central Victoria as compare will com-
mence. There will be performances by Bendigo's own
Alana and Courtney Conway and the Bendigo Primary
School Christmas Choir – a choir that has come to-
gether especially for this event.
“There will also be a very special visit from Santa which
is sure to delight the young and the young at heart and
on dark at about 9pm the lights on the Bendigo Christ-
mas tree will be switched on by the winner of the Ben-
digo Advertiser’s Kooka colouring-in competition.
“It’s shaping up to be a very special night and I’m look-
ing forward to kicking off the countdown to Christmas
with local families and members of the community. I
encourage everyone to bring along a picnic and find a
spot on the grass in Queen Victoria Gardens or
Rosalind Park and enjoy this free family event,” Cr
Fyffe said.
The City of Greater Bendigo is very proud to present
the “Light Up the Sky” event in conjunction with the
Bendigo Advertiser and Bendigo Traders.
For more information on the event visit
www.christmasinbendigo.com
CITY SET TO REDUCE
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
The City of Greater Bendigo will strive to reduce its
current energy consumption by 50% over the next ten
years.
Mayor of Greater Bendigo Cr Rod Fyffe said the City
has aligned its corporate greenhouse emissions ac-
counting and reporting system with the National
Greenhouse and Energy Reporting System (NGERS)
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For more press release, please follow the links from our
website www.goornong.com
and has set a target to reduce the energy used by half
by 2020.
“The City of Greater Bendigo has just released its
2010/11 carbon emissions report which clearly details
all of the City’s greenhouse gas emissions. This is the
first report to be calculated in accordance with the
NGERS - the national carbon accounting standard used
to comply with the Federal government’s reporting.
“The work involved in developing the report has been
very complex given that the City of Greater Bendigo as
an organisation is responsible for delivering a wide
range of services and for managing a huge portfolio of
buildings and facilities and a large fleet of heavy machin-
ery.
“However we are pleased with the progress we are
making because we now understand where most of our
emissions are being generated and this allows us to fo-
cus our efforts on reducing them,” said Cr Fyffe.
He said Council has demonstrated its ongoing commit-
ment to achieving emissions reduction by re-affirming
support for the emissions target of 50% adopted in
2006.
“The task is now a little harder because the 50% re-
duction is relative to the 2010/11 emissions and not the
original 1999 level.
“While accepting a carbon reduction challenge of this
size does commit the City to a level of financial invest-
ment we will make savings in a relatively short
timeframe and this will make it not only an exercise in
reducing carbon but a good business proposition as
well.
“A wide variety of works will be undertaken over the
next few years during routine maintenance and retrofit
programs. Various alternative energy and energy effi-
ciency projects such as the roll out of continued behav-
iour change programs, installation of efficient lighting
systems, improved heating and cooling equipments and
cogeneration, trigeneration and solar panels are cur-
rently being investigated to help the City achieve its
targets
“This is about investing in energy saving infrastructure
and technology to ultimately make financial savings in
the long term. It will provide us with an opportunity to
deliver services to our growing community using less
energy and producing less carbon emissions,” said
Cr Fyffe.
RUBBISH TO BE REMOVED FROM
BENDIGO CREEK
The City of Greater Bendigo, North Central Catch-
ment Management Authority (NCCMA) and the Dja
Dja Wurrung Natural Resource Management Enter-
prise project have joined forces to remove litter
from the stream and the embankment along two
large sections of the Bendigo Creek.
The project will see rubbish removed from the Ben-
digo Creek from Carcoola Drive in Kangaroo Flat
to Maple Street Golden Square and from Bayne
Street to Howard Street Epsom.
City of Greater Bendigo Director of Presentation
and Assets Darren Fuzzard said the scope of the
works is significant and could take up to three
weeks to complete.
“This year the City has received a number of com-
plaints about the amount of litter and debri that has
built up in the Bendigo Creek and we have decided
to carry out a special project in conjunction with
the NCCMA and the Dja Dja Wurrung project to
remove as much of the litter as possible.
“Rubbish accumulates along the creek following
heavy rainfalls but we have also discovered that
some residents who live along the creek are using
the creek reserve for storage of garden and other
waste such as building materials.
“Often the cause of litter is from these items wash-
ing down the creek when it rises following a storm.
“As part of the clean up project we will be asking
residents who have stored material on the creek
reserve to remove it.
“Both the City of Greater Bendigo and NCCMA are
committed to the health of our local waterways and
the clean up will make a significant difference,” said
Mr Fuzzard.
The Dja Dja Wurrung NRM Enterprise project aims
to assist the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal
Corporation (DDWCAC) to establish a commer-
cially viable Natural Resource and Cultural Heritage
Management business, fully owned and operated by
the Corporation. The project is being hosted by the
North Central Catchment Management Authority
on behalf of the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal
Corporation and is funded by the Department of
Justice.
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MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT 21 November 2011
FOSTERVILLE GOLD MINE SUPPORTS LOCAL COMMUNTY GROUPS On Saturday 19
th November the Fosterville Gold Mine opened its gates to the public
for its Annual Mine Open Day and as part of the day the Company also awarded its latest round of Community Grants. Seven community groups were successful in applying for funds and received their grants from General Manager Ian Holland. Among the community groups to receive funding were the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard – VF5 Lake Eppalock to upgrade equipment on their rescue vessel. Two Goornong groups received funding; the Goornong Recreation Reserve Com-mittee and the Goornong Cemetery Trust- both to upgrade equipment. The Axedale Primary School received funding to complete work on the entrance to the new school buildings. Other groups to receive grants were: The Rotary Club of Bendigo South to support a midnight basketball program for youth, which is run in conjunction with Victoria Police; Central Victorian Community Broadcasting – Phoenix FM for a new outside broadcast trailer and the Bendigo branch of Field and Game for equipment. The Annual Mine Open Day continues to be a huge success, despite the rainy weather on Saturday. More than 330 visitors took the opportunity to tour the mine site. Further Details: Sandra Burns 03 54399013 or 0417 394824 END RIGHT : Photo of the Recipients of the Community Grants Funds with Ian Holland
(General Manager) and Sandra Burns (Community Relations).
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Elmore cubs & scouts 2011 We are a very small but active Group in Elmore.
Liz Dow has resigned as Scout Leader and the scout section is in recess.
We are urgently in need of a person to take on the role of Scout Leader for 2012.
There are prospective scouts if a leader can be found. We have out grown building and are
a very well equipped Group.
Christine McCormick is our Cub Leader assisted by Cameron and Erin Edwards.
There is a need for someone to train with our capable Leader Christine to provide continui-
ty for the future of the local Group. Elmore is one of Victoria’s oldest Scout Groups having
continued, with a few interruptions since 1916.
Cubs meet on Monday nights from 4.15pm to 5.30 pm.
Please contact Group Leader Christina Lonsdale for further information.
Phone 5432 6387
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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,
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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)
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5432 2295
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