1st Nov 2011 Volume 26 Issue 11 270 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 shepherd's with their sheep and the

kings on horses.

Come and share

some

Christmas spirit

and Carols.

www.carolsinthebush.com

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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:

goornongguide@gmail.com

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

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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.

NOVEMBER PRIZE: A nights accommodation for two at The Bush Courtyard valued at $132

QUESTION:

Where did our October Resident of the Month go to primary school?

EMAIL: goornongguide@gmail.com Or PO Box 46, Goornong, Vic 3557

AND

THE NOVEMBER

WINNER

IS …….

(WILL IT BE YOU?)

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!

Happy 1st Birthday to our beautiful baby girl

Teleah Williams 24th November

All our love, Mummy & Daddy

As well as

Barry Leheny

1st November

SURPRISE SOMEONE

PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU’D LIKE A

PERSONS NAME

MENTIONED HERE.

Goornong Cemetery Trust seeks a per-

son to take over the duties of Secretary/

Treasurer.

Goornong Cemetery Trust consists of

community members volunteering their

time to look after the Goornong Ceme-

tery.

For more information or to apply for

position please contact Jenny McCor-

mick on 54322 452 after hours.

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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Invitation to attend a

Small Township Meeting with Council representatives to share information on

activities and issues relevant to your Community.

ALL WELCOME

Goornong Recreation Reserve Hall Tuesday 22 November 2011

at 7.30pm. Enquiries Ph 5434 6214

CHERRY RIPE SLICE. 250g Marie Biscuits, [crushed] 125g copha, 125g finely chopped Glace cherries, 1 tin Condensed Milk, Cochineal, [Red colour-ing] 25og desiccated coconut. Melt Copha over low heat, add condensed milk and enough cochineal to give pink colour, stir until well mixed. Remove from heat, add biscuits, cherries and coconut. Mix well and press into a lined slab tin. When set, melt 125g chocolate and 60g Copha together, pour over the top of the slice. chill and cut into slices.

PERSONAL

NOTICES

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

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

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C a l e n d a r o f e v e n t s

N o v e m b e r / D e c e m b e r

November: Wednesday 2

nd Goornong Gals Rec. Reserve Hall 7.00pm

Thursday 3rd

Memorial Hall Soldier’s Memorial Hall 7.30pm Tuesday 8

th Pool Meeting Rec. Reserve Hall 7.30pm

Wednesday 9th

Fashion Parade Rec. Reserve Hall 1.00pm Wednesday 9

th Rec.Reserve Meeting Drover’s Arms Hotel 7.30pm

Sunday 13th

Home is where the Hall is Soldier’s Memorial Hall 10.30 am Wednesday 16

th V.F.F. /Landcare

Sunday 20th

CFA Sunday Goornong Fire Station 11am Tuesday 22

nd Small township Meeting Rec,Reserve Hall 7.30pm

Monday 28th C.F.A. Fire Station Bagshot St.

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

Wednesday 21st V.F.F./ Landcare

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

- 5432 2205

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The Goornong Rural Fire Brigade meetings are held at the

NEW FIRE STATION

December 31st 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.goldfieldsproperty.com

The Gold Fields Equestrian Club Inc November 1st, Education Day.

November 19th, Rally NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

www.goldfieldsproperty.com

What’s on in November

ANNUAL OPEN DAY

FOSTERVILLE

GOLD MINE

SAT. 19th NOVEMBER 2011 10.00AM – 1.00PM

Public Meeting 11.00am

Fund Raiser for the Goornong Guide

TILLOW FASHION PARADE

Nov 9th, Recreation Reserve Hall at 1pm

Home is where the Hall is!

A celebration of the Goornong Community with a FREE BBQ

Nov 13th at the Memorial Hall 10.30 am

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‘Carols in the Bush’

is coming to

Goornong on Dec 9th

What’s on in December

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2012 PREPs – little learners

Our Little Learners Program for the 2012 Preps has

now begun. We welcome Ella, Rhylee, Mackenzie,

Jerome and Morgan and their families to our School.

2012 ENROLMENTS

Enrolments for 2012 are now being taken at Goornong

Primary School. If you have children that will be

starting at Goornong next year, please contact the

school on the above number

TRIVIA NIGHT

Thank you to the members of the Goornong communi-

ty who supported our Trivia Night. We had over sixty

people from the School and Goornong community en-

joying a great night out.

congratulations

Sarah and Charles represented the Campaspe Cluster

Schools at the Loddon Mallee Region Track and Field

Championships on Monday the 17th.

Sarah jumped a personal best of 3.74m in the long

jump, coming 7th out of 25. Charles also jumped a per-

sonal best and earned a Gold medal for his jump.

Charles will now go on to represent the Loddon Mal-

lee Region at Albert Park on Monday the 7th of No-

vember.

BIKE HIKE

Congratulations to all the students who completed the

bike ride to English’s Bridge/Muskerry Church on

Tuesday. The total distance covered was 18km – a

great effort.

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

NEW SCHOOL BUILDING

Progress on our new school building over the past few

weeks has been very pleasing. The roof flashing on the

exterior of the building has been installed, as has the

interior ceiling fans and interior and exterior lighting.

FIELD DAYS

Thank you to the members of the Goornong communi-

ty who volunteered on behalf of the School at the

Elmore Field Days.

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.

NOVEMBER

2nd Scienceworks – Gr 6

7th Little Learners

7th Cluster Summer Sports – Gr 3-6

14th Little Learners

14-18th Grade 5/6 Cluster Canberra Camp

21st Little Learners

28th Little Learners

DECEMBER

6th Orientation Day – 2012 Preps & Yr 7s

13th Grade 6 Graduation

21st Christmas Concert 22nd End of Term 4

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Putting our money where our mouth is Recent research has shown that thousands of Australians are forgoing important dental care because

of costs. Apparently even privately insured patients are put off by the possibility of significant out of

pocket expenses. Meanwhile, other studies indicate that Australians have lower standards of oral

health than almost any other developed country.

The most common cause of oral health problems is plaque. Plaque is a thin, sticky film which builds up

on the teeth. It is produced by a combination of saliva, bacteria and food. The bacteria ferment sugars

in the food forming acids that erode the tooth enamel. Plaque also damages the gums as well.

The plaque can be removed by brushing and flossing, but it quickly reforms. When it stays on the teeth

for longer that a few days, it hardens into tartar (or calculus) that acts a reservoir for bacteria. The tarter

then needs to be removed by a dentist.

For some good tips on how to keep your teeth long term, and how to keep those tissues that support

the teeth healthy as well, get hold of the Fact Card titled Oral Health. It’s available from The White Hills

Pharmacy. For a start, brush your teeth twice a day – morning and bedtime – with a soft toothbrush and

a fluoride toothpaste. Take the time to brush carefully and gently along the tongue, or use a tongue

cleaner, as bacteria can thrive on the tongue, too.

A low fluoride toothpaste is recommended for children aged 18 months to six years, and for children

under the age of 18 months brushing without a paste is best.

To completely remove plaque and food from between the teeth we should also floss once a day (rinse

thoroughly after flossing) or use interdental brushes. The appropriate flossing technique is detailed on

the Oral Health card.

Healthy eating makes healthy teeth and gums. Avoid sweet sugary drinks and snacks; and if you do

snack between meals, rinse the mouth with water afterwards. Apples are said to keep the doctor away,

but more probably, along with other fibrous foods like celery and carrots, they could keep the dentist at

bay. They won’t actually clean the teeth; but these healthy foods don’t increase the likelihood of decay

like confectionery; and they do stimulate the flow of saliva.

Saliva (we normally secrete about 1.5 litres a day) assists speech, taste and swallowing and prepares

food for digestion. And a good flow of saliva also helps prevent tooth decay and protects against mouth

and gum infections.

Saliva production commonly decreases with age; and there are other more preventable factors which

reduce the flow of saliva such as smoking, alcohol and caffeine containing drinks (they can be dehy-

drating), snoring and breathing through the mouth, and also certain medicines.

In fact medicines are the most common cause of dry mouth. If you’re suffering from chronic or continual

dry mouth, check with your pharmacist to see if one or more medicines could be the cause. Of course,

sometimes these medicines are essential, but there are ways to minimise the dryness. Special gels,

sprays, toothpastes, gums and mouthwashes are available.

For more information on keeping your mouth, teeth and gums fresh and clean and disease free, check

out the fact cards on Oral Health and Dry Mouth at White Hills Pharmacy and speak to the friendly

staff.

Yours in good health

Ann, Mary, Megan and Girls at the White Hills Pharmacy

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‘Carols in the Bush’ WILL PRESENT THE CHRISTMAS STORY WITH A REINACTMENT 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.

THE STORY BEGAN … About two thousand years ago, in the town of Naza-

reth, there lived a young woman named Mary. She was engaged to be married

to Joseph, a carpenter. One day an angel appeared before her and told her

she had been chosen to have a special baby. The baby would be God's son and

she must call him Jesus.

Soon after the angel's visit, Mary and Joseph were married. Mary was due to

have her baby when they were told they had to go on a long journey to Bethle-

hem, which was where Joseph came from.This was because they had to pay a

special tax. Mary had to ride on a donkey for a few days over the hills of Galli-

lee.

At last Mary and Joseph arrived in Bethlehem. It was crowded with other

people who needed to pay their taxes. Mary was very tired and needed a place

to stay. At each inn, the story was the same. There was no room for them.

Eventually, one kind innkeeper said he had a stable where he kept his animals.

They were welcome to stay there.

And so it was that a few hours later, Mary gave birth to her son in that sta-

ble. She wrapped Jesus in strips of cloth and laid Him in a manger full of hay.

At the same time, on a hillside overlooking Bethlehem, some shepherds were

watching over their sheep. A bright light appeared in the sky. They were very

afraid. It was an angel sent by God. The angel told them not to be afraid, be-

cause he had some good news. He said the Son of God had been born and they

would find Him in Bethlehem.

… TO BE CONTINUED NEXT MONTH.

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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

KIDS CORNER

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What goes ―CROAK! Croak!‖ on foggy nights?

A froghorn.

What’s green and stands in a corner? A frog that got talking in class. Where do frogs fly their flags? On Tadpoles. Why did mommy tip-toe past the medi

cine Cupboard? She didn‟t want to wake up the sleeping

pills. ―Grandpa, why don’t you ever read the

newspaper?‖ I don‟t want to put any needless wear on

my spectacles. Patti: ―How do you do today?‖ Grumpy Grandpa: “How do I do what?‟

Why was Miss Muffet reading a map? Because she‟d lost her whey. Father: ―Its proper manners to eat your

food with Your fork, not your spoon.‖ Marvin: “But my fork leaks.” Robby: ―What would you do if a bull

charged.‖ Toby: “I‟d give all the time he wanted to

pay off the bill.” One Rooster said to another, ―You don’t

want to mess with the new rooster in the yard. He’s mean.‖

“How do you know.‖ Asked the second rooster.

“He came from a hard – boiled egg.”

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COLOURING IN PAGE

Christmas surprise balls

Well, Christmas is fast approaching if you hadn’t already noticed. There was Christmas stuff in shops only a

few short weeks after Father’s Day in September. That is too early in my opinion. If you are thinking about

making some homemade gifts for Christmas it is probably about the right time to start looking for inspira-

tion though.

This is not so much of a craft as it is a gift wrapping idea. Some may be familiar with the idea but I have

only just come across it. Making a surprise ball is a great way to package up a number of smaller items in an

interesting way. I have just made one for a friend’s birthday but it lends itself to all occasions I think.

You will need some crepe paper streamers, a glue stick, stickers and about 10-12 items to wrap.

Start by picking out which item should be placed in the centre of the ball. I went with the bulkiest but it de-

pends on what you have and how many streamers you have to wrap with. Try to allow for the size and shape

when adding each item. I used streamers with different colours, so I wrapped the first item, a bird ornament,

and put in the next item when I got to the next colour streamer. Just keep going until you run out of items

and streamers. It is like the party game, pass-the-parcel but way better because it is all for one person.

I used the glue to stick down the end of the streamer and then put stickers on it for decoration. You could

decorate these anyway you like. You could tie a ribbon around it and hang it on the Christmas tree. Maybe,

make it look like something like a Santa Claus face or make one cone shaped like a Christmas tree.

I would love to make a bunch of them to have on the Christmas table instead of crackers. That would be fun.

Think of the mess! Ha! The kids have decided they need to make these for their friends for Christmas. I

think a bunch of trinkets that can be found in the party favour section at the shops would suit this and of

course there should be lollies. Perhaps making them smaller might be a good idea if you are making multi-

ples. Have fun.

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CRAFT CORNER Kindly contributed by Glenyce McCrohan

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> 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

admin@pristinedrycleaners.com.au

If it’s not Pristine, it’s just not clean!

TRIVIA QUESTIONS 1. What is the most common Element on Earth ?

2. How Long Does it take for light from the moon to reach the Earth ?

3. How many miles high is Mount Everest ?

4. Which Ocean goes to the deepest depths ?

5. Which Bear grows larger Brown Grizzly or Polar ?

6. What is 4ft 8inches in Metres ?

7. What does HTML stand for ?

8. If I take 2 apples out of a basket containing 6 apples how many apples do I have ?

9. What year did the Vietnam war end ?

10. How many sides does a Heptagon have ?

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 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.

VISIT US AT

www.goornongcfa.blogspot.com

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F i r e R e a d y a n d C F A S u n d a y

You are invited to attend an important event at the Goornong Fire Station Sunday 20th November at 11am – 2pm

BBQ lunch provided

Fire Ready If you live or work in a high fire risk area, you need to develop a practical bushfire survival plan and be prepared. Community meetings are planned across the State with the aim of raising people's awareness of their bushfire risk, and to work with resi-dents to turn awareness into action.

Come along to find out about: -The Bushfire Risk in our area -Fire Danger ratings -How to develop your own Bushfire Survival Plan -How to put together a bushfire survival kit -Personal survival -Information about alert messages.

CFA Sunday Come along to the inaugural Statewide CFA Sunday, a statewide open day for brigades where we open our doors to the pub-lic. You can;

-Check out our new fire station -Meet the volunteers that protect the town of Goornong from the threat of fire. Share a cup of tea or coffee and have a chat. -Let us know if you would like to join our brigade. We would love new members, whether you want to be a firefighter or involved with the auxiliary.

We look forward to seeing you at this important event - Remember – Being Fire Ready may save your property and more importantly, save your life

ANNUAL OPEN DAY

FOSTERVILLE GOLD MINE

SAT. 19th

NOVEMBER 2011 10.00AM – 1.00PM

Public Meeting 11.00am

View our mining operations, portal to the underground workings and gold treatment plant.

SITE TOURS, DISPLAYS, PUBLIC MEETING,

GOLD PANNING, FREE BBQ LUNCH Chance to win an underground mine tour.

All Welcome

You will find us at the end of McCormicks Road, Fosterville. For further information: Phone Sandra Burns 54399013

Email: sandra.burns@northgateminerals.com.au

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GOORNONG COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOL NEWS Opening Date and Working Bee: At this stage the pool will be opening on Saturday 10th December. As usual, we will be holding a working bee to prepare the pool for the opening. The working bee will be held on the afternoons of Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th November. At this working bee, we will need as much help as we can get as there is always a lot to be done. If you can spare an hour or two on either of these days, we would be grateful. AGM: Our AGM will be held on Tuesday 8th November and, as outlined in the last Goornong Guide, all the positions will be vacated and need to be filled. So if you feel you can help us out by committing to a position, please come along to the November meeting. Fosterville Gold Mine Open Day BBQ: This year the Pool will be running the BBQ at the Fosterville Gold Mine in order to raise funds. It will require a great deal of preparation and, on the day, we will need a number of volunteers to setup, cook and take money. If you would like to be involved please call Sharon Hipwell on 54322525. 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 Chil-dren’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 54322525 for enrolment forms. The cost is $50 per child and full payment is expected on enrolment.

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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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RESIDENT of the MONTH

GOORNONG GUYS AND GIRLS—Thanks for being here!

WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW YOUR STORY.

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MEDIA

RELEASES

Calling for nominations for 2012 City of

Greater Bendigo Citizen and Young Citizen

of the Year Awards

Greater Bendigo Mayor Cr Rod Fyffe is calling for

nominations for the 2012 City of Greater Bendigo

Citizen of the Year Awards.

Cr Fyffe said the Citizen of the Year awards are a

great way to acknowledge the outstanding achieve-

ments of local individuals for their community ser-

vice, career, sporting, academic achievements or

service to arts, culture or the environment

“The awards are the highest honour that a commu-

nity can bestow on an individual. We’ve had some

fantastic people win these awards since they com-

menced in 1995 including our two current recipi-

ents Patti Cotton and Emma Lewis,” said Cr Fyffe.

“We want people in the community to nominate

someone who makes them proud and deserves to

be recognised through the awards. A nomination is

a fantastic way to recognise their work and ef-

forts,” he said.

Cr Fyffe said there are many among us who make

outstanding and selfless contributions and there is

no better way to acknowledge their commitment

and efforts.

“The Citizen and Young Citizen Awards are the

City’s premier honour awards.

“Our community is very fortunate to have many

outstanding people who have been very successful

in a range of areas and it is now up to the members

of the community to tell us who makes them proud

by nominating people who they believe deserve to

be recognised through the awards,” said Cr Fyffe.

Nominations for the 2012 awards close on Friday 25 November 2011.

Winners of the 2012 awards will be announced in

the week leading up to Australia Day 2012. Nomi-

nees for the Young Citizen of the Year must be

under 25 years of age on 26 January 2012.

Nomination forms are available at City of Greater

Bendigo offices and local libraries or online from

www.bendigo.vic.gov.au

CITY CALLS FOR GROUPS TO PRO-

MOTE THEIR EVENT THROUGH ANNU-

AL SUMMER IN THE PARKS PROGRAM

The City of Greater Bendigo would like to hear

from community groups, clubs and organisations

who would like to hold outdoor events as part of

the City of Greater Bendigo’s 2012 Summer in

Parks Program.

The City of Greater Bendigo’s annual Summer in

Parks program provides a variety of activities for

families and residents to enjoy over summer with

most events free to attend.

City of Greater Bendigo Coordinator Arts and

Culture Maree Tonkin said the City is currently

compiling a calendar of events which will be widely

distributed.

“We are inviting community groups who are plan-

ning events within Greater Bendigo between De-

cember and March to submit their event listing for

inclusion in this program.

“Over the years the Summer in the Parks program

has provided a range of activities such as music

nights, moonlight cinema, historical walking tours,

exercise sessions and star gazing nights.

“We want to hear from any group that may be

interested in being a part of the program.

“It’s a great way to highlight their event to a vast

audience and it will really add to the annual sum-

mer in the parks program.

“Listing an event is easy and can be done by con-

tacting Craig Wright, Community Events Officer

on 5434 6463 by Monday November 7, 2011,” said Ms Tonkin.

FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTION PRO-

GRAM STARTS 31 OCTOBER

The approaching fire season is once again ex-

pected to be a challenging one for both landhold-

ers and the City of Greater Bendigo with recent

rains causing excessive grass growth across the

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For more press release, please fol-low the links from our website

www.goornong.com

municipality.

Grasses that have grown considerably in the last

week will now have started to dry out which will

require continued monitoring and risk manage-

ment.

Fire Prevention Officers from the City of Greater

Bendigo will begin their two week inspection pro-

gram from Monday 31 October starting in the

northern parts of the region.

The City of Greater Bendigo appreciates the ef-

forts of property owners who have already cleaned

up their properties to reduce the risk of fire.

“The amount of work done is most pleasing and

encouraging”, Eric Smith, the City of Greater Ben-

digo’s Fire Prevention Officer said. “Community

members are demonstrating that they have a genu-

ine interest in playing their part in making our

community more aware of managing fire risks

across the municipality”.

Indications from both the Country Fire Authority

(CFA) and Department of Sustainability and Envi-

ronment (DSE) show that this year there is a likeli-

hood of a greater risk of fast moving grass fires.

This is something that has already been confirmed

with the report of up to 200 grass fires in Queens-

land in recent weeks. There is also a considerable

increase in grass and scrub fire in the last weeks

across central Victoria.

“To help residents prepare for the fire season the

City of Greater Bendigo is providing the oppor-

tunity to dispose of green waste free of charge at

the Eaglehawk and Heathcote Landfills on the

weekends of 5 and 6 November as well as 19 and

20 November 2011.

“The two, free green waste disposal weekends will

assist residents to prepare for the summer fire

danger period, and by taking advantage of the free

disposal, residents will save $20 per ute or small trailer load at the landfill,” Mr Smith said.

COMMUNITY CONSULTATION PERI-

OD EXTENDED FOR INVASIVE

PLANTS AND ANIMALS STRATEGY

The City of Greater Bendigo has extended the

public consultation period for its draft invasive

plants and animals strategy until Friday Novem-

ber 18, 2011.

Greater Bendigo Mayor Cr Rod Fyffe said

Council is keen to receive community feedback

on the draft strategy and has extended the con-

sultation period by one month to allow commu-

nity groups and interested individuals more time

to develop their submissions.

“The strategy has been developed to provide a

strategic approach to invasive species manage-

ment on Council owned and managed land and

to ensure that strategic directions and manage-

ment actions are consistent with current re-

gional, state and federal invasive species strate-

gies.

“The strategy also aims to improve invasive

plants and animals management by implementing

improvements to management processes and

systems and providing support for community

action,” said Cr Fyffe.

The strategy is available on www.bendigo.vic.gov.au under news and infor-

mation, draft strategies and plans. Copies can

also be viewed at City of Greater Bendigo offic-

es and the Bendigo and Kangaroo Flat Libraries.

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CHRISTMAS

IS

NEXT MONTH

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

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