Goornong Guide 1st March 2011 Volume 39 issue 449

Published by the Goornong Guide INC. REG NO AO0031254E

260copies produced each month

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

M a r c h / a p r i l

March

Wednesday 2nd

. Goornong Gals Community Hall, Recreation Reserve 7.00pm

Thursday 3rd Hall Meeting Goornong Soldier's Memorial Hall 7.30pm

Tuesday 8th Pool Meeting Goornong Rec. Res. 7.30pm

Wednesday 9th Recreation Reserve Drover's Arms Hotel 7.30pm

Wednesday 16th Landcare ? Community Hall, Recreation Reserve 7.30pm

Monday 28th C.F.A. Community Hall, Recreation Reserve 8.00pm

April

Wednesday 6th Goornong Gals Community Hall, Rec. Res. 7.00pm

Thursday 7th Hall Meeting Goornong Soldier's Memorial Hall 7.30pm

Monday 11th Goornong Guide Community Hall, Rec. Res. 2.00pm

The Goornong Guide committee Welcomes new members to be on there committee, or contribute articles/Items of Interest to the Guide,

Email: goornongguide@gmail.com or mail to P.O. Box 46 Goornong.

Would you like to have your Birthday or Special Occasions and or Event listed in

the Goornong Calendar in the guide and online.

The Goornong Guide Committee have agreed to have a Blog and a Facebook site. This will be fantastic opportunity to feature our town to travellers and newcomers. It will

also enable everyone to be up to date with local news. People can also advertise their business and/or events.

Email us or contact V. Hawkins on 0417 363 710 with your details.

Next Meeting April 12th @ 2.00pm All Welcome.

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS

DUMPING OF GARDEN GREENS OR WASTE IN GOORNONG

RECREATION RESERVE IS NOT PERMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC.

(EVEN IF A PRE– EXISTING PILE OF BURNABLE MATERIAL IS FORMED

OFFENDERS WILL BE FINED

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STORIES FROM THE PAST

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GOORNONG MOVES INTO THE DIGITAL ERA!

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THE LAYOUT of OUR NEW WEBSITE!

THE LAYOUT of OUR NEW WEBSITE!

VISIT

www.goornong.blogspot.com

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Goornong Guide

Is YOUR local paper!

Tell us what you would like to read about. We welcome your news, events and items of interest.

These can also be available online with links to our sites.

The Guide comes out on the first week of each month. Don‟t Forget the Closing Date for all is

6pm, on the 26th of each month The website and our Facebook page can be updated daily.

Material can be mailed to P.O. Box 46, Goornong

or emailed to the Editor at:

goornongguide@gmail.com

Advertising Rates (All adverts to be pre-paid) Online advertising is an extra 25%

PRINT RATES ARE AS FOLLOWS: Business Card $4

Quarter Page $6 Half Page $9

Full Page $13

Special Rates for Annual Pre-Paid Advertising PLEASE SEND

ALL advertising material / enquiries payments and correspondence to Janet Filbey Post Office Box 46 Goornong Vic3557

Ph: 5432 2202

DONATIONS

Please remember when you receive your

copy of

The Goornong Guide,

that all donations are gratefully received

to ensure ongoing production.

EDITORIAL POLICY

1.To provide a means of communication for all commu-

nity and sporting groups in the Goornong District.

2. To produce a newsletter by members on a volunteer

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 dona-

tions will be gratefully accepted.

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BOOK REVIEWS

Want to share your favourite book?

Tell us about it and we will feature it in our book review section next time.

YOUNG PEOPLE INVITED TO TAKE PART

IN REVIEW OF BCENTRAL YOUTH SPACE

The City of Greater Bendigo is inviting young people to take part in a review of the Bcentral youth space in Mundy

Street Bendigo

City of Greater Bendigo Sandhurst Ward Councillor James Reade said Bcentral was officially in November 2005 with

thousands of young people accessing the centres services since that time.

“Bcentral’s fifth anniversary this year provides a great opportunity to review the centre and plan for the current and

future needs of young people in our community.

“Both the City of Greater Bendigo and the YMCA would like to encourage young people to have their say on Bcen-

tral and its future.

“It’s important that the young people of Bendigo have a voice and an opportunity to provide their thoughts and ideas

about what they would like to see Bcentral become as a space for young people.

“We want young people aged between 12 and 25 to give us there ideas, feedback and their vision for Bcentral by

completing a short survey which is available online at the YO Bendigo www.yobendigo.com.au

“This is a great opportunity for young people to again share their opinions and have their ideas heard,” said Cr

Reade.

Anyone wanting more information can contact Kylie Emonson on 54346000. Media Inquiries: Ros Manning 54346114

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COMPUTER

CORNER/ Internet

Access to our computer, printer,

scanner and the Internet is available at the

Recreation Reserve.

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, Ph5432 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

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!

The Barnadown Uniting Church

will be closing it's doors after 136 years of service

to the families of the district. The charming red

brick church has held regular Sunday services

since it opened in 1875. Unfortunately due to the

dwindling number of regular worshippers the de-

cision has been made to cease official services.

The final church service will be conducted by the

Reverend Jock McOrist on Sunday March 6th at

10.30am. Everyone is invited to attend this ser-

vice.

For further information you can contact John and

Joyce McKinstry ph 54432314 or

Pam McFarlane ph 54397365.

We thought we would start a new section to feature local

characters.

‘The Goornong Guys & Gals’

This can be a story about anyone who lives in the

Goornong area .

Please feel free to submit any interesting information and some

pictures.

We‟d like to know your story!

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. A Plate to share if

you wish

All enquires welcome Ph: 5432 2248

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R.A.C.V. ELMORE

Ph: 131 111

1800 333 300

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

The Goornong Guide has gone

GLOBAL ............Goornong Guide is not

only being distributed around our region

[Huntly, Axedale, Elmore, Fosterville

Mine, The advertiser and G.o.G.B coun-

cil] the guide is now headed to the

States and to England.....In the States our

guide is electronically sent to on 5,000

house holds {from the August Guide}

and as of this Guide we are headed to a

small country town in England {these

are being printed free of charge} So the

Guide has now just under 6,000 read-

ers ........not bad for a small country town

paper ........wondering what the future

holds......

So please get on board on amazing paper

that has been going for quiet some

years.....any help would be appreci-

ated.....

Look forward to seeing u all at OUR

NEXT MEETING ... We need YOUR

support to help keep the paper going

TRIVIA

1. Rah-rah Hobble Pencil are all types of what? 2. Which city will host the 2012 summer Olym-

pic Games? 3. In which decade was Gough Whitlam Prime

Minister? 4. By what names are comedians J Doyle & G

Pickhaver known as? 5. What is the only Errol Flynn picture nomi-

nated for a best Oscar award? 6. Cordelia is the youngest daughter of which

Shakespearean character? 7. How many bronze medals did Olympian Carl

Lewis win? 8. Dracula was based on the life of which per-

son? 9. How many cents are there in a Euro? 10. Through which country does the Yantze

River flow?

GOORNONG COMMUNITY TWILIGHT BAZAAR.

Due to lack of Interest the Goornong Community Twilight Bazaar will No longer be run and the Committee will disband. If any persons are interested in forming a committee and running a Bazaar or something similar

please contact J. Filbey 5432 2202.

G o o r n o n g R u r a l f i r e b r i g a d e .

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The Goornong Rural Fire Brigade meetings are held at the

Goornong Recreation Reserve, Community Hall,

Our next meeting is being held on Monday 28th March com-

mencing 8pm.

All Welcome

For more information, please contact

Captain: David Patterson on 5432 2403

Or

Secretary: Felicity Nicholls on 5432 2450

Visit our web site at

http://

www.goornongcfa.blog

spot.com/

Goornong Rural Fire Brigade

For Fire Emergency, Dial 000

Fire at your House – What do you do?

Firstly, get everyone out of the house

Crawl low if there is smoke – close the doors as you go if possible (to restrict the fire-

spread)

Meet at the designated meeting place, for example the mail box or front fence

Call 000 from the next door neighbours or from your mobile, never assume someone else

has phoned (112 from a mobile phone will connect you in a low service area or if you have no

credit)

Don’t go back inside for any reason

If the fire is small and localised and it is safe to do so, extinguish the fire

Wait for the fire brigade and other emergency services to arrive and explain where the fire is

and if anyone is still inside.

New Members

Recently we have had a large number of new members joining the brigade. These members will

soon be completing their minimum skills at the Goornong Rec. Res. Hall along with candidates

from other brigades.

New Shed

Our new fire station near the Goornong Rec. Res. is well under way and we look forward to in-

viting all community members to its official opening.

Support from the Post Office

A big thank you to Cheryl and Kel from the Goornong Post Office for their continued support in

providing free local postage for our brigade meeting Minutes.

Goornong Rural Fire Brigade - Encourages diversity, team work and a family atmos-phere. It involves it-

self in community pro-jects. It has a broad age group and new members are most

welcome.

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Rodwells Rochester welcomes

Michelle Rodwells Rochester is excited to introduce our newest staff member in Michelle Boyle.

Michelle comes to us with a wealth of knowledge regarding Real Estate Sales and also Water Trading.

Michelle will be specializing in Temp Water Trading, 24hrs a day, 7 days a week and also Permanent

Sales with

contacts throughout Vic & NSW.

As a Real Estate Agents Representative, Michelle is excited and keen to work in Rural & Residential

Sales. Her friendly

personality and diligent, honest work ethic will ensure that the high standard of service Rodwells Roches-

ter’s clients

have come to expect will continue.

Formerly of BR&C Agents in Swan Hill, Michelle has now moved to the Rochester District and also

enjoys playing

netball with Elmore Netball Club.

Rodwells Rochester Agents can assist you with all inquiries concerning Real Estate, Water Trading, Clearing &

Livestock Sales. Cy 042Contact: Michelle Boyle on 0447 355 603 - Water Trading, Rural & Residential Real Estate Sales.

Michelle Boyle on 0447 355 603 Water trading, rural and Residential Real estate sales

Toy Hoppell on 0427 842 228 Real Estate and Livestock Sales

Fiona Alley on 0411 669 134 Residential Real estate sales inquires

Bruce Foster on 0418 507 819 Live stock Sales Inquires

RECIPE

For all the people who have extra lemons

Try Lemon Drink Cordial

Mix

16 cups of water 1 cup of sugar

1 tsp cream of tartar 1 tsp of lemon essence

Juice of 4-5 lemons Makes up to 4 litres

Can be mixed

with water or soda water

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The spinach conspiracy The cartoon character ―Popeye the Sailor Man‖ famously relied on spinach for his strength and stamina. Allegedly it was the

iron content in this green leafy vegetable that provided him with superhuman powers to combat the forces of evil.

Now a recent Swedish study has confirmed that spinach could indeed have contributed to Popeye’s bulging muscles, but

rather than iron it would have been the presence of compounds called nitrates that made spinach such a super food.

Nitrates are necessary; but to become so strong and muscular, Popeye certainly needed iron in his diet as well. Of course,

there’s no doubt spinach has great nutritional value; and iron is just one of the so-called essential micronutrients it contains;

but to get our recommended intake of iron just from spinach, we would need upwards of half a kilo a day. There wouldn’t be

much room on the plate for anything else. Popeye was most likely also eating his share of lean red meat.

We all need iron. And there’s a fair chance we may not be getting enough.

Iron deficiency is common. In fact, it’s the most common nutritional deficiency in the world, affecting about a third of the

world’s population. Menstruation, pregnancy and breastfeeding all increase the need for iron. Babies, toddlers and teenage

girls need extra iron too; as do athletes, especially female athletes – this is because regular exercise and hard training increase

the production of red blood cells (iron is required for effective function of red blood cells) and iron is lost through sweating.

Vegetarians and people on fad diets may also be at risk of iron deficiency.

Iron is an essential component of many enzymes involved with important chemical reactions in the body. It’s also a compo-

nent of haemoglobin which is responsible for the transport of oxygen through the blood stream. So, no iron, no energy. Other

symptoms of low iron levels include general tiredness, irritability, poor concentration, shortness of breath, dizziness and

headache. Significant iron depletion can also lead to poor immunity and, therefore, increased infections.

There are two types of iron from dietary sources. So-called haem iron comes from animal products, primarily red meat, but

chicken and fish also provide haem iron. This form of iron is easier for our bodies to absorb. Non-haem iron comes mainly

from plant foods – bread, cereals, fruit and vegetables – including spinach. However, tomatoes, broccoli, pumpkin and cab-

bage may actually be a better source than spinach. Non-haem iron is poorly absorbed; although absorption is enhanced by

vitamin C; so a glass of orange juice with your iron-fortified breakfast cereal makes good sense.

On the other hand some foods actually hinder the absorption of iron. Tannin (in tea or coffee) reduces the absorption of iron

as do antacids and aspirin. Other minerals such as calcium and zinc can also interfere with the absorption of iron.

If you suspect you could be deficient in iron, check with your doctor or pharmacist. A simple blood test can confirm the

status of your iron levels.

If iron levels are low and dietary changes are not sufficient to rectify the problem, an appropriate supplement can be recom-

mended. Remember, iron in overdose can be toxic; so keep iron tablets out of the reach of children. Nicely coloured tablets

can be easily mistaken for lollies. Also, iron can accumulate in the body if iron therapy is given in excessive amounts for too

long. You can get more general advice on diet and health, and iron deficiency in particular, from The White Hills Pharmacy

and ask for the Nutrition series of fact cards. Meanwhile, keep on eating spinach.

Yours in good health

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

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

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GOORNONG GUIDE COMMITTEE

Would love more people to contribute

ideas, skills or hours into the produc-

tion of the guide.

All welcome.

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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ANSWERS TO TRIVIA . 1. Skirt 2. London 3. 1970‟s 4. Roy & HG 5. Robin Hood 6. King Lear 7. None, all gold

8.Vlad the Impaler, 9. 100, 10. China

Goornong Community

Computer.

Please Note:

The use of computer is limited

to one person per hour unless

notified.

$2.50 per person per hour

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Elmore Cubs and Scouts Scouting is a worldwide Movement with distinct age levels and programs that have shaped the de-velopment of youth and adults for over 100years. Elmore scouts and cubs are part of our own local

community. The Scouting Movement is largest youth organization in Australia. Elmore has an active but small group of cubs and scouts. We are hoping to increase our numbers

during the year.

2011 Cubs – We take both boys and girls in all our sections. Leader in charge – “Akela” Christine McCormick - Phone 54326679

Assistant Junior Leaders - Cameron Edwards - Erin Edwards

Age range – 7-10 years 2011 Scouts - Leader in charge Liz Dow – Phone 54326263

Age range 10 to 15 years.

The Group is currently searching for a new scout leader to help out in the Scout section. Please contact Christina Lonsdale for further information - Phone 54326387

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Coates Bus Service Bendigo-Shepparton

Mon-Fri Service.

Departs Goornong Store to Bendigo at 3.45pm For more info ph: Coates Bus Service 54469144

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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

Cheryl O’ Brien 5432 2295

TRENCHES, FOOTINGS , POSTHOLES,RIPPING &LEVELING

PICKET, PALING & COLOURBOND FENCES

DINGO MINI DIGGER

ELECTRONIC WATER LEAK DETECTIONS

LOCATION AND TRACING FOR ALL:

DOMESTIC WATER PIPES

STORMWATER &SEWER DRAINS

POWER CABLES

TELEPHONE DATAS CABLES

POOL & SPA LEAKS

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Kel O’Brien Ph:03 5432 2295 or 0418 700554

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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

Elmore Pharmacy 88-80 Railway Place, Elmore, 3558

(Just 15km from Goornong) Open: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Phone: 5432 6600 Fax: 5432 6599

Drop in, fax or place scripts in the box at Bobs General store your

prescription for pick-up later Elmore Pharmacy……… for all your medicinal needs

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Septic tanks cleaned Servicing Goornong and sur-

rounding areas.

7 days a week

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