1st Oct 2011 Volume 26 Issue 10 270 copies produced each month Goornong Guide your link to the Goornong Community
Mar 29, 2016
1st Oct 2011 Volume 26 Issue 10 270 copies produced each month
Goornong Guide your link to the
Goornong Community
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 Adver-
tising 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 dedi-cate 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
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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 contributed to
these sums:
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.
GOORNONG GUIDE
PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2010 – 2011
The last 12 months have been busy, with the printing of the guide, the many hours put in by the members
of our committee, [small in numbers], with hours spent in putting the Guide together and the printing,
does add up, to put this into money terms this would be in the vicinity of $600 - $1000 per month. We
will always need Volunteers to help with the printing.
During the year we welcome to our small band, Vanessa Hawkins& Georgina Woods, their help and im-
pute in the editing and articles, have been invaluable improving our Monthly Community Newsletter.
The ongoing problems with our Photocopier, meant we were forced to have some of our April and all of
May’s Newsletters printed in Bendigo, at Boltons, this was costly. Adding to our costs was the ongoing
repairs to the photocopier, running our finances extremely low. This has forced the committee to increase
our Advertising costs. We hope this will help us to keep your community guide going.
The committee have been applying for Grants and other funding towards replacing our Computer and
Photocopier.
We look forward to having new people on the committee to help with the printing each month, maybe be-
ing able to have a roster, instead of the same people doing the work every month.
Janet Filbey President.
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URGENT
GOORNONG GUIDE
the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING is
to be held at the Recreation Reserve Community Centre
on the
17th October 2011
at 7.30pm.
ALL WELCOME
All positions vacant; if you do not wish to be an office bearer, please come along.
Please note
Due to unforeseen circumstances this meeting has been moved from the previously
advertised date.
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CONTENTS
Guide News Presidents Report Public Notices Calendar of meetings &
events Stories & photos of lo-
cal News & events Upcoming events Articles of interest Goornong Guys & Gals:
Resident of the month Craft Corner Trivia Kids Corner Primary School News Community Plan update City of Greater Bendigo
news Local Traders
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
We hope that you have a wonderful day and
that you know how special you are in every
way!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
TO ALL THOSE WHO ARE
HAVING A
SPECIAL DAY IN
OCTOBER!
SURPRISE SOMEONE
PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU’D LIKE
A PERSONS NAME
MENTIONED HERE.
Goornong Cemetery Trust seeks a
person to take over the duties of
Secretary/Treasurer.
Goornong Cemetery Trust consists
of community members volunteer-
ing their time to look after the
Goornong Cemetery.
For more information or to apply
for position please contact Jenny
McCormick 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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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 Rec-reation Reserve. The use of computer is limited to one person per hour unless notified. Also pho-tocopying 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 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
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C a l e n d a r o f e v e n t s
O c t o b e r / N o v e m b e r
October Monday 3
rd A.G.M. Goornong Guide Rec. Res. Hall 7.30pm
Wednesday 5th Goornong Gals Rec. Res. Hall 7.00pm
Thursday 6th Memorial Hall Soldier’s Memorial Hall 7.30pm
Tuesday 11th Pool Meeting Rec. Res. Hall 7.30pm
Wednesday 12th Rec. Res. Meeting Drover’s Arms Hotel 7.30pm
Wednesday 19th V.F.F./Landcare Rec. Res. Hall
Monday 31st CFA New Fire Station 8pm
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
Thursday 9th
Fashion Parade Rec. Reserve Hall 1.00pm Wednesday 9
th Rec.Reserve Meeting Drover’s Arms Hotel 7.30pm
Wednesday 16th V.F.F. /Landcare
Tuesday 22nd
Small township Meeting Rec,Reserve Hall 7.30pm Monday 28
th C.F.A. 8pm
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 United Gas
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
October 31st EVERYONE IS WELCOME.
WE WOULD LIKE MORE MEMBERS!
What’s on in October
The Gold Fields Equestrian Club Inc Oct 4th, Education Day. October 15th, Rally
ALL WELCOME
www.goldfieldsproperty.com
The Gold Fields Equestrian Club Inc November 1st, Education Day.
November 19th, Rally NEW MEMBERS WELCOME
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
OCT 7th, School Holiday Movie FREE
2pm at Elmore Anglican Church
GOORNONG PRIMARY SCHOOL FUNDRAISING MUSIC & TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 21st October 2011 at Goornong Memorial Hall
7pm for 7.30pm Start Cost: $10
Home is where the Hall is!
A celebration of the Goornong Community with a FREE BBQ
Nov 13th at the Memorial Hall
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Goor- nong
Rural Fire Brigade For Fire Emergency, Dial 000
Official Opening of the new Goornong Fire Station
On Saturday 24th September, over 80 people enjoyed the official opening of the Goornong Fire Sta-tion. With great pride, the day celebrated moving from the old tin shed across to our luxurious sta-
tion, with double bay garage, meeting room, kitchen, office and more. The brigade has a strong fam-ily culture and it was fantastic to see whole families gathering including many children. Cr. Bruce
Phillips (COGB) and Jacinta Allan MP were also present.
Unfortunately, our new Captain, Tim McCrohan, was unable to attend the day, but ex Captain David Patterson, stepped in and acted as the MC.
Mr David Gibbs, Board Member of CFA, officially opened the station and unveiled the plaque. Long-term member, Mr Barrie Winzar, then gave an interesting talk about the history of the brigade, with
many stories about the old fire shed, which has served us well since 1985.
Brigade Service awards were then presented by Mr Gibbs and Mr Alun Hughson, Operations Man-ager CFA. Congratulations to the following members who were present to receive their awards.
There were many other awards to be presented, however, several recipients were not present. The-se will be presented later.
5 year certificate – Donna Papworth & Di Patterson 10 year medal – Ruth Jenkins, Felicity Nicholls, Tony Trotter, Les Varker & Wendy Young
20 year medal – David Patterson 30 year medal – Barrie Winzar & Frank Dole.
Congratulations to Barrie Winzar and Frank Dole on being presented Life Membership for their long service and commitment to the brigade.
Certificates of appreciation were presented to the Goornong and District Community Plan for their contribution of $5000 towards the station and to Goornong Post Office for their support to the bri-
gade.
Finally, the Goornong NightOwls CFA provided the crowd with a delicious lunch. The NightOwls CFA are now based in the new station.
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.
The next Goornong Rural Fire Brigade meeting will be held on Monday
October 31th, 8pm, possibly in the new station.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME. WE WOULD LIKE MORE MEMBERS!
VISIT US AT ~ www.goornongcfa.blogspot.com
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‘Gold Fields’ Donated their facilities to host the RDA Victoria State Championships on
Sept 24th & 25th, 2011
Riding for the Disabled Association develops ability and enriches lives through specialised programs and
relationships with horses.
It is a voluntary, non-profit organisation which pro-vides opportunities for anyone with a disability to en-
joy safe, healthy, stimulating, therapeutic, horse-related activities in Australia.
Report from Edwina Narrain, Event Director RDAV
The 2011 State Championships were held at Gold Fields, Vanessa Hawkins won-derful property located at Goornong, near Bendigo.
Competitors came from as far afield as Harkaway and Peninsula Centres to join the competition. Saturday brought strong winds but this didn’t deter competitors or spectators. Councillor Rod Fyffe, Mayor of Greater Bendigo Shire, Mr Kevin
O’Byrne, State Manager of Special Olympics Victoria and Vanessa Hawkins were on hand to present rosettes to the winners and place getters.
Sunday’s weather proved much kinder, with blue skies and, importantly, no wind.
Congratulations to all competitors, parents, carers and volunteers for helping
make the weekend a wonderful success.
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Attending VIP’s—City of Greater Bendigo Mayor, Rod Fyffe (Left of right photo and below); RDAV President, Martin Gray (Right of right photo);
judge Sally Francis (Team Manager at Atlanta and London Olympic Games as well as Assistant Coach at Bejing) and (and Kevin O’Bryne
from Special Olympics (Centre of left photo). W www.specialolympics.com.au
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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: [email protected]
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GOORNONG
PRIMARY SCHOOL
FUNDRAISING MUSIC & TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 21st October 2011 at Goornong Hall
7pm for 7.30pm Start
Cost: $10
We will be running a raffle and will be drawing out
names
throughout the night for a variety of prizes.
BYO food, drinks & glasses
To purchase a ticket or book a table (8-10 tickets)
Phone Jenny McCormick at the school on 5432 2236
(Money to be paid in full upon receipt of tickets)
Save all your gold coins for a fun time out!!!
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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– [email protected]
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CRAFT CORNER Kindly contributed by Glenyce McCrohan
When I was a kid, an empty matchbox was
gold! The things they could be used for was
always so exciting to me. Things like dolls
house furniture, cars, trains and animals. I
really wanted a whole bunch of them so I
could make a little chest of drawers to keep
treasures in.
We used matches over the winter time for
lighting the fire but there never seemed to be
an empty matchbox around when inspiration
struck. Now my kids are interested in these
kinds of crafts so I was delighted to find that
you can buy blank matchboxes from the lo-
cal art and craft shop.
Instead of making any of the things I listed
above I thought of something else that my
kids love, cameras. I thought it would be fun
to make one they could play with and make
their own pictures to go inside.
You will need: one blank matchbox, black,
grey and silver paper, white scrap paper/
card, rhinestones, ribbon and double sided
tape.
First, we cut the black paper to size and
stuck it to the outside of the box with double
sided tape. You could use glue or regular
tape of course. I like double sided tape be-
cause it is quick and not messy to clean up.
We cut and stuck the rest of the shapes for
the camera. If you have some, use the rhine-
stones for buttons and a sparkly flash.
Lastly, we cut a length of ribbon and thread
it through the outer cover of the matchbox so
it could be worn around the neck.
I cut some scrap card to fit inside the match-
boxes so that the kids could draw some tiny
“photos” that they had “taken”. We actually
used this as a birthday party craft and the
kids took them home as part of their treat
bags. J Have fun.
Hay fever – not really a condition to be sneezed at It’s pretty well accepted that spring is a windy time. And that means all those airborne pollutants and newly sprung pollens are blown into our nasal passages. Traditionally, spring is said to be the start of the peak season for hay fever; however, hay fever is so common in Australia all year round that the terms seasonal and perennial have been superseded by a new classification: intermittent and persistent. It seems we Australians are a sensitive bunch. About 20% of us suffer with some kind of allergic con-dition – asthma, eczema and allergic rhinitis – but allergic rhinitis (that is, hay fever) is the most com-mon (this despite the fact that fever is not one of the symptoms and hay is only rarely implicated in the allergic reaction). Of course, many people suffer from all these conditions. Indeed, asthma and hay fever so frequently occur together that they are often considered just different forms of the one condition. The symptoms of hay fever develop as the result of a super active immune system. That is: sub-stances which in most people would cause no reaction, actually cause a severe allergic reaction in the really sensitive ones amongst us. Most people inherit the tendency to be a hay fever sufferer. If one parent has allergic rhinitis the child has around a 30% chance of having it also. If both parents are sufferers the risk increases to about 70%. Certainly at this time of year the most likely trigger factors (or allergens as they’re called) will be the windblown variety. Nevertheless, another common trigger factor is exposure to dust mite – these mi-croscopic animals live with us in their millions in our pillows, blankets, bedspreads, doonas, cushions, curtains and carpets. Rather hard to avoid! And perhaps not such a pleasant thing to think about, but it’s probably no surprise that so many of us get sneezy and wheezy when we breathe in the little creatures – whether they’re dead or alive. Similar year-round symptoms can be caused by animal dander – the dead skin cells from our pets, especially cats. Mould and mould spores can cause the same sort of problems. Exposure to cigarette smoke – your own or someone else’s – may increase sensitivity to allergies; and so-called occupa-tional exposure may lead to a greater likelihood of developing hay fever. For instance, if you work with wood dust, seed dust, textile dust, rubber latex, some chemicals and certain foods and spices, then you may also have to work with hay fever. The good news is that hay fever can usually be very well managed with medicines now available without prescription. Of course avoiding trigger factors altogether is the best option. Clearly, that’s not always possible. When medication is required, the one to choose will depend largely on the severity and frequency of symptoms. Mild symptoms occurring less than four days a week or less than four weeks at a time respond well to the new oral antihistamines. If symptoms adversely affect sleep or work, school or leisure activities or if the symptoms persist for more than four days a week or more than four weeks at a time, then the so-called intranasal cortico-steroid sprays (Beconase, Rhinocort or Telnase) will probably be most helpful. If extremely itchy eyes are a major concern the anti-allergy eye drops (Eyezep, Livostin or Zaditen) should be consid-ered; and maybe Azep or Atrovent spray when the nose resembles a constantly dripping tap. Speak with the pharmacists at White Hills Pharmacy, they are available to assist with your selection of the most appropriate product. You can also get detailed information on how best to manage hay fever from the ―fact card‖ available at the Pharmacy. So don’t suffer in silence – come in to White Hills Pharmacy for help.
Yours in good health Ann, Mary, Megan and Girls at the White Hills Pharmacy
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TRIVIA 1. Why doesn't Tarzan have a beard when he lives in the jungle without a razor?
2. Why do we press harder on a remote control when we know the batteries are flat?
3. Why do banks charge a fee on 'insufficient funds' when they know there is not enough?
4. Why do Kamikaze pilots wear helmets?
5. Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you
say the paint is wet?
6. What is the speed of darkness?
7. Why is it that people say they 'slept like a baby' when babies wake up every two hours?
8. If the temperature is zero outside today and it's going to be twice as cold tomorrow, how cold
will it be?
9. How is it that we put man on the moon before we figured out it would be a good idea to put
wheels on luggage?
10. Why do people pay to go up tall buildings and then put money in binoculars to look at things
on the ground?
11. Why do toasters always have a setting so high that could burn the toast to a horrible crisp,
which no decent human being would eat?
12. Why is there a light in the fridge and not in the freezer?
13. Why does Goofy stand erect while Pluto remains on all fours? They're both dogs !
14. If quizzes are quizzical, what are tests?
15. Do illiterate people get the full effect of Alphabet Soup?
16. Did you ever notice that when you blow in a dog's face, he gets mad at you, but when you
take him on a car ride, he sticks his head out the window?
17. Does pushing the elevator button more than once make it arrive faster?
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Question: How many days in a week?
Answer: 6 Saturdays, 1 Sunday
Question: When is a retiree's bedtime?
Answer: Three hours after he falls asleep
on the couch.
Question: How many retirees to change a
light bulb?
Answer: Only one, but it might take all
day.
Question: What's the biggest gripe of re-
tirees?
Answer: There is not enough time to get
everything done.
Question: Why don't retirees mind being
called Seniors?
Answer: The term comes with a 10% dis-
count.
Question: Among retirees what is consid-
ered formal attire?
Answer: Tied shoes.
Question: Why do retirees count pennies?
Answer: They are the only ones who have
the time.
Question: What is the common term for
someone who enjoys work and refuses to
retire?
Answer: NUTS!
Question: Why are retirees so slow to
clean out the basement, attic or garage?
Answer: They know that as soon as they
do, one of their adult kids will want to store
stuff there.
Question: What do retirees call a long
lunch?
Answer: Normal.
Question: What is the best way to describe
retirement?
Answer: The never ending Coffee Break.
Question: What's the biggest advantage of
going back to school as a retiree?
Answer: If you cut classes, no one calls
your parents.
Question: Why does a retiree often say he
doesn't miss work, but misses the people he
used to work with?
Answer: He is too polite to tell the whole
truth.
Question: What do you do all week?
Answer: Monday through Friday, NOTH-
ING..... Saturday & Sunday, I rest.
RECIPE
CHOC BIT APRICOT SLICE
125 gr butter 125 gr choc bits
½ tin condensed milk
1 pkt malt biscuits, crushed
200 gr dried apricots, chopped 125 gr. Slivered almonds,
Melt the butter, stir in the con-densed milk, then cool. Add remain-ing ingredients. Press the mixture into a slice pan, about 26 x 17 cm
and refrigerate. Ice with lemon icing.
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Why did the dog lie on its back with its feet sticking straight into the air? It hoped to trip the birds. What kind of animal always is found at baseball games? The Bat. What’s a Lamb’s favourite department store? Woolworth’s. Ingrid had caught a pond Turtle and kept it in captivity for a couple of days, Until her parents convinced her the little animal would be much happier in the wild. Her mother was very pleased when she saw Ingrid carrying the turtle out the back door. ―Where are you taking it?‖ her mother asked. ―Back to the pond.‖ ―That’s wonderful, Honey!‖ But the next day, Ingtid’s mother noticed the turtle was still around. She saw Ingrid walking out the front door with it in her palm. ―I thought you set the turtle free yesterday.‖ Her mother said. ―No, I just took it back to the pond far a visit. Today I’m taking it to the beach.‖ Why did the mouse give up tap dancing?‖ It kept falling into the sink. Why do coyotes call at night? The rates are cheaper. How do you catch a rabbit? Hide in the bushes and sound like a carrot. Nina: ―I heard you juust got back from Africa! Did you hunt wild game?‖ Stevie: ―Yeah, lions.‖ Nina: ―Did you have any luck?‖ Stevie: Yep. Didn’t see a one.‖ Why does a giraffe have a long neck? So it won’t have to smell its feet. What kind of dog directs traffic? A police dog. How do you count a herd of cows? With a cowculator. What do you call a bull taking a nap? A Bulldozer.
KIDS CORNER
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GOORNONG
PRIMARY SCHOOL
news
Ph: 5432 2236 Fax: 5432 2425
Website: www.goornongps.vic.edu.au
OCTOBER
4-6 Elmore Field Days
10th Start of Term 4
17th 2012 Prep Information Session
21st Trivia Night
24th Little Learners (2012 Preps)
31st Little Learners (2012 Preps)
2012 PREPs – little
learners
All 2012 Prep families by now should have received
their Enrolment Information Pack, if you have not
received one please contact the School.
Our Little Learners sessions start soon, with our new
Preps coming to School for an hour a week to help
with transition into School for next year
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
GRADE 3/4 ECHUCA CAMP
Our Grade 3/4 Echuca campers came home last
Friday very tired but very happy. For our Grade 3’s,
it was their first Cluster Camp and the start of many
chances to build relationships with a range of students
from other small schools in our cluster.
TRIVIA NIGHT
The Goornong community is invited to our annual
Trivia Night on Friday 21st of October at the
Goornong Hall. Cost is $10 per person, to buy
tickets or book a table (8-10) contact Jenny in the
School Office.
SAFE DAY
Our Grade 3/4 students went to the Bendigo
Showgrounds for the SAFE Day Expo on Tuesday.
They participated in activities about fire, pet and
water safety.
Footy day
The last day of term was our annual Footy Day with
students coming dressed in their favourite team’s
colours. Through the day, students were involved in
kicking, handball and footy trivia competitions. The
day finished with the parents’ team playing against
the students.
BIKE ED PROGRAM
Goornong Primary School is once again running a
Bike Education program for the Grade 3 to 6
students. This will be starting on Tuesday 11th of
October and will run until Tuesday 25th of October.
The final day will be a bike ride out to English’s
Bridge and back to school.
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.
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Goornong & District Community Plan Group Inc
AGM Report
5TH September 2011 Recreation Reserve Hall- Goornong.
Present: Cr Bruce Phillips- City of Greater Bendigo, Deb Simpson CoGB, Sam Ellis, Clare Ellis, Jason Cox, Ray Miles, Georgina Wood, Katie Classon, Ruth Jenkins, Ed English, Felicity Nicholls, Vanessa Hawkins, Sandra Burns,
Trish Ash, Janet Filbey, Lydia Slucki- Dept of Transport.
Apologies: Lyn Talbot. Meeting opened at 7.30pm
Election of Office Bearers: Cr Bruce Phillips assumed role of chairman.
All positions were declared vacant. All were duly elected.
President: Janet Filbey Vice President: Vanessa Hawkins Secretary: Sandra Burns Treasurer: Trish Ash
All those present accepted positions on the General Committee; excluding Cr Bruce
Phillips, Deb Simpson and Lydia Slucki.
Committee Members: Sam Ellis, Clare Ellis, Jason Cox, Georgina Woods, Katie Classon, Ruth Jenkins, Ed
English, Felicity Nicholls. The Goals and Strategies of each item on the Plan were discussed. Agreed that the term community champion be replaced by Community Facilitator.
1) Support the Development of Infrastructure, Industry and Economic Devel-opment. - Strategy 5. Improve access to public transport. Facilitator – Ruth Jenkins. - Lydia Slucki will assist and advise in other areas. - Partners to include City of Greater Bendigo. - Goal – Improve and upgrade internet and other communication services-
speed and variety.
2) Promote areas in and around Goornong as venues for tourists and local visitors. - Vanessa Hawkins to be Community Facilitator. - Partners- add DSE.
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3) Preserve the Natural Environment.
- Community Facilitators – Ed English and Sam Ellis - Felicity Nicholls presented the Goornong Landscape Strategy she completed
while the ―champion‖ for this part of the Plan. Strategy handed over to Ed Eng-lish.
- Partners to include: Landcare groups, DSE and North Central Catchment
4) Maintain existing facilities and develop additional opportunities for Sports, Recreation and Leisure. - Facilitators to be Vanessa Hawkins and Sam Ellis. - Partners to also include : CoGB, DSE, various sporting authorities and bodies.
5) Health and Wellbeing- Community Services.
- Facilitator to be Georgina Wood. - Include in Goals – support for mental health advice.
- Actions – provide Mental Health First Aid Course to the community. o Pro-vision of other health related information to community
- Provision of well being events within the community- morning teas/other gatherings/ walking groups/ riding groups etc. for specially identified groups. Ie Play group ( facilitator to be Clare Ellis)
- Create social inclusiveness. - Use the Goornong Guide to provide phone numbers of emergency ser-
vices and health services numbers.
- Action – provision and support for local community newsletter; Goornong Guide.
6) Education - Jason Cox to be listed as the Community Facilitator. - Add to Goal- Outdoor fixed seating area – undercover.
Next Meeting: Monday 10th October 2011. 7.30pm. All welcome!
GETTING GOORNONG GOING
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MEDIA
RELEASES
CITY TO PROVIDE FREE FAMILY FUN
IN THE HARGREAVES MALL NEXT
WEEK
The City of Greater Bendigo is holding a range
of fun games and activities for kids in the Har-
greaves Mall during the second week of the
school holidays to provide entertainment and
gain further insight into what type of play
equipment or activities children would like to
see in the Hargreaves Mall in the future.
City of Greater Bendigo Director of Commu-
nity Wellbeing Pauline Gordon said the free of
charge „Family Fun & Games‟ entertainment
will take place in Hargreaves Mall between
10am and 2.00pm on October 4, 5, & 6.
“Children and their grown-ups will be able to
learn to play African drums, pat a reptile, get
their hands dirty playing with clay or become a
tennis hot-shot in the mall next week.
“From Tuesday to Thursday families can enjoy
a variety of free activities and at the same time
have an opportunity to talk about their ideas
for making the Mall a great place for the whole
family to visit and enjoy.
“We are looking forward to using this as an
opportunity to listen to the community, from
our smallest children to our older adults to
gain their views about how we can make the
Mall a place they want to visit often.
“We are particularly interested to find out
what type of activities or play spaces would
influence their decision to come to the Mall,”
said Ms Gordon.
She said the community is encouraged to
come to Hargreaves Mall and take advantage
of the fun and games on offer next week.
“We are looking forward to seeing lots of fam-
ilies in the Hargreaves Mall next week – it will
be a great thing to do during the school holi-
days,” Ms Gordon said.
She said the school holiday fun is part of the
City of Greater Bendigo‟s commitment to be-
ing a child friendly city and to consulting with
the community.
“The information we gather next week will be
used in a report to the Council about what
the community want to see happen in the
Hargreaves Mall in relation to activating the
mall,” she said.
SWIMMING SEASON COMMENCES
The City of Greater Bendigo‟s 2011/2012
swimming season has kicked off at both the
Bendigo Aquatic Centre and the Bendigo East
Swimming Pool.
The Bendigo Aquatic Centre is open daily
from 6am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday and
10am to 6.30pm on weekends until Decem-
ber when hours will be extended. The Bendi-
go East Pool is open daily from 6am to 7pm
Monday to Friday and 10am to 7pm on week-
ends.
City of Greater Bendigo Mayor Cr Rod Fyffe
said at this time of the year the Bendigo
Aquatic Centre is gas heated to 26.5 degrees
while Bendigo East pool is heated to 28 de-
grees making swimming at both pools very
comfortable.
“Swimming pools are important community
facilities because they provide opportunities
for people to swim for exercise, education or
simply to enjoy water play. They are a great
place for families to enjoy fun activities to-
gether and the health and fitness benefits of
swimming are widely acknowledged.
“Swimming is one of Australia‟s most popular
recreational pursuits and the easiest and
cheapest way for residents both young and
old to enjoy swimming this summer is to pur-
chase a seasons ticket,” said Cr Fyffe.
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For more press release, please fol-low the links from our website
www.goornong.com
The price for a regular season pass is $86.60
adult, $65.00 child or $167.00 family. Conces-
sions are also available for Healthcare and Pen-
sion card holders.
Seasons tickets provide entry to all of the City‟s
outdoor swimming pools and can be purchased
at the commencement of the swimming season
direct from all local pools.
Opening dates for other Greater Bendigo out-
door pools:-
Brennan Park November 20
Kangaroo Flat November 20
Golden Square December 10
Marong December 10
Heathcote December 3
Goornong December 10
Long Gully December 3
White Hills December 3
Elmore December 3
Raywood December 10
Further information about local swimming pools
can be obtained from www.bendigo.vic.gov.au
PHOTO/STORY OPPORTUNITY
When: 1.15 pm Monday October 3, 2011
Where: The Capital - View Street
What: Official Launch of 2011
Victorian Seniors Festival (the official
launch will be followed by a Concert fea-
turing Normie Rowe)
OVER 35 ACTIVITIES ON OFFER AT
BENDIGO’S SENIORS FESTIVAL
Greater Bendigo Councillor Alec Sandner will
officially launch the 2011 Bendigo Victorian Sen-
iors Festival which features over 35 local events
and activities on Monday October 3 at the Capi-
tal in View Street.
The 2011 Seniors Festival runs from October
2 to 9 and a detailed program packed full of
events and activities is available now from the
Council offices, libraries, local seniors clubs,
supermarkets and chemists.
Cr Sandner said with more than 20,000
Greater Bendigo residents aged over 60, this
is an important annual festival.
“Currently in its 29th year the Victorian Sen-
iors Festival is one of the state‟s most endur-
ing festivals. The festival encourages partici-
pation by exposing older people to a range of
recreational activities and interests that per-
haps they may not have had the opportunity
to try in the past.”
“The week long festival also reinforces and
sends an important message to the general
community. And that message is - that senior
people really do make a worthwhile contribu-
tion to our community.”
“I encourage our older citizens to take ad-
vantage of some of the activities on offer dur-
ing the week,” said Cr Sandner.
Events included in this year‟s program include
a Concert, featuring Normie Rowe, veterans
tennis tournament, musical theatre play, come
and try days, information sessions, exercise
opportunities at local facilities, concerts, and
walks, open days, films, and photographic ex-
hibition.
“I acknowledge the efforts of the City of
Greater Bendigo Aged & Disability Services
staff, the Department of Victorian Communi-
ties, the Organising Committee, the sponsors
and the various clubs and groups who are
holding events throughout the week,” said Cr
Sandner.
Media Inquiries: Ros Manning 54346114
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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**The pharmacists are available to speak with you
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Tattslotto and Intralot available.
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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.
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Phone: 5432 6600 Fax: 5432 6599
Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm / Sat 9am-12pm (most)
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Saturday: 9.00am - 12.00am
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