Goornong Guide Community Newsletter

Goornong Guide
your link to the Goornong Community
Volume 26 Issue 7 270 copies produced each month 1st July, 2011

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WELCOME TO
Birthdays
Local
News!

Goornong
Guys & Gals:
Book review
& Crime Report Resident of
the month

Personal
City of Notices
Greater
Bendigo news

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P a g e 2 G o o r n o n g G u i d e

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potential.
 Local News
The Goornong Guide is produced by a small
group of volunteers to bring you up to date  Articles of interest
with news, events and articles of interest.  Calendar
Over 270 copies of The Goornong Guide are  Goornong Guys & Gals:
produced monthly by the Goornong Guide Resident of the month
Committee
PRESIDENT: Janet Filbey  City of Greater Bendigo
SECRETARY: Janet Filbey news
TREASURER: Trish Ash
OTHERS: Lorraine Leheny;  Book review
Vanessa Hawkins & Georgina Wood  Crime Report
We welcome your contributions, articles and
ideas.  Personal Notices
Email: goornongguide@gmail.com or  Fun things
mail to P.O. Box 46 Goornong.
Janet’s Ph: 5432 2202  Birthdays
Visit us at www.goornong.com  Classifieds

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Many thanks goes to:
www.goornong.com
 Christina Lonsdale;
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for further details. ongoing production.


HAPPY BIRTHDAY! PERSONAL NOTICES

We hope that you have a wonderful day Please let know if you have any births,
and that you know how special you are deaths or bereavement's you would like
in every way! to share

Our thoughts are with
Ian, Sonya and Daniel
Jackson.

We wish them all a
SURPRISE SOMEONE
PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU’D speedy recovery after
LIKE A PERSONS NAME their accident.
MENTIONED HERE.

CRIME REPORT

WANNA DANCE?
We will try to update you on local news and Rock’n Roll; Jazz; Ballroom;
information. Jive; Tap; Boot Scootin etc
In the meantime, please appreciate the support
we receive to keep our community safe. Would you like to learn how to
dance and have some fun on a
regular basis?

We would like to have lessons
and want to know who would
join us.

Could you please email:
goornongguide@gmail.com
or ring
Georgina on 0437 460 384
to register your interest.


C a l e n d a r o f e v e n t s
J u l y / A u g u s t

July
~~~ SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ~ July 1—17 ~~~
Wednesday 6th Goornong Gals Rec Res. 7.00pm
Thursday 7th Hall Meeting Soldier’s Memorial Hall 7.30pm
~~~ NATIONAL DIABETES WEEK ~ July 10—16 ~~~
Monday 11th Community Plan Rec. Res. Hall 7.30pm
Wednesday 20th V.F.F. / Landcare Rec. Reserve
Monday 25th C.F.A. Rec. Res. Hall 7.30pm
Wednesday 27th Rec. Res. Triennial Meeting Rec. Res. Hall 7.30pm

August
Monday 1st Community Plan AGM Rec. Res. Hall 7.30pm
Wednesday 3rd Goornong Gals Rec. Res. Hall 7.00pm
Thursday 4th Hall Meeting Soldiers’ Memorial Hall 7.30pm
Monday 8th Cemetery Trust AGM Drovers Arms Hotel 8pm
Tuesday 9th Pool Meeting Rec. Res. Hall 7.30pm

All meetings and events can be viewed online—www.goornong.com

LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS LOCAL BUSINESS
DIRECTORY DIRECTORY
You are welcome to join us. Accommodation at The Bush Courtyard
5432 2446
 GOORNONG RURAL FIRE BRIGADE
Brick laying
—5432 2450
5432 2205
 COMMUNITY & DISTRICT PLAN
Drovers Arms Hotel
—5432 2202
5432 2210
 ELMORE CUBS & SCOUTS
Electrician
—5432 6387
5432 2596
 GOLD FIELDS EQUESTRIAN CLUB
Elmore Primary Care
—0417 363 710
5432 6001
 GOORNONG CEMETERY TRUST
Florist
- 5432 2236
5443 5519
 GOORNONG GALS
Liquid Waste
—5432 2248
5448 8478
 GOORNONG GUIDE
GE Silos
—5432 2202
5432 2384
 MEMORIAL HALL & HISTORIAL SOC
Goornong Post Office
—5432 2240
5432 2295
 RECREATION RESERVE
Goornong Recycling & Transfer Station
— 5432 2305
0458 346 652
 SWIMMING POOL
Goornong Store
—5432 2220
5432 2203
 CRICKET CLUB
United Gas
5432 2248


What’s on in July
July 3rd -Rock & Roll to ―Knock Knock Rattle‖
Time: 2.00pm till 5.00pm All Welcome

July 10—16
NATIONAL DIABETES WEEK
www.diabetesaustralia.com.au

July 11th 2011
Discussion on the
FINAL draft of the
Community Plan

The Goornong Rural Fire Brigade meetings are held at the
Goornong Recreation Reserve, Community Hall,
July 25th
EVERYONE IS WELCOME.
WE WOULD LIKE MORE MEMBERS!
The Goornong Recreation Reserve
TRIENNIAL TRIENNIAL
MEETING July 27th at 7.30pm
MEETING
Ph: 5432 2205

The Gold Fields Equestrian Club Inc
July 5th, Education Day. July 17th, Rally
ALL WELCOME
www.goldfieldsproperty.com

What’s on in August
GOORNONG & DISTRICT COMMUNITY PLAN
AGM Monday, August 1st 2011 at 7.30pm, Rec Reserve Hall. Election of Officer Bearers.
*** PLEASE NOTE: We would like you all to come! ***

*** HELP SAVE OUR SWIMMING POOL ***
TUESDAY, August 9TH at the Rec Reserve from 7.30pm
For further information please contact Tony Dillon on 54322220.


Goornong TRIVIA QUESTIONS.
is now on the web!
1. The young of which animal is called a lev-
www.goornong.com eret?
This has a front page which then links to the
COMMUNITY PAGE which looks like this 2. Goodbye & Farewell & Amen was the fi-
>>>>>>> nal episode of which TV show?
On the right hand side there are links to other
pages: 3. In which European city is the Trevi Foun-
 The +25 Community Plan survey tain?
 Become a Friend of Goornong
 Historical dates 4. The shitake is what kind of food?
 Goornong Guys & Gals
 Goornong Traders 5. What kind of vehicle is a Ketch?
 Goornong Notice Board
 Calendar of Events 6. Which US country singer owns a dinner
chain called Dixie Stampede?
 The Goornong Guide online
 Press releases from the
7. What is the name of the author who wrote
City of Greater Bendigo
James & the giant peach?
 Goornong Guide Articles
 CFA news
8. How many strings does a cello have?
 Local areas of interest
 Fosterville 9. Azure & cyan are primary shades of
 Elmore which colour?
 Bendigo
 The Bendigo Advertiser 10. The mascot of Sydney's AFL is represent-
We welcome your ideas and contribu- ed by what animal?
tions!
PLEASE become a Follower and a Answers; page 21
Friend of Goornong

White Hills Amcal Pharmacy
Serving your community for 30 years
**Friendly service and advice you can depend on**
**The pharmacists are available to speak with you throughout the
day**
Helping you maintain good health
Ann Howe, Mary Boromeo, Megan Sellars – Pharmacists
499 Napier Street, White Hills, 3550 - Ph: 5442 4244 Fax: 5443 9000

**Diabetes Australia Sub-Agent*******Tattslotto and Intralot available.


 PRACTICE MANAGER
Kathy Tuohey
 RECEPTION STAFF
Pam Oliver
Pauline Keath
Mary McIntyre
DR ADEL ASAID DR JOSEPHINE SALAZAR Rohan Jenner
MBBCH, AMC, FRACGP MBBS
Ceri Sands
DR INOKE BUADROMO DR POATE RADREKUSA  PRACTICE NURSES
MBBS, FRACGP MBBS, FRACGP Leanne Holmberg
DR PATRICK NZEGWU (Elmore’s Resident Doctor) MBBS
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

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)

Kathy Tuohey - Practice Manager / Site Coordinator
Elmore Medical Practice (Elmore Primary Health Services)


As part of Diabetes Week 2011, Elmore Primary Health Services in
collaboration with BCHS & Rochester and Elmore District Health Ser-
vice would like to present:

Diabetes Education and
Prevention Session
To raise awareness and promote prevention of
Diabetes

Thursday 14th July
Christine Cumming Activity Centre (PAG Building) ELMORE
2:00pm - 3:00pm
(Healthy Afternoon Tea)

PROGRAM
 Diabetes and Eyes - Guest Speaker Nicole Baines (Bill Wilkinson Optical)
 Are you or somebody you love at risk of developing diabetes?
 How can you reduce this risk?
 Healthy Eating!
 How to exercise without knowing you’re doing it!

RSVP
Monday 11th July 2011
Elmore Primary Health Services
Phone: 5432 6001
Email: kathytuohey@bchs.com.au


Red undies under the radar

It’s a challenge for any community group or organisation to raise awareness of their special needs.
This is particularly so in the field of health and medicine. Kidney Health Australia has approached this
challenge from a somewhat different perspective; by highlighting the colour of our underwear. Did you
notice the Red Undies promotion at the end of June?

Generally, underwear is not as immediately obvious as some other articles of clothing; but neither is
kidney disease usually foremost in our mind. As the Kidney Health website says it’s time to give some
decent exposure to chronic kidney disease (CKD), a disease which has flown under the radar for far
too long – just like our undies??

In any event, we can’t over estimate the importance of our kidneys and the significance of kidney dis-
ease. One in three adults is at increased risk of developing CKD.
The kidneys are two small fist-sized, bean-shaped organs situated on the lower back of the abdomen.
Small they may be, but they do an enormous job. In fact, one functioning kidney is essential for life.

If the lungs are our air-conditioning unit, then the kidneys are our body’s washing machine and waste
disposal system. They’re also a superbly effective filter system with about 200 litres of blood passing
through 2 million tiny filters every day; resulting in the removal of about 2 litres of waste products and
unneeded water. As well as enabling us to excrete certain unwanted and toxic substances, the kidneys
produce hormones and regulate water levels and blood pressure.

Of course, properly regulated blood pressure is critical for good health. While there are no firm and fast
rules about what constitutes a normal blood pressure reading – blood pressure varies from person to
person and with individuals from time to time – a confirmed reading of greater than 140/90 is consid-
ered sufficiently high to require treatment.

There is a close relationship between high blood pressure and kidney disease: high blood pressure can
cause kidney damage and kidney damage can cause high blood pressure.
Uncontrolled blood glucose levels (ie: diabetes) is another major risk factor for CKD. Around half of all
people with diabetes develop kidney damage; so it’s important for people with diabetes to have regular
kidney function tests.

With diabetes, all the small blood vessels in the body are damaged; and those in the kidneys are espe-
cially vulnerable. The blood cleaning activity of the kidneys does not operate effectively; the body re-
tains more salt and water than it should, leading to swelling of the ankles and weight gain.
Being overweight or obese are in themselves risk factors for kidney disease. As well as increasing the
likelihood of both blood pressure and diabetes (and therefore increasing the risk of CKD), as we get
bigger and more overweight, the kidneys have to cope with a greater workload.

Being overweight is a very visible characteristic, but having high blood pressure and diabetes can often
go unnoticed until the CKD is well established and difficult to treat. So a regular visit to the doctor is
essential. The kidney health check involves a blood pressure test, a urine test for protein and blood test
for a substance called creatinine.

Prevention strategies (and often initial treatment as well) involves dietary and lifestyle changes – losing
weight, cutting down on alcohol intake, exercising regularly, consuming less salt and stopping smoking.
If medication is necessary it may involve life-long treatment.
You can get more information about diabetes and high blood pressure and their relationship to kidney
disease from The White Hills Pharmacy
You’ll have to bring your own red undies.

Yours in good health
Ann Mary Megan and Girls at the White Hills Pharmacy

P a g e 1 0 G o o r n o n g G u i d e

GOORNONG GUYS AND GALS
Resident of the Month ~ We are lucky to have them!

My name is Lyn Comer I am the owner of G. E. Silos in English’s Road Goornong.
My Story starts as a city girl being bought up in the centre of Bendigo, schooling and ended
up working in the office of Kangaroo Flat Technical School for approximately 9 years.
During my High School years I became friends with quite a few people from Goornong, so
my association with the Goornong community began in my year 7 at school.
In 1981 I married Noel Comer from Goornong and we had 3 children.

During this time, Noel was setting up a business in a converted shearing shed. This shear-
ing shed can tell many stories as it was the meeting place on a Friday, Saturday night and
many Sunday afternoons. There are still many beer cans in the rafters of the roof.
(Before .05 came in)

After my second child was born I gave up working full time at Kangaroo Flat Tech. I was in-
volved in Noel’s business helping with the finances and running the business.
I was also involved in the Goornong Health Centre, Play Group, the Primary School, the
Swimming Pool, Goornong Water Board, the dance/ballet group and I umpired netball for Mt
Pleasant Netball Club.

A couple of years of Noel being there, someone asked him if he could build them a silo. That
is where it all started. We build the first few silos outside of the shed as the roof was not tall
enough to build them inside. We eventually built on to this shed to cater for silo manufactur-
ing. In 1994 we built a purpose built factory for the growing demand for the manufacture of
silos.
The business grew quite successfully over the years and we started employing workers.
This meant that I didn’t have to do as much manual labour in the factory. I cannot weld or
use a large angle grinder, but I have used all the other machines.
I November, 2000, Noel was diagnosed with bowel cancer and secondary liver cancer. Sad-
ly Noel passed away the next year in May. Our children were still teenagers at high school.
During Noel’s illness he taught me as much as he could about the steel side of the business.
I never even gave it a thought about selling this business during the time Noel was sick.

I just kept going and after Noel
passing I did just that. I kept
going. I was not easy. Three
teenagers still in school and all
the football and netball runs to
do and the Jazz ballet commit-
ments. And trying to keep my
head above water with running
the business.

At the time I was asked why
don’t you sell up and move
back to Bendigo. I could have
sold the business 6 times in
the first 6 weeks of Noel pass-
ing, as all the machines start-
ed to have problems and other


factors happened. But I thought that if I sold the business, I would have to relocate back to
Bendigo and find work. I thought I can run this business. And I did.

10 years has passed now, and in these years I have extended the factory and built a 16
metre tower on the factory to cater for the larger silos that have been in demand over the
years. Some of the locals asked me if I was working for NASA and if I was going to build
space ships?
I have done quite a few large projects over the past years. I now make small industrial si-
los, and have had contracts to supply up to 44 silos for a single project. I am currently sup-
plying 36 silos to a poultry farm. With the installation of the new tower I was able to build
silos that hold 66 Tonne of pellets for a mill at Cohuna. Without the tower I could not have
achieved this.

I have had great support from my employees, suppliers and agents over the past 10 years.

My children have all grown up now, Cindy and Jenita completed University degrees and Ja-
son completed his apprenticeship with me a few years ago. Cindy and Jason are now mar-
ried and Cindy had a baby boy (Ethan Noel) in February this year. Jenita is working in Mel-
bourne.

In the last 18 months Jason has moved up in the business, from working in the factory, to
Assistant Manager, now Manager.

Jason and I are currently improving the process of manufacturing silos inside the factory.
He has made many improvements in this business, and has taken a lot of the load off me
and my time. Jason is a great asset to this company with his knowledge and vision.

We supply a range of silos to our clients; they are all made to order as our clients often re-
quire different functions for their farm. Majority of the business is supplying pellet silos to
poultry, piggeries, and dairies, feedlots for either cattle or sheep. We also supply pellet and
grain silos to horse studs and crop farmers. We also manufacture small industrial silos oc-
casionally and manufacture from 170 to 200 silos per year. The number of employees
ranges from 7 to 9 depending on the year’s weather and time of year.

We delivery silos to all areas of Victoria, in-
cluding Gippsland, Warrnambool area, South
Australia and New South Wales. We are very
proud of our reputation for quality, and strive
to ensure only the best products are used to
create our silos. We only use Australian
Steel products.

I am also glad that I have been able to
achieve what I have in this business.


MEDIA $511,000 for new Mandurang Community Pavil-
RELEASES ion
$371,450 for extension and upgrade of
Strathdale Park Pavilion
$350,000 for Ewing Park Oval redevelopment
$57.87 MILLION FOR MAJOR $357,000 for extension and upgrade of We-
WORKS eroona Oval Pavilion
$450,000 for heritage garden restorations at
The City of Greater Bendigo will spend $57.87 Bendigo Botanic Gardens
million as part of the 2011/2012 budget to un- $210,000 to construct a synthetic multi purpose
dertake a range of significant capital and major training facility at Kennington
works projects and initiatives to benefit local
communities, business and residents throughout Major local road projects include:-
the municipality $1.2M - Mitchell Street (from Pall Mall to Myers
Street)
City of Greater Bendigo Mayor Cr Rod Fyffe $832,000 - Patons Road Eppalock (Gleesons to
said Council has provided $12.8 M toward the Czar Crt)
proposed new 418 space, multi deck car park $1.2M - Kennewell Street Epsom (Scott Street
facility in Edward Street. to Buckland Street)
$539,500 - Elmore Barnadown Rd Goornong
“This is the single biggest allocation in the budg- (Bendigo/Murchison Rd to Ellis Rd)
et. The community has repeatedly told Council $546,000 - Mackenzie Street West Stage One
through the annual community surveys that (Alder St to Olympic Pde)
parking is the number one priority and this year $351,000 - Thunder Street North Bendigo
we are moving forward with this important $2.6M - Reseals and asphalt resurfacing to vari-
community and business project. ous roads.

“We are also proposing to spend $9.5M though Cr Fyffe said in addition to new road projects
our road construction program, $4.9M on drain- Council will also spend $12.7 M on road
age works and $841,000 on footpaths. maintenance works such as resealing, resheeting
and shoulders across the whole of the munici-
“The floods we experienced earlier this year pality.
highlighted the need for additional spending in
this area and Council has responded by provid- “We are really very fortunate to have the ca-
ing significant funding for new drainage infra- pacity to maintain a large capital and major
structure including $1.5M to upgrade drainage in works program that ensures we continue to
the California Gully Shopping Centre. invest in the future of our municipality.

“Other drainage works will also be undertaken
in Golden Square, Kangaroo flat, Strathfieldsaye “Greater Bendigo continues to experience
and Flora Hill,” said Cr Fyffe. strong growth and it is important for Council to
continue to provide new infrastructure and un-
Other highlights of the works program include: dertake works to cater for our growing com-
$3.8 M to undertake environmental compliance munity.
works at Eaglehawk Landfill
$1.3M for new Bicycle and Walking Paths “Over the next 12 months we will undertake a
$1.3M for improvements to Early Learning Cen- range of small and large projects across all areas
tres and pre schools of our operations to continue to provide excel-
$3.23M for new Epsom Huntly Community Pa- lent facilities for residents,” Cr Fyffe said.
vilion


CITY LAUNCHES NEW SUSTAINA- a small organization that develops and
BLE LIVING GUIDE TO CELEBRATE assists organizations with online environ-
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY mental information.

The City of Greater Bendigo has launched a “It’s a wonderful up to date resource full
new online sustainable living guide to cele- of simple actions we can all take to help
brate World Environment Day on Sunday reduce our impact on the planet and in-
June 5. cludes images and links to related re-
sources,” said Cr Fyffe.
World Environment Day is the annual Unit-
ed Nations event to promote worldwide Topics covered in the guide included
awareness of environmental issues and en- transport, house, food, products, waste,
courages us all to take action. community, garden and work.

City of Greater Bendigo Mayor Cr Rod Each topic has a range of specific actions,
Fyffe said he encouraged all residents to log which includes information about the is-
onto www.bendigo.vic.gov.au to access the sues being addressed and how the sug-
new comprehensive guide on how to live a gested action helps create a more sus-
more sustainable life. tainable future for us all.

“The guide has been designed to help resi- “This new initiative is a great resource
dents take action to live more sustainably at for our community and builds on other
home and in the community and is packed sustainability initiatives being undertaken
with ideas, tips and inspiration. by City of Greater Bendigo and other
community organizations” said Cr Fyffe.
“It demonstrates that small, easy changes
can have positive impacts on the environ- The sustainable living guide can be ac-
ment and your health and wellbeing as well cessed at:
as saving you some money. http://www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/
Environment/Sustainable_Living_Guide
“The new guide has been produced in con-
Media Inquiries:
junction with the Natural Strategies Group, Ros Manning 54346114

For more press release, please fol-
low the links from our website
www.goornong.com


GOORNONG COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOL

LETTER TO THE COMMUNITY
Recently, the committee put out a survey in the Goornong Guide, asking the
community for their opinions as to the future direction of the Pool. We had NO
response from this survey at all.

We feel that the community is underestimating the seriousness of the situation
because the possibility of the pool closing is very, very real. We are asking for
your help to avoid this happening.

The following positions exist and as of the next AGM all of them will be vacated
and need to be filled:

President:
Vice President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Pump Manager:
Elmore Field Days Co-ordinator:
Cleaning Co-ordinator:
Kiosk Volunteer Co-ordinator:
Food Co-ordinator:
Grounds/Maintenance Manager
Life-Guard Co-ordinator:

At the moment, a few people are trying to do the work involved with all of the-
se positions and it is basically impossible. Unless we have people willing to
take responsibility for these positions, the pool cannot continue to operate,
simply because we don’t have enough manpower to run it.

The next meeting is TUESAY NIGHT, the 9TH August at the Rec Reserve from
7.30pm. If you would like to have the pool continue, consider taking on one of
these positions and come along to the next meeting. No-one wants to see the
pool close as it is an important, and historical part of our community.

For further information please contact Tony Dillon on 54322220.


special homework program for refugee stu-
dents at Bendigo Senior Secondary College,
the upgrade of kitchen facilities at both the
Huntly and Axedale Public Halls and funds
to repair facilities at the Heathcote AP & H
Society. A group of students at Bendigo
LOCAL COMMUNITIES BENEFIT South East College are directed their ener-
FROM GOLD MINE gies to circus performance to increase so-
cial and physical wellbeing via involvement
Eight local community groups received fund- in the No Fear Circus. They will receive
ing from the Fosterville Gold Mine Commu- funds to purchase unicycles. The Huntly-
nity Grants Program at a special presenta- Spring Gully Pony Club, the Central Victori-
tion on Thursday 9th June. an Junior Motocross Club, and the Bendigo
Arthritic Club will receive assistance to up-
The Grants will be presented to the suc- grade equipment, meeting or storage facili-
cessful groups at the mine by General Man- ties for their members.
ager Mr Ian Holland and committee member
Mr Maurie Sharkey. Since the grants com- Due to the large number of applications re-
menced in late 2005, 82 local groups have ceived, the process for a grant was very
received funding of more than $115,000. Mr competitive and the committee thanks all
Holland said that ―the aim of the grants is to groups who took the time to apply on behalf
help sustain local communities and to assist of their organizations.
small groups to provide services for their
communities. Over the last six years a Community Grants are available to commu-
great number of projects have been assist- nity groups twice yearly and details can be
ed by the mine, as well as mining personnel obtained from the Company web site.
being involved in supporting local fairs, golf www.northgateminerals.com.au
days and other activities.‖
The next round of grants applications will
A diversity of organizations will receive fund- close on the 30th September 2011.
ing this year and include assistance to a


Revised Goals from the Goornong Community Plan

“GETTING GOORNONG GOING!”
Support the Development of Infrastructure, Industry and Economic Development

Goal: Advocate for updated infrastructure and service provision to Goornong Township resi-
dents.
Strategies:
 Form partnerships and undertake lobbying for ongoing maintenance, extension and
linking of cycle and walking paths.
 Upgrade footpaths between commercial and public areas.
 Liaise with relevant authorities to enhance road safety in the local area, such as sign-
age, turning lanes and speed restrictions.
 Continue advocacy for provision of sewerage service to residences in the township.
Time Line:
Partners:
Community Champion(s): Ruth Jenkins

Promote areas in and around Goornong as venues for tourists and local visitors

Goal: Publicise and further develop facilities to promote and encourage visitors to stay.
Strategies:
 Signpost and advertise local attractions, including places of interest, historical sites and
camping locations in public places, such as the town entrances and using other media.
Time Line:
Partners: CoGB (Tourism); Regional Tourism; RACV
Community Champion(s):

Preserve the Natural Environment

Goal: Beautify and plant trees in selected central locations.
Strategies:
 Form suitable collaborative partnerships such as with school groups, to undertake
planting and regular maintenance in selected
sites in the town.
Time Line: ongoing
Partners: Goornong Community / Schools; ? Mining
Companies as a source of funds
Community Champion(s):

Maintain existing facilities and develop additional opportunities for Sports, Recreation
and Leisure

Goal: Maintain and upgrade existing recreation and sporting facilities that are fully utilised.


Strategies:
 Identify repair and maintenance needs and priorities for existing sports and recreation facil-
ities.
 Develop management plans for the ongoing maintenance and financial viability of existing
sporting facilities.
Time Line: Immediate – 1 year
Partners: Recreation affiliated groups
Community Champion(s): 1. Angie Kennedy; 2. Deb Sturt / Ross McKinstry

Goal: Develop and / or maintain opportunities for local events and celebrations that bring the
community together.
Strategies:
 Investigate the wider use of existing public and private community facilities for community
sports and other recreation activities such as Playgroup, bowls, communal meals and
events.
Time Line:
Partners:
Community Champion(s): Vanessa Hawkins

YOU ARE ALL INVITED
to be part of the
GOORNONG & DISTRICT COMMUNITY PLAN
Next meeting: July 11th 2011- Discussion on the draft Review of the Community Plan

Annual General Meeting: August 1st 2011 - Election of Officer Bearers.

KIDS CORNER

1. Knock-knock . 3. Knock-knock . 5. Knock-knock .
Who’s there? Who’s there? Who’s there?
Butcher. Dune . Cinnamon .
Butcher who? Dune who? Cinnamon who?
Butcher hands Dune anything Cinnamon
up! This is a this afternoon? dressed in blue
robbery! pass by?
4. Knock-knock .
2. Knock-knock . Who’s there? 6. Knock-knock .
Who’s there? Matthews. Who’s there?
Abbey. Matthews who? Fido.
Abbey who? Matthews are Fido who?
Abbey Birthday wet. Can I come Fido known you
to you! in and dwy my lived here , I’d
socks? come to visit
sooner.


COMPUTER
CORNER/ Internet CHURCH TIMES
Access to our computer, printer,
scanner and the Internet is available at the Recreation Re-
serve. St George’s Anglican Church, Goornong:
Also photocopying is available at the same area. 2nd, 4th Sundays: 8.00am
Cost: Computer and Internet Access:
$2.50 per hour—payable on collection of St Martin’s Catholic Church,
keys Muskerry:
Each Sunday: 8.30am
Printing/Photocopying:
30c per sheet—payable on return of keys For bookings for St Martin’s
Church Contact: Lyn Harrop,
ALL BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES Ph: 5432 2281
should be directed to Janet Filbey, Ph: 5432 2202

HIRING OF VENUES Goornong Gals
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 Social meeting held on the first Wednes-
day of each month.
All Welcome
Soldiers Memorial Hall Bring something to do
Keys for the Memorial hall can be picked up at the
post office eg: craft project, quilting, knitting etc
Railway place South, Goornong { Midland Hwy}
Contact Kath Read: 5432 2240 or 5441 2809 Venue: Rec Reserve Hall
Time: 7.00pm till 9.00pm
Goornong Community
Computer. Gold coin donation and a plate
to share if you wish
Please Note:
The use of computer is limited to one All enquires welcome Ph: 5432 2248
person per hour unless notified.
$2.50 per person per hour

MOBILE LIBRARY

Mondays 4—4.30pm
Outside Goornong Primary School

Come along and Support our local library, plenty of
books to choose from.


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

The next Goornong Rural Fire Brigade meeting will be held on Monday 25 th July, 8pm at
The Goornong Recreation Reserve, Community Hall,
EVERYONE IS WELCOME. WE WOULD LIKE MORE MEMBERS!

Home fire safety checklist
Are you prepared for the risk of a home fire? Use this checklist to find out.
Heaters and other appliances
Before every winter I have chimneys and flues cleaned
I make sure all heaters are installed, maintained and operated according to manufacturer's in-
structions
Fire screens are always placed in front of open fires and heaters in my home
I place items that could catch fire, like clothing and curtains, at least 1m away from heaters
My children are supervised near all types of heating
All portable heating is turned off and open fires extinguished before I go to bed or leave the house
My appliances are in good working order (using damaged electrical appliances can result in a
fire)
There are no overloaded power boards and I have replaced damaged equipment
The lint filter in my clothes dryer is cleaned after each use
In the Kitchen
Cooking is never left unattended and is turned off when I leave the room
I keep curtains and tea towels well away from the toaster and stove
I turn pot handles inward so they can't be knocked over
My children are supervised in the kitchen and kept away from the stove top and the oven

Brigade Management Team
Welcome to our new and re-elected Officers to the brigade. Farewell to Captain David Patterson. Your
leadership has created a brigade that is getting stronger and stronger every day. You have made all
members feel welcome, appreciated and safe, no matter what their age, gender or experience is. We
wish you happiness in your future endeavours. We would also like to thank Di Patterson for her huge
involvement in the Barnadown NightOwls CFA, to Frank Dole for his years as past Captain and recently
as 1st Lt for his immense experience and to Donna Papworth for her time as fourth Lt. Donna has had
a huge role in working with Tim to create Sunday Training activities.
VISIT US AT ~ www.goornongcfa.blogspot.com

For more information, please contact Goornong Rural Fire Brigade
Captain: Tim McCrohan (0459) 533 163
Or Encourages diversity, team work and a
family atmosphere.
Secretary: Felicity Nicholls on 5432 2450
It involves itself in
1601 Epsom-Barnadown Road, Goornong, 3557 community projects.
Visit our web site at It has a broad age group and
http://www.goornongcfa.blogspot.com/ new members are most welcome.


Wes White Bricklaying

All types of brickwork

Free quotes FIREWOOD
Mob 0438441226 Houses, Fences, Renovations,
Patch Ups, Wineries, Sheds
Old & New—cut your own
H 0354322205 Laying of new & old bricks
Block work Phone: 0417 363 710
Goornong 3557
No Job Too BIG or Too SMALL!

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


STAYING WARM WITH AN NEW RECIPE!
EASY KNIT BEANIE.
SAVOURY SCONES
You will need:
2 x 100g balls 'Moda Vera' Wool,
2 cups S.R. Flour
1 pair 7.00mm Knitting Needles, Scissors, 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Sewing Needle, Tape Measure, Cardboard. Pinch Cayenne Pepper
1 tbs Butter
TENSION. Chopped parsley or chives
10.5sts x 22 r0ws to 10cm over garter st. 1 carrot, grated
using 7.00mm needles.
Beanie. [worked sideways]
3/4 cup grated tasty cheese
Using 7.00mm needles, cast on 34 sts. 1 onion, grated
**Work 4 rows garter st. 1 egg
5th row Knit to last 3 sts, turn. Milk
6th row, Knit to end. Beat egg into a cup and fill with milk.
Rep. 5th & 6th row once more. Rub butter into sifted flour and herbs,
Work 4 rows garter st. across all sts.
13th row, Knit to last 3 sts, turn.
and then mix in grated ingredients.
14th row. Knit to end. Stir in egg and milk.
Rep. 13th & 14th rows once more.
Work 4 rows of Garter st across all sts ** Put dessertspoons onto a greased
Rep. from ** to ** 3 more times. slide [tray] and cook in a hot oven
Cast off loosely. 10 to 12 minutes.
TO MAKE UP:
Do Not Press.
Using mattress st. sew cast on edge to cast off NOTICE TO RESIDENTS
edge. Using running st, gather shorter edge, pull DUMPING OF GARDEN GREENS OR WASTE
up tightly to form crown and fasten off securely. IN GOORNONG RECREATION RESERVE IS
NOT PERMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE PUB-
LIC, EVEN IF A PRE– EXISTING PILE OF
FOR Tassel, wind yarn around a 15cm
BURNABLE MATERIAL IS FORMED
wide piece of cardboard 6 times. Tie together at
one edge and cut yarn at the other edge. fold in
OFFENDERS WILL BE FINED
half at knotted end.
Goornong Recycle &
Wrap a length of yarn around tassel
Waste Transfer Station
5cm below fold and fasten securely. Trim.
Attach to centre of crown.
Is open 8am-5pm every
Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday.
Most recyclable and reusable items are
FREE
Basic Fee (recyclable items) 50cents
Full fee (non recyclable waste) $19.00
TV's, Screens and Monitors. $5.00
Fridges, Freezers, Air Conditioners $15.00

More information is available can be
found on www.goornong.com
or on 0458 346 952.


Elmore Community Pharmacy
…….… for all your medicinal needs
A range
of Gifts
and Toys!

Teddy
78-80 Railway Place Elmore
Bear & Phone: 5432 6600 Fax: 5432 6599
Friends Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm / Sat 9am-12pm (most)
We can deliver free to the Goornong store.
Gifts! Please ring us to arrange your prescriptions.
Arthur Pappas – Pharmacist /Jess Stokie – Dispensary Technician

Aspect Eyewear – New Styles

Beautiful Australian Chocolates Value priced quality medication A large range of Coral Colours
cosmetics now available.

For Men and Women

Need a service? Think local….
Ph: 5432 6600

www.elmorebusinessvictoria.com
(Note: this site also lists Goornong, Rushworth and Colbinabbin businesses)


Trivia Answers:- 1. Hare. 2. M.A.S.H. 3. Rome. 4. Mushroom
5. Sailing craft. 6. Dolly Parton. 7. Roald Dahl. 8. Four. 9. Blue.
10. Swan.


GOORNONG POST OFFICE
Open Mon—Fri: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday: 9.00am - 12.00am

For all your Postal, Bill paying and Banking needs

We have an extensive Giftware Range and offer FREE gift wrapping

CONTACT
Cheryl O’ Brien
5432 2295

TRENCHES, FOOTINGS , POSTHOLES,RIPPING &LEVELING
PICKET, PALING & COLOURBOND FENCES
DINGO MINI DIGGER

ELECTRONIC WATER LEAK DETECTIONS
LOCATION AND TRACING FOR ALL:

 DOMESTIC WATER PIPES
 SEPTIC TANKS & PIPES
 STORMWATER &SEWER DRAINS
 POWER CABLES
 TELEPHONE DATAS CABLES
 POOL & SPA LEAKS

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


Flowers for all occasions

Teddy Bears, Balloons, Chocolates,
Life like plants
Phone Carol and her friendly staff

Free delivery to Goornong
Monday - Friday after 6pm

Cylinder AGENT
Dealer 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


ADVERTISERS!
Want to promote your event or business?
The Goornong Guide is distributed via the mail run right around our region to Huntly, Axedale,
Elmore, Fosterville Mine, and Toolleen. We are also online via the web and FaceBook.
Advertising space is available in the Goornong Guide offers fantastic exposure direct to local people
as well as to visitors and the world wide web.
WE ARE GREAT VALUE!

Due to an increase in printing costs our Advertising Rates will rise to cover costs. We would also like
to improve the quality of the Goornong Guide but need more funds and volunteers to help out.

Ad Size Monthly Yearly
Business card $7.50 $82.50
Quarter page $10.00 $110.00
Half page $15.00 $165.00
Full page $30.00 $330.00

We are a small group of volunteers who dedicate many hours to bring you this information.
If you would like to support us or contribute to the guide,
please email; goornongguide@gmail.com or ring 0417 363 710

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
The deadline for each edition is the 26th of the month.
(As from 1st July, all future yearly advertisements will be for 12 months only & not 13.)

Septic tanks cleaned Servicing Goornong and surrounding areas.
7 days a week

GOLD
I S H O M E T O
THE BUSH COURTYARD
offers cosy pet friendly accommodation

EQUINE SPORTS BREEDING (ESB)
stands stallions at stud and has horses for sale. ESB is one of
the largest producers of equestrian horses in Australia and
breeder of ESB Irish Enough,
sire of Beijing Olympic medal winner, Irish Jester.

THE GOLD FIELDS EQUESTRIAN CLUB INC
has world class training facilities including and conducts educa-
tional sessions on the first Tuesday of every month and events
on the third weekend of every month.
Riding lessons and agistment is also available by arrangement.

and THE GOLD FIELDS STADIUM
Is designed to seat over 10,000 people. Music concerts, food
and wine festivals and major events are planned for the future.

We invite you to join us and share in our wonderful setting,
facilities and activities.
ESCAPE AND ENJOY THE SERENITY!
PHONE: 03 5432 2446

www.goldfieldsproperty.com

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