The Goornong Guide April 2011

Goornong Guide
your link to the Goornong Community
Volume 26 Issue 4 280 copies produced each month 1st April, 2011

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CRIME REPORT
BREAVEMENT NOTICE
Casey O’Brien
We will try to update you on local news and Our sincere condolences to
information. Cheryl, Kelvin, Darcy and fami-
ly on the sad passing of Casey,
In the meantime, please appreciate the support
we receive to keep our community safe.
On behalf of the Goornong
Guide Committee
and the Goornong Community.

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FROM THE GOORNONG GUIDE COMMITTEE

We thought we would start a new
WE WISH YOU All A VERY HAPPY EASTER

section to feature local characters.

‘Goornong Guys & Gals’
Resident of the month.

This can be a story about
anyone who lives in the
Goornong area .

Please feel free to submit any inter-
esting information and some pictures.

We’d like to know your story!

This month is about
‘Vanessa Hawkins’
Page 6 & 7

C a l e n d a r o f e v e n t s
A p r i l / m a y

April

Wednesday 6th Goornong Gals Rec Res. 7.00pm
Thursday 7th Hall meeting Soldiers Memorial Hall 7.30pm
Monday 11th Goornong Guide Rec Res. 2.00pm
Wednesday 13th Recreation Reserve Drovers Arms Hotel 7.30pm
Wednesday 20th Landcare Rec Res.
Monday 25th C.F.A. Rec Res. 7.30pm

May

Wednesday 4th Goornong Gals Rec Res. 7.00pm
Tuesday 10th Swimming Pool Rec Res. 7.30pm


Cluster swim sports
Our Grades 3 to 5 competed against the other Campaspe
GOORNONG schools on March 4th at Rochester
They competed in a variety of events across and down the
pools. Many reached the finals and placing ribbons from
PRIMARY SCHOOL the finals were awarded.
news
Ph: 5432 2236 Fax: 5432 2425

APRIL MAY
8th End of Term 1 16-20thEducation Week
27th Start of Term 2

SWIMMING SPORTS
Our House Swimming Sports were held on Friday 25 th of
February. The students competed with great determina-
tion to gain as many points for their house as possible.
Campaspe were successful in defending their title with PIE DRIVE FUNDRAISER
Robertson second and Bennet a close third. At the start of second term the Parents Club will be hold-
ing a Pie Drive with the Elmore Bakery. There is a huge
range of pies/pasties/quiches/desserts/etc for sale at rea-
sonable prices. Order forms will be available at the Post
Office and at School.
It is a great way to stock up the freezer for winter.

COLES SPORTS FOR SCHOOLS
Thank you to the Goornong community for helping us
last year with this fundraising effort from Coles for sport-
ing equipment for the school. Pictured below are some of
the equipment we were able to purchase.

Young leaders
The Grade 6 students went down to Melbourne to attend
the National Young Leaders Conference on March 4 th.
Guest speakers included Mike Martin from the Halogen
Foundation, Matt Preston from Masterchef, Craig Laps-
ley, Chief Fire Commissioner for Victoria, Kate Leeming
who pedalled 22,00km across Africa and Stevie and Tim
from Hi-5.
All guest speakers shared what leadership meant to them
on a personal, community and global basis. They spoke
of pivotal moments in their lives when significant levels Louise and Charles are pictured with a new soft croquet
of determination and self confidence were required and set and some soft javelins.
how these moments had shaped their lives.
Some common themes came out and our Gr.6’s spent the BULB FUNDRAISER
following week setting themselves some leadership goals Thank you to the Goornong community for supporting
for the remainder of the year. our bulb fundraiser again this year.
We will be in contact when the bulbs arrive.


GOORNONG GUYS AND GALS
Resident of the Month ~ We are lucky to have them!
Breeding success in equine business I went to see the first stallion in Australia, Bantry
By JOHN HOLTON, reprinted thanks to the Bay, who was imported by a vet named Arthur
Enterprise Magazine & the Bendigo Advertiser. Young.‖
~~~
It was a watershed moment for Vanessa. In 1987 she
It’s often said of people in the equine in- graduated as Dux of the college and won a travel
dustry that they have a passion for horses scholarship that allowed her to visit Ireland and
in their blood. But for Vanessa Hawkins, study the Irish Draught horse first-hand.
founder of Equine Sports Breeding (ESB), ―I spent four months travelling 10,000 miles across
the past 30 years have been a quest to Ireland (in a Mini!) studying Irish Draught horses,‖
Vanessa says. ―I uncovered previously destroyed
breed the perfect bloodline in event horses. stud records dating back to 1918.‖
Through persistence and belief she has established Equipped with this information and the anecdotal
one of the world’s leading breeding programs and stories of the old Irish horsemen she had met along
equine properties, right on Bendigo’s doorstep. ESB the way, Vanessa was convinced that crossing this
progeny regularly compete at some of the biggest breed with the TB (Irish Sports Horse) was the way
events around the world including the Beijing Olym- forward. But the real key to the puzzle, she believed,
pic Games. in breeding an elite athlete would be to start with an
Irish Draught mare rather than a stallion.
But, like so many young girls, Vanessa’s love affair
with horses began at pony clubs. ―My parents are In 1989, Vanessa purchased her first two mares,
English and I was born in Cyprus,‖ Vanessa says. Irish Anna and Irish Bea, and ESB was born. It has
―We emigrated to Australia in 1968 and horses were now become one of the largest and most consistent
very much a part of our lives. My parents introduced producers of eventing horses in Australia.
us to ponies at an early age and I was very competi-
tive in eventing right from the start.‖ ESB bloodlines are now seen competing
This competitiveness saw Vanessa win the Pony
worldwide and include household names such
Club State Championships in 1976 at the age of 16. as Irish Jester, a silver medal winner at the
She went on to compete overseas in 1984, but a con- Beijing Olympics in 2008. But the consistent
stant frustration was the search to find the right results are not only due to good breeding, but
horse to take her the next step. an overall concept for success.
―I remember thinking, surely it can’t be that hard to ―Team ESB is a joint venture between us as
find a horse with a good temperament, well put to-
the breeder, riders in the UK, USA and Aus-
gether, with a bit of movement and jump. A horse
that hadn’t suffered from the rigours of racing.‖ tralia, owners, sponsors and supporters,‖
But it wasn’t that easy. Vanessa soon realised that if Vanessa says. ―It’s a united and collaborative
she couldn’t buy the horse she wanted, she would approach to foster the development of riders,
have to breed it herself. promote the sport of eventing and to achieve
athletic excellence in both the horses and rid-
It was the catalyst for a huge change in her life. She ers.‖
now had a mission: to produce world class event
horses and, eventually, establish a major equestrian
―We partner horses with certain riders who are then
centre here in Australia. ―My parents were horri- supported by other members of the team – the own-
fied,‖ she remembers. ―I left my nursing career anders and sponsors – to get the best results. Mentoring
enrolled in horse breeding management at VCAH plays a big part in our success. If the combination
Glenormiston, a two-year full-time course. clicks, then everybody’s dream of competing at in-
ternational level can be achieved. Obviously the pin-
It was during my time at Glenormiston that I first nacle is being selected for the Olympics.‖
came in contact with the Irish Draught horse.


Part two of Vanessa’s mission – to establish an
equestrian centre – has also come to fruition. Over
the past six years, her 300 acre property, Gold
Fields, at Goornong has grown to become one of
Australia’s premier equine centres. Only 15
minutes from the centre of town, ironically, few
Bendigonians would be aware of its existence.

It’s a more than an impressive set up. With capac-
ity for 10,000 people, a main arena the equivalent
of three Olympic-size sand areas, warm up arenas,
cross-country courses, sponsors areas, 17 post and
rail horse yards – even accommodation – the de-
velopment continues to grow.

―Having been Event Director at some major
events in the past has helped me understand what
people want in a venue,‖ Vanessa says. ―In 2009
we held the Pony Club State Championships at
Gold Fields, with 200 competitors and over 600
spectators.

The property is also home to the Gold Fields
Equestrian Club Inc. which makes these incredi-
ble facilities available to the local community ―My aim at this stage of the journey is to help de-
and promotes appreciation and interest in equestri- velop the horses and riders of tomorrow,‖ Vanessa
an sports, rural living and horse activities. The says. ―For me having a successful business has
aim is to educate, train, coach and encourage rid- always been inseparable from living my dreams.
ers of all ages to enjoy the sport. You just have to trust in your own judgement and,
above all, enjoy every day.‖
“We offer a great facility with access to the
whole property, cross country course and Visit - www.equinesportsbreeding.com.au
or Vanessa’s blog at:
great riding,‖ Vanessa says. ―We hold www.goldfieldstheproperty.blogspot.com
education days on the first Tuesday of
every month and clinics or events on the
third weekend of every month. We attract
guest speakers and instructors from all
over the country, including Olympic
medallist’s and even internationally later in
the year.‖

Vanessa describes her life as colourful and varied
(no arguments there). Aside from horses, surfing
and skiing have featured prominently. She has
been a Director of the Australian and Victorian
Horse Council, published the A-Z Horse Industry
Directory and continues to lecture and educate
other horse professionals and those just starting
out in the equine industry.


MEDIA COUNCIL PROVIDES $110,000
RELEASES TO IMPROVE SMALL TOWNSHIPS

CITY KEEN TO KNOW RURAL LAND- Small townships are set to benefit from a range of
HOLDERS works following the Greater Bendigo City Council’s
allocation of over $110,000 through its annual Small
FLOOD SUPPORT NEEDS
Township Funding Program.
The City of Greater Bendigo is preparing to contact
City of Greater Bendigo Mayor Cr Rod Fyffe said the
rural landholders following recent flooding events in an
City’s Small Township Funding Program is closely
effort to gain a better understanding of the full impact
aligned with the Bendigo +25 District Community Plans
of the floods on the rural community and what their
and the funding will enable seven small townships to
support needs are.
undertake special works and projects that have been
identified in their Community Plan.
Greater Bendigo Mayor Cr Rod Fyffe said the City is
currently working with the Red Cross to coordinate “This funding program is about our smaller communities
farm visits in areas that were flood affected. telling Council what is needed in their own communi-
ties. Council is pleased to make this annual funding
“We will also write to all landholders in the municipality available as we know it really does make a huge differ-
who may have been affected by the floods and ask them ence to our small township communities,” said Cr Fyffe.
to fill out and return a response sheet to provide us
with important feedback about how the floods have He said Council is yet to consider applications from
impacted on their properties and what their needs are. Elmore, Heathcote, Marong and Mia Mia communities
but will do so before the end of the current financial
“North Central Catchment Management Authority year. “All of these communities are still working on
mapping shows significant flooding on the flood plains to their applications,” said Cr Fyffe.
the north of Bendigo. However, word of mouth indi-
cates that flooding has also occurred across many other The following projects have received allocations
parts of the municipality. through the program:-
$15,000 toward the development of an Axedale Muse-
“We know that people are doing it tough out there, but um.
we need to find out the true extent that the floods have $15,000 toward the purchase of a tractor for the Goor-
impacted on our rural residents and what their current nong Recreation Reserve.
needs are so that we can give them the support they $15,000 to refurbish Lockwood and District Hall toilet
need”, Cr Fyffe, facilities.
$5,000 to purchase and install additional rain water
“The floods have followed very closely on the heels of tanks at Neilborough Community Hall.
extended drought making it extra tough on many rural $28,641 toward a range of projects in Raywood includ-
residents. ing the installation of a self composting toilet at Ray-
wood Cemetery, replacement of a damaged light
“Many landholders may not be aware of the full range of pole, purchase and installation of new awning and
government flood support that is available, while others purchase of a new fridge at Raywood Recreation
may not qualify for various reasons but in the meantime, Reserve, repair of white ant damaged wall and in-
they may need help with cleanup and to link in with oth- stallation of new vinyl kitchen at Raywood Golf
er support services,” Cr Fyffe said. Club, and purchase and installation of new blinds
and a new telephone at Raywood Memorial Hall.
The City of Greater Bendigo has recently committed to $15,000 towards installation of additional power points,
employing Jenny Pendlebury as a full-time Rural Support improved pedestrian and vehicle access and playing
Coordinator. Ms Pendlebury will work closely with the surface improvements at Redesdale Recreation Re-
Council’s Municipal Recovery Manager and other per- serve.
sonnel to identify rural resident’s needs. She can be $16,673 for Woodvale Fire Brigade shed improvements,
contacted by residents on 54346479 or via email purchase of a whiteboard for Woodvale Progress
j.pendlebury@bendigo.vic.gov.au Association, purchase of removable AFL and soccer
goal posts for Woodvale Recreation Reserve and
All Media Inquiries: Ros Manning 54346114 purchase of equipment to complement activities at
Woodvale Hall.


COUNCIL SUBMISSION CALLS FOR
REALIGNMENT OF
WARD BOUNDARIES

The Greater Bendigo City Council’s submission to the
VEC’s Electoral Representation Review recommends
the municipality’s electoral structure be based on nine
single Councillor wards that share equitable voter
numbers, communities of interest and logical geograph-
ic boundaries.

City of Greater Bendigo Mayor Cr Rod Fyffe said
Council has acknowledged in its submission that the
present nine ward boundaries should be realigned due
to the numerous communities of interest allocated to
the two current rural ward Councillors.

“Our current rural wards are far too extensive for two
Councillors and we believe that the boundaries should
be realigned to share our rural areas between more
Councillors.

“Council is proposing a model which would see Great-
er Bendigo represented by three urban based wards
and six wards that contain a mixture of both urban and
rural areas.

“The model Council has proposed would align with
locality boundaries – something Council believes is im-
portant. The last thing we want to see is strong com-
munities divided between wards.
AS WELL AS BEING ONLINE WITH OUR
“Council is also keen to have input into the renaming OWN WEBSITE & FACEBOOK PAGE, WE
of wards,” said Cr Fyffe. ARE GLOBAL!

He said Council is not supportive of an un-subdivided Thanks to Sharon Fullex, the Goornong Guide is
electoral structure or multi member wards as this not only being distributed around our region
could lead to significant communities of interest being [Huntly, Axedale, Elmore, Fosterville Mine, The
unrepresented and could cause confusion of responsi-
advertiser and G.o.G.B council] the guide is now
bilities and duplication of effort by Councillors.
headed to the States and to England.....
“Large numbers of candidates might be confusing for
voters and groups could form within Council in the in In the States our guide is electronically sent to on
the case of a structure where there are no wards,” 5,000 house holds and nearly 1,000 in the UK
said Cr Fyffe. {these are being printed free of charge}

The VEC will release a preliminary report detailing the So the Guide has now just under 6,000 read-
range of options that have been identified through the ers ......not bad for a small country town paper!
submission process on Wednesday March 30.
So if you have something to advertise, feel free
For more press release, please follow the to contact us.
links from our website
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BOOK REVIEWS
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Tell us about it and we will feature it in our book review
section next time.


CONTRIBUTED BY KATH READ


KIDS CORNER

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE BUNNY PICTURES


COMPUTER
CORNER/ Internet CHURCH TIMES
Access to our computer, printer,
scanner and the Internet is available at the
Recreation Reserve. St George’s Anglican Church, Goornong:
Also photocopying is available at the same area. 2nd, 4th Sundays: 8.00am
Cost: Computer and Internet Access: St Martin’s Catholic Church,
$2.50 per hour—payable on collection of
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

Goornong Gals
HIRING OF VENUES
AROUND GOORNONG

CONTACT DETAILS

Goornong Recreation Reserve Hall
Bagshot Street Goornong Social meeting held on the first Wednes-
Contact : Janet Filbey 5432 2202
Please leave a message and I will get back to you
day of each month.
All Welcome
Bring something to do
Soldiers Memorial Hall eg: craft project, quilting, knitting etc
Keys for the Memorial hall can be picked up at
the post office
Railway place South, Goornong { Midland Hwy} Venue: Rec Reserve Hall
Contact Kath Read: 5432 2240 or 5441 2809 Time: 7.00pm till 9.00pm

Goornong Community Gold coin donation and a plate
Computer. to share if you wish

Please Note: All enquires welcome Ph: 5432 2248
The use of computer is limited to
one 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 Goornong Rural Fire Brigade meetings are held at the
Goornong Recreation Reserve, Community Hall,
Our next meeting date (AGM and Election) will be determined at the
March meeting due to public holidays.
All Welcome

Fire Danger period has Ended electric alarms that detect visible smoke. Re-
Well I guess it’s no surprise that there has been an search indicates that although both types of
announcement by the Chief Officer that a declara- alarms give occupants time to escape, photo-
tion ending the Fire Danger period has been an- electric alarms are consistently more effective at
nounced. Officially the Fire Danger period ended detecting smouldering fires in homes.
at 1.00 pm on 7th March. I would still like to cau-
tion people that even with the rain we have seen a Remember,
number of fires, exhibiting quite drastic fire behav- Change Your Clock for Daylight Saving,
iour. There is an added dimension for us as fire Change Your Smoke Detector Batteries.
fighters in trying to contain fires on saturated pad-
docks and the real possibility of bogging fire New Fire Station
trucks. So I urge everyone to exercise caution Our new fire station is taking shape and going up
when burning off or using equipment outdoors. quite rapidly. At the moment we expect to have
the official opening in June or July and the Goor-
Smoke Detectors nong community will be invited to celebrate with
This brings me to my next concern and that is the us on that occasion.
increase in structure fires around the region so I
would urge everyone to check there smoke detec- Captain
tor. If anyone is not sure how please contact one David Patterson
of the brigade members and we will arrange for it
to be checked. Building regulations state that eve-
ry home in Victoria must have a smoke alarm com- Goornong Rural Fire Brigade
plying with Australian Standard AS 3786. Existing Encourages diversity, team work and a
homes may install battery-powered smoke alarms, family atmosphere.
but all new houses must be fitted with hardwired-
in smoke alarms prior to occupancy. There are It involves itself in community projects.
two types of smoke alarms - ionisation alarms that It has a broad age group and
predominantly detect the presence of extremely new members are most welcome.
small particles of smoke, and the newer photo-

For more information, please contact
Captain: David Patterson on 5432 2403
Or
Secretary: Felicity Nicholls on 5432 2450
1601 Epsom-Barnadown Road, Goornong, 3557

Visit our web site at
http://www.goornongcfa.blogspot.com/


Rodwells Rochester welcomes Formerly of BR&C
Agents in Swan Hill,
Michelle Michelle has now
Rodwells Rochester is excited to introduce moved to the Roch-
our newest staff member in Michelle ester District and al-
Boyle. Michelle comes to us with a wealth so enjoys playing
of knowledge regarding Real Estate Sales netball with Elmore
and also Water Trading. Netball Club.

Michelle will be specializing in Temp Water Rodwells Rochester
Trading, 24hrs a day, 7 days a week and Agents can assist
also Permanent Sales with contacts you with all inquiries.
throughout Vic & NSW.
CONTACT:
As a Real Estate Agents Representative, Michelle Boyle on 0447 355 603
Water Trading, Rural & Residential Real
Michelle is excited and keen to work in Ru-
Estate Sales.
ral & Residential Sales. Her friendly per-
Toy Hoppell on 0427 842 228
sonality and diligent, honest work ethic Real Estate and Livestock Sales
will ensure that the high standard of ser- Fiona Alley on 0411 669 134
vice Rodwells Rochester’s clients have Residential Real estate sales inquires
come to expect will continue. Bruce Foster on 0418 507 819 Live stock
Sales Inquires

RECIPE Wes White Bricklaying
for
All types of brickwork
Caramel Slice.
1 packet Marie Biscuits, Free quotes
1 tin Condensed Milk,
3 teaspoons Brown Sugar, Mob 0438441226 Houses, Fences, Renovations,
1 tablespoon Golden Syrup, Patch Ups, Wineries, Sheds
125g Butter, H 0354322205 Laying of new & old bricks
Block work
Goornong 3557
Crush Biscuits. Melt butter, condensed
No Job Too BIG or Too SMALL!
milk,
brown sugar and golden syrup in saucepan,
simmer 8 minutes stirring constantly.

Add crushed biscuits, mix well. Press into
slice tin, lined with baking paper.

Icing. 60g Copha, 125 Chocolate Melts

Melt copha & chocolate melts together in a
pan over a saucepan of boiling water.
Pour over slice, allow to set.


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Serving your community for 30 years
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Coping with a can of worms and decreased appetite; but all of these symptoms can
According to the Australian Museum, there are about be indicative of other conditions, too. (They include
6000 species of earthworms grouped into 20 families, haemorrhoids, and candida, fungal and thrush infec-
eight of which exist in Australia. They occur in soil, leaf tions.) And sometimes there are no symptoms. So, di-
litter, under stones and logs, and even in trees. agnosis can be tricky. Stickiness is what’s used to over-
Overall, earthworms are useful chaps; they act as de- come the trickiness. The process involves pressing a
composers. That is: they assist in breaking down ani- piece of sticky tape over the anus in the morning be-
mal and plant refuse by munching through organic ma- fore a bath or shower; and asking the doctor to exam-
terial to replenish the soil with nutrients. ine the tape under a microscope.

But worms which inhabit our insides are altogether a Of the available treatments, mebendazole (Vermox)
different kettle of fish – or should that be: a different and pyrantel (Combantrin) are both available without
can of worms? They come in all sizes and shapes, usu- prescription.
ally quite clearly described by their names; hook, Mebendazole is taken as a single dose regardless of
round, tape and so on. However, far and away, the age or weight; although it is not generally recommend-
most common parasites that live in our intestines are ed for children under the age of two years, nor during
threadworms. the first trimester of pregnancy. The recommended
Threadworm infections are found worldwide and can dose of pyrantel is based on body weight and can be
affect anyone and everyone regardless of age, sex or given to adults and children of any age.
socioeconomic group. Nevertheless, threadworm infec-
tions more commonly occur in children (the parents of Threadworm infestation is easily spread amongst family
infected children can also be at risk) - almost certainly members; so if infestation is confirmed or highly likely,
because of the way the infestation is transmitted. the whole family should be treated; and as re-
infestation is common, re-treatment may be necessary
Threadworms (they’re also called pinworms), unlike for complete eradication.
some of the other worms we host from time to time, Effective treatment and prevention of threadworm in-
only inhabit humans. They have no desire to be- festation requires attention to personal hygiene as well
come acquainted with any other animal and you do as routine measures to clean bedding, towels and the
not catch them from animals. house generally to remove threadworm eggs.
Initial infestation is usually by oral ingestion; and the
female worm moves to the anus where she deposits Fingernails should be kept short and clean. Children
her eggs – held together by an irritating mucus should be urged to stop nail biting, finger sucking or
(irritating to us that is; the eggs find it quite comforta- bottom scratching. For everyone in the family the ad-
ble). If the eggs are scratched beneath the fingernails vice should be to wash the hands thoroughly with soap
they can be transferred to the mouth and re-infect the and water, especially after going to the toilet, after
host. They can also be transmitted to someone else by changing nappies and before preparing food.
direct contact or indirectly via clothing, bedding, towels More details about treatment and prevention strategies
or toys where the eggs can survive for up to three can be found on the Threadworm fact card, which is
weeks. available from The White Hills Pharmacy
Yours in good health
As well as the itch and irritation, symptoms of thread- Ann, Mary, Megan and Girls at the
worm infestation can include fatigue, disturbed sleep White Hills Pharmacy


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)


When: Saturday, April 23rd 2011. Time: 7-11 pm
Where: Domaine Asmara Vineyard, Cellar Door & Bistro,
4 Gibb Road, Toolleen 3551
What to expect: An all weather event with great entertainment by Jazz Trio ―Seguĕ‖
Stephen Briggs-Keyboard/Piano, Rebecca Briggs-Vocals, Wesley Hunter-Drums & Percussion,
Special Guest: Ben Gibbons-Double Bass
Savour regionally inspired gourmet finger foods, match them with 5 star rated wines
(James Halliday).
Fantastic views overlooking the vineyard and Mt Camel ranges.
Champagne welcome drink and lucky draws of some top drops.
Possibility of shuttle bus service from various pick up points.
Ticket cost: AUD 45 pp, including food and welcome drink
(excludes transportation cost)
Bookings/enquiries: Andreas or Henni at 5433 6133, mobile 0432 501 135
Online booking at www.domaineasmara.com


Goornong
is now on the web!
This has a front page which then links to the
COMMUNITY PAGE which looks like this >>>>>>>
On the right hand side there are links to other pages:

 The +25 Community Plan survey
 Swimming pool survey
 Become a Friend of Goornong
 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
 Fosterville
 Elmore
 Bendigo
 The Bendigo Advertiser
We welcome your ideas and contributions!
PLEASE become a Follower and a
Friend of Goornong

Elmore cubs & scouts 2011
We are a very small Group this year and are hoping to increase our numbers during the year. Par-
ents please note we are providing quality programming in a small community as part of the world-
wide 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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ANSWERS TO TRIVIA

1/ Skirt; 2/ London; 3/ Roy & HG; 5/ Robyn Hood; 6/ King Lear;
7/ None; 8/ Vlad the Impaler; 9/ 100; 10/ China


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
 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


Septic tanks cleaned Servicing Goornong and sur-
rounding areas.
7 days a week

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Contributed by Equine Sports Breeding (ESB)

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OK, that’s all of the fun stuff
Now we need your input. Unfortunately we’ve been hit with two important
surveys at once but that’s life in the fast lane for you.

& WE URGENTLY NEED YOUR FEEDBACK!
Attached are TWO surveys which you can either fill in on the attached two pages and
return to the Goornong Post Office
OR
PREFERABLY YOU CAN FILL THEM IN ONLINE.

Please log onto the internet and go to
then follow the links to complete the following two surveys.

Now please log on or pick up a pen & put it into action before you get distracted.

1. GOORNONG AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY PLAN
We are reviewing the Goornong & District +25 Community Plan,.
If we are going to benefit from the funding and support of local government
then we need to put in.

So we would REALLY appreciate your thoughts on the following
GOALS and ACTIONS of the existing plan.

2. THE GOORNONG SWIMMING POOL
Is here for your benefit and needs your support.


GOORNONG COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOL
GENERAL MEETING TIMES:
The Pool Committee always welcome those who can offer some time to assist with the run-
ning of the pool. There is always something you can do to help—everyone has a skill that
can be of use!! If you would like to come along, our meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday
of each month at 7.30pm at the Rec Reserve. The next meeting is on Tuesday 10 th May.

QUESTIONNAIRE:
At the community evening we asked people to fill out a questionnaire regarding the future of
the swimming pool. Thank you to those who did so. We have included a copy of the ques-
tionnaire in this issue of the Guide. Could you please take the time to fill the questionnaire in
and drop it back into the Post Office.

We need your feedback to guide us in the future decisions of where you believe our Pool
should be headed. This year we struggled with volunteers for the kiosk and it is becoming
harder to maintain the upkeep of the pool with less and less volunteers so we need to look at
the reasons behind the lack of support and implement ideas to rectify the situation and we
want to make decisions that are representative of the community that we represent.

THE BENEFITS OF SWIMMING

WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Please log onto the internet and go to—www.goornong.blogspot.com to complete the following two surveys.
Other wise, PLEASE TEAR OFF THE NEXT TWO PAGES,
COMPLETE AND RETURN TO THE POST OFFICE.

GOORNONG SWIMMING POOL, page 2

GOORNONG & DISTRICT +25 COMMUNITY PLAN, page 1

GOORNONG & DISTRICT +25 COMMUNITY PLAN, page 2

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INPUT!

The Goornong Guide April 2011

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