1. Goornong Guide
Published by the Goornong Guide INC. REG NO AO0031254E
Volume 39 issue 449 260copies produced each month 1st March 2011
The Goornong Guide committee Welcomes new members to be on there committee,
or contribute articles/Items of Interest to the Guide,
Email: goornongguide@gmail.com or mail to P.O. Box 46 Goornong.
Would you like to have your Birthday or Special Occasions and or Event listed in
the Goornong Calendar in the guide and online.
The Goornong Guide Committee have agreed to have a Blog and a Facebook site.
This will be fantastic opportunity to feature our town to travellers and newcomers. It will
also enable everyone to be up to date with local news.
People can also advertise their business and/or events.
Email us or contact V. Hawkins on 0417 363 710 with your details.
Next Meeting April 12th @ 2.00pm All Welcome.
C a l e n d a r o f e v e n t s
M a r c h / a p r i l
March
Wednesday 2nd. Goornong Gals Community Hall, Recreation Reserve 7.00pm
Thursday 3rd Hall Meeting Goornong Soldier's Memorial Hall 7.30pm
Tuesday 8th Pool Meeting Goornong Rec. Res. 7.30pm
Wednesday 9th Recreation Reserve Drover's Arms Hotel 7.30pm
Wednesday 16th Landcare ? Community Hall, Recreation Reserve 7.30pm
Monday 28th C.F.A. Community Hall, Recreation Reserve 8.00pm
April
Wednesday 6th Goornong Gals Community Hall, Rec. Res. 7.00pm
Thursday 7th Hall Meeting Goornong Soldier's Memorial Hall 7.30pm
Monday 11th Goornong Guide Community Hall, Rec. Res. 2.00pm

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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS
DUMPING OF GARDEN GREENS OR WASTE IN GOORNONG
RECREATION RESERVE IS NOT PERMITTED BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC.
(EVEN IF A PRE– EXISTING PILE OF BURNABLE MATERIAL IS FORMED
OFFENDERS WILL BE FINED

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STORIES FROM THE PAST

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GOORNONG MOVES INTO THE DIGITAL ERA!

6. THE LAYOUT of OUR NEW WEBSITE!

7. THE LAYOUT of OUR NEW WEBSITE!
VISIT
www.goornong.blogspot.com

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Goornong Guide
Is YOUR local paper!
Tell us what you would like to read about.
We welcome your news, events and items of interest.
These can also be available online with links to our sites.
The Guide comes out on the first week of each month.
Don‟t Forget the Closing Date for all is
6pm, on the 26th of each month
The website and our Facebook page can be updated daily.
Material can be mailed to P.O. Box 46, Goornong
or emailed to the Editor at:
goornongguide@gmail.com
Advertising Rates (All adverts to be pre-paid)
Online advertising is an extra 25%
PRINT RATES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Business Card $4
Quarter Page $6
Half Page $9
Full Page $13
Special Rates for Annual Pre-Paid Advertising
PLEASE SEND
ALL advertising material / enquiries payments and correspondence to
Janet Filbey Post Office Box 46 Goornong Vic3557
Ph: 5432 2202
EDITORIAL POLICY
DONATIONS
1.To provide a means of communication for all commu-
nity and sporting groups in the Goornong District. Please remember when you receive your
2. To produce a newsletter by members on a volunteer
basis.
copy of
3. The Goornong Guide accepts no liability for views
submitted by the public. The Goornong Guide,
4. The Committee reserves the right to refuse to publish
any articles which they consider to be unsuitable .
5. ―The Guide‖ is available FREE of charge, but dona-
that all donations are gratefully received
tions will be gratefully accepted. to ensure ongoing production.

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BOOK REVIEWS
Want to share your favourite book?
Tell us about it and we will feature it in our book review section next time.

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YOUNG PEOPLE INVITED TO TAKE PART
IN REVIEW OF BCENTRAL YOUTH SPACE
The City of Greater Bendigo is inviting young people to take part in a review of the Bcentral youth space in Mundy
Street Bendigo
City of Greater Bendigo Sandhurst Ward Councillor James Reade said Bcentral was officially in November 2005 with
thousands of young people accessing the centres services since that time.
“Bcentral’s fifth anniversary this year provides a great opportunity to review the centre and plan for the current and
future needs of young people in our community.
“Both the City of Greater Bendigo and the YMCA would like to encourage young people to have their say on Bcen-
tral and its future.
“It’s important that the young people of Bendigo have a voice and an opportunity to provide their thoughts and ideas
about what they would like to see Bcentral become as a space for young people.
“We want young people aged between 12 and 25 to give us there ideas, feedback and their vision for Bcentral by
completing a short survey which is available online at the YO Bendigo www.yobendigo.com.au
“This is a great opportunity for young people to again share their opinions and have their ideas heard,” said Cr
Reade.
Anyone wanting more information can contact Kylie Emonson on 54346000.
Media Inquiries: Ros Manning 54346114

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COMPUTER
CORNER/ Internet 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, Ph5432 2202
The Barnadown Uniting Church
will be closing it's doors after 136 years of service
to the families of the district. The charming red
brick church has held regular Sunday services
We thought we would start a since it opened in 1875. Unfortunately due to the
new section to feature local dwindling number of regular worshippers the de-
characters. cision has been made to cease official services.
‘The Goornong Guys & Gals’
This can be a story about
anyone who lives in the
Goornong area .
Please feel free to submit any
interesting information and some
pictures. The final church service will be conducted by the
Reverend Jock McOrist on Sunday March 6th at
10.30am. Everyone is invited to attend this ser-
We‟d like to know your story! vice.
For further information you can contact John and
Joyce McKinstry ph 54432314 or
Wes White Bricklaying Pam McFarlane ph 54397365.
All types of brickwork
Free quotes
Mob 0438441226 Houses, Fences, Renovations, MOBILE LIBRARY
Patch Ups, Wineries, Sheds
H 0354322205 Laying of new & old bricks Mondays 4—4.30pm
Block work Outside Goornong Primary School
Goornong 3557
No Job Too BIG or Too SMALL! Come along and Support our local library, plenty of
books to choose from.

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TRIVIA
1. Rah-rah Hobble Pencil are all types of what? The Goornong Guide has gone
2. Which city will host the 2012 summer Olym- GLOBAL ............Goornong Guide is not
pic Games? only being distributed around our region
3. In which decade was Gough Whitlam Prime [Huntly, Axedale, Elmore, Fosterville
Minister? Mine, The advertiser and G.o.G.B coun-
4. By what names are comedians J Doyle & G cil] the guide is now headed to the
Pickhaver known as? States and to England.....In the States our
5. What is the only Errol Flynn picture nomi- guide is electronically sent to on 5,000
nated for a best Oscar award? house holds {from the August Guide}
6. Cordelia is the youngest daughter of which and as of this Guide we are headed to a
Shakespearean character?
small country town in England {these
7. How many bronze medals did Olympian Carl
Lewis win? are being printed free of charge} So the
8. Dracula was based on the life of which per- Guide has now just under 6,000 read-
son? ers ........not bad for a small country town
9. How many cents are there in a Euro? paper ........wondering what the future
10. Through which country does the Yantze holds......
River flow?
So please get on board on amazing paper
that has been going for quiet some
GOORNONG COMMUNITY TWILIGHT BAZAAR. years.....any help would be appreci-
ated.....
Due to lack of Interest the Goornong Community Look forward to seeing u all at OUR
Twilight Bazaar will No longer be run and the Committee NEXT MEETING ... We need YOUR
will disband. If any persons are interested in forming a
committee and running a Bazaar or something similar support to help keep the paper going
please contact J. Filbey 5432 2202.
HIRING OF VENUES AROUND GOORNONG
Goornong Gals 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-
Soldiers Memorial Hall
day of each month. Keys for the Memorial hall can be picked up at
All Welcome the post office
Bring something to do eg: craft project, Railway place South, Goornong { Midland Hwy}
quilting, knitting etc Contact Kath Read: 5432 2240 or 5441 2809
Venue: Rec Reserve Hall
Time: 7.00pm till 9.00pm R.A.C.V. ELMORE
Gold coin donation. A Plate to share if
you wish Ph: 131 111
All enquires welcome Ph: 5432 2248
1800 333 300

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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
Goornong Rural Fire Brigade
For Fire Emergency, Dial 000
Fire at your House – What do you do?
 Firstly, get everyone out of the house
 Crawl low if there is smoke – close the doors as you go if possible (to restrict the fire-
spread)
 Meet at the designated meeting place, for example the mail box or front fence
 Call 000 from the next door neighbours or from your mobile, never assume someone else
has phoned (112 from a mobile phone will connect you in a low service area or if you have no
credit)
 Don’t go back inside for any reason
 If the fire is small and localised and it is safe to do so, extinguish the fire
Wait for the fire brigade and other emergency services to arrive and explain where the fire is
and if anyone is still inside.
New Members
Recently we have had a large number of new members joining the brigade. These members will
soon be completing their minimum skills at the Goornong Rec. Res. Hall along with candidates
from other brigades.
New Shed
Our new fire station near the Goornong Rec. Res. is well under way and we look forward to in-
viting all community members to its official opening.
Support from the Post Office
A big thank you to Cheryl and Kel from the Goornong Post Office for their continued support in
providing free local postage for our brigade meeting Minutes.
Goornong Rural Fire
Brigade - Encourages
diversity, team work
and a family atmos-
phere. It involves it-
self in community pro-
jects. It has a broad The Goornong Rural Fire Brigade meetings are held at the
age group and new Goornong Recreation Reserve, Community Hall,
members are most Our next meeting is being held on Monday 28 th March com-
welcome. mencing 8pm.
All Welcome
Visit our web site at
For more information, please contact
http://
Captain: David Patterson on 5432 2403
www.goornongcfa.blog
Or
spot.com/
Secretary: Felicity Nicholls on 5432 2450

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Rodwells Rochester welcomes
Michelle
Rodwells Rochester is excited to introduce our newest staff member in Michelle Boyle.
Michelle comes to us with a wealth of knowledge regarding Real Estate Sales and also Water Trading.
Michelle will be specializing in Temp Water Trading, 24hrs a day, 7 days a week and also Permanent
Sales with
contacts throughout Vic & NSW.
As a Real Estate Agents Representative, Michelle is excited and keen to work in Rural & Residential
Sales. Her friendly
personality and diligent, honest work ethic will ensure that the high standard of service Rodwells Roches-
ter’s clients
have come to expect will continue.
Formerly of BR&C Agents in Swan Hill, Michelle has now moved to the Rochester District and also
enjoys playing
netball with Elmore Netball Club.
Rodwells Rochester Agents can assist you with all inquiries concerning Real Estate, Water Trading, Clearing &
Livestock Sales.
Cy 042Contact: Michelle Boyle on 0447 355 603 - Water Trading, Rural & Residential Real Estate Sales.
Michelle Boyle on 0447 355 603 Water trading, rural and Residential Real estate sales
Toy Hoppell on 0427 842 228 Real Estate and Livestock Sales
Fiona Alley on 0411 669 134 Residential Real estate sales inquires
Bruce Foster on 0418 507 819 Live stock Sales Inquires
RECIPE
For all the people who have extra
lemons
Try Lemon Drink Cordial
Mix
16 cups of water
1 cup of sugar
1 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp of lemon essence
Juice of 4-5 lemons
Makes up to 4 litres
Can be mixed
with water or soda water

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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
The spinach conspiracy
The cartoon character ―Popeye the Sailor Man‖ famously relied on spinach for his strength and stamina. Allegedly it was the
iron content in this green leafy vegetable that provided him with superhuman powers to combat the forces of evil.
Now a recent Swedish study has confirmed that spinach could indeed have contributed to Popeye’s bulging muscles, but
rather than iron it would have been the presence of compounds called nitrates that made spinach such a super food.
Nitrates are necessary; but to become so strong and muscular, Popeye certainly needed iron in his diet as well. Of course,
there’s no doubt spinach has great nutritional value; and iron is just one of the so-called essential micronutrients it contains;
but to get our recommended intake of iron just from spinach, we would need upwards of half a kilo a day. There wouldn’t be
much room on the plate for anything else. Popeye was most likely also eating his share of lean red meat.
We all need iron. And there’s a fair chance we may not be getting enough.
Iron deficiency is common. In fact, it’s the most common nutritional deficiency in the world, affecting about a third of the
world’s population. Menstruation, pregnancy and breastfeeding all increase the need for iron. Babies, toddlers and teenage
girls need extra iron too; as do athletes, especially female athletes – this is because regular exercise and hard training increase
the production of red blood cells (iron is required for effective function of red blood cells) and iron is lost through sweating.
Vegetarians and people on fad diets may also be at risk of iron deficiency.
Iron is an essential component of many enzymes involved with important chemical reactions in the body. It’s also a compo-
nent of haemoglobin which is responsible for the transport of oxygen through the blood stream. So, no iron, no energy. Other
symptoms of low iron levels include general tiredness, irritability, poor concentration, shortness of breath, dizziness and
headache. Significant iron depletion can also lead to poor immunity and, therefore, increased infections.
There are two types of iron from dietary sources. So-called haem iron comes from animal products, primarily red meat, but
chicken and fish also provide haem iron. This form of iron is easier for our bodies to absorb. Non-haem iron comes mainly
from plant foods – bread, cereals, fruit and vegetables – including spinach. However, tomatoes, broccoli, pumpkin and cab-
bage may actually be a better source than spinach. Non-haem iron is poorly absorbed; although absorption is enhanced by
vitamin C; so a glass of orange juice with your iron-fortified breakfast cereal makes good sense.
On the other hand some foods actually hinder the absorption of iron. Tannin (in tea or coffee) reduces the absorption of iron
as do antacids and aspirin. Other minerals such as calcium and zinc can also interfere with the absorption of iron.
If you suspect you could be deficient in iron, check with your doctor or pharmacist. A simple blood test can confirm the
status of your iron levels.
If iron levels are low and dietary changes are not sufficient to rectify the problem, an appropriate supplement can be recom-
mended. Remember, iron in overdose can be toxic; so keep iron tablets out of the reach of children. Nicely coloured tablets
can be easily mistaken for lollies. Also, iron can accumulate in the body if iron therapy is given in excessive amounts for too
long. You can get more general advice on diet and health, and iron deficiency in particular, from The White Hills Pharmacy
and ask for the Nutrition series of fact cards. Meanwhile, keep on eating spinach.
Yours in good health
Ann, Mary, Megan and Girls at the White Hills Pharmacy

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Elmore Cubs and Scouts
Scouting is a worldwide Movement with distinct age levels and programs that have shaped the de-
velopment of youth and adults for over 100years. Elmore scouts and cubs are part of our own local
community. The Scouting Movement is largest youth organization in Australia.
Elmore has an active but small group of cubs and scouts. We are hoping to increase our numbers
during the year.
2011 Cubs – We take both boys and girls in all our sections.
Leader in charge – “Akela” Christine McCormick - Phone 54326679
Assistant Junior Leaders - Cameron Edwards
- Erin Edwards
Age range – 7-10 years
2011 Scouts - Leader in charge Liz Dow – Phone 54326263
Age range 10 to 15 years.
The Group is currently searching for a new scout leader to help out in the Scout section.
Please contact Christina Lonsdale for further information - Phone 54326387
Cylinder AGENT
A&A DILLON
Dealer 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
Goornong Community
GOORNONG GUIDE COMMITTEE
Computer.
Would love more people to contribute Please Note:
ideas, skills or hours into the produc-
tion of the guide.
The use of computer is limited
to one person per hour unless
All welcome. notified.
$2.50 per person per hour
ANSWERS TO TRIVIA
. 1. Skirt 2. London 3. 1970‟s 4. Roy & HG 5. Robin Hood 6. King Lear 7. None, all gold
8.Vlad the Impaler, 9. 100, 10. China

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Coates Bus Service Bendigo-Shepparton
Mon-Fri Service.
Departs Goornong Store to Bendigo at 3.45pm
For more info ph: Coates Bus Service 54469144

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GOORNONG POST OFFICE
Open Mon—Fri: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday: 9.00am - 12.00am
For all your Postal, Bill paying and Banking needs
We have an extensive Giftware Range and offer FREE gift wrapping
Cheryl O’ Brien 5432 2295
TRENCHES, FOOTINGS , POSTHOLES,RIPPING &LEVELING
PICKET, PALING & COLOURBOND FENCES
DINGO MINI DIGGER
ELECTRONIC WATER LEAK DETECTIONS
LOCATION AND TRACING FOR ALL:
 DOMESTIC WATER PIPES
 STORMWATER &SEWER DRAINS
 POWER CABLES
 TELEPHONE DATAS CABLES
 POOL & SPA LEAKS
Kel O’Brien Ph:03 5432 2295 or 0418 700554

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Flowers for all occasions
Teddy Bears, Balloons, Chocolates,
Life like plants
Phone Carol and her friendly staff
Free delivery to Goornong
Monday - Friday after 6pm
Elmore Pharmacy
88-80 Railway Place, Elmore, 3558
(Just 15km from Goornong)
Open: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Phone: 5432 6600 Fax: 5432 6599
Drop in, fax or place scripts in the box at Bobs General store your
prescription for pick-up later
Elmore Pharmacy……… for all your medicinal needs

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

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