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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: ELMORE/LOCKINGTON COMMUNITY BANK’S NEW MANAGER HERITAGE COMPLEX THANKYOU COMPLETED WITHIN BUDGET ELMORE LADIES TENNIS BUSH NURSING CENTRE NEWSLETTER Weekly Activities WHAT’S ON AHEAD

Do you know who they are? 50TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS DON’T MISS OUT CHURCH TIMES MEALS ON WHEELS CAMPASPE SHIRE NEWS LOCKINGTON BOWLS BUSH NURSING CENTRE Daily Activities

ELMORE/LOCKINGTON COMMUNITY BANK’S NEW MANAGER Tracie, married with 4 children ranging from 21 to 7, comes to us from ANZ Rochester having been employed for 15 years of which she was manager for 6 years. During this time, she also managed 3 branches in Mildura and also managed ANZ Shepparton earlier this year. Tracie lived most of her childhood in Emerald in the Dandenong’s, Ballarat and Bairnsdale. She followed her parents to Rochester with her 3 small children, then had her fourth at home in Rochester. She is involved in many of her children’s sport, travelling all over the country side to watch from the sidelines. She enjoys cooking, craft, camping and socialising, and is currently undergoing landscaping on their acre block of land and new home. (Photo submitted) Tracie is available by appointment on 0427 801 712 or every Thursday at the Lockington Business Centre. The Elmore/Lockington & Districts Community Bank® Branch held its 2009 Annual General meeting on Thursday October 22. Jennifer Dobell, Martin Leddra, Helen O’Sullivan, Louise Ross and Max Williams have been reappointed for another 3 year term. The Company’s financial report, Directors’ report, the Auditor’s report, Manager’s report and Chairman’s report for the year ended 30 June, 2009 were all adopted. As guest speakers John Siroli from Bendigo Adelaide Bank congratulated the Board on another successful year and Chris Giffin from the Community Fuel group presented an outline of the Fuel project to date. Marketing Officer Kristy Nihill provided a slide show of sponsorship/events for 2008 -2009 year of Community Banking in the district. Chairman David farewelled Andre Clayton and thanked him for his 5 and half years contribution and introduced new Manager Tracie Kyne. (Photo of board members submitted) Back To Top

Do you know who they are? The Bush Nursing Centre is seeking photos of the opening of the Centre and any other photos to help with the history for display at their 50th Anniversary, which will be celebrated on Sunday, December 6. Does anyone know when and where this photo was taken and who are the people? Back To Top 5th November 2009 LOCKINGTON & DISTRICT BUSH NURSING CENTRE 50TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS The Lockington and District Bush Nursing Centre Board of Management and staff extend an invitation to you and your families to attend our 50th Birthday celebrations on Sunday 6th December 2009 at the centre. The day commences at 12noon with entertainment for the children and adults. A BBQ lunch and afternoon tea will be provided, face painting, jumping castle, games and music. We would really appreciate your company on the day to help us celebrate this milestone. RSVP: 23rd November 2009 – Vonnie / Jenny 54862544 Yours sincerely Vonnie Yvonne Job Administration Officer Lockington & District Bush Nursing Centre Inc. received funding from the Victorian and Australian Governments Back To Top DON’T MISS OUT Two more issues this year, then it's Christmas! Please place all your Christmas activities in before we type on November 23 and December 8. The first typing date in 2010 is January 11 for Australia Day celebrations to be advertised. Back To Top

LOCKINGTON & DISTRICT LIVING HERITAGE COMPLEX Website: Heritage Complex Web Site Hello Everyone! The Annual Meeting of the Heritage Complex Committee of Management was held on Monday evening, 26 October, 2009. Despite a few unavoidable absences, attendance was generally good. All positions were declared vacant and our local Member of Parliament, Paul Weller took the Chair for the election of office bearers for the coming twelve months. We thank Paul for his involvement and appreciated his visit that evening. As far as the election is concerned, we are really pleased to tell you that last year’s office bearers have been returned to their respective roles – Fenton Phillips is President; Bob Watts is Secretary; and Louise Ross is Treasurer. We’re looking forward to another successful and productive year. The regular fortnightly committee meeting followed and, while there is no really exciting news to report, I do need to let you know that bookings for Christmas break-ups, parties, etc., are now being taken. Should you wish to arrange something of the sort, please be in touch with Lexi Koch or another member of the Heritage Complex committee as soon as possible. Christmas will be here before we know it! For this fortnight, I thought we might have a look at a piece of our local natural history. Many of our readers would have read the item about brolgas that appeared in the Riverine Herald two or three weeks ago. In most of our district, these big birds are relatively unusual visitors these days. As landholders have turned to cropping due to the downturn in wool, much of the local wetlands have been reduced in size, resulting in there being insufficient habitat to sustain a breeding pair of brolgas. A pair might fly in for a few days but, after having a look around, they usually move on. Additionally, the ongoing drought conditions have ensured that there is very little water lying about, making even short visits by the brolgas a rare occurrence. The recent presence in this district of a pair of brolgas over an extended period is indeed reason for excitement. However, it seems our ancestors may have been a little surprised at our excitement, brolgas being a common sight in this district in days gone by. The following article was taken from the Rochester Express and appeared in The Argus on Saturday, 6 June, 1885. The article reads: - The Rochester Express states: - "Native companions promise in some parts of the surrounding districts, notably Bamawm, Pannoomilloo, Pannoobamawm as well as in a portion of Diggora, to become as great a nuisance this year to agriculturists as they were when settlement first took place in these localities. For some years they had almost disappeared before the shot gun and poisoned bait of the selector. Now, however, we are informed they are making their appearance in large numbers, one farmer informing us that the other day he saw a flock which must have numbered at least 200 in one paddock his neighbour had sown with wheat. These birds are to be found quite as plentiful in other districts, and some farmers are adopting the plan of sprinkling their seed with tar preparatory to sowing to protect it from the ravages of these birds." That’s all from me for this issue. ‘Bye until next time, Marg O’Brien. Back To Top THANKYOU A big thank you to Colleen Curran and Peter Wynd who have offered to help type the Community News, and have been put to the test, especially last issue when Beryl was unable to attend and Colleen took on her role. Thank you to TOWN Club, Elmore Charity Ball Committee and to the B & S Ball organisers for their generous donations to the Locky News. Back To Top COMPLETED WITHIN BUDGET The Pine Grove Gun Club Inc. Management Committee advises upgrade of facilities at the Pine Grove Reserve is done - in budget. !! This Group project managed the works and attracted a $26,000 grant from the State Government plus 712 hours of labour provided by wonderful community members, to bolster the works it could pay for from the funds it raised in the community, towards the $46,000 project costs. Well done to all involved !! Back To Top ELMORE LADIES TENNIS Section 1 - Peacocks d Doves 3 sets 32 games to 3 sets 30 games Rosellas d Herons 4 sets 31 games to 2 sets 28 games Penguins d Jabirus 4 sets 35 games to 2 sets 27 games Kookaburras d Lorikeets 4 sets 32 games to 2 sets 26 Games Section 2 - Finches d Toucans 3 sets 32 games to 3 sets 25 games Emus d Robins 3 sets 30 games to 3 sets 28 games Pelicans d Wrens 4 sets 28 games to 2 sets 20 games Section 3 - Kingfishers d Bellbirds 4 sets 32 games to 2 sets 24 games Eagles d Canaries 3 sets 32 games to 3 sets 31 games Flamingos d Brolgas 5 sets 34 to 1 set 18 games Lots of close results and good hitting. Back To Top BUSH NURSING CENTRE NEWSLETTER OSTEOPATH Dr. Melanie Medley visits the centre on Tuesdays fortnightly. Appointments can be made by contacting the centre on 54862544. PODIATRIST Nicole Hocking visits the centre on Thursdays fortnightly. Appointments can be made by contacting the centre on 54862544. STRENGTH & BALANCE TRAINING Come and join us every Monday and Wednesday morning from 9am in the community room at the centre. New participants are welcomed. For more information or to register to be part of the classes, please phone Linda Riding at the Shire of Campaspe Tel: 1300 666 535 MASSAGE & REFLEXOLOGY Ronlyn Dunham 30th November 1/2 hour $35 3/4 hour $50 1 Hour $60 Phone the centre for an appointment. SENIOR ‘S CHRISTMAS PARTY Come and have lunch with Helen Thursday 17th December 11am to 3pm. Phone the centre to book a seat and let us know if you would like the community car to collect you. MUMS & BUBS Our next session will be on Friday 27th November 2009, 10am to 2noon. Morning Tea will be provided. We welcome your thoughts and ideas, but would love to see Mums/Bubs and Preschoolers along on Friday 27th. Any queries please phone the centre staff 54862544. MEN’S HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER Peter Strange available for consultation for all men’s health issues including prostate checks, blood pressure, etc. at the Bush Nursing Centre on Monday November 23rd. Please phone the centre for an appointment DR. INOKE Dr. Inoke visits the centre every Tuesday & Thursday between 2pm & 5pm, Phone the centre for an appointment on 54862544. SWINE FLU VACCINE Dr. Inoke will run a clinic for the Swine Flu vaccine. Please phone the centre with expressions of interest 54862544. FIRST AID COURSE To be held at the Bush Nursing Centre. A date to be confirmed, please phone the centre with expressions of interest. LIFTING LOCKINGTON Family Fun Day Sunday 15th November. To be held at the Lockington Recreation Reserve visit us at the Men’s Makeover Shed. Lots of goodies. Back To Top Weekly Activities MONDAYS - Strength & Balance Class - 9.00 am - Lockington Bush Nursing Centre. MONDAYS - Lockington & District T.O.W.N Club - 7.00 pm - Lockington Bush Nursing Centre. TUESDAYS - Ladies Social Badminton - 10.00 am - Bamawm Sports Centre. TUESDAYS - Senior Citizens Social Bowls - 1.30 pm - Lockington Community Centre. TUESDAYS - Dr. Inoke Buadromo - 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm Bush Nursing Centre. Phone 5486 2544. TUESDAYS - “GROW” (Mental Health Recovery Group) - 7.00 pm - 28 Boothman Street, Echuca. WEDNESDAYS - Strength & Balance Class - 9.00 am - Lockington Bush Nursing Centre. WEDNESDAYS - Fitness for Adults - 9.30 am - Lockington Community Centre. WEDNESDAYS - Lockington Playgroup - 10.30 to 12.30pm - Lockington PreSchool. Phone 5486 THURSDAYS - Rochester Mid-week Ladies Tennis - Phone names in by 9am THURSDAYS - Bamawm Golf Club 9 Hole Competition - Hit off 9.00 am to 9.30 am. THURSDAYS - Dr. Inoke Buadromo - 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm Bush Nursing Centre. Phone 5486 2544. FRIDAYS - Senior Citizens Social Day - 1.30 pm - Seniors Room, Community Centre. SATURDAYS - Lockington Bowls Club Social Bowls - 1.00 pm Back To Top Bank Trading Hours: Mondays & Wednesdays - 10.00 am - 2.00 pm Thursdays - 9.00 am to 4.00 pm. (Closed for lunch 12.00 to 12.30 pm) Fridays - 10.00 am to 4.00 pm (Closed for lunch 12.00 to 12.30 pm) St. Mary’s Op Shop Mondays & Wednesdays: 10.00 - 2.00 Thursdays: 10.00 - 2.30 Fridays: 10.00 - 2.30 Saturdays: 10.00 - 12.00 WHAT’S ON AHEAD 2010 March 14, 2010 - Visit of The Traditional Welsh Male Voice Choir - Lockington and District Community Centre. Back To Top

CHURCH TIMES ANGLICAN PARISH OF LOCKINGTON St Mary’s Lockington Nov. 15 11am; join UCA at Bamawm Nov. 22 - 11am Holy Communion St. David’s Milloo Nov 15 - 9am join UCA @ Tennyson Nov 22 - 9am Holy Communion St Luke’s Dingee Nov. 15 - 22 - 7pm Holy Communion at O’Hara’s place, Prairie Back To Top UNITING CHURCH PARISH Nov 15 Bamawm 11.00 am St Mary’s Lockington to join us Tennyson 9.30 am Nov 22 Bamawm 11.00 am Tennyson 9.30 # Children’s activity kits available. Crèche facilities. Back To Top ST. JAMES COMMUNITY CHURCH Every Sunday - 10.00 am 2nd Wednesday monthly - Prayer for the Community - 7.30 pm Back To Top ST. CANICE‘S CATHOLIC CHURCH Every Sunday - 9.00 am Rochester 10.30 am each Sunday Back To Top MEALS ON WHEELS Nov. 16 - Action Group Nov. 23 - St James Lockington Nov. 30 - Lions Dec. 7 - Catholic Ladies Dec. 14 - Bamawm CWA Dec. 21 - Bamawm Uniting Church To be collected 11.45 am From Bush Nursing Centre MEALS WILL BE DELIVERED ON MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS ONLY Please contact June Clifford 1300 666 535 or 0408 379 647, the day before your duty, of you cannot deliver the meals or for any assistance. Back To Top CAMPASPE SHIRE NEWS Lockington Kindergarten Annual General Meeting Date: 16 November 2009 Time: 7.30pm Venue: Lockington Kindergarten, 8 Burns Street Immunisation Session Thursday, 19 November Lockington Bush Nursing Centre from 10 - 10.30am ROUTINE HEALTH MONITORING Visit the Centre on Wednesday November 25th from 2.30 pm to 4.00 pm. Members of the Ladies Auxiliary will provide a cup of tea and biscuit, so come along and have a chat and the nurses will check your health. Australia Day Nominations Do you have a member of your organisation who is worthy of an Australia Day award? Categories for nominations are: * Citizen of the Year * Young Citizen of the Year * Sportsperson of the Year * Junior Sportsperson of the Year * Community Group/Event of the Year * Arts Person / Event of the Year Nominations close: Friday, 11 December Further information: Bobbi Aitken Campaspe Shire 5481 2200 Back To Top LOCKINGTON BOWLS CLUB 2nd November 2009 At the social bowls on Tuesday (27/10) Rhonda Gallagher was in good form to skip her team comprising Kathryn Van den Bosch, Julie Chappel and Bev Brereton to a hard fought victory against tough opposition. Gallagher also claimed the voucher on the day. In the pennant (30/10) Division one defeated Ky Valley View 60-56 while Division Three won their battle against Ky Valley View 46-42 in a close match to head the premiership ladder after two rounds. In the CVBA pennant Division (31/10)two suffered a narrow four shot loss to Deniliquin 85-89 after winning three of the four rinks Division three scored a meritorious three shot victory over Moama 70-67 and Division four lost to City of Echuca 33-51. The club acknowledged the support from the Campaspe Shire towards the installation of the new Air conditioning unit for the clubhouse. Gwen Haines celebrated a special birthday during the week. The Mixed Pairs tournament will be held on Sunday 8th November commencing at 1.00pm. For details contact Gordon Haines 5486 2492. 9th November 2009 The Cup day bowls were well attended on Tuesday with plenty of laughs and competitions. The winners were Betty Mustey, Les Brereton and Bev Brereton (s). On Sunday the club held another successful Mixed Pairs event that attracted 20 teams form neighboring clubs. At the end of the scheduled 3games of nine ends there were three teams that had to contest the roll-to-the-yardstick. Moama bowlers featured as Barry and Marion Roberts won the major trophies after tallying 8 bowls within plus the closest bowl to win from runners up Mick and Pam Leibhardt, who also had 8 bowls within the yardstick. In third place were David and Val Lupton (Ian Holman – sub) who managed 2 in the area. The club thanked Carters Echuca for their continued support of this event. Alan and Irene Kauffman were acknowledged for preparing the draw which was attended to in a fashionable bow tie affair. On the local pennant scene the women just missed by 13 shots to Rochester in division one while division three continued on their winning way to defeat Rochester by 18 shots to retain top spot on the premiership ladder. In CVBA pennant division two had three rinks up against Elmore to record a 27 shot victory. Division three also scored a fine victory gaining maximum points against Ky Valley View while division four had a thrilling 47 all tie with Elmore. The Friday evening barbeque and practice session has been well attended. Back To Top BUSH NURSING CENTRE Mark your calendars Sunday December 6, 2009 , 12 noon until 4pm we will be celebrating 50 years of the Lockington Bush Nursing Centre. Celebrations will take place at the centre with the whole community invited to help us celebrate a wonderful milestone. The day involves the whole family with lots of entertainment for the children— Face painting, Jumping Castle, games and lots more. A BBQ lunch and Devonshire tea will be provided. We would love to see you all, we feel this is our way to thank the community for your wonderful support of the Bush Nursing Centre. More details to follow in the next newsletter. DIABETES—World Diabetes Day 14th November Diabetes is a chronic condition in which the levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood are too high. Blood glucose levels are normally regulated by the hormone insulin, which is made by the pancreas. Diabetes occurs when there is a problem with this hormone and how it works in the body. The two main types of diabetes are type 1 (insulin dependent) and type 2 (non insulin dependent). The risk of diabetes increases with age. Type 1 diabetes is: • Caused by an autoimmune destruction of insulin-making cells in the pancreas, which means insulin is no longer made • One of the most common chronic childhood illnesses in developed nations • Most common in people under the age of 30, but can occur at any age • Sometimes called insulin dependent diabetes mellitus Treatment options for Type 1 include - Insulin injections, a balanced diet, monitoring blood glucose, physical activity, having regular checks. Type 2 diabetes is: • Caused by either inadequate levels of insulin or a failure of the body’s cells to respond properly to insulin— most people have both of these problems • Most common after the age of 40, although the age of onset can be earlier • Known to have been diagnosed in overweight teenagers and children • Often brought on by a lack of exercise or an unhealthy diet • Frequently, but not always, associated with being overweight, particularly when the excess weight is carried around the waist—it is also common in people with high blood pressure or heart disease • Found more commonly in people whose close relatives have diabetes; however, the full picture about the role genes play in diabetes (the ‘genetic profile’) has not been worked out yet • Sometimes called non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus Treatment options for type 2 diabetes include—healthy eating , physical activity, medications, weight management, blood glucose monitoring, smoking cessation, regular checks. Where to seek help—your doctor, bush nursing centre, diabetes specialist, diabetes educator. CENTRE HOURS OF OPERATION: Emergency Phone 0428 862 544 Monday to Friday—8.30am to 9am for fasting pathology (please make an appointment) Office Hours 9am—4.30pm Open Clinic 2.30pm—4.30pm Back To Top Daily Activities Friday 13 - Major’s Old Time Music Hall (Anglican parish of Lockington) - Lockington Community Centre. Saturday 14 - Huge Garage Sale Lions Apex Park 9am - 1pm Saturday 14 - Lockington Song and Dance Show 7.30 - 9.30pm Lockington Business Centre Dance Program Saturday 7 - 14 - Campaspe Cricket Association A grade Moama v BLU v Echuca (MO) Sunday 15 - Lockington Pony Club Rally - 10.00 am - Scurrah Reserve, Cnr. Dullard & Strathallan Roads. Sunday 15 - Heritage Complex Open 1:00pm - 4:00pm – On duty – Kathy & Paul Connors. Sunday 15 - 9am Lockington Swimming Pool working Bee Sunday 15 - Lifting Lockington Family Fun Day 12 noon to 5pm Lockington Rec reserve. Tuesday 17 - Lockington Golf Club AGM 8pm Club house. Tuesday 17 - LBU FNC Ladies Committee AGM at Recreation Reserve Lockington 8pm. Wednesday 18 - World Day of Prayer Planning Meeting – 2:00 pm – St. Mary’s Hall, Wills Street. Wednesday 18 - Kool Club resumes after School Wednesday 18 - Action Club Activity Night, Club Rooms. Phone Grant or Adam for details. Thursday 19 - Immunisation Session - 10 to 10.30 am - Lockington Bush Nursing Centre Friday 20,21,22 - Christmas Exhibition 10am Shire Hall Rochester. Saturday 21 - Campaspe Cricket Association A grade BLU Bye Sunday 22 - Heritage Complex Open 1:00pm - 4:00pm – On duty – Des and Dorothy Pentreath. Monday 23 - Bamawm C.W.A. - 10.00 am - Bamawm Community Social Centre Monday 23 - Lockington Red Cross meeting - 10.30 am - St. Mary's Hall Monday 23 - Men’s Health Nurse Practitioner at Bush Nursing Centre Monday 23 - Heritage Complex Meeting - 8.00pm - Lockington & District Living Heritage Complex. Tuesday 24 - Fire ready Victoria Community meeting 7.15pm Corop Fire Station, Midland Hwy Wednesday 25 - Routine Health Monitoring - 2.30 to 4.00 pm - Bush Nursing Centre. Wednesday 25 - Bamawm Extension C.W.A. - 8.00 pm - Bamawm Extension Hall. Wednesday 25 - Patchwork Group – 7.30 pm-10 pm - Lockington Bush Nursing Centre Community Room Wednesday 25 - Lockington Lions Club Business Meeting - 8.00 pm - Lockington Hotel. Saturday 28 - Campaspe Cricket Association A grade Rochy United v BLU (RR) Sunday 29 - Heritage Complex Open 1:00pm - 4:00pm – On duty – Louise and Craig Ross. DECEMBER Wednesday 2 - Rochester mid week Ladies Tennis all day tournament at Lawn courts Sunday 6 - Bush Nursing Centre 50th Anniversary, Bush Nursing Centre. 12 noon Tuesday 8 - Well Women’s Clinic at Bush Nursing Centre. Phone 5485 5800 Wednesday 9 - UCAF Christmas Break up - 2pm - Bamawm Uniting Church Hall Back To Top

Lockington Community News Inc.

Updated 13 November 2009

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