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The 127th edition of the FLAT MATTERS June 2020
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TRADERS SEE LIGHT
The region is on the road to recovery. as residents enjoy the freedom of moving
From June 1, Residents were able to host up to around once again after many weeks of being
20 people in their homes including members of quarantined in their residences.
the household. Although the pain from the loss of business has
Premier Daniel Andrews in announcing the hurt traders there is growing confidence that the
restrictions says it will be great news for local latter half of the year will bring a much brighter
businesses and even though the numbers inside picture.
are small, we are making a start and it gets Mulqueen Printers in Allingham Street,
people back working. Kangaroo Flat were able to weather the storm
In more good news, play spaces, skate parks, and Managing Director Mick Mulqueen says
and outdoor fitness equipment is now adjusting shifts played a key role.
back in use after being hygienically cleaned “We spread the hours so we had our employees
and this will be welcomed by parents of young changing their shifts so as to keep everyone
children. safe during testing times. Some staff members
were able to do different roles while maintaining
Cafes, restaurants and pubs can serve meals social distancing which helped enormously.
up to 20 people and so this also brings people
back into the workforce. Our business was able to continue to complete
printing jobs in the usual time frame so in general
It has been a huge relief for many business our customers were pretty pleased overall.’’
owners after many weeks of uncertainty and we
can expect further restrictions to be lifted by the Meantime, the big stores like Coles, Aldi, IGA
end of June. and Woolworths were inundated with shoppers
with bosses likening the trading figures as similar
The Covid 19 pandemic hit hard at the end of to those recorded in the lead up to Christmas.
March and many businesses had to close their
doors There were also plenty of job opportunities as
extra staff were hired to assist with the huge
as uncertainty turned in to doom and many numbers of people stocking up on essential
business owners welcomed the Jobkeeper supplies.
program.
Although it may take some time for our retail and
But now there is growing confidence in the local business sector to recover the best we can all
business sector as stores open up again and do is shop locally here in Kangaroo Flat and help
Shopping strips are getting back into full swing to bring some certainty back in to our lives.
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PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION USE ON THE RISE
Bendigo Community Health Services is “The risks that come with using prescription will rely on family or friends to administer the
seeing a rise in prescription medication use medications in this way are enormous. Naloxone.”
as Coronavirus isolation impacts on access to “Combining prescription medication Ms Dunlop said people using prescription
illicit drugs such as ice and heroin. (benzodiazepines) with other central nervous medications such as ‘benzos’ must be aware
Benzodiazpines or ‘Benzos’ are prescription system drugs such as cannabis or alcohol
of the dangers around withdrawal.
only drugs used to treat issues such as drastically increases the risk of respiratory
anxiety. depression, coma and accidental overdose.” “Withdrawal from ‘benzos’ is a slow process
BCHS Alcohol and Other Drugs team manager Ms Dunlop said anyone using opioid drugs and people need to be aware that they cannot
Jan Dunlop said staff were seeing people should have access to Naloxone which just come off benzos cold turkey – that’s very
turning to prescription medications such as temporarily reverses the effects of overdose. dangerous. Withdrawal from drugs or alcohol
‘benzos’ because illicit drugs had become too “Naloxone can be administered by injection must be done with the
expensive, poor in quality and hard to get. or nasal spray and saves lives. Our AOD team support of your GP or a health professional
“Ice and heroin are just becoming too can provide a free script for Naloxone and
and not taking this seriously can be fatal.”
expensive and the quality is terrible, so people education around its use,” Ms Dunlop said.
are accessing ‘benzos’ by using anxiety as “If you are using legal or illegal opioid drugs Ms Dunlop said anyone with concerns about
their reasoning,” Ms Dunlop said. then you should know about Naloxone and drug use should call the Bendigo Community
“People are also buying Xanax from the dark make sure those around you are aware too Health Services Alcohol and Other Drugs team
web. as if you do have an accidental overdose you on 5406 1200 or speak with their GP.
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BENDIGO CORONAVIRUS REFUGEE RESOURCE HUB MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Mrs Graves said feedback from refugee
communities helped shape new information
sheets and videos as the Coronavirus landscape
changed.
“We crafted a question and answer information
sheet based on what we were hearing from the
refugee communities to dispel the myths around
Coronavirus by providing easily understood
factual information from trusted sources such
as our doctors, respected staff and refugee
community leaders,” she said.
Mrs Graves said printed information sheets
were shared through the refugee communities
BCHS Cultural Diversity and Relationships manager Kaye Graves and case workers Zahir and Nay with everything available at www.bchs.com.au
Chee with some of the translated Coronavirus information. through the new online Coronavirus Bendigo
Refugee Resource Hub.
A new Bendigo Community Health Services “We worked with our doctors Gary Bourke and
online resource hub is delivering important Katie Snow to translate Department of Health “We are proud to play an important role in
Coronavirus updates to refugee communities and Human Services information into Karen, supporting the local refugee communities by
across the region. Dari and Dinka covering topics such as what is putting together these translated information
Coronavirus, how to reduce your risk of getting sheets and videos to keep everyone informed
BCHS Cultural Diversity and Relationships
and safe,” Mrs Graves said.
manager Kaye Graves said the BCHS Settlement it, the symptoms and what to do if you think you
Services team had translated Coronavirus have the virus. Mrs Graves said the Settlement Services team
information in Karen, Dari and Dinka to keep had also worked with local businesses during
“We have explained social distancing and Stage
refugee communities up-to-date with the the Coronavirus period.
Coronavirus threat and changing restrictions. 3 restrictions introduced into Victoria and why
following them is important. “Part of our work has been helping businesses to
“Our Settlement Services team had a window explain to the refugee communities why they are
of about three weeks to develop and share this “Our latest work translates information from the discouraging the use of cash and encouraging
information to reduce the fear that was growing Department of Health’s Don’t Take The Risk – people to use cards. We have also helped local
in refugee communities and ensure there was Get A Flu Vaccine campaign to raise awareness businesses used by the refugee communities
enough information out there to reduce the risk around the approaching flu season and why to get social distancing happening inside their
of transmission,” Mrs Graves said. people need to take action.” businesses,” she said.
WINNERS OF 2020 RAW ARTS AWARDS
ANNOUNCED LIVE IN A SPECIAL ONLINE
PRESENTATION
Winners of this year’s RAW ARTS featured on the website.
Awards were announced recently in
Digital Media Award:
a special live online presentation.
Winner: Mitchell Cook for
The annual RAW Arts Awards
celebrates the creativity of young “Bitconned”
artists, writers, performers and film Highly Commended: Eric Lovett for
makers. “Youth”
Art has always had a role in health
Literary Award:
and wellbeing and in times of crisis
and stress that role is even more Winner: Alia Melgin-Hill for her short
important, and RAW was seen as a story “Water”
way of encouraging and supporting
Highly Commended: Teaghan
artmaking for our young people at
Perryman, for for her poem "Not
this time.
your cinder"
This year 101 applications were
received across the four categories Performing Arts Scholarship:
in Visual Arts, Digital Media, Winner: Charlie Davis-Tope, singer/
Literature and Performing Arts.
song writer and pianist
A City initiative, RAW is committed
Highly Commended: Jade Cuskelly,
to fostering the talents and artistic
pursuits of young people under 25 Vocal/Drama
in the Greater Bendigo region. Visual Arts Award:
Category winners received an
Winner: Tahlia McCuskey “Face to
$1000 prize, while those highly
recommended in each section face”
received $250 prize money. Highly Commended: Charlie Clark
A RAW Arts Awards website has for “Senses”
been created with a gallery of the
To view the winners and their work
visual arts images and links to the
go to
digital media work. A booklet of
literature is available to be www.bendigoregion.com.au/
downloaded and profiles of arts-culture-theatres/raw-art-
performing arts entrants are also awards-2020
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FEEDBACK WANTED ON GOLDEN SQUARE RECREATION RESERVE DISCUSSION PAPER
The City of Greater The five options are: “The Golden Square Swimming Pool is now
Bendigo is inviting Option 1 Retain the Golden Square Swimming managed by the Golden Square Swimming Pool
members of the Pool and relocate the Golden Square Committee and the Golden Square Football and
community to Netball Club, Golden Square Junior Football
Bowls and Croquet Club
have their say on a Club and Golden Square Cricket Club have
Discussion Paper Option 2 Replace the Golden Square seasonal tenancy agreements for use of the
featuring five options Swimming Pool with other sports reserve. Golden Square Primary School
for the future of community facilities book the use of the sports oval and swimming
Golden Square Option 3 Replace the Golden Square pool.
Recreation Reserve Swimming Pool (with other “The user groups have a long-standing
in Wade Street at community facilities) and relocate relationship and use of the reserve and all
https://www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/Your-Say by the Golden Square Bowls and groups have contributed respectfully to the
June 17, 2020. Croquet Club planning process by identifying challenges and
City of Greater Bendigo Active and Healthy their current and future needs. The users have
Option 4 Develop Bacchus Oval Reserve as
Lifestyles Manager Lincoln Fitzgerald said the collectively contributed ideas for improvements
Golden Square’s main senior sports
Golden Square Recreation Reserve provides that have helped inform the development
facilities options for the Master Plan.
facilities for Australian Rules football, netball
Option 5 Do nothing and work within the “The City is now asking interested residents
and cricket and includes the Golden Square
Swimming Pool. existing confines of the reserve, to have their say by viewing the Discussion
upgrading facilities where possible, Paper and filling out a survey online at
“The reserve is located within a precinct that also but not including additional facilities.
includes the Golden Square Bowls and Croquet https://www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/Your-Say by
“While the City owns the built assets on the June 17, 2020.
Club, the Bendigo Creek Trail and Golden Square
Primary School,” Mr Fitzgerald said. reserve including the swimming pool, the bowls “The information collected will be used to inform
facility is owned and managed privately by the the development of a final Master Plan for the
“The Discussion Paper identifies the key
Golden Square Bowls and Croquet Club. reserve for the Council’s consideration.
challenges facing the Golden Square Recreation
Reserve and its user groups and proposes five
potential development options. The reserve
ST MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, KANGAROO FLAT
is currently landlocked with poor integration Whilst the doors at St Mary’s are closed • ZOOM social gatherings have been run
between the current users. Its facilities don’t during these challenging times, the ministry • A Parish Prayer Fellowship Calendar has
meet current standards and need to be renewed of the church continues to go on. been developed
and additional facilities are required to meet Our regular Sunday Services and weekly • Online worship is provided and every
growing sport participation demands. In activities have paused for the time being Sunday morning
addition, there is also community pressure for however, emails, phone calls and text
retaining or replacing the swimming pool with • You can listen to Rector, Reverend Tracey
messages are constantly flowing between Wolsley at 8.30am to 9.30am on Life FM
other community facilities.” people as they offer support and comfort to 101.5
It’s important that any decision on the future one another.
development of the reserve considers the We are looking forward to opening our doors
Since restrictions changed how we operate, again but in the meantime we’re here, alive,
proposed vision for the site, which is a
a number of creative ministries have been active and reaching out.
community sport and recreation hub providing a
implemented. If you wish to contact us, phone
range of participation opportunities for all of the
community so that it is a place for formal sport, Worship@home packs have been delivered 5447 7427 or email anglicankf8@bigpond.com or
social and family gatherings, unstructured play to homes (if you are interested in one, please find us on Facebook or
and activity and community events.” let us know) www.stmaryskangarooflat.com
In Kangaroo Flat, there CONSTRUCTION OF NEW ROUNDABOUT
are some exciting AT CAMP AND CHURCH STREETS
projects nearing KANGAROO FLAT
completion and others
The City of Greater Bendigo have commenced
about to start. You
works to construct a new roundabout at the
may notice these
when you are out and intersection of Camp and Church Streets,
about in the area. Kangaroo Flat.
WORK ON NEW There has been three casualty accidents at the
KANGAROO FLAT intersection since 2013. This is an important
LIBRARY project to improve community safety in
Work to transform the the area. The project is being funded by a
former Kangaroo Flat senior citizens building $366,500 grant from the Federal Government’s
in Lockwood Road into the new Kangaroo Flat Black Spot Programme.
Library is on track for completion this month. ALLINGHAM STREET DOG PARK,
The Lockwood Road premises is undergoing KANGAROO FLAT
a $1.38M redevelopment to provide a modern, For members of our community who use the
50 per cent larger, centrally located library dog park in Allingham Street, works to install a
facility to service Kangaroo Flat’s growing
new shelter and path started May 25. We hope
community.
you continue to enjoy the dog park with these
Works progressing include completing new features.
the infrastructure, landscaping and in July
relocation of the library to the new premises. The city continues to invest in Kangaroo
Flat and hopes these new additions and
We look forward to the anticipated official Cr Matt Emond
improvements will service Kangaroo Flat’s
opening in August. Funding for the project has
growing community well into the future. Deputy Mayor
been provided by the City of Greater Bendigo,
a Victorian Government Living Libraries Grant I hope everyone is well as the COVID-19 Lockwood Ward Councillor
and Goldfields Library Corporation. restrictions being to ease. City of Greater Bendigo
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KANGAROO FLAT COMMUNITY HOUSE
Making (and capturing) Precious Moments
3. What have you been up to during COVID-19? cherished moments in our lives. Finding joy
4. What are you looking forward to doing when in the small things (a sunny day, a plant in the
you can? garden coming to flower, appreciating nature on
a walk, listening to music and so on) can help us
Photos need to be your own work - please focus on better days ahead.
email your digital photo(s) and caption to
projects@kangarooflatcommunitygroup.com It has certainly been a time when we have been
with a completed entry form (which you can able to experience kindness and unexpected
obtain from contacting Kerry Parry on this email thoughtful neighbourly support (running
address). errands, helping with shopping, making a meal
for someone, letter writing to the elderly, etc.
If there is one thing that COVID-19 has shown There are two sections: Under 16 years and
open age with great prizes to be won. If anyone has any ideas about things Kangaroo
us, it’s that things we often took for granted Flat Community House can assist with in building
are extremely precious and important. What Competition closes: 31st July 2020 community together, please get in touch with us
have you missed most over the past few As restrictions continue to change, we need – via our Facebook page https://www.facebook.
weeks/months? Your favourite sport (playing or to be aware of how much time we spend on com/kangarooflatcommunityhouse/ or email
spectating); large family gatherings for birthdays, electronic devices. Working from home and projects@kangarooflatcommunitygroup.com
weddings, anniversaries (even funerals); going home schooling led to us using our devices
out for coffee or a meal in a restaurant buzzing every day with few breaks.
with lots of people; travelling, taking mini breaks
How electronically-focused are you? It’s easy LOCKWOOD SOUTH PRIMARY
or sightseeing. The list goes on. SCHOOL WHERE WE GROW
to form habits where our mobile phone or other
In April we launched a Photo Competition technology becomes like an appendage and TOGETHER AND LEARN
in conjunction with the development of the our “go to” the moment we have time to spare. FOREVER
Kangaroo Flat & surrounds Community Plan. You might be surprised at how much time you
In light of current events, we have decided to spend on social media or online games, and
extend the competition closing date to 31st how draining it can be.
July 2020 and include two more categories to
Instead of enjoying some down time in the
help capture some of the effects of COVID-19.
evening, we turn to Facebook, emails or online
The two new categories are: games, which isn’t always relaxing.
• What have you been up to during If you feel stressed, try taking a device break.
COVID-19? Perhaps you’ve been gardening, If you really need to stay in touch for business Lockwood SOUTH Primary School provides
cooking, crafting, doing jigsaws, video or personal reasons – try putting your phone or a wide variety of wonderful learning
chats, reading, working, exercising, etc.? device on the kitchen counter – that way you will opportunities framed by our whole school
be able to check it every time you go into the philosophy of building environmental and
Our Kangaroo Flat Community House
kitchen in the evening to get a glass of water or social capital by responsible use of our
Coordinator, Meredith Robinson has been
as you pass. facilities, the choices we make as consumers
enjoying walking the dog, gardening, playing
and our partnerships with each other and the
board games and doing jigsaws with her There are many things we can do to enjoy our wider community such as Landcare and Junior
family, cooking, cleaning out the craft room lives - simply sitting with your spouse, cooking Landcare programs along with participating in
and shed, catching up with family viz zoom tea together as a family, playing a board game clean up Australia and fundraising efforts for
(some of them live interstate), running (her together or just sitting and listening to music special causes.
husband has ended up joining her now) and without the hindrance of constantly checking
she celebrated her 50th birthday in June – your phone or other device. Students at Lockwood SOUTH Primary
with a difference due to restrictions. One of School are valued and active members
Moments are precious and they it sometimes
the interesting ideas she and her family have of our community as both a learner and
seems they are over before they begin! When
engaged in is watching all of their dvds in contributor. The curriculum develops the
times are difficult, it is good to remember those
alphabetical order! whole child providing for academic, physical,
At the time of writing, they were up to social and emotional needs as well as literacy
movies starting with “T” – she also made interventions, mobile library, performing arts,
the comment that they didn’t have any physical education, STEM and interschool
movies starting with “Q”. Our Community music and sport programs. Our staff and
Development Worker, Kerry Parry was able volunteer capacity enhances student
to use Skype with her grandson Chris Scott motivation and engagement in their learning
(who lives in Echuca) to read a chapter book by offering learning tailored to individual
each week as part of his schoolwork from needs and small group work, discovery and
home. inquiry learning approaches, high impact
teaching strategies and an enriching array
• What are you looking forward to doing of programs such as wellbeing, gardening,
when you can? (perhaps a trip to a favourite cooking, leadership, student voice, before
place, a mini holiday, coffee with friends. and after school care program and activities,
To enter, please submit digital photo(s) together excursions, incursions, camps, water wise
with a caption (50 words or less) for one or more and resource smart. We encourage families
of the following topics: looking for a school for 2021 to please take
1. What Kangaroo Flat & surrounds means to virtual tour of our learning spaces and yard. If
YOU! you have any further questions please contact
Adam Torney Principal 0439 353 293 or 5435
2. What would you like to see more of in
3293.
Kangaroo Flat & surrounds?
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THE 2ND KANGAROO FLAT SCOUTS ARE KEEPING BUSY
Scouts are still at home maintaining
a virtual connection online by playing
Grant Phillips games like eye spy and show and tell, via
Director SKYPE.
13 Phillips Drive Kangaroo Flat, Vic 3555 At the end of May, they also had a District
Tel: (03) 5447 0009 Fax: (03) 5447 2229 camp where scouts camped in their back
Email: bendigo@pedders.com.au
Website: www.pedders.com.au yards with their brothers and sisters all
over Bendigo and Castlemaine. They had
to treat it like a normal camp making sure
they had the right equipment to sleep
overnight in a tent. For all their hard work
For all your diesel and dedication, the Scouts will have the
& petrol injection nights under canvas signed off in their
needs, new or old. books and will receive a district badge for
their camp blanket.
Dave & Katriona 0408 791 755 (Dave) There was also a challenge for the most
15 Phillips Drive 0448 154 542 creative set-up of a tent or campsite. This
Kangaroo Flat VIC 3555 03 5447 7768
included double blow up air mattresses,
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All campsites had to be submitted via
videos or photos which are available
on our Facebook page and the winning
campsite received a voucher from
Anaconda for their efforts. Please
check out all our photo’s on Facebook @
kangaroo.flatscouts
If you are interested in finding out more
about Scouts, the 2nd Kangaroo Flat
Scout Group has a Cub Scout Section
(for 7½ to 10½ year old’s) that meets
on a Tuesday night and a Scout Section
(for 10½ -14½ year old’s) that meet on a
Monday night. You can come along for 3 Due to Covid19 youth members are not
weeks for FREE to see if you like it! If you currently meeting at the hall. New youth
are interested, please call either our Cub member are welcome to join us online
Leader Tim on 0408 451 362 or our Scout when we meet and there is a simple
Leader David on 0401741648. program to follow for scouting at home.
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Lockwood Ward
195 Lyttleton Terrace, PO Box 733 Telephone: (03) 4408 6696
Bendigo, Victoria, Australia 3552 Facsimile: (03) 5434 6200
Web: www.bendigo.vic.gov.au Mobile: 0499 007 473
Email: m.emond@bendigo.vic.gov.au
226 High St Kangaroo Flat
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Golfers of the region were out in force for At Belvoir Park over 140 players took part
the resumption of Saturday golf on May in the ‘’Resumption Round’’ with Greg
16. Tatt scoring 41 points to win the days
After a seven-week hiatus due to the stableford competition.
Covid-19 pandemic huge numbers were
recorded at golf clubs across the region It was a welcome return for many golfers
with health and safety measures strictly who had missed their weekly stroll on the
policed. picturesque Big Hill layout.
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TREE PLANTING PROGRAM
The City of Greater Bendigo has commenced All trees are carefully selected by the City’s
a major tree planting program with public space team to ensure the most
approximately 1,600 advanced trees being appropriate species for a location is planted,
planted throughout the municipality.
based on local conditions, climate,
Part of the major tree planting program
included a special section adjacent to neighborhood character and any relevant
High Street Kangaroo Flat between Lansell master plans.
Square and Harvey Norman. The City is responsible for all ongoing
City of Greater Bendigo Parks and Open maintenance of the trees including watering
Space Manager Paul Gangell said the City them for the first two years. This year’s
was committed to improving the liveability of program has been put together from resident
Bendigo’s urban areas and townships through
its annual advanced tree planting program. requests and from suggestions received
through the City’s recent Greening Greater
“Urban trees not only enhance the
appearance of our City and its streetscapes Bendigo community engagement.
but are essential to creating a liveable All new requests for new street trees will now
community. They provide shade and be considered for our 2021 program.’’
cool urban areas, support physical and
mental wellbeing and improve our natural Details of this year’s program including a list
environment. of tree types and locations is available online
The advanced trees are over 1.5 metres at www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/Services/Sports-
tall and include a mix of native and exotic Parks-Recreation/Tree-Management/Street-
species. Trees
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MEMORIES OF SYMPAG - (BEFORE ALDI)
I started work at Sympag Egg Grading Floor having to exert authority, none that I ever saw and while the police were involved, George was
in 1964 as assistant office manager to George anyway. Reg Boromeo was the foreman and Val able to convince them that the situation could be
Edwards. Sympag was without doubt the best Tarr the forelady, and again, both people seemed righted, with George helping in a monetary way,
business I ever worked in and that includes many to mix in with the rest of us, and whilst they may and while some of us knew what had happened it
financial institutions and insurance companies have had superintending titles, I never saw either wasn't blazed across the newspaper. The young
over the fifty-eight years of my working life. of them issue orders to employees as such. man was able to lift himself up with help over
The camaraderie in Sympag was one of working Everyone seemed to learn their jobs, and then the coming months and years and the incident
together in our separate roles whether in the carry them out. faded away into history.
factory or office and there was never any thought When people work eight hours a day in close The helping of others and respect for others
of white-collar or blue-collar occupations. We proximity to each other one gets to know those just seemed to be bred into Sympag. Whether
just worked at Sympag. people very well. Invariably when a firm has it was the careful selection of the employees or
George Edwards was a about twenty-five employees one would expect whether new employees just became part of that
great boss, but he never there would be some friction with a worker or culture I'll never know.
seemed to be a boss. We between workers but that never happened at
When I returned to Bendigo to live and settle into
completed our tasks in Sympag. I came to a realisation one day when
coming retirement after being away forty-five
the office ever dependent someone I just met asked me what I did for
years, I knew George was in an aged care home
upon one another in our work and I replied I worked at Sympag. And he
said "Yes, but what do you do?" It didn't seem at Kangaroo Flat and went to visit him. As we
individual occupations.
then that one had to describe one's work to be talked, he said "You know Merv, wasn't Sympag
There was always an air
considered valuable in the business. Just being a great place to work. How would you describe
of respect for each other,
but there was always lots there was enough. it?" I didn't have to think long. "We were a family
of humour too. Sympag George," I said.
One of the important things I learned at Sympag
workers were a family. and from George Edwards was to help people. Merv Gay
Harry Barbour was the manager, a quiet man George was selfless man. One time one of the Photo of George Edwards, courtesy of Bendigo
who commanded respect himself without ever ex-employees of Sympag got himself into trouble Advertiser.
GREATER BENDIGO GENDER EQUITY STRATEGY
where all people are respected, safe to “To achieve gender equity we must recognise
participate in all aspects of community life and that within communities, people of different
have equitable access to the resources they genders currently have varying opportunities,
need to succeed in achieving their aspirations, resources and responsibilities. To ensure
whilst living in a community that is free from fairness, strategies like this are needed to
violence against women,” Cr O’Rourke said. create an equal playing field.
“The strategy identifies structural change, “While gender equity means different things to
relational change and attitudinal change as key
different people, we hope the strategy will help
objectives and it focuses on six key priority
to level the playing field.
areas – workplaces, education, community,
health, sport and recreation and emergency “The strategy will help to guide activities across
management. our community and monitor progress towards
“Through a collective approach, the Coalition achieving gender equity.”
is working towards seeing gender equality Members of the Coalition include AFL Central
become the new norm in Greater Bendigo. Victoria, Annie North Women’s Refuge,
“The strategy will help to ensure all residents are Be.Bendigo, Belgravia Leisure, Bendigo
safe to participate in all aspects of community and Adelaide Bank, Bendigo Community
life and able to access the resources they Health Service, Bendigo Health, Bendigo
need to achieve their goals while living in a Interfaith Council, Bendigo Loddon Primary
community that is free from violence against Care Partnership, Bendigo Kangan Institute,
women and children. CatholicCare Sandhurst, Centre against Sexual
The Greater Bendigo City Council has endorsed “It’s an important piece of work because gender Assault Central Victoria, Centre for Non-
the Greater Bendigo Coalition for Gender Equity inequity is unfair, unjust and unacceptable. Violence, City of Greater Bendigo, Coliban
Strategy at its recent Council meeting. Addressing it is critical in preventing violence Water, Country Fire Authority, Department of
The Coalition for Gender Equity is made up against women, recognising and respecting the Education and Training, Victoria, Department
of more than 30 local public, private and value of all people, and delivering the social and of Environment, Land Water and Planning,
community organisations and groups, including economic benefits that arise from communities Victoria, Department of Health and Human
the City of Greater Bendigo, who are committed that are safe, fair and just for everyone.
Services, Victoria, Dja Dja Wurrung Aboriginal
to advancing gender equity and preventing “We know that gender inequity happens when
violence against women and children. Clans Corporation, Goldfields Library
people are living and working in unfair, unjust Corporation, Greater Bendigo against Family
City of Greater Bendigo Mayor Cr Margaret and unacceptable circumstances, which then Violence Committee, , La Trobe University,
O’Rourke said the Gender Equity Strategy will impacts on access to health, education, work
Bendigo, , Loddon Campaspe Multicultural
help guide the Coalition’s collective work over outcomes and community participation.
Services, Murray Primary Health Network
the next five years in order to help achieve and “Gender inequality is not just a women’s issue,
sustain gender equality in Greater Bendigo. (PHN), North Central Catchment Management
it affects men and gender diverse people too. Authority, Parks Victoria, Sport and Recreation
“The Coalition has a broad and extensive reach Men often face the social pressure to act like
Victoria, Sports Focus, Victoria Police, Bendigo,
throughout Greater Bendigo with member a “real man” which can negatively impact their
Women’s Health Loddon Mallee and YMCA.
organisations employing over 8,000 staff with health and wellbeing, while gender diverse
direct and regular contact with the community people can experience high levels of isolation The strategy is available online at
through the delivery of core programs, services and exclusion due to ignorance around gender www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/coalition-gender-
and facilities. Its vision is to see a community diversity. equity
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Well, as it turns out, a lot!
• Do your online banking and shopping more
securely
• Book medical and other appointments online
If you have a computer, smartphone or tablet but
need some help learning how to use it, we can
link you with a librarian who can help.
Get in contact or visit our website for more
information.
Life in lockdown
How’s life for you in lockdown?
In times to come, historians and others will look
back on this time in history with interest. They’ll
want to know how we lived, what we did and
how we felt. To capture this unusual time we find
ourselves in, we’re inviting contributions from
our communities. This may be a written story
or poem, artwork, photography or a letter to
you pre-Covid self – anything that captures this
moment in history for future generations. This
will all be collated into an online gallery, printed
book and possibly a travelling exhibition.
To help you, we’ll be offering online workshops
(journaling, cartooning, photography, poetry) and
Our staff are a creative bunch who love serving providing more information or guidance for how
Online programs
the needs of our communities. We have been to tell, capture and share your stories. You may
Our programs, both for children and adults, are belong to an organisation or community group
busy behind the scenes creating lots of different an important part of what we do, and while they
ways you can access our wonderful resources that would like to get involved (e.g.: school, pre-
may look a little different at the moment, they’re school, aged care facility, U3A, Men’s Shed,
and connect with your local library, whether you very much still here and available to everyone
are connected online or not. Have a look below mothers’ group, art group, writing group). Join
online. us in making history!
to see how you can keep connected with your
local library. Please pull up a comfy chair and invite us Please send through your contributions or get in
into your loungeroom for online author talks, contact by emailing us at programs@ncgrl.vic.
Library in your loungeroom workshops, presentations, forums, exhibitions gov.au
Library in Your Loungeroom is an amazing and children’s activities.
treasure trove of online resources for both Workshop information will be on our events
Events coming soon: website soon.
children and adults. It includes digital and non-
digital activities for wellbeing, curiosity, learning • Discovering History: Children lost and found Where to from here?
and creativity. • Katherine Firkin: Sticks and Stones The State Government this week announced
This is on top of the online books, movies, • Philosophy in the library: Sacred symbols, the revised restrictions. While more activity will be
music, magazines, newspapers and language heart of Bendigo allowed in outdoor spaces, and in private places,
classes you'd expect to find in our eLibrary. And • Lee Koffman: Creating compelling characters it is clear that indoor public facilities remain
it’s all free – you just need an internet-connected restricted. Libraries are specifically mentioned
• Alice Robinson: The Glad Shout
device. Sign up to become a member online and as not being currently allowed to re-open. We
we’ll get in contact with your login details so you • Discover life online - Be Connected workshop will continue to be guided by State Government
can get started straight away. • School Holiday Program directives, with staff and community safety
Finding connection These events will be online soon. For more remaining our top priority.
Could you or someone you know benefit from a information, please visit our events website or We are, however, working towards offering
friendly chat? We understand that not everyone follow your local library on Facebook. a click and collect service for loans from our
can join online activities, so while we can’t meet Ask a Librarian collection by the start of June. We'll provide
face to face, our staff are offering a weekly/ information about how, where and when this will
Do you have a question you need to ask your become available, closer to the time.
fortnightly phone call to those needing comfort local librarian? Maybe it’s related to your
and connection. You may like to hear or share research or study, or help accessing our online Please remember – social distancing doesn’t
a favourite poem, short story or part of a book, resources? Perhaps it's about understanding mean social isolation. If you want to know more
ask for help choosing your next book or just and using your device and the internet? Or do about any of the projects or programs mentioned
chat. Get in contact with your local library to get you need some help picking your next book. in this email, or just want to have a chat, please
started. Our librarians are on hand to help! Email your get in touch.
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Would you like to be more socially connected
online? Do you know someone who may benefit
from some easy-to-understand online training?
Our Be Connected program can help you:
• Talk and see family and friends online
• Keep up to date with news online
• Find new friends and local groups who share
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Group Gatherings GROUPS & CLUBS INCLUDE YOUR GROUP OR CLUB MEETING
TIMES BY CONTACTING FLAT MATTERS
Alcoholics Anonymous Bgo Radio Controlled Aircraft Club Kangaroo Flat Mens Shed RSL
8pm Sunday @ St Marys Anglican Church, monthly meetings last Monday of month Open Mon-Fri 9am to 4.30pm approx. Contact Craig Chilver (03) 5447 8312
193-195 High Street Kangaroo Flat. 7.30pm in the Y Community Hall, Lockwood Located at 56 Thomas Street Kangaroo Flat Meeting held at 10am on 3rd Tuesday of the
Enter from carpark at rear on corner Bank Road, opposite ALDI. (behind the cemetery) month. Light refreshments supplied.
St/Church St. Club’s web site on www.brcac.asn.au Social Club meet 1st and 4th Tuesdays of
Enquiries 1300 22 22 22. Kangaroo Flat Scout Group each month at 10.30am.
Community Enterprise Outdoor activities for boys and girls New members welcome.
Bendigo Coin & Collectables Club Inc. Last Thursday of each month, 6pm, Sports aged 6 – 18 years old. Station Street, Kangaroo Flat.
Meet every Friday fortnight at 7.30 pm Club Dower Park Please contact Group Leader
Venue - Quarry Hill Community Hall, Hamlet Craig Whan on 5444 4114. Special Olympics Group
St. Bendigo. CWA Kangaroo Flat Branch
C.W.A. Kangaroo Flat Branch Pam (President) 0418 304 927
New Members Welcome Lions Club John (Ten Pin Bowling Coach)
Contact Andrew Palmer 0411 796 730 3rd Thursday of Month 2nd Wednesday of each month, Business
1.30 pm at Uniting Church Hall, 0400 641 405
meeting, Lions Club Rooms, Dower Park Michele (Barracudas Swim Coach)
Bendigo Evening VIEW Club Church Street, Kangaroo Flat. – 7.00pm. 4th Wednesday of each month,
Interesting speakers & Monthly Craft Day. 0409 173 656
“Voice, Interest,Education for Women” Dinner meeting at varying locations - 6pm
Supporting The Smith Family by raising All Ladies Welcome - Afternoon Tea for 6.30pm start. Spring Gully Dance
funds to help disadvantaged students with More Details 5446-8323 President Heather Gartside Dancing every Saturday night 8 - 12pm,
their education needs. Look up the web for complete overview Secretary Brian Ede 03 54478618 and Monday nights from 7.30 - 9.30pm.
4th Wednesday of month at 6pm for 6.30pm www.cwaofvic.org.au Venue - Spring Gully Hall, 135 Spring Gully
NOTE NEW TIME! Maiden Gully Fire Brigade
Enjoy Church Road, Bendigo
At the Kangaroo Flat Sports Club, First Tuesday of each month
Phillips Drive, Kangaroo Flat Contact Keith 5444 2953
1c Station Street, Kangaroo Flat. Firefighter Training Time: 7.30pm
Details: http://enjoy.church/bendigo. Venue: Maiden Gully Fire Station The Little Chimps Playgroup
Meals $23. Contact: Campus Pastor Martin Oravec on
Bookings Deidre McDougall 0419 595 674 5 Beckhams Road, Maiden Gully Commencing on the 8th October at 396
0403 266 008. Contact: 5449 6340 High Street Golden Square in the Seventh
Or for all enquiries re club Cheryl Scully
Day Adventist church hall. Every Wednesday
0439 316 021 Friends of Crusoe No. 7 Park 1st Maiden Gully Scout Group during school term from 10:30am - 12:00pm.
Meet first Wednesday of every 2nd month
Bendigo Garden Club Inc. Maiden Gully Scouts meet every week Contact Kerryn Greaves 0432 354 617.
starting February at the Rotary Gateway Park
3RD Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm in during the school term at the Maiden Gully Please see enclosed a flyer for further
at 7pm, plus has working bees and activities
the McKinnon Pavilion, no meetings during Scout Hall, Cnr Beckhams Rd and Calder information.
in the parks.
the months of January, July, December. Contact the Secretary at focr7p@gmail.com Hwy, Maiden Gully:
U3A Bendigo
Bendigo Showgrounds. Joey Scouts (6-7yrs) Tuesday 5.30 –6.30pm
Contact: Laurelle Smith - Golden Square Croquet Club Life-long learning and activities for
Come and Try - Every Mon and Friday from Cub Scouts (8-11yrs) Thursdays 7-8.30pm mature aged people.
Secretary 5447 0017
New Members Always Welcome 11am. Contact Lorraine 54477511 or Don Scouts (11-15yrs) Thursday 7-9pm) Gathering: 4th Wednesday of month.
54496332 To find out more contact Cate on Website: http://home.vicnet.net.
Bendigo Gem Club Inc. 0405 381 611 au/~u3abgo/
Greater Bendigo Danceland Inc. BLOG: http://u3a-bendigo.blogspot.com.au/
10 Galvin st, BENDIGO 3550 A Social Dance every Saturday night at 8pm.
Ph 5442 3961 Lv msg Needles & Threads Email: u3abgo@bigpond.com
Venue - St. Andrew’s Uniting Church Hall, Meet two Mondays of each month from or Phone 5447 1812
Website: gembendigo.org.au 26 Myers St. Bendigo.
BGC meet every Tuesday and Thursday 10am to 12noon. Please phone Janet Clark
Contact Barb 5443 5380. for Yearly list of dates. Un Finished Objects Craft Group
Tuesday
5pm-9pm Instruction in faceting and Bring your knitting or crochet. Meets every Tuesday 10am till 2pm at 29
Heartbeat Bendigo Branch
cabochons New members welcome. Bay Street, Golden Square.
A support group for cardiac patients, family
5pm-7pm Kids club & friends. Fundraising for cardiac equipment Venue. St. Mary’s Anglican Church Hall, $3 entry. BYO Lunch. Hot Drinks Provided.
6pm-8:30pm Silversmithing with through public and social events. Meetings 193-195 High Street, Kangaroo Flat. Ladies, come along for fun and friendship
Experienced Silversmiths held bi-monthly on 3rd Sunday. Jan, March, Enter from Church Street, Kangaroo Flat. and work on your current project or start a
Thursday May, July, Sept, Nov. 2pm at Chum Street Enquiries to Janet Clark – Ph: 54479783 new one.
10am-4pm Adult tuition in all aspects of this Uniting Church hall. Enquiries to President The group contributes to Asian Aid and
craft. BYO Lunch. Frank Ward - 5447 4545 or 0407 855 685. Partners of Veterans Assoc
3rd Monday of the month, at 11.30am at the RSL The Biggest Morning Tea.
7pm-10pm Experienced users who can
Heart Foundation Walking Group – Further Details: Janine 5409 2894 or
work on their own. Playgroup for under 5’s
Community Wellbeing Walkers Shirley 5449 6893.
Allied crafts when available
GEMARAMA second weekend in September Every Monday during school terms
Every Tuesday 11.15 Volaire Calisthenics
Field trips, Rock swaps, Social events & BBQ’s. from 9:30 –11:00am, at Kangaroo Flat
Meet at Lifestyle Choices, the corner of Neil Maiden Gully
Committee meetings third Thursday of the Uniting Church, cnr Church & Camp Streets.
and Station street Kangaroo Flat -30 minute Classes: Recreational and competitive
month. Contacts: Sheryl 0438413533
walk along the Bendigo Creek Track. teams. For participants age 3 and over.
New wheelchair access Sponsored by or Anne 0411 127 925
All welcome contact Jennifer 0419878836 Contact Volaire for class times.
Fosterville Gold Mine myhealth@mentoronline.com.au Probus Club of Kangaroo Flat (Mixed) Inc. Phone: 0437 343 656
Only 10mins walk to Bendigo Station. Every 2nd Wednesday each month 9.45am
Kangaroo Flat Baptist Church St. Mary’s Church Complex High St, K/Flat. Y’s Service Club (Women)
Bendigo Legion Angling Club “Come and Chat Group” 2nd Tuesday of the month, contact
Contact Bev. Blume 5443 1809. - Visitors
7.30pm 1st Monday of the month. Knitting for missions – a welcome cuppa 0409 179 485 for venue details
welcome.
The Den at Dower Park, Station Street, and good conversations.
Kangaroo Flat. We support a girl in Nepal. RAAF Association-Bendigo Branch Y Service Club of Bendigo South
Enjoy good company every Monday 9.30am 1st Thursday each month February - December. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Y’s
Bendigo Philatelic Society . till midday. Clubrooms, Lockwood Rd. at 12 noon.
11.00 am. to 12 noon with lunch afterwards.
Night Meetings on the first Tuesday each All Welcome! At Bendigo District RSL, Havilah Road, Bgo Y Service Club of Kangaroo Flat
month at 7:30pm Contact: Glenis Gordon, Secretary/Treasurer
Kangaroo Flat Community House, every Wednesday at 6.30pm Y Community
CVGT - Corner Stanfield and Jackson Street, C/- Post Office, Raywood. 3570
21 Woolcock Avenue, Kangaroo Flat Hall. Lockwood Rd opposite ALDI.
Long Gully. Phone: 5436 9293
Open Monday – Thursday, 9am-3pm ph 5447 1587
Daytime Meetings Wednesday after the Email: glenblairmichael@gmail.com
Tuesday night meeting 10am to 12noon Ph 5447 9687 Membership open to ex Air Force Personnel
Golden Square Community Hall and their relatives.
Kangaroo Flat Fire Brigade
9 Old High Street, Golden Square.
Contact Joy (Secretary) on 0439 473 645 or Meets First Thursday of each Month. Rotary Club of Kangaroo Flat:
Libby (President) on 0448 120 066 Fire Fighter Training Meet each Monday 6pm for 6.30 start at
All visitors welcome. Time: 7.30pm the Rotary Function Centre (opposite Apco).
Venue: Kangaroo Flat Fire Station New members welcome
Bendigo Positive Birthing Helm Street, Kangaroo Flat www.facebook.com/rotarykangarooflat/
www.facebook.com/bendigopositivebirthing Contact: 54470204
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CAN YOU HELP US PROVIDE A COAT FOR THE HOMELESS AND NEEDY THIS WINTER?
The weather is turning and Winter is all but
here so it's traditionally time for the Bendigo
Community Coat Drive to protect the homeless
and vulnerable against the bitter cold.
Bendigo Community Health Services collected,
cleaned and distributed a record 2700 coats and
blankets last year with the help of partners AFL
Central Victoria and Pristine Dry Cleaners.
The Bendigo Community Coat Drive needs the
help of an incredibly generous community again
this year but with a difference.
The Coronavirus risk and restrictions means
it's just too hard to run the traditional coat drive
calling for second-hand clothes so BCHS has
launched a Bendigo Community Coat Drive
online fundraising campaign to collect money to
buy new coats that are safe to distribute.
Wonderful partners such as Bendigo Foodshare,
Haven Home Safe and Eaglehawk Community NEW PLAYGROUND AT SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL
House will help distribute the coats.
Member for Bendigo West, Maree Edwards MP has announced the completion of the new playground
We understand the hardships brought on by at the Bendigo Special Development in Lockwood Road, Kangaroo Flat.
Coronavirus means not everyone can support
‘’This new space will make a real difference to students at Bendigo Special Development School who
the cause. We ask you feel no pressure to give will get the benefits of new inclusive spaces to cater for a wide range of options for teaching and
and please only do so if you can. learning.’’ Ms Edwards Said.
We truly appreciate your support. Make a The new facility comes complete with special needs inclusive equipment, accessible play equipment
donation today. and the bike track with fitness equipment for all abilities.
If you are a coat distributor keen to support Inclusive education is about ensuring that all students, regardless of disabilities or other differences,
Bendigo Community Health Services or If can fully participate, learn, develop and succeed in Victorian government schools.
you have any questions about the Bendigo
Strengthening inclusive education for all students, including those with disabilities and additional
Community Coat Drive please email
learning needs, is fundamental to an equitable and excellent school system.
bchscomms@bchs.com.au or call 5406 1200.
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CWA KANGAROO FLAT BRANCH
CWA invite local women to join members are doing in the community. Recent
our Branch for fun, friendship and segments have included easy recipes for
community service. children to make while at home. These can be
Rural
Sadly, our CWA Meetings in the found on our Facebook page.
Domestic
Established 1971 / Rec 12281
Bendigo Northern Group have been cancelled Some of the competition entries from the
Postal: PO Box 1217, Kangaroo Flat, 3555 Commercial
Email: office@mcclureelectrical.com.au until further notice. Members will continue to Group February half yearly Conference.
& Industrial
Phone: 5447 2691 make ‘cuddle bears’ which are an ongoing Winners were Cooking: Leanne, Golden Night
craft. and Joyce, Bendigo, Bloom: Ann, Axedale and
On the second Wednesday each month, Joy, Kangaroo Flat, Branch Floral: Bendigo
Greta Balsillie, President of the Kangaroo Flat and Kangaroo Flat, Craft: Noma, Bendigo and
Branch, has a segment on Phoenix FM 106.7 Lois Kangaroo Flat.
at 11.20am, discussing CWA and what the We’d like to share a quick recipe:
BAR • BISTRO • TAB Tel: 03 5447 1214 3 INGREDIENT FRUIT CAKE
FAMILY FUNCTIONS Fax: 03 5447 0944 Whilst the recipe calls for Black Tea, you Preheat oven to 125C. Soak fruit in tea
WEDDINGS kfsc@netcon.net.au
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can substitute with Iced Coffee flavoured overnight. Stir flour into soaked fruit and
milk, Orange Juice, Apple Juice, Chocolate mix well. Add more tea if the mixture is too
N o n P ro f i t O r g a n i s a t i o n Milk, Pineapple Juice, crushed pineapple or dry. It is quite a thick mixture but sometimes
even Marmalade. It is important to follow the fruit really absorbs the liquid and it is
the instructions and soak the fruit for 24 hard to dampen the flour.
hours prior to baking as this softens the
fruit. Spoon mixture into a 22cm lined cake tin.
Bake for 2 ½ hours or until cooked through.
1 kg mixed fruit
Remove and leave to cool. Wrap in tin foil
3 cups black tea or place in an airtight container. Keeps for
3 cups self-raising flour a month.
Kangaroo Flat Branch enquiries, Greta on 5443 4803.
For more information or enquiries see CWAbendigonortherngroup on Facebook for updates
50 5 H igh S t re e t , G o l d e n S q u a re about meetings and functions.
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195 High Street, Kangaroo Flat
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IT’S TIME TO LOVE YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY AND SMALL
BUSINESS
How much do you love your local café, restaurant,
pub, gym, retailer, hairdresser, beautician, market
or florist?
What about your local sporting club, school,
community group and neighbourhood?
Now, more than ever before, it is time to love your a locally-bought gift or buying a gift voucher to
local, which is why the City of Greater Bendigo use later.
has launched the new Love Your Local campaign “You can also ‘follow’ and ‘like’ your favourite
to drive social and economic recovery in our small business online or leave a positive review
community following COVID-19. and share your love with others. This costs Helm Street
nothing, builds a sense of community pride and Kangaroo Flat
Mayor Cr Margaret O’Rourke said COVID-19
5406 1200
changed life as we knew it but a new normal was lets our local business owners know how much
starting to unfold. they are valued. Your positive feedback is also • Medical practice • Counselling and
(GPs at four sites) mental health
another way they can attract new customers. • Men’s health • Alcohol and other
“As we start to emerge from home isolation and • Women’s health drugs treatment and
business hibernation, it is important that we “Greater Bendigo has done a wonderful job of • Allied health (including withdrawal programs
podiatry, chronic disease • NDIS services
make the effort to reconnect with each other and staying home to stay safe, and in doing so we’ve and respiratory • My Aged Care services
missed our local sport, volunteering, seeing the management)
support our business community however we • Child and family services
Connect with us at
www.bchs.com.au
can,” Cr O’Rourke said. people we love in person and, for some of us, • Settlement services
• Sexual health
being able to attend work.
“We can help do this by buying a couple of
coffees, heading out to brunch or lunch with a “We know the threat of COVID-19 is still among
friend, updating our wardrobe, getting a haircut, us so we must be careful, but as we start to
shopping at a local market, joining or re-joining a move around more let’s all do our bit to help our
gym when they re-open, surprising someone with economy and community and Love Your Local.”
THE SHOES THAT YOU CHOOSE ARE IMPORTANT.
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The movement pronation is where the
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