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Apollo
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Edition
18-30 8/5/08 -
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SUCCESSFUL
BANK LAUNCH
About 200 shareholders, customers and Apollo Bay
citizens supported by Bank personnel from Bendigo,
Melbourne and Geelong shared in the formal launch
of Apollo Bay's own Community Bank last Monday.
The occasion assisted by the Apollo Bay Choir and
the P-12 School Choir acknowledged the great contribution
made by the first Steering Committee in getting
the project started and more latterly by the Board
of Management who had worked so hard to see this
valuable community enterprise become a reality..
All Bendigo Bank personnel commented on the splendour
of the impressive new premises. As part of the celebrations
the Bank sponsored a colouring competition for primary
school students. Chairman, Allen Hokin, had earlier
presented the six prize winners with certificates
to enable them to open Piggy Bank Passbook accounts
and so become early starters in the banking process.
Branch Manager, Phil Davey introduced his staff
and encouraged the support of the community in this
great new venture.
The Board was privileged to have Bendigo's CEO Retail
Banking, Mr Mike Hurst, congratulate Apollo Bay
on its wonderful achievement which reinforces the
local focus inherent in the unique Community Bank
concept. He spoke of the great success this concept
has enjoyed and the contribution that has come to
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in just 10 years since its introduction,
filling the void left by the closure of
over 2000 branches by the major banks in
the same period. Allen Hokin, in his address
suggested that this was a truly historic
occasion
The celebrations concluded with a well attended
sausage sizzle to the accompaniment of Bert's
Boogie.
Claire Smith, the bank's first customer
enjoyed a dance
with Piggy after cutting the ribbon to the
premises and
unveiling the plaque.
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Cabin by the Bay hosts
more families. Can you help?
The Cabin by the Bay Project continues its
work of hosting families and individuals badly
in need of a rest from stressful city lives
often complicated by unforeseen misfortune
or unexpected unemployment and illness.
The families and individuals taking time out
at the Cabin have all experienced recent traumas
and difficulties in their lives and marvel
at the relaxing peace that our wonderful Bay
has to offer.
They also universally remark upon the kindness
of a community prepared to make such a facility
available
Special thanks needs to be extended to Gary,
Marty and the Apollo Bay Kennett River Public
Reserves Committee of Management for getting
behind the project and making it possible.
Also this month a local carpet and upholstery
cleaner, wishing to remain anonymous, volunteered
to keep the inside and outside sparkling,
and the roof was resealed against the rain
by another kind volunteer. Special thanks
also to Alex Yakimov for using so much skill
on remodeling the TV cabinet and affixing
the sign. Thanks also to Chocolate Gannet
for the donation of the large Sony TV and
to Beacon Point Accommodation for the great
barbeque.
We urgently need a large oil column heater,
or twe (that give off a good heat whilst being
safe fo children).
Donations are going along steadily with over
$3200 r the kitty but we still need $16,800
so we are starting e fund raising campaign.
We are looking for approximately 200 donations
of only $80 to secure the future of this project.
Donations can be made through the envelopes
and box provided at the back of the Anglican
Church or directly through to: Anglicare Victoria,
P.O. Box 304, Apollo Bay 3233. We will keep
you posted each month on how the campaign
is progressing.
Can you please help?
Desiree Cohen, Project Facilitator John Quelch,
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House Standing Committee
on Climate Change,
Water, Environment and the Arts Inquiry
into climate change and environmental
impacts on coastal communities
The Committee invites interested persons
and organisations to make submissions addressing
the terms of reference by Friday 30 May
2008. Please refer to our brochure called
preparing, a, submission for more information.
In order to facilitate electronic publishing
of submissions, the Committee would prefer
them to be emailed to ccwea.reps@aph.gov.au;
or sent on disk or CD-ROM to the Committee.
Secretariat in Microsoft Word or Portable
Document Format (PDF). Terms of Reference
Inquiry into climate change and environmental
impacts on coastal communities. The committee
will inquire into and report on issues related
to climate change and environmental pressures
experienced by Australian coastal areas,
particularly in the context of coastal population
growth. The inquiry will have particular
regard to:
existing policies and programs related to
coastal zone management, taking in the catchment-coast-ocean
continuum
the environmental impacts of coastal population
growth and mechanisms to promote sustainable
use of coastal resources
the impact of climate change on coastal
areas and strategies to deal with climate
change adaptation, particularly in response
to projected sea level rise
mechanisms to promote sustainable coastal
communities
governance and institutional arrangements
for the coastal zone.
The inquiry was referred to the committee
by the Hon Peter Garrett AM MP, the Minister
for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts,
and Senator the Hon Penny Wong, the Minister
for Climate Change and Water, on 20 March
2008. Comments to: Committee Secretary on
PH: 02 6277 458( or FAX: 02 6277 4424 or
email: ccwea.reps@aph.gov.au
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Dear friends
of Apollo Bay, Bonjour from Paris. Firstly,
belated thanks for all the good wishes and
kind messages I received in my last weeks
in Apollo Bay. I cannot believe that I have
been in Paris over a month but time does fly
when you have no responsibilities by choice.
1 have taken things very slowly after all
the issues of selling, moving house and quitting
work and before I left Australia my brother
Ian had a cancer scare just to add to my turmoil.
But we have had great news, he is clear of
cancer though he will never drink alcohol
again!!
Anyway back in Paris the apartment is great
and very conveniently located a short walk
15min to Hotel de Ville (town hall) can't
seem to get away from some things but this
Arrondissement (district) 3rd is very quiet.
The apartment is a pre revolutionary minor
mansion and I am literally in the old servants
quarters at the top of the building, with
75 stairs to keep me honest, but it is very
comfortable and well acquittec with everything
I need. Most mornings I go to a nearby Cafe
for a coffee and croissant (something's don't
change) then I going on a walking tour of
no fixed agenda but usually down to the River
Seine and just to watch the crowd go by. I
suppose I am averaging about 5-8km a day.
I have been overwhelmed on more than one visit
to the Louvre Musee, between the great works
of art and the thousands of people. 1 have
been to it on four days each visit about 3
hours but still have not been to all the galleries
but I have seen the major items. I have also
indulged in some retail therapy and I am glad
that I ^m not svelte as it keeps me out of
all those trendy boutiques and so it restricts
me from too much therapy. I spend most evenings
reading histories of France after a visit
to the Musee Carnavalet; which is quite close
and realised my high school history was not
enough. Tomorrow, I have a vague notion of
visiting Sainte-Chapelle and Notre Dame on
the Isle de Cite or maybe the Impressionists
at Musee d'Orsay. Who knows where I will wander
or what tomorrow will bring. Adieu Mon Amies
Sandra fseskenePhotmail.com)
Notice - Closed Captions
In the period between 7-15 May, Imparja will
be testing systems to enable us to begin broadcasting
from our new facility. It is possible that
during this period some programs advertised
as having closed captions may be affected
by this testing and that the captions may
be unavailable. Imparja apologises for the
inconvenience caused to any of our viewers.
Creating all men free and equal isn't enough.
Some means must be devised to keep them free
and equal.
There is a myth that government can do the
job cheaply because it doesn't have to make
a profit. - E. S. Savas (There is no such
thing as a cheap politician.)
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Congratulations to
the Community Bank
The Directors of the AB Building Group; Mark,
Wayne, Bernie, Tyson & Jamie would like
to thank the local community subcontractors
and utilities for their efforts in achieving
the designated opening date of the new Community
Bank. Thanks goes to:
Apollo Bay Building Group; Mark Thomas &
team
J. DiCecco & Associates; Joe & Bron
Apollo Bay plumbing Services; John March &
team
Apollo Bay Bricklaying & Concreting; Andy,
Ian & crews
Apollo Bay Crane Hire; Conrad Apollo Bay Coastal
Pre-mix Concrete; Brian Nosed a & crew
Michael Harrison Electrical; Harro & crew
Central Power, Ian & Steve Powercor; Jeff
Jenkins & Administration team Laurie &
Warren Plasters; Mud & crew Craign Rippon
Painting; Snags & team Westcoast Windows;
Les & team Contemporary Kitchen &
Glass; Gavin & crew Great Ocean Road Communications;
Peter Owen
Barham Valley Nursery; Tom & Annette Colac
Otway Shire; Town Planning Department Barwon
Water; Rob King Telstra
Our thanks also to John & Con Thomas;
the land owners for their polite and professional
manner of business dealings, enabling the
project to succeed. Also special thanks to
Mal Kraus Project Co-ordinator Bendigo Bank.
ROTARY NEWS
The Rotary Club of Apollo Bay/Otways served
food and drinks from the Mechanics Hall at
the recent Music Festival. What a great weekend!
A special thankyou to all the helpers (especially
those who are not yet members of Rotary) who
rallied to make this a very successful event
for us. Rotary Bowell Scan
Rotary Bowell Scan kits are now available
from the Apollo Bay Pharmacy for $6.00. An
ounce of prevention is a good thing, so why
not make use of this service now? Our next
event The Rotary Club of Apollo Bay/Otways
will present
AN AFTERNOON OF WELLNESS On Saturday May 17th
(after the Marathon), at St
Aiden's Church Hall, Nelson Street
AND IT'S FREE
Featuring Dr Craig Hassed (4.30 pm), Senior
Lecturer at Monash University and author of
'Know Thyself, the stress release program.
Craig will conduct a practical session of
mindfulness meditation. Michael Johnson and
Meagen Kenny (5.3pm). Michael and Meagan are
now presenting music and meditation for children
in schools in Melbourne and are also touring
nationally with an ambient jazz quintet. If
you missed these brilliant people at last
year's Rotary Wellness Weekend, DO NOY MISS
THIS. Donations for St Aiden's Church kindly
accepted at the door.
For more information phone Bryan O'Neill or
Marianne Rieve on4237 9100 Rotary: proudly
serving the community.
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APOLLO
BAY COMMUNITY NEWS |
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APOLLO
BAY
CHURCH
SERVICES |
St.
Aidans Anglican
9.00am
Rev Tim Cohen
5237 6615
Also
at 5pm 1st & 3rd sundays
Uniting Church
9.30am
Rev
Kevin Cranwell 5232 1360
Sunday School every 2nd & 4th Sundays
Star of the Sea Catholic
10.30am
Fr Gerry Prunty
5237 6782
Apollo Bay Assembly
of God
6.00pm
Ps Peter Smith
5237
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APRIL 2008 RAINFALL AT 5 DIANA STREET
65.0mm = 255.9 points, Dew 4 days 1.25mm
Rain fell on 13 days av. 5mm per rain day
Wettest day Thursday 3rd 25.0mm Wettest
April 1951 228.2mm (898.4 points) Driest
April 1923_______1.8mm (7.0 points)
Since 1st January 236.5mm (931.1 points)
4 Month average_______232.15mm (913.4 points)
25.4mm = 1" = 100 points R.B.Davis
AMY LOUISE. MITCHELL
died this week following a stroke 6 years
ago. She was in Queensland where her son
and daughter in law had cared for her during
that time.
She was a resident of Apollo Bay for a number
of years, and will be remembered for her
dedication to the Opportunity shop in Poppy's
days, the Socials at the R.S.L., and the
Catholic Church community. Her relatives,
also past residents, Nancy, Beryl (deceased)
and Betty and Colin, remember her with much
love and many happy memories. The struggle
is over Amy, you handled it well, Rest in
peace.
Achievements of the past are lost If we
do not honour the pledge we make at each
meeting. Members promise to remember those
who served and those who died to keep our
country free. Esme Bell
POLICE REPORT
Between Friday afternoon 02/05/08 and Saturday
morning 03/05/08 a person has pulled up
9 eucalypt shrubs in a laneway between Murray
Street and Thomson Street Apollo Bay. The
plants were about one and a half metres
in height and had been planted along a rear
fence line of a private property with an
intention to form a hedge. A middle aged
male person with grey hair was seen acting
suspiciously in the lane around 7.00 pm,
on 02/05/08 and left driving a white, old
model sedan similar to a Corolla. The offender
has returned at some stage later and taken
the plants. Police are seeking information
from any member of the public about the
theft or the identity of the male person
described.
Please contact Leading Senior Constable
Laurie Allen of Lavers Hill Police on 52
373 200 or Apollo Bay Police on 52 376 750.
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CITIZENS
Friday 9 May Bingo 1.45 pm
Saturday 10 May Carpet Bowls 2 pm
Monday 12 May Carpet Bowls, Cards, Games
2 pm
Tuesday 13 May Carpet Bowls 2 pm Please
any Senior Citizens feel free to call in
on Monday, Tuesday or Saturday from 2pm-4pm
even if you just wish to sit and talk and
stay for a cuppa. Coming up Quarterly Meeting
on Monday 19 May at 1 pm. Please all seniors
most welcome. If there is something you
want to say come along.
APOLLO BAY RSL
SUB-BRANCH ANZAC DAY 2008
The Apollo Bay R&SL Sub-branch again
wish to pass on to the Community of Apollo
Bay and District our appreciation for their
generous support of our ANZAC APPEAL with
a total amount raised of $3,658.45. We aLso
wish to pass on to Foodworks Staff our appreciation
for having the ANZAC display and the selling
of tokens in their store. Rod Swayn. Appeals
Officer.
The Dawn Service at the War Memorial attracted
an audience of almost 200. Those present
would agree that it was a wonderful moment,
especially because of the Welcome speech
given by Ron Arnold, on behalf of the Indigenous
Families of the district, and also because
of the spontaneous rendition of a Welcome
song called Innanay, by The Choir of Hard
Knocks. The wind prevented the lighting
of 90 candles to commemorate 90 years since
the battle of Villers-Bretonneux, but the
symbolism was still there. Later in the
day. with 17yo Piper, Callum Murdoch leading,
the March was well received by the hundreds
lining the shopping strip. The Mechanics
Hall was almost full and later at the Memorial,
a huge crowd appreciated the solemnity of
the occasion. We also had a large number
of people at the BBQ after the march and
we thank everyone who contributed to making
the day the success it was. Far too many
people to list here, but they know we are
very grateful. We would like to thank the
Music Festival Committee for coordinating
with us to make sure there was no interference
with our usual ANZAC Day events. Again,
thank you Apollo Bay, we are very touched
by your support.
Edmond Shea. President, Apollo Bay RSL Sub-branch.
ApoIIo Bay Fishing & Adventure
Tours Presents
"So you think you can fish"!
Fishing competition on the Moonlight
Win a week for four at a 4-star resort for
the
heaviest fish.
Series 2: May 16th, 17th & 18th.
$65 pp 3hrs. Limited spaces
Book now: Phone 0418 121784
Forthcoming C.W.A. Craft Exhibition
Thursday 15th May at 10am -3.30pm.
St Andrews Hall, Hesse St Colac.
Entry. Adult $5 Student $2
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OTWAY
HEALTH NEWS |
Strategic Planning
update
We have nearly finished our consultations and have
spoken to over a hundred community members representing
interest groups, clubs, organisations and many individuals
in and around our whole catchment area. We have
also consulted with the Department of Human Services,
Lome Community Hospital, Barwon Health, Colac Area
Health, Colac Otway Shire, and Otway Division of
General Practice and our tent at the Apollo Bay
Music Festival proved especially helpful in getting
feedback form holiday makers.
The feedback we have received has included some
really positive ideas and suggestions for future
partnerships and service ideas for Otway and Community
Health Services, as well as some generous feedback
on the work currently being done.
By the end of May we will have finished our consultation
program with our community so if you have any feedback
you have not yet given us please email it to otwayhealth@swarh.vic.gov.au
Sunday Lunch at Lavers Hill
Come along to the Blackwood Gully Cafe at Lavers
Hill and enjoy a sumptuous lunch, then weather permitting
sit out on the balcony amongst the autumn vines
and enjoy some great coffee and delicious cakes
and deserts in the afternoon sun.
The bus will depart Marrar Woorn on Sunday 25 May
at 11am and return sometime mid afternoon. Cost
$5 for bus, meal not included in bus price.
Notices to Volunteers
Due to the Volunteers Brunch on Wednesday 14 May
the Otway Health Gardening Volunteers will now meet
on Wednesday 21 May. Please call Karen on 03 5237
8500 for any further queries.
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Education at Marrar Woorn
THHGHS01B
Follow Workplace Hygiene Procedures
Limited Places Left! Do you work in a kitchen
preparing food or work as a volunteer in a
community group, which provides food for others?
If
so, this course is essential for you.
Location: Marrar Woorn Neighbourhood House
Time: 9:30am - 4.00pm
Cost: $75 - includes a $25 charge for course
materials.
Date: Monday, 12 May.
For details on this or on any other course please
call Chani Hawksworth on 03 5237 8500
Warm Water Exercise Program
A great form of exercise for people with arthritic
conditions. Warm water exercise reduces pressure
on joints and helps improve health and fitness,
improving overall quality of life. Work at your
own pace under supervision of a qualified instructor.
Classes run from 10:30am-11:30am and are $5.00
a class. Commencing Wednesday 14th & each
Wed after that, they are held at the Lavers Hill
indoor heated pool. Transport available from Apollo
Bay (extra $5.00) Registration necessary. Contact
Jessica Dorney on 52378500.
Situations Vacant
Part Time HR Coordinator
If you're a motivated HR professional join Otway
Health and Community Services in a part time role
as HR coordinator for 24 hours a week. The position
involves participation in workforce planning,
recruitment and retention, developing staff engagement
and support strategies and advising the management
team on emerging and current HR practices. Salary
package includes:
• $53,513 p/a pro rata
• Remote Area Housing financial benefit
• Salary Packaging benefits up to $9095
• 9% Superannuation
For further information please contact Joanna
Redmond on (03) 5237 8500 or visit our website
at www.otwayhealth.com.au to obtain a position
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Letters
to the Editor
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Thank you Ted Stuckey
for your views on the Golf Club. Great letter, from
an interested News sheet reader. (Name and address
supplied)
Lavers Hill & District Progress Association
Reg.
no. A0019817T
Dear Sir/Madam
Members of the Lavers Hill & District Progress
Association are disappointed that the Colac Otway
Council continues to pursue its plan to close the
current Colac Public Library.
The overwhelming view of the community expressed
through submissions, petitions and attendance at
"consultation" meetings is that the Colac
Public Library should remain at the current central
location. This has been ignored by the Council proving
that the process of consultation has been little
more than a charade. Why has the Council lost touch
with the community? Who are they really serving?
It is also surprising that Colac business leaders
seem not to appreciate the significance of the centrally
located Colac Public Library for people who travel
considerable distances to shop in Colac. Families
or friends traveling in the one car from the Otways
can go their separate ways to shop in Colac and
arrange to meet in the Colac Public Library knowing
that it is only a short walk from the shopping area.
By being able to wait in the library while reading
a newspaper or borrowing a book it doesn't really
matter whether you have to wait ten minutes,
half an hour or more. To access the new school library
will take hours to fit in with the bus timetable.
The alternative of each person traveling in separate
cars just so they can access a remotely located
school library will be impracticable.
Colac will be a less attractive place to shop if
the convenient and centrally located public library
is closed.
Yours sincerely (C J Harkin)
Secretary of Lavers Hill & District Progress
Association
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2008 APOLLO BAY MUSIC FESTIVAL
Well the foreshore is back to normal and the committee
and others have had a bit of sleep and are quite
pleased with the outcome. Now for the debriefs and
paperwork needed to finalise the 2008 event. Just
a few more thankyous to some wonderful people. From
Janice, our accommodation coordinator, thankyou
to J C Keane Real Estate, Smythe Real Estate, Great
Ocean Rd Real Estate, Robyn at Surfside Backpackers,
Pisces Holiday Park and Star of the Sea Convent
for all your efforts. And from us to someone who's
work gets a lot of attention but he rarely does,
Peter Bourne (of Abbott and Coastal Signworks) for
all the colourful and artistic work he does with
our billboards and other signage. Thanks Pete. A.
Tibbits Hon. Secretary ABMF Inc 2008 Young Songwriters/
Performers Competition
Elevation of the competition to prime time Friday
afternoon on the street stage resulted in a healthy
crowd spilling onto the street to witness yet another
competition stacked with amazing talent. The 13
performers were a mix of solo vocalists, duos and
rock bands. With the winners of the Young Performer's
Competition Geelong's Tom Milekovic and Bridget
McLennan' described as prodigious talents and similarly
NSW's 'Caitlin Harnett', winner of the Young Songwriter's
demonstrated an extraordinary songwriting and vocal
talent. However it was the local performers who
drew the largest and most enthusiastic response
from the crowd. 'Vacuous Rapture' (yes-that's their
name?!) making their public debut, blew the crowd
away with Miles Sharpies on vocals and Tom Learey
and Will Eyers thrashing their guitars (much to
their adoring parents and girlfriend's glee). Oscar
Lalor, at the age of 14, proved what an amazing
talent he is on the guitar, leaving MC Dallas Frasca
speechless. Whilst Bells n Tosca (aka Ella Bourne
and Madeline Deppeler) scored themselves an award
and some cash for their heartfelt acoustic duet.
The level of talent in this competition continues
to increase each year and this year was no exception.
For all the young musos out there start practising
for 2009. Who knows? - You could be the next big
thing.
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