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Apollo
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Festival Community
News Landcare
Health
Letters |
Apollo
Bay Home | Great
Ocean Road Home |
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I'd like
to thank Lance Matthews for his time as chairman
of the steering committee of the Apollo Bay &
Districts Community Bank campaign. Lance was a great
chairman, driving the campaign to the feasibility
stage. I wish him all the best for his knee surgery
and recovery. I know Lance you'll .still be with
us, in all the capacity that's you can. I welcome
Alan and Michael into the role of Chair and Vice-Chair
of the Community Bank steering committee, and remind
everyone to fill out the feasibility surveys for
the community bank that they'll receive in the next
week. It is vital for these to be filled in straight
way, so the community bank becomes a reality. Yours
Sincerely, Fern Rainbow
Apollo Bay & Districts Community Bank steering
committee member
APOLLO BAY UNITING CHURCH
Invite all interested people to the
ANNUAL ECUMENICAL LUNCHEON
on WEDNESDAY 16™ MAY
At: Lou's Spaghetti Restaurant At: 12 Noon
Guest Speaker: Rev Lillian Morgan
Lillian will speak on her work as a nurse with Bush
Church Aid Society
RSVP by 11th May please to: Joan Irving 5237 6728
Heather Matthews 5237 6584
TUESDAY ART GROUP
A group meets each Tuesday 10-12 for a painting/drawing
workshop. The group offers support for people who
just wish to paint or draw with others. $2 per session.
Come and join us at King Parrot Gallery, Tuxion
Road, Apollo Bay. All Welcome. For more information
please ring Angie 5237 9253 or Beth 5237 1033. |
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Bay Arts Inc. presents:
Indoor Winter Market
Sunday 10th June
Mechanics Hall 9.30am-2.30 pm
Stallholder entry forms now available from
Jane Gross on 52 376 335 Buskers also welcome!
ST. AIDAN'S QUIZ NIGHT
The next night of trivia fun will be on
Friday 11 MAY 2007.
St. Aidan's Hall at 7.15 pm.
A full house is expected, so get in, early
& book a table. Prizes galore &
sledging permitted.
BYO Nibbles & drinks. PHONE: 5237 7203
or 5237 6615 No group larger than 6 please
ST AIDAN'S ANGLTCAN LADIES GUILD
Will be holding their
STREET STALL SATURDAY 12 MAY,
9.00 AM Donations of "goodies"
for the stall would be greatly appreciated.
Thankyou, Avis Coles, Sec.
APOLLO BAY BOWLS CLUB
LADIES SECTION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Tuesday 15 May at 1 pm
in the Clubrooms Would all ladies please
try and attend.
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Southern Otway Landcare
Network 'Landtalk' |
Landcare
need your help
Are you Free Wednesday 16th May
Landcare are looking for volunteers
for a working bee
at the support centre Montrose Ave
Apollo Bay.
We are replacing the sides of the
hothouse and we
need up to 10 people to help in this
operation.
Start time will be 10.00 am and we
will be going
through to 4.00pm. BBQ lunch with
be provided.
You don't need to be there for the
whole time even an
hour will do. Come meet some great
characters from
the Townies group.
Expressions of Interest
Expressions of interest are being
sought for a Chemical Users Certificate
training course to be held
in Apollo Bay in two weeks time.
If you would like to attend please
contact
Greg or Kristen at the Landcare office
on 5237 - 6904.
Resource Library at the Southern Otwav
Landcare Network
We have a resource library at the
Southern Otway Landcare Network and
we would like you to utilise this
resource. We will be doing a book
review each week on a topic and book
that we have.
Book Review : What seed is
that?
Written by Neville Bonney
Artist Anne Mills.
A guide to the identification, collection,
germination and establishment of native
plant species for Southern
Australian Landscapes.
This book contains information relating
to over 250 species containing hints
on seed collection,and
storage - when, where and how. Well
worth a read if wanting to collecting
seed. If you have aspirations to make
a contribution to improving habita
t and conservation in our area, talk
to Landcare! Greg John, Kristen Lees,
Dianne Inglis
(PH) 5237 6904, 69-71 Nelson St. Apollo
Bay. Office hours 9am-1pm
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OTWAY
HEALTH NEWS
Autumn 2007 Community Course Guide
The Autumn 2007 Community Course Guide is
out now. Pick up a copy from Otway Health
or check it out on our website and sign
up for a course today!
Positive Parenting for teenagers
This session is great for parents of teenagers
or parents of children who are about to
enter this often challenging stage. The
course covers:
• Adolescent development
• Building positive relationships
• Communication
• Establishing boundaries
• Negotiating change respectfully
Venue: Marrar Woorn Community
Centre
6 Pengilley Avenue, Apollo Bay
Date: Thursday 31 May
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Cost: $12.00
Bar Class
Bar class is now running twice a week! This
is a fun way to increase your fitness and
improve your strength. All fitness levels
welcome. Venue: Senior Citizens Centre
Whelan Street,
Apollo Bay Date: Tuesdays: 15 May - 3 July
6pm - 7.30pm
Thursdays: 10 May - 28 June 2pm - 3.30pm
Cost: $97.00 per eight week course
Busy Little Hands
The Busy Little Hands program helps children
aged between five and eight years old to
overcome issues with hand writing. Venue:
Marrar Woorn Community Centre
6 Pengilley Avenue, Apollo Bay Date: Ages
5-6
Tuesdays: 15 May - 5 June
Ages 7-8
Thursdays: 17 May - 7 June
3.45pm -4.45pm
$50 per four week course
Child Care
We now have a number of child care vacancies
for children both under and over three years
of age. Places are available each weekday.
For more information please call Customer
Service on (03) 5237 8500
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Councillor Corner
An advertisement, under section 94 of
the Local Government Act, by the Colac
Otway Shire's Mayor states that "a
resolution to re-appoint the Chief Executive
Officer (CEO) will be considered at
the Ordinary Meeting of Council at 3pm,
Wednesday, May 23 at COPPAC." if
adopted, this will mean that the current
occupant will be re-appointed without
the CEO position being advertised.
As this can only occur within six months
before the current contract expires,
the result of the Mayor's advertisement
is to disclose the current occupant's
contract expires within six months.
We will attempt to move an alternative
resolution so that the Council commences
a process of recruitment in preparation
for the expiry of the current occupant's
contract.
A well run Council is engaged with the
broad community and it's Councillors
should be properly informed of pertinent
matters. In the ideal situation the
CEO is a partner rather than an obstacle.
Currently, there are occasions when
Council reports are misleading or factually
incorrect.
One of many examples relates to the
proposed Helipad in the Otways. The
council report for the November 2006
planning meeting failed to inform Councillors
that the subject site was due to be
re-zoned to "Farm" the day
after the Council meeting. Council Officers
recommended the approval of the helipad.
It was left to members of the community
to discover the re-zoning was imminent.
As a "helipad" is a prohibited
use in a "Farm" zone this
crucial fact changed the decision and
a subsequent VCAT appeal was refused.
Currently Council is run with select
interests having priority access. Other
significant business and community interests
are excluded or even ostracized for
raising concerns. This might be the
way it is done at the State Government
level but it isn't appropriate for Local
Government.
By advertising the CEO position in preparation
for the expiry of the current occupant's
contract this would be an opportunity
to look for a candidate with a depth
of local government experience including
an understanding of working with the
broad community. No doubt the current
occupant could serve out the current
contract term.
Cr. Stuart Hart,
Cr. Geoff Higgins.
APOLLO BAY PATCHWORKERS
have again had the great pleasure of
a weekend
of patchworking under the expert tuition
and guidance of professional teacher,
Susan lacuone, Muckleford. We met at
Marrar Woorn on Saturday morning and
then spent
the 2 days cutting, sewing, turning,
more cutting, more sewing, until we
had made another pieced quilt. In addition
to lots of chat, eating, tea, coffee,
and friendship.
Once again we have made a Mystery Quilt.
This involves purchasing fabrics as
per detailed instructions, and then
following the same instructions for
the construction
techniques. There are 12 very different
results, due to fabric differences in
each choice. We look forward to May
2008, when we will repeat the activity,
in Marrar Woorn, which is
an excellent venue for this type of
activity. Judy Haqan
Colac
Otway Naturally Progressive
Grant Application Deadline Looms Colac
Otway Shire Mayor, Cr Warren Riches
is reminding community groups to get
their applications in for Council's
2007-2008 Community Grants Program.
Applications under the Recreation Facilities,
COPACC Community and Community Projects
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Last year the program provided $102,000
across 62 organisations for projects such
as community arts workshops, a model boat
challenge at Apollo Bay, theatre restaurant
and visual arts nights at COPACC and scorer's
boxes and start gates for a motorcycle race
course.
Cr Riches said the program provided a 'leg
up' for many community organisations ineligible
to access funding from State and Federal
Government sources. "Councils community
funding program is of significant benefit
to both Council and the community given
the volume of projects undertaken and completed,"
Cr Riches said
"We had a great crop of projects through
last year and are hoping for an even more
diverse range of applications under this
year's program. "I'm really looking
forward to seeing some of the applications
that are put forward." Applications
postmarked Friday, May 11 will be accepted.
Funding announcements under the program
are expected to be made in Mid-July.
GOLF CLUB to CELEBRATE
The Apollo Bay Golf Club, is proud to announce
that the
Club will be conducting its 50th June Tournament
on
Wednesday 6th through Monday 11th June,2007.
It is expected that approximately 450 golfers,
made up of
local members and a high proportion of golfers
from other
clubs throughout Victoria will compete in
the eight events to
be held over the 6 days.
Entry forms are available at the Clubhouse.
Enquires can be directed to the Clubhouse
at 5237 6474 or
to Tournament Secretary at 0417 305 618.
A few interesting facts about the Golf Club:
-The land on which the golf course sits
at Point Bunbury is
zoned "Public Park and Recreation Zone"
(PPRZ), for which
we can thank our earlier settlers and administrators
for their
foresight and wisdom.
-The course comprises 9 fairways, 10 greens
and
13 tees. Its "2-by-9 holes" card-length
is 4223 metres, at 64
par.
-The golf-club and course was established
in 1926, some 81
years ago.
-It pre-dates the creation of the first
all-weather road into
Apollo Bay, "over the hills",
in 1927. (Up until that time,
access to and from Apollo Bay for most of
the winter and
spring seasons was by coastal-vessel.)
-The golf course pre-dates the completion
of the Great
Ocean Road, "around the coast",
in 1932, and, it
pre-dates the construction and completion
of the Breakwater
and Harbour by a quarter of a century.
-Approximately some 35,000 rounds of golf
are played
annually, by the general public, club-members,
visitors and
tourists.
-Golf provides a recreational pursuit, as
well as a sport. It
caters for a very high participation rate
for people of varying
degrees of fitness and skills. It caters
for those in the 8 to
88+ age range. Many a present-day golfer
was introduced to
golf on this course by Mum and Dad whilst
on holidays..
-The maintenance of the course is carried
out entirely by the
golf-club. This adds significantly to the
'beautification' of the
town: all at no cost to the ratepayer. In
fact, lease-fees
imposed on the golf-club are expended elsewhere
on the
foreshore by the foreshore committee of
management.
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APOLLO
BAY COMMUNITY NEWS |
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APOLLO
BAY
CHURCH
SERVICES |
St.
Aidans Anglican
9.00am
Rev John Grace
5237 6615
Uniting Church
9.30am
Rev
Kevin Cranwell 5232 1360
Sunday School every 2nd & 4th Sundays
Star of the Sea Catholic
10.30am
Fr Damien Heath
5237 6782
Apollo Bay Assembly
of God
6.00pm
Ps Peter Smith
5237
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DEATH NOTICE FISHER - MAX
Passed away at home in Drysdale on 3/5/07.
Max was a well liked and friendly man, lots
of people would remember him from owning
the Service station, then later working
at Trans Otway, Newsagency and playing badminton.
He had a great veggie garden and liked to
help Doug unload the truck. He loved to
have a chat to all he knew and those he
didn't. When he and Jean moved to Drysdale
his veggie patch was the first thing to
be done. He would collect off-cuts of wood
and made lots of toys for Geelong Hospital
kids ward and other charities. Even though
he made new friends he never forgot those
in Apollo Bay. Max was a loving husband,
father and grandfather, brother, uncle and
friend we will miss him!
SENIOR CITIZENS
Friday 11 May Bingo 1-45pm
Saturday 12 May Carpet Bowls 2.00pm
Monday 14 May Carpet Bowls 2.00pm
Tuesday 15 May Carpet Bowls 2.00pm
Friday 18 May Bowls 1.45pm
Next meeting is our quarterly meeting Monday
21 May 1pm.
So please if you have something to say come
along now is your chance instead of complaining
to everyone else.
C.W.A
Next meeting Friday 25 May 1.30pm Competition
-Flower, Old money box
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MARRAR
WOORN BUSHWALKING GROUP
Bushwalk from Johanna to Melanesia beach
and
Ryan's Den along Great Ocean Walk. When:
Wednesday 16 May Departure time: Assemble
@ 8.45am for 9am departure.
Meet @: Marrar Woorn community House Community
Bus departs from here. Grade : Medium to
Hard. Duration: 5.5 Hours.
Please Bring: Your own
lunch, snacks, drinks, sunscreen and coat.
Please wear: Comfortable
walking attire,
walking shoes and hat.
Cost: $8.00. Booking Come, enjoy!
APOLLO BAY PRE-SCHOOL'S 15 MINUTES
OF FAME.
Apollo Bay Preschool will appear on a national
breakfast television program after receiving
a nomination to take part in a community
spirit program. The Today program will visit
the preschool on Tuesday 15th of May as
part of the show's On the Road initiative
recognising community groups. Apollo Bay's
Commonwealth Bank nominated the kindergarten,
giving it a chance to win the money for
itself. Meloney Howell will represent the
preschool to enter an inflatable booth and
collect tokens swirling around which will
be redeemed for money. The Today show is
visiting more than 100 destinations this
year as part of the On the Road initiative.
AUSTRALIA POST
The Post Office has extra telephone books
to replace those books which were ruined
by delivery methods.
HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAY THOMAS FERRIER!
ROTARY CLUB OF APOLLO BAY OTWAYS
Rotary Bowelscan Kits are now available
for purchase at the Apollo Bay Pharmacy
for $6.00 until 31 May 2007.
We encourage you to look after your health
by participating in the Rotary Bowelscan
Program.
Colorectal Cancer is the most common cancer
affecting Australians. By the age of 75,1
in 20 men and 1 in 24 women will develop
Bowel Cancer. The incidence of the disease
increases progressively from the age of
40. It is predicted that 12,000 cases of
bowel cancer will be diagnosed in Australia
this year, more than lung, breast or prostate
cancer.
90% OF BOWEL CANCERS CAN BE CURED IF DETECTED
EARLY.
VALE
COSTIN Cyril Douglas VX 148844 151 M.S.T.-
S.W.P. The president and members of the
Apollo Bay R.S.L. Sub branch mourn the passing
of our esteemed
R.S.L Womens
Aux. Don't forget our birthday
Thursday 17 May
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Letters
to the Editor
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Dear Editor,
the Apollo Bay R&SL sub-branch would like to
say a big thank you to Apollo Bay residents, and
visitors, for their overwhelming support for our
2007 ANZAC Day march and service. We were very moved
to see so many people as spectators. Over 150 were
at the Commemoration Ceremony in the Mechanic's
Hall and many more watched the parade and the last
part of the ceremony at the Cenotaph. Between 60-70
people attended the BBQ lunch at the club rooms
and enjoyed a wonderful lunch catered for by the
RSL Women's Auxiliary.
As a result of A.B.'s generosity, volunteer R&SL
members selling ANZAC tokens this year have raised
a record amount of money, $3,366.40. 75% of this
goes to R&SL Vic. HQ; for Welfare. Thank you
to Rod Swayn, R&SL Secretary, for his efforts
in achieving this milestone. With students from
Apollo Bay P12 taking part in the parade and service
as flag bearers, we have introduced the youth of
the town to be involved, which the Charter of the
R&SL encourages. A big thank you to the students
who participated and a special thank you to Lee
Kelly and the P12, for helping us to instigate their
contribution. The students did a wonderful job and
several are looking forward to taking part next
year. There are a lot of people who work hard to
make this day a success and we hope none were left
out during the thank yous at the service. We have
had a lot of requests to have a Dawn Service and
hope next year to be able to do one. The sunrise
on ANZAC Day was spectacular and would have been
perfect for such an occassion.
Our guest speaker, Major Janine Franks, from Fort
Queenscliff and Warrant Officer Jason Marshall from
HMAS Cerberus, (leader of the Catafalque Guard),
were so impressed with Apollo Bay, and the support
from the public, they will be requesting they be
allowed to return next year. So, once again, THANK
YOU Apollo Bay!!! Edmond Shea President Apollo Bay
RSL Sub-branch
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Apollo Bay Community Bank®
Survey forms arrive this week
A confidential survey form calling on your support
for
a Community Bank® branch in Apollo Bay will
begin
hitting mailboxes this week. Having more than $600,000
in pledges of support, the Apollo Bay & District
Community Bank® Steering Committee is embarking
on the next stage of its campaign, a feasibility
study. Steering committee Chairman Mr Allen Hokin
said survey forms would be delivered to local residents,
traders and business people seeking their banking
support for the Community Bank® branch proposed
for Apollo Bay. "It is clear that almost 300
people are willing to become shareholders in this
public venture," Mr Hokin
said. "We now need to determine the level of
banking business local people would be prepared
to bring across to a Community Bank® branch
in Apollo Bay. "This survey will provide us
with the answers that we require to make a decision
to proceed to a public share offer - it is a very
important aspect of our campaign." An independent
consultant has been appointed to undertake the review
and will present its findings to the committee and
Bendigo Bank once the review is complete so it is
important to stress that the feasibility survey
results are confidential, neither Bendigo Bank nor
members of the committee will have access to individual
survey forms. .The survey forms will begin to arrive
in mailboxes next Saturday and the survey will be
open for three to four weeks. "As a member
of this great community it is important that you
complete the form and mail it off as soon as possible
after you receive it" Mr Hokin said. "We
are all guilty of receiving such documents in the
mail and putting them aside to complete at a later
date, more often than not forgetting about them
and missing the deadline, so we urge you to allocate
5 minutes to complete the form on arrival."
Face-to-face interviews will also be conducted by
the consultant and Bendigo Bank staff with a representative
mix of local residents, traders and business people
as another input to the survey. In the meantime,
the committee is still accepting pledges of support,
forms can be collected from the NewsSheet stand
at the Newsagents.
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