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Otwavs Tourism applauds the Great Ocean Road Marathon.
Otways Tourism has applauded the organizers of the Great Ocean Road marathon at the weekend. With the event attracting a record number of entries Otways Tourism Executive Officer, Mr Darren Chirgwin said "the event across the entire weekend was very successful for everyone".
"When events like the marathon come to the region, the benefits to the community are significant. Accommodation, Cafes, restaurants and other retailers all get the opportunity to make the most of the increased levels of visitation to the town. Walking through Apollo Bay on Sunday the town was buzzing even with the threat of rain" Mr Chirgwin said. The Great Ocean Road Marathon was the vision of the Apollo Bay Chamber of Commerce & Tourism, in particular Les Noseda. Their objective was to have an event that made the most of the spectacular scenery along the road but to also assist Apollo Bay in attracting visitors to the small coastal town at a time of year that was not that busy.
The Apollo Bay Chamber of Commerce & Tourism also relies on a lot of help from the community to run the event. Requiring volunteers to give their time to assist in setting up, helping out on drinks stations and the clean up of the event.
Mr Les Noseda from the Apollo Bay Chamber of Commerce & Tourism paid tribute to all those volunteers saying "Without the assistance from the volunteers, the event is very difficult to bring together. The input from the community is vital and we hope that they can all get something out of the weekend". This was the first year the Marathon was fully sponsored with the major sponsor Green U already looking to hold discussions on their relationship continuing beyond this year following on from the success of this year.
Otways Tourism is excited with the growth of the marathon and is looking forward to future events in the region providing tourism operators and communities a great opportunity to make the most of the economic benefits that these events bring to our region
The next meeting of the Apollo Bay Newsheet will be held at 4.00pm on Monday 26 May 2008 at the Shire offices, 69 Nelson Street

Apollo Bay Lions Club

we need members URGENTLY If you are interested,
Please Call 52376583 for more information.

Have you ever thought about helping the younger students at school? Would you like to assist in making learning activities?
For more information contact the Apollo Bay P-12 College Office on 52376483 and leave your name and contact details.

New Autumn Show 21st March 2009
Apollo Bay & Otway District Agricultural Show
Look we now have a new date and season for
our local show, with Office Bearer positions
filled. We could do with a few more volunteers
for the friends of the committee to help with
planning our show for 2009.
We are a positive group, looking forward to the
next 10 months of planning after the absence
of a show for 2008.
Would you like to sponsor an event at the new
revamped show for 2009.
We have now set a date for our A.G.M., it is
20th June 7.30pm in meeting room CJ Keane.
Does anyone have a Laptop that they no longer
use, that they would be willing to donate or we
could buy for a small amount for keeping records
and minutes of meetings on, to try to eliminate
the amount of paper used for meetings.
Next meeting: please note change time & venue
May 23rd 7pm (BYO plate to share)
in CJ Keane meeting room.
Secretary: 52370257

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Southern Otway Landcare Network 'Landtalk'
Waterwatch First Aid Sessions
Corrangamite Waterwatch invites you to come along and refresh your techniques and learn the latest information to be applied for snake bite, strains and sprains and bandaging. When: Tuesday 17th June Time: 10.00 to 12.00 Where: Corrangamite CMA Geelong Office Unit 8 265 Packington St (Upstairs) GEELONG WEST. The day is a free event for Waterwatch monitors. RSVP by June 12 to Bernadette 5224902 or Deidre on 52249408
Lavers Hill P12 Cold Pools
Project Lavers Hill P12 College
has had a long association with the Cold Pools, an artificial concrete lined pool formed from a minor stream running from North of the main ridge and eventually out to sea via the Gellibrand River. Students began water quality testing at Cold Pools in July 2006, in 2007 Duke of Edinborugh students took up the challenge and continued testing and in 2008 two dedicated students Aiden and Rachel have been passed the baton. As well as water quality testing a number of on ground works to improve water quality and biodiversity have been undertaken by the students. In 2006 the recently harvested pine plantation surrounding the pools was planted with EVC 31 Wet Forest, a top up plant was done in 2007 and it is expected that improved vegetation surrounding and overhanging the Cold Pools will begin to have a beneficially effect on water quality at the pools. However it is only through continued water testing that we will be able to back up such claims. Thankyou to Aiden and Rachel for taking on this important site.
Estuaries Unmasked:
Estuary Watch Night Seminar Series

Guest Speakers: David Tiller Estuary Structure and Function, Tom Ryan , Native Fish of the Corangamite Region. May 29th 6-8pm, Anglesea Community Centre 5 Me Millan St, Anglesea. RSVP essential 0429192589
If you have aspirations to make a contribution to improving habitat and conservation in our area, talk to Landcare! Anna O'Brien, Greg John, Rristen Lees, Dianne Inglis (PH) 5237 6904 69-71 Nelson St. Apollo Bay. Office hours 9am-lpm daily
Climate Change
The farmers who toil the soil The fishermen who ride the mighty sea Work close to Nature and know the vagaries
Maybe we should turn to these men To learn what will be
Esme Bell

 

C55 planning amendment -
excluded submissions can be now be included CORRA CORNER by Assistant Secretary,
Stephen Hart 5237 3196, E-mail: lavershill@skymesh..com.au
Amendment C55 is the formal process to include the Apollo Bay Structure Plan, Colac Structure Plan and Rural Land Strategy into the Colac Otway Council planning scheme.
This planning amendment has been referred to an independent Panel so that people who made a submission can have it considered and can speak about their submission at hearings to be held in June 2008.
Many people wrote submissions to the Apollo Bay Structure Plan, Colac Structure Plan and/or Rural Land Strategy thinking that their submission would be taken into account as part of the planning amendment process (since labeled "C55"). There were over 700 submissions to these various proposals. Council has only recognised about 251 submissions as being explicitly in response to C55. Only submissions lodged with Council during December 2007 and January 2008 were referred to the Panel by the Council. At the recent directions hearing the independent Panel decided that each person who made a submission to the Apollo Bay Structure Plan, Colac Structure Plan and /or Rural Land Strategy will be sent a letter and invited to forward their submission to the Panel.
Submitters will now have the opportunity to have their submission considered by the Panel. People who wrote one of the over 700 submissions and are sent this letter will have 14 days to respond. It is important to follow the instructions set out in the letter if you want your submission taken into account as part of the C55 planning amendment process.

ROTARY CLUB OF APOLLO BAY OTWAYS

Rotary Bowel Scans are now available at the Apollo Bay Pharmacy until the 31 May 2008. For those that have already purchased one could you please return them to the bin in the pharmacy as soon as possible. Those that are returned late will not be able to be processed as Rotary only has the use of the' laboratory and courier for a limited time. Also please join us for our "Afternoon of Wellness" with Dr Craig Hassed at 4.30pm & Michael Johnson & Megan Kenny presenting music and meditation at 5.30pm on Saturday 17 May 2008.

EVENTS CALENDAR
Friday 23 May A decade of Spring Ball Fashion AB Football Clubrooms 7pm
Sunday 25 May Sunday Lunch at Lavers Hill Bus departs 11am Marrar Woorn
Tuesday 27 May Bowls Club AGM Clubrooms 7.30 pm
Friday 30 May Trivia Night Anglican Hall 7.00pm
Friday 20 June Girls Night Out Krambruk Room 6.00pm
Saturday 26 July Masonic Lodge Blues & Jazz Dance
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SEALING AND WIDENING OF THE BARHAM RIVER ROAD
Feed-Back from Road Users
You may recall the recent invitation by Julie Jagot, the Manager, Asset Development, Colac Otway Shire, for road users to have an input into the scope of the above project.
After giving some thought to this invitation, I decided to produce a line map of the road and to include landmarks such as bridges, bends, rails and property entrances. This would make it easy for everyone of us to identify to the Shire sections and features of the road, which we consider hazardous for road users. The road users, whose opinion we are seeking, are not only local residents but also school bus drivers, maintenance crews for essential services and the growing number of tourist services providers. Recreational bike riders, who at this stage do rarely venture beyond the sealed stretch of the road, represent a more vulnerable group of road users, and their advice will be just as valuable. The Apollo Bay Landcare Office (Kristen and Anna) has been kind enough to lend us their GPS to record the location of some 30 landmarks along the unsealed section of the road. Using their mapping software they charted these 30 points, and I have annotated a description of each landmark. A copy of this map is given in this News Sheet. With this map in hand anybody should be in a position to identify to the Shire any stretch of the unsealed road which they consider particularly dangerous or below standard. Typical kind of advice would be observations such as: A obscured visibility
> B road too narrow for two-way traffic (requiring reversing on a mountain road)
> C treacherous drop into river gorge, requiring guard rail
> D notorious road wash-out point
> E notorious land slide and rock fall location
> F concealed entrance
To give you an example of my response: Location 6 : C
> Locations 10, 27, and 30: A
> Location 11 to 12: Band C
> Location 12: E
As suggested previously, I think that we should conduct a walk along the unsealed section of the road, starting from the car park, and I shall nominate a Sunday afternoon in one of the next News Sheets. If you can't make it, please use the enclosed map to identify road sections, which are of concern to you and drop a note into my letter box at 810 Barham River Road. If you are serious about having this notorious section of the Barham River Road fixed, the Shire (Asset Development) needs our "show of hands". We have made our mark with the large number of signatures on the petition - so let's make sure that we follow up with constructive advice, based on our personal experience as users of the road. Valerie Stahn
810 Barham River Road

PRIORITIES SET AT MINISTERIAL
LOCAL GOVERNMENT FORUM
The financial relationship between Federal and Loca Governments was high on the agenda at the Local Government Ministerial Forum. Colac Otway Shire Mayor, Cr Chris Smith, who attended the forum, said the discussions between State Ministers and Local Government representativ were very positive in furthering the plight of under-resourced rural municipalities. "The number one priority set as an outcome to the forum was a review of Federal Financial Assistance Grants," he said.
"Rural municipalities rely heavily on federal resource and it's imperative that better access to funds is provided for local government," he said. "Another issue listed as a high priority for local government is the impact of climate change and carbon trading, particularly how carbon trading works on a local level."
"We discussed the relationship between State and Local Governments and a better structure for working together, and flexible funding for infrastructure." "It was very positive thatthe Minister for Local Government, Richard Wynne, played an active role in the forum and was present throughout," Cr Smith said. "It was great for the sector to have direct access to Ministers."

 

198th Otway Forum Report
18th May 2008

Despite 86% of the people having voted against the Flood Plain Development the Colac Otway Shire Councillors voted in favour of it. Are they representing the community who voted them in or the developers and the State Government?
The mayor asks for councillors to be given respect but a majority of councillors show little respect for the will of the community. For those who watch sea inundation and flooding, the fish landing planks on the north bank of the Barham River when just covered with water has a water level of 1.12A.H.D. The 1m. Staff gauge under the Barham Bridge is more than covered by large floods. To work out A.H.D. add .463 to its marked level. People who live near the flood plain have noticed water coming out of the sewerage treatment plant after a flood. It is also smelly. C55 Whole of Shire Planning If you have received or receive a letter this week about C55 you will have the right to address the C55
Panel Hearing on what is happening to Apollo Bay and district. Let them know! You will need to let them know within 2 weeks of receiving the letter. The Panel Hearing starts on 16th June 2008. The next Council Meeting is on the 27th May in Colac. Thanks to the Youth Club for the meeting venue
Tony Webber on behalf of the Otway forum

C55 PANEL WILL HEAR ALL SUBMISSIONS

An independent Panel has determined that all submitters to Colac Structure Plan, Apollo Bay Structure Plan and Rural Land Strategy, will be heard in relation to Amendment C55 (Planning Scheme Review).
The C55 Directions hearing was held in Colac to make arrangements for the forthcoming Panel hearing to consider the changes proposed by Amendment C55. The Mayor, Cr Chris Smith, said, "Council is pleased that submitters to the Rural Land Strategy, Colac Structure Plan and Apollo Bay Structure Plan will now have the opportunity to be heard by the C55 Panel." "Council was unable to refer submissions to the Panel that were not C55 submissions, however, the Panel has broader powers and it is good that all submitters will have an opportunity to be heard," he said. "Council welcomes the Panel's direction as it removes confusion and ensures all interested parties will have an opportunity to be heard by the independent Panel." There were 255 submissions lodged to Amendment C55 and all of these have been referred to the Panel. In discussions at the Directions hearing, questions were raised as to the status of those parties who had previously made submissions to the Colac Structure Plan, Apollo Bay Structure Plan and Rural Land Strategy, all of which were adopted by Council in 2007.
To give an opportunity to all these previous submitters, the Panel has directed that it will contact all submitters to the above studies to provide them with the opportunity for their submission to these studies to be considered by the Panel.

P.S.: Residents have identified a number of problems with the sealed portion of the road (e.g. make it a two-lane road all the way). At this stage it might be prudent to limit our attention to the unsealed portion of the road, however, with the help of the Landcare Office we have already produced a marked-up map of the Barham River Road as far back as the junction with Killala Rd, and this will prove useful for targeting future road improvements.

Infuse junior youth Synergy Christian Church (grade 3-5)- COMBO NIGHT with Hannah 5.00-6.30pm this Friday May 23rd @ Youth Club. More details contact Marni (youth leader) 52 371 202 or 0406351838
REVOLUTION youth Synergy Christian Church: REVOLUTION UNITED (yr6-12)8-9.3Opm this Friday 23rd @ Uniting Church Hail More details contact Marni (youth leader) 52371 202 or 0406351838
There are two ways to do a job One way is right, one way is wrong. If you want to know which way Take a chance and "Give it a Go" Esme Bell
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APOLLO BAY COMMUNITY NEWS

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 766
Wilmot - Chris
The Apollo Bay Music Festival Committee is saddened to hear of the recent passing of Chris Wilmot who was such a wonderful supporter of the Festival over the years. Our deepest sympathy to Rob and Emelia at this sad time. Finally at peace and forever in our hearts and memories.
Christine Wilmot
Our dear friend Chris passed away on Saturday 17th May. Enjoy your rest Chris, you deserve it. Our love and sympathy to Rob and Amelia. Gail & Barry O'Leary, Maureen & Rob Gault and Joan Bilston
Apollo Bay General Practice Women's Health Clinic
We are pleased to announce the appointment of
Michelle Fillmore as our new Women's Health Nurse.
Michelle will be offering a comprehensive service
including Pap Smears, Breast Examinations,
Ante-Natal Care & Lactation Advice.
The Clinic will be running fortnightly on
Tuesday afternoons. Starting the 3rd of June
For appointments please telephone: 5237 6844
GIRLS NIGHT OUT
Krambrook Room(ApolIo Bay Hotel)
Tickets & Menu available from Sista Mermaid & High on Heels
Friday 20th June 6pm - $38.00 per head Dinner, fashion parade goodie bag & door prizes 8.30pm - $15.00 per head
Fashion Parade Fantastic kinder fundraiser

 

The Apollo Bay CDFLNA sincerely thanks The Apollo Bay Lions Club for their Generous donation of $1500. Is money will go towards building our new equipment shed.
Thanks to the Apollo Bay Netball Club
for assistance to run Snocones at the 2008 Apollo Bay Music Festival On behalf of Apollo Bay LIONS,
Max Gullock
APOLLO BAY R.S.L.
BURGER SIZZLE FRIDAY 23rd MAY FROM 5.30PM
COME AND JOIN US FOR A BURGER AND A FEW DRINKS FROM 5.30PM IN FRIDAY 23rd MAY AT THE CLUBROOMS CNR GALLIPOLI PDE & PENGILLEY AV
COMPETITIONS AND FUN

Apollo Bay Informal Fishing Group
Next meeting will be held on Thursday the 5th of June,
2008 at 10.30 am at the Apollo Bay Shire conference
room, Nelson Street, Apollo Bay. All welcome.
Coordinator Andrew ORCHARD.
Responsible Serving of Alcohol Course
A representative from the Gordon TAFE in Geelong will be conducting a Responsible Serving of Alcohol Course to be held at the Apollo Bay P-12 College on Tuesday 27th May. 6pm to 9pm. If anyone in the community wishes to do this course please register at the College office and a fee of $65.00 is payable on the night.

ABP12C Parents & Friends Group
The Parents & Friends Group AGM is upon us and so are the vacant positions of President, Secretary and Treasurer. The current committee has done an awesome job; and some have been in the position for 3 years. Time for a change, think about taking on this important role, the positions are for one year. The group is the social and fundraising arm of the school. We have seen the results of having this group for the school, our children have benefited; we have had an exciting time giving and supporting the education of all our children. Nominate a new committee member:
I nominate......................................For the
position of........................................
Signed............................................
Drop off at the school office by Friday the 13th
June 2008.
When is the meeting?
The 16th of June will be our official AGM. The
venue this year will be at the Bottom Pub in
the Kambrook room. We are having the event
catered, come along to support and meet the
past and present committee, Contact Suzie or
Sheryl Ph: 52376 029
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OTWAY HEALTH NEWS
Comedy at the Bowls Club
Otway Health is presenting a short, comedy about three mates sat in
a bar sharing a beer and a laugh. 'Six degrees of diabetes' is a short play written by award winning Australian playwright Alan Hopgood. The men have all 'been around a bit' and as they tell their stories we begin to see that their lifestyles are beginning to catch up with them. The conversation begins to turn from their hilarious exploits and past adventures to more mysterious matters. The play goes for around 30mins and will be followed by a brief discussion panel with health experts on hand to answer any questions. Supper is provided and the bar is of course open. 'The Six Degrees of Diabetes' Apollo Bay Bowls Club, 6pm, Tuesday 24th June $5/person, $10/family, kids under 14 free if accompanied by adult.
Would vou like a bus service to Colac?
If there was a regular, cheap, reliable bus service to Colac would you use it? Please call to let us know your interest on 52378500
Learn to Shop the Healthy Way
Choosing the right foods and understanding food labels can be a challenge! Otway Health has arranged for a local dietician to show you how to accurately read and understand food labels and select healthy food alternatives.
The tour will be held at Apollo Bay FoodWorks Supermarket and will be followed by a healthy recipe demonstration at Marrar Woorn where the dietician will prepare some delicious and nutritious foods, which are quick and easy to prepare.
These tours and demonstrations are extremely popular and have proven to be a great help to those of us managing ongoing health concerns such as heart disease, diabetes and weight control. Limited places are available, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Tuesday June 24th. 10 am at FoodWorks for tour. 11am Marrar Woorn for Cooking Demonstration. Cost: $2 for each event.

 

Year 9 Students Save the Day!
Well, almost, Year 9 students have volunteered to help us lean how to use our mobile phones! Mobile phones were designed to make our lives easier but how many times have you just wanted to throw the thing away in frustration? Well it's time to tame that telephone and who better to teach us than the young! Friday 30th May between 2 & 3pm at Marrar Woorn for a gold coin donation

.Otway Earlv Years Network
Australian Early Development Index (AEDI) data shows that children in our region are below the national standards for physical health, emotional maturity, language skills and communication skills. We are forming a network of parents, childcare workers and professionals who are motivated to come together to address these findings. Our first meeting will be on the 26th May at 5pm-6pm in Marrar Woorn, light refreshments provided. For more information contact Kat Cust on 52378500

First Aid Course
CPR course to be held in the Adult Education room at Otway Health on Monday 2nd June from 9am-lpm. $45. for more information contact Marrar Woorn on 52378500.

Situations Vacant

Part Time Child Care Worker Traineeship
Otway Health is offering an exciting opportunity to study for a qualification in child care whilst being paid to work in our Child Care Centre. The successful unqualified applicant will be required to complete Certificate III in Children's Services by distance education. If you would like a career in this challenging and rewarding field, contact Marie Sinclair on 5237 8500 or visit our website at www.otwayhealth.com.au to obtain a position description. Closes Friday 6th June 2008
Part Time Human Resources Coordinator
We are still welcoming applications for this role, to obtain a position description visit our website at www.otwayhealth.com.au or
call Joanna Redmond on 5237 8500
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Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor
We wish to congratulate the organisers and supporters of the 4th Green U Great Ocean Road Marathon for another successful festival of distance running. But most of all, congratulations to Les Noseda, who had the original vision of a marathon run between Lome and Apollo Bay, and then backed that vision with the drive and determination to turn it into a successful enterprise. This running festival weekend has overcome the usual objections and criticisms to become a fixture on the international running calendar, promoting Apollo Bay to the world. Commendations also to Ross Stephens, president of the Great Ocean Road Marathon Committee, and Frank Buchanan and members of the Apollo Bay Chamber of Commerce & Tourism for the quality of the program and the superb management of such a complex event. In the words of Ambassador-at-large Lee Troop, "This festival of running is not just for the elite athletes, it's for the weekend warriors." The inclusion of the TAC Wheelchair Athletes' Challenge as a feature of the program is more proof of how this event has a place for every kind of enthusiast. Yet again the people of Apollo Bay should be proud of their capacity to provide for events of all kinds. For the locals who ran, rest your weary limbs and come back refreshed in 2009 with a few more running mates beside you.
Jane Cnisholm and Paul Isbel, Skenes Creek

 

Dear Sir/Madam
About 5 years ago, our current "Citizen of the Year" Les Noseda came up with the idea of holding an internationally recognised marathon on the Great Ocean Road. The intended purpose was to attract visitors to the area in a quiet period, to showcase the area to the world, and eventually provide the Apollo Bay Chamber of Commerce with the means to fund local projects of benefit to the community. Eventually, with financial backing from some members and the running of the event by Caribou Publications, and a few sponsors secured, the idea became a reality. The logistics of staging an event of this size are mind boggling, from transporting competitors in 18 buses to the starting points, road traffic management, drink stations, medical back-up, gear registration, timekeepers, construction crews, scouts, commentators., the list goes on. Some local individuals and clubs willingly offered assistance and accommodation which was gratefully acknowledged.
This year's event attracted a major naming sponsor thus creating the Green U Great Ocean Road International Marathon. Entrants were attracted from 12 overseas countries, swelling the entries to close to 2 and a half thousand. Despite the cold weather, wind and rain, competitors were thrilled to have competed in a marathon with the opportunity to run along the most scenic section of the Great Ocean Road without the hazard of traffic as well as being in the company of elite athletes like Steve Moneghetti and Lee Troop, patron and ambassador for the event.
I think that the committee and organisers should be congratulated on such a successful weekend, and I hope that all the traders and accommodation places did well on an otherwise quiet period. Congratulations also to Les, who is never afraid to aim high, even when obstacles seem insurmountable. Cheryle Polgeest
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