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30-30 31/7/08 -
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 Music
Festival Community
News Landcare
Health
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Apollo
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THANKS FOR CELEBRATING NAIDOC WEEK 2008!
To all those who helped organise and participated
in NAIDOC week, a celebration of Indigenous culture,
thanks very much for making it such a special occasion.
The day began with an informal talk by PARKS rangers
on the Indigenous history, artefacts and bush tucker
of the Otway region. We all found this really interesting.
After a morning of showers and wintery weather the
clouds parted in time for the ceremony at the front
of the school. It was a privilege to have Ron Arnold,
elder of the Gulidjan people, give an Acknowledgement
of Country and to the Clarke family and Richard
for making the flag raising ceremony so memorable.
I would like to thank the students Brodie, Shaye,
Phoebe and Katie for helping to ceremonially smoke
the Aboriginal and Australian flags which they raised
in unison in a symbol of cultural sharing and respect.
Also thanks Nick and Kira Jayne for the flowers
and for presenting some to Aunty Edna. The choir
performed songs underneath the flags and you all
helped make the day great! Cheers to the school
for making us all feel so welcome. We had a beautiful
afternoon tea at Marrar Woorn and to all the staff
at Otway Health who supported and worked on all
aspects of this event you all deserve big well done.
We'd all had a pretty big day but it wasn't over
yet with some great live Indigenous music and meals
at the Krambruk Room. To all the performers you
were fantastic and everyone loved the music. A big
thanks to the bottom pub for the venue and food.
Lastly thanks to all the sponsors Otway Health,
Colac Otway Shire, Corangamite Catchment Authority,
Landcare and Parks for all the support and funding
contributions as this would not have been possible
without you all.
LIONS CLUB OF APOLLO BAY
RECYCLE PAPER
The next pick up of wastepaper (no cardboard please)
will be on
Saturday .. Apollo Bay, Marengo and Skenes Creek
Leave papers out by 8.30am. Well tied up.
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Winter Words 15
SUNDAY 3rd AUGUST 2PM
at THE SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB, APOLLO BAY
*John Marsden *Alex Miller Alex Miller is
one of Australia's best loved writers. Twice
winner of the Miles Franklin Literary Award
and numerous other prestigious literature
awards, Alex was born in London and emigrated
to Australia at the age of 16. After working
and traveling, he graduated from the University
of Melbourne in English & History in
1965. He was co-founder of the Anthill Theatre
and a founding member of the Melbourne Writers'
Theatre He now lives in Victoria with his
wife & two children. Miller's novels
include
The Ancestor Game; Journey to the Stone
Country, and most recently Landscape of
Farewell. John Marsden needs no introduction.
In 1987, his first book, So Much to Tell
You, was published. A string of huge hits
followed, highlighted by the Tomorrow series
& The El lie Chronicles. John has now
sold more than 2.5 million books in Australia
alone, but is also an international best-seller,
with many major awards to his credit. As
a teacher, his interest in education has
never waned. In 1998 he bought 850 acres
of natural bush, on the northern edge of
Melbourne, and later added the property
next door. For 8 years he ran popular writers'
courses & camps there, before starting
his own school, Candlebark, in 2006. Its
friendly lively and positive atmosphere
has resulted in such success that it has
a 4 year waiting list.
Tickets only $7 from Paradise Bookshop or
on the door.
More info: Jane 52376335.
Sponsored by Victorian Writers Centre &
Colac Otway Shire
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Southern Otway Landcare
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A big thankyou to
those that braved the rain and cold
last Sunday and put in a fantastic
effort to make our National Tree Day
at Skenes Creek such a success. In
partnership with the Apollo Bay Kennett
River Foreshore Committee we put in
a total of 1886 trees over the two
sites and celebrated our hard work
with a lovely BBQ with music provided
by Jim Butt- thanks Jim. We still
have 800 plants to get in to finish
the first stage of restoration of
the Skenes Creek tributary so we will
be having another planting day on
Sunday 10tb of August 10am - lpm,
meet Skenes Creek Picnic Ground for
transport to the planting site. Waterwatch
QA/QC Session 2nd August Apollo Bay
Each year, Waterwatch Victoria hosts
a "QA/QC Week" across the
state. Waterwatch coordinators and
monitors are invited to test a range
of 'mystery samples' prepared by NATA
accredited laboratories. Electrical
conductivity, pH, turbidity, reactive
phosphorus and macro-invertebrate
samples are available. It is a great
opportunity to compare our results
in the Corangamite region to other
parts of the state. This event is
an opportunity for participants to
self-assess their monitoring competencies,
and take steps towards improving the
accuracy of their monitoring data.
QA/QC is performed by Waterwatch staff
and volunteers alike. Corangamite
Waterwatch is now contacting all monitors
to join in the QA/QC activities and
inviting them to participate in one
of these QA/QC events. Saturday 2nd
August lpm - Test mystery samples
with the Southern Otway Landcare Network
at the Landcare offices please call
Kristen Lees SOLN on 52376904 or Brenda
Skene 52329123 If you have aspirations
to make a contribution to improving
habitat and conservation in our area,
talk to Landcare! Anna O'Brien, Kristen
Lees, Dianne Inglis
(PH) 5237 6904 69-71 Nelson St Apollo
Bay. Office hours 3am-1pm daily
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Preschool News
Preschool/School Readiness Session
Wednesday the 13th of August. 2008 @ The Preschool
from 5.30-6.30pm. Do you have a two, three
or four year old child?
Are you thinking about when your child may
be ready
for Preschool and School? Staff from the Apollo
Bay P-12 College will be attending the session
with invaluable information to help you make
an Informed decision. Each child develops
at his/her own rate, and although your child's
age may make him/her eligible to begin Preschool
or school, other factors may impact on his/her
readiness for such experiences. You need to
begin thinking about when your child is likely
to begin school, and therefore when is the
best
time to begin Preschool. Do you know in Victoria,
your child does not have to start school until
they are six years of age? Do you have questions
such as "My child tires easily, will
he be ready for a full day of school?"
"I went to school when I was four, what
are my options for my child?" "My
child knows their colours and can write their
name but upsets very easily."
Come along, have a listen, ask some questions
Any queries, please contact: Kate Hedrick-Wagstaff
@ The Preschool on 52 376 494 after 1pm Mon-Wed
Looking forward to seeing your there!
EVENTS CALENDAR
3 August Warm Winter Words Surf Life Saving
Club at 2pm
13 August Friends of Otway National Park AGM
6pm Venue to be confirmed
15-17 August International Lighthouse Weekend
Cape Otway Lightstation Ph: 5237 9240
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Positive Ageing Strategy
Research Paper and Action Plan 2008-2012
Colac Otway Shire has developed this plan
to support the needs of the region's ageing
population.
A key aspect in its development has been community
consultation, with eight community forums
held in January and February of this year,
as well as phone interview conducted with
a range of community agencies, local business
representatives and research agencies across
the Shire.
At the Council Meeting held on 22 July 2008
Council received the draft Colac Otway Shire
Positive Ageing Strategy Research Paper and
Action Plan 2008-2012. Council is now seeking
public submissions and comments on the documents.
Copies of the documents are available for
inspection at the Rae Street Office Colac
and the Apollo Bay Customer Service Centre.
They are also available on Council's website
at www.colacotwav.vic.qovau. Any person proposing
to make a submission and/or comments on the
documents can do so until Friday 29 August
2008.
Submissions should be forwarded to the Chief
Executive Officer, Colac Otway Shire PO Box
283 Colac 3250. Any person who has made a
written submission and wishes to be heard
will be given the opportunity to address Council
on Tuesday, September 9 2008 at COPACC. For
further information, contact the General Manager
Corporate and Community Services on 5232 9416.
Tracey Slatter, Chief Executive Officer
Colac Otway receives a grant to take
our Heritage online: Colac Otway Shire has
received an 'early bird' grant of $3,000 from
the State Government's Victoria's Heritage
Grants program, for the digitisation of the
Colac Otway heritage study. The Mayor, Cr
Chris Smith, congratulated Council officers
for being on the front-foot in making Colac
Otway's heritage listings available digitally
via the State Government's online database.
Special Council Meeting to adopt 2008/09 Budget
Colac Otway Shire will hold a Special
Council Meeting on Wednesday July 30 at 9.30am
to adopt its 2008/09 Budget.
The Mayor, Cr Chris Smith, said as a result
of questions asked at the Council Meeting
on July 22, the 2008/09 Budget was withdrawn.
"The questions asked provided an opportunity
to resolve some perceived internal discrepancies
within the Budget document," Cr Smith
said. "The form of the Budget document
has been altered, so that it is now clearer
and easier to understand. The alterations
are not of a material nature, and the intent
of the Budget document remains intact."
Council agrees to enter into a new
Corangamite Regional Library Agreement
At its meeting held yesterday, Colac Otway
Shire agreed to join with Warrnambool City,
Corangamite and Moyne Shires in a new regional
library agreement, until June 2013.
Council's contribution to the Corangamite
Regional Library Corporation in the 2008/09
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Council received almost S2m
in grants last financial year
Colac Otway Shire received $1,992,559 in external
grants in the last financial year, outside
of regular grants Drograms. Council's Chief
Executive Officer, Tracey Slatter has congratulated
Council staff for their great efforts in proactively
applying for funding opportunities and achieving
this amount.
The Mayor, Cr Chris Smith, said, "This
is a great result for the people of Colac
Otway Shire. Funds from State and Federal
Governments enable Council to complete a range
of projects that otherwise would be funded
from rates. It's not just about the money
-it's providing the skate park for young people
in Birregurra; expanding educational opportunities
through the Beechy Precinct; planting trees
and restoring the environment; access for
disabled children to recreational opportunities;
and getting people out and about on the Lake
Foreshore exercising and enjoying the natural
environment. These dollars translate into
a better community for all."
Council protects the community with a new
approach to Planning Enforcement
Colac Otway Shire is seeking applicants for
a new position to more proactively enforce
planning conditions and protect the community's
amenity.
Chief Executive Officer, Tracey Slatter, said
the newly created position recognised that
many members of the community contributed
to ensuring strong planning conditions were
in place, and that these should be enforced.
"The current approach of our officers
enforcing planning conditions is limited in
its effectiveness, due to their priority on
processing planning applications," she
said. "We have restructured within our
existing resources and created a position
that is dedicated to enforce non-compliance
with the Colac Otway Planning Scheme. The
Planning Enforcement Officer will develop
and implement new procedures relating to enforcement
to ensure there is a more efficient process
for proactive anc responsive enforcement,
and that planning and building permit conditions
are adhered to responsibly. Planning permit
conditions are in place to protect the community
and need to be properly enforced. By increasing
our efforts at enforcement, this should have
a positive effect of reducing the incidence
of non-compliance through greater awareness
that there are consequences for doing the
wrong thing".
For example, many permits require landscaping
to be provided, sometimes in an effort to
screen overlooking between properties, or
it may be requirements to submit management
plans for weed control on sensitive sites.
"A common area of non-compliance relates
to removal of native vegetation with planning
permits and the new position will give Council
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WELCOMERS
WANTED
Great Ocean Road Visitor Information
Centre, Apollo Bay
Colac Otway Shire Council is
currently seeking
volunteers to join the team
at the Great Ocean Road
Visitor Information Centre.
As a WELCOMER you will meet
and greet visitors to
the Centre and provide general
information on Apollo
Bay and the Region.
If you enjoy the company of
other people and providing
helpful information you would
make a valuable
contribution to our team.
You would be provided with training
and information o
the Region that would add to
your existing knowledge
about towns, trails, events
and tourism attractions.
You would be needed for one
4 hour shift per week.
So if you are passionate about
where you live and you
would like to share your knowledge
of the region while
learning new skills, then become
a WELCOMER
today.
For further information contact
the Great Ocean Road Visitor
Information Centre Coordinator
Kelly Miller on 5237 6529. Colac
Otway Shire is an equal opportunity
employer
Tracey Slatter
Chief Executive Officer
www.colacotway.vic.gov.au
Council's New Environment-Friendly
Fleet
Colac Otway Shire has shown
its commitment to
sustainability and the environment
with a review of its
current light fleet vehicle
policy.
Chief Executive Officer, Tracey
Slatter, said a review
of the policy is undertaken
annually to ensure the best
value for the Council, and this
year a new set of
guidelines were implemented.
"We have undertaken a detailed
examination and
developed a set of purchasing
guidelines that aim to
deliver a more environmentally
friendly fleet," Ms
Slatter said.
"Vehicles purchased under
the new guidelines will
result in savings to Council,
and therefore ratepayers,
and a reduced average fuel consumption
of 1.7 litres
per 100 km travelled."
"Fuel consumption has a
direct correlation on carbon
footprint, and we're committed
to reducing the impact
our organisation has on the
environment."
Priority will also be given
to the ability of a new vehicle
for the fleet to be purchased
and serviced locally.
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200m
OTWAY FORUM Sunday 13th
JULY 2008 200th Forum
Tony Webber welcomed all to
this special Forum meeting.
Discussion and reminiscences
followed. Acknowledgement was
made of contribution of Tony
and Bob Telford over the years.
Achievements of the Otway Forum
include representation on government
panels, attendance at council
meetings, presentation of issues
in public forums etc. The Forum
is a venue for the dissemination
of information about community
issues. Forum is grateful for
the attendance over the years
of councillors and would like
to see this as a regular part
of its meetings. Councillors
and bureaucrats have traditionally
attended Chamber of Commerce
meetings and we would like to
see them at the Forum's more
generally representative meetings.
Refuse Bins
The split bin system does not
appear to be working. Fishing
Club
Bob Kandesa gave a report including
issues of the floating pontoons
and the fish cleaning facility.
Wave surges cause the water
to flood over the pontoon at
the fishing ramp. Committee
for Sustainable Development
This developed out of the public
rally against C29. Details of
meetings to be found on Forum
website. C55 and C29
Community is encouraged to read
C55 panel report.
The minister has not signed
off C29 or C17.
It is to be noted that around
50% of the four-day panel
was spent in discussion of C29.
Water Storage
Barwon Water will not be in
a position to name the site
for the new water storage until
October. Are we already below
Barwon Water's guaranteed level
of supply to town? Will the
minister sign off C29 before
the water storage issue is resolved?
Meeting with Minister
Office of Minister Justin Madden
sent letter informing
that there would be no meeting
with representatives of
the Forum (C29 issues)
Postal Delivery
Skenes Creek and other outlying
areas do not receive
delivery.
Barham Valley Road
Constant wearing away of edges.
Issues of upkeep.
Harbour Consultative Committee
Community is encouraged to maintain
vigilance on
progress of harbour developments
through records of
meetings, council reports etc.
At the last committee
meeting an alternative harbour
plan was presented.
Is this generally available?
Affordable Housing
Becoming unattainable in Apollo
Bay.
November Elections
It is to be hoped that our community
will have true and
effective representation.
Development Issue
Discussion about problem of
housing/development to
water's edge and environmental
consequences.
Tony Webber, Convenor
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APOLLO
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APOLLO
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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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Apollo Bay & Otway District Agricultural
Society Inc.
Local communitty groups.
Calling to action all those interested in
fundraising, we
need you to register your interest and what
you will be
doing if intending to participate in the
Annual Show on March 21st 2009.
Local Traders.
Do you wish to present your bussiness to
the local
communitty at our annual show, if so please
register your interest on 52370257
by the 5th September.
Next Meeting: 4th Aug 7pm C.J. Keane's Meeting
room Show Secretary: Leeanne Koenig
Senior Citizens
Saturday 2nd August Carpet Bowls 2pm
Monday 4th August Carpet Bowls/Cards 2pm
Tuesday 5th August Carpet Bowls 2pm
Seniors Annual Meeting - Our Seniors A.G.M.
will be on Monday 18th August at 1pm.
Year 2008/9 is now upon us and membership
subscriptions are due - still only $3.
Red Cross
Our Annual Meeting will be on Wednesday
6th August 12 noon. Cost $8 Casserole luncheon.
Afternoon tea. Guest speaker: Darren Gill
- about the Himalayas trip.
C.W.A.
Next meeting next month Friday 29th August
1.30pm. C.W.A. Friendship Day Friday 15th
August 1.30pm
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Junior youth Synergy Christian Church
'Combo night' (grades 3-6)
a combination of crazy and fun games and
activities
this Friday night 5.00-6.30pm @ the Youth
Club
More details: Marni Briffa (youth leader)
52371202 or 0406351838
REVOLUTION youth Synergy Christian
Church 'REVOLUTION united' (yr 6-12) 8-9.30pm
@ the Uniting Church Hall this Friday More
details: Marni Briffa (youth leader) 52371202
or 0406351838
The next Patchwork Meeting will
be held on Tuesday, 5th August, at Marrar
Woorn at 1.30pm. New members are always
welcome. We look forward to seeing you there.
Bring along 'show 'n' tell' items, some
work to do and enjoy a cup of coffee afterwards.
Phone: Val Cameron, 52377275 for more information.
SPINNING
The Spinning Group meets at Marrar Woorn
on Thursday 7th August from about 2pm to
5pm. There is no charge. This is one o several
types of spinning wheel designs you will
see.
If you would like to join us and enjoy a
pleasant afternoon in a warm room with good
company you are very welcome. Watch us spinning,
have a go, renew old skills or bring some
knitting. Cup of tea/coffee mid-afternoon
(bring a small plate if you wish). If you
like this activity come back - we meet on
the 1st and 3r" Thursday of each month.
Enauiries: 5237 6479
Apollo Bay Informal Fishing Group
next meeting will be held on Thursday
August 7th, 2008 at 10.30am at
the Apollo Bay Shire conference room, Nelson
Street, Apollo Bay. All welcome. Coordinator
Andrew Orchard
Colac Community Road Safety Council
Meeting Notice - Friday 29th August. 1200
hrs. Apollo Bay Fire Station, Pascoe Street
Residents interested in road safety in the
Apollo Bay area, or with any concerns, are
most welcome to attend.
Bob Mason Ph: 5237 6797 on behalf of Roadsafe
Colac
Otway Ranges Walking Track Ass
No. A 0034409H
SOCIAL WALK
Sunday the 3rd of August, 2008.
Alambee Beek Falls Walk
(medium)
Meet: Curtis Rd. intersection at 10.00 am
There will be a car shuffle to Wye Rd. -
Richard to direct
Leader: Richard Gilbert 5236 3243
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HEALTH NEWS |
What skills do
you have?
Adult Education is an integral part of any communities'
development. Skills die out with their owners, how
much of what our community knew how to do 50 years
ago is now lost forever? We all have skills, in
fact we have lots of them, but in order to pass
them on to others we have to figure out what those
skills are and find a way to articulate them.
Maybe you are an excellent gardener and have had
a vegetable patch for 30 years now, you may not
think so but people are crying out to learn how
and when to plant and take care of their vegetables.
On the other hand you may be a great cake baker,
card makers, sewers, bike fixer, woodworker, astronomer,
fisherman, the list is endless and there are always
people who want to learn.
The help to run a course is available, as are the
resources so if you want to discuss the possibility
of running or attending a particular course contact
us on 03 52378500.
Turn Your Work Skills Into Qualifications
So You Think You Can Dance?
We would love to run dance classes, or maybe a theatre
or movement class. If you have any qualifications
in dance or can teach contemporary or modern dance
styles such as Hip-Hop, please call Kat on 03 52378500.
Skills Store is a FREE service to help you gain
recognition for your skills and experience. We also
offer guidance on your options and how to update
or improve your qualifications.
The South West 'Skills Store' is mobile and visiting
Marrar Woom on Friday 15 August. For more information
or to make an appointment contact 1800 611 724.
We offer FREE expert advice on Victoria's many training
opportunities and the best part is - we come to
you!
Transport Forum
On Monday 18th August at 3pm a forum will be held
in Marrar Woorn to discuss transport issues in and
around Apollo Bay, Lavers Hill and further beyond.
Trina Ebeling, from the Colac Otway Shire, is coming
down to hear the community's thoughts on current
transport, and work with Otway Health and the community
to find solutions. Contact Kat on 52378500 for further
information or if transport to Marrar Woorn is required.
Marrar Woorn Meetings
Gardening Club meets the third Monday of the month
at 2:00pm. This group swaps cuttings, techniques
and ideas, and also organises garden trips. Everyone
welcome.
Climate Change Action Group meets every 2nd Monday
from 6:30 to 8:30pm. We have only met once and don't
have a name yet - thaf s next meeting - any ideas?
Marrar Woorn Yoga Group meets each Monday from 10:00am
- 11:30am. This is a gentle session for people of
all skill levels. Its aim is to calm the mind and
relieve stress bringing a feeling of peace and harmony.
Newcomers welcome.
Painting Group meets every Wednesday from 1:00pm
- 4:00pm. All skill levels welcome to share knowledge
and ideas with the group. BYO materials, paint and
brushes. Come and join!
Patchwork Quilting Group meets first Tuesday of
every month from 1:00pm - 5:00pm. Come along and
join others in finishing those uncompleted pieces
of work, share ideas and maybe even learn new ones.
Book Club meets first Thursday of the month. Steiner
Playgroup meet every Friday form 9:00am -12:00pm.
Spinners Group meets at Marrar Woorn on the first
and third Thursday of each month at 2:00pm (until
about 5:00pm). When there is a fifth Thursday, 3
or 4 times a year, we enjoy lunch together at a
local eatery.
Playgroup meets each Wednesday 10:00am -12:00pm
at. Each child to bring along a piece of fresh fruit
to share for morning tea. Tea and coffee facilities
are also available. Newcomers always welcome! $5
per session for casual attendees and $80 for annual
registration. Please note, this is held at the Uniting
Church.
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Bay Music Festival
Apollo Bay Music Festival Committee reappointed
& artist applications open now.
On Sunday 27 July at 2 pm the 2008 AGM for the
Apollo Bay Music Festival Inc was held. Chaired
by Cr Carol Wilmink and attended by over 40 people,
the meeting was a concise report of the successful
festival held this year. The overwhelming constants
in the report by Festival President, Peter Fillmore
was that this year the festival was a true celebration
of a sense of community. The Festival Committee
farewelled Andrew Nicholas as an Ordinary (committee)
Member and thanked him for the enormous effort
he put into the 2008 Festival designing ads and
the promotional brochure, as well as being the
driving force behind the Apollo Bay P 12 Secondary
College involvement in the design of the image.
The 2008/09 Committee is: Peter Fillmore, President.
David Capon, Vice-President. Anton Tibbits, Secretary.
Chris Mariner, Treasurer. Robyn Gray, Ordinary
(Committee) Member and they welcome on board the
vastly talented and experienced Jayne Martin as
an Ordinary (Committee) Member. Thankyou to all
the people who attended the AGM and showed their
ongoing support and commitment. With the Community's
and Member's involvement the Committee look forward
to another wonderful adventure. So come with us
as we head off toward the 2009 Festival on the
27th, 28th and 29th of March. Local Artist Applications
With the AGM now completed plans for the 2009
Festival are full steam ahead. Artist applications
have been on line since 1 June, and the festival
is currently receiving many high quality applications.
We urge local artists to start working on their
applications now, as the closing date is 28 August.
For local artists we are extending the closing
date to 12 September. With all artists we are
encouraging them to take time with their applications,
we have a commitment to the presentation of excellence
in the program with a particular focus on original
and exciting material.
Stay tuned for further information, and community
meetings and focus groups will be held within
the next 2 months. Anton Tibbits, Hon Sec ABMFInc
Happy 90th Birthday
Johnno
After his creation on the 28th July,
90 years ago,
Eric (Johnno) Johnston celebrated his birthday
with
his family and many of his friends. He was made
King
for a day and Vera, who has always been at his
side,
was his Queen.
Fun, frivolity and surprises happened around him
all
day and maybe this was the reason why his speech
was kept to the shortest (by his standards) the
family
has ever heard. He enjoyed the Grandchildren singing
their dedications to him. You had to be there
to realize
where their singing "talent" comes from.
He also
fulfilled a life long dream of breaking through
a
Coilingwood banner. As you can see in the picture
it
was a very proud moment. All in all, a fantastic
day was had by all and Dad was
very proud to have shared it with those whom he
loves and has had life long friendships with over
his
90 years of creation. He now says that it was
a great
rehearsal for his 100th birthday and expects everyone
else to be there as well!
Happy Birthday Dad from your Diamonds and chain
that is our family of Johnston's
Gail, Robert, Ann, Julie and Debbie, their spouses,
10
grandchildren and 6 (and a bit) great grandchildren.
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Letters
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Thanks Colac Hospital
In Colac's fair city, where girls are so pretty.
. . kind too.
Sure I've pinched lyrics from and old Irish song
'tis true.
One night I created a drama in my own stupid way
by staging a stroke, and I don't mean in a play.
I was carried out, two gorgeous hunks it took, but
I was too far gone to appreciate my good luck. Next
I was violently sick, nowhere near a sink,
with Ambo's saying "How much did you drink?"
After that I was stripped of my gear - more than
40 years since that happened, I fear! Wearing back
to front nightie I awoke to find it covering all
the front but draughty behind. In hospital next,
in a comfy warm bed, hallucinating with articles
floating over my head.
Shelves with roses reaching up to the sky. My bedlinen
was also rising on high. Closed my eyes to shut
out this frightening scene. Surely I am having a
horrible dream? But after all that - I began to
enjoy the wonderful staff the hospital employ.
A kind lady wheeled me over to play the hostel piano
- it really made my day. Another with eyes so blue,
knowing I was so sad, made sure I attended a concert,
which made me so glad.
With a car to take me right to the door what could
this ancient gal wish for more? A serving of chutney
to add more flavour
When no wish for food twas really a favour. Once
more a kind lady who saw mt time of need Was there
with a dish when my time to feed. When solid food
was not welcome in my tummy
Sustagen chocolate flavoured (thanks Megan) was
oh so
yummy. A cheeky young doctor with a cheeky grin
So many to thank, where do I begin?
So thanks Colac Hospital -
from the bottom of my aging heart.
J. McA.
Correction of budget error welcomed
Last, Tuesday 22 July 2008, the Colac Otway Shire
Council deferred adoption of the Council's budget
following questions about an apparent error in the
differential rates exhibited in the budget. This
error may have put up to a $1 million of rate revenue
at risk.
The Council has re-written the relevant section
in this year's budget thus avoiding the possible
loss of rate revenue. This correction is welcomed.
Council will consider the revised wording at its
meeting on 30/7/08.
Stephen Hart
THANK YOU
Tim & Kylie Sculley would like to thank the
community of Apollo Bay for the monies raised after
the tragic circumstances of little John's accident.
The purchase of a new washing machine has made our
life a little easier. Special thanks to John Spencer
and Les Noseda for all they have done for us over
the years. Tim & Kylie Sculley |
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Sculley Baby Appeal 1999
Some community members may recall that in 1999,
following a car accident in which baby John Sculley
was seriously injured, a public appeal raised $1,459
in the ensuing weeks, with an account established
at the CBA. The funds were transferred to a trust
account (Term Deposit) with Sewells Finance under
our trusteeship. The family recently contacted us
to request that the funds be transferred to the
control of the Supreme Court Melbourne to be consolidated
with funds administered by the Court for John's
welfare. The family also had need of a new washing
machine and since the fund had grown to $2405, we
agreed to the purchase with the balance going to
the Court.
The trust account is now closed and our obligations
have been discharged. On behalf of the family, thank
you for your donation. Les Noseda and John Spencer
as Trustees
Otway Mountain Biking Club
Inc events 2008.
FORREST RIDE UPDATE
It was wet, cold and muddy in the Bay, but what
a dedicated group of riders. About 10 turned out
last Sunday passing up the option of the couch and
TV. These hard core guys and girls donned their
gear, grabbed their bikes and set out to take on
the Forrest Trails in all their glory. Turned out
to be not so bad after all and the tracks held up
great in the wet weather. It was such a success
they want more, so if you wanna ride Forrest
hard core or take it nice and slow join us for the
ne
family club day ride.
Next Forrest Ride:
Sunday 17 August and Sunday 28 September Meet at
the Mobil at 10AM Return 5pm
BBQ SUPPLIED
$20 MEMBERS $40 NON MEMBERS
Call Mike to confirm Friday prior on 52376341
Fifteen tracks to ride, all levels catered for
AGM The Otway Mountain Bike Club Inc AGM will be
held
at Marrar Woorn on Thursday 21 August 2008 at 7.30pm.
Wanna be a Member
Otway Mountain Bike Club Inc welcomes new members,
young and old, to join this well established club
with current membership of well over 25 keen riders.
Membership of OMTB, only $20 bucks, will give you
access to these world class traxs and loads more.
Joining is simple, you just need to contact the
secretary Cate Thomas on 0458 586 540 or email qorps@.biqpond,com
for a membership form. If you don't have a bike
you can always hire the club bike for the day. And
if you want to check out the latest events drop
into our web site http://otwaymtb.tripod.com/
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