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Transport Forum
A reminder that 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 beyond. Trina Ebeiing, from the Colac Otway Shii-e, 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

SPINNING
Would you like to learn to spin? It's a knack; like learning to ride a bike, and once you get it you'll be right. After that practice makes perfect! We will help you. If you like this activity come back - we meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Join us for a pleasant and productive afternoon of spinning (or knitting). This upright spinning wheel, called 'Wendy' is ideal for travelling. Marrar Woorn Thursday 21st August from about 2pm to 5pm. Enquiries 5237 6479

REMINDER - PUT YOUR BINS OUT AT NIGHT

Colac Otway Shire is reminding all residents to put their bins out the night before their scheduled bin day, due to changing pick up times throughout the Shire in the coming weeks. Please 'be a good sort' and sort your rubbish correctly.
• Place your recyclables - in your Green Bin
• Place your household waste in Maroon side of divided bin
• Place ONLY organics - food and garden waste in the Yellow Side of your divided bin
If you need any advice about waste sorting, please contact Council's Waste Management Officer on 5232 9556 for assistance.


EVENTS CALENDAR
15-17 August International Lighthouse Weekend Cape Otway Lightstation Ph: 5237 9240
16 August Netball End of Season Ball Mechanics Hall $20 BYO food & Drink
31 August Apollo Bay Youth Club AGM Youth Club 3pm
7 September Boys Arvo Out Captains at The Bay 12 noon
25 October Opera in the Otways Melba Gully, Lavers Hill 1-6pm

International Lighthouse Weekend
August 15/16/17
entry for locals
Come and join in with the festivities
Send Morse Code telegrams worldwide
Weather Station tours
Historical re-enactments
Pony rides & kids' activities
Texting competition v Morse Code operators
Apollo Bay Community Choir representatives
Geoff D'Ombrain - roving old-salt entertainer
Lightstation Ghost Tour on Saturday night
Food available all day
The Keeper - play about a keeper's daughter *
Otway Estate Winemakers Dinner Fri night *
3-course Dinner Sat night *
Shuttle available for dinner guests *
* bookings essential, contact us for prices
Cape More details:
Otway www.lightstation.com
Lightstation or 5237 9240

Friends of Otway National Park
PLANTING SEED COLLECTION DAY

When: Sunday 17th August 10 am Where: Pt Franklin Car Park. Tea, coffee, bickies supplied. BYO lunch. All welcome.
For further details ring Judf on 5237 6318
or Pip on 5237 7335

To Max
Wishing you a HAPPY 80th Birthday
14 August "08 with love and best wishes Bev and Family xxxxxxx

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Southern Otway Landcare Network 'Landtalk'
Applications now open for SOLN's new Pest Plant and Animal Officer
See the Position Description advertised in this week's. Apollo Bay Newssheet for SOLN's new 2-day per week Pest Plant and Animal Officer position.
1st Stage of Skenes Creek Tributary Project Complete
Thank you to all the brave souls who lent a hand last Sunday in the freezing and wet conditions. With your help we have now finished the first stage of restoration of the Skenes Creek tributary. The next stage will begin next summer (pending funding, of course) with the removal of sweet pittosporum along the east side of Skenes Ck Rd, the continued management of environmental weeds at the old dumping site and the subsequent revegetation of these areas.
The invasion of Sweet Pittosporum along this site has suppressed the growth of other indigenous plants and is creating a monoculture of this species. The natural range for sweet pittosporum is the coastal strip from the south-east comer of Queensland to the eastern side of Melbourne, but its use in gardens has enabled it to escape and spread into western Victoria. It grows between 4-14m in height making it one of the Southern Otway's tallest weeds.
We do have a local pittosporum tree species - Pittosporum bicolour ("Banyalla") - which is indigenous to the Southern Otways. We ask that local residents please plant the local pittosporum instead of the foreign Pittosporum undulatum (Sweet Pittosporum). Banyalla is also a very attractive small tree (3-10)m) with small aromatic yellow flowers.

Koala Corridors - Creating Wildlife Links Workshop Friday 22nd August
Habitat fragmentation is the biggest threat for the long term_ survival of the koala - creating wildlife corridors and rinks are an important strategy... At this workshop learn about koalas habitat, food species, their behaviour and what you. can do to enhance their living space.
Speaker: Rolf Sclagloth - Australian Koala Foundation
Liason Officer Victoria. Time: 9.15-3.00pm
When: Friday 22nd August 2008
Where: Meredith Hall
Cost: FREE, refreshments and lunch provided
RSVP by August 15th to Anna Carucan 52316913
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 9am-lpm daily

 

2009 APOLLO BAY MUSIC FESTIVAL
Festival Director ...
The committee are happy to have on board Caroline Moore as the Festival Director. Her huge effort and commitment to the 2008 festival was little short of amazing. We feel lucky to have someone of her professional ability, and intimate knowledge of the music industry, working side by side with us to help deliver another exciting event in 2009
Festival Administrative Assistant An exciting position exists for a passionate, committed and organised person with sound administrative skills to work on the 2009 Apollo Bay Music Festival. Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, database entry and management, office management and working with the Committee and Festival Director on key organisational facets of the event. The position will be part time and requires good computer skills and a firm understanding of, and commitment to, the philosophy of the festival.
For a full job description please call 52376761 or email info(5>apollobavmusicfestival.com
Local Artist Applications
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 12th of 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. An indication of what you have been up to (musically) in the past 12 months with a current recording.
Stay tuned for further information and update?
Anton Tibbits Hon SecABMF Inc

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Mini Olympics at Apollo Bay P-12 College
While you may have noticed some sporting events on the TV lately, I hope you haven't missed the Apollo Bay Olympics at school last week. Students from Prep to Year 12 were assigned to various teams (like Botswana, Leichtenstein, Mozambique, Kazakhstan etc).
On Wednesday, we had team meetings to make our flags, badges and banners and to compose our team song. On Friday, the day of another ceremony in Beijing, each team made a presentation to an assembly. Then they competed in five Olympic Sports, including Word Games, Drama, Numeracy, Ball Games and running.
Medals were presented by outstanding local athletes: Don Wagstaff, a 3-time Olympian and multiple Australian diving champion; Phil Anderson, AO, who wore the famous Yellow Jersey in the Tour de France 12 times, as well as winning Commonwealth Gold twice and numerous professional cycling races; and Gail Couper from Lome, a multiple winner of the Australian surfing title of the Bells Beach Classic.
Thanks to all staff for making it work and congratulations to all the participants.
Of course, this was all part of our Literacy and Numeracy week celebrations. Don't forget the,Writing Competition closes on August 15th. Winners will be published in the Apollo Bay News Sheet. The spelling bee will be in the week August 18-22.
Special thanks to the Apollo Bay News Sheet for sponsoring these fabulous activities.
Romeo and Juliet
This semester we are introducing our Level 2 English students to the drama and poetry of Shakespeare's famous
, Romeo and Juliet. In Act 1, Romeo describes what it's like to be unhappily in love. He uses the famous oxymorons: "0 brawling love, 0 loving hate", "heavy lightness " and so on.
"Our students wrote a poem in this style.
We go through this torturous bliss Of imprisoning freedom, sincere lies \
And soothing burns
For nothing and everything
And forgotten memories.
By Dallas Forrest
Report by Bryan Dwyer

 

Otway Forum 201st Meeting Sunday August 10th, 2008
Apologies were received from Janine Coles, Rob Kanngieser and Phil Lawson. Cr Carol Wilmink was in attendance.
Harbour Development: The meeting noted the latest move by Council on the proposed Harbour Development with the recently released Community Newsletter. Particular note was taken of the 5 day Program of community consultation starting with a Public Meeting on Thurs Sept 18 and ending on Mon Sept 22. The future of the Harbour Reference Group was uncertain but Council had rejected a request that the Forum have two representatives. It was also noted that there was no representative from the Amateur Fishing Group.
Council Elections 2008: There was general discussion about the November Council Elections with the view that it was important for the Apollo Bay Community to have a number of people standing. The Forum will seek to encourage people to come forward. The Municipal Association of Victoria have a website www.standforcouncil.com.au The Otway Forum will publish more information in the next few months. It was agreed that the Forum would sponsor a "meet the candidates' public meeting prior to the elections and potential candidates would be invited to a Forum meeting. Nominations open on 23 Oct. and close at 4.00pm on 28 Oct.
Council Budget: Contrary to press reports, Stephen Hart reported that significant changes were made to the wording of several differential rate categories in the budget, after Council was alerted to problems with the initial document.
Council's Position on Policy Statements: The
meeting referred to the dilemma Cr Wilmink faced over legal advice that she should not vote on planning amendment C29 last April. In the light of this does Council have advice for candidates with regard to Policy Statements?
Adapting to Climate Change^. The extent to which climate change was expressed in the C55 (MSS) planning amendment was questioned. Perhaps Council could consider something like what the City of Melbourne has done in a City of Melbourne Climate Change Adaptation Strategy.
Coastal Recession: It was reported that the sand dune opposite the Cable Station Museum had eroded leaving a two metre drop to the beach.
Barham Valley Road: The difficulties associated with the very poor condition of the road were raised yet again. While Council may be interested to promote tourism and the associated traffic to the Valley, the road remains dangerous. Action not words is required. Next Meeting 14 September. Tony Webber, Otway Forum www.forum.apollobav.orq.au
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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
APOLLO BAY YOUTH CLUB Inc
Reg No: A 13287 M
A.G.M. Sunday 31st August 2008
3pm - 4pm At the Youth Club Hall
The meeting will be followed by afternoon tea
and a viewing of the new kitchen. Help support
the Youth Club by coming along and catching
up with what has been going on.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Friday 15th August Bingo 1.45pm
Saturday 16th August Carpet Bowls 2pm
Monday 18th August Carpet Bowls 2pm
Tuesday 19th August Carpet Bowls 2pm
Coming up A.G.M. Monday 1818th August at 1pm At Seniors Rooms Whelan St. We would like to see as many as possible. All Welcome

Apollo Bay R.S.L. Women's Aux's Please note no meeting this month

" I AM ", IS REPORTEDLY THE SHORTEST SENTENCE IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE, COULD IT BE THAT "I DO ' IS THE LONGEST SENTENCE
C,W,A next meeting on Friday 29 August 1.30pm.
At Marre Woorn Friendship afternoon Friday 15th August 1.30pm At Marre Woorn
Apollo Bay Informal Fishing Group next meeting will be held on Thursday September 4th, 2008 at 10.30am at the Apollo Bay Shire conference room, Nelson Street, Apollo Bay. All welcome. Coordinator Andrew Orchard
Bereavement
A celebration of Tom Blaney's life will be held at the Apollo Bay RSL on Friday 15th August 3pm. All Welcome
COMMUNITY MEDITATION
Tuesday Nights 7pm to 8pm
Marrar Woorn
Gold coin donation
Enquiries 0408 377 244

UPPER BARHAM RIVER COMMUNITY FIRE GUARD GROUP
Group 1 to Group 7

The telephone tree listing is about to be updated. Would anyone who appears on it, please advise me of any amendments as soon as possible. Additional fire guard information is sent out from time to time by email. Anyone wishing to receive this, please advise me of their email address. Valerie Stahn 5237 6888
C.W.A
Congratulations to Pam Howell, Polwarth Group
President, she conducted an informative and happy
Group Conference, her first, at Colac on Wednesday 6th
August.
APOLLO BAY TEAMS POOL COMP 2008 Due to lack of numbers, the time of year and other circumstances, it is with regret that the Pool Comp has been called off for this year. Next year the Teams Pool Comp will be held prior to the RSL
Singles Knock-out. We hope that this will encourage more interest and therefore have more teams entering than the past couple of years. Thanks to the few who were keen to play.


 

Infuse
Junior Youth Synergy Christian Church (grade 3-5
BADTASTE NIGHT
5.00 -6.00pm This Friday night @ Youth Club More details contact Mami (Youth Leader) 5237 1202 or 0406 351 838

REVOLUTION
youth Synergy Christian Church:
REVOLUTION UNITED (yr6-12) this Friday night @ Uniting Church hall 8-930pm More details contact Marni (Youth Leader) 5237 1202 or 0406 351 838

Congratulations Elsie and SidMoore
Congratulations Mum & Dad on your 67 wedding
anniversary - married on August 19th 1941 and still
going strong.
Thanks for all you've done for us over the years,
especially migrating to Australia.
Ros & Rod and the family, Melinda, Sean and the
boys, Geoff & Cheryl, Tim & Sonia and all their tribe.

jawies Butt
canvas, print & sculpture Opening Thursday 14 August (6-8pm) Exhibition: 14 - 31 August 2008.
BRIGHTSPACE 8 Martin St St Kilda
Gallery Hours: Wed-Sat 12-6 & Sun 1 -5
OUR LOCAL GALLERIES
'SHANNONS GALLERY & STUDIO

Changing drawings, paintings and prints by Pat Shannon & Mark Shannon
12 Montrose Avenue, Apollo Bay Phone: 5237 6578
*S.W.O.T. GALLERY (ex Dixons) Artworks, coffee, music & gifts
On Moore Street - phone: 5237 1243 New owner, Jacinta 0447 815 322
Open most days swotqallerv(a>vahoo.com.au
Apollo Bay Arts Inc. keeping you informed!
Tuesday Art Group
A group meets each Tuesday at King Parrot Gallery, Tuxion Rd for a painting/drawing workshop. It offers peer group support for those who wish to paint or draw with others $2 per session. All welcome—please come and join us. For up to date information please ring: Beth 5237 1033 or Carole 5237 6678
COMMUNITY YOGA
Meets each Monday morning 10.00 to 11.30am to
practice postures, breathing and relaxation to CD's.
Venue - Marrar Woorn House, Pengilley Ave.,
Bring mat and blanket. Minimum Cost $2 Ring Ken or Lilly for details on 5237 7134
Leisure Centre Closure
The Apollo Bay Community Leisure Centre will be closed as of August 31st. It is anticipated that the closure will occur until the end of the year. This is due to a major upgrade which will include the replacement of the roof, major support structures and the pool solar system.
Rock 'N' Roll Trivia Night
Mon 18thAug @ 7pm - 1st prize $25 voucher
$5 entry - door prize / complimentary nibblies drinks & food available @ S.W.O.T Gallery
% donated to Apollo Bay Music Festival Inc
TRIP TO THE GRAMPIANS & CASTLEMAINE September 16th, 17th, 18th $360.00 The Probus Club, Apollo Bay is organizing a trip to the Grampians but we need about 3 more people so we can proceed with this trip. Any person from the community who would like to join our bus group would be most welcome. The $360 pays for accommodation, breakfast, evening meals and entrance to venues. You are required to pay for own morning tea and lunches. You may take your own lunch on the first day if you wish. Please ring if you are interested or wish to know more. Bev Thomas 5237 6325/ Janet Allen 5237 6885
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.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Is alcohol costing you more than money? Meetings held weekly in Apollo Bay For details Ph: 9429 1833 or 5237 6235




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OTWAY HEALTH NEWS
Otway Health Board Members
As reported a few weeks ago, the new Otway Health Board has been elected; as such we will be telling you a little about two board members each issue. This week we have Sisca and Terry.
Sisca Verwoert- Board Member Sisca was born in Holland and migrated to Australia in 1954, and has lived extensively throughout South East Asia. As a student at Monash and Melbourne University she had a strong passion for Art which has forever stayed with her. Sisca has had extensive experience as a volunteer and has worked as a volunteer Language teacher to refugees in Manila and the Philippines, volunteer Narrator of books for the blind and a volunteer orphanage worker in the Philippines. Sisca was editor of'College Women's Association Newsletter' in the Philippines, has had paintings exhibited on numerous occasions and worked for 3 years as a Social Worker in the Children's Hospital, Melbourne (RCH).
Sisca would like to represent the client group by advocating on their behalf and by ensuring that policy and practice of the best and most enlightened kind.
Sisca has been a member of the Board since 2007 and is a member of the Audit Committee for the 2008 / 2009 year.
Terry Redmond - Board Member
Terry trained as an architectural draftsman and later as an airline pilot. Terry moved to Australia in 1988 and worke~d for Australian Airlines as a pilot. In 1993 Terry started his own business which he ran until late 2005 when he retired to Apollo Bay. Terry's experience in Australia has been gained through the building and construction industry. His company Grosvenor Quality Homes spent several years working closely with Delfin Lend Lease on their major developments at Chirnside Village and Lakeside Pakenham. Terry was a member of the advisory committee to Croydon District Council on the Wiklow Ridge
protection amendment. Terry came on to the Board at Otway Health because he felt he now has the time and experience to offer the Multi Purpose Service in which he has a strong interest. Terry has been a member of the Board since
November 2006. Terry is a member of the Capital
Works Committee.

Nurse Scholarship Program
For previously registered Div 1&2 nurses, scholarships are available to assist in re-entering the profession. For information please contact Helen Pini on 5237 8500

 

Are vou or your relative in need of acted care?
There are currently 2 vacancies for permanent care at Otway Health, for information please contact Helen Pinion 5237 8500.

Diabetes Information at the Pharmacy

Apollo Bay Pharmacy is now a NDSS sub agent which is fantastic news because it means people with diabetes can easily access all the equipment they need to manage their diabetes at a greatly reduced rate.
Apollo Bay's diabetes educator, Michelle Cox, will be in store on August 26th from 10am-12pm. Michelle will be available to offer confidential risk assessments, blood pressure and waist circumference and weight measurement. Michelle will also offer glucose meter checks and upgrades where needed. This is a great opportunity for those living with diabetes, or those simply concerned about their health and well being, to meet with Michelle to learn more about diabetes and what measures can be taken to reduce the risk of developing. Appointment is not necessary, just turn up.

Mend your ways
A series of 4 workshops that will show you how to put in a zip, hem or patch your jeans, create a buttonhole or most other things you might like to know. Its time to recycle! Byo sewing machines in good sewing condition. Monday afternoons 1 to 3pm at Marrar Woorn

Car Pooling
There is now a diary in the entry of Marrar Woorn where you can place your details if you're looking for a lift or offering a ride. There is also a provision for events to be placed in the diary to assist the community in planning, so please feel free to add yours.

Vic Market Bus Trip.

It's on again! Due to popular demand the bus will be market bound departing 8am Thursday 21 August from Marrar Woorn. Cost $20.

Vacancies

Part Time Division 2 Nurse (3 days a fortnight), will
also consider a personal care attendant for the
position.
We also need casual Nurses (Div 1 and 2) as well as
casual personal care attendants. Trainee PCA's are
welcome to apply to all PCA positions. For
information please contact Helen Pini on 5237 8500

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Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor
Re Apollo Bay Harbour Precinct Community Newsletter We are told via this Newsletter that the redevelopment of the harbour has been 'a priority of Colac Otway Shire Council over many years...' At least eighteen in fact! Isn't 'priority over many years' an oxymoron? The Newsletter then goes on with a series of
motherhood statements that begin, There is a need ....' However I find two of these statements to be in conflict. 'There is a need to protect the 'unique character of Apollo Bay and the Harbour . Precinct' (With no definition of unique character.)
Followed by 'There is a need to redevelop the Harbour Precinct and in doing so optimise community benefit.' I would suggest that most people would say the unique character is the
largely undeveloped charm the harbour exudes. Under the heading of 'Studies, Reports & Strategies', there are fourteen listed for the period of 1990 to 2008. At what cost to the
community for a seemingly nil return to date? Under the heading of the 'Story so Far', more consultants are listed: Sept 2006, Meinhardt Infrastructure and Environment; Feb 2007 PricewaterhouseCoopers; Feb 2007 Council's own community engagement. Then we are told of yet another consultant getting into the honey pot: Ecological Sustainable Design (ESD) who are going to do an EBD. Council did a CLOT but found the result to be MUD and not at all WET so now they are going to do another CON. (See translation below) On a more serious note, the Community is reminded that, in response to the Feb 2007 release of the Harbour Precinct Master Plan, Otway Forum held a Public Meeting on Sunday April 8th, 2007 in the Youth Club Hall in Apollo Bay. 167 people attended this meeting which showed that many ratepayers were unhappy with many of the proposals advanced in the Master Plan. There was also a general sense of dissatisfaction with the way in which it had been presented to the community. The report of that meeting, (which was presented to Council), can be viewed on the Otway Forum website at www.forum.apollobay.org.au CLOT - Community Largely Overall Told; MUD -Municipally Universally Deficient; WET - What Excited Them; CON - Community Overall Neglected John Spencer, Apollo Bay

 

I always feel trepidation when I collect my daily mail Why do back to front letter boxes still exit today? When a strong wind blows I could be swept off my feet. After rain I could slip and break my neck. Just a strip of concrete (not gravel) fronting the letter box could wipe away my fears. Esme

I don't know how many people read the Colac Herald, but last Monday 11 August page 5, there was the heading "Apollo Bay in top 5". No! not in football or netball, no! in the top 20 of Australia's recommended holiday destinations. What an achievement considering we have no top class hotel overlooking our harbour. No road going around what is now the golf course. No shops in the "harbour precinct". What is it then, it is because we have beautiful open spaces, we can look over green areas to the sea without any hindrance to our view, we can look back to the lovely hills, we have no sky- scrappers. We have a lovely river we can drive along. We can sit on the foreshore and have our lunch, we can stroll around without a crush, we can sit and eat ice cream. It is simple and lovely. Let's keep it that way. Freda Martin

To The Editor

I would like to thank the Apollo Bay Paramedics, Cheryl Biddle & Wayne Malady, also policeman Peter van Kempton. The medical staff at Otway Health along with Dr. Onari, for their quick action in helping me! I will always be grateful. Thankyou for looking after me, and Faye for being there for me. Regards Chris Koolen
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