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Apollo
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Edition
35-29 30/8/07 -
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 Music
Festival Community
News Landcare
Health
Letters |
Apollo
Bay Home | Great
Ocean Road Home |
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LIVING
WITH SWOOPING BIRDS THIS SPRING
With spring just around the corner, wildlife authorities
are urging residents to take care as birds start
swooping from trees in our parks and streets. Only
a small proportion of magpies will swoop, and this
is usually just for a few months. Native birds are
protected under the Wildlife Act 1975 and it is
an offence to harass or destroy native birds or
their eggs. Penalties apply for killing protected
wild life, including fines up to $5000 and six months
imprisonment. Swooping Tips
Avoid swooping zones by taking an alternative route.
Travel in groups- birds usually only swoop individuals,
/wear a hat or helmet for increased protection.
Wear glasses or sunglasses to protect eyes. Don't
panic or run if swooped. Wave a hat, stick or umbrella
at a swooping bird without striking it to encourage
it to retreat.
From DSE Wildlife officer Jim O'Brien
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YOGA
There will be NO Community yoga this coming
Monday 3rd September. However there will
be a 2 hour class conducted Audrey Burking,
Physiotherapist and Rocklyn Ashram trained
Yoga teacher on SUNDAY 2nd September Limited
places available, and to confirm a booking
and class details ring Ken and Lilly on
52377134
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Southern Otway Landcare
Network 'Landtalk' |
National
Ride to Work Day
On 17 October, regular and first-time
riders from all states and territories
will join the inaugural National Ride
to Work Day. Government and corporate
organisations from around Australia
have made the commitment to join this
huge event, with an estimated 60,000
active participants and 2600 registered
workplaces, many hosting their own
breakfasts. As well as providing long-term
health benefits, cycling just 10km
each way to work instead of driving
saves 1.3 tonnes of greenhouse gas
emissions each year; that's equal
to 26,000 black balloons. National
Ride to Work Day will stimulate over
10,600 tonnes of Greenhouse Gas savings
in the first three years - that's
more than 2650 hot air balloons or
212,000,000 "black balloons"
full of CO2!
How to get involved: go to www.ride2work.com.au.
Register as a workplace coordinator
and receive a free promotional kit.
Register as an individual participant
and go in the draw to win one of two
TREK bikes in each state.
Fire Ecology Workshop
Fire has shaped much of the region's
vegetation communities, which now
rely on fire for regeneration. This
workshop is for anyone who wants to
learn about the influence of fire
on vegetation communities, and its
use as a land management tool. The
event is being run by-Greening Australia
and will provide opportunities to
learn about the role of fire in the
landscape, plant responses to fire,
processes for fire use in vegetation
management, planning, permits and
support, and using fire for regeneration
goals for native vegetation. When:
Wednesday 12th September 2007 Time:
10am - 3pm Where: Timboon Hall Cost:
Free - lunch and refreshments provided
Key Speakers: Kevin Tolhurst (University
of Melbourne -Creswick), Steve Hamilton
(Hamilton Environmental Services),
George O'Dwyer (Dept Sustainability
& Environment) and Kim Stanley
Eyles (CFA Fireguard Program). Register
by Friday 7th September to book your
place.
Townies for Landcare
Thank you to Murray, Sam and Tess
for helping plant over 2000 trees
with SOLN last Wednesday 22nd August
along the Calder River. Good company
and sunshine always makes for a great
day!
If you have aspirations to make a
contribution to improving habitat
and conservation in our area, talk
to Landcare!
Anna O'Brien, Greg John, Kristen Lees,
Dicmne Inglis
(PH) 5237 69O4 69-71 Nelson St. Apollo
Bay. Office hours 9am-1pm daily
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Local Law 2007 Released
For Public Comment
Colac Otway Shire Council has released a
revised
version of its Local Law Number 11 for public
comment.
Local Law 2007 is designed to support the
environmental viability and sustainability
of the
municipality by regulating the movement,
droving and
grazing of livestock.
Colac Otway Shire General Manager Sustainable
Planning and Development, Jack Green said
only
minor changes had been made to Law which
was
previously adopted by Council in 1999.
"We appreciated the input of local
farmers, the
Victorian Farmers Federation and the United
Dairy
Farmers of Victoria in preparing the draft,"
Mr Green
said.
"They helped identify ways to improve
definitions and
update the document to reflect currently
livestock
management practices.
"The other main change has been the
inclusion of a
need for two wired electric fences for grazing
livestock
to ensure the containment of animals and
the safety of
road users."
Mr Green said the community could provide
comment
on the Local Law until September 27.
Copies of the draft Local Law will be available
for
inspection at Council's Colac and Apollo
Bay
Customer Services Centres, Colac Library
or at
www.colacotway.vic.gov.au from Monday, August
27.
Written submissions should be received by
Council by
September 27, 2007. Persons making a submission
should state whether they wish to be heard
in support
of their submission. Any verbal submissions
will be
held on October 9.
Colac Otway
Tourism Assistant (Permanent Part-Time)
Saturday & Sunday
Colac Visitor Information Centre
Colac Otway Shire is seeking to appoint
a Tourism Assistant at the Colac Visitor
Information Centre to work Saturdays and
Sundays.
This position involves customer service,
answering counter and telephone enquiries
and supervision of volunteers. The successful
applicant will also be involved with various
administrative duties for the centre and
will work closely with regional tourist
operators.
An understanding of tourism in the region,
the ability to liaise with the public and
tourist operators and an understanding of
regional tourist attractions will be an
advantage.
Position descriptions are available on Council's
website at www.colacotwav.vic.qov.au, by
calling Shellie Nicholls on 03 52329438
or emailing shellie.nicholls@colacotway.vic.gov.au
Applications for Job Share arrangements
will be considered.
Applications close 4pm, Wednesday, September
12, 2007.
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Central Public
Car Park For Apollo Bay
Colac Otway Shire has granted access
rights across
14 Pascoe Street, Apollo Bay to enable
the creation of
a central public car park.
The decision provides an opportunity
for additional
public parking behind the adjoining
commercial
developments within this precinct.
Colac Otway Shire General Manager Sustainable
Planning and Development, Jack Green
said the
request came to Council because the
existing car park
had long been identified as part of
an overall off-street
car park concept plan.
"Essentially
what this decision provides is the
opportunity to create one larger car
park rather than a
number of smaller car parks each with
their own street
access points," Mr Green said.
"This means there will be net gain
of at least 50
additional public car park spaces as
a result of the
decision, subject to entering into binding
legal
agreements between various owners of
the land.
"In effect, this
decision will result in developers making
provision for additional public car
parking in one
coordinated precinct."
Mr Green said the decision would also
retain car parks
on the street frontage which would have
been lost had
the individual property owners required
access rights
for additional driveways into the back
of their
properties.
"The new agreements
will mean these individual
driveways will not be developed,"
Mr Green said.
"There will
be less pedestrian conflict, increased
on
street parking and greater availability
of extra car
parking spaces for use by the general
public and not
just customers of the adjoining businesses.
"There will also be improvements
to traffic flow as cars
will be accessing via one driveway rather
than four."
Mayor Cr Warren Riches said the decision
was a good
result for the community and for Apollo
Bay.
"Council is committed
to addressing the need for
adequate car parking in Apollo Bay and
this car park is
in a good central location for residents
and visitors to
access the CBD," Cr Riches said.
"It's great to see businesses working
with Council to
come up with a viable solution for car
parking provision
in Apollo Bay."
Mr Green said Council officers would
now seek formal
agreements with developers so the project
could move
ahead.
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TRANSFER OF LAND ACT
By application No. 125251A under section
60 of the Transfer of land act 1958 Philemon
John Whipple and Jeanine Joy McKenzie Whipple
both of 45 McLachlan St. Apollo Bay 3233
who claim by adverse possession, have applied
for an order vesting in them, land forming
part of the property known as 45 McLachlan
street Apollo Bay as shown marked Lot 1
on the plan posted on the land at present
standing in the name of Frederick Richard
McKenzie (Certificate of Title Vol 7322
Fol 336).
This application may be granted after 21
days unless a Caveat be lodged pursuant
to Section 61 ( and note Section 26 ( R
)). Chris McRae Registrar of Titles
Draft Municipal Health Plan
The Draft Municipal Health Plan, now available
for public comment, recognises the context
and priorities that impact on health and
wellbeing at a local and regional level.
It attempts to provide a planning and implementation
process for actions at a local level.
Copies are available for inspection at the
Shire's Customer Service Centres in Rae
Street, Colac and Nelson Street, Apollo
Bay, via the website or Colac Library.
Any person may make a written submission
in accordance with Council's Community Consultation
and Engagement Policy. Written submissions
should be lodged no later than September
24, 2007 and forwarded to the Chief Executive
Officer, Colac Otway Shire, PO Box 283,
Colac 3250.
Persons making a submission should state
whether they wish to be heard in support
of their submission. Any person who has
made a written submission and has requested
to be heard will be given the opportunity
to address Council at 12.30pm on Tuesday,
October 9, 2007.
DESIGN COMPETITION
The Apollo Bay News Sheet Inc. has decided
to
continue the competition to find a new Masthead
for our front page. We will be using some
of the
entries already received as our masthead
over the
next few weeks. This weeks masthead was
submitted
by Becky Johnston from Kennett River; thanks
Becky.
Designs must be in Black & White, 2.5
x 11cms, and
depict the character of Apollo Bay.
The Graphics can include the words "Apollo
Bay News
Sheet Inc." but this is not essential.
The competition is open to all residents
within the
shire. First Prize to the value of $100
will be awarded
to the best design received.
Entries can be posted to P.O. Box 195, Apollo
Bay.
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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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DAFFODIL DAY 2007
The Cancer council of Victoria would like
to thank the people of Apollo Bay for their
generous support of our annual Daffodil
Day appeal. Total purchases and donations
amounted to $1547.65, which was a tremendous
result. Thanks also to Akiko and the Bakery
staff for their help, and to all volunteers
who kindly gave of their time. Daffodil
day is a Lions Club Project.
Apollo Bay Informal Fishing Group
next meeting will be held on Thursday
the 6th September, 2007 at 10.30 am at the
Apollo Bay Shire conference room, Nelson
Street, Apollo Bay. All welcome. Coordinator
Andrew ORCHARD.
Otway Ranges Walking Track Ass.
SOCIAL WALK No. A 0034409H
Sunday the 2nd of September, 2007
Alambee Falls Walk (medium)
Meet: Fig Tree Community House Lome 9.30am
Leader: Ed Babbington
Enquiries: Les Noseda 0417 526070
APOLLO BAY COMMUNITY
MARKET
The annual General Meeting will be held
on Saturday September 15th at 2pm.
Venue - C.J.Keane's Real Estate Meeting
room. All interested people are invited
to attend
THANK YOU
To all my friends for their messages that
Lorraine and Meredith passed on to me,
and the letters, cards, flowers and prayers.
You all played a large part in my recovery.
Thank you to my fabulous family and to
the staff at the Geelong Hospital and
the McKellar centre and very especially,
to Dr. Meg. Kaye Harrop
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BIGGEST KID(D)
MIKE HAPPY 40TH for 2nd September Love and
best wishes Vicki and Shelley. XX
PERCY - JACK
Passed away 8/8/07 aged 78years
Barbara, Vicki, Darryan and the Percy family
would like
to thank the people of Apollo Bay for their
cards,
flowers phone calls and messages of sympathy
on the
passing of Jack.
He was a much loved husband, father and
"pop" and
he will be sadly missed. Thank you to all
Barbara, Vicki and Darryan
LIFEGUARDS FOR APOLLO BAY POOL
Lifeguard corses will be held at Blue Water
Fitness
on the following dates.
Reaccreditation: Saturday 6th October, 9.00am-
5.00pm
Full Course: 12-14 October Friday 6-9pm
Saturday
and Sunday 8am- 6pm
Any persons interested in working at the
pool over
summer should complete a course. Please
contact
Liz Hanger 52376483 or Tristan Reed at Blue
Water
Fitness 5231 4398
It's on for young and old in the
men's shed on Thursday nights.
Busy model boat builders of all ages are
beginning to congregate at the new Men's
shed (way back behind Marrar Woorn on Pengilly
Avenue) to get a few tips from master model
maker Dion Birchmeier for their entries
in this year's Model Boat Challenge. The
Challenge is open to teams of one adult
and a child aged 8-19 to build a model boat
that will free sail across the Apollo Bay
boat harbour on Sunday October 14th. There
are lots of great prizes and participation
awards for all entrants. This year there's
a new open section for "Veteran"
entrants with a cash prize of $200 from
Coopers Copiers in Geelong. This "Challenge"
will be the last to be conducted on the
day and is sure to be the stuff of legend.
All entries in all categories must use materials
costing no more than $25.For more information
visit www.apollobay.com/sailinq, drop into
the shed tonight at 7pm or call Bob Knowles
on 5237 7223.
PATCHWORK QUILTING
The next Patchwork Quilting meeting will
be held
next Tuesday, the 4th of September at 1:30
pm at
Marrar Woorn, Pengilley Ave, Apollo Bay.
Please
bring Round Robin, Sampler or something
else to
work on. Contact Val Cameron 52377275.New
members welcome.
Note: Next night meeting will be on the
Monday,
the 17th of September at Sue McKenzie's.
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OTWAY
HEALTH NEWS |
Community
Courses
Using the Library Catalogue and Online Facilities
Free information sessions on how to make the most
of the library catalogue and online facilities will
be held on Wednesday 5 September or Friday 14 September
2007. Contact Customer Service on (03) 5237 8500
to register.
Butevko
The Buteyko breathing technique was brought to Australia
by Russian Doctors and gives people a natural, drug
free alternative treatment for ailments such as
asthma, chronic fatigue, high blood pressure and
diabetes. Venue: Marrar Woorn Community Centre
Pengilley Avenue, Apollo Bay
Dates:
Friday 14 September, 6pm - 8pm
Saturday 15 September, 10am - 3pm (inc. in- for
lunch)
Monday 17 September, 6pm - 8pm
Cost: $26 for three sessions Enrolments
Close: Friday 7 September 2007
Introduction to My Space
Venue:
Community Services Centre Pengilley Avenue,
Apollo Bay
Dates: Wednesdays:
12 and 19 September 2007
Time:
6pm - 7.30pm
Cost: $17 for
two sessions
Enrolments Close:
Friday 7 September 2007
Better Health Self Management
This program is a six week workshop for people living
with an ongoing illness such as arthritis, diabetes,
depression, asthma and back pain. The workshop conveys
strategies to overcome limitations and live well.
Topics covered include:
• Problem Solving
techniques
• How to navigate the health
care system
• Good communication with
loved ones
• Exercise and nutrition
"The program has given me reassurance and encouragement
and I now know living well is attainable and realistic"-Previous
Apollo Bay Participant
Venue:
Marrar Woorn Community Centre
Dates: Thursdays: 4 October - 8 November
Time: 10am - 12noon
Cost: Manual Charge $45. This text is essential
for course
participation and will act as an excellent resource
and support beyond the course.
Eyecare-2-You
The visiting Optometrist service will be at Otway
Health on Friday 7 September 2007. Contact Customer
Service on (03) 5237 8500 to make an appointment.
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FESTIVAL
NEWS
Local musicians - Could all musicians who have
and are going to apply for the coming festival
please contact David Capon on 52377745 or dayfedsea@hotmail.com
I would like to discuss with each of you your
thoughts on venues, stage sound, number of performances
etc. in the hope that we can maximize local input
and best highlight the talent that we have on
the coast. And possibly organise a musicians meeting
to bring the best that we can to the next festival.
Art work - Stay tuned to hear about a professional
artist coming soon to the school to work with
our budding young artists to get involved in designing
the next festivals art work- logo, web art, stage
backdrops, banners etc.
Life members - the committee would like to welcome
back valued life members - Betty Carr, Jane Gross,
Jayne Martin, Gary McPike, Gail O'Leary, Rob and
Chris Wilmot and Sue Stinchcombe and let you know
that at the next meeting their status will be
formalized so that no matter who is running the
festival in the future theirs and future life
members positions will remain 'for life'.
Paid positions - anyone who feels they are suitable
for any of the paid positions available and hasn't
yet applied please do so now as interviews will
begin shortly. In a few weeks we will be calling
a meeting to introduce the successful applicants
to the members. David Capon A.B.M.F. Committee
Colac Otway
Community Breakfast For Breast Cancer Awareness
Colac Area Health and Colac Otway Shire are hosting
a community breakfast to raise money for the National
Breast Cancer Foundation and Breast Cancer Network
of Australia at COPACC on Wednesday, October 24
from 7.30am to 9am.
Pink Ribbon Merchandise and Pink Lady Silhouettes
will be available and the Pink Lady Silhouettes
will be planted on the COPACC lawn in a Mini Field
of Women. If you would to come along and support
this special event, tickets are available from
Council's Colac Customer Service Centre at a cost
of $12 a head or $120 per table of 10.
FASHION....FOOD...MUSIC... GIVEAWAYS!!!!!!
Calling all ladies...Have we got your attention!!!!????
Grab your diary now, and save this
date.........
Friday 28th September 2007!!!
Stay tuned to your newsheet for further details......
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