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RESIDENTS URGED TO PARTICPATE
IN ENQUIRY BY DESIGN FOR APOLLO BAY HARBOUR PRECINCT
Colac Otway Shire is encouraging all Apollo Bay
residents and ratepayers to participate in the Enquiry
by Design to help shape the future of the Apollo
Bay
Harbour Precinct.
The Mayor, Cr Chris Smith, said the schedule for
the
Enquiry by Design process had been set, with a series
of workshops planned from September 18 to
September 22 at the Apollo Bay Youth Club in Moore
Street, Apollo Bay.
"The redevelopment of Apollo Bay Harbour is
a key
community priority in the Council Plan, linked to
the
economic sustainability of the township," Cr
Smith
said.
The Enquiry by Design process will incorporate the
following workshop sessions:
• Thursday 18 September, 7.00pm to
10.00pm-Introductory Public Meeting. This is the
event that explains the process and will be run
first as a public meeting, and then a facilitated
session where groups of 8-10 people will discuss
their future vision for the Apollo Bay Harbour Precinct
• Friday 19 September, 9.00am to 7.00pm-Topical
Meetings held with various State Government representatives,
the Colac Otway Shire Harbour Team Leader, and local
business operators
• Saturday 20 September, 9.15am to 4.30pm
- Collaborative Design Meetings for Citizens. The
public will be welcome to attend an open discussion
with a range of people involved in the Harbour Master
Plan. People will be able to gather around aerial
photographs, maps and draft Master Plan designs
to discuss what they see as the best design to achieve
the objectives of the Master Plan
• Sunday 21 September, 1.30pm to 3.30pm -Sunday
will be mostly in-house designing, but with another
important open design studio session for the public,
where they'll be able to see changes emerging in
the Master Plan design and provide further input
• Monday 22 September, 7.00pm to 10.00pm
- Open public presentation on the result of the
Enquiry by Design.
If you are unable to attend you may wish to contact
a member of the Community Reference Group. For a
full list of names and contact details please contact
Mike Barrow, Colac Otway Shire's Economic Development
Manager on 5232 9450.
EVENTS CALENDAR
18 October Preschool Open Day 10am—2pm
25 October Opera in the Otways Melba Gully, Lavers
Hill 1-6pm
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Bay & Otwav District Agricultural Show
Committee.
The committee wishes to thank all those
people who
have responded so generously to the letters
seeking
sponsorship and advertising.
If you did not receive a letter and would
like to support
the Show you can obtain a copy with the
sponsorship
options from the PostOffice, the Apollo
Bay Sports
Store or the Secretary 5237 0257.
Please support the Show and return your
sponsorship
form with your payment to the ABAS Secretary
PO
Box 78 Apollo Bay Vic 3233 The date for
the next committee meeting is 7pm Monday
8th September at CJ Keanes meeting
room Nereda Rink. Min Sec
Otway Forum Meeting
Sunday September 14th, 2008
Harbour Development on Agenda
The Community is advised that the Otway
Forum will be discussing community views
on the proposed Harbour Development, ahead
of the Council's sponsored 'Enquiry by Design'
weekend starting on September 18. The Forum
meeting will be at 3.00pm at 'Marrar Woorn',
Pengilley Avenue. See also www.forum.apollobay.orq.au
John Spencer, Otway Forum
2008 REGIONAL FREEZA PUSH START BATTLE OF
THE BANDS WINNER
Marengo band Skrypture has beaten eight
other bands to win this year's FreeZa Push
Start Battle of the Bands and a place in
the Regional Push Start Finals. A capacity
crowd saw a great night of entertainment
on Friday (August 29), with Skrypture's
good quality originals, musicianship and
stage presence getting the nod from the
judges.
Apollo Bay Service Centre Early
Closure
The Apollo Bay Service Centre, 69 Nelson
Street, Apollo Bay, will close early on
Monday 8th September, at 11.30am. Council
apologises for any inconvenience the closure
may cause.
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Southern Otway Landcare
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Indigenous
Plant Garden Working Bee & BBQ
this Saturday 6th September
SOLN has begun works on an Indigenous
Plant Garden and Wetlands at the Landcare
Project Support Centre & Nursery.
The gardens will improve the quality
of the land and provide examples of
fully grown indigenous plant species
raised from seed at the Landcare Project
Support Centre. The Townies for Landcare
group, members of SOLN's Projects
committee and an enthusiastic "Woofer"
have already established the first
section of walking track. The next
stage will be to spread pure wool
carpet and mulch over the garden site
to provide chemical-free weed management.
We will need lots of hands to help
with this stage so if you are willing
to put in a couple of hours work,
come along to the working bee this
Saturday. When: Saturday 6th September,
10am to 3pm Where: Landcare Project
Support Centre, Montrose Ave, Apollo
Bay (keep driving beyond the Industrial
estate) Bring: Gumboots and gloves.
We will also need a few extra wheelbarrows
for those who are able to bring one
with them. SOLN will provide a BBQ
lunch and refreshments.
24 Hour Wildlife Emergency:
Beached Seals
During the past month a number of
seals have beached between Apollo
Bay and Lome. On such occasions warning
signs are placed in close proximity
advising that the seal is resting
and being monitored by local Wildlife
Officers and Volunteer Wildlife Carers.
These signs request that people DO
NOT approach within 50 metres. This
is for the public's safety as well
as the seal's. Seals are very strong
mammals that can easily leap over
5 metres on land and badly injure
or kill an adult, child or dog. Resting
or injured seals may remain on beaches
for several days before returning
to the sea. Wildlife experts agree
that seals should be left alone to
recover. For further information or
to report incidents relating to beached
seals please call the 24 Hour Wildlife
Emergency: 13 000; Wildlife 13 000
94535
Townies for Landcare
The volunteer Townies for Landcare
group meet every Wednesday afternoon
from 2pm to 4pm. Come along next Wednesday
to help the townies with their latest
project: an Indigenous Plant Garden
and Wetlands at the Landcare Project
Support Centre, Montrose Ave.
Fox and Cat Traps Now Available
Have you got a nasty fox or feral
cat roaming around your place terrorising
native wildlife? SOLN has Fox and
Cat traps available to the local community.
They cost $10 to hire (or free if
you have a Trust for Nature Covenant
on your property) and SOLN requires
a $50 deposit which will be refunded
when the trap is returned.
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
COUNCIL HOSTS 'HOW TO' SESSION
FOR PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES
Colac Otway Shire will host a public
information session next week for
residents considering standing for
council in the upcoming general elections.
Council's Chief Executive Officer,
Tracey Slatter said that standing
for council is a relatively simple
process but can be daunting if you're
not quite certain what is required
or how to go about it. "The information
session will outline the roles and
responsibilities of a councillor,
describe the election process and
provide useful advice for getting
elected," Ms Slatter said.
"I strongly encourage anyone
contemplating standing for election
to attend this information session,"
Ms Slatter said.
The information session will be held
on Thursday 4 September commencing
at 7pm at COPACC, ,
Geilibrand Street, Colac. Speakers
from the Colac Otway Shire, Municipal
Association of Victoria (MAV) and
Victorian Electoral Commission will
provide information about the council
area, and advice on who can nominate,
how to nominate, and what is required
of a councillor. Councillors from
neighbouring municipalities will also
discuss their experiences to assist
prospective candidates gain an understanding
of what the public will expect of
you as a councillor, time commitments,
rewards and election campaign techniques.
The session will include an opportunity
for open discussion and questions.
It is free of charge to attend and
each participant will receive a comprehensive
information kit.
For further information, please call
5232 9400, or visit the MAV's website
for prospective candidates, www.standforcouncil.com.au.
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LEARN TO CONTROL YOUR
FINANCES AT
BUSINESS WORKSHOP
Small businesses in the Colac Otway
Shire have the opportunity to attend a Financial
Controls workshop in early September. Colac
Otway Shire's Business Development Officer,
Joel Kimber, said the workshop is aimed
at those businesses who would like to know
more about the benefits of financial controls,
ways to implement and evaluate internal
controls and look at fraud protection strategies.
"This Financial Controls for Small
Business workshop outlines the importance
of introducing internal controls with attendees
learning how to review business procedures,
minimise financial risk and improve business
practice," Mr Kimber said. "Your
business could have the greatest reputation
in the industry, but if you are not controlling
your finances correctly, all your good work
can be fruitless." The workshop is
part of the Colac Otway Shire's commitment
to business development and is supported
by the Victorian Government's Under New
:Management program. The workshop will be
run at COPACC from 6:00pm -8:00pm on Tuesday
9 September. The workshop costs $20 to attend
and to register go to www.business.vic.gov.au/workshops
or contact Chris Spalding on 5232 9485.
Become a Master TreeGrower!
The Australian Master TreeGrower Introduction
Day
10am-4pm Wednesday 10th September
The intro day will involve visits to several
farms that have implemented differing style
of farm forestry into their farm practices
in the Heytesbury district.
Many opportunities exist for farm forestry
products, including sawlogs, firewood, bush
foods and medicinal purposes and the Otway
Agroforestry Network (OAN) is offering to
show you how! The University of Melbourne
and the OAN are planning to run a short
course in tree growing with the Heytesbury
District Landcare Network. The 'Australian
Master TreeGrower1 short course is a community
based, practical education and training
program for farmers about growing trees
for conservation and profit, learning from
planning stages, managing, harvesting to
selling your end product and what markets
exist. Each course costs around $100 and
designed to reflect the interests, opportunities
and challenges facing the local community.
It is usually delivered in 8-days over one
or two months, but is ultimately up to those
interested. Participants receive books,
measuring tapes, certificates and a farm
gate sign.
To Register contact:
Marianne Stewart: T-5236 3348, M-0407 332
889
E~ marianne.stewart@oan.org.au
TRANSPORT CONNECTIONS PROJECT -BRINGING
COMMUNITIES TOGETHER
Colac Otway Shire and Surf Coast Shire are
Bringing Communities Together with a new
initiative to review the transport options
available to the community. Bringing Communities
Together is a joint project of the Colac
Otway and Surf Coast Shires. In January
2008, Trina Ebeling (Colac Otway) and Jenny
Lewis (Surf Coast) commenced as the Transport
Connections Project Co-ordinators.
Colac Otway Shire Mayor, Cr Chris Smith,
said "Bringing Communities Together
is funded through the Government's Transport
Connections program as a cross-government
initiative to help communities work together
to improve local transport through trial
transport connections."
"The three year projects, to December
2010, involve a partnership between members
of the community, the community and voluntary
transport sector, existing community or
health networks and public and private transport
providers," Cr Smith said. Currently,
there is a strong network of thirty-two
Transport Connections Projects across Victoria,
an $18.3m Victorian Government investment.
A Joint Steering Committee and Local Advisory
Groups were established in the early months
of the project to assist with governance
and local input. 'Use it or lose it'
Colac Otway's Transport Connections Project
Coordinator, Trina Ebeling, said, "The
starting point for the Bringing Communities
Together is meeting with community groups
to identify transport needs, supporting
data research, and developing innovative
and sustainable transport connection trials."
"If a trial service attracts sufficient
patronage it can I become a regular fixture
in Victoria's public transport I service,"
Ms Ebeling said.
i "Our challenge is to work with community
groups to ! help identify their transport
needs and gaps, to make I everyone aware
of a new trial service, and to I encourage
people to take full advantage of it - that's
I where you can help. We welcome any advice
offered i by the community on the development
of a sustainable * transport service."
Community consultation "Throughout
the development of the project so far, we've
conducted a range of activities to find
out the community's needs in relation to
transport." /'Community Forums were
organised during August at Apollo Bay, Moriac
and Torquay and follow-up imeetings with
local transport providers have been organised
in September."
"An early initiative, a Transport Options
brochure is currently being printed outlining
contact numbers for : public transport and
medical and mobility assistance : information."
A Service Proposal to the Department of
Transport can be initiated by any community
members if supported with evidence.
For further information, please contact
Trina Ebeling, Transport Connections Coordinator
Colac Otway Shire (Monday and Thursday 8.30-5.00,
Tuesday and Wednesday 1.15-5.00) on 5232
9420, or email trina.ebelinq@colacotwav.vic.qov.au.
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BE INSPIRED WITH SENIORS
FESTIVAL IN OCTOBER
Seniors from across the region are preparing
to be inspired at a festival of socialising,
entertainment and activities.
The Shire's Aged and Disability Services unit
has coordinated a fortnight of varied activities
celebrating Seniors Week which runs across
Australia from October 5-12.
Co-ordinator of the event, June Day, said
Seniors Week was growing every year with people
really warming to getting out and being involved
in their festival.
"The events are so popular that this
year we're running activities across two weeks,
from Monday October 6 to Friday October 17,"
Ms Day said. "The festival will commence
on Monday October 6 with a tour of Narrapumelap
- one of the most magnificent homesteads in
the Western District," Ms Day said. "On
Tuesday, October 7 morning teas will be held
at McDonalds Colac and Illuka Cafe, Apollo
Bay from 10.30am, free for anyone who shows
their Seniors Card."
"On Wednesday Bluewater Fitness will
host a Festival of Fitness, with a gym workout,
Pilates class and water aerobics."
"On Thursday we will enjoy a night at
the Twilight Harness Races, with a flutter
on a filly, and a wine or two! Friday's activity
is a mystery bus tour," Ms Day said.
"The celebrations will continue the following
week, with a tour of Werribee Rose Garden
and Mansion, a tour of the MCG and National
Sports Museum, lunch at the Apollo Bay RSL,
a visit to the historic 'Clunes', and an Art
and Craft Exhibition at Kanyana Club Colac"
Ms Day said bookings for all activities were
essential, with costs for activities ranging
from $10 to $25 and the Art and Craft Exhibition
having free admission. "Bookings for
events will be taken from Tuesday September
9 at 9am, through the Shire's Aged and Disability
Services Unit at 6 Murray Street, Colac or
by calling 5232 9420," Ms Day said.
"You can also book at the Apollo Bay
office on Tuesday September 9 only, from 9am
to 12pm, at 79 Nelson Street, Apollo Bay,
or by calling 5237 6504."
"Please be aware that events are very
popular and telephone bookings may be difficult
on Tuesday, due to high demand for tickets.
Please be patient, or visit one of our offices
to book your tickets."
Students Raise $1240 for Famine Relief.
Well done to Phoebe, Ethan, Tess,
Erin, Noni, Annie, Kiera and Maisey for completing
the 40 Hour Famine from 8 pm on Friday 22
August until midday on Sunday 24th. We stopped
eating for 40 hours to raise much-needed funds
for children in India.
Not eating for 40 hours isn't as hard as it
sounds. Your body craves food every now and
then and this is when you get the feeling
that these children would feel every day.
But we knew that food was coming, children
living in poverty don't. Doing the 40 hour
famine really makes you feel lucky about what
we have.
The money we raised goes towards helping to
stop child trafficking and child labor. It
also helps get food, water and basic necessities
that children need. Altogether we made $1240.
Thank you to all the people who gave us money
and well done to the people who fasted.
Phoebe Frost, Year 9 Apollo Bay P-12 College
COLAC OTWAY SHIRE POSITIONS
ADMINISTRATOR Recreation, Arts & Culture
Temporary Part Time - 2 Days per Week (Monday
& Tuesday)
12 Month Maternity Leave Replacement Position
As Recreation, Arts & Culture Administrator
you will provide administrative assistance
and personal support to the Recreation, Arts
& Culture Unit undertaking all administrative
requirements for the development, planning
and implementation of Community Development
Projects.
The successful applicant will need to posses
highly developed organisational skills to
draft correspondence, arrange meetings and
manage appointments. This role would ideally
suit an experienced PA with exceptional multi-tasking
skills who enjoys working within a fast-paced
environment.
Applications close 4pm, Friday, September
12, 2008.
CADET FINANCE OFFICER
Band 4 (Victorian Local Authorities Award
2001)
Have you been searching for an opportunity
to kick start your Finance career?
, Colac Otway Shire has an exciting opportunity
based in our Colac offices for an aspiring
accountant. You
j will have the opportunity to experience
all aspects of local government finance.
Through combined part-time business or accounting
tertiary studies (fully paid for by Council)
and full-time work you will have the opportunity
to learn in a progressive and professional
environment.
Applications close 4pm, Friday, September
26, 2008.
Position Descriptions are available on Council's
website at www.colacotway.vic.gov.au or by
contacting Shellie Nicholls, Human Resources
Officer on (03) 5232 9438 or shellie. nicholls@.colacotway.
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MAKING OUR SHIRE A
BETTER PLACE FOR
PETS AND PEOPLE
A new management plan has been developed by
Colac Otway Shire to encourage pets and people
to live in harmony in the Shire. The draft
Domestic Animal Management Plan identifies
strategies and actions to guide domestic animal
management in the Shire for the next 3 years.
The Mayor, Cr Chris Smith, said the plan was
developed in accordance with State Government
legislation, which required a formal domestic
animal management plan to be in place for
all municipalities. "The development
of this plan supports the strategic approach
already taken by Council in relation to the
management of domestic animals and services
already in place," Cr Smith said. "There
is considerable evidence to support the benefits
of owning pets - Council has a role in harnessing
these benefits, and maintaining our community's
ability to own animals or pets." "This
plan supports Council's ongoing strategic
approach to managing animals and pets in the
community, and continues to encourage responsible
pet ownership so people and their pets can
integrate harmoniously and safely into the
community." "We recognise that domestic
animals are a part of the community - they
enhance the quality of life for many people
so the needs of animals and their owners'
needs to be accommodated." "However,
the draft Domestic Animal Management plan
also recognises the differing needs of other
members of the community, those who don't
own pets."
The key components of the plan include identification
and registration of domestic animals, encouraging
responsible pet ownership, managing wandering,
aggressive or barking dogs and dog attacks,
cat management, Municipal Pound management,
and compliance and enforcement. "We're
looking forward to community response to the
plan, and hope it will be supportive, particularly
given we have opted not to include controversial
initiatives that may be more suitable for
other municipalities," Cr Smith said.
The Domestic Animal Management Plan is on
display for public comment at the Council
offices at 2-6 Rae Street, Colac. You can
also view the plan at Council's website, www.colacotway.vic.qov.au.
Submissions to the plan can be made in writing
until Friday September
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
on 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 S latter Chief Executive Officer
www.colacotway.vic.gov.au
SPECIAL COMMITTEE WILL MEET TO CONSIDER ROAD
NAMES
Colac Otway Shire has established a Special
Committee to consider proposed road names
for almost 200 unnamed roads in the Shire.
The Mayor, Cr Chris Smith, said the Road Names
Project Advisory Committee would meet to consider
written submissions received, after proposed
names were displayed to the community in late
June. "The committee comprises myself
and Cr Peter Mercer, and community representatives
Mr Paul O'Brien of the Barwon Down Community
Group, and Mr Ken Widdowson of the Forrest
and District Historical Society," Cr
Smith said. "It's important to have community
interest in the matter of naming roads, and
with the input of community and historical
groups we can ensure that the historical integrity
and sentimental relevance of roads are reflected
in their names." "Naming these roads
will improve the quality of Council's mapbase,
and ultimately assist all users of the mapbase,
particularly emergency services." The
Road Names Project Advisory Committee will
meet on Friday September 5 at 9.00am in the
Civic Hall at COPACC, Gellibrand Street, Colac,
to consider the 104 submissions received.
"All submitters and any other interested
members in the community are invited to attend
the meeting," Cr Smith said.
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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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NOTICE
APOLLO BAY COMMUNITY MARKET
Annual General Meeting
Saturday 20th September 1.30pm CJ Keanes
All present and prospective stall-holders
welcome.
Apollo Bay Football Club
Presentation Evening
Saturday September 6th 6.30 pm
Club Social Rooms
"Lost, stolen, strayed"
Apollo Bay Football Club is looking for
75 large,
round white dinner plates that were lent
to
someone, a group or a club (can't remember).
If
you know of their whereabouts we would
appreciate their return. Contact Wendy:
0419 506 604
BEREAVEMENT
WITHAM - HELEN
Frank, Simon, Julie and family would like
to thank
everyone for their kind words of sympathy,
phone
calls, cards and flowers on the passing
of Helen
on 7-8-2008. We would like to thank O.H.C.S.
for
their care of Mum during her respite visits.
HAPPY 4th BIRTHDAY
MICHAELA &
Love from "Grandfather" Bert &
Bonnie "GO DOGGIES"
Friendship Day Friday 12th
September at Marrar Woorn. All welcome.
Next meeting September 26th at Marrar Woorn.
Competition - A small vase and flower Joan
Irving Branch secretary
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John Webber 30 August 2008
John will leave a huge void in our lives
and he will be remembered by all for his
help and advice, stories, genuine interest
in others and "little" chats.
A lovely, generous man.
And from John (as quoted) "Hooroo Everyone"
Alice, Tony and Lynne
Vale John Webber
Members of the Otways & Coast Permaculture
Group
would like to acknowledge John Webber, who
passed
away on August 30th, 2008.
John helped out on the first heritage fruit
tree grafting day in the Otways held in
2005 (run by Otways &
Coast Permaculture Group), and was always
helpful, generous and accommodating on the
many field trips that the local permaculture
group organised to his property.
On his sheep farm in the Otways, John had
planted approximately 600 apple trees over
thirty years with over 250 different apple
varieties. He had also
planted many other fruit and nut trees.
John's legacy will live on through his son,
Tony, the
trees he planted, their produce and the
diversity he
has brought to the Otways.
JOHN WEBBER
Passed away August 30th.
One of Life's true gentlemen.
A friend of mine who will be sadly missed.
Deepest sympathy to Alice, Tony, Lynne and
family. Mark T Gaylard
C.W.A.
On 21st August 8 ladies braved the muddy
conditions (outside only) at Barramunga
Cabins to cater for a film crew of 25 filming
in the Otways Rain forest. It was very enjoyable
meeting the actors and directors and earning
some revenue for CWA, Thanks to all who
helped in any way.
BIRTH
BROWN - WITHAM
Dave, Rachael and Amelia are delighted to
announce the arrival of Matilda Belle Rae
on
Tuesday 26th August 2008, weighing 8lb 14ozs
CONGRATULATIONS Well done
to SKRYPTURE (alias Michael Roberts, Darren
Whitwell and Cody Perkins) for their win
last Friday night at the 2008 Freeza Battle
of the Bands.
Hopefully now they are off to bigger and
better things.
Keep Rockin' Boys
Love from your family, friends and fans
"WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS"
Gail and Barry O'Leary and Peter and Miren
Scott wish to announce the marriage of their
daughter
Stacie to Bernard
son of Trish and Bernard Mclver of Perth.
The wedding took place at 4pm 1st September
at
Apollo Bay.
Our love to both of you forever
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OTWAY
HEALTH NEWS |
Petition for
Dental Services in Apollo Bay and Surrounding Townships
Otway Health has developed a petition for dental
services to provide evidence of support from the
community for our campaign to attract funds for
a public / private mobile dental program for Apollo
Bay, Lome and all the surrounding towns.
Apollo Bay has no public or private dental service.
People have to travel 150 k round trip to go to
a dentist in Colac. The School Dental service has
not visited in five years and the water in our region
is not fluoridated. We need funding for a mobile
dental service for Apollo Bay, Lome and for those
living in the surrounding towns.
Currently there is a petition at Marrar Woorn to
sign and we are hoping that shops and businesses
in town will help to collect signatures as well.
The petition reads "We the undersigned are
concerned citizens who urge our leaders to act now
to fund a mobile dental service that is both public
and private for adults and children for people living
in Apollo Bay, Lavers Hill, Beach Forrest, Wye River,
Forrest, Lome and Deans Marsh." If any one
wants to help, please pick up a petition form from
Marrar Woorn or the customer service desk at Otway
Health and return it to us by the end of September.
CPR Level 1 & 2 First Aid Courses
Otway Health is conducting the following first aid
courses:
CPR UPDATE The Cardio Pulmonary
Resuscitation
component of First Aid Level 2 should be revised
annually. $55 9am-lpm Fri Sept 26th
FIRST AID - LEVEL 1 This course
deals with recognising and responding to emergencies
using basic life support measures. It is assumed
the First Aider is working under supervision and/or
according to established workplace First Aid procedures.
$90 9am-4.30pm Fri Sept 26th
FIRST AID LEVEL 2 This Level 2
program provides participants with the essential
skills and knowledge required to manage life threatening
emergencies until professional medical help arrives.
$165 Fri 26th Sept & Fri 3 Oct 9am -4.30pm
For bookings & more information contact us on
52378500.
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Casual Community Care Workers
Opportunities exist to work in the community care
work team on a casual basis; the role involves
visiting clients in their homes and providing
general assistance. For more information contact
Maria Szybiak on 5237 8500 or visit our website.
Team Leader (HACC)
We are seeking a highly motivated person who loves
to create change! You will be leading the home
and community care team to build a robust service
and develop systems to support people living in
their own homes longer. For more information,
contact Maria Szybiak 52378500.
Casual Nurses (Div 1 and 2).
For information contact Helen Pini on 5237 8500
Transport Forum Mark II
Let's keep the ball rolling on talking transport
in our region! Another forum will be held to update
you on progress made so far with the Transport
Connections' Project, and to enable those who
missed the first forum to be involved. Discussions
in the first forum raised issues around:
. The Colac-Apollo Bay bus service
. Car-pooling
. Community buses, including the Otway Health
bus
. Transport around town, and between Skeenes Creek
and Marengo
. Volunteer driving
Come along on Monday 22nd November to the Senior
Citizens Centre at 4pm to 'keep the wheels rolling'
on local transport. Afternoon Tea will be provided.
Contact Kat on 52378500 for details or if transport
is required.
Childcare Vacancies
We have casual vacancies on Mondays and Wednesdays
for Under 3's and permanent and casual places
available in the Over 3's room Monday to Friday.
Please contact Marie on 52378500 for details.
Alternative Funerals
A presentation and discussion on alternative funerals
including eco-friendly options, information presented
will be based on current research in Australia
and overseas and locally available services. Marrar
Woorn on Thursday 18 September, cost $5 to cover
afternoon tea. Time will be advised in next week's
news sheet.
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Letters
to the Editor
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MAKJ'S CHALLENGE
From the creator and keeper of the lists comes Marj's
Challenge!
3 years ago I started collecting details of all
the clubs and organizations in Apollo Bay because
I like making Ests and because I thought it would
be useful.
Today there are 136 names on the list and it has
proved to be worthwhile and rewarding and a valuable
resource.
Lots of people in the community — locals,
new settlers, part-timers and visitors — would
like to know more about your club. What better place
to publish the story than our own AB News?
Everybody wins:
O You get publicity for your club
O AB News has interesting articles
O The readers enjoy the stories (and may join
and support a club)
If every club responds it will take about 2 xh years
to work through the list - not too much to ask -
one article every couple of years, over and above
any other contributions you make
So, how about it? Each club to write an entertaining
little ;piece - a bit of history, what you do, when
and where you meet, how much it costs, any "famous"
members or funny incidents and what is special about
your club.
Make sure you present your article in the correct
format - 1 x 8.5 cm wide column up to 12-13 cm long,
in Arial font 12 point.
No Prizes for entering - just the pleasure of knowing
YOUR CLUB ROSE TO THE CHALLENGE!
Contact me if you wish — Marjorie Morkham
morkhamm@,bigpond.net.au
Apollo Bay Pony Club is in need of a large shed
in which to store our horse float. This would preferably
be close to town with easy access. It doesn't need
to be lockable, but just to provide protection from
the weather. As a small dedicated club, our float
provides our young members with a chance to go out
and compete and represent our club and town. If
anyone is able to help we would be very appreciative.
Please contact Tracey on: 5237 7148 / 0437 246 992.
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OTWAY RANGES CLIMATE ACTION
GROUP (ORCA)
Elderly and poor to be most affected
A recent CSIRO study, commissioned by some 15 of
Sydney's most vulnerable coastal regions, found
that increasingly wild weather caused by climate
change will hit the poor, elderly and lower educated
the hardest. The study analysed each coastal council's
exposure, sensitivity and adaptability to the severe
weather events predicted by scientists to occur
by 2030.
Extreme heat, sea level rises, flash flooding and
risk from bushfires were the weather events considered
to have the most significant impact on those living
on the coast.
Researchers found residents with higher disposable
incomes would have a better chance of reducing their
vulnerability to climate change such as being able
to install (and afford to run!) air-conditioners
and renovating their properties to make them more
energy efficient and therefore, cost efficient.
"Given the Otway ranges geographical layout,
substantial elderly population and low average income
it can be classified as a vulnerable area and we
need more research and planning by our own Shire.
Specifically, we need accurate, detailed advice
on how this community can best prepare for the impacts
of climate change" says Simon Pockley Co-chairman
of Climate Action group, ORCA.
ORCA is a group of local residents who meet regularly
to discuss and plan for the future of Otway Communities
under climate change.
Community Forum
ORCA encourages everyone to be involved in planning
this direction and will hold community forum at
7pm on Friday October 17 to focus on finding community
supported action to combat climate change. We hope
to see you there.
Energy and Money Saving Tip #1
Each degree you adjust your air conditione down
by in winter (eg from 21° to 20°) and up
by in summer (eg 26° to 27°) will save you
up to 15% on your running costs. |
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