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 Music
Festival Community
News Landcare
Health
Letters |
Apollo
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Ocean Road Home |
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APOLLO
BAY CHARITY SPRING BALL CANCELLED
It is with great sadness that the Apollo Bay Charity
Spring Ball Committee has decided to cancel the
Ball planned for Saturday 13th October 2007. Unfortunately
poor ticket sales have meant that the Ball wasn't
viable, let alone able to make a profit. We would
like to apologise for the disappointment and inconvenience
our decision to cancel may cause. This has been
a heart wrenching decision. In part, this is due
to the hard work already put into the occasion but
mostly it is because we were once again looking
forward to bringing what has always been such a
great event to the town.
Over the years the Ball has provided an unrivalled
opportunity for this community to come together
and have fun and along the way has raised in excess
of $80,000 for local causes. We appreciate there
will be a flow on effect and hope you understand
that this has been an extremely difficult choice
but nonetheless a realistic one. The Ball has only
ever been possible due to the support of many community
groups and individuals, making it truly a team effort.
The Committee would like to take this opportunity
to thank all the wonderful people who have so generously
donated their time and support. Refunds for tickets
purchased are available through Ocean Entertainment.
For those who are still looking for a reason to
frock up and enjoy their Saturday evening , a dinner
will be held at Buff's Restaurant at 7.30pm. Please
RSVP to Buffs. This will be a celebration (not a
commiseration) of all the fantastic, special and
unique moments this great event has brought. We
hope to see you there. Heather Frost, Debbie Tovey,
Kim Bazell, Margaret Findlay, Larelle Fitt, Vicki
Hannah and Michelle Cox.
APOLLO BAY CHARITY SPRING BALL
The Apollo Bay Charity Spring Ball Committee would
like to thank all generous pledges of support for
this
year's Ball. Major Sponsors: Apollo Bay Real Estate,
Noy
Brothers Raffle pledges: Abbot and Coastal Sign
Works ,
Apollo Bay Music Festival, Lisa Barron, Budget
Furniture, C.J. Livestock Services , Peter Fillmore,
High on Heels, Lifestyle, Nelly O'Meara, Sea Eagle
Retreat, , Sewells, Larkin and McCarthy and Vital
Breath. Waiting staff: Himalayan Group, Apollo Bay
P-12
College.
Clean Up: Apollo Bay Board Riders
We hope the cancellation of the event has not
inconvenienced you in any way. Your support has
been appreciated.
Spring Ball Committee.
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SUNDAY
PIRATES IN THE HARBOUR!
Bring your family, bring your friends, bring
your model boat and rise to the MODEL
BOAT CHALLENGE high noon this Sunday
at The Apollo Bay Sailing Club
on the edge of the harbour
be prizes!
be sausages!
be skulduggery!
TAKE THE CHALLENGE
Register at 12 noon Events start at 2pm
The Apollo Bay Informal Fishing Group would
like to congratulate Jayce BIDDLE who won
the September fishing competition with 2
Black Bream caught from the Barham River.
Thanks go to Wayne at Surf n Fish and Richard
Er for sponsoring the competition.
Ride and Walk to Work and School Day.
Wednesday October 17th
7:00~9:30am Apollo Bay Foreshore/ Surf Club
Free breakfast, fun, attractions and lots
of prizes.
Start Your Day a Different Way
Walk or Ride to breakfast with escort riders
from Marengo,
Skenes Crk, Wild Dog, Marriners Lookout
Rd & Tuxion Rd
(Meet the P-12 Students at 8:00am at the
phone booths).
Register your participation online at www.bv.com.au
now
and receive a free t-shirt and a chance
to win prizes Further Information Contacts
School 523 6483, OHCS 5237 8500 or AH; Peter
5237 7178.
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Southern Otway Landcare
Network 'Landtalk' |
Weedbusters
Week
Weedbusters BBQ
It's Weedbusters Week, and in the
spirit of the occasion
SOLN will be hosting a social weed
management day and BBQ.
Where: the Landcare Project
Support Centre,
Montrose Ave
When: Saturday 13th Oct from
10am - 3pm.
Bring: Gloves and
ho, SOLN will provide a free BBQ.
All are welcome. Feel free to join
in at anytime.
The BBQ will be at lpm. The Support
Centre is moving towards complete
chemical-free maintenance. It will
be a great opportunity to visit the
Support Centre and meet the local
Landcare community.
Weedbusters Scenic Drive
The Otway Barham Landcare group have
posted Weed Identification Signs along
Barham River Rd. These will be visible
throughout Weedbusters Week, so take
a drive or a walk and improve your
weed ED.
Congradulations Townies!!
The Townies for Landcare group have
been nominated for the 2007 Victorian
Weedbuster Award for their tireless
efforts in managing weeds across the
Southern Otways. They have been invited
to attend the presentation at the
Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne.
Good luck guys!
Let's look at another noxious weed
that threatens the Southern Otways...
Cape ivy - Delairea Odorata
Cape Ivy is a vigorous perennial vine
from South Africa with succulent twining
stems, which has escaped from gardens
into moist forest. Leaves are fleshy
and hairless, and lobed rather like
English Ivy. Flowers are small, densely
bunched, yellow, tubular, daisy-like,
occurring from autumn to spring. Produces
many tiny seeds, each equipped with
a small hairy parachute, like dandelion.
The seed disperse by wind or water,
often being dumped on bushland edges,
where it will regrow from stem fragments.
Cape Ivy invades sensitive and fragile
bushland, suppressing the growth and
germination of native species by carpeting
the ground and rooting down at leaf
nodes. It also grows into the forest
canopy, kills trees and creates light
gaps, leading to more weed invasion.
Control methods include hand removal,
cutting climbing stems, using herbicide
on stumps or spraying.
Waterwatch Training
Our Waterwatch programme has had a
flush of interest and we will be running
another training day for new water
monitors on Sunday October 21st at
11.00am at Paradise Picnic Grounds
on the Barham River Road. Existing
water monitors are most welcome as
we are lucky enough to have Brenda
Skene coming down to take us through
Macro-invertebrates again.
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ABP12C Parents &
Friends Group
Welcome back to term 4... I hope you have
all enjoyed the last 2 weeks as much as
I have... "GO CATS GO!" what a
WIN!!! Went to the opening of Priscilla
Queen of the Desert, fantastic!!! Defiantly
worth making the trip, the songs, dance
and 500 costumes.... awesome!!!
The Bush dance was the main topic on our
Agenda at Monday evening's meeting. Thanks
to those that attended. A fun family evening
out is what we can expect, "The Stonecutter
Band ' from Geelong, will add an extra buzz
to the evening...playing and calling dance.
. .Dressing up as a Jackeroo or Jillaroo
will also add to the theme, we will be giving
away a prize for the best dress girl or
boy. This is a school function and fundraiser
as many teachers and students attending
would be appreciated. The money we raise
will go towards the new playground. If you
would like to donate to the raffle contact
Sheryl on 52376 029 All volunteers.... please
be prepared to put up your hand this is
our main fundraiser for the year!!!
Write these in your dairy:
School Barn Dance 10th November, Saturday
evening!!!
Start at 6.00pm BBQ- sausages and ice cream
Choir to open night, Himalayan Kids farewell
and good luck!! "Stonecutters Band"
and much, much
more...
We look forward to seeing you all there
-YEEEEEHAH!
Dates to remember: Garden Clean up- Friday
the 19th October
Weekend/family camp - Bimbi Park in term
4, November 30th week end. Bookings necessary,
more details coming....
New Principal Welcome
Tuesday 16th October 6-7pm nibbles Krambruk
Room, Bottom Pub. We will be selling raffle
tickets, drawn at Bush Dance
Look forward to seeing all school council
reps
and Parents & Friends committee.....
Parents and Community members are invited
to attend the P - 6 Assemblies this term.
They will be held at 9:30 am in the Leisure
Centre on:
Tues, 23rd October,
Tues, 13th November &
Mon, 3 rd December.
The Assemblies will last for about 30 minutes
and will highlight some of the various achievements
of our primary students.
Apollo Bay Informal Fishing Group
next meeting will be held on Thursday the
1st November, 2007 at 10.30 am at the Apollo
Bay Shire conference room, Nelson Street,
Apollo Bay. All welcome. Coordinator Andrew
ORCHARD.
Hordem Vale Hall & Rec Reserve Inc
Presents The Grand Re-Opening Function
A Blast from the Past
Old Time Ball 8:00pm Friday 9th November
2007
FeaturingThe Frank Lawrence Old Time Dance
Band
This is a family event, so come and relive
the old times
at the newly renovated Hordern Vale Hall.
Soft Drinks & Chips will be available
for sale on the night,
Ladies: a plate for supper please.
Dress: Smart/Semi formal
Tickets available from:
Hanson Petroleum - Mobil Apollo Bay, High
on Heels -
Apollo Bay, Yatzies - Lavers Hill Post Office
Cost: Pre-sold: $10 Single, $20 Family
On the night: $15 Single, $30 Family
Enquiries: Adrian Marriner 5237 9262
Leanne Swain 5237 9214
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Is Your Home Fire Safe?
With the Fire Danger Period commencing in
November, now is the time to ensure your property
is prepared against bushfire. Council offers
the following advice to make your home fire
resistant:
¦ Mow, rake and slash any vegetation
around your property to reduce the amount
of fine fuel - grass and ground litter must
be kept at a maximum height of 100mm for the
declared fire danger period.
¦ Remove any flammable materials from
around your property
¦ Keep roofs and gutters clear of leaves
and fine fuels
¦ Stack any firewood in a cleared area
or in a shed - not against your home
¦ Seal up any gaps around your home
¦ Ensure all plants close to your home
are well watered within water restrictions
¦ Select fire resistant plants for
your garden
• Fertilise plants regularly in summer
to promote
lush new growth - Remove loose bark from trees
¦ When choosing indigenous plants ensure
you select appropriate plants for the site
and avoid those with rough fibrous bark and
long ribbon strips
¦ Choose trees with a low oil resin
content in their leaves with a smooth bark
and high leaf moisture content
www.colacotway.vic.gov.au
Great Ocean Road up for Heritage Assessment
The Great Ocean Road has been recommended
by the Australian Heritage Council for assessment
for possible inclusion on Australia's premier
heritage list, said the Federal Member for
Corangamite, Stewart McArthur. Mr McArthur
said the Great Ocean Road will now be examined
for inclusion on the National Heritage List
which currently includes 70 sites of historical
significance to Australia.
"There are many natural and historic
places that help tell a story about how Australia
has developed as a nation and the Great Ocean
Road is one of those and long overdue for
addition to the list," Mr McArthur said.
"The Great Ocean Road is one of the three
great natural features that attract people
to Australia from across the world, the Rock,
the Reef and the Road, and it is the only
one of the three yet to be included on the
National Heritage List," Mr McArthur
said.
"If any one work of man embodies the
Australian story it must be the Great Ocean
Road cut into the cliff-face overlooking the
southern ocean and built by the blood, sweat
and tears of veterans of the Great War as
a symbol of mankind's appreciation and integration
with the natural environment."
Mr McArthur said 42,000 hectares of Great
Ocean Road and adjoining public land from
Torquay to Peterborough has been recommended
for assessment for possible inclusion on the
National Heritage List. Mr McArthur said the
public comment period for priority assessment
of the Great Ocean Road would be open in mid-October.
EDITORIAL COMMENTS
I would like to remind contributors that the
ABN has a policy, in fact a legal obligation,
not to publish any material that is supplied
without the contributors name and address.
Many "For Sale" notices and adverts
still arrive without a name or address. Similarly
club and organisation reports and adverts
often come without the contact information.
Editors are continually chasing up people
for this data. That is about to stop. In the
future do not be surprised if your advert
or material is not published if you have not
supplied your name, address and telephone
number. We can not even return your money
unless you provide us with the information.
Ted
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GET ON TRACK FOR SAFE
CYCLING
Victoria Police is encouraging cyclists across
the state
to get pedalling and help celebrate 24 years
of safe
cycling in Victoria.
October is Safe Cycle Month, a state-wide
initiative
which aims to increase cyclist safety and
reduce the
number of bicycle-related collisions and injuries
on
Victorian roads.
Police throughout the state will be conducting
a range
of activities all designed to increase awareness
amongst cyclists and other road users of road
safety
issues.
During the month police will speak to around
22,000
cyclists throughout Victoria on everything
from the
importance of wearing a helmet to how to prevent
bike
theft.
State Bicycle Coordinator Sergeant Darren
Orval said
many collisions involving cyclists could be
prevented if
people were more aware of cyclist safety.
Last year 14 cyclists were killed on Victorian
roads
and there are around 15,000 bicycle collisions
reported each year.
"Safe Cycle Month aims to continue to
make everyone
more aware and better educated about how we
can all
share the road safely.
Try working together we can reduce the amount
of
bicycle collisions that occur each year and
from that,
the number of people who are unnecessarily
killed of
injured as a result.
In any instance of fatalities or road trauma,
the
immediate victim is not the only one affected
- their
families and friends also feel the consequences."
Sgt Orval also highlighted the importance
of cyclists
taking an active role in their own safety
by choosing to
use the appropriate level of safety equipment
whilst
riding their bike.
"Cycle safety is not just about obeying
the road rules
but also choosing to wear a secure bicycle
helmet and
making sure you are visible to other road
users by
fitting lights to your bike and wearing appropriate
clothing," Sgt Orval said.
It is also important to regularly maintain
your bicycle
by checking tyre inflation, brakes and all
other parts
are in good working condition.
Many people spend hundreds or thousands of
dollars
on bicycles only to buy cheap equipment to
secure
their bike with. Making sure your bike is
stored
securely when not in use can prevent opportunistic
thieves riding off with your bicycle.
"Police can further assist by marking
your bike so that
if theft does occur, you greatly increase
the chances
of getting it back."
Safe Cycle Month is an annual road safety
initiative
conducted by Victoria Police, sponsored by
VicRoads
and supported by other government and community
organisations including the Amy Gillett Foundation
and CycleSport Victoria.
VicHealth Active Club Grants
VicHealth is seeking applications under its
Active Club
Grants funding program. The Grants offer funding
of
up to $2,500 for sports injury prevention
equipment,
essential equipment, portable shade and volunteer
and club training. For guidelines and application
forms
visit www.vichealth.vic.gov.au or call Council's
Recreation Unit on 5232 9527. Applications
close
December 3, 2007 www.colacotway.vic.gov.au
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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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SENIOR
CITIZENS
Monday 15th Oct Carpet Bowls, Cards 2pm
Tuesday 16thOct Carpet Bowls 2pm
Friday 19th Oct Bingo 1.45pm
Saturday 20th Oct Carpet Bowls 2pm
Seniors Committee meeting Monday 22nd Oct,
1pm at 4 Whelan St.
Seniors Birthday
Seniors will be holding their birthday on
Friday 9 Nov at 1.15pm . Anyone who wishes
to attend please leave your name with Jeanette
5237 6268 or Clarice 5237 6690
CWA
Next meeting Friday 26th October at 1.30pm.
A street Stall will be held on Saturday
20th October from 9am to 12 noon. Donations
of saleable goods such as cakes, pickles,
jams, biscuits, produce, books, etc gratefully
received.
Lavers Hill P12 College Parents
& Friends Club
Invites you to our Spoil Yourself Day
For Women
(15 years and up) Sunday 28th October
2007 at
Lavers Hill P12 College
9:30am -4:30pm
Featuring: Massage, Reiki,
Haircuts, Facials, Pap Smear Clinic, Beauty
treatments & much more. .Cost: $15
for a smorgasbord lunch & morning
& afternoon tea. Treatment prices
start from $5 to $50 For more details
& booking sheets contact:
Roz O'Loughlin 5237 4213
EVENTS CALENDAR
Sun 14th Oct Apollo Bay Boat Challenge
Apollo Bay Boat Harbour
Sat 20th Oct Caulfield Cup Luncheon Otway
Estate Winery 12.30-4.30 pm
Sun 21st Oct Laver Hill P-12 Trash &
Treasure LaversHillP-12 10am to 4pm
Wed 31st Oct Otway Mountain Bike AGM Marrar
Woorn House 7pm
Sat 3rd Nov Steiner by the Sea spring
Festival Apollo Bay Youth Club 12-4pm
Frid 9th Nov A Blast from the Past OLD
TIME BALL Hordenvale Hall 8.00pm
Sat 10th Nov Apollo Bay P-12 School Barn
Dance Somewhere at 6pm
Fri-Mon 23-26 Nov 75th Anniversary of
the Opening of the Great Ocean Road Grand
Parade Saturday 24th November
APOLLO BAY LIONS VILLAGE INC
Annual General Meeting
The AGM will be held at 7.30pm on
MONDAY 15th OCTOBER 2007.
At Lou's Original Rest. 1 Moore St Apollo
Bay
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youth ministry of Apollo Bay AOG
SURFS UP!
Dress upnight
When: This Friday 12th
Oct
Where: Uniting CHURCH hall
(this week only) Time: 5.00 - 6.50pm
For more details contact:
Marni Briffa
Ph: 52 371 202
Mob: 0406351838
Email: m_briffa@bigpond.net.au
Infuse is a Christian based youth program
for
grade 3, 4 & 5's Grade 6's also welcome.
All welcome!
LAVERS HILL P-12 COLLEGE OCTOBER
TRASH AND TREASURE FEST
Sunday October 21st
10am-4.00pm
Birregurra Sausage Sizzle all day
... hardware, kitchenware, books, pre-
loved clothing, linen, nic nacs, odds &
sods
and much more.....
Funds raised will support the 2007 Gold
Duke of
Edinburgh Award team
travelling to Nepal to complete their expedition
and
their community service leaving December
28th
Enquiries to Denise Hooke A/H 52376097,
College
52373213
APOLLO BAY PRESCHOOL
Requires volunteers to catalogue our library
books on to computer. Our data base is set
up
and ready to go. An hour or so of your time
would
be greatly appreciated.
WANTED The Preschool is seeking a working
"hand pump" to be connected to
a 200 litre water
tank. Please contact Pip or Helene on 5237
6494.
Gumboots & Pearls ~ Opera in
the Otways
Saturday 13th October, lpm to 5pm
At Melba Gully, Lavers Hill
Tickets: Adult $55 Child $35
Tickets available at Colac Visitor Information
Centre. Tel: 5231 3730 www.otwavs.org.au
APOLLO BAY FIRE BRIGADE
Callouts for September 2007 9/9/07
-1430hrs Motorcycle accident GOR
Hordenvale 11/9/07 -1414hrs False Alarm
Good Intent
GOR Marengo 14/9/07 -0927hrs Motor vehicle
accident
GOR Grey River 16/9/07 - 1718hrs False Alarm
Good Intent
GOR Glen Aire 17/9/07 -1438hrs False Alarm
Good Intent
GOR Glen Aire 18/9/07-1852hrs Chimney fire
GOR Apollo Bay
FIRE RESTRICTIONS COMMENCE ON 1/11/07 in
our area. No burning off or fires in the
open after this date. Bob Mason, Secretary
Colac Otway Shire Receives Fire Funding
Colac Otway Shire has received over $50,000
for
seven projects which will benefit fire fighting
activities
in the Shire.
Federal Member for Corangamite, Stewart
McArthur
announced the funding on October 9 at Barongarook,
one of the areas to benefit.
Projects include the installation of water
tanks in Pirron
Yallock and Apollo Bay, the upgrade of bridges
in
Gellibrand and the renewal of fire access
roads in
Barongarook, Barwon Downs and Birregurra.
Colac Otway Mayor, Cr Warren Riches said
the
funding would help improve response times
for the fire
brigade and therefore create a greater level
of
community safety.
"The upgrade of fire access roads is
important as they
allow for the safe passage of trucks to
areas where
road access is limited and off road fire
fighting would
be difficult," Cr Riches said.
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OTWAY
HEALTH NEWS |
Don't Lose
Your Standards Evening
What a success! A big thank you to Apollo Bay Hotel
for
supplying the venue and beer on Friday night. Thanks
also
to Kim from Apollo Bay P-12 College, John from the
Apollo
Bay Police and all our participants. Fifty people
attempted to distinguish the difference in taste
between light, mid strength and heavy beer in a
blinded trial of numbered beers. Also, many participants
had their blood alcohol reading tested or Mailed
our fatal vision goggles. The night was a great
success with a number of people surprised at what
makes a standard drink.
Bay Residents Start Their Day Another Way
A cycling and walking sea change is going to sweep
through Apollo Bay NEXT Wednesday morning 17 October
as local families and Tour De France cycling legend
Phil Anderson descend upon the Surf Club for a free
breakfast to celebrate the 2007 Ride or Walk to
Work and School Day!! • There will be lots
of prizes including your chance to win a new bike,
as well as FREE breakfast on the foreshore. Starting
time is 7.00am with breakfast until 9.30am.
For further information you can contact Customer
Services on (03) 5237 8500
Community Transport
Otway Health, in partnership with the Colac Otway
Shire,
offers a community transport service for members
of the
community who are frail aged or have a disability.
The service aims to assist with transport to local
shopping
and services such as banking, post office, library
and other
needs of the client.
There are two services offered each week, a Tuesday
and a
Friday service. Volunteers drive the bus and will
collect
passengers from their homes in either Apollo Bay,
Marengo
or Skenes Creek. Passengers are then dropped off
in Apollo
Bay and later collected and driven home.
For further information you can contact Customer
Services
on (03) 5237 8500.
Aids and Equipment Hire
Otway Health has a range of medical and other types
of equipment available for hire to assist you to
avoid unnecessary expense when such equipment is
often only required for a very short period of time.
When you are recovering from a fracture or a fall
or when caring for a relative for a short period
of time you may only need the equipment for a few
days.
The medical equipment and aids are designed to maximize
your level of independence and assist your recovery
and can assist in making the environment safer for
you or your carer.
For further information you can contact Customer
Services on (03) 5237 8500.
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BAY MUSIC FESTIVAL
Sunday 7th of Oct about 40 people gathered in
the Krambruk room to hear Peter Fillmore introduce
Julian Davis (General Manager) and Caroline Moore
(Programming and PR Manager) and talk about the
plans for the 2008 Apollo Bay Music Festival.
A healthy discussion followed touching on such
things as road closure, underage drinking, crowd
numbers, music selection, funding, carbon offsetting,
venues, tent sizes, crowd/alcohol management,
policing, media coordination and friends/voluntary
input. Caroline fielded questions, asked for suggestions
of who people would like to see and talked about
the contact she's had with artists so far. People
were then asked to show their interest in a voluntary
capacity. About 20 people put their names forward.
We are always interested to hear from anyone who
thinks they have something to offer or would just
like to be part of this unique event. The afternoon
was then rounded off with a rock wiz and a few
slick riffs from Jack Fillmore and the lovely
melodies/ harmonies of Spindrift and Jayne Martin
and James Butt. Local tourism operators and traders
my wish to note that the dates of the 16th Apollo
Bay Music Festival are:
Friday 25th April (ANZAC Day) . to Sunday 27th
April.
We are aware that some members of the community
are not happy with the festival being run on a
long weekend. We are committed to these dates
for this festival, but will revisit this issue
for the next festival.
We are happy to announce that the Colac Otway
Shire has agreed to continue their support of
the festival and will be major sponsor of the
2008 festival.
Expressions of interest are required from community
members for the creation of a Community Choir
to perform as next years festival and beyond.
Please phone Michelle Fillmore on 52376579 A.S.A.P.
Otway Mountain Biking Inc.
Notice of AGM
Wed 31st October, 2007.
7pm Marrar Woorn House
All Committee positions will become vacant. All
past and present members are invited to attend
and support the club. An exciting schedule of
mountain biking events will be revealed on the
evening. Light supper provided. Any enquiries
please contact either Tracy 5237 6154 or Mike
on 5237 6341
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Letters
to the Editor
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Dear Editor,
When Pauline Hanson endorsed the Immigration Minister's
plans to stop African refugees coming to this country,
it became very clear that the new Liberal policy
is racist. The African migration policy was first
floated by neo-Nazis on extremist web sites a few
years ago. Disgraced academic, Professor Andrew
Fraser, took up the anit-African cause and was fired
from
MacQuarie University, and now, race-based immigration
is official Liberal Government policy, This is an
absolute disgrace, and the new policy is just a
desperate attempt at playing the race card by a
party trailing so badly in the polls. The other
disgraceful aspect of this new policy is the failure
of Federal Labor to speak out against ugly racism.
The ALP are so concerned about offending the Hansonites,
they are perfectly happy to punish refugees for
electoral gain. Both major parties have shamed this
country with race-based immigration agendas that
bring out the worst in many Australians-in Colac
we have a strong Sudanese population who are participating
in and enriching our community. Why should their
loved ones
be prevented from joining them ? The Greens compassionate
refugee policy is based on the needs of those seeking
asylum from political and racial persecution. The
other parties' policies are based on self-interest
and ugly xenophobia. Sincerely,
Fiona Nelson
Greens Federal Candidate for Corangamite
P0 Box 204, Apollo Bay, 3233
Ph:(03)5237 7345 / 0428 615 407
Dear Editor,
My wife, June and I are travelling around Victoria
and the
east coast of Australia. You have such lovely and
BIG
country. Whilst in Apollo Bay we noticed quite a
few people are unhappy about the cost of fuel. Quit
.frankly we're not
surprised. Prior to Apollo Bay we were in Mildura.
The average cost for unleaded fuel is 130.9 cents
per litre. The cheapest was 124.9 cents per litre.
The average cost of diesel was 138.9 cents per litre.
When we arrived at Apollo Bay unleaded was 138.9
cpl and diesel was 146.9 cli. a BIG DIFFERENCE.
Any way, thanks for the hospitality, people are
so lovely here,
Cheers. Ron & June Glenhill
The Editor
Having attended the Music Festival meeting on Sunday
I must say I was very impressed with the new committee.
Their friendliness and their plan to involve the
community by calling for suggestions gave the meeting
a special warmth.
We all want to move on now, it will be our music
festival again so let us do what Apollo Bay people
are good at and that is volunteer to help when and
where
We Can. Rarhara leorke
The Editor
In response to the editorial comments - Oct 4th
edition. I am extremely disappointed with local
opinion that opposes any kind of improvement and
enhancement to the town of Apollo Bay. The area
has become a tourist destination and we must be
prepared to continue to promote and provide the
services required for this growth industry. The
community as a whole will benefit from tourism.
The income generated by tourism inevitably flows
into the local economy and gives the local population
the opportunity to live and work and enjoy this
wonderful environment. As you have mentioned it
is frequently wet, cold, and windy so it will be
of great benefit to have areas that are partially
enclosed to shelter customers and pedestrians from
this inclement climate. Perhaps parking the car
should be less important than providing a comfortable
seating area for you to enjoy your cup of coffee
or lunch. Those who oppose any new structure or
change in this town need to be objective and reasonable
towards people or businesses that are helping to
make this area sustainable and progressive.
Vasilis Alamidis
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Dear Editor,
The Great Ocean Green [GOG1 Panel Report is scheduled
to go before the Colac Otway Council meeting at
COPAC, 3pm on the Wednesday 24th of this month.
The report by the GOG Panel ignored environmental
concerns and considered that since it is possible
to build up soil levels high enough to put houses
above flood levels [2-3 metres], then they are happy
for the proposal to go ahead. The 'great' community
benefit of removal of the current golf course from
the Apollo Bay foreshore and the club's relocation
to the Barham Valley as part of the GOG proposal
has been emphasized time and time again by the Panel.
The first nine holes of the new golf course to be
constructed will be well above sea level. However
the fairways of the proposed 2nd nine holes are
on the very low lying land only 2.5 metres AHD elevation
and below. Using the accepted figure within the
Panel report for sea level rise the fairways would
be covered by the sea during the higher high tides
in spring and autumn. Putting 400 of the total 537
planned houses on the existing flood plain severely
compromises the feasibility of locating a golf course
in the same area. In my opinion the 2nd nine golf
holes which are not practical will never be built.
With that in mind, if approval is to be given by
the Shire Council to the flawed GOG proposal, the
Golf Club would be well advised to demand they retain
Point Bunbury foreshore for use as a small par 3
course. That is the only way there will be 18 golf
holes at Apollo Bay. The Corangamite Catchment Management
Authority have had a top expert review some of their
work on the GOG proposal. The expert agreed with
the use of the 0.8 metre sea level rise figure for
planning and reported that sea level rise is a continuing
trend and therefore needs serious consideration..
He recommended a sensitivity study be undertaken
to assess how the sea level rise will impact on
the floodplain- that is clearly a very good idea.
173 people wrote in objections when the GOG proposal
was first exhibited, and commonsense dictates that
the Barham river floodplain is not the place for
a housing development. Even still we are likely
to witness a lack of commonsense at all levels of
government planning. Philip Lawson
To The Editor
In response to your editorial comments "to
whom does the pavement belong?" Edition 40-29
4/10/07. It saddens me that individuals in this
town feel that it is more productive to write their
views in a newsletter rather than speak to the establishment
that they have a problem with directly. I can assure
you that the permanent structure is safe, legal
and has all the appropriate permits. Upon closer
inspection you will notice that there is ample space
between the structure and car doors provided that
the car is parked in a sensible manner. You will
also observe that there is less space to get out
of your car when you park across the road.
Quote; "on Sunday morning, very wet and windy,
I noticed that 8 restaurants had tables and chairs
out between Moore and Hardy Street..." If you
are a local citizen of Apollo Bay I don't understand
how you just seemed to notice this situation? These
food businesses with chairs and tables on the footpath
have been there for years trying to make a living,
so why the drama now? I'm a mother myself with a
year old toddler pushing a pram up an down the footpath
and yes sometimes it is difficult to get through
but not because of the tables and chairs but because
of people just standing in the middle of the footpath
chit chatting. So what should I do? Comment about
it in the newsheet? Come on lets get serious!!
Every business in the town pays a fee to place tables
and chairs on the pavement and therefore have every
right to place them there provided they are in accordance
with the local laws. Thus looking down the street
you will notice that pavement bins and seats are
positioned much closer to the road and they have
been there for years with no comments. In conclusion
these businesses are making a living and most important
of all contributing to the tourism industry which
greatly affects Apollo Bay not to mention job offers
available to locals. Once again every single one
of the businesses is in accordance with the law.
So come on and give them a beak and show some support,
understanding, compassion and consideration for
your fellow local commuters.
Vi Gimbiritis
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