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Apollo
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Edition
47-29 22/11/07 -
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Festival Community
News Landcare
Health
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Apollo
Bay Home | Great
Ocean Road Home |
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Celebrations for the 75th . Anniversary of the Opening
of the Great Ocean Road to Apollo Bay,
10th. November - 26th. November, 2007
'To remember the first Australians' who travelled
their traditional path along the Southern Ocean.
To acknowledge the vision of those who dared dream
of the possibility of creating the Great Ocean Road.
To honour the returned diggers from the Great War
of 1914 -1918 who constructed the Great Ocean Road
as a memorial to their fallen comrades. And to celebrate
the opening of the World's largest War Memorial.'
PROGRAMME
Saturday 10th. November, 2007 - 6pm. to 10pm. Bush
Dance hosted by Apollo Bay P-12 College at the Mechanics'
Institute Hall. Friday 23rd. November, 2007 - 6pm.
to 10pm. Opening Ceremony at 'Captains at the Bay',
Apollo Bay. Entertainment, Presentations, Speeches,
Spoken Verse, and Light Supper. (Ticketed &
Invitation event, $20.00 per person).
Saturday 24th. November, 2007 - 9.30am. to 4.30pm.
Grand Parade commencing on the Great Ocean Road,
with the Parade to pass under the replica Toll Gate,
after paying the toll at the Gate House! Culminating
in a Grand Circle on the Foreshore, where the curious
and inquisitive can admire olde world cars, horse
drawn carts, vintage army tanks, and the like. (Float
Registration essential). Wreath Laying Ceremony
at the Soldiers Memorial, Great Ocean Road, Apollo
Bay, supported by the Returned Soldiers League.
Representatives from the Armed Services and the
Colac City Band will pay homage to all those you
gave their lives in the defence of freedom. Childrens'
Sport and Family Fun day commencing at 1.30pm. on
the Foreshore, Apollo Bay. Colourful activities,
Whacky races and Family fun from yesteryear and
across the ages, registration on the day. BBQ lunch
hosted by Apollo Bay Youth Club.
Sunday 25th. November, 2007 - 11.30am. to 12.30pm.
Combined Churches Service will greet the day and
pay
respects to the past, present and future. To be
held on
the Foreshore, Apollo Bay.
Monday 26th. November, 2007 - 5pm to 8pm.
Arrival of VACC Great Ocean Road Celebration Tour.
A
community afternoon tea and BBQ will welcome some
40 pre-1933 vintage vehicles with a huge Birthday
cake. Interest and queries, please contact Les Noseda
on 0417526070.
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CEREMONY INVITATION
Tickets are now available for the Opening
Ceremony which
will be at 'Captains at the Bay', Pascoe
Street, Apollo Bay
from 6-10pm. The evening will provide you
with light entertainment, and reverent celebration
of the history of the Great Ocean Road.
You will be welcomed by our local indigenous
community, and the Apollo Bay P-12 Children's
Choir. David McLachlan, Victorian President
of the RSL, will remember the armed service
personnel who built the Great Ocean Road.
Special guests will include two past locals
who were present at the Opening in 1932,
and spoken verse by Lynne Butt. Andy Richardson
will entertain you with his tribute to this
grand road. Melodies that are familiar to
you as the sounds of the waves. The Apollo
Bay Historical Society will inform and entertain
you with a presentation on the history of
the construction of the Great Ocean Road.
So come along and be inspired, informed
and surprised. 5upper is included, drinks
available at the bar. Tickets: $20.00 per
person.
Further information:
Les Noseda 0417 526 070
Doris Hansen 5237 6147
Discover the history of Apollo Bay, visit
the
APOLLO BAY MUSEUM
In the Old Telephone Cable Station 6250
Great Ocean Rd, Apollo Bay
OPEN: 2 pm to 5pm
SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS, PUBLIC & SCHOOL
HOLIDAYS
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Southern Otway Landcare
Network 'Landtalk' |
| Wongarra
Landcare Meeting and AGM
The Wongarra Landcare Group will hold
its ACM on Saturday the 1st of December
at 2pm, Wongarra Heights Guesthouse
65 Sunnyside Rd, Wongarra. All positions
have been declared vacant, so now
is the perfect time to step up and
become involved with an established
Landcare group with a long history
of improving the waterways and environment
of the Wongarra area. The AGM is followed
by three guest speakers, Angelica
& Gary Millar, with a talk and
slideshow about their journey from
Apollo Bay to Old, Kelly Pepperell
of Deliciously Wicked and Ivan McQuilkin
of Yarrambat Estate. For catering
purposes please RSVP by Friday the
23rd November 52370257 Wongarra bb@iprimus.com.au
All About Estuaries...
Greening Australia are
hosting a workshop for people wanting
to learn more about estuaries, and
how they function as indicators of
broader catchment health. Learn about
the Estuary Watch-program, tidal flows,
threats to salt-marsh habitats, fish
species, and local bird life. Guest
speakers include, Kate Wynn CCMA,
Jess McKenzie Deakin University, Alistair
Becker Deakin University, and Stewart
Anderson Colac Otway Shire. ioam-3pm,
Thursday 6th December 2007, Kennett
River Surf Club.
Free - lunch provided.
Water Watch
Water watchers are reminded to watch
out for snakes in the coming summer
season and to be Sunsmart when undertaking
testing activities. We still have
some test sites that need to be CPS'd
so please contact Kristen at the SOLN
office to line up a convenient time
to do this. The 2OO8 Water watch monitoring
calendar will be posted soo and we
await the outcome of grant applications
regardin purchasing enough equipment
for each Landcare group t have its
own "Kit".
Upcoming Event!
• Summer Fire Safety Information
Session, 1/12/07 Vouth Club Hall 2pm-4pm
FREE.
• SOLN X-mas BBO Wednesday 12/12/O7
Support Centre Nursery Montrose Ave,
Time TBA.
• Indigenous Seed Collection
Workshop 23/O1/O8 Hordenvale Hall,
lOam - 3pm, FREE please register Simon
Heyes 53452200 mob O427568527 Simon.Heyes@dpi.vic.gov.au
If you have aspirations to make a
contribution to improving habitat
and conservation in our area, talk
to Landcare! Anna O'Brien, Greg lohn,
Kristen Lees, Dianne Inglis
(PH) 5237 69O4 69-71 Nelson St. Apollo
Bay. Office hours 9am-1pm daily
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Letters
To the Editor
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Dear Parents,
Teachers at Apollo Bay P 12 College were not
at work on Wednesday November 21 and it is
important that you know exactly why we reluctantly
decided to take this action. We understand
that strike action presents difficulties for
some parents. However, the fact is that when
it comes to investing in education, Victoria
is currently at the bottom of the class. We
have the lowest spending per student on education
and our most experienced teachers are the
lowest paid in Australia. The highest pay
for a classroom teacher is over $7000 less
than in NSW and well short of the rate paid
to other professionals. Low pay rates and
rising workloads are contributing directly
to shortages of teachers which are now a problem
for many schools across the state.
Almost one in five teachers is employed on
contract. These teachers have no security
and are leaving our schools to seek more permanent
employment. We have a national teacher shortage
and already Queensland, NSW and WA are recruiting
our teachers offering higher pay and secure
employment. Our class sizes are often still
too high.
The Australian Education Union is trying to
do something about these problems in our new
Certified Agreement with the State Government.
Unfortunately we have been negotiating for
nine months without success. The State Government
refuses to invest the money that would allow
us to recruit and retain the best teachers
and reduce class sizes. We feel that there
was no alternative but to take action last
Wednesday. If you would like more information
or want to be kept up to date about the campaign
please visit www.aeuvic.asn.au/campaigns/
support professional pay/ AEU Sub-branch at
Apollo Bay P 12 College.
Dear
Editor,
While the flood event of the Barham River
on Sunday Nov 4 was well observed and reported,
many in the Community may not know of a serious
consequence of that flooding. Storm water
flows were such that Barwon Water's Sewage
Treatment plant was unable to cope with the
inflow. The result was that untreated sewage
escaped into outfalls and some commercial
and private properties were flooded. The end
result was that certainly some pollution ended
up in our bay. The storm water system of Apollo
Bay was probably installed more than forty
or fifty years ago when it was a very different
place. What plans are afoot to upgrade our
infrastructure to cope with development proposals?
Perhaps more importantly, who is going to
pay for it? John Spencer, Apollo Bay .
EVENTS CALENDAR
Fri-Mon 23-26 Nov 75th Anniversary of the
Opening of the Great Ocean Road Grand Parade
Saturday 24th November Sat 24 Nov Old Time
Dance Apollo Bay Youth Club
Wed 12 Dec Council Meeting Meeting Rooms,
COPACC 3 pm
4 Jan-12 Jan Apollo Bay Art Show 2-5 &
7-9pm daily Catholic Church Hall
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ROAD CLOSURE NOTIFICATION
75th ANNIVARSARY OF THE OPENING OF THE GREAT
OCEAN ROAD TO APOLLO BAY- STREET PARADE
SATURDAY 24th NOVEMBER 2007
Dear Residents
The Apollo Bay Chamber of Commerce wishes
to advise you of the arrangements for the
75th Anoiversary of the Opening of the Great
Ocean Road to Apollo Bay Street Parade will
be held
along The Great Ocean Road within Apollo Bay
between Cawood Street and Noel Street, Nelson
Street between Great Ocean Road and Pascoe
Street, Pascoe Street between
Neison Street and More Street and Moore Street
between Pascoe Street and Great Ocean Road
on Saturday 2491 November 2007 This is a great
event for Apollo Bay, and one that Colac Otway
Shire very much supports. It is essential
that this event is conducted in a safe manner
and to do this, the Apollo Bay Chamber of
Commerce will be temporarily closing roads
used for the event. The following roads will
be affected by the temporary road closures:
Saturday 24th November 2007
Street Affected Area Time of Closure
1 Great Ocean Road Cawood Street to Noel Street
9.30 am to 12.00 pm Saturday
Nelson Street Great Ocean Road to Pascoe Street
9,30 am to 12,00 pro Saturday
1 Pascoe Street Nelson Street to Moore Street
9.30 am to 12.00 pm Saturday
Moore Street Pascoe Street To Great Ocean
Road
9.30 am to 12,00 pm Saturday
ROAD
CLOSURE DETAILS
The Marshalling area will be located on the
Great Ocean Road between Cawood Street and
Murray Street. The following restrictions
will apply prior to and during the event:
1 No vehicle movement will be permitted along
the Great Ocean Road Neison Street, Pascoe
Street and Moore Street except under emergency
situations and with Police assistance. Parking
in the effected areas of the Great Ocean Road
will be estrictive whilst the paraoe is in
progress and so we would appreciate you cooperation
in making alternate arrangements whilst the
celebrations are underway. • Deliveries
to and from businesses within the event effected
areas will not be permitted between 9,30 am
and 12.00 pm on Saturday 24th November 2007,
Could you please advise your staff and suppliers
of the change in arrangements for this day
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DETOUR ADVICE
The closure of the Great Ocean Road will require
a detour for motorists wanting to travel to
Lome or Lavers Hill through Apollo Bay. The
recommended roads for this detour are Cawood
Street, Mclachian Street, Nelson Street, Diana
Street and Noel Street. To ensure a minimal
amount of disruption to normal traffic flow
the road closure will be opened on the Great
Ocean Road as soon as possible after the parade
has concluded. It is anticipated that this
event will encompass a three hour period
EMERGENCY ACCESS
Emergency access will be availabie at all
times during the road closures. We wouid appreciate
your co-operation in assisting to make the
event course safe by limiting your use of
your vehicle to emergency use only. If the
need arises to exit your property, if it is
located on the affected roads, we request
that you maintain a very slow speed and exit
via the nearest side street.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
Should you have any questions, or would like
further details in relation to the event or
the road closure, please do not hesitate to
contact the Event Traffic Manager, Damien
Petne from DePloy Management Solutions on
03 9723 5511 or the Event Organiser Mr, Les
Noseda 0417 526070
If you have any difficulties during this event
please contact Damien Peirie who will be managing
the road closures on 0409 351254
Les Noseda
Events Manager,
Apollo Bay Chamber of Commerce
APOLLO
BAY AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP
Please not that there will be only one Al-
anon meeting
held in November. Monday NOVEMBER 26th 8-9
pm
Blue room at the Uniting Church Hall
Newcomers welcome
Ai-anon gives hope for those who are close
to someone who may have a drinking issue.
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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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Junior Youth Ministry of Apollo
Bay AOG presents:
2nd last INFUSE.
Dont miss out!!!
WHEN: This. Friday NoV
23rd
Time: 5.00 — 6.30
Infuse is a Christian based youth program
for grade 3, 4 & 5's Grade 6's also
welcome
For more details contact:
Marni Briffa
Ph. 52 371 202
Mob:0406351838
Email: m_briffa@bigpond.net.au
NEXT WEEK NOV 30th CHRISTMAS PARTY (last
Infuse 07)
The Apollo Bay Library
is open Wednesday Mornings from 10am - 1pm
and Friday Afternoon from 1.30pm -5pm at
MarrarWoom.
APOLLO BAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEWS
2008
APOLLO BAY ART SHOW
Contributors are reminded that entries for
the
2008 Apollo Bay Art Show will close
on Friday 30th November 2007.
Entry forms can be obtained from the Post
Office or
the Commonwealth Bank or by calling Anne
Stevenson 5237 6682 or Ruth Hedrick 5237
6302.
The 31st Apollo Bay Art Show will be open
from
2-5pm and 7-9pm
from Friday 4th January until Saturday 12th
January 2008.
Get your painting, drawing,etc entry now.
JOKE OF THE YEAR
Two women were sitting together, QUIETLY.
Hit the Road Jack
A musical party to celebrate the Great
Ocean
Road's 75th birthday Sunday, November
25, 2:30pm
Starring: Howlin Wind, Vasco Era unplugged,
Bob Sedergreen Trio, Guthrie Pastiche,
Another Day, Hatsapella, Otway idols Josef
Garner and Baby in the Comer.
Adults $15 Children $10 Box office 5232
2077
TRIVIA NIGHT
with a Christmas flavour ST AIDAN'S HALL
FRIDAY 30 NOV 7.30pm Lots of fun and singing
.... only $7 each Visitors, weekenders
and locals welcome ... come as a single,
pairs or parties ... friendly tables will
be made up on the night... bring drinks
& snacks or even a finger meal...
hot tea and coffee available all the evening
Rotary Club of Apollo Bay Otways
Special Dinner Meeting
3 Rotarians who have recently completed
their studies as 'Peace Fellows' will
be the guest speakers. The Peace Fellows
program is an international Rotary program
actively
promoting peace amongst the different
sections of our planet.
Please feel welcome to join us and hear
the inspiring message these women have
to tell. Tuesday 27th November
6.30 pm for 7.00 pm
At the
Krambruk Room Apollo Bay Hotel
$30 per head.
If you would like to attend please contact
President Gary McPike by 7pm Sunday
Phone 0419 301 311
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Yoga Group
Please note change of time for the Advanced
class to Thursdays at 6pm at the Uniting
Church Hall commencing on Thursday 29 November.
No change to beginner's group.
Karl Francis Walters 20 years' Memorial
Walk
from Wild Dog Bridge to Marengo Friday 14
December 2007
Starts at midnight. Bring lanterns. All
welcome. Yvonne & Don 5237 6468
Apollo Bay Informal Fishing Group.
Next meeting will be held on
Thursday 6th December, 2007 at 10.30am at
the
Apollo Bay Shire conference room, Nelson
Street,
Apollo Bay. All welcome.
The next meeting of the Apollo Bay
News Inc
will be held on Monday 25th November at
4.00pm Shire Conference Rooms, Nelson St.
Apollo Bay.
Apollo Bay Probus Club Members
Next General Meeting to be held at 11am
on
Friday December 7th
at the Bowling Club followed by Christmas
Luncheon.
Please have correct money in an envelope
with your
name on it. Mary Ormrod, Sec.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Sat 24 Nov Carpet Bowis 2pm
Mon 26 Nov Carpet Bowls 2pm
Tues 27 Nov Carpet Bowls 2pm
Senior Events
Shopping trip to Geelong on Wednesday 28th
November. 8am depart. Return Leave Geelong
by 3pm
Christmas Dinner Friday 14 December
12 noon
(20 members; $25 non members)
If you wish to attend either event, would
you please
contact Jeanette on 5237 6268 or Clarice
on
5237 6690 as soon as possible.
C.W.A.
Next meeting is our last for the year on
Friday 28th November at 11am. Then onto
the Moons Restaurant for lunch, also please
bring a gift to the value of $5-$6.
SPECIAL NOTICE TO R.S.L. AUXILLIARY
MEMBERS
The scheduled November meeting of the Auxiliiary
has been changed to Tuesday 4th December
and will be the last meeting of the year.
Meeting will commence at 10am. All members
welcome. Clarice Mustafa, Publicity Officer
Can you help?
ALP followers with a spare hour or two to
handout "How to Vote" cards on
Polling Day, Saturday 24th November 2007
- please phone Pat Shannon 5237 6578
BIRTHDAY BASH
Let's rock for the Great Ocean Road's 75th
Party with our local Battle of the Band
legends The
Wise Gents & The Vasco Era
COPACC Sunday, November 25
Doors open 8pm Concert finishes 10:30pm
Tickets $15 students $18 adults
Box office 5232 2077
No pass-outs/ All ages admitted/Fully
supervised/Drug, smoke & alcohol free
event
Canteen available
The Vascos - a grinding, frenetic, aural
onslaught, brimming with hooks and laden
with unbridled live energy.
The Wise Gents - gritty, melodic guitar
licks, driving bass lines and pounding drum
rhythms.
ALL ANGLICANS,
PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE,
ARE INVITED TO A FAMILY
GET-TOGETHER DINNER.
Where?? St Aidan's Hall
When?? 7.00pm Mon. 17th December
Come along for an enjoyable evening.
A two course meal will be provided at
$15 per adult and $8 per child.
Please R.S.V.P. for catering purposes, to
Avis Coles by December 10th.
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OTWAY
HEALTH NEWS |
Activities Group:
Berry Good Day Out
With the warm weather upon us now is the perfect
time to enjoy nature's bounty and what better way
to do it than a trip to Gentle Annie's Berry Gardens
and Tearooms. If you are over 65 and would like
to join us for this fabulous outing please contact
Customer Service on (03) 5237 8500. Bookings close
Monday 26 November.
When:
Thursday 29 November 2007
Where:
Departing from Otway Health
Time: 10.00am
Cost: $8.10 + lunch
Transport to the group can be arranged
Bushwalkinq Group: Johanna Walk
Those that join us on this easy walk will enjoy
the views of the bays and beaches above Johanna
on one side, and green valleys and the river on
the other. BYO lunch.
When:
Wednesday 28 November 2007
Where:
Meet at Marrar Woorn, Pengiiley Avenue
Time:
9am
Cost: $11.00
Grade: Easy, approximately
1/2 hours
Kirtan Yoga
Kirtan is yoga chanting accompanied by musical
instruments. Singing Kirtan helps to promote peace
of mind
while chanting and music are designed to help lead
you into
a meditative state, free from daily stresses.
When: Thursday 22 November 2007
Where: Marrar Woorn, Pengilley
Avenue
Time: 7pm - 8.30pm
Cost: $2.00
Wear loose, warm comfortable clothes and bring a
plate to
share
Free CPR Education
Learn CPR through the 4 Steps for Life
with Ambulance Victoria.
When:
Wednesday 28 November 2007
Where:
Marrar Woom, Pengilley Avenue
Time:
11am - 12pm
Register by calling 1300 550 472 - bookings essential
Please bring a pillow for the practical exercises;
you will
need to get on the floor.
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Here We Come!
10,000 Steps Program X21 November -14 December
2007
The 10,000 Steps Challenge is up and running,
or should we say 'walking', with more than 60
people beginning the virtual walk from Apollo
Bay to Adelaide. Well done to all those that have
taken up the challenge, Adelaide here we come!
Visit our website each Wednesday for updates on
the Challenge, the progress of teams and winners
of weekly prizes.
Apollo Bay Community Memorial
Sunday 9 December 2007 . Apollo Bay Senior Citizens
Centre Whelan Street, Apollo Bay
Time: 2pm - 3pm
This Memorial is for anyone who has experienced
grief or loss during their life. Simple and informal,
the Memorial will include a candle lighting ceremony
and will be followed by afternoon tea.
Transport to and from this Memorial can be arranged.
For catering purposes, please RSVP to Customer
Service by Monday 3 December 2007.
Supported by San Oakley Flowers and Robertson
Funerals.
Images of Age
Marrar Woorn invites you to a meeting regarding
the
application for Images of Age grant 2007. This
Grant is
to develop a project thats present a positive
view of
ageing and will be of interest and value to the
wider
community. All welcome.
When: Wednesday 28 November 2007
Where: Marrar Woorn, Pengilley
Avenue
Time: 7pm, supper provided
Contact Karen Washfold, Marrar Woorn Coordinator,
for
more information
Is It Time You Had a Pap Test?
If you haven't had a Pap Test in the last 2 years
now is
the time to have one.
When: Thursday 29 November 2007
Where: Lavers Hill P - 12 College
Time: 10am - 2pm
Cost: $20.00 or $10.00 for concession
card holders
Please call Customer Service to arrange an
appointment
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