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Festival Community
News Landcare
Health
Letters Events |
Apollo
Bay Home | Great
Ocean Road Home |
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Apollo Bay News had Its 30 birthday
on 19 January
Our first edition was on 19th January 1979, when
the Apollo Bay News Sheet was first presented
to the community of Apollo Bay as a double-sided
foolscap page produced by volunteers.
This was brought about by a group of people interested
in providing the local community with a means
of submitting news, views and opinions through
this medium, on a weekly basis. I have listed
our workers over the years. Those underlined are
the current team of volunteers:
1979: Jan Pearce, Yvonne Walters, Terry Newton,
Noreen Quinn, Sophie Walters, Frits Wilmink &
Carol Williams (now Wilmink). 1980: Veronica Denning
& Marie Twyford. 1981: Doreen Belcher, Joan
Greenwood & Joan Hamson. 1982: Freda Amor,
Roy Amor, Cheryl Congram, Cheryl Davies, Jacqui
Schaaf, Sylvia Walters & Gloria Wick. 1983:
Jean Ash, Denise Hooke, Deb Parsons & Sue
Medson. 1984: Annette Armistead, Doug Belcher,
Rosemary Browne, Peter Burns, Val Flitton, Sue
Grahame, Joan Martin, Vicki McLean, Ros Purcell,
Pam Riordan, Shelly Robb, Thelma Robertson, Jenny
Rowath, Kathy Thomas & Jenny Watt. 1985: Esme
Bell, Jean Berry, Geoff Clegg, Geoff Davey, Cavell
Ferrier, Jody Flynn, Jean Gourvelous, Heather
Hamling, Betty Harding, Liz Jones, Nancy Lange,
Jo Leorke, Alec McLean, Cheryl Polgeest &
Marikeo Sayakoummane. 1986:Bill Dalkin, Gail Darling,
Judy Mills & Andrew Watt. 1987: Claire Brown,
Grahame Costin, Chris Fox, Lorraine Flynn, Hilda
Freeman, Paul Freeman, Bev Gullock, Max Gullock,
Ken Hutchings, Rona Jarvis, Heather Johnson, Maree
McKenry, Margaret McLean, Len Medson, Sue Neal
& Gwyneth Wardrop. 1988: Howard Fabb, Thelma
Moroney, Irene Newton & Anne Trew. 1989: Janne
Bazell, Marie Cochrane, Howard Gates, Daniel Leorke,
Jayne Martin, Vi Muir, Margaret Perrin & Tony
Rooke. 1990: Heather Brown, Lois Congram, Katherine
Dawson, Margaret Falla, Max Flynn, Margaret Leask
& Wendy Upson. 1991: Don Higman, Jack Lindsay,
Shirley Mason, Toni O'Donnel, Perc Pine, Harry
Shannon & Lydia Van Zyl. 1992: Irene Decker,
Lionel Decker, Freda Martin, Grace Shannon &
Joy Trewarne. . |
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Danger, Dot Grasby, Pam Hannan, Barbara
Leorke , Heather Mclntyre & Tim Wagstaff.
1994: Mavis Avery, Jill Dolan, Pam Ferey,
Malcolm Howison & Mavis Oram. 1995:
Narelle Denvir & June Suttoni996:.Doug
Bartram, Lila Darling, Judith Kennedy, Lesley
Patterson, Lucy Sinnott & Jocelyn Warden.
1997: Sarah Dixon & Don Oram. 1998:
Joe Gallagher, Justine Gardner, Karyn Leorke,
Anne Newton, Mark Shannon, Jill_Spencer
& Jed Stuckey. 1999: Allen Hokin, Trish
Hokin, Cathy Moody, Kath Rademacher &
Sandra Toone. 2002: Ian Fuhrmann. 2003:
Ken Makings, Kerryn Wagstaff, Margaret Wentski
& Val McLoughlin. 2004: Norma Fuhrmann,
Lilly Makings & Ros Anson. 2005: Bil|
Bell, Gunther Berend, Jill Chambers, Peter
Hagan, Jo Adlam., Madeleine Kempster &
Eli Varas.
Apollo Bay News is one of only three community
papers printed on a weekly basis in Victoria.
152 people have helped produce Apollo Bay
News over the years, and many members of
our community have contributed articles,
and supported us through donations, paid
advertisements or sales venues. Colac Otway
Shire provides our office at minimal cost.
250 copies were printed each week in 1983;
this is now about 850. Amazing really with
a permanent population of only about 1000
people!
We believe that the Apollo Bay News is an
important part of our community, and that
communication between the people of Apollo
Bay benefits from all individuals and groups
contributing their news, needs and concerns.
Keep up the good work - and Happy 30th Birthday
to us! (We plan to have our celebration
on Saturday May 2nd)
Carol Wilmink News Inc.)
(Hon. President, Apollo Bay
NB: We have reproduced the very first issue
of the Apollo Bay News for you this week
on pages 20 & 21. How times and technology
have changed over the last 30 years!!
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apollobay.com
would like to acknowledge
with thanks the content supplied by
the APOLLO BAY NEWS SHEET.
If you would like to have an article
or advertisement printed in the
Apollo Bay News Sheet please email
it to ApolloNS@bigpond.net.au
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Southern Otway Landcare
Network 'Landtalk' |
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Townies
for Landcare
Next Wednesday 4th February, the Townies
session will be at the Landcare Project
Support Centre, Montrose Ave (above
Industrial Estate) to continue work
on the Community Indigenous Plant
Garden from 2-4pm. Everyone is welcome.
Bring a hat & gloves.
Understanding Soil Health
Workshops
Through understanding soil health
you can better
manage your soil for productivity
and for
environmental protection. Come along
to the free
workshops, detailed below, and increase
your
knowledge on soil health.
Understanding Soil types & Soil
structure
When: Friday 6th February, 10am to
3pm
Where: Hordern Vale Hall, Marriner's
Access
Presenters: Tim Johnston (DPI Geelong)
& Shari
McConachy (DPI Camperdown)
Cost: Free Bring: Pen & Paper,
lunch provided
Understanding Soil Biology
When: Friday 13th February, 10am to
3pm
Where: Hordern Vale Hall, Marriner's
Access
Presenters: Dr Damian Bougoure (DPI
Bundoora)
& Tim Johnston
Cost: Free Bring: Pen & Paper,
lunch provided
RSVP for either workshop by Wednesday
4th February is essential. Please
phone SOLN on 5237 6904 or email on
solnanna@vicnet.net.au.
Apollo Bay Landcare Group
Getogether
ABLCG are holding a Start of Year
barbecue at "Binnawee" (1km
along Wild Dog Road) on Saturday,
7th February at 4pm. Luke Hynes (SOLN)
will give a short talk on Pest Plant
and Animal Control and will be seeking
your views on this important topic.
Come along and meet your Landcare
neighbours and enjoy a pleasant evening
in the Wild Dog Valley. BYO bbq (or
picnic on a fire ban day) and drinks.
(Children welcome).
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, Luke Hynes 69-71 Nelson St
Apollo Bay. (PH) 5237 6904
Colac Relay for Life
Call for Teams
Colac's Relay for Life may have to
reschedule to later in 2009 if current
team numbers do not improve in the
coming two weeks.
The Colac Relay for Life 2009 organising
committee is calling on the community
of Colac and district to register
a team in this local community event,
which is scheduled to take place at
Central Reserve on February 28 and
March 2nd, 2009.
The number of registered teams has
not achieved hoped for levels at this
stage of the planning for the 2009
Relay. The Colac Relay for Life Organizing
Committee is calling for all intending
to register a team to do so NOW, as
so the planned Relay can take place.
The Colac Committee's focus is to
have fun and support friends and families
who have been affected with cancer
in their lives. "Relay for Life
is an extraordinary event and I would
encourage friends and families living
in Colac region to get a team together,"
said Colac Relay for Life's Co-Chairmanager,
Kirsty Foley-Neave. "There is
plenty of fund to be had with everyone
camping out overnight in a festive
style atmospheres".
So come on Apollo Bay Residents get
your friends together and form a team
for this very worthy event.
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The Barham River
Festival
The Otway Barham Catchment Landcare Group,
in conjunction with its Otway Barham Catchment
Reference Group partners- Barwon Water,
Corangamite Catchment Management Authority,
Parks Victoria, Colac Otway Shire and the
Southern Otway Landcare Network, invites
and welcomes the community of Apollo Bay
and visitors to :
The Barham River Festival 28th February
10.00am to 5.00pm
Venue: Great Ocean Road Wines Events Centre
celebrating the natural beauty of the Barham
river
and its catchment from source to sea
just 3 kms along the Barham River Road within
the
Otway Barham Catchment.
Free entry!
This event is also a celebration of the
journey that has been taken over the past
three years by landholders and our partner
agencies to shape a Special Water Supply
Catchment that takes into account the needs
of the landholders and residents in the
catchment, the community of Apolio Bay and
our visitors with the need for high quality
water and the natural community of our catchment-
our flora and fauna- all depend on the Barham
River system for their survival.
Together we have developed the Otway Barham
Catchment Management Framework and established
objectives and targets that have focused
on protecting the catchment's assets and
reducing the significant threats "from
source to sea"- Members of the Otway
Barham Catchment Landcare Group in turn
have developed a Five Year Strategic Plan
that has been linked to this Management
Framework. Landholders have been assisted
to undertake a broad range of projects on
their properties which have worked towards
repairing riparian areas, fencing the river-both
east and west arms of the Barham River,
fencing gullies, adopting environmental
best practice property management- many
of these property projects have been connected
together. Our success is determined by the
health of the Barham River. We would like
to bring what has been achieved to our community.
The Barham River Festival aims to showcase
the achievements within the Otway Barham
Catchment, create an awareness within the
community of Apollo Bay the need to maintain
a healthy river system to provide our town
with high quality water, provide opportunities
for the community to experience the catchment
environment, promote the conservation of
our natural resources both in the home and
on the land including water and energy efficiency
and to promote the power of community- what
can be achieved when we work together and
shape outcomes through the diversity of
our opinions and experiences.
The Festival will include opportunities
for people of all ages to be involved- our
own health is very much influenced by our
connectedness to our environment. We will
have a broad range of displays, a speaker
program across a range of topics, interactive
activities, stalls focusing on local produce
and production, music, art, food
and family showbags. In two weeks all residents
in Apollo Bay will receive their own copy
of the program as a householder. We will
keep you in touch!
Yes it is true- one of our guest presenters
is Vasili Kanidiadis- host of Vasili's Garden
on Channel 31. Vasili is a bug vigilante
of the organic kind always thinking up new
ways to win the pest war using natural ingredients!
Denise Hooke- President of the Otway Barham
Catchment Landcare Group and member of the
Otway Barham Catchment Reference Group:
Ph: 52376097, Mobile: 0417 117 091 Email:
hooke.denise.f@edumail.vic.qov.au Anna O'Brien-
Landcare Team Leader for Southern Otway
Landcare Network Ph: 52376904 Email: solnanna@vicnet.net.au
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GREAT
OCEAN SPORTS FESTIVAL
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
www.gosportsfestival.com.au 0411 558 795
Saturday 7th February 2009
6.00am-4.00pm THE BIG CATCH Land, boat &
kayak based fishing competition
9.00am WILD DOG RUN 5 & 10 km beach/trail
run
10.30am GREAT OCEAN SWIM 1200m ocean swim
12.30pm Presentations for WILD DOG RUN &
GREAT OCEAN SWIM at the Apollo Bay Surf Life
Saving Club
1.15pm DASH FOR CASH
Challenging race that includes running, wading,
swimming, paddling, drinking (soft qualify
for entry into The Money Pit'.
2.00pm KIDS DASH
Fun race that includes running, wading, paddling,
drinking (soft drink) to qualify for The Prize
Pit'.
• 8-11 Little Kids Dash
• 12-15 Big Kids Dash
2.40pm GREAT OCEAN CRAFT CLASSIC
4km Ocean race (1 lap)
• The Big Board Paddle (Surfboard)
• The Malibu Classic (SLSA racing malibu)
• Stand-Up Paddle Board Race
8km Ocean race (2 laps)
• The Paddle Classic (Single & double
surf ski/kayak)
• Outrigger Canoe Classic (6-berth outrigger
canoes)
• Surf Boat Race
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3.40pm Presentations for the
GREAT OCEAN CRAFT CLASSIC at the Apollo Bay
Surf Life Saving
Club
7.30pm Social function and THE BIG CATCH early
bird presentation & spot door prizes at
Apollo Bay
Surf Life Saving Club
Sunday 8th February 2009
6.00am-11.00am THE BIG CATCH
Land, boat & kayak based fishing competition
7.15am OTWAY ADVENTURE RACE
Individual, pairs and teams adventure race
including- running, sea kayaking and .mountain
bike.
12.30pm Presentations for THE BIG CATCH at
the Apollo Bay Surf Life Saving Club
1.30pm Presentations for OTWAY ADVENTURE RACE
& 'CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS' at the Apollo
Bay Surf Life Saving Club
ALWAYS WANTED TO PLAY GOLF?
Here is your opportunity. FREE LESSONS WHERE:
Apollo Bay Golf Course WHEN: Monday 2nd February
TIME: 10 am to 12 am BYO clubs or we will
lend you some. Lessons for the following 3
Mondays 9th, 16th, & 23rd February. Ladies,
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P3
Preschool
News
I thought this was an interesting
article from Kathy Walker, a
renowned Melbourne-based Educational
Consultant. Kathy conducts sessions
for all Early Childhood and
Primary Educators as well as
government agencies.
A New School Year: What Is Success?
The school term is about to
start. Families are organising
uniforms, books and school bags
and buying the almost mandatory
new pair of school shoes. Often
the practical aspects of the
New Year dominate our thoughts.
It has been occurring to me
that starting school, particularly
for the first time, but in any
year level, is an opportunity
to reflect upon what we want
most for our children. Often
we say, "I want them to
be successful." Unfortunately,
success is increasingly being
equated to benchmark and numerical
scores. Most importantly, it
is about happiness, a strong
sense of identity and pride
in oneself. Being able to form
meaningful relationships, a
sense of belonging and contribution.
A sense within oneself that
you can dream, hope and aspire.
As the new school term starts,
I am committed to reminding
all members of the community,
parents, teachers, government
and policy makers, that a child's
worth and successful education
is not simply about reading
levels or a benchmark."
Interviews Reminder....
Interviews will be held for
the Preschool Group only
next Wednesday the 4th of February.
I look forward to
meeting all of my new familes
and children for
Preschool next week!
PS: To all my Preschool Angels
who take the step into
Prep next week. Goodluck and
have FUN! Will be
thinking of you xx
PPS: "Earth calling Helene,
nearly time to pull yourself
out of the garden"!
Kindest Regards, Kate Hedrick-Wagstaff
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Wildlife
Victoria inc 24 Hour Wildlife
Emergency
13 000 WILDLIFE 13 000 94535
Hooded Plover Nesting
at Skenes Creek
On 1st December, 2008 local
Water Watch and Estuary Watch
volunteers noticed a pair of
Hooded Plovers nesting on the
sand near the water's edge on
the east side of Skenes Creek.
This was an exciting discovery
as it has been many years since
this endangered species had
chosen to nest at Skenes Creek.
Prompt action from the Water
Watch volunteers and Apollo
Bay & Kennett River Public
Reserves Committee of Management
staff saw the site roped off
and interpretative signage erected
asking beachgoers to place dogs
on leads and avoid encroachment
into and disturbance of the
site.
Excitement turned to concern
about the close proximity to
the waters edge of the nest
which contained 3 eggs.
Heavy rain the night of 5th
December saw the worst fears
of those monitoring the site
realised, as mid morning on
the 6th December the nest washed
away with an approximate 30cm
rise in the level of Skenes
Creek. The site remains roped
off and the signage in place
as it is hoped that the parent
birds may return to nest there
again, either later this season
or next. Apollo Bay Wildlife
Group
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APOLLO
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APOLLO
BAY
CHURCH
SERVICES |
St.
Aidans Anglican
9.00am
Rev Tim Cohen
5237 6615
Also
at 5pm 1st & 3rd sundays
Uniting Church
9.30am
Rev
Kevin Cranwell 5232 1360
Sunday School every 2nd & 4th Sundays
Star of the Sea Catholic
10.30am
Fr Gerry Prunty
5237 6782
Apollo Bay Assembly
of God
6.00pm
Ps Peter Smith
5237
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APOLLO BAY POLICE NEWS 29th January,
2009.
Some time over the Australia Day weekend
vandals have been in the Cemetery. As a
result of their behaviour 12 headstones
in the Lawn Section were damaged. This despicable
act has caused
thousands of dollars damage not to mention
the affect on loved ones. If anybody knows
anything about this incident please contact
the Police on 52 376 750 or Colac Cl on
52 315 599.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Sat 31 Jan Carpet Bowls 2pm
Mon 2nd Feb Carpet Bowls 2pm
Tue 3rd Feb Carpet Bowls 2pm
RED CROSS
Our next meeting will be on Wednesday 4th
February at 12 noon. It is a National Support
Training for all units. Would all Red Cross
members please attend. A plate for afternoon
tea please.
C.W.A.
Next meeting will be on Friday 6th February
at 1.30pm at Marra Worm.
FOOD STALLS WANTED
for the BARHAM RIVER FESTIVAL
APOLLO BAY
FEBRUARY 28th 10.00AM TO 5.00PM Please contact
Denise Hooke on 5237 6097
evenings
Mob: 0417 117 091 Email: hooke.denise.f@edumail.vic.gov.au
The Apollo Bay Playgroup
The Apollo Bay Play Group will definitely
be up and running in 2009, however will
not be quite ready to start when school
goes back next week. We would like to thank
Father Tim Cohen and the Parish of St. Aidans
for helping us find a new venue at the St
Aidan's Church Hall. Parents stay tuned
to the News Sheet for details of when we'll
be starting up again. If you have any questions,
please contact Sally Cannon on 5237 7300.
Thank you, Children & Parents of the
Apollo Bay Play Group
Australia Day Celebrations
Many thanks to the organisers and to the
town folk of
Forrest for the enjoyable day that we had
there on
Australia Day. The setting and entertainment
could not
have been better chosen.
Plenty of lawn seating and shade available.
We look
forward to going again in 2010. It is a
pity that so few
of us used the courtesy bust to travel there,
along with
our excellent driver Rod.
Sincerely
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EVENTS
CALENDAR
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30
Jan Apollo Bay RSL Asian Banquet
RSL Hall
28Feb The Barham River Festival
10am-5pm Great Ocean Road Wines Events Centre
21 March Apollo Bay & Otway
District Agricultural Show Apollo Bay Recreation
Reserve
27-29 March Apollo Bay Music Festival
Here, there & everywhere!!
12th April Trash & Treasure
Market Apollo Bay Masonic Lodge
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Tuesday Art Group
A group meets each Tuesday at King Parrot
Gallery,
Tuxion Rd for a painting/drawing workshop.
It offers peer group support for those who
wish to paint or draw with others, $2 per
session. All welcome—please come and
join us. For up to date information please
ring: Beth 5237 1033 or Carole 5237 6678.
COMMUNITY YOGA
Meets each Monday morning 10.00 to 11.30am
to
practice postures, breathing and relaxation
to CD's.
Venue - Marrar Woorn House, Pengilley Ave.,
Bring mat and blanket. Minimum Cost $2 Ring
Ken or Lilly for details on 5237 7134
SEACHANGE
SEACHANGE WILL MEET AT CAFE 153 AT 12.30pm
THURSDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2009
We would like to thank everyone for their
company and
friendship over the past twelve months and
hope to
catch up with you all again for another year
of fun and
laughter.
Also we would like to pass on our condolences
to Val
on the passing of Jim.
PATCHWORK QUILTING
The next Patchwork Quilting meeting will be
held on Tuesday, the 3rd of February at 1:30
pm at Marrar Woorn, Pengilley Ave, Apollo
Bay. Bring something to share or work on.
New members welcome.
THANK YOU
Paxton & Vena would like to thank Julie
and Darren for their help and support for
the surprise 50th for Wayne (Burkie).
After six years of co-habitation Mick
Fischer and Jenny Moore
were married on 24.01.09
at the Botanical Cafe, Colac.
They would like to thank friends and family
that
attended and the Apollo Bay Community for
their love,
support and kind thoughts.
A BIG THANK YOU
I would like to thank all my friends old and
new, and the staff at Laura Pengilley for
giving me the best birthday ever, with good
wishes, cards, gifts, and beautiful flowers.
It was so very kind of everyone. It could
only happen in this town of such caring people.
Many thanks again to you all.
Kathleen Rademacher
Apollo Bay & Otway District Agricultural
Show
Meeting Mon 2nd February at 7.30pm
CJ Keane Meeting Room
Enquiries contact: Leanne 5237 0257 Nereda
5237 6133
Birth Notice
Danni, Toby and big brother Toby are delighted
to announce the birth of Tiger Cate Olivia
Somerville on
the 15 January. Many thanks to our family
and friends
for all their kind wishes and a special thank
you to all of | the maternity staff at the
Geelong Hospital—you were
awesome.
Toby Somerville |
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OTWAY
HEALTH NEWS |
Oki Do Yoga
Dynamic, relaxing, fun, challenging. Responsive
to the changing needs of participants, this yoga
balances strong and soft. Come along and stretch
your mind and body. Suitable for everyone, wear
loose and comfortable clothing.
Tutor: Andrew Hack
When: Wednesdays 4 Feb 2009 - 1 April 2009
Time: 5:45pm to 7pm
Where: Senior Citizens Centre
Cost: $79.45 for 7 sessions Cone: $47.70
Need a Boat License?
Training is available to obtain a certificate
for a boat license only at $75, or a jetski endorsement
$85.
When: Sunday 22 February
Time: 12:30pm to 5pm.
Minimum class number is 8 participants. If you are
interested or have any queries please call Karen
on 5237 8590.
FREE Bushfire Planning Workshop
CFA recommends that residents make written Bushfire
Survival Plans, whether your decision is to leave
early before threatened or to stay and actively
defend your home during a bushfire.
Come along to this free workshop run by a trained
facilitator and work with them to develop a practical
plan that suits your family and environment.
The Workshop will be held on Sunday 8th February
2009 from 11:00am till 2:30pm at the Senior Citizens
Hall, 4 Whelan Street, Apollo Bay.
Lunch Provided - RSVP 5237 8500 by Tuesday 3rd February
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Apollo
Bay Music Festival |
27th-
29th MARCH 2009 Songs & Voices of the Otways
Since the beginning of the year the festival has
been working on the 'Songs & Voices Of the Otways'
workshop series supported by Festivals Australia.
The first series of workshops in songwriting, storytelling
and writing for comedy were extremely well received
- and songs are being written within the community
as we speak - Nick Barker proved to be quite'inspirational.
The festival will be contacting all workshop participants
for follow up sessions, and a new series of workshops
with International Song Writers Boo Hewerdine and
Kim Richey leading up to the festival. Further workshop
dates will be announced within a fortnight.
Kim Richey to perform at Apollo Bay Music
Festival!
Kim Richey is best known to some as a highly acclaimed
songwriter. Her songs have been recorded by Trisha
Yearwood, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Patty Loveless,
Felicity Urquhart, James Morrison and many others.
In addition to two Grammy nominations Kim's songs
have appeared on television in Angel, Buffy the
Vampire Slayer, Grey's Anatomy, and Alias to name
a few. Where she truly shines though is in the recording
of her own material. "Glimmer", her third
album was listed as one of the years 10 best in
Time magazine. In 2008 she released her fifth album,
"Chinese Boxes", produced by Giles Martin,
to high praise.
"Kim Richey's vocals are haunting, memorable,
and ineffably beautiful. All of her innate gifts
as-a true music artist - poetic lyric-writing ,
communicative ability to breathe life into any song,
and above all, her glorious inimitable voice - are
enshrined in this album."
Kim Richey "...would rule the charts in a land
where Marshall Crenshaw was king, Aimee Mann queen,
and the The Beatles never put out another record
after revolver".
And with such a strong lineup already announced
I think you'll agree 'this is' the icing on the
cake! Anton Tibbits. Hon Sec, ABMF Inc |
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Letters
to the Editor
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The Editor,
Many thanks to IGA for keeping their specials going
during the holidays season. We, the local pensioners,
really appreciate this idea and to Leslie, a big
thanks
for pointing out the cheapest and best buys in the
shop.
Patricia Charlsworth
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Dear Editor,
I would like to personally thank some of the wonderful
people of our town. For quite a few years now I
have been making and donating jams, pickles etc
to the Op Shop. People have donated some of the
fruit, vegetables etc. Most fruits can be used in
jams but not peaches and nectarines. I have advertised
each year for pomegranites but to no avail. This
fruit makes a beautiful jam.
In the past couple of months I have had sugar donated
to me and I would like to personally thank those
people. So thank you for the wonderful gesture.
I will not print your name as you know who you are
and this will save you the embarrassment of having
your name put in print.
Last year i made a staggering number of jams, 1198
jars, this amounts to approximately $4,300 to the
Op Shop total that we give to OHCS. This year we
are off to a good start as so far for this year
I have made a staggering 246 jars since the 2nd
of January. To those who have donated fruit and
vegetables a Big Thank You. Also is there any one
who has tomatoes that are still green but bushes
are getting too heavy to support. I would love some
green tomatoes to make some pickles. These can be
left at the Op Shop for me to collect.
Please accept my heartfelt thanks to everyone and
I may be the biggest wheel in this, but little wheels
will keep it going. Thanks, Victoria Leorke |
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