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Edition
6-30 14/2/08 -
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 Music
Festival Community
News Landcare
Health
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Apollo
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Ocean Road Home |
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New
bank offers attractive investment...
While the past month has seen a pretty bumpy ride
for most Australian and international shares, shares
in the 205 Community Banks® across Australia
have enjoyed stability because their
value depends only on the level of banking business
in the local community. In times like the present,
this sort of local
investment has proven a valuable way of reducing
risk to investors and self managed superannuation
funds, while also being of grea benefit to the community.
"It is your Board's wish to involve as broad
a base of Apollo Bay shareholders as possible said
Allen Hokin, Board Chairman "so that the Branch
is really owned by the Apollo Bay community, who
will enjoy the benefits that will flow from it".
The model is simple - a Community Bank
branch is owned by the community, with profits returned
to the community via the funding of community based
projects and dividends to shareholders.
With the majority of shares already taken up by
the original pledgees, the Community Bank® offer
is now open to the public until the 17th March,
and we encourage your support. "One of the
initiatives the Board would like to be able to undertake
if the offer is oversubscribed is the incorporation
of solar power into the building so that we can
be a model for the whole community", Mr. Hokin
said. Should anyone require a prospectus just phon
Michael Abbott on 5237 0284, Allen Hokin on
5237 6347 or Anton Tibbits on 5237 6298 or
collect one at the Market on Saturday morning.
Hordem Vale Hall & Recreation Res Inc Family
Dance
Saturday 1st March 2008 8:00pm
Tran^Lawrence (Dance ObfTime (Dance
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in the 2008 Great Ocean
Sports Festival Swim
Names L to R Heather Frost, Susan O'Keefe,
Marian Bakker, Caroline (Boo) Lalor, Vicki
Hannah, Marg Findlay, Michelle Fillmore,
Suzie @ Cafe 153, Suzie McBride
Infuse-Junior youth Synergy Christian
Church
Infuse is a Christian youth program for
grade 3-5 (grade 6's also welcome) No cost
however an offering is taken up.
When: this Friday Where: youth club Time;
5.00 to 6.30
AFRICAN SAFARI NIGHT
ALWAYS WANTED TO PLAY GOLF?
Here's your opportunity. Free Lessons Where:
Apollo Bay Golf Course When: Monday 18th
February 2008 Time 10am to 12 noon BYO clubs
or we will lend you some. Lessons for the
Next 2 Mondays 18th, 23rd, February 2008
Ladies, Gents, Youngsters, Beginners All
Wellcome
Ladies: a plate for supper please
Enquiries: Leanne Swain 5237 9214 Adrian
Marriner 5237 9262 Tickets also available
at Mobil Service Station
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Southern Otway Landcare
Network 'Landtalk' |
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Good Work
In Progress!
You may have noticed that
much work is underway i the Apollo
Bay Landcare group area this week...
Wild Dog Restoration Project
Apollo Bay Landcare Group (ABLCG);
with the Corangamite Catchment Management
Authority (CCMA) and SOLN, are working
together to restore the health of
the Wild Dog Creek. The first stage
of this project has begun with the
removal of golden upright willows
along the Wild Dog Estuary. These
willows self propagate easily andl
are responsible for eliminating the
pebble beds needed by fish to breed.
Unlike most other vegetation, willows
spread their roots into the bed of
a watercourse, slowing the flow of
water and reducing aeration. They
form thickets which divert water outside
the main watercourse or channel, causing
flooding and erosion where the creek
banks are vulnerable. While the immediate
appearance of the willow removal work
may be unattractive, the end result
will be a healthier creek where willows
will be replaced by vegetation indigenous
to the region. Community plantings
will be held in late Autumn to replace
the cover, stabilise the banks and
prevent re-invasion by willows or
other weeds. If you have any further
questions regarding this project please
feel free to contact the groups involved
(CCMA, SOLN, ABLCG)
Enhancing Skenes Creek
Contractors have just completed the
removal of Sweet Pittosporum on the
West side of the Skenes Ck - Forest
Rd, below the hair-pin bend. This
environmental weed has escaped from
gardens in Skenes Ck. Sweet Pittosporum
i$ an ever-green Australian native
species which has been popular as
a garden plant because of its lush
European appearance and sweet-scented
white flowers. Its natural range is
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corner of Queensland tol the eastern
side of Melbourne, but its use in
gardens has enabled it to escape and
spread into western Victoria. It grows
between 4-14m in height making it
one of the Southern Otway *s tallest
weeds. The seed is spread by birds
eating its orange berries and excreting
the seed. Sweet Pittosporum shrubs
caste a dense shade that suppresses
all other growth underneath them.
They also compete with native plant$
of the Southern Otways and change
soil nutrients. Dense infestations
of Sweet Pittosporum can turn into
a monoculture of this species, as
is occurring along Skenesl Ck Rd.
ABLCG and SOLN hope to continue this
good work along the eastern side of
Skenes Ck Rd, however we will need
to seek further funding. If you own
a property along; the eastern side
of Skenes Ck Rd and would like advice
on how to manage the spread of Sweet
Pittosporum, please con act the SOLN
office on the number below.
Anna O'Brien, Greg John, Kristen Lees,
Dianne Inglis
(PH) 5237 6904 69-71 Nelson St. Apollo
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EVENTS CALENDAR
Every Wednesday & 6am Friday Pole Walking
Marrar Woorn
Every Wednesday & 6am Friday Pole Walking
Marrar Woorn
Every Friday Junior
Golf Clinic Golf Club 4pm
Friday 15th Dog Obedience Contact: February
Otway Health
Monday 18th-February 12 noon Beginners Golf
Lessons Golf Club 10am
Monday 25th February Bush walking group
Contact: Otway Health
Tuesday 26thFebruary Men's Lunch Group Apollo
Bay Hotel
12.30pm
Friday 29th February Trivia Night St Aidan's,
Apollo Bay
Saturday 1st March Hordern Vale Family Hordern
Vale Hall
Dance 8pm
Wednesday 5th March Apollo Bay Arts meeting
Marrar Woorn 7.30pm
Sunday 9th March Fourth Realm Bowling Club
8pm
Friday 14th March World's Greatest Shave
Marrar Woorn 11am
Sunday 23rd March Masonic Lodge Trash &Treasure
10 am
25th -27 April Apollo BayMusic Festiva lHere!
There! - all Apollo Bay
26 July Masonic Lodge Blues & Jazz Dance
Colac Otway Shire Otway Ward By-election
The Apollo Bay News invites all candidates
for the Otway Ward by-election to submit
a statement & photo of up to 1 column
for publication in our February 21 issue.
The Apollo Bay News will not publish any
Letters to the Editor which endorse a particular
candidate, but welcomes readers to submit
'short questions' that we can put to all
candidates for their comments.
Any candidate who wishes to submit any other
article will be charged at our normal 'casual
advertiser rate' as published on page 2
of each issue. Our Editors reserve the right
to edit any material and to reject any material
considered inappropriate. Jill Spencer,
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Steiner by the sea
Playgroup has started again Come
along & join in the fun
At Steiner playgroup we aim to nurture the
child's senses with a rich sense of rhythm
including a time for indoor creative play
with natural materials in an environment created
with a sense of beauty & reverence for
nature's seasons. Songs and stories are shared
and time to explore outside after a healthy
morning snack. If you are interested in coming
along to try we have 2 groups. One group running
from the Apollo Bay Youth Club on Mon 10am-12pm
for 2-5yr olds, & a second new group meeting
in the back room of Marrar Woorn on a Fri
10am-12pm. Both groups have input from an
experienced playgroup leader.
Feel welcome to come & try with no obligation
to sign up for the entire term. Session costs
apply Ring Lyndi for details ph 5237 7903
or Jane 5237 7195.
RURAL AMBULANCE VICTORIA APOLLO BAY BRANCH
We are currently fundraising for a VACUUM
MATTRESS.
A vacuum mattress provides care to spinal
patients, by
limiting movement of their body, and is a
vital piece of
equipment when transporting patients from
the scene to
hospital.
Due to our remote location it is even more
necessary when transporting patients on to
Geelong or Melbourne
via road or air. Over the busy Summer period
there were a number of cases in which we could
have used a
vacuum mattress, and on one occasion we were
fortunate enough to use one from another branch
- it
was of great benefit to the patient.
The vacuum mattress is not a standard piece
of
equipment (not funded by RAV due to the cost),
it is an
additional piece of equipment and each branch
has to
fund their own. We are asking our community
to help us
in this important cause. If you would like
make a donation please contact Wayne Malady
on 0419 508
898, or forward to
APOLLO BAY AMBULANCE AUXILLARY
PENGILLY AVENUE
APOLLO BAY 3233.
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Apollo Bay Music Festival
2008
Focusing on our community
You too can be a part of the festival
In 2008 the Festival is truly focussing on
nurturing community involvement. We have been
working with the students of Apollo Bay P12
in the development of the poster and design
for this year's festival, and we will be running
workshops with the students leading up to
the event focussing on their contributions
to the parade, and the overall artistic atmosphere
for 2008. We are also delighted that the Apollo
Bay Pharmacy and Michael Fisk have given such
generous support to the Apollo Bay Community
Choir, enabling them to be such a proactive
part of the 2008 event.
The Apollo Bay Music Festival is your festival,
and we hope that you seek to be actively involved.
The key to the success of the festival is
the people, and the reason why our festival
has longevity is because of community involvement,
and the friends of the festival program. If
you would like to be a part of the festival,
and have a specific field of interest or expertise,
or would like to just lend a hand we would
love to hear from you. We are also delighted
to have such a strong presence of local performers
across a broad range of genres in the festival.
Committed to being a part of 2008 are; Bert's
Boogie, Cubbyhouse, Josh Rigg, The Rainstainders,
Ziggy Trio, m2w3, Scrypture, Spyndrift, Slipstream,
James Butt, John Ryan, Steve Crombe, Wild
Dog Blues, Princess 1.5 and Horse Competition.
In 2008 we are also introducing a poets lunch,
for those who feel like a break from music,
on Sunday you will be able to sit back and
be inspired and provoked by the literary works
of a diverse range of poets.
Judi Forrester has once again programmed a
great Kids Tent, featuring Red the Clown,
Colin Bogaars Bushwahzee and Skipjack Theatre,
so a huge thanks to Judi for her continued
passion and enthusiasm for the festival. We
hope to hear from you, and we look forward
to launching the full program before the end
of Februan
Food village Final call for Community Groups
to be a part of
the food village.
Please call or email Angelika Miller on 52370218
or
indulqe(S)roomwithaview. com.au
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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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THANKS
The family of Mrs. Dawn Hirt would like
to thank Avis and all the ladies that made
up the team of helpers for the morning tea.
To Jeanette for her lovely words. To Dorothy
for being the special lady she is. Thank
you to all, the family appreciate it very
much. Sue Hughes
To Dear Dorothy and Jeanette, We would like
to say a big thank you for all your help
and support over the last year and week.
It has been very hard on all of us, but
with the love and support you have given
not only to our grandmother but also our
mother, you have helped us all get through
it a little easier. Also to everyone in
Apollo Bay that helped our farewell for
Mrs. D. Hirt go so beautifully. The food
was delicious and Nan would have been so
proud to see everyone there for her. So
thank you to all, From Annette and Georgina
X O X O
AT HOME - KAYE HARROP
We are having a party at 1/9 Montrose Avenue,
Apollo Bay, on Wednesday, 20th February
at 11am to celebrate K aye Harrop's return
to the Bay after seven months of hospitalization
and rehabilitation. It isn't necessary to
ring, just come along and please bring a
small plate of food to share for lunch and
if you have a favourite drink, bring that
along too. Come and enjoy.
YOGA
Breathe, move, expand and relax your way
to Wholeness and Inner Peace. Classes held
@ the Uniting Church Hall
Tuesdays 19th Feb 2008 to 25th March 2008
Beginners: 10am to 12 noon.
Intermediate: 6pm to 8pm
$60 for 6 weeks or $12 casual
Call or text Amanda 0427 797 813
SENIOR CITIZENS
Friday 15 Feb Bingo 1.45pm
Saturday 16 Feb. Carpet Bowls 2pm Monday
18 Feb Carpet Bowls 2pm Tuesday 19 Feb.
Carpet Bowls 2pm
QUARTERLY MEETING
Monday 18th February at 1pm sharp is Seniors
Quarterly meeting. You do not have to be
a Senior Citizens Member. Everyone welcome
so please come.
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REPORT ON BERYL MANNINGTON
Since my last report things have gotten
worse. Last Wednesday the doctor who is
in charge o f Beryl, called her daughter
in to see him. The lymph node on the side
of her neck has increased considerably.
One large one is now two and branches are
growing at a fairly rapid rate. The growth
is now crossing Beryl's neck and into her
chest. This is causing an increased pressure
which is causing her to dry wretch. The
doctor has warned her family that the growth
is moving at a more rapid pace and in time
Beryl will suffer shortness of breath and
will probably suffocate. Beryl has now endured
9 month of this terrible disease, in hospital.
Her mind is still fairly clear and like
all of us she forgets a little but nothing
serious. I am battling bronchitis at present
and as soon as I am able I am going to Geelong
to see Beryl for a couple of days, (probably
in a week or so.) Thank you to all who have
continued to send her cards and letters.
She loves to hear from you all. We are hoping
Beryl would make it to her 70th Birthday
but now it seems so far off, July. We now
hope she doesn't have to endure the agony
she now faces, for too long. We continue
to be in constant touch and pray for her
daily. Thank you one and all. Vicki Leorke
The News sheet thanks the family of Beryl
for their generous donation.
GELLIBRAND RURAL FIRE BRIGADE
MEDIA RELEASE.
FEBRUARY 12TH 2008
On 12th April 2008, the Gellibrand Rural
fire Brigade will celebrate 60 years of
continuous, active service to the people
of Gellibrand and the Otways. It is the
intention of the brigade to hold a dinner
to celebrate this fantastic achievement.
(Details of which will be provided at a
later date.)
We are currently seeking a loan of any memorabilia
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photos, uniforms, badges etc from anyone
who was
involved with the brigade or anyone else
who may
have something they would be willing to
loan to the
brigade to enable us to create a display
for the
evening. We promise to take the greatest
care of your
material and shall organise prompt return
after the
dinner. If you think you may have something
please
contact Karen Hart (52358391) or David Larson
(52358218).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
SECRETARY
KAREN HART
15 BERRY'S LANE
GELLIBRAND
Via COLAC 3249
52358391
karenhar99@yahoo.com
C.W.A.
Next meeting Friday 29 th February '08 at
Marrer Woorn at 1.30pm. The members of the
C.W.A. wish to thank everyone who supported
us at our Fair on Wednesday 9th January
'08 in so many ways to make it a quite successful
and enjoyable day.
SENIORS TRIP
Our trip to Tasmania in April has filled
up quite quickly - we only have three vacancies
(twin share) left. Itineraries are available
so please ring Jeanette 5237 6268. It promises
to be a very happy and instructive trip.
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OTWAY
HEALTH NEWS |
Podiatry at Otwav
Health
Do you need:
Assistance with foot care or ingrown toenails?
A diabetic foot assessment?
Assistance with foot or lower limb pain?
Footwear and self treatment advice?
An orthotic prescription? If so you could benefit
from the Barwon Health Community Outreach Podiatry
Service which operates 2 days a month from Otway
Health. To make an appointment to see James Gerrard,
the visiting Podiatrist, contact Customer Service
on (03) 5237 8500.
Men's Lunch Group
Are you over 65, male and looking for an opportunity
to get out and socialise? Join this relaxed, informal
men's only group for lunch, a drink and a chat.
Where: Apollo Bay Hotel
When: Tuesday 26 February 12.30pm
Cost: $8.00 for lunch and a drink
Transport can be arranged if necessary.
World's Greatest Shave
Every hour someone in Australia is diagnosed with
leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma; the World's Greatest
Shave raises money to support suffers of these conditions
as well as their families. Funds from this fun event
provides a free home-away-from-home near the treating
hospital, practical assistance and emotional support,
transport to and from appointments as well as much
needed money for research.
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Are you an early riser? Join us for an early morning
Pole Walk and enjoy the stunning sunrises while
avoiding the flies. The group meets at Marrar
Woorn Neighbourhood House (6 Pengilley Avenue)
each Wednesday and Friday at 6am for an hour long
walk.
No Pole Walking experience is necessary but you
will need to be able to walk 3km at a constant
moderate pace.
When: Every Wednesday and Friday 6am - 7am
Cost: $3 per session
Poles are supplied but registration is required.
Contact Customer Service if you would like to
attend.
How's Your Balance?
Did you know that falls are one of the most common
forms of injury in older Australians?
If you have problems with your balance or are
you concerned about having a fall the NoFalls
program could be just the thing for you. This
12 week program of simple exercises is fun, easy
and suitable for all fitness levels. To express
your interest in taking part please contact Customer
Service. Where: Senior Citizens
Centre Whelan Street
When: Thursdays, commencing 6
March 2008 10.30am
Cost: $3 per class
Support the Leukaemia Foundation by taking part
in Otway Health's World's Greatest Shave at 11am
on Friday 14 March at the Marrar Woorn Neighbourhood
House. Shave or colour your hair or perhaps you
would prefer to sponsor Karen Washfold, Marrar
Woorn Coordinator, who is willing to loose her
luscious locks if she receives more than $1,000
in sponsorship. Contact Karen to register or to
find out more about getting involved.
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Letters
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Letter to the
Editor: Otway Light and Apollo Bay Newsheet. Feb
12, 2008
I wish to address the issues raised by CORRA in
your newssheet last week. We want staff feedback
I am pleased to say that as part of our continuous
improvement processes, each one of our service areas
has regular in-depth reviews.
The reported comments related to one service area
and not the organisation as a whole. The vast majority
of comments for this service area were positive,
with 85% of respondents "satisfied" or
"very satisfied" with the level of courtesy
provided. We encourage open dialogue in these reviews
and it's good that staff feel comfortable to share
their views.
However we may now need to review whether full survey
content should be included in public reports, as
it may stifle the very openness we are trying to
encourage. Work injury liability has reduced significantly
Worker's compensation insurance premiums are affected
by a number of factors including total payroll statutory
case estimates, industry rates and actual claims
costs. Of these factors, an employer can only really
influence actual claims costs and minimise injuries
through good risk management practice. For the first
seven months of 2007/08, our actual claims costs
are $17,527. This is against the 2006/07 year with
claims costs totalling $94,479 for the full year.
The number of compensation days paid has alsi reduced
significantly, 97 days to date this year, compared
to 642 days for the full year of 2006/07. The above
figures indicate that we are proactively managing
claims and have significantly reduced our risk liability
this financial year. The community can be assured
that the Council has good practices and procedures
in place, with effective rehabilitation programs
to return workers from injury t< work as early
as possible.
Staff Movements part of 21st Century workplace Staff
turn-over rates at the levels reported are not unexpected
in workplaces of the 21st century. Skill shortages
across the local government industry and Australia
generally are creating opportunities for a more
flexible and mobile workforce interested in a variety
of challenges rather than the traditions of long
term job security.
Colac Otway Shire conducts confidential independen
exit interviews and it is clear from the themes
in these that staff leave after having had a positive
career experience.
We know the main factors influencing turn over is
staff leaving to seek career progression opportunities
elsewhere and changes in family circumstances. Exit
interview feedback also contributes to continuous
improvement in our employee attraction and retention
programs such as the design of staff training and
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To the people of Apollo Bay
who sent me cards, gifts and gave me greetings
on the occasion of my 60th birthday, I thank you
most sincerely. My daughter invited many relatives
and friends and most turned up to the party held
at the Youth Club - family from SA nieces, nephews
and cousins I hadn't seen for at least four years,
some a lot longer. It was wonderful to have one
grandson, Cardin, whom I hadn't seen much of since
his grandfather passed away four years ago, as he
found it hard to get over his grandfather's death
for a long time and soon he is off to the UK for
a year. The venue was plenty big enough, the food
was mostly good, after hiring a fully operational
venue to find no way of heating party pies, pasties
and sausage rolls, except for a pie warmer which
took two and a half hours on high to get them just
warm enough to eat The kitchen stove disconnected
and the kitchen unusable. The birthday cake, a two
tiered mud cake made by Mrs. O'Meara was beautifully
presented and enjoyed by all, even me who never
use to eat chocolate cake, so a big thank you to
her also. Yours etc. Vicki Leorke
Editor, CEO and Councillors
Would it be possible for our Shire Councillors to
arrange for the appropriate authority to repair
the dangerous and unsightly road conditions outside
the front entrance to the Apollo Bay Fishing Co-op
building. (This has been a problem for months).
The Commonwealth Games large fish on the Co-op wall
is a wonderful tourist attraction which is being
spoilt by the appalling road conditions. On rainy
days it's really embarrassing when showing tourists
around the town.
Can you help improve the Otways $120 million tourism
image.
Peter Lalor
PATCHWORK QUILTING
The next Patchwork Quilting meeting will be held
next
Monday, the 18th of February at 7:30 pm at Val
Cameron's place, 47 Nelson, Apollo Bay. Ph: 52377275.
New members welcome.
Next meeting to be held on Tuesday, 4th of December
at
Marrar Woorn.
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