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Apollo
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Edition
7-29 15/2/07 -
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 Music
Festival Community
News Landcare
Health
Letters |
Apollo
Bay Home | Great
Ocean Road Home |
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ST
AIDAN'S ANGLICIAN LADIES GUILD
ANNUAL SHROVE TUESDAY GARDEN PARTY
February 20th at 12 noon
Come and explore the beautiful garden of Trish
& Neville Day Barham River Road
WHILE YOU ENJOY
Great background music (all local talent)
While you munch away on Savoury & Sweet pancakes
GUEST SPEAKER - HELEN GLARE
who will teach us everything about gardening.
Lucky Door Prize, Competition.
All for $8.oo All welcome.
Apollo Bay Surf Life Saving Club
On behalf of the Apollo Bay Surf Life Saving Club
I wish to thank all Competitors, Sporting Club
Members, Volunteers, Visitors, Local Business
Owners, Community Groups, support Services and
Residents for their participation and support
of the inaugural Great Ocean Sports Festival,
held last weekend. The event was a resounding
success with over 400 athletes competing in the
eleven events. The "Dash for Cash" event
drew a large spectator crowd and it certainly
was a sight to behold, as the race was on to dig
up bottles containing the money. One bottle remains
unrecovered for anyone still keen to have a dig.
I am also pleased to advise the community that
the Apollo Bay Surf Life Saving Club will be hosting
the Victorian Surf Life Saving State Titles, over
the weekend of the 3rd & 4th March. Our beautiful
town can expect to host up to 800 competitors,
and 1200 officials and support people for this
event in the 100th anniversary year of Surf Live
Saving. For any information or enquiries regarding
this weekend please email me at apollobayslsc.com.au
and I will be happy to provide details for you.
Your feedback and suggestions about any aspect
of our club are welcome. The Surf Lifesaving Club
belongs to you the community and we thank you
for your ongoing support. Maree Whatley, Social
& Fundraising Director, ABSLSC |
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Bay & District Health Foundation Inc.
'Caring for our Health Future'
Patron. Prof. David de Kretser, AC, Governor
of Victoria
Presents the 7 Annual
"Midsummer's Night of Musical
Dreams"
Featuring acclaimed musicians and a vocalist
from
the Faculty of Music University of Melbourne
Saturday 17th February, 2007
7:00pm for 7:30pm commencement
BYO catering & refreshments
Donation: $25 per person
Tables of up to 10 available
Venue: Mechanics Institute
(Apollo Bay Cinema)
Prizes include an artwork by local artist
Pat Shannon
Enquires & Bookings: Jeanette Biddle
Apollo Bay Real Estate 5237-6258 (BH) 5237-6633
(AH)
Total proceeds to AB&D Health Foundatio
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182nd OTWAY FORUM
REPORT
Councillor Support Policy
Based on population, Councillor's allowances
have risen to Level 2 i.e. $15,000 per annum
for Councillors and $45,000 per annum plus
a vehicle with full private use at no cost,
for the Mayor. Level 2 = Shire population
between 20,000 and 120,000 and total revenue
between $18m and $60m.
2008 General Property Revaluations
Southern Cross Property Services have been
reappointed to conduct the 2008 revaluations.
Rural Land Strategy (final report from the
Shire)
The major tasks of the strategy are to:
Review the biophysical and environmental
aspects of the Shire including land use,
soils and land suitability, water salinity,
flooding, erosion and minerals;
Review the agricultural industry, including
farm viability and rural activities; Review
the timer plantation industry, and provide
appropriate planning scheme responses; The
outcomes of the project will assist Council
in its review of the planning scheme and
in the application of Rural Zones. The report
is in a form which:
Creates maps showing agricultural capability
and environmental constraints; Provides
recommendations on the application of rural
zones and minimum lot sixes; and Prepares
local policy for rural land.
Farm Viability
The report states that for a farm to be
viable it needs a minimum gross income of
$270,000 - $300,000. This seems excessive
as farms with incomes of about $70,000 gross
can be viable if costs are kept down and
the level of debt is low. A map in the report
shows most of the agricultural land in the
Otways as low agricultural capability but
the Forum thought that with its high rainfall
the Otways should be accessed higher.
VCAT Housing - Aussie Copters.
Next week Aussie Copters will appeal the
Council decision not to grant a permit for
helicopter flights over the Otways as well
as a helipad.
Parking in Apollo Bay.
Parking in the town is difficult when events
are run in the area. What is the Shire going
to do about this problem? Something needs
to be done NOW.
Structure Plan for Apollo Bay
The structure Plan will be debated at the
next Council
Meeting on 28th February, 2007 at COPACC
in Colac.
People are encouraged to attend the meeting
and ask
questions.
T. Webber for Otway Forum
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Colac Otway
Naturally Progressive
Council To Hold First Microchipping
Day For 2007
Colac Otway Shire will hold another
microchipping and pet registration day
from 10am to 1pm on Saturday, March
3 at the Colac Hockey Ground. The day
follows on from the success of the September
2006 Microchipping Day where over 200
pets and their owners participated.
Microchipping your pet will ensure it
is identified for life. Microchips will
be implanted by local vets at a cost
of $25 per animal, with Council dog
and cat registrations accepted on the
day. As of May 1, 2007 State Government
legislation will require all cats and
dogs which are being registered with
a council for the first time to be microchipped
prior to registration. Local Laws Coordinator
Graeme Murphy said residents could expect
a substantial reduction in registration
fees for microchipped dogs and cats.
"Microchipping is a safe and effective
way of permanently identifying your
pet," Mr Murphy said. "The
chips are about the size of a grain
of rice and cause the animal no discomfort
or pain. "However, we remind owners
that their pets are still required to
be registered with Council. Registration
together with the implantation of an
approved microchip ensures the owner's
contact details are available to Local
Laws staff to enable the return of the
lost pet." An external tag is provided
to owners and a Certificate of Identification
will be posted to owners once their
pet is microchipped. Pet owners are
reminded that on the day dogs must be
on a lead and cats in a cage to ensure
their safety. Members from Colac's Dog
Obedience will also be attending and
holding obedience demonstrations. For
further information contact Council's
Local Laws Department on 5231 4655 or
visit www.microchips.com.au.
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Colac
Otway
Community Care Workers
Permanent Part-Time
Colac Otway Shire is seeking suitably experienced
and
enthusiastic persons to join the Health
and Community
Services Team.
As a Community Care Worker you would be
required to
assist frail, aged people and younger persons
with
disabilities to live independently in their
homes and
participate in their community by providing
appropriate
services to maintain their well being.
You will have good communication skills,
have either
Certificate III or Certificate IV in Community
Aged
Services with a Disability component or
be prepared to
undertake this certificate and commit to
further HACC
training. A Level 2 First Aid Certificate
is a requirement
or be working towards gaining a certificate.
Client
confidentiality is required at all times.
Previous
experience would be an advantage.
A Position Description is available on Council's
website
at www.colacotway.vic.gov.au or by contacting
the
Human Resources Officer on (03) 5232 9438
or
shellie.nicholls@colacotway.vic.gov.au
Applications close 4pm, Wednesday, February
28,
2007.
Tracey Slatter
Chief Executive Officer
www.colacotway.vic.gov.au
"Colac Otway Shire is an equal opportunity
employer"
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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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NO SWIMMING AT LAVERS HILL NEXT TUESDAY
(20th Feb) due to school Swimming Carnival.
Instead you may like to attend the Shrove
Tuesday Pancake Lunch at Days at 12 noon.
Swimming again on 27th February.
SENIORS
Bingo Fri 16th Feb 1.45pm
Carpet Bowls Sat 17; Mon 19 & Tue 20
2pm
Coming Up
Seniors quarterly meeting on Monday 19th
February 2007 at Senior Citizens, 4 Whelan
St, Apollo Bay at 1 pm. Everyone most welcome.
R.S.L. Womens
Aux.
Our next meeting will be our AGM. Tuesday
27th February at 10.30am at the RSL rooms.
RED CROSS - Apollo Bay
Unit
We are appealing for helpers to collect
during March
for Red Cross Calling. If you can help
please ring Betty on 5237 6632
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Is Alcohol costing you more than money?
Meetings held twice weekly in Apollo Bay
For details phone
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| PATCHWORK
QUILTING
The next Patchwork Quilting meeting will
be held next Monday, the 19th of February
at 7.30pm at Val Cameron's house, 47 Casino
Ave, Apollo Bay. Ph: 5237 7275. New members
welcome.
SEACHANGE is a group of
ladies who meet once a fortnight for lunch,
a chat and a few laughs. The next lunch
will be held at La Binba Restaurant on Thursday
22nd February at 12.30pm. Newcomers are
most welcome to attend. Carole Kanngieser
Apollo Bay Informal Fishing Group next meeting
will be held on Thursday 1st March, 2007
at 10.30am at the Apollo Bay Shire conference
room, Nelson Street, Apollo Bay. All welcome.
Andrew Orchard, Coordinator
Hordern Vale Hall Meeting
Tuesday 20th February, 2007
7:00pm at the hall
All committee members are urged to attend.
Any interested community members are also
mosi welcome. Leanne Swain
Notice of Annual General Meeting
Apollo Bay & District Historical
Society Inc. No. A1413P
To be held at Marrar Woorn House,
Pengilley Avenue, Apollo Bay Thursday
15th March 2007 at 7.30pm
Followed by an Ordinary Meeting of the Society.
Nominations for Office Bearers must be received
by
the Secretary by Monday 12th March, 2007
Ruth Hedrick, Hon secretary, 5237 63202
Marrar Woorn Community Bushwalk
Elliot River to Apollo Bay When: Wednesday
February 21, 2007 Where: Meet at Marrar
Woorn Community House Time: Bus departs
at 9.00am Grade: Easy - 2.5 hours Cost:
$5.00
Please bring your own water, snacks &
sunscreen. Also wear comfortable walking
attire.
Bookings are essential as numbers are limited.
Ph: 5237 8500
ALWAYS WANTED TO
PLAY GOLF?
Here's your opportunity. Free Lessons Where:
Apollo Bay Golf Club When: Monday 19th February
2007 Time: 10 am to 12 noon *»
BYO clubs or we will lend you some. Lessons
for the next 2 Mondays 19th, & 26th
February 2007 Ladies, gents, youngsters,
beginners. All Welcome
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OTWAY
HEALTH NEWS |
Managing Better
Health
Many people in Apollo Bay and surrounds are living
with an ongoing (or chronic) illness such as allergies,
skin conditions, heart disease, arthritis, asthma,
diabetes and cancer to name a few.
Managing ongoing illness poses many unique challenges
and these challenges can often seem overwhelming.
Added to the demands of a busy life, keeping control
of an ongoing illness can sometimes seem unachievable
and this can lead to increased severity of symptoms
and a feeling of disempowerment. These feelings
and associated stress are very common.
Otway Health recognizes these problems and will
be delivering the Better Health Self Management
Program in April and May to help empower people
living with an ongoing illness. The Program workshops
are facilitated by two trained leaders and will
include:
• Techniques to deal with problems such as
frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation.
• Appropriate exercise for maintaining and
improving strength, flexibility and endurance.
• Appropriate use of medications.
• Communicating effectively with family, friends,
and health professionals.
• Nutrition.
• How to evaluate new treatments.
The program is also aimed at carers of people with
an ongoing illness such as the parent of a child
with asthma.
The program runs for six weeks commencing in April.
Dates are yet to be finalised and the program will
run at the same time each week. For a cost of $45
each participant will receive a text "Living
a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions".
This text is essential for course participation
and will act as an excellent resource and support
beyond the course. There is no cost for course attendance.
Enrolments to the course can be made through the
Customer Service Desk at Otway Health on 5237 8500.
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OUT NOW!!!!
The Summer Community Course Guide is out now.
With numerous new courses as well as your favorites,
now is the time to reach out and try something
new. |You can download the guide from our website
or collect a copy from the numerous collection
points.
Child Safety Information Session
Would you know what to do if your child was choking,
suffered a burn or swallowed poison? Do you know
how to administer CPR?
Otway Health is presenting this session to outline
basic first aid information.
This session will be valuable for parents, grandparents
or any adult caring for a child.
A qualified First Aid Instructor will be presenting
the session.
When: Tuesday 20 February
Time: 9.30am - 11.30am
Cost: Free
Where: Marrar Woorn Community
Centre
Free childcare may be available during the session.
Please contact Marie Sinclair on 5237 8500 to
enquire.
Please register your interest in attending this
session by contacting our Customer Service Desk.
TAKE TIME
Take time to work, it is the price of
success! Take time to think, it is the source
of strength! Take time to play, it is the secret
of youth! Take time to read, it is the seed of
wisdom! Take time to be friendly, it brings happiness!
Take time to dream, it will carry you to the stars!
Take time to love, it is the joy of life! Take
time to be content, it is the music of the soul!
'Old Irish Text' |
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Letters
to the Editor
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Dear Editor,
OTWAY WOODCHIPPING HITS AN ALL TIME HIGH
Figures released by Department of Sustainability
& Environment (DSE) show that ecologically significant
and biodiverse native forest in the Otways is being
logged for WOODCHIPS. For the first two months of
logging this season, 3,222m3 of sawlog trees were
cut and 24,421 m3 went to WOODCHIP, that is 1:8
ratio. This is happening to satisfy ET & EW
Murnane of Colac's sawlog licence, not due to expire
until 2008. Also, Mr Murnane is a shareholder of
Midway, the export woodchip mill, North Shore, Geelong.
Much of the forest being cleared for Woodchip is
in the Gellibrand Special Water supply catchment
which supplies water to Gellibrand River township
and west to Warmambool. Gellibrand River Special
Water Supply Catchment is a compromised catchment
with the rapidly expanding thirsty blue gum plantation
industry, the potential increased extraction of
water from the Newlingrook Aquifer to supply water
to Geelong, as well as the continued woodchipping
of native forest in Gellibrand River's upper reaches.
Otway Conversation Council considers it irresponsible
and negligent of the Brack's government to allow
such wanton destruction of our forested water catchments.
Is the government scared of the local woodchip industry
and their shareholders? The Brack's government needs
to bring an end to logging in the Otways immediately
and protect our water catchments. Water is more
precious that woodchips. Fiona Nelson, Otway Conservation
Council Inc
OTWAY FOOD FEST MARCH 2007
A progressive slow test across the
harvest month of March What's on in the first week
of March
Opening Night - Film Screening
March 3rd - Permaculture Market Display
March 4th - Otway Farm Tours: Biodynamic Dairy
Farm, Lime & Lemon organic farm
March 7th - Mozzarella/ Haloumi, Bocconcini &
Ricotta cheesemaking workshop
Bookings are required for the Farm tours, film
screenings, cheese making workshops and other
food & garden skill workshops, as numbers are
limited.
Finalised program will be available in mid February.
To remain informed, email:
permaculture@apoilobav.orq.au (and put "Otway
Food Fest" in the subject heading) or Ph: 03
5237
6131 or write to: Otways & Coast Permaculture
Group, PO Box 95, Apollo Bay Vic.3233 or Visit our
weekly Saturday Market Stall on the Apollo Bay
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WHAT IS A SENIOR CITIZEN?
A Senior Citizen is one who was here before the
pill, before TV, frozen foods, credit cards and
ball point pens; hardware meant hammers, nails,
nuts and bolts and software was not even a word.
A chip was a piece of wood. Senior citizens were
here before drip-dries, dishwashers, clothes dryers
and electric blankets, along with Batman, disposable
diapers, jeeps, pizzas and instant coffee. When
Senior citizens were young they got married, then
lived together. Cigarette smoking was fashionable,
grass was for mowing, pot was something you cooked
in and a gay person was the life of the party. Aids
was the plural of aid, which meant helping somebody
in trouble.
Senior Citizens are a hardy bunch when you think
of some of the adjustments they have had to make
APOLLO BAY AL-ANON GROUP
Please note meeting change. We are currently meeting
fortnightly, every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month,
8-9pm in the Blue Room, Uniting Church Hall, Nelson
Street, Apollo Bay. Visitors and newcomers welcome!
Al-anon is anonymous. "If you have been affected
by the drinking of someone close -
Al-anon offers hope." .
Rain, Rain, Life giving Rain
When it comes, it is either too much
or not enough
It conies too soon,
Or it comes too late.
When will man accept his fate?
Esme Bell
Apollo Bay Youth Club Inc
Reg Inc No A 13287 M
Up Corning Events Movies in the Park
On the Youth Club Grounds, Sold Coin Donation
Saturday February 24th at 8pm.
2 Shorts - including 'Laurel & Hardy'
and the feature:
ORCA
Support the Youth Club and come along for a cheap
night out. Bring a blanket; Sausage Sizzle and drinks
available. May Time Ball
Watch this space for more info. Soy Life Tokens
Please leave tokens from Soy Life products at the
Mobil Servo and help the club make some easy $'s
Hall Hire
Contact Bob on 5237 6210 or Max on 5237 6583
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