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Apollo
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Edition
9-29 1/3/07 -
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 Music
Festival Community
News Landcare
Health
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Apollo
Bay Home | Great
Ocean Road Home |
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Interim
CEO Appointed to Otway Health
The Board President of Otway Health, Andrew Jephcott
announced that following this week's resignation
of Chief Executive Officer Jeanette Grant, the Board
has appointed Jacinta Bourke as the interim Chief
Executive Officer. "At the special Meeting
of the Board held on Tuesday 20th February 2007,
the Board determined that Jacinta Bourke be appointed
Interim Chief Executive Officer effective from 21st
February until such time as a permanent Chief Executive
Officer is appointed" said Mr. Jephcott. "Jacinta
will bring a wealth of experience and knowledge
to the position. She has been deputy CEO at Otway
Health since November 2003 and was the natural choice
to continue to lead Otway health in the provision
in high quality health and community services. Jacinta
has worked at Otway Health since its inception and
has held numerous positions in the Multi-Purpose
Service which provides her with a vast knowledge
of all the operations of Otway Health. Ms Bourke
said she was delighted to be appointed to the role
"I am very appreciative for the opportunity
to lead an organization that I believe makes a positive
contribution to our community. I look forward to
the next few months, during which the Board will
undertake a recruitment process to find a new Chief
Executive Officer"
Mr. Jephcott said "Jeanette Grant will continue
at Otway Health until 16th March 2007, completing
projects and providing advice and support to Ms.
Bourke in her new role". Ms Grant is leaving
Otway Health to take up a position as Executive
Officer of the Bendigo Lodden Primary Care Partnership.
RED CROSS
Our next meeting will be on Wednesday 7th March
1.30 pm. at Senior Citizens Rooms, Whelan St. Red
Cross will be holding a street stall on Saturday
3rd March 9am - 12 noon. We would be grateful for
donations of cakes, pickles, produce, books and
bric-a-brack
Red Cross Calling starts on Thursday 1st March until
Saturday 31st March. Watch out for our Collectors
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DAY OF PRAYER
FRIDAY MARCH 2nd 2007
at APOLLO BAY UNITING CHURCH
Nelson Street At 2 P.M.
Speaker: Mrs Ruth Messer
Theme: United Under God's
Tent
Written in Paraguay
You are Welcome
OTWAY RANGES WALKING TRACK ASSOCTATTON
INC. No. A 0034409H
SOCIAL Walk -Barramunga Cabins Walks -Old
Tram-way lines to an old Mill site When:
Sunday 4th March, 2007 Where: 9.45am - assembling
at the Carpark - opposite Upper Gellibrand
Rd, (the road to Stevenson Falls) Barramunga.
Grade: medium - 4 hours approx. BYO: Comfortable
attire,
lunch & water.
For more information or if attending Contact:
Les Noseda ph: 0417526070 to register.
LIONS CLUB OF APOLLO BAY
RECYCLE PAPER
The next pick up of wastepaper (no cardboard
please)
will be on Saturday 3rd March Apollo Bay,
Marengo and Skenes Creek Leave papers out
by 830am. Well tied up.
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Southern Otway Landcare
Network 'Landtalk' |
Landcare
Projects
New it the lime to think about your
project.
If you are interested in a Landcare
Project for 2OO7 or becoming a Landcare
member please contact the office or
drop in and discuss your ideas. We
would like to talk to any landholders
that are thinking about projects for
this coming spring, plant numbers
and species are limited.
We are also looking for past projects
that we can add greater plant diversity
to. If you have a past project that
needs a top up' of upper or lower
storey species come and put in an
expression of interest.
Landcare Projects & Biodiversity
The Southern Otway Landcare Network
vegetation
restoration initiatives improve habitat
for some of
our most important and unique Australian
animals.
SOLN's Landcare projects provide connections
within
the landscape... corridors that promote
biodiversity.
These corridors promote genetic diversity
in our
indigenous flora and fauna, protecting
and creating
habitat for their survival.
Indigenous vegetation corridors also
reduce the stress on whole ecosystems.
Vegetation corridors protect our remnant
vegetation from becoming genetically
isolated, which results in species
decline. We can make a positive contribution
to local wildlife habitat.
Townies Group
Meet Wednesdays 2.00-4.00pm, give
us a call and join in. March 7th-
Meet up at the Nursery (Support centre,
Montrose Ave Apollo Bay).
"If you have aspiration's to
improve the habitat and conservation
value of your property, now it the
time to talk to Landcare"
Enquires about Landcare contact Lucas
Oram or Greg John on 5237 - 6904 during
office hours or call into the Landcare
Office at 69-71 Nelson Street between
9am - 1pm.
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OTWAY FOOD FEST
The Future of Food is here But not quite
yet!
The screening date of March 2nd has been
postponed. And will be advised in next weeks
news sheet. NB. "The Power of Community"
screening (scheduled for March 9th) has
also been postponed until April.
Cheese making Workshops: [Very Limited Places
available] Mozzarella, Bocconcini &
Halloumi March 7th Camembert, Quarg &
Mascapone March 14th
Fetta & Greek Yoghurt March 25th
March 4th - Biodynamic Dairy Farm &
Organic Lime/Lemon Farm
March 11th-Webber's Heritage Fruit Farm
March 12th - Bush Foods & Otway Herbs
March 18th - Glenloch Organic Apple Farm
& Shoebridge's Organic Berry Farm Gardening
Skills Workshops: Apple Budding with Martin
Holland (March 11th) Bush Foods & Fungi
with Kris Reinertsen (March 12th)
Biodynamics with Ken & Judy Forrester
(March 12th)
Bush Foods with Bob Shoebridge (March 18th)
Food diversity & Seed Saving with Jude
Fanton (founder of Seed savers Network)
March 29th
Contact: permaculture@,apollobay.orq.au
Ph: 52376131 for info and bookings.
NB. Those who have made early bookings but
have not filled out a registration form,
please recontactto ensure a place,
Monthly Meeting March 5th 7.30 pm in the
kitchen At the Apollo Bay Youth Club.
Board Vacancies
We are very keen to fill three vacancies
on the Board of Otway Health. If you are
interested in contributing to the ongoing
development and governance of your local
health service and would be willing to accept
an honorary appointment to the Board, please
obtain an information package from the Executive
Assistant, Nadia Chambers by ringing 52378500.
The vacant positions are voluntary and the
appointments are until 30 June 2010.
The appointments will be made by the Governor
in Council following a recommendation by
the Minister for Health, the Hon. Bronwyn
Pike. The Board of Otway Health will submit
names of applicants to the Minister for
consideration.
The Board is responsible for the Governance,
Risk Management and Strategic Directions
of the Multipurpose Service. Board members
do not participate in the day-to-day managment
of the Service. Interested persons are encouraged
to collect an information package and apply
using the Application Form contained within
by Friday 23 March 2007.
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HISTORY COMES TO LIFE
Last Sunday was a special day for Judi
Forrester and her family, and those
that were privileged to hear the hand-written
tunes from 1817 Ireland brought to life
by a group of four talented musicians
in the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery.
Skilled fiddler and teacher, James Goulding
(Judi's great.great, great grandfather)
from Hammond Marsh, County Cork, Ireland,
wrote his repertoire of some 250 tunes
in 1817, a collection of the popular
tunes from Europe generally. His son,
Thomas brought the manuscript to Australia
in 1845 and Judi's grandfather gave
it to her in 1964.
Arranged by Geoffrey d'Ombrain, he (numerous
instruments!) and Alison Thomson (flute),
Kathryn Govan (oboe) Heather George
(clarinet) performed some 17 tunes from
the manuscript. Including Spanish Bolero,
Spanish Waltz, The Maid of Lode, Molly
My Dear, The Last Rose of Summer, Adieu-A
heart warm for adieu, Hornpipes, The
Rakes of Mallow, My love is like a Red,
Red Rose, Reels, My Lodging is on the
Cold Ground, Perthshire Hunt & Devil's
Dream, Jigs, The Minstrel Boy, Cardan's
Farewell to Music. Geoffrey's ancestors
were Irish and his great grandmother
was born in County Cork. He wonders
if any of the family ever heard James
Goulding play. It was a remarkable concert
on Sunday. Congratulations Judi and
thank you for sharing your treasure.
There will be an opportunity to hear
some of these tunes again here in Apollo
Bay on Sunday 24th June at the Anglican
Church. This time performed by Celtic
harpist, Cath Connelly and fiddler,
Colin O'Donnell. Keep this date free!
Jane Gross
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Apollo
Bay Surf Life Saving Club
Victorian State Surf Life Saving Titles
Saturday 3 March-Sunday 4 March 2007 7am-5pm
100 years of Surf Life Saving on Australian
Beaches and 55 years here in Apollo Bay!
This weekend sees us proudly hosting the
Victorian State Surf Life Saving Titles.
Our town can expect to see a very busy beach
and foreshore area on Saturday and Sunday
mornings, as the 800 Competitors line up
and the 1200 Supporters swing in to action.
Events will be both water and beach based,
so there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Please come down and experience what will
be a fabulous spectacle. You are also welcome
to join us for a drink at the bar from 5pm
on Friday & Saturday.
Clubbies we are still requiring volunteers.
If you can spare an hour or two, that will
be appreciated. We are holding a briefing
at 5.30pm Friday night for final allocation
of jobs. If you are unable to make this
then when you come to the club over the
weekend, just ask for one of the Committee
and we will allocate you to a work party.
Thank you to those members who worked all
day on Saturday cleaning up the club. It
is most appreciated. Good luck to all of
our competitors!
Maree Whatley, Social & Fundraising
Director, ABSLSC
TUESDAY ART GROUP
A group meets each Tuesday 10-12 for a painting/drawing
workshop. The group offers support for people
who just wish to paint or draw with others.
$2 per session. Come and join us at King
Parrot Gallery, Tuxion Road, Apollo Bay.
All Welcome.
For more information please ring Angie 5237
9253 or Beth 5237 1033.
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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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EXPRESIONS
of INTEREST
from Local People /Businesses to undertake
the catering for The Apollo Bay Golf Club's
June Tournament. The Tournament runs from
Wednesday 6th June until Monday 11th June,
with an evening dinner on Sunday 10th June.
If interested please contact Club Secretary
Val Higman on 5237 6848/ 5237 6474,
or write to PO Box 9, Apollo Bay, 3233
French chef at home
Stopped all activity on a bay some people
was right is
not gonna work & now I can't afford
to stay alive I have
a family to think about I'm very disappointed
but It's life
suppose. like to thanks everyone who give
a go thanks a lot for you support.
Fred. 03 5237 1110
Vale: John Hellyer
The Board of Otway Health wishes to acknowledge
the late Mr John Hellyer, his commitment
to health services in Apollo Bay and District,
and the assistance and support he provided
to Otway Health. John was the Chairperson
of the Apollo Bay and District Health Foundation
and was one of the trustees who initiated
the purchase of the shop at 5/22 Pascoe
Street, Apollo Bay, by the Foundation. The
lease of this shop has secured the future
of the Opportunity Shop which is operated
by the Otway Health Auxiliary to raise funds
for Otway Health. John will be sadly missed
by his many friends at Otway Health. Andrew
Jephcott Board President
Bob Davis apologises to the ardent fans
of his Sortagram, for there being no Sotagram
for the past two weeks, as he has been unwell.
Take care of yourself Bob. Ed.
Seniors Trip
If you are coming to Adelaide with the
Seniors on 11th April, your payment, either
$500 deposit or full payment ($1,350.)
is required by Monday 5th March. Our quota
is filled and it promises to be a wonderful
holiday.
Geelong Scottish Gathering
(50th Anniversary) A Group of Seniors
are going to this event on Sunday 18th
March. We are going as a picnic group.
If you would like to join us please contact
Jeanette ph. 5237 6268
BUS TRIP TO BALLARART ART GALLERY
Featuring: Chris Channing, Liz Caffin,
Vicky Taylor
Saturday 3rd March2007 Bus leaves 9am.
Please ring Carole for details 5237 678
Marrar Woorn Community Bushwalk
Cape Otway to Aire River Camping Ground
When: Wednesday March
7th
Where: Meet at Marrar
Woorn Community House
Bus departs at 9 am
Grade Medium to Hard, 4.5 hours Cost $8.
Please Bring your own water, snacks, lunch
$ sunscreen.
Also wear comfortable walking attire.
Have afternoon tea with the Koalas at
Aire River Camp Ground. Bookings are essential
as numbers are limited. Ring 5237 8500
Apollo Bay Informal Fishing Group
next meeting will be held on Thursday
the 1st of March, 2007 at 10.30 am at
the Apollo Bay Shire conference room,
Nelson Street, Apollo Bay. All welcome.
Coordinator Andrew ORCHARD.
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. Minium Cost $2
Ring Ken or Lilly for details on 5237
7134
WHOLESALE ART SUPPLIES
Tuesday 6 March, 12 - 2pm Youth Club Hall
Traditional Art Supplies, Melbourne will
be
selling acrylics, mediums, watercolours,
colour wheel
fixatives, pastels, charcoal, painting
& palette
knives, erasers, papers, inks, pencils,
oils,
brushes and whatever you ask for.
Phone Jane on 52376335 for more information
or to request specific needs.
This is a one off opportunity. Traditional
Art
Supplies offer stock at wholesale prices
direct to artists.
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ALL MY DEAR FRIENDS IN APOLLO BAY
Many Thanks for your Cards & Good wishes
sent during my recent stay in hospital and
Re-Hab. Your kind thoughts are much appreciated.
Thelma Robertson.
Thank you to all my family
and friends for
the flowers, cards, and phone calls
following the death of my dear mother,
Jeanette. Also to Otway Health for the special
care
you gave mum on her many Respite
Visits. Gail Darling and Family.
THANK-YOU
II would like to say thank-you to my family
and friends and the wonderful community
of Apollo Bay, for all the support and assistance
during and after my accident. I am deeply
moved by the warmth and compassion shown
to our family during this difficult time.
To Brett, Esther, Peter and Mum who I couldn't
have done without. Thank-you to every one
who were quick to act and assist, especially
Oscar, Michelle, Kim, Baz, the hospital
staff, doctors and nurses and ambulance
drivers. For all the support given to our
boys to carry on life as normal as possible,
i can't think of a better place to get better
in and are very thankful to be a part of
such a beautiful unique community. Thank-you
also for all the lovely flowers and gifts.
Carolyn Lalor (Boo)
Many Thanks to Boo for her kind donation
to the News sheet
Apollo Bay & District Health
Foundation Inc.
'Caring for our Health Future'
Patron: Prof David de Kretser AC, Governor
of Victoria
RUSSELL JOHN HELLYAR (JOHN) 9.8.1923-21.2.2007
The Trustees of the Apollo Bay & District
Health Foundation are greatly saddened by
their esteemed Chairman's passing at Geelong
Hospital. John was instrumental in the establishment
of the Foundation and has been our guiding
light and voice since it's inception in
1999. His positive and enthusiastic approach
to all he did (we will all remember fondly
his creative/artistic hosting of our Music
Nights) was an inspirational example of
making the most of life and to the continuing
success and growth of the Foundation. He
will be greatly missed by the Trustees and
many others who knew him in Apollo Bay.
As per John's wishes a private cremation
has taken place.
Margaret Glance's Hairdressing Services
will not be available between 5th and 8th
March and 15th - 30th March. If you need
an appointed please ring as soon as possible.
I will not be at the Saturday market on
17th or 24th March, so if you would like
to purchase my fused glass jewellery for
yourself or a present, please ring me on
5237 6156 or 0438 376 156 before 15th March
Thank-you
SENIOR CITIZENS
Saturday 3rd March Carpet Bowls
2 pm
Monday 5th March Carpet Bowls 2 pm
Tuesday 6th March Carpet Bowls 2 pm
Friday 9th March Bingo 1.45 pm
On the 2nd & 3rd Fridays Seniors have
Bingo, we would like to see a few more people
at these Bingo sessions.
Apollo Bay R.S.L. Women's Aux.
Our A.G.M. was held on Tuesday 27th February
at R.S.L Rooms. Incoming President Shirly
Swayn, 1st Vice Pres .Frances Simm, 2nd
Vice Pres. Cheryl Congram, Secretary Maureen
Bradshaw, Treasurer Claire Brown and Ass.
Treasurer Jeanette Babb.
ALL ABOUT APOLLO BAY PTY LTD PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE NEEDS
Residential fencing & carpentry Plastering
& painting Holiday house cleaning Lawns,
gardens & landscaping
MOBILE: 0407 306 310 STUART Ph: 5236 6051
Office or Fax: 5237 6052
PATCHWORK QUILTING
The next Patchwork Quilting meeting will
be held next
Tuesday, the 6th of March at 1:30 pm at
Marrar Woorn
Pengilley Ave, Apollo Bay. Please bring:
Sewing
machine, 2 squares of fabric - 16".
Fabric should
contrast with each other, with an overall
colour or small
print. Avoid large scale prints. Chose fabrics
which have
an obvious right side and wrong side. Also
bring your
large cutting mat, rotary cutter, quilting
ruler thread
scissors etc. Contact Judy Hagan: 52376479.
New members welcome. Remember batting is
still
available. Deposits of $20 are due for the
May Mystery
Quilt weekend (5th-6th May). Places are
limited
Note: Next night meeting will be on the
Monday the
19th of March at Pat Laird's.
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 Buffs Restaurant on Tuesday
the 6th March at 12.30 pm. Newcomers are
most welcome to attend.
In January 2008 Judy and Marj ("the
two ladies who go to all the churches"!)
will be running a huge book sale in the
main street. The proceeds will be split
4 ways between the 4 churches of Apollo
Bay. This is just an early request to ask
you to keep us in mind - please don't get
rid of books, magazines, LP records, CDs,
videos, or sets of encyclopaedias. We have
just arranged a storage place and soon you
will be able to ring us to arrange for removal.
Watch for the next notice.
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OTWAY
HEALTH NEWS |
Safe Food
Handler, Food Hygiene Course
Do you work in a kitchen preparing food or work
as a volunteer in a community group, which provides
food for others? If so, this course is essential
for you. This course will also help to improve your
employability in hospitality as the Colac Otway
Shire has a preference that all people whether paid
staff or volunteers, handling food, hold a Food
Handlers Certificate.
Venue:
Marrar Woorn
Dates: Monday
19 March 2007
Time: 9am - 4pm
Cost: $94.50
Please contact our customer service desk to enrol.
Books and Cakes
The Otway Health Fete will once again be a Twilight
Fete held on Sunday 11 March 4pm - 7pm. Books, DVD's
or CD's
We are seeking donations of Books, DVD's or CD's
for our Fete. If you have these items that you no
longer use and are willing to donate to Otway Health,
please drop them into our Customer Service Desk,
Pengilley Ave. Please only provide CD's and DVD's
that are in good working order.
A Fete is not a Fete without a Cake stall!! If you
are
willing to bake a cake or slice please call Judy
Ryan
on 5237 8500. All cakes and slices, need to be
labeled with their ingredients.
Volunteers
If you would be willing to help us on a stall, or
even
to set-up and pack-up we would love to hear from
you. We need people to help on a range of stalls,
even if it's just for half an hour any help would
be
appreciated.
Puppy and Dog
Obedience Classes
This course is full of great tips on how to teach
your
pooch good manners and have a happy fulfilling
relationship with your best friend.
Venue: TBA
Dates: Sundays: 4 March - 8 Apr
Time: 10am - 12pm
Cost: $81 for 6 sessions (inc GST)
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Apollo Bay Music Fedstival News |
APRIL
20-22, 2007 |
Music festival tickets are on sale and selling fast.
Remember locals to get your tickets at the festival
office in Nelson Street between 9.00am and 1.00pm
Monday to Friday by March 1 or until sold out. Only
100 local early bird tickets from 2000 left!!!
If you want to get a free ticket and help deliver
brochures around the coast from here to warnambool,
country Victoria or good Old Melbourne town, please
contact Jemma Rosevear ASAP by phone on 0409 541
248 or you can email her at iemma rosevear@hotmail.com.
Alternatively you can leave a message for Jemma
at the festival office on 5237 6761. This role will
be completed by mid
March so get in quick.
Cheap
as chips
Join Colac Otway Shire's Local Laws team and have
your pet identified for life with an ISO microchip.
Council is holding another microchipping and pet
registration day on Saturday, March 3 at the Colac
Hockey Ground, Hearn Street, Colac (enter via
Gravesend Street) from 10am to 1pm.
The microchips will be implanted by local vets at
a
cost of $25 per animal, with Council dog and cat
registrations accepted on the day.
Members from Colac's Dog Obedience will hold
obedience demonstrations.
Council's Local Laws Coordinator Graeme Murphy
said from May 1, 2007, State Government legislation
would require all cats and dogs being registered
for
the first time with a Council to be microchipped.
"Microchipping of new registrations from May
1 is a
requirement under the Domestic Feral and Nuisance
Animals Act and fines do apply if the Act is not
complied with," Mr Murphy said.
"Even
if your cat or dog is already registered with
Council, It's a good idea to get them 'chipped'
at this
cheaper rate."
Mr Murphy said Council registration was cheaper
for
microchipped animals.
"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," Mr Murphy said.
Pet owners planning to come along to the
Microchipping Day are reminded to secure their dogs
with a lead and keep their cats in a cage to ensure
their safety.
For further information contact Council's Local
Laws
Department on 5231 4655 or visit
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