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Christmas Bush

(Prostanthera lasianthos)

An understory shrub ranging in height from 2m to 20+

m. Its range is from river and creek silt banks to Ash

wet forests. The racemes of multiple white flowers, with

purple inserts, occur from November to February.

If revegetating after de-stocking, the seed bank will

produce new plants after 3—4 years of no disturbance.

N.B. ‘Lasianthos’ refers to ‘hairy or woolly’ flowers.

Further information is available in “Flora of the Otway

Plain & Ranges” Vol II by Enid Mayfield.

WHO WHAT WHEN WHERE FOR ALL OTWAY LIGHT ENQUIRIES CONTACT THE EDITOR from 3-6pm Tuesdays PHONE: 5237 3213 (Lavers Hill School) EMAIL: otway@lavershillp12c.vic.edu.au If possible, articles should be typed and sent by email. Closing time for submissions is MIDDAY on the date of production (Tuesdays)

RUBBISH ROSTER Beech Forest Sat Dec 26, Jan

2, 9, 16, 23 7.00 – 11.00am

Lavers Hill Sat Dec 26, Jan 2, 9, 16, 23

12 noon – 4.00pm

Carlisle River Sun Dec 27, Jan 3, 10, 17, 24

7.45 – 11.45am

Gellibrand River

Sun Dec 27, Jan 3, 10, 17, 24

12.30 – 4.30pm

FIRE RESTRICTIONS ARE NOW IN FORCE FOX BAITING - WAIT-A-WHILE ROAD Please note that we have initiated a program of fox baiting on our property at 300 Wait-A-While Road. This is based on the success of baiting in previous years and we plan for it to continue until the end of February. John & Sue Harris 0410 465 083

OTWAY NOURISHED NOTICE The Otway Nourished would like to wish everyone a happy, healthy and safe Christmas. We would also like to thank everyone for their support this year. We really appreciate our local regulars popping in for a chat and a laugh - the place wouldn't be the same without you all!

We will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We will re-open on Boxing Day at 8am and will stay open seven days a week until the end of Easter school holidays. Our new operating times for this Summer season are 8am-6pm. Our kitchen is fully operational now. We are now doing all day breakfast, burgers, chips and more, with plenty of vegetarian and gluten-free options. Here's to a fantastic 2016!

FOR SALE 1 x Kleenmaid Top-Loading Washing Machine Good Working Order $40 1 x Microwave Oven – Excellent Condition $60 Ph: 52 379 122

THE SHOPPE Would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year. We will be closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day.

FREE GIVE-AWAYS Window—white aluminium, wooden frame surround with flywires. Shedded for 5 yrs, ready to install. 304cmx104cm, 2 sliding windows at each end. Very good order. Panasonic Airconditioner—Outdoor type, fits into outside window or frame, 3 point plug 240v, 66cmx66cmx43cm. In good operating condition. Venetian Blinds by 3—Grey, 140cmx115cm. Good order. Pianola Player Piano—”Linconola” USA. Basic model. Piano probably need tuning. Pianola not working but has not been used for many years. Suspect a reed valve or two are stuck. Doubtful if any major issues. A good project for someone. Not exactly computer science! Last major overhaul in 1976. Some rolls. Ph: 5237 4214 (Johanna)

WANTED Second-hand cattle crush in working order. If you can assist, please call Tim 0402 221 156 or Donna 0413 022 137. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

ANYONE FOR TENNIS? Have a hit, get fit, lose weight, make new friends... If you are interested in a social tennis match one night a week or a weekend afternoon, perhaps followed by a drink at the pub, this coming spring/summer at Lavers Hill College tennis courts. Ph. Tony Marjoram 0437 405 412 t_marjoram@yahoo.com

FREE TO GOOD HOME Ten young geese, not sure if they are male or female. Free if you bring a box or help to catch them. Ph: 5237 4218

YOGALAVERS HILL SUMMER YOGA SESSIONS WITH

PETER DAY.STARTS SAT 2 JAN 9–10.30AM

THEN EVERY FOLLOWING FRI 9–10.30AM. $15 PER CLASS

ENQUIRIES: 0488 022 181

“THE WORLD CAN ONLY CHANGE FROM WITHIN”

DEATH Minchinton—Franklyn Ronald 1930—2015 at Corangamarah Aged Care. Loved son of Ernest and Leila Minchinton (both dec). Loved brother and brother-in-law of Betty and Ron Bennett (both dec). Farewell to an Otway Son, Uncle, farmer, Weather Man and a friend.

WHO WHAT WHEN WHERE

PLEASE NOTE The next Otway Light will be printed on Tuesday February 2nd, 2016.

GYM HOURS There will be no gym from Monday December 21st to the end of January 2016. Thanks for all your support of the gym this year. See you back at the gym in February. Roz O'Loughlin

THE OTWAY LIGHT EDITORIAL BOARD Would like to wish all readers, advertisers, contributors and distributors a happy and safe Christmas and New Year.

OTWAY BADMINTON CLUB Combined Winter and Summer break-up and presentation night: Date: Saturday 16th January 2016 Place: Lavers Hill Hall Time: 6.30pm for BBQ tea. Club provides meat, vege burgers, bread, etc. Members please bring a salad or sweet. BYO: Drinks. Club provides soft drink, tea and coffee To all members and supporters, have a great Christmas and we’ll see you in the Happy New Year. You will be contacted to confirm your attendance closer to date or phone Kim on 5237 3299 if you can confirm now or have any questions.

LAVERS HILL AND DISTRICT CERT NOTICE If anyone needs urgent medical attention remember to ring triple zero (000), and ask for an ambulance. Immediately the CERT pagers will be activated by Ambulance Victoria, and the CERT medical team will be with you ASAP to help until the ambulance arrives. In case of an emergency of another type, remember VIC SES Flood or Storm Assistance phone number is 132 500.

SYNERGY CHRISTIAN CHURCH Service times: Colac: 10.30am Sunday @ Cnr Main Rd and Ballagh St, Elliminyt Apollo Bay: 6pm Sunday @ the Uniting Church Hall, Nelson St. *Kids Church program 1st Sunday of the month. Community Kids and Youth programs running in Colac & Apollo Bay For more information: Pastor Peter Smith 5232 2440 Pastor Marni Briffa 52377668 or 0406351838 www.facebook.com/SynergyChristianChurch

SHOP LOCALLY THIS CHRISTMAS Unique, locally crafted gifts can be found at Otway Nourished, Gellibrand River Gallery, Yatzies, The Shoppe, Calma Candles, Hugs

across the Cosmos, Anne Crabbe

PORT CAMPBELL SEASIDE MARKETS Sunday 27th December, 3 January, 10 January, 17 January, 24 January 0417 781 343

This week : Helen G, Joan, Donna, Helen C, Ray & Sue H

Otway E Bikes ABN: 34 871 539 744 Electric Bicycle Tours: Breathe Easy… Ph. 0413 971 736

Here’s something new, great and different

G’day I’m Nathan Swain, proud Beech Forest resident; I have just opened a brand new eco tour business Otway E Bikes

and will be conducting Electric Power Assisted Bicycle Tours on the “Old Beechy Rail Trail” from the Beech Forest

Recreation Reserve to the Ferguson Recreation Reserve and return. Tours will be of small guest numbers and will be

completely guided and instructed. This is a fantastic way to make more use and create awareness of the Old Beechy Rail

Trail to promote and protect this fantastic community asset. Otway E Bikes will work closely with the Friends of the Rail

Trail Committee and it’s members, assisting directly with beautification and weed control also facility and safety

improvements. The Colac Otway Shire and the Old Beechy Rail Trail committee of management both approve and offer

well wish’s for this exciting venture.

I invite any and all “locals” to call 0413 971 736 or email nath@otwayebikes.com.au with any queries,

questions or concerns or maybe would just like a look at one of these awesome bikes.

No Licence required The bikes ridden are Electric Power Assisted Bicycles, which are regulated and approved as a road legal BICYCLE by

VicRoads.

What’s an Electric Power Assisted Bicycle? Essentially, they are bicycle, with an electric motor to assist you peddling, they are silent and ride just like a “normal bike”

however the “Huff and Puff” known to all that have ridden a bicycle uphill or into a head wind, has been eliminated so you

can “breathe easy” enjoy all the good bits of cycling without all the sweat and hard work. Speeds achieved are equal to

that of a “normal bike”

Very special specials Otways residents bring along visiting family and friends this holiday season and you ride for free. This is a great way to

show off our beautiful area that makes us all proud. We have little trailers so as the little tackers can come along too.

Rates are very reasonable at $29 per person or $80 family of four for a 1 hour tour. We supply helmets Free of Charge.

Come celebrate the festive season with us at the

Saturday 19th December from 6pm

BYO meat for the BBQ - Salads, bread, sweets, cordial - supplied by the committee

Santa will arrive at dusk

Gold coin donation per child’s present under the tree -

Lots of raffle prizes to be won

We look forward to seeing you there

Proudly Supported By: Heathers Party Shop, Murray Goulburn, Warrnambool Cheese & Butter

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor,

It's Jingle Bells that does it! Takes me right back to Christmas at the Hordern Vale Hall. For the last 50 or so years the Hordern Vale and Glenaire community have been coming together to celebrate Christmas at the Hall. The evening followed a well honed routine. Tea in the supper room, always plenty of it, and you know how it is with the "ladies bring a plate" - lots of variety. Then the call to head out into the main hall to await Santa's arrival. Now there are two things about this part of the evening that never changed over all those years. Santa, of course, in his big red suit and a hearty ho-ho-ho, and the other - John Swain. Not with a hearty ho-ho-ho, but rather a hearty rendition of Jingle Bells. John always managed to time this outpouring of Christmas spirit just as Santa was about to make his entrance. Such was his enthusiasm that he would have the children singing along with him. John's role as Santa's helper was to ensure that each child received their gift from under the Christmas tree. Once the gifts were dispensed, and after the adults were in receipt of any remaining chocolates left in Santa's swag, Santa was sent on his way with another rousing rendition of Jingle Bells from John and the children. Santa, generally clutching a bottle of Johnny Walker to keep him warm on the long haul back to the North Pole. Those Christmas gatherings at the Hall were always a great time for the community to come together, not just to celebrate Christmas but that's just simply what communities do.

So, John Swain, thanks for the memories and have a Merry Christmas.

John Marriner

Raptor and Trexx!!!!! By John Gr. 4 KA boom the volcano erupted and made raptor come out of hiding Trex: “I finally found you” Raptor: “please no” Trex: “This is going to be good” As Trex cracks his knuckles Then raptor did a 360 onto Trex”s back! Then raptor bit Trex on the neck, crack A bolder come rolling down the hill! ‘splat’ Trex got crushed by the bolder Then raptor was safe and he put a grin on his face Then out of nowhere Jacob ate raptor! Jacob: “that’s pay back for eating my mum” THE END

WHO WHAT WHEN WHERE

Information from the Lavers Hill Public Hall Committee On Thursday, 10 December a meeting was held at the Lavers Hill Public Hall to discuss the proposed functions of the Lavers Hill Public Hall Committee of Management and the possibility of the Committee assuming responsibility for the Lavers Hill Reserve (waterhole). After discussions with Council officers it was decided that the Colac Otway Shire Council would resume its role as Committee of Management for the Lavers Hill Reserve. A new committee was not elected at this meeting as was indicated in previous public notices, published in the Colac Herald on 27 November 2015 and Otway Light on 11 December 2015. The present Lavers Hill Public Hall Committee of Management expires on 24 July 2016. For more information please contact Council’s Governance and Customer Service Manager Jenny Wood on 03 5232 9400.

CHRISTMAS SERVICES

in the Anglican Parish of the Otways

Saint Aidan's, Apollo Bay 24th December

6:30pm Family Service 11:00pm Midnight Mass

25th December 9:00am Eucharist for Christmas Day

Saint Anselm's, Beech Forest 24th December

2:00pm Eucharist for Christmas Eve

Christ Church, Carlisle River 24th December

12noon Eucharist for Christmas Eve

Saint James', Forrest 27th December

11:15am Eucharist for the Holy Family

APOLLO BAY SHOW 19TH MARCH 2016 New categories in the AB Show schedule include: An article of redesigned vintage or second-

hand clothes An article made from recycled materials

Pick up your copy of the schedule from Garden of Eden, Op Shop, Newsagent or Post Office Apollo Bay

5232 2077 www.colaccinemas.com.au

The Gellibrand River Hotel would like to thank

everyone for their great support. We wish

everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New

Year.

Bar Opening Hours

Thu 24th Dec 12 noon – 11pm

Fri 25th Dec 10am – 6pm

Sat 26th Dec 12 noon – 11pm

Sun 27th Dec 12 noon – 11pm

Mon 28th Dec 3pm – 11pm

Tue 29th Dec 3pm – 11pm

Wed 30th Dec 3pm – 11pm

New Years Eve Closed

New Years Day 12 noon – 11pm

Bistro Hours

Thu 24th Dec Bar Only

Fri 25th Dec Bar Only

Sat 26th Dec 1pm – 3pm & 6pm – 8pm

Sun 27th Dec 12 noon – 2pm & 6pm – 8pm

Mon 28th Dec Bar Only

Tue 29th Dec 12 noon – 2pm & 6pm – 8pm

Wed 30th Dec 12 noon – 2pm & 6pm – 8pm

New Years Eve Closed

New Years Day 12 noon – 2pm & 6pm – 8pm

Sunday Early Bird Sessions Watch a Movie before 1pm for $9

G O R P S

Great Ocean Road Property Services

Building Works, Property Cleaning & Maintenance

GREG EVANS 0447 533 378 Qualified Carpenter & Works Co-Ordinator

Email: info@gorps.com.au www.gorps.com.au

Charleys Creek Natural Therapies ‘blending science & tradition for effective health outcomes’

Frank G. Ryan MNHAA – MATMS

~ Natural Therapist ~

Medical Herbalist ~ Bowen Practitioner

Phone: 5235 9258

Gellibrand Vic 3239

Private health fund rebates available

NEIL L. LONGMORE PLANNING LAWYER Specialising in Planning, Subdivisions, Conveyancing, Water Law, Carbon Farming Ph/Fax 5235 8254, Mob 0477 931 188 Email: nlongmore@netspace.net.au

OTWAY NATIVE NURSERY

Peter Fillmore 5237 6579 www.otwaynativenursery.com

Indigenous Trees for Landcare, Agroforestry & Coastal planting

Planning – Propagation – Planting Stock List Available

PLASTERING JOHANNA WALLS & CEILINGS Renovations ~ Extensions ~ New Homes

Suspended Ceilings ~ Partition Walls LIAM O’SULLIVAN

4090 Great Ocean Road Johanna 3238 Phone: 0407 374226

SHOT OVER THE BAR PRODUCTIONS

Our little production company would like to announce a project that we invite the whole Gellibrand Community to become involved in. It’s what we hope will become a TV show.

The idea is very simple – a TV show that will promote Gellibrand and the Otways. The key to this whole project is FUN. That and letting people into our country lifestyle, the history, the characters, the bush, loggers, farmers, tradies, machine operators and yes, alcohol will be involved & compulsory.

The show will be based around three very funny locals. We will not import a barmaid, as happily there are a few to be had around here. The Gellibrand River Hotel will feature in each episode. Our production team is planning to spend some time focusing on our main characters where it will all be improvised. After that there will be some sketches, fully fleshing out our main characters. These scenes will hopefully be rather comedic. After that the idea is to provide some history and information to the viewer about this incredible area.

We envision shooting a 30 min pilot programme as soon as we can.

To that end we invite everyone to participate. We are looking for camera people, sound technicians, lighting people, graphic artists, editing people, etc.

We are also looking for local people who would like to be in the TV show as cast members in various scenes.

We also appeal to anyone who has an idea about what they would like in the show; local history, local characters and above all else, anything that would be interesting.

This will be a non-profit endeavour, with whatever little it makes returning to the community.

Again – the aim of this project is FUN. We hope to make this little TV show with the support of all the Gellibrand Community. We hope to make it entirely with the efforts of this great community. If those who wish to be involved or have some great ideas (they will all be great ideas) please get in contact via:

Email – shotoverthebarproductions@gmail.com Ph. – 5235 8499 (please call or leave a message before 3pm) Letter – 20 Old Main Rd, Gellibrand, 3239 or drop them off at the Gellibrand River Hotel.

Courtesy bus

service to Birregurra 2016 Australia Day celebrations

Courtesy buses are available for the 2016 Australia Day celebrations in Birregurra on Tuesday, 26 January. The Apollo Bay bus will leave Apollo Bay Visitor Information Centre at 9.20am and pick up in Forrest (10.05am) and Barwon Downs (10.15am) before arriving in Birregurra at 10.30am. The Colac bus will leave Colac Memorial Square at 10am, arriving in Birregurra at 10.30am. Both buses will return from the corner of Main and Roadknight streets, Birregurra at 3pm, arriving in Apollo Bay (3.50pm) and Colac (3.30pm). Bookings are essential, as places are limited. Please contact Council on 5232 9400 to book a seat on the bus. If no bookings are received by Monday, 18 January 2016 the service will be cancelled.

Neville Towers New Homes Roofing Spouting Gasfitting

Water Supply Sewerage Systems Maintenance 5235 8212

120 McDonalds Road, Kawarren, Victoria 3249 Fax: 5235 8482 P.I.C. 23936

Your local Otways Plumber

Tow e r s p l u m b i n g

Water Tanks (poly lined gal or plastic), pumps, windmills, pipes, fittings and irriga-

tion. Sales, maintenance and repairs.

Great prices - great service - local knowledge

Drop in or Phone. Dan and Ben Zappelli

11 Hugh Murray Drive Colac. (03) 52315432

Red Johanna Gardens

Leon Toyne

Garden and property maintenance Mob: 0425 780 696 rjgardens@bigpond.com.au

Bi l l McNamara

MCBILCO

Mobile:

0427 276516

mcbilco@gmail.com

No job too

big or

small Your Reasonable,

Friendly Local

Carpenter

The Otway Light is a

community newspaper produced at Lavers Hill K-12 College by volunteers. Articles are welcomed, but the Otway Light Editorial Board reserves the right to edit or to not print any article. The OLEB does not accept responsibility for the accuracy of articles. Articles can be

left at or sent to the Lavers Hill K-12 College, Lavers Hill 3238, or the Lavers Hill P.O.Lavers Hill 3238 and must be received by Tuesday 12pm (midday) to be included. Send e-mails to: otway@lavershillp12c.vic.edu.au

The views and opinions expressed in articles printed in The Otway Light are not necessarily those of the Editorial Board. Editors are aware of the originators of all material, but are not obliged to print their names. 415 copies are printed each week during school terms.

Advertisers and contributors please note that a name and phone number or address must be included (not necessarily to be printed) with every item submitted to The Otway Light.

Personal notices, e.g. engagements, births, must be signed and have an address and contact phone number included (not for publication). This action has been taken to circumvent any fraudulent notices being sent to The Otway Light. The Front Cover can be booked by phoning Helen Grant on 5237 3213 between 3pm - 6pm on Tuesdays. The cost is $32.00 (B & W) or $50.00 (Colour).

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MARKY’S MECHANICAL REPAIRS All makes & models of tractors, cars, mowers & small

motors. Onsite service. Ph: 0438 087111

BIG TREE REMOVAL SERVICES Bluey Andrew, Beech Forest 52359257

It has been a fabulous year at the College and our final week is a time to celebrate and reflect on the many memorable times we have experienced together.

It has been a pleasure to welcome Tony Grayden to the College as our Assistant Principal this year. In just one year Tony has made an invaluable contribution. He has settled in and developed great relationships with the students, staff and community. Tony has led work on IT, curriculum and assessment and the development of international school partnerships. Together, Tony and I are developing a great working relationship that extends from strategic planning to helping Jenny with the cleaning.

A bloke’s work is never quite done The Year 6 Graduation Dinner was a spirited and most enjoyable evening. Our graduates, Heidi, Grace and Jaryd and their families and teacher had a great chance to celebrate this important milestone. Seeing the movies and photos that traced their lives from Prep was a highlight as were the fine speeches made by each of the students. Not to mention the pizza and ice creams were delicious.

Our students are busy preparing their final presentations and class parties. As staff we are completing reports and reflecting on our students’ learning and growth over the year. Preparation for our Awards Ceremony is well underway and we look forward to seeing all our school families on Thursday afternoon, December 17 and sharing many of the highlights of 2015.

Our senior students have completed their studies and I am delighted to announce that Amy Brauer and Jasmine Steen have shared the honour of Dux of 2015. My daughter, Ruby also completed her Year 12 and was very happy with her excellent results.

I am aware of the many challenges involved in the final school year and have been very impressed by the determination and commitment shown by all of our Year 12s. It has been a privilege to see our senior students all grow and mature over the year and I am very proud of them all.

Our excursion to Adventure Park was a great success and I would like to thank my staff for their great efforts to make the Activities program such a success.

Eve and our middle year students have been busily preparing our thank you meal for our many Volunteers, and I would like to thank our parents and community for their great support for the College. The lunch was a great success and the food was delicious.

Assistant cooks help to feed our volunteers

Lavers Hill K-12 College The Lavers Hill K-12 College mission is to provide every student with the best possible education in a warm, caring, secure environment in which we develop the students `self esteem and provide programs that address the students ` individual needs

and ensures they attain their full potential www.lavershillp12c.vic.edu.au

Basking in the botanic splendour of our garden environment, another year of transformation is drawing to a close at Lavers Hill P-12 College. Our wonderful students, parents and community members are gathering throughout this week to celebrate the plethora of achievements that have marked 2015 as the culmination of so much hard work, by so many people.

Under the leadership of our esteemed principal, Andrew Kohane, the vision of a genuinely nurturing learning environment driven by moral purpose has continued to take significant steps forward on many levels.

As I write we are surrounded by our students engaged in a range of activities from cooking for a community members lunch, gardening, playing an exotic array of musical instruments and exploring the very latest in digital technologies.

Everyday we see the positive impact on young people that a truly collaborative environment can have. It is one where students, parents, teachers and community members work with a shared sense of purpose and driven by a code of integrity and compassion.

We are looking forward with great anticipation to 2016 when we will embrace every opportunity to continue to foster Lavers Hill P-12 College as a community of learners.

Tony Grayden

Vocational Education learning opportunity at Lavers Hill K-12 College

each Friday (school weeks) 9.45-3.00pm in 2016 to senior students and community members

CUF20107 CERTIFICATE 2 IN CREATIVE INDUSTRIES (MEDIA)

This qualification will incorporate: Developing a script/film or TV program concept

Filming and sourcing content including recording audio Basic vision and audio editing

Units to be covered include:

Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge Apply critical thinking techniques

Follow occupational health and safety procedures

Work effectively with others

Assist with basic camera shoot

Assist with sound recordings Perform basic vision and sound editing

Collect and organise content for broadcast or publication

Class size will be 12. Cost will depend on eligibility.

Interested people should contact: Denise Hooke

Pathways Co-ordinator Lavers Hill P-12 College Mobile- 0417 117 091

Email: hooke.denise.f@edumail.vic.gov.au

Along with all my staff and their families, I am looking forward to a well-earned Christmas vacation. I will have a chance to be both in Melbourne and have my family stay over the summer at my beautiful home in Johanna. My wife and daughters will join me here, along with Jazzy our dog, who is already well acquainted with the students of Lavers Hill.

It has been a most rewarding and enjoyable year at the College. Memorable moments from the year can be revisited through the pages of the 2015 Nioka.

Looking forward to our final week of the year. Andrew Kohane

KINDER CONCERT 2015 Congratulations to the kinders on their beautiful concert. My favourite was seeing the beautiful reindeer antlers you had made and singing all your beautiful songs. Congratulations to Natalya, Mishelle, Hannah & Tracey for all your work with the children. A special thanks to the mums & dads for all your support. We look forward to a fantastic year in kinder next year. Have a safe & happy holiday! Love Miss Ferrari xxx

P-4 CELEBRATION NIGHT A huge thank you to our mums and dads that came to celebrate the opening of our Happy Garden and to see the work we have been doing on learning to dance and skip. We had a wonderful night, eating pizzas together. Thanks to Deb Whitecross and Sue Harrington for the Happy Garden mosaic sign. We then followed the night up with the grade 1/2 sleepover. Special thanks to Mrs. Doherty and Miss Speirs and Rylan for their help.

DINO RUN by Ryan Gr. 4 “QUICK RUN away from the Mattysaurus gang he’s going to make us become his gang”, said Ryziesaurus. “GET IN the castle QUICK before we get captured”, said Williamsaurus. “OPEN the gate QUICK”, said Sophiesaurus. “When we get in there we will get the queen to get an army to attack Mattysaurus” said Ellasaurus. “WE’RE IN, SHUT THE GATE NOW”!” “Guys let’s go and talk to the king”. “OK” they all said. They all went to see the king but he wasn’t there. They all looked and looked but he couldn’t be found. “OH NO HE’S BEEN KINGNAPPED” said Ryziesaurus. “Who will be our leader now” said Ellasaurus. “I WILL” said Ryziesaurus and away they went to find the king.

Here are another two entries in the Otway Light’s 2015 Judy Sandercock Competition. One Day in the Life of “The Bar” by Jean Towers The mouth of the Aire River has been a problem over the years, many engineers have looked at how to stop the river from becoming blocked, and some attempts were made to help, but to no avail. When the sea was rough there was a bar- especially in the summer when the water wasn’t running so strongly. You could always predict it would happen at Easter because of the tides, moon etc. fixing the problem could be quite technical.

When this happened the Hordern Vale and Glen Aire flats were flooded and if not cleared fairly quickly, the grass either rotted or was spoiled by the swans, then the cows wouldn’t eat it and that was their main source of food.

This particular day in 1946, my father Earl Marriner, who always organized the locals to come and let the bar go when the sea was calm enough, rang all the neighbours who helped, to say the conditions were right. They all arrived down at the mouth of the Aire River with their draft horses harnessed ready for work. Attaching the traces to a scoop, which was usually left in the sand dunes, they all commenced work- backwards and forwards they went, each time coming up with a scoop full of sand, flicking it over to empty, then back again.

That day, as they had to leave home so early, I was asked to take dad’s lunch down to him. Saddling my pony, Trixie, I collected the lunch bag and rode from Hordern Vale to where they were working, enjoying the view on the way of the three lakes-Lakes Calder, Craven and Hordern, and could see the extent of the flood- wasn’t so bad that we couldn’t go to school, but was a significant flood.

Stopping in the sand dune where the men left their gear, I tied Trixie to a tree, leaving my coat on the saddle; I collected the lunch bag and set off to where the men were working. They were pleased to see me- after a while they all stopped for lunch. I stayed and talked until they were ready to go back to work, then set off back to my pony to go home. On arriving, I saw my coat on the ground, so went to pick it up. Trixie must have been asleep and possibly a bit deaf, sensed something behind her and gave an almighty kick! Thankfully I was upright by then, and she caught me up above the knee and broke my femur.

I called out but felt no one would hear me as this was some distance away, so dragged myself up to the top of the sand dune and called. My father and some of the men came to see what the trouble was. This was quite a dilemma – how were they going to get me to help as this was three kilometres to the nearest road over loose sand! My cousin Stuart Marriner had set off on horseback to ride to the nearest phone where he rang his wife Jean who was a nurse. She organised the car with the back seats removed so there was a flat area to lie on.

Meanwhile these resourceful men got to work- they collected their spades which were used to finish the last of the drain they were digging to the sea, and wire netting which was always kept down there for when the river was let go. That was their reward for all the hard work to be able to all stand in the ever quickening stream, with the netting from one side to the other. The fish were always there, waiting to swim out to sea as soon as the river flowed once again. Everyone would catch them in their hands and throw them up on the bank to later pick up and take their reward home!

With the spades they threaded their handles through the netting from each end, onto which they placed their coats, then me!

I take my hat off to those able bodied men who trudged through this loose sand in the heat. No wonder they had to stop and rest several times. This I hated, as it was very painful every time I went up and down- it seemed to take ages, but finally arrived at the waiting car, and was transported to Colac, another two hours, it was evening when we arrived.

Meanwhile the men finally let the river go, some by then feeling rather cold as the evening descended, because they had sent their coats ahead with me. This day at “The Bar” I will never forget.

My Dream Job by Matariki Gr.5 When I leave School, I am going to be a motorbike builder. Each motorbike will have turbo on them so they go faster. I am going to sell them from my house for one million dollars. The shop’s name will be Matabike’s and the shop will be in Gellibrand. The motorbikes will have a button on them that makes them go across water. Instead of petrol, they will have solar panels on them. My next door neighbour will make me a big motocross track so we can ride all day and jump over the ramps he builds. All the bikes will be able to go off-road and on-road so people can ride them around the Otways.

Contractors will start resurfacing the floor of Bluewater’s aquatic area this week to improve underfoot grip in the pedestrian areas around the pools. The

pool hall will remain open during the work, with spaces to be cordoned off in the immediate area where resurfacing is taking place. Chief Executive Officer Sue Wilkinson said slip resistance testing had revealed the floor needed to be resurfaced. “In the main pedestrian areas of Bluewater we have rubber mats in place as a temporary solution, and we ask that our customers use the mats to move around the pool deck in bare feet. “There are some floor areas at the north end of the pool hall that do not have rubber matting, and in those areas people must wear thongs or shoes.” Ms Wilkinson said the team at Bluewater were working with the contractors to minimise any disruptions to patrons. “Most of the work will take place after hours. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this work.”

COPACC 2016 Morning Music Session COPACC’s 2016 Morning Music Season includes some of Australia’s best-known stars of music and tribute shows reviving the hits of the fifties through to the eighties. The biggest star in the line-up is Athol Guy who is bringing The Seekers’ Story to Colac in July. Featuring unique and rarely seen footage from The Seekers’ history and their big hits, Athol who is a founding member of Australia’s first super-group, will lead his audience through the band’s 50 year history. Athol, famous for his trademark black-rimmed specs, double bass playing and vocals will be joined by sixties pop star Buddy England plus Michael Cristiano on guitar and vocals, Jenny Blake on vocals and Rod Hull on keyboards and vocals. Charismatic singer Wendy Stapleton will perform classic hits by Dusty Springfield and Doris Day in her show Dusty, Doris and Me on Wednesday, February 10. Kelly Auty and her band will perform Backwards in High Heels on the main stage in April – showcasing the music, lives and fashions of some of the great women singers. Auty’s line-up includes songs by Edith Piaf, Annie Lennox, Eartha Kitt, Patsy Cline, Joni Mitchell, Aretha Franklin, Bette Midler and more. Auty says each and every one of the women who have influenced the show are trendsetters, game changers activists and formidable singers. Scot Robin, who played the lead in the smash-hit musical Buddy, is coming to COPACC with his band in June for Buddy’s Back. Loved for their high energy performance, costumes and musicianship Scot and the boys will perform That’ll be the Day, Peggy Sue, Raining in My Heart, Rave On and Oh Boy! Jazz star Nichaud Fitzgibbon and her Swingtet will bring their show You Give Me Fever – a tribute to Peggy Lee in October, and Carols by Candlelight and musical star Silvie Paladino will perform a Christmas concert in December. Silvie has performed lead roles in Les Miserables on main stages in Australia and London, in Cats, Miss Saigon, Mamma Mia and Chess. Silvie is preparing a delightful selection from her vast repertoire, plus favourite Christmas songs. David Cameron, one of the country’s most experienced musical directors will accompany Silvie. Tickets for single shows are $20 and there are savings for subscribers with packages available for three, four, five and six shows. The 2016 Morning Music Season is proudly sponsored by Arundell, Murray & Ryan barristers and solicitors. To book, call the box office on 5232 9418.

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