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November 12-25 2014
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The Bellarine Relay for Life raised a massive $65,000 for the Cancer Council on the weekend. A total of 749 people participated in the event at Collendina Recreation Reserve. For more pictures and the full report, see pages 10 and 11.
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Man stabbed in Grove
AN Ocean Grove man was rushed to hospital earlier this month after suffering multiple stab wounds in overnight incident at his home in Field Street South. Police and paramedics were called to the corner of Orton and Field streets shortly after midnight.
The man in his 40s suffered stab wounds to the chest, leg and face. He was initially taken to the Geelong Hospital in a serious condition but has since been released from hospital. AN 18-YEAR-OLD Ocean Grove man has been arrested following
Ken, Denise and Caesar and Ivy photobombing in the background.
DOG lovers Ken and Denise Sharrock have extended their passion for four-legged friends to helping nurture a potential seeing eye companion. The Ocean Grove residents are currently caring for Caesar, an adorable five month old black Labrador. Ken saw Seeing Eye Dogs’ puppy caring program as a great way to give back to the community and says
a stabbing in Ocean Grove last week. The teen was arrested and is
assisting police with their inquiries. No charges have yet to be laid.
Pair shares passion for canines that Caesar had already become best friends with their 11-year-old golden retriever Ivy. “It’s all been positive so far,” said Ken. “He is a pup and he has his moments. We are setting the foundation for the formal training, teaching him to walk on a loose lead and not pulling, basic commands, sitting and waiting.” Caesar goes everywhere with Ken and has become a favourite at the local
coffee shop. The pup also accompanies them to shopping centres, to restaurants and to visit friends. Exposing Caesar to a variety of environments is fantastic for Caesar's socialisation and important for his role as a seeing eye dog. Each dog costs around $35,000 to train and there is over a year to wait for people that require one. Carers are essential to support SEDA and the development of their
breeding program. With all costs covered by SEDA, the puppy caring program only requires volunteers to care for a puppy in their home from the age of eight weeks until they are approximately 12 months. These intelligent pups are experiencing a housing shortage and are in urgent need of loving homes. If you are interested in being a carer, visit www. seda.org.au or call 1800037 773.
Coalition pledge for shed LIBERAL candidate for Bellarine, Ron Nelson announced that a re-elected Napthine government will deliver $30,000 to expand the Ocean Grove and Districts Men’s Shed. “The Ocean Grove ‘shedders’ have grown in number and have become so popular that the group has outgrown its original shed,” said Mr Nelson. “An additional two sheds have been generously donated. This $30,000 commitment by a
Men's Shed president Brian Mason, Andrew Katos, Ron Nelson and the shed's Bruce Ward. re-elected Napthine plumbing work at these Government will help with new sheds. refurbishing, electrical and “The fact that a
local businessman has generously donated this extra space is a testament to what Men’s Sheds mean to local communities across the country. “Men’s Sheds are fantastic assets for local communities just like ours. The Ocean Grove shed is a great place for men of all ages to come together, share their skills and their stories, and most importantly stay engaged in their community."
Award-winning author in town
AWARD-winning short story author Graeme Simsion (pictured above) is visiting Bookgrove. Graeme, who was born in Auckland, is a Melbourne-based writer of short stories, plays, screenplays and two nonfiction books. Among them is The Rosie Project which began life as a screenplay, winning the Australian Writers Guild/ Inscription Award for Best Romantic Comedy before being adapted into a novel. The Rosie Project went on to win the 2012 Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for an unpublished manuscript and has since been sold around the world to over 40 countries. Sony Pictures has optioned the film rights with Graeme contracted to write the script. The Rosie Project won the 2014 ABIA for Best General Fiction Book, and was ultimately awarded Australian Book of the Year for 2014. The Rosie Project was an international publishing phenomenon, with more than a million copies. Now Graeme Simsion returns with the highly anticipated sequel, The Rosie Effect. Don Tillman and Rosie Jarman are now married and living in New York. Don has been teaching while Rosie completes her second year at Columbia Medical School. Just as Don is about to announce that Gene, his philandering best friend from Australia, is coming to stay, Rosie drops a bombshell: she’s pregnant. The Rosie Effect is the charming and hilarious romantic comedy of the year. Join Graeme Simsion in conversation at bookgrove’s Night in a Bookstore on Monday November 17 at 7pm. Cost is a $5 donation. See the website www. bookgrove.com.au or facebook events www. facebook.com/bookgrove.
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Panel request for zoning THE City of Greater Geelong will ask the Minister for Planning to appoint an Independent Panel to consider submissions made on Amendment C203, a rezoning proposal for an infill development immediately to the east of the Parks Estate in Ocean Grove. The amendment seeks to rezone 22 properties
totaling 45 hectares in area from Rural Living to General Residential Zone, together with an accompanying Development Plan Overlay. Amendment C203 was placed on exhibition from 7 August to 8 September this year, with a total of 12 submissions being received. Of these, six supported
or offered no objection to the amendment, two were from authorities suggesting additional DPO provisions and three objections came from residents of the adjacent Parks Estate. There was also an objecting petition of 31 signatures. Cr Jan Farrell, who represents Beangala Ward, said the proposed rezoning was consistent with a
range of adopted Council planning policies and the Ocean Grove Structure Plan. Cr Farrell said the proposed development provided an opportunity to contribute to urban consolidation, given its proximity to a range of community and commercial services and facilities nearby in Shell Road.
Beware: Mo-town IT’S that month again, when men are men and moustaches are excused. As usual Ocean Grove has its fair share of growers and supporters but this year a new bunch are walking to a new beat – for the same cause – raising funds and awareness for male health issues. The scarily named Hairy Drummers had their first meet up at Ocean Grove Fire Station last week. A good dozen guys – and later girls – took up drum teacher Dave Robinson’s offer to learn some basic Djembe. Dave said he was ‘blown away’ by the number that joined on the first night – testing the acoustics of the brigade HQ. Tonight (Wednesday), the hairy guys are heading to the Chicken Shop for the second session. Dave is donating his
TOP: Luke Andrews and Hugh McEwan get some support from Ann Rantall, and above the drummers and right Mo regular Tony Loving giving rookie Mo-grower David Proctor some tips.
time to teach and simply asking for donations to Movember. If you would like to
support the cause – which particularly focusses on mental health and prostate cancer – then
go to Movember.com and look for the Hairy Drummers.
Cynthia Potter (centre) with long time colleagues Warren Chapman, John Duthie, Bob Jordan, Katy Mathers and Leigh-Ann Johnson.
BARWON Coast’s Cynthia Potter has retired from the organisation after 24 years. Cynthia was given a send-off by her colleagues at the end of last month and now plans to pursue all the things she’s been unable to do up to now. Cynthia originally started at Riverview Family Caravan Park with the Ocean Grove Foreshore Committee before both parks amalgamated as Barwon
Coast. Work colleagues and ex committee members joined her for drinks at Ocean Grove Surf Club. One of Cynthia’s passions is quilting, something she intends to be much more involved in. “It’s exciting but I will miss the companionship and there is a bit of trepidation because this is the next phase of my life. “I wish my team all the best for the future.”
Cythia farewells colleagues
Still surfing at the age of 80
From bottom left then clockwise: Brian Poynton, Chooka Piec, George Rice, Bob Smith, CEO of Surfing Victoria Max Wells, Wayne Lynch, Steve Deppler, Bill Kelly, John Trivett and Barry 'Tubes' Langdan. LEGENDARY Victorian Surfboard maker George Rice reached a milestone of 80 years on the planet. George is one of the pioneers of the surfboard manufacturing industry in Australia and is known around the world and his boards are now collector’s items. George was one of the few true innovators in surfing design and manufacturing in the 1960s starting out in 1958, he will be the first to admit that like some of his contemporaries of the time, a lot was achieved by accident rather than by design and technology. George regularly gets together with some of his close friends and other well known surfing identities of his era on the west coast and this week celebrated his 80th at the Hideaway cafe in Anglesea. He is a long term patron of the local SOUL longboarders club.
Help wanted for missing dog THE owner of an eightyear-old black and white Maltese cross shih-tzu called Rufous have put out a desperate appeal for information on his whereabouts. Rufous is very much missed and said to be more like a child than a family pet. If you have any information contact 0448-980 869.
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HAPPY DAYS: Cameron Knott with Rachel Lee, Hamish and Anabel.
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THREE MUSKETEERS: Ingrid Marshall, Dawn Quarrell and Wilma Andrews.
Church fair going strong
HANDY: Petal O'Dell, Gwen Rogers and Bob the Builder.
EARLY crowds resembling the start of a Myer sale have become the normal sight outside the Uniting Church Fair. Last week’s event kept up the tradition with bargain hunters keen to break through and sticky beak the legendary white elephant stall. There was a steady stream through the doors from 9am until the 1pm close, raising more than $9000 in the process. “Without the support of the community we would not be able to maintain our church to the beautiful standard it has always been,” said Dianne Sapwell. The cake stall sold out early, homemade jams were popular and plants sold well. Furniture not sold will be passed on to a charity into Geelong.
Bette, Joan, Pat and Diane.
GREEN ZONE: Yvonne Hargrave, Lesley Pope, Barry Calcutt and Hilton Lorimer.
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Hundreds of local surfers paddled out from Ocean Grove's RAAFs beach to pay tribute to a friend, Dave Boyd, who was taken way too soon. Land pictures: ALAN BARBER. Aerial picture: DAVID ROWE.
Paddle out for a much-loved mate MORE than 250 surfers paddled out at RAAFs beach on Sunday morning to honour the memory of Dave Boyd. It was a f itting send off for the Ocean Grove family man, surf board shaper and friend to all, who was taken suddenly in September. At 9.30am a steady stream of mainly longboards – but also shorties, SUPs and boogies – f iled down the steps of the westerly beach. A couple of calls to the beach through a Conch shell and an endless mass of all ages paddled into small surf for the traditional Hawaiianstyle ceremony. Flowers adorned the noses of many of the boards, a good
proportion carrying Dave’s Imperial brand. It took a little while to pull the group together but soon they were holding hands in the sunshine in a near perfect circle. Close friend and reverend Steve Copland said a prayer in the water before David’s family and friends released his ashes into the ocean. This was greeted with cheers and splashing that could be heard by another 100 watchers on the beach. A few words were said by friends in the water before Steve brought the perfect send off to an end and it was time to surf in – or stay out and take in the special moment they had shared.
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Estates need Voice on holiday in the USA to plan better Dear editor, Headlights flashing – thank goodness for cruise control – the speed cameras are out on Grubb Rd again. If the housing estates keep opening one stage at a time with the only entry onto Grubb Rd, traffic flow may slow down and the speed cameras will disappear. Developers should be responsible for their own infrastructure and plan an exit onto the Bellarine Highway.
Ocean Grove needs to maintain its seaside village charm, keep its rural entity and accommodate a growing population without looking like an outer Melbourne suburb. The tree line along Grubb Rd is a valuable bird and wildlife corridor. A bike track between the trees and an improved bus service would be great. Did I mention that I oppose the duplication of Grubb Rd? John Bowman
Shirley Drayton travelled to the USA recently and went to Los Angeles, Dallas, Grand Rapids, Washington DC, New York City and San Antonio and finally snapped a picture with the Voice at the CNBC studios in Houston.
Soprano boosts Carols in the Park WORLD-renowned Australian soprano Sally Wilson will be the headline act at this year’s Carols in the Park on Sunday December 14. From opera houses and concert halls in Europe, the USA, the UK and Asia through to concerts for royalty in Scandinavia, Sally has been performing around the world for the past 20 years to great acclaim. She now resides in Ocean Grove with her partner and accompanist Mark Kruger. Other attractions on the night will be the 16-piece orchestra, 60-voice choir, the region’s popular radio personality Mark Hyland as master of ceremonies and of course, Santa. Families are encouraged to come down from 7pm to enjoy a free barbecue and delicious pancakes before the official proceedings begin at 7.30pm. Thanks to a generous donation by the Ocean Grove Connected Communities, safe LED
Rocking at last year's carols.
candles will again be available at each of the entry gates on the night. As per last year, two local charities will benefit from this year’s event. Last year’s gate takings of $2700 were donated to the Geelong Hospital’s Children's Ward Appeal. This year, all entry dollars will be donated to the Ocean Grove Supported Accommodation Project, which is building a special
home for people with disabilities – the only such accommodation on the Bellarine Peninsula. Locals are also invited to bring an unwrapped gift to put under a giant Christmas tree on the night, which will be distributed to local needy children by Cottage by the Sea. The much-loved Carols in the Park continues to be the largest community gathering of the year, with
more than 3000 people attending last year’s event. This year marks a major milestone for the Carols, with the event being staged under a marquee for the very last time. Next year, the new performance space currently being built in the park will provide a spectacular new shelter and staging for the event. The Carols in the Park committee has
recently launched a newlook website at www. oceangrovecarols.org, which features a photo gallery from last year’s event. A Facebook page has also been launched which can be found at ‘Carols in the Park – Ocean Grove’. The Facebook page is designed to help share news about this year’s event and be an online gathering of photographs and stories about this much-loved annual event. The Carols in the Park are only possible because of generous supporters and sponsors including City of Greater Geelong, Ocean Grove Connected Communities, Ocean Grove Combined Churches, The Dove Shop – Uniting Church, Ocean Grove Voice, RT Edgar Real Estate, Vines Lawyers, Van Loons Nursery, Bellarine Memories and Paxton Press.
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Four candidates put up a promising campaign so far VOTERS go to the polls to elect a new state government on Saturday November 29. Four candidates had nominated as of the weekend. They are John
Irvine of the Country Alliance, Ron Nelson of the Liberal Party, Brenton Peake of the Greens and current Bellarine MP Lisa Neville of the Labor Party. Nominations are
Lisa Neville with James Merlino and St Ignatius students.
still open but must be registered if with a political party by 12noon tomorrow (Thursday November 13) and at 12noon on Friday (November 14) if an
independent candidate. Last week three of the candidates met the public at Ocean Grove Bowling Club. For the record, both Labor and the Liberals
Ian Walker (president football netball club), Colin Bate (president cricket club), Ron Nelson, Andrew Katos and Geoff Cunningham (past fnc president).
Ron Nelson and Minister Kim Wells with Wallington CFA to promise a new $350,000 tanker if the Coalition is re-elected in this month's state election.
Multi-purpose fund promise for school
Calm under fire or already resigned to an outcome?
ST IGNATIUS College hosted a visit from James Merlino, deputy leader of the state opposition and shadow minister for education and joined by member for Bellarine Lisa Neville, who announced that an Andrews Labor government would commit up to $2 million to help fund the construction of the Saint Ignatius College Multi-Purpose Centre as part of a commitment of $120 million to support Catholic and independent schools. Mr Merlino said: "Our Catholic and independent schools are a vital part of our education system, and modern facilities are so important for the future of our kids.”
AMBOS and fireys brought the big issues to the table when Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads community associations hosted the Bellarine’s early nominated candidates last week. A three quarter full forum at the bowling club saw the Labor, Greens and Liberal candidates – Lisa Neville, Brenton Peake and Ron Nelson (pictured right) – gently field a range of questions put by members of the public. Compared to a forum held in Geelong a week earlier the candidates were in a more sombre, even conciliatory, mood. On many issues, from traffic and beach safety to education and domestic
violence there was more than widespread consensus. There was agreement. There will of course have been enough from each candidate to have satisfied their own supporters but not enough passion to have swayed the swingers. It was on matters involving the emergency services, policing, paramedics and the fire brigade that differences in
are going dollar for dollar. Each of the two parties had made $6.7m in pledges to Ocean Grove and the Bellarine secondary schools as of last Sunday.
opinion were most evident, but here the strength of the views came from the floor not the desk of assembled candidates. Perhaps the restrained nature of the forum was testament to the importance of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads at the centre of the constituency. Or was there already a sense of resignation at the outcome? Only time will tell.
Football club upgrade vow OCEAN GROVE residents will be getting more active, more often, thanks to a $100,000 contribution from the Napthine government towards upgrades at the Ocean Grove Football/ Netball Club future Shell Road site, if it is re-elected. Liberal candidate for Bellarine Ron Nelson welcomed the $100,000 boost which would go towards upgrading the pavilion and installing an electronic scoreboard. “Sport is the heart of communities like Ocean Grove and the Napthine government understands the role of grassroots sport in building stronger communities,” said Mr Nelson. "This is a great result.”
No cash pledges but Peake promises to tackle energy issues THE Greens will make sure that Ocean Grove households and businesses can cut the cost of energy and reduce their greenhouse emissions, said candidate Brenton Peake. "The number of households with solar has rapidly grown in the last three years, creating a new group of residents
who want to control their energy costs and expect the government to help them do so. "Energy companies are preventing residents from taking control of their energy bills. Solar consumers and businesses who have already connected solar to the grid
aren’t saving as much as they should because the guaranteed energy buy back rate is too low. Low income households who don’t have the money up front and a strong credit rating, need support so they can cut their bills through solar." He said the Greens will support the continuation of
existing feed-in-tariffs that pay a fair price for solar. All future installations in Victoria will earn the owner a guaranteed minimum price, equivalent to the price they pay for energy. "No energy company should have the power to deprive residents of their right to go solar and control their
energy bills. The Greens will introduce a law for the right to connect solar to the grid. "The Greens will establish a clean energy fund which will mean no up-front costs and households can pay for their panels through their bills or at low interest."
Realy for Life
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Relay for Life
TOP FUNDRAISERS: Team Roz.
Esther & Co
SPIRIT OF THE RELAY: Lorelle Hardman.
Above: Bellarine Secondary College. Above right: Ocean Grove CFA. David Parkin addresses the crowd.
Collendina Cobras.
Walkers enjoying the atmosphere.
Relay for Life
a ray of hope THE fourth annual Bellarine Relay for Life has pulled in a colossal $65,000 for the Cancer Council – and they are still counting. A total of 749 participants wheeled, walked and ran around Collendina oval in shifts between noon Saturday and Sunday. That number was up by 50 on last year and the hardworking volunteer committee say the aim is to keep growing. In a packed weekend that began with a Welcome to Country and then the traditional Survivor and Carer Walk, there was ongoing entertainment featuring Andrea Robertson and Friends, Tex Miller, Back River, Corisinade Vocal Group, Esther and Co, The Adam Parsons Project, KOPIOUS, the VET kids, Nick and Col
and Chris Wilson and Sarah Carroll. At the opening, legendary football coach David Parkin, a cancer survivor himself, gave a passionate speech – particularly aimed at blokes – about the importance of getting checked out. As usual the highlight of the Saturday night was the Candlelight Ceremony which also featured a piper lapping the oval. A Survivor and Carer afternoon tea was put on at the clubhouse where those attending heard talks by Dr Bruce Poole and Judy Gibson while Jon Willard provided the music. For the record, Team Roz raised the most money, accumulating more than $10,500. The Spirit of the Relay award went to Lorelle Hardman,
FIRST OFF: Survivor and Carer Walk.
the Ocean Grove Harriers covered the most amount of laps – 683, Team Believe won best theme for their Mad Hatters outfits, the Pink Warriors earned the best campsite, Team TLC was judged best baton, Our Lady Star of the Sea won the Passport award and BASC Live Well team took the registration prize. Ocean Grove CFA and Clifton Springs Lions helped keep participants fed and watered throughout. The event was organised by a volunteer committee of 15. At the close of the event committee chair Heather Grant thanked the committee for their efforts and those who donated or took part in the event.
Survivor and Carer Walk: Noel and Heather Grant.
Ted and Matt Dunell enjoy the relay.
Linda Mathews, Julie Rodger and Maree Grant of Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Breast Cancer Support Group.
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Plenty for everyone at Surfside fair FOSSICKING through the white elephant store for a bargain to treasure, flying high on the kite rider, relaxing with a cup of Driftwood coffee or feasting on a wide variety of freshly cooked food. There was plenty to eat, see and do for all ages at Surfside Primary School’s Fresh Food Fair. With more than 1500 people attending, there was a high demand for the school’s ever popular Fresh Food Recipe books, homemade produce, seedlings and freshly baked cakes and slices. Students in each class worked together to help organise and run their class stalls, which included face painting, lucky dips, lucky jars and mango licks. Lunch options were plentiful including calamari, baked potatoes, home-made potato and kale rolls and sushi. The school band and other talented local groups and individuals enhanced
LEFT: Brendan and Baxter running their class stall.
RIGHT: The kitchen team and volunteers.
Having fun badge making.
COLOURFUL: Clare Auld of Roaming Rainbows with Hannah Dries.
the atmosphere with live music. “We are very grateful for the hard working efforts and amazing support the organising committee provides to our school”, said principal Mark Huglin. The annual school fair raises funds to support the school’s highly successful and innovative Kitchen Garden Program and is now attracting a strong percentage of tourists who enjoy the Melbourne Cup Long weekend on the Bellarine.
ROLL UP: packing out the ticket sales booth.
SNAKES ALIVE: Jesse Theobald.
Local scouts Alex Harper, Tristan McVilly and Mason McVilly.
All the fun of the fair.
Christmas tree blitz by local scouts
LOCAL scouts play a big part in helping bring Christmas spirit to the town. The local group’s one and only fundraiser of the year supplies a good proportion of the town’s Christmas trees – selling about 300 last year. This year 1st and 2nd Ocean Grove Scouts will be selling trees at Ocean Grove Park on November 30 and December 14 from 10am
to 4pm. The trees vary in size, up to 6ft and then between 7ft and 8ft. The cost varies accordingly from $45 to $65. They hope to sell about 500 trees this year. Last year the sales raised about $8000. The money is used to help fund and subsidise scouting activities and for the upkeep on the hall in the Avenue.
Easton Pennycook, Riley Dickson and Ty Armistead.
Enjoying the fair: Evie and Molly McCullough
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A SMILE THAT SAYS IT ALL: Rose Ailey helping and enjoying the atmosphere of St Peter's Fair.
Fair basks in morning sun ST Peter's Church Fair enjoyed the best of the morning sunshine before the afteroon cool change. The hot morning probably kept visitors inside for refreshments a little more this year. And there was plenty to tempt them – from mouthwatering gourmet cakes and cooking to Devonshire teas and treats to takeaway.
Outside the plant stall was f lat out, a hot sausage sizzle in demand and some outrageous bargains could be found on the white elephant and book stalls. Typically the smiles were aplenty at St Peter's very villagy fair, all the hardwork paying off to help support the work of the Draper Street church.
ARTY SISTERS: Emily and Isla Putman.
PLANT PEOPLE: Moyra McArdle, Jim Cotton, Mia Cooke and Anne White. THE CAKE WORKERS: Hilda Lee, Jeanne Findlay and Betty Boyd.
POPULAR PAINTING: Trevor Mueller and Ken Birmingham.
FRONT LINE: Marianne Rogan, Dorothy Mueller, Hermione Scott, Gayee Minnotti and Rosemary Russell.
FAMILY EFFORT: Bert, Naomi and Lynette Tilley.
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Geoff back in the Grove for gig AUSTRALIAN roots guitarist Geoff Achison (pictured right) will be back in the Grove this Saturday. Geoff will be visiting during what has already been an eventful time on the road. In the last 12 months he and his band The Souldiggers celebrated 20 years with a sold out concert in Melbourne. The event was filmed for an upcoming DVD to be launched in Melbourne midNovember. Geoff returned to the USA in May travelling from Atlanta, Georgia to New York City performing with local musicians to create his Souldiggers group as well as teaming up with long-time collaborator Randall Bramblett. He also played several shows with his acoustic guitar previewing some new songs he intends
to record for his next project. These tunes have become staples in his solo repertoire already, so look out for Geoff’s acoustic gigs to
hear some new music in the making. Geoff was invited to perform at the launch of author Alan Paul’s new book One Way
Out, an inside history of the legendary Allman Brothers Band. When introducing Geoff on stage, Paul enthusiastically announced that Geoff’s impromptu appearance with the band had been voted the No 1 Favourite Guest Artist during the ABB’s 2012 residency at New York’s Beacon Theater. Back home again, Geoff has a busy gig schedule in and around Melbourne’s vibrant music scene to select venues around regional Victoria. His love of teaching has been gaining momentum and guitar students have been more able to spend time trading riffs with Geoff at his group workshops which he has held at Bendigo, Ballarat and Frankston. Geoff has been a fixture on the Aussie
blues/roots scene since playing with the great Dutch Tilders’ Blues Club group in the 1990s. He has maintained a busy international schedule visiting the USA, UK and Germany performing either solo acoustic or with various line-ups of his Souldiggers group. He enjoys injecting tales from the road in his shows from his beginnings playing the local dances with his father to making the leap to the big smoke and eventually touring the world. Geoff Achison is performing a solo acoustic show at the Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill on Saturday November 15 from 8pm. Entry is $15: see www. pipinghotchickenshop. com.au.
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Shack at any time of day SHACK Dining Co at 37 Hitchcock Avenue in Barwon Heads is open daily from 8am to 4pm. Casual coastal dining starts with breakfast. House baked bread is a feature and topped
with avocado, Meredith goat's feta and a poached egg, makes a great breakfast. Why not try the Istra ham and Swiss filled French toast or take on the 'Shack brekkie' with the
lot. Pair your breakfast with the Shack Dining Co’s own coffee blend and your day will start perfectly. Lunch starts with smaller plates such as Chinese spiced
calamari or tuna croquettes, and continues with a selection of burgers and sandwiches. The crispy pork bun or Reuben sandwich will be hard to choose
between. The new grill section on the menu features eye fillet, lamb rump and a daily fish special. Shack Dining Co. offers a concise list of quality wines and a changing
beer list perfect to be enjoyed in the front garden now the warmer days have arrived. If it’s a good value, high quality dining experience you’re after, head to the Shack.
Friday and Saturday dinners are coming soon. Open seven days a week from 8am. Phone 52542 288.
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music/live events
• Piping Hot Chicken Shop - November 15 Geoff Achison - December12 8 Ball Aitken • Barwon Heads Hotel - Friday November 14 Inxsive tribute show - Tuesday November 18 NOFX - Wednesdays Master of Dartness & Poker from 7pm - Thursdays Trivia Night 7.30pm - Friday Happy Hour 5-7pm raffle live music - Open mic for youth show under 21s every second month on a Sunday 3pm-5.30pm. More info contact Jill Meehan 0431 606 476. • Ocean Grove Hotel - Saturday Night Live at The Ocean Grove Hotel Saturday from 9pm. • Potato Shed, Drysdale - November 16 BecFairey Dance concerts - November 18 Boo Hiss Victorian Christmas Melodram - A Russian
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what’s ON Bride in Queenscliffe - November 21 Spud Dance - November 22 The Wiz • Springdale Community Centre Hall - Making waves music/ poetry arvo every third Sun of every month 2pm - 5.30pm • Ocean Grove Bowling Club - Saturday November 15 Callan Young, 8pm, bookings recommended - Saturday November 27 Chrissy, 8pm, bookings recommended
markets & fairs
• Parkes Hall Newcombe Street Portarlington, last Sunday of month, 9am2pm • Rotary Club of Ocean Grove Market - first Sunday of month 9am-1pm Bellarine Aquatic & Sports Centre, Shell Rd • Bellarine Community Farmers Market - 3rd Saturday of month, 9am-1pm at Ocean Grove Park
Clubs meet
Mondays Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7-9pm. (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone 5255 1641. Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed - Mon, Tue and Fri: 9am to 3pm, and Wed 9am to 12pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ted Price 5255 2595. Jujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm – adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0438 019 991. First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414 959248 or Bruce on 0407 361319 or email bffa@hotmail.com. Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 2pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper St. Details 5251 2268 or 51542873. Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL, 2.30pm, Club Grove. Committee meets at 1.30pm, The Terrace. Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Margaret 5255 2848. Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414 959248 or Bruce on 0407
• Buy Bellarine Produce Barn - Tuckerberry Farm Saturdays and Sundays 9am-3pm
food/wine • Leura Park Estate
Sundays 12.30pm – 4.30pm Live music, sensational food and wines available Ph: 5253 3180 • McGlashan’s Wallington Estate Swan Bay Road Wallington - Open weekends and public holidays 11am - 5pm new release wines, gourmet platters and classic car displays Ph: 5250 5760
get active
• Ocean Grove Recreation Hall, Ocean Grove Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity Ph: 0438 055 679 • Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove - Monday 9.15am gentle exercises to music for 55-plus, 10.15am gentle
exercises to music for 65-plus contact Marg on 52 551 335 - Thursday 1pm Craft Group • Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove - Wednesdays 9am Volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages contact Marg on 5255 1335 • Queenscliff RSL Hall - Mondays 1.30pm exercises using chairs for all ages contact Marg on 5255 1335 • Marcus Hill Hall cnr Banks Road and Bellarine Highway - Tuesdays 7.45pm – 10pm Ocean Grove Scottish Country Dance Ph: 5251 3393 • Barwon Heads Community Hall Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch classes for all ages and abilities Ph: 0435 481 920 • Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove - Wednesday 7pm 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group Clubs Meet Enquiries Ph: 0422 700951
361319 or email bffa@hotmail.com. Fourth Monday of every month Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Ocean Grove Golf Club. Friendship is our theme. Phone John Grant on 5256 1940 Tuesdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Bellarine T.O.W.N., 5.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Doreen on 5255 2856. Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace Tuesday 1pm. Also Thursday and Friday 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 5255 2996 Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Club Grove. Phone 0457 315 900. Barwon Heads Chorale 7.30pm at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome to come along for a sing and a laugh. Phone Jo 5254 2670. First Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Men’s Probus, 10am to noon, Ocean Grove Hotel, Collendina. Guest speakers, make friends. Visitors welcome. Phone Terry 5255 5587. First and Third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.
• Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads: Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas and Svaroopa Yoga Ph: 0413 955 331 or email Kerryn@bluewateryoga. org.au
reading & writing
• Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue. - Wednesdays 10.30am – Toddlertime - Thursdays 11.30am Babytime - Nursery Verses - Fridays 10.30am Preschool Storytime. - First Wednesday of the month 4pm-5pm Chatterbooks junior book club for kids aged 8-12 - Third Tuesday of each month 2.30pm-3.30pm Book chat for adults. All welcome.www. geelonglibraries.vic.gov. au
family fun
• Koombahla Equestrian Park - Tuesday to Friday After school riding programs special school holiday courses available Ph: 52 562 742. • Bellarine Church of Christ Hall 17 Tareeda Way Ocean Grove - Saturdays 10-11am Tuesdays 7.30- 8.30pm Ocean Grove Toy Library Borrow a range of toys for children aged six months to six years, open to all families on the Bellarine www. oceangrovetoylibrary. org.au • Uniting Church Ocean Grove - Friday 10am-noon Ocean Grove Play Group Any children 5yrs and under welcome to join a friendly play group large indoor and outdoor area, lots of toys, great craft activities, music and story time contact Chelsea Cole at oceangroveplaygroup@ gmail.com classes & exhibtions • Ocean Grove
Wednesdays Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ernie 0421 703 368. Jujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm – adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0438 019 991. First Wednesday of every month Bellarine Business Women. From 7pm, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. For details contact info@ bellarinebusinesswomen.com.au or 0412 199 467 Second Wednesday of every month Parkinson’s Self Help Support Group, 1.30pm, Grove Centre (next to library), Presidents Avenue. Phone Pam 5255 5152 Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall. Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval club house. Phone Peter 0419 782629 Last Wednesday of every month Cancer Support Group, 10am, Community Health Centre. Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372. Thursdays
Neighbourhood Centre Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities Ph: 5255 4294
classes & exhibtions
• Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Check our program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities Ph: 52 554 294
health & wellbeing
• The Zebra Bar Ocean Grove 1/85 The Terrace Last Friday of every month 1pm-3pm Breast Cancer Support Group (lunch and nibbles). Details Julie Rodger 0435 362 573 or julesrodg@gmail. com. What’s On phone: 5255 3233 or email: journo@ oceangrovevoice. com
Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. First Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 7.30pm, Senior Citizens Hall. Visitors welcome. Phone Faye 5255 4430. Second Thursday of every month Prostate Support Group-Bellarine meets at Ocean Grove Community Health Centre at 1.30pm. Contact John Lee on 5221 8862 for details. Last Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Coastcare, 7pm, Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club. Practical environmental activities to help protect our coastline. Ph: John 04399 30399 Fourth Friday of every month Ocean Grove 4 Villages Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, Club Grove. Meet new friends, visitors welcome, no waiting list for membership. Phone 5256 1671. Saturdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/trivia nights. www.groupspaces.com/coasters-social-group or phone 0411 952 598.
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Tour of new home for local centre
Street artist Tim Bond with some Neighbourhood Centre youngsters.
Street art the right way OCEAN Grove teens have been getting a lesson in creating street art – and how taking the right path can lead to a lucrative commercial career. Former train vandal turned 3D computer game artist Tim Bond visited Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre’s drop in centre earlier this month and gave a talk and demonstration about his work. Tim, who is originally from Melbourne, now creates commissioned art and works on everything from big buildings to the graffiti you would see
in a computer game. He also works with schools in educating youngsters about the right way to get into street art. He said he was never concerned about his protégés taking what they’d learned and putting it to bad use. “No, they know what’s right, most kids are good,” he said. “I’ve never seen one of the kids that I’ve shown how to paint ever go out and do it illegally. I tell them it’s best to do it for themselves and do it legally and maybe one day you’ll get paid to do a wall for a café or something.
Among the areas that Tim has created art is Brunswick Street, a place that has become a destination for photographers and wedding parties to shoot as backdrops. “It’s very popular now, you can do quite well out of it now and make quite a lot of money. I’m always pretty busy.” Tim recalls that 30 years ago he started off the wrong way. “We’d all go out and try and make a name for ourselves with our mates. And then it just progressed from there where I got caught and I got put on the
right path and then I started doing illustrations for Penguin Books and from there I moved on to motif artwork for t-shirt companies, Piping Hot, but I always kept with doing murals – but then on a huge scale” Tim explained that the computer game graphics are originally done on large walls or canvases before he takes a photograph and then imports and edits a final working image. “It does pay well, but I love it too.” Ocean Grove drop in for youth is on Friday nights.
Neighbourhood Centre staff and volunteers tour the new venue. MEMBERS of Ocean to a rapidly expanding Grove Neighbourhood community”. Centre board of The visitors got a look directors as well as at the main activity room workers took the chance – about three times the of a tour their soon to be size of the largest room home last week. in the current premises The vastly bigger and in the Parade, as a large refurbished former kitchen training area, Surfside Kinder coffee and meeting premises in John Dory room, and rooms for Drive will be home to hire to the community. The new premises also the centre from March next year and will offer include a larger number space to grow and of off street parking “better provide services spaces.
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www.oceangrovevoice.com RGHT: life members since the 1990s – Lorna Jones and Elaine Hager. BELOW: New members being inducted with president John Grant: Alan Maxwell King and Graham and Gloria Burton.
Helen Moore, Tour Director from the Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove took a group of 32 on an exciting trip to Singapore and had a fabulous time. It was was booked through Hello World and all had an amazing time with alternate days participating in organised tours such as a bus tour of Singapore, Singapore fly, orchid garden at the botanic gardens, breakfast with orangutans and then wandering around the zoo, visiting the statue of the Merlion and bum boat rides. Other days were spent seeing other sights of Singapore.
Coffee funds prove to be a hit at the pit THE Olive Pit Delicatessen raised $550 for the Think Pink Foundation during October. The deli/cafe sold about 1000 pink lid coffees and customers also generously donated by purchasing Think Pink badges in-store. “We were very happy to help raise awareness
and money for breast cancer and hope to make it a regular event during the month of October each year,” said owner Amanda Dowsley. Meanwhile, Rob Hopkins has been declared the winner of the Olive Pit’s recent ‘Free Coffee For a Year’ competition.
Coffee winner Rob Hopkins and the Olive Pit's Michael Dowsley.
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Art show hailed a success ROTARY Ocean Grove's art show is over for another year. More than 65 artists from the Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria and interstate competed for more than $9000 dollars in prize money. 24 pieces of work were sold with buyers mainly coming from the local area, Melbourne, country Victoria and the Riverina. Two artists received commissions for further work as a result of the art show; both have pledged their commissions to the
show. Final figures aren’t in yet, although entries were down somewhat sales were up. Visitors who did the art show ‘circuit’ commented on the high quality and variety of work saying it was by far the best show on that weekend. A couple of buyers said that they now wait for this show every year to make their purchases. High praise also came from the mayor of Queenscliff, Helene Cameron, who described
it as an “amazingly good art show, one she looks forward to every year”. She has already started "working on" noted artists living in Queenscliff to enter next year. There was a great buzz at the show. The natural-light filled hall showed the art works off beautifully. Artists, buyers and organisers were pleased with the weekend results and the money raised for Riding Develops Abilities and Surfing for the Disabled.
Rotarians Coral Barker, Rod Bush and Tony Haines at the art show.
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Drysdale locals enjoying Leura Park.
Bellarine friends enjoy a glass in the sunshine at Leura Park.
A toast to the coast at local wineries THOUSANDS of visitors hit the local vineyards for the Toast to the Coast earlier this month. Despite some cooler weather the numbers were still strong with many pre booking to ride the shuttle buses around the Bellarine and other Geelong regions. Locally Oakedene Vineyards, McGlashans, Marcus Hill, the Flying Brick Cider Co, Baie Wines and Curlewis Winery opened their doors, as did another five Bellarine venues. The event, over the Melbourne Cup long weekend, was the 13th and was big on wine tasting and wine and food sales as well as offering live music and a great social atmosphere.
Friends together at the Flying Brick, Wallington.
SOAKING UP THE Oakdene atmosphere: Pat Jiuliano, Kate Douglas and Wendy and Warren Haskett.
RELAXING at the Flying Brick: Wendy Hall-Burns and Alissa Abdelkader.
Ocean Grove's Tex Miller performing at Kiltynane Wines, overlooking Swan Bay.
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Chilling out at Leura Park.
LEURA PARK: joining in with the Test Pilot Molly band.
OAKDENE, John Gnyns, Tipene Scoon and Ann Mitchell.
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Youth Advance adventure Year 8 students from Bellarine Secondary College ventured to Ocean Grove Fire Brigade as part of the Youth Advance school-based program for young people. "The program is an important part of the brigade’s community education role and community involvement. The students gain some great skills and an insight into the many varied areas of CFA; as well as an understanding of the work CFA does in the local community. These students may go on to join CFA, as either a volunteer or a paid employee. A couple are already members of the Mannerim Junior brigade and another has already expressed an interest in being involved in CFA.” officer in charge Ian Beswicke from Ocean Grove Fire Brigade said.
Lots of laughs
THE Youth Advance program fosters team work, communication and much laughter for all involved. Entering a darkened room filled with smoke can be daunting for firefighters but add blackened goggles, a fire (fake, of course) and a couple of lost people to the mix and you get a lot of laughter. Hang on, that doesn’t sound right. But it was fun. It was a great learning experience for our students, and yes, there was a lot of laughing. The Bellarine students did a terrific job, rescuing Lee Bickley, getting him out of danger. Lee was a good actor and sport, being dragged out numerous times...at one stage I even got worried and had to ask him he if was okay. Later we scanned the room with the thermal imaging camera and all agreed this would have made it much easier but still a difficult job in reality. A visit to the Geelong Fire Station was a highlight for me. Just after we arrived – the pagers went off and the career firefighters were off. We were left watching through windows as the trucks rolled out with sirens blaring. We listened to the radio messages to find out what was happening. Fortunately for me, they were soon back. There was plenty to look at in the history cabinets and I talked about being a volunteer firefighter while we waited. Being involved with Youth Advance has given me opportunities and practice too, in pumping, radio and other firefighting skills; as well as meeting and communicating with 20 or so very excited teens. Su Tayler
Bellarine Secondary College students outside Ocean Grove Fire Station.
Students tell tale of Youth Advance We went down to the CFA, Ocean Grove, for the second time. It was first a quick five minute walk up to the CFA; we were welcomed with a small introduction, from Lee. The 20 of us were put into teams of four and five, once the teams were organised we went out to the ground to see that Lee had set up some cones, 'but for what reason' I asked myself. We had a small challenge which everyone in our team(s) had to have a go at. We were given a hose which we had to bowl out; they called this bowling. Lee showed us how to bowl the hose out, but we had to have caution because of the metal plugs on both ends of the hose, making sure we didn’t hit our selves or others. Everyone in our team had to have a go at bowling out the hose. The aim was to get it in between the cones in the shape of a triangle. Quite a lot of us either dropped it or it didn’t go straight. Once we had some time to practise, it was time for a small competition. First teams 1 and 2. The other teams were cheering them on with lots of talk and teamwork and in the end team 2 won. Next were teams 3 and 4. Team 3 won. We were so happy to have won. Now the competition of the century, teams 2 against team 3. It was a race against time. Roll the hose out into the cones, roll it up next person rolls it into the other cones and then roll it up. Once you had rolled it up you had to go back to the start and place them down. Everyone was screaming and cheering. The teams were sweating, trying our best to get the prize. It was all talk and go. Finally our hoses were rolled up, all we had to
Lee Bickley with the Bellarine Secondary College students.
do was carry it down to its rightful partner. We ran down as fast as we could, some of it came undone, but we fixed it and everyone was waiting to see who won. We were waiting with anticipation and the winner was… TEAM 3. We screamed and jumped for joy. The prize was a bar of chocolate, not just a little one. A nice bar of chocolate. It was a great win, but most of us shared our prizes with our friends and teammates. What an amazing day. Chelsea Eeryone in the Youth Advance group from Bellarine Secondary College once again went over to the Ocean Grove CFA station. There we learnt about the breathing apparatus needed to be able to breathe properly when there is a lot of smoke and chemicals in the air that the fire has given off. While Lee (the fireman informing us
about the apparatus) was explaining these things, a call came in from Barwon Heads informing that there was a fire. So the firemen took off and were out of the station dressed and ready in less than 90 seconds which was really impressive. Lee then told us that the firemen had 90 seconds to get ready and go but the volunteers had four minutes to get to the station, get ready and go help the firemen already at the scene. When they came back from Barwon Heads we all went and looked at the fire truck's equipment. We then went back inside and watched some YouTube videos on how quickly a fire can spread when given oxygen. Amatullah This week at Youth Advance we went to the Ocean Grove CFA and started to learn how to read maps. Lee, our instructor, taught us how to figure out the six figure references
on a map. In a couple of lessons we are going to be leading firemen to a specific place on a map and we will have to lead them there by using a map! Lee gave us a test of our mapping skills by asking someone in our group which street they live in, we then had to try and find that location as fast as we could. Everyone did a great job and it was very interesting learning how to read the maps because it is a useful skill to have. Lydia The Youth Advance students went on a bus off to the Geelong CFA Station. When our group got there we had a tour of the station but when we were halfway through looking around they had a call out. They rushed out in 90 seconds. That’s really quick! It was a false alarm though so they came back and we were on with the tour. They showed us all the trucks and the equipment. We got to hold some of the equipment – it was really heavy. They also drove out a CFA truck and it had a big ladder. It went up about 49m, at the end when they brought the ladder back down we got to go in the cage. After going in the cage we had to go back to school. It was a really good experience. Jem
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grove news A FINAL tune up and a coat of wax and Peter Cronk’s racy 1959 Austin Healey Sprite will be ready to shine at this month’s Geelong Revival Motoring Festival. The Ocean Grove owner, restorer and driver will be bringing his MK1 ‘Bug Eye’ sprite to the esplanade track during the November 28-30 event. The jam-packed schedule will begin with hundreds of unique vehicles cruising around the Geelong CBD on the evening of Friday 28th. On Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th, more than 300 cars and motorcycles will compete in the quarter-mile sprints along Ritchie Boulevard. Along with this, around 800 prestigious cars and motorcycles
will be on display over the weekend along Geelong’s waterfront precinct. Peter’s record is good. His car has taken first and second place in previous events – last year only succumbing to fellow Ocean Grove car owner Mike Killingsworth’s 1964 Lotus Super 7. Peter’s car may look good but it’s also worked hard. The picture shows a roll bar fitted for hill climbing and he regularly drives it as part of the MG Car Club. The Revival will feature a large entertainment program, including live music, National Vintage Fashion Awards, markets, exhibition and the Steampacket Cinema. For more details go to www. geelongrevival.com.au.
Gearing up for Revival
Peter Cronk with his MK1 'Bug Eye' sprite.
business news
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Good friends launch Vintage Cupboard LIFE-long friends have partnered up to launch the Vintage Cupboard, Ocean Grove’s newest business. Jodie Fisher and Shelley Keast have opened up the right side of Shelley’s popular Beachside Blooms Florist to offer a bright new store full of rustic and earthy pressies for all ages. "Our main focus was having a small shop, with small inexpensive gift ideas for everyone, from babies to the elderly" Jodie said.
Jodie is a born and bred Ocean Grove girl and has lived here for her whole life while Shelley has been here for 15 years and has owned Beachside Blooms for nearly eight years. The girls decided to open their small gift shop in the workroom area of the f lorist after knocking out a wall and redecorating. A couple of weeks of hard work and late nights saw the shop open its doors on the Friday before Melbourne Cup
and just in time for Christmas-gift buying. Jodie added: "We have a price bracket to suit everybody's needs and that is important to us." Both the women are married with children and are heavily involved in community groups. The Fishers have a long history with the Ocean Grove Fire Brigade and the Keasts are big supporters of local community groups including the local breast cancer support network.
Jodie Fisher and Shelley Keast at the new shop.
Makeover for Grove optometry practice
Gabrielle Pollett, Jo Scott, Kelly Summerfield and Greg Sly. Absent: Kate Cuddy and Sharon Hill.
GREG Sly’s opticians has had a makeover as it celebrates 20 years in the same location. The fresh new Parade practice is a sight for sore eyes and this Saturday the six-strong team will be hosting an open day to show it off. Greg, who has actually had a practice in Ocean Grove for 27 years, worked in Geelong and England before moving to Ocean Grove. “We have just completed a renovation of the practice giving it a bright new look, but maintaining that beachy
feel you would expect in Ocean Grove,” he said. “In celebration we are having an open day on Saturday November 15, inviting everyone to see our fresh new practice. We are getting in a large range of brand new stock especially for the day and offering free gifts and discounts for purchases made on the day.” Recalling the changes he had seen during his career, Greg said that technology in the optometrical f ield had “drastically changed” since he started.
“I have always enjoyed keeping up with the new technology as it enables me to better diagnose eye health problems and to deliver much more sophisticated lens solutions for people’s vision problems,” he said. “The range of spectacle lens and contact lens options has never been better, and are always improving. I have always believed in providing quality optical products so my patients can achieve their best vision and actually enjoy wearing spectacles or
contact lenses. People rely on their spectacles or contact lenses constantly, so need good quality products. “We are very excited about our new look practice which is so much brighter and displays our large range of frames to maximum effect.” There will be a sausage sizzle operated by the Ocean Grove CFA, with all funds raised matched by Greg Sly as a donation to the CFA. They will also be offering eye testing on the day.
schools news
PROUD MUMS: Kellie holding Oliver's artwork titled 'The Special House' and Yvette holding Tatum's artwork, 'Rainbow Butterfly'.
Art show a social event WOODLANDS Kinder held its always popular art show at the end of last month. The art show is an annual social event for kinder parents to attend to purchase their child's beautiful artwork. The event gives parents who might be otherwise
working an opportunity to view their child’s artwork on display and also have a relaxed catch up with other parents. Plus it gives the kids a thrill to see their artwork on display when they arrive at kinder on the Monday morning. Each parent buys their
child's artwork which raises extra money to help update and purchase equipment for the children. Woodlands pride themselves on being able to provide these valuable resources for the kids, which supports them to learn and explore our
sustainable environment. There vacancies for Woodlands Kinder intake for 2015. For more information contact the centre at 15 Wyatt Street or call 5255 2349. The information night for parents of enrolled children will be held at 7pm on November 25.
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Concrete jungle a home for birds I LOVED Justin's article about the tawny frogmouths in the last issue of the Voice. It's great that the young tawnies thrived and flew off into the world. I've just returned from my first trip to the USA. When we arrived in Los Angeles I felt so out of place in the enormous great big concrete jungle. To me it was like looking into the future and seeing how 13 million people crammed into one city causes environmental havoc, especially when there is a lack of public transport and such a reliance on the car. I felt like I was in a Mad Max movie and the end of the world was nigh. We tried to find a bus that would take us from Aneheim to Long Island Beach to see the cruise ship The Queen Mary, and there were no buses and trains, so we were reliant on taxis (renting a car was not an option – we were not brave enough). I've travelled to Europe several times and most cities have fabulous train systems, but LA was a completely different kettle of fish. The upside of concrete jungles is that parks are full of birds as there are hardly any parks so they
Pacific golden plover Willie wagtails in nest. Photo taken by Susanne from Wallington.
are all crammed into small areas. I saw woodpeckers, hummingbirds, cardinals, hawks, blue jays and kestrels, which was lovely. I expected to see a wide variety of birds in Hawaii, and went to Pearl Harbour expecting to see pelicans, cormorants, gulls and all of the usual harbour birds. however there was not ONE bird in the harbour, and it was not a small area. It didn't sit well with me to explore a watercourse and not see
one bird, but it did force me to listen to the history of the area and properly pay homage to the area. I didn't realise before going to America that there are many varieties of sparrows around, so it was great for my observational skills to try and differentiate between the different species. The usual birds that thrive here (mynas, starlings, sparrows and doves) are also plentiful over there. It was exciting to
observe many Pacific golden plovers in Hawaii. These migratory waders are found in flocks of 10 to 20 birds at Barwon Heads Bluff and Black Rocks beach over the summer. The Pacific golden plovers in Hawaii were not on the beach however; they were wandering around grassed areas and parks, so it was unusual for me to see them in a different environment. Since returning home last week I have seen
three yellow-tailed black cockatoos flying over Grubb Rd (beautiful), 20 to 30 sharp-tailed sandpipers at Barwon River Estuary, and it's good to be home. On my return I received a lovely email from Susanne who lives in Wallington. Susanne interrupted a brown goshawk having its breakfast (a crested pigeon) near her chook shed. The goshawk seems to come back every year
around this time and it catches the odd dove, (as the doves enjoy a daily fed of the chook’s seed). The willie wagtails in her garden, who have used the same nest for the past three years, were attacking the goshawk, while they were defending their latest offspring. Susanne also reported that she has the healthiest little ravens on the peninsula at the moment, as they unfortunately feast daily on her duck eggs.
Don't forget to check out the great activities organised by the Bellarine Birdlife Group at www. birdlife.org.au/locations/ birdlife-bellarinepeninsula. Also you can check out the Friends of the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve Facebook page. And please keep dogs on their leads on the Bellarine beaches when you see a hooded plover nesting area sign. Thank you. Jen Carr
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Kira stars in Gold New era for Waves event Waves president Kevin Bowers and vice-president Andy Sattler.
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SURFSIDE Waves Soccer Club is gearing up for the 2015 season after the appointment of a new president and vice-president. Ocean Grove–based Kevin Bowers, 49, replaces outgoing president Ian Waugh who stood down from the role last month, while fellow local Andy Sattler takes on the vice-president position from Stan Nangle. Bowers, who was Surfside Waves sponsorship co-ordinator in 2014, said it was important to grow the club with a new sports pavilion to be in use by 2016 at its existing Shell Road base. “At the moment the club is very much on a small scale in terms of the facilities we have got – they are low grade facilities,” Bowers said.
“Andy (Sattler) and I will be looking to try and grow the club especially with the oncoming new pavilion which will come in season 2016. “It will build our club up so our members have something to look forward to at the end of the 2015 season.” Bowers, who was the club’s Division Three men’s senior coach this season, said fielding a women’s team would be a focus in 2015 after the club failed to do so in 2014. “We will field a female senior team in 2015 – we would like to have more female teams,” Bowers said. Bowers said his and Sattler’s previous experiences in working with soccer clubs would benefit the Surfside Waves.
QUICK TIME OUT WITH NEW SURFSIDE WAVES PRESIDENT KEVIN BOWERS In what year did you move to Ocean Grove 2006 Place of birth England Team supported in English Premier League West Ham United Favourite soccer player Mark Noble (West Ham United) Favourite A-League team Melbourne Victory Favourite playing position right back or right midfield
“It is a work progress for me and Andy because we have both been involved in soccer clubs before and Aussie rules clubs up in Melbourne,” he said. “I have been around a couple of committees and worked in areas of running a club – the biggest thing we want to look forward to is building the club and moving to the new facilities.” Bowers also said he had been impressed with the influx of junior numbers taking up the sport at Surfside Waves after the installation of lights at Shell Road. MEANWHILE Sattler, a local massage therapist, is expected to take on a senior coaching role at the Waves in addition to his vice-presidency role in 2015.
Continued from back page. KINSEY thanked her mother Sonia Kinsey, her brother Guy and local Wayne Cornes and North Burleigh SLSC head coach Dan NortonSmith for their support at the Coolangatta Gold. “Mum hands me drinks and gels, then I will run down further and find my brother
with my goggles and cap,” Kinsey said. “I organised them the day before, so they knew where they had to be at every single stop – so they were spot on.” Kinsey, now a member of North Burleigh SLSC, is currently studying Occupational Therapy at Gold Coast-based Southern Cross University.
Kira Kinsey back in Ocean Grove.
The former St Ignatius student who moved to the Gold Coast suburb of Burleigh Waters in May, said she had not forgotten her upbringing in Ocean Grove. “Growing up nippers (at Ocean Grove) was just awesome – it is a beautiful beach,” she said.
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Tennis club a hive of activity OCEAN GROVE Tennis Club is a hive of activity at the moment with many family members joining in the social side of tennis while the juniors play. The Friday night squads seem to be a great time for the families to catch up and Saturday mornings have become a time for extended family to drop down to the club to watch grandchildren, nieces and nephews play. The addition of a regular sausage sizzle and coffee van, on Saturday mornings from 8.30am to 9.30am, is an extra enticement. Round five sees every team almost through their rotation, having played most of their opposition. Two more rounds to go and the entire field will have played each other. A few sections are coming across some very tough competition and although at first they may be a little disheartened at not winning many matches, they are starting to realise that playing against stronger opponents improves their own game, and they are lifting with the challenge. In the junior sections 13 and 21, Ocean Grove has two teams which result in an Ocean Grove versus Ocean Grove battle every few weeks. Playing your
Harry Mullen in action for his section 13 Boys White team.
own club can be awkward the first time, however the advantage is to be playing on home courts against people you are well acquainted with. As it nears the end of the ladies midweek season, there are two Ocean Grove teams that have made finals. It's third place versus fourth when Section 1 Ladies will play Wandana Heights in a semi-final this week and also Section 7 Ladies are top of the ladder and will play Torquay which holds second position. Here are the junior results from November 1: Section 3 Mixed travelled to Torquay and lost 5,34 1,10. Emma Riley won her
singles against these tough opponents. Section 4 Boys hosted Grovedale and won 4,29 - 2, 21. Sebastian Bouma and Zane Beasley won their singles and doubles. Section 6 Girls travelled to All Saints Anglican and won 2,20 -4,27. Lizzie Lowe and Claudia Britt won both of their sets to secure the win. Section 8 Mixed played at home against Highton Blue and won 3,29 -3,22. Section 12 Girls hosted Moolap at home and lost 0,12 -6,36. A great effort to get some games off such strong opposition. Section 13 Boys Red played at Geelong Lawn White and lost by 4 games
3,29 - 3,25. Sunny Levison won both sets. Section 13 Boys White played a washed out match against Grovedale Black at Ocean Grove home courts. They won 5,33 -0,17. Harry Mullen, Tomas Grindell, Josh Miller and Jack James all played well to secure the win before the rain came. Section 19 Girls played played at Centre Court and lost 5,35 -1,20. Amelia Bibby won her singles and just lost her doubles 6-5 with Abbey Stanic. Section 20 Boys played at Grovedale and won in a washed out match 3,28 -2,15. Sam Hines had a great day winning both sets.
Section 21 Girls White played at home against Geelong Lawn White and won 4,32 - 2,17. Melanie Rose McClusky and Keely McCaffrey won all of their sets to help win the match. Section 21 Girls Red played Grovedale at home and lost 0,14 - 6,36. A hard task coming up against one of the strongest teams in the section. Section 22 Boys travelled to Fyan’s Park and lost in a great match 4,3 - 2,26. Alex Henry and Mitchell Arumets won their singles and other sets were close. Section 23 Boys played at home against Geelong Lawn and won 4,28 -2,28. Zac Dwyer and Thomas Pukepuke had brilliant results winning all sets. Results from November 8: Section 3 Mixed played at home against Highton and won by just four games, 3,25 - 3,21. This team has had a rough start to the season but a highlight is Julian Powell winning his singles with a one-hour match that ended in a tie breaker, in extreme heat. They are seventh on the ladder. Section 4 Boys travelled to Wandana Heights and won 0,15 -6,36. Nicky McMahon, Sebastian Bouma, Joel McMahon and Zane Beasley all won
every set. This places them fifth on the ladder. Section 6 Girls hosted Grovedale Black and won 6,36 - 0,13. Claudia Britt, Brooke Vigilante, Emily Kehagias and Saira Shah all played very well to win all sets. This team is second on the ladder. Section 8 Mixed was playing at St Mary’s and lost in a very close match, 3,29 - 3,24. Josh Arumets won both of his sets for the match. They are currently sixth on the ladder. Section 12 Girls travelled to Geelong Lawn and lost by just one game 3,27 -3,26. Kiana Harrison Roberts won her singles and then her doubles. This places them eight on the ladder. Section 13 Boys Red played at home against Grovedale and won 6,36 0,18. Harry Copperwiate, George Wheeldon, Sunny Levison and Jye Thomas won every set for the day. They are fifth. Section 13 Boys White travelled to Bannockburn and won 1,19 -5,32. Harry Mullen and Josh Miller had a successful day winning their singles and teaming up to win doubles. They are top of the ladder. Section 19 Girls hosted Grovedale and lost 1,17 - 5,32. Lucy Teese and
Charli Duckett won their doubles. This team is eighth on the ladder. Section 20 Boys played at home against Lethbridge and won 4,31 - 2,22. Sam Hines and Connor Asquith worked well to win their singles and then partnered up with Drew Honey and Zac Dwyer to win their doubles sets also. The are second. Section 21 Girls White played at Grovedale and won 2,24 - 4,31. Ruby Rose Fry and Keely McCaffrey won their singles and doubles in this match. This team is second on the ladder. Section 21 Girls Red travelled to Wandana Heights and lost 5,35 1,11. Emma Dickson won her singles. They are sixth on the ladder. Section 22 Boys hosted Moolap and lost 1,19 -5,32. Mitchell Arumets won his singles and came close in his doubles losing only 5-6. This team is seventh on the ladder. Section 23 Boys travelled to Highton and lost 5,32 1,18. Max Plapp won the only set for Ocean Grove. This team is fifth. Results compiled by Jen Franks. Go to ‘David Franks Tennis Coaching’ facebook page for results, tips and more information.
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West's team takes charge Mick West and his team of Nick Doyle, David Donaldson and Anthony Donohue.
OCEAN GROVE has claimed its first Geelong Bowls Region title for the 2014-15 season with Nick Doyle, David Donaldson, Anthony Donohue and Mick West taking out the GBR Men’s Fours Championship. Playing off against the Cal Inderberg
skipped combination from Geelong West the Ocean Grove side took control early in the final to establish the lead. Momentum was with West and his men until four shots to the Geelong West team closed the gap to five shots. Two game changing ends followed
where the Ocean Grove boys carded two fives which sealed the deal and they were able to run out winners 28-11. The win gives the boys a crack at a State Title which will be played in Bendigo in April.
opponents and were able to snatch all the points in what would be the win of the season thus far. Ryan Tainton plus 15, Matt Flapper plus 14 and two last bowl wins to the Mick West four and Paul Cameron four sealed the deal for the visitors. Central Wendouree, on the Ocean Grove greens in round six, took it up to the home side in the first half of the match. After the break the Grove boys took control of the match and it was Matthew Brewer, Owen Clark, Larry Donohue and skip Matt Flapper that outclassed their opponents to go from 12-8 at the break to run away 36-9 winners. Ryan Tainton contributed a 29-15 result along with the
Craig Hodges sides 25-16 win. This gave the home side 16 points. Nothing could separate Clifton Springs and Ocean Grove at the end of the day in round five in Division Two. Locked scores of 82 each left the points split. Needing to make amends for the drawn game Ocean Grove travelled to Belmont with a purpose. Four close matches on all rinks but in favour of Ocean Grove was exactly the answer required as the visitors took the full match points which also ended with them being in top spot. With the overall margin eleven shots all rinks were close scores with the biggest margin six shots the way of the Will Takurua skipped foursome.
The battle of the Gold vs Blue in round five division four went the way of the Blue team on this occasion. Locked in a battle for supremacy all day only five shots could separate the two teams at the completion of the day. Peter Patterson led his team to a 20-shot margin in the gold side but a three-rink win for the Blues was enough to win. Gary Franklin, Stan Chivillo, Vaughn Hale and skip Graeme Constable led the charge for Division 10 in their away win against Belmont. In control all day they managed to close out the match 34-11 which provided the visiting side with the major share of the match points.
Joyce and team step up to lead the way in Div 4 Midwek pennant Ladies president Joyce Fraser along with her team of John Forde, Dot Sutcliffe and Jim Rogan have stepped up to the plate in the last fortnight. Leading the way in the Division Four Gold side which sits comfortably one game clear on top of the ladder Fraser’s team has enjoyed a stellar two weeks on the greens. Lining up against Clifton Springs the side took no mercy on their opponents as they demolished their opposition 46-9 in a match winning performance. Marlene Sutton and Sue Gorwell both chipped in with their teams for a one and two shot win respectively giving the four gold side the full match points. A journey to
play on the tricky Highton surface was the next challenge and although the Sutton and Crichton teams lowered their colours by narrow margins the Fraser combination again did all the damage for the visitors. Their 31-12 result was enough to take the spoils and the match points. Back to back victories for Side Two see them starting to make their way up the ladder. After early season struggles, two good wins against Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale have them only one win away from entering the top four. Val Crumbie skipped her side of Terri Toye, Brenda Anderson and Joy Pugh to the match winning result of 32-9 against their
Queenscliff opponents in round 6. Ocean Grove's Lorraine Myers, Brenda Anderson, Kim McConville and skip Faye Richardson showed the way in their match to run away winners in round seven against Pt Lonsdale with a 39-21 result which was backed up by a four shot margin to the Lizzy Braley team. Round seven proved a good result for Ocean Grove with five wins from the club's six divisions with only the Division One side lowering their colours to Highton. Division seven are within a sniff of a top four position as they clean-swept Drysdale at home. Nineshot margin to the Nancy Rodoni skipped team along with Gayle Sydenham’s
seven shot contribution earned the full match points. Saturday pennant Round six of the Saturday Pennant competition has proved worthy for the top two sides at Ocean Grove. After the completion of this round the Grovers have made their way to the top of the ladder in both Premier Division and Division Two. Two solid weeks for the Premiers earned them 34 points out of a possible 36 match points. Travelling to Sebastopol the Grove boys were determined to set the foundation with a solid performance. In shocking conditions Grove adapted better and played the conditions with more consistency than their
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DRYSDALE progressed to the next stage of the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association T20 tournament after knocking out local sides Ocean Grove and Collendina on Sunday. The three clubs met each other at Drysdale in a three-way format. Ocean Grove defeated Collendina in the opening game of the day and then Drysdale defeated Collendina in game two, knocking the Cobras out of the tournament. It was a major disappointment for Collendina as it meant it would not defend its title after beating Barwon Heads in the final last season. Drysdale captain Shane Cutajar was on fire with an unbeaten century in game two. In the final game, Ocean Grove failed to chase the target of 139 set by the Hawks. The Grubbers made 136 as the Hawks progressed to the next stage of the competition in fine style.
Corey Buxton takes a catch.
Dan Roddis in full flight.
Is Nippers for you?
DO you like going to the beach? Making new friends? Keeping fit and learning new skills? If the answer is 'yes' then the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club (OGSLSC) Nippers
program might be for you. The OGSLSC runs a fun and active Nippers program which has two different options for kids to choose from: Surf Ed and Surf Sport. The most important
part of the Ocean Grove Nippers program is about having fun at the beach and learning about water safety. The Surf Ed program runs for six evenings during summer:
December 27 and 28; January 3 and 4; January 9 and 10. The Surf Sport program runs from October through to March and training is on Friday evenings and Sunday
mornings. For more information go to www.oceangroveslsc. asn.au or ring the office on a Thursday or Friday on 5255 1382. The club is still taking new members for the 2014/2015 season.
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Bowlers hold sway as Cobras rise up the ladder with a win Collendina 192 def Barrabool 109 (C. Lamb 5/35, A. Higgins 3/47, J. Hearps 2/15) THE Cobras A grade defended their competitive f irst innings total of 192 to defeat Barrabool by 83 runs in their two-day match on November 1 at Collendina, writes Mark Heenan. The round three win over the Bulls pushed the Cobras into f ifth spot on the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A grade ladder with their 2-1 record this season. Day two resulted in Collendina skittling Barrabool for just 109 in 43.5 overs in the wild and blustery conditions at home. The Cobra bowlers got on the front foot early after Andy Higgins, who took 3/47 from 13 overs, removed dangerous Barrabool batting pair Kane Pickering (5) and Nathan Bisset (4). New Collendina import Charlie Lamb
continued to shine with the ball after he claimed the matchwinning f igures of 5/35 from 20 overs which included f ive maidens.
"The batting is improving week by week and our bowlers have been faultless..." – Ben Ricardo Lamb has been one of the standouts in the BPCA A grade after three rounds with 10 wickets at 10.10 and he has conceded less than two runs per over. Former Collendina captain Jye Hearps took his tally to seven wickets in 2014/15 with his impressive spell of 2/15 from 9.4 overs.
Collendina co-coach Ben Ricardo was pleased with his side’s improvement after Queenscliff ripped through the Cobras’ batting line-up for only 96 in round one. “Very pleased with the last two matches and that we were able to put the f irst game behind us quickly and improve rapidly since then,” Ricardo said. “The batting is improving week by week and our bowlers have been faultless to be honest thus far. “We're enjoying our cricket and looking forward to playing Newcomb after the bye." Collendina A grade plays host to the winless Newcomb after a round four bye with its two-day match starting on Saturday November 22.
Dale Chapman took 4/44 in C grade.
Jamie Brennan took 1/27 from 17 overs in C grade.
Dwanye takes five COLLENDINA bowler Dwayne Johnston’s f ive-wicket haul helped his side take day one honours in its B grade two-day clash against Anglesea on Saturday. Johnston, who claimed 3/21 against Barrabool a week earlier in round three, was the standout bowler with f igures of 5/48 from 18 overs after the Cobras bowled out Anglesea for 184 from 63 overs. In reply, Collendina is 1/18 at stumps. The Cobras need a further 167 runs for victory and have nine wickets remaining. Collendina is in top spot on the BPCA B grade ladder with three wins from three rounds.
C grade 'keeper Ash Denneman executed three stumpings. Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY IN C Grade Collendina will be chasing 175 runs for victory against Drysdale when day two resumes this Saturday in its game at Bellarine Secondary College’s Ocean Grove campus. Day one saw Drysdale compile 7/174 from 60 overs. Cobras bowler Dale
Chapman was his side’s leading wicket taker with the f igures of 4/44 from 13 overs. IN D grade, Collendina 1 claimed a 18-run win against Jan Juc 2 in its one-day clash at Bellbrae Oval. Batting f irst the Cobras compiled 8/181 from 40 overs.
In reply an unbeaten century from Jan Juc opener David Norman (102 retired) was not enough for the Sharks to claim victory against Cobras. In the end Jan Juc 2 made 7/163 from its 40 overs. IN other games Drysdale defeated Collendina 2 by four wickets in a one-day clash at St Thomas Catholic Primary School in Drysdale. Batting f irst, Collendina 2 made 162 from 39 overs, in reply the home side f inished at 6/172 from 31 overs. Collendina A grade has the bye in round four of BPCA matches.
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COACHES: Wayne Walsh, Peter Mohr, Trevor Rayner, Greg Mervyn and Peter McVilly.
Full steam ahead OCEAN Grove Football Club will begin their pre-season schedule on Monday November 17. The Grubbers’ f irst training session takes place at Bellarine Secondary College’s
Ocean Grove campus next Monday at 6pm. Ocean Grove will run eight 75-minute training sessions twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays before Christmas. The Grubbers pre
Christmas training schedule runs from November 17 to December 10. The training sessions will consist of light running, core strength, touch work, endurance running and ball skills.
A 2km time trial will also take place Monday November 24. MEANWHILE Shaun Fankhauser and Josh Milnes have agreed to re-join Ocean Grove in 2015. Fankhauser, who
played one season with GFL club St Albans in 2014, and Milnes, who last played with the Grubbers in 2013, signed on with Geelong West last season.
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Young Cobras chalk up victory
The round four under 15 encounter started out as a home game for the Cobras but ended up an away game for both teams. Collendina played host to Newtown & Chilwell at the Snake Pit was used for day one but with the annual Relay for Life at that ground in week two, the second day's play was moved to the vacant Vines Rd ground. Newtown & Chilwell won the toss and batted. Lachlan McVilly and Logan Taylor opened the bowling in fine style. Taylor was his usual consistent self taking 1/11
off eight overs. Coach Brett Pearson will be very happy with his decision to open with McVilly. He took 3/6 off seven overs. Seamus Spanner made a welcome return to the Cobras by taking 1/9, Ben Bennett took one and Lleyton Woolley took probably the most important wicket, removing the dangerous Hayden Jefferies for 41. Newtown & Chilwell finished on 8/107 off 46 overs. The Cobras have a strong batting line up so chasing little more than two an over shouldn't have been a problem. But
Joe Doedel in action for the Cobras under 13 team.
sometimes small totals can be tricky. Not this week. Nathan Pearson and Sammy
Walsh opened the batting and were solid. The first wicket fell at 25 with Pearson going for nine.
Enter Logan Taylor. Walsh and Taylor were amazing with a match-winning partnership of 104. Walsh was retired for a brilliant 55 and Taylor met the same fate with a stylish 57. The second wicket fell at 129 after first innings points were secured. McVilly finished off a potential 3 vote game with a well made 16. The Cobras went on to make a convincing 2/147 off 39 overs. The under 13s were at home for the first time this year coming off an inspiring victory. Jan Juc
made the trip to Bellarine Secondary College to take on the rampaging Cobras. Collendina won the toss and batted. Kobe Annand and the returning Cam Egan opened things up and batted very well. Annand was retired on nine while Egan went on to make a stylish 31 retired. Jolyon Simpson was controversially run out for a solid 11, Sam Donegan had to be retired for 12 and Issac Hale couldn't be removed for a fine 16. Nine for 109 off 33 overs would be competitive. Kobe Annand opened
the bowling with Egan. Annand was his usual miserly self, conceding two runs off six overs but unfortunately wicketless. Egan was incredible, taking 3/1 off six, a welcome return for the Cobras. This game had many ebbs and flows. Simpson took one wicket, Hale took two and the sticky fingered Sam Donegan, along with his two catches, took one wicket. Luke Donegan took one wicket as well. When the dust had settled and the scorebooks were compared, the game had been tied.
The Grubbers' 'wicketkeeper whips off the bails.
Nathan Taylor shows some front-foot style during his unbeaten 30 in the under 15s game.
Under 17s fall just short in run chase Under 17 Everett Division, round 4 Ocean Grove vs Alexander Thompson at South Barwon 3 After being washed out last week the game reverted to a 30/30 one dayer with Alexander Thompson batting f irst and scoring 2/139 off 29 overs with Ned Thorley getting 1/11 off f ive overs and Lachlan Hooper 1/22 off four. Ocean Grove then went out for a bat and just fell short with 7/103 off 29 overs with Jack Preistley 33 not out and Jake Le Maistre 14 Under 15 OG 1 Emond Division, round 4 OG 1 vs Geelong West played at Memorial Reserve 30/30 match. Geelong West batted f irst and made 5/90 off 25 overs with Charlie Walter getting 1/4, Zac More 1/9 and Matthew Stanic 1/9. Ocean Grove
Noah Cunningham sends one down in the under 15 game against Geelong West. Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY
made 4/95 off 24 overs with Nathan Taylor making 30 retired, Charlie Walter 18 and Flynn Hardiman 16 not out. Under 15 Ocean Grove 2 McMahon Division, round 4
Ocean Grove 2 vs Barwon Heads at Barwon Heads 30/30 match Barwon Heads won the toss and decided to let Ocean Grove have a bat. They went out and made 8/93 with Angus Preistley getting 21 and
Lachlan Gawley-Price 11. Ocean Grove then went out for a bowl and fell short with Barwon Heads scoring 1/96 off 19 overs with Louis Beale 1/20 off three overs. Under 13 Agg Division, round 4
Ocean Grove vs Newcomb at Shell Road Newcomb won the toss and batted, getting 6/194 with Hayden Ewart taking 2/11 and Cooper Ward 1/6. They then went out for a bat and made 9/205 with Taliesin Platt 42 not out, Nathan Down 31 retired and Cooper Ward getting 23. It was a very good win by Ocean Grove with the involvement of all the players. Under 11 and MILO The Under 11’s and MILO continued in full swing on Friday nights. Registrations for MILO and under 11s are still available by contacting Greg Taylor on 0408-822 300 or greg@creativexp. com.au or signing up on either the Thursday night training sessions or the Friday night matches.
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Corey Bampfield in action for Ocean Grove A grade.
Greg Scarpa made just four against his old side.
Culture must change MARK HEENAN
OCEAN Grove cricket coach Ron Hanson said his club’s A grade ‘batting culture’ needs to change in the two-day format to compete with the elite BPCA teams. The A grade Grubbers are staring down the barrel of a heavy loss after Queenscliff bowled out Ocean Grove for 127 from 35.3 overs on day one of their round four two-day game at Queenscliff. The 2013/14 A grade grand finalists, who are in control at 1/114 at stumps on day one, only need another 14 runs to claim first innings points. Three Queenscliff bowlers took two wickets apiece including Tony Hanafin (2/30), Michael Washford (2/18), and Gareth Haeberle (2/15). Ocean Grove is yet to exceed more than 150 runs with the bat this season after Anglesea dismissed it for a miserly 110 in round two. Hanson conceded there was no overnight remedy to fix the batting woes that saw Queenscliff claim nine catches during Ocean Grove’s innings. “The culture is we go out there and score quickly and that is just not working at the moment,” Hanson told the Voice. “We have got to change that – we have got to try
Ocean Grove 127 (Darren Roddis 44, D. Turner 38) vs Queenscliff 1/114 (T. Kent 1/23)
Adam Spiby made five in the Grubbers' poor showing against Queenscliff. Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY and become a batting side that wants to stay there. “We will work on it and we’ll get there, but it might take a while – it won’t happen overnight. “Nine players were caught against Queenscliff and there was a run out – they are getting themselves out.” At 5/45, it could have been much worse for the Grubbers, but Darren Roddis (44), promoted from B grade, and Dave Turner (38) shared in a vital 68-run sixth-wicket partnership. “Darren batted well. He and Dave Turner were the only two who did well with the bat – batting was fairly ordinary other than that,” Hanson said. IN other games it was a much better performance
Darren Roddis batted well for his 44. from the Grubbers’ B grade who hold the advantage after day one of their two-day game against Queenscliff at Ocean Grove. Batting first Queenscliff was bowled out for 142 from 54 overs thanks to a brilliant spell from Ocean Grove bowler Linden Giuffrida, who took 6/43 from 13 overs. The Grubbers are 1/92 from 19 overs in reply with Paul Hart (69) and Jackson Kent at the crease. IN C Grade, Ocean
Grove took first innings points in its two-day game against Queenscliff at Point Lonsdale. The Grubbers dismissed the Coutas for 89 in 31.5 overs, while in reply Ocean Grove is 2/132 from 28 overs. IN D grade, Portarlington defeated Ocean Grove by 21 runs in its one-day clash at Shell Road. Batting first the visitors compiled 5/170 from 40 overs, and in reply the Grubbers were bowled out for 157.
Captain injured
GUN Ocean Grove bowler Lucas Cameron faces up to a month on the sidelines with lower leg surgery that will force him out of cricket until December. The A grade captain who missed his side’s round four clash against Queenscliff, is set to miss Ocean Grove’s round five two-day home game against Barrabool. The 34-year-old is expected to undergo surgery this Friday. “I had a vein burst through my shin the other week – so I thought that is not meant to happen, so it is best to do something about it,” Cameron told the Voice on Saturday. “I will find out this week (on how surgery goes), probably definitely not playing the next couple of games. “Both of my legs have been down for a while…I’ll be playing as soon as I can if the surgery all goes well. I’ll be doing everything I can to get back as quick as possible.” Dan Roddis will captain the side in Cameron's absence.
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Golden girl Kira MARK HEENAN
Ocean Grove paceman Robert Procter re-arranged the stumps of Drysdale batsman Leigh Allan in the three-way T20 tournament, which also included Collendina, on Sunday. For more, see page 38.
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OCEAN Grove Surf Life Saving Club wave queen Kira Kinsey f lew back to her native coastal home last week with a smile. Kinsey, 19, now based on the Gold Coast, was back in Ocean Grove to catch up with family and friends following her stunning f ifthplace f inish at the Coolangatta Gold on Sunday November 2. Kinsey, who completed the race in a time of 05:06:07, was overwhelmed with her result. “I was absolutely stoked with that (f ifth place). There were 13 girls in line, I just wanted to get in the top 10,” Kinsey told the Voice at Ocean Grove main beach last week. The Coolangatta Gold which involves a ski, run, swim, board leg and concludes with a run, has long been considered the premier endurance event of Australian Surf Life Saving. The impressive teenager said a strong ski discipline to start the race helped her achieve a good result. “I jumped off my ski in third (place) with another girl next to me – I was stoked with that, I didn’t expect to get so high up,” Kinsey said. Continued page 35.