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Harry Kewell is coming to Ocean Grove for a soccer coaching clinic.
AUSTRALIAN Soccer star Harry Kewell will visit Surfside Waves Soccer Club as part of his Academy Masterclass Clinic in Ocean Grove next month, writes Mark Heenan. The Harry Kewell Academy Masterclass Clinic rolls into town at Surfside Waves Soccer Club at Shell Road on Thursday 16 April from 4pm to 7pm. Continued page 5.
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OCEAN GROVE Community Association (OGCA) is calling for a primary school to be built in the town’s north-east growth corridor to support its growing population.
The call comes after it was revealed that the State has no longer designated land for a school in northern growth area, up to now a given among locals. “Planning needs to commence now,” said OGCA president Michael
Harbour. “We believe there’s not enough capacity in our schools to support the population growth – a fourth primary school is definitely required by 2020.” If local schools reach
capacity, students will have to catch a bus to other towns,” Mr Harbour said. “That’s not acceptable for parents of primary school children,” he said. The City of Greater Geelong originally designated land for the
school in the estate in a 2007 Structural Plan for Ocean Grove. The land was also set aside in a 2010 development plan overlay. However, in 2010, the Department of Education advised Council the land was no longer required.
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After correspondence with the department, Council issued a permit to the developers to subdivide the land. It is yet to be physically subdivided. The growth area falls into the residential area of Surfside Primary School,
which is nearing capacity according to assistant principal Linda Giggins. Ms Giggins said the school had grown significantly this year, with 340 students, up from 288 last year. Continued page 3.
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WALLINGTON Primary School students held onto their hats as the Westpac Rescue Helicopter landed on their school oval earlier this month. Crew members Max Leonard and Jake Treloar spoke to the children about the helicopter. “Is this better than being in school?” asked Mr Leonard, which was met with a resounding “yes!” from the students. 'Lifesaver 36' cost $3 million and can reach speeds up to 280km/h. After the crew finished 100 hands shot into the air, with students
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Charli Dunstan and Luka Kapitelli check out the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. asking questions about boats which are “too during a rescue. “Sharks don’t like our altitude, the fuel tank and small” often travel out into the dangerous swell. helicopter,” said Mr everything else. The trio answered some Treloar. “The noise scares Pilot Simon Bell told them about rescuing amusing questions such as them away.” Westpac Ocean Grove stranded sailors from a “what happens if there’s a capsized boat between giant squid and it doesn’t manager Therese Morrison was on hand Point Nepean and like you?” Another curious student to give out helicopter Queenscliff, when asked about his “biggest rescue”. asked what happens if money boxes for the best Mr Bell explained that there’s a shark nearby questions.
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OCEAN Grove may seem a million miles from the horrors of sex trafficking but that hasn’t deterred a group of locals from raising awareness and funds for those caught up in the trade. Among them is Bridie Williams who spent two weeks volunteering in India where she was inspired to raise money and awareness for Offspring. “They raise awareness for women and children rescued from the sex trafficking trade as well as providing them with training so they can re-enter society with a new life,” said Bridie. The group ran a high
tea fundraiser at the Wave Baptist Church on Sunday and fellow local Elise Renzenbrink who has been in India spoke at the event. Bridie said: “Having witnessed the deficit of rehabilitation programs in India for sexually abused and trafficked women while I was there on placement (she is studying Nutritional Medicine), I know the incredible results that can stem from Offspring and (founder) Kristi Van Es' determination and commitment.” For more information see www.offspringproject. org.
Elise Renzenbrink and Bridie Williams at the high tea.
Relay volunteers wanted CANCER Council Victoria is calling for volunteers for the 2015 Bellarine Relay For Life Committee. “We need an organising committee to work with to deliver this special event,” said Cancer Council Victoria RFL Coordinator, Sarah Mayhew. “This is a great opportunity to
take on a challenge, get involved, support your local community and shape not only the 2015 event but the future of Relay For Life in the Bellarine region.” “This will be our fifth year and the local community has been very supportive,” said last year’s committee chairperson,
Heather Grant. “So many people are affected by cancer, so it’s good to give back to the Cancer Council.” “Often people arrive as complete strangers and leave as friends united by their cancer experience, through inspiration, grief and the desire to fight back against cancer,” said Ms
Mayhew. Volunteer opportunities include team recruitment and liaison, catering, facilities, entertainment, publicity, sponsorship, treasury, survivor and carer support and more. The first committee meeting will be held at Collendina Recreation Reserve on Tuesday at 7pm.
Tristan Bancks is coming to Ocean Grove. CHILDREN’S author Tristan Bancks is visiting bookgrove this weekend. Tristan’s books in the 'My Life' series are aimed at seven- to 11-year-olds and he is also a filmmaker as well as a writer with a background as an actor. His credits include a two- year stint on Home and Away and television presenting. Tristan has written a number of books for kids and teens, including the Mac Slater, Coolhunter series, It’s Yr Life and Two Wolves, which received rave reviews. He says he strives to tell inspiring, fast-moving stories for young people. He is also the writerambassador for Room to Read and last year raised over $20,000 for 20,000 local language books for kids in the developing world. For more info see tristanbancks. com/2014/11/room-toread-world-changechallenge.html. Tristan will be at bookgrove in The Terrace on Saturday (March 21) from 1.30pm.
Correction THE Ocean Grove Voice would like to make the following correction to the article 'Awareness for ovarian cancer' in last fortnight’s edition. The amount raised by Gary Norris and Beverley Long's afternoon tea was $1575.10 not $1050 as stated in the article. The Voice apologises for the misunderstanding.
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Festival of the sea fun Above: The Tides of Welcome Choir. Below Kathy Kidman, Peter Jacobi and Kerrie Jacobi.
Oceaan Grovers crossed the bridge in their droves to share in the community spirit of Barwon Heads Festival of the Sea on Sunday. A full day of events offered something for everyone.
Volunteer fundraisers John Menzies, Helen Richardson, John Brady and Bron Wilson.
Dr Harry helps out Jazzy LUKE VOOGT OCEAN Grove kelpie Jazzy received a special visit earlier this month, from Better Homes and Gardens veterinarian, Doctor Harry Cooper. Jazzy has a condition which drew Dr Harry’s attention: she’s obsessed with shadows. “She normally chases my shadow and trips me when I run,” said her owner Shannon Cunningham. “We tried everything and emailed Dr Harry as a last resort.” Dr Harry visited Ms Cunningham’s home to treat the compulsive canine. “It’s commonly called shadow chasing,” he said. “In actual fact it’s not chasing shadows at all – it’s chasing shafts of light.” Dr Harry said the condition was the second-most difficult condition to treat in dogs,
Dr Harry Cooper with Shannon Cunningham and Jazzy. behind tail-chasing. “It is one of the most difficult problems to stop – as it becomes
compulsive,” he said. “It only occurs in intelligent dogs.” As for the solution:
“You’ve got to watch to find out,” said Dr Harry with a smile.
Plaza on market OCEAN Grove Plaza is up for sale with CBRE agent Justin Dowers saying the shopping centre could fetch $10 million. The Voice asked some of the shopping centre tenants what they thought of the impending sale last week. Most said they had enjoyed good business and that the sale wouldn’t affect them. Bronie Blick has been at Ruby Room Hair and
Beauty for four years and has a few ideas for the future buyer on how to improve the mall. “A couple of little kiosks in the middle would improve it,” she said. “It would be good if we could have a few more draw cards to get some more people in the door – like an engraver or a Nutshack.” Ms Blick worked for Ruby Room for two years and has owned the store for
the following two. “Last year was a bit quiet, but we’re going along lovely at the moment,” she said.
Camera and Photo owner Brendan Waites has been at the shopping centre for two years and he said it’s been fantastic. “It’s a great little centre – it’s kept nice and clean and the parking is good,” he said. “We’ve been very happy with it – hopefully the new owners are just as nice as the old.” Expressions of interest for are open until April 2.
Calls for new Grove school Continued from front page. “We have begun a conversation with the department as we will need to expand our facilities in the next few years,” Ms Giggins said. “We had plenty of room in 2010 – now all our classrooms are in use.” Ocean Grove Primary School (OGPS) principal Darryl Diment said there are 601 children currently enrolled in his school and although the Oakdene and Kingston Ocean Grove estates are not part of the OGPS residential area they are “over capacity according to department guidelines,” he said. A Department of Education spokesperson confirmed they advised Council in 2010 “the Grubb Road site was not a current priority” and said sites are only purchased when required. “We are aware of continued growth in Ocean Grove and communities across the Bellarine Peninsula,” he said. “We will continue to monitor school enrolments and work with the local council to plan for additional school facilities if needed.” Jason Corless, of Shell Road Developments, which manages the neighbouring Kingston Ocean Grove estate, described the move by the Education Department as “short-sighted”. “It’s difficult to find land for school sites after estates have already been planned,” said Mr Corless. “I encourage further investigation for a school site on the understanding that it will be required for future growth in the area.” Con Alevras, the project manager for the Oakdene Estate, described the concept of zoning land for schools in a structural plan as a “furphy”. Mr Alevras said the Department of Education could easily buy residential land for a school, as a private school would. “There’s so much vacant land to the north that they would have no trouble finding a school site in the future,” he said. The population of Ocean Grove is now more than 13,000 and is expected to increase to top 20,000 by 2020.
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Bob calls it a day Barwon Coast general manager Bob Jordan is retiring. BARWON COAST general manager Bob Jordan will retire next Thursday after 15 years in the job. “I’m 68 so it’s about time to have a rest,” said Mr Jordan last month. “15 years is a good enough stint for me – it’s time to give someone else a go.”
Mr Jordan said he was grateful for being able to work on the beautiful Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads coastlines. “Having the ability to preserve and maintain that environment is wonderful,” he said. Mr Jordan said the Barwon Coast had grown during his time there
and had delivered on important environmental and infrastructure projects. The organisation completed the disabled beach access ramp at Ocean Grove beach and re-vegetated 13th Beach during his 15 years. “I thoroughly enjoyed seeing what we could do
as an organisation,” he said. Bob and his wife have lived in Ocean Grove for more than 40 years. They love travelling, and plan to explore Australia and visit France. “I do a lot of cycling,” said the 68-year-old. “So I’ll do more cycling too.”
Warren Chapman worked with Bob for 15 years and described him as quick-witted and personable. “As a general manager he’s been very trusting and supportive of his staff,” he said.
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Cycling group supporting local Rotary
Riders raise cash for Cross SIXTEEN cyclists raised almost $2500 in their inaugural ride for the Red Cross in Ocean Grove earlier this month. The ride was organised by 67-yearold cyclist John Graham and it’s the f irst time the cycling group has supported Rotary Ocean Grove’s Red Cross collection. “My wife and I have collected for the Red Cross previously,” he said. “I thought it would be good, as a group of cyclists, to give something back to the community.”
Mr Graham has been riding for 10 years. “I only took it up when I couldn’t run
anymore,” he said. “Some of the group are life-time riders – I’m probably one of the
newer ones.” Mr Graham said local residents had been generous to the appeal, even if one or two had answered the front door in nothing but a towel or their underwear. “It such a good cause, so everyone is willing to donate,” he said. “I’ve only had one knock back.” “I’m pretty pleased that the bike riders took up the challenge,” said Rotary Ocean Grove member, Peter Hawthorne. “I’m hoping they think ‘this is alright’ and decide to do it each year.”
1996 to 2012, made 274 appearances for English Premier League clubs Liverpool and Leeds United from 1996 to 2008. “It will be great for him to come down and show some of his skills and impart some of his wisdom to younger members of the region,” Bowers told the Voice. “We are going to help
out with a couple of coaches to his assist (Kewell’s) team on the night. “We are really looking forward to having him down to showcase his talents on Shell Road.” According to Bowers, Kewell will provide valuable coaching experience to Aussie youngsters aged between eight and 14.
“It covers the back end of MiniRoos (ages five to nine) and early part of juniors,” he said. Kewell’s visit to Ocean Grove coincides with the start of Surfside Waves Soccer Club 2015 season opener in senior division on Sunday April 19. “It is a great little appetiser, as it is just on the eve of our season,” Bowers said.
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Mr Graham and Mr Hawthorne want the bike ride to grow into something bigger. “I hope the idea spreads to another town,” said Mr Graham. Mr Hawthorne said Rotary Ocean Grove was aiming to pass last year’s total of $10,000 by the end of March, which is Red Cross Month. “It makes a difference if people can volunteer,” he said. To volunteer, contact Mr Hawthorne on 5256 2221 or machaw@ westnet.com.au.
The Harry Kewell Academy Masterclass Clinic will visit nine other regional and outer metro Victorian locations from April 11 to April 23. For more information on the clinics, parents are encouraged to register their children aged between eight and 14 at www. harrykewellacademy.com.
Kewell coming to Grove Continued from front page. SURFISDE Waves Soccer Club president, Kevin Bowers, said it was a ‘no brainer’ when he was approached by sports marketing firm Elite Sports Properties about Kewell’s visit to Ocean Grove this month. Kewell, 36, who played 56 games for the Socceroos from
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Owen celebrates 90th LOCAL identity and resident of almost 80 years, Owen Holbrook, celebrated his 90th birthday with family and friends earlier this month. Mr Holbrook celebrated the milestone with his two children, three grandchildren and his great-granddaughter at Acare Aged Care in Point Lonsdale on March 5. He was born in Lismore, NSW, in 1925 and he stayed at a number of residences in Geelong during the next 10 years. Mr Holbrook said he still remembers riding his horse to school when he lived in Waurn Ponds. His family moved to Ocean Grove in 1935 and was one of the first of 15 to settle there when it became a proper town. Ocean Grove was originally a Methodist camp before it was subdivided around that time. “It was like a big family,” Mr Holbrook said. “It was half paddocks back then.” Back then Ocean Grove Primary School only had five or six children and his family’s phone number was 'Ocean Grove 5'. Mr Holbrook worked several different jobs, from farming asparagus after year eight to working for mining companies across
the country later in life. Like many Diggers, he put up his age when he was 17 to join the local militia, and served in Papua New Guinea from 1942 to 1945. Mr Holbrook said he still bears some shrapnel in his leg, from a grenade which exploded under a truck he was driving. “It blew the gear box right out of the truck,” he said. “But he came back, which was good,” said his daughter Lynne Hayes. During the early post-war years Owen was captain of the Ocean Grove Fire Brigade. It was the result of fire at 'The Chalet' guest house he met his wife Lorraine Archer, who was the daughter of the proprietors. Mr Holbrook ran a road and concreting business for most of his life and built many of the Ocean Grove’s roads, such as Stafford Court, Warwick Court and Kalinga Road. “I made them and she named them,” he said. His son Adrian Holbrook said he had been very innovative, returning old motors and machinery to life. “He loved designing and making practical items,” he said. “People would give Owen machinery that hadn’t worked in many a year but would be readily restored by him.”
Owen Holbrook and daughter Lynne Hayes with her dog Benjamin.
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State view – Lisa Neville Bellarine buses MANY people have expressed to me their concerns about the changes to the bus services proposed under the previous government by Public Transport Victoria (PTV). Last month I met with PTV and also the new Minister for Transport to discuss these planned changes and the concerns of the community. As a result PTV has put the changes on hold and will conduct further consultation with those affected. As part of this, on March 11 and 12, PTV conducted public forums across Geelong and the Bellarine. On the Bellarine meetings were held in Portarlington, Drysdale and Leopold. If you missed these forums and have concerns you would like to raise with PTV please contact my off ice and we will
forward these onto PTV on your behalf. Bus commuters can be assured that services will not change until issues have been f inalised. Bellarine Community Health In late February I announced that the Andrews government will commence an independent review into the operations of Bellarine Community Health Service (BCH) and in particular its accountability to the community. The sale of Anne Nichol House by BCH, among many other issues, has caused a great deal of concern and anger across the Bellarine, especially for those directly affected, like elderly clients. The review will examine whether appropriate governance, f inancial management and risk management are in place in delivering services and if there are
adequate links to the local community. It will include local consultation and the report will be f inalised by the middle of this year. For far too long the community has not been able to trust BCH and ensure they get the support they need from this vital organisation. Kindergarten funded hours A current funding agreement between the federal and state government provides 15 hours of kindergarten for all four-year-olds in Victoria. The state funds 10 hours and the federal government f ive. Whilst the state has committed to continuing to fund 10 hours the federal government has not committed its share. This is causing a great deal of concern for kindergartens who need to plan for next year and
parents who rely on the funding. In understanding this, I will continue to work as a member of the state government in pressing for the federal government to fulf il their commitment to our kinders. Bellarine Agricultural Show I once again had the pleasure to open the Bellarine Agriculture Show over the Labour Day weekend. As always the event showcased the Bellarine’s agricultural past, present and future and I am sure all participants and visitors alike had an enjoyable and rewarding time. I take this opportunity to thank and congratulate all those volunteers who made the event another great success. Thanks to our surf life savers With another summer
now behind us I would also like to thank all our life savers across the Bellarine for the wonderful service they have provided on our beaches again this summer. I know their work is ongoing, but with an inf lux of locals and visitors alike to our beaches over summer the long hours and responsibility are enormous. So to all our life savers and their clubs I say thank you and once again congratulations on a job well done. As always, please don't hesitate to contact me by email or call my off ice if there are any matters that I may be able to assist you with directly. Hon Lisa Neville MP Member for Bellarine lisa.neville@ parliament.vic.gov.au Twitter: @Lisanevillemp phone: 5248 3462
Autumn swell pulls in the crowds SATURDAY delivered a great morning of autumn swell. Even after the cool change, the main beach was packed with boardriders making the most of the relatively warm water conditions.
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Apple Fair a huge hit ORGANISERS have hailed this year’s Apple Fair as the best yet with crowds at an all-time high. “Close to 2500 people attended,” said fair organiser and Ocean Grove Primary School teacher Emily Kaiser. “It was our best year yet in terms of funds raised.” Headline band Skipping Girl Vinegar stole the show, while Andrea Robertson and Friends, Skabang and the everpopular parent band, The
Apple Fairies, entertained the crowds. “The music was outstanding this year,” said Ms Kaiser. “It set a really good vibe for the fair.” Ms Kaiser said the rides were popular, attracting large crowds of children. “Kids and even some adventurous adults enjoyed the Cha Cha, Music Trip and the everso-popular Dunk the Teacher,” she said. “Dunk The Principal
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Ezra gets ready to dunk teacher Josh Dunne into the drink.
was also a huge hit!” Families feasted on a variety of food offered by local businesses, which Ms Kaiser said was sold out by the end of the night. Ms Kaiser thanked everyone involved in the fair. “It wouldn’t have been the success it was without the fair committee, parents, staff volunteers and our major sponsors,” she said.
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Students' passion for fitness A GROUP of Ocean Grove high school students are sharing a global fitness passion that first gained prominence in France. The group of Bellarine students meet at least once a week or more to share develop skills in parkour, a sport that utilises urban surroundings. The practioners – called traceurs – Shaun Comyn, Ethan Bishop, Hamish Dorman and Ashley and Jordan Muhammad, use places like local parks to develop disciplined climbing, jumping, running, and balancing. Unlike some of
PARKOUR: Ashley, Jordan, Shaun, Ethan and Hamish. their more advanced between buildings, the counterparts who jump local team works closer
returns of their pursuit. The term 'parkour' comes from parcours du combattant, an obstaclecourse based military training espoused by Georges Hébert in the early 19th century. Later the term le parcours was used by French soldier and firefighter Raymond Belle in the 1980s to encompass all of his training including climbing, jumping, running, balancing, and the other methods he undertook in his personal athletic advancement. to the ground and point to the health and fitness
Award-winning artists to visit AWA R D -W I N N I N G artists Annie Finkelde and Jo Reitz are coming to Ocean Grove next month for their joint gallery Inspired by Nature. The exhibition will feature more than 60 paintings of gardens and plants by the two artists. Both artists are inspired by the “myriad of colours” that can be found in the Australian environment. “There is nothing more promising than a scene of our landscape,” said Ms
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a connection to Ocean Grove. Jo has a family holiday house in Ocean Grove and has holidayed here her whole life, while Annie has a hobby farm at Wallington. “I am pleased to exhibit again in this lovely space and show other aspects of my work, and to introduce you to Annie’s evocative paintings, drawings and collages,” said Ms Reitz. Proceeds from the opening night will go to
fair-trade scholarships for coffee growers in Timor Leste, as will 10% of sales. Father Kevin Dillon will officially open the exhibition at 6pm, April 1 at the Ocean Grove Uniting Church Hall. The opening night will include refreshments and music by guitarist Paddy Kinsey. Tickets $10, free for children. RSVP by March 25. Exhibition continues until April 6.
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Nod for supported living OCEAN Grove and the Bellarine will get vital supported living accommodation for people living with disabilities. On Tuesday last week the City of Greater Geelong resolved to offer land at 77-79 Draper Street in Ocean Grove for sale by an expression of interest process at no cost to a provider of supported accommodation for people with disability. Cr Jan Farrell, who lives in Ocean Grove and represents Beangala Ward, said there was a lack of suitable supported accommodation for people with disability right across the municipality, particularly on The Bellarine. Cr Farrell said that when the local netball
Sophie Thomas, Norm Thomas, Jan Farrell, Rod Swan and Lyn Swan celebrate the announcement that the Bellarine will get land for supported living. club moved from their recently to private buyers Council has resolved old site to Shell Road while the two remaining to sell the land at nil as a Reserve more than a year lots in Draper Street were consideration to the ago, four blocks of land the subject of two public contribution in Asbury and Draper submission processes and development of supported Streets became surplus to have subsequently been accommodation for young identified for a much- adults with a disability. Council’s requirements. This is a fabulous outcome She said other blocks on needed community use. Asbury Street were sold “I'm delighted that in particular for a number
of Ocean Grove residents with a disability and their families,” Cr Farrell said. “It ensures that these local residents with a disability will remain in Ocean Grove, and will continue to enjoy the support of the Ocean Grove community, rather than end up in a nursing home,” she said. “Many local organisations and service clubs have already expressed their support for this project, both financial and inkind.” “This has been a very long process involving extensive consultation, and Council has delivered a fabulous outcome that will make a huge difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable in our community,” Cr Farrell said.
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Laura Sgro before the shave (above left) and after with friend Bree Fankhauser (above right).
OCEAN GROVE Neighbourhood Centre has helped Laura Sgro reach her goal of raising $2500. Last Friday Laura was brave and completely shaved her hair (number 1) for the Leukaemia Foundation World's Greatest Shave. When asked why she was
participating in this cause she simply said: “Because I love helping others and I think it is such a great cause. "My main goal is to raise awareness and inspire others and support what matters to them”. Laura thanked the Olive Pit, The Dunes Cafe, Rolling Pin,
Coles Ocean Grove and Portarlington Lolly Shop for their donations for the raffle prizes and Bakers Delight Marketplace and Pretty’s Prime Cuts Meat Marketplace for their donation for the sausage sizzle and Guy Perkins for his musical entertainment and graffiti artist Tim Bond for donating his time.
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Dove bumper sale is on GET ready to rummage at the Dove bumper clothes sale. The Uniting Church based op shop is holding another of its popular clearance days on Saturday (March 21) from 10am to 1pm in the church foyer. Nothing is more than $2 at this sale which will also feature a sausage sizzle. Proceeds from the sale
Locals help clean up Oz MARCH 3 marked the annual Clean Up Australia Day with volunteers from Barwon Heads Primary School, Friends of the Bluff, Barwon Heads Sustainability Group and Ocean Grove Coastcare, with support from Barwon Coast and Parks Victoria getting dirty to clean up after others. Ocean Grove Coastcare team targeted Ocean Grove Main Beach filling seven bags of rubbish, mainly filled with car parking tickets and food wrappers, and five bags of recycling
within an hour and half. Of concern was the collection of more than 170 cigarette butts within a 35 metre space. This equates to around one cigarette butt per square metre of coastline. From the data collected by 100 volunteers, it is apparent that many people utilising our precious natural environment are still not getting the message. All forms of litter impacts on the amenity of the place, cause harm to wildlife and pollutes our waterways and soils. “If you do bring any items of litter with you
it is imperative that you dispose of it responsibly or even better take it home with you,” Maddie Glynn from Barwon Coast said. “The toxic content of cigarette butts and plastic bags is having a significant negative impact on our coastal and marine environments. I encourage all people when recreating should you come across any form of litter to pick it up when you see it to prevent it ending up in the ocean. Every day should be clean-up day until we get it right.”
Volunteers helped in the Clean up Australia Day.
and sizzle will go to a wide range of community causes. In January 23 community organisations both at home and overseas received donations totalling $32,000. The next round of donations will be announced in July. LEFT: Jean Konings and Lois Matheson at the Dove.
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Ocean Grove showcased in book BELLARINE-BASED photographer Tim Pescott showcased the Ocean Grove coastline recently, in a book dedicated to capturing the beauty of the Geelong region. Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula: Bays, Boats and Beaches features a chapter dedicated to Ocean Grove, with 30 photos of sunsets, surfers and seagulls.
“I’ve always liked the whole region and it’s been a passion of mine to photograph it,” said Mr Pescott. Light is the most important aspect for the Clifton Springs photographer for taking the perfect snap. “My favourite thing is getting out before dawn – I enjoy the peace of it all,” he said.
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OCEAN GROVE Primary School is calling on residents to donate second-hand books for its new Reader’s Workshop. “We are developing a classroom library program,” said teacher Kerryn Skuza. The school is looking for any primary-schoolaged books in reasonable condition to add to its new classroom libraries. Fellow teacher Cathy Buchanan-Hagen brought the program to the school, after she attended a Leading Literacy course at Bastow Institute in Melbourne. Ms Buchanan-Hagen said the children get to choose their books for the week, with a teacher helping to select books “just right” for their
ability. “The purpose of it is to inspire kids to have a real love for reading,” she said. “There’s a fair bit of research saying kids are much more enthusiastic when they chose their own books, instead of a text chosen by a teacher for the class.” Each library needs 200 books to become a “viable system” and the school is currently working on libraries for prep to grade 2. “We plan to go all the way to grade six,” said Buchanan-Hagen. Anyone wishing to donate can drop off books at the school’s office or call 5255 1340.
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Beat band to rock A BRAND new local reggae, jazz and funk outfit are set to headline in Ocean Grove. Junglebeat (with some members of the band pictured left) is a sixpiece collective with a big pedigree that draws all sounds to ‘make people move’ and they are ready to plug in for a show at the Piping Hot Chicken Shop and Burger Grill on April 4. It’s staffed by a band ranging from 18 to 60. As the name implies, this is a beat band that sources African, Latin and Jamaican grooves, iced with a prodigious horn section. With a reference to musicians in far off continents during the 1950s and '60s who first heard shortwave radio transmissions of Latin, jazz and soul, the Junglebeat translate their musical derivatives into their own form. Ray Charles, Louis Jordan, and Fats Domino took on a whole different feel when they hit the ears of Kingston, Jamaica. Wild improvised solos and percussive dub are
Pants down at circus
IT'S a long way to the top – the big top – and these guys are livin’ on a prayer for nothin’ but a good time. Imagine the greatest rock band ever, as a circus. This is Pants Down Circus, who stole the show at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival, scoring fivestar rave reviews. Pants Down Circus return to The Potato Shed at Drysdale this month after a preview performance and workshops at the 2014 Family Fun Day. Chair of The Potato Shed Committee of Management Cr Jan Farrell said the all-ages high voltage show is one to make time for. “The hundreds of people who experienced the Pants Down Circus performance and
workshops at last year’s Family Fun Day, will know this is a show not to be missed.” “This is an amazingly talented ensemble that captivates audiences with their death-defying circus skills.” “It’s loud, fast and achieves the impossible feat of entertaining audiences of all ages, including teens.” “Those who know The Potato Shed know it is a hub of youthful creativity and energy, so Pants Down Circus are completely on the right stage,” said Cr Farrell. Pants Down describe themselves as a creative, vibrant and highly skilled ensemble working together to produce new, exciting and spectacular work without taking itself too
seriously. This is the second show from this independent, Australian circus company. The four-person troupe formed in 2011 as a way to showcase their many individual and ensemble skills. Pants Down won Best
Circus award at the 2012 Melbourne Fringe and came second out of 900+ shows for the People’s Choice Award at the 2013 Adelaide Fringe. Pants Down Circus ROCK is set to a pumping classic rock
soundtrack with a wide range of circus acts from trapeze and acrobatics to juggling and hula hoops, death-defying stunts, incredible displays of strength and agility and just plain silly nonsense.
grounded by a brick cutting engine room that delivers rhythms to set the heart and feet on fire. Dave Bambrook, cofounder of local entity the Scion Pirates went looking for material from the old school archives of Ska, which pre-dates reggae. "The issue then became 'who can I find to play this stuff?', and the wealth of musicians that live in this area still
astonishes me! There are people in this town who play national and international stages, we are so lucky...and to have a venue like the chicken shop and the enthusiasm of its owners to promote those people and local performers on a common platform is ..well, heartwarming... fantastic. Plus I love their food." Tickets $15, doors open 7.30pm.
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Something for all OCEAN GROVE Pizza and Pasta Restaurant is a family owned business located in the heart of Ocean Grove at 80 The Terrace. A fully licensed restaurant open seven nights a week for dinner and also for lunch on Saturday and Sunday from noon. The menu has a large variety of traditional pizzas, gourmet pizzas and also gluten free pizzas. Homemade pastas, risotto, seafood, steak and parmis are on the menu as well as a wide range of local and interstate wine. The kids are well looked after with their own menu. The restaurant is also available to be privately booked for any special occasion with a seating capacity of 70. With its big screen projector it is a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy your meal, wine and perhaps a bit of football. Two other TV screens are in the restaurant to ensure you don’t miss any of the action from any position you are sitting in. In the warmer months dining alfresco is a pleasant way to dine. There is also a take away shop situated at Market Place which is open from 4.30pm every Wednesday night through to Sunday night. They deliver from both locations to Barwon Heads, Queenscliff, Wallington and Point Lonsdale. They also have online ordering which so far has proven an easy and efficient way of ordering deliveries or pickups. You can order at www.oceangrovepizza.com.au.
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music/live events
• Piping Hot Chicken Shop - The USA's Foremost Harmonica Virtuoso Phil Wiggins with Dom Turner, Thursday March 26 and Saturday March 28, $25, book early - Jungle Beat, Easter Saturday • Barwon Heads Hotel - Pierce Brothers, Friday April 3 - 360, Saturday April 5 - Guttermouth, Sunday April 5 - Wednesdays Master of Dartness & Poker from 7pm - Thursdays Trivia Night 7.30pm - Friday Happy Hour 5-7pm raffle live music • Springdale Community Centre Hall - Making waves music/ poetry arvo every third Sun of every month 2pm - 5.30pm • Ocean Grove Bowling Club - Trivia Night, March 18 6.45pm, $10
what’s ON markets & fairs
• Rotary Club of Ocean Grove Market - first Sunday of month 9am-1pm Kingston Park Reserve. • Bellarine Community Farmers Market - 3rd Saturday of month, 9am-1pm at Ocean Grove Park • 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 Callisthenics, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall, Ocean Grove Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity. 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall, ph: 0438-055 679 - Tinies 3-7yr Sat 9am - Subbies 8-10yr Monday 4pm - Juniors 11-13yr Saturday 11.15am - Inters 14-16yr Thursday 6pm - Seniors >16yr Tuesday 6.30pm • 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 • Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway - Tuesdays 7.45pm – 10pm Scottish Country Dance (formerly Ocean Grove) 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 • 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
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- 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 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: 5255 4294
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
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, 1.30pm 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 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 Marianne Rogan on 5256 1619. 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. 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 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, 8pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. 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. 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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Helping to celebrate our seniors
Senior Cits going strong AS PART of its Senior Citizens feature this week, the Voice is celebrating the contribution of the Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, which formed in 1963.
The group held a lunch earlier this month, celebrating 52 years of fun, activities, trips and most importantly, fellowship. Club President Lyn Nurnaitis has been
involved with the club for 10 years. “There are a lot of older people here and they need that fellowship,” she said. “It’s a place for them to go to have other people
to talk to.” The club has craft, cards and bingo for the town’s senior citizens, as well as exercises, bowls, line dancing and snooker for those still staying active.
Mrs Nurnaitis also hopes to introduce regular table tennis. The club has a new “trips committee”, which plans to hold trips for the group every quarter. Mrs Nurnaitis hopes
the club can run these trips to locations such as Werribee Zoo. Hairdresser Aileen Simons runs a small salon at the Senior Citizens Centre each Friday, with no
appointment required. While most of the clubs members are over 50, Mrs Nurnaitis said there was no strict age barrier. “Anyone that wants to join, that’s OK with me!” she said.
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Tuckers Funeral Services
This is a significant year for our Veterans as Anzac Day 2015 commemorates 100 years since the first ANZAC troops landed at Gallipoli. As a nation we owe a great debt to the men and women who have served in both conflicts and peacekeeping operations at our country’s request. For these reasons it is important to honour, remember and learn from those who sacrificed their lives. Tuckers Funeral and Bereavement Service would like to say “Thank You” to our Veteran’s with the offer of a Tuckers Pre-paid Veteran’s Funeral Package that acknowledges the service given to our country. There are many funeral planning products available today and each product is different, it can be hard to know where to start. Michele Van Liessum from Tuckers says that “…every funeral plan is unique to each person’s personality. We reflect this at Tuckers by offering something that can be tailored to suit each person’s individual needs.” When pre-paying a funeral all costs are locked in at today’s prices – no ongoing costs or future charges. It is important
to know all funds are invested with a fund manager and this asset is not means tested against your pension entitlements. As a member of the Australian Funeral Directors Association, Tuckers is committed to offering more choices along with bereavement care and support. More detailed information is available, contact Michele or Maree at Tuckers on 5221 4788.
superannuation benefit. The terms of the superannuation distribution needs to be completed through a Binding and/or Non-Binding Nomination. To arrange these and set up or to update your Will, please see your lawyer.
Estate Planning – Plan Ahead
The key features we address when considering estate planning are: • Flexibility • Control • Access to capital • Asset protection • Tax effectiveness • Control by and protection for beneficiaries
Each year billions of dollars are transferred to the next generation. So it’s very important that you plan ahead to ensure your finances are structured in such a way as to minimise tax, ensure protection, and control of ownership. Anything can happen at any time – illness, mental health decline, death, accidents, remarrying, de facto relationships, business partnership breakups and sales, and family and business disputes. So you need to ensure your hard earned assets are not at risk and pass to the right people. Not all assets can be dealt with in a Will eg superannuation. By nominating your Executor as the beneficiary, an individual allows the terms of the Will to deal with the distribution of the
As Advisors, our role is to ensure our clients’ wealth passes to the right beneficiaries, at the right time, in a tax effective way.
The main tools we use to achieve this include: • Structures • Testamentary trusts • Discretionary trusts • Partnership agreements
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• Superannuation • Structures • Binding death benefit nominations • Insurances • General and Enduring Powers of Attorney (drafted by your lawyer) • Wills (drafted by your lawyer) • Executor/trustee nominations • A list of wishes As your circumstances often change over time, including the circumstances of your children (divorce, death), it is important that your Estate Plan is regularly reviewed. Working with our Accountants, Financial Advisors and your lawyer - we can address all or any of these issues for you. The best time to start is now. So call us to make an appointment to discuss your financial objectives. Shane Hilton, Financial Advisory, Representative, Crowe Horwath Ocean Grove Crowe Horwath Financial Advice Pty Ltd, AFSL 238244 March 2015
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ACCOMMODATION
Barwon Grove Holiday Rentals Bellarine Getaways Portarlington Beach Motel
SeeCureIT.com 0412 102 145 5255 3130 5259 3801
ACCOUNTING SERVICES Ocean Grove Accounting Roche Accounting
5256 2815 5256 2764
AGED CARE Seaviews Manor
5256 2866
ANTENNAS
Able Antenna Service
5253 1680 0404 019 781
Kendall Antennas & Communications
Point Lonsdale Television
0411 490 430
ARCHITECTS de Atelier Architects
5255 3378
ART CLASSES & GALLERIES
art’s Kool - kids & teens art classes 0437 582 772
AUDIO EQUIPMENT, HIRE, REPAIRS Bellarine Audio
5256 3732
AUTOMOTIVE
CONVEYANCING
Sargeants Conveyancing City to Surf Conveyancing Vines Conveyancing
DANCE CLASSES
Bellarine Academy of Dance
BABY AND CHILD Sandi’s Spot
5255 3884 5253 1644 5251 2322 5255 1050 5256 3210 5256 3183 5255 2943
BANKS
Bendigo Bank NAB Westpac
5255 4866 5255 0700 5255 0377
5221 7411 5255 5556 5255 4480 0418 404 543
DELICATESSEN The Olive Pit
5255 1511
DENTAL
Advanced Denture Clinic Coastal Dentures Dr Alastair McCallum - dentist
5255 4533 5255 4700 5255 2584
DISABILITY EQUIPMENT Geelong Wheelchairs Scoot Mobility Scooters
5244 0844 0427 313 771
DRESSMAKING Alterations and Repairs
5256 1633
EARTHWORKS John Ryan Earthworks
Andersons Auto Care Bellarine Auto Services Drysdale Smash Repairs Ocean Grove Automotive (RACV) Parts 4 Automotive Sheen Panel Service
0413 967 051
ELECTRICIANS
Brendon Brice Electrical
0409 553 022 0416 165 855
Craig Stevens Electrical Contractor 0412 518 400
Grove Beauty Room 0439 306 157 Mermaids Unisex Beauty Salon 5255 5844 The Smooth Spot 0431 196 007
BIN HIRE Easy Waste
BRICKLAYING
Glenn Skipper Bricklaying
ENGRAVING
ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC Haze Music Entertainment Agents www.hazemusic.com.au
FENCING
0438 442 519
FINANCIAL SERVICES
5255 2034
BUILDING DESIGNERS
Binder.Peart Design Pty Ltd 0437 463 125 Michael Higgins Building Design 5255 3355
BUILDERS & NEW HOMES Beechmore Building Solutions Geelong Homes Homes by Chapman Hotondo Homes Le Maistre
5255 2019
Bellarine Timber & Fencing Just Paling Fences Know A Fence
Isabella Design
5250 4638 5222 5522 0414 752 159 5255 3556 5255 1309
0413 580 990 0407 694 422 0409 222 112
Coastal Business Services Core Financial Planning Crowe Horwath Lighthouse Business Services
5255 3392 5255 9555 5255 5077 5221 6507
FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING Sand-It Floor Sanding & Polishing
0409 359667
Benno’s Meating Place
5254 1828
CARPENTRY/MAINTENANCE Dream Maker Constructions Gavin Tyrell Carpentry Mark Pattison Carpentry Moore Carpentry & Bld Maint
CARPET CLEANING Carpet Cleaners Geelong
0409 700 229 0497 532 159 0410 454 822 0411 061 556 0414 408 528
Bellarine Flooring Drysdale Carpet Court Tile Boutique
5255 2044 5253 1855 5255 2212
FLORISTS
5255 3030
FRUIT & VEG
Ocean Grove Fresh Fruit
5255 3599
FUNERAL DIRECTORS Bellarine Memories
Tuckers Funeral & Bereavement Service
GARAGES
Greater Geelong Garages Grove Rollerdoors
5255 5500 5221 4788
0414 607 453 0438 231 799
Graham Coates Carpet Cleaning Service 0408 526 997
Stanley Steamer Carpet Cleaners
0428 520 525 GARDEN & HOME MAINTENANCE
CARPET CLEANING/REPAIRS Kim Brasier’s Carpet Services
0418 376 820
CELEBRANTS
Leslie Ridgeway Wedding & Funeral Celebrant
0407 410 393
CHIMNEY SWEEPS A1 Chimney Sweep
0418 429 438
COMMUNITY GROUPS Vinnies
5256 2050
COMPUTER SALES & REPAIRS BITS IT Services
Creecy’s Excavating Hey Mr Mower Man Jim’s Mowing Ruby’s Mowing Ocean Grove SD Turf and Garden
0411 416 384
0414 525 392 0420 205 572 13 15 46 0419 583 154 0433 652 640
Steve's HandyMan & Carpentry Service 0497 331 788
GLAZIERS Bellarine Windows, Doors and Glazing
CLEANING SERVICES Mazza’s Way-to-Clean
Budjet Mowing & Garden Cleanups 0404 530 008
Tim's Handyman Service 0426 897 479
HAIR DRESSERS
Ivy Hair Creations Hair on Harbour 5258 4764 Melish Hair 5255 2639 Salon Utopia 5256 2282 Snip Curl Hairdressing 0457 788 074
HEALTH & FITNESS CLUBS Jikishin Ju-jitsu Ocean Grove Jumpt Personal Training Ocean View Health Club
0438 019 991 0416 266 607 5255 2572
HEALTH & WELLBEING A Touch of Class Remedial Massage 5255 5137
Bellarine Allied Health Group Bellarine Podiatry
5256 3642 5256 2019
Bellarine Remedial & Sports Massage 0417 331694
Epic Health Medical Clinic OG Chinese Medicine OG Remedial Massage Centre Ocean View Massage Seaside Serenity Massage
5256 2500 0432 961 910 5255 3358 0414 893 719 0403 956 900
HIRE
Bellarine Hire
5255 1344
Frenchy’s Coastal Glazing
GOLF CLUBS
13th Beach Public Driving range Lonsdale Golf Club Ocean Grove Golf Club Portarlington Golf Club
Stitchery Blue
HOME LOANS
Smartline Mortgage Brokers Pip's Interiors (5254 2105)
JEWELLERS
Cleo Fine Jewellery Ian Pattison Jewellers
0438 861 271 0418 519 078
0448 541 221 5254 2622 5258 1955 5256 2795 5259 2492
5255 1000 5256 2255
5255 1177 0418 384 104 0425 710 784 5256 3990 5255 2019
Beachhouse Elkhorn Roadhouse Leleans Restaurant & Functions Michel’s Patisserie Ocean Grove Hotel and Bistro Ocean Grove Pizza and Pasta Piping Hot Chicken Shop The Dunes The Groove The Kingston
RETAIL
Bellarine Furniture and Bedding Kairos in Grove Knock Knock Homewares Montanas Fashion & Accessories The Last Piece The Vintage Cupboard
ROOFING
Coastal Roofing Dabcon Posilock Locksmiths Sectrol Security Sylont Watching Service
Coulter Roache Lawyers Vines Lawyers Whyte, Just & Moor Lawyers
5254 1877 5255 4411 5222 2077
LEADLIGHTS & REPAIRS Carl Davies Leadlights & Repairs
MORTGAGES
Smartline Mortgage Brokers
NURSERIES OFFICE SUPPLIES Press Here
OPTOMETRISTS
Greg Sly Optometrist Ocean Eyes Optometrists
5258 3193
0418 384 104 0418 526 200 5255 2663 5256 1295 5255 5655
Fast@Geelong
SOLAR POWER
Barefoot Media Photography
SURVEYORS
Smith Land Surveyors Tom Freeman
TAKEAWAY
TOWING
Drysdale & Dist Accident Towing Ocean Grove & District Accident Towing
TREE SERVICES TYRES
Surfside Tyre Centre
PLASTERERS
Wonderful Websites
Beaton Bros Bells Interior Lining
PLUMBING
Annandale Plumbing Ocean Grove Plumbing W H Plumbing and Gas
PRINTERS Paxton Press Press Here
REAL ESTATE
All Coast Property Building Inspections - Jason Campbell Potts
5255 3233 leigh@oceangrovevoice.com
0400 595 738 5255 1236 5256 3260 0408 037 686 0430 443 700 0430 112 102 5255 1548 5255 2663 5255 3130 0407 499 123 5258 1579
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helloworld Marketplace Ocean Grove 5256 1888 helloworld - Ocean Grove The Terrace 5255 5252
PLANTATION SHUTTERS GB Plantation Shutters
5255 5525
Marketplace Fish & Chips Ocean Grove Pizza & Pasta Ocean Grove Sushi & Noodle Bar Subway Tradies Take-Away Trident Fishbar Clifton Springs Trident Fishbar Queenscliff Woodies Pizza
Tree Cycling 0400 721 185
0418 145028
Murfs Longboards Surf Shop
Ocean Grove Travel Pty Ltd
PHOTOGRAPHERS
0422 393 725
SURFSHOPS
PETS
5255 1336
5222 1332
SPORTS
TRAVEL AGENTS
Surfcoast Dog Grooming
5255 1257
SHOWER SCREENS
PAINTERS
Steven Flynn Painting Services 0411 126 291 Wallington Painting Services 0438 019 991
0418 587 275 0409 943 671 0419 529 623
Mudge’s Shoes
Tennis Fanatics Coaching
LAWYERS
5255 2288 5255 3688 5255 3370 5259 1422 5221 5991 5255 3030
5255 2732 0466 613 038
SHOE SHOPS
Outdoor Vision Landscaping Tim’s Pruning & Landscaping
0418 329 765 0438 861 271
5254 3376 5250 6056 5255 1540 5255 2772 5255 1122 5255 3040 5255 1566 5256 1944 5256 3094 5255 1959
SECURITY & LOCKSMITHS
Future Friendly - Solar Power
Nathan Hovey Landscaping & Maintenance 0411 571482
0487 673 232 5255 4099
RESTAURANTS/CAFES
LANDSCAPE DESIGN & CONST’N
McOuats Nursery
FLOORING
Beachside Blooms
BUTCHERS
Permanent & holiday letting RT Edgar
INTERIOR DESIGNERS 5258 1777 5255 5922
Hayden Real Estate Kerleys Coastal Real Estate
LJ Hooker Ocean Grove - all hours 0418 551 435
ENGINEERING
0490 127 849
BRIDAL WEAR DESIGNER
5254 2622
HOBBIES & CRAFTS
Ian Pattison Jewellers
BEAUTY SALONS
Smith Attrill Golf Academy
Dave Purdie Electrical Contracting 5256 1988 Geelong Rewires 0417 392 677 Millington Electrics 0412 103 980 Modern Spark 0419 888 277 Oaten Electrical 0402 637 781 Laker Engineering Ocean Grove Engineering
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WEBSITES
5255 4422 0458 641 127 5255 5611 0447 353 033
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS Barefoot Media Photography
0400 721 185
WINDOW CLEANERS
Excel Window Cleaning 0431 939 814 Peter Macmillan 5258 4248 or 0415 493 302 Sparkle Pete's Domestic & Commercial Window Cleaning Services 0439 995 624
WINDOW TINTING Complete Window Films Tintmaster
WINERIES
Jack Rabbit Vineyard Leura Park Estate
0438 648 761 5221 8877 5251 2223 5253 3180
environment
Ducks thriving at lake I HAVE to make a tribute this week to all the ducks in Victoria. I had a few lovely walks around Blue Waters Lake (BWL) this week, and I've been watching a family of wood ducks with their eight ducklings. I'm relieved that they are living in a relatively safe environment of BWL and not at Lake Connewarre, where duck shooting will be in full swing over the next few months. Lake Connewarre forms part of the Port Phillip Bay (Western Shoreline) and Bellarine Peninsula Ramsar site as a wetland of international importance, but paradoxically it is also a 'game' reserve. Unfortunately, in Australia there are four states that still allow duck hunting (Northern Territory, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria). This is despite the strong evidence of the extreme suffering involved. The RSPCA is involved in a campaign to try to put a stop to duck shooting, and this can be accessed at www.rspca.org.au/ campaigns/duck-hunting. On a brighter note, the Australasian darters and little pied cormorants that are nesting along the Barwon River in Geelong
are thriving, and I hope they cope with the Head of the River rowing regatta being held this weekend. I received a lovely photo of a little grassbird at BWL taken by bird enthusiast Lynne Leech. The little grassbird is a small, dark brown-grey bird (about the size of a sparrow) that lives in the reeds next to waterways. They are hard to see and photograph as they hide in the reeds, and are heard more often than seen, as they have a distinctive mournful, three-note call. BWL is a great place to observe small wetland birds such as little grassbirds and reed warblers. I also received a photo of a magnificent little eagle from Anne Maree and Kevin Teesdale, spotted between Ocean Grove and Drysdale. There are three hooded plover chicks at Point Impossible which is fantastic, but they have a few weeks to survive before they can fly, so good luck to them. There is a wonderful network volunteers minding the chicks over the weekends, when the beaches are busy with beachgoers and dog walkers. Have a great few weeks. Jen Carr
ABOVE: A little grass bird at Blue Waters lake. BELOW: female wood duck with duckling. BOTTOM: two little pied cormorant chicks in the nest at Barwon River.
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Twilight bowls wraps up TWILIGHT Bowls 2015 has wrapped up in fine style with the last game of the tournament deciding the overall winners. Ten weeks of head to head battles resulted in the Network Nuf Nufs dominating the competition after the section play sitting undefeated on top of the overall standings. Sunday Mornings were not far behind in second while Bay 13 Bowlers and Girl Power rounded out the top four in section one. Three more round robin games would determine the champions for 2015 and it would be the season's decider between the Network boys and Sunday Mornings who would reign supreme. Tim Molloy, Dave Nolan, Brendan Buttler and skip Jim Colby
Ocean Grove Division Four bowls team tasted premiership glory on Saturday.
The team of Sunday Mornings won the twilight bowls comp. turned it on in the final Taylor won their final game to get the better three games to take out of Michael Campbell’s Section Three. Network Nuf Nufs to Congrats to all steal the title of Twilight players and a special Champions for 2015. mention to Crammo Section Two and it was for his hard work the Misfits led by Charly and all the volunteer Doyle along with Molly helpers throughout the Coates, Vanessa Smith competition which make and Phil Hunter who the event a success. were too good in the end whilst Team Binder led by Nick, Judy, Jeff and
Premiership glory for Grove Division Four bowls team NOTHING could separate the two teams in the f irst semif inal and after the completion of two extra ends it was Eastern Park that would advance to the grand f inal and for Ocean Grove it was a match up against Geelong Cement to earn the chance to have another crack at the minor premiers. All went to plan and the two teams would f ight it out for supremacy once more. Eastern Park carried the tag of favourites into
the match and from the commencement of play took the early control. After 24 of the scheduled 100 ends of play the Grover’s trailed the Parkers 10-29 and it looked as though they had found the green to their liking. All four Grove rinks found themselves behind their opponents but to their credit they were able to f ind the momentum just prior to the smoko break. Pat Virtue, Andra Kuschert, John McConville and Ron
Todd went from 1-9 down to string together six ends on the trot to advance to 10-9 in front while Barry Hair who was having a day out leading with Col Anderson, Noel Sherwell and Tom Bramwell going from 4-9 down to lead 16-13. The overall board showed a seven-shot lead to Eastern Park at the break but it had certainly tightened up and set for a big second half. Ocean Grove came out and clean swept the
f irst four ends to hit the front after afternoon tea for the f irst time. Eastern Park responded but it was only short lived as the Grovers started to grasp their hold on the premiership cup. Elaine Price, who has enjoyed a stellar couple of weeks on the greens, along with Peter Uthmeyer, Geoff Fry and skip Peter Patterson were locked in a tight tussle with the Parker’s Jayden Wombell with scores locked at 13-13 after 18 ends.
On the adjoining rink Eastern Park’s Luke James was taking it up to Ocean Grove’s Dave Mackay, Vic Harnath, Peter Kuschert and Trevor Turnley also nothing separating the two teams after 18 ends. From this moment it was like a switch was f licked and Ocean Grove took the game by the horns and had their grip f irmly on the premiership cup. Tom Bramwell’s rink was putting on a display with all players setting the scene for
their team mates and in full control powering their way to scoring on 10 of the f inal 11 ends to record the match winning 36-15 victory. Not to be outdone Trevor Turnley’s side was just as dominant over the f inal stages with Victor Harnath in f ine form they were able to win f ive of the last seven ends to also record a six shot win 27-21. The two rinks that were locked in battles for most of the match went one a piece with Please remove: No job too hard
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the Ron Todd side getting over the line against parkers Troy Thompson 25-22 while Peter Patterson’s team played some great bowls to f inish off their match 17-22. Promotion to Division Three next season and a premiership to hang on the wall was a brilliant result for a terrif ic team performance by all players in the grand f inal.
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Grove to host championships OCEAN GROVE Surf Life Saving Club, partnering with Life Saving Victoria, will host the Victorian Surf Lifesaving Championships on March 28 and 29. The weekend provides an excellent show case of surf sport competition, where champion life savers from around the state will compete in a range of events such as surf boats, R&R, Ironman/Ironwoman, swimming, surf board and surf ski races. There will also be land based events such as flags, sprints and the 2km beach run. Spectators are encouraged to come along and enjoy the weekend at The under 13s celebrate with a group pic.
our beautiful beach. The Junior Victorian Surf Lifesaving Championships were held in Warrnambool over the Labour Day Weekend. Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club came 10th in the state, with our Nippers bringing home seven gold, six silver and five bronze medals. We are incredibly proud of the achievements made by all our Nippers who competed at Warrnambool. It was an excellent way to complete the junior Surf Sport season. Volunteer patrol continues every weekend through to and including Easter.
U11 silver aqua Cameron participants Marcus Bird, Darcy Freeman, Kruze Goedemoed and Charlie Mahoney.
U9 gold Wade relay participants Campbell Asher, Luke Devlin, Byron Foord and Roo Robinson.
Tim Hannan won six medals at the Junior Victorian Championships. BELOW: Tim's medal haul. U11 bronze Wade relay participants with their medals.
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Waves taste preseason success IN A double header preseason friendly, Surfside Waves took on Surfcoast at Banyul Warri f ields. The young Division 3 side was keen to repeat the good performance which saw it defeat Trugannina Hornets in its last outing. The match started well as the Waves took the lead inside the f irst 10 minutes. Some good build-up play was f inished with a crisp strike from the edge of the 18-yard box. As the half wore on Surfcoast began to exploit the positional naivety of the young Waves and replied with two goals through pressuring the ball in the Waves defensive third. With the wind at their backs in the secnd half the Waves players grew in conf idence as their concerted
Surfside Waves men's Division One team before their friendly against Surfcoast on Friday night. attempts to win the ball in midf ield began to offer opportunities
to the attacking pair up forward. The Waves' shape in both defense
and midf ield transfered into greater possesion of the ball.
Each time the Waves went forward they tested the goalkeeper.
But against the run of play Surfcoast scored a third with a tap in from 4 yards which with 30 minutes to go could have put the game beyond Surfside. Within 10 minutes though the Waves were level, a sublime ball from midf ield played in the forward to place his shot past the keeper, with the equaliser coming from a superb free kick beautifully executed. Recovering from two goals down though hadn't quenched the Waves' thirst for goals as before the f inal whistle they converted their chances with a penalty and another brilliant solo effort from a long goal kick sealing the win 5-3. The Senior Men's Surfside Waves team had their second hit out of the preseason, away
to Surfcoast under lights on Friday night. The Waves took a little while to get settled and some erratic passing made it diff icult for them to keep possession. They soon eased themselves into the game and began to control the ball well in midf ield between Adrian Bond, Gabe McClelland and Stuart Mandley. After some nice work on the righthand side, Alex Ketchen made the breakthrough with a nice volley into the bottom corner. A rather fortunate moment saw Surfcoast equalise with a windassisted shot that left the scores tied at half time. However, the Waves dominated the second half and another goal from Ketchen saw them come away with a 2-1 victory.
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Christian, who is amateur, says the Melbourne full ironman will help him fulfill his ambitions to become a professional ironman athlete. “My goals this year are to finish first in my age group but also finish first amateur across all age groups with the goal then to go professional next year,” Christian told the Voice. In 2015, Christian will shift his home international base from Doha to Girona in Spain, located north-east of Barcelona. “It is a big cycling and triathlon community so a lot of the European professionals base themselves there in Spain,” Christian said. Christian, a former Victorian University student, has worked as a research scientist at a sports medicine hospital in Doha which help funded his worldwide travel and competition expenses. “When I was in Qatar, I was employed full-time so I saved a little bit of money, Mum and Dad would not give me a loan, I have got to do it for myself,” Christian said. Ryan’s mother Donna and father Phillip who are based in Ocean Grove, will be on hand to support their son at the full ironman event on Sunday in Melbourne.
Busy schedule for ironman Ryan Christian in action.
OCEAN Grove–raised ironman Ryan Christian admits it will take a marathon effort to cross the finishing line on Sunday. Christian, 26, based in Doha in Qatar, has been in training for the last 11 weeks to complete his first full ironman in Melbourne on March 22. Christian, a former Ocean Grove Football Club junior, has competed in eight halfironman 70.3 events in six countries across three continents. Just hours after Christian completes his heroic ironman feats in Melbourne, the welltravelled young athlete then boards a plane back to Doha before he jets off for a friends’ wedding in South Africa. “I will be definitely buggered, but it is the only way to do it,” he laughed. “I figured I could be buggered at home sitting on the couch or be buggered sitting on a plane passed out.” The Melbourne full ironman involves a 3.8km swim, 180km bike ride, 42.2km run. Christian placed second in the 25-29 age group at the Ironman 70.3 Geelong race on February 7. He finished 16th overall in 04:08:49 at the Ironman 70.3, which is considered to be a halfironman.
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Q&A with Kim Collins
Strathmore too good
FORMER Western Bulldogs AFL pair Scott West and Ryan Hargrave headlined Ocean Grove Football Club’s Red Trevean Charity Shield match against Strathmore at Shell Road on Saturday, writes Mark Heenan. West, who played 324 AFL games, and new Grubber recruit Hargrave were teammates at the Bulldogs from 2002 to 2008. The 40-year-old West, a former Strathmore junior, showed his AFL nous and experience and guided 'Mores’ to a 55-point victory over Ocean Grove in the seniors on March 14. Ocean Grove coach Wayne Walsh, said he was unaware West would line-up for Strathmore before match. “We did not know he
was playing, we did not realise he was out there until about halfway through the second quarter,” Walsh told the Voice after match. “He played alright.” Final scores were
Strathmore 12.16.88 to Ocean Grove 5.3.33. Strathmore won overall honours on a collated points system with its 125 points to Ocean Grove’s 97 points on the bigger confines at Shell
Road, the Grubbers' new football home in 2016. The Grubbers won the earlier curtain raiser reserves clash against Strathmore 10.4.64 to 5.7.37 by 27 points. No under 18 game was played after the Grubbers forfeited due to their participation in local junior cricket finals. Walsh said it was an ideal hit out against a highly competitive Strathmore side. “It was perfect for us I thought for our first game after (playing an intraclub game),” Walsh said. “It was our first real practice match and I thought the way we started was good. “We had a bit of lull which was to be expected. “It was a hot day and the boys were blowing hard, but they responded really
well.” The annual practice match between both clubs is played in honour of former Ocean Grove identity Anthony 'Red' Trevean, who was killed in a motorsport accident in April 2006. Red, who passed away at age 41, originated from Strathmore and moved to Ocean Grove in the mid 1990s had developed a strong presence within both communities. Strathmore, a powerful club in Essendon District Football League, prevailed in last year’s senior premier division grand final after defeating Aberfeldie by two points. THE Grubbers’ next practice match is against Berwick in Ocean Grove this Saturday March 21.
NEW Ocean Grove Netball Club recruit Kim Collins took time out to answer a few questions. How long have you played netball? Since I was 10 – I won’t give away how many years that is! Where did you play before OGFNC? In social competitions around Melbourne recently, and I played for a local team near Kerang in northern Victoria when I was growing up. What is your favourite position on the netball court? Goal attack or goal shooter. What is something that most people don’t know about you? I once spent Christmas in Latvia. If you could be any fictional character who would you choose? Hermione Granger – she’s smart, loyal, strong and has magical powers. What is your favourite pastime? Eating, travelling and spending time with friends and family.
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Young Grubbers taste glory OCEAN GROVE won the under 13 Agg division premiership, defeating Geelong City on the weekend. The game was played at the Ocean Grove home of cricket and the young Grubbers were ready for the challenge. With Geelong City winning the toss and choosing to bat first on a wet and dewy ground, the Grubbers bowled and fielded well getting City 4/56 after their first 26 overs. The Grubbers then had a bat with Bryce Dunell and top batter Noah Cunningham opening and getting a good start before Dunell fell for nine. Josh Kuipers came to the crease and supported Cunningham to take the score to 1/71 at the end of day one with Cunningham not out 22 and Kuipers 14 not out. On day two, the Grubbers continued batting making a fantastic 2/176. Cunningham continued on with
Kuipers with both retiring on 32 and 29 respectively. Tallie Platt then came in and made a good 10. Cooper Ward made a quickfire 33 retired and Nathan Down was looking good on nine not out at the end of the innings. Needing 120 runs to win, City came out to bat with six wickets in hand. The Grubbers picked up a quick wicket with a great catch by Cooper Ward after two great catches the day before by Tallie Platt and Josh Kuipers. The bowling was tight and in the end with the help of two great run outs by Kuipers and Bohdie Williams, the young Grubbers managed to hold on for a fantastic win with Geelong City falling short at 8/162. Best of the bowlers was Nathan Down with 2/15, Noah Cunningham 1/7, Bryce Dunell 1/15, Cooper Ward 1/12 and Alex Harper 1/16.
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Batting woes continue in semi, but...
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Cobras vow to improve MARK HEENAN
Collendina 135 (B. Ricardo 53, C. Walter 22) def by Anglesea 166 (C. Lamb 5/21, A. Higgins 3/55)
COBRA co-coaches Ben Ricardo and Corey Walter are keen to stay on in their leadership roles next season despite Collendina’s A grade BPCA semi-final loss to Anglesea. Ricardo said he and Walter would sit down in coming weeks to discuss going on as dual cocoaches in 2015/16. “We are both pretty keen to go on next season, we’ll have to sit down with the club, we haven’t done that yet,” Ricardo told the Voice. “Probably one year is not enough, we would like to give ourselves a shot at having another crack at making a final.” The Cobras’ season came to an end after a 31-run loss against home side Anglesea on Sunday March 8. Anglesea batted first and was all out for a mediocre 166 from 66 overs on day one. Anglesea captain Jayden Rosin starred with a well-made 63, while Cobra strike
bowler Charlie Lamb was instrumental with ball to claim 5/21 from 22 overs. Lamb did not play in Collendina’s most recent meeting against Anglesea on its home deck in round 10 on February 14 where the Cobras secured a vital twowicket victory. The 42-year-old had a remarkable season with the ball after claiming 36 wickets at 7.22 and won the BPCA A grade bowling average. At stumps on day one Collendina was 1/22 as the home side fought back through the dismissal of veteran Cobra Richie Peters who failed to trouble the scorers. The next day, the home side took control with early wickets and had the visitors in trouble at 3/38. The loss of Corey Walter (22) was a big blow for the Cobras after his run out. Ricardo (53) was
the mainstay of Collendina’s innings with an inspirational half-century and almost single-handedly led his side to victory. Ricardo was a shining light in Collendina’s modest season with bat after making 376 runs at 47 in nine matches. “Our batting did not really click this season,” Ricardo said. “We were only 30 runs from being in a final and there are promising signs coming into next season.” Gun Anglesea bowlers Dale Kerr, who took 3/50 from 24 overs, and Joseph Kerr, who claimed 3/19 from 9.1 overs, both played significant roles in their side’s semi-final win. In the end, Collendina was bowled out for 135 from 65.1 overs. Anglesea went on to play BPCA ladder leaders Drysdale in the A grade final. Corey Walter and Ben Ricardo are keen to continued as Collendina Cricket Club coaches next season.
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Grove midweek premiers OCEAN GROVE Midweek Pennant Division One and Division Four both enjoyed their day out on the greens at Belmont in the grand final of the Geelong Bowls Region Midweek Pennant competition. In what was a reversal of form to the semi-final when the Grove side was well beaten by Queenscliff by 29 shots, Ocean Grove took to the greens with a purpose in the decider. With everything on the line in a game between clearly the best two teams all season and last year’s grand finalists Ocean Grove took control from end one and never let Queenscliff in. Adele Ryan, Andra Kuschert, Faye Richardson and skip Pat Virtue led the way early for the Grover’s establishing a 12-4 lead after five ends against Lesley Taylor’s Queenscliff team. With Ocean Grove's Joan Tennent and Gail Meddings both holding slight advantages on their respective rinks it was Ocean Grove on the major scoreboard by 14 shots after 15 ends. Queenscliff gained some momentum just before the lunch break by putting consecutive scores on the board on all rinks, however to the credit of the Grove side the scores were all kept
Ocean Grove won the Pennant and Division Four midweek bowls titles. skip's position rallied her side to string together seven of the last eight ends while Virtue took the major share of the shots with four of the last six. Tennent won her last five ends and Grove was on their way to a premiership victory. Final score was Grove 85 to Queenscliff 59. Pat Virtue 29-21, Gail Meddings 2023, Joan Tennent 36-15. Elaine Price was a key player. A different scenario to a minimum which made on the other two rinks, presented for the Division sure going into lunch the Elaine Price, Val Cook, Val Four Midweek side which lead was still in the positive Crumbie and skip Gail advanced straight to the Meddings conceded 10 season's decider with a by 13 Shots. Whatever was on the shots in four ends to trail semi-final trouncing of menu in the Tennent team Queenscliff ’s Glen Byers Highton Blue which with Lorraine Myers, John 10-19 and at the same finished top of the table. McConville and Michael stage the Virtue and Taylor Marg Meagher, Lyn Allen, it worked because match up had tightened to Stonehouse, Ian Turner they went on a scoring only three shots in favour and skip barb Gilbert spree putting together nine of the OG team. were taking control of Ocean Grove shifted their match to establish ends from 11 after lunch against Denise Clark’s into another gear in the an 8-0 lead while Marlene Queenscliff side. This final 15 ends of the match. Sutton’s team was locked was crucial as Queenscliff Meddings playing some in an even battle. Things started to make a comeback outstanding bowls in the were not falling the way
of the Grove team led by president Joyce Fraser with Highton gaining the ascendency. As play resumed after lunch, it was John Forde, Dot Sutcliffe, Jim Rogan and Fraser who would start their comeback. They managed to outscore their opponents 12-0 over the next five ends which had a significant bearing on the scoreboard. Gilbert’s team continued their domination and were able to keep extending the lead while Sutton’s four were still in a tight battle. Highton showed some fight and at the 67 end mark were only a handful of shots behind. President Joyce’s team had finished 19-32 while Sutton’s team were playing the last end and the Gilbert team had two to play. The overall margin was one shot but a couple of big ends for the Grover’s with Sutton and Gilbert both drawing shots resulted in four shots being added to the major board. Gilbert drew shot with her last bowl to make a three and it was another flag to Ocean Grove and along with it promotion to Division Three. Final Scores Ocean Grove 78 defeated Highton Blue 70. Joyce Fraser 1932, Marlene Sutton 19-22, Barbara Gilbert 40-16.
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Grubber glory MARK HEENAN
CLUB Grove’s Premier Division side capped off an amazing weekend in Ocean Grove sport after defeating Victoria Bowling Club in an epic grand final contest on Sunday. In the late afternoon shadows of Geelong’s Eastern Park on March 15, a packed and enthused crowd saw Ocean Grove claim a 96 shots to 92 shots win over Victoria in extra time. Club Grove’s win
follows Ocean Grove Division 4 bowls grand final win on March 14 and last week saw Ocean Grove’s midweek pennant Division 1 and Division 4 sides win flags. Ocean Grove Cricket Club B and C grades both won premierships across the weekend, while the under 13s Grubber cricketers came out on top in their grand final match against Geelong City. Ocean Grove Bowls coach Matt Flapper who captained the win against
Ballarat-based Victoria, admitted the atmosphere was electric and said it was more than just a game. “There was 400 or 500 people screaming their bloody heads off,” Flapper told the Voice. “You have got a game of bowls going on and if someone said ‘it is just a game of bowls’, I think you saw it was more than a game of bowls. “We spend 25 weeks preparing for this day, it is half a year and it came down to that four ends.
“The atmosphere was the best I have ever played in here.” It was a sense of deja vu for Club Grove’s Premier Division, two years ago Ocean Grove defeated Victoria 84 shots to 82 shots in their grand final match at Queenscliff. Only hours after celebrating his team’s stunning Premier Division victory on Sunday night, Flapper was bound for Auckland the next morning to represent Australia in the Trans Tasman series
against New Zealand. “Two years ago, I did the same thing and went straight from Club Grove to the airport,” Flapper said. Flapper said he was enormously proud of Club Grove’s success after premierships in Premier Division, Division 4 and two midweek pennant flags. “This year has been our best year since I have been there and we have won four flags,” he said. “It has been a massive week for Ocean Grove.”
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WINNING FEELING: Ocean Grove came back from a seemingly losing position to win the B grade premiership against Drysdale at Portarlington on the weekend.
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PREMIERS: Ocean Grove C grade won the premiership on Sunday, defeating Jan Juc by seven wickets at Barwon Heads.
Two premierships IT was a double celebration for the Ocean Grove Cricket Club after its B and C grades claimed memorable premiership victories on Sunday, writes Mark Heenan. The B grade victory in was highlighted by the Grubbers’ stunning performance with the ball on day two at Portarlington. Chasing a modest target of 112, Ocean Grove bowled out Drysdale for only 59 in 37.2 overs. Drysdale took day one honours after bowling out the Grubbers for 111 in 63.1 overs and went in at stumps at 0/15. Ocean Grove opening bowlers Robert Procter, who took 4/26 from 17 overs, and Chris McSween, who claimed 5/23 from 17 overs, cemented the landmark victory. Ocean Grove Cricket Club B grade captain Lucas Baulch said he had faith that his bowlers could defend their modest score. “We are choc full of bowlers and we always thought even with 111 on the board we were in the game,” Baulch said. “To
win so comprehensively was certainly a shock, but the bowlers did a fantastic job.” Baulch said it was nice for Grubbers to score victory over Drysdale after Ocean Grove was knocked out by the Hawks in last season’s semi-final. Ocean Grove also lost to Drysdale at home this season. “We definitely owed them one after last year,” Baulch said. “To get one back on them is just magnificent.” OCEAN Grove C grade claimed an eight-wicket win against Jan Juc at Barwon Heads. The Gru m bbers bowled out the Sharks for 103 and resumed at 1/23 on day two and finished at 2/107. Captain Pat Kuipers said it was a great blend of youth and experience that helped his side achieve victory. “We have a really good mixture of older guys trying to teach the younger guys who are coming through and are going to be our A and B grade cricketers for the next couple of years,” Kuipers said.
Corey Buxton in B grade.
Alan Bate bowls in C grade.
B grade captain Lucas Baulch top scored with 30.
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Peter Hart in B grade.
A wicket falls in C grade.
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Premiers Grove wins Premier Bowls
Ocean Grove won the Geelong-Ballarat Premier Bowls grand final on Sunday, defeating Victoria in a thriller. See page 37 for all the details.
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