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Lions Club members Peter Sewell, Howard Deane and John Menzies pack a box of food for the Ocean Grove-Barwon Heads Lions Club Christmas drive.
Christmas spirit LUKE VOOGT THE Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club is stepping up its Christmas food drive this month, packing
boxes to help those in need during the festive season. “People are suffering out there,” said Lions Club member Don Smith.
“Their money is not going as far as they thought it would.” The majority of food is purchased from Foodbank with funds from the program’s
six sponsors: Bellarine Church of Christ, Barwon Heads Golf Club, Club Grove, Ristevski Lawyers, the Ocean Grove Uniting Church and Ocean
Grove Connected Communities. This month’s drive will have a Christmassy f lavour, with some of the boxes featuring a fruit mince pie from
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a batch donated by Woolworths. Once packed the boxes are distributed to one of several agencies to be given to those in need. “We normally don’t
know who they go to,” explained Mr Smith. “We leave it to the agencies to make sure needy people get them.” Continued page 3.
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Permits paid for buskers THIS month the Ocean Grove Business Association is sponsoring young local musicians to spread a little Christmas cheer in the CBD by paying for their busking permits. Two of the buskers involved in the initiative, Connor Morel and Nicholas Hinks, play in an indie-rock band, recently christened 'The Run' after being formed only a few weeks ago. “We are pumping out some pretty awesome tunes,” said Connor. Connor plays acoustic guitar for the band and on the street, although he sticks to mostly folk tunes while he is busking. “It’s mainly my own stuff,” said the young guitarist. The Bellarine Secondary College student just completed year 11, before leaving school to pursue a full time job. Fellow band member and year 9 Christian College student Nicholas plays bass for the band and plans to busk with a variety tunes on his “mini maton” acoustic guitar. “I’ve just written two songs,” said the aspiring
Nicholas Hinks, Hannah Polenz and Connor Morel
musician. “It would be lovely to do when I’m older – I’ve always wanted to be a musician." Kardinia College student and cello player Hannah Polenz has
more classical roots than her two indie-rock counterparts. “I used to be part of a string quartet,” she said. Like the other two buskers, she hopes to make a name for herself
in the music industry one day. “At this stage I’d love to do some sort of musical theatre,” she said. The year 11 student from Highton has busked around her home suburb and Geelong, but it’s the first time she’s done so in Ocean Grove. She plans to play a mixture of classical music and Christmas tunes. “I think it’s a great opportunity – it gives young people a chance to busk around Christmas,” she said. “Ocean Grove is such a nice community.” Fellow buskers Connor and Nicholas agree. “It’s awesome – I think it’s really cool that there are people encouraging young musicians to do their thing,” said Connor. “It’s very welcome and everyone here seems to love it.” Nicholas said it was a great opportunity to get noticed. “It’s a way of gradually becoming a musician,” he said. The initiative was organised by Greg McDonald and sponsored by Mark Edmonds of Fagg's Mitre 10.
Playgroup's welcome boost The Boorai Centre’s recently formed playgroup has received a welcome boost in the form of a $982 grant from Ocean Grove Connected Communities to fund an art and music project. The group, which meets every Wednesday from 10.30am to 12.30pm in the Boorai community room, is using the money to purchase art supplies and musical activities for the children. Playgroup president Jackie Morris said a series of regular music sessions with visiting pre-school music program Mini Maestros was already being enjoyed by the group’s pre-school aged children and babies.
Boorai Wednesday Playgroup founding committee members Emma Mason (secretary) with Jessica, Jackie Morris (president) with Sadie, and Penne Batters (treasurer) with Isabelle. “We’ve had a great response to the Mini Maestros sessions and our art supplies are ordered so we can’t wait for the children to start having fun creating with those,” Mrs Morris said.
Mrs Morris, who has two children (Henry, two and Sadie, eight months), said the playgroup had a core group of regular attendees but the membership was
growing as word of mouth spreads about the many services available at the Boorai Centre. “It’s a fantastic way for parents with young kids to relax and enjoy their children while having some adult conversation too,” she said. “Many of our members are new to Ocean Grove and I think something like playgroup is a great way for people to make new friends and feel a part of the community.” The Boorai Wednesday Playgroup is always welcoming of new members. For more information, contact enrolment off icer Michelle on 0415-408 886.
Restored kombi fire A PARTIALLY restored Volkswagon Kombi van was destroyed by fire at a Shell Rd address last Thursday at 1.30am, which police believe was deliberately lit. The owner was away at the time and the fire was noticed by a passerby who called ‘000’. So far police have no motive for the apparent arson attack and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. “At the moment we are waiting for forensic tests to come back,” said Detective Naomi Bourke of Geelong police.
Surf club lands growth grant THE Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club will be one of 12 clubs in the seat of Corangamite to benefit from $25,000 over five years in funding from the federal government. The money can be used to purchase rescue equipment, first aid and medical supplies. “Any funding is appreciated,” said Ocean Grove SLSC president Chris Paterson. Mr Paterson said the money would be useful, given the planned $4.8 million upgrade to the Ocean Grove SLSC Club House “If we’ve got $5000 a year for equipment, we’ve got $5000 more for renovations,” he said. State Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville pledged $2.765 million towards the upgrade, in the lead up to the Victorian election. The club covers from Collendina Beach to RAAFs Beach, as well as one of Victoria’s most popular beaches, Ocean Grove Beach. “Its use has obviously expanded over the last few years,” said Mr Paterson. “And with the Oakdene development, there are going to be more people using Collendina Beach too.”
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Santa Claus is coming to ... Ocean Grove and Wallington
ELVES IN TRAINING: firefighters Peter Baxter, Craig Cann, Jason Greaves and Adam Wakeling limber up in preparation for Ocean Grove's annual Santa run.
OCEAN Grove and Wallington firefighters will have a busy night out helping Santa on his rounds tonight (Christmas Eve). The jolly man with the white beard will be making appearances at scores of locations in the two areas meeting youngsters and handing out free lollies. Ocean Grove Brigade will be at the following areas at the following times: Area 1: 5pm Surf Beach
(Near the Dunes/SLSC); 5.45pm Blue waters playground (Corner Blue Waters Drive & Lake Avenue); 6.30pm Bellevue Estate (Drive Around); 7pm Ocean Grove Park Playground (Corner Hodgson Street & The Avenue). Area 2: 5pm Surfside Primary School (front gate Marlin Drive); 5.45pm Begola Wetlands (Roditis Drive and Ocean
Throughway); 6.30pm Ocean Grove Football Ground (The Avenue Gate); 7pm Woodlands & Yellow Gums Estate. (Drive around). Area 3: 5pm Kingston Downs Drive Playground (North End); 5.45pm Parkview Avenue Reserve (Lakeview Ave); 6.30pm Sunset Milk bar (Sunset Strip); 7.15pm Collendina Reserve (Minerva Road). While Wallington Fire
Brigade volunteers will be also be hosting Santa tonight at the following locations. You’ll be able to see Santa at Cricklewood Lane, Moorfield Park, Wallington, from 6pm, at Omega Drive, Oakdene Estate, between Wallington and Ocean Grove from 6.30pm and at the corner of Arrigo Drive and Rhinds Road, Wallington, from 7.15pm.
Festive season spirit still alive Continued from page 1. The Lions club members have issued about 50 boxes to agencies so far this month and by the end of the year will have packed more than 500 boxes. “That’s about $40,000 worth of food,” said Mr Smith. The program has been
running for six years and Mr Smith said the club had packed around 2,900 boxes of food for different agencies. At $80 a box, that’s almost a quarter of a million dollars worth of food! Lions Club members Ed and Win Corless have been part of the program since it
began. “We’ve lived in Ocean Grove for 45 years and it’s been good to us, so we decided we could do some good for the town,” said Mrs Corless. If you or someone you know is struggling this Christmas, the following agencies are distributing
food boxes: the Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads Anglican Churches, Ocean Grove and Clifton Springs Baptist Churches, the Bellarine Church of Christ, the Salvation Army, St Vincents, Ocean Grove Uniting Church and the Ocean Grove Golf Club.
Big celebrations at Seaviews
Residents, family, friends and staff all joined toghether for a big Christmas celebration at Sea Views Manor last week. Guests enjoyed a full afternoon of music, entertainment and a special visit by the man in red.
Lighting up the town centre
OCEAN Grove’s central shopping precinct will shine brightly all year round thanks to permanent decorative tree lighting in The Terrace. “The trees on both sides of the road are all lit up and the street looks fantastic, especially as you turn in from Presidents Avenue,” said Beangala Cr Jan Farrell who said local retailers had welcomed the new tree lighting. “There is a wonderful festive atmosphere in town and it’s happened at the right time for both local Christmas celebrations and the annual influx of tourists and holidaymakers during summer,” she said. Cr Farrell said the tree lighting project includes more than 8400 LED lights and 1.2km of lighting in the 10 Norfolk pine trees in The Terrace. “The tree lighting will make the area more appealing all year round,” said Cr Farrell. Council has worked with local retailers throughout the project.
Christmas cakes THE Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club is hoping to sell 898 Christmas Cakes at various stores around Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads this month. Lions Club member Don Smith said the club hoped to make $4000 to $5000 from the sale of the cakes, most of which would be donated to the club’s Christmas food drive. The club will set aside $1000 to be split equally amongst Wallington, Barwon Heads, Star of the Sea, Surfside and Ocean Grove Primary Schools. The $200 donation will be given to a year 6 student who has worked particularly hard at their studies and to contribute to the community.
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Jean and Ron Johnson
Perri Espinoza
ABOVE: AledaTurner, Nannette Rose Aimee Rose and Matt Evans. BELOW: Julia and and Lee Bickley with Treacle.
Jack, Cara and Jackie Brady
Surfside Primary School in full voice
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Carols in the Park ORGANISERS were thrilled with the turn out for the 2014 Ocean Grove Carols in the Park A record crowd nearing 4000 made themselves comfortable on the grass as Bay FM’s Mark Hyland introduced a bevy of fine performers spearheaded by renowned international opera stars, Sally Wilson (pictured right). Children from all three local primary schools packed the stage to sing 'Rudolph' as well as perform carols in their own right. With clearance from air traffic control, Santa finally arrived on stage to wish everyone a very merry christmas. The Ocean Grove Disabled Accommodation Project benefitted with a sizeable donation from the gate takings of $3392. A very large cheque was presented by Carols Chair, David
Osborne to Disabled Accommodation Trust member, Helen Butteriss. This was the final year that the carols were presented under a marquee as the Grove Pavilion is nearing completion and will be the carols' home from 2015. From its origins in the supermarket car park some 20 years ago the Ocean Grove Carols is now the largest gathering of families on the local calendar.
Helen Brotherton with Kyeesha and Hayley
The Jones and Grant families enjoy the carols.
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Grove paraglider on a high OCEAN GROVE local Mark Hobden was on a high last week after qualifying as a paraglider and completing his f irst ever solo f light from Southside near Torquay to Point Addis. “I’ve never jumped off Southside,” he said. “We were up there for one and a half hours – it
was magnif icent!” The 50-year-old Ocean Grove local (pictured left) has only been paragliding for two months, and prior to the course he had done some tandem jumps. When he got sick of tandem jumps, he decided to take a 10day course at Port
Macquarie, run by High Adventure, and after qualifying, and a few more jumps with instructors, he leaped of the cliff at Southside by himself for the f irst time. Mr Hobden said the most diff icult part of paragliding is the “ground work”.
“Believe it or not, the f lying part is quite easy,” he said. “You can f ly along the coast anywhere there is an updraft.” Mr Hobden plans to f ly “every spare minute” he gets the chance. “It’s an instant adrenaline rush,” he said.
Illegal campers pose risk ILLEGAL campers put themselves, local residents and the environment at risk last week, by lighting a fire at a makeshift campsite just south of Grant’s Lookout. Police and Barwon Coast found the makeshift campsite on Tuesday, which included lounge chairs, a mattress, a latrine bit and a fire pit, according to Barwon Coast’s Maddie Glynn. “Most concerning is the fire pit; it’s very close to the vegetation – it’s not even one metre away,” she said. “It’s in close proximity to housing – there are houses only 50m to 70m. It’s a stupid act.” Ms Glynn said the campers had also caused
damage to the local environment, cutting down surrounding trees. “There’s been significant deliberate removal of vegetation,” she said. Leading Senior Constable Kevin Lister, the officer investigating the campsite, said the behavior of the squatters was very dangerous and they could have been trapped if the surrounding vegetation caught on fire. “They were lighting the fire very close to the tea trees and they go up like mad if they catch alight,” he said. LSC Lister said police were appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information on the illegal campers.
Ms Glynn encouraged anyone wanting to enjoy the great outdoors this summer to do so in safe manner at a legal camping site. “Heavy penalties apply for the removal of native vegetation, as well as lighting fires on crown land and during a restricted fire period,” she said. Ms Glynn said the campers had left behind shovels, tools and a stockpile of timber for the fire, as well as bin for their empty bottles. “At least that’s one thing they’ve done responsibly,” she said. “We are working with Bellarine Police and are keen to speak with them, for their own safety and that of residents.”
ABOVE: the illegal campsite. BELOW: Maddie Glynn and Leading Senior Constable Kevin Lister at the scene.
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write to: news@oceangrovevoice.com Reporter Luke Voogt asked 'what are you doing for Christmas and New Year?'
PETER CAFIERIS, 24, OCEAN GROVE Christmas will just be with family between myself and my wife. For NYE we’ll catch up with friends for a BBQ.
DALICE DOLTON, 63, OCEAN GROVE My husband and I are riding our bikes to Queenscliff and catching the ferry to Sorrento, and then seeing what we find.
ELAINE LAZARUS, 75, POINT LONSDALE We are going to our daughters in Melbourne for Christmas lunch. On NYE I’ll be down Point Lonsdale Bowls Club for barefoot bowls.
J E M I N A O’CALLAGHAN, 24, COLLINGWOOD Spending Christmas with family. For NYE we’re probably going to Beyond the Valley music festival at Phillip Island.
JENNY ASTON, 50, OCEAN GROVE We will be at my daughter’s in Bacchus Marsh. For NYE we’re going camping in Tocumwal in NSW near the border.
MARK HOBDEN, 51, OCEAN GROVE Christmas will be lunch in Riddells Creek. Our NYE will be a party in the backyard. Can’t get into trouble that way!
Ocean Grove Community Association FOR December we provide the following updates.
State election
Well, the state election is over and we can all move forward. Firstly though, thank you to all the candidates for nominating and campaigning on your policies. We specifically congratulate Lisa Neville for being successful to again represent the Bellarine Peninsula. We now look forward to
working with Lisa over the next four years to provide input into the state Labor government decision making process and in particular for them to listen to the views and needs of the Ocean Grove community and implementing their election commitments.
Traffic meeting
Following our Traffic Forum held 17 September 2014 the OGCA has set up a meeting with VicRoads and
Council in early February 2015 to discuss the outcomes of the forum, with a view to implementing traffic solutions. It is planned to have at least two such meetings per year.
Members welcome
We welcome people, families and organisations to become members of the OGCA for only a one-off $20 membership fee. People are also encouraged to join our committee which meets on
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the first Wednesday of every month. You can email us at bhageel@bhaust.com.au if you require any further information.
Ideas wanted
We are looking for ideas for our community Forums in 2015. Currently we are considering the following forums: • meet the mayor • meet the successful Bellarine District Candidate • Urban Design Framework
Prioritisation Forum •Oakdene/Kingston Development Forum. So let us know if you would like any other topics covered in 2015. Finally as we enter the festive season on behalf of the OGCA Committee I wish you a very happy and safe Christmas and new year. John Fendyk Chairperson OGCA. c/o bhageel@bhaust.com. au
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Park improvements on the go
ABOVE: The Ocean Grove Park Pavilion is taking shape. BELOW: Luke McGrath, Murray Waugh, David Lidgett and Leigh Holloway with the 'flying saucer'.
OCEAN Grove Park volunteers have been busy installing new and replacement play equipment. As part of the Committee of Management's programme of maintenance and improvements to provide more ongoing community enjoyment in the OG Park a new sand digger has been installed in the playground to replace one that was second hand when installed some 15 years ago. The old sand digger has been extremely popular with the young children but was becoming hazardous through its heavy use. The new one is more robust and simpler in design. It was in active use almost as soon as its installation was completed. The committee also identified sufficient safe
Lauren, Max, Melanie, Patrick, Kim and Fletcher with the new signs. fall area to install a flying saucer and this installation was undertaken this week, like the sand digger, by committee members and other volunteers. In addition, to maintain the safety of children and comply with legislative requirements, four signs are being erected, by members, to advise those using the park that neither smoking nor dogs that are not on a leash are
permitted within 10m of the playgrounds. The signs have been kindly donated by Geelong Road Signs and Lines. In all some $6000 of equipment and supplies, including 16 cubic metres of certified playground soft fall, have recently been installed by members for the community's continued safety and enjoyment, particularly over the summer holidays.
Tranquility Fair on again at park One of the Bellarine's most popular annual events and attended by thousands of patrons, the Tranquility Fair, will be held on Saturday, January 3 at the Ocean Grove Park, starting at 10am. With over 100 stalls, rides and activities, including numerous food stalls, variety stalls, Fun 4 Kids and serenity products, there are plenty of attractions. Products include Mexican, Tibetan and Venezuelan food, jewellery and pottery, lead lighting, dog treats, an animal farm, hair braiding, magic tricks, chinese massages, earth medicine, essences and reiki.
Tim Wayne Trio The legendary singer, songwriter and musician, Broderick Smith, founding member of the Dingoes and with 15 albums to his credit, and the iconic Jimi Hocking and his Blues Machine, a favourite at festivals all over Australia and internationally, headline the entertainment. Supported by the musical melting pot of Tim Neal & Wayne Jury (Trio),
15-year-old emerging artist, Georgia Rodgers, and the soulful blues of local Andrea Robinson, a days enjoyment is guaranteed. Further entertainment is provided by Hoopfusion, with an interactive show for hoopers of all ages. From top left clockwise: Andrea Robertson, Jimi Hocking, Georgia Rodgers and Broderick Smith.
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Zanna makes state team OCEAN GROVE netballer Zanna Woods is taking her netball to the next level in 2015, after making the Victorian under-19 team. “I was so excited I was almost crying,” she said. “I’ve wanted to get into the team for years.” The 18-year-old goal shooter made the 12-woman squad despite breaking both her elbows in a fall during a game for Leopold in March, making her achievement all the more special. Ms Woods was one of
100 netballers selected to try out for the team, which was whittled down to 12 during an eightweek trial held recently. “It’s kind of lucky I didn’t book schoolies because the trials were happening at the same time,” she said. Ms Woods hopes to one day play for her favourite team, the Melbourne Vixens, and to emulate her netball hero, former Vixens and Australian player Sharelle McMahon. “Obviously I’m hopeful
to play in a higher level,” she said. Ms Woods played eight years for Ocean Grove and began playing for Leopold two years ago, “to get some experience in the GFL.” The young netballer thanked Geelong Netball coach Gerard Murphy for nominating her for the team. The Victorian side will play in a national competition between April 14 and 19.
BELLARINE police have been busy over the last fortnight, with 16 burglaries and 11 car thefts occurring in the Peninsula, according to officer-in-charge, Senior Sergeant Angelo Ferrara. “They are our two major issues,” he said. “They are not occurring in huge numbers but they are consistently the crimes we are dealing with most down here.”
Shops, houses and even the odd school have been targeted in burglaries in the Bellarine and Snr Sgt Ferrara encouraged owners to review their security, such as window locks and alarms. “We would certainly encourage owners to use CCTV if they can,” he said. Of the 11 motor vehicle thefts, six occurred in Ocean Grove.
Snr Sgt Ferrara urged Ocean Grove residents to lock their cars and keep them in a garage if possible, saying “at least 90 percent of the thefts from motor vehicles were from cars being unlocked.” “We have 24 hour coverage on the Peninsula, but obviously we can’t be everywhere,” he said. Snr Sgt Ferrara said
Zanna Woods will represent her state.
Police have busy fortnight the car thefts were often committed by youths, who might target a whole street of cars in one night. “It’s opportunistic; they’ll try a door handle and if it’s locked they’ll move onto the next car,” he said. “If people see or hear youth walking around the streets in the early hours of the morning, we’d like to hear about it and we’ll certainly check on them
to see what they are up to.” Snr Sgt Ferrara also pointed to a couple of motor accidents which had occurred recently and asked motorists to be careful and take note of their surroundings. “We really urge people to be patient, especially with the increase in traffic over summer,” he said.
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January
2014 began in flames, as fire destroyed a caravan in Riverside Caravan Park, while crews were dispatched to another small fire near Wallington Road in the same month. Luckily both fires were contained by local firefighters and nobody was hurt. Late in the month, local residents raised more than $30,000 for Mitch Trickey, in his fight against cancer. A Torquay Tiger Moth made a rare emergency landing on 13th beach and the pilot was praised by beachgoers for his handling of the landing.
February
Police were bewildered by a mountain-climbing rope tied between a bus stop and a power pole one night in February, which they said was dangerous. Ocean Grove’s Angela Hann continued the town’s giving spirit, walking an inspiring 100km from Sorrento to Melbourne in 23 hours to raise money for people living with multiple sclerosis. The community celebrated the life of Bob Moody, who contributed an extraordinary 62 years of service to the Ocean Grove Fire Brigade.
March
In March Ocean Grove locals began the fight for their park, with more than 150 locals rallying against the transfer of Ocean Grove Park ownership. The group won its fight for the park later in the month, when Geelong Council decided not to take ownership of the park. Four fire trucks were called out to an electrical fire at an Ocean Grove dentist. Firefighters quickly responded, containing the fire and minimalising damage. Dorothy King became Ocean Grove's first centenarian for the year, when she turned 100.
April
The music festival Festivus was born in Ocean Grove, delivering a blues and jazz feast for the ears for a small but dedicated audience. Numbers were low, but organisors are hoping for an increase in years to come. The City of Greater Geelong voted unanimously in favour of granting the last $200,000 of $1 million for a performance space at Ocean Grove Park. In a related development, the move of Ocean Grove’s cenotaph to the park was completed just in time for Anzac Day, as the town gets ready for centenary celebrations next year.
MARCH: park debate heats up.
APRIL: Festivus is born.
May
Ocean Grove singer Johnny Rollins had the attention of the nation, after being picked by Australian icon in The Voice Australia blind auditions. Rollins narrowly missed out on winning the competition, coming third in the final. Ocean Grove Community Association put forth its 'Boulevard Vision' for the troubled Grubb Road, with VicRoads saying that land had been set aside for such a development in the future.
JUNE: Driftwood Cafe waiter Keith Purcell starred in Neighbours.
June
Plans for Ocean Grove’s $5.5 million Shell Road Reserve were unveiled amid a positive response by local clubs. Local waiter Keith Purcell made the big time, acting in internationally renowned Australian drama Neighbours. Ocean Grove farewelled community stalwart Lola Menheere and rallied behind eleven year old Josh Bouma, when he was diagnosed with aplastic anaemia, raising almost $5000 for him and his family. Ocean Grove mother Sally-ann Caligari celebrated being alive and her 38th birthday, after recovering from a freak bike accident in March.
July
Residents made calls for a Thacker St upgrade amid safety concerns, with increasing numbers of motorists and cyclists struggling to get across town safely. Musicians raised $4600 for Parkinsons research as the first ever Light of Day played at a sold-out Piping Hot Chicken Shop. An arsonist came within minutes of burning down one of Ocean Grove’s most significant heritage buildings, the Uniting Church.
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Cabinet maker Anica Costa, who was recognised for her work as a tradie in May, won the National Furnishing Industry Training Awards Apprentice of the Year. Ocean Grove trio Marion Killen, Rita Pryor and Madge Topp all turned 100, making a total of one hundred centurians in the town. With the Victorian election looming, campaigning began in the important marginal seat of Bellarine, with Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville accusing the state government of downgrading policing on the peninsula, while Liberal candidate Ron Nelson defended the government’s record. The month marked the last serve for Surfside Tennis Club after 30 years while two-thirds of a special general meeting voted for the performance space to go ahead at Ocean Grove Park, while tradies chipped in to refurbish the Cottage by the Sea.
AUGUST: last serve for Surfside Tennis Club.
October
OCTOBER: Ocean Grove CFA received its first full-time workers.
September
Ocean Grove said goodbye to Dave Boyd, who died suddenly while coaching his junior baseball side. Geelong company Magellan Projects Pty Ltd was awarded the contract to build the new
performance space at Ocean Grove and works started later in the month. One man was killed and two others received injuries in yet another Grubb Road Crash. The Clifton Springs man died when his car hit a tree. A 23-year-old woman was airlifted to Alfred Hospital, after a crash in Thacker St in the early hours of the morning, vindicating residents’ calls to upgrade the road earlier in the year.
NOVEMBER: local surfers paddled out at RAAFs to farewell friend David Boyd.
October saw the timely addition of what is believed to be Ocean Grove’s first public clock at the entrance to the Trak arcade. In the lead up to the Victorian election Ocean Grove paramedics called for changes to the funding and working system in Victoria. While ambulance workers were struggling, the CFA received its first full-time workers. Both Liberal and Labor parties made $1mill pledges to local schools and Ocean Grove Surf Live Saving Club. The town’s giving spirit continued during October, with nearly 300 people attending the 'Marrowthon', to support 11-year-old Josh Bouma through his cancer treatment and bone marrow transplant.
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In a rare violent incident, an Ocean Grove man was rushed to hospital after being stabbed multiple times at his home in Field South St. More than 250 surfers paddled out at RAAFs Beach in Ocean Grove to honour the memory of Dave Boyd. Men around Ocean Grove sprouted dubious to downright scary facial hair for the month of Movember, while the fourth annual Bellarine Relay for Life pulled in a colossal $65,000 for the Cancer Council. Member for the Bellarine Lisa Neville was re-elected and her party, the ALP was elected to lead the Victorian government.
December
The Barwon Riding for the Disabled Association farewelled one of its longest servicing members and longtime riding coach, Jane Neville at its Christmas break up. Mrs Neville, 86, gave 38 years of her life to working with horses and people with a disability. Emergency workers rescued a woman after her car collided into a power pole, in yet another Grubb Road accident. The woman was flown to Royal Melbourne Hospital.
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Couta boat rebuilt with pride
Howard Hughes and John Burtt.
Launching the boat.
Daniel Burtt, John Burtt, Peter Warne (former boat owner) and Gil Allbutt (original boat builder).
A GROUP of local sailers and joiners have realised their dream of rebuilding an old couta boat and launching it. Constructed and designed in Queenscliff in 1969 by local boatbuilder Gil Allbutt, now 85-years-old, for a fisherman client from Lorne with a daughter named Robyn Ann, it had served remained in commercial survey as a cray fishing vessel until recently. Seven years ago she transferred to the current owners who have spent the past five years carrying out meticulous and extensive refurbishment, refit and remodelling. The team behind the project are Howard Hughes, Daniel Burtt and John Burtt. Robyn Ann's rebuild, assembly and final presentation has proceeded apace over the past six months after four and a half years of Monday night workshops. Earlier this month it was carefully launched in front of an eager gathering at Ocean Grove boat ramp. “We are delighted with the response RA has received, a tribute to the artisan skills of our project leader, master boatbuilder, Howard Hughes of Barwon Heads,” said John. Essentially the boat was stripped bare including
the removal of the deck and superstructure, deck beams and mechanical components. Sister ribs supported those damaged, laminated and steamed into place in Australian Spotted Gum. Some original NZ Kari hull planks were replaced in Tasmanian Huon Pine. The transom (stern) was rebuilt in Macracarpa or Cypress pine including her distinctive and beautiful trim capping the transom, hull planking end grain junction. A major task involved the fitting of replacement gunnels and the corresponding chaffing batten in unseasoned Australian iron bark, an extremely strong heavy dense timber ideal for this job of tying the components of hull and deck together and providing impact resistance in minor collisions and berthing contact. The miracle of steam on timber enabled the unlikely marrying of this highly resistant timber to the pronouncer curving shape that outlines the "sheer" or profile of the craft. Your correspondent somewhat ashamedly admits to lingering doubts in our ability to bend such mighty timbers to our will however, there they are. Engine beds in red gum were fitted of the centre plate
for the replacement engine, a new Yanmar 3 cylinder 30 horsepower diesel along with modifications to the drive train to accept the new motor and position. With the motor installed work could begin on reforming the cockpit and small cabin defined by the emerging deck beams and carlons in Victorian mountain ash and for the longer beams, iron bark. Cabin sides and cockpit surrounds are in Huon pine, clear finished in the cabin. The deck has been laid in traditional manner following the curve of the hull in Tasmanian celery top pine, a relative of Huon then caulked in black silicon. A bow spit has been formed in spotted gum and steamed for five hours to achieve the pleasing curve. Her mast has been laminated in continuous Douglas Fir (Oregon) strips to form a spectacular knot free spar some eight metres long. “We, Howard, Daniel Burtt and me (John Burtt) are booked to display on water at the 2015 Hobart Wooden Boat Festival on February 6. We look forward to an Island hopping adventure sailing there in late February via the delightful Refuge Cove on Wilsons Promontory.”
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Sam Murray, Wilbur Wilde, Rodney Wade, Sally Wilson and Bill Linford at the One Day Estate Winery.
Hey, hey it's Sunday LOCAL winery owner Sam Murray has opened his doors to the public each Sunday for a day of music, art and Spanish food by Geelong chef Rodney Wade. The Sunday session will feature music by Ocean
Grove opera singer Sally Wilson, who has just returned from a twenty year stint performing in Europe. It will also feature paintings by Bill Linford, and Mr Murray hopes that other local artists will
make use of the venue to display their works. Former Hey Hey It’s Saturday saxophonist Wilbur Wilde was at the venue this Friday to promote his upcoming gig on January 2, featuring Skyhooks
drummer Freddy Strauks. “I’m really excited about performing at One Day Estate,” said the Australian entertainment icon. “It’s a great way to kick off the new year– great food, great wine
and a little bit of classic Australian entertainment.” The building was created from a range of recycled materials by Mr Murray, some gathered from Bellarine icons, and features his own glasswork.
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Variety of dishes on offer at Barwon Orange BARWON ORANGE restaurant/cafe is situated in the heart of bustling Barwon Heads main street and has inside and outside casual dining, is fully licensed and open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days in the summer months and six days for the rest of the year. It was established over 10 years ago and has had a few different owners in its history, the current owner, Judy Stewart, has had it for the past four years and has built it to be a thriving business. Barwon Orange has a variety of menu items consisting of wood-oven pizzas using the freshest ingredients which can be done takeaway or dine in. Head chef Brendon Malone has created a dining menu using fresh ingredients at very affordable prices, heavily influenced by Asian styles to satisfy all tastes. The lunch and dinner menu changes constantly with the seasons and there's a fantastic breakfast menu that offers everything from pancakes to the classic bacon and eggs and house-made muesli this is renowned to be one of the best breakfasts in the area. If something sweet takes your fancy, all the cakes, slices and muffins are made fresh in house so coffee and cake are a must if you are passing by. Barwon Orange has become well known for its curry night on Wednesday and pizza night on Thursday through the winter months, which is a great way of enjoying a midweek dinner on the cheap. Barwon Orange boasts a great selection of wines, beers, cocktails, milkshakes and has outstanding coffee for takeaway or dine in. It also has pizza and coffee promotional cards so ask for one when you next order. Barwon Orange is also available for functions and events and can customise a menu for your special occasion. You can follow Barwon Orange on Facebook and the website www.barwonorange.com.au.
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music/live events
• Piping Hot Chicken Shop - Friday February 6 Jeff Lang • Barwon Heads Hotel - Saturday December 27 Absolutely 80s featuring Brian Mannix, Scot Carne and Dale Ryder - Wednesday December 31 Beach party with Stevie Mink - 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. • Potato Shed, Drysdale - Sleeping Beauty, 13-16 January
• Springdale Community Centre Hall - Making waves music/ poetry arvo every third Sun of every month 2pm
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what’s ON - 5.30pm • Ocean Grove Bowling Club - New Year's Eve, Andy & Matt in the member's lounge
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 • Buy Bellarine Produce Barn - Tuckerberry Farm Saturdays and Sundays 9am-3pm
food/wine • Leura Park Estate
Sundays 12.30pm – 4.30pm Live music,
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
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 • 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
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.
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 Neighbourhood Centre Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities Ph: 5255 4294
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
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 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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Matthew Heard and Jayne Fendyk
ASPIRING lawyer and Ocean Grove student Jayne Fendyk took out this year’s dux at Bellarine Secondary College, with an ATAR of 96.75, excelling in Indonesian, health and human development and English. “I was very pleased,” she said. Jayne hopes to get into the University of Melbourne next year to study arts-law, although she’s not sure yet what area of law she wants to
get into. “I’ll study law – if I’m still keen after my arts degree,” she said. “I want to get a taste of all the different areas.” The recent VCE graduate seems well on her way; already she has lined up work experience as an intern at Harwood Andrews Lawyers for the summer. During her acceptance speech at the college, Jayne thanked her mum, for her help with her school work. “I always asked her for her feedback about
everything at school,” she said. Jayne was part of the college’s Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL) program, and she attributed some of her success to it. “I guess what was different about me was that I did three year 12 subjects in year 11,” she said. “Without that I probably wouldn’t have been able to do as well.” As well as achieving the college’s top score, Jayne was school captain in her final year.
“Because I had so many spare periods, I was able to take on other roles,” she said. “Last year’s dux came from the SEAL program as well and I’m assuming the next few will be too.” Fellow student and SEAL participant Matthew Heard also performed well, achieving an ATAR of 89.65 and achieving high scores in physics, chemistry and biology. “I worked hard so I’m happy with the result,” he said. Matthew received a
$2000 scholarship from the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove for VCE. “I’d like to thank them,” he said. “It took a lot of pressure and stress off at home, which helped me concentrate.” Matthew hopes to get into the University of Melbourne, to study a degree in biomedicine. Another SEAL participant, Emily Fitzpatrick scored 89.15 in her ATAR, achieving the best results in health and human development and psychology.
and recent winner of the Saint Ignatius of Loyola award for leadership, competence, conscience and compassion. Meg and Lily were in Ms Learmonth’s year 11 class together and the happy competition began. This year they were in different classes of Ms Learmonth but kept a constant eye on what each was doing. Meg said, “It wasn’t selfish competition – we both wanted each other to do well.” It is well known that this friendly rivallry
usually drives intelligent students to do better and that is what happened here. Lily added, "It was a good thing we had going. It was positive and we knew that working together and spurring each on would enable us to achieve our best this way.” Meg was a member of the Latrobe University Aspire program, a program of year 12 seminars prior to exams, among other activities and which ensures a place if one reaches the pre-requisites
of the course. Meg applied to become a member and was accepted on the basis of an application, which included her significant leadership and social justice commitment within the college and in the wider community. In 2014 her community service hours totalled well over 50. Meg is thrilled to know now that she has been accepted to study Human Nutrition at Latrobe next year. Lily participated in the development and implementation of a new
college initiative: the introduction of individual digital portfolios for students in years 7 to 9. The portfolio is a digital repository where students can document their schoolwork, goals and reflect on their learning. She created her own digital portfolio in order to demonstrate its values and discussed its features not only to a full staff meeting, but also to a forum of Catholic secondary school curriculum representatives from the Western region.
Perfect scores for Meg and Lily SAINT IGNATIUS year 12 students and college leaders Meg Hodgson and Lily Mathews have been friends since Meg arrived at the college in year 9. They were in the same homeroom then. When their results were sent they were both ecstatic to receive a perfect score of 50 for Health & Human Development and they were both ecstatic for each other. Their teacher, Stacey Learmonth was thrilled for them and explained,
“Lily and Meg were both determined to do their best in this subject. They both wanted to be high achievers and they did everything possible for this to occur. Lily and Meg were very conscientious towards their studies; they constantly revised their notes, always sought my assistance whenever they required it and completed many practice exams at the end of the year.” Lily Matthews was the college’s inaugural Academic Captain and
Lily Matthews and Meg Hodgson also a recent winner of the ADF Long Tan leadership and teamwork award; Meg was the college’s Social Justice Captain
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Busy time for nature watching I HAVE been watching the two young kookaburras in Woodlands, Ocean Grove, and they seem to be thriving, which is great. In the garden over the road from Pete and Chris's there are two tawny frogmouth chicks sitting in a nest with the adults, which is wonderful. The nest is situated on a high branch of a gum tree, and is very hard to see from the road. I went to Lake Victoria at Point Lonsdale last week for a quick wander, and it was just fabulous. There was a flock of around 50 banded stilts, as well as red-necked avocets and black-winged Stilts. These birds are beautiful, so it's worth a visit to Lake Victoria to see them. I've also ventured down to the Barwon River Estuary a few times to check out the migratory waders that are around at low tide. There's been lots to see, which is great. I took a photo of the bar-tailed godwits and curlew sandpipers, and when I got home and looked on the computer I noticed a few red knots in the photo as well. The curlew sandpipers have long down-curved beaks, so they are easy to pick. The bar-tailed godwits have very long pinkish beaks and tail feathers are brown and white stripes.The red knot is a medium-sized grey wader with a short neck and long body. The bill is short
and straight and there is a faint pale brow line. At Lake Victoria I saw a few birds that I thought were sanderlings on first inspection, which are small migratory waders. Sanderlings look like rednecked stints but are slightly bigger, have a longer heavier bill and a much whiter chest. Sanderlings also lack a rear toe. When I looked at the photos I took of the birds, they had rear toes, so they must have been rednecked stints. So I still have never seen a sanderling. There are some hooded plover chicks at Point Lonsdale and Black Rocks, so keep dogs well away from these areas. Thank you to the lovely Voice reader who dropped off a book about Geelong birds in my letter box. I also want to congratulate Ocean Grove local Danielle Bamforth for winning the Geelong by Nature photography exhibition, for her photo of a pair of cockatoos. Runners up were Lachlan Manley from Point Lonsdale and John Sharp from Ocean Grove. The photos can be viewed on www.flickr.com/photos/ natwoolmuseum. There is an exhibition at the National Wool Museum of the 50 best nature photos of 2014 from the Natural History Museum of London. Jen Carr
Banded stilts and red necked avaocet at Lake Victoria.
Godwits, red knots and curlew sandpipers at Barwon River Estuary.
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OCEAN Grove Business Association held its annual Christmas break up at the Driftwood Cafe on Thursday. The event also featured the assocition's AGM where the current office holders were re-elected for a further 12 months. Re-elected president Helen Butteriss reminded those attending of the progress that had been made in particular with website but also pointed to the value of membership in addition to plans to develop more community links and working groups that can champion projects such as late night Christmas shopping next year. For more information on the association go to: www.oceangrovebusiness.com.au/
Lauren Hanson and Bronny Proud
ROTARY Ocean Grove wound up 2014 with an outback barbecue and Coroboree, led by the Wautherong dance group consisting of four young boys who soon had everyone up performing. “We have had a very busy and successful year” said president John Paton. “The club has worked well as a team to achieve our goals in the community.” One Rotarian who knows all about being part of a successful team is Dick Clay. Chair of the International Committee, Dick played for Richmond
Rotary president John Paton, Dick Clay and Ann Hodgkinson. during its golden years school fees for five where he played in five more street kids in successive grand finals, Bangladesh to enable them to receive a life winning four. “There is nothing like changing education, being part of a winning this is in addition to team” said Dick. “And providing lunch every that is why I like to day for every child in be a part of Rotary. In that school” January we are writing On the local front a cheque to cover the Ann said the club
is providing four scholarships at Bellarine Secondary College as well as covering the cost of local students attending leadership camps, science forums which are highly stimulating life changing experiences. The club is sponsoring a local student to spend a year studying in France she said. “Our main fundraising events are our raffle and our Markets. On January 6 we will be selling raffle tickets in all the caravan parks in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads,” said president John.
The Football and Netball clubs of Leopold, Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads proudly combine to present a
COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND
Boutique is born OCEAN Grove’s newest fashion boutique was born out of a collaboration between two women with a love of helping women feel good about themselves. LamiSaru was born in 2002 in Loxton SA by Bronny Proud. An opportunity arose to open in Tanunda SA in 2009. E-commerce was the next step, so an eboutique www.lamisaru.com.au went live in December 2011. Lauren is the manager of the boutique in Ocean Grove. She and her husband Ben have been living here for five years. They now have a little boy, Angus, 21 months. They love it in Ocean Grove and plan to be there for a long time. Ben has a landscaping business with his brother Sam, One Design Landscapes and is very busy. Lauren is involved in a
lovely local mothers' group and takes Angus to Tiny Tempos in Ocean Grove. Ben plays cricket for Ocean Grove and his father Ron, is the coach. Ron and Jill moved to Clifton Springs from Warburton to be closer to their family. So, all the necessary ingredients came together to open a LamiSaru Boutique in Ocean Grove last month. “Having our base in regional Australia, we understand community and the need to have quality businesses so people can shop local,” said Lauren. “We feel LamiSaru Boutique is a complimentary fashion business to the existing businesses in Ocean Grove. It broadens the choice for the local people and assists in making Ocean Grove a shopping destination. AS part of its customer focus
the store will have exclusive instore promotions, VIP days/ nights, weekly informative newsletters, and daily social media updates. Every purchasing customer is invited to be a part of those offers by registering on its database. “Charity work is big on our agenda. And we love doing fashion parades. So we are looking for charity organisations for which we can combine the two. Let the LamiSaru girls know if you would like a fashion parade as part of your fundraiser,” added Lauren. LamiSaru is at shop 2, 78 The Terrace. There you will see Lauren, Loree, Annie or Cassie. And sometimes the visitor (and owner) Bronny. Read more at www.lamisaru. com.au.
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Sportsmans NIGHT Friday 9th January, Italian Social Club, Moolap
FEATURING
Mark Robinson SEN & Herald Sun journalist
Susan Meaney Australian Netballer
GUESTS SPEAKERS
David Schwarz AFL Legend SEN presenter
Bill Brownless AFL Legend MMM presenter
Andrew Starttin Comedian and Entertainer
Greg Champion Coodabeen Champion
Plus Crios O’Mahony from Penington Institute will present the facts of ‘ICE’ and the affects it has in our community. And Debbie Warner from Victoria Family Drug Support will then provide personal experience of living with family members with drug addiction
Penington Institute advances health and community safety by connecting substance use research to practical action
7:00pm till 11:30pm Price: $60 Includes:Hot Finger Food (Drinks at Bar Prices) Doors Open 6:30pm Online Bookings from http://www.trybooking.com/107117 tickets also available from: Lily George Boutique Shop 8 Gateway Plaza, Leopold PH: (03) 5250 5527
Murf’s Surf Shop 82 The Terrace, Ocean Grove PH: (03) 5255 5525
Barwon Heads Post Office 49 Hitchcock Ave, Barwon Heads PH: (03) 5254 2319
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ACCOMMODATION
Barwon Grove Holiday Rentals Bellarine Getaways Portarlington Beach Motel
0412 102145 5255 3130 5259 3801
ACCOUNTING SERVICES Ocean Grove Accounting Roche Accounting
5256 2815 5256 2764
Sargeants Conveyancing City to Surf Conveyancing Vines Conveyancing
DANCE CLASSES
Bellarine Academy of Dance
Seaviews Manor
5256 2866
ANTENNAS
Able Antenna Service
5253 1680 0404 019781
Kendall Antennas & Communications
Point Lonsdale Television
0411 490430
ARCHITECTS de Atelier Architects
DELICATESSEN
5255 3378
Advanced Denture Clinic Coastal Dentures Dr Alastair McCallum - dentist Geelong Wheelchairs Scoot Mobility Scooters
AUDIO EQUIPMENT, HIRE, REPAIRS
DRIVING LESSONS
Bellarine Audio
5256 3732
5244 0844 0427 313771
Alterations and Repairs
5256 1633
Dalmatian Driving School
5255 5805
EARTHWORKS
AUTOMOTIVE
Andersons Auto Care Bellarine Auto Services Drysdale Smash Repairs Ocean Grove Automotive (RACV) Parts 4 Automotive Sheen Panel Service
5255 3884 5253 1644 5251 2322 5255 1050 5256 3210 5256 3183
BABY AND CHILD Sandi’s Spot
5255 2943
John Ryan Earthworks
ELECTRICIANS
Brendon Brice Electrical
0409 553022 0416 165855
Bendigo Bank NAB Westpac
5255 4866 5255 0700 5255 0377
BEAUTY SALONS BIN HIRE Easy Waste
5255 5844 0431 196007 0490 127 849
BRICKLAYING
Glenn Skipper Bricklaying Mark Keirl Bricklaying
0438 442519 0418 578934
BRIDAL WEAR DESIGNER Isabella Design
5255 2034
BUILDING DESIGNERS
Binder Building Design 0437 463 125 Michael Higgins Building Design 5255 3355
BUILDERS & NEW HOMES Beechmore Building Solutions Geelong Homes Homes by Chapman Hotondo Homes Le Maistre
5250 4638 5222 5522 0414 752159 5255 3556 5255 1309
BUTCHERS
5254 1828
CARPENTRY/MAINTENANCE Dream Maker Constructions Mark Pattison Carpentry Moore Carpentry & Bld Maint
0409 700229 0410 454822 0411 061556
CARPET CLEANING Carpet Cleaners Geelong
0414 408528
Graham Coates Carpet Cleaning Service 0408 526997
CARPET CLEANING/REPAIRS Kim Brasier’s Carpet Services
0418 376820
CELEBRANTS
Christine Middleton 0419 526 550 Leslie Ridgeway www.lesliecelebrant.com.au Pauline Skeen 0411 286698
CHIMNEY SWEEPS
Laker Engineering Ocean Grove Engineering
5258 1777 5255 5922
ENGRAVING
5255 2019
ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC Haze Music Entertainment Agents www.hazemusic.com.au
FENCING
Bellarine Timber & Fencing Just Paling Fences Know A Fence
0413 580990 0407 694422 0409 222112
FINANCIAL SERVICES 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
FLOORING
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
5255 5500 5221 4788
0414 607453
Austin's Lawn Mowing
0410 098 119 Budjet Mowing & Garden Cleanups 0404 530008 Creecy’s Excavating 0414 525392 Hey Mr Mower Man 0420 205 572 Jim’s Mowing 13 15 46 Ruby’s Mowing Ocean Grove 0419 583 154 SD Turf and Garden 0433 652 640 Steve's HandyMan & Carpentry Service 0497 331 788
Tim's Handyman Service
A1 Chimney Sweep
0426 897479
CLEANING SERVICES
COMMUNITY GROUPS
GLAZIERS Bellarine Windows, Doors and Glazing
0418 429 438
Frenchy’s Coastal Glazing
GOLF CLUBS 5256 2050
COMPUTER SALES & REPAIRS
0411 416 384 0413 967 051
Hard Yards Fitness Jikishin Ju-jitsu Ocean Grove Jumpt Personal Training Ocean View Health Club
13th Beach Public Driving range Lonsdale Golf Club Ocean Grove Golf Club Portarlington Golf Club Smith Attrill Golf Academy
0438 861 271 0418 519078
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Double chance spot beckons for Grove
OCEAN GROVE’S Midweek Division One side has moved within striking distance of the double chance position going into the Christmas break. Currently holding onto second spot, the Grover’s win in round 12 against Clifton Springs proved the difference between second and third on the overall table. Reigning premier Queenscliff is in pole position, 13 points ahead of Ocean Grove which is only three points ahead of third placed Lara. Eight wins in 2014 from 12 matches has the side well placed as it prepares for the
remaining six games. Division Two’s climb up the ladder is gradually gaining momentum and the win against Bell Post Hill was an important one in terms of a top four position. After the completion of 12 matches Grove sit fourth, 11 points ahead of f ifth place. The second clash of the season between Gold vs Blue in Division Four resulted in a win to the Gold side which has it entrenched in a top four position. Highton lead the way narrowly from Ocean Grove but the Gold side will be keen to retain the double chance and hold onto second spot.
Six remaining matches will be of utmost importance to the Division Four Blue and Division Five sides as they need to strike some form to make their way up the ladder. Close matches that have unfortunately not fallen the way of these sides have them f ighting in the bottom half of the table, however two or three wins after Christmas can easily change their position into f inals contenders. Well in contention for a f inals berth is the Division Seven outf it. Holding onto a top four position heading into the last match before Christmas, things did
not fall the way of the Grover’s which saw them slip to sixth but only f ive points behind fourth placed Highton. With two top of the table clashes in two weeks, Ocean Grove's Premier Division remains in pole position in the Geelong Ballarat Premier Division. A clean sweep of the points against Victoria at home in round 11 extended their lead at the top and also set up another top two clash against Queenscliff heading into the f inal round at home before the break. Momentum from end one was with the home side and was never relinquished
throughout the entire contest. With three rinks in a comfortable winning position for most of the match it was the Craig Hodges team that rallied in the last few ends and a six on the second last secured their rink points and another clean sweep of points to the ladder leaders. The all-important double chance looms for Division Two as it made the trek to Anglesea. Backing up from a terrif ic win against Leopold in round 11, the visiting side could not overcome the fast Anglesea synthetic surface, dropping the
overall match by f ive shots. Remaining in second spot the Grovers will be keen to bounce back with a win going into 2015 when they host Bell Post Hill. Barry Hair, Col Anderson, Noel Sherwell and Tom Bramwell led the way for the four golds with a massive 33-10 win which set up a terrif ic overall win at home against Highton. Sixteen points to the season's total has them entrenched in a top four position and f inals bound. Peter Eberle, Dick Clay, Sue Gorwell and super skip Charles McCall were in
destruction mode as they cruised to a brilliant 42-8 victory setting up the overall match points to make sure the points against Norlane in Division Eight were staying in favour of Ocean Grove. As 2014 comes to a close Ocean Grove Bowling Club would like to thank all members for their efforts throughout the year and wish all bowlers a happy and safe Christmas as well as a prosperous new year and we look forward to seeing you all on the greens in 2015.
H Y T S T L S HEA BEAU FITNE
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SOUL season wraps up The SOUL Longboard club recently held its end of year presentation night at the Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club. It was also the 10 year celebration of the club first being formed in the November of 2004. Chris McSween took out the open men’s division from Ben Considine, Dean Cook and Liam GriggsKennelly. Chris had a very consistent year and always either won or finished highly in each comp. Mel Renton-Wright won the open women’s division from Morgan Griggs-Kennelly, Abby Firns and, Lou McSween. Mel capped off a great year after finishing 2nd at the Australian Longboard Titles as well. Andy Smith took out the over 35s from Dave Cassells, Greg Dunn and Russell Synnott. John Mercer romped home in the over 50s from Paul Fletcher, Mick Armstrong and Andy Brown. Gus Angleton won the over 60s division from Herby Jercher and Chris
Myers. Ben Considine won the logger division from Craig Robbo, Lachie Fletcher and Mitch Knapton. Ben has had a stellar year with many good results including Australian Junior Log champion and Snowy McAllister champion. Matt McAteer won the Junior Boys from Baylin Wright, Cody McSween and Tony Hammer. Abby Firns won the Junior Girls from Morgan GriggsKennelly, Shannon Firns and Courtney Mercer. Long time member Ian Coggins received the president's award which goes to a club member who has in some way made the club a better place to be. Ian, and sometimes his family, drive from Carrum Downs to Ocean Grove every month for the comp, compete, hang around, have a chat and drive home again. A good effort and a good bloke. Local shaper Nic McAteer supported the club in a big way this year by providing two great prizes.
The first is an encouragement award to be given to some one that the judges during the year has shown improvement in their surfing and other areas of their life. The deserved winner was Mat McAteer who accepted the trophy from his father. Nic also provided a 9ft performance board to be used for a members' draw. Each member has a numbered card and so it was a matter of drawing the number from a bowl. The lucky winner was Morgan Griggs-Kennelly. Andy Brown had a surprise presentation of life membership to president Brian Tucker. Brian has been president for nearly nine of the club's 10 years and has worked tirelessly to build it up to one of Australia’s biggest and most successful longboard clubs. Another surprise presentation was from president Brian to Ben and Lee Considine for their dual Australian Logger Championships.
LEFT: Aussie Logger champs Lee and Ben Considine with Brian Tucker. BELOW LEFT: encouragement award, Matt McAteer with Nic McAteer. BELOW RIGHT: life membership for president Brian Tucker.
LEFT: Open Womens, Mel Renton-Wright, Morgan GriggsKennelly, Abby Firns and Lou McSween.
RIGHT: Open Mens, Liam GriggsKennelly, Ben Considine, Dean Cook and Chris McSween.
Board riders calender now out
THE popular 13th beach Boardriders 2015 fundraising calendar is now available. It features some of the club's best surfers, ripping awesome waves – and shot by local snappers Gary Stephens and Elliott Gray. The calendar is available from The Greenroom, Murf’s, Strapper and Tonik. It’s still only $20, which is fantastic value for this high quality publication, from which all proceeds go to the club. Get in early as there are limited numbers available.
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Great way to work off pud WHAT an excellent opportunity to jog off that Christmas pudding…. register for the Echo Rip to River! Get in early and save $5 per person by registering online for the Echo Rip to River right up until noon on Boxing Day at www.oceangroveslsc.asn. au. You can also register at the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club between 2pm and 6pm on Boxing Day or between 7am and 8am on the 27 December at either Ocean Grove or Point Lonsdale. All participants need to collect their race number at the club during these times. There will be commemorative T-shirts for sale at the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club as well. If you have registered for the Echo 10km Run or the Bellarine Property 10km Walk, please go to the
RSL bowlers win comp ON Sunday November 9, a team made up of local RSL club bowlers, led by skipper Tom Warren, won the Victorian RSL Bowls Association Open Fours Victorian RSL Cup. The team – consisting of Warren, Ian Price, Will Takurua and Gary Burkitt – travelled to Keilor Bowls Club to compete against RSL teams from around the state for the cup. It was the f irst time that the group had played in the cup and the pre-f inal games were keenly contested with the Ocean Grove Barwon Heads team winning their semi-f inal by only four shots. A particularly good contribution by each member of the team in the f inal resulted in a 26 to six win for Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL team.
Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club on the morning of the event. The walk starts at 8.30am and the run starts at 9am. Both events start just below the lighthouse on the beach. If you have registered for the 5km Beach Run or the Echo 1.4km Ripper Nipper go to the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club on the morning of the event. The 5km Beach run starts at 8.30am, the Ripper Nipper starts at 9am. Both events start on the beach in front of the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club. There is a new category this year for people who are 17 and under. They are now able to register for the 10km or 5km run. For more information see www.oceangroveslsc.asn. au.
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Waves recruit star MARK HEENAN
Quick time out with Bridget Wallace Team supported in A-League Melbourne Victory Favourite player Archie Thompson (Melbourne Victory) Favourite drink vodka and pineapple Favourite food Aussie pizza Favourite holiday destination Ocean Grove
Most memorable soccer moment Melbourne Victory defeated Adelaide United 6-0 in the A-League grand final in 2006/07 Biggest personal career highlight winning Drysdale Soccer Club’s women’s best and fairest award
SURFSIDE Waves Soccer Club has welcomed the appointment of new recruit Bridget Wallace in 2015. The 24-year-old last week was unveiled as a new key signing for next season. She joins fellow recruits utility Adrian Bond, former Surf Coast player Mathew Kirk, and Jack Pedler who will play in the Men’s Division One team in 2015. Wallace, a former Geelong representative in Women’s Premier League, is known to be a feisty sweeper who can play up-f ield and score goals. She said an opportunity to play alongside local soccer identities Cath Sattler
and Chris Cuff was a deciding factor in her move to Waves. “I played Cath (Sattler) and Chris (Cuff) at Drysdale and with my new job I wasn’t sure if I could commit fully to soccer next season,” Wallace said. “They reassured me not being able to make it to some training sessions that I will be able to play.” Wallace has played at Bellarine Sharks in St Leonards, and had a stint at Wooden Valley in Canberra. In 2014, Surfside Waves failed to f ield a women’s team. IN other news Cath Sattler will also rejoins Surfside Waves in 2015 after her stint at Drysdale.
Grubbers turn sights to 2015
Committee members firing up the barbecue.
Sam Fairway, Travis Gavin, Matt Davies and Kane Reardon
OCEAN Grove Football Club wrapped up its final pre-season training session of 2014 earlier this month. The eighth and final pre-season session of the year took place at Shell Road on Wednesday December 10. Up to 40 players competed in a 75-minute endurance session which focused on skills based work. It was not only players in attendance, the new Ocean Grove Football Netball Club committee continued their active involvement in pre-season with a barbeque organised at club’s final training session. New Grubber coach Wayne Walsh paid tribute to new OGFNC committee. “The committee have been fantastic getting behind ideas and
anything we have been wanting to do,” Walsh said. “I think the players appreciate that as well, we are hoping that goes out to the wider community.” MEANTIME Ocean Grove will resume its pre-season schedule on Wednesday January 28. Walsh said the club would hold three sessions per week in the new year on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays to allow players to fit in at least two practice sessions a week around their busy work lives. “If blokes are working on a Monday night, the idea is the players need to do two training sessions,” Walsh said. “That is what it is all about to get two training sessions a week with guys travelling to training, we (can) cater for them as well.”
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Grubbers upset top side Under 17 Everett Division, round 7 Ocean Grove vs Marshall Ocean Grove won the toss and batted f irst making 9/145 from 55 overs. Captain Jake Le Maistre made 39, supported by Brad Procter with 26. Marshall then batted, falling short to be all out for 140. With some excellent bowling all round and hanging on to catches OG won its f irst game of the season against the top team by a narrow margin. Best
of the bowlers were Cody Richardson and Isaac Wilkins taking 2/18 each and supported by Lachlan Madden with 2/22. Also three great catches to Procter and two to Brody Hamilton Under 15 OG 1 Emond Division, round 7 OG 1 vs Collendina Collendina made 9/204. Ocean Grove 1 stumbled a bit with the bat to only make 91 all out. Under 15 OG 2 McMahon Division, round 7 OG 2 vs Queenscliff
OG 2 batted f irst scoring 8/142 from 50 overs with Nathan Scarpa being the best of the batsmen making 25 ably supported by Noah de Bruijn and Connor Pickett with 17 each. Queenscliff then had a bat, falling agonisingly short at 8/140. After thinking it was a tie a check of the scorebooks showed OG 2 had just won by two runs. The pick of the bowlers was Jake Powe with 3/5 and a catch, supported by Pickett, Bruijn and Scarpa.
Under 13 Agg Division, round 7 Ocean Grove vs Highton Ocean Grove had a bit of a run feast making 9/215 with Highton scoring 8/128. Noah Cunningham lead the day with 36 runs and two catches with great support by Taliesin Platt 33 not out and 1/7, Nathan Down 27 runs and 2/8 and a catch and Josh Kuipers 23 runs and 2/18. A fabulous win by the young Grubbers with an all round team effort
Justin Dickeson in action for Collendina D grade in round 10.
Grudge match ends in win
Grubbers gear up for Rip to River Dennis White, Ian Walker, Karen Digby, Roger the dog, Tony Potter and John Wilkins. OCEAN GROVE Football Club is getting behind this Saturday’s Rip to River event. The football club committee headed by new president Ian Walker will participate in the 10km Bellarine Property Walk on December 27. Fellow committee members including vice-president Tony Potter, Dennis White, Karyn and Ken Digby and their dog Roger will take part.
Under 15 Collendina played host to cross town rivals Ocean Grove. The Cobras opened with Nathan Pearson and Lachlan McVilly, who took the new ball in place of the injured Logan Taylor. The opening stand with the ball was tight and damaging. Pearson took 2/9 off six overs while McVilly took 2/8. The wickets were shared in what was a consistent bowling performance. Sam Walsh was his usual miserly self with 1/10 off five, Max Sutton, who gave up the gloves, took 1/15 off eight,
Ben Bennett 1/3 off three, Henry Walsh 1/10 off three and Tyler Bryan 1/13 off three. Ocean Grove was dismissed for Pearson and Sam Walsh opened the run chase with a fine 53 opening stand. Walsh was dismissed for 24 while Pearson went on to be retired for an incredible 54. Logan Taylor made an impressive 38. The talented Max Sutton was awesome with 47 and Mitch Porter was retired for a fine 22. The Cobras made it to 6/204 in what was a very good all round performance with the bat to go with their great
bowling. A very solid victory heading into Christmas. Under 13 The Cobras Christmas lunch will go down well with a fantastic win over Barwon Heads. Collendina needed a win to stay in touch with the top four. Cam Egan continued his consistent season with a well made 13 and much improved opening partner Isaac Hale was solid with 11. Both openers departed with the score on 29. No need to worry though, Kobe Annand and Xavier Norman combined to get the score to 94. Both
batsmen had to be retired with Annand making a fine 33 and Norman contributing 12. Sam Donegan made a great 10 and Tanner Keast controlled the middle order with a fine 19. The Cobras finished on 5/182. Annand and Hale opened in fine style with some tight bowling. Hale took 1/12 off six overs while Annand took 0/11 from six. Egan also went wicketless but only conceded three runs off six overs. Joe Doedel was also miserly with 0/10 off six. The first placed Seagulls fell short on 3/134.
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Large turn out for tennis club THE Ocean Grove Tennis Club Christmas Party was held last week with the biggest attendance in recent history. Over 30 children and 60 adults joined in a fun night of food, drinks and carol singing. The children had a ball on the jumping castle, but quickly leapt off when Santa arrived. A long queue could be seen, with children of all ages receiving a bag of lollies and a chance to let Santa know what they would like in their stocking. A lovely meal was enjoyed and then the real entertainment commenced. Paul James wowed the crowd with his brilliant singing and guitar playing, accompanied by Kylie Thomas and Graeme Schmidt on vocals. The room was aglow with candlelight and a real Christmas feeling as the audience of club members sang their hearts out. Afterwards photos were taken next to the tennis racquet Christmas tree, made by one of the members. This was the final week of tennis before the sixweek break. Some teams have cemented a place in the top four, while others are struggling against some tough
competition. The Section 13 Boys White have been undefeated all season and remain on the top of the ladder, as does Section 4 Boys. In the seniors the Mens Section 2 top the ladder for OGTC. Here are the junior results from December 13: Section 3 Mixed travelled to Moolap and lost, their hardest fought battle yet, 6,36-0,4. This team has had a tough season so far and is eighth on the ladder. Section 4 Boys hosted Leopold and won 4,332,21. Sebastian Bouma won his singles 6-1 and then teamed with Ethan Franks to win the doubles 6-1. They are top of the ladder. Section 6 Girls played at nearby Clifton Springs and won 2,18-4,27. Brooke Vigilante and Saira Shah secured all of their sets on the day ensuring this team’s third place on the ladder. Section 8 Mixed hosted All Saints and lost 2,264,30. Holly Sharp and Chris McMahon had a win in their doubles, 6-1. This team is seventh on the ladder. Section 12 Girls played at home against Wandana Heights and the match
Santa at the tennis club's end of year party.
The tennis racquet Christmas tree. was a tie 3,24-3,24. Erica Crawford won her singles 6-0 and then her doubles 6-4. This team is eighth on the ladder. Section 13 Boys Red had a great win over Highton at their home courts 1,19-5,35. Robert and
Scott Campbell won all of their sets, securing the win for their team. They are second on the ladder behind Ocean Grove White in first place. Section 13 Boys White played at home against Geelong Lawn and won
4,31-2,24. Josh Miller and Jack James had good wins on the day, winning their singles and doubles. They are currently top of the ladder. Section 19 Girls travelled out to Centre Court to play their Red team and lost 6,36-0,18. Try as they did, the opposition was just too strong. This team is placed eighth on the ladder. Section 20 Boys played Highton White at their home courts and won 1,16-5,35. Sam Hines and Connor Asquith teamed up well together winning their doubles, having also previously won their singles. They hold top position on the ladder. Section 21 Girls White hosted Geelong Lawn and won by just three games 3,27-3,24. Melanie
Rose McClusky won her singles and then teamed with Alyssa Dickeson to win her doubles. They are now second on the ladder. Section 21 Girls Red played against Geelong Lawn White at home and lost 0,21-6,36. A tough match for these beginners, who are seventh on the ladder. Section 22 Boys travelled to Geelong Lawn and lost by just three games 3,273,24. Ben Bowers and James Splatt won their doubles as each team member tried to make every game count. They are eighth on the ladder. Section 23 Boys were at home against Grovedale and lost 2,244,29. Thomas Pukepuke pushed through and managed to win both of his sets. Alex Montgomery
won his doubles, and was just pipped in his singles 5-6. They are currently fourth on the ladder. Here is the ladder positions for Senior Saturday afternoon competition: Section 2 Mens are top of the ladder Section 7 Men’s are fourth on the ladder Section 9 Mixed fourth on the ladder Section 10 Mixed second on the ladder Section 11 Mixed Red second on the ladder Section 11 Mixed Blue are seventh on the ladder Section 14 Mixed are third on the ladder Results compiled by Jen Franks. Go to ‘David Franks Tennis Coaching’ facebook page for results, tips and more information.
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Cobras push for top four spot MARK HEENAN COLLENDINA upstaged Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A grade finals contender Portarlington with a stunning 42-run victory in their one-day clash on December 20. The Cobras, who successfully defended 8/146 with bat, rolled the Demons for only 104 from 33.5 overs in reply at Collendina. Collendina co-coach Corey Walter described his side’s win against Portalington as their best victory this season. The Cobras have a 4-2 record in 2014/15 with wins against Wallington,
Barrabool, Newcomb and now Portarlington. “It was huge to beat a side above us on the ladder,” Walter told the Voice after match. “I know three sides in the top four haven’t had a bye yet, so we have had a favourable fixture. “We have had the bye as well, so going into Christmas with a 4-2 record with the bye hopefully sitting around fourth – that really sets up our season.” Walter did the damage with ball after his figures of 3/29 from eight overs and claimed the prized scalp of Port captain Paul McGrath (7). The ever reliable Charlie Lamb, 3/4 from
Daniel McManus made 45 for Collendina B grade.
only 5.5 overs, and Dean Britt, 3/16 from eight overs, both claimed valuable three-wicket hauls. At one stage the visitors were in dire straits at 8/67, before their tailenders provided resistance with a late order fightback. Earlier in day, the home team posted 8/146 with openers Cam Kavaliunas (34) and James Rock (17) sharing in a 56-run first wicket partnership. Cobra co-coach Ben Ricardo continued his fine season with bat and top scored with 44. Portarlington bowler Dean Deluca was the shining light with ball with his figures of 5/29 from eight overs.
Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY
Collendina 8/146 (B. Ricardo 44, C. Kavaliunas 34, J. Rock 17) def Portarlington104 (C. Lamb 3/4, D. Britt 3/16, C. Walter 3/29) The visitors made 5/192 Deluca also made 24 from 40 overs, while not out with bat. IN B grade, Collendina in reply Collendina suffered a 32-run loss compiled 7/132 from 40 to Portarlington in overs. COLLENDINA 1 their one-day game at defeated St Leonards Portarlington. Batting first the home by 97 runs in their oneside was bowled out for day clash at Charles McCarthy Memorial 138 from 37.2 overs. In reply, Portarlington Oval. Batting first, the Cobras bowlers ripped through the Cobra bats who were made the imposing total eventually dismissed for of 1/254 from their 40 overs. 106 from only 27.1 overs In reply the home side PORTARLINGTON defeated Collendina by only managed to make 60 runs in its C grade 7/157 with bat as the one-day clash at Bellarine Cobras secured a vital Secondary College's win before Christmas. Ocean Grove campus.
Des Every on his way to 21.
Hawks too good for Cobras DRYSDALE A grade continued its unblemished season after it ripped the Collendina top order apart in their one-day clash on December 13. Set 193 to win from 40 overs, the Hawks triggered a huge Cobras batting collapse that saw visitors fall in a hole at 6/23 in the revised round six one-day fixture at Drysdale. Hawk bowler Scott Jervies, who took 4/25 from eight overs,
Collendina 8/152 (K. McNally 51no, S. Jack 34, D. Britt 21no) lost to Drysdale 7/192 (D. Johnston 3/56, D. Britt 2/19) destroyed the Collendina (51 not out), who helped top order bats after he restored Cobra innings. claimed four of the first Cobra Dean Britt also made a handy five wickets. Cobra co-coaches Ben contribution with bat Ricardo and Corey Walter after his unbeaten 21. “Yeah wasn’t a great start and opener Cameron Kavaliunas all failed to by any means,” Ricardo trouble scorers. said. Remarkably Collendina, “(It) was really pleasing which finished at 8/152, and for them (Jack and was well led by Shane McNally) to spend some Jack (34) and an unbeaten time in the middle and half-century from wicket- it will only benefit us in keeper Kieran McNally later games.”
Collendina went into match without gun strike bowler Charlie Lamb, James Rock and Nathan Walter. The 40-run loss saw Collendina drop out of the top four on the A grade ladder. Earlier in day, the home side posted a highly competitive score of 7/192 from 40 overs. Hawk all-rounder Brent Harding (57) continued his fine season with bat, while Nick Hallam made an unbeaten 75.
Drysdale Cricket Club coach Shane Cutajar said his A grade team, who are 6-0 in 2014/15, aim to make their home deck a ‘fortress’ for opposition teams. “We hope to make it a fortress with eight of the last 10 Saturdays of cricket played at Drysdale,” Cutajar told the Voice. “It has been really good to win all of our away games.” The Hawks A grade had the bye in round seven.
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Grubbers sign Ryan OCEAN Grove Football Club has signed former Western Bulldogs player Ryan Hargrave to play at Grubbers in 2015. The 33-year-old who played 203 games at the Bulldogs from 2002 to 2012, recently relocated his family to Bellarine region. Since his AFL retirement, the former Bulldogs defender has played in premierships with Hillside in 2013 and this season at Deer Park. Ocean Grove Football Club Senior Coach Wayne Walsh was thrilled with new signing. Hargrave informed Grubbers of his decision to pull on red and white colours next season on December 19. “Yeah it is great for the club, great for the town,” Walsh told the Voice. “I suppose I’m just very happy to meet quality people around the club.”
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Port hands out lesson to Grove
www.oceangrovevoice.com Dan Roddis bowls during Ocean Grove's loss to Portarlington.
Ocean Grove 6/168 (A. Spiby 34, Darren Roddis 33, G. Scarpa 31) lost to Portarlington 6/221 (L. Cameron 2/30, R. Procter 2/36) P O RTA R L I N GTO N pushed its claims to cement a top four Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association finals berth after an impressive 53-run victory against Ocean Grove on December 13. The second-placed Demons defeated the Grubbers in the revised 40 over per side A grade clash at Ocean Grove. Despite an early wicket from Grubber Robbie Procter, who took 2/36 from eight overs, Greg Matthews (24) and Port captain Paul McGrath (54) set the initial tone after the Demons elected to bat first. The visitors continued to increase their run rate after Jamie Morgan starred with an unbeaten 83, as Portarlington made a highly competitive score of 6/221 from 40 overs. Ocean Grove captain Lucas Cameron, who made his return from a
lower leg injury and took 2/30 from eight overs, praised Portarlington’s powerful batting display. “The Port boys hit the ball as clean as a whistle, we knew we would need to do absolutely everything right to get near that total,” Cameron said. “But hats off to Port they were just too good.” Cameron said despite his team’s poor 1-4 record in 2014/15, he said there were some pleasing signs with the bat. Ocean Grove compiled 6/168 from 40 overs in reply. “We made some significant improvements with our batting that we’ll look to build on after the break,” Cameron said. Three Grubber batsmen made valuable contributions including recalled Greg Scarpa (31), opener Adam Spiby (34) and Darren Roddis (33).
Wallabies chalk up win WALLINGTON claimed its first A grade win under new coach Mick Gill against Barrabool. The Wallabies, who last tasted an A grade victory against Newcomb in round 11 last season. Wallington made 7/169 and was well served by Damien Biemans and Chris Barnett who both made 41, while Gill made an unbeaten 29. In reply, Wallington
struck with the ball early and claimed the prized scalp of Barrabool captain Kane Pickering on the first ball he faced. The Bulls lost wickets at regular intervals and were eventually bowled out for 107 in 33.5 overs. Gill, who took 3/14 from 4.5 overs, and all-rounder Damien Biemans, who claimed 3/17 from eight overs, were the stars. “It feels like a lot of
weight has lifted off my shoulders getting that first one (win) out of the way,” Gill told the Voice. “I breathed a good sigh of relief once the final (Barrabool) wicket was taken.” “We went with a different game plan than what we normally do. So we normally play structured, but I called it ‘kamikaze’ style of cricket.”
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Dylan Thorley in action for Ocean Grove against Portarlington. Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY
Finals hopes dashed as Grove slumps to equal last on the ladder
Sharks batter out of form Grubbers LOWLY Ocean Grove A grade slumped to its fifth loss in 2014/15 after Jan Juc cruised to a ninewicket one-day victory on December 20. The Grubbers, who last posted victory in round one against Barwon Heads on October 4, finals' hopes are all but extinguished after another poor showing with bat against Sharks. In their 40 over per side clash at Jan Juc Park, the visitors were no match for home side who managed to skittle Grubbers for only 111 in 38.1 overs. Ocean Grove A grade is now in 10th place with a 1-5 record. Ocean Grove lost wickets at regular
Ocean Grove 111 (S. Fankhauser 18, R. Procter 17, A. Spiby 17, D. Thorley 15) lost to Jan Juc 1/118 (C. Richardson 1/23) intervals on the lush Grubbers’ tail. In reply, Jan Juc chased greens at Jan Juc with five Grubber batsmen all down Ocean Grove’s making starts, but failing modest score of 111 and to go on to make a big finished at 1/118 from 28 overs and won with 12 score. Shaun Fankhauser top overs to spare. One highlight was the scored with 18, while openers Adam Spiby (17) Ocean Grove A grade and Dylan Thorley (15) debut of teen sensation made initial inroads, but Cody Richardson, who lost their wickets soon claimed the only Jan Juc wicket for match. after. Richardson bowled five Jan Juc bowler Ricky Leyonhjelm was the main overs and took 1/23. Jan Juc’s Ben Grinter destroyer for Sharks with his figures of 4/35 from (50 not out) continued his stellar season with eight overs. Fellow Shark bowler 470 runs at average of Rowan Pitt took figures 78.33, while Iva Priest of 3/20 from eight overs (47) shared in a 91opening wicket and mopped up the run
partnership with Grinter. Tom Kent was the most economical bowler for Grubbers with his figures of 0/21 from eight overs. MEANWHILE a 151run opening wicket partnership between David Turner (75) and Dean Gills (67) helped Ocean Grove B grade achieve victory by 70 runs against Jan Juc. The Grubbers posted 5/231 from their 40 overs in the one-day clash at Ocean Grove. In reply Jan Juc made 6/161 from 40 overs. Grubber bowlers Lucas Baulch and Chris McSween both took two wickets. IN other grades, a blistering knock from
Dave Bate (78) was not enough for Grubbers to get across the line in their C grade match at Bellbrae Oval. In the end the home side fell 18 runs shy of Jan Juc's first innings total of 219. Ocean Grove was all out for 201. D GRADE saw a close contest after Jan Juc 1 won by three runs in their one-day encounter against Ocean Grove at Connewarre. Batting first Jan Juc 1 made 8/224 from 40 overs, in reply Ocean Grove was bowled out for 221 in 39.1 overs.
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James Dalton and Cam Spalding will use this Saturday's Rip to River event as preparation for next year's Gold Coast Airport Marathon.
Rip to River preparation MARK HEENAN
OCEAN Grove based runners and great mates James Dalton and Cameron Spolding will be out to achieve personal best times in this Saturday’s Rip to River event. The pair who currently train with Geelong Cross
Country Club will use the 10km race on December 27 as preparation for next year’s Gold Coast Airport Marathon held on July 4-5. “You can do all the training, but you still need to have these races in between like these little mini goals, just to see where you are at,” said
Dalton, 35. “Racing is completely different to training.” Dalton’s immediate focus though is Rip to River and he is eager to improve his time of 41:20 after last summer’s 10km race. “I am looking forward to Rip to River, it is an event I have watched for many
years living and growing up in Ocean Grove,” Dalton said. “I have ran it many times as well but I am always looking to improve and get a better time than the year before.” Dalton, a four-time premiership player with Ocean Grove Football Club from 2000-03,
finished tenth in a time of 42:01 in the Run Geelong 12km event last month on November 23. MEANTIME Spolding, a former Ocean Grove senior footballer, completed in the 42km Melbourne Marathon on October 12 earlier this year and crossed the finishing line in less than
three hours. Last summer Spolding completed the 10km Rip to River event in a time of 38:48. Both Spolding and Dalton are coached by Stephane Vander Bruggen, from Geelong Performance Coaching. Spolding credited Vander Bruggen coaching
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attributes after October’s Melbourne Marathon on Facebook. “Stephane Vander Bruggen you are an amazing coach,” he said. “You drive us all so hard so we can achieve our goals and the feeling is incredible when we get the results.”