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Devoted swim coach retires
RETIRING swim coach Bruce Swain was given a moving send off by dozens of his grateful protégés at Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre last week. The coach who has devoted about 35 years to nurturing talent and skills among the young and older, was celebrated by a big turnout at the 6am session on Friday morning. Beginning in New South Wales, Bruce went on to coach at Portarlington, South Barwon, Geelong Aquatic, Geelong Swimming, Geelong College and Ocean Grove. Continued page 5.
PEDAL POWER Cadel Evans rode into Barwon Heads on the weekend for the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. The race was won by Gianni Meersman on Sunday. Full story and more pictures on page 15.
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OCEAN GROVE Australia Day ambassador Alistair McCooke officially launched his website MYeloma this month, using his journey through cancer to provide information for fellow sufferers. Mr McMooke was a crewmember of the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter and an intensive care paramedic, before being diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2013. He was also involved in establishing an emergency response program for expats in Saudi Arabia and served for the United Nations in Iraq. Mr McCooke came up with the website when he was diagnosed, after noticing a lack of information on “what happens after treatment”. “I was looking for information for people with myeloma who wanted to work and were active,” he said. His niece Astyn Reid, who runs a production company named Sticker Productions, created the site in 2013. Yet Mr McCooke has only recently been able to contribute to the website. “Due to the intensity of the treatment sitting down to look at a computer was difficult,” he said. “It’s been sitting there almost dormant.” Mr McCooke has been in remission for 12 months and he hopes to share his experiences to help fellow myeloma patients. “If there’s something on the site relates to someone that’s fantastic,” he said. “When you’ve just been diagnosed or are receiving treatment you’re at your
Alistair McCooke with daughters Evie and Ruby at Run Geelong 2014.
wits end.” Mr McCooke also plans to return to work on February 17 as a casual paramedic. He made an attempt to return to work for six months last year, starting in May, as a diabetes clinical specialist. But his depleted immune system was unable to cope
The Hodgson St toilets were also targeted in the recent spate of graffiti, with a large tag covering one whole side of the block. “Obviously it’s very disappointing when we
THIS Valentine’s Day Cherished Pets Community Veterinary Care is holding a dog wellness clinic at Wallington’s WRG in support of some dear furry friends. The friendly drop in service will provide a qualified veterinary service with all proceeds going towards the Cherished Pets Foundation which provides in-home pet care support to elderly and disabled pet owners living independently in our community. Companion pets play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life and wellbeing of elderly and disabled people in our community. “Hosting these regular Dog Wellness Clinics goes to the heart of our business,” says Jason Corless, Managing Director of Wallingtons WRG. “We’re pleased to be supporting the Cherished Pets Foundation, as a way of connecting with the community. We’re a local family owned business and the local community are our loyal customer base. When we can give back to that community it benefits all of us.” Call in to a Dog Wellness Clinic, held the second Saturday each month at Wallington’s.
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and he went from “virus to virus, which ended in a nasty chest infection”. “Fortunately I’ve been able to come off some of the medications, which can really knock you around a bit,” he said. “Having come off the medication I feel a lot better.” The site is self funded
and Mr McCooke hopes to include simple explanations of medications and the different types of myeloma. “It’s a work in progress,” he said. “I feel it is something that could help people.” For more information visit www. lifewithmyeloma.com.
Vandals hit Grove again VANDALS again caused a nuisance at Ocean Grove beaches over two nights last month, tagging footpaths, bike tracks and memorial chairs from Ocean Throughway to the main beach.
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get camping funding to put in to new infrastructure and people go and vandalise it,” said Barwon Coast general manager Bob Jordan. “Having to use our limited funding on
removing graffiti instead of something more beneficial is very frustrating, and I think the community is sick of it too.”
OCEAN Grove CFA attended 19 calls to Ocean Grove and Wallington during January, in addition to their cross Bellarine work. Above crews attend to a gas lead in Draper Street last Thursday.
Community bowls THE Community Bowls Challenge resumes again begining on Monda March 2. Teams of four are invited to enter. Contact Ocean Grove Bowling Club. More in the next edition of the Voice.
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Thacker St trees removed
CONCERNED residents contacted the Voice last week to report the removal of a large group of trees on Thacker Street bordering the Yellow Gums Estate. The trees were removed by contractors as part of the next stage of Yellow Gums Estate. “I was quite upset when I saw trees crashing down,” said an Ocean Grove resident. who asked not to be named. She said that many of the gum trees removed were “quite mature”. A council spokesperson said the tree removal was approved as part of the planning permit for the subdivision.
Hot rod on display OCEAN Grove’s Chris McManus was one of four Geelong entrants in the 50th Victorian Hot Rod Show last month, entering her 1934 Ford Pickup in memory of her late husband Dale Peucker. The hot rod was again on display at the Geelong Street Rodder’s recent Queenscliff Show N Shine. Dale purchased the hot rod in 2001, and “stripped it down to buckets of bolts”. “It took Dale six years to rebuild the hot rod with the help of Ocean Grove’s Al Stewart and Col Hunt.” Chris said. “It had to be perfect.” Mr Hunt said the Geelong Street Rodders approached Ms McManus to enter Dale’s car in the 50th Victorian Hotrod Show.
Chris McManus (pictured right) and Col Hunt with the 1934 Ford Pickup.
BELLARINE Police are urging residents to secure their property, after a spate of thefts. “The majority of the crime is occurring because residents are leaving themselves vulnerable – cars, garage doors and houses unlocked,” said Bellarine Officer in Charge Senior Sergeant Angelo Ferrara. “We have seen some instances across the Geelong region and the odd one on the Bellarine where cars are stolen by gaining entry into an unlocked house, keys taken and the car stolen – mostly overnight while residents sleeping.” Police are focusing on checking specific residential estates for unlocked cars and alerting the owners of the dangers. On an overnight patrol in early January, police found a garage door open in Portarlington with a BMW parked inside and the keys still in the ignition. Police woke the resident who then secured the garage. Police reported reduced crime last week, compared to earlier in the month, with four burglaries, two car thefts, seven thefts from cars and nine general thefts.
Extra session at playgroup
“They did that as a bit of respect for Dale, to showcase what he had done,” Mr Hunt said. The car featured on the front cover of
Australian Street Rodding magazine in 2011 and has won several hot rod competitions around the country. The Victorian Hot Rod
Show was held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre over the Australia Day long weekend and featured hot rods from all over Victoria.
Works progressing at Shell Rd CONSTRUCTION of the Shell Road Pavilion is progressing steadily, with the screw pilings for the building having been completed last month. Last week the plumber and electrician commenced pre-lay of pipes and conduits, and concretors began preparing the ground
Police beat on the Bellarine
floor slab. During this month precast concrete panels will be detailed and poured, and steel structure fabrication will commence, both off-site. Work will continue on ground floor slab preparation.
WAVE Church is running an extra session of its Little Blessings Playgroup each Wednesday this year, as well its regular Tuesday session. “We’ve always had a large waiting list,” said playgroup director Robbie Townsend. “Now we’ve got some spots open on Wednesday.” The not-for-profit playgroup is run for around 15 children at a time. Preschool children can join the playgroup for small cover charge each term, which goes towards a sponsor child and the upkeep of the facility. “The parents really love it,” said Mr Townsend. “It becomes a real network for them.” For more information email robbie@ thewavechurch.org.au.
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Coach retires Continued from page 1 The humble grandfather said he would still be getting in the water to coach family but would also be looking forward to a few sleep-ins after so many years of 4am starts. Bruce told the Voice he was a reasonable swimmer but actually got into coaching after a near drowning in his own family. “We went to a friend’s place and in his backyard was a pool. My young son who was four fell in and was face down. We didn’t even hear a splash. From then we vowed to teach the children to swim and it went from there.” Bruce said he was grateful for the turnout on Friday. “It was amazing. There would have been 40 swimmers in the pool. I’ve just been going through the letters and they mean so much.” There was a common theme to the letters – both learners and their families were universally inspired and indebted to Bruce. Bruce said he had no immediate plans for retirement but could foresee plenty of jobs others had already teed him up to do.
Smiles all round at DSA MORE than 50 participants defied wintery conditions to take advantage of the Disabled Surfers Association’s first event of the year. They were supported by 120 volunteers who took to the water off Ocean Grove Main Beach in blustery winds and rain. Of the 50-plus participants 98% were high needs, earning praise from co-organiser Julia Beshara. “It went really well and worked very well alongside Surfing Victoria (which was running a groms surfing contest on
the beach),” she said. “It was a great day and Rotary did a great job on the sausage sizzle.” During the morning Andrew Maud, store manager at Barwon Heads IGM, presented the DSA with a cheque for $500. The money was collected as a donation from customers who asked for shopping bags. A 5c donation is taken each time a bag is requested. The next DSA event is on Sunday March 1. For more information contact Mark on 0431-601 760 or Julia on 0413-925 970.
Andrew Maud of IGA Barwon Heads, Mark Beshara of DSA, Michael Bristow, Jenny Angliss-Goodall and volunteers.
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Helen and Byron Foord with Barwon Water's Michael Watson.
Donation brings boards to club OCEAN GROVE Surf Life Saving Club (OGSLSC) has ordered two new rescue boards, thanks to a $2500 donation from Barwon Water last month. OGSLSC grants off icer Helen Foord said the boards would allow the club to run
two patrols at once and would support its nipper program. “It’s something we can’t do without grants,” she said. “We are very appreciative of a grant from a Geelong-based company.” Each year Barwon
Water provides a $2500 grant to regional clubs on a rotational basis for essential equipment. Ocean Grove is one of four clubs offered a grant this year, with Lorne, Apollo Bay, and Point Lonsdale also eligible. Barwon Water general
manager business services Michael Watson said the corporation was proud of its 20-year association with the region’s surf life saving. “The clubs provide a valuable service to the community and Barwon Water is pleased to assist in making our beaches
safer,” Mr Watson said. “Volunteer lifesavers are commended for the fantastic job they perform. I hope Ocean Grove’s new rescue boards will contribute to a safer summer on our beaches.”
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TOP LEFT: Robyn Clark, Prue McDonaugh and Carol Naylorat the Uniting Church garage sale on Saturday morning. TOP RIGHT: buyers look through the stalls and tables at the garage sale.
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Pamela receives OAM LUKE VOOGT
Pamela Kinsman (middle) in India. PAMELA Kinsman became the latest Ocean Grove resident to receive the Order of Australia Medal (OAM), for 33 years of bringing students across the world together. “I’m thrilled to bits!” said the elated principal of Torquay P-6 College. “It acknowledges two lovely organisations I work with.” Mrs Kinsman was awarded the OAM for her work with Children’s International Summer Villages (CISV). “It changes kids' lives,” she said. “It provides them with the most fantastic experience.” Mrs Kinsman has been a member of CISV since 1981, and has served as a board member, regional coordinator for the Asia-Pacif ic and vice-president of the Victorian Chapter. CISV sends children, aged 10 to 12, all over the world to develop friendships and better understand other cultures. “It’s before the children develop prejudice,” Mrs Kinsman said. A delegation of two
Pamela during a trip to China.
girls, two boys and a teacher is sent to live in a village with children from across the world, in one of the 50 countries
involved in CISV. “Some Ocean Grove students of the past have been nominated for that program,” Mrs Kinsman
said. The programs continue until adulthood for those who want to get involved. Mrs Kinsman has passed her passion for international education onto her children, with all six of them being involved in CISV. The long-time Ocean Grove resident said the program helped her children to take more interest in the world. “They still communicate regularly with the people they have met,” she said. “Now my grandchildren are ready
to be involved.” Mrs Kinsman travels to Cambodia each year, where she runs a workshop for principals as part of Teachers without Borders Australia. “I’ve been doing this for many years and the education there has changed dramatically,” she said Her passion for education in the disadvantaged parts of the world has also rubbed off on her students, with Torquay P-6 College actively supporting a school in Kampong Thom, Cambodia. The school has held fundraisers, such as a “crazy hair day”, which have raised money to f ix a wall destroyed by white ants, assist a teacher to complete their training, tile a section of a f loor, install a well and a toilet and provide desks and chairs. “The children were rolling in stumps to sit on until last year,” she said. Mrs Kinsman has been principal at Torquay P-6 College since 1998, and gets up 7am for work and returns home at 6.30pm everyday. “But I love it,” she said.
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A special story time LUKE VOOGT ABOUT 40 children, parents and grandparents joined children’s writer Lee Fox at the Ocean Grove Library for a
very special story time last month. Ms Fox read the fascinated children her story 10 Little Hermit Crabs, a “counting backwards” book and a “triumph over
Lee Fox with Anwen, Lucy and Millie.
adversity”. “One by one the hermit crabs get distracted or lost,” she said. “It seems like they’re going to die to the kids but they don’t.”
Rather than reading straight from the book, Ms Fox told her story through a kamishibai, a form of Japanese theatre featuring painted scrolls and props.
The Castlemaine mother has written six children’s books, and often uses the beach as a theme, inspired by her childhood years in Ocean Grove. “I spent a lot of time here during my childhood on holidays,” she said. Ms Fox didn’t originally intend to be a children’s writer. She completed a professional writing and editing course at RMIT and only took the subject “writing for children” because she heard it had a good lecturer. “I wrote Ellakazoo for an assignment and it ended up getting published,” she said. Ms Fox is building a house in Ocean Grove and is planning to move here later this year. She said holding the free story session was a way of getting to know people in the town. “It’s my way of saying ‘I’m coming to live in the community, here I am’,” she said.
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Kids take up surf challenge
Surf's up, no matter what A GROUP of Ocean Grove residents lead by 10-year-old Kelsie Connelly have completed a challenge to surf 10 days straight this summer, regardless of conditions. “It has rained, the swell has been nonexistent, or wild and the group have braved all sorts of conditions to complete the challenge,” said
group member Rhonda Browne. It’s been just one month since Kelsie got her new board for Christmas and already she’s surfed 20 days. She was out on the waves again last Thursday, with her surfing buddies Baxter and Jarvis Lindsay, who have surfed nearly as much as her this summer.
“I think it’s really good,” she said. “You can just have fun and do whatever you like on the waves.” Already Kelsie has become a keen surfer with her mother Pam Connelly saying “she wants to do a 300-day challenge now”. “It’s just a fun thing to get them in the water and get them fit,” said Ms
Connelly. “They have to go out even if it’s really bad and windy.” The group of eight children and five adults have braved choppy swell and onshore winds, yet many of them decided to continue the challenge well beyond the 10 days. Ms Connelly said the challenge was the brainchild of Ms
Kelsie Connelly and Baxter and Jarvis Lindsay completed a 10-day surf challenge. They got out into the surf for 10 consecutive days, no matter what the conditions were.
Browne. “She’s done it a few times to get back into surfing,” she said. The challenge is not just limited to surfing for the group and their families. “Rhonda is also doing a 10-day tennis challenge and Nikki Lindsay is doing 10-day walking challenge,” Ms Connelly said.
Charity Golf Day Friday 13th February 2015
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InformaƟon & Sponsorship Thirteenth Beach Golf Club - Beach Course 4 Ball Ambrose ShotGun start Auc�ons, raffles and prizes Networking Guest Speakers Sponsorship opportuniƟes
For more information and registration please contact Bec on: bec@peaceofmindfoundation.org.au M: 0411 382457 W: www.peaceofmindfoundation.org.au
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The finale of the Paramount show during the New Jersey Light of Day is traditionally an all in sing-a-long of all the artists.
Spreading the Light MEETINGS with rock 'n' roll royalty was just the icing on the cake of a US recent fact-finding mission for two local Parkinson’s campaigners. Ocean Grove’s sell-out Light of Day Australia event last July is now global news, getting major recognition in the lead up to and during last month’s New Jersey Light of Day Winterfest. Regional newspapers the Asbury Park Press, the NJ Journal as well as the Huffington Post and American Songwriter have all made light of the fact that Australia has become the third continent to host the concerts which raise funds and awareness in the fight against Parkinson’s Disease. The Ocean Grove event was the first in this country. The USA Light of Day Winterfest, which has been running for 15 years, now runs a week of events, at numerous locations in New Jersey and even now New York and has subsequently spread to Canada, Italy, Norway, Holland, Switzerland and the UK. Two of Ocean Grove’s organising committee, Richard Grimmett and Alan Barber, travelled to the show in mid-January and were blown away by the scale of the event and how well it is serves in the fight against Parkinson’s. They have returned inspired and encouraged and along with an an
Rebecca Barnard and Nick Barker rocking out at the first Light of Day Australia which was sold out last July.
Grove's Richard Grimmett and Alan Barber with musician Joe D'Urso, author Alan Jackowitz and photographer John Cavanaugh
Transport between venues at Asbury Park was not too dissimilar to the one kindly loaned to the Australian event by Geelong Wedding Cars.
enthusisastic committee of organisers are hoping to make the Australian version even bigger when the main event is held during the weekend of July 25 this year. Richard said of the trip: “It was a wonderful opportunity to strengthen our relationship with the Light of Day Foundation, as they say Light of Day family, into which we were welcomed after the concert here in July last year. (The trip) gives us the additional impetus to take it one step further this year.” The Asbury Park Winterfest runs for four solid days at dozens of venues. Some evenings
He said one of most profound moments was watching New Jersey performer Joe D’Urso singing Willie Nile’s rousing One Guitar at the Cutting Room in New York. “He had a little dialogue in the middle of the song about how Light of Day is made up of, not one guitar but many guitars, coming together for the cause. It was a nice little analogy to say we are here for the one cause and the one reason and that is to raise money for Parkinson’s.” Joe D’Urso has been at the forefront of the Light of Day European tours and as well as being a great
six venues were hosting shows simultaneously, making it impossible to see all the artists. A highlight of the week was the Saturday night sellout show at the Paramount Theatre where Bruce Springsteen made his eleventh ‘unannounced’ appearance in front of a relatively intimate audience of 2,500. He was on stage for more than 20 songs and didn’t wrap up until 2am. “It was great to meet international musicians and other Light of Day Board Members and to hear them say – “oh you’re the guys from Australia", said Richard.
performer he is also an inspiring ambassador for the cause, putting him high on the list of artists Light of Day Australia would like to coax over for a show. Last week the Light of Day Australia organising committee met for the first time this year with the welcome addition of a some new faces all committed to the fight against Parkinson’s. Over the next few months further announcements will be made about plans for the the July event as well artist confirmations. To follow the Light of Day Australia campaign like the facebook page.
Twenty five people are diagnosed per day in Australia. Twenty per cent of people are diagnosed before the age of 65 years of age. Approximately 20,000 people are living with Parkinson's disease in Victoria. This makes Parkinson's one of the most common progressive neurological conditions seen in the community. Light of Day Australia is raising awareness and funds to fight the disease. The Light of Day Foundation’s mission is to fund research into possible cures, improved treatments and support for patients who suffer with Parkinson’s disease and related illnesses, their families and their caregivers to help improve their quality of life.
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Cadel rides into town
DESPITE threatening showers Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove and visiting fans filled Hitchcock Ave and Bridge Rd to see a glimpse of 2011 Tour de France winner Cadel Evans swoop through as part of his inaugural Great Ocean Road race. The race was won by Gianni Meersman. All ages – a few thousand of them – stood patiently as the word spread that the peloton was at the outskirts of the town. When an entourage of team, technical and police
motorcycles with flashing lights emerged on the horizon the waiting crowd’s noise lifted. Then in a matter of two minutes the pack hurtled past. Cadel in the BMC colours was easy to pick in the centre of his team, mostly looking focussed but occasionally seemed to be taking it in. It was enough for the crowds to get their glimpse, have a cheer and then disperse out of the wind and cold. Meanwhile the riders continued up to 13th
Beach for the rest of the 174km road race. On the previous day 32-year-old South Australian rider Rachel Neylan won the 113km elite women’s race. On the same day nearly 4000 riders took to the road for the 65km and 111km People’s Ride. Tragically one of the participants, a man in his 50s, suffered a heart attack on the 13th Beach Road and later passed away. The Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race will be an annual event.
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Learn with Lang at new studio A NEW arts studio is offering musicians the chance to learn with one of the nation’s legendary guitarists. Australian-based musician Jeff Lang has earned worldwide acclaim as a virtuosic guitarist, a dynamic songwriter and a startlingly unique live performer. Jeff will be giving an exclusive guitar workshop at the brand new "Studio @ 54" on Saturday February 7 from 11am. The cost is $75 per person and will be limited to the first ten to 12 participants. Enquiries/Bookings to thestudioat54@gmail.com. Jeff also returns to The Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill to perform this Friday (February 6), tickets $20.
It's the Phil and Dom show OCEAN Grove is getting a Geelong region exclusive with Byron Bay Bluesfest headliners Phil Wiggins and Dom Turner set to perform at the Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill next month. Phil Wiggins, who has
played at The White House for the President, Carnegie Hall, Royal Albert Hall and The Sydney Opera House, will be performing in the Grove on Saturday March 28. Arguably America’s
foremost harmonica virtuoso, Phil Wiggins, first met, shared stages and became friends with Dom Turner in the late 1980’s on the first ‘Cephas & Wiggins’ Australian tour and have had a mutual musical appreciation ever
since. Guitarist / Vocalist, Dom Turner is well-known for his almost 3 decades of work with one of Australia’s leading blues acts, Backsliders. Phil Wiggins was born in Washington, D.C., and
began his musical career with some of Washington's leading blues artists, including the locally noted slide guitarist and gospel singer Flora Molton. Tickets are strictly limited and will sell out quickly! $25, 5255 1566.
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Quality dining Deck still the perfect place to be
WITH the kids back at school and the weather still great, the deck at Napona is the perfect place for a coffee and quick breakfast or snack after the school drop off. All the cakes, slices and muffins are made fresh and with Mahalia coffee makes a perfect combination. If it is lunch or dinner you are after, a clean and modern menu makes it easy to see why The Age Good Food Guide recently scored Napona 14.5/20 in the 2015 edition. Overlooking the park at 24 Hodgson St, Ocean Grove, the alfresco timber deck provides a great setting to enjoy some of the Bellarine’s best food. Napona brings you a fresh and vibrant menu sourcing local ingredients where possible, relying on the quality that this region exhibits. Seafood is always a feature, and some of the area’s best wines make Napona the obvious choice for your next occasion. Napona is open from 8am, seven days a week for breakfast and lunch, with dinner Tuesday to Saturday. Food is available all day. Bookings recommended on 5256 3153. Find menus online at www.napona.com.au or follow Napona on Twitter (@eatatnapona) or Facebook.
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• Piping Hot Chicken Shop - Friday February 6 Jeff Lang • Barwon Heads Hotel - 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. • Springdale Community Centre Hall - Making waves music/ poetry arvo every third Sun of every month 2pm - 5.30pm • Ocean Grove Bowling Club - Saturday February 7 James Carrigg - Saturday February 14 Big Love Thief - Saturday February 21 Alistar Vick
what’s ON markets & fairs
• Rotary Club of Ocean Grove Market - first Sunday of month 9am-1pm Kingston Park Reserve. • Bellarine Community Farmers Market - 3rd Saturday of month, 9am-1pm at Ocean Grove Park • Buy Bellarine Produce Barn - Tuckerberry Farm Saturdays and Sundays 9am-3pm
food/wine
• Leura Park Estate Sundays 12.30pm – 4.30pm Live music, sensational food and wines available Ph: 5253 3180 • McGlashan’s Wallington Estate Swan Bay Road Wallington - Open weekends and public holidays 11am 5pm new release wines, gourmet platters and classic car displays Ph: 5250 5760
get active
• Ocean Grove Callisthenics, free in February. Ocean Grove Recreation Hall, Ocean Grove Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity. 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall, ph: 0438-055 679 - Tinies 3-7yr Sat 9am - Subbies 8-10yr Monday 4pm - Juniors 11-13yr Saturday 11.15am - Inters 14-16yr Thursday 6pm - Seniors >16yr Tuesday 6.30pm • Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove - Monday 9.15am gentle exercises to music for 55-plus, 10.15am gentle exercises to music for 65-plus contact Marg on 52 551 335 - Thursday 1pm Craft Group • Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove - Wednesdays 9am
Volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages contact Marg on 5255 1335 • Queenscliff RSL Hall - Mondays 1.30pm exercises using chairs for all ages contact Marg on 5255 1335 • Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway - Tuesdays 7.45pm – 10pm Scottish Country Dance (formerly Ocean Grove) Ph: 5251 3393 • Barwon Heads Community Hall Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch classes for all ages and abilities Ph: 0435 481 920 • Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove - Wednesday 7pm 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group Clubs Meet Enquiries Ph: 0422 700951 • Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads: Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas and Svaroopa Yoga Ph: 0413 955 331 or email Kerryn@bluewateryoga.
org.au
reading & writing
• Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue. - Wednesdays 10.30am – Toddlertime - Thursdays 11.30am Babytime - Nursery Verses - Fridays 10.30am Preschool Storytime. - First Wednesday of the month 4pm-5pm Chatterbooks junior book club for kids aged 8-12 - Third Tuesday of each month 2.30pm-3.30pm Book chat for adults. All welcome.www. geelonglibraries.vic.gov. au
family fun
• Koombahla Equestrian Park - Tuesday to Friday After school riding programs special school holiday courses available Ph: 52 562 742. • Bellarine Church of Christ Hall 17 Tareeda
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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
classes & exhibtions
• Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Check our program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities Ph: 5255 4294
health & wellbeing
• The Zebra Bar Ocean Grove 1/85 The Terrace Last Friday of every month 1pm-3pm Breast Cancer Support Group (lunch and nibbles). Details Julie Rodger 0435 362 573 or julesrodg@gmail.com. What’s On phone: 5255 3233 or email: journo@ oceangrovevoice. com
Clubs meet 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
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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. 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/coasterssocial-group or phone 0411 952 598.
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Kites soar high LIONS club members helped youngsters construct about 200 kites during their annual Australia Day event at Ocean Grove beach last week. Each child helped in their own way with sticky tape while parents assisted with the f lying. “The kites f lew very well,” said president John Claringbold. “In fact, they f lew better than some of the more expensive bought kites. “The kids were smiling and so were the parents. Our plastic yellow lions accepted many gold coins and a few coloured dollar notes.” Face painting also proved very popular and despite some cooler weather the organisers were pleased with another successful day.
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Georgia Wilson flies her kite.
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Grove gets its own real estate radio show HUGH McKewan and Andrew Hamilton, directors of Hayden Real Estate in Ocean Grove, have launched their very own online radio show titled ‘Ocean Grove Living’. Mr McKewan said the radio show had been downloaded 409 times in the f irst week. "I've had some really good feedback," he said. "People in the street have been coming up and asking about it." Ocean Grove Living is a lifestyle and property investment radio show for people who want to move to, or grow up and grow old in Ocean Grove. The pair wanted to provide a better way to help people considering a move to the coast learn more about the town. They said since nobody else was providing this service, they decided to do it themselves. “ We wanted to provide a deeper experience of what it is like to live in Ocean Grove without being there.” said Mr McKewan. “I’ve lived in and around Ocean Grove all my life.” “By packaging our own experience and our special guests’ experiences into a radio show, we provide a valuable tool for anyone thinking of a sea change to our part of the world.” Mr Hamilton said Hayden Real Estate in Ocean Grove has embraced the digital age and he sees the
HUGH McKewan and Andrew Hamilton launched Ocean Grove Living recently.
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26 AWARD -winning environmentalist and avid surfer Tim Silverwood is coming to Ocean Grove on February 21 to speak about his environmental campaign “Take 3”. “The 'Take 3' message is simple: take three pieces of rubbish with you when you leave the beach, waterway or anywhere, and you have made a difference,” said president of Ocean Grove Coast Care Frances McAloon. “We all enjoy our beautiful Ocean Grove beaches and we all want to keep them beautiful! Marine debris, particularly plastic, has a disastrous impact in our oceans on marine life and, ultimately, us.” “We can greatly reduce the amount of marine debris in our oceans by preventing it from getting there in the f irst place.” Take 3 won the inaugural Taronga Conservation Society Green Grant in 2011 and has since grown from a grass-roots organisation to a global voice on marine debris. During the “Message in a Bottle” presentation, Tim will share his f indings about ocean
environment plastic around Australia and the world, and introduce the f ilm “Baykeepers”. Several community groups will host Tim‘s visit, including Ocean Grove Coastcare, Barwon Heads Sustainability Group, Friends of the Bluff, Ocean Grove Community Garden and Barwon Coast. “We want to educate the world about this complex problem by inspiring simple actions,” said Ms McAloon. “We encourage people to Refuse disposable plastic, Reduce, Re-Use, Recycle and Respond by picking up rubbish.” Tim is supported by Future Proof ing Geelong as part of the “Tim Silverwood Take 3 for the Sea” tour, and the 2015 Sustainable Living Festival. The presentation will take place at the Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Hall 7pm, with a potluck dinner at 6pm. Those wanting to take part can register their interest at oceangrovecoastcare@ gmail.com or show up on the day.
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CLEAN UP: Tim Silverwood is coming to Ocean Grove to promote his 'Take 3' message.
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Another January is over THE 'silly season' is over in Ocean Grove and schools are back in business, there is no traffic jam between the Grove and Barwon Heads, and it doesn't take half an hour to get a park near a coffee shop in the main street! Yay! I've spent some pleasant hours over the last few weeks celebrating a few birthdays at a particular cider house located on the Bellarine Highway. I think anything named after yellow-tailed black cockatoos is fine by me. I think yellow-tailed black cockatoos are very elegant flyers and they have such a happy and distinct call, it's always wonderful to see them. Over the past few weeks I have heard and seen many, at Queenscliff, Connewarre, and at the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve. According to the spiel at the Flying Brick Cider Company, local legend has it that if a flock of black cockatoos flies overhead, you are blessed with good luck. This must mean that I'm about to win Tattslotto, as I've seen lots of them lately. Yellow-tailed blackcockatoos are large cockatoos that grow to around 65cm in length.
Curlew sandpipers and sharp-tailed sandpipers at the boat ramp.
Black cockatoos – male on left, female on right.
They have black plumage, with a yellow cheek patch and yellow patches on the tail. The female has a larger yellow cheek patch, a pale grey eye-ring, a white upper bill and black marks in the yellow tail panels. Males have a pink eye ring. Yellow-tailed black cockatoos inhabit a variety of areas, but they favour eucalypt woodlands and pine plantations, where they eat the pine cones and strip the branches off
trees. They can be found in southeastern Australia, from South Australia to eastern Queensland. Sadly (like many other creatures) the numbers of yellow-tailed black cockatoos are declining rapidly in Australia due to loss of habitat. I've been walking in the Nature Reserve in the evenings and enjoying seeing many wrens, grey fantails, red-browed finches and the flying brick yellow cockatoos.
I was lamenting the lack of raptors and singing to myself my next big hit called 'Where Have All the Whistling Kites Gone' when I did spot a blackshouldered kite and a brown falcon, so there are raptors around, just not my favorite whistling kite. On my way home from night shift I often call in to Hospital Swamp, Lake Connewarre, to see what is going in, as it's always such a peaceful place first thing in the morning. I bumped into a fellow bird lover by the name of Penne a few mornings in a row as as we watched the little grassbirds and great egrets and swamp harriers, she told me that she had a satin flycatcher in her garden in Barwon Heads in December. I've never seen a satin
flycatcher before, so I was very interested in this fabulous tale, and I can only hope to see one of these birds in my garden one day. Satin flycatcher males have similar colouring to willy wagtails, They breed in southern Australia in the summer and then move norths to Queensland and Papua New Guinea in the winter months. There are still many curlew sandpipers, rednecked stints and sharptailed sandpipers to be seen near the Ocean Grove boat ramp on the Barwon River Estuary when the tide is going out. There is also a rather plump looking rat living under a raised concrete step at the boat ramp, I don't know what the rat is eating but it is sure doing very well. If you are interested in some organised birdwatching activities you can check out the Bellarine Birdlife Group at www.birdlife.org. au/locations/birdlife bellarine -peninsula. Tomorrow (February 4) there is an outing to Drysdale and February 15 there is a trip to Morangurk. Jen Carr
Great egrets in flight at Lake Connewarre.
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Drumming up some interest on the beach
DRUMMING: Chris Lavars and Scott McCutcheon.
29 OCEAN Grove drum teacher Scott McCutcheon is running a free percussion workshop at the main beach next Wednesday February 11 and is urging locals to “come down and have a go”. “I’m hopeful to get the approval to do it on regular basis until the end of summer,” he said. “It all depends on the feedback from the public.” Mr Hutcheon ran his first beach workshop last Wednesday and will again bring 30 instruments, including drums, tambourines, shakers and cowbells for anyone who wants to have a go. The drumming instructor regularly runs workshops for drug rehab and disability groups, as well as primary schools. “It’s about getting the therapeutic and remedial benefits of drumming into the public eye,” he said. Mr McCutcheon first began drumming as a child, to help him deal with epilepsy and to “vent”. “I’m pretty passionate about it, as I’ve seen the benefit it can have – not just in my life –but also the clients I work with on a regular basis,” he said. He said the beach was the perfect location for the workshop, with the open air and the ocean “absorbing” much of the noise.
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Bohdie Williams, Ellie Harrison, Zeph Lamperd and Arkie Williams at the Wahu Surfer Grom Comp.
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Groms take to the surf WILD and windy conditions greeted competitors and event organisers for the weekend’s Wahu Surfer Grom Comp at Ocean Grove Main Beach. Choppy 2ft waves made conditions challenging for the next crop of Victorian surfing champions competing in the event. Ocean Grove surfer Bohdie Williams had no trouble dealing with the waves on offer taking out his round one heat in the under 12 boys divisions. Williams locked in a 12.67 heat total to take down Spencer Kay (Jan Juc) on an 11.16 heat total. He eventually took third
place in the under 12 final on Sunday. Other local surfers competing included Sam Occhipinti, Christine Saraurer-McLarty, Issac Ayres, Arkie Williams, Cade White and Fred Spencer. Regarded as one of the major stepping stones in the development of young Australian surfers, the 10-event Wahu Surfer Groms Comps caters for surfers from under eight to under 14 and will be held in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia and Tasmania. The under eight will be a mixed division with parent assists, while
competition will be held in both boys and girls in the under 10, under 12 and under 14 divisions. As an added bonus, the respective winners of the under 14 boys’ and girls’ divisions from each event will receive an invite to attend an all-expenses paid, three-day Wahu Surf Camp at the Hurley Surfing Australia High Performance Centre. The Wahu Surfer Groms Comps are proudly supported by Everdure Barbeques, Surfing Australia and Surfing Victoria. Full results can be found online at www.surfingvic. com.
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Angus Castle in the under 14s final.
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Ashbury wins Blue Water SUPERFISH Shane Ashbury took out the 1.2km Queenscliff Blue Water Challenge on Saturday January 31. Ashbury won the annual ocean swim in 11:55 and finished ahead of teenager Robbe Dilissen who came second in 12:04 and Shane Strahan who ended up in third spot in 12:21. Ocean Grove local Robin Asher who finished in third spot in the 50-59 age category came 18th overall in 13:29. IN the 600m swim, teenager Laura Davy took out the race in 06:24 and won ahead of fellow teenagers Katalina Siburrian (06:32) and William Boyton (06:55). The Blue Water Challenge is organised by the Boroughcoutas Masters Swimming Club in Queenscliff.
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Sally lights up the fairways OCEAN Grove Golf Cub’s Sally Schaller lit up the fairways at nearby Thirteenth Beach Golf Links this week at the Victorian Open Pro Am. Schaller, who won the ladies’ club championship at Ocean Grove Golf Club in 2014, took part in a star studded field at the first of two Victorian Open Pro Am events on today (February 4) at the Barwon Heads–based golf course. The other Victorian Pro Am event takes place tomorrow (Feburary 5). Representing South Western District Ladies' Golf Association, Schaller teamed up with fellow SWDLGA golfers Sally Ludlow from Barwon Heads Golf Club, and Sue Gregory from Lara Golf Club. The three SWDLGA golfers teamed up with tour professional Katelyn Must, who hails from Queensland, in a group of four. It was the first time an enthused Schaller had played in the Victorian Pro Am event at
Matthew Gibbon (Insider Running Accounting), David Worn, Wayne Blythe (president), Mark McLean (Insider Running Accounting) and Chris Pitfield with children Maddie and Ryan.
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Thirteenth Beach Golf Links. “It was very exciting for me I had been very much looking forward it,” Schaller told the Voice. “I knew the SWDLGA committee get an invitation every year and out of that committee the president will select three of the committee girls to represent the South West
District. “This year my lucky number came up.” MEANTIME the Victorian Open is in its third year at Thirteenth Beach Golf Links in Barwon Heads. The 2015 Victorian Open runs from February 5-8.
New trophy at Collendina COLLENDINA'S 'No 1' D grade claimed intraclub honours against Collendina No 2 in their one-day match on Sunday January 25. Cobra D grade 1’s opening batsman David Worn, who retired on 104 not out, was the star and won ‘Pitfield trophy’ for being named
best player on day. Worn was well supported by Matt Gibbon, who batted at No 3, and smashed 94 not out. The Cobras' premier D grade team batted first and posted the huge score of 1/277 from 40 overs. In reply Collendina
2’s grade side fell 91 runs shy of victory and finished at 7/186 from 40 overs. “There was a massive turn out with many of the past and present players attending,” Collendina Cricket Club’s Chris Pitfield said. “Inside Running
Accountants have come on board and sponsored the day by raffling off a couch for the day with unlimited food and refreshments and sponsoring a trophy for the best player – now named the 'Pitfield Trophy'.”
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Finals on the agenda for Grove with three rounds remaining WITH three rounds remaining before f inals the Grovers are starting to stake their claims for premiership glory. Ocean Grove's premier division is continuing to lead the way in the Ballarat/Geelong Premier Division sitting comfortably in pole position on the overall big board. In what has been a dominating season to date the Grove side have accounted for Ballarat based sides Sebastopol and Central Wendouree in the last fortnight. Michael Allen, Terry Brady, Ken Thomas and skip Ryan Tainton showed their class in the second half of the match against Central Wendouree going from 6-11 down to win 30-13. With upcoming matches against Bareena, Lara and Geelong West their hold on top position can’t change so it will be a perfect opportunity to f ine tune their game in preparation for a f inals campaign. The challenge of
earning promotion from Division Two into Division One is well on track as the Grove outf it currently holds onto second spot. Eastern Park leads the division narrowly from Grove however two wins from the f inal three games of the season will ensure their promotion next season along with a tilt at taking out the title as Division Two’s best side. Round 15 saw Grove hosting Belmont and it proved to be a tight tussle as there was not much in the clash at the closing stages of the match. Norm Thomas, Terry Thomas and the bowling arm bandits Rod Swan and skip Neil Crisp made sure the majority of the points would stay with the home team as they cruised to a 28-13 win. Losses on the remaining three rinks by the narrowest of margins ensured the 10 match points were added to Grove’s total. A week is a long
time in bowls as both Division Four sides have found out. Gold could not match the Blue teams performance last week but was soon to turn it around and take on top side Eastern Park on their own turf. Victory was a must if f inals hopes were to remain alive and Grove managed to f ind its form as the teams of Robyn Larkin, Andra Kuschert, John McConville and Ron Todd took the biscuits by 17 shots along with Elaine Price, Peter Uthmeyer, Geoff Fry and skip Peter Patterson also carding the same margin. Trevor Turnley added his rinks two points to give the Grovers 16 valuable points to add to their season's total. Wins to the David Stonehouse and Ian Donald skipped foursomes were enough to get the points in side f ive. The win was important in terms of a f inals appearance as Grove has now closed the gap to 6
points just sitting out of the top four. If this team can maintain their form for the next couple of games they will compete in this year’s f inals. Two rink wins to the Division Ten side keeps their hopes alive for f inals. Graeme Constable and Barney Meddings both led their team to solid wins in their match at Geelong RSL. Nothing could separate the two teams after the scheduled 75 ends of play in the match up of the Midweek Division One’s top two teams. Playing top side Queenscliff at home the Grovers managed to collect two extra points with two rink wins to one. Pat Virtue plus seven and also Joan Tennent with the same margin saw the result stand at 68 all. Ocean Grove Division Two f ind itself in the top four with three outings remaining. A full demolition of Queenscliff in round 15 with Betty Wilding,
Marg Dower, Robyn Larkin and Lorraine Hunt controlling their match 38-7. It was similar situation on the adjacent rink with Joy Pugh, Kim McConville, Nancy Quinton and Doug Gorwell showing no mercy on their opponents to record a big 43-15 win. Double chance is more than likely locked in for the Four Golds if they can continue their good form. Highton lead the way in this division but if the Golds can play to their best they will certainly give this division a fair shake. Round 15 and it was another 14 points added after collecting the majority against Clifton Springs. Marg Meagher, Lyn Stonehouse, Ian Turner and Shirley Crichton led the way with their 33-15 win and not far behind was the Joyce Fraser skipped side who continue to dominate week to week. A rough chance of f inals is still on the cards in Division Seven
and three wins in the remaining matches would ensure they would have enough points to make this possible. Faye Richardson has certainly struck while the iron is hot taking out the GBR Ladies singles and backing up from that showed why she took out the title when she was able to put on a display in the f inal of the ladies club championship. Up against Elaine Hager who prior to the f inal claimed some big scalps and was running hot in great form Faye controlled the match to take out her f irst Club Championship singles title. Owen Clark was on a mission to end Matt Flapper’s run of back to back club championship victories in the f inal of the Men’s Championship. Owen started strong to get the early lead but Matt was able to claw his way back and both players were locked at 9-9. Matt made a move to
win the next couple of ends only to see Owen f ight back this time to again level the match at 16-16. From this point Flapper was able to take control and advance to his third successive championship to take the title 25-17. Both Faye and Matt will contest the GBR Champion of Champions event in the coming weeks and we all wish both players best of luck. Ocean Grove’s RT Edgar Classic Fours will be played from Wednesday February 11 to Friday February 13. The tournament will be contested for a share of the $18,000 prize money on offer. Teams from as far as Tasmania and the Northern Territory will make the journey to play as well as current national ad state representatives. Make sure you get down to Ocean Grove during the classic to witness some of the best bowls and competitive matches.
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Summer season heating up THE summer season recommenced this week at Ocean Grove Tennis Club with the junior teams winning six matches. A few weeks from f inals the competition is really heating up with several of the teams cementing their positions high on the ladder. There are four weeks until semi-f inals which still allows a chance for teams to lift and join the f inal four. In other news at the club: A few weeks ago the new executive committee was announced. Andrew Hamilton is the president of the club with other committee members Anne Treble, Tracy Anderson, John Norton, Richard Proctor, Niki Hines and Gerry Sanderson. This new team have been working on some new improvements to the club with an added focus on social activities for families and members. Would you like to play tennis over winter? Now is the time let the club know. During the winter months OGTC offers juniors on Saturday morning and seniors on Saturday afternoons. Winter teams will be f inalised before March 22. Drop into the club and pick up a form to secure your place. There are several junior tournaments in the next few weeks including Racquetworks Junior Tennis Tournament held annually over eight weekends (spread throughout the year) starting with Tournament One on February 9. Entry is open for the following age groups (age as at 31 December 2015): 10 and under, 12 and under, 14 and under, 16 and under. This year the format has been changed slightly due to the popularity of the events and the increase in participants: Two venues have been
allocated for each of the eight tournaments. Girls and boys will play at separate venues. More information is available on the Entry Form at the club. Important Dates: February 9: f irst round of Racquetworks Junior Tennis Tournament February 28: semif inals for junior competition March 7: Labour Day Weekend Tournament at Geelong Lawn March 14: preliminary f inals for junior competition March 21: grand f inals for junior competition Junior results from January 31: Section 3 Mixed hosted Torquay and lost 0,1-6,36. A very tough season for this team, pushed to a higher section, where the opposition have been very strong all season. Section 4 Boys travelled to Grovedale and lost in a close match 3,31-3,27. Ethan Franks and Nick McMahon won both their singles and doubles. Section 6 Girls played All Saints at home and won 6,36-0,7. Brooke Vigilante, Saira Shah, Claudia Britt and Emily Kehagias shared a great result. Section 8 Mixed was away at Highton and lost by seven games 3,29-3,22. Jayden Harrison Roberts won his singles and then doubles with partner Holly Sharp. Section 12 Girls played at Moolap and lost 6,36-0,11. A diff icult match playing the team at the top of the ladder. Section 13 Boys Red played Geelong Lawn at home and won by just one game 3,263,25. Robert Campbell won his singles and doubles in a match where every game counted. Section 13 Boys White travelled to Grovedale Black and won 1,20-5, 35. This boys team is having a successful season with
Tomas Grindell, Josh Miller, Jack James and Harry Mullen all playing well. Section 19 Girls hosted Centre Court White and lost 1,125,35. Charlie Duckett won her singles. Section 20 Boys played at home against Grovedale and won 5,33-1,14. Sam Hines, Connor Asquith, Lochie Dwyer and Drew Honey all played well for the win. Section 21 Girls White played Geelong Lawn White at their home courts and won 2,25-4,26. Ruby Fry and Keely McCaffrey won their singles and doubles to help secure the win. Section 21 Girls Red were at home against, top of the ladder, Grovedale and lost 0,10-6,36. Section 22 Boys hosted Fyan’s Park and lost 2,23-4,31. Alex Henry and James Splatt teamed up to win the doubles, with Isaac Scerri and Mitch Arumets missing by just one game in theirs, 5-6. Section 23 Boys played away at Geelong Lawn and won 1,165,33. Rohan Crawley, Alex Montgomery , Max Plapp and Zac Dwyer made every game count for this great win. Ladders for senior Saturday afternoon competition: Section 2 Mens are top of the ladder Section 7 Mens 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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Grubbers begin preseason training OCEAN Grove Netball Club commenced its preseason schedule last month courtesy of personal training sessions from local fitness coach Charlotte Vines. Vines conducted sessions in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads for
Grubber netballers. Ocean Grove Netball Club coaching coordinator Greg Ollis was pleased with turnout at last month's pre-season training sessions. "Really good turn up to first night with 37 girls and some new girls
coming along," Ollis said. Grubber netballer Candice Parker is the new senior coach of Ocean Grove Netball Club in 2015. Ocean Grove's first official senior game for 2015 will be home fixture against Geelong Amateur
on April 4. For more information on Ocean Grove Netball Club’s preseason schedule log on to www. oceangrovefnc.com.au/ ogfnc/index.php/netball/ seniors.
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Walker makes century
Under 17 Everett Division, round 9 Ocean Grove vs Drysdale at Drysdale Ocean Grove won the toss and decided to have a bat, making 4/225 with Harry Walker getting a massive 104 retired and Jake Le Maistre supporting him by getting 56 and Lachlan Hooper with 24 not out. Walker and Le Maistre made a massive opening partnership of 180. OG then went in for a bowl and got Drysdale all out for 111 with Isaac Wilkins getting 3/5, Harry Walker 2/25 and Jake Le Maistre 2/28. It was a good effort all round but by far Harry Walker shone. Under 15 OG 1 Emond Division, round 9 OG 1 vs St Josephs at Carey Oval St Josephs won the toss and went out for a bat, getting all out for 119 with Fletcher Long getting 5/14 off 8.1 overs and Noah de Bruijn 2/17, accompanied by Nathan Taylor taking three catches and two stumpings with the gloves. OG then went out for a bat and won convincingly making 8/170 with man of the match Fletcher Long getting 55 not out and Liam Mullen 23. Under 15 OG 2 McMahon Division, round 9 OG 2 vs Marshall at South Barwon Ocean Grove won the toss and sent Marshall in for a bat first, getting them 4/182 with Will Richardson taking 2/21 and Angus Priestley 1/18. They then went in for a bat and were all out for 77 with Brad Walder getting 17 and Nathan Scarpa scoring 10. Under 13 Agg Division, round 9 Ocean Grove vs Collendina at Bellarine Secondary Ocean Grove won the toss and went in for a bat, making 2/173 with Noah Cunningham getting 30 retired, Taliesin Platt and Cooper Ward getting 22 retired each. In a tight finish with only an over or two left they then went out and got Collendina all out for 165 with Bryce Dunell getting 3/6, Taliesin Platt 2/3 and Cooper Ward 2/29. Under 11 and MILO The under 11s and MILO started back last Friday with the 2 OG teams playing each other at the OG home ground. We will call the match a draw with both teams having some outstanding efforts by all the boys
Cam Egan bowling for Collendina under 13s.
Fletcher Keck in action for Ocean Grove under 13s on Saturday. Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY
Epic win for Cobras
Under 15s The Cobras entered their round 9 clash needing a win. A loss would mean the end of any hope of finals action, a win would keep them in touch. Geelong West made the journey to the Snake Pit to take on a schoolholiday depleted Cobras line up. Geelong West is out of contention this season so it had nothing to lose, these teams can be dangerous. West won the toss and elected to bat. Nathan Pearson and Lachlan McVilly opened things up. With only nine on the field there were plenty of gaps for the Geelong West batsmen. Pearson was his usual consistent self but went wicketless, McVilly was a little more expensive but took one important wicket. Sam Walsh was again an important bowler taking 2/24 off nine overs. Ronan Healy chipped in with 2/27 off seven overs and the ever improving Henry Walsh was very impressive with the ball taking 2/9 off three overs. Geelong West made it to 7/194. Sam Walsh and Nathan Pearson opened the batting and got things off to a very solid start. Pearson was dismissed for a fine 38. Logan Taylor came to the crease to join Walsh who was batting well. If the Cobras were to chase down this total someone needed to make a big score, it needed to be Taylor or Walsh. Taylor made 21 and was dismissed with the score
Ronan Healy made a fine 32 not out to help steer the Cobras to victory.
on 108. The Geelong West total was on the horizon but there was still a lot to do. Ronan Healy was the man to do it, he made a fine 32 not out and along with a match-winning 68 not out from Sam Walsh in a fine three vote all-round performance.The Cobras passed the Geelong West total in the final over. What a cliff hanger and a fine win against the odds. Collendina remains in touch with the top four, six points behind the second, third and fourth placed teams. With two rounds to go, St Josephs
and North Geelong are the Cobras' next opponents. St Josephs is currently equal on points with Collendina while North Geelong a game behind. Both will be tough games but winnable. Both games are at home and with school holidays over anything could happen. Under 13s The under 13s found themselves in a similar position to the under 15s. They enter this game against cross-town rivals Ocean Grove needing a win to stay close to the top four – in fact who
ever came out on top in this encounter would secure fourth position on the ladder in what is a very tight competition. Ocean Grove batted first and the Cobras were unable to take a wicket in the first 26 overs and the first part of the Grubbers innings finished on 0/98. Isaac Hale and Cam Egan opened the reply with a solid 47run opening stand. Egan was dismissed for 17 and Hale followed not long after for a fine 25. The Cobras, at the end of their 26 overs remained in touch with their
opponents, making 4/92. Day two of this game would be an epic. The Cobras resumed their innings needing plenty of runs to make it hard for Ocean Grove. The wickets fell at regular intervals with No 11 Izaak Terhorst smashing a fine 16 with three fours. Xavier Norman who was retired on day one returned to get his score to 10 and Jolyon Simpson also returned to get his run tally to 11. Charlie Every made seven runs with a great cover drive for four which left his very puzzled father wondering who taught him that. Along with the help of 63 extras the Cobras made it to 163. The bowling needed to be good to contain the strong Grubbers batting line-up. The bowling and fielding was solid but so was the Grubbers batting. It went down to the wire but Ocean Grove came out on top making it to 2/173. While this loss wasn't ideal, the Cobras remain in touch with the top four. They now sit in sixth position but only six points behind the top of the table Geelong City in what is an amazingly tight division. The Cobras meet Highton next round which is out of the finals race then in the final round they meet Geelong City. It's a tough finish to the season but with the competition being so even the title is up for grabs, the Cobras are right in the mix.
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Grove recruits on show
NEW GRUBBERS: Jahd Anderson (top left), Ryan Hargrave (top right), Casey Nance (front left) and Zac Smith (front right).
OG surf club comes fourth OGSLC column
OCEAN GROVE Surf Life Saving Club sent a team to compete at the Newport and Freshwater carnivals in Queensland in late January and came fourth overall. This was an excellent result for the young team which gained invaluable experience for the years to come. The surf was extremely challenging, with up to 8ft sets. Club members raced in water events such as ironman race, swim race, ski and board races. The state team participants included former Ocean Grove members Harriet Brown and Kira Kinsey. Current Ocean Grove members Guy Kinsey, Kyle Solterbeck and Lucy Conquit were selected to compete based on their results at carnivals so far this season. A special thank you to the assistant coach and chaperone for the state team, Sonia
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Kinsey, who volunteers an enormous amount of her time to coach our surf sport teams. There were two stand out results for our young competitors: Kyle Solterbeck made the final for the under 17 board race and Lucy Conquit made the final for the under 17 ski race. This was an excellent effort against other outstanding competitors from interstate. Other news from the club includes a huge thank you to all those in the community who
donated during our annual door knock. The club also raised funds in Geelong doing tin rattles over the last month. The core business of the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club is to keep the Ocean Grove Beach safe and your kind donations assist us in delivering this valuable service. Paid Patrols ended on 31 January. The beach will then be patrolled by our volunteers every weekend until Easter. Don’t forget to swim between the flags.
PRIZED signings Jahd Anderson, Zac Smith and Casey Nance took part in the Grubbers' first official post Christmas training session last week. The three new recruits were joined by former Western Bulldog AFL defender Ryan Hargrave last week in their first training hit out of 2015 at Bellarine Secondary College. Anderson, 21, joins the Grubbers from Geelong West in the Geelong Football League and has also played with Camperdown in the Hampden Football League. Anderson, a talented sportsperson who competed in athletics in the USA and Canada, describes himself as a running defender. “I am in the back line, hopefully I can play on the half-back flank,” Anderson said. “Walshy (Wayne Walsh) used to teach me
in woodwork back in Camperdown and he got me to come down.” Meanwhile Smith is expected to add depth to Ocean Grove’s midfield in 2015. The 19-year-old onballer hails from St Albans in the Geelong Football League. He joins fellow former St Albans’ pair Kane Reardon and Shaun Fankhauser, who have arrived back at the Grubbers this season. “My cousin Kane Reardon plays here and we played a few years together at St Albans,” Smith said. “I have heard there is a good bunch of blokes at Ocean Grove and success has flowed over the last couple of years.” In other news Casey Nance, who hails from Ballarat Football League club Darley, took part in the skills based training session last week in Ocean Grove. Nance is considered a key onballer.
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STRIKE DUO: Collendina new-ball pair Charlie Lamb (top left) and Andy Higgins (top right) took all 10 wickets between them on Saturday.
Cobras in the four COLLENDINA A grade faces a season defining away clash against second placed Anglesea this Saturday following its stirring win over Jan Juc on Saturday. The game is crucial for the Cobras’ top four hopes who moved into fourth position on the A grade table courtesy of their commanding 147-run victory over the Sharks. Collendina co-coach Ben Ricardo said a good performance is needed outside their snake pit fortress after the Cobras only away win was over Wallington in 2014/15. “We have heard that Anglesea have improved a lot this season and it is going to be a really tough game,” Ricardo told the Voice. “It would be nice to win
Collendina 249 (N. Walter 55, A. Higgins 55, C. Lamb 39, D. Britt 17) def Jan Juc 102 (C. Lamb 6/26, A. Higgins 4/46) on the road and it would be nice to have another away win especially come finals when you are not playing at home.” Day one saw the Cobras A grade post a 200-plus total for first time this season. Collendina compiled 249 with bat in 75 overs. Cobra all-rounders Andy Higgins (55) and Nathan Walter (55) both made valuable halfcenturies. When day two resumed on Saturday the Cobras struck early and removed dangerous shark batsman Ben Grinter for a duck. Ricardo said the dismissal of Grinter, the BPCA A grade leading run scorer in 2014/15 with 529 runs at 66.13,
triggered a Jan Juc batting collapse. “To get their best bat out for a duck helped us,” he said. “He must be going well to be averaging 66.” Collendina had the visitors in all sorts. At one stage the score was 8/45 thanks to a devastating spell from Charlie Lamb, 6/26 from 21.4 overs, and Andy Higgins, 4/46 from 21 overs. Jan Juc provided a late order fight through Ricky Leyonhjelm (18) and Michael Klitzing (27), who dug in for a 48-run ninth-wicket partnership. In the end Collendina bowled out Jan Juc for 102 from 50.4 overs. MEANWHILE former Collendina A grade captain Jye Hearps faces
an uphill task to play in this Saturday’s two-day clash against Anglesea. The ace Cobra bowler sustained a calf injury after celebrating the prized wicket of Ben Grinter from Andy Higgins. “Higgo just got Jan Juc’s best bat out Grinter and Jye got a bit over excited and he managed to pop his calf before he even got a bowl,” Ricardo laughed. IN B grade the Sharks won their two-day clash against Collendina at Jan Juc Park. On day one Collendina was all out for 131 from 70.2 overs. On day two Jan Juc finished at 5/143 from 58 overs. Cobra Paul Wursthorn was the best bowler on day two with his figures of 3/23 from 15.1 overs.
IN C grade Jan Juc recorded a comfortable win over Collendina in their two-day clash at Bellarine Secondary College’s Ocean Grove campus. The Cobras who batted first were all out for 129 from 51.3 overs. On day two, Jan Juc made 216 from 60.3 overs, Collendina’s Clynt Combridge the star bowler with 5/64 from 19 overs. IN D grade Collendina 1 (7/191) lost to Ocean Grove (2/196) by eight wickets in their one-day game at Point Lonsdale Recreation Reserve. Collendina 2 (98) lost their one-day game against Anglesea (8/173) by 75 runs at Connewarre.
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Chris grabs '10 for' MARK HEENAN SWING bowler Chris McSween made a dream return to Ocean Grove Cricket Club A grade after he bowled the Grubbers to outright victory against Newcomb. The 38-year-old produced the stunning match f igures of 10/40, as Ocean Grove knocked Newcomb over for a paltry 36 in the f irst innings and 99 in the second. McSween returned to the Grubbers in 2014/15 after spending the last four seasons with cross-river rivals Barwon Heads. The bricklayer and father of three said it was nice to be back playing A grade for the Grubbers. “It is always a pleasure to play in the highest level of cricket you can,” McSween told the Voice. “It has been a long time since I played in the ones (A grade) here at Ocean Grove.” “I have moved back to Ocean Grove and
my son (Cody) is playing under 11s at the Grubbers. “I have played more senior cricket here at Ocean Grove than anywhere else.” McSween took 6/20 and 4/20 for the game. This season, McSween has had a serious appetite for taking wickets after snaring 5/7 f illing in for D grade on October 25 and 5/33 against Barrabool in B grade in round f ive. He also claimed six wickets in Ocean Grove’s B grade outright victory against Collendina on January 17. McSween’s other sporting passion is surf ing. He won the Open Men’s SOUL Longboard competition aggregate in 2014. “ We have f ive, six or seven competitions depending on the weather a year and it is aggregate points at the end of that,” he said. Chris McSween with the ball he used to take 10 wickets against Newcomb.
Chris McSween on his way to 4/20 to go with his 6/20 in the first innings.
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A Newcomb batsman survives a run out chance while Ocean Grove wicket-keeper Greg Scarpa looks on.
Grove snares outright MARK HEENAN
OCEAN Grove’s small glimmer of hope at making BPCA A grade finals is still alive after the Grubbers strolled to a rare outright win against Newcomb on Saturday. The eighth-placed Grubbers (22 points) are within striking distance of fourth-placed Collendina (30 points). This Saturday the Grubbers will now face arguably its toughest task in 2014/15, a match up against Drysdale at the Hawks’ nest. Ocean Grove Cricket Club coach Ron Hanson views it differently with the Grubbers heading in as underdogs against the BPCA ladder leaders. “There is no pressure on us, it is all on Drysdale this week,” Hanson told the Voice. LAST Saturday saw Ocean Grove in the box seat against Newcomb, who resumed at 5/78 in their second dig on day two. After the Grubbers skittled the visitors for only 36 in the first innings, the home side went in search of quick runs and declared at
Ocean Grove 4/106dec (D. Gills 35, Darren Roddis 29no) & 2/36 def Newcomb 36 (C. McSween 6/20, Dan Roddis 3/7) & 99 (C. McSween 4/20, Dan Roddis 3/21, T. Kent 2/18) 4/106. match at Barwon Heads. Swing bowler Chris The home side was McSween who was the bowled out for 255 from hero on day one with his 85.1 overs. figures of 6/20, bagged The Grubbers another four Newcomb successfully defended 258 scalps on day two. from 60.2 overs thanks Hanson said McSween, to an inspired bowling who took his tally to performance from 10 wickets for match, captain Lucas Baulch, excelled bowling into the who finished with 5/45. wind with figures of 4/20 Linden Giuffrida was from 10 overs. another star with the ball “He is the sort of bowler with his figures of 4/70 who always takes wickets from 19 overs. in this cricket because he GRUBBER Alan Bate’s moves them that little bit five-wicket haul helped with ball,” Hanson said. Ocean Grove C grade to “He is a great bloke at a 35-run win against St practice because he will Leonards at Shell Road. bowl nonstop all night, Bate claimed 5/53 from which is great.” 19.1 overs as St Leonards Grubber strike bowler were bowled out for 185 Dan Roddis put in from 56.1 overs. On day another strong showing one Ocean Grove made and took his season 7/220 from 60 overs. wicket tally to 19 with 3/7 IN D grade, Ocean and 3/21. Grove batsman Ben The Grubbers polished Hanson made 76 not out off the required runs to to guide his side to an win outright by eight eight-wicket win over wickets to finish at 2/36 in Collendina 1 in their their second innings. one-day clash at Point OCEAN Grove B grade Lonsdale. The Grubbers claimed a memorable finished 2/196 from 36 three-run victory against overs. Earlier in the day, cross-river rivals Barwon Collendina 1 made 7/191 Heads in their two-day from 40 overs.
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Tom Kent hits the winning runs. All pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY
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Old dog, new tricks
AFL 200-plus gamer willing to slot in anywhere
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Wickets + outright points = finals chances flickering Ocean Grove still has a small chance of making this season's BPCA finals after beating Newcomb outright on Saturday. Chris McSween was the star, taking 10 wickets for the game. See pages 46 and 47 for the full story. Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY
STAR Ocean Grove Football Club recruit Ryan Hargrave says he is willing to play in a variety roles on field in 2015. The 33-year-old who played 203 AFL games with Western Bulldogs from 2003 to 2012, trained with his fellow Grubber teammates for the first time in 2015 last week on Wednesday January 28. Hargrave, who recently moved to Barwon Heads with his young family, took part in a 75-minute session at Bellarine Secondary College’s Ocean Grove campus. A renowned defender at AFL level with the Bulldogs, Hargrave is open to playing in the midfield and as a forward in the Bellarine Football League. “The coach (Wayne Walsh) has left the door opened a bit, probably just assess it and see during the practice matches,” Hargrave told the Voice. “I am sort of open to playing anywhere. “I have played bit of footy up forward over the last couple of years, obviously I have spent most of my career down back but I have also played a bit on ball as well. “I have to get my legs ticking over a bit and see
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how I go on the ball – don’t know how long it will last there.” Hargrave, who stands at 190cm, said he was open to pinch hit in ruck if needed. “I might give it a go in the ruck,” laughed Hargrave. “I can’t jump as high as I used to.” Since his AFL playing days ended in 2012, Hargrave played in premierships with Division Two Essendon District Football League club Hillside and Western Region Football League club Deer Park. He is yet to play in a losing match in his last two seasons, a trend he hopes will continue in 2015. “I haven’t lost a game since I left the Doggies and hopefully that continues this year,” he said.