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November 4-17, 2009
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Local residents are risking their lives every day crossing Presidents Avenue between The Grove Community Centre and the new Ocean Grove plaza, writes Carly Helweg.
Currently there are no permanent pedestrian crossings on Presidents Avenue putting elderly people and children using the library and community health centre during the day at risk trying to reach The Terrace shopping strip. The Community Association has taken up the issue. Story page 3.
‘BEST CLUB’ AWARD
THE sun certainly shone on Surfside Primary School’s Fresh Food Fair at the weekend.
After months of organising by teachers, parents and pupils , the fair – the major fundraiser for the school’s developing kitchen classroom – was lapped up by locals and visitors. The comment by so many was there was just ‘heaps to do’. As the hazy morning warmed up crowds were thick in the grounds enjoying music, fairground rides, food stalls, honey tasting, veggie planting, rabbit patting – even Harley rides. Pictured: Emily Yuncken, 9. More pictures page 15.. Club Grove and Prestige Jayco scoop award - Story page 2
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CLUB Grove has won Best Community Club at the Community Clubs Association of Victoria’s Inaugural Awards held at the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron last month. The success follows this year’s Clubs Victoria Annual Award wins of Bowls Club of the Year and Bowls Club Manager of the Year. The awards were attended by more than 200 Club and Industry representatives. As well as Best Community Club – which according to the judging criteria showed the club displayed “outstanding community benefit through the provision of services
and facilities and other community initiatives” - Club Grove also partnered with Prestige Jayco in its Club Sponsor of the Year win. The judges deemed the initiative to have gone “beyond the call” to support the Club. Partner projects have included the cabin park initiative, the community bus and supporting junior bowls. Community Clubs Association of Victoria (CCAV) is a not-forprofit industry association whose sole aim is the ongoing welfare of community clubs, with over 150 member clubs. Club Grove assistant manager
Karen Foley said they were very excited by their latest success and added: “Our congratulations to Prestige Jayco on winning Club Sponsor of the Year.” Prestige Jayco general manager Richie Fort said: “Prestige Jayco are proud to be recognised as Club Sponsor of the Year and appreciate the efforts of Club Grove Management staff and most importantly the members in making the sponsorship work for both parties. “We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial association not just now but in the future”
Lifesavers take to town
Tyler Smith, 2, of Ocean Grove. Ocean Grove was covered in yellow and red on Saturday for the annual Surf Lifesaving Club Frenzy fundraiser. Locals and visitors helped chip in to raise cash for vital beach safety equipment during the day and youngsters enjoyed face painting and other street entertainment put on by local businesses.
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St Peter’s Anglican Church in Draper Street is having its annual family fair on Saturday November 14 from 9am to 1pm. The fair promises to be bigger and better this year. A whole room will be devoted to all types of books and magazines. A large fresh fruit and vegetable stall will have bargains for everyone. There will be heaps of stalls and activities and items such as show bags and toys to buy for the children, including a free jumping castle and a clown giving away balloons. There are the usual stalls for those who like to have home cooked cakes, jams and preserves and quality craft items, featuring excellent quality handmade greeting cards.
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Yvonne Hargrave, Jack Marshman and Rena Douglas. Ocean Grove’s Uniting Church fair lived up to its reputation for offering a good bargain as well as a fun event for all ages. Book and cakes sales were brisk and the barbecue team were busy feeding the peckish visitors. Plant sales were also busy while youngsters took the the chance to get arty.
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LOCAL MP Darren Cheeseman will be the guest speaker for this month’s Ocean Grove Community Association Forum. Mr Cheeseman will speak about Federal issues local to Ocean Grove and the Bellarine Peninsula at the Forum on November 11. Forum participants will have the chance to ask questions on matters of concern and proposed future plans/projects being considered by the federal government. The Forum will be at the Grove Centre in Presidents Avenue from 7.30pm. All welcome.
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OCEAN Grove Park is staging its spring car boot sale this month. The boot sale will be held at the park off Presidents Avenue on Saturday November 28 from 8.30am to 12.30pm. The park boot sales always offer dozens of stalls with plenty to browse. Sites $12. Donations to the Park stalls appreciated. Collection available. To book a site or offer goods contact 5255 2302 or 5255 2505. All proceeds for Park improvements.
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Bus offers a safer night in city Geelong Council is trialing a Central Geelong NightBus to help young people get safely and inexpensively back to Ocean Grove after a night out in the city. From October 31, the NightBus will operate every Saturday night (early Sunday mornings) and on special event nights from 1.30am to 4am for a five-month trial period. For just $5 people can catch the NightBus from Moorabool Street (between Malop and Lt
Malop Street) near the Safe Taxi Rank to Ocean Grove and 20 suburbs around the region. Benders Buslines will provide the buses and drivers for the service. Hume Protection Group security guards will coordinate the Central Geelong NightBus bus stop and will travel on board all NightBus services. The NightBus will provide 10 trips on five pre-determined routes with the capacity to transport up 400
passengers per night of operation. Mayor Cr John Mitchell encouraged nightclub goers to try the NightBus this Saturday. “It’s a safe and cheap way to get home. $5 will get you as far as Ocean Grove, Lara or Torquay so it’s a really great initiative. “It will complement the existing taxi service and help reduce the number of people waiting for transport during peak times or wandering the streets following a night out. It also aims to deter
people from driving under the influence of alcohol.” Tickets can be purchased as you board the Central Geelong NightBus or beforehand at a range of locations around Geelong, including council Customer Service Centres. Tickets are $5 per person, and multi-ride tickets are available for $25. CCTV is on board all NightBus services and antisocial behaviour will not be tolerated. Detsails: www. geelongaustralia.com.au.
POSTIVELY PINK OCEAN Grove ladies enjoyed drink that was positively pink – staging an event in support of the Cancer Council’s Pink Ribbon Day. The Pink Ribbon initiative raises money and awareness for women affected by breast cancer. The Ocean Grove ladies held a fundraiser at the Nectar Bar on Friday night – raising more than $550. The ladies would like to say thanks to Chris Davis who orgainised the event and local traders who donated goods for the raffles.
Call for Presidents crossing Local residents are risking their lives every day crossing Presidents Avenue between The Grove Community Centre and the new Target Ocean Grove plaza. Currently there are no permanent pedestrian crossings on Presidents Avenue putting elderly people and children using the library and community health centre during the day at risk trying to reach The Terrace shopping strip. Joanne Van Slageren from City of Greater Geelong said there was no requirement for a pedestrian crossing on Presidents Avenue when Ocean Plaza was built. “The planning permit for the Target Ocean Grove required the
installation of a zebra crossing between the subject property and the Council car park,” she said. There were also no discussions within council during the permit process of a crossing on the western side of the plaza. Presidents Avenue is a municipal street for which Geelong Council has authority. VicRoads Regional Director for South Western Victoria, Robin Miles said the street would be observed for any traffic issues arising out of the opening of the new plaza. “Council have advised VicRoads that they will be monitoring traffic and pedestrian flows at the
site following the opening of Ocean Plaza and will consider implementing traffic or pedestrian facilities if the warrants are met,” Mr Miles said. “If council identify that a pedestrian facility is justified they will approach VicRoads for consent.” Ocean Grove resident Roy Bell approached the Voice concerned for those having to cross the road in that area, especially the elderly. He wanted an answer as to why Presidents Avenue as a busy main road, was ignored when Ocean Plaza was being built. “How many people have to get killed before something gets done?” he said. Ocean Grove Community Association lobbies
to the Geelong Council regularly on local issues however OGCA President John Fendyk said that they have not had anyone approach them in regards to this issue. “We encourage people to write to the association so we can lobby to the council on issues like this,” he said. The OGCA can act on behalf of a group or individual to cut through the red tape involved with applying to Geelong Council on local concerns. Do you think there should be a pedestrian crossing between Ocean Plaza and The Grove Community Centre on Presidents Avenue? If so contact us at news@ oceangrovevoice.com
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quick news Break-in charge Police have charged five men in relation to a burglary at Ian Pattison Jewellers two weeks ago. Detective Senior Constable Shannon Thompson of Geelong’s Tasked Crime Unit said police had apprehended the men suspected of targeting several businesses on the Bellarine over the last two months. Sen-Constable Thompson said there were a series of breakins throughout October which saw about $1,000 worth of jewellery taken from Ian Pattison Jewellers and more than $30,000 of clothing stolen from a Barwon Heads store in two separate attacks. Some of the jewellery was recovered by Police at a house in East Geelong last Tuesday. A 36-year-old Lara man has been charged with burglary and will front Geelong Magistrates’ Court. Four other men have also been charged.
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Park proposals A PUBLIC meeting has heard how volunteers are progressing with a plan to develop a Performance Space, or Sound Shell, at Ocean Grove Park. The meeting was held at the Grove Centre and was offered as a chance to gauge community responses to the proposal. The group, which includes local park members, city representatives and arts professionals is seeking public input on the proposal. The plans for the space will be on display at the Grove Centre in Presidents Avenue until November 12.
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Kieron’s hairaiser Men shedding in right direction
Kieron Johnson kept good on his promise to shave his head for charity - raising nearly $800 for the Lance Armstrong cancer research foundation ‘Livestrong’. The three job wonder - who works at Bar Deli, the Olive Pit and Club Grove - went through with the pledge at the bowling club on Saturday night - getting heaps of
Dear Ocean Grove Our MOcean Grove team just can’t resist growing a moustache for Movember. We have put down my razor for one month (November) to help raise awareness and funds for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and depression in men. What many people do not appreciate is that close to 3,000 men die of prostate cancer each year in Australia and one in eight
support from locals - who also got stuck into his hair. As if that wasn’t enough, Kieron will also be growing a Mo as part of the MOcean Grove Movember team.
men will experience depression in their lifetime, many of whom don’t seek help. Facts like these have convinced us that that we should get involved and we are hoping that you will support us. To sponsor our Mos, you can either: * Click this link www. au.movember.com/ mospace/4992/ and donate online using your credit card or PayPal account
OCEAN Grove Men’s Shed Planning Group has begun formulating a purpose and mission as it builds a strong case for State funding. After three congenial meetings among interested organisers and participants they have agreed the overall tenet of the group. In addition they have agreed that the Ocean Grove Men’s shed will be an “identifiable building” where the majority of its activities will be carried out. The shed will be a section of the Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre. Other venues will
* Write a cheque payable to Movember Foundation, referencing the team captain Alan Barber’s Registration Number 4992 and mailing it to: Movember Foundation, PO Box 292, Prahran, VIC, 3181. Remember, all donations over $2 are tax deductible. Movember is now in its sixth year and, to date, has achieved some pretty amazing results by working alongside The Prostate
be utilised for activities where existing facilities can best cater for that need. Activities identified to date include a community garden, recycling computers, woodwork, metal work, toy making, day trips and social activities. The next meeting will be at the Neighbourhood Centre on Thursday November 12 at 10am. All welcome. • Do you know of land or a building that could become a Men’s Shed? Please contact the Neighbourhood Centre on 5255 4294 with ideas.
Cancer Foundation (PCFA) and beyondblue: the national depression initiative. Check out further details at: http:// au.movemberfoundation.com/ research-and-programs. If you are interested in following the progress of my Mo, click here http://au.movember. com/mospace/4992/. Also, http:// au.movember.com has heaps of useful information. ‘09 MOcean Grove
Geelong Physiotherapy – Ocean Grove Clinic has been helping the residents of Ocean Grove overcome their injuries for over 20 years. Situated at Unit 3/79 The Parade, the clinic was started by local resident and sports physiotherapist, Paul Fargher. Paul and his family have lived in Ocean Grove for 24 years. Geelong Physiotherapy have clinics in both Geelong and Ocean Grove, and provide all inpatient physiotherapy services at St John of God Hospital, Geelong. We are pleased to welcome Anthony Winter to the Ocean Grove Clinic. Anthony completed his studies at Charles Sturt University before commencing practice in his home town of Ballarat. With the Ocean Grove coast and lifestyle calling, Anthony has joined the staff at the Ocean Grove Clinic. Anthony is enjoying being involved with the local Ocean Grove community. Anthony’s professional areas of interest include back/neck problems and sports injury rehabilitation, with Anthony completing further studies post his university qualification in these areas. Appointments can be made on 5255 5755
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Pet stop
Dear Editor As the Youth liaison officer at the Bellarine Police Station, I was lucky enough to be invited to a recent paintball/skirmish camp in Mount Gambier as organised by Nikki Dunne from the Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre. Also invited were 31 children, aged 12 to 18, who were all from the Bellarine area and who made no secret in hiding who was their intended paintball “target”.
As both a Police officer and a parent, I understand the need for praise which is the reason for writing this letter. Over the three day camp, in which we also visited Princess Margaret Caves and went tenpin bowling, the behaviour of all these kids was faultless. They should all be commended for the respect and manners they displayed at all times and their willingness to complete designated tasks. To Nikki and her team, no doubt this
behaviour is a reflection of the wonderful job you do and it is much appreciated. For the record, after 15 years of Police Training, I considered my chances of being “paintballed” were very slim, how wrong I was, for I now have 31 bruises on my body to prove it. Judd JOSEPH Leading Senior Constable Bellarine Police Station.
State View: Lisa Neville MP Romp and chomp first to reverse childhood obesity
ANIMAL lovers converged on Bar Deli recently when a local vet gave a talk about pet issues. Dr Silke Lulofs, above and who has been at Bellarine Vet Clinic since 2004, has a special interest in small animal medicine, cardiology and ultrasonography and is currently undertaking further study in Cardiology with the University of Sydney Post-Graduate Foundation. Silke works mainly at Newcomb, Pt. Lonsdale and Ocean Grove. The public were invited to come along to Bar Deli and hear the vet talk as well as ask questions.
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I remember launching the Romp and Chomp program at Surfside Day Care and Kindergarten in 2005 and I am so pleased to see the successful results of the program in this region. As Minister for Community Services, I recently announced that Geelong children are bucking the trend of increasing childhood obesity thanks this ground breaking program which has been running in local family day care, kindergartens and childcare centres in Geelong and Queenscliffe regions. The State Government launched the project to tackle the growing problem of childhood obesity and its negative impact on a child’s health and wellbeing. The project targeted about 12,000 children under five and saw a significant reduction in the
prevalence of childhood obesity through giving families and children’s services staff the support and information they need to make healthier diet and lifestyle choices for children in their care. The results of the Geelong program show it is the most successful community-based obesity prevention initiative evaluated to date, proving for the first time that early childhood is the right time to promote healthy messages. It has been successful in promoting the benefits of a healthy diet and exercise to young children. It is very pleasing to see that changes including changes to food and drink choices as well as increased physical play have made a real difference and that these changes have been continued by the participants and are now part of daily programs. Congratulations to all who participated in the program and keep up the good work!
Remembrance Day
On November 11th Remembrance Day services will be held across the Bellarine. These are always moving events, attended by people of all ages to mark this important occasion. We remember those who died and also those who returned having given so much for their country. It is particularly important for us to remember those in our own local
community who served, those who gave their lives as well as the families of our servicemen and women. Lest we forget. As always, please don’t hesitate to contact my office if there are any issues we may be able to assist you with.
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Kingston at centre of CFA exercise
FIREFIGHTERS turned Kingston Park into a temporary staging area during a recent Bellarine CFA exercise. Crews from Grove as well as Wallington
and across the region 7 congregated with their vehicles for briefings ahead of what many fear will be another tough fire season.
Crews also took briefings from Parks Victoria Ranger Stuart Willsher on measures he is taking to get fuel loads reduced in Ocean Grove Nature Reserve.
Plaza still a one shop stop OCEAN Plaza finally opened its doors on October 22 starting a new chapter in Ocean Grove’s retail history. However, only one store has opened its doors as of yet leaving the remaining retail spaces empty, just like the 89 car parks in the underground garage. Michael Russ from DZine construction group said that most of the leases have been finalised for the centre, with two still in
negotiation and two still to be filled. However he was confident that the entire plaza would be open and trading by the end of December. “By Christmas we expect the whole space to be occupied by either permanent or short term retailers,” he said. For those unsure of exactly which retailers are
going into Ocean Plaza, the confirmed list as it stands now includes. •Gloria Jeans (Due to open the first week of December) •QPS pharmacy (Moving from their current position in The Terrace) •B.Js Tennis and Leisure sporting shop •Salon Rouge Hairdressers The two leases still under negotiation are with an undisclosed restaurant and an ice creamery.
Final cabin slots into park THE final cabin in Club Grove’s overhaul of Green Valley Caravan Park arrived last week. The site now features 40 unified cabins, newly landscaped surrounds and its own water harvesting system. Park manager Steve Kendall said he was happy to see the final cabin arrive on route from Dandenong. Club Grove has worked
closely with cabin supplier Prestige Jayco to deliver the project. “It’s very exciting, and long time in the planning,” said Prestige’s Richie Fort, “It has worked well for both sides. It’s also exciting for the owners of the cabins. The cabin owners get to move in on December 1, ahead of the promised ‘in by Christmas’ pledge they gave the buyers. The final cabin is moved into place, looked on by Cabin Park manager Steven Kendall, Club Grove assistant manager Karen Foley and Richie Fort of Prestige Jayco.
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I HAVE been living in Ocean Grove along with my partner and three children for the last 6 years. I grew up in Cannes, in the south of France. It is roughly 50kms from Monaco and not many more from the Italian border, at that point on the coast where the Alps drop into the Mediterranean. After school, at 19, I left France with the naive desire to see the world. Since then, my time has been split between Ireland and Australia, residing long enough in both countries to have witnessed the rise of the Celtic Tiger, the end of the Troubles in the North, and here in Australia, Mabo and the Keating government. I last returned to Australia in 99 and from Melbourne eventually moved to Ocean Grove. My first impression of Ocean Grove is not the town itself, but the scenic drive from the Bellarine Highway to Ocean Grove on the Wallington Road. To emerge at the top of the last hill and catch a first glimpse of the river and the ocean is enough to remind me why I live here. While it may not be very original to say, the ocean and beaches are to me the best things about Ocean Grove. The romantic notion that the next stop across the ocean is Antarctica is a fascinating idea for a northern hemisphere boy! Yet, I do not think that that scenic drive on the Wallington Rd will last much longer. Even in the short time we have lived here, the ‘townscape’ has changed quite dramatically. Ocean Grove is growing fast and not always according to the needs of the local community and the environment, but rather that of a shameless property market. While it could be that in ten years Ocean Grove may have transformed
into yet another suburb, the growth in population I assume can only be beneficial to local businesses (and it has brought us a swimming pool). Thus, as a mayor, rather than attract large chain stores (eg Country Target), I would promote opportunities for locally owned small businesses within the town centre. Not only would this be more beneficial to the ‘local’ economy but also to the community at large. Moreover, it would facilitate Ocean Grove to retain a unique character. Now, if I could open a shop in Ocean Grove and afford the ridiculously high rents, I would launch a... No, sorry I cannot say, just in case. .. My partner and I run Ekko Creatives, an art and craft studio/retail space for children, in Geelong so our association with local Ocean Grove organisations is limited. Having said that, this time each year, we are involved with Surfside Primary school, to design the promotional material for the school’s Fresh Food Fair. The highlight of my daily routine is to get up before 6am and the dog and I go for a run to the beach where I do some exercises. There is nothing like a deserted beach in the morning. I practice Shinkyokushin Karate in Barwon Heads and as a sport karate can be quite demanding (and also very rewarding), so keeping fit is important. On the way back home in the evening, I would go shopping and it is generally then that I pick up a copy of the Ocean Grove Voice. I find the OGV to be a good local newspaper. It does what it is meant to do: provide us (locals) with news that is relevant and informative. I would not want to change any of it.
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A chance to look under that grass roof HAVE you ever wondered what happens in the grass roofed building at Queenscliff? On November 8 you will have the opportunity to visit the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Queenscliff Centre and discover how the 100 staff and students located there contribute to the everyday wealth and wellbeing of Victorians. You can learn how the DPI is working with Victoria’s primary and energy industries to face the challenges and opportunities of the future. DPI Queenscliff Centre Leader Julie Murphy said Queenscliff is home to Victoria’s largest marine science centre. “Researchers at the site deliver robust scientific information and innovative new technologies, products and practices to secure, share and grow our fisheries resources for the benefit of the community,” Mrs Murphy said.
“We also deliver education and monitoring services that provide for the sustainable use and management of natural aquatic resources worldwide. “At the open day you will be able to speak with leading researchers and learn more about what we are doing to enhance and protect our fisheries and the environment.” DPI Queenscliff also hosts the Marine Discovery Centre which will be running free activities for all the family on the day. This is a great opportunity for children and adults to get up close to some of the marine animals which live in Port Phillip Bay through handson activities. Mrs Murphy said the Open Day is also a great opportunity for those interested in pursuing a career in marine science to hear and see first-hand what the job actually involves. “The Victorian Marine Science
Consortium (VMSC) is also based at the site. The VMSC, made up from five Victorian tertiary institutions, together with CSIRO, EPA Victoria and DPI, operates marine teaching and research laboratories at Queenscliff,” she said. “This is where many marine science postgraduate students conduct their research.” Visitors will also have the chance to tour the building, unique in its own right. Nestled on the edge of Swan Bay, the environmental design of the DPI building demonstrates how business can operate sustainably, having minimal impact on the surrounding landscape and environment, even when situated on the edge of a Marine National Park. Open Day activities include: • Laboratory demonstrations - a fish’s life! • Marine Discovery Centre activities,
A number of Ocean Grovers work for the DPI at Queenscliff, pictured above are Julie Murphy, Pam Haebich, Anne McLaughlin, Neil Hutchinson and Rod Watson. including crafts and mini scientific • Building tours investigations Come along for a free day of • Boats and scientific equipment on entertainment and education for the display whole family. Queenscliff DPI Centre • Aquaculture displays Open Day, November 8 from 11am to • Display of State prohibited and 3pm. Address, 2A Bellarine Highway, Queenscliff. regionally prohibited weeds
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Ocean Grove’s Mood Support Group recently celebrated its third year. The group meets at the Neighbourhood Centre and offers a supportive place to meet and chat in a friendly and non-judgemental environment. Kris Haywood offers her experiences. MY introduction to mental health was being arrested, handcuffed, placed into the back of a divvy van and driven to the psychiatric ward in October 1999. A few days in isolation, a diagnosis of Bipolar, eight days later I was home, that was the day I turned 45. Today I am 55 and I speak with the experience of living with a diagnosed mental illness for 10 years. I speak to others who have shared my experience in our mood support group. We have just celebrated our third year with cake and candles. This group has been one of the major contributing factors affecting my recovery. I highly recommend peer support groups of any kind for empathy not sympathy and no judgment. This group has led me now to being co facilitator, consumer advocate and consultant, SHADES and Mental Health First Aid participant. I have attended numerous Forums and been a member of a Focus Group on stigma for SANE Australia. I have listened to some fantastic guest speakers, great discussions and activities, all the while receiving care and support, forming friendships and of late many, many laughs, always a smile. Remember Muffember? Insight is something that you cannot have enough of, insight into your own illness. The Group provides information and knowledge. We act as a referral service which can be a direction on where to go next. I learnt to empower
myself so I could ask questions about my treatment and participated in mental health research in Bipolar and depression. I have often said that lithium has saved my life, the oldest mood stabilizer there is. Lithium is the lightest metal on the planet and I take it in a salt form, not a battery form, they still don’t know why it works but it does. I have not had a severe manic episode for 10 years thereby staying out of hospital, is my definition of recovery. Acceptance of my illness and the life style changes that came with it played a huge part in my recovery. The relief that came with the diagnosis, that there was something wrong with me. So the last 10 years has been a process of slowly rebuilding my life from the beginning. It’s here that I say that I was born with Bipolar and an earlier diagnosis would have saved me a lot of pain and grief. I have been described as a Community Leader and my life has always been full, probably because of my Bipolar and the way I have lived my life accordingly. The group is a place where I can, we all can, express ourselves fully and revel in the pure joy of that. There are not too many places left on earth where you can do that. This is what the Group means to me. Kris Haywood. For more information on the Mood Support Group contact the Neighbourhood Centre on 5255 4294
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Sophie Read’s mesmerising ‘Headspace’ entry was awarded the inaugural Elvis Parsley Award at the conclusion of the pARTy art show. The landscape designer explained that the work began at a low point in life nearly ten years ago but has been persued to the finish, capturing feelings and life along the way.
pARTy concludes on creative high
Left, Jocelyn Thatcher admiring Jane Mudge’s work at Grove Shoeland, and Sarah Lamontagne and Jarrod Cuthbert taking in art adorning the walls of the Olive Pit.
OCEAN Grove put itself firmly on the arts map at the weekend when it turned the whole town into one big arts gallery. Shops, cafes and restaurants all offered display space for the show which aims to give local artists more public room to express themselves. 18 November 09
Musicians Wanted
Join in the Carols Orchestra and celebrate Ocean Grove’s premier annual family event. Practices are 2pm Sunday, 22 Nov. and 2pm Sunday 6 Dec. at St Peters Hall, Draper St. Ocean Grove Carols in the Park is on Sunday 13 December at 7:30pm. Contact Jon Mamonski on Ph: 5255 2978 (a.h.) Ocean Grove Carols in the Park is proudly Sponsored by Ocean Grove Voice www.oceangrovecarols.org
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Fair was a perfect day PERFECT weather, a constant stream of arrivals and endless things to keep the family occupied helped make Surfside’s Fresh Food Fair a winner on Sunday. The aim of the fair is to raise much needed funds to complete the school’s Kitchen Garden project. They are half way to building a classroom kitchen and need hard cash to buy some of the more technical and hardware finishings that will help compete it. During the day visitors had a chance to look around the kitchen and the vegetable gardens as well as taste some of its produce. Elsewhere during the fair, visitors were able to enjoy music from Suspicious Aloysius, Mischievious Thom and Surfside School Band as well as dancing from KC Dance group and senior students while youngsters went on train rides, peddle cars, and a swing merry-go-round.
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Tuesday November 3 1pm: Club Grove - Melbourne Cup Luncheon - $16 pp. FREE glass of bubbly. Fashions on the field! Prizes to be won! Tickets available from Reception
what’s ON
Friday November 6 7.30 pm: Piping Hot Chicken Shop - Collard Greens and Gravy $15 supported by and jamming with Sambrose Automobile Saturday November 7 7.30 – 11.30: Club Grove – Live music with James Carrigg Wednesday November 11 7pm: Club Grove - Trivia Night – $10pp includes light supper. 7pm. Tickets available from the Club! Proceeds to Geelong Hospital. 7.30pm: Ocean Grove Community Association Forum, the Grove Centre, Presidents Avenue. Guest speaker Federal MP Darren Cheeseman.
Friday November 13 6.30 – 8.30: Bar Deli – Wine Tasting with Oyster Bay
Saturday November 14 9am-1pm: St Peter’s Church Fete, Draper Street. 7.30 – 11.30: Club Grove – Live music with Matt Orchard Friday November 20 8pm: Piping Hot Chicken Shop - $10 Rockabilly greats Gatorbait with Sweet Delores Saturday November 21 7am; Soul surfing comp, Main Beach. 7.30pm: Club Grove - Robbie Williams Tribute Show - $55pp includes 2 course meal. 7pm for 7.30pm start. Friday November 27 7pm: Ocean Grove Pizza and Pasta: Movember Party. Come and join us –
St Peter’s Church Fete, November 14.
Clubs meet Mondays
Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 7.30pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm. Enquiries - Marg Wylie 5256 2550 Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7.30pm - 9pm. (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Ph.52551641.
First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm: Bellarine Secondary College. Contact Tony on 0409 545929. Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 1.30pm at St Peter’s Ch Hall, Draper St. Details 5256 1863. *Please note: November 2nd meeting 12.30pm with Danny Bloom Fashion Show. Visitors welcome. Ocean Grove Ladies Probus, 10am: Ocean Grove Golf Club. Thelma Evans on 5255 1806.
Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL. 2.30pm at Club Grove. Committee meets at 1.30pm, The Terrace. Ocean Grove Garden Club. 1.30pm: Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston St. Enquiries, pls contact June McLellan on 5255 1399
Fourth Monday of every month Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10.30am to 12..30pm: Surfside Centre, inquiries 5255 5515. Friendship is our theme.
Tuesdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club,10am-12 noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Ph.52551641. Bellarine T.O.W.N, 6pm: Uniting Church Hall, cnr Eggleston Street and The Parade. Contact Glenda 5255 5463. Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm at Ocean Grove Hotel.
raffles, silent auctions, crowning the “Man of Movember”.
Grove Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Elaine 0413 690 597
Saturday November 28 8.30am-12.30pm: Car Boot Sale, Ocean Grove Park, Presidents Avenue. 7.30 – 11.30: Club Grove – Live music with Class Action
Thursdays 9–12pm: Barwon Heads Hotel – karaoke in the bak bar
Mondays 6.30pm: Bar Deli – Open Mic night, combined with $12 Curry Night 7pm–8.30pm: Line Dancing at the Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Elaine 0413 690 597 Tuesdays 7.45–10pm: Ocean Grove Scottish Country Dance - meet at the Marcus Hill Hall Cnr of Banks Rd & Bellarine Highway. Contact D Pearce 52552858.
Ben on 0420 374 032.
Wednesdays Jujitsu, 6.30pm: Juniors; 7.30pm Adults, Surfside Centre, Steve Cosgrave 0405 022084
Second Wednesday of every month Parkinson’s Self Help Support Group, 1.30pm: Grove Centre (next to library), Presidents Ave. For details contact Pam on 5255 5152
Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Ch Hall.
Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club. 7.30pm: Minerva Close sporting oval club house. Contact: Jason Bowers 0418 737 808
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. For more details contact Dianne on 5255 1372.
Thursdays Tai Chi - 6.30 pm. Uniting Church Hall, The Parade. All welcome. Christine McKay 5255 1948/0417 508 857. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am-12 noon(adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Ph. 52551641.
First Thursday of every month
Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 7.30pm at the Senior Citizens Hall, visitors welcome. Enquiries Faye 5255 4430.
Ocean Grove Men’s Probus. 10am-12noon at the Ocean Grove Hotel, Collendina. Guest speakers., make friends. Visitors welcome For details please contact Geoff on 5255 4355.
Fourth Friday of every month
Third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove branch of the Liberal Party. St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper Street. Contact
Sundays 1pm–3pm: Barwon Heads Hotel – Free kids entertainment in the bistro
Collard Greens and Gravy, November 6.
Fridays
Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm Moorfield Park, Grubb Road.
Saturdays 4–9pm: Ocean Grove Hotel – Open mic
Wednesdays 1pm–3pm: Line Dancing at the Ocean
First Tuesday of every month First and Third Tuesday of every month
Fridays 5-6pm: Barwon Heads Hotel - Happy hour in the bak bar
Uniting Church Outreach Coffee Morning, 10.30am, Hibiscus Cafe. Ocean Grove 4 Villages Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, the Surfside Centre. Meet new friends, visitors welcome. Call 5256 2037
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clubs and associations
ROTARY: Pride of Workmanship Awards
Rotary Pride of Workmanship Award winners: Emma Harrison, Shelly Cumming and Rhonda Beacon with Rotary President Rod Greer.
THE Rotary Club of Ocean Grove recently presented it’s annual Pride of Workmanship Awards. The Pride of Workmanship Awards are related to Rotary’s vocational service avenue of service. The winners were: • Rhonda Beacon is a Customer Service Officer and is one of a very efficient team with the City of Greater Geelong. Rhonda has been serving customers and sorting out their queries at the Ocean Grove Community Health Centre for the past 14 years, hence she is very experienced and efficient at what she does. • Shelly Cumming is a Graphic Artist and a highly valued employee of Paxton Press and the daughter of a proud Rotarian – Geoff Eglin.
Shelley is a gifted graphic designer with a great flair for colour and balance. She also shines when it comes to customer service, sitting down with her clients, making suggestions and is patient with good humour. • Emma Harrison is a receptionist for the Bellarine Community Health Ltd. She has a great deal of experience and local knowledge gained from being in Community Health for 22 years including 17 years at Ocean Grove Centre. Emma’s nominator has informed us that she is very polite and extremely helpful to all her customers, she makes you feel very welcome and enjoys a chat when she has the time.
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Find out what you could be saving at your place In just three easy steps the Australian Government’s Green Loans Program is helping householders save evergy and water, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Step 1: Book your free home sustainablity assessment. Step 2: Recieve your tailored home sustainablity assessment report. Step 3: Choose which recommended actions - from simple to larger scale - you’ll take to improve your home. Simple actions might be switching to energy efficient lights and replacing shower heads. Larger scale recommendations may include installing water or energy saving products like rainwater tanks or solar panels. You may also want to apply for an interest-free Green Loan up to $10,000 to make the recommended larger scales changes. To organise your free home sustainablity assessment, contact Terry Robinson on 5255 2967 or 0434 420 033
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Celebrating the life of the late Bert Fenton: High Flyer author Ian Whitlock, Bert’s widow Dot and District Governor Robert Gilchrist cut a cake at a special book launch held at the Royal Hotel in Queenscliff. Members of Lions, his church in Tareeda Way and flying friends joined together to pay tribute to their friend and colleague. Mr Whitelock compiled much of the book with Bert’s help and would regularly visit him to interview him. Unfortunately Bert passed away earlier this year, just short of celebrating 50 years in the Lions organisation.
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Our Wedding
Wedding Feature Making your wedding party the best Want your reception to get the thumbs up from all your guests? Want them to remember it for all the right reasons for years to come? Here are 10 tips to find out what you shouldn’t leave to chance… 1 - Choose a style/theme Before you start looking for your venue, decide on the type of reception you want. A mega bash with a cast of thousands is going to require a very different locale than an intimate gathering for friends and family. Then decide on a theme. It could be something specific which means something to you as a couple: 2 - Pick the decor Even if you don’t have Martha Stewart on hand you can still create a magical reception. Do a little research - check out interior decorating books, bridal magazines and even your favourite restaurants. Pay particular attention to details such as shapes, textures and colours. Will these work for your celebration? 3 - Don’t under-cater Food and drink really do make the event and good choices here will put everyone in party mode. Even on a limited budget you should never skimp on this aspect of the wedding. If guests start grumbling about the lack of food and drink or worse, start leaving early because they are ‘still starving’ the mood will go downhill fast. 4 - Entertain with ease Whether you choose a band or a DJ, make sure that they complement your tastes as a couple and the tone of your celebration. For example, you don’t want 80s dance tunes at an Old Hollywood wedding. When interviewing a DJ, ask to see pictures from prior events, if available. Ask what their selection and library consists of. You want someone who is not so low-key that they put everyone to sleep, and not so over-the-top that your guests feel intimidated. A professional will gauge and work the crowd. 5 - Add a personal touch Let your guests really share in your relationship with personal vows and toasts. Name assigned tables after places that you and your fiancé have travelled to or favourite movies. 6 - Thank your guests Your family and friends will have gone to some expense to enjoy your wedding with you, with many of them travelling long distances. Make sure that you show your appreciation. If you have a lot of out-of-town guests, consider
leaving a welcome basket in their rooms. 7 - Celebrate the cocktail hour While you are having your photographs taken, enjoying the first moments of being husband and wife (and possibly breathing a big sigh of relief) your guests will start arriving at your reception venue. While they await your grand arrival, be thoughtful about the atmosphere you create for them. Ensure there is plenty of parking nearby, have all entrances clearly signed, choose some soft music to play in the background and organise drinks and maybe even nibblies to greet them. 8 - Assign your seating Not everyone will agree with this, of course, but it can save guests a lot of stress on the day. Couples will usually sit together anyway but where there is no allocated seating a single guest may feel lost as to where to park. 9 - Get the party started Nobody likes to be the first on the dance floor but, as you are the centre of attention, everyone will follow your lead. So be brave (after all, you chose the music!) and it’s likely that your guests will have the confidence to follow suit. Make sure that you are social. 10 - Get help A wedding coordinator will not only listen to all the ideas, dreams and desires you have for your wedding (even when everyone else is totally over it) but they will help make them real. If not, enlist a trusted family member or friend to act like a pro and be your guardian angel on the day. After all, married life is meant to be bliss!
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environment
New facilities under Lake Connewarre concept plan RECREATIONAL opportunities including walking tracks, rest points and an observation deck are part of a concept plan for Taits Point at Lake Connewarre on the Bellarine Peninsula. Environment and Climate Change Minister Gavin Jennings today announced the concept plan which is part of the Brumby Labor Government’s Barwon River Parklands project to create continuous parklands along the Barwon River. “Victoria’s parks, lakes and rivers are natural assets that create tourism dollars and employment which is why the Brumby Labor Government is taking action to improve their amenity and accessibility for all Victorians to enjoy,” Mr Jennings said. “The Barwon River Parklands project will establish a continuous parklands link along the Barwon River running from
Buckley Falls, through the heart of Geelong, connecting it to the sea at Barwon Heads. “As part of the project the Taits Point concept plan outlines a range of initiatives that will improve access to Lake Connewarre and visitor enjoyment.” Mr Jennings said the plans for the popular picnic, boating and fishing destination included an observation deck, picnic and car parking facilities, revegetation work with indigenous plants, walking tracks, rest points and interpretive information signs. A weed control program will also be undertaken. The works, to be conducted by Parks Victoria through a cooperative management with land managers along that section of the Barwon River, are expected to commence by mid next year with completion expected in June 2011.
“The Barwon River is integral to the natural environment of Geelong and is the source of most of Geelong’s water supply. It feeds several lakes, including Lake Connewarre,” Mr Jennings said. “The Barwon River Parklands project has been running for the past two years and follows the Government’s commitment to establish parklands to invest in a liveable, sustainable future for Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula.” Lake Connewarre is situated in one of the largest estuaries in Western Victoria and forms part of an internationally significant wetland that is protected under the RAMSAR convention and provides habitat to a number of endangered migratory bird species.
We conserve, present and enhance the natural & developed coastal environs for the enjoyment and use of all
BARWON COAST Did you know that unlike most of the developed world Victoria is blessed with a legacy of 96% of its coastline being in public ownership ie The State. More than two-thirds of that coastal crown land is reserved as national park, coastal park, marine park or marine sanctuary mostly managed by Parks Victoria Most of the remaining crown land is reserved for public purposes managed mainly by Committees of Management such as the Barwon Coast Committee of Management. We were established 18 years ago to manage 13km of coastal crown land from Collendina to Blue Rocks (near Black Rock) including our beautiful beaches in Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and 13th Beach.
Ocean Grove thru to the Barwon Heads bridge – this being a project under the banner of the Barwon River Parklands . The Landscape Plan will also address the need to provide appropriate access to 18W where Barwon Coast is funding Life Guards over summer, ensuring a patrolled beach adjacent to the camping ground. A draft of the Landscape Plan should be available for review by campers and others over summer.
Within that area of management we operate two large coastal caravan parks ie the Barwon Heads Caravan Park and the Riverview Family Caravan Park, Ocean Grove plus the Riverside Summer Camping area, the surplus funds from which enable our coastal management activities to be undertaken at no cost to the local community.
Hodgson St Car Park The car park at the bottom of Hodgson St Ocean Grove is a very popular access point to the ocean beach. Whilst not a patrolled beach area, the area is popular with dog owners being the access point to the beach area where dogs are permitted under effective control and where picnic tables are provided for great views of the coast.
We are also the appointed manager of the local Port of Barwon Heads whose waters extend from the Barwon Heads Bluff to Sheepwash Rd Barwon Heads.
The pedestrian cycling trail from Collendina thru to Barwon Heads along the coast also adjoins the car park.
Riverside Camping Ground Ocean Grove As you travel between Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads in peak summer you would have noticed the large number of campers that suddenly appear on the river side of the sand spit. This is the Riverside Camping Ground that we operate for 6 weeks a year as an unpowered camping opportunity with over 200 sites. Those who have lived in the region for a number of years may well remember that camping was also allowed on the Ocean side of the spit but this was stopped to enable the fragile coastal vegetation to recover. With decisions having been made as to the location of the replacement Barwon Heads bridge and Barwon Water resolving where the new sewer main will cross the sand spit and the Barwon River, we are now able to undertake a full review of the area and have engaged consultants to prepare a draft Landscape Management Plan. The key matters to be addressed in the Landscape Masterplan include the retention of the six week camping season on the riverside of the road and reviewing the existing provision of amenity blocks with the potential reduction in numbers, with more strategically located and more environmentally sustainable facilities. We are also investigating the best linkage from the existing Barwon Estuary walk in
We have now received from local landscape architects a draft of the masterplan that proposes the redevelopment of the car park to provide for safer traffic movement; a better interface with the pedestrian / cycling trail; improved stormwater management and revegetation work. Consultation with adjacent property owners will occur in the near future followed by the general display of the landscape plan prior to lodging the plans with DSE for Coastal Management Act consent Beach Access works We are currently undertaking a significant program of maintenance works on our beach access tracks including those at Aldebaran Road to address the inland section where scouring of the graded surface has been a problem, and to construct landscape steps Another project being the construction of a set of elevated timber stairs at beach access 17W (horseshoe car park) on the Ocean Grove Spit. I encourage you to contact me to discuss any issues related to coastal management in our region by phoning me on 5254 1371 Bob Jordan General Manager
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environment
Noisy Minor.
Black faced cuckoo-shrike
Eastern Rosella.
Nature watch: Kingston Park Kingston Park is divided into three distinct areas- the camping ground, the bushland and the grassy area near the playground. Lorikeets are found in all three areas. The camping ground is home to many Noisy Miners, which is an extremely territorial bird
that will aggressively defend an area against all invaders, and chase away much bigger birds such as Magpies and Currawongs. The bushland has hidden treasures if you take the time to look. When exploring the inner trails I came across a family of Fantails and
several Thornbills, all seemingly oblivious to the presence of two large Currowongs. I also saw a Black Faced Cuckoo Shrike and the beautiful Eastern Rosella. By Jennifer Carr
Rainbow Lorikeet.
Grey Currawong.
Wattle Bird.
Australian Magpie.
Next edition: Begola Wetlands
Discovering our Nature Reserve
SCORES of locals and visitors took advantage of a day of activities at Ocean Grove Nature Reserve last month. The open day featured talks and walks explaining the contrasts in vegetation and wildlife that
occupy the park as well as a chance to plant seedlings and ask questions about ongoing work to reduce fuel loads in the park. Throughout the day there was also the chance to enjoy lunch and refreshments at
the park, live music and opportunities to join the active Friends Group. The Friends Group, along with Parks Victoria, monitors and helps maintain the information centre and surrounds.
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OCEAN GROVE NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
91 THE PARADE OCEAN GROVE
PHONE: 52554294
WEB PAGE http://oceangrovenc.com
Office open hours – Monday to Thursday 9am to 8pm and Friday 9am to 2pm of breathing and mind awareness. Then take the step towards Meditation. Learn to be at peace with yourself and the outside world. Bring a meditation cushion or stool and a blanket. Beginners welcome. Thursday 6.30pm from 12th November Member Fee: $39.00 5x1 hour sessions Non Member: $49.00 5x1 hour sessions Tutor: Judy Stickland
Charity Golf Day
On Monday 9th November we will be holding our third annual Golf Day at the Lonsdale Golf Club. Teams of four are welcome to join in the fun. Participants will enjoy an on course free sausage sizzle sponsored by R.T. Edgar Bellarine Pty Ltd and the event will be followed by a raffle, auction and prize giving. Lunch will be available at the Club House. Please phone the centre on 5255 4294 for further information.
Youth Art Show
Postponed due to unforseen circumstances. Stay tuned for further information.
Drop-In
Available to young people residing on the Bellarine Peninsula aged between 12 and 17 years every Friday night from 6pm to 9pm. Fully supervised by qualified youth workers. Just grab a friend and pop in for a night of activity. Grade 6 Students – are you in grade 6 and would like to start to attend the program to see what’s on offer for you next year. Grade Sixes are able to attend from the 23rd October. Contact the centre for further information.
Drop-In Itinery
6th November Excursion- Time Zone 13th November Excursion- Stars in Ur Head 20th November Wii Challenge 27th November Excursion Hogs Breath café 4th December Sleep over at OGNC 11th December Excursion Break up – BBQ and Karaoke
Drop-In Camp
31 young people with 4 youth workers and Senior Constable Judd Joseph headed off to Mt Gambier for 4 days of camp. We enjoyed hanging out with our mates, playing skirmish, exploring the underground caves and ended up at a disco bowling rink. Thanks to all of the leaders for taking us we had a blast!!. We can’t wait to
next year’s camp when we go back to the Gold Coast.
Class Vacancies Indian Head Massage
Indian head massage is an ancient practice which removes stress from the whole body and enhances the body’s own system of self healing. In a coordinated sequence of around eighty moves your upper back, shoulders, neck, face and scalp will be massaged. A session of around 70 minutes will leave you with an uplifting feeling of physical and mental wellbeing that needs to be experienced to be understood. Wednesday afternoons Appointments at 2.30pm and 4.00pm or Friday mornings Appointments at 9.30am and 11.15am Member Fee: $15.00 per session Non Member: $25.00 Practitioner: Lydia Warren
Gentle Excerise for Over 55’s
This is a gentle exercise class specifically designed for the over 55s and concludes with 15 minutes of stretching and relaxation. Mondays 11.00am Member Fee: $7.00 per session Non Member: $10.00 sessions Fitness Instructor: Julie Armstrong
Scrapbooking Workshops
Give yourself the time and the space to finally get those photos organised. In these workshops you will pick up ideas, tips and easy ways to
document your family’s story. You don’t need to be creative! Bring your own supplies, and Mandy will have tools available to use and product available to purchase. Saturday 1pm on 14th November Member Fee: $9 for 1x4 hours session Non Member: $19each 1x4 hour session
Cupcakes for Beginners
If you have never held a piping bag then this course is for you! You will learn to use a wide range of tools, equipment and icings so that you can delight your family and friends with your cupcake creations. Each week you will be provided with 6 cupcakes to decorate – a different flavour each week. (From Coppertop Cakes). Basic cake decorating tools supplied at a cost to the student. Small materials list. Sunday 10am from 8th November Sunday 2pm from 8th November Member Fee: $100 2x3hour sessions Non Member: $110.00 2x3hour sessions Tutor: Mandy Nix
Stress Managment Techniques
Stress is a healthy sign that we are functioning well. When we become over-stressed we can become unwell and problems can occur both in the home or the workplace. Learn how to recognize stress, its indicators and how to manage it through learning relaxation techniques. Thursday 1pm from 19th
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November Member: $46.00 2x2 hour sessions Non Member: $56.00 2x2 hour sessions Tutor: Therese Bryant
Lino Print Christmas Cards
Design and create your own lino print Christmas Cards. Learn the techniques of this simple printing process, from cutting the lino tile to producing a print. Saturday 2pm from 14th November Member Fee: $35.00 2x1 ½ hour sessions Non Member: $45.00 2x1 ½ hour sessions Tutor: Heather Peck
Christmas Cards and Wrap
Make your own beautiful Christmas cards and stunningly wrapped presents for friends and family. Extra $5 to tutor for materials. Tuesday 1pm from 17th November Member Fee: $15.00 1x2 hour session Non Member: $25.00 1x2 hour session Tutor: Robert Foster
Christmas Preparation
Robert will show you the tricks of the trade to prepare your home for the festive season. Create a beautiful Christmas wreath, and decorations for your table. So easy, yet so effective! Collect Materials List on enrolment Tuesday 1pm on 24th November Member Fee: $15.00 1x2 hour session Non Member: $25.00 1x2
hour session Tutor: Robert Foster
Christmas Cake Decoration
Create a beautiful Christmas scene using Royal Icing to decorate your Christmas cake or use as a table decoration. No experience necessary. Friday 1pm from 4th December Member Fee: $30.00 2x2 hour sessions Non Member: $40.00 Tutor: Josie Wallis
De-Clutter Workshop
It’s time to lighten up! Making a start is the hardest part of coming to grips with and controlling the STUFF that is cluttering our home and your life. Get motivated and discover some strategies to begin and to continue you’re de-cluttering over the summer. Make room in your home and your life for the things that really matter. Saturday 1pm on 5th December Member Fee: $35.00 1x4 hour session Non Member: $45.00 1x4 hour session Tutor: Edna Russell
Anaphylaxis and Epipen Training Wednesday 7pm on 9th December Member Fee: $65.00 1x3 hour session Non Member: $75.00 1x3 hour session Tutor: Kym Eden RTO: National First Aid
Introduction to Meditation
Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate
This course covers all areas relating to the serving of alcohol in and around licensed premises, and is essential if you plan to work in the hospitality industry. Participants receive a recognized certificate in RSA from Liquor Licensing Victoria. Thursday 10am on 19th November Member Fee: $55.00 1x3 hour session Non Member: $65.00 1x3 hour session Tutor: Steve Illingworth RTO: Leisure Networks
Samba Drumming Workshop
The Samba is the rhythm of the carnival in Brazil. Learn how to play traditional marches on traditional Brazilian drums and percussion. Saturday 1pm on 28th November Member Fee: $17.00 1x1 ½ hour session Non Member: $27.00 1x1 ½ hour session Tutor: Scott McCutcheon
African Hand Drumming
Come and learn the ‘Afro 6’. The ‘Afro 6’ is a style of djembe rhythm from Nigeria n West Africa that is known for its energy and excitement. Saturday 1pm on 28th November Member Fee: $17.00 1x1 ½ hour session Non Member: $27.00 1x1 ½ hour session Tutor: Scott McCutcheon
Learn to relax the body and the mind through techniques
At the dunes we have one of the world’s great views- looking across the ocean from Barwon Heads bluff to the Point Lonsdale lighthouse. This beautiful setting, combined with our relaxed up-market café atmosphere, excellent food and good wine, makes ‘the dunes’ a great place for you to enjoy yourself with friends and family.
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Ocean Grove Voice, November 4-17, 2009 - Page 23 CLUB Grove general manager Mike Lewis was called up before the headteacher at Surfside last week. It was for the right reasons of course, Mike was there to present head teacher Mark Huglin with a cheque for $5,000 towards the schools ongoing Kitchen Garden project. “Everyone needs to get behind this great project,” said Mike, “We will do everything we can to support it.” The project has gone passed lock up stage but is in need of cash, trades and materials help. For more more information on how to get involved please contact the school on 5256 1411. Pictured left are students with Mark Huglin and Mike Lewis.
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Bellarine’s Silver State success Walktober a winner for kids and the planet
Mitch Lindkvist, Connor O’Keefe and Lily Foster with Star of the Sea ride and walk to school coordinator Sharon Lane.
OUR Lady Star of the Sea held a hugely successful Walktober Breakfast last month. The school had more than 100 children enjoying cereal, fruit and milo, joined by some siblings and parents. Walktober is a national event which encourages children to walk, ride or scoot to school. Star of the Sea is a TravelSmart school which promotes active and sustainable travel to and from school. TravelSmart supports families to make active choices to benefit themselves and the environment. 75% of the school population walked, rode and scooted to school on their Walktober celebration day.
Pictured back row: Molly Babb, Georgia McNeill, Aimee Lindrea, Ashlee Gray, Kelsey Ollis, Zanna Woods and Jodie Scarlett (coach), and front row Jayne Fendyk, Rachael Leeson and Kirsten Smith.
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AFTER convincingly winning the Geelong Secondary Schools Netball Competition back in May as well as the Western Zone Level of the competition back in August, Bellarine Secondary College set off for the State Championships! On Friday September 4 Bellarine Secondary College’s year 7 girls netball team headed off to the State Netball Centre in Melbourne to compete in the Victorian Secondary Schools State Finals. To make it this far the girls had been undefeated at every level of the competition. An amazing effort! The girls first match was against Vermont Secondary. The team were very nervous and Bellarine were down 6 goals at half time but fought incredibly hard during the second half to snatch the win 15-13. Kelsey Ollis’ and Jayne Fendyk’s interceptions were outstanding and Molly Babb’s shooting accuracy of 90% was brilliant. The second match was against Melbourne Girls College. The girls had an easy win, winning 25 to 14. Aimee Lindrea, Ashlee Gray and Rachael Leeson worked well on the wing and Georgia McNeill’s terrific defence work resulted in many turn overs. The third match was against Korrumburra. This was an important match as a win would have the girls finishing on top of the ladder in their pool. It was a very tough match with numerous rebounds, interceptions and brilliant passes. At ¾ time the girls were down by 2 goals. Some changes were made and Zana Woods defence along with Kirsten Smith’s brilliant foot work and dynamite passes helped the girls win by 2 goals. After winning all 3 pool matches and finishing on top of their section, the girls then played in the Victorian Secondary Schools State semi final against Frankston. The girls made an amazing
impression, scoring the first 7 goals of the match. With Zana and Molly’s pin point accuracy with their shooting, Kelsey and Georgia’s outstanding defence, consistent hard running and smooth passing by Jayne and Kirsten as well as the tight pressure Rachael, Ashlee and Aimee created, the girls had an easy win, finishing 27-15. Immediately after this match they were to fight out the State Grand Final for either a gold or silver medal. The match was Bellarine verse Wanganui. Both teams had finished on top of the ladder in their respective sections and had been undefeated throughout the entire competition. It was bound to be a tough match and great display of netball skills. Bellarine put up an incredible fight but were beaten by Wanganui in the end. This meant that Bellarine Secondary College’s year 7 girls finished second in the entire State in the Victorian Secondary Schools Netball Competition, The girls received silver medals for their effort. An outstanding result! Congratulations to all team members for their amazing team work and the proud manner in which they have represented Bellarine at all levels of the competition. (Jayne Fendyk, Georgia McNeill, Kelsey Ollis, Kirsten Smith, Zanna Woods, Molly Babb, Aimee Lindrea, Ashlee Gray, Rachael Leeson) A huge thankyou to all the parents and family members who have supported and encouraged the girls at all levels of the competition as they fought their way to being one of the best two Year 7 netball teams in the state. A special thankyou to Andrea Dunlop, Judy and Greg Ollis and Jan Woods for making the trip to Melbourne for the state finals, for their help with scoring and organisation on the day and their constant support for the girls.
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The Voice Business Directory Accommodation
Delicatessen
4-Bed Hol Hse, close to beach 0412 213 400 Bells By The Beach Holiday House 5297 8162
Acting Classes
Screen Actors
0417 077 200
Antennas Lonsdale Antennas
0410 580 255
de Atelier Architects
5255 3378
Art Galleries Audio Equipment and Repairs Bellarine Audio
5256 3732
Automotive Gardiner Automotive 5255 5380 Ocean Grove All Makes Automotive 5255 2171 Ocean Grove Automotive (RACV) 5255 1050
Baby and Child Little Darlings Sandi’s Spot
5255 4095 5255 2943
Banks ANZ Bendigo Bank Westpac
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Beauty Salons Mermaids Unisex Beauty Salon
5255 5844
Bins and Waste Removal 0418 385 667
Bowling Clubs 5255 1540
Bricklayers Bridal Wear Designer 5255 2034
Carpentry/Maintenance B Moore Carpentry & Bld Maint 0411 061 556
Carpet Cleaning 0414 408528
Graham Coates Carpet Cleaning Service 0408 526997
Catering 5255 1832 5256 3094
Community Groups Vinnies
5256 2050
Computer Sales and Repairs BITS IT Services Lighthouse Computers SeeCureIT
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0414 525392
Conveyancing Sargeants Conveyancing Surfside Conveyancing
5256 1633
Brendon Brice Electrical 0416 165855 Craig Stevens Electrical Contr’s 0412 518 400
5255 5922
Fencing
0403 845 667 0413 925367 0413 580990 131 546 0407 694422 0409 222112
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WHK Accountants Beachside Blooms Flowers on the Terrace
5255 5077 5255 3030 5256 1645
Funeral Directors Moss Industry Bellarine Memories
5254 2277 5255 5500
Furniture Garden Maintenance
5255 2288 0411 181027 IG Mowing & Handyman Service 0417 030091 Ruby’s Mowing Ocean Grove 0419 583154 Tex’s Chainsaw Mower Repairs 5258 6761
Golf Clubs 5258 1955
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5255 4222 0419 105171 5255 3475 0405022084 5255 2572
Bellarine Remedial & Sports Massage 0417 331694
Drysdale Chiropractice Clinic Geelong Physiotherapy OG Remedial Massage Centre
5253 2522 5255 5755 5255 3358 Rachel Lafranchi Holistic Counselling0412 439 121 RP Massage Therapies 0414 893719
Hire Ocean Grove Hire
5255 1344
Home Loans
5255 4411
Locksmiths Glenn Davis Locksmith
0409 849 419
Menswear
McOuats Nursery Echidna Native Nursery
5255 2264
0417 524143 5255 3556 5255 1309
5255 1684 0419 532 916
Office Supplies Universal Ribbons & Toners
5251 5777
Optometrists Greg Sly Optometrist Ocean Eyes Optometrists
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Jaibee Painting & Decorating 0406 416 371 Steven Flynn Painting Services 0411 126291 Wallington Painting Services 0405 022084
Pet Supplies 5256 1562
Pharmacies 5255 1331
Photographers 0400 721185
Picture Framing HLB Frames - 3/1570 Bell Hwy, Wal 5250 3711
Plantation Shutters GB Plantation Shutters
Plasterers
Beaton Bros Precision Plastering
0400 595 738
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Plumbing Annandale Plumbing Hugh McLaren Plumbing Ocean Grove Plumbing Pirie Plumbing Services Wayne Heard Plumbing
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Security 0409 943671 5229 3772
Shoe Shops Grove Shoeland
5255 1257
Signage Filia Signs
0409 183965
Sports Retail Bellarine Sports
5255 1144
Surf Shops Murfs Longboards Surf Shop
5255 5525
Cruise Control
0409 542060
Takeaway Grind Burgers Ocean Grove Sushi & Noodle Bar Rolling Pin Pies & Cakes Subway Tradies Takeaway Trident Fish Bar
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Tanning Studios Tanzon
5255 4100
Tattooists Coastline Tattoo
5255 5550
Travel Agents Harvey World Travel Jetset Travel - Ocean Grove
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Tyres Surfside Tyre Centre
5255 5611
Websites Website Concepts
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Barefoot Media
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Window Cleaners Excel Window Cleaning
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Window Tinting 5255 1548
5255 4099
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Wineries McGlashans Wallington Estate
5250 5760
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Coastal Lighting The Bridal Manner The Last Piece
Wedding Photography
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Painters
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Geelong Monitoring Services Standby Security Services
New Homes Duncan Pascoe Builders Hotondo Homes Le Maistre Builders
At The Heads Bar Deli Beachhouse Bolzano Cucina Ocean Grove Hotel and Bistro Ocean Grove Pizza and Pasta The Dunes The Groove The Mex The Purple Duck Vue Grand
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Premier Lifts
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Health and Wellbeing
Barwon Heads Hotel
Vines Lawyers
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Health and Fitness
Hotels
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Nurseries
Florists
Fiddley Bits The Red Pidgeon
Earth Deco 0458 564276 Landscape Design & Construction 0458 564276
Maleline Mensland
Bellarine Bookkeeping Services 0418 363129 Boutique Financial Planning Services 5215 0400 Coastal Business Services 0418 188847 Lighthouse Business Services 0407 835256 Roche Accounting 5256 2764
12W - Personal Training Ben Smith Personal Training Contours Jujitsu Ocean View Health Club
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Landscape Design & Construction
Lifts
Financial Services
Coastal Cuts Salon Sojourn Salon Grove
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Joinery
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Restaurants / Cafes 0434 489 724
Lawyers
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Hairdressers
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Lonsdale Golf Club
Building Designers
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Jewellers
Dr Alastair McCallum Ocean Grove Dental Clinic
Bellarine Furniture & Bed R Us Blooming Branches
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Salon one-on-one Laureena Purdie has created a beauty salon based on her passion for personal service
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“AFTER living in Ocean Grove for over 40 years and watching my children grow to responsible young adults, in addition to supporting my husband in his 17 year successful business, I thought it was time to finally look after my own interests,” explained Laureena Purdie. So after nearly 10 years of thinking about it, Laureena enrolled in a Beauty Therapy course and succeeded in achieving her diploma in 2004. “Over the next few years I had the privilege of working as
a beauty therapist in some truly wonderful beauty salons and day spas. This experience gave me quite an insight into my likes and dislikes within the industry. My number one dislike being pressure sales and my number one like being working in a oneon-one environment.” After lengthy consideration, Laureena decided upon setting up her own business. “With my likes and dislikes in mind, together with cost factors, a professional home salon was decided upon.
“By choosing a home salon I would have considerably less overheads than most shop fronts. This meant I could offer my clients highly discounted services without compromising on service time or quality. Thus… Salon Grove was created.” The salon is situated in a private room at the front of Laureena’s home at 7 Bungara Court, Ocean Grove. Tastefully decorated, the salon incorporates a bright bathroom and a beautifully heated shower room. The main salon room is heated and air
conditioned and is back dropped with relaxing surround sound every bit like your luxury beauty salon. Salon Grove offers personalized, professional, appointment only beauty services. Services include waxing, lash and brow tinting, relaxation massage, spa manicures, spa pedicures, spray tans, gel nails, mineral salt scrubs, eyelash perming and special occasion make-up. “I am passionate about beauty therapy and it is a perfect way for me to express my creative side.”
Guide to going greener
Terry Robinson.
BUILDING consultant Terry Robinson has focussed his attention on energy management of established homes. Terry who has been living in Ocean Grove for the past 12 years said that household expenditure on energy and water is most people’s largest outlay other than food, and larger than spending on car fuel. He says that if households can save just 10% on energy and water outlays they are not only doing themselves a favour, but can also help reduce our greenhouse emissions. “I am increasingly conscious of the energy inefficiency of dwellings,” he said. “Consequently, my focus is
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now that of energy management of established homes. “Most recently I have been carrying out household sustainability assessments for the Australian Government Department of The Environment.” He pointed out that the Australian Government is now offering a range of free assessments and grants to help residents make changes. Terry’s creditials lie in building design and construction. “I have tertiary qualifications in both building design and construction management and over the past 5 years the majority of my work has involved building auditing (or building condition reports).” Relating his work to Ocean
Grove he said: “I think it’s a great place to live and work. Most of my 30 years experience in the building and construction industries have been in the residential area and for many years I specialised in the construction of architectdesigned homes.” His passions outside of work include live music (especially the Queenscliff Music Festival). “I am incredibly jealous of anyone who was fortunate enough to make it to The Black Eyed Susans gig at the Northcote Social Club on the weekend. “I also enjoy competitive road cycling and race most Sundays with the Geelong Veteran Cycling Club at Paraparap, near Moriac.”
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grove sport
Try Bowls hailed a success OCEAN Grove Bowling Club held a successful Try Bowls event recently. Organisers say that although unhelpful cold weather cut the event a little short the day led to several new memberships and hopefully more new regular bowlers.
Try Bowls organisers Peter Crammond, Val Crumbie, Joyce Fraser and Anne Brown.
Madeliyn, Megan and Jesse were among the those that took a chance to Try Bowls.
Grove host Bellarine section of State triples Ocean Grove Bowling Club recently hosted the VLBA State Triples Bellarine Section. In all 19 teams took part in the competition.
Pictured left: captains Maureen George (Portarlington) and Margaret Dower (Ocean Grove).
Pictured right: Gwen Goldsmith, Joyce Fraser, Dot Sutcliffe, Lorraine Jackson and Val Constable.
Students bowl up for a class on the greens
Alex Morrow looks on while Hamish McKoy lays down the jack.
Sherri Panayi, Jade Heywood and Finlay Neal.
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wallington cricket
Wallington A Grade line up ahead of the second day against Anglesea. Unforunately they were unable to overcome the visitors, their 132 not enough to stop them at 5/155. This week they face Drysdale.
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junior cricket
Shell Road match up: U13 Grubbers v
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junior cricket
U13 Collendina Cobras Cobras under 13s line up against Grubbers under13s at Shell Road.
Wallington under 17 v Cobbras
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cobras cricket
Cobras open up premiership with win at Barwon Heads
B Grade action at Snake Pit
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grove cricket
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Three Yr 6 Students from Ocean Grove Primary School competed in the Victorian Primary Schools’ Sports Association 2009 State Track & Field [Athletics] Championships at Olympic Park on Monday October 26 Pictured Left: Zack Long competed in Boys 12– 13yr 100m dash & 200m dash. He was selected for the 2009 Victorian V.P.S.S.A. Track & Field Team to compete in the National Primary Schools Track & Filed Championships, Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre, Homebush, 30 November to 2 December 2009 Lochlan Barber right competed in boys 12–13yr 800m run. Finished 13th in State Final. Elliot Hackett (not pictured])competed in boys 12– 13yr High Jump, finished 9th in the State Final.
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