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Ocean Grove Carols in the Park gave the town its traditional festive kick off on Sunday. The rain stayed away and the crowds joined in with the choirs and musicians. Pictured enjoying some quality time are Lyla Farage, Anthony Lloyd and Linda Lloyd. More pictures pages 16-17.
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Local businesses rally for men's health month THE end of November saw many of our local guys itching to have a shave. Local Ocean Grove businesses raised lots of money for the worthy cause of Movember. Wallington’s WRG raised a grand total of $607 for Movember, but ended up being $1214 with Kingston Ocean Grove doubling the money raised. Some of the fundraisers included Ben from the Piping Hot Chicken Shop who raised $275, Colin from Ocean Grove Quality Meats who raised $203, Brendan from Ocean Grove Camera and Photo who raised $50 and our local Bellarine police who raised an impressive $1100. Voice sub-editor Justin Flynn raised $1040 all on his own. Well done to everyone that participated and donated to raising awareness for men's health.
THE last edition of the Ocean Grove Voice accidentally incorrectly published a picture of Alice Teague-Neeld when the story referred to her sister Molly Teague-Neeld. We apologise for the error and any confusion it may have caused.
Red Cross pays thanks to community
MO TIME: Chris Lacy, Ben Chudoschnik, Ty Simons and Colin Smith. Wallington's WRG's John McCallum, Mick Taylor, Rory Campbell and Nick De Jong (pictured right) and Leigh Hare, Peter Hounsell and Andrew Brown (pictured below right) and Voice sub-editor Justin Flynn (pictured below).
Helping to keep the spirit alive Students dig in for charity B E L L A R I N E Secondary College students collected $550 around Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove on Friday for the Spirit of Christmas Appeal. The cause raises money for hampers to go to families in need over the Christmas period. The money will go towards items purchased this week to make the Christmas hampers followed by the delivery of them to local families.
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THE Australian Red Cross Blood Service would like to thank donors from Ocean Grove for their generosity when the mobile blood donor centre visited recently. Our community gave 127 donations, which will save an incredible 381 lives. One in three Australians will need blood or a blood product in their lifetime, but only one in 30 currently donates. Call 13 14 95 to make an appointment or visit www.donateblood.com. au for more information.
White ribbon fundraiser OCEAN Grove Neighbourhood Centre raised $128 for White Ribbon Day last weekend. The centre had a turn out of 11 people for breakfast to support Australia’s campaign to stop violence against women, which they were very pleased with.
Market Place business robbed
“Everyone has been really generous, from Barwon Heads alone we raised $180,” Student Holly Perkins said. Holly was joined by her peers Jake Le Maistre, Nathan McKay, Fletcher Sharrock, Luke Henderson, Maddison Maloney, and Sean Williamson in collecting the donations from local community members and businesses. COLLECTING: Holly Williams and Sean Perkinson.
Market Place Fish and Chips was broken into last Wednesday night between midnight and 3am. The store was broken into via the front glass doors, destroying the cash register where the offenders stole an amount of money. If you have any information please contact the Bellarine Police on 5256 2698.
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Plane sailing for cancer STEPHANIE NAYLOR
Dianne Hodson, Linda Matthew, Michelle Lowry, Julie Rodger, Sophie Rome, Tracey Griffiths, Narelle Denning with pilots Mike Philip and Jeff Brookes.
Majella pockets the cash OCEAN Grove optometrist Majella O’Connor is $7000 richer. Majella successfully featured on the new game show Million Dollar Minute in an episode that aired last week. “After seeing a request on channel seven for contestants to enter the show, my husband David encouraged me to apply, so I did, and a few weeks later they notified me to come for an audition,” Majella said. “There were lots of people there, and they started by giving us a general knowledge test. If you got over a certain mark, you got to stay on and complete the rest of the audition process, having a chat with the producers, having a photo taken, giving your contact details,” It wasn’t until August when Majella was asked to go to Melbourne for recording. Majella’s favourite part of the experience was simply the challenge of trying to do well. “I have always liked trivia competitions. Obviously from the episode my general
knowledge has quite a few gaps including popular culture and any music post 1988, but I’m interested in lots of different things, like science, literature, theatre, and cooking, so that helps. Reading and doing crosswords I think help too,” Majella said. Her monetary prize was also a highlight. “Winning seven thousand was also pretty good! I have bought some new golf clubs, and am planning to have
some more lessons. But I'd like to put the bulk of the money towards a trip to Vietnam with David, when we can manage to get away,” Majella said. Majella has lived in the Ocean Grove area since 1987. Originally having a Visioncrest practice in the Trak Arcade, Majella moved to her current location six and a half years ago, and in 2008 became independent, which is when Ocean Eyes was born.
WHIZZING above Melbourne in a light aircraft may strike fear into some people, but not the Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads Breast Cancer Support Group. The group kicked off its end of year celebration with personal scenic flights around the bay and Melbourne last Friday night. Mike Philip from the Geelong Surfcoast Airpark, also known as Barwon Heads Airport, generously donated the joyflights to the ladies within the cancer support group. “I rang around to pilots I knew and got six onboard to donate their time and aircraft. We were more than happy to help out the ladies suffering this horrible disease,” Mike Philip said. Mike and a group of pilots donated their time as gifts for the battles the ladies within the group are facing with their breast cancer diagnosis. Narelle Denning, from Ocean Grove, enjoyed the celebration ahead of having her double mastectomy and reconstruction last Tuesday. Other women who took part in the flights are also undergoing chemotherapy. “We were delighted to have our spirits lifted with the generosity of Mick and his crew,” Ocean Grove’s Narelle Denning said. “I’m always happy to help out the local community when it’s needed. I personally got a lot of joy taking the ladies up in the air, when each of them got out they had a smile from ear to ear, I loved it. I look forward to doing it again next year,” Mike explained. “It was a wonderful gift to have the flight as a beautiful memory to treasure always,” group member Linda Matthew said. “Flying low over my home and having my mum and two young children waving to me was such a joy,” Sophie Rome added. “It was an amazing offer to lift the spirits of our ladies going through a difficult time. It just wonderful taking off for an amazing ride down the coast. I could see my mum waving madly to me as Mike deliberately flew low over The Dunes restaurant so we could see her,” Julie Rodger said.
Playground opening THE upgrade to the existing Flinders Parade Playground located in the Frank Ellis Reserve in Barwon Heads was officially opened on Saturday. The Lions Club of Ocean Grove built the playground in 1996 as a joint project with Lions Club of Barwon Heads and Barwon Coast. The recent upgrade received monetary support from VicRoads, Parks Victoria and Barwon Coast. The new design went through an extensive community consultation process, with the final product including passive and active play equipment and spaces. The play equipment installed has been selected to cater for a range of ages and abilities as well as different types of play.
125 years The 125th anniversary celebrations for the Ocean Grove Uniting Church begin this Sunday. All members of the community are invited to the following events at the church: Sunday December 15, afternoon of hymn singing at 2pm. Wednesday December 18, book launch at 6pm. Friday December 20, history display from 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 8pm. Sunday December 22, Service of Workship at 10.30am followed by a shared lunch and cake cutting ceremony. For more information contact Dianne Sapwell on 52551372.
Dog rules change
LOCAL dog regulations for some zones along our coastline have changed as of December 1. Dogs are required to be on a leash at all times from 13W to 20W, 27W to Talbot St, as well as the river flat in Ocean Grove. As daylight hours improve, our town is going to experience more people visiting the beach with their dogs. Most dog owners are responsible caring for their pets’ welfare, the coastal wildlife welfare, and other beach users.
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Library hosts eager PJ-clad kids
STORY TIME: Ocean Grove Library's Kat Cain with Mia, Jessie, Raf, Sara, Addison, Annelise and Emmaline.
Grant for Paulmar WALLINGTON based small business Paulmar Hydroponics has been awarded a $6450 grant. This will allow the family owned business to increase its productivity and become more internationally competitive. The grant is part of the Victorian Coalition Government’s latest round of Grow Your Business funding for small businesses. Paulmar Hydroponics began in Wallington in 1994 by Paul and Mary Mifsud. Son Michael joined the team in 2002, and together
they haven’t looked back. “Dad looks after the growing of the lettuce and Mum does the financials. I’m the general manager and look after the marketing and all general day to day running of the business,” Michael Mifsud explained. Paulmar supplies hydroponic vegetables to all major fruit and vegetable shops around Geelong and the Bellarine as well as distributing to Coles, wholesale markets, regional specialty stores and food service outlets.
Paul and Michael Mifsud. “The money is going to allow us to create a development business plan that will help with formalising the directions we wish to take over the next decade,” Michael said. “The assistance will
help the company explore the feasibility of various expansion opportunities and review its human resources and general organisational structure,” Member for Western Victoria David Koch said.
YOUNG local Grovers came to the Ocean Grove Library last Tuesday dressed in their pyjamas and holding their favourite toy to a 6pm bedtime tales session. Geelong Regional Libraries often offer special story sessions for those families that cannot make it to the weekly, business hours storytime sessions. “After dancing around to Rock-A-Bye Your Bear and Shake Your Sillies Out songs, everyone settled down to hear some favourite sleepy-time stories,” Kat Cain from the Ocean Grove Library said. Once storytelling was f inished, the 30-plus pyjama-clad children all made their very own bedtime clock to take home.
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Bowls club ready for a Malaysian invasion MARK HEENAN
Marlene Sutton (president ladies bowls), Matt Flapper (club coach), Cr Ron Nelson and Doug Gorwell (president men’s bowls).
AUSTRALIAN national bowls coach Steve Glasson gave the newly refurbished Club Grove bowling facility the thumbs up ahead of its biggest ever lawn bowls fixture this week. Glasson, ranked Australia’s number one player between 1997 and 2004, spoke to the Voice in preparation for Australia’s international against Malaysia at Club Grove that commenced yesterday. “The club is looking spectacular (at Ocean Grove), we are really looking forward to it,” Glasson said. “It is just a modern (facility), I suppose you put Club Grove in that category in that they are an industry leader. “It is a big strain, I suppose to go through to the extent they have gone to financially to keep their club modern, to keep it a schmick facility for the local community to be able to enjoy. “That always comes back to good management and good board of directors and great vision. “Club Grove has obviously got a passion for bowls,
when you see what they do for bowls.” Glasson paid tribute to Ocean Grove Bowling Club coach Matt Flapper, who will be the sole local to play in this week’s friendly, for his efforts to help Club Grove play host to its first ever international fixture. Flapper, an Australian representative, was presented with his debut international cap from Glasson last year at Club Grove. “It is going to be wonderful to have an international series like this with the local talent as such like Matt (Flapper) playing in it and I think that will add a lot of spice to the event,” Glasson said. This week’s three-day competition will be a trial for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Scotland and Glasson praised Club Grove staff to help ‘slow the greens’. “The greens’ staff, have been very hospitable in the fact that they are going to purposely slow the greens down for the event, which helps us to mirror the conditions in Scotland,” he said.
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Frustration at slow internet speeds for Grove Dear Editor, I have had many verbal conversations with iinet over the congested Exchange at Ocean Grove. The situation is still the same and iinet has advised that the congested Exchange is long term. Consequently bad Broadband speeds and drop outs. I have spoken with Customer Service Managers over this issue, however both CSMs have offered to void my contract with iinet as there apparently isn’t an easy fix to this problem. The problem is still manifest as I write this and no fix is on the horizon. This problem of congested Exchanges is apparently happening in all States in Australia with various ISPs.
The likes of which iinet and Telstra are doing their best to keep quiet. Meanwhile people are suffering the consequences with bad speeds and numerous drop outs. In all fairness since receiving the second email from me, iinet has listed the Ocean Grove area having issues at the Exchange on their site (Toolbox) However, you would have to be a paying customer to see this. Someone entering into a contract with iinet would not be privy to this info. I went to warn people about this problem at this web site, and it seems like lots of people Australia wide are having similar issues but are not sure why. Steve Birmingham, Ocean Grove
State view – Lisa Neville Police numbers THERE is continued concern about Police numbers across the Bellarine, particularly with the summer holiday period coming up. As you know, the number of people coming to our towns and beaches for holidays or day trips increases dramatically over December, January and into February. In fact the population on the Bellarine Peninsula almost doubles during this time and in the past police numbers have also doubled to cope with the increased traffic and numbers of visitors. Unfortunately, at this stage there seems to be no plan to give Bellarine the numbers of police on duty that is needed to secure the safety of the community at this very busy time. I will continue to raise this issue with the government until we get an appropriate response to meet the needs of the community and the holiday-makers and tourists visiting the Bellarine. Fix our roads I encourage you to join the online campaign to draw attention to nominate the
Bellarine roads that have become dangerous, fallen into disrepair and need fixing. You can visit the site at www.FixOurRoads.com. au to report a road and you can also upload images if you wish. The more information provided by the community about the state of our Bellarine roads, the more pressure we can place on the State Government to take action to repair them. 2013/14 recreational fishing grants program I encourage Bellarine residents to apply for funding under the 2013/14 recreational fishing grants program. The grants program consists of two parts: 1. Small grants of up to $5000 (GST exclusive) for small projects to improve recreational fishing. 2. Large grants for projects from $5001 to $100,000 (GST exclusive). Applications will be accepted in the small grants program all year round and the large grants program applications will be accepted until February 28, 2014.
For more information including conditions and guidelines and online application forms visit www.depi.vic.gov.au. Christmas greetings As the member for Bellarine, I would like to wish all the residents in my electorate a very happy Christmas and New Year. Whether you are staying home and enjoying the beautiful Bellarine, or travelling away, I hope you have a safe and relaxing festive season and holiday break. To those of you who have contacted my office during the year, I thank you for raising your concerns with me and allowing me the opportunity to provide you with assistance with your issue. It is a privilege to represent the people of the Bellarine in the Parliament of Victoria and I look forward to working with you again in 2014. As always, please don't hesitate to contact my office if there are any issues I may be able to assist you with. Hon Lisa Neville MP Member for Bellarine
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CFA welcomes new volunteers Anthony
AT the Ocean Grove CFA’s monthly meeting last Monday night, six new members were welcomed to the volunteer family. Each of the new members said they had joined to give back to their community "It is great to see so many new members in the fire brigade. This new interest will lead to new ideas and growth of our brigade,” captain
Bethany
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Steve Gibbs said. Among the newcomers is Captain Gibbs’ son, Matt. “I’ve grown up around the brigade and decided to join up for the community aspect and the social side of what the brigade offers,” Matt said. Studying journalism, Matt is interested in competing in the inter-brigade competitions. The brigade gained its first apprentice
Jock
plumber, Jack. “I decided to join the CFA because I thought it was a good way to give back to the broader community,” Jack said. “This is a trade we haven’t had a member in before and it is always the first question asked of our new members,” Su Tayler explained. Enthusiastic junior brigade member Jayden has finally turned 16 so is now
Jack
able to join the senior ranks. He brought along his mate, Jock, who also wanted to complete some work for the community. “Jayden’s mum Cindy has been a member of the brigade for many years and is the brigade secretary,” Su said. “I really love being part of the brigade and I’m looking forward to being a volunteer firefighter,” Jayden
Jacob
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said. Bethany, a singer and music student studying at the Australian College of the Arts also joined. “I’m really looking forward to start my training and I can’t wait to get to know everyone here,” she said. Lastly, Leigh has friends in the brigade and joined as he has always been interested in firefighting, with the possibility of a future
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career. As well as the new volunteers, the brigade welcomed two young students in October, Jacob and Anthony, as part of their school studies, a school and CFA initiative and a first for Ocean Grove. The Voice looks forward to keeping readers updated on the new members’ journey and progress throughout their training.
Students learning the art of chess
Checkmate?: Rohan and Gabriel ponder their next move.
OCEAN Grover Ralph Wright has been attending Ocean Grove Primary School during lunch times each Tuesday to help students learn and play chess. “I started around six months ago at the primary school, we’re very thankful to be able to use the equipment supplied from the neighborhood centre,” Ralph said. Ralph is hoping to organise a chess competition showdown between Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove primary schools. “My love for chess started when I was in year seven at Queenscliff High School and it’s been a hobby ever since,” Ralph added.
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BALANCE: Elia Osbourne and Nikki Thebes. BELLARINE Academy of Dance has had one of its most successful years. The academy, located in Barwon Heads, is going into its 15th year, having grown from two classes in 1999 to 33 today. “Our students received extremely high results for
their ballet exams, receiving Distinction and High Merit for their Royal Academy of Dance ballet exams. Every student received a medal or ribbon at all the dance eisteddfods,” director Kellie Williamson said. “Eighteen students competed in four dance festivals this year, locally and in
Successful year for dance academy Melbourne. All eighteen students placed in every section we entered, meaning lots of new trophies on the shelf,” Kellie added. Busy with their new Facebook page, the addition of new pilates matwork classes and operating a second dance studio in Torquay, the dance school has
been hard at work during 2013. “Our students, ranging from three years to adults, learn the correct technique in classical ballet, contemporary, jazz and pilates. Our students have continued being committed to being the best dancer they can be and our results, especially
this year, have shown this,” Kellie added. S t u d e n t s celebrated their hard work at the annual concert recently, where the entire school performed the story of Peter Pan. “Teaching these gorgeous little children and watching them grow throughout their dancing year is
such a blessing and then seeing them graduate and go off to university or to dance careers – they're like our own children,” Kellie said. Enrolments are open for 2014. For more information call 0418 404 543.
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Family appeals for carvan site AN Orbost couple is appealing to Grovers for a small site to park their caravan for the Christmas break. Geoff and Lee Stevenson have a small English caravan and are hoping locals may have a paddock or yard available for so that two of them can meet up with family during the festive period. Other family members were coming from Geelong and
Queeensland and one will be heading to the South Antarctic after Christmas. Lee said that local sites were fully booked. “We don’t need an enormous area. Hopefully someone may be able to help us out so that we can join our family at Christmas. If you can help contact 0423 382493. References available on ROOM AT THE INN? Geoff Stevenson and the caravan. request.
Pool celebrations The Bellarine Aquatic Centre in Ocean Grove will be celebrating its 5th birthday next Saturday 14 December. The widely popular aquatic and recreation facility will be holding a range of events and activities from Wednesday 11 December to Tuesday 17 December to celebrate the milestone. City of Greater Geelong Councillor Jan Farrell who represents the Beangalla Ward said she was proud of the centre reaching this milestone. “The Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre is a great facility loved by many on the Bellarine,” said Cr Farrell.
“This year the Bellarine Aquatic centre received a five-star platinum pool accreditation after obtaining the highest score awarded in the state which is a fantastic result.” “There are also over 4000 children that take part in the learn to swim program and 1500 children that take part in the school's learn to swim program each year, demonstrating just how popular the centre really is.” Cr Farrell said there have been just under 2.5 million visits to the centre since it opened its doors five years ago. “Everyone should take the opportunity to come and enjoy the events
held during the birthday celebrations,” said Cr Farrell. The Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre is a City of Greater Geelong facility and is part of the Swim, Sport and Leisure network of leisure services. For more information please call the Centre on 5256 2111.
FIVE YEARS AGO: the first youngsters took a ceremonial dip when the pool opened in December 2008.
Events held during the 5th anniversary week • Mega Circuit Class • Birthday Cake • Gentle Exercise Water Class • Themed Aqua Class • Kids Yoga Class (10-16 year olds) • Stroke Technique Class (teenagers/ adults)
• Parent/Child CPR Information • Junior Soccer ‘Bring a Friend’ • Guest Speaker – Exercise is Medicine (Accredited Exercise Physiologist) • Kids Hip-Hop Dance Classes (8-12 yrs) • Visits from Webstar • Plus many more
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Sun shines on preschool party MORE than 100 families from Ocean Grove Preschool got together for a packed afternoon in the sun. The event was held in the enclosed play area at the Ocean Grove Hotel and proved an ideal location for obstacle races, trampolining, facepainting, art and a barbecue. Later in the day - with some help from Ocean Grove Fire Brigade – there was even an appearance from Santa Claus himself. The icy pop giveaways were a huge hit among the youngsters. TREATS: Santa delivers treats to the hordes.
THRILLED: one of the many happy facepainted customers.
Parents Dave and Dave provided the live music.
Jumping for joy.
Steady as she goes.
Lift off.
Heaps of fun.
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Boarding passes for all
Above: The Rotary Club of Queenscliff and Gloria Jeans Ocean Grove have each provided a new Sandpiper beach chair for children. Here one of the able bodied children demonstrate the exciting new equipment. Left: the smiles on participants and volunteers faces tell the story. OCEAN Grove DSA held a hands on day at the end of last month. The day went off without a hitch with 127 volunteers and 31 participants. Co-organiser Mark Beshara said it was a "Great day with the donation of the two new Sandpiper beach chairs. "Special thanks to Queenscliff Rotary and Ocean Grove Gloria Jeans for the donations of the chairs and to Ocean Grove Rotary for cooking the barbecue and Bellarine Children's Centre for conducting the face painting. "A great day for all with plenty of "smiles on dials."
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The Bash Big Band.
The Coastal Pop Monkeys.
Chilling night for DSA MEDICS, monkey business and the rockin’ blues all add up to a big night at the Barwon Heads Hotel this Friday – the 13th. For one spooky ghoulish night the venue is hosting Fright Night – to raise funds for the Ocean Grove branch of the Disabled Surfing Association (DSA). On the bill are the Big Bash Band, the Coastal Pop Monkeys and Torsion - a band made up of doctors. With the help of some of the region’s most talented musicians and performers, Tony Armstrong brings together the big band sound of The Bash Big Band. A great mix of songs that
date from the seventies to music of today, with a set list that includes R&B, rock and roll, blues and funk and jazz. The Bash Big Band play favourites from Joe Cocker, Masters Apprentices, James Brown and The Blues Brothers, a great big sound that only a 10 piece band can offer. The Bash provides energetic live performance with a group of fantastic musicians who are there with you to have a whole lot of fun. The Bash will deliver a memorable night of great music and entertainment. Music that spans all age groups, there is something
for everyone in a well thought out set list that will take you back on a musical journey. Tony Armstrong said” we decided to get involved with the “Fright Night” fundraiser at Barwon Heads Hotel because we really admire the great work of the Surfers for the Disabled – Ocean Grove and what they do, delivering a great experience and joy to a lot of people who never get the chance to experience what it is like to surf, or even the joy of the beach. This work is really valuable and we are keen to help support in whatever way we can. Ocean Grove original
band Coastal Pop monkeys are gig ready and about to hit the live scene along the coast. The beach.pop. rock band features Wendy Robinson on vocals, Peter Mobbs on guitar, Pete Langley on bass and Jess Gallé on drums. The band formed earlier this year in Ocean Grove and after a heap of writing and rehearsing the gigs are coming in. Coastal Pop Monkeys guitarist and songwriter Peter Mobbs has been involved with the DSA since inception, and the band jumped at the chance to play to help raise funds. "Weve always dreamt of
playing the big stage at the BHP, and to do it and raise money for such a great community cause is a bonus." “It’s been a big part of my life over the past few years, helping those do what us locals take for granted by having fun in the surf. It's great to see the local scene get together and give their time to see others having such a fun experience." Just last weekend I had a guy say to me ' that was the best fun I've had since I went blind.” Doors open at 9pm. DSA participants free. Prizes for best dressed.
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Right: Getting in the spirit were Melanie Keating, Kerry Street and Dean Keating. Below: James Bowers in double bass
We were just CONFIDENT crowds defied weather warnings to fill Ocean Grove Park for Carols on Sunday night. They were rewarded with a packed evening of music, song - and fun. Right on 9.30pm the heavens opened and the threat was carried out but not after Santa had visited and put hundreds of smiles on small dials. In addition, more than $2,300 was made for the Special Care Baby Unit at Geelong Hospital.
Above: Kate, George and Des Every.
Right: Kaia Young and Taia Young.
Left: Sheridan Marshall, Gail Marklew and Aaron Mortison-Marshall.
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Above: Chris, Natasha and Kobe Leach. Right: The Coastal Pop Monkeys performing Santa Wears a Springer.
Above: Surfside Primary performing Feliz Navidad. Left: the Ocean Grove Carols Orchestra
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Pirates live to tell tale
Tim Neal and the Scion Pirates. Picture by Tim Chuma
Scion Pirates will perform their Christmas gig at the chook shop Friday, December 13 and they’re running it with a Dead Pirates Society format. This format has gone to festivals, such as the WillyLit writers festival, Williamstown, Darebin Music Festival and Northcote, and has been performed previously at the Chicken Shop. The Pirates have put shows together with some of Melbourne’s prominent poets, and various other luminaries including Jack Thompson, Ross Hannaford and Chris Wilson. This time they’re assembling local poets and story-tellers to perform local content. “It’ll be a candlelit atmosphere and you are invited to dress
up, be it as a pirate, beatnik or Santa’s helper…whatever rocks your boat,” said the band’s Tim Neal. Dead Pirates Society follows the Beat-Poet movement of the 50’s where spoken word is sometimes accompanied by largely improvised music and sound. The Friday 13 gig includes seven local poets and writers plus the six piece Pirates, featuring Tim Neal on sax/keys and Wayne Jury, guitar and vocals. Be prepared for song, dance, story-telling, mirth and magic. The show is at the Piping Hot Chicken Shop with tickets at $15. They can be pre-booked (advised) on 5255 1566 or purchased at the door. Show starts at 8pm.
Barker at home with chook rock AN eager crowd at the Piping Hot Chicken Shop was rewarded with a hot blooded show from a former Reptile. Nick Barker was in town for a night strumming through a mixture of his own songs and covers. Supported by Dan Walker
and Friends, Nick joked that he thought the the music venue had a quirky name before realising that it really was a takeaway. Mixing his late 90s successes Time Bomb and Come up and See me (a Cockney Rebel cover) with his more recent Black Water Blues album, he demonstrated
why he has lasted the test of time. He fits well in the rich vein of Aussie story-tellers. Some of the stories, including his own about his young son's experience of watching his parents fight, are are raw and real. As the night wore on Nick and the crowd got closer and he felt
comfortable enough to indulge in his own favourites, pumping out some great country Stones covers Dead Flowers and Sweet Virginia. A good sign how well the show went down was a the extended queue after a signed CD after the show.
Nick Barker (second right) with Dan Walker and Friends at the Piping Hot Chicken Shop.
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BARISTA BANTER with Tanya, 23, from Birdie Birdie •Favourite local building/architecture?
•Best Ocean Grove pizza?
•Favourite music to play at work?
I'm new to working in Ocean Grove so I don't have a favourite building yet
Ocean Grove Pizza & Pasta. It's close to work if I want something different
Any radio station with a good mix of old and new music
•Most relaxing night out?
•Favourite local shop?
Night at home with the family watching movies
The surf shops – I like surf fashion and being at the beach
•Your ideal breakfast or lunch spot?
•What book or magazine are you currently reading?
Anywhere on the beach
I'm not reading anything at the moment – too busy!
•What is your own coffee order? Soy caramel latte
•Favourite coffee to make? Why? Any coffee that you can be a little artistic with
DINING OUT
Welcome addition to Queenscliff cafe scene HESSE St's Chinese eatery, FU Restaurant is a welcome addition to the already great hotels, restaurants and cafes in Queenscliff. FU has a sister restaurant in Leopold where its cuisine has been perfected by the same experienced chef. The restaurant imported all the fittings, furniture, crockery and wall paintings from China, choosing yellow for the tables and walls as yellow represents royalty. And after dining there, or just popping in for take away, you really are treated royally! 'Fu' in Chinese symbols means 'bringing happiness into your home' and the symbol is used during the Chinese New Year festival and now it's here in Queenscliff. Chef Chen emphasises there is no MSG in any of the meals. They provide healthy, fresh, crispy vegetables and tender meat and also a high quality of service. An elegant presentation of the food by using the rice buckets, table woks and sizzling platters, that are not only a nice garnish, but also keeping meals hotter and reserve the better taste for longer. The most popular dish in the restaurant is duck. It is cooked by
complex methods: first it is marinated in a special sauce for a period of time, then the duck is roasted. The last step is deep frying the duck to get the skin crispy. That is the reason why is tastes so beautiful and is one of FU's signature dishes. FU is fully licensed and BYO wine only with a corkage charge of $4 per bottle. So, if you want to dine tastefully and royally, try FU Restaurant and bring some happiness into your life.
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what’s ON music/live events
• Piping Hot Chicken Shop - December 13 Dead Pirates Society “Bad Santa” - December 22 Sarah's Christmas Carrolls • Barwon Heads Hotel - Wednesday Trivia Night 7:30pm Thursday Master of Darkness 8.30pm - Friday Happy Hour 5-7pm raffle live music - Open mic for youth show under 21s every second month on a Sunday 3pm5.30pm. More info contact Jill Meehan 0431 606 476. • Ocean Grove Hotel - Saturday Night Live at The Ocean Grove Hotel Saturday from 9pm. • Pototo Shed, Drysdale - December 12 12x12 plays - December 14 I'm Still Not A Rock Star • Springdale Community Centre Hall - Making waves music/ poetry arvo every third Sun of every month 2pm 5.30pm.
• Ocean Grove Bowling Club - December 19 Morning Melodies with Don Fisher
- Tuckerberry Farm Saturdays and Sundays 9am-3pm
- New Years Eve Dance Tuesday 31st December 2013 Grovedale Community Centre - 8pm-12.30am $20 entry NIC’s Music. BYO. Enquiries: 5251 3529
• 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
markets & fairs
• Ocean Grove Park - December 21 Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market 9am-1pm • Barwon Heads Community Hall - December 14 and 21 Barwon Heads Community Market 9am1pm • Parkes Hall Newcombe Street Portarlington - December 15 Portarlington Community Market 9am to 2pm • Kingston Park Ocean Grove - January 5 Ocean Grove Market 9am-1pm • Buy Bellarine Produce Barn
Clubs meet
food/wine
get active
• Ocean Grove Recreation Hall, Ocean Grove Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity Ph: 0438 055 679 • Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove - Monday 9.15am gentle exercises to music for 55+, 10.15am gentle exercises to music for 65+ contact Marg on 52 551 335
- Thursday 1pm Craft Group • Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove - Wednesdays 9am Volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages contact Marg on 5255 1335 • Queenscliff RSL Hall - Mondays 1.30pm exercises using chairs for all ages contact Marg on 5255 1335 • Marcus Hill Hall cnr Banks Road and Bellarine Highway - Tuesdays 7.45pm – 10pm Ocean Grove Scottish Country Dance Ph: 5251 3393 • Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove - Mondays 7-8.30pm and Wednesdays 1-3pm Line Dancing Ph: 0413 690597 • 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:
Mondays Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7-9pm. (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone 5255 1641. Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed - Mon, Tue and Fri: 9am to 3pm, and Wed 9am to 12pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ted Price 5255 2595. Jujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm – adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0438 019 991. First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414 959248 or Bruce on 0407 361319 or email bffa@hotmail.com. Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 2pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper St. Details 5251 2268 or 51542873. Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL, 2.30pm, Club Grove. Committee meets at 1.30pm, The Terrace. Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Margaret 5255 2848. Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414 959248 or Bruce on 0407 361319 or email bffa@hotmail.com. Fourth Monday of every month Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Ocean Grove Golf Club. Friendship is our theme. Phone Marianne Rogan on 5256 1619. Tuesdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Bellarine T.O.W.N., 5.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Doreen on 5255 2856. Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace Tuesday 1pm. Also Thursday and Friday 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 5255 2996 Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Club Grove. Phone 0457 315 900. Barwon Heads Chorale 7.30pm at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome to come along for a sing and a laugh. Phone Jo 5254 2670. First Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Men’s Probus, 10am to noon, Ocean Grove Hotel, Collendina. Guest speakers, make friends. Visitors welcome. Phone Terry 5255 5587. First and Third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.
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 • St James' Secondhand Book Sale- Drysdale Community Activity Centre - Saturday Jan 4, 9 - 5, Sunday Jan 5, 10 - 4, - Enquiries 5251 2594 Free entry, all abilities:
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family fun
• Koombahla Equestrian Park - Tuesday to Friday After school riding programs special school holiday courses available Ph: 52 562 742. • Bellarine Church of Christ Hall 17 Tareeda Way Ocean Grove - Saturdays 10-11am Tuesdays 7.30- 8.30pm Ocean Grove Toy Library Borrow a range of toys for children aged six months to six years, open to all families on the Bellarine www.oceangrovetoylibrary. org.au • Uniting Church Ocean Grove - Friday 10am-noon Ocean Grove Play Group Any children 5yrs and under welcome to join a friendly play group large indoor and outdoor area, lots of toys, great craft activities, music and story time contact Chelsea Cole at oceangroveplaygroup@ gmail.com classes & exhibtions
• Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities Ph: 52 554 294
classes & exhibtions
• Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Check our program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities Ph: 52 554 294
health & wellbeing
• The Zebra Bar Ocean Grove 1/85 The Terrace Last Friday of every month 1pm-3pm Breast Cancer Support Group (lunch and nibbles). Details Julie Rodger 0435 362 573 or julesrodg@gmail.com. What’s On phone: 5255 3233 or email: journo@ oceangrovevoice.com
Wednesdays Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ernie 0421 703 368. Jujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm – adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0438 019 991. First Wednesday of every month Bellarine Business Women. From 7pm, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. For details contact info@bellarinebusinesswomen.com.au or 0412 199 467 Second Wednesday of every month Parkinson’s Self Help Support Group, 1.30pm, Grove Centre (next to library), Presidents Avenue. Phone Pam 5255 5152 Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall. Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval club house. Phone Peter 0419 782629 Last Wednesday of every month Cancer Support Group, 10am, Community Health Centre. Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372. Thursdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. First Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 7.30pm, Senior Citizens Hall. Visitors welcome. Phone Faye 5255 4430. Second Thursday of every month Prostate Support Group-Bellarine meets at Ocean Grove Community Health Centre at 1.30pm. Contact John Lee on 5221 8862 for details. Fourth Friday of every month Ocean Grove 4 Villages Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, Club Grove. Meet new friends, visitors welcome, no waiting list for membership. Phone 5256 1671. Saturdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/ trivia nights. www.groupspaces.com/coasters-social-group or phone 0411 952 598.
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Leopold Primary School Teacher Aide Sandy Collier with Tyler Gage, Jake Sherry, Mitch Bond and friends
Wallington's Mathew Antonelli with president of Rotary Ocean Grove Gordon King, Art Show chairperson Coral Barker and Rotary and RDU volunteer Norm Elliott.
RDA breaks for the year Mitch, Jake and Taylah with Tyler, Jack and Rotarian Coral Barker.
LAST Friday was the Christmas break-up for the Riding for the Disabled Association. Rotary Club of Ocean Grove has a crew of devoted volunteers who have cheerfully given their time throughout the year so children in the Geelong region have been able grow in confidence and enjoyment in what they do. “The children received awards and achievement certificates and had a
wonderful time with the mobile farm, egg and spoon races, pin the nose on the christmas elf and, of course, party food,” Margaret Campbell from Rotary said. The not-for-profit organisation enables individuals with a variety of disabilities including spina bifida, visual and hearing impairments, amputees and many more gain a sense of freedom and independence in reaching their equestrian goals.
“Horse riding offers an opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, friendship, laughter, achievement, independence and confidence. Each child is matched to a horse that they ride for their sessions that year. They develop love and respect for that horse and understand that they work with their handlers and horses as a team” Margaret added.
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business news
A huge year
B E L L A R I N E Furniture has had a jam packed year ending with a fabulous new logo and branding relaunch. “A change in our logo now includes the words family, service, quality and experience,” owner Marianne Brewer said. “We really wanted to instil what our business is about. We offer free delivery, free setup and free old take away for new, and we wanted to add those special touches which we know our competitors don’t include. Our point of difference of being a local family business is important,” Marianne explained. And a family affair it is. For the last nine years of operation, Marianne has worked alongside, at different times, her husband Ian, daughter Erin, sons Cameron
and Ryan, son in law John and her son’s girlfriend Crystal. “John and Ryan are strapping 6ft 6in (198cm) boys, so we regularly call on them to help with tricky deliveries especially when we need to go over balconies and up tall staircases,”
Marianne said. Moving from Craigieburn nearly a decade ago, the family and its business has never looked back. “We love it here in Ocean Grove. Being here has been good for business too – there are a lot of empty nesters and then baby boomers
on the other end of the scale,” Marianne said. Marianne and Ian like to try and cater to everyone as much as possible, attending no less than three trade shows per year to source new products and keep the quality of their store at a high standard.
ALL SMILES: the happy team at Bellarine Furniture.
AGM for association THIS Thursday December 12 the Ocean Grove Business Association will be holding its 2013 annual general meeting. The official meeting will start at 5.30pm at the Piping Hot Chicken Shop, with the agenda circulated around the group prior to the meeting.
“We will be showing the new live website and Facebook page. Non members welcome, drinks and nibbles provided and we will be introducing some of the new members, so people can hear about their businesses,” president Helen Butteriss said.
Business owners and community members are encouraged to come and use the meeting as an opportunity to network. To more information email: helen.butteriss@ crowehorwath.com.au.
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CHURCH HALL FACELIFT FUN December 2013
State award delight
Local family business wins top state award STEPHANIE NAYLOR
WINNERS: the team at Home Timber & Hardware.
DRYSDALE’S local family operated Home Timber & Hardware took out one of the top Victorian Hardware Association Awards last month. The local business was awarded the prestigious 2013 Small Retail Store of the Year at the annual Hardware Association of Victoria and Tasmania ceremony. Held in Melbourne on October 12, the industry award recognises and rewards individuals and businesses that have excelled in their respective field over the past 12 months. Store owners, Grant and Kerri Maher, said they were honoured to receive such an industry accolade, especially as they were up against 10 other nominees competing for the title. “Winning this award is a testament to the tremendous team we have working here in the store. We pride ourselves on our excellent
customer service and the great culture we have in our store plays a vital role in the success of our business,” Kerri explained. The award follows a significant 18 months of growth for Drysdale Home Timber & Hardware following the business’ transition to the Home Timber & Hardware group in early 2012. “At the end of the day, it’s our customers who are the ultimate judge of what we do, and we’re grateful for the support they’ve shown us over the last 18 months under the Home Timber & Hardware brand, and the previous nine years trading as an independent non-group store,” Grant explained. “My goals for the future are to expand and being able to service the local trade and DIY-ers with great service support and prices. This award will spur us on to serve them even better,” Kerri said.
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Big day out for 'Springs' band
CLIFTON Springs band, Audemia, have won a competition giving them the opportunity to play a gig of a lifetime. The band, made up by David Lauritsen, John Downey, Tony Calleja and Jacob Camilleri, will be performing alongside some of the biggest bands in the world, including Pearl Jam, at the 2014 Big Day Out event after finishing first place Australia wide in the Headspace Big Day Out band competition. “The announcement that we had won was posted on the competition webpage, I'd gotten a phone call from a friend who'd seen it, and immediately checked out the page, and proceeded to perform quite possibly, the
best series of fist pumps the world has ever seen!” band member Tony Calleja said. Tony proceeded to call his band members, who reacted quite similarly. “It was quite funny, first they all swore at me, and didn’t believe me, then various yelps and woohoos were heard, then a little more swearing but with slightly more positive overtones. Then we all met up for a rehearsal and a little celebration together, just the four of us.” The band competition encourages up and coming youth bands from across the country to enter, resulting in four winners in each state being invited to play on the headspace stage at the Big Day Out in their closest
AUDEMIA: David Lauritsen, John Downey, Tony Calleja and Jacob Camilleri. capital city. “After losing our 16-weekold daughter due to a rare terminal illness called bronchial tracheal stenosis, music became my husband's passion, helping him fight his depression and start to enjoy his life again,” Tony’s wife Rachelle said, making the win even more meaningful to Tony and his band members. “We have to work twice as hard now that we’ve been given this amazing opportunity. We really do feel blessed and are not underestimating how lucky we are to be playing at the Melbourne Big Day Out, to potentially tens of thousand of people,” Tony said. “To
perform in front of five or six thousand, or more is very exciting. You always dream of these things, and it's something we all planned to achieve one day, but we never expected it to happen so suddenly,” he added. The timing of the band's competition win couldn't have been better, with the announcement coinciding within the same week as the launch of its debut album The One, in Melbourne. Audemia believes the support it received from the Clifton Springs and Drysdale community, local businesses and charities, as well as from the entire Bellarine Peninsula and Geelong region, helped them achieve their dream.
Hit and run A Drysdale woman was involved in a hit-and-run incident on November 28. Her car collided with another car at the roundabout on the corner of Grubb Rd and Portarlington Rd. The female driver of a burgundy sedan failed to give way, resulting in a collision before taking off without pulling over. The driver, believed to be in her 40s with dark hair and Asian appearance, fled towards High St. Police are appealing for anyone with information to call Bellarine Police on 52562698. The burgundy sedan is thought to have damage on the front right hand side of the car.
Donations
Body Shop At Home consultant Sarrena Shaw is asking her customers to donate products for the bushfire victims in the recent NSW fires. Having lived in Healesville during Black Saturday in 2009 before moving to the Bellarine, “I wanted to give a nice experience to the victims, albeit in a tiny way, at a time when they need it,” Sarrena said. Sarrena has collected hand creams, shower gels and other items. “I have spoken to the Salvation Army in Sydney and all items will be delivered to the bushfire victims only,” Sarrena said. Contact Sarrena on 0403-910329.
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Milestone coming up Sister and brother duos and all former College Captains, from left: Bridget Malone (2010) and Patrick Malone (2013) Chelsey Excell (2013) and Lachlan Excell (2012), with Lachlan and Bridget welcoming their siblings as 'Old Ignatians'.
Valedictory '13 The 100-year-old hall before (pictured above left) and after (pictured above right) renovation. THE second anniversary of Drysdale’s St James’ Church Hall's major facelift is looming. The hall was built in 1906 and naturally grew into a dilapidated state. The original parts, the porch and hall itself are of cultural heritage local significance, meaning they are heritage listed which were restored at a costly price. “The Bellarine Parish was faced with this dilemma, and had been deliberating for several years, but then $180,000 from the sale of some adjoining land at the rear of the church galvanised us into action,” Pauline Cline from the St James Building Committee explained. In 2008, St James’ formed a building committee which
meant grant applications were written and a $50,000 heritage grant from the Victorian government and a $235,000 Community Infrastructure grant from the Department of Planning & Community Development meant the project could go ahead. The building work commenced at the start of 2011 and the hall was open for business as of the April 1, 2012. Since opening, the hall has received a National Trust Heritage Award in for the reuse of heritage places. “The transformation has been amazing, including replacing the metal framed rectangular windows with the original style pointed arch design in timber, realigning the sagging roof,
reconstructing the bell tower over the porch – the original bell had been safely stored for many years,” Pauline said. “With the refurbishment costing in excess of $750,000, this year St James raised $2270 and their building loan now stands at just under $80,000, so fundraising continues.” Future fundraising is going to help pay off this loan, so the annual second-hand book sale is an important fundraiser for the church. Held on January 4 from 9am to 5pm and 5 from 10am to 4pm, the book sale will be held at the Drysdale Community Activity Centre. For more information visit: www. bellaringparish.org.
SAINT Ignatius held its end of year Valedictory dinner for the 2013 year 12 cohort to celebrate the culmination of all their school days. Heralding in a new phase of their lives as the new Saint Ignatius graduates, it was the farewell to their old school days but entry into the Alumni society of the college.
Proud former students and leaders from the college Georgia Cowdery, Nathan Currie and Matt Crane attended the evening. Nathan and Matt presented students with an Old Ignatian college badge, a symbol of the community they will always share now and in the future, and which can be worn proudly at Alumni events.
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24-hour fitness for Drysdale gym users DRYSDALE’S Energy Force Fitness launched its new 24-hour access last week, the first of its kind for the town. The gym held an open day filled with massages, a jumping castle, face painting and other various giveaways. “Despite the weather, the day was a huge success,” owner Adam Williams said. Not only did the day see 22 new members sign up, the gym raised over $400 for Cottage by the Sea. “If we raised more than $200, Matt, one of my employees, said he’d shave his head, if we reached $300 he would let the kids throw eggs at him and if we reached $400, my partner
Michelle said she’d eat two hot chillies, so all of their promises were kept – a very funny day,” Adam said. Thanks to the open day, Energy Force, first established in 1992, now has a membership base of more than 500 people within Drysdale and the wider Bellarine Peninsula community. “We aimed to sign 20 new members, so to exceed that goal was awesome,” Adam said. The business has ties with local Subway stores, with all Energy Force Fitness members receiving a free bottle of water from Subway Leopold or Ryrie St, Geelong, when they show their gym membership tag.
A 1957 two-door Chevrolet.
Mel McNeice with his 1989 VL Walkinshaw.
A 1957 Chevrolet and 1949 Studebaker.
24/7: Michelle, Ash, Amy, Kate, Will, Adam and Matthew.
Classic cars ready to put on a show HAVE you got your Hot Rod ready to cruise around the Bellarine Peninsula? Drysdale’s Auto Pro is holding its annual Classic Car Show on January 5. The event showcases the array of unique cars owned on the peninsula. “After learning that so many of our customers have classic cars tucked away which only come out on special occasions, we came up with the idea for the event and thought it would also be good for Drysdale and the wider community,” Auto Pro owner Mel McNeice said. The first Classic Car Show was held in 2007. Outgrowing the shop front space of the Auto Pro premises, Mel with the help of Drysdale
Cricket Club, moved the event to a larger space along the Drysdale Recreation Reserve. Last year, up to 400 cars attended the event, with clubs from all over the State attending. “We would like to think it will just get better and better. This year we want to turn it into a real family day, rather than just having cars on show, we’ll have a jumping castle for the kids, a fun day out,” Mel said. Mel and his wife Gayle have owned and operated the local automotive store for over a decade. Priding themselves on always having ‘The range you want from the name you want', the pair has many years of motor industry experience, with Mel
having many fond memories. “I supported Peter Brock and Alan Moffet at different times for parts for their race cars, being a part of the motor sporting industry allowed me to help them out,” Mel reminisced One of Mel’s proudest moments was being the owner of his beloved VL Walkinshaw, a rare make with original plates. The Classic Car Show weekend will start with the famous cruise, commencing from the Drysdale Recreation Reserve at 6pm, on Saturday January 4, with a trip around the Bellarine Peninsula. For more information, call Mel at Drysdale Auto Pro on 52532811.
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MAD group doubles Kody, Hayden, Eili, Cody, Murphy, Angus, Hunter, Ceejay and Ethan walk the walk.
Outdoor class for science YEAR 8 students from Christian College Bellarine, Drysdale campus, recently enjoyed an outdoor classroom for their science lesson. Not many people know that Drysdale is rich in geology. The excursion started with a walk around the extinct volcano in the Basin Reserve, followed by a visit to the
disused quarry at Quarry Picnic area, and finally to view the very active cliffs at Clifton Springs. By experiencing the contours, rock types, soil and vegetation and the view to the You Yangs, students consolidated their understanding of part of the geological story of this section of the Bellarine.
A SECOND MAD group has been formed at Clifton Springs Primary School. Modelling the successful Make A Difference program from Bellarine Secondary College, two students from the Ocean Grove's MAD Group are now mentoring seven male students from Clifton Springs Primary to empower them how to think about making a difference
in the community. Students Hayden, Eili, Cody, Murphy, Angus, Hunter and Ceejay volunteered to join the program and in the process have learnt valuable life skills and gained confidence in public speaking and media work. “After the success of this program at Bellarine Secondary College I
decided to introduce it with primary school students,” Lieutenant Peter Hobbs from the Salvation Army said. The seven primary school boys decided to change a small culture of bullying and littering by running a press conference last Tuesday at Clifton Springs Primary School.
Tiger champ visits FORMER Richmond champion midfielder and current Geelong VFL coach Matthew Knights visited Drysdale Primary School. He spoke to the grade five and six students and presented awards to three students for outstanding sporting achievements. “The kids were extremely engaged and Matthew commented on how great their questions were,” teacher Shane Kennedy said. Students Hamish Goodier, Belle Boland and Ashley Jackson’s hard work and sporting successes were celebrated by the school as they were congratulated by Matthew Knights. “It was inspiring to hear what Matthew did growing up to become such a champion player for the
Hamish Goodier, Belle Boland, Matthew Knights and Ashley Jackson. mighty Tigers,” student Corey Parnell said. The students recognised have accomplished state level goals. Hamish has recently been selected to play in the under 14 Victorian Country basketball team, in a tournament against New Zealand in Albury in January next year. Ashley,
a talented cyclist, recently returned from the State Road Championships in Wangaratta with two medals and third placing in both the girls under 13 time trial and road race. Belle’s shot put abilities saw her achieve her goal of making it to the State Athletics Championships for a second time.
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LEADER: Drysdale captain/ coach Shane Cutajar made 19 against Ocean Grove on Saturday. Cutajar said his side has benefited from an intense preseason training campaign that started back in August. PICTURES: LINDSAY KELLEY
PARTNERSHIP: Drysdale openers Jason Malcolm (right) and Kane Taylor (left) put on 87 for the first wicket on Saturday. Taylor top scored with 66 and Malcolm made 25.
Tough pre-season the key to success MARK HEENAN
DRYSDALE cricket coach Shane Cutajar believes the benefits of a ‘tough pre-season’ has helped their A grade cricketers record an unblemished start to the 2013/14 season. The Hawks currently sit at the top of the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A grade ladder following wins against Collendina, Queenscliff, Newcomb, Wallington and, most recently, Barwon Heads by 41 runs in round five at home. “We started preseason in August and we trained all of August and September,” Cutajar told the Voice. “I think we were eight or nine weeks into a (preseason) program and that set the foundations, no doubt. “Any little soreness or little niggley things and we were able to start working on plans eight or ten weeks before
the season and that has definitely helped.” Cutajar said the ‘added motivation’ of narrowly missing out on last year’s A grade finals also gave his team incentive to start the season well. He said his team’s youthful bowling and batting stocks had matured this season on and off the field along with the addition of recruits Leigh Allan, who is a former Drysdale cricket coach, and Brett Harding have helped improved performances. “Just with natural progression and the boys being a year older,” Cutajar said. “I think a lot of the boys playing in the ones at Drysdale are maturing on and off the field, I think that’s what it is... that natural maturity the boys getting a year older. “To miss out on finals (last season) really stung the boys and they were really keen to get into a pre-season and we started early and we did a long hard pre-season.”
Drysdale bowling allrounder Brett Harding is the A grade leading bowler for the Hawks in 2013/14, with 17 wickets at 12.53 after five matches, which included a five-wicket haul against last season’s A grade premiers Queenscliff in round two. Opening batsman Kane Taylor is the leading A grade run scorer for the Hawks in 2013/14 with 212 runs at 53 from five matches. M E A N W H I L E Drysdale B and C grades remain in contention for finals in 2013/14. The B grade is in sixth position after five rounds with three wins and two losses, while the C grade is in third position on the ladder with four wins, including an outright, and one loss. IN OTHER news, the Drysdale Cricket Club will be hosting its Christmas party at the clubrooms on Saturday December 21. Entry is free.
Drysdale's run home
Drysdale's A grade side has a tough run home: Round 6 – Ocean Grove (at Ocean Grove, 7 and 14 December) Round 7 – Barrabool (at Drysdale, 21 December) Round 8 – Anglesea (at Anglesea, 11 and 18 January) Round 9 – Portarlington (at Drysdale, 25 January and 1 February) Round 10 – Jan Juc (at Jan Juc, 8 and 15 February) Round 11 – bye (22 February and 1 March)
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Bradman victory Saint Ignatius College house teams excel at school sports
WINNERS: Bradman house captains Kira Kinsey and Philip Jacovides are congratulated by school mascot, Iggy.
DRYDALE based Saint Ignatius College Bradman House took out the prized ‘Father Des Panton’ House Cup for sporting excellence in 2013. The four houses, Bradman, Elliot, Fraser and Cuthbert, competed in three major carnivals including swimming, athletics and cross country and are involved in smaller competitions to allow sport coaches an opportunity to identify students for major sport teams. Fr Des Panton, who the award is named after, was St Thomas Drysdale’s parish priest for 32 years. He is the former president of the canonical administrators of Saint Ignatius and Geelong for seven years. Fr Des, who is enjoying retirement after more than 50 years as a priest, is a devout follower of AFL team Carlton and remains interested on how sports teams are travelling.
In 2013, three different houses took out the three major carnivals. Cuthbert was a close winner of the swimming carnival held at Kardinia pool in Geelong in February. Elliot House took out another close encounter during term one’s athletics carnival at Landy Field and it was Bradman house who were too strong competing for the Cross Country shield. Saint Ignatius College sports coordinator, Andrew Philp, paid tribute to all the house leaders of Bradman, Elliot, Fraser and Cuthbert for their hard work in 2013. “I would like to acknowledge the hard work of house leaders at these carnivals to motivate, organise, inspire and encourage their fellow house mates whether it be in the pool, on the track or on the field of play,” Philp said.
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CATS COACH VISITS
Future's bright for Lauren FUTURE STAR: 11-year-old Lauren McCleland. competition held at MARK HEENAN Clifton Springs Golf THE sky is the limit for Club by 10 strokes earlier rising Christian College this year. Bellarine campus The youngster, who student golfer Lauren shot rounds of 45 and 47 McCleland. at the nine-hole regional Last week, the 11-year- and district qualification old competed in the events at Clifton Victorian Primary Springs and Curlewis Schools Championship respectively, said adapting golf event at Kooringal to the ‘more difficult’ Golf Club in Altona. Kooringal Golf Club The Portarlington Golf over the longer 18 holes Club member qualified proved challenging. for the state event after Lauren, who came 16th winning the regional out of the 33-person field Victorian South Western at the state event with a event by nine shots at score of 110, is already Curlewis Golf Club. planning to compete at Lauren progressed next year’s event as a through to the South grade six student. Western region golf “Yes, it was a lot harder event and won the at Kooringal,” Lauren district qualification said.
“Both of the competitions (at Clifton Springs and Curlewis Golf Clubs) were shortened holes and at Kooringal that was a shortened 18 holes.” Despite her success, the Clifton Springs– based McCleland won’t be resting on her laurels as she aims to lower her golf handicap in 2014. The grade five student, who has only been playing competitive golf for the last two years, is determined to break the 100-shot mark next year. “The girl I played (at the state event last week) she was fantastic," she said. “Since I played with her, I have really wanted to get coaching now, because she gets coached and she got a really low score.” Lauren, who plays at Portarlington Golf Club once a week, said her two favourite golfers are US professional Jessica Korda and world No 2 Adam Scott.
Brett Harding made 34 for Drysdale against Ocean Grove on Saturday. For all the cricket action see inside. PICTURE: LINDSAY KELLEY
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Sunday hours for Vinnies
Vinnies volunteers will be busy in the lead-up to Christmas. IN the lead up to Christmas the Ocean Grove Vinnies shop is opening for special trading on two Sundays to keep up with demand. The shop will be open on Sunday 8 and 15 December 2013 from 9.30am to 1pm. Vinnies volunteers can help to make your Christmas decisions that little bit easier and in the process you can know that you are helping out your local community. Manager of Ocean Grove Vinnies, Jen Sjodin said “We’ve got loads of supplies for Christmas. Decorations, an extra chair for unexpected guests or even extra bedding for surprise visitors!”
For people hitting the local beach for summer, there’s always plentiful supplies of good beach reads in the book section. “For someone on the Christmas list who is hard to buy for, there’s always our new Vinnies gift cards too!” said Mrs Sjodin. Reflecting on what Vinnies does for the local community, Mrs Sjodin said “People supporting Vinnies by donating good quality items, or by purchasing in store, are directly supporting the local community. The money generated by sales in our shop goes to assist local families who are in need.”
“We are also inviting people to drop off unwrapped gifts for local people in need at the shop as part of the Vinnies Christmas gift appeal,” said Mrs Sjodin. The local Vinnies shop has around 90 volunteers on the books but is always looking for people who would like to come and spend a few spare hours giving back to their community. People interested in volunteering should call in at the shop or phone 1300 736 933. Normal operating hours for the Ocean Grove Vinnies shop are Monday to Friday 10am to 4.30pm and Saturdays 9.30am to 1pm.
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Sandpiper migration IT'S been a cold and stormy start to summer, just perfect weather for ducks. However I'm going to continue to discuss shorebirds, and this week will be concentrating on the curlew sandpiper. Whenever you see the name 'curlew' in a bird's name, you instantly know that the bird has a large beak. If you have seen an eastern curlew, which is a rather large brown wading bird, the beak has to be seen to be believed, as it is nearly as long as the bird itself. Sandpipers are a large family of waders or shorebirds, which includes species such as snipes. The majority of these species eat small invertebrates and insects picked out of the mud, sand or soil. Sandpipers have long bodies and legs, and narrow wings. Most species have a narrow bill, but otherwise the form and length of the bills are quite variable, which allows different species to feed in the same area without depleting all of the available food. Curlew sandpipers are small waders, which measure around 19.5cm
to 21cm in length. They have a long, down curved bill, and long legs, and a white rump. In non-breeding plumage, which we see in the southern hemisphere, the curlew sandpiper is pale grey above and white below, and has an obvious white supercilium (which is a stripe from the back of the beak to above the eye). After breeding in the northern hemisphere, curlew sandpipers migrate south to Africa, Australasia or India. The curlew sandpiper form flocks with other waders. The bird in the photo was hanging out with red-necked stints on the Ocean Grove side of the spit, and it certainly stood out from the pack with the impressive beak. I would like to thank Susanne from Wallington, who wrote and told me that she had seen a beautiful sacred kingfisher in her garden, hanging around her dam.I would love to see one of these birds in my garden. Unfortunately I didn't get a chance to call in and photograph the bird, but thanks
A curlew sandpiper.
anyway Susanne for the photo and information. Jeannette from Ocean Grove also emailed me to tell me that the purple swamphen known as 'swampie' that lives in the pond near her house has been looking after two swamphen chicks, which is exciting. I did go down to the pond to take a look but didn't see the young birds, they must have been well hidden in the reeds. I hope that the young birds have survived and
thrived. Phyllis also called me to say that the tawny frogmouths in her garden had sat on the nest again, but unfortunately the wild weather in the days after her call forced the tawnies to abandon the nest. Phyllis suspects that the eggs fell out of the nest in the wind. I hope they try to sit on the nest again soon. I had to rescue a baby magpie lark in my garden which came out of the nest before it could fly properly, so the
dogs were about to send it to heaven. I had to pick it up and move it to a safe place, and fortunately the magpie lark parents didn't abandon it, and I have been relieved to see it growing and flying, and doing well. The silly season is in full swing, so enjoy the Christmas festivities and enjoy looking out for shorebirds along the Barwon River estuary. Jennifer Carr
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Surf's up as over 60s thrive Margie McLean and husband Graeme (an experienced surfer) head into the water.
“YOU can come out the back with me grannie”, were the words of one impressed youngster who just learned that one of his grandparents had been learning to surf. Marg Pitcher was just one of a class of 60 and 70 year olds who took part in a surfing lesson with local instructor Heather Peck of Swithchfoot Surfing. The game group are part of an over 60s exercise group that normally meets for an exercise class in the Uniting Church Hall. “There was nothing but positive feedback after the
class,” said fellow participant Margie McLean. “Two managed to stand up, if only for a very short time. The rest got onto their knees and felt very confident on the longboards. “The ones who missed out were disappointed they didn't give it a try,” said Margie. Among them was Sally Collier who has bought some surf lessons for her sister for Christmas. Others are keen to try another lesson over the summer – some with their grandchildren.
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Rotary seniors feast
ROTARY Ocean Grove entertained 87 senior citizens with a delicious Christmas feast at the Ocean Grove Bowling Club last week. Members of Rotary provided a pick-up service for guests living in Ocean grove and Barwon Heads. “Guests reminisced about their early days in Ocean Grove, sang along to a medley of carols provided by staff members, Tegan Grever, Tessa Reed and Gayle Jansz,� Margaret Campbell said. The party also coincided with the 30th anniversary of the first meeting of Rotary Ocean Grove. Heard around the tables were a few facts about our town, including: Did you know that Grubb Road was
originally called Grubbed Road because they grubbed out so many stumps to build the road, this was later shortened to Grubb Road, however no one knew exactly when. There was a nudist colony on the lower block of Kingston Park! There was a law against carrying firearms on Sunday unless you were shooting vermin. My informant used to hunt foxes on the Woodlands estate, then owned by a Mr Cuthbertson. By the mid-1960s he was getting up to $80 for a skin. All skins were exported. One Sunday he bagged eight foxes. All the guests expressed their appreciation saying how much they enjoyed themselves and looked forward to it every year.
Lily Tattersall with Joy Curtis and Rotarian Trevor McArdle.
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FESTIVE: Diane Warwick, Sheila Denton, Beryl Bainbridge, Phil Bainbridge, John Guthrie (pictured left) enjoy the Rotary Club's Christmas feast.
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Letter to editor Dear editor, I am concerned by the temporary nest barricades for the plovers. I walk on the beach most days and have done for years. I have two dogs and am happy to comply with the 'dog on a lead' rule walking towards Point Lonsdale from stairs No 6. In saying that, I prefer to walk my dogs off lead, so during nesting season I head right, towards stairs No 13. There are now birds nesting in that zone. I keep my dogs at the water's edge off lead and do not let them anywhere near the barricaded area. My concern now, is that on a high tide, these barricades are being washed away, out to our precious sea. This is an environmental hazard. The conduit poles they are using can injure surfers, swimmers and so forth. The rope that is attached has also been washed away. This can tangle up our marine life. So I'm sure the bird volunteers will erect new barricades and this will occur over and over. I have no idea who to get in contact with who heads up the plover volunteer group as the areas are not being manned as they have been in previous seasons. Hoping someone can help, as this is, what I feel, a very serious matter. My husband and self manage the Collendina Caravan Park and this affects our park clientele who will frequent the beach over the next few months. Julie Donald
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backchat Julie Donald took this picture of washed away barricade remains on Ocean Grove beach last Friday morning.
Reporter Stephanie Naylor took to our streets to ask what you want for Christmas?
Barista Ashleigh Cook, 25, from Hamlyn Heights “I have no idea what I want, my birthday is the day before Christmas Day so everyone in my family is asking me, too many presents!”
Security Guard James Clarke, 19, from Ocean Grove "I don’t really deserve anything as I’ve been a naughty boy. I have got lots of things throughout the year, but a new car would be great.”
Student Josh, 11, from Ocean Grove “I would like a new trek bike. My old one is getting pretty rusted and the trek bikes are really cool.”
School leaver Mica Schmidt, 18, from Ocean Grove “I would like a Falls ticket because I haven’t got around to getting one yet, it’s a good line-up.”
Student Natasha, 14, from Ocean Grove “I would actually love a new bed. A bigger bed with one of the inbuilt desks underneath it. I’ve always loved them!”
Primary school student Skye, 11, from Ocean Grove “I would love an iTunes card. I got a new iPod last year and I need new songs. I would buy Ke$ha and Katy Perry’s new music.”
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Tracey moving on from 15-year preschool career
Dedicated kinder teacher decides to try relief teaching
MOVING ON: Tracey Gibbs with Breilla, Emmett, Amelie and Baxter.
FOR a decade and a half, preschoolers have been nurtured by local kinder teacher Tracey Gibbs. However, the popular local mum, who has taught more than 300 three-year-olds, will be moving on from her Woodlands kinder role. Tracey is looking forward to a new challenge in familiar surroundings – relief teaching. “I’ve loved it. I love teaching kids with a passion,” she said. Tracey’s own daughter Amy went through her class and others who started kinder when she started teaching have just finished year 12. Tracey paid tribute to other kinder teachers working in the town’s preschools. “There are so many dedicated teachers,” she
said. Tracey’s relief teaching will cover three- and four-year-olds in the region and could occasionally bring her back to Woodlands. Colleagues were also keen to praise her work. “Tracey is well known and loved by all the families at Woodlands preschool, past and present,” said Katie Gravenor. “She is an integral part of the team and a very caring and helpful friend to all staff." “She will be sadly missed”. Tracey began at Woodlands in 1999 and took Woodlands’ inaugural class for threeyear-olds. The kinder continues to go from strength to strength. Its popularity means it never needs to advertise.
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Tennis ace in town
AUSTRALIAN tennis great Paul McNamee proved a hit with tennis fans in Ocean Grove last week, signing copies of his new book, Game Changer. McNamee, presented by Bookgrove, spoke to up to 40 locals about his book at Ocean Grove Tennis Club. McNamee, a winner of four grand slam doubles titles including two Australian Opens and two Wimbledon championships, was a successful member of the Australian Davis Cup Team during the 1980s. The 59-year-old is wellknown for his exploits as a tennis administrator, talks about his creation of the Hopman Cup, his battle with Channel 7 to have tennis played and televised on Sunday nights. McNamee, Managing Director at Paul McNamee Enterprises (PME), now works as a professional tennis coach. Voice sports reporter Mark Heenan (MH) caught up with Paul McNamee (PM). (MH) Can you tell us a little about Game Changer? (PM) “It talks about my journey as a tennis player from a young kid from playing country tournaments everywhere including Warrnambool and down in Geelong through to be lucky enough to win
Wimbledon titles and Davis Cups. It mentions the ‘game changing’ experiences I had trying to make it as a player because it was not a straight line it was really ups and downs. I talk about those challenges in the book and the trauma I had at times and the difficulties I had in facing those challenges and how I dealt with that and think that stood me in good stead when I was an administrator. You also have a lot of challenges as an administrator and you come across players that are facing the same thing I faced, all that is in the book. I have met everyone you could imagine in tennis from Roger Federer right back to Rod Laver.” (MH) What do you know about Ocean Grove? Did you know Ocean Grove Tennis Club is one of the biggest in the region? (PM) “I haven’t played at Ocean Grove Tennis Club quite disappointingly. When I used to come to Ocean Grove it used to be with my mate John Trickey and his parents used to have a caravan at Ocean Grove and we used to go down there and just hang out. We used to go to the beach and I did that during my university years and late school university years and going to the back beach and all that. Then my sister and her husband brought a house in Ocean
Paul McNamee at Bookgrove. Grove, so I do know Ocean Grove reasonably well, but not from a tennis perspective.” (MH) How do you see the current plight of Australian tennis? (PM) “I am troubled by the state of Australian tennis. I have a philosophical difference of opinion with the way tennis development is being run. We have fallen from power which is such a tragedy and I think the philosophy that we have to achieve that again I strongly disagree with. That is a formula Tennis Australia is endeavouring to have complete control of our players in every aspect and I find that very disappointing.” (MH) As a coach, have you had much involvement with Ocean Grove young sensation Jacob Grills? (PM) “Jacob has played a lot of doubles with Mitch Burman, who I coach. Mitch Burman is from Bendigo. In
fact I remember seeing them when they were 13 years of age. I had a hit with them both in a place called Dunolly in central Victoria. Mitch was attending the school where my brother is a school teacher at Maryborough at Highview. Jacob and Mitch were really close mates and they still are and they are both country boys. I know Jacob and his mum really well. I didn’t realise Jacob was from Ocean Grove.” (MH) We know about the success of Paul McNamee the brains behind the Hopman Cup in Perth and your role with the Australian Open. Do you still have any involvement as administrator? (PM) “No I don’t have any involvement with being a tennis administrator anymore. I am coaching now, so I left tennis administrating behind.
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SNOW FUN: There was still some snow left on the high plains in early November. Connor, Katie and PJ check it out.
Students enjoy trip to high plains Back: Nicole Wirth, Brodie Franken, Johnathan Robinson, Aaron Tilly. Front: Johnny Stanek, Josh Williams, Michael Patterson, Nelson Chappell
Bellarine goes gaga OVER the past two terms Bellarine S e c o n d a r y College’s Junior Campus has been working closely with community mentors Johnathan Robinson and Aaron Tilly to create a gaga pit. A gaga pit is an eight sided octagon timber structure with sand on the base. The purpose of the pit is to play
a form of dodge ball catering up to 25 students. “We decided to re-create the pit within our school as it creates an environment that all students are included and accepted. The pit promotes connections within their peer group and also promotes healthy active exercise,”
student wellbeing coordinator Nicole Wirth said. The gaga pit was open to the students on 25 November and has been well used by the students during lunch and recess. Students Brodie Franken and Josh Williams completed the gaga pit from start to finish. “Brodie and Josh’s commitment
to the project and work ethic is commendable. Jacob Speedie, Nelson Chappell, Michael Patterson and Johnnie Stanek also helped s i g n i f i c a n t l y, ” Nicole added. Students gained experience in building and construction as well as relationships with the mentors.
BELLARINE Secondary College’s year 10 cohort attended their annual leadership camp to Bogong last month. Starting early at 6am on a Tuesday, the seven-hour bus trip started the expedition. “We were put into two separate groups but all got to share different experiences and activities each day, like high ropes, canoeing, rock hopping or bike riding across the high planes near Falls Creek,” student Grace Trezise said. “From the start of camp we as a group were faced with many challenges however all 21 of us were willing to take hold of the reigns and
show what we have and overcome some fears,” student Dusty Evans added. The camp saw students putting in lots of effort, courage, teamwork and the
ability to help each other through every obstacle. “As soon as we got back to school we realised how much we all enjoyed the camp and were all wishing
we were back at Bogong dropping off a cliff face or canoeing in that freezing lake,” Grace added.
RIDING HIGH: Joel Main, Nic Butcher, Temikka Beeston, Dusty Evans, Katie Fendyk, Amina King, Stacey Van Reekum Ayres, Connor Morel, Mitch Van Galen, PJ White and teacher, Rhonda Browne.
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Grade two sleepover festivities
Caden, Thomas, Konnor, Jack, Ash and Louis (pictured left) join the fun while Chloe and Ella (pictured right) tuck into some pasta.
Grade ones prep for future camps
YUM: Manu and Issy.
STRETCH: Ocean Grove Primary students practise some yoga. LAST week the grade two students at Ocean Grove Primary School slept at the school as part of its camp program. “Just before bed, students walked around the grounds of the school with their torches to look for night life. All of the students had a wonderful time and will be well prepared for their grade three camp next year away from school,” said teacher Kate Greskie. The students
LAST month the grade one classes at Ocean Grove Primary School participated in the Grade One Extended Day. "Once the school day had finished we started the incursion with some afternoon tea. “After that the students participated in some party games, a scavenger hunt
and a disco. For dinner the students had bolognaise, most of which went back for seconds before being collected at 6pm,” teacher Em Kaiser said. The Extended Day is designed to prepare the students for future camps in higher year levels “I had the most fun when we did the disco.
The dinner was really yummy too,” student Miller said. Student Grace said: “I loved it when we went on the scavenger hunt looking for different things. I also loved the disco. I did the worm!”
Masterchefs at work
participated in group activities including a photo scavenger hunt, yoga and party games. “The most awesome thing at the sleepover was when we went on the night walk and I saw some possums and a night bird,” student Sabine said. “The party games were fun because we got to use a straw to suck up M’n’Ms just like we were at a party,” student Lachie added.
FEAST: Lachie Woller and Eden Vince (pictured above) and Will Hart (pictured right) hard at work being junior masterchefs.
SURFSIDE Primary School chose to hold its own series of Masterchef to celebrate its last week of kitchen classes. Grade three to six competed, making up six groups that had to produce a final meal to cook. “The final choice was fried rice, garlic bread, mountain chips, taco meat, taco salad and yogurt with berries,” student Grace Rokesky explained. All parents, friends and teachers that had helped throughout the year at the kitchen classes were invited to come and enjoy the meals. “In this Masterchef round, our overall favourite meal was the tacos," Grace added.
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Year sevens back to nature
NATURE: Christian College Bellarine students took a short trip to the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve.
YEAR 7 students at Christian College Bellarine in Drysdale enjoyed their outdoor classroom recently. The Ocean Grove Nature Reserve has become familiar to this cohort through their science and environmental studies classes. After studying classification at school, they visited the park with a definite focus on identifying and classifying a range of animals, plants and fungi. They did this through skull observation at the park hut, walking the nature trails looking for tracks and scats, reading Parks Victoria signs and displays about the park and viewing pond invertebrates with special magnifiers.
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More success for Grove tennis juniors OCEAN Grove Tennis Club is having another very successful season with three teams top of the ladder in their sections and seven teams in the top four. Results for 23rd November 2013 Section 2 Girls played at Moolap and won 1,17 – 5,32. All girls won their singles with Saira Shah and Lucy Hughes winning their doubles as well. Section 5 Boys played at Geelong Lawn and won 0,11- 6,36. Thank you to Andrew Douglas for f illing in for this side, and helping win all sets. Section 7 Boys hosted Moolap and won 6,36 – 0,8. All the boys played well, the f irst singles being the only close set. Section 8 Mixed travelled to Highton White and won 2,224,32. The ladies had a good day with Claudia Britt and Brooke Vigilante winning all their sets. Section 9 Boys hosted Leopold at home and won by just 2 games 3,26 – 3,24. Ethan Franks and Edward Ford won their singles. Section 10 Girls played at All Saints and won 0,5 – 6,36. Emily Kehagias, Lily Smith, Liz Lowe and Savannah Matthews all won their singles and teamed up well to blitz this match. Thanks to Savannah for f illing in this week Section 13 Girls were at home against Grovedale in an extremely close match, losing by only 2 games, with a missing player 3,26 – 3, 28. A great effort by the girls to come so close. Section 14 Boys Red were at home against Wandana Heights and lost 2,19 – 4,31. Julian Powell and Jayden Harrison-Roberts won the only sets for the day. Section 14 Boys White travelled to Geelong Lawn and won a very close match 3,24 – 3,29. Tom Mazouris and Jye Thomas won their singles and doubles. Section 15 Boys hosted All Saints Anglican and lost
Tara Sampson and Ruby Rose Fry
STYLE: Kiana Harrison-Roberts lunges for a backhand on Saturday.
1,16 – 5,34. Harry Copperwaite and Scott Campbell paired up to win the only set of the day. Section 18 Girls Red travelled to Geelong Lawn and won 2,24 – 4,29. All girls played very well, Amelia Bibby won both of her sets. Section 18 Girls White played at home against Leopold and lost 2,20 – 4,28. Sof ie Beale won her singles and doubles. Section 20 Boys travelled the short distance to play a very strong Barwon Heads and lost 6,36 – 0,18. They almost got there with a few sets 6-4. Section 22 Girls played at home against Geelong Lawn and won 4,30 – 3,25. This was a very close match and the girls had to f ight for every game to secure a win. Section 23 Boys hosted Geelong East Uniting at home and won 6,36 – 0,9. All boys played well with Sam Hines and Lochie Dwyer keeping their opposition scoreless for the day. Results for 30th November 2013 Section 2 Girls travelled to Waurn Ponds to play their Black team and lost 4,32 – 2,26. Lucy Hughes won the only singles of the day, although most sets were very close and it was a f ight for every game. They are currently sixth on the ladder.
Section 5 Boys hosted Geelong Lawn Green and won 5,32 – 1, 20. The boys won convincingly with Andrew Douglas and Joel McMahon winning singles and doubles. They are top of the ladder. Section 7 Boys travelled to Waurn Ponds and won 2,18 – 4,24 even though we were missing a player. A great effort by Che Durran, Zane Beazley and Nicky McMahon. They are top of the ladder. Section 8 Mixed hosted Highton Red and won 4,32 – 2,18. After this great effort they are second on the ladder. Section 9 Boys went to Geelong Lawn and lost 5,34 – 1,8. Edward won the only set for the day. They are third on the ladder. Section 10 Girls were at home against Wandana Heights and won 5,33 – 1,10. All girls played very well. This makes them top of the ladder. Section 13 Girls were at home against Geelong Lawn and lost 1,18 – 5,30. Natasha Miller won the only set for the day. They remain second on the ladder. Section 14 Boys Red played at Grovedale and won 0,24 – 6,36. Jake Fry, Josh Arumets, Chris McMahon and Jayden HarrisonRoberts all blitzed this match winning every set. This team is now
third on the ladder. Section 14 Boys White went to Highton and won 0,8 – 6,36. These guys are just one spot behind Ocean Grove Red, fourth on the ladder. Section 15 Boys hosted Grovedale Black and lost 1,21 – 5,34. Harry Copperwaite won his singles and both doubles sets were very close. They hold sixth place on the ladder. Section 18 Girls Red went to Leopold and lost 4,27 – 2,21. Erica Crawford and Elli Campbell won their singles. They are seventh on the ladder. Section 18 Girls White were at home versus All Saints and lost 1,14 – 5,35. Emily McGurk won the only set for us and came close in her doubles losing just 4-6. This team is eighth on the ladder. Section 20 Boys were at home hosted Wandana Heights at Home and lost 2, 23 – 4,30. Harry Mullen won both his sets. They are third on the ladder. Section 22 Girls travelled down the road to play a very strong Barwon Heads team. They lost 6,36 – 0,10. They are currently fourth on the ladder. Section 23 Boys hosted Drysdale and won 5,31 – 1,20. Sam Hines and Drew Honey won their singles and then teamed up to win the doubles together.
These guys are sixth on the ladder. With school f inishing recently for most of our juniors, there is just one more week of tennis competition to play. It will be good for them all to have a restful break and return in February refreshed to recommence the season and try to get their teams closer to a grand f inal position. We are all getting into the Christmas spirit and will soon be winding down for the summer break. Here are some important dates: Saturday 14 December Members Christmas Party is at the club starting at 6.30pm. It’s just $5 for chicken and salad. There will be a jumping castle and Santa will be visiting. This is also the last match day before the break for juniors and seniors. On Saturday 1 February, juniors and seniors recommence after the break. On Sunday 9 February Junior Masters Tennis Series commences at Ocean Grove. The dates for Club Championships and any tennis clinics will be f inalised shortly. Results compiled by Jen Franks. Go to ‘David Franks Tennis Coaching’ facebook page for results, tennis news and more information.
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Grove back on winner's list with consecutive wins OCEAN Grove’s defending State Champion bowls team has returned the last fortnight with back to back wins after the previous fortnight's two losses. With an away game to Bareena on its synthetic surface always a challenge, the visitors were able to adapt and come away winners by 12 shots. Two rink wins to Mick West and Paul Cameron were enough to get the Grove over the line and with a bonus point for the rink tie from Craig Hodges team they were able to add 15 hard fought points to the seasons total. Another away game to Highton in the first game of the second round was another game that was going to be dangerous if the side was not prepared for the match. Facing a team that is fighting relegation and battling for every point it can get, the home side took the sword to Ocean Grove and made the visitors earn every point in the process. Leading the contest for the majority of the afternoon Highton had control for 90 of the 100 ends however the Grovers showed some much needed fight and were able to peg back the lead and sneak in front with
a couple of ends left to play. Grove managed to hang on and scrap our way to a victory adding another 15 points to the tally. Two rink wins again to the Mick West combination and Craig Hodges along with the Tie from Paul Cameron was good enough to secure the majority of the points. Second side Division Two has certainly hit its straps and continues to make ground. Facing top of the table Bell Post Hill in the home game Ocean Grove 'came to play'. Ken Brown playing alongside Gary Butler, Rick Webb and Raymond Butler led the charge for the Grovers with a massive 37-11 rink win. Not far behind and skipping his first game for the season club games record holder Norm Thomas also contributed with a 19-shot win as well as Ron Todd’s foursome adding a 13-shot margin to the overall margin. With Bell Post Hill being defeated that meant that Ocean Grove was playing in a back to back clash with another top side, St Leonards, after moving its way to the top of the table. Making its way to St Leonards and playing on the home side's carpet is a tough ask but Ocean Grove was not far off the mark
narrowly going down by six shots on the major scoreboard. Four close rink scores reflected on the close contest with Ocean Grove only managing to get the points on the Norm Thomas rink. Mixed fortunes over the last fortnight in division three with a terrific away win against Torquay led by skipper Col Anderson, who managed to card a 33-13 win which also included the magical score of eight on one end. Dave Mackay, Brett McCalman and Rod Swan were left clapping as Col converted the head on the second last end to make the maximum score. The Grove boys unfortunately followed up with a narrow 10-shot loss to Drumcondra at home. Fourth side the Fours travelled to Portarlington and stole all of the points on offer in a magnificent display but could not back the win up with another away game to Geelong RSL. Sixers continued its battle and fight for every possible point. Two back to back losses against Highton and Bannockburn will certainly get them motivated to come out against Clifton Springs to break the run and return to the winner's list. A win and a loss for the
remaining sides as we start the second round of home and away games. Division 8 is still very much in the mix of finals as well as Divisions 9 and 11 featuring in the top four. Some big clashes in the next couple of weeks will start to sort out various positions on the ladders. In Midweek comp, top of the table clash in round 8 against last year’s premiers and state champions should be enough to get you fired up and ready for a game of bowls. This happened at Ocean Grove a fortnight ago and the Grove girls came to play. Val Cook’s team of Michael Allen, Andra Kuschert and Gail Meddings took control of their match from the get go and established the early lead. Highton had control on the other two rinks and held the overall lead in the early stages. Ten shots was the margin at lunch in favour of Highton so the Grove girls had a job on their hands. Whatever was in the lunches that day certainly worked a treat and they did come out after the break in full flight. Pat Virtue’s team outscored its opponents in the second half of the match to peg its way back from a 10-shot deficit to record a two-shot win and
Joan Tennent’s team also rounded out the opposition over the closing stages to come from behind and win 27-20. Cook’s team maintained its dominance all day to record a 27-15 win which meant Ocean Grove clean swept the visitors taking all the points for the match. Backing up from that win Grove travelled to Geelong RSL and another game that was a big one to win given it was on its own green which provides the home side a big advantage. Val Cook’s foursome again led the charge with a match winning 31-19 win to put the Grove girls sitting top of the ladder. Division Two has continued their run of terrific form as well and have recorded back to back victories. Wins on all rinks against Queenscliff and two rinks up against Bannockburn and managing to take 30 out of a possible 32 points holds them in great position going into the next half of the season. Third side division four with a win and a loss in the last two weeks need to gain some momentum going into the next few weeks and string a few wins together to stake a claim for finals. Sandra O’Keefe, along with
Sandi Williams, Joy Cook and Ian Turner, showed their class on the greens at Ocean Grove in round eight to record the match-winning 34-7 rink win. Their win set up the overall victory which was able to cover the narrow losses in the remaining two teams and in the process take the 12 points for the win. Back to back wins for the division six team against Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff has put them in a good position on the ladder while the division eight combination struggle for that bit of form and consistency unable to gain the match points in the last two outings. In men’s club pairs, congratulation goes to Matt Flapper and Craig Hodges who have defended the Club Pairs title from last year with another victory to take out this season championship. In a close hard fought contest against fellow Premier division stars Warren Davis and Owen Clark they were able to get the break at the start and hang on to claim the victory. The pair will now go on to represent Ocean Grove in the Champion of Champion Pairs which will be played at Ocean Grove on Sunday 15th December.
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Surfing groms battle the waves Isaac Ayres (pictured above), Lucy Naylor (pictured right) and Jemima Harris (pictured below) who showed their style at the 13th Beach Boardirders Micro Grom Expression Session. Pictures: ELLIOTT GRAY
The second 13th Beach Boardriders Micro Grom Expression Session got under way in beautiful sunny conditions. About 60 groms participated, assisted by parents, big brothers and members of the 13th Club on boards of all shapes and sizes from various eras. The only thing that let the day down was a lack of waves, but that didn’t hamper the groms’ enthusiasm as they ripped and slashed their way through the small low-tide RAAFs waves. In the end it was Lucy Naylor who picked up the award for Wave of the Day. The next Micro Groms Event will be on January 18 and the next 13th Beach Boardriders Senior Comp will be on Saturday 30 November. For all pictures from last Sundays event go to the Facebook page at www.facebook. com/13thbeachboardridersclub The 13th Beach Boardriders 2014 calendar will be on sale in early December. Filled with plenty of great shots of the best local surfers it will be available from Murf ’s, The Greenroom, Tonik and Strapper. At only $20, it makes a great Christmas present for that surf stoked little or big grom in the family and helps raise much needed funds to keep the club going.
STYLE: Elly Harrison rides a wave.
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Golf open launched Ocean Grove Golf Club member and Adcell Group’s Andrew McLeish (left) and James Hart (right), also from Adcell Group.
Guest speakers Neil Balme and Sharelle McMahon.
THREE Ocean Grove Golf Club members were among the guests at the launch of the 2014 Victorian Golf Open at the Grovedale Hotel last week. Grove golfers Andrew McLeish, representing Adcell Group, Leone Clay and current Ocean Grove Golf Club president Colin Stephens were invited to the Victorian Golf Open launch business breakfast on Tuesday December 3. McLeish, who plays
football with the Ocean Grove Football Club and has a golf handicap of 18, played at this year’s 2013 Victorian Golf Open Pro Am event at Thirteenth Beach Golf Club. MEANWHILE the 2014 Victorian Golf Open will take place at nearby Thirteenth Beach Golf Club from February 2023 next year after the Barwon Heads–based golf course hosted the prestigious event for the first time earlier this year. The business breakfast
Ocean Grove Golf Club president Colin Stephens and club member Leone Clay.
attracted some big names, including retired Australian netballer Sharelle McMahon and Geelong Football Club General Manager of Operations, Neil Balme, who is a former Richmond premiership footballer, who were guest speakers. The launch was attended by the State Minister for Sport and Recreation, Hugh Delahunty, and Golf Victoria Chief Executive Officer Simon Brookhouse.
State Government Minister for Sport, Hugh Delahunty and Golf Victoria Chief Executive Simon Brookhouse.
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BATTLE OF THE BRIDGE: Ocean Grove took on its traditional rivals Barwon Heads in under 15s cricket on Saturday morning. The two towns always stage a fierce battle in any sport and victory is cherished at any level.
Surfing victory OCEAN Grove surfer Josh Johnson-Baxter (pictured right) was crowned the inaugural A & L Tradies' Champion after claiming the Open Men’s division in marginal surf at Jan Juc on Saturday December 7. He was awarded with the Windows and Doors Wave of the Day for a 7.67
point ride in his round one heat which earned him a $100 voucher from Quiksilver. Johnson-Baxter won the final after his heat total score of 13.33 to defeat Marcus Elridge of Portland, who had a heat total score of 8.43. PICTURE: SURFING VICTORIA
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Cobra/Coutas downed Under 17 Dempsey Portarlington vs Collendina/ Queenscliff The Queenscliff/ Collendina combine travelled to Portarlington for a round five clash against the Demons. The Cobra/Coutas won the toss and elected to bat. Darcy Pearson and Sam Ridgway got the side off to a pretty solid start with an opening stand of 19. The rest of the batting wasn't bad with lots of contributors but it wasn't great with batsmen getting starts and not going on with it. Pearson (32), Michael Philp( 25), Tom Saunders (16), Caleb Whitley (14), Tom Caddy (12) and Liam Mcmanus with a well made 20 were all good, getting the Cobra/Coutas to a good total of 185. More often than not, games would be won with this total, but the Demons were having none of this. Allrounder Philp took 1/27 off his 12 overs and was well supported by Caddy with two wickts of his own. Liam McManus grabbed two wickets and Corey Pfeiffer finished with the figures of 1/20 off six overs. However, in a tight one, the Demons made it to
7/193 giving them the six points. Ash Mcdonald will be happy with the fight but it wasn't quite enough on this occasion. Under 15 D'Arcy Collendina vs Geelong West Reds The Brett Pearson– coached Cobras hosted Geelong West Reds at the Snake Pit. Collendina won the toss and elected to bat. The Cobras have been pretty consistent this season and this continued. Sam Beasley and Nathan Pearson opened the batting. Beasley departed early with the score on four. Enter Logan Taylor to join Pearson. The second wicket combination of Pearson and Taylor got the Cobras out of trouble, with Pearson making a great 32 coming of a B grade 51 not out. Taylor was fantastic, making a great 51 retired. Michael Smith (19) and wicket-keeper Max Sutton (24) were also solid contributors in a final total of 5/173 off 55 overs. The Cobras are currently on top of the ladder but their Geelong West opponents are second. They were playing a good side and
the defence of 173 would be a good test against a quality outfit. Cobras' opening batsmen also opened the bowling. Pearson and Beasley got the team off to a great start. Beasley was extremely economical, returning the figures of 1/7 off nine overs. The pressure he applied at one end was great for his opening partner as Pearson was able to take a fantastic 3/26 off 12 overs. The start was a good one but Geelong West bats deep. The wickets dried up for a period as happens against good sides, but Ronan Healy took three valuable wickets for 27 runs off six overs. Geelong West made it to 7/158, which wasn't enough. A great test and a great win for the undefeated Cobras. Under 15 Douglas C o l l e n d i n a / Queenscliff vs St Peters McCabe The Queenscliff/ Collendina combine sits second on the Douglas ladder and it played host to fourth placed St Peters McCabe in a much anticipated round five clash at the Couta Bowl. St Peters won the toss and confidently sent its opposition in.
Charlie Sprague in action for the Cobras under 15s. Michael Smith bowls for Collendina under 15s. This decision paid early dividends for the visitors as the wickets tumbled. The Combine lost wickets at four, seven, 11, 31 and it was all out fot 83 with the only resistance coming from wicketkeeper Lachlan Stott (43) and Patrick Whittakers (13). The defence of 83 runs meant that the bowling would have to be outstanding. Harry Dodds was good, taking 3/17 off six overs. The rest of the wickets were shared around with Sam Allen taking two, and Rohan Jarvie, Darcy Conlan, Patrick Whittakers, Ryan McNearney and Lachlan Stott with one each. It wasn't enough as St
Peters made it to 202 off 58.3 overs. A small hiccup in an otherwise fine season. Under 13 Royce Q u e e n s c l i f f / Collendina vs Grovedale Dawber The under 13s hosted Grovedale Dawber at Bellarine Secondary College. The Cobras won the toss and elected to bat. The start was fantastic with Joseph Nagle (25) and Jake Powe (29) putting on a first-wicket stand of 51. They were very well supported by Rory Monteith (27) and Cam Egan (19 not out). After their 52 overs the Cobras finished with the very competitive total
Jake Powell looks the goods in the under 13s. of 9/166. The lads from Grovedale didn't seem too concerned with this though. They finished the first day on 0/98 and when they continued their innings on day two they passed the Cobras total with the loss of only two wickets.
Henry Walsh and Nick Finch were the wicket takers with one apiece. Joseph Nagle and Cam Egan took a wicket each, but the Grovedale Dawber outfit were too strong on this occasion for the improving Cobras.
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'Dina suffers shock loss to improved Bulls
DEFENCE: Corey Walter (pictured right) made 23 in Collendina's score of 211 against Anglesea on Saturday while C grade batsman Luke Devereaux (pictured below) had his woodwork rearranged against Anglesea, but not before making 26.
NEWCOMB overcame Collendina in a low scoring affair after the two-day A grade clash at Erwin Reserve, Newcomb, on Saturday November 30. Chasing the home side’s mediocre total of 150, Collendina could only muster up 125 after being bowled out in 53.5 overs on day two in reply. Despite some batting resistance from Cobra batsman Corey Walter (28) and brother Nathan Walter (25), Newcomb ripped the heart out of Collendina's batting line-up with the visitors losing their last eight wickets for only 72 runs. Newcomb opening bowler Joseph Marange did the bulk of the damage with his figures of 4/38 from 13 overs, while teammate Corey Roberts, who took 3/20 from 14.5 overs with
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Young gun bites Cobras
MARK HEENAN
STAR Anglesea youngster Joe Lynch’s spin wizardry helped his side gain the upper hand after day one of a two-day A grade clash against Collendina on Saturday. Lynch, the leading BPCA A grade wicket taker with 21 wickets at 12.75 this season, claimed his third five-wicket haul in 2013/14 with figures of 5/74 from 19.2 overs at Collendina Recreation Reserve on December 7. Despite Lynch’s amazing spin feats, Collendina is still within striking distance of victory after compiling 211 from 67.2 overs. Cobras batsmen James Rock (60) and Cameron Kavaliunas (48) were the main standouts for the home team. Collendina coach Eddie Ellwood said it was disappointing his side could not post a target of 250-plus at its home ground after the Cobras were 2/125 at one stage. He praised third-placed Anglesea’s youthful
exuberance with the ball. “We got 211, probably should have got up towards 300 and guys got starts but didn’t go with it, apart from Rocky (James Rock),” Ellwood said. “That is the score on the board and we will deal with that and have to bowl accordingly next week. “Anglesea are full of young kids and they’re very much improved and have enthusiastic cricketers.” In reply, Anglesea is 0/2 after four overs at stumps. COLLENDINA B grade remains in the hunt for victory after Anglesea scored 7/214 from 75 overs in its two-day game at Anglesea Recreation Reserve on Saturday. Five Cobra bowlers all got wickets, including a threewicket haul from Brett Gasper, who took 3/35. Daniel Worn was the backbone of Collendina’s bowling attack with his figures of 1/40 from 25 overs, including 11 maidens. Paul Weight was the top scorer for Anglesea with his 44 with the bat.
IN C grade, Anglesea took day one honours in its two-day clash against Collendina 1 at Bellarine Secondary College's Ocean Grove campus. Batting first the Cobras were bowled out for only 142 in 51.3 overs. It could have been worse for the home side. Collendina coach Eddie Ellwood added some late order resistance with a valuable 41 runs batting at number nine. Bryce Stoneham was the most successful Anglesea bowler with his figures of 4/37 from 17 overs. In reply, Anglesea is 0/20 from five overs at stumps. In D grade, Collendina scored a hard-fought eightrun win over Barwon Heads in its 40 over per side oneday clash at Barwon Heads on Saturday. Batting first, the Cobras made 7/156 from 40 overs with Nick Sanders the star with an unbeaten 52. In reply, Barwon Heads was dismissed for 148 from 39.3 overs.
five maidens, cleaned up the Cobras’ tail. Collendina A grade is in ninth position after five rounds with one win and three losses. It has a lot of work to do to accumulate
enough wins to make the finals. Collendina had success in B grade, thrashing Queenscliff while both C grade sides also won.
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RUN OUT CHANCE: Drysdale opener Kane Taylor just makes his ground while Ocean Grove wicket-keeper Jake Taylor keeps an eye on things.
Grubbers pipped at post by Barrabool OCEAN Grove A grade suffered a heartbreaking one-wicket loss to Barrabool in their rescheduled oneday fixture at Barrabool on Saturday November 30. The home side, which needed two runs off the last ball of the day, scored an amazing win after Daniel Jirik hit the winning runs off the final delivery. The narrow win gave undefeated Barrabool its fifth consecutive victory of the season and allowed the
BPCA’s biggest improvers to grab second position on the A grade ladder. Batting first after being sent in by the home side, Ocean Grove compiled 7/189 from its 40 overs, while in reply Barrabool made 9/190 from 40 overs. The match was rescheduled as a one-day fixture after rain washed out play on Saturday November 23. Grubber opener Dean Gills blasted his way to 63, while David Bate (56) also provided
good support. Gills and Bate shared in a 136-run stand second wicket partnership. Ocean Grove coach Lucas Cameron was his side’s most successful bowler with figures of 2/25 from eight overs, including a spell that included two maidens. It is not the first time Barrabool has claimed victory in a drama-filled climax this season. In round three it won by one wicket off the last ball of the match against Collendina.
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CELEBRATION: Ocean Grove A grade players celebrate the fall of a wicket during the match against Drysdale on Saturday. Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY
PACE DUO: Ocean Grove pacemen Shaun Branniff (pictured left) and Lucas Cameron (pictured right) failed to take a wicket between them against Drysdale on Saturday.
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Paceman bowls 23 straight overs MARK HEENAN
AN exhausted Dan Roddis claimed a fivewicket haul after day one of Ocean Grove’s twoday clash against BPCA A grade ladder leaders Drysdale on Saturday. Drysdale, which won the toss and elected to bat first in the fine conditions at Ocean Grove, posted a highly competitive total of 298 from 73.1 overs. Left-armer Roddis who took 5/92 after bowling 23 consecutive overs, said a lot of preparation went into his lengthy spell with the ball. “It is has been a yearlong process to get to the stage where I can actually
do that,” Roddis told the Voice. “I have done a lot of work in the nets. “I have not bowled that many overs straight ever I think. I am probably spent to be fair.” Grubber youngster Robert Procter provided good support with 3/90 from 22.1 overs. Drysdale’s opening batting pair of Kane Taylor (66) and Jason Malcolm (25) proved the backbone of the innings with their first wicket partnership of 87. Ocean Grove coach Lucas Cameron praised the Hawks’ batting lineup to build a competitive score as his team chases 299 for victory this
Saturday. The Hawks had solid contributions from Leigh Allan (36), Brett Harding (34), Luke Malcolm (37) and Cameron Clayton, who remained 36 not out. “Tip my hat off to Drysdale,” Cameron said. “They constructed their innings to perfection and managed to get near the 300 mark again.” IN B grade, Marcus Wirth’s innings of 76 has put Ocean Grove in a winning position after day one of its two-day game against Drysdale at Drysdale Recreation Reserve. Ocean Grove, which won the toss and batted
first, scored 9/283 from 75 overs. The Grubbers also had some handy contributions from Corey Bampfield (45), Dylan Thorley (30) and Thomas Kent (30). IN C grade, a fourwicket haul from Grubber bowler Matthew Bate helped Ocean Grove contain Drysdale to 9/198 from 60 overs at Charles McCarthy Oval, St Leonards. Bate claimed the figures of 4/36 from nine overs. Drysdale’s Robert Malcolm (50) top scored for the visitors. IN D grade, Anglesea defeated Ocean Grove 1 in a one-day clash
by 49 runs at Anglesea Recreation Reserve on Saturday. Batting first the home side made 6/195 from its 40 overs, while in reply Ocean Grove was dismissed for 146 from 35.1 overs. Jay Dawson led the way for the Grubbers with his innings of 52. MEANWHILE in other D grade games, St Leonards claimed a five-wicket win over Ocean Grove 2 in a oneday clash at Len Trewin Reserve on Saturday. Ocean Grove 2 was bowled out for 53, while St Leonards won with more than 26 overs to spare to finish at 5/55.
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Elise Fronzose is all smiles with her surfboard in hand. See page 63 for all the groms surfing action.
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Grove cricket action, pages 70 and 71
Sign up for Rip to River run or walk
ENTRIES have opened for next month’s Home Timber & Hardware Rip to River. The 34th annual Rip to River is scheduled for Saturday January 4. Last year’s Rip to River event on December 30 attracted more than 1500 competitors. The decision to host the Rip to River on a Saturday and the first weekend of January, instead of the usual last weekend in December, is to accommodate for the shifting tides between Ocean Grove and Point Lonsdale beaches. The event features the Rip to River 10km Classic Run, the 5km Falls Creek Beach Run, the 1.4km Ripper Nipper Beach Fun Run and the Rip to River 10km Walk. The Rip to River 10km Classic starts at 8.30am start at Point Lonsdale, the 5km Falls Creek Beach Run starts at 8am start at Ocean Grove Main Beach, the 1.4km Ripper Nipper Beach Fun Run starts at 8.30am at Ocean Grove Main Beach and the10km Walk starts at 8am at Point Lonsdale All information and starting times and details about entering the events can be found on the website at riptoriver.oceangroveslsc.asn.au. The event raises much needed funds for Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club. This year the Ocean Grove Voice is proud to have joined the event as the Rip to River media partner.
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